ZipMatch City Guides: A Quick Solution to Avoid the Hassle Brought by the Faulty Train System in Metro Manila

Can bullet trains really solve the problem?

When I heard about the news that a government sector has been eyeing a new bullet train project that will eventually bridge the miles between Metro Manila and Clark International Airport, I was astonished at first. But suddenly, I ended up scratching the back of my head while voluntarily crumpling a few of my facial muscles.

I realized that this may doesn't sound as good as two thumbs up at all. I understand though that this may be a sign of a fast growing and developing economy, but I felt more bothered about how our recent MRT/LTR (Metro Rail Transit/ Light Rail Transit) scenario really looks like everyday. I guess, this needs more attention than laying out another more grandiose and expensive plan like putting up a new railway system for bullet trains just to reduce the travel time going to the airport in Clark (and to other provinces).

Please take time to watch this video so you'll understand what I am talking about:

Good News! Finding a Flood-Free Location Within Metro Manila as Quick as 5 Minutes is Now Possible Through Zipmatch

The flood has been Metro Manila's constant, unbeatable enemy

Aside from political rivalries that have been a deep-rooted issue in Metro Manila through the years, there's this one that's big enough to bother most of the citizens here too.

Deep-settled as dirt, flooding within the megacity seemed to be like a long-term problem now. Forever may seem not enough for the government to resolve this. Though early detection of rainfall and typhoons has been mastered over the years such as giving early warnings to over 12 million people who live within this area, this system cannot reverse the effects of flooding thereafter.

But of course you don't want to leave Metro Manila just because of its faulty drainage system that always challenges your readiness every year. The flood has been your constant, unbeatable enemy that always knocks you down, your plans and all your appointments for the day and perhaps, you are used to this already; however, the sick thing is you might feel so weak and defenseless because you just can't do anything after all.

Well, that's what you think. Why not consider moving in to any place that's flood-free but still just within your beloved metropolis?

Carlos P. Garcia Ancestral House: The Lost Malacañang in Bohol

I am about on my way to Panglao Island today when the tricycle driver chose to land me here. Just a meter away from where I was currently standing at is the terminal of the jeepneys going to Panglao daily. I am not rushing anyway so I think I may spend quite a short time to roam around this area. I thought of eating first before leaving for Panglao but as I go ahead, I might be forgetting some significant find just few meters away behind me.

I didn't realize I was just in front of this house. Curious enough, I opened the gate and went inside. It's the Carlos P. Garcia Ancestral House, one of the declared heritage houses here in the Philippines.

But before anything else, who is Carlos P. Garcia anyway? Everyone know's him superficially as the 8th president of the Philippines. Yes, and that is true. But some of his highlights were embedded in this house  museum. Other than being known for his Filipino First Policy, which is about favoring Filipino businessmen than foreign investors, this Bohol's patriotic son would be better known by looking through his living biography here at the Carlos P. Garcia Ancestral House.

So come on in!

Machuca Tiles - This type of flooring is considered as one of the expensive tiles on the early 1900s.

I might not be able to absorb everything from the museum's curator, Miss Llonora since I was still fresh from some of the flight's messy bits, but I was able to realize that the late president would be more than of an achiever. He is also a great poet, a chess player and a sobresaliente. 

This beautiful  museum experience would have not been this good without the guidance of Miss Llonora and Kuya Boy. They have been so kind and very warm to me during my very short visit here.

Kuya Boy (on my left side), Miss Llonora (on my right)