Less than a month ago, 17 year-old Darwin Lomboy, a market helper, became one of only nine survivors of the worst bus accident in the Philippines this year.

Lomboy, being the noble and kind brother that he is, opted to put his studies to a halt and start working in a Benguet market to help his father fund his sister’s education.

Last August 18, Lomboy rode a bus from his work to their house in La Union. Never in his mind did he imagine it could have been his last trip home.

After the brakes failed, the bus driver lost control of the vehicle, which eventually plunged into a 150-foot deep ravine. The accident claimed the lives of 41 of its 50 passengers.

How did Lomboy survive such a devastating experience? Witness his amazing escape from death with anchor Ces Orena-Drilon, on “I Survived” this Thursday (Sep 16) night after “Bandila” on ABS-CBN.