Metro Guyd, your promdi neighborhood.

Ive been in the Metro for 3 months now and trust me the transition ain't easy for a probinsyano guy from the suburban communities in Mindanao. Though I was born and raised in Manila up until I was 6, I practically grew up in Mindanao so when I decided to move out here after College and look for work, it was hell. I practically started from scratch trying to know streets, landmarks, venues, places, LRT/MRT stations, etc.

What made me decide to start this blog? Well for starters, since I can't go home to the province anytime soon, I've been inviting friends and relatives to come to Manila and explore the vast employment possibilities. But most of time, they are too scared to work or just even visit the metro. They're afraid they'd get lost or get mugged. So by writing tips and tricks on how to get by the Metro, they'd have more confidence and I can eventually convince them to visit me here (selfish reasons, I know) and I'm sure a lot of people out there especially the PROMDIs, would want all the information they can get. Another reason is the fact that when I use to come here in Manila when I was younger, when I want to go from one place to another, I'd usually ride a cab which is most of the time 200-300% more expensive than cheaper but less cozy alternatives such as jeepneys, LRT, MRT, PNR, buses, FX, pedicabs, etc.

Why should you trust this blog? Well eventhough I'm a newbie myself, I have been labeled several times as a long lost relative of Dora the Explorer. I travel around the metro a lot and Ive been to places ranging from upper east side like places to bronx areas. And, I'd of course consult my friends, the internet or even the readers of this blog for verification.

How will this work? I'd post blog entries that I think will be helpful to people and I'd also ask you guys what topics you think I should feature. Topics like how to get from one place to another or where to go or what to do or how to do it. Just as long as it is related to the Metro.

Ahem ahem. For inquiries dont hesitate to post your comments on my blog entries.

Metro Guyd, now officially signing on.