- Kuliglig
A "kuliglig" is a
vehicle composed of a two-wheeled trailer pulled by a two wheeled tractor similar to arotary tiller . It is a multi-purposediesel orgasoline engine , commonly used in the provinces of thePhilippines . The "kuliglig" traces itsetymology from the Filipino term "kuliglig", meaning "cricket" which was adopted by one manufacturer as a brand. [cite web|url=http://www3.pids.gov.ph/ris/dps/pidsdps0514.pdf|title=The Evolution of Rice Production Practices|last=Bautista|first=Eulito U. |coauthors=Evelyn F. Javier|date=July 2005|publisher=Philippine Institute for Development Studies|accessdate=2008-05-04]Common uses
* A
Carabao replacement. It is a more handy tool for farming.
* When connected to a trailer, it can be used for the transportation of people or farm goods.
* When connected to a water pump, it can be used for irrigating rice and vegetable fields; at times it is also used for fish pond operations.
* When connected to agrindstone , it can be used for sharpening blades, sanding and steel brushing.
* On some occasions or festivals, it is used as a float during parades. [cite web | last = | first = | title = Arya Abra's Cultural Significance | url=http://www.abra.gov.ph/abra-cultural.html | accessdate = 2007-07-12]
* It is sometimes used for races. [cite web | last =Villafania | first =Alexander | title = The Philippines as a rising star in Formula racing | url=http://ruby.inquirer.net/roadtrip/display.php?fld=newsflash/2004/may&art=0531news3.php | accessdate = 2007-07-12]Vehicle registration
According to the
Land Transportation Office , the "kuliglig" owner is not required to register his vehicle since it has no serial number and has purposes other than simple transportation. [cite web | last =Basilio, Jr. | first =Gene | title =Multipurpose ‘kuliglig’ helps family man | url=http://www.manilatimes.net/national/2006/may/12/yehey/prov/20060512pro5.html | accessdate = 2007-07-12]References
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