Jeepney in Leyte

Jeepney in Leyte
Photography by Urs Fankhauser

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Publisher: N/A
Distributor: National Book Store (NBS)
Cost: Php1.75
Copyright: 1994
Barcode: 4-800224-002585
Serial Number: 8-00258


Jeepneys (Filipino: Dyipni) or jeeps are the most popular means of public transportation in the Philippines, and are known for their crowded seating and kitsch decorations, which have become a wide spread symbol of Philippine culture and art.

Jeepney in Muntinlupa

Jeepney in Muntinlupa

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Publisher: Kruger
Distributor: National Book Store (NBS)
Cost: Php1.75
Copyright: 1994
Barcode: 4-800224-002578
Serial Number: 8-00257


Jeepneys (Filipino: Dyipni) or jeeps are the most popular means of public transportation in the Philippines, and are known for their crowded seating and kitsch decorations, which have become a wide spread symbol of Philippine culture and art.

Bangka in Bauang

Bangka in Bauang
Photography by Walter Landolt

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Copyright: 1990
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Serial Number: 2680753


Bangka are various native watercraft of the Philippines. It originally referred to small double-outrigger dugout canoes used in rivers and shallow coastal waters.

Basnig in Batangas

Basnig in Batangas

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Copyright: 1990
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Serial Number: 2660131

Basnig or balasnig are lift nets (salambaw) that utilizes a large bag net suspended directly below or beside the ship. Modern basnig typically use generators and electric lights to attract fish and squid. This method is unique to the Philippines.

Shangrila Oasis Tree House

Shangrila Oasis Tree House
Boracay Island
Photography by Dorian Weber

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Copyright: 1990

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Serial Number: 261829

Kalesa and Jeepney

Kalesa and Jeepney
Photography by Steve Teo

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Serial Number: 261270


A kalesa (Tagalog) is a horse-drawn calash used in the Philippines. It was one mode of transportation introduced to the islands in the 18th century by Spanish authorities.

Jeepneys (Filipino: Dyipni) or jeeps are the most popular means of public transportation in the Philippines, and are known for their crowded seating and kitsch decorations, which have become a wide spread symbol of Philippine culture and art.

Jeepneys in Cavite

Jeepneys in Cavite

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Serial Number: 2681724

Jeepneys (Filipino: Dyipni) or jeeps are the most popular means of public transportation in the Philippines, and are known for their crowded seating and kitsch decorations, which have become a wide spread symbol of Philippine culture and art.