British Ambassador designate to the Philippines Asif Ahmad expressed sympathies to the Philippine government after a 7.2-magnitude earthquake hits central Philippines, particularly the tourist-heavy province of Bohol.

The ambassador, in a statement, said there were no British nationals reportedly affected by the earthquake that already claimed the lives of 20 people—15 in Cebu, four in Bohol and one in nearby province of Siquijor.

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