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A Push To Modernize Philippine Transport Threatens The Beloved Jeepney

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Jeepneys, often known in the Philippines as "King of the Road," join traffic on a busy street in Manila last May. Authorities are moving to phase them out, citing pollution and safety concerns. (AFP/Getty Images)
Jeepneys, often known in the Philippines as "King of the Road," join traffic on a busy street in Manila last May. Authorities are moving to phase them out, citing pollution and safety concerns. (AFP/Getty Images)

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