I had a meeting this morning with a client located at Pearl Drive Pasig City. Alighting out of my car, a photo inspiration struck me...

The sky was cloudless, it's blue, and the buildings show their "glamor" as if waving to invite me to take a shot... And I gave in! I don't want to miss this view...

One of the buildings in the Makati Central Business District that looks like it was made of steel, instead of concrete. Is there a Megatron hiding inside it or is it just an architectural illusion?

The Manila Metro Rail Transit System, also known as the MRT Line 3, MRT-3, or Metrostar Express, is a rapid transit system of Metro Manila, Philippines and is composed of a single line that runs in the general direction along the north and south lanes of Epifanio de los Santos Avenue (EDSA). Although it has the characteristics of light rail, such as the type of rolling stock used, it is more akin to a rapid transit system owing to its total grade separation and high passenger throughput. Envisioned in the 1970s as part of the Metropolitan Manila Strategic Mass Rail Transit Development Plan, the thirteen-station, 16.9-kilometer (10.5 mi) line was the second rapid transit line to be built in Metro Manila when it started operations in 1999. It is currently operated by the Metro Rail Transit Corporation (MRTC), a private company operating in partnership with the Department of Transportation and Communications (DOTC) under a Build-Operate-Transfer agreement. (Wikipedia)

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The city of Quezon on the foreground and the Ortigas district in the background in a cloudy afternoon.

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The Quezon Memorial Monument, where the remains of the former President Manuel Quezon lies, is situated inside a vast circle of land called the "Quezon Memorial Circle". The mountain range behind it is actually the "Sierra Madre" where Antipolo is located on its slope.

"The Quezon Memorial Circle is a national park and a national shrine located in Quezon City, which became the capital of the Philippines from 1948 to 1976." (Courtesy of Wikipedia)

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What else can I say? But only shout "Aaargh"! We both know that the EDSA traffic is solvable... All the choke points are well-known. But those in the MMDA and LTFRB would rather bleed the "operators" and motorists alike rather than solve the insane situation.

AAARGH!

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The Wonder Flight or "hot air balloon" is definitely for the kids. Unlike the Fiesta ride in Enchanted Kingdom that goes higher and faster, the Wonder Flight offers a thrill for kids between 5 to 8 years old because it's lower and slower. Older than these, they may find this ride quite "boring", if I may say.

Wonder Flight is definitely not for the "thrill-seeking" adults... But on the other hand, the ride may be appropriate for those who are scared of heights and break-necking speed, regardless of age.

The buildings and landscape of Makati Business District located in Makati, Philippines.