DFA Statement on Positive Identification of Second Confirmed Filipino Casualty of Myanmar Earthquake

10 April 2025 – The Department of Foreign Affairs is informed by the Philippine Embassy in Yangon of the positive identification of the remains of a second confirmed Filipino victim of the powerful 7.7 earthquake which hit Myanmar last March 28.

The family of the deceased Filipino has been informed. They have requested media to respect their privacy in this very difficult time.

Out of respect for the wishes of the family, the Department is unable to provide any further details.

We continue to hope for the best for the remaining two Filipinos still unaccounted for in Mandalay, Myanmar. END