Seair
Tel. No. (632) 897 8709
Website: www.seair.info
Routes from/to Manila: Angeles, Busuanga; Caticlan; Cuyo; El Nido; Puerto Princesa; San lose; Taytay (Palawan)
Sea
Inter-island shipping lines offering comfortable amenities have scheduled trips from Manila to regular points in the Visayas and Mindanao. These shipping lines have terminals at the North Harbor and South Harbor piers in Manila. Ferry services are also available for island-to-island travel in the Visayas and Mindanao. Travel time varies, depending on the destination.
For the latest schedules, visit the website or contact the telephone numbers of the shipping companies listed below
Negros Navigation Co. Inc.
Tel. No. (632) 232 6235 / 6255
Website: www.negrosnavigation.ph
Routes from/to Manila: Coron; Dipolog; fligan; Iloilo; Ozamiz, Puerto Princesa; Roxas
Sulpicio Lines, Inc.
Tel. No. (632) 232 5361 – 80
Website: www.sulpiciolines.com
Routes from/to Manila: Baybay; Cagayan; Calubian; Cebu; Cotabato; Dadiangas; Davao; Dipolog; Dumaguete; Estancia; fligan; Iloilo; Masbate; Nasipit• Ormoc; Ozamiz; Tagbilaran; Surigao; Zamboanga
WG&A Superferry
Tel. No. (632) 232 0490 / 232 0428
Website: www.wgasuperferry.com
Routes from/to Manila: Bacolod; Cagayan de Oro; Cebu; Coron; Cotabato; Davao; Dipolog; Dumaguete; General Santos; fligan; Iloilo; Nasipit/ Butuan; Ozamiz; Puerto Princesa; Suriyao; Tagbilarar), Zamboanga
The
Strong Republic Nautical Highway (SRNH), launched in 2004 to boost inter-island commerce, trade, domestic tourism, and agro-industrial investment opportunities, is a highway through land and sea routes using the Roll-on-Roll-off (RORO) network of ferry terminals and vessels connecting the country's major economic centers with 22 links involving 41 sea ports. It is an alternative route to the Pan-Philippine Highway as it makes travel to the Visayas and Mindanao shorter and more efficient. It covers 919 kilometers of land travel and 137 nautical miles of sea travel, interconnecting 17 provinces and cities:
Luzon: Oriental Mindoro, Tagaytay/Cavite, Marinduque, Romblon, Batangas
Visayas: Aklan, Antique, Iloilo, Capiz,
Negros Oriental, Negros Occidental, Bohol, Cebu, Guimaras, Siquijor
Mindanao: Misamis Occidental, Misamis Oriental, Lanao Del Norte, Dapitan City
Land
On any given day, the streets of Metro Manila are teeming with buses (airconditioned and non-airconditioned), cars, jeepneys, taxis (mostly air conditioned), and tricycles (and pedicabs, too) while above, on raised railways, electric coaches zoom. These are the modes of transport plying the main thoroughfares and minor roads within the metropolis.
Touring in the capital city can be done either by taking airconditioned buses as part of the tour packages arranged by local tour operators, by renting a car, or by hailing metered taxis. For local color, the adventurous may take the oftentimes uniquely adorned jeepneys to certain points of the tour coverage.
Big bus companies also provide transport service from Manila to many points in Luzon, to as far as Aparri, Cagayan in the north and Matnog in Sorsogon in the south. One or two bus companies also have long haul trips from Manila to Davao in Mindanao, with ferryboat rides for inter-island connection.
Basically the same modes of transportation-with some modification suited to the particular locales - are available in premier cities and towns in the island provinces.
Train - The Metro Rail Transit (MRT) and the two (2) Light Railway Transits (LRT1 and LRT2) ply within Metro Manila for about 30 minutes from first to last station. They are quite convenient to use and the best way to avoid traffic within the city.
MRT: from North EDSA station in the north down to Pasay City. Operates from 5:30am to 10:30 pm, Monday to Sunday.
LRT1: from Monumento station in the north down to Baclaran station in Pasay City. Operates from 5:00 am to 9:00 pm, Monday to Sunday.
