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Sunday, January 8, 2012

The Jeepney, an Iconic Symbol of PHL culture and Laws

Si Filosofo Tasyo ay patuloy sa pagpilosopo

If you see a jeepney in action, you will see the microcosm of Phil. culture and implementation of public policy:

l.  You see "No Smoking Sign".  But the first guy who violates this is the captain of the jeepney -  the driver.  Thus smoke from his cigarettes permeate the jeepney, and the ashes and the embers.

2.  There is supposed to be clean air and anti smoke belching law, but his jeepney spew smoke.

3.  There is supposed to be uniform and proper shoes for the driver, he being part of public utility.  But he wears slippers, shorts and T shirt.

4.  He loads and unloads passenger anywhere he wants to even in no loading and unloading zone, and even in the middle of the street.

And where are the traffic policemen, the traffic enforcers?

Why do they turn blind eye to these violations?

Are they in cohorts?   Or simple lack of will to implement?