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• June 3, 2011, Kuko Ako writes: Jan: Good article. I hope you don't mind. I'm an avid follower of the site and was just going to make the point that smoking is a very serious addiction and an equally serious health risk. It took me several tries to completely quit. I'm so glad I did!
• June 3, 2011, Jan writes: Good for you, I am strugling already many years to quit, but no results so far.
• June 4, 2011, Kuko Ako writes: Best of luck to you, Jan. Just keep trying. I did not use any quit-smoking aids as they weren't available at that time. I just quit cold turkey each time. The trade-off was that I gained ~10 lbs. when I kicked the habit for good, but with some discipline the extra weight is not that hard to get rid of. Have you tried Chantix? I believe it's available over-the-counter as Champix in the Philippines.
• June 4, 2011, Kuko Ako writes: Oh, and BTW, that photo of Filipino kids smoking was highly disturbing... I made a similar observation while I was there over the holidays.
• June 4, 2011, Federico Medina writes: Well, you really didn't get "no results," you DID get results that were negative!
• June 4, 2011, Jan writes: Thanks, But one day I will try it the same way you did, without help of drugs... And I am a little over my weight already ;-)
• June 6, 2011, Marvin writes: This is another example of the government doing things backwards. It's so obvious that the pollutions controls should be required and enforced for all vehicles before attempting to regulate smoking. It is surely about the grant money, nothing more. Those funds should be used for education about the harmful effects of smoking.
• June 9, 2011, Jan writes: Marvin, As long as the money is not pocketed !!!! In my eyes they only do this programm to get this money. In a few weeks all will be forgotten and back as before.
• June 16, 2011, Isagani Cruz writes: The Tagalog term "ningas kugon" best captures what you are describing. Here's an explanation of the term provided by Yahoo Answers: http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20070517051516AABssSR.
• June 16, 2011, Jan writes: Hi Isagani, Finally I know the word for this behaviour. Thanks a lot.
• August 3, 2011, I am writes: I don't really know about the statistics but, in my opinion non-smokers in the philippines are most likely the smokers in the USA. I would like the government to implement the SMOG test 1st, try to make it pollution free as much as possible, it's pretty useless to stop those who smokes while vehicles expel them 24/7
• August 3, 2011, Jan writes: Many people in the PI like the smoke belching issue of trucks, jeeps and other cars and motorcycles to be implemented as well. But getting smokers in the street is much easier for MMDA and Police.
• December 27, 2011, John writes: Almost 2012. Waiting for this law to come into effect...

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• April 28, 2011, shy writes: yes, really weird and strange when you see things like this, and yet, people always talk about morality openly...like supporting the RH Bill is the a mortal sin of all sins. And yet, a guy who is married will be having extra-marital affairs left and right. thing is, people are mostly hypocrite when it comes to talking about so-called "taboo issues" like sex. Why, i guess it is because of the root of religion and the twisted ideas of sex and other believed to be "illicit" issues. things like this remain "taboo" but a politician amassing millions of fortune illegally and questionably is glorified, while a couple who are ignorant and making babies like rabbits and letting them beg in the highway is a blessing!
• April 28, 2011, Jan writes: Hi Shy, Very true. That's why foreigners do not easily understand the Philippines. I wonder if even the Filipinos understand themselves .....
• May 2, 2011, Randall writes: If you step back and try critically think about morality, example "Where does it come from"? You think about it's origins e.g. the bible or some other ancient text, you have to wonder why people sre so bent on living a 6000 year old philosophy. I am not trying to discredit anyone's religion, I have my own thoughts on that. I just think about the primitive times that these ideas on morality were conceived. There was no electricity or means of communication back then. Why would you take the thought of some "Prophet" that lived in the desert alone and couldn't bathe and was only exposed to the knowledge of his day? Then further take that thought and think it is a good idea to seriously apply it to your life today! I mean we don't take our scientific views and base them on ancient scientific ideas. Sorry if I offended someone. This is just food for thought. If you are scared to think, then just disregard my words. Forget about them. I probably have more experience in religion than most who will read this comment, so I have seen both sides. It is funny how there is a double standard in the Philippines however it is no more so than in the U.S. in different ways. I love the Philippines just the way they are.
• May 2, 2011, Jan writes: Randall, Thanks for sharing your thoughts.

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• November 28, 2010, Randall writes: I loved this! I now follow them on twitter and facebook. Love thier Tagalog skills. Makes me want to practice harder. Thanks for a great and very interesting post. I spent a lot of time on this one watching the videos.
• November 28, 2010, Jan writes: Randall, They seem to have more plans for the near future. We have to wait and see.

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• January 22, 2010, Tom writes: They won't let me on top because I will cave it in. :) Mini busses in the provinces are often the same way along with lots of cargo.
• January 22, 2010, Jan writes: Tom, Is it that you are too heavy? You should't eat that much ;-) Busses are always loaded with passengers and LOTS of cargo. Some people bring all their belongings.....
• January 23, 2010, Tom writes: No I'm not too heavy the tops are just flimsy. :) That's my story and I am sticking to it. A mini bus ride is quite an experience. Usually the windows have also been removed. Not sure why but better to stay home if it is raining hard. :)
• January 23, 2010, Jan writes: Windows from ordinary busses and minibusses have been removed for only one reason: They do not have aircon. The open windows take over that function. 8-)

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• February 25, 2010, my favorite picture in the Philippines writes: [...] Some time ago I was standing on a street corner in Marikina City and take pictures of passing jeepneys for my blog about this typical public transport.Check that post here. [...]
• February 25, 2010, roger writes: Good report Jan. Its true that they are entertaining vehicles as a means of transport. I have taken some great shots of little kids while travelling in them. The kids' faces, so expressive. Those eyes, usually full of hope and anticipation. The mothers' faces, often reflect the hardness that a life of just existing without real means to better yourself, brings. Some of the wealthy class should be required to travel on th jeepneys. Maybe it would release a philanthropic streak in the occasional "grandee".
• February 25, 2010, Jan writes: Roger, Thanks for visiting my site. I agree with you. When you travel in a jeepney kids and also some adults are having a certain expression on their faces. maybe because a 'white' man riding a jeep? or maybe because of the behaviour of the jeepney driver?
• March 15, 2010, Meng writes: it used to be a treat when my dad would let me pay the driver when the jeeps are empty. When its full though and the car is moving, people in the jeep would even help me walk towards the driver to hand him our fare.
• March 16, 2010, Jan writes: Hi Meng, When children do not ride a jeepney every day it might be something special for them and exciting. I think that's what you must have been feeling then.... ;-) Thanks for visiting my site.
• March 22, 2010, dvopilgrim writes: I have some recommendations for the traffic problem in the Metro Manila area here: http://www.sunstar.com.ph/manila/letter-editor-2 Excerpt: "I believe that the jeepney today, instead of being the blessing that it had been in the past 60 years, has become an archaic relic of the past, an invention that had its day, and should be encased in a museum of Philippine history."
• March 22, 2010, Jan writes: Hi, I agree with the letter to the editor in the link. This is the way public transport should be in large cities. Stable salaries for the drivers and controllers. Fixed loading and unloading points every 300 meters and a strict driving scedule: on time and regularly. I am affraid this is an utopia for the Philippines. It should have been implemented already 50 years ago. At this moment I do not see possibilities to change it. Who knows that a next administration will be able to do so.... I really hope so!

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