Strong Earthquake Hits Philippines; Taiwan Tourism Bureau: No Tour Groups Affected

(Central News Agency, reporter Yu Hsiao-han, Taipei, 8th) A strong earthquake with a magnitude of 7.8 struck off the southern coast of the Philippines today. The Tourism Bureau of the Ministry of Transportation and Communications stated that after checking, no tour groups from Taiwan have been affected by the earthquake so far, and it will continue to monitor and respond in a timely manner.

The United States Geological Survey reported that a magnitude 7.8 earthquake struck off the southern coast of the Philippines today; the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center subsequently issued a tsunami warning.

The Tourism Bureau told the media this morning that it has not received any reports from travel agencies about groups being affected by the earthquake. In addition, after consulting with the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in the Philippines and major travel industry associations, it was confirmed that no information about affected tour groups has been received.

The Tourism Bureau stated that it will continue to monitor the situation and respond appropriately. (Editor: Wu Su-rou) 1150608