There has been information about a driver pretending to be a motorbike taxi driver kidnapping a student in Manila , this time it will be difficult to escape.

Speaking with a reporter from the Philippine Women’s Newspaper , a representative of the leadership of Starlight Academy – Elementary & Junior High School confirmed the incident that happened on September 28 with a student of the school in Quezon City, Metro Manila .

Specifically, after the student finished the exam at school, the parent booked a ride-hailing car to pick up the child. While waiting for the car, a person on a motorbike – pretending to be a ride-hailing driver – proactively approached and called out to the student.

In a hurry, the student got on the bus but forgot to check the information about the license plate, driver, vehicle type and brand that the parents had sent earlier. It was only when the parents called to confirm that the student realized he had gotten on the wrong bus .

The student then asked the driver to stop, but the driver continued to drive, even speeding up. Panicked and afraid, the student tried to jump out onto the road while the car was moving, resulting in an injury that required several stitches.

The school said that after receiving the information, it promptly supported and encouraged the family. Currently, the student has been treated at the hospital and is in stable condition. Notably, he returned to school the following day.

On September 29 , Starlight Academy sent an urgent notice to all parents and students to warn of risks and call on parents to cooperate closely in ensuring the safety of their children when traveling outside.

“The above incident is a serious warning about the risks of using technology-based ride-hailing services, especially in bad weather conditions, at night or when in a hurry,” the announcement emphasized.

The school also recommends:

Students need to carefully check vehicle information (license plate, vehicle type, driver’s name) before getting on the bus.

Stay calm, find a way to contact your parents or people around you immediately if you see any unusual signs.

Parents need to provide full information about the vehicle and driver for their children to identify, and limit letting their children travel alone in dark, deserted or stormy conditions.

The school board said it would increase coordination with parents and organize emergency response training sessions for students. This incident is considered a wake-up call about the potential risks of traveling by technology services, in the context of increasing fraud and scams in the Philippines.