you call this a city?

how do you define a city city?

i would love to define things in my own terms, but first off, let's be safe about definitions so i "researched" such a simple word, and this is how the guys at wiki have defined it..

A city is an urban area that is differentiated from a town, village, or hamlet by size, population density, importance, or legal status. When people refer to cities, they generally include the suburbs. In most parts of the world, cities are generally substantial and nearly always have an urban core, but many have incorporated areas which have a very modest population, or a suburban or even mostly rural character, are designated as "cities". City can also be synonymous to "downtown" or a "city centre"

with that definition in mind, i reiterate, "an area that is suburban or even mostly rural in character can be designated as a city"... with that, i guess faraway land could then pass as a "city"

just recently (i think it was about a month ago), rumors were starting to spread about FL's (Faraway Land) cityhood. there was a clamor among the citizens, some were against it, while there were others who were in good support of the move. well, i was, a bit passive. why? coz i don't belong in this place. (bitchy i know)

kicking that indifferent me aside, i was a bit appalled at the thought that this sucky place was indeed approved of its cityhood. well, i was told not to "benchmark" things with what i've grown accustomed to.
but hello, would you consider. ever consider this a city when...

1) in fact most of its establishments close at 6pm!?!
2) business is NOT in full bloom. meaning, there are not much of economic action going on. i've even observed that most establishments come-and-go. not many venture into various engagements, or it isn't sustained, speaking bluntly. (but you can find a "mall" here, and there are hotels and inns, plus restaurants that could be likened to the ones in the metro, would these things count?)
3) i don't see the "big bee" anywhere. well, it's a taboo, but once you see "jollibee" or its equivalent, then it's a sign that the place is rather commercialized, and worthy to be called a city. (sidestory: a market research was conducted by jollibee a few years back, and they found out that... putting up a franchise here isn't feasible. maybe they'd want to re-consider, and do another study)
4) it's pitch black come sundown. well, there are light posts alright, but it's still to dark and unsafe to walk around. believe me. but rather than mugglers, you'd combat with stray dogs... i guess that's a breather?
5) i couldn't think much... well, i guess you'd have to see things for yourself...

(photos taken on a mundane saturday, i just thought this could be a "click happy" opportunity)


this is how the "city" looks like. yup, it's still suburban. i agree.


cityhood equals policemen? they're now spotted everywhere.
men in uniform. WTF. with this, traffic rules are now enforced. bah.


we had an inkling that the approval was all about a political plan.
tsk tsk. POLITICS was spelled all over it. Lintik na politika yan!:(

told you so. and now, you're starting to see "politicians sharing the victory" as if, they were behind everything. and yup, they've bombarded the "city" hall with these pieces of crap!


disclaimer: oh yeah, there's a good side to FL's "city"hood.
Things are now starting to get organized. I guess you can feel a tad bit of development.
should we be elated? well, let's give it to them for once.