u/Dopo1993

I just want to express my disappointment with a transient in the Poliwes area called Mommy Susan’s Nook. I was offered a stay by a kuya near the Genesis terminal. We went to the location, and to my surprise, the unit was still not ready and had to be cleaned for more than 30 minutes.

When I checked the unit, I noticed that the sink was clogged and unusable. The doorknob was also not functioning properly, so I had to block the door with a chair just to be aware if someone might enter.

Because the door could not be properly locked, I knew it would be unsafe to leave my belongings inside. As a result, every time I went out, I had to carry all my important things with me.

For context, the room was originally intended for four people at a rate of 500 per head, but since I was alone, I paid 1,500 for the stay. Even at that rate, having a safe and decent accommodation should still be expected.

I’ve been going to Baguio frequently since 2019, but this is the first time I’ve had a bad experience with taxi drivers. I stayed at a transient in the Poliwes area for three days, and throughout my stay, I encountered several taxi drivers who ignored me even though I was clearly waving for a ride. I’m sure the taxis were vacant, but the drivers just passed by. This happened more than eight times, based on my count. I’m not sure if it’s because of the location or if drivers are starting to develop the same attitude as some drivers in Metro Manila.

Another experience happened when I was heading back to the transient from Camp John Hay. During the trip, a motorcycle suddenly cut into our lane, and the driver became irritated. He tried to chase the motorcycle and stepped hard on the accelerator. For a moment, it felt like he forgot he had a passenger and was focused only on catching up with the motorcycle. I spoke to him and reminded him that he still had a passenger, but he remained visibly irritated based on his facial expression. Fortunately, I reached my destination safely after a few minutes. Even when I got out of the taxi, the driver still seemed upset.