The Daily Tribune
Phl hopes Myanmar will address missing Pinoys in quake areas
The Philippines has requested permission from Myanmar to send a contingent to search for four missing Filipinos in earthquake-affected areas.
The Office of the Civil Defense (OCD) confirmed that the request is still pending, awaiting a response from the Myanmar government.
Myanmar has shifted from search and rescue to retrieval operations due to significant damage.
The OCD hopes the Philippines will still be allowed to participate in retrieval efforts.
Philippine medical assistance teams are scheduled to stay until April 10 before returning home.
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