Manila: A soldier has taken more than 30 bus passengers hostage on Friday in the northern Philippine province of Camarines Sur, media reported.
According to Rappler.com, the military identified the suspect as 36-year-old Corporal Rene Prajele. He was reported to be carrying his M16 rifle when he went on a tour bus.
The bus left Naga City Friday morning and was bound for Metro Manila, the country`s capital, Xinhua news agency reported.
Authorities are negotiating with the suspect.
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