MMDA Holiday Non-Stop Bus Service

This service started on December 5 and while it costs more than your regular bus, it more than makes up for it in convenience and saved travel time. I've seen some positive feedback so I hope they can extend this service even beyond the holidays.

Here's an overview:

Source: MMDA

Information you need to know for APEC Week (Nov. 16 to 20, 2015)

Sources: Rappler, MMDA

How to Protect Yourself From "Laglag-Bala"

While air travel is not what normally comes to mind when you commute, it may still form part of your travel route. And with the sudden rise of laglag-bala (bullet planting scheme) incidents, it's better safe than sorry.

Plazo & Associates Law has compiled a helpful infographic of what you can do to protect yourself at the NAIA. If you want the complete article (including free legal advice), you can view it here.

IMPORTANT UPDATE: Travelers will no longer be detained in case bullets are found in their possession, as long as no accompanying firearms are found in the baggage. There will just be a quick check to make sure one's name is not on any terror list but otherwise you will be allowed to board your flight promptly and on schedule. This article will still be retained for future reference, in case political winds change again and this issue resurfaces.

Earthquake Preparedness for Commuters

The recent devastating earthquake in Nepal has brought earthquake preparedness back in vogue. Particularly, the West Valley Fault in Metro Manila has drawn a lot of special attention because just like in Nepal, the West Valley Fault is overdue for a movement.

Emergency supplies, go bags and evacuation locations are among the preparations being suggested. These are all good strategies. What lacks emphasis, however, is the peculiar situation of the commuter.

What if an earthquake strikes while you're riding the jeepney or you're walking on a sidewalk far away from home? Your emergency supplies at home would be useless to you then. Even if you owned a car, if an earthquake strikes and you're far away from your parked car, what then?

In order to partially address this information gap, the following are a few tips and strategies that a regular commuter can implement in order to make preparedness into a mindset rather than just a collection of items. This certainly won't be the bible of preparedness, but it will hopefully give you a framework upon which to start from or to add to your existing disaster preparations.

The tips are segregated based on what to do before an earthquake, during one and dealing with the aftermath. Again, the basic assumption of the following tips is that you are a commuter caught away from home the moment an earthquake hits.

BEFORE

1. Prepare a small emergency kit that you can take anywhere.

It's perfectly alright to prepare a go bag, but you can't bring it with you everywhere (just try doing the groceries while lugging it around). It would be best to have a small emergency kit that you can keep on your person, such as in your purse or belt bag. Contents can include:

- pouch-sized first aid kit (available at Mercury Drugstore)
- anti-bacterial cream to spread on cuts
- painkiller tablets
- small LED flashlight, your option of rechargeable or disposable (some tiangges sell those for as low as P10)
- thermal blanket (check True Value or some outdoor shops for these)
- 1 or 2 individually packed granola bars / trail mix
- whistle and compass

If you want to be more exotic, you can also include:

- LifeStraw personal water filter
- multi-tool or Swiss Army Knife (be careful of folding knives as you can be hassled by security guards if they find one on you while trying to enter a mall)
- Kevlar-lined workman's gloves (so that your hands don't get cut if you need to move debris with sharp edges)

2. Play the safety game.

Wherever you find yourself, try to identify the safest place you can get to from where you are if an earthquake suddenly struck. Of course, this requires you to pay more attention to your surroundings than normal, but eventually it should become second nature to you.

You want to avoid areas where heavy objects can fall on you, anywhere with a lot of wires, electrical equipment, LPG or flammable objects. Often you will need to choose the least of the bad choices, so it's your judgement call. You would also want to avoid anywhere with a lot of glass. During a strong earthquake, shattered glass can become deadly projectiles scything around the area (that's why it's not a good idea to be running around during an earthquake).

You don't have much time to react when a quake strikes, so knowing in advance where to take shelter or what you are going to do might mean all the difference to your survival.

3. Take note of the emergency evacuation areas.

There are official evacuation camps (listed below), but it also helps if you and your family also decided in advance where they would proceed in case a disaster happens while they are away from home (e.g., if it's a school day, your kid can be instructed to stay in school or proceed to a nearby relative's place).

Here are the emergency evacuations camps that have been identified:

North Quadrant	North Quadrant Evacuation Zones
Caloocan	Veterans Memorial Golf Course
Valenzuela	U.P. Diliman
Quezon City
San Juan
Mandaluyong

East Quadrant	East Quadrant Evacuation Zones
Pasig	LRT-2 Santolan Depot
Marikina	Marikina Boys Town
	Red Cross Marikina
	Ultra Pasig

West Quadrant	West Quadrant Evacuation Zones
Manila	Intramuros Golf Course
Malabon
Navotas

South Quadrant	South Quadrant Evacuation Zones
Las Pinas	Villamor Air Base Golf Course
Makati
Muntinlupa
Paranaque
Pateros
Taguig
Pasay

Soure: Evacuation camps in case of a 7.2M quake in West Valley identified

DURING

If you have been playing the safety game, proceed to your pre-identified safe area if possible. There's not much you can do at this point, so the simplest strategy is "duck, cover and hold" until it's all over.

