28 January 2010 -- President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo has conveyed her message of sympathy to Haiti in the aftermath of the widespread death and destruction caused by the 7.0- magnitude earthquake that rocked the Caribbean nation on January 12.

In her statement, the President said she had sent a personal message to Haitian President Rene Garcia Preval, conveying her "profound condolences" and pledging support and assistance to rescue and recovery efforts in the country.