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My tuk-tuk: Romeo's only way to earn a living

Romeo drives for a living in Quezon City, and a broken radiator and cooling system has stopped all income for 6 weeks.

🇵🇭 Quezon City, Metro Manila, Philippines665 views
Romeo F. Domingo
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Quezon City
I make my living with my tuk-tuk. 6 weeks ago the radiator and cooling system failed, and the mechanic says the repair will cost $250. Without the vehicle I earn nothing. I have been borrowing from friends to pay rent, and now I have run out of people to ask. I support my family of five. Before the breakdown I worked eleven hours a day, six days a week. I have been offered extra shifts for the next four months if I can just get the vehicle working. I have a written estimate from a certified mechanic and will upload it here. I'll pay the mechanic directly and show you the repaired vehicle in an update. Where the $250 goes: • radiator and cooling system replacement (parts): $140 • Labor charges: $55 • Road tax and insurance renewal: $45 • Towing and inspection: $10 Every share and every dollar helps.
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  • Yuki Osamu Matsumoto

    Thanks for sharing this, Romeo. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Don't give up.

    • Isabella D. Zimmerman

      So sorry you're going through this, Romeo. Shared this with my family. I have a 12 year old who wants to send good wishes too.

      • Eitan Eli Hadad

        Sending love, Romeo. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes

        • Mwende Dennis Mugisha

          Thinking of you and your family, Romeo. I hope things turn around soon. Love from Mandeville

          • Ginevra Aurora Monti

            Small businesses are the heart of Quezon City. Hope you're open again soon. Love from Heliopolis.

            • Gabriele Roth

              hope it all works out. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double

              • Allison L. Woods

                Take care, Romeo. Small businesses are the heart of Quezon City. Hope you're open again soon. Blessings.

                • Maëlle David

                  You're not alone, Romeo. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did.

                  • Jéssica Luana Medeiros

                    Wishing you peace. Shared this with my family. I'll check back for the next update!

                    • Yolanda D. Espinoza

                      Hang in there. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. Blessings!

                      • Joyce J. Gonzales

                        Praying for you, Romeo. Hope this works out for you.

                        • Yakubu Lanre Hassan

                          So sorry you're going through this, Romeo. Hope you get there. All the best.

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