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What was your reaction when you discovered the contents of the wallet?
Chris: We were shocked because it was our first time to be holding that number of 1,000-peso bills. We hurriedly closed the wallet and tried to overtake the motorcycle we met earlier because the ID in the wallet matched the face of the lady riding the motorcycle and whose bag was open.
Troy: Initially, we tried calling the number in the ID but there was no response because there was no signal in most areas in the upland. We turned the motorcycle around and tried to overtake them, but we had to turn back when we reached the boundary between Bontoc Ili and Guina-ang for we were already low on fuel.
What did you talk about on the way back?
Troy: We were joking and imagining about what to buy with it. While resting, we opened the wallet again and started counting the bills which amounted to P50,000. The younger boys said that we’ll keep it because no one saw us anyway. However, I was afraid of doing that. I knew that with that amount of money, it was surely meant to be used for something important.
Chris: Since we couldn’t go to Guina-ang, we stopped by at the first store we reached, bought load, and tried calling the number in the ID but it was out of coverage. We know that signal was not stable there, so we told the Uncle who owns the store about the situation. He told us to let him keep the wallet because he knows the owner. We planned to go get it the next day so we can hand it to the owner when we will see her.
How were you able to contact the owner?
Troy: My mother sent a message via Facebook Messenger to inform Ma’am Shirlene that we found her wallet and to agree on where to meet. We went first to retrieve the wallet at the store and meet the owner at the Post Office. However, we couldn’t find her there. We decided to bring it after class to the police station or radio station because it was nearly 7:30 and we would be late for the flag ceremony.
What were your reactions when you met her?
Chris: During the last period, I saw a lady pass by our classroom, but I didn’t recognize her for I was not expecting that she would come to school. When we were dismissed, I went to wait for Troy so we could go to the police station. I saw a lady waiting outside their room and somewhat realized it was the lady on the motorcycle. To be sure, I asked what she was waiting for, and she mentioned the name of Troy. I brought out her wallet and handed it to her which really made her smile broadly.
What did you talk about while waiting for Troy?
Chris: I told her everything that happened including the fact that her wallet has passed by the hands of many persons and that she should count it to be sure that everything is there. She also said that she has just withdrawn the money which is to be used to buy house construction supplies.
Did you accept her invitation for lunch?
Troy: We didn’t go for lunch with her because our friends were waiting and wanted to know what happened. Aunty Shirlene understood and gave us something to show her appreciation of which we are very thankful.
So, what is something that you could tell others who will experience the same situation?
Troy: I would like to share what my mother said. “Big or small, always return what you find to the rightful owner.”
Christopher: “The good and even bad things we do will eventually come back to us. I also felt that I would displease Nan Intutungcho if I kept what is not mine.”
Christopher is the son of Maybel Madchalang Sigua and Antony Jose Sigua while Troy is the son of Marie Kidpo Chumapoy and Henry T. Chumapoy Jr. The boys who grew up together are neighbors in Pokisan, Bontoc Ili.
Source || DepEd Tayo Mountain Province
6 Comments:
You have your reward by God's grace. Keep that good spirit as you go in life. Good luck guys in your studies and endeavours
The Lord will always bless those who do good as said " Do unto others what you want others to do unto you". Your mother taught you the right thing as she said ,always return to the rigthful owner what you found whether big or small. Am proud of you both as my kababayan. Am also a Kalinga from Lubuagan
You are models for our Filipino youth for what you have done
God bless your family!!
Well done young boys. God will return your good doings.🇬🇧🇬🇧
The almighty heavenly father finally slap satan again showing the devil that not all human is like kain greedy and evil , that human is worthy of GODs love, through the good deeds that you've shown, may you maintain the good heart that you have.
Youre good action proved that your parents educated you well,and yes i was so enlightened,this serves as lesson and guiding principle for others
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