Activity 1.

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KATAS NG SAUDI
Name: Charm Angel R. Dalupang Grade: ____________
Course / Year / Section: 2 MT-K Date: August 16, 2020
Professor: Professor Erwin E. Forte

I. Paste a photo of a jeepney below:

Will you consider this an Art? Explain your answer below.

Yes, I consider Jeepney as an art. It is because it enables every Filipino to keep their
culture alive and relevant even to future generations. In history, as American troops began to
leave the Philippines at the end of World War II, they also left a lot of auto calesas. For it not
to be wasted, these military Jeeps have repurposed to become people carriers. It turned into
a Jeepney where 20-24 people could ride. This nature of Jeepney already portrays creativity
among Filipinos.
What more now? It has become known for its crowded seating and kitsch
decorations, which have become a wide-spread symbol of Philippine culture and artworks.
Just like what has seen in the illustration above, it varies from one design to another. It has
many interesting details such as fiesta-like paint jobs, nature, and even contradicting images
of religious and pop icons. It is all unique. Some Jeepney design makes its way for other
Filipinos to remember and appreciate our heroes and traditional beliefs. There are also
designs that focus on their motivation in life. We would be able to see the faces or names of
their loved ones painted on it. It may also be about their hobbies, and many more. We could
recognize various symbolical elements painted on it. Harmoniously, it differs in its colors,
shapes, and sizes. For instance, there are Jeepney associated with the color of the
Philippine flag (blue, yellow, red, and white). In addition, there are also signs displayed in its
interior (usually behind the driver's seat) that discloses the inherent wit and humour of
Filipinos, these give some insight into the unique Filipino psyche.
It has become one of the distinct icons when it comes to Filipino culture. It is
something that cannot be found in other places; a diverse culture and art on wheels. I see
Jeepney as an art because it is limitless! It has no boundaries to express one’s imaginations,
thoughts, beliefs, principles, emotions, and creativity!
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PARA SA TABI
Name: Charm Angel R. Dalupang Grade: ______________
Course / Year / Section: 2 MT-K Date: August 16, 2020
Professor: Professor Erwin E. Forte

1. Fill the chart with the names of objects found in jeepneys and with what you think the
objects mean or tell. You may interview jeepney drivers to help you determine the meaning
of the objects.

Objects Presumed Meaning

Jeepney sign boards It helps the passengers to know where the

location the Jeepney will be heading- its

destination.
Witty quotes, advices, and even rules and Traffic is prevalent in our country, the

regulations for jeepney passengers Philippines. Thus, it gives passengers

entertainment and time to chill and read

these texts which are informative and at the

same time, others might find funny and

relatable.
Emergency/ LTFRB contact number, It is used for guaranteed safety of the

Transportation permits, etc. passengers if ever there are unexpected

emergencies. It also enables passengers to

give feedback on their experience riding the

jeepney or review about the drivers.

Various permits could also be seen which

gives assurance to the passengers.

Rosary, religious statues and prayers It symbolizes their religion and beliefs.

Moreover, it enables Jeepney drivers to

deepen their faith in God. It helps and

guides them to drive safely. Also, it gives

their passengers a remembrance to pray.

Lucky charms They use this to attract luck and prosperity.
 Not just to increase their passengers a day

but also to help them gain more income.

Money container It helps the Jeepney drivers to change

money with their passengers easily. It also

helps in securing the cash they have

gained.
Mini Trash Can It maintains the cleanliness inside the jeep.

It will enable the passengers to throw their

garbage at a right place.

Mini electric fan and ‘Pamaypay’ The Philippines has one of the most

extreme temperatures- too hot, especially

on sunny days. In addition, traffic and

pollution are everywhere. This object will

help alleviate the extreme weather. It would

help Jeepney drivers lessen their tiredness.

Sound speakers Some jeepney have sound speakers in

order for them to be entertained. It also

helps them in staying awake and active

while driving. It helps everyone riding the

jeep to feel the relationship between the

power of driving and enjoying the trip while

listening to every loud music.

News paper It serves as their pass time while waiting for

the jeepney to be full of passengers. It also

helps them to stay aware of what is

happening around them while doing their

jobs.
Bottle of water Most of the jeepney drivers have a bottle of

water. It helps them maintain their body

being hydrated even with tough work. They

 also utilize it for emergency purposes such

as when the jeep is overheating because it

is used too much or it has overloaded

passengers.
Mini towel and Rag It is used for drying oneself and for wiping

things dry.
Mirror It helps the driver see areas behind (on

what’s happening to the passengers) and to

the sides of the vehicle, outside the driver's

peripheral vision. This is to guide them

safely while driving.

Mini television and radio It is used to entertain everyone riding a

jeepney and to alleviate their boredom.

Important vehicle mechanical tools/ All in all, it will keep passengers and drivers

automated hand tools health protected. Even on most vehicles,

sometimes things come loose, whether

from vibration, age, or other reasons. In

case of unwanted emergencies like spalling

of jeepney wheels, this would help in fixing

vehicle problems fast and easy.

