Lungsod: stories about life in Metro Manila

Getting around
The jeepney is changing. Here’s what riders notice
Modern units, new routes and a fare card that doesn’t always work. A week on five routes, asking riders what is better and what isn’t.
Rico Dela Paz 2 min read




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After dark at the Quiapo ihawan
FoodBea Manalastas
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Look up: the painted ceiling of San Agustin
DesignJoaquin Reyes
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A slow Sunday in Binondo
NeighbourhoodsRico Dela Paz
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A morning with a fishball vendor
FoodRico Dela Paz
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The Pasig River Ferry is the calmest commute in Manila
Getting aroundBea Manalastas

Getting around
The Pasig River Ferry is the calmest commute in Manila
Free, rarely crowded and slower than you’d think. Why a small group of commuters swear by the river.
Bea Manalastas 2 min read




Getting around
Three side-street bike routes across Manila that actually work
Joaquin Reyes 1 min read
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