A student's choice to ride a horse to school in General Santos City highlights traditional transportation methods as fuel prices continue to climb.
In General Santos City, Philippines, a student was seen riding a horse on the way to school, capturing the attention of passersby amid increasing fuel prices. Janjeric Arcibal, a Bachelor of Science in Agriculture student, volunteered to ride the school’s horse named “Arthur” after being asked which students knew how to ride horses. This initiative aimed to revive and promote traditional transportation methods as an alternative in the face of rising petroleum product costs. Arcibal emphasized that this act serves as a reminder to consider older, cost-effective ways to travel. He assured that the horse was well taken care of during the trip, especially since the roads were paved with cement. The school continues to care for Arthur and other ponies used for transportation and educational purposes. Attempts to get official comments from the school authorities are ongoing. This incident reflects growing concerns over fuel prices and explores innovative responses at the local level.
Sources referenced:
- https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/balitambayan/umg/980680/pagsakay-ng-estudyante-sa-kabayo-agaw-pansin-sa-harap-ng-mataas-na-presyo-ng-mga-produktong-petro/story/
