News

Filipino Teacher Gives 77-Year-Old Lolo Who Walked For 7 Hours Along The Highway A Free Ride Home

Good Samaritan drives 77-year-old man home


These are tough times we’re in, with COVID-19 affecting thousands of people, and the lockdown making it hard for most to live their day-to-day lives.

Luckily, despite the hardships, there has been no shortage of stories of Filipinos being Good Samaritans to their fellow countrymen to restore our faith in humanity.

Jan Michael Santos, a teacher from Malabon City, is a prime example. Most of us just pass each other and mind our own business when we see someone walking down the road we’re driving on. But Santos decided to do the opposite when he saw an old man alongside a highway and gave him a ride home.


The lolo who walked from Bacoor to Imus and back


It turned out that the grandpa, Lolo Adma, whom Santos stopped for had been walking back from his sister’s house after going there to fetch an herbal plant. Lolo Adma, who lived in Talaba, Bacoor, had to walk to his sister’s home in Patindig Araw, Imus, and back, since the lockdown prevented the usual public transportation from operating

So what would have taken around an hour during a normal commute turned into a strenuous, 7-hour walk, where the 77-year-old man had to take several pauses to catch his breath.


Santos pulls a Good Samaritan


Fortunately, Lolo Adma didn’t have to walk any further. Santos saw the grandpa, who was walking along the side of the road on his way to buy groceries from the market, and the teacher  to stop the car and roll his window down.

After talking to the old man and finding out that he had been walking for 7 hours, with a cane, while carrying an herbal plant, Santos didn’t hesitate to offer him a ride back to his home in Talaba. The teacher also offered the lolo money for medicine and a little extra for his personal spending.


Netizens react to the heartwarming act


Santos later posted the video to Twitter, and the seemingly simple but kind act didn’t go unnoticed by netizens, with many thanking Santos on behalf of the lolo in their replies to the thread.


Image credit: @cityburnicole

Ange, a student from the school where Santos teaches, is the one who retweeted the tweet and made it go viral, expressing how heartbreaking Lolo Adma’s situation is and how she hopes God blesses her Sir JM for his thoughtful act.


Image credit: @TeefiCaranza

Another Twitter user who goes by the name of Teefi replied with a reminder, saying “Wow. This crushes my heart. Please do not hesitate to lend a hand. Keep helping other people.”


How you can help


Video credit: DJ Maputi

And keep helping, Santos did. After his initial interaction with Lolo Adma, Santos went back to Talaba to give lolo a visit. You can check out his vlog of it on his Youtube channel.

In the video, Santos explained that lolo had been living alone after all his children moved out, so any help passers-by can offer would be much appreciated. If you’re around the area, you can ask for Lolo Adma’s exact address from Talaba 1’s barangay hall, where lolo was dropped off since his house is around the area.


Filipino teacher’s good deed


If you’re not in the area, you can just pass on Santos’s good deed to anyone in need that you might run into on your next grocery run. You never know how much you can help a person with a simple act of kindness.

Also check out:


Cover image adapted from: Dejhh Maputi

Hazel Lumbre

Recent Posts

13 Filipino Footwear Brands To Support For Beach-Friendly Sandals, Custom Leather Shoes & More

Expand your footwear choices and support these Filipino footwear brands that offer sandals, shoes, heels,…

April 15, 2024

11 Bike Shops In Metro Manila To Reduce Your Time On Public Transport During COVID-19

Here are bike shops in Metro Manila, from a popular shop in Quiapo that sells…

April 15, 2024

Quezon City Attractions: What To Do In Quezon City From Food Neighborhoods To Nature Spots

Discover an array of Quezon City attractions, including an East Asian-centric food neighborhood and a…

April 15, 2024

9 Hotpot & Shabu-Shabu Restaurants In Metro Manila: Enjoy Fresh Meat, Veggies, & Hot Savory Broths

Now that we often have cold, rainy days, get yourself a hot & savory broth…

April 15, 2024

14 BGC Bars & Clubs Where You Can Let Loose As Soon As You Clock Out From Work

You'll find your new favorite nightlife spot in this list of BGC bars whether you're…

April 15, 2024

9 Tattoo Shops in the Philippines You Can Get Inked At For Meaningful Or Quirky Artwork On Your Skin

Visit only trusted tattoo shops to get inked at regardless if it's your first or…

April 15, 2024