TEENAGE RESCUER IS A HERO

JAYBOY Magdadaro, a grade 9 student at Jubay Integrated School in Liloan town, Cebu, demonstrated remarkable courage and perseverance during typhoon Tino.

The teenager bravely ventured into treacherous waters and strong winds, rescuing around 50 persons from drowning.

Magdadaro tirelessly rescued stranded families as floodwaters continued to rise.

He repeatedly transported them in a small boat and used a lifebouy (salbabida) throughout the day, from morning until dusk Magdadaro is the youngest of five siblings.