Comparison of My Two Hometowns

I have a lot of hometowns which I can really call my own but these two are closest to my heart, Pangil in the province of Laguna and Pasig City.

                                                                                        

Pangil, Laguna

Pasig City

 

I have lived in Pangil, Laguna during my childhood days with my mother for almost two years. We stayed in my grandparent’s house while my father was working in Saudi Arabia. I spent my kindergarten and preparatory level in a Light Bearer Montessori school where some of my cousins are also studying.

Taken in front of my grandparent's house (My grandfather is the one standing at the gate)

 

Light Bearer Montessori School

 The environment in Pangil, Laguna was so refreshing. The air was so fresh and you will find a number of trees along the way. Some people ride on jeepneys, tricycles, private cars and tribikes in order for them to go from one place to another.  A tribike is like a tricycle but it’s not motor driven instead it uses a bike. This kind of transportation is famous in Pangil because it emits no pollution and it does not need gasoline. The cost of transportation in Pangil is cheaper than in Metro Manila and traffic does not exist there.  When it comes to commodities, some are cheaper in Pangil like rice, fruits and fresh fishes which are being caught from Laguna bay. When it comes to products which are produced or manufactured in Manila like canned goods and imported fruits it is more expensive. There are also two to three churches located in Pangil where most of the Catholic people hear masses. There are also private and public schools which offer good education from nursery up to high school level. There is no college school or university located in Pangil so most of the college students go and study in a nearby town or in Manila. There are few houses and business places which have internet connections so one will find it hard to connect to an internet. There are a number of recreational places wherein you and your family can hang-out together like in going to Piit resort and Ambon- Ambon falls wherein you can swim and enjoy the beautiful falls. There is also Buntot Palos or also known as the Laguna’s hidden falls which is an ideal destination for people who are fond of hiking and trekking. One will have to walk for about three hours before reaching that falls. 

Some places in Pangil, Laguna

Another hometown was in Pasig City wherein I spent most of my puberty stages for almost five years.  My family and I lived at Sumilang, Pasig City wherein some of my relatives on my father’s side are just living nearby. Sumilang is one of the several barangays of Pasig City which is not that big. It is near Brgy. Malinao and Brgy. Kapasigan wherein there are a lot of commercial establishments.

 The environment in Sumilang is much polluted compared to Pangil due to the number of vehicles that emits pollution every now and then. There is always traffic in the driveway especially during the rush hours because a lot of people are going to their schools or offices. The fare in transportation is also more expensive than in Pangil because the vehicles are using a diesel or a gasoline which cost a lot. When it comes to commodities, rice, fruits, and fishes are more expensive than in Pangil because these are coming from provinces. But some commodities and technological devices which are manufactured in nearby cities are less expensive than in Pangil. There are a lot more churches and chapels in Pasig than in Pangil. There are also more choices of public and private schools which provide good quality education from nursery up to college level. Living in Pasig, will give you a faster access to the known universities in our country than living in provinces which will take you more hours in order for you to get there. Internet connections are common everywhere and there are a lot of computer shops which offer low cost internet surfing.  The most common hang- out places are malls and commercial centers wherein most of the families and circle of friends bond together.

Some places in Pasig City

As I compare and contrast my two hometowns, I came up with my conclusion that when you want to feel relax and to have a good bonding vacation together with your loved ones, it is better to go and stay in Pangil, Laguna. Also, if you are old enough and you want to live in an eco- environmental place, it is better to live there. On the other hand, when you are seeking for a better education and career, it is better to stay and live in Pasig because of the opportunities in life that you can get to experience.

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From Bińan going to Pangil, Laguna

-   1. Ride a tricycle going to Paseo de Sta. Rosa Wet Market (Ᵽ35. 00 special trip from  Rustan’s Supermarket Sta. Rosa, Laguna, the cost depends on where you came from)

-    2. From Paseo de Sta. Rosa Wet Market, ride on a jeepney going to SM Calamba (Ᵽ 30.00)

-    3. From SM Calamba, ride on a jeep going to Pagsawitan Sta. Cruz Bus Terminal (Ᵽ 40.00)

-   4. From Pagsawitan Sta. Cruz Bus Terminal, ride on a jeep going to Siniloan, Laguna(the jeep will pass through Pangil, Laguna before going to Siniloan, Laguna)  (Ᵽ 40.00)

-          Total estimated fare:  Ᵽ145.00

From Bińan going to Sumilang,  Pasig City

-    1. Ride a tricycle going to Paseo de Sta. Rosa Wet Market (Ᵽ 35. 00 special trip from Rustan’s Supermarket Sta. Rosa, Laguna, the cost depends on where you came from)

-     2. In Paseo de Sta. Rosa, go to the waiting shed in front of Mercury Drug where you can find buses going to Buendia at around 5: 30 to 6: 30 in the morning (Ᵽ 100.00)

-     3. From Taft,  Buendia, ride on a bus going to crossing (Ᵽ 25.00)

-     4. From crossing, ride on a jeep going to the Cathedral in Pasig City   (Ᵽ 7.00)

-     5. From Cathedral in Pasig City, ride on a tricycle going to Sumilang, Pasig City (Ᵽ 15.00)

-     Total estimated fare: Ᵽ182.00