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Philippines quake kills 173, severely damages natural and historic landmarks

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The death toll from Tuesday's powerful quake in the central Philippines now stands at 173 people killed.<br/> <br />Hundreds were injured and some three million have been affected.<br/> <br />But there's another cost.<br/> <br />The 7.2 magnitude quake destroyed some of the islands' most popular tourist sites...centuries-old churches, landmarks and natural wonders.<br/> <br />Gone.<br/> <br />Gone, too…the tourism money many of those affected by the quake relied on.<br/> <br />(SOUNDBITE) (English) TOWN ADMINISTRATOR NARCISO TORIBIO SAYING:<br/> <br />"All, everything is gone, so no operation, no tourist, no income."<br/> <br />Most of the fatalities were here, at the epicenter in Bohol Island, where the famous Chocolate Hills lie.<br/> <br />Some of the once-perfect cone-shaped domes…now just rubble.<br/> <br />But among the destruction…stories of hope.<br/> <br />This young mother went into premature labor right after the quake.<br/> <br />The 19-year-old hiked down from her mountainous village for help, passing through landslides and muddy r

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