Akyat-bus "story telling a lie"
They board buses, stand by the first rows of seats and deliver speeches, holding passengers hostage to their stories. There is one objective: appeal to the emotion of people to give money. Man #1 came from Mindanao. He said poverty forced him to come to Manila. Claiming he has no other recourse and rather than earn money via illegal means, he has chosen to “do this” (board buses to ask for money). He said he will use the money to go home and build a boat for their livelihood. He distributed envelopes for passengers to put whatever amount they wish. Man #2’s brother died. They have no means to pay for the funeral expenses. He did not elaborate on why the brother died but held up a death certificate during his speech that would hopefully validate his story. He said everyone is welcome to look at it if they wish to do so. He also gave out envelopes. Man #3 came bearing pens. He said selling pens is his only way of sending his children to school and feeding his family. He g...