Marcos condoles with US following Hurricane Milton's onslaught

VIENTIANE - President Ferdinand ''Bongbong'' Marcos Jr. on Friday expressed condolences to the United States for the loss of lives and livelihoods after Hurricane Milton made landfall over Florida.

''At the outset, Mr. Blinken, please accept the Philippines’ condolences for the loss of lives and livelihoods in the United States caused by the terrible devastation brought by Hurricane Milton,'' Marcos said during the ASEAN-US Summit.

''The Philippines and our region more than most, understand the impacts of natural disasters. We extend our sympathies for the losses which, in reality, can never be sufficiently measured,'' he added.

Reuters reported that at least 10 people were killed while millions experienced power outages after the onslaught of Milton in Florida.

US Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas said at a White House briefing that the 10 deaths were possibly due to tornadoes.

No Filipino was reported hurt after the hurricane made landfall, according to the Philippine Embassy in Washington.

--VAL, GMA Integrated News