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I would not recommend taking a bus when getting around town (or city). Generally old, city buses are often too crowded and uncomfortable, even the airconditioned ones. Take the jeepney instead. Newer and cozy buses are usually offered by provincial operators like Victory Liner, Philippine Rabbit, Partas, Philtranco, etc.
Besides the jeepneys, tricycle is another popular mode of transport. The tricycle is actually a compartment or cabin attached to the motorcycle. The maximum number of passengers (adult) that it can carry is 3 : one the pillion rider on the motorcycle and two in the compartment or cabin. Tricycles are normally used for short distance travels.You can "flag-down" a tricycle anywhere and you can also stop at any place you wish when riding the tricycle. For short distances, the price is 7.5pesos/pax (about the same price of jeepneys going on short distances). In some provinces, the tricycles are color-coded, meaning, all the tricycles are of the same colour in the same province. I saw these when I was travelling in Northern Luzon (San Fernando - Pampanga).
Philippine Airlines (www.philippineairlines.com) and Cebu Pacific (www.cebupacificair.com) are the top two domestic carriers, flying to major cities and municipalities. Smaller industry players - Asian Spirit (www.asianspirit.com) and SeaAir (www.flyseair.com) - are the ones with direct flights to smaller islands and destinations.
Found only in the Philippines, the JEEPNEY is the king of the road. They're everywhere in the archipelago, transporting millions of people and goods daily. From plain stainless steel to fiesta-like colorful designs, the jeepney is a reliable mode of transportation in this part of the world. Minimum fare, as of this writing, is P7.50 for the first four kilometers. Additional P0.50 for every kilometer therafter.
Don't be afraid of getting ripped off by the taxi driver. There is a fool proof way of getting a cheap,honest taxi rate to anywhere you need to go. Price garanteed.Once you get your luggage and about to start your adventure in the Philippines and hail a taxi or transportation, remember one thing. Do not walk across to the street to the waiting taxis!!The airport has a service to contract reputable, reliable, clean, air-conditioned taxi companies. This service if free for everyone. Go to them to get a ride instead of dealing with and haggling with the individual taxi drivers on the road. Its simple! Walk outside of the baggage claims thru the main glass doors. Immediately turn left walking next to the outside of the building. (DO NOT go straight out to the street.) In about 40 yards, you will see the Taxi Offices door. Its in the middle of the building, ground floor. Enter, tell...
Getting your bags from baggage claim will be unreasonably long. There's no point in getting upset, impatient, or complain. Its just the way they do it there. (Who knows what they do behind there that takes them so long but its not as organized as other airports)The quickest I got my checked bags was 45 minutes after getting to the carousel. But the good news is that customs and immigration line is almost non existent so count your blessing.Check out my airport massage tip and getting a good taxi tip in this site.Supersize Tip: Airport workers and porters pull luggage off for connecting flights from the same carousel everyone else is waiting on. Stand close to the beginning of the carousel where the luggages first come out so you can watch that the airport personnel don't accidentaly pull your luggage off for a connecting flight you won't be on. =)
Once you check in your luggage and pass the security, go to one side of the international airport termnial. The whole left side wall is a massage parlor. Clean, organized and very relaxing. The massages ranges from 15 minutes to full hour massages. It's with your clothes on, without any oils or lotions. The quality of the massage is excellent and is the best thing you can do right before a long flight home or your next destination. The price is cheap! $20 for a full hour of massage plus tip. (cheaper for 15 minute or 30 minute massages but you sit on a massage chair instead of laying down) They will even let you take a nap on the massage bench, wake you up in time for boarding and give you a stretch before you leave.My tip is to use this wonderful resource. With suggested times for arriving at airports, you should have an hour to hour and a half to sit around anyway. This massage will...
The jeepney is the Philippines' quintessential mode of transport. Most are flamboyantly decorated - colorful paint jobs and hood ornaments. Public utility jeepneys (PUJs) have fixed routes, and fixed fares.Jeepneys were originally made from US military jeeps in WWII, sold or left to Filipinos after the war, and configured to become public transport. The rest, as they say, is history.
For easy reference, here's a list of major domestic passenger shipping lines in the Philippines. Check the sites for destinations, schedules and rates.Negros NavigationSulpicio LinesWG&A Superferry
In the last few years, there has been a surge of domestic tourism in the Philippines. I would attribute it to the ad campaigns, people generally seeking to enjoy life more, and the cheaper plane fares to different destinations in the country.I have listed down the domestic airlines' links below for easy reference. Book your trips early so you can avail of the promo price.Air PhilippinesAsian SpiritCebu PacificPhilippine Airlines
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