To travel between the many islands in Philippines there are

i. By Air

The preferred method to travel between the islands for anyone who can afford fares that work out ot be around US$ 60 per hour. Domestic airlines available are :

• Aerolift, Tel : 812-6711
• Air Ads, Tel : 834-0317
• Air Philippines, Tel : 526-4741
• Asian Spirit, Tel : 840-3811
• Cebu Pacific Air, Tel : 636-4938
• Grand Air, Tel : 831-3001
• Pacific Airways, Tel : 832-2731
• SEAir Star Airways, Tel : 832-1961

ii. By Ship

In the city centre or dockside offices of shipping companies, you can found out about the timetables and whether the tickets have to be bought ashore or on board ship. Short trip between the islands are usually covered by motorized outriggers (pumpboat or banca). Some shipping companies are :

• Sulpicio Lines, Tel : 252-6270 (Manila),
  tel : 73839 (Cebu ) , tel : 72974 (Davao)
• WG & A Superferry, Tel : 894-3211, 893-2211 (Manila)
• Sweetlines, Tel : 78923 (Davao )
• William Line, Tel : 73414 (Davao )

iii. By train

The only journey by train is with the Philippines National Railway which runs for 12 hours from Manila to Naga in Southern Luzon.

iv. By Bus

Bus fares in the Philippines are low and government controlled. Tickets for regular buses are issued aboard. Reservations by phone are sometimes accepted depending on the bus company and should be made 1 day prior departure. Most destinations are serviced every 30 minutes or hourly. Passengers can get off the bus at almost any place along the route. The level of cigarette smoke is often high so non-smokers prefer air conditioning buses. A list of Bus Companies and Terminals are as follows :

• Baliwag Transit, tel : 912-3343/61, to Bulacan, Nueva Ecija, Isabella, Cagayan Valley, Pampanga
• BLTB, tel: 833-5501/06, to Alaminos, Batangas, Calamba, Iriga, Legaspi, Lipa, Los Banos, Lucena, Naga, Nasuga, San Pablo, Tagaytay, Sta.Cruz.
• Dagupan Bus Co., tel : 929-6123/5639, to Alaminos, Angeles, Baguio, Dagupan, Lingayen
• Dangwa Trans Co, tel : 731-2859/79, to Angeles, Baguio, Banawe
• Farinas Trans, tel : 743-8582, to Angeles, Vigan, Laoag
• Five Star Bus Co, tel : 833-8339/3009, to Dagupan, Cabanatuan, Bolinao, San Carlos
• Maria de Leon Trans, tel : 731-4907, to Angeles, San Fernando, L.U., Laoag, Vigan
• Philippines Rabbit, tel : 361-4821, to Angeles, Baguio, Balanga, Laoag, Mariveles, San Fernando L U., Vigan
• Times Transit, tel : 741-4146, to San Fernando L.U., Vigan, Laoag
• Tritran, tel : 528-1351, to Alaminos, Batangas, Calamba, Memery, Lipa, Los Banos, San Pablo.
• Victory Liner, tel : 833-0293, to Alaminos, Angeles, Baguio, Balanga, Cagayan Valley, Dagupan, Iba, Olongapo, Sta. Cruz.

v. Jeepneys

Jeepneys, which look like enlarged jeeps are common. They are cheap : P1.50 for a trip up to 4 km.

vi. Taxis

Taxis are convenient and cheap. Ask the taxis driver to flag down the meter. If he doesn’t, take the next one. As some meter runs too fast, ask your hotel staff for the approximate fare. Have small money because taxis driver normally have no change.

vii. Hire Car

The big international companies all have offices in Manila. Vehicles can be rented with or without chauffeur. The cars are usually in good condition. Foreigner renters need a valid driver’s licence, passport and plane ticket. Some Car Rental companies are :

• Avis Rent -a-Car, Tel : 844-8498 (Makati, Manila), Tel : 74511 (Cebu) or Tel : 4018 (Baguio)
• ACE Rent-a-Car, Tel : 813-3386 (10 lines) in Makati, Manila
• Autographics Inc, Tel : 74539 (Cebu)
• Marconi Rent-a-Car, Tel : 76051/61 (Davao)
• Guani Rent-a-Car, Tel : 72046 (Cebu)