Traffic in Manila, Philippines is so Terrible compare to the Province and other Country.
Most people say Follow and Respect Traffic Rules. Some say get connection and get calling cards from politician, government officials Police or Military Generals ( I will never ever use any of my contacts, connection or people's name/power to bribe a certain person). Lesson Respect, Study and follow the rules is the beginning of true wisdom.
I got caught by the MMDA violating yellow lane along EDSA Shrine near Mandaluyong because im not familiar with the rules.
It was a long discussion and talk ended up traffic enforcer to bribe me to pay him 500 pesos.
Which i refused because im not use to it and its Illegal/Unfair to give a bribe to men in uniform.
So i suffered from 1 day processing my Driver's License Clearance @ Mandaluyong City Hall the other day paying me extra 1000 pesos cash and consuming my day time. Lesson don't be a victim and stand for what is right.
The next time i caught was along EDSA SM North they say yellow lane but i didn't pass on it. I know that the traffic enforcers would just bribe me again for money which i know i have no offense. But instead to stop i refused i go up to speeding of 100KMH to the point that 3 big bike motorcycle following me with that heavy afternoon rain until i reached ortigas and i lost them. I just feel that im Nicholas Cage in gone in 60 seconds doing car maneuver against those enforcer who will bribe me again. Kid me you cannot fool me again i will stand up for what is right.
Third was along Ayala Avenue Traffic light i was in the center crossing when it turns yellow.
Then two traffic enforcer stop me and the taxi beside me with same reason but both of us defend our part and its yellow on center we must go. But they ended up telling me its a long schooling and i would be paying more than 2000 pesos and to save time and money they said just pay us 2,000 peso and you are clear. It was along 10minutes discussion that I've start to loose my temper. That i began to say you like your job? I will get you picture and they give me my license immediately and cover their name-tag. But when the time i go i seen that they would also bribe the taxi driver. I stop and said to them let it go or you'll be fired by your boss when i file a complaint and give this picture to Authority. Then they let the taxi go with me. Lesson always prepare your camera or cellphone and be confident to what you think is right.
Way back college i used to see my friend got hes tires always flat. You know the reason why? I told him you refuse to give coins or penny to those who give you sign and guide you when you park and go. And the rest of the days is already ruin and your time is wasted in changing tire and going to vulcanizing shop. Lesson always give to someone who give you favor in return. Win-win Situation.
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