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Quezon City Unfiltered: Drunk Data & Dirty Secrets
so, i’m sitting in my tiny apartment in quezon city, sipping cheap instant coffee while the sky does this weird mix of drizzle and sunburn... outside it’s like a humid hug that’s about to burst into a sudden thunderstorm, but the beaches of batangas are just a short drive away, and the cool vibes of siargao are only a quick flight away.
*Jeepney Routes That Pay the Bills
the jeepney is the lifeline here, and the routes that actually get you to work without a 2‑hour detour are gold. rumor has it that the jeepney line along edsa can be a nightmare after midnight, so keep your wallet tight and your bag tighter. drunk advice: never trust the guy who offers you a “free ride” after 2am; he’s probably just trying to sell you a plastic rosary.Jollibee Franchise Fever
everyone’s talking about the new jollibee outlet that opened near the quezon avenue bridge. the line wraps around the block, but the chickenjoy is still worth the wait. overheard at a carinderia: if you can’t handle the heat, stay home. but honestly, the spicy sisig there is a revelation.SM Mall Culture Shock
sm malls are a whole ecosystem. you can spend a whole day hunting for sales, eating at the food court, and still have time to catch a movie. the sm* mall in Ortigas is basically a city inside a city, and the rent prices there are insane, but the foot traffic is insane too. locals warn you: don’t park your car on the weekends unless you enjoy walking three kilometers to the exit.
now some data points:
- safety: quezon city’s crime rate per 100k is lower than manila’s average, but pickpockets love the crowded jeepney stops.
- rent: a one‑bedroom in a decent building runs about php 12k-15k a month, which feels like a lottery win compared to the php 8k you could snag in a shared house in san miguel.
- job market: tech startups are popping up like mushrooms after rain, and the government’s pushing it as the new silicon valley of the philippines.
external resources:
TripAdvisor: Things to Do in Quezon City
Yelp: Best Adobo in Quezon City
r/QuezonCity on Reddit
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