PHL Embassy in Wellington “closely following developments” in Tonga, Samoa, Fiji after strong volcanic eruption

(Eagle News) — The Philippine Embassy in Wellington is “closely following developments” in Tonga, Samoa, and Fiji following the underwater eruption of an underwater volcano that triggered strong tsunami and wave alerts across the Pacific. The Department of Foreign Affairs said coordination efforts were so far ongoing with authorities and community leaders  to “ascertain the situation on the ground and the condition of Filipinos” in those places after the Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha’apai volcano spewed smoke […]