NO Filipino was affected in a powerful earthquake off northeastern Japan near Fukushima prefecture on Tuesday morning, the Department of Foreign Affairs said.

In a text message, Foreign Assistant Secretary and spokesman Charles Jose said Filipinos in Japan remain safe and the Philippine Embassy there continues to monitor the situation.

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