The State of Transportation in Las Pinas

The State of Transportation in the NCR/Las Piñas
Background:
Las Piñas is nationally known for its bamboo organ, salt beds and jeepney factories. Las Piñas is
considered one of the fastest growing communities in Metro Manila. With continued economic growth
and effective local government, Las Piñas has been rated as the cleanest and most peaceful city in Metro
Manila for three consecutive years. Las Piñas only became a city in 1997, Las Pinas was one of the first
settlements outside Manila. In 1797, during 400-year reign in Spain, a Spanish missionary named Father
Diego Serra was taken to the Barrio (later Las Piñas) of just 1,200 inhabitants in Parañaque. The
diligence, perseverance and foresight of this saint set the sleepy fishing village on a path of progress and
development. The result was the founding of Las Piñas Church in 1819, with a bamboo organ built over
six years. The construction of roads and bridges connecting the dye, salt and handicraft industries was
born. The years that followed were difficult for the barrio, falling prey to wandering bandits and cholera
and smallpox in 1880, which killed hundreds of its inhabitants. Sixteen years later, Las Pinas became the
battlefield of a bloody battle between General Emilio Aguinaldo's forces and Spanish forces during the
Philippine Revolution against Spain, resulting in the loss of even more of its inhabitants. A few years
after the Philippine-American War, on March 27, 1907, Las Piñas was separated from Parañaque and
declared an independent municipality. The construction of the South Superhighway in the 1960s made
Las Pinas a premier community. It is a welcome alternative for both residential and business travel for
city dwellers looking to escape the hustle and bustle of downtown Greater Manila.
Jeepneys are the most popular and widely recognized form of transportation in the Philippines.
The brand name for jeepneys is “Sarao”, and the company began manufacturing them in 1953 and has
become world-famous. Sarao Motors founder Leonardo Sarao was once a Kalesa driver (or Cochero).
Armed with his PHP 700 capital, a skill he needed to work in an auto body shop, he and his brother set
out to build jeepneys. They say that jeepneys are never the same, and the personalization of jeepneys is
also a big reason why this mode of transportation is so popular with both ordinary people and tourists.
Global interest in jeepneys has led Sarao to export units to Japan, Germany and Malaysia. Sarao's
jeepney was once exhibited at the New York World's Fair. Unfortunately, the company had to stop mass
production in 2000 due to changes in government regulations governing transportation concessions.
Today, Leandro Sarao's sons run a business in the Jeepney factory in Sarao, producing jeepneys
in small batches by hand, with the same attention to detail as their father and brothers did. The Sarao
Jeepney factory in Pulang Lupa, Las Pinas continues to attract the curiosity of visitors from different
parts of the world and is a regular stop for those who want to hear about and see the famous jeepneys
up close. It has become a popular tourist destination. In many ways, Sarao's jeepneys have not lost their
charm.
Current situation:
Today, Las Pinas has come a long way from its days as Manila's salt capital to its glorious present
day as a rapidly urbanizing residential and commercial center. It is also known for its heavy traffic
congestion and inefficient public transportation. The city is notorious for long commute times, with
some commuters spending several hours on the road each day. Transportation in Las Pinas consists of
buses, jeepneys, taxis, and tricycles. Jeepneys are the most common form of public transport in Las
Pinas, carrying up to 20 passengers, but they are often congested and prone to traffic jams. Jeepneys are
cheaper than buses but are notorious for poor maintenance, noise pollution, and emissions. In recent
years, the local government has taken various measures to improve traffic in Las Pinas. These include
the modernization of jeepneys and the introduction of bike lanes. However, these efforts are still
underway, and traffic in Las Pinas remains difficult for many commuters.
Useful and effect of Jeepney strike in Philippine tourism:
It will enhance the tourism industry
Today's transportation strike puts a new and interesting twist on the jeepney icon. The jeepney
icon is inseparable from the Filipino spirit in the hearts of the world. This time around, jeepneys
(especially in Metro Manila) are not considered smog machines that emit deadly gases and pose a safety
hazard to pedestrians.
Better commute experience
With jeepneys being the primary mode of transportation across the country, transportation has
become more comfortable and convenient for Filipinos as well as tourists. This will enhance the visitor's
experience in the Philippines.
Provide new job opportunities
It is undeniable that the modernization of public transportation will have a negative impact on
individual and small jeepney drivers and owners, but it will also pave the way for the Philippine vehicle
industry, creating more jobs. One of the long-term goals of this project is to bring the vehicle industry to
the country. This has not yet been finalized and may not be implemented as the government is still
negotiating with vehicle manufacturers.
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Useful and effect of Jeepney strike in Philippine tourism:

It will enhance the tourism industry

Better commute experience

Provide new job opportunities

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