Donated bikes help ease difficulties of Filipinos through pandemic

Benjamin Canlas Courage to be Kind Foundation founder Dr George Canlas, center, and his wife co-founder Dr. Glennda Canlas, right, talk to a recipient before they handover a bicycle and safety equipment at the financial district of Manila, Philippines, Saturday, July 11, 2020. - AP

MANILA (AP): A year after he passed away at age 17, Benjamin Canlas is still making the world a better place -- one bike at a time.

The teenager is the inspiration for an unusual giveaway of mountain bikes, presented to Filipinos who are struggling to hold on to jobs in a country hard hit by the coronavirus. A foundation established by Benjamin’s parents is making it happen.