PCG to provide free ferry rides on Zamboanga–Basilan route

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) on Thursday said it will offer libreng sakay (free rides) to passengers traveling between Zamboanga City and Lamitan City in Basilan. In a statement issued Thursday afternoon, the PCG said passengers on the route may avail themselves of the free rides, with senior citizens, persons with disabilities, pregnant women,