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Scramble to find survivors from Philippines quake

Rescue workers are scrambling to find remaining survivors of the Philippines biggest earthquake in 20 years.

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By Aileen Phillips


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Rescue workers are scrambling to find remaining survivors of the Philippines biggest earthquake in 20 years.

The quake killed well over 100 people when it hit on Tuesday morning, but authorities are warning the toll is likely to rise.

Bohol and the neighbouring island of Cebu bore the brunt of the quake, with most of the confirmed casualties on Bohol.

Aid organisation Plan International's emergency response teams are ready with relief goods and to help the needs of children and their families.

Plan's Country Director Carin van der Hor is based in Manila.

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She told Aileen Phillips it's absolute chaos in affected areas.

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