The death toll from the 7.2-magnitude earthquake that hit the Philippines has risen to 144, Civil Defense Director Eduardo del Rosario said Wednesday.

The death toll from the 7.2-magnitude earthquake that hit the Philippines has risen to 144, Civil Defense Director Eduardo del Rosario said Wednesday.

Another 291 people were injured, AP reported.

The central island of Bohol was hit hardest by Tuesday morning's quake.

Bohol Governor Edgardo Chatto said that all towns in need had been reached, but landslides and damaged bridges were slowing down road travel.