Marine dies in Pasig mishap

MANILA, Philippines - A Marine was killed when the motorcycle he was riding hit the rear of a six-wheeler truck in Pasig City yesterday.

Private First Class Joel Ramirez, 31, a resident of Tipas, Taguig City, sustained head and body injuries. Doctors declared him dead on arrival at the Rizal Medical Center.

Police said Ramirez was on his way home when he lost control of his motorcycle (1386 NO) at the corner of Elisco and Villa Concio streets in Barangay San Joaquin at about 12:20 a.m. yesterday.