13 OFWs Hurt in Taiwan Quake: DFA
MANILA –The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) on Tuesday said that 13 Filipinos suffered minor injuries during the powerful earthquake that hit Taiwan early morning Saturday.
DFA Assistant Secretary Charles Jose said that Manila Economic and Cultural Office (MECO) was informed by relevant Taiwanese authorities that 13 Filipinos sustained very minor injuries during the quake.
“We received a report from our representative at the Manila Economic Office that they were informed by relevant Taiwanese authorities that there were 13 Filipinos who sustained very minor injuries during the earthquake,” DFA Assistant Secretary Charles Jose said.
Jose added that all 13 have been medical treatment and were discharged from the hospital.
“But MECO still has to verify this number. They are getting in touch with hospitals as well as dormitories,” said Jose.
The magnitude 6.4 quake struck about 4 a.m. on Saturday in Tainan City, killing more than 40 people. More than 100 people are still believed to be trapped in the rubble.
With a report from Agence France-Presse