‘Love Bus’ arrives in Davao
The Department of Transportation has introduced the iconic “Love Bus” and offered free rides to commuters in Davao City.
Transportation Secretary Vince Dizon said eight “love Buses” were deployed to service the University of Mindanao-Matina to Mintal route daily.
Dizon said the buses will have four round trips during the peak hours and are expected to serve 3,360 passengers. (Froilan Gallardo/MindaNews)
5 passengers saved after boat sinks in Tawi-Tawi
Rescuers saved five persons from drowning after their boat capsized between Mantabuan and Latuan islands while they were going to Sapa-Sapa town in Tawi-Tawi on Friday last week.
The Municipal Disaster Risk Reduction Office coordinated the rescue with local police personnel and the Philippine Marines.
The boat was traveling to Sapa-Sapa town to attend an Islamic ceremony at the Mindanao State University when it was hit by a big wave that broke open its front portion. (Froilan Gallardo/MindaNews)
1 rebel killed in Lanao del Sur clash
Army troops on Saturday killed a communist rebel and seized his M16 rifle in Barangay Bandara Ingod in Amai Manabilang, Lanao del Sur, the ninth encounter between government soldiers and New People’s Army in the area this year.
BGen Billy Dela Rosa, commander of the103rd Infantry Brigade said the16th Scout Ranger Company that engaged the rebels belonging to the NPA Sub-regional Committee 5 suffered no casualties.
Maj. Gen. Yegor Rey Barroquillo Jr., commander of the 1st Infantry Division, said they will sustain operations against the remaining SRC-5 elements. (Froilan Gallardo/MindaNews)
