2010: PHILIPPINE VIEWS - MIXED COLLECTION - PART 5

 

Howdee one and all!

  The ongoing project of sorting through my collection of photos from my 2010 trip to the Philippines continues, and as with previous updates, I'm excited to share many of them on this blog for others to hopefully derive a little bit of interest out of. It’s hard to believe that so much time has passed, but here we are in 2025, and I’m reminded that it’s been a decade and a half since I took these photos. Even more surreal is the fact that it's been over 25 years since my very first visit to the Philippines. Time is flying by in ways that feel almost unreal as I grow older.

While fifteen years might not seem like a huge span in the grand scheme of things, the changes in Manila during that time have been nothing short of monumental. The city’s transformation, especially in terms of transportation—which is my main focus both in photography and research—has been striking.

There’s no specific theme or deep storyline behind these photos; they’re just a random selection of images from 2010, snapshots frozen in time that offer a glimpse into a very different era. It’s fascinating to look back at them now, seeing how far things have come in such a short period.

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Above and below.

How this guy kept it on the railhead is well beyond me.

Photo: Brad Peadon

Naga locals taking a shortcut along the railway line.

I wonder if they have had any track safety awareness training?

Photo: Brad Peadon

My old mate George (RIP) who always got spoilt on my visits :-).

Photo: Brad Peadon

The beautiful design of the Naga (Bicol) station dunny.

Photo: Brad Peadon

Lineside locals not far out of Naga.

They were fascinated by the two Aussies standing in the middle of nowhere waiting for a train :-)

Photo: Brad Peadon

Nothing like a good pig out on delicious Filo food.

Legaspi.

Photo: Brad Peadon

Mayon Volcano is being her usual shy self when viewed from Ligao.

Photo: Brad Peadon

Scotty waiting on the train at Ligao.
Sadly he would have to wait till the next day.

Photo: Brad Peadon

Ligao (Bicol). Mercado Street behind the railway station.

Photo: Brad Peadon

Sari sari store near Legaspi station had the coldest, borderline frozen, Coke in a glass bottle I've ever had.

Awesome in that heat.

Photo: Brad Peadon

Again, Mayon Volcano is being her usual shy self when viewed from Ligao.

Photo: Brad Peadon

Guinobatan (Bicol) Carabao.

Photo: Brad Peadon

Guinobatan (Bicol) rice field.

Photo: Brad Peadon

Beautiful Mayon Volcono near Guinobatan in Bicol.

Photo: Brad Peadon

The magical Bongo Van sits just outside the Municipality of Guinobatan in Bicol.

Photo: Brad Peadon

Above and three below.

I don't pretend to be an expert on buses, but I feel something is wrong here.

Jeepney EVM-380 passes by the worrying scene.

Photo: Brad Peadon

The massive Legaspi Police Station located not far from the railway station.

Looking a little different today.

Photo: Brad Peadon

Friendly local outside Legaspi railway station.

Photo: Brad Peadon

After a certain time they stop you being able to drive up Lignon Hill and force you to walk it. I nearly gave up a few times, but pushed on.

Photo: Brad Peadon

Beautiful view over Legaspi Airport. 

Alas, not a plane to be seen.

Photo: Brad Peadon

Metro Mall in Legaspi.

Photo: Brad Peadon

ZAMRUD (Indonesia) sitting off Legaspi.

Photo: Brad Peadon

Local doing the arduous climb of Lignon Hill in Legaspi.

Photo: Brad Peadon

Above and two below

The amazing Mayon Volcano in  Legaspi.

On top of Lignon Hill.

Photo: Brad Peadon

Above and below

Ragay town (Bicol) and shop area.

Photo: Brad Peadon

Above and below

Ragay Railway station (Bicol) before being destroyed by modernisation.

Photo: Brad Peadon

In the absence of real trains through Ragay, locals use their own rail transportation.

Photo: Brad Peadon

Locals watching the passing train at Pamplona (Bicol)

Photo: Brad Peadon

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Nhing Nhings, and whoever else was with me each time.

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KING OF THE ROAD - JEEPNEYS - PT4

Howdee one and all.

Yes you guessed it, another selection of photos covering the Philippines iconic, and beautiful, traditional jeepney.

Actually, I am going to set myself a goal.

I want to see if it is possible to get at least 3000 traditional jeepney photos on this blog.

 By traditional, I include not only the usual design we all love, but also the varying provincial designs that are also gradually being replaced by the modern fakeneys..

