Jeepito

Jeepito is a small vehicle of the Jeepney style. The company is owned by Ronald Carlton Papa Tan, better known as ‘Tonton Papa’, from Baguio. He is a former TV host, a businessman and the owner of Philippine Property Central Realty and Development Inc. Jeepito means Small Jeepney. It is currently the World's Smallest Philippine Jeepney and the only one of its kind.[1]

Jeepito and his owners entertaining the tourists at Wright Park in Baguio

Conceptualization

Jeepito was designed in Tonton Papa's private garage by him in Baguio and then created in Mabalacat, Pampanga in another garage of his. It took 1 month for him and his co-builder/mechanic Arnel Pacia to finish the project. He used a 3- cylinder Susuki multicab engine and customized everything from scrap. It runs on gasoline as a fuel. What took long was finding a vintage Stainless horse for the hood of the jeep since the Stainless horse is already obsolete.[2][3]

He spent a total of Php165,000 to build jeepney and another Php50,000 for the registration for it to be street legal.[3]

Jeepito was designed to be the smallest Philippine Jeepney, with a total length of 92 inches and a width of 42 inches and height of 55 inches.[4]

TRIP ni Jeepito Philippine Tour

Jeepito is currently touring the Philippines because of invitations by Government offices from different municipalities and cities to promote their Tourism. Jeepito also participates in Festival parades to liven up the public who is anticipating the presence of Jeepito.[5]


Cagayan Tour

On September 14-15, 2016, Jeepito toured Lol-lo Cagayan. And as part of the Cagayan Valley Regional Tourism Council, Inc. General Assembly on September 15-16, 2016 at Tuguegarao City, Jeepito then joined the same thru the Tourist Kalesa and Jeepito, Biyaheng Tuguegarao City! on September 15 and 16.

Media Features

Summit Media

On December 9, 2021 Jeepito featured in an episode entitled Jeepito: The World's Smallest Philippine Jeepney by OG, Summit Media's video first brand about how it became known as the "Most Popular Celebrity Vehicle in the Country".

Panagbenga/ Baguio Flower Festival 2016
Jeepito as an attraction at the 2016 Baguio Panagbenga Flower Festival.

Jeepito participated in the 2016 Float Parade. For the parade Jeepito was adorned by Roses and Everlasting flowers.[6][7][8] Riding Jeepito were Tonton Papa Tan and his co-hosts ‘Lester the Pester’ and ‘Carlito Romantiko’.

References
  1. Comanda, Zaldy. "Smallest jeepney Jeepito". Sun Star Baguio. Retrieved 1 July 2016.
  2. Palangchao, Harley (3 January 2016). "World's smallest RP jeepney highlights Pinoy's ingenuity". No. IXIX. Baguio Midland Courier. Retrieved 1 July 2016.
  3. Sarne, Vernon. "Meet Jeepito: The world's smallest jeepney". Top Gear. Retrieved 1 July 2016.
  4. Zamora, Verniece. "Daily Diaries: Have You Seen 'Jeepito'?". ABS-CBN Lifestyle. Retrieved 2016-08-17.
  5. "'Jeepito' na pinakamaliit na jeep sa mundo, planong ilibot sa Pilipinas".
  6. Lapniten, Karl (25 February 2016). "24 floats in Panagbenga floral parade". CNN Philippines. Retrieved 1 July 2016.
  7. "Panagbenga 2016". Buhay Penoy. Retrieved 1 July 2016.
  8. "Jeepito makes an appearance at Panagbenga Festival 2016". GMA News. 28 February 2016. Retrieved 1 July 2016.
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