At least 73 people have been
reported dead after a
magnitude-7.2 earthquake hit
the central Philippines.
The US Geological Survey said
the quake struck below the island
of Bohol, known for its sandy
beaches, where officials reported
most of the casualties.
People were also killed as
structures collapsed in nearby
Cebu province.
The quake struck at 08:12 (00:12
GMT) on a national holiday in the
country. Several buildings and
historic churches were damaged
by the quake.
At least 57 people were confirmed
dead in Bohol, reports Agence-
France Presse (AFP) news
agency. Fifteen people were killed
in Cebu, considered the
Philippines' second major city,
and another was reported dead
from the neighbouring island of
Siquijor.
Dozens of others were also being
treated for injuries.
At least five people died when
part of a fishing port collapsed in
Cebu, reports the Associated
Press (AP) news agency. Two
more people died and others were
injured when a roof at a market
fell, AP adds.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-24

I need to call my philipino friends o. RIP

R I P to d dead

R.I.P. to those innocent souls
wasted by the killer earthquake this
morning in Bohol and Cebu, The
Philippines.
Let's pray for the recovery of those
who managed to survived but still
in pain.