Death toll from Philippines quake at 144, more people missing

By Erik De Castro LOON, Philippines (Reuters) - The death toll from an earthquake in the Philippines rose to 144 on Wednesday as rescuers dug through the rubble of collapsed buildings including an old church and a hospital. Nearly 3 million people were affected by the 7.2 magnitude quake on Tuesday, which caused landslides and widespread damage to infrastructure in the tourist destinations of ... More here: Death toll from Philippines quake at 144, more people missing

2Go Travel: Collision not our fault

Manila, Philippines -- Shipping firm 2Go Travel has filed a petition before the Maritime Industry Authority (Marina) seeking to be relieved from any responsibility over the sinking of its cargo passenger, M/V St. Thomas Aquinas last August 16.2Go Travel, whose ship collided with Sulpicio Express Siete, wants Philippine Span Asia Carrier, Inc. to be the one held liable for the maritime tragedy ... More here: 2Go Travel: Collision not our fault

Search for Philippine quake survivors as death toll hits 107

Loon (Philippines) (AFP) - Rescue workers raced Wednesday to reach isolated communities on a popular Philippine tourist island that was devastated by a huge earthquake, as aftershocks tormented survivors and the death toll climbed to 107. More here: Search for Philippine quake survivors as death toll hits 107

Search for Philippine quake survivors as death toll hits 107

Loon (Philippines) (AFP) - Rescue workers raced Wednesday to reach isolated communities on a popular Philippine tourist island that was devastated by a huge earthquake, as aftershocks tormented survivors and the death toll climbed to 107. More here: Search for Philippine quake survivors as death toll hits 107

Strong quake hits Philippines

CEBU : A powerful earthquake killed at least 85 people on Tuesday as it tore down modern buildings, destroyed historic churches and triggered terrified stampedes across popular tourist islands in the Philippines. More here: Strong quake hits Philippines

Philippines earthquake leaves scores dead

7.2-magnitude temblor strikes island chain, crumbling buildings and claiming at least 93 lives in a densely populated region More here: Philippines earthquake leaves scores dead

Quake kills 77 persons, damages major tourist attractions in Bohol Province

AT least 77 people were reported dead in Bohol as of 7 last night due to the 7.2-magnitude earthquake, which occurred at 8:12 a.m. yesterday with the town of Carmen as its epicenter. The quake also damaged six old churches, which are major tourist attractions in Bohol. Bohol Provincial Police Office (BPPO) public information officer Rolando Desiree Lavisto said the... More here: Quake kills 77 persons, damages major tourist attractions in Bohol Province