Reports: Ex-policeman in Philippine capital holds bus passengers hostage

Ex-policeman in Philippines holds bus hostage

MANILA, Philippines — Philippine media outlets say that a dismissed policeman has taken hostage a bus loaded with passengers in the capital Manila.

Radio DZBB and other outlets say the hostage-taker is demanding his reinstatement.

The ABS-CBN television network says the bus was taken near a park in downtown Manila on Monday.

It is not clear how many people are on board.

Police are said to be negotiating with the man.