Florida bus tragedy claims life of another artist

The losses of the artistic community from the Florida bus crash continue to mount, with the death of graphic and tattoo artist Christian "Mylo" Cabardo on Sunday afternoon.

He died at the Makati Medical Center from heart failure following the severe injuries he sustained from the accident.

In a post on her Facebook account, writer and Rock Ed founder Gang Badoy said Cabardo was airlifted from Bontoc to Manila on Saturday.

"One of the patients we helped airlift yesterday, he was due for an amputation (left leg) - we were so happy when he was finally airlifted to Manila. I just received the news that he passed away," Badoy said on her Facebook page Sunday.

"Christian Cabardo, sorry ha. Ang saya pa naman namin nung nalipad ka na kahapon. My condolences to his family," Badoy added.

Badoy and some friends went to Bontoc on Saturday to receive the remains of another casualty of the crash, comedian and social activist Arvin "Tado" Jimenez.

A Fine Arts graduate of Philippine Women's University, Cabardo worked as a graphic artist and events coordinator for several advertising companies.

Meanwhile, the remains of tattoo business owner Marcial Baranda Jr. now lie at the Holy Trinity Chapel in Parañaque, according to a report on "News To Go." Baranda and Cabardo's group were reportedly on their way to Bontoc to give lectures to tribal tattoo artists about health and safety practices.

Baranda's remains will be laid to rest in Binangonan, Rizal, said the report. — Elizabeth Marcelo/BM, GMA News