AFTER

1. Assess yourself for injuries. If you are wounded, apply first aid on yourself and apply the anti-bacterial cream to prevent infection.

2. If you can move, assess your surroundings for a safe path out. If you can't find a way out, you can use your whistle in case you hear any rescue crews nearby.

3. Decide if you will proceed home, to your pre-arranged evacuation location or to the nearest official evacuation center. Please note that a disaster of this scale can overwhelm even the most prepared first world nation, so be realistic about what relief you can expect from emergency services. Most likely you will be on your own, cut off from any communication with your loved ones (expect electricity, internet and cellphone services to be down).

You may need to scavenge for supplies and if you're too far from home, you may need to spend the night out in the rubble. Bridges may have collapsed or roads be unsafe to travel on. In that case, you need to find a passably defensible shelter where you can wait out the night (not a good idea to travel in the dark).  The thermal blanket in your emergency kit can help keep you warm through the night, especially if it's also raining.

It helps if you happen to be in a group with people you trust, since someone can alternate on guard duty during the night. A group will require more food and water to sustain though so it may complicate your logistics.

Aftershocks will also be a problem, so try to avoid structures that may topple over at the next aftershock.

LONG TERM PROGNOSIS

Realistically, if the West Valley Fault does move, the long term future of Metro Manila will be quite bleak. If the damage to infrastructure is too extensive, supplying the city's surviving inhabitants with fresh food and water will be a problem, so it may actually be safer to evacuate from Metro Manila entirely at least for a few months (if not a few years). You will need to factor this in for your long term planning.

In the meantime, stay safe!

Other sources and references:

Earthquake tips: what to do before, during, and after
PHILVOCS Earthquake Preparedness Guide (PDF)

How to Commute to Talipanan Beach (Puerto Galera) from Metro Manila

What's special about this place?

Although Boracay and Palawan are among the top choices for beach destinations, Puerto Galera remains popular because the beaches are still nice and clean, there are a lot of affordable resorts to choose from and it's quite easy to get there even if you're commuting. It's possible, on the spur of the moment, to spend a weekend in Puerto Galera just to relax and be back by Sunday evening recharged enough to tackle the coming week, all without breaking the bank.

Sabang is more popular with foreigners while White Beach is more popular with locals, although a lot of foreigners still go to White Beach. Among the beach fronts in the White Beach area, Talipanan Beach is the most quiet, with none of the crowds and noise associated with White Beach. There isn't much to do because of that, but if your goal is simple peace and quiet by the beach, then Talipanan Beach is for you.

One of the highlights of Talipanan is Luca's Cucina Italiana & Lodge. It offers authentic and delicious Italian cuisine with generous servings at very reasonable prices. This is where you can get Yellow Cab-sized pizzas for Greenwich prices (no kidding!).

Note: All the beaches are connected by road (even Sabang), so you could be staying in Talipanan and then go party at White Beach, for example. You just need to negotiate the rate with the tricycle (at least P120, one way).

Start Point: See below
Go to Route Index
List of PUV Terminals

1. At any of the following terminals, ride the bus going to "Batangas Port" or "Batangas Pier":

EDSA/Kamias bus terminals
Araneta Center Bus Terminal
Buendia/Taft bus terminals
Alabang South Station

Travel time to Batangas is anywhere from 2 to 3 hours, depending on which terminal you'll be coming from.

2. Get off at Batangas Port and proceed to the passenger ferry ticketing booths (there are signs, but you can easily ask around for directions).
3. Currently, only Galerian Lines goes direct to Talipanan. For other ferries, they only go as far as White Beach and from there you take a tricycle to Talipanan, but that's more expensive.
4. Buy your ticket (round-trip is cheaper) and then go to the window where you can pay the Terminal Fee.
5. You then wait for your ferry at the terminal. It's airconditioned and there are food stalls, so your wait shouldn't be uncomfortable. If you hadn't booked your accommodations in advance, you can talk to the various resort reps who will approach asking if you already have a place to stay.
6. The ferry will first make a stop at White Beach before proceeding to Talipanan (and the route is reversed when going back to Batangas Port). Ferry travel time is at least 1 hour.

Note 1: There is no pier at the beach, so wear sandals because the surf might reach your feet.

Note 2: The day before you plan to return to Batangas Port, you need to text or call Galerian Lines to find out what the ferry schedules for the next day are and to choose which ferry schedule you will use.

Reference: Puerto Galera Online Services

PUV Terminals in Manila

City: Manila
Return to PUV Terminal Index

Tips:

1. Terminals are listed in alphabetical order.
2. Click on the terminal name to view its Google Map location.
3. Use Ctrl+F to search for specific locations.

Note: This is not a complete list but it will be updated as more information comes in. 

Disclaimer

Local city governments and the MMDA can implement changes in traffic ordinances and management at any time. These changes may affect traffic routes, loading/unloading zones and even the locations of terminals. As such, these changes may not always be immediately reflected on this site, so please take note of this when planning your trip.

GENESIS TRANSPORT: AVENIDA BUS TERMINAL

Landmarks: Beside LRT-1 Doroteo Jose station, along Oroquieta Road (perpendicular to Rizal Ave.).

