Why is it
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Habal-Habal is a modified motorcycle where the seat can accommodate more than three person. It is rampant in the provinces of Mindanao where it is use to stand the rough, steep terrain and narrow roads in Mindanao. Some called it "Skylab".
According to WikiPilipinas, Habal-Habal has two forms.
1st Form - a motorcycle with an extended seat protruding over the back wheel. It usually accommodates four persons, including the driver, who moves forward over the gas tank for better balance. A smaller person might be a child, may also sit sidesaddle on the gas tank in front of the driver, just like the picture below.
2nd Form - The most complex form of this Habal-Habal is the 13th seat, in which, Habal-Habal can seat up to thirteen person as well as their baggage. It has an extension consisting of wooden planks placed across the back seat of the motorcycle to form a seats for the passengers. Baggage like vegetables and grocery items to animals, are lashed at strategic places. Just like the picture below.
It is the mode of transportation from mountainous Barangays to the City Proper and it is normal scene here at Bayugan City, Agusan del Sur
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| @Bayugan City, Agusan del Sur |
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| @Bayugan City, Agusan del Sur |
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