Taxi driver, sinoli P200,000 na naiwan ng pasahero na pang-ospital

- A 57-year-old taxi driver returned P200,000 to his passenger who was suffering from an illness

- The money, according to the report of GMA Regional TV, was left by the passengers in the backseat

- Upon checking, he found the massive amount and immediately reached out to the passengers

- He was able to return the money to the couple on the same day, who were very thankful for what they

A 57-year-old taxicab driver, James Palma, earned the praise of netizens after he returned cash of P200,000 left by his passengers in the backseat of the taxi.

According to the report of GMA Regional TV, James brought the couple from a hospital to the Iloilo Central Market on Sept. 23, 2024 at about 10 a.m.

When the passengers alighted, they left a black bag in the backseat.

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When he saw the money, he immediately reached out to the couple and was able to successfully return it on the same day.

The couple was so thankful for the honesty of James and it was found that the money was for the hospital confinement of his passenger.

News, photos or videos that arouse the interest of netizens would often go viral on social media, due to the attention netizens give them. These viral posts appeal to the emotions of netizens, and in rare cases, such could also happen to ordinary people, making them very relatable.

Earlier, photos of grieving relatives waiting to receive the remains of their loved ones who died in the Thai bus tragedy also touched the hearts of many. It can be recalled that the bodies, after being examined by Thai forensics team, were sent back to the Uthai Thani province where the victims go to the Wat Khao Phraya Sangkaram School. It can be recalled that the bus, which carried a yet to be officially confirmed number of students and teachers, caught on fire while traversing the road. In the photos, one can see the victims’ relatives crying as they prepare to receive the bodies of their loved ones.

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Meanwhile, Thai police revealed on Wednesday that the initial statements of the bus driver, Saman Chanput, were contrary to what investigators found out. According to Khaosod English, Acting Police Chief Pol Gen Kittirat Panpetch, investigators did not find evidence of a bus tire exploding. Investigators also discovered that there were not just 10, but 11 NGV tanks installed on the bus. Five of the said tanks allegedly had no permit.

Source: KAMI.com.gh