Buses (Provincial)

Baguio
DAU Exit
Balanga
Mariveles

Note: This terminal also hosts Saulog Transit buses, since Genesis and Saulog have a partnership.

How to Commute to Mendiola (University Belt Area) from Alabang

Start Point: Alabang Town Center
Go to Route Index
List of PUV Terminals

Option 1: via SLEX

1. From Alabang Town Center, get on any jeep going to Alabang Starmall/Metropolis.
2. Get down at the loading/unloading point at Starmall and wait for a bus going to Lawton.

Note: The Lawton buses also pick up passengers there at the loading/unloading point so you don't need to move from where you got down, though you may need to wait for a few minutes.

3. Tell the conductor that you will get off at the corner of Quirino and Taft Ave. The bus stop is along Taft Ave. itself, just a few meters from the corner of Quirino and Taft.
4. From the bus stop, walk back and cross to the other side of Quirino Ave. (where Jollibee is) so that you can get onto the LRT-1 Quirino Ave. station.

Note: Although there's a stairway to the station near the bus stop, it's blocked off at the top so you really need to take the long way. Besides, it's a chance for you to grab a short bite or use the restroom at Jollibee since there is no restroom in the LRT station.

5. Ride the LRT train going to Monumento and get off at Doroteo Jose station.
6. At Doroteo Jose station, use the elevated walkway that connects Doroteo Jose station to LRT-2 Recto station (walkway entrance is on the same side as where you will exit the train).
7. At Recto station, exit on the other side where the flow of traffic is going to Cubao.
8. Just outside Recto station, get on any jeep going to Cubao and tell the driver you will be getting down at Mendiola.
9. From Recto, the jeep will make a left turn into Legarda St. so just get down at the corner after the jeep makes the turn. That corner is already Mendiola St. cor. Legarda.
10. Once at Mendiola St., you can take a pedicab or just walk to your destination. There are also Bacood / Quiapo jeeps that make the rounds along Mendiola and Tuberias Streets.

Option 2: via Alabang-Zapote Road

Note: The SLEX route is generally recommended because it's faster, but here's an alternate route for reference (or in case you'll be starting from deep in Las Pinas or near Zapote).

1. From Alabang Town Center, cross to the other side of Alabang-Zapote Road and wait for the bus going to Lawton or Sta. Cruz.
2. Tell the conductor you will be getting down at the corner of Buendia and Taft Ave.
3. Wait for the bus to make the turn into Taft and then get down.
4. Get onto the LRT-1 Gil Puyat (Buendia) station and ride the train going to Monumento. Get off at Doroteo Jose station.
5. At Doroteo Jose station, use the elevated walkway that connects Doroteo Jose station to LRT-2 Recto station (walkway entrance is on the same side as where you will exit the train).
6. At Recto station, exit on the other side where the flow of traffic is going to Cubao.
7. Just outside Recto station, get on any jeep going to Cubao and tell the driver you will be getting down at Mendiola.
8. From Recto, the jeep will make a left turn into Legarda St. so just get down at the corner after the jeep makes the turn. That corner is already Mendiola St. cor. Legarda.
9. Once at Mendiola St., you can take a pedicab or just walk to your destination. There are also Bacood / Quiapo jeeps that make the rounds along Mendiola and Tuberias Streets.

How to Commute to Maginhawa Street (Quezon City) from Makati

What's special about this place?

Initially popular among students of nearby universities such as U.P., Ateneo and Miriam, Maginhawa Street in Teacher's Village has developed into quite the foodie place with many small eateries and restaurants offering delicious meals that manage to remain affordable to students.  Because of this, the reputation of Maginhawa Street has steadily grown and attracted even non-student clientele who are looking for a good meal without breaking the bank. This has encouraged more establishments to open up in the area, giving those who are out for a food trip a virtual smorgasbord of choices.

Start Point: MRT-3 Ayala Avenue station
Go to Route Index
List of PUV Terminals

Route used: EDSA (MRT-3) > East Avenue > V. Luna Road

1. At the MRT Ayala station, get on the northbound train (going to North Avenue station) and get off at GMA-Kamuning station.
2. Exit to EDSA on the same side where you got off the train and walk towards the intersection of EDSA and East Avenue.
3. Cross to the other side of East Avenue and take the jeep going to V. Luna.
4. Get off at the Petron station fronting the AFP Medical Center along V. Luna Road.
5. From there, take a tricycle and tell the driver to bring you to the particular restaurant you want to go to along Maginhawa Street.

Note: Maginhawa Street is quite long, too long to go restaurant hopping on foot.

Refer to the infographic below from Looloo Insights to get an idea of which establishments you would like to visit and where in Maginhawa Street they are. You can also search for other reviews on recommended places to visit along Maginhawa Street.

Source: Looloo Insights

How to Commute to Kamay Ni Hesus (Lucban, Quezon) from Alabang

What's special about this place?

Healing priest Fr. Joey Faller is based in Kamay Ni Jesus, a small parish located at the outskirts of Lucban, Quezon. For those who cannot travel during the weekday, Fr. Faller holds healing masses every Saturday at 9:30am. The mass itself is an hour long with a short break before the start of the healing session proper, but because of the long lines the healing session itself can last up to around 1pm.

