TAIPEI (Taiwan News) — Taiwan on Wednesday expressed condolences and offered humanitarian assistance after a deadly earthquake struck the Philippines.  

A magnitude 6.9 quake hit off central Philippines on Tuesday, leaving 26 dead and 147 injured, per CNA. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs said no Taiwanese have been reported trapped or harmed.

Manila's National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council reported that the shallow earthquake near Cebu Island caused at least 22 buildings to collapse or sustain serious damage, per AFP. Rafaelito Alejandro, deputy administrator of the government’s Office of Civil Defence, said the situation is evolving rapidly, with casualties still being confirmed.

The ministry said in a press release that it and Taiwan's representative office are monitoring the situation. Taiwanese needing assistance should contact the 24-hour emergency hotline at (+63) 917-819-4597.