An honest garbage collector was given a reward by LGU
ROMEL SOLARES – A garbage collector from Sto. Tomas, Batangas who returned a lost wallet was given a regular job by the local government unit (LGU).
In the past 8 years, Solares is only earning P150 as his honorarium for being a volunteer garbage collector at the City Environment and Natural Resources Office (CENRO) of Sto. Tomas, Batangas.
He has a 7-year-old child and he knows that his income is not enough to provide for his family.
But while collecting some garbage just recently, he did not expect that he will find a wallet. When he opened it, he discovered lots of money inside.
“Nagulat kasi pagbukas ko po ng wallet may pera po, marami pong pera, pero hindi ko naman binilang tapos may mga mahalagang gamit, ID, resibo ng bahay, senior citizen ID po at PhilHealth,” he said.
Instead of being tempted, he immediately gave the wallet he found to their driver, and with the help of their office, they were able to contact the owner.
“Hindi ko po inisip ang ganoong bagay [na angkinin] kasi alam ko po. Inisip ko po na kailangan rin po, senior na rin may-ari, baka kailangan pambili mg gamit,” he said.
The wallet and money were then returned to the owner Andrea Carpio Zoleta, a retired teacher.
Because of his honesty, Sto. Tomas City Mayor Arth Jhun Marasigan gave him a reward.
Now, he’s a regular employee of the city hall and is working as a utility worker. He’s earning P400 a day including benefits.
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