You can check the regular schedules for healing masses at this website. However, the website is not updated according to the most recent schedules and Fr. Faller is sometimes out of town or out of the country, so you may want to call (042) 540-2206 first to check if Fr. Faller will be there on the date you're planning to visit.

Start Point: Alabang
Go to Route Index
List of PUV Terminals

Option 1: By bus

Route used: SLEX > Maharlika Highway > Tayabas-Lucena Road > Lucban-Tayabas Road

1. At Alabang South Station, ride the Lucena-bound bus and get off near the intersection of Maharlika Highway and Tayabas-Lucena Road. The conductor will shout "Diversion! Pa-bayan!" and that's your cue to get down. Here's the Google Map reference.
2. The bus will drop you off near the jeeps that will take you into Lucena city itself. Now walk towards the Jollibee at the intersection itself (check the Google Map reference earlier). Beside Jollibee along the Tayabas-Lucena Road is the terminal for the jeeps headed to Lucban.
3. Get on the jeep and tell the conductor you will get down at Kamay Ni Hesus. It will be on the left side of the road.

Option 2: By van

Route used: SLEX > Real Road > National Highway > various provincial roads passing through Bay, Nagcarlan, Liliw and Majayjay > Lucban-Tayabas Road

1. At Festival Mall, go to the X-Site Entrance Terminal and take the van headed to Lucban.
2. Tell the driver you will get off at Kamay Ni Hesus.

Note: Since the earliest trip out is around 10am (depending on how soon the van is filled), it's not likely you will make it to the healing mass. If the healing mass is the purpose of your trip, you should take the bus. Also, provincial vans cram as many passengers as they can so if you don't get a good seat you should be prepared for some cramped muscles at the end.

How to Commute to El Cangrejo Restaurant (Quezon City) from Cubao

What's special about this place?

Unlimited crab and steaks every Tuesdays and Thursdays, 6-10pm. Bottomless wine and oysters every Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays.

Source: SPOT.ph

Start Point: MRT-3 Araneta Center-Cubao station
Go to Route Index
List of PUV Terminals

Route used: MRT-3 (northbound) > Timog Ave. > Sgt. Esguerra Ave.

1. At the MRT Cubao station, get on the northbound train (headed to North Avenue station).
2. Get off at the GMA-Kamuning station and cross over to the other side of EDSA.
3. Once at EDSA, walk to the Timog Ave. side of the GMA Network Building.
4. Once at Timog Ave., board a tricycle and tell the driver to take you to "Livestock Restaurant." They already know the place and will get you there. Google Map view

Note: From El Cangrejo, there are also tricycles that can take you back to EDSA.

Express Connect Bus System

The Express Connect Bus System is a joint project of the DOTC (Department of Transportation & Communication), MMDA (Metro Manila Development Authority) and the LTFRB (Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board). It just started operations today, March 23, and involves using specially designated buses having only limited stops between Fairview on one end and SM Mall of Asia / Roxas Boulevard on the other end.

The aim of the system is to reduce commuting time between these far-flung locations. This will certainly be a relief for residents of Fairview, Quezon City who have to commute to and from Makati and Manila on a daily basis.

At the moment, this will just be a pilot run slated to last for two months.

Salient features of the system are the following:

• The system will operate from 5am to 9pm daily.
• Buses from various bus companies will be fielded. To date, the units are divided among three routes: E1 (20 buses), E2 (10 buses) and E3 (10 buses).
• Buses are airconditioned (supposedly with free WiFi) and will have the exact same fares as the regular route buses.
• Only 20 seconds per stop, with a bus every 5 minutes (peak hours) or 10 minutes (non-peak hours).

Let's hope the system works as intended.

Sources: Top Gear Philippines, Philstar, Interaksyon, DOTC

Refer below for the routes. Please also check the Express Connect entry under the MMDA Bus Dispatch Terminal in the PUV Terminals in Quezon City section for other details and Google Map location.

Consolidated route infographic

Route E1

Route E2

Route E3

PUV Terminals in Pasig City

City: Pasig
Return to PUV Terminal Index

Tips:

1. Terminals are listed in alphabetical order.
2. Click on the terminal name to view its Google Map location.
3. Use Ctrl+F to search for specific locations.

Note: This is not a complete list but it will be updated as more information comes in. 

Disclaimer

Local city governments and the MMDA can implement changes in traffic ordinances and management at any time. These changes may affect traffic routes, loading/unloading zones and even the locations of terminals. As such, these changes may not always be immediately reflected on this site, so please take note of this when planning your trip.

AYALA MALLS THE 30TH

Buses (P2P)

P2P: Alabang Town Center to Ayala Malls The 30th (and vice versa)
Mondays to Fridays

LRT-2 SANTOLAN STATION JEEPNEY TERMINAL

Landmark: It's just outside the LRT station. You can't miss it.

Jeepneys

via Marcos Highway

Antipolo City
Cogeo
Montalban (now known as Rodriguez), Rizal

via Imelda Avenue

Taytay, Rizal

PUV Terminals in Taguig City

City: Taguig
Return to PUV Terminal Index

Tips:

1. Terminals are listed in alphabetical order.
2. Click on the terminal name to view its Google Map location.
3. Use Ctrl+F to search for specific locations.