LRT2: From Recto Avenue station, Manila in the west to Santolan Avenue, Pasig City in the east via Quezon City. Operates from 5:00 am to 10:00 pm, Monday to Friday; 6:00am to 8:00 pm, Saturday and Sunday.
Bus — The northern and southern districts of Metro Manila are linked by public buses that ply the premier thoroughfare of the metropolis, Epifanio Delos Santos Avenue (EDSA).
Nearby provinces are serviced by smaller lines from the cities, but the major lines have extensive networks throughout Luzon. Bus transport in the Philippines does not have a central bus terminal. Each bus company has its own terminal located all over Metro Manila.
Taxi – Metered taxis are widely available in key cities nationwide. Taxis may also be chartered per hour for a long period of time such as when going on a city tour. Make prior negotiations on the price and be sure to leave a 10% tip after the ride. Manila has the so-called Mega Taxis that are shared with other passengers.
Jeepney – Adorned with elaborate decorations, the jeepney is a truly unique vehicle, being a 'reinvented' type of the US military jeep used during WW II. Now the typical mode of
transport used by the public, it can accommodate 10 to 15 passengers. In big cities such as Manila, jeepneys are used for shorter distance travel while for other areas, they are used for intermediate to longer-range routes.
The City Tour Jeepney, which is a collaborative project of Hop On Hop Off Travel, Inc. and Francisco Motors, is a customized jumbo jeepney depicting unique Filipino craftsmanship. The jeepney is over 8 feet in height with a load capacity of over 21 passengers. Audiovisual equipment is installed in the fully air-conditioned jeepneys for entertainment purposes and a medium for communicating the rich history of Manila's famed destinations. The jeepneys also have sing-along installations and a designated tour guide to assist guests and to share interesting trivia about the selected tour stops.
Initially, the City Tour Jeepney operates its regular routes within city limits starting from the airport and destinations like the Orchidarium, Coconut Palace, National Museum, Intramuros, Cultural Center of the Philippines, Ayala Museum, SM Mall of Asia;
Hotel Inter-continental Manila, Makati Shangri-La, Sofitel Philippine Plaza Manila Heritage Hotel. The jeepneys ply the streets of Makati and Manila from 8:00am to 5:00pm daily.
Tricycle - is a 3-wheel vehicle composed of a small-size motorcycle with a sidecar attached to it. These are not seen in the middle of Metropolitan Manila but in the suburbs and in smaller cities as a general mode of transportation. Normally, two passengers can be accommodated in the sidecar and one at the back of the driver's seat. Bigger tricycles can accommodate up to 6 persons.
Calesa - This 2-wheel horse-drawn carriage is a legacy from Spain. Calesas catering to tourists ply Roxas Blvd. Fare is negotiated and since it is relatively expensive, it is usually enjoyed mainly for tourism purposes.
Car Rental – There are several car rental companies within Metro Manila and the major cities in the Philippines. These companies provide hourly or daily rates.
CAR RENTAL COMPANIES
(DOT-accredited)
ABC Car Rentals & Tourist Transport
Tel. No. (632) 5316161
A Jul Global Transport Corp.
Tel. No. (632) 8517777
Ang's Tour
Tel. No. (632) 8330432
Annset Holidays Inc.
Tel. No. (632) 4006521
Arlyn R. Rarang Transport
Tel. No. (632) 8379212
Banahaw Luxury Transport Corp.
Tel. No. (632) 9296461
Bel-Air Service Center Corp.
Tel. No. (632) 8535555
Best Travel
Tel. No. (6321 8994582
Datkom Travel & Tours Transport
Tel. No. (632) 8222640
Diamond IGB Inc.
Tel. No. (632) 7768134
Direction Travel & Tours Inc.
Tel. No. (632) 5255941
Discovery Tours Inc.
Tel. No. (632) 8123328
DJM Travel & Tours Services Inc.
Tel. No. (632) 9202077
El Sol Tours
Tel. No. (632) 8328736
Enterprise Leasing Corp.
Tel. No. (632) 8557734
Euro Apartment
Tel. No. (632) 5510723
Executive Express Transport Services
Tel. No. (632) 4145893
FMR Corp.
Tel. No. (632) 7415078 GRC
Transport Services
Tel. No. (632) 7264848
G&S Transport Corp.
