No Filipinos harmed in Turkey — DFAMalacañang on Saturday said it is closely monitoring the developments in Turkey amid an attempted military coup that left dozens of people dead. There are approximately 3,500 Filipinos in Turkey who, as reported by the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) are all safe. OZAN KOSE / AFP Turkish solders stay with weapons at Taksim square as people protest agaist the military coup in Istanbul on July 16, 2016. Turkish military forces on July 16 opened fire on crowds gathered in Istanbul following a coup attempt, causing casualties, an AFP photographer said. The embassy continues to monitor the situation closely,” said a statement by DFA spokesperson Charles Jose.

Source: Manila Bulletin July 16, 2016 08:37 UTC