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Manila, Queen of the Pacific

August 31, 2008 By 2 Comments

httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dvpbsyNcI3I A “screen travel” of Manila in the 1930s from what could be a rare film footage.  Could this really be Manila? The city streets look clean, Pasig River was a primary means of moving people and business… One wonders what sort of culture is needed to transform a city to what it is now.  [...]

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Shop Names and Signs Seen Around Manila and Suburbs

August 19, 2008 By Leave a Comment

Alabank (Rural bank of Alabang) Babalik Karinderia Bote Nga Sa ‘Yo (Used Bottle Shop) Candies Be Love? (candy store) Christopher Plumbing (plumbing contractor) Cinna Von (a laundromat) Cleopata’s (bakahan and manukan) Crispy per minute (Crispy Pata Eatery) by: AR from Sydney Visit PinoyJokes.net

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Survival Guide: Driving in the Philippines

August 19, 2008 By 2 Comments

If you are ever in the need to drive in the street of Manila, the following rules may help you to get to your destination in one piece. The Filipino Drivers Greetings: When greeting a filipino driver, slowly lower your window and be prepare to greet the driver with: “Tang ‘na mo, Bobo”. However, if [...]

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