CNN International anchor Richard Quest expressed his amazement—and confusion—over Metro Manila’s tangled web of cables in a recent Instagram post.
In a video shared on February 26, Quest stood on an unnamed street in the capital, pointing at a chaotic cluster of wires hanging from utility posts.
“Every time I see this, I just wonder how on earth does this work?” he said as the camera zoomed in on the tangled cables. Despite the apparent disorder, he acknowledged that “the lights stay on and the internet’s working, so this all must make sense to somebody.”
At one point, he compared the sight to a “big bowl of spaghetti” and questioned how technicians manage to find the right wire when something goes wrong. “Quite extraordinary how it all works,” he remarked, ending with a shrug. “But it works!”
Quest is currently in the Philippines filming a documentary about Masungi Georeserve in Rizal, which is set for release in April. The protected area, known for its lush greenery and unique limestone formations, has faced threats from illegal activities such as mining and logging.
On February 20, the Masungi Georeserve Foundation posted photos of Quest and his team, along with actor-singer Markki Stroem, exploring the reserve’s Discovery Trail.
