Marcos offers to assist Japan quake victims, 1300 Filipinos in epicentre safe

A staff member of Japan Meterological Agency speaks at a press conference in Tokyo on Jan 1, 2024, following an earthquake. - Kyodo News via AP

MANILA: President Ferdinand Marcos Jr on Tuesday (Jan 2) offered assistance to Japan which was hit by a magnitude 7.6 earthquake on New Year’s Day, saying Filipinos were deeply saddened by the tragedy that killed at least 30 people.

“We have made the offer to assist in any way that we can. In the face of shared climate challenges within the Pacific Ring of Fire, we stand united with Japan and stay ready to provide support from the Philippines,” he posted on X (formerly Twitter).