Gelig and his family had frantically called after the powerful earthquake shook the city of Bogo in Cebu province Tuesday night, but she never picked up. The death toll from the earthquake rose to at least 72 people Thursday with nearly 300 injured. Countries offer condolences and supportThe United States, a longtime treaty ally of the Philippines, offered assistance following the earthquake. Haiyan left more than 7,300 people dead or missing, flattened entire villages and caused ships to run aground and smash into houses in the central Philippines. “It’s heartbreaking to hear what happened to Bogo city,” Sinangote said, adding that Filipinos have no option but to learn to live side by side with calamities.