A second Filipino fatality has been identified following the devastating magnitude 7.7 earthquake that struck central Myanmar on March 28, according to the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) on Thursday.
The Philippine Embassy in Yangon confirmed the identity of the victim and has since informed the bereaved family.
“The family of the deceased Filipino has been informed. They have requested media to respect their privacy in this very difficult time,” the DFA said in a statement.
“Out of respect for the wishes of the family, the Department is unable to provide any further details,” the agency added.
This comes a day after the DFA confirmed the first Filipino fatality in the same disaster. Meanwhile, two other Filipinos remain unaccounted for as search and rescue efforts continue in the quake-hit areas.