Note: This is not a complete list but it will be updated as more information comes in. 

Disclaimer

Local city governments and the MMDA can implement changes in traffic ordinances and management at any time. These changes may affect traffic routes, loading/unloading zones and even the locations of terminals. As such, these changes may not always be immediately reflected on this site, so please take note of this when planning your trip.

MARKET! MARKET! BGC BUS STATION

See also: BGC Bus EDSA Ayala Terminal for the main routes and BGC Bus North Station (also under Makati City) for the newly opened North Route.

NUVALI EXPRESS
Monday to Friday, except holidays (refer to schedules below)

Nuvali to BGC - 7am

Market! Market! to Nuvali
1st trip - 5:30pm
2nd trip - 6:30pm


MARKET! MARKET! PUV TERMINAL

Location 1: Just outside Metro-Gaisano mall

FX/Van

Ayala (going to Rustan's / Glorietta and Landmark)
Ortigas
Bicutan
Marikina
Pasig
Rosario
Taguig

Jeepneys

Kalawaan Sur (Pasig)
EDSA / Forbes (endpoint Shell near MRT-3 Ayala station)
Sucat (via Bicutan Exit and East Service Road)
Pateros
Gate 3
Guadalupe

Location 2: McKinley Parkway parking lot

Buses (P2P)

P2P: Market! Market! to Alabang Town Center
Mondays to Saturdays

Buses (City)

Alabang Starmall / Metropolis
Pacita Complex

PUV Terminals in San Juan City

City: San Juan
Return to PUV Terminal Index

Tips:

1. Terminals are listed in alphabetical order.
2. Click on the terminal name to view its Google Map location.
3. Use Ctrl+F to search for specific locations.

Note: This is not a complete list but it will be updated as more information comes in. 

Disclaimer

Local city governments and the MMDA can implement changes in traffic ordinances and management at any time. These changes may affect traffic routes, loading/unloading zones and even the locations of terminals. As such, these changes may not always be immediately reflected on this site, so please take note of this when planning your trip.

GREENHILLS SHOPPING CENTER

Buses (P2P)

P2P: Greenhills Shopping Center to Alabang Town Center
Saturdays and Sundays only

FX/Van

Operating hours: same as mall hours

Fairview
Quiapo
Gate 5
Megamall

Pasig

Marikina

Tiendesitas Shuttle
Operating hours: every hour, until 6 p.m.

Location: In front of Mercury Drug, opposite Connecticut Carpark (just under the connecting bridge).

Taxis

Locations: Beside Greenhills Theatre Mall and the Post Office, opposite Annapolis Carpark. There's another one along North Western Street, in front of the Lifestyle Center and Greenhills Arcade.

Routes

Taxi cabs can go anywhere, but they segregate themselves into Northbound and Southbound lanes so just choose which lane to go to depending on where you want to go.

ROSARIO JEEPNEY STATION

Landmarks: Across Greenhills Shopping Center (Ortigas Ave. side), beside the footbridge in front of BDO Ortigas Ave.

Jeepneys

Rosario / Jenny's
EDSA / POEA
Robinson's Galleria

PUV Terminals in Quezon City

City: Quezon
Return to PUV Terminal Index

Tips:

1. Terminals are listed in alphabetical order.
2. Click on the terminal name to view its Google Map location.
3. Use Ctrl+F to search for specific locations.

Note: This is not a complete list but it will be updated as more information comes in. 

Disclaimer

Local city governments and the MMDA can implement changes in traffic ordinances and management at any time. These changes may affect traffic routes, loading/unloading zones and even the locations of terminals. As such, these changes may not always be immediately reflected on this site, so please take note of this when planning your trip.

ANNAPOLIS STREET JEEPNEY SHUTTLE TERMINAL 

Landmark: Along Annapolis St. a few meters away from EDSA. Walking distance from MRT-3 Santolan-Annapolis station.

Jeepneys

Greenhills Shopping Center
(and all points along Annapolis Street)

ARANETA CENTER BUS TERMINAL

Landmarks: Along Times Square Ave. across Shopwise. It's about 200 meters from the Araneta Center entrance of Gateway Mall. Entrance to ticketing booths is along Times Square Ave., near the corner of Gen. Roxas Ave.

Note: There are literally dozens of bus companies that make their terminal here. It will take some time to completely populate the list.

Tips: The ticketing area is often crowded, not airconditioned and poorly ventilated. Bring lots of water or wait at any of the eateries/restaurants around the area (e.g. Jollibee, KFC, etc.). Take note that for some trips, the seats easily get sold out. This means you'll need to go on the next scheduled bus or just return the next day.

Buses (Provincial)

Lucena Lines

Lucena
Dalahican Pier
San Pablo City
Turbina
Alaminos

ALPS

Note: Free WiFi available on buses.

Batangas Destinations
(buses are along Gen. Roxas Ave.)

