TBH (not having been to the Philippines) I would imagine something like a roadrat or pompino would be more bullet-proof - and allow for comfier, bigger tyres etc.
Or wait & see what the conditions are like out there first (though didn't you go out @ Xmas?) & what you'll be needing it for...maybe a mtb will still be useful?
(sorry - I know it is shit to answer that you don't want what you were asking about!)
TBH (not having been to the Philippines) I would imagine something like a roadrat or pompino would be more bullet-proof - and allow for comfier, bigger tyres etc.
Or wait & see what the conditions are like out there first (though didn't you go out @ Xmas?) & what you'll be needing it for...maybe a mtb will still be useful?
(sorry - I know it is shit to answer that you don't want what you were asking about!)