jeepney

Noun

Meaning

jeepney (plural jeepneys)

(Philippines) A vehicle used as public transport in the Philippines, originally made from US military Jeeps left over from World War II and well known for their flamboyant decoration and crowded seating.

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The Pride 20’s arrest came after the detention of six jeepney drivers dubbed “ progressive groups in Cebu City, dubbed “ Source: Internet

This means that viewers with TV Plus set-top boxes in Metro Manila will be unable to watch Teleradyo, Jeepney TV, Yey!, Asianovela Channel, CineMo, and KBO. Source: Internet

“Because more people today are poorer and jobless, they don’t go out that often,” Jovito told Whenever a firm closes down or retrenches workers, jeepney drivers immediate feel it in lack of passengers. Source: Internet

Another driver will drive ‘his’ jeepney, working the same 5am to 11pm hours the next day. Source: Internet

MANILA — Various jeepney routes in Metro Manila and major roads in the provinces nationwide were almost hundred percent clear of public utility jeepneys on October 16 and 17, during the two-day transport strike. Source: Internet

Diesel, currently priced at P26.50 ($0.49 based on a $1:P54.31 exchange rate), is what jeepney drivers use to fuel their vehicles. Source: Internet

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