MANILA, Philippines -- Some small islands off the coast of Bohol are sinking amid aftershocks following the 7.2 magnitude earthquake that hit the province last October 15, residents said. <\/p>\n
Isla Batasan is one of the islands located between Bohol and Cebu. It is experiencing sudden floods, causing its residents to believe that their island is slowly sinking. <\/p>\n
\"Iba ngayon. Dati nung lumindol hindi nakakapasok yung tubig dagat pero kagabi, hanggang tuhod yung tubig,\" said Dindo Carmona, a barangay councilor. <\/p>\n
The flood also left watermarks on some of the buildings on the island. <\/p>\n
Some residents decided to stay on their boats after their houses were submerged in water after the earthquake. <\/p>\n
On Isla Obay, another island in the area, residents cannot clearly see the shore, even during low tide. <\/p>\n
Fishermen also find it hard to catch fish because of aftershocks. <\/p>\n
Residents of Isla Bagong Banwa are suffering from lack of supplies and food as fishermen experience difficulty in finding fish. <\/p>\n
Captain Epifanio Saavedra of Isla Batasan feels helpless seeing his constituents suffer from lack of food and supplies. <\/p>\n
\"Problema po namin dito talaga ang pagkain,\" he adds. <\/p>\n
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