Bishop Pabillo urges prayers for earthquake victims, missing OFWs

Bishop Broderick Pabillo is urging prayers for victims of the magnitude 7.7 earthquake that struck Myanmar and Thailand, resulting in thousands of deaths.

He emphasized the importance of not remaining silent and praying for those affected, viewing the event as a divine warning to enhance preparedness.

Pabillo also requested prayers for the well-being of Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) and Filipino migrants in the affected Southeast Asian countries.

The Department of Foreign Affairs confirmed that four Filipinos, all teachers, are missing in Myanmar after their condominium collapsed in Mandalay, near the earthquake's epicenter.

A search operation is underway for the missing OFWs, and Bishop Pabillo asked for prayers that they and other affected individuals do not lose hope.

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