A 48-year-old habal-habal driver was discovered dead in a creek near the Mandaue-Consolacion border in Cebu, Philippines, on Friday, August 7. Police are investigating the incident, having found the decomposing body beside a revetment wall in Barangay Casili, Mandaue City, and Barangay Sacsac, Consolacion. The victim, a resident of Barangay Pulog, was reportedly working as a habal-habal driver, a type of motorcycle taxi service common in the region.
Authorities have not yet released details about the cause of death or the circumstances surrounding the incident. The body was discovered shortly after 11 a.m., and police are currently collecting evidence and interviewing witnesses. No immediate arrests have been made.
Meanwhile, the Philippines continues to see new developments in its hospitality sector, with Accor’s Mercure brand launching its first property in the country in Cebu. This marks a significant expansion for the international hotel chain in the region.
The incident highlights ongoing challenges faced by informal transport workers in the area, raising concerns about safety and working conditions. (cebudailynews.inquirer.net)
