14/03/2026
A gas station attendant in Zamboanga recently caught the attention of thousands online after a video of him explaining rising fuel prices went viral.
The clip, posted by RMN Zamboanga, shows a motorist asking a simple question: “Why is gasoline getting expensive again?” Instead of giving a short or generic answer, the attendant calmly explained the issue in detail. He talked about global crude oil prices, geopolitical factors, and how the foreign exchange rate affects petroleum prices in the Philippines.
What surprised many viewers is that the man behind the explanation is not just a regular pump attendant.
His name is Alkindar “Khinz” J. Amil, and he graduated Cum Laude from Mindanao State University – Sulu in 2016.
Before that, he was also among the top students in school, ranking Top 7 in elementary at Tanjung Elementary School and Top 7 again in high school at Jolo School of Fisheries.
His knowledge and confidence in explaining complex topics clearly showed in the viral video.
Some people online have also pointed out that he may not simply be a pump attendant, with some saying he is currently working as a supervisor at the station.
Alkindar’s story reminds many people that intelligence and education are not always tied to someone’s job title. Sometimes, the most insightful voices come from people quietly doing everyday work.
And in his case, that place just happened to be a gas station.
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND
Elementary Level
Tanjung Elementary School
Batch 2007 | Top 7
Secondary Level
Jolo School of Fisheries
Batch 2012 | Top 7
Tertiary Level
Mindanao State University – Sulu
Batch 2016 | Cum Laude
