Teen caught on video dancing without pants on moving tricycle in Antipolo now under DSWD custody

• A 16-year-old boy went viral for dancing without pants while hanging on a moving tricycle in Antipolo
• Police confirmed the video’s authenticity and identified the tricycle through its plate number, as per 24 Oras of GMA
• The teen claimed it was a prank, saying “trip trip lang,” and was not under the influence of dr&gs or alcohol
• The boy is now under DSWD custody, while the tricycle driver may face a grave scandal complaint

Authorities tracked down the teenager who went viral on social media for dancing without pants while clinging to the side of a moving tricycle in Antipolo, Rizal, on Friday morning.

According to PLtCol. Mark Henry Garcia, officer-in-charge of the Antipolo police, they received several reports and social media tags regarding a young male performing a lewd act in front of souvenir shops along Sumulong Highway, 24 Oras of GMA.

“May nakapag-upload sa social media ng video footage ng isang bata na nakasay sa tricycle at nakasabit siya sa bandang kanan at nakababa yung shorts. And while nakasabit siya doon sa tricycle, ay nagkekembot at nagsasayaw. So it’s a scandalous act po,” Garcia stated.

The police coordinated with the Land Transportation Office (LTO) to identify the tricycle owner after spotting the plate number in the video.

“Na-determine naman po natin na authentic yung video… upon determining kung sino ang may-ari ng tricycle, that’s the time na pinuntahan na po ng ating mga imbestigador ang bahay ng may-ari… at the same time yung mismong tao, yung e&hibitionist,” he added.

The tricycle driver refused to speak with the media but told the police he was merely giving the teenager and his friends a ride home out of goodwill.

The boy, identified as 16 years old, was also found the same day.

“Based sa investigation… yung bata na ito ay malakas mantrip so nung tinanong namin ay trip trip lang daw yung ginawa niya. So hindi naman siya under the influence of liquor, and under the influence of dr&gs,” Garcia clarified.

The minor is now under the care of the Department of Social Welfare and Development. Meanwhile, the tricycle driver is under investigation and may face a grave scandal complaint.

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, this could also happen to ordinary people, making them very relatable.

In other news, a 77-year-old woman was abducted and robbed by four suspects in Tondo, Manila, after coming home from the market. The victim was forcibly taken to Baseco, where her jewelry and cash worth ₱100,000 were stolen. Authorities are investigating the incident amid rising concerns over crimes targeting senior citizens. Similar recent cases include an elderly woman r@ped and killed in Pampanga and a senior man abducted and beaten to death in Bulacan.

Still in other news, a brawl between two motorcycle riders in Lapu-Lapu City, Cebu, was caught on camera, with one rider seen wearing a city hall uniform and holding a baton. The fight started after one rider allegedly rear-ended the other’s motorcycle, causing damage, and then reportedly fled the scene. Lapu-Lapu City Administrator Atty. Danilo Almendras confirmed that one of the riders involved is a city employee and is awaiting his explanation. The other rider was advised to file a formal complaint; meanwhile, the city hall staff member has not yet issued any public comment.

Source: KAMI.com.gh