A heart-wrenching incident involving an abandoned child at an overpass in Tenement, Taguig has sparked a wave of concern and online support. The story was shared by Facebook user Ana Marie Girodias Hitones four days ago, shedding light on the distressing situation.

The child, a young boy, was reportedly left behind by his mother near the Tenement overpass. Hitones recounted the heart-rending scene, describing how the child’s cries echoed through the area as he appeared inconsolable. Despite attempts to communicate with him, the boy’s sobbing made it difficult for him to speak coherently.

“May bata iniwan daw siya ng mama niya sa Tenement overpass kanina pa daw ung bata iyak nang iyak. Tinanong namin yong bata hindi siya makapag salita nang maayos sa kakaiyak. Mama daw ang gusto niya,” Hitones shared on her Facebook post, capturing the child’s yearning for his mother.

Local authorities were alerted about the situation, yet there have been no developments in locating the child’s mother or family. Despite ongoing efforts to spread the information, the child’s mother has not yet come forward to claim him.

In a heartfelt plea, Hitones provided updates on the situation, explaining how they had frequently checked on the boy’s status. However, he remained alone, leaving netizens deeply concerned. “Sa mga nag tatanung po andun padin po ung bata kagabe napadaan poko ng 7:20 kagabe po mag isa lng po sya dun nakatulala sana po may Mabuting loob na puntahan ung bata at makapag almusal po sana ng maayos ung bata ngayon araw sobra po kase ako ng hina nakatulala lng po kase sya dun inaantay babalik mama nya,” Hitones wrote, highlighting the boy’s vulnerable situation.

Despite a surge of online support, with over 2000 reactions and more than 800 comments, the boy’s whereabouts remain unknown.

Concerned netizens shared their empathy and willingness to offer assistance, and some expressed their readiness to provide a loving home for the child.

Among the individuals expressing their concern was Gerly Aranda Daiz, who shared her compassion: “sakit naman sa dibdib nyan…sana nd naman sinadya ng mama muh naiwan ka jan baby😭 aiy kung sakali na sinadya nya talaga yan sana nd cia patulugin ng konsensiya nya.” Others echoed this sentiment, conveying their hopes for a positive outcome for the child.

As the search for the boy’s family continues, the situation underscores the importance of using social media to raise awareness and mobilize support for those in need. The incident has showcased the power of online communities in coming together to extend compassion, spread information, and collectively hope for the safety and well-being of a young child.