(Eagle News)–The Palace has condoled with Sri Lanka over the deadly blasts in hotels and churches that killed over 200 people on Sunday, April 21.
“As we recall our recent commitment to boost ties with Sri Lanka and the warm relations between the leaders our of countries, we express our sincere solidarity and offer our heartfelt prayers to the citizens of Sri Lanka,” Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo said in a statement.
Panelo reiterated “expressions of support for our Asian neighbor” as it “currently sifts through the rubble and tries to find sense in this period of confusion and terror.”
The Palace also expressed support for the other countries “who are dealing with the same evil deeds.”
At least eight people were arrested in the blasts that took place as Catholics celebrated Easter Sunday.
No Filipinos have been reported hurt so far, the Department of Foreign Affairs said.
