I just like to share this information about the very unique and artistic mind of a Pinoy. Riding in this public transportation almost all my life is a very memorable experience for me. Now Im here in Canada I miss the loud music sounds, like pinoy rocks and some other love songs, corny music to say. A lot of love story also started in the jeepney which also inspired some of the filipino songwriter. You meet all type of peoples, some just past by and some are stayed. Its really reflects pinoy craftsmanship for the lavish art and color decor with each owner’s individual, distinct look. Jeepney is really one hell of a machine.

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Jeepneys are a popular means of public transportation in the Philippines. They were originally made from US military jeeps left over from World War II and are well known for their flamboyant decoration and crowded seating. They have also become a symbol of Philippine culture. Although the original jeepneys were simply refurbished military jeeps (Willys), modern jeepneys are now produced by independently owned workshops and factories within the Philippines. In the central Philippine island of Cebu, the bulk of jeepneys are built from second-hand Japanese trucks, originally intended for hauling cargo rather than passengers. These are euphemistically known as “surplus” trucks. The jeepney builders in the past were mostly concentrated in Cebu City, Las Piñas City and Cavite; however, with the recent slowdown of sales, many of the smaller builders have gone out of business. The largest manufacturer of owner-type jeeps in the Philippines is David Motors Inc. in Quezon City, located on the north side of Metro Manila. The largest manufacturer of vintage style army jeepneys is MD Juan. Other manufacturers/marks include Mega (which also produces the Lanceta line of jeepneys, in Lipa), Malagueña (whose factory in Cavite was the site of one of the very first Yield Stops of The Amazing Race), LGS Motors, Morales, Hebron, Marinel (jeepney makers based in Rizal which is popular for their patok (popular) jeepneys which are equipped with high-powered sound system, aggressive fonts, and their speed) and Sarao (which is the most famous and based in Las Piñas), and Armak (one of the largest). Another manufacturer PBJ motors manufactured jeepneys in Pampanga using techniques derived from Sarao Motors.
We encourage you all to please submit your patok (popular) jeepney pictures and experiences in this blog.
Source: Wikipedia.Org

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