Wow, they've got a four lane highway now!
Coming into Metro Manila.
Downtown business section.
OK, so which way do we go now?
Lots of new construction underway.
A new shopping mall development.
Aren't they beautiful . . the flowers I mean!
They still have traffic jams in Manila.
Many people live in gated communities.
My home for the next few days with PDG Lina Aurelio.
OK, so I've only been in the pool once . . shame on me!
I learned why the gate is offset . .
Homes under construction with primitive scaffolding.
Look closely . . the workers often sleep at the job site overnight.
A Filipino lawn mower at work.
Aurelio family dinner with two of Lina's children and grandaughter.
OK, time to work with these gals on United Nations MUNAs.
The 'trio' . . Lina, May May and Lorna at another Rotary meeting.
PDG Ting's 80th Birthday Party!
Great food with PDG friends, Lina, Fabie, Ting, Jose Antonio and Bimbo.
OK, it's dance time.
The DIs get everyone up on the dance floor.
They don't let you sit around at these events.
Time for another Rotary meeting with RC MaPaSan and Rotary Foundation Alumni.
Banner presentation with D5050 GSE Team, followed by their comments.
Meeting with Rtn Frank Yih from Shanghai and his China delegation on WCS projects.
OK, now we're heading to visit projects in East Rizal area. The jeepney is local public transit system.
A typical street in this area . . they get narrower as we reach the poor areas.
Whoops, how can she see where she is going?
Imagine living here.
City street scenes.
These two have a great fort and play spot.
What a load on this taxi.
You often see colourful artistry.
The streets are getting narrower and they're busy.
A sari sari store.
How many people can a Filipino bike hold . . try six, which we've seen so far!
A crusifiction cross along the road, in preparation for Easter.
These streets are narrower but relatively clean with concrete.
Now we're into the poorer areas.
Anybody need a manicure?
Everyone welcomes you into their community and modest homes.
One of the village squares. Note the electrical power lines!
The village square with water tower in the back, sponsored by RC Tavistock & Tilsonburg.
Checking out the pump. This was a great shot before the enthusiastic hand appeared.
They always like to have their picture taken.
Doing the daily laundry by hand.
Food vendors in village square. Note the hydro meters?
City scenes.
Those who don't have water can buy it from the water boy.
A loaded taxi along the streets.
Roasted corn anyone?
Business is slow here!
Want some waterfront property?
Local vendor, octopus anyone?
We were invited into this home for lunch.
Polution seems like a way of life in this part of the world.
These ladies operate a small sewing business in their home.
The children are always smiling, shown outside the local sari-sari convenience store.
Enjoying some friendly games with neighbors and friends.
A father cooking a meal.
All of the residents are very happy to see Rotarians.
Preparing a cross for Easter crusifiction of Christ celebration.
Visiting a water well sponsored by D7080 Rotarians a few years ago.
Meeting with the Barangy Captain.
Residents were excited to meet the real person 'Doug Vincent', who's name appears on the water tank in their village.
More people happy to meet 'Doug Vincent'.
Bringing home the water.
The children are excited to have visitors to their community and always keen for a photo.
Every nook and cranny has a shack.
Business enterprise starting at an early age.
Hand laundry is a common sight.
These young teenagers sleep on the floor of their living room.
Recently, municipal water has been brought to the area.
I wonder where his contemplation will take him in the future.
Fellowship and merienda with local East Rizal Rotarian friends.
On our way to Corregidor Island.
Heading out of Manila Bay.
Ocean going freighter.
Friendly Wack Wack Rotarians who hosted us.
Doug with two GSE gals and Rtn host.
“I shall return” statue of General MacArthur on the island.
GSE getting aboard the tour trolley.
War torn officers quarters on the island.
Heading into the tunnel, where command centre was located.
There are statues and audio recordings, re-enacting war events.
Old tunnels that have since colapsed.
Hosted at a wonderful buffet lunch.
Losts of history here.
Many scars from war and conflict.
Coming back to Manila Bay.
Children's Museum in Manila.
More sight seeing opportunities on this simulated fishing boat.
The PNP water patrol.
Friendly Rotarians and spouses at GSE dinner party.
Karaoke is always popular in the Philippines.
Some presentations, speeches and picture ops!
On to Navotas and the Angs.
These pedicabs are the taxi of the Philippines.
A Rotary playground area by RC Navotas.
The RC Navotas club house and Centennial Park area.
Malen Ang, centre, visiting with local residents who use the gazebo in the Rotary park area.
Ending this chapter at a Chinese dinner with Edison and Malen Ang. We cooked our food in the pot.
