𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐌𝐚𝐩𝐮𝐩𝐮𝐧𝐨 𝐇𝐨𝐧𝐨𝐫𝐬 𝐓𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐲𝐜𝐥𝐞, 𝐑𝐚𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐃𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐖𝐡𝐨 𝐀𝐜𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐚𝐬 𝐅𝐢𝐫𝐬𝐭 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐝𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐃𝐞𝐜𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟑 𝐁𝐨𝐦𝐛𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐈𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭

The first Monday of February 2024 became a powerful symbol of love and compassion at Mindanao State University-Main Campus. During the flag-raising ceremony, a heartwarming acknowledgment of the extraordinary actions of 17 tricycle and racal drivers who served as first responders during the December 3 bombing incident was conducted. These everyday heroes embodied the very essence of selflessness and kindness.

President Atty. Basari D. Mapupuno led the heartfelt ceremony, praising the drivers’ initiative in rushing wounded victims to the Amai Pakpak Medical Center, Marawi City. A symbolic act of placing University sticker on one of the racal vehicles used for transport further highlighted their contribution. “Their swift actions likely prevented further casualties and loss of life,” expressed Col. Abdulbasher D. Bongcarawan, Chief of Office of the President Special Concern.

President Mapupuno’s recognition serves not only to honor the exceptional bravery of the tricycle and racal drivers but also to inspire others to act with compassion and courage in times of crisis. These ordinary citizens’ selfless actions stand as a beacon of hope and resilience for the community still recovering from the tragic bombing. The event also served as a reminder of the relentless spirit of unity and solidarity that transcends differences within the MSU community.

Below are the University vehicle numbers of these tricycle and racal drivers:

a. Tricycle No. 70 – Bacaraman

b. Tricycle No. 71 – Saminola

c. Tricycle No. 72 – Macatoon

d. Racal No. 81 – Calalagan

e. Racal No. 88 – Sarip

f. Tricycle No. 288 – Bato

g. Racal No. 304 – Maruhom

h. Racal No. 305 – Mascara

i. Racal No. 306 – Sangbaan

j. Racal No. 307- Bandrang

k. Racal No. 308 – Abdulcader