A government official says the death toll from the 7.2-magnitude earthquake that hit the Philippines is up to 144.
The Civil defense director Eduardo says another 291 people are injured.
The central island of Bohol, a popular tourist area, was hit hardest by Tuesday morning's quake, with widespread damage to houses and historic churches.
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