@PAG - thnx for the pics & stories. I had to Google where San Luis, Batangas was, even if it's in my neighbouring province! Turns out that I haven't been there or passed by that town, since it's not along the main highway and it's a bit in the boondocks. That area is still very provincial. I have some colleagues (present & former) who came from the neighbouring towns and they went to Manila/ near Manila for studies & work opportunities. Such is life in rural areas.

The bridge over the river Kwai, the death railway, etc - placed in the bucket list if ever I visit TH again.