The Philippines on Monday expressed readiness to assist Japan, who has been tying to cope with the aftermath of powerful twin earthquakes that struck the Kyushu region over the weekend.

“The Philippines conveys its profound sympathies to Japan for the casualties and damage caused by the recent strong earthquakes in Kumamoto prefecture and surrounding areas,” the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said in a statement.

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