Lalaki, nag-ala "Spiderman," sumabit sa likod ng taxi habang nasa EDSA highway
- A video of a man literally clinging at the back of a taxi as the vehicle was running along EDSA Pasay has gone viral
- A report on Frontline Pilipinas showed how the man was precariously clinging at trunk of the vehicle
- As the taxi was nearing an area where the presence of MMDA was evident at the EDSA Ayala, the man voluntarily let go
- According to the driver of the taxi, as he was on his way from NAIA to bring a passenger to Novaliches, the rider climbed at the back when he was caught in traffic at EDSA Aurora in Pasay
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A shocking video of a man clinging to the back of a moving taxi along EDSA in Pasay has gone viral, leaving netizens both stunned and concerned.
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The footage, aired on Frontline Pilipinas, showed the man precariously holding onto the vehicle's trunk as it sped along the busy highway.
According to reports, the incident began when the taxi, en route from Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) to Novaliches, got stuck in traffic at EDSA Aurora in Pasay.
Seizing the opportunity, the unidentified man climbed onto the back of the taxi without warning.
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The taxi driver, fearing that the man might damage his vehicle or attempt to break the rear glass, chose not to confront him.
Instead, he continued driving, hoping the man would eventually get off.
As the taxi approached EDSA Ayala, where Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) personnel were visibly stationed, the man voluntarily let go and disappeared into the crowd, avoiding any confrontation with authorities.
The MMDA has yet to issue an official statement regarding the bizarre incident.
Meanwhile, the video continues to circulate online, sparking discussions on safety concerns and the potential dangers of reckless behavior on major thoroughfares.
Authorities are urged to address security measures to prevent similar occurrences in the future.
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 to just about simply everyone around. Whether it is a heartbreaking or inspiring news, it can go viral on social media.
Meanwhile, a female graduating criminology working student who works as a service crew of a large fast food chain died after her motorcycle collided with a pickup. Another female service crew, who was backriding on the motorcycle was brought to the hospital, and is recovering from fractures. The 26-year-old victim was declared dead on arrival at the hospital. Investigation showed that the pickup driven by a 23-year-old bank teller counterflowed.
In other news, an elderly man died after he and his wife were ambushed while travelling aboard their pickup truck along a national highway in Buluan, Maguindanao del Sur. According to a report by GMA Regional TV News, the 77-year-old male died while his 66-year-old wife suffered injuries. Reports also state that the 77-year-old male was identified as a manager at an agri-machinery company. Investigators say that the two were tailed by motorcycle-riding gunmen and when they got to a certain, they opened fire, fatally injuring the 77-year-old male and inflicting injuries to his wife.
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