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:

These Photos Can't Lie—Araneta Center Farmers Market is Undoubtedly the Cleanest in Metro Manila!

Compared to other public markets around Metro Manila which are known to have this stinky, nostril-drying smell and sticky to muddy sidewalks; the Araneta Center Farmers Market (located in Cubao, Quezon City) is incomparable when it comes to its high standards of cleanliness and orderliness.

Many times, I heard people talking about how awesome this place is, so to prove it to myself, I decided to visit this place one day to satisfy my curiosity.

More than just a mere rumor, this place seemed to be the best market I have ever seen around the metro. Aside from being a melting pot of the Philippines' known fruits, vegetables, seafood and meat products, I am impressed about how vendors maintain an organized display of all their goods—making the entire place incredibly neat and tidy.

With the cooperative kindness of the Araneta Group Marketing Department, I was able to secure a permit to shoot some photos within the market's perimeter. This made it easy for me to go around while having the chance to occasionally talk with some vendors here, too.

Now, hold on because I am now about to show you some fascinating finds that made my entire Farmers Market experience unforgettably worth sharing.

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?