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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Onyo, Nhing, MrX
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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