Rumored Piaggio and Ducati merger deal intensifies on Mar 11, 2010 in Article Quotes Newsflash! Vespa Overeas The Italian press is abuzz. Italian newswire MF Dow Jones reported that McKinsey & Co Inc. (a management consulting firm advising leading companies on issues of strategy, organization, technology, and operations) has been contracted to study pos...
Street photography of scoots & riders! on Mar 2, 2010 in Uncategorized One project of the Vespa Club of the Philippines for the year 2010 is the Portrait Session with our members posing with their respective scoots. As the local Vespa community is full of talented photographers and photo hobbyists, pulling together th...
a Chinese New Year ride! on Feb 8, 2010 in Local Scene Rides, Events & Travels The Chinatown Ride is the very first group ride I joined when I got my scooter back in 2006. It has since been an annual city ride adopted by the Vespa Club that has taken the me and my fellow riders to various Chinese restaurants in and around the...
The unveiling of Manny’s Lammy! on Feb 1, 2010 in Art Vespa Local Scene Music Photos Rides, Events & Travels Soon after the Vespa Club’s visit to the headquarters of Laguna Choppers in San Pablo City in Laguna, Wawel (our club president) quickly arranged for the unveiling of Manny’s Lammy (The Manny Pacquiao-themed Lambretta) here in Manila, bef...
Logo Gallery – Vespa Club of the Philippines on Jan 20, 2010 in Art Vespa Local Scene Just thought of compiling the assortment of artworks done since our club’s foundation in 2006. I plan to add to this gallery if and when a new design comes up in the future. A little backgrounder for each design are detailed after the jump. T...
a Manny Pacquiao themed scooter! on Jan 11, 2010 in Uncategorized With the start of the new year, comes a new ‘resolution’ to get back to traditional blogging. I honestly don’t know how this pans out, but this is a step towards it. I have to admit that micro-blogging (read: facebooking) is fun,...
Birthday Wish! on Aug 31, 2009 in Local Scene Personal Pinoy Iskuterista Videos The start of the ‘ber months is upon us once again. Christmas is just around the corner. While this blogger turns 37 today. ‘Di tatakbo, sasakay lang. ~Abet Rana (aka the blogger formerly known as John) Posted in Local Scene, Personal...
I’m taking you for a ride! on Aug 28, 2009 in Uncategorized This blog has existed since October 2006. It’s been neglected for several months. Personally, I feel it needs some serious attention and redesigning. Change is forthcoming…. Stay tuned! ~from the blogger formerly known as John Rana...
Vespa: How It’s Made on Aug 14, 2009 in Press Release Television Vespa Overeas Vespa Tidbits Videos I know it’s been a while since I’ve posted here. There’s really no other excuse but the fact that micro-blogging (aka Facebook | add me up) happened. Anyway, just wanna share this video for those who have yet to see it. I...
Pyke’s (Vespa Pilipinas) Makeover on Mar 3, 2009 in My Vespa Photos Since I’ve posted Pyke’s then impending repainting , I feel that an update is in order for readers of this blog. Here are some pics taken by photographer, Carlo Cecilio of Imagine Nation Photography one afternoon before the adidas Ho
