Sentinel BioTech HQ, Manila — November 15, 2023
The morning air in Manila was thick with the usual hum of activity. By 7:00 AM, the streets had already filled with commuters, jeepneys, and vendors, all carrying on as usual. However, for Matthew Borja, today was different. Today, he would face the nation, and for the first time, he would have the chance to address the growing curiosity and skepticism about his work firsthand.
At 9:00 AM, a sleek black car pulled up in front of Sentinel BioTech's headquarters, the soft purr of the engine cutting through the buzz of the city. A security officer greeted the arrival of the news crew—top-tier reporters from one of the Philippines' most prominent stations. They had requested an exclusive interview with Matthew to discuss the progress of his various ventures, particularly the MRT-7 project and the broader impact of his work on the country's infrastructure.