MRT - Misty Railway Transit

There is something new in the MRT North Avenue station (not sure, however, if all the stations have it.) Misty blowers that, at first, I thought was something like in the movies when a pipe gets a hole and releases poisonous gas. But, when I took a closer glance, they were really built-in tiny sprayers to emit mists.

I still am not sure if they are mists to keep the station cool, but it seems like it. Wasn't able to check the news last night, so maybe tonight it will be one of the headlines. 

In all fairness, at first, I was worried, then I looked around they were everywhere, then I thought... "Cool..." Albeit, I didn't feel it, anyway, I hope it helps.

Look! This is the Metro PH

Finally, I reached this part of the metro where I can see where I was. I can now say, "almost there." I wish someday one of the top management or govt officials will experience this and when I see him/her I'mma say hi and ask: "So, how's it goin'?" 

Look! This is the Metro PH. And I still hope...

Gym Workout - Texting

Never thought that you also have to workout your fingers for texting at the gym. This guy was in the same exact position the moment I started working out until I finished my fourth leg workout. You'll know a rich kid who just happens to make it seem like he's working out, well in fact he's just chillin at the gym. This gym is just too expensive for you to just text. Haha. But I have to appreciate his decision to rather stay at the gym than be out partying on a Friday night. Haha. :) good job on that part though. :)

*from my Instagram post*

GO Experience the RUSH in the Metro!

I've been tweeting to DOTC Philippines about what's happening in the MRT this morning. I must say it was the craziest morning. Been stopping here and there due to "red signal." There was even a sudden stop of train, like really SUDDEN, that made people in the train stumbling down to the floor. Just as we went off the freaky train ride, people were all running late. Like literally RUNNING late.

I just hope the management of MRT knows that these working people's employers won't give a poop to why they were late (due to the defective trains and ineffective system.) These people might get memos for being late, gets salary deductions, promotions might get held, and a whole lot of serious scenarios just because of what happened this morning.

Sadly, it seems like the people managing the Metro Railway Transit do not care just the same.

Suggestion to the management: Experience it, even just for a week. Get in line. Buy your tickets. Ride the train. Get out of the train.
 If you're going to take this suggestion seriously, PLEASE don't do it during off-peak hours of the day. Go experience the rush in the metro!

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SOLD OUT! Tickets At The Metro: Blockbuster!

There was a massive crowd and a very long line this morning at the MRT station. What's new right? And to be prepared for the next day, I was suppose to buy another stored value ticket tonight to skip another line at the ticketing booth tomorrow morning (I guess other commuters are doing the same.) But look what's the headline at the stations tonight (see image)! Can't believe this!!! Adding up to the inefficiency of our dearest MRT, most exit/entry machines are under maintenance too. Making it more difficult not just to get inside the station but also getting out of it. This is just crazy. And the fact that I even exerted effort to type all this, gives me the idea that I am REALLY REALLY FRUSTRATED, ANNOYED AND UPSET ABOUT THE MRT. 

Just a quick shoutout to #DOTC @DOTCPhilippines #MRTPhilippines - I thought you folks are making the system better. Don't just install useless LED TVs that says "No scheduled train," I think you should first install a good system and machines that would cater more on fixing the basic things: Annoying Tickets that frequently gets rejected, tickets supply, Entry/Exit Machines, etc... Why don't you guys try your own system? Go experience it first hand. For sure, you'll understand why people are ranting about you and your systems.

Deadliest Buses in the Philippines

Sigh. Buses here are just getting into my nerves. From their dark, sickness-prone and deadly exhausts to their life-stealing, traffic jam-causing and so annoying driving skills. Philippine buses. Yes, Philippine Buses. They just frustrate me everyday. Owners/operators, are you even aware of your drivers' skills and your buses' state if they still follow our traffic laws? And shame on you guys who just pay your way out, under the table, just to qualify your buses and drivers to ride the roadways in our country.

