Cigar-Smoking Giant Offers Rides in Busay at Night
In the mountain barangay of Busay, Cebu, a strange figure has sparked whispers among locals. Described as a giant, over seven feet tall, this being appears only at night. He smokes cigars. He drinks tuba. And he reportedly invites people to ride in what he calls his “jeepney”—except it’s invisible.
What are people really seeing?
And why do they keep talking about it?
Witness Accounts
You don’t have to search long. Ask around the sari-sari stores and you’ll hear stories:
A vendor said the man appeared near her store around 10 PM, leaning against a tree, cigar lit.
A tricycle driver claimed the giant waved him down but disappeared when he got closer.
One student on the way home said she felt a presence and heard a jeepney horn—yet saw nothing on the road.
All of them described:
A dark-skinned man, extremely tall.
A strong smell of tobacco and coconut wine.
A deep voice saying, “Sakay na.” (Get in.)
The Jeepney That Can’t Be Seen
The most unusual part of the story isn’t the size of the figure.
It’s the ride.
Several people swear they heard the rumble of an engine.
They felt a breeze.
They even claimed to feel a seat behind their knees.
But when they looked—nothing.
One man said:
“I sat down because I felt the seat. The wind shifted like we were moving. But I looked around—wala, parang hangin lang.” (Nothing, just wind.)
Where the Sightings Happen
Most stories come from:
The winding road near Mountain View Nature’s Park
Forested spots near Temple of Leah
Isolated paths just outside Busay proper
These are dim areas.
There’s limited lighting.
And some stretches don’t have houses for hundreds of meters.
That makes it harder to verify what people claim.
But also harder to dismiss.
Local Beliefs
Cebuano folklore often talks about beings called “kapre.”
They’re tall.
They live in trees.
They smoke.
They watch.
Usually harmless, they don’t talk to people. But this one seems different.
He talks.
He invites.
And most strangely, he offers transportation.
Some elders say this is a new kind of kapre—or one that’s learned to copy modern habits.
What Locals Think
Reactions vary:
Some laugh it off and say it’s just drunk people imagining things.
Others avoid certain roads after dark, just in case.
A few admit they’re curious enough to try and find him.
You might feel skeptical, too.
But it’s hard to ignore when multiple people say nearly the same thing.
Why do they all mention:
The cigar?
The smell of tuba?
The phrase “sakay na”?
Why the Story Sticks
Even without photos or videos, the story spreads.
People talk about it in jeepneys and carinderias.
What makes the tale memorable is how specific the details are.
It’s not just “a giant.”
It’s a cigar-smoking giant, who offers a ride in a vehicle that isn’t visible.
The odd mix of the old and the modern sticks with you.
A creature from folklore—acting like a jeepney driver?
That’s not something you hear every day.
What You Should Ask Yourself
If you’re in Busay one night and smell cigar smoke, would you stop?
If you hear a voice behind you asking if you want a ride, would you turn around?
Here are a few questions you might want to keep in mind:
Why do the sightings happen only on quiet, low-traffic roads?
Why hasn’t anyone captured even audio proof?
Are people really imagining this—or experiencing something real?
You decide how to process that.
What to Do If You’re in the Area
Locals suggest:
If you see or hear something strange, don’t respond.
Avoid looking directly at tall shadows in trees.
Never accept anything offered by a stranger after midnight, especially in isolated places.
Still, no reports mention harm.
Just brief encounters.
Strange sensations.
And rides that vanish without a trace.
Still Unsolved
This story doesn’t come with a clean ending.
No photos.
No news reports.
Just word of mouth.
But in a place where stories shape behavior, even an invisible jeepney can change how people walk home at night.
So next time you visit Busay, take a moment to stop.
Breathe in.
Listen carefully.
You just might hear the horn of a jeep that isn’t there.
