Overview

• Thomas Markle told TMZ he is safe in a hotel room and not trapped or unable to walk, contradicting earlier claims posted by his daughter, Samantha.
• Samantha Markle had said on X that her father was stuck on the 19th floor and later posted that he was OK and making plans to leave the building.
• Rescue operations continue across Cebu after the late-night quake, with officials confirming at least 69 deaths and more than 200 injured.
• The Pacific Tsunami Warning Centre reported no tsunami threat, and monitoring agencies described a shallow epicenter off Cebu.
• Thomas Markle relocated to the Philippines earlier this year with his son, and reports frequently note his past stroke and heart issues that can affect mobility.