By Sid Samaniego
ROSARIO, Cavite — A tricycle driver in Rosario demonstrated an inspiring example of honesty after returning a bag containing a large sum of money and valuable items that he found.
The driver was identified as Michael Oliverio, a resident of Barangay Muzon-II.
While driving his tricycle with his wife, Baby Hazel Oliverio, at around 9:00 PM on March 3, 2026, along Daang Little Baguio in Barangay Wawa-III, they noticed a black bag lying on the road.
Michael immediately stopped his tricycle and picked up the bag. To their surprise, when they opened it, they found ₱28,000 in cash, an iPhone, an Android phone, and several ATM cards inside.
Instead of giving in to temptation, Michael promptly reported the incident to Barangay Captain Denmark Baquiran of Barangay Muzon-II. With the captain’s assistance, they were able to locate the bag’s owner, identified as Mhads Buhain.
Buhain expressed deep gratitude upon receiving all his belongings intact. According to him:
“Lubos po akong nagpapasalamat kay Kuya Michael Oliverio sa kanyang ipinakitang katapatan at kabutihan ng loob. Sa panahon ngayon na maraming natutukso sa pera, pinili pa rin niyang gawin ang tama at isauli ang aking bag na naglalaman ng pera at mahahalagang gamit. Hindi matutumbasan ng anumang halaga ang kanyang integridad at malasakit.”
“Malaking ginhawa ang naidulot niya hindi lamang sa akin kundi pati sa aking pamilya. Nawa’y pagpalain pa siya ng Diyos at ang kanyang asawa sa kanilang kabutihang puso,” he added.
The Sangguniang Barangay is set to recognize and award the driver for his commendable act. Barangay Captain Baquiran also issued a statement regarding the incident;
“Ipinagmamalaki ko si Michael bilang residente ng aming barangay. Ipinakita niya na ang katapatan ay buhay pa rin sa ating komunidad. Nawa’y magsilbi siyang inspirasyon sa iba nating kabarangay na sa anumang pagkakataon, piliin natin ang tama. Ang ganitong klaseng tao ang tunay na yaman ng ating barangay.”
Buhain gave the honest driver a small reward as a token of appreciation.
In a time when many are tempted by money, the humble tricycle driver from Rosario proved that honesty is priceless. #END