Category Transport
pointed thoughts while travelling
These are straight-up observations of what I have known in the Philippines and what I have experienced travelling elsewhere. Visiting other countries and cities is truly eye-opening especially if you choose to see beyond the usual touristy stuff. Nothing wrong with tourism of course, though it is always interesting for me to discover what makes a very busy […]
10 pedestrian-friendly elements in Taipei
Transport planner and architect Kons Koh shares with us his photos and insights on the pedestrian-friendly elements in Taipei. Among Chinese, there is a commonly-used term called “用心”, (pronounced “yong xin”). “用” means “to use”. “心” means “heart”. Literally, the term can be translated as “to use one’s heart”. Its effective meaning means “to be […]
Within My Reach: I Live Here, I Work Here, I Love It Here
We live in the modern digital era, where technology is supposed to bring everything within our reach – closer to our families, closer to our work, closer to our homes. It’s an era where physical barriers should have been transgressed, especially in highly urban megacities such as Metro Manila. Yet, looking at myself six (6) […]
Do we really need an elevated highway on EDSA?
The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) is considering the construction of a highway either above or below the Epifanio Delos Santos Avenue (EDSA) to ease the worsening traffic in Metro Manila, DPWH Secretary Rogelio Singson said on Monday. – GMA News I know this suggestion by the DPWH may be well intentioned, but the […]
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