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Reason#6 Sampaguita

Why it’s in the list: It’s our national flower. Unlike other flowers, its sweet smell doesn’t cause dizziness (to me, at least).
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Reason#7 The Humble Carabao

Kalabaw = carabao... the Philippines' national animal.
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Reason#19 King of the City Roads

The most inexpensive way to travel in the Metro. For just 7 pesos or roughly US$0.15, one can cover a distance of up to 4 kilometers. Add 1.50 pesos or US$0.03 for every kilometer beyond that.
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Reason#31 Pedicab

Just so you know: This three-wheeled personal transporter is also called “padyak, which roughly translates to “stomp”. You can probably guess why. Why it’s in the list: Though they sometimes serve as moving obstacles for other vehicles, they’re heaven-sent to “short range” commuters. Especially during flash floods and scorching hot days! Since they are...
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Reason#1 Philippine Flag

Why it’s in the list: The Philippine national flag looks gorgeous!
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