Manila, Oct. 1 -- The United States and Canadian Embassies in Manila on Wednesday conveyed their readiness to support the Philippines' response following the deadly magnitude 6.9 earthquake that struck northern Cebu on Sept. 30.

In a post on X (Twitter), US Ambassador to the Philippines MaryKay Carlson sent her sympathies to the families of victims killed in the tremor.

"The US Embassy community offers our deepest condolences to those affected by the earthquake in Cebu. Our thoughts and prayers are with all affected," she said.

"We stand ready to support the Philippines government's response as friends, partners, allies," she added.

The Canadian Embassy in Manila, on the other hand, said it stands prepared to "coordinate closely with ...