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    Heir to the jeepney as ¨king of the Philippine road¨ are tricycles, which are quite similar to the tuktuks of Thailand. Some tricycles, like the one in the picture, could accommodate --- sardine-in-a-can-like --- eight passengers. Here, the driver takes a power nap in his cab, under the blistering heat of the sun --- this is truly a life on the road. by: enplim Views[1345] View from the jeepney´s cockpit. Note that the jeepney´s body design is taken from the American military jeep, its engine and parts are taken from discarded Japanese trucks, and its interiors are adorned with religious images --- influences from nations that occupied the Philippines in the past. (Spain, US, and Japan) by: enplim Views[1247] Passengers of all ages climb aboard the jeepney. The woman wearing a hat, standing behind the jeepney doubles as a fare collector and a barker. by: enplim Views[599] Waiting for the next trip, passengers at a jeepney station lull the afternoon away, chatting with each other. Not all stations are equipped with benches, sunshades, and security guards, such as this one. by: enplim Views[373] The iconic jeepney waiting for its turn at a station in Metro Manila, Philippines. While already worn-out and not as shiny as the one behind it, its bold colors signify that it is still willing to take on the challenges of the road for many years to come. by: enplim Views[537]
     

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    Friday, 5 Jul 2013 | Photo Gallery | Scholarship Entry

    Many years ago in high school, while I made tiny contributions to our school paper by writing columns in the sports page, I secretly envied the cartoonists and photojournalists in the team. I have always felt that their images were more powerful ... Read more >
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