Are LTO Registering Three Wheelers Correctly? LTO have started to register three wheelers such as the Bajaj RE and the Piaggio Ape as Motorcycle with sidecars. Is this the correct way of registering three wheelers? When the Piaggio Ape and […]
The amount of salt in a Filipinos diet is huge and it is causing major health problems. In the west we have been warned for many years about the health risk of consuming to much salt. So it comes as […]
When you first arrive in the Philippines one of the most shocking things is the number of vehicles driving at night with no lights on. Why do so many Filipinos drive with no lights on? We have spoken to many […]
Head lice are a major problem in the Philippines, it is common to see people sat in the street pulling nits out of each others hair. Why the Philippines has such a problem with head lice The reason that head […]
Alma has been a friend of Brits in the Philippines for many years and needs your help. Alma Ostachie’s maiden name is Alma Evasco Hila she grew up in Barcelona, Sorsogon, Philippines where she also attended school and Aemilianum college. […]
Joy Ongcachuy a Filipina nurse that works at the Royal London Hospital has been awarded a OBE. The OBE is a Queen’s honour given to a person for prominent national or regional roles and to people whom make distinguished or […]
There is no doubt that MMDA needs to up its game, the number of parking tickets MMDA issue is very small compared to other major cities in the world. MMDA are trying hard to clear the streets of Manila but […]
In 2018 many municipalities announced that they are planning to replace or totally ban the tricycle. Metro Manila Council to ban tricycles being used as a school service In June of 2018 the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) […]
Standing on the peak of mount Humarap the Tatlong Krus is well worth a visit even if you are not religious, because the view is breathtaking. Tatlong Krus in English means three crosses. There used to be 3 wooden crosses […]
The Japanese Garden Lumban is right next to Lake Caliraya in Laguna. One thing I hear often from foreigners living in the Philippines and even Filipinos that have lived abroad, is they miss having nice places where they can enjoy […]
Sadly Ethnic, Racial or Religious Discrimination is rife in the Philippines, however things do seem to be improving. Despite widespread Ethnic, Racial or Religious Discrimination it is illegal in the Philippines. Two years ago we did an article on the […]
I received my Bajaj Compact RE 4S cover yesterday and was able to use it last night, I know a lot of you are interested in these covers from Fherwindel Garcia Singian so I thought I would do a product […]
I decided to research the History of the Philippines Tricycle after I saw a comment yesterday from someone who said he was proud of the tricycle because it was Philippines made, I find it a strange thing to be proud […]
Cleaning your Bajaj RE in the right way will not only make it look good but also make it last longer. Recently I have seen some Bajaj RE’s that are less than a year old, that look dull and/or dirty […]
We take a look at the Philippines the Vienna Convention on Road Signs and Signals of 1968 and how it might affect you driving in the Philippines. Lack of Road Signs in the Philippines If you drive in the Philippines […]
A comment that is often asked is how good is the Bajaj RE’s Climbing Ability. This is often asked by people who live in mountainous area such as Baguio. When I tell them the Bajaj RE has no problem climbing […]
Many people have asked what is the difference between the Bajaj RE 4S Fuel Injected version of the Bajaj RE Carburettor version? I drive a carburettor version everyday and had never driven the fuel injected model. That changed a few […]
Firstly I should say do not let this put you of visiting People’s Park in the Sky Tagaytay, as the view is absolutely stunning and has to rank as one of the best views I have ever seen. Looking out […]
A look inside the Bajaj Compact RE 4S factory in India. See how they build the world’s number one 3 wheeler which is sold in over 35 countries around the world. It is estimated that 58 million people everyday travel […]
If you have been driving in Tagaytay recently you might have noticed how much the standard of driving has improved, we take a look at the reason behind the improved driving. My first ever trip to Tagaytay was about 15 […]
The MRT in Manila was brought to a standstill yesterday after one commuter let someone go in front of them, instead of body charging them and elbowing them in the ribs. “It was an absolutely shocking sight,” said one shocked […]
In many countries in the world all new vehicles have to meet safety standards for pedestrians. The Bajaj RE meets these safety standards. Since 2001 the EU has had strict guidelines on vehicles with pedestrian safety in mind. An example […]
On 10th September LTO released a Memo about the Bajaj RE and the Piaggio Ape. Memorandum Circular No. 2018-2148 SUBJECT: CLASSIFICATION AND REGISTRATION OF BAJAJ 46 F AND RE 4 STROKE UNITS: PIAGGIO APE UNITS AND OTHER SIMILAR VEHICLES Pursuant […]
A few days ago we were invited to a party at a friend’s place in Las Pinas, it is a journey we have made many times and we normally use Grab Cars for the trip. This time we decided to […]
On the 8th September 1954 in Manila, Great Britain, the Philippines, New Zealand, Australia, The United States, France, Pakistan and Thailand formed SEATO Southeast Asia Treaty Organisation. It was also known as the Manila Pact. The Manila pact was a […]
Because of a cholera epidemic in Manila 3,000 plus Filipinos went on a violent rampage as they turned their anger against foreigners in the city. 125 were killed and many more injured, British, Chinese, French and Russians were butchered. On […]
The La Independencia newspaper had a short lifespan, it was published for just 2 years 2 months and 8 days. In that short time it was the voice of the Philippine Revolution against Spain and then became the voice of […]
Botanist Gregorio Tiongson Velasquez was Born in born in Calumpit, Bulacan In 1925 and 1931 Gregorio Tiongson Velasquez obtained Bachelor of Science and Master of Science degrees from the University of the Philippines. In 1937 he received a Master of […]
Many articles on Philippines First Railway say it was built by the Spanish, while it is true that the Philippines First Railway Line was built under Spanish rule and it was a royal decree issued by King Alfonso XII of […]
There is a simple answer to Manila’s traffic problems that does not involve building more roads, and it would save all drivers money. The answer to Manila’s traffic problems is the Bajaj RE and the Piaggio Ape. We will explain more how […]