Manila, Oct. 1 -- President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Wednesday extended his condolences to the victims of the magnitude 6.9 earthquake that struck Cebu province on Tuesday night.

In a statement, Marcos said the government will provide immediate assistance to the affected areas.

"Buong puso akong nakikiramay sa mga pamilyang nawalan ng mahal sa buhay, at kasama sa aking mga dasal ang kaligtasan ng mga nasugatan at lahat ng naapektuhan ng lindol (I extend my heartfelt condolences to the families who lost their loved ones, and I include in my prayers the safety of those who were injured and all who were affected by the earthquake)," he said.

"Nasa mga apektadong lugar na po ang ating mga Kalihim upang magbigay ng tulong at suriin ang pi...