Jeepney plastic barriers, Dealing with pollution has already

masks, protective gears embarked on the history of transportation.

Wearing a mask is a must. In the present

time, the recent COVID pandemic has

greatly affected jeepney drivers. This is the

best effort and way of jeepney drivers to

adapt to the new normal. It is also to

maintain social distancing in a jeepney. All

in all, it will keep passengers and drivers

health protected.
2. Take pictures of the catchy and oftentimes witty signage that you can find in jeepneys.
Make a collage of the pictures. Share your thoughts of the possible meaning of the witty
phrases presented.

Presented below are some of the catchy and oftentimes witty signage that we can find in
jeepneys together with its possible meaning:
1. “Miss angkinin mo ako, wag lang ang kita ko.”
This signage interprets how important earnings are for jeepney drivers. Their
earning are very important because it is the fruit of their hard work. Even how small it
is. It all adds up!

2. “God knows Judas not pay, No smoking please.”

This is a common sign you can see in many jeepneys in the Philippines. It
takes a religious yet funny approach at 'sinners' who do not pay their jeepney fare. In
Filipino Judas is pronounced as 'Hu-das', so this is a playful pun quite contradictory
for a Roman Catholic country that takes religion pretty seriously. It is followed by ‘No
smoking please” to remind us that jeepney is not a place for smoking and other vices
but a means of transportation.

3. “The driver is not liable for anything lost inside this vehicle, including virginity.”
This signage creates a relationship of losing virginity to losing passengers’
belongings/ property. This phrase directly attacks Filipino blaming attitudes. Thus, we
must be liable for our own loss just like how a woman would lose her virginity.

4. “Sumigaw lang ng DARNA! Pag bababa!”

Passengers find this signage humorous. It forecasts how people tend to stop
jeepney drivers by shouting and producing loud noises like “PARA” so instead of
 saying that, they have associated it with the word “DARNA” wherein passengers will
feel like they are so powerful to stop a running jeepney who already passed by their
destination.

5. “Drivers Prayer”
This signage is catchy, especially for religious passengers. It reminds
everyone to pray before and after riding a jeepney.

6. “Pull ‘D’ string 2 make para.”

Various noises are all over the road. There are times where jeepney drivers
couldn’t hear the word stop! Or ‘PARA!’. Thus they use their creativity by putting
strings that could enable the driver to be aware that someone’s already in their
desired destination. We could also interpret that signage as a result of globalization.
Filipinos are greatly affected by Western culture. The Philippines is considered a
melting pot of various cultures and it is really seen in ways Filipino speaks or
constructs sentences such as Taglish or Conyo.

7. “Basta tsismosa inggetera.”

This phrase might be offensive to other people. Nowadays, people loves to
gossip whenever and wherever they are. This catchy signage in jeepneys is also
catchy because people are naturally judgemental and it serves as a reminder not to
gossip about other people.

8. “Kapag sexy libre, pag mataba/ chubby doble.”

This is another variation of the "driver, sweet lover" subculture among
jeepney drivers. However, it might be quite offensive for other people because it
might reinforce sterotypes when misinterpreted.

9. “Barya lang po sa umaga.”

This is one of the most popular signages that you will see in jeepneys. It
reminds us that the jeepney driver needs an ample amount of cash/ coins to give us
change. That is why when it is too early in the morning and it is their first ‘pasada’,
passengers are reminded to pay coins.

10. “Ang maganda sa kanan, ang cute sa kaliwa, ang sexy sa harapan, ang pangit ay
wala ng upuan, kung pwede ay sabit nalang.”

This is another variation of the "driver, sweet lover" subculture among

jeepney drivers. However, it might be quite offensive for other people because it
might reinforce sterotypes when misinterpreted.

11. “Basta driver, sweet lover.”

This phrase particularly refers to jeepney drivers. It increases the perception
of them whose charm and street smart background often attracts and leave all the
girls hooked.

12. “Kalimutan ang lahat, huwag lang ang bayad.”

This signage is written especially for some passengers who actually pull this
stunt off to evade paying the fare.
13. “Magbayad ka!!! Kilala na kita. Minimum fare 750.”
 Many passengers resort to different tactics to keep from paying the fare. This
sign acts as a threat or deterrent to would-be fare evaders. On the other hand, it
reminds the passengers to pay right and just amount of fare.

14. “Magandang dalaga nais kitang makilala, ngunit ako’y abala sa aking manibela.”
This particular sign relates and supports the ‘driver, sweet lover’ subculture
amongst public transport drivers. It boosts the ‘macho’ image of these drivers and
makes them more appealing. This phrase also depicts how jeepney drivers would
work hard and spend their time on managing to earn money wherein in fact most of
them barely manage to make ends meet with daily earnings between P100 and P200
a day.