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(Photo courtesy of PIA Abra) MANILA - Japan, Australia, and other international organizations are on standby to provide assistance to the victims of the magnitude 7 earthquake that jolted Abra and several areas in Luzon on Wednesday. The Japanese Embassy in Manila said Tokyo, like in previous disasters, is committed to providing timely assistance to the country. "We haven't issued a statement regarding aid yet. However, we are committed to providing assistance to the victims in a timely manner in the same way as we have done for the previous natural disasters here in the Philippines," it said in a statement. The Australian Embassy, on the other hand, said it continues to coordinate with relevant government offices to assess the needs on the ground. "The Embassy is monitoring the situation following (the earthquake in Abra) and keeping contact with the Philippine government and partners to assess needs. Australia is prepared to respond if required," Charges d'

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