The police are trying to trace the mother, who is believed to be a teenager aged between 12 and 16. A bloodied school uniform was also found in the bag, which appears to be a student’s rucksack

The uniform is worn by public schools in grades 7-10 in the area. That would likely make the mother between 12 and 16 years old. 

Onlooker Rheene Lee said: ‘At first we did not know whether the baby is alive or dead. We did not know what to do, then someone suggested to call an ambulance.

‘The baby is very fortunate that he was found, because the trash collector was about to put the bag in the truck. 

The two-day old baby boy pictured recovering in Lapu-Lapu District Hopsital yesterday after he was found abandoned on Monday

‘I hope now that the boy will be taken care of. 

‘But I also feel sorry for the mother. The school uniform was that of a teenager and she will need help.’  

The local barangay council and the police are investigating the incident.

The baby boy’s name has not yet been decided, but a nurse looking after him said several people have offered to adopt him

‘Angels are watching over him’: The baby was lucky to be found, as the bin man was about to throw the bag into the rubbish truck. A search is underway to find and help the mother

Emily Ng, a nurse at the hospital where the boy is being cared for, said several people have also come forward wanting to adopt him.

She said: ‘We do not have a name for the boy yet. But many people have heard his story and have made inquiries about adopting him.

‘He was very weak when he arrived but he is strong now. There is a smile on his face.

‘He does not know about his sad start to life, but I am sure that he will be blessed with a good future with wealthy parents who love and protect him. 

‘Angels are watching over him.’

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