Derecho ACTEX-SLEX
CALABARZON
Tambo Exit
Balagtas Exit
Batangas City Pier

Bicol Destinations

Daily trips to: Naga - Legaspi - Tabaco - Sorsogon - Gubat

Trip schedule:

10:30 AM	Economy Class	Naga Terminal	Legaspi via Iriga	Tabaco
05:30 PM	Economy Class	Naga Puregold	Gubat (All Diversion)	Sorsogon
06:00 PM	Business Class	Naga Puregold	Legaspi (All Diversion)	Tabaco
07:00 PM	Business Class	Naga Puregold	All Diversion	Sorsogon
08:00 PM	Business Class	Naga Puregold	Legaspi (All Diversion)	Tabaco
08:30 PM	Business Class	Naga Terminal	Pili / Iriga	Baao / Nabua
09:00 PM	Business Class	Naga Puregold	Legaspi (All Diversion)	Tabaco

Ceres Liner

Batangas Destinations
(buses are along Gen. Roxas Ave.)

Batangas City via CALABARZON
Tambo Exit
Balagtas Exit

Iloilo Destinations
Schedule: every 4:00 PM daily

Leon
San Miguel
Alimodian
Egbaras
San Enrique Passi City

Raymond Bus Lines

Notes:
Bus lane #14 - buses going to Masbate
Bus lane #16 - buses going to Bicol or Masbate

Masbate to Balud - 12:30 PM

Masbate	Malinta	Milagros	Balud

Masbate to Cawayan - 1:30 PM

Masbate	Mobo	Marintoc	Balatucan	Armena
Marcilla	Dapdap	Panikihan	Buenavista	Mactan
Del Carmen	Cawayan

Masbate to Esperanza - 2:30 PM

Masbate	Mobo	Uson Crossing	Dimasalang	Palanas
Cataingan	Placer	Corpuz	Esperanza

Bicol Trip Schedules

07:30 AM	Gubat / Sorsogon	Aircon
09:30 AM	Tabaco / Legaspi	Aircon
12:00 NN	Naga / Legaspi	Aircon
02:00 PM	Naga / Legaspi	Aircon
03:30 PM	Daraga / Pilar	Ordinary
05:30 PM	Legaspi / Tabaco	Aircon
06:30 PM	Daraga / Gubat	Ordinary
07:30 PM	Lagonoy	Aircon 2x2 w/ CR
08:30 PM	Legaspi	Aircon 2x1 w/ CR
09:30 PM	Iriga	Aircon 2x2 w/ CR
11:30 PM	Legaspi	Aircon 2x2 w/ CR

Cagsawa Travel & Tours, Inc.

Daily bus schedule to Bicol (all Royale Class):

Destinations: Naga, Pili, Polangui, Ligao, Daraga, Legazpi, Tabaco

Morning departure - 8:30 AM 

Evening departures - 4:30 PM (Optional trip) / 5:30 PM / 7:00 PM / 8:00 PM / 8:30 PM

Additional trips may be added to the daily bus schedule depending on passenger volume.

Antonina Line

Note: Free WiFi available on buses.

Daily trips

Naga (CBD)	Pili	Baao / Nabua	Polangui	Oas (Centro)
Daraga	Tiwi	Bacacay	Tabaco – Pier	Legazpi

RORO Bus

Notes: Bus lanes #10 and #11

Daily trips every 4:00 PM

San Jose, Occidental Mindoro via Calapan
Coron, Palawan

Valisno Express (formerly GASAT Express)

Main destinations (and other locations along the route)

Antique

Oton	Igbaras	Tubungan	Dao, Anni'y	Guimbal
Miagao	Tigbauan	San Joaquin	Tiolas	Ginsang-an

Ilo-Ilo

Lemery	San Rafael	Anilao	Barotac Nuevo	Barotac Viejo
Tagbac	Jaro	Leganes	Zaraga	Pototan

Estancia

Carles	Concepcion	San Dionesio	Batad	Estancia
Balasan	Pilar	Lutod-Lutod	Maayon	Panit-an

Tagbac

Pavia	Sta. Barbara	Cabatuan	Janinuay	Lambunao
Calinog	Passi	Dumarao	Cuartero	Dao

Hamtic

San Jose	Sibalom	Belison	Patnogon	Bugasong
Lawaan	Barbaza	Tibiao	Culasi	Sebaste
Pandan	Nabas	Caticlan

Passi

Dumarao	Cuartero	Dao	Sigma	Mambusao
Altavas	Banquerohan	Batan	Balete	Banga
Kalibo	Makato	Tangalan	Ibajay	Nabas
Caticlan

Roxas

Lanot	Ivisan	Altavas	Sapian	Junction
Batan	Balete	Banga	Kalibo	Makato
Tangalan	Ibajay	Nabas	Caticlan

Sigma

Mambusao	Sapian	Junction	Altavas	Banquerohan
Batan	Balete	Banga	Kalibo	Makato
Tangalan	Ibajay	Nabas	Caticlan

Mark Eve's Transit

Daily trips to Bicol:

Departure	Destination
12:00 PM	Tabaco Pier, Legazpi
12:30 PM	Pilar Pier, Daraga
02:00 PM	Sta. Magdalena, Bulan/Matnog
02:00 PM	Matnog, Sorsogon, Cumadcad, Casiguran, Juban, Irosin
02:30 PM	Tabaco Pier, Legazpi
04:00 PM	Bulan, Sorsogon, Matnog
04:00 PM	Matnog, Sorsogon, Cumadcad, Casiguran, Juban, Irosin

Note: Seats can run out, in which case you will be asked to return the next day.

