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Als die US-amerikanischen Streitkräfte nach Ende des Zweiten Weltkriegs die Philippinen nach und nach verließen, gaben sie ihre, nun überflüssigen, Militär-Jeeps an die einheimische Bevölkerung ab. Diese bauten die Jeeps mittels Eisenbahnschienen so um, dass mit den so entstandenen Jeepneys mehr Passagiere transportiert werden konnten.
Zusätzlich erhielten die Jeepneys ein Metalldach, um so für Schatten zu sorgen. Gleichzeitig wurden sie häufig kunstvoll bemalt und verziert (vor allem religiöse Motive) und mit glänzenden Kühlerhauben und Radkästen aus Chrom versehen.
Als preisgünstiges Verkehrsmittel erfreuten sich die Jeepneys wachsender Beliebtheit, um damit das Fehlen eines öffentlichen Personen-Nahverkehrs auszugleichen, der nach Ende des Zweiten Weltkriegs nicht existierte. Um dem ungebremsten Wachstum während der letzten Jahrzehnte einen Riegel vorzuschieben, beschloss die Regierung die Zulassung der Fahrzeuge zu beschränken. Unter anderem müssen die Fahrer eine besondere Führerscheinklasse "Professional Driver's License" besitzen, eine reguläre Strecke abfahren und angemessene Fahrpreise erheben. Des Weiteren müssen die Besitzer an einem bestimmten Wochentag, der an der Farbe der Kennzeichen ersichtlich ist, ihre Vehikel in einer dafür vorgesehenen Garage parken.
Generell gilt auf den Philippinen:
* Grüne Kennzeichen (License Plate): Ausschließlich privat genutztes Fahrzeug
* Gelbes Kennzeichen (Busse, Jeepneys, Vans, Motorräder, Tricycles): Zugelassen für Personenbeförderung, häufig als Sammeltaxi im Einsatz
Die heutigen Jeepneys werden professionell in philippinischen Werken hergestellt. Die Verzierungen werden heute u. a. durch Comicmotive ergänzt. Das bekannteste dieser Werke ist Double AA. Sie wurde 1998 gegründet und ist in Besitz von Aristo Hernandez.
Patient fisherman
Fisherman waiting on his boat,
Near Manujod Sand Bar, Negros Oriental, Philippines.
Color or black and white
Matte / Semi Glossy paper / Metalic paper
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30*45cm : 3000php
40*60cm : 5000php
60*90cm : 9000php
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Kalinga, a landlocked province, is located at the central western part of the Cordillera Region. It is bounded by Apayao on the north, Cagayan and Isabela on the east, Mountain Province on the south, and Abra on the west. A glance on the map reveals a likeness of the physiography of Kalinga to the bust of a man akin to former president Ferdinand Marcos.
“Kalinga” is derived from the Ibanag and Gaddang word that means “fighter” or “headhunter,” a product of the time when headhunting was a prevalent practice to prove bravery and prowess. With no ethnic basis, the name is considered as a misnomer; yet, the term became the official ethnic name accepted even by the Kalinga natives themselves.
During the short-lived Philippine Republic, President Emilio Aguinaldo pushed to the north in his vain attempt to elude his American pursuers. He established his headquarters at Lubuagan (Kalinga) on March 18, 1900 and stayed there for 35 days until he was forced out upon learning that his pursuers were sighted at Mabongtot.
With the creation of (old) Mountain Province 1n 1808, Kalinga became one of its seven sub-provinces. The signing into law of Republic Act No. 4695 – the Division Law of Mountain Province – on June 18, 1966 divided the old Mountain Province into four provinces. The sub-provinces of Kalinga and Apayao were merged to form a single province, Kalinga-Apayao. On February 14, 1995, Republic Act No. 7878 converted Kalinga-Apayao into two regular provinces namely: Kalinga and Apayao.
Kalinga is fast emerging as the “Land of the Living Waters.” Kalinga’s Chico river was recently declared as the White Water Rafting Capital of the North Philippines.
Bosra. Il teatro, edificato nel II sec. d.C., con la sua capienza di 15.000 posti e la sua larghezza di 102 m., è uno dei più grandi mai costruiti durante l'impero romano.
Intanto la guerra civile è arrivata al suo nono anno (marzo 2011).
This skylight in the Dumaguete Cathedral gives a green glow to the altar area. I was impressed by it's kaleidoscope-like shape.
The Dumaguete Cathedral is the oldest stone church in Negros. It was originally built in 1754, reconstructed in 1885 and extended in 1936. Since then, many modern touches have already been incorporated into the cathedral's interior and exterior. Despite the changes, the cathedral still remains a beautiful sight to behold.
Come to a place where genuine Boholano hospitality and charm go hand in hand with meticulous service. Bohol Tropics in Tagbilaran City, Bohol, offers elegantly appointed guest rooms, including luxurious suites overlooking Tagbilaran Bay. Rooms feature spacious bathrooms and decorated with custom furnishings and beautifully designed fabrics that complement the open, airy feeling of the Coast.
Harmonia axyridis - metamorphosis from larva to pupae to beetle.
Watch the whole life cycle process here...
Miss Continent 2023 World costume: Asia
For the first Miss Continent Finale round, "World Costume" Tara as Miss C♛ Asia created a personal vision of the Asian region as a mix of many different cultures.
As it isn't possibly represent every single Asian country of this large and beautiful region, for each of them because of the diversity, we are still all connected by the one "Human Spirit". In her outfit Tara has chosen purples, golds, and whites colors are representing spirituality and higher divinity for the Asian region. In her outfit, you can see elements and styling details that comes from places India, the oriental China, the gorgeous Russia, the calming Japan, and the exotic Thailand.
Tara does not only brings just a well made styling to us, but also brings a powerful and touching message along.
For some time, Gods have been blind. When the Yellow Dragon, a symbol of the Asia region, appears, as a divine a creature that loves the earth so deeply dearly came to them and the blindfold fall from their eyes.
Then they could see now... and cried.
Their tears were a mix of pain and sorrow for the contemplation of human deeds in the world, but they also remembered their love for humanity and an immense forgiveness and hope filled their hearts.
Galaxy Deity holds carefully a beautiful planet Earth in her palm, speaking with humanity to preserve and love all life in Universe, holding then with power, two keys to open doors and choose the right path for the future.
Thank you. Namaste.
Binomial name
Anastomus oscitans
The Asian openbill or Asian openbill stork is a large wading bird in the stork family Ciconiidae. This distinctive stork is found mainly in the Indian subcontinent and Southeast Asia. It is greyish or white with glossy black wings and tail and the adults have a gap between the arched upper mandible and recurved lower mandible. Young birds are born without this gap which is thought to be an adaptation that aids in the handling of snails, their main prey
My latest creation! I gave her a full re-root, some touch up to the paint around her eyes,sorted out her eyebrows a bit, then gave her a Bindi and a new outfit.
upstairs, a life. downstairs, asian 1984. on the right, someone rides through the night. the carrefour is open until 10.