Archive for July, 2008

GMA on the LRT 1 & LRT 2

Porsche Centre Philippines Exhibit at Gateway Mall

Pulis Oyster of Manila

Pulis Oyster Lilia Kubo - A June project that’s based in Manila made me aware of the existence of Pulis Oyster/s, which befuddled me to no end as to the possible origin of the name.
When my sister and I discussed the possible reason for the moniker Pulis Oyster, she suggested that maybe it has something [...]

3 Don’ts in the MRT

Don’t Stay By the Coach Doors There’s nothing more frustrating than to see MRT commuters enter the coach and then stop by the doors, when they know perfectly well that there’s a mass of people behind them.
Even if you’re supposed to alight at a nearby station, it wouldn’t hurt to go in a few feet [...]

Additional Php 10 for Taxi Fare

Additional Php 10 for Taxi Fare For the first time, on 19 July 2008, the cab driver informed me that there was an additional Php 10 for the taxi fare. I have no idea when it’s supposed to start officially, but I’ve been already giving beforehand the extra Php 10 for at least a week [...]