Passenger bus falls off a cliff in Davao Sur

Malita, Davao del Sur, Philippines — A passenger died when ACF Bus 5400 passenger bus with plate number LVX – 883 travelling from Davao City fell off a cliff at Sitio Magasayap, Baranggay Kidalapong, Malita town past 7:30 in the evening on Saturday. Fifteen other passengers were immediately brought to Malita District Hospital for first aid but later referred to different hospitals in Davao City because of critical condition.

Arnel Masunong, who sat at the first row seat died on the spot. His wife Dina revealed that Arnel took a day off from work to surprise her during her birthday on Sunday.

Survivor Danilo Sangcaan told the news team that prior to the incident, the driver told them they were having problems with the break. Benny CArcillar, the driver of the bus, was advised by few passengers to check the problem but he did not budge.

The wounded were:

1. BENNY CARCILLAR – DRIVER
2. ROSALYN BACUDO, 24 YEARS OLD
3. MARICEL SARANA, 21
4. ROSELA SARANA,41
5. ANTONIO CATOR, 56 (KONDUKTOR NG BUS)
6. DANILO SANGCAAN, 37
7. PHILIP GEYA, 52
8. PEBIGINE GEYA, 8
9. BOY GARCIA, 40
10. JOY LARENO, 30
11. LYDIA BACARRO, 62
12. JOY SILVANO, 34
13. JANEEN FE NICOLE SILVANO, 5
14. CENON DESUCATAN, 49
15. EDITH DORIA, 56