Thursday, September 25, 2008

SIGNS OF THE TIMES # 5: MANILA STREET 1965

When I saw this amusing photo on the front page of The Manila Times circa 1965, I was reminded of Señor Enrique’s blog entry titled “The Jolly Jaywalkers of Manila.” They're really a bunch of jolly jaywalkers (lol)!!!

"FORWARD MARCH"

Jaywalking has been always been a problem in urban cities like Manila. You may call it a way and 'walk' of life of most Filipinos who defied simple sign as "No Pedestrian Crossing Allowed" and risking their limbs, arms and possibly their life.

In 1965, then Manila Mayor Antonio Villegas waged a campaign against jaywalkers to restore order in main city streets.



The Manila Times/ 1965
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5 comments:

  1. FilMasons NSWSeptember 25, 2008 at 3:54 PM

    Nice blog you got here... brings back memories. Especially the old Pinoy movies. Great work!

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  2. Señor EnriqueSeptember 25, 2008 at 7:43 PM

    Wow! The jolly jaywalkers of times past ... lol!

    Wonderful post, Simon!

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  3. Video 48September 26, 2008 at 9:13 AM

    Thanks for the visit, Filmasons nsw

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  4. Video 48September 26, 2008 at 9:17 AM

    Jolly jaywalkers are here to stay,Eric, kasama na tayo paminsan-minsan, hehehe!

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  5. KOMIXPAGESeptember 28, 2008 at 5:52 AM

    I was once apprehended by the policeman when I crossed in the street of Manila. I was still in college then, and your post reminded me of the past. Anyway, pinaglinis lang naman kami ng mga kasama kong jaywalkers sa Camp Panopio noon he-he.

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