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6.8 Trains

• Train travel in the Philippines is convenient. Philippines now
operates the Light Railway Transit (LRT) and the Metro Railway
Transit (MRT) that circumnavigates Metro Manila. It is currently
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the most used form of transportation in the Philippines.

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6.9 Taxis

• There are plenty of taxis in cities within the Metro Manila
area and major cities in the provinces. They are not expensive, but
taxi drivers, particularly in Manila, often have a poor reputation
for service. Taxis can be found at stands, especially at train and

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