Philippines extends sympathies to Britain on Prince Philip's death; suspends use of AstraZeneca jab for people under 60


Health workers sort patients' files at a triage area in Santa Ana Hospital, where a sign indicating that the hospital's coronavirus disease (Covid-19) facility is at full capacity is displayed, in Manila, Philippines, on April 9, 2021. - Reuters

MANILA, April 10 (dpa): Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte expressed "deep condolences" on the passing of Prince Philip, as he cited the strong bilateral ties between the Philippines and Britain.

"On behalf of the Filipino people, President Rodrigo Roa Duterte extends his deep condolences to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II on the passing of her beloved husband, His Royal Highness Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh," the Office of the President said in a statement.

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