If you’ve been to the Philippines,
you’ve probably seen a Jeepney traversing about
the metropolis carrying a dozen or so passengers.
The Jeepney is an open van-like like vehicle
uniquely adorned with ornaments,
sometimes painted with various colors,
usually short of flamboyant,
and is typically used for public transportation.
It is found in virtually every city in the country.
What’s interesting is that the Jeepney
was born out of the military Jeeps
the Americans had left behind
after the second world war.
It was localized and has become
a deeply imbedded symbol
within the Filipino culture.
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