Thanks to Topgear Philippines for being the voice of the Filipino/Foreign motorists here in the Philippines.

Please go ahead and click the link to view the news from Topgear.ph

LTFRB names Metro Manila's 'most dangerous' bus operators

 

 

 

 

Biggest Croc Ever Caught in the Wild (?)

Since I was kid, other than wanting to become a scientist, I believe I'd be in the field of science. I am not quite sure if somehow am getting there, but my interests are always there, I should say, in regards to animals. To be honest, with all humility, I am big in knowledge about animals compared to an average bloke (well it depends on how you define "average" though.) I'm guessing that you have already heard or read or watched it all over the news, the internet, broadsheets or tabloids about this Jurassic, monster-sized, big-mouthed carnivore muncher (mind you without even really chewing it's prey) reptile that was caught in Agusan del Sur.

"Lolong," as they named him after a deceased croc-hunter who died of stroke on the second week of their operation to capture the beast, is going to be nominated by some committees in a wildlife organizations in the Philippines to be considered as the biggest saltwater crocodile ever captured in the wild in Guinness Book of World Records. The current title holder is an Australian saltwater crocodile with the length of 17.97 ft., in which Lolong, a male Philippine-caught Saltwater Croc is actually, a few feet larger. He's 21 feet and weighing around 2 tons or two thousand plus in pound. Just imagine three 7 footer guys on top of one another. This guy's really massive both in height and weight. According to some, Lolong's only young, around 50 years old. Young? Yes, young. A crocodile lives to about 100 years old.

[edit: Lolong, according to a report was also mentioned in TIME MAGAZINE!!! How awesome was that? here's the link of the report: Click this.]

He's currently in captivity right now and will become a "CROCk STAR" - chyeah! Officials are expecting tourist foot-fall to rise because of this awesome reptilian resident in Agusan del Sur. I sure hope that he's going to be a blessing to the Philippines, especially to the people in the province of Agusan del Sur to emerge as a new tourist spot because of this monstrous beauty. Although, the once-feared giant has been captured, the warning signal is still on - yep red flag indeed. Wildlife officials warned the citizens to still be watchful, since they believe that Lolong has a wife, could be a fierce one. And in croc's size ranges, females are usually bigger than males. The officials and people of the said province can now somehow foresee how big-ger the gal could be. Let's see what would be the next headline coming from Agusan del Sur, Philippines.

Here's a link to National Geographic's Page featuring our not-so gentle giant.

The Odyssey of Hiro the Claw Crane Rodent

Season 1 Episode 1

Previously on Ody Hiro:

Our hero (that's me!), was accidentally able to win a prize in a claw crane booth at Timezone located somewhere in the Philippine Archipelago. To make this a little bit shorter, there came Hiro, the Claw Crane Rodent - the new blognovela-star-wannabe.

One rainy afternoon, our not-so popular hero, Hiro, while passing by the Ateneo de Manila University (ADMU).

Uhm... he's just passing by... to be continued... :]

Iphone Is Man's Bestfriend (IMHO)

More often than not, I just use my Iphone (and it's a 3GS only) in replacement to my-soon-to-be Nikon DSLR D7000 (dreamy eyes). Though I don't get my desired image resolution most of the time, I still don't mind using it everyday. It's my bestfriend in terms of taking snapshots of life. I used to have my own Nikon Pocket Sized Digital Camera, but since my sister wanted it, so I gave it.

Anyway, I just typed down my sentiment just because I feel like doing so (LOL). I just have this urge to post something today. To give you sample shots of the time when you just really wish you have a camera (just because):

You might think, “what the heck?” Just a frog? Yea, it's just the small amphibian hanging out in our wall, yes, inside the house. I don't know how this kermit got inside, but I think, it's one of the scenes in life that might not come back around again. When I woke up in the morning, he's already gone (maybe he went to Sesame Street. Lol.)

With the rising Dengue cases here in the Philippines, I hope there's more of them somewhere in the area.