Chinese President Hu Jintao
sent a message of condolence on Friday to Philippine President
Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo over the heavy casualties and property loss
caused by a massive landslide in the country.
In the message, Hu, on behalf of the Chinese government and
people, offered sincere sympathies to President Arroyo, the
Philippine government and the relatives of the victims.
Hundreds of villagers were feared buried alive by the landslide
triggered by a minor earthquake and heavy rainfall in St. Bernard,
southern Leyte in south-central Philippines on Friday.
At least 300 households were swept away in a matter of
minutes.
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(Xinhua News Agency February 18, 2006)