Archive for October, 2009

LRT 2 Araneta Center Cubao Station Overzealous Bag Checkers

If you board the LRT 2 at the Araneta Center Cubao station, then you’ll probably know what I’m talking about — the long lines that form in front of the security staff during the peak hours. It’s because the security staff members search the bags meticulously. Too meticulously, I think.

Shanties Seen From the LRT 1 & 2 Walkway

As I walk through the LRT 1 and 2 covered walkway, I always feel astounded at the architecture of the shanties that are right beside the structure. These mini condominiums rise approximately at least between 3-5 stories, each one comparable to a miniscule studio.

LRT 1 Stations with Kit Kat Bites Signage

On 09 October 2009, I spotted a Kit Kat Bites ad inside the LRT 1 coach in the female section. I am personally amused and amazed with the creativity of this type of ads, which combine marketing and practicality at the same time.

When LRT Drivers Employ Handless Driving

For the past month, whenever I go to Manila for my trek to Instituto Cervantes, I usually ride on the first coach of the LRT 2 or the purple line so that when I alight at the last station, Recto, I am very near the stairs going down to the exit. So, I’m usually within [...]

MRT Stopped Due to MERALCO Transformer Problems

On 08 October 2009, I took a MRT from the Cubao - Araneta Center station to the Shaw Blvd. station. However, after about a two hour meeting, I went back to the MRT station only to find out that due to a transformer problem by Meralco, the MRT has been halted.