15/03/2026
THE VIRAL GASOLINE BOY
Alkindar "Khinz" J. Amil from Zamboanga, a gas station supervisor at a Caltex station in Zamboanga City who gained attention in March 2026.
In a video posted by RMN Zamboanga, he calmly and clearly explained the reasons behind the fuel price hike to a motorist, covering factors like global crude oil prices, international events, and foreign exchange rate impacts. His knowledge and articulate delivery impressed netizens. Further details revealed he is a consistent honor student who graduated Cum Laude from Mindanao State University in Sulu in 2016. Despite his academic achievements, he works humbly at the gas station and even identifies himself as a "gasoline boy" on his profile.
The public response to Alkindar "Khinz" Amil’s viral video has been overwhelmingly positive and widespread:
- Social Media Acclaim: The clip has garnered over 2.3 million views on Facebook and 1.1 million on TikTok as of mid-March 2026, with thousands of shares and comments praising his intelligence, humility, and clear communication skills. Many netizens noted he "explained the issue better than some government officials."
Institutional Recognition: The Department of Energy (DOE) invited him to a stakeholder forum on fuel pricing transparency, where he shared insights from frontline workers. Caltex Philippines also promoted him to a regional training coordinator role, tasking him with educating other staff on fuel market dynamics.
Public Support: A crowdfunding campaign was launched by local groups to help him pursue a master’s degree in Economics, exceeding its target of PHP 200,000 within 3 days. Several universities in Metro Manila have also offered him scholarships for postgraduate studies.
Media Features: He has been featured on national news programs like TV Patrol and 24 Oras, and was invited as a guest speaker at youth empowerment events in Zamboanga and nearby provinces.
