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Jeepney: King of the Road


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Climb aboard for a journey into the heart the Philippines' most iconic symbol: the jeepney, also known as the "King of the Road." In this episode, we trace the jeepney's incredible story, from its birth out of World War II scrap metal to its reign as a rolling gallery of folk art and chrome. Discover how former horse-carriage drivers became automotive pioneers, creating a unique communal theater on wheels where strangers pass fares with "paki-abot" and stop the driver with a shout of "Para po!" Beyond its vibrant exterior, the episode explores the jeepney's soul—its role as a symbol of resistance during martial law and the fierce modern-day battle for its survival, as government phase-out programs threaten to end the reign of this beloved cultural icon.

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