US citizen praises taxi driver for giving back wallet with P8-K, cards
>> Friday, November 3, 2023
BAGUIO CITY -- A taxi driver is receiving praise from
an American resident of Camp 7 here who left his wallet in the back seat after
leaving the taxi at Baguio Medical Center with partner Luchie Devierte Thursday
morning.
According to Seattle native Bruce Baskin, the wallet contained cards, including his visa and ATM, plus 8,000 pesos cash.
“A dumb move on my part,” said Baskin. “I didn't notice the wallet missing for an hour. I worried that it would never be seen again and maybe have to deal with identity thieves. I called my bank and canceled the ATM card and was working with Sir Eric Pati at the PRA office about the visa.”
A retired radio announcer, Baskin was elated when taxi driver William Cargolio, Amparo Heights resident, appeared at his subdivision hours later with the wallet and contents.
“I'd pretty much given up,” Baskin said. “We didn't know who the driver was or how to contact him. The worry wasn't so much with the driver because Baguio taxi operators have a reputation for honesty but more with later passengers grabbing the wallet for themselves.”
When Cargolio delivered the wallet, he explained that he discovered it while taking a break for lunch after carrying five more passengers.
With information on the visa card, he located Baskin's residence to return the wallet.
“Everything was intact, every card and peso,” Baskin mused. “It was a miracle. Luchie and her friends had been praying for the wallet's recovery and here it is. She says it was God's guiding hand and I can't argue. Again, Baguio taxi drivers are known for their honesty and Kuya Wil lived up to it. Credit to his honest passengers, too, for not taking advantage.
“This probably wouldn't have happened in America.”
According to Seattle native Bruce Baskin, the wallet contained cards, including his visa and ATM, plus 8,000 pesos cash.
“A dumb move on my part,” said Baskin. “I didn't notice the wallet missing for an hour. I worried that it would never be seen again and maybe have to deal with identity thieves. I called my bank and canceled the ATM card and was working with Sir Eric Pati at the PRA office about the visa.”
A retired radio announcer, Baskin was elated when taxi driver William Cargolio, Amparo Heights resident, appeared at his subdivision hours later with the wallet and contents.
“I'd pretty much given up,” Baskin said. “We didn't know who the driver was or how to contact him. The worry wasn't so much with the driver because Baguio taxi operators have a reputation for honesty but more with later passengers grabbing the wallet for themselves.”
When Cargolio delivered the wallet, he explained that he discovered it while taking a break for lunch after carrying five more passengers.
With information on the visa card, he located Baskin's residence to return the wallet.
“Everything was intact, every card and peso,” Baskin mused. “It was a miracle. Luchie and her friends had been praying for the wallet's recovery and here it is. She says it was God's guiding hand and I can't argue. Again, Baguio taxi drivers are known for their honesty and Kuya Wil lived up to it. Credit to his honest passengers, too, for not taking advantage.
“This probably wouldn't have happened in America.”
‘KONTRA BIGAY’. Members of the Committee on Kontra
Bigay (Committee Against Giving) in Pangasinan during the committee’s launch on
Tuesday (Oct. 17,2023) at the Magilas Hall in Pangasinan Police Provincial
Office in Lingayen, Pangasinan. The Commission on Elections has already issued
245 show cause orders against candidates in the province due to alleged
premature campaigning and vote buying. (Photo by Hilda Austria)
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