Tel. No. (632) 5315142
Hafti Transport Inc.
Tel. No. (632) 5120298
Haranah Tours
Tel. No. (632) 4116567
Integrated Rentals Inc.
Interisland Travel & Tours Inc.
Tel. No. (632) 5238720
International Car Rentals Inc.
Tel. No. (632) 8903252
Jangee Tourist Transport Inc.
Tel. No. (632) 8535331
JTB Tours & Travel Inc.
Tel. No. (632) 5264290
Jumbo Transport Inc.
Tel. No. (632) 8256171
KJL Tour Leader
Tel. No. (632) 5212313
Mak Transport
Tel. No. (1632)700192S
Maynilad Tours
Tel. No. (632) 9313000
Mario Galvez Transport
Tel. No. (632) 6433748
MGTorres Tourist Transport
Tel. No. (632) 8013618
Morelia Tours & Travel Inc.
Tel No. (632) 5240691
Morning Star Tour Planners Inc.
Tel. No. (632) 450111 1
MSIC Transportation Inc.
Tel. No. (632) 6816138
Orix Auto Leasing Phil. Corporation
Tel. No. (632) 8932526
Pacific Blue Transport Services
Tel. No. 09153914530
Peninsula Car Charter Services
Tel. No. (632) 8311392
Phil Transport Express Corp.
Tel. No. (632) 8329571
Placid Transport
Tel. No. (632) 8098894
RJCZ Travel & Tours
Tel. No. (632) 8552724
Shandy Transport Services
Tel. No. (632) 8332592
Solid Master Tours Transportation
Tel. No. (6321 7245610
St. Michael Transport of Makati Corp.
Tel. No. (632) 8816782
Stork Travel & Tours
Tel. No. (632) 8500005
Subic Holiday International Tours
Tel. No. (632) 5261905
Sunshine Transportation Inc.
Tel. No. (632)8328736
Thousand Island Transport Corp
Tel. No. (632) 7317130
Trans-Inter Corp.
Tel. No. (632) 8524772
Transville Systems
Tel. No. (632) 8224514
Tritran Inc.
Triple A Car Rental Services
Tel. No. (632) 8954382
Unlimited Travel & Tours Tel. No.
(632) 8372318
VS Yasona Car Services Tel. No.
(632) 5226810
Swingaround Philippines
Introduce yourself to a land whose peculiarity lies in its kaleidoscope of all things Eastern and Western, past and present. Hop on Philippine Airlines, for a SWINGAROUND tour of the Philippines!
Within each SWINGAROUND PHILIPPINES tour package is a fascinating tale waiting to unfold -with you as the lead character. A saga about a unique, living and breathing culture, evolved from centuries of foreign influence. An adventure through magnificent landscapes, treasure-filled seas, and ways of life as diverse as the country's 7,107 islands.
These are the stuff that have spawned legends-, the things of which memories are made. And they're all yours to experience with SWINGAROUND PHILIPPINES tours!
Choose from several pre-arranged tour packages, each designed to let you indulge in your favorite activity, while experiencing a little bit of everything else the Philippines has to offer. Or better yet, customize your own itinerary with the help of your travel agent. Either way, you're sure to have the time of your life, with SWINGAROUND PHILIPPINES!