ELAVIL Tours Philippines, Inc.

Bicol trip schedules:

09:00 AM	Matnog / Bulan
10:00 AM	Bulan / Matnog
11:00 AM	Bulan / Matnog
12:00 PM	Placer / Mandaon
01:30 PM	Masbate / Placer (aircon)
02:30 PM	Bulan / Sta. Magdalena
03:30 PM	Bacon / Bulan / Matnog
04:30 PM	Gubat / Bulusan
05:30 PM	Bulan / Matnog
06:30 PM	Bulan / Matnog
07:30 PM	Irosin / Sorsogon (aircon)

Northern Samar trip schedules:

09:00 AM	Rawis / Catubig
10:00 AM	Catbalogan
11:00 AM	L. Navas / Catubig
11:30 AM	Rawis / Catubig (aircon)
01:30 PM	Rawis / Catubig
02:30 PM	L. Navas / Catubig
03:30 PM	Catbalogan (aircon)
04:00 PM	Rawis / Catarman (aircon)
04:30 PM	Rawis (aircon)

E. Belleza Line

Note: Bus lane #22

Bicol destinations:

Tabaco, Bacacay, Legazpi, Naga (aircon bus at 7:30 PM)
Manito, Legazpi, Iriga, Naga
Bulan, Sorsogon, Irosin
Daraga-Naga, Pili-Camalig, Iriga

R. Volante Line

Note: Bus lane #15

Daily trip schedules:

06:30 AM	Matnog-Bulan / Sorsogon
08:30 AM	Matnog-Bulan / Sorsogon
10:30 AM	Pilar Pier / Donsol
01:30 PM	Pilar Pier / Donsol
03:30 PM	Gubat / Barcelona / Prieto Diaz / Sorsogon
05:30 PM	Pilar Pier / Donsol
06:30 PM	Tabaco Pier / Legaspi / Naga CBD (Ordinary bus)

Connecting lines from Pilar Pier to Masbate area:

Ferry Name	Destination	Departure Time
M/B Edcel Ann	Aroroy-Baleno / Togoron Area	05:30 AM
M/B Denica Line	Pilar Pier (Masbate)	1st trip: 5:30 AM, 2nd trip: 8:30 AM, 3rd trip: 11:30 AM
M/B Ago Line	Monreal / Masbate	06:00 AM

Other Bicol destinations:

Naga	Nabua	Pili	Polangui	Guinobatan
Oas	Camalig	Daraga	Legaspi	Iriga

A. Bragais

Note: Bus lane #14

Bicol destinations:

Tabaco (Pier)	Legaspi	Iriga	Naga	Bacacay Centro

Mega Bus Lines Corp.

Daily trips to Tagbilaran, Bohol:

	Cubao Terminal	Tagbilaran, Bohol
Monday	Ordinary	Ordinary
Tuesday	Ordinary	Aircon
Wednesday	Aircon	Aircon
Thursday	Ordinary	Ordinary
Friday	Ordinary	Ordinary
Saturday	Aircon	Aircon
Sunday	Ordinary	Ordinary

Daily trip schedules:

07:30 AM	San Francisco – Bato / Sogod / Liloan
09:30 AM	Rawis – Catarman / Catubig
10:00 AM	Rawis / Catubig
12:00 PM	Maasin via Bato / Matalom
12:30 PM	Tagbilaran, Bohol
01:30 PM	Masbate / Corpuz – Cataingan / Placer
02:00 PM	Tagbilaran – Bato / Ubay
03:30 PM	Pilar Pier / Masbate
05:00 PM	San Ricardo / Liloan

Ultrabus / Pintados

Contact numbers: 0928-372-0870 (Cubao) / 0915-579-9133 (Pasay)

Note: Ultrabus passengers proceed to bus lane #1.

Provincial destinations:

Samar / Leyte

Calbayog	Catbalogan	Jiabong	Motiong	Buray
Calbiga	Tacloban	Palo	Tanauan	Tolosa
Dulag	Mayorga	McArthur	Abuyog	Mahaplag

Maasin via Sogod

Bay-bay	Inopacan	Hindang	Hilongos	Bato
Divisoria	Bontoc	Tomas-Uppos	Malitbog	Padre Burgos
Macrohon	Maasin

Silago via San Ricardo

Colonia	Silago	Hinunangan	Hinundayan	Anahawan
Cabalian	St. Bernard	Himayangan	Liloan	San Francisco
Pintuyan	San Ricardo

Ormoc via Albuera

Sta. Fe	Alang-alang	Tunga	Carigara	Capoocan
Kanangga	Ormoc

Maasin via Matalom

Bato	Matalom	Maasin

Bus trip schedules:

07:30 AM	Maasin – Sogod
10:30 AM	Maasin – Matalom
12:30 PM	Maasin – Matalom

Pintados daily bus dispatch

	Origin	Via	Destination
Bus #2	Cubao (9 AM)	Pasay (12 NN)	Maasin / Sogod (6-7 PM)
Bus #3	Pasay (9 AM)	Cubao (11 AM)	Ormoc
Bus #1	Cubao (8 AM)	Pasay (10 AM)	Tacloban

