P2P buses and trains are such a convenience to commuters that's why we should also be grateful for the services they provide.
A few days ago, I was able to ride the P2P Bus from Robinsons Novaliches to
Makati, after not having been able to do so for more than two months.
Grateful Dad #2: Buses & Trains
Before that though, I wasn't really sure if the P2P operations were suspended
given that Metro Manila was again placed under Alert Level 3 because of the
increase in COVID-19 cases after the holidays.
So, after finishing a nearby errand, I hurriedly went to the P2P bus station
to ask if there were buses going to Makati the following day. When I saw one
of the familiar dispatchers, I knew then that the operations were not halted
but I had some questions so I still approached him.
After our brief conversation, I learned that the owners of the P2P bus fleet
weren't really keen on suspending operations unless necessary.
Save for the reduction of the number of buses serving the Robinsons Novaliches
to Makati (and vice-versa) route as well as the adjustment of the bus
schedules, it was business as usual for the P2P buses because, well, it was a
way for them to lighten the burden of the commuters.
Honestly, I’ve been riding the P2P buses since around 2016 and I had nothing
but appreciation for them because it made the long journey to and from
Novaliches bearable.
The following day, I asked another dispatcher (a different guy) about how the
P2P buses are doing and he echoed the same sentiments as the first one. When
the COVID-19 pandemic started in 2020, I could recall the instances when the
P2P buses suspended operations and those were only during the enhanced
community quarantine.
On another note, while in Commonwealth Avenue, I noticed that the construction
of the MRT Line 7 has made quite a progress since the last time I saw it late
last year. I thought how nice it must be if the MRT line went straight to
Makati City.
Currently, MRT Line 7 ends in the North Triangle Common Station, so if you
were going to Makati, you would still have to brave through the chaotic MRT
Line 3.
Speaking of MRT Line 3, most people these days equate it to throbbing
headaches and painful feet because of the sheer chaos that one has to go
through when riding it.
Anyway, if you are like me, who’ve experienced the heyday of MRT Line 3, you’d
also be grateful for the convenience that it brought to commuters who are
plying EDSA.
Back then, that was during the early 2000s, I remember thinking about how
modern the transportation in Metro Manila has become because of MRT Line 3. I
don’t know what really happened to it and I don’t want to delve much into the
politics of it but it brought convenience to my morning and evening commutes
during those days.
Save for one instance when some unscrupulous individuals picked my mobile
phone from my bag (I felt it but I just ignored it for safety reasons), I was
home or in the office safe and sound because of MRT Line 3.
Lastly, just to share some other positive things that happened in the past few
days, one of the kids at home was celebrating his birthday.
We weren’t really planning anything grand but Mommy Khris and I would always
find the perfect excuse to buy our favorite food so that’s what we did.
We ordered garlic sotanghon with grilled liempo and pot roast beef with gravy
and mashed potatoes from
8 Spoons Party Trays, one of the most reliable
food tray suppliers in Metro Manila.
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| Garlic Sotanghon |
The garlic sotanghon was perfect, it was so delicious that we all had second
helpings and even ate some more for dinner.
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| Pot roast beef with gravy and mashed potatoes |
The beef pot roast with gravy and mashed potatoes was also delicious but while
eating it, I suddenly thought of the beefy burger steak with mushroom gravy
that I also liked. Maybe next time.
How about you? Care to share anything that you’re grateful for?
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What a nice story. Your food pictures made me hungry. They look and sound delish!
ReplyDeleteI can't believe you had your phone stolen. That must have been an awful and annoying experience.
ReplyDeleteThe food looks and sounded incredible! Glad to see you're back on it after two months away! I agree with you in having a lot of respect for dispatchers!
ReplyDeleteI'm glad the buses are running again! Good food is always a great way to celebrate a birthday or any other day!
ReplyDeleteI am grateful for being able to work from home. That way we can surrive with one car.
ReplyDeleteIt's really the little things in life! The garlic sotanghon with grilled liempo and pot roast beef with gravy and mashed potatoes from 8 Spoons Party Trays looks really amazing.
ReplyDeletep2p transportation services, especially during times like these and with the right precautions, is so invaluable!
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing this story with us! The foods looks absolutely delicious and tasty! I love to try all of it!
ReplyDeletePublic transportation has been so effected by this pandemic. So glad you were able to get where you need when you needed! Those party trays look delicious. Such wholesome meals!
ReplyDeleteI am grateful for our guest room that I fixed up because we're currently housing a single mom and her baby.
ReplyDeleteI'm so sorry that you had a bad experience with the public transportation. Look on the bright side the party trays looks yummy too.
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday to your kid. And the food looks great! We need to see always the positive part too! :)
ReplyDeleteThe food looks delicious. I miss Filipino food big time. Hope your kid had a happy birthday. -LYNNDEE
ReplyDeleteI am grateful to universe and God for everything I have 🙂 Also the food looks delicious. 😍 I have never had garlic sotanghon, looks so good!
ReplyDeleteEverything Enchanting 🙂
What an interesting meal. I've never heard of sotanghon before and it would be something new to try.
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