BO’S COFFEE will reopen despite a recent accident that left the café in shambles, a representative from the coffee shop said.
Last November 23, a six-wheeler truck crashed into the café’s glass front doors.
Before ramming into the café, the truck first hit a Volvo, a motorcycle, and several other cars. The truck hurt four and seriously injured the motorcycle driver, who was sandwiched between the truck and the Volvo.
Bo’s Public Relations Head Jojo Cayabyab, however, said the café will be “brewing back soon.”
Head-on crash
As of press time, Bo’s is being assessed to ensure its safety. “We’re focused on our structure assessment, planning and improvement, to assure safety of the establishment as we prioritize customers’ welfare,” said Cayabyab.
Reports say truck driver Leo Pisero surrendered to a barangay volunteer after the accident. He was brought to Quezon City Police Station (QCPD) 9 and then transferred to Camp Caringal, the QCPD’s headquarters.
An Inquirer.net report quoted Pisero saying that he lost his brakes, causing him to hit the Volvo, the motorcycle, several other cars, and the café.
Cayabyab said that Bo’s management was saddened upon learning of the accident. “Our first thoughts were to make sure everyone in the store was safe and for the injured that they are properly attended.”
Not an unlucky location
Bo’s had been the location of two robbery incidents the past year. Ateneo personnel and students were among the victims in both robberies.
Despite these incidents, however, Cayabyab said that Bo’s is not unlucky. “We believe these hold-up incidents didn’t only happen to our store but to other business establishments as well,” he said.
Albert Hendrick Tan (II BS Mgt), who visits Bo’s occasionally, agreed with Cayabyab’s sentiments. “Contrary to being unlucky, the location is actually okay for business,” said Tan in a mix of English and Filipino.
Bo’s is coordinating with barangay officials and police mobile units of QCPD Station 9 for added security. “Most of the time, when patrolling, they [the police officers] stop near our branch,” said Cayabyab.
Tan said security is not a problem in Bo’s. “The last time I went there, there were two guards guarding the place,” he said in a mix of English and Filipino.
Cayabyab added, “This ramming incident was brought about by recklessness on the part of the truck owner resulting to this misfortune.”
“Blessed”
Cayabyab said Bo’s location is very strategic, because it is very accessible to the public and it is an area that has a well-established reputation. “The store has been blessed and offered to Him for all transactions which may happen during our existence,” he said.
“It has been and will always be our intentions to provide that perfect cup of coffee in a warm, safe and cozy ambiance for all Ateneans and to the rest of our customers.”
