“Known as the ‘Kings of the Road,’ the jeepneys have a rich cultural significance in the Philippines and have witnessed the everyday stories of many Filipinos. Hope to see more inclusive, safe, and reliable means of transportation for everyone.”
Danish ambassador to the Philippines experienced riding a traditional jeepney while exploring a tourist destination in Bataan.Las Casas Filipinas de AcuzarPhotos of Melbin and sightings of the tourist spot were posted on the Facebook account of the embassy on February 16.
“It was also an opportunity to strengthen the relationships between the staff and to foster camaraderie even across teams, through exciting activities,” it added. This practice is colloquially called “sabit” wherein some passengers resort to hanging on a filled-up jeepney to get to their destinations.
The embassy also promoted the cultural significance of the vehicle, touted as the “King of the road,” in the Philippines.
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