2 more Filipinos die in Beirut blast, 31 injured — DFA

TWO more Filipinos died in the explosion in Beirut, Lebanon, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said on Friday.

The latest toll brings the number of deaths to four with 31 injured, the DFA said.

“We are saddened by the latest turn of developments. The higher figure comes as our Embassy personnel work to ascertain the condition of the Filipinos in its jurisdiction,” said Foreign Affairs Undersecretary Sarah Lou Arriola.

Philippine Embassy Beirut Charge d’affaires Ajeet Panemanglor also reported that two Filipinos confined at the Rizk Hospital remain in critical condition, while a household service worker is still missing.

“Our Embassy officials shall continue to ascertain the condition of our community in Beirut. The DFA reaffirms its commitment to bring the much needed support and assistance to our kababayans specially at this hour of need,” Undersecretary Arriola said.

Source: TheManila Times