A student in Guagua, Pampanga has drawn praise for helping struggling drivers cope with rising fuel prices in a heartwarming display of kindness.
Twenty-one-year-old Tristan Limin (@tristanlimin) last week shared a video of this moment on TikTok. In the video, he was seen stepping out on a busy day to hand out free rice to jeepney drivers. He holds up a sign he prepared, reading “Free rice for jeepney drivers,” as he distributes the food.
The video was filmed to inspire acts of kindness and generosity in others.
“In a world where you can be anything, be kind,” Limin captioned his post.
The video has so far garnered 1.1 million views, 266,300 likes, 3,814 comments and 9,789 bookmarks, with many praising and thanking Limin for his initiative amid the surge in fuel prices due to the Middle East conflict.
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“May your pocket never run dry,” a TikTok user commented.
“Thank you po,” one wrote.
“Continue being a blessing to others,” another said.
“In a world full of lies and corruption, you still chose to stand up and help others. Maliit man o malaking halaga, marami ka pa ring napasaya at natulungan na tao. God bless you—ipagpatuloy mo lang ‘yan. May your pocket never run dry,” a TikTok user told Limin.
“Thank you po for doing this!!! May God bless you palagi!” another commented.
Others said they wanted to help Limin’s advocacy.
Limin, welcomed them, giving his donation channel.
“Thank you very much to everyone who found inspiration in this initiative. Your support and encouraging words are truly appreciated, especially during this time when we are facing a crisis due to the rising prices of fuel and other basic necessities,” the student wrote.
“For those who would like to extend their help, you may send your donations to my GCash number. Rest assured that I will serve as a channel of blessing, ensuring that all contributions are properly managed and will go toward helping our fellow citizens in need. Thank you once again, and God bless,” he added.
Pampanga Vice Gov. Delta Pineda also thanked Limin for his initiative.
“BILIB ako kay Tristan Limin, isang engineering student na taga-Guagua. Mula sa kanyang ipon at idinagdag ng kanyang nanay, namigay siya sa mga tsuper ng dyip ng tag-3 kilos ng bigas, na 20 packs lahat, noong Easter Monday,” the official wrote, adding that he is thankful for Limin’s care for his fellow Cabalens.
—Newsflare via Reuters Connect; With Rosette Adel
