Laoag taxi driver returns passenger’s P18-K salary

By Gabriela Baron

LAOAG CITY, Ilocos Norte -- A taxi driver here manifested his honesty when he returned a passenger’s coin purse containing her salary.

According to driver Arvin Bataan he immediately brought the purse to the Laoag City Police Station.

“Hindi ko na binuksan kasi baka may mawala (I didn’t open the purse because something might go missing),” said Bataan.

Benabeth Tuliao, the owner of the purse, was shocked when she discovered that her purse

was missing.

She went back to the mall where she earlier boarded a taxi and felt elated when she saw Bataan.

Bataan then escorted Tuliao to the city police station where he brought the purse.

“Nagpapasalamat po ako sa kanya at sana marami pa syang matulungan, (I am really thankful for him and I hope he will be able to help more people too)” said Tuliao.

According to Tuliao, the purse contained her P18,0000 salary.

“Naranasan ko na kasi mawalan ng pera at iba pang gamit kaya alam ko yung pakiramdam at may takot ako sa Diyos. Kailangan talagang ibalik ang hindi sa’yo (I know what it feels like to lose cash and belongings because I already experienced it too and I also believe that you have to return what isn’t yours, God will know),” Bataan said.