I've been going crazy getting photos while visiting in recent years, but even I don't know if I can achieve this monumental jeepney goal :-)

Lets give it a good try.

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NFY-164 on EDSA up around Monumento - Balintawak area.

Photo: Brad Peadon

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The Philippine jeepney originated after World War II when surplus American military jeeps were repurposed by Filipinos into public transport vehicles. These jeeps were modified to fit more passengers, with benches added along the sides. In the 1950s and 1960s, jeepneys became a popular and affordable way to travel, especially in urban and rural areas. Their vibrant, artistic designs became a cultural symbol of Filipino ingenuity.

In recent years, jeepneys have faced challenges like aging fleets and environmental concerns. The Philippine government has pushed for modernization, replacing older jeepneys with more eco-friendly models, though this has met resistance. Despite these issues, the jeepney remains an iconic and integral part of Filipino life and culture.

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AAV-666 on Pedro Gill opposite the former Paco railway station.

Photo: Brad Peadon

NXU-739 'Sacred Heart' passing over the former 'Philippine National Railways' crossing at Paco station. This railway was closed (supposedly temporarily) last year for construction of an elevated line.

Photo: Brad Peadon

NXM-647 'Crew Saver' at the same location.

Photo: Brad Peadon

PYF-582 'Sophia' also crossing thee tracks at Paco.

I was taking advantage of the great light and classic jeepney action.

Photo: Brad Peadon

PYY-584 at a front of a jeepney lineup at the former Sucat railway station.

Photo: Brad Peadon

PYP-816 passing the former Sucat railway station.

Photo: Brad Peadon

DKY-650 passing the former Sucat railway station.

Photo: Brad Peadon

TYL-617 'Christian Lhia Anne Arianne' back at the Paco crossing again.

Photo: Brad Peadon

PYR-848.

Photo: Brad Peadon

DET-867 Pedro Gil at Paco.

Photo: Brad Peadon

PYU-762 Pedro Gil at Paco.

Photo: Brad Peadon

TVT-356 at Monumento.

Photo: Brad Peadon

TVT-356 'Princess Jenny' at Monumento.

Photo: Brad Peadon

TWJ-824 at Monumento.

Photo: Brad Peadon

PWK-877 heading down a much different Commonwealth (Quezon City) to how it appears today.

Photo: Brad Peadon

EVL-382 passing through Guinobatan in the beautiful Bicol region.

Photo: Brad Peadon

EVC-176 'Mariel' (above) and EVV-704 'Charles' (below) leaving the Municipality of Guinobatan'.

Photo: Brad Peadon

DTF-716 in Caloocan.

Photo: Brad Peadon

EVE-118 'Shyems' passing by the 'Philippine National Railways' railway station at Legaspi.

Photo: Brad Peadon

EVR-353 'From Essay' in Legaspi (Bicol Region).

Photo: Brad Peadon

EVB-143 'Baby Sophiya' in Legaspi (Bicol Region).

Photo: Brad Peadon

EVH-984 'Vikings' in Legaspi (Bicol Region).

Photo: Brad Peadon

EVS-971 'Amalaz' in Legaspi (Bicol Region).

Photo: Brad Peadon

DLG-728 'Arwin' near Del Gallego in Bicol.

Photo: Brad Peadon

NYE-252 'Lord Save Us' Mabini Street in Ermita (Manila).

Photo: Brad Peadon

DFY-663 'Clarita' Mabini Street in Ermita (Manila).

Photo: Brad Peadon

PYU-755 'Carlo Justin Clarisse Alyssa Corinne' NYE-835 'Jelsa' Mabini Street in Ermita (Manila).

Photo: Brad Peadon

TVX-445 'Lady Anne' Mabini Street in Ermita (Manila).

Photo: Brad Peadon

TXF-476 'Ervie Brugge' Makati (Manila).

Photo: Brad Peadon

NXN-474 Mabini Street in Ermita (Manila).

Photo: Brad Peadon

NYA-700 'Melanie' Mabini Street in Ermita (Manila).

Photo: Brad Peadon

PWA-409 'God's Economy' Mabini Street in Ermita (Manila).

Photo: Brad Peadon

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The various jeepney drivers encountered. At least the ones that were friendly and realised I was not photographing for nefarious reasons.

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Leonardo S Sarao - Wikipedia

The Jeepney (History) - Atollon

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Universal Transportation Group

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