MANILA \u2013The Diocese of Surigao expressed sympathy to the victims of the 6.7-magnitude earthquake that shook Surigao City Friday night.<\/p>\n
With this, Fr. Bob Puracan, Chancellor, Diocese of Surigao assured that they are praying for them.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe Diocese of Surigao sympathizes with all the casualties of the calamity. We assured them of our prayers,\u201d he said in an article posted on the Catholic Bishops\u2019 Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) news website.<\/p>\n
Likewise, the Catholic priest urged the people of Surigao City to be cautious of their surroundings.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe ask our fellow Surigaonons to be more vigilant and sensitive since we are still experiencing aftershocks. Let us beg for God’s protection and guidance as we face this trying moments,\u201d Puracan said.<\/p>\n
\u201cIn all of these, we still thank the good Lord, for keeping us safe despite of what happened. \u201cPerhaps a good reminder for all of us, not just for the Surigaonons, of our human limitations,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n
At the same time, the official of the Surigao Diocese reported that they see no major damage on the parish church, adding that there is no water and electricity.<\/p>\n
\u201cPero as far as the diocese is concerned, wala naman major damages sa mga simbahan and other structures. Sa seminary meron konting cracks na nakita sa hagdan at sa chapel pero hindi naman sya ganun kalaking damage. Ganun din sa cathedral we can say minor damage lang,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
\u201cSeconds lang yung quake eh\u2026 mabilis lang pero sobrang lakas,\u201d the clergy member added.<\/p>\n
Puracan added that after the tremor, some people went to the pastoral center where they stayed for the night.<\/p>\n
\u201cKagabi after the quake maraming tao nagpunta dito sa pastoral center and we accommodated them\u2026 they stayed here the whole night. natakot kasi sila baka magkaron tsunami so dito sila nag stay,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
Puracan said that there are no reported damage in other churches and parishes in the diocese.<\/p>\n
There are 32 parishes and 32 churches under the Surigao Diocese.<\/p>\n
At least six people were killed while more than 120 were wounded after the earthquake hit the city at 10:03 pm on Friday.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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