Photos show destruction and rescue efforts after the Philippines earthquake

Rescuers investigate the debris for the survivors and bring out the victims in the body bag after a powerful magnitude -6.9 Earthquake, which hit the coast of Bogo in Sebu province of the Philippines. Late Tuesday night earthquake collapsed houses and buildings, killing dozens of people. The toll was expected to grow as rescue teams reached the hard-hit areas.

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