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.
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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