Generally, Swingaround tour packages include:
Round-trip airfare
Airport transfers
Hotel accommodation with daily breakfast
Tour options and activities
PAL OFFICES
DOMESTIC
Manila
Tel. No. (63-02) 855-8888/855-7888
Fax No. (63-02) 853-8344
Bacolod
Tel. No. (63-34) 434-1595/434-1596
Fax No. (63-34) 433-9661
Butuan
Tel. No. (63-85) 341-5156/341-5257
Fax No. (63-85) 341-5144
Cagayan De Oro
Tel. No. (63-88) 857-2294/726-795
Fax No. (63-88) 858-8863
Cebu
Tel. No. (63-32) 340-0191/340-3107
Fax No. (63-34) 340-0026
Cotabato
Tel. No. (63-64) 421-1212
Fax No. (63-64) 421-7001
Davao
Tel. No. (63-82) 222-0366/226-4604
Fax No. (63-82) 221-5513
Dipolog
Tel. No. (63-65) 212-2360
General Santos
Tel. No. (63-83) 552-5282
Fax No. (63-83) 553-3943
Iloilo
Tel. No. (63-33) 320-3003/320-3131
Fax No. (63-33) 321-1222
Kalibo
Tel. No. (63-36) 262-3260/262-3263
Fax No. (63-36) 262-4717
Laoag
Tel. No. (63-77) 607-0312/607-0316
Fax No. (63-77) 607-0314
Lagazpi
Tel. No. (63-52) 481-0780
Fax No. (63-52) 481-0779
Puerto Princess
Tel. No. (63-48) 433-4565/433-2651
Fax No. (63-48) 433-5138
Roxas
Tel. No. (63-36) 621-0244
Fax No. (63-34) 621-0618
Tacloban
Tel. No. (63-53) 321-2212
Fax No. (63-34) 325-7224
Tagbilaran
Tel. No. (63-38) 411-2232/411-3552
Fax No. (63-38) 411-3102
Zamboanga
Tel. No. (63-62) 993-0330/993-2955
Fax No. (63-62) 933-2958
INTERNATIONAL
Bandar, Seri Bagawan
Tel. No. (60-03) 2141-3899
Fax No. (60-03) 2148-1357
Bangkok, Thailand
Tel. No. (66-02) 633-5713/633-5714
Fax No. (66-02) 671-5470
Beijing, China
Tel. No. (86-10) 6510-2991/2992/2993
Fax No. (86-10) 6510-2990
Busan, Korea
Tel. No. (82-51) 466-0333
Fax No. (82-51) 464-2197
Doha, Qatar
Tel. No. (97-4) 455-8760
Fax No. (97-4) 455-8766
Dubai, UAE
Tel. No. (97-14) 203-3788/316-6632
Fax No. (97-14) 295-4422
Fukuoka, Japan
Tel. No. (81-92) 412-3232
Fax No. (81-92) 412-3277
Guam
Tel. No. (1-671) 632-1615/632-1617/19
Fax No. (1-671) 632-1625
Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam
Tel. No. (84-8) 827-2105/2106
Fax No. (84-8) 827-2107
Hong Kong
Tel. No. (852) 2301-9300
Fax No. (852) 2368-8408
Honolulu, USA
Tel. No. 1-800-435-9725/1-800-635-8653*
Fax No. (80-8) 840-1118
Jakarta, Indonesia
Tel. No. (62-21) 526-8668
Fax No. (63-34) 526-8656
Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia
Tei. No. (60-3) 2141-0767
Fax No. (60-3) 2148-1357
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Tel. No. (60-3) 2141-0767
Fax No. (60-3) 2148-1357
Las Vegas, USA
Tel. No. 1-800-435-9725/1-800-635-8653*
Fax No. (702) 281-4575
Los Angeles, USA
Tel. No. 1-800-435-9725/1-800-635-8653*
Fax No. (1-310) 338-7186
Okinawa, Japan
Tel. No. (81-98) 951-1933
Fax No. (81-98) 951-1934
Osaka, Japan
Tel. No. (81-6) 6444-2541
Fax No. (81-6) 6444-2543
San Francisco, USA
Tel. No. 1-800-435-9725/1-800-635-8653*
Fax No. (1-4151) 217-3162
Seoul, Korea
Tel. No. (82-2) 774-3581
Fax No. (82-2) 774-2155
Shanghai, China
Tel. No. (86-21) 6279-8765
Fax No. (86-21) 6279-8762
Singapore
Tel. No. (65) 336-1611
Fax No. (65) 336-9068
Sydney, Australia
Tel. No. (61-2) 9279-2020
Fax No. (61-2) 9279-2077
Taipei, Taiwan
Tel. No (88-62) 2506-7255
Fax No. (88-62) 2503-9901
Tokyo, Japan
Tel. No. (81-3) 5157-4362
Fax No. (81-3) 3581-3056
Vancouver, Canada
Tel. No. 1-800-435-9725/1-800-635-8653*
Fax No. (60-4) 276-6018
Xiamen, China
Tel. No. (86-592) 239-4729/239-4730/65
Fax No. (86-592) 239-4725