RILES: around along the tracks of the Philippine National Railway

jay jallorina · 03-12-2007, 09:51 AM

At Joel Garcia's initiative, a group of DPP photographers ventured to experience a ride on one of these antiquated trains of the Philippine National Railway. Here are photos and stories from that Sunday morning we spent observing life as it revolves around these rusting tracks and the dusty commuter carriages that still crawl along it.

caloy_samson · 03-12-2007, 10:00 AM

I think this is going to be an exciting thread, picture wise.

Jay, that is one eye catching thread cover photo....

jay jallorina · 03-12-2007, 10:06 AM

the "commuters"

Glenn Michael Gatan (seated), Joel Garcia (in the shadows), BJ Hernandez (with the 24-70L), Norman Aquino (the Cutest)

me...the tripod...

joelhgarcia · 03-12-2007, 10:07 AM

We would like to share this re-visited place called "RILES" but this time im not alone im with 4 talented DPP members one of this are my mentor and friend JAY JALLORINA.

This is the "FRONT" of Philippine National Railways. Looks like very Elegant and Historical at front but when you go through inside ... its the opposite of the front Building.. Just like our goverment... You know what it is? see my next picture title...

jay jallorina · 03-12-2007, 10:10 AM

RUSTY MORNING

We began our little adventure at the ancient terminus of the railway - the Tutuban Station. The new edifice for the North Rail project has already been erected, although behind this, at the sprawling rail depot, lies the scattered bodies of old commuter trains and cargo carts. There is much to clean up here.

ehem, joel! what mentor?! i am amazed at your talent my friend! you were seeing stuff we didn't even notice! post those details shots, those graffitti along the bridge

joelhgarcia · 03-12-2007, 10:12 AM

"BULOK"

jay jallorina · 03-12-2007, 10:20 AM

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there is so much to ponder here. i dont even know where to start.

The depression is almost cliche. The stacked shanties are worthy of wonder though. the railway...sunk in a sludge of black mud...holds these communities together, like a long, slender kebab. Its a vanishing scene, however, as the North Rail project gathers steam. The people living here are already being relocated to NHA villages in Laguna and Bulacan.

joelhgarcia · 03-12-2007, 10:32 AM

"Sementong Lapida"

john_javellana · 03-12-2007, 10:42 AM

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Originally Posted by jay jallorina

the "commuters"

http://i130.photobucket.com/albums/p...ndom/Group.jpg

Norman Aquino (the Cutest)

hwahaha... the "cutest".. hwahaha... nice group pic!

john_javellana · 03-12-2007, 10:44 AM

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Originally Posted by jay jallorina

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http://i130.photobucket.com/albums/p...pression-1.jpg

there is so much to ponder here. i dont even know where to start.

The depression is almost cliche. The stacked shanties are worthy of wonder though. the railway...sunk in a sludge of black mud...holds these communities together, like a long, slender kebab. Its a vanishing scene, however, as the North Rail project gathers steam. The people living here are already being relocated to NHA villages in Laguna and Bulacan.

hello jay, excited to see the photos of the group.. to bad i couldn't go! thanks for keeping me in mind though!