DFA confirms identity of second Filipino killed in Myanmar earthquake

Metro Manila, Philippines — The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) has confirmed the identity of the second Filipino casualty in the powerful 7.7 magnitude earthquake that struck Myanmar on March 28.

According to the DFA, the Philippine Embassy in Yangon reported that the remains were among those recovered in Mandalay, one of the areas hit hardest by the quake.

The family of the deceased has been informed and has requested privacy.

“Out of respect for the wishes of the family, the Department is unable to provide any further details,” the DFA said in a statement.

Authorities continue to search for two other Filipinos who remain unaccounted for in Mandalay. “We continue to hope for the best,” the DFA added.

In a previous advisory, the Philippine embassy in Myanmar (Yangon) said it deployed a team to Mandalay to assess the status of Filipinos there.

Meanwhile, the Department of Health sent its Philippine Emergency Medical Assistance Team on April 1 to help treat survivors.

Myanmar state media has reported 3,354 deaths and 4,850 injuries so far.