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HOPE .... It's hope that bouys up whatever that seemed to be sinking!! And we Filipinos do really HOPE that President MACAPAGAL- Arroyo (note the capitalization) COULD pick up what had ben left off by President Marcos. It was during the administration of Marcos that PNR received its only...

Jon and Mathew - When discipline and dedication ARE removed from an organization, equipment and logistics, no matter how ample and modern these maybe, these don't mean anything. It's a deep-seated "demoralization" due to corruption within the higher-ups.... Investigation should be directed at...

Not "follow rules"... You got a point there, LiveSteamer! But, then somebody, someone must enforced the rules!!! Just take a look at picture taken by Jon-Monon of the Engine driver! He is not observing any "dress code" and as if he is in his house about to take the afternoon "siesta". This is...

Northrail and ... Yes, I do follow the Northrail Project and the impending removal of the "HOME ALONG DA RILES" people, the squatter families residing along the trackside of PNR almost unbroken from Tutuban Station to Alabang Station (as example). These posed risk and danger to both the trains...

Well, that's how it is in the Philippines! The election has since past in May 2k4 and yet the politicos are still politciking! It's only in the Philippines that you find the cabinet in charge of a department is free from all responsibility and blame. It's always the worker, the rank file that...

Matthyro - "....it takes a disaster... to make those in charge do something..." and Jon-Monon - " ...don't know the accidentn will makem them change anything..." Well, sad to say (and admit) and as I imagine it to happen and it's happening. Those that are in charge are doing something : TALKING...

To Jon-Monon : Just opened the forum. I lament this event happening. To all Filipino train commuters and railfans the condition of the Philippine National Railways is in now (compared to the 60's) is VERY MUCH DEPLORABLE! Suspending operation of one line due to an accident (as ordered by Ate...

Those wooden roller-bearing wheeled speeders are "very, very poor man's rail transportation" running between two "barangays" (townlets) that are not within the PNR regular stops. And, these are not authorized ( as far as I know ) by PNR as these enterprising "speeders" operators usually play...

During my stint with a local airline (AirManila, Inc) I had been assigned in Mactan Airport, same place that you have been. The airport used to be in Lahug, Cebu.... So speak any cebuano (dialect) ? "Ma ayong buntag sa imo, Jon-Monon!" Regards. Farouk

Hi, Jon-Monon : Yes, Filipino thru and thru and ethnic Tausug tribe from the south (Mindanao). I've been in contact with Tyson and told me of your vacation in Philippines. "Kumusta baga ang Batangas?" Still saying ALA E! I guess. Is this the one moderated by Brad Peadon from Australia...

Hi to all : Being a Filipino, it's a great thrill to see the PNR here!!! Great work Jon-Monon. I found this pic long time ago in the web. The pic depicthe predecessor of the present government-owned PNR, the Manila Railroad Co. or, MRR. The loco is identdified as GE Class 2000 (G.E.12C ?)...

PNR former self the MRR Hi, ..... I've found this pic in the web long time ago. This is the picture of the Manila RailRoad Co, the predecessor of the government-owned Philippine National Railways. This and others (named train such the Mayon Express and the Bicol Express) were a common sights in...