Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, February 9) — The contingent sent by the Philippine government on Thursday arrived in Turkey — now called Türkiye — to help in the rescue and recovery efforts following the 7.8 magnitude earthquake that hit the country and Syria early Monday.
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. earlier announced that the Philippines will be sending 85 personnel, along with some relief goods such as blankets and winter clothing.
In an interview with CNN Philippines’ The Source on Wednesday, Turkish Ambassador to the Philippines Niyazi Akyol thanked the Philippine government for sending assistance to quake-hit areas in Türkiye.
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LOOK: PH contingent arrives in Turkey to help in the rescue and recovery efforts following the powerful earthquake that hit the country.
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