ASEAN Expresses Concern for Potential Earthquake Victims,
Urges Readiness for Relief Operations,
After 6.9 Quake Struck Central Philippines

Jakarta, 6 February 2012

ASEAN Secretary-General Dr Surin Pitsuwan has directed the ASEAN Secretariat and the newly-established ASEAN Humanitarian Assistance (AHA) Centre to monitor developments, and to be ready to provide assistance if required, after a major earthquake measuring 6.9 on the Richter scale struck central Philippines.

“I am sorry to learn of the seven casualties, but am relieved that the tsunami alert has now been cancelled,” said Dr Surin.

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