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Death toll from Philippines quake nears 100, more people missing

2013-10-16 108 Dailymotion

The central Philippines more closely resembed a war zone after a powerful earthquake struck the islands of Cebu and Bohol.<br/> <br />Buildings have been toppled, roads are potholed and bridges have collapsed....<br/> <br />The 7.2 magnitude quake has caused landslides and widespread damage to infrastructure, made worse by more than 800 aftershocks.<br/> <br />The death toll is nearing 100 and the number is only expected to rise.<br/> <br />Shops have run out of food and water as the roads to many villages are still cut off.<br/> <br />(SOUNDBITE) (Filipino) RESIDENT VIVIAN CRUDA SAYING:<br/> <br />"It's very difficult because the market is very far and the roads are all cracked and damaged."<br/> <br />Motorbikes lie idle and people queue for petrol, which is in short supply.<br/> <br />(SOUNDBITE) (Filipino) TRICYCLE DRIVER BENIGNO VILLAFLOR SAYING:<br/> <br />"It's very hard. We have no gasoline and the stores are also closed."<br/> <br />This historic church has been reduced to rubble but still rescuers continue to dig in search o

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