Dimple Star Transport

San Jose via Abra de Ilog, Occidental Mindoro
Daily trips: 5 AM / 12 NN / 6 PM

San Jose	Rizal	Calintaan	Ligaya	Sablayan
Sta. Cruz	Mamburao	Abra de Ilog

San Jose, Occidental Mindoro via Calapan, Oriental Mindoro
Daily trips: 6 AM / 4 PM

San Jose	Magsaysay	Bulalacao	Mansalay	Roxas (Danggay Pier)
Bungabong	Bansud	Gloria	Pinamalayan	Socorro
Victoria	Naujan	Calapan

Leon, Iloilo via Tapaz (Aircon)
Daily trip: 11 AM

Leon	Alimodian	San Miguel	Pavia	Sta. Barbara
Janiuay	Cabatuan	Lambunao	Calinog	Tapaz
Jamindan	Mambusao	Altavas	Balete	Banga
Kalibo	Caticlan

Central Line, Iloilo, Tagbak (Aircon / Ordinary)
Daily trips: 8 AM (aircon) / 9 AM (ordinary) / 12 NN (aircon)

Tagbak Jaro	Zarraga	Leganes	Pototan / Dingle	Passi / Duenas
Dumarao	Cuartero	Dumalag	Dao Capiz	Mambusao
Sigma	Sapian (Junction)	Altavas	Kalibo	Caticlan

St. Christoper Transport Service Cooperative
For reservations, call: 0908-957-1883

Note: Bus lane #14

Northern Samar destinations (Ordinary: 9 AM / Aircon: 11 AM)

Allen	Lavezares	Catarman	Rawis	Catubig
Las Navas

Silver Star Shuttle & Tours, Inc.

Daily schedule:

Time	Destinations	Type
06:00 AM	Bohol – Tagbilaran – Carmen – Ubay	Aircon (Sunday, Tuesday and Thursday)
06:30 AM	Calubian – Ormoc – Tacloban – Gandara	Ordinary
07:30 AM	Ormoc – San Isidro – Villaba – Catbalogan	Aircon
08:30 AM	Culaba – Naval – Carigara – Tacloban	Ordinary
09:00 AM	Catubig – Rawis – Catarman – Allen	Ordinary
10:00 AM	Maasin – P. Burgos – Sogod – Tacloban	Aircon
10:30 AM	Rawis – Pambujan – Catarman – Allen	Aircon
11:00 AM	Liloan – St. Bernard – Silago – Tacloban	Ordinary
12:00 PM	Guiuan – Borongan – Taft – Catbalogan	Aircon
02:00 PM	Tacloban – Sta. Rita – Catbalogan – Gandara	Ordinary
04:00 PM	Naval – Carigara – Tacloban – Calbayog	Aircon
05:30 PM	Rawis – Pambujan – Catarman – Allen	Aircon

RMB Lines

Daily trip schedules:

Time	Bus Type	Destinations
06:30 AM	Ordinary	Tabaco, Legaspi, Tiwi, Iriga
08:30 AM	Ordinary	Matnog, Bulan
09:30 AM	Ordinary	Tabaco, Legaspi, Tiwi, Iriga
	Ordinary	Tacloban, Calbiga, Catbalogan, Calbayog, San Jorge, Hinabangan
	Ordinary	Dulag, Palo, Tanauan, Tolosa, Mayorga, Abuyog, McArthur, Hilongos, Hindang, Inopacan, Baybay, Bato
11:30 AM	Ordinary	Pilar, Donsol
02:00 PM	Ordinary	Virac, Catanduanes via Sabloyon / Tabaco Pier
05:30 PM	Ordinary	Tabaco, Legaspi, Tiwi, Iriga
07:30 PM	Aircon	Tabaco, Legaspi, Tiwi, Iriga
08:30 PM	Aircon	Tabaco, Legaspi, Tiwi, Iriga

Trips to Tagbilaran, Bohol: every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 7:30 AM.

Tagbilaran / Ubay

Trinidad	Carmen	S. Bullones	Guindozman	G. Hernandez
Valencia	Dimiao

JVH Transport

Daily trips to Bicol (all aircon)

Time	Destinations
02:30 PM	Matnog Pier, Bulan Integrated Terminal, Sorsogon
04:30 PM	Pilar Pier, Donsol Sor, Daraga Shell, Naga CBD
05:30 PM	Gubat, Barcelona, Prieto Diaz, Sorsogon
07:30 PM	Tabaco Pier, Legaspi, Daraga OAS, Ligao, GBTN, Polangui, Bato, Baao, Nabua, Pili, Naga CBD

Daily trips to Masbate

Ship	Departure Times	Destinations
M/B Edcel Ann	05:30 AM	Aroroy – Baleno & Togoron Area
M/B Denica Line	05:30:00 AM	Pilar Pier, Masbate
	08:30 AM
	11:30 AM
M/B Ago Line	06:00 AM	Monreal, Masbate

A. Arandia Line

Note: Bus lane #20

Aircon bus to Legaspