The only taxi rides we've taken since our arrival are trips with large bags, etc, and/or we couldn't get a bus going our way. One thing I've had fun with, be it on a bus, jeepney or taxi, has been just clicking off shots with my cell phone during the rides. Taxis and buses are easier and more comfortable to do this of course. You can see our building in the fourth photo, the building on the left in the distant background.