16/02/2026
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It seems honesty has become contagious among our traffic enforcers. 🧡
Last Friday, somewhere between the hum of a jeepney engine and the chatter of students heading to and from school, a wallet slipped from its owner’s hands. Riza, a second-year Electronics Engineering student, didn’t notice it was gone—not until the ride was over and the sinking realization set in.
Inside that wallet were more than just bills and cards. There were IDs and the small but important pieces of a student’s life—things earned, saved, and relied upon.
But the story, fortunately, did not end with loss.
Some fellow students riding the jeepney found the wallet. Instead of ignoring it or passing it along, they chose to do right. They brought it to a traffic enforcer stationed at the Bata Flyover, trusting that it would be handled properly.
That enforcer was Sir Mark Gemino, a member of the Bacolod Traffic and Transportation Management Unit who has served the city faithfully for five years.
Sir Mark understood what the wallet meant to a young student. He didn’t treat it as just another lost item. He ensured it would find its way home.
This morning, at the Bacolod City Communications Office, Riza stood face to face with the man who helped restore what she thought was gone. The return of her wallet may have taken only a few moments—but the relief it brought was immeasurable.
In a world where trust can sometimes feel fragile, stories like this are a welcome reminder that integrity is alive on our streets. From the students who chose honesty to the traffic enforcer who carried it forward, kindness moved from one hand to another—until it reached the person who needed it most.
Saludo kami sa imo, Sir Mark Gemino! In keeping our roads in order, you also keep our faith in one another intact! 🧡