Of course, the considerations in the U.S. for purchasing the Prius are very different than those here in the Philippines. But the compelling reasons for going green exist all over the planet.
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and afaik, buying a Prius or any hybrid here in the Philippines is odd..pathetic, or in street talk - b.s. In U.S., you get tax incentives or rebates while in RP, you get punished by paying high taxes (or even tongpats).