MANDALUYONG, Philippines (The Adobo Chronicles, Mandaluyong Bureau) – Metro Manila motorists and commuters are now fretting about the structural integrity of a portion of the MRT railway platform along EDSA. Instead of a reliable concrete pillar, engineers decided to employ a giant billboard featuring the charismatic actor Coco Martin. 

The billboard shows Martin in a striking Atlas pose, mimicking the mythical Titan character given the burden off carrying the universe on his shoulders.

ABS-CBN allegedly greased the wheels, or rather tracks, with hefty incentives for this ingenious promotional stunt for for the teleserye “Batang Quiapo,” starring Martin. 

While it may provide commuters with some much-needed entertainment, experts predict the platform may soon suffer a ‘Coco-collapse.’ 

In the meantime, straphangers can enjoy thrilling episodes of uncertainty while awaiting their next train – or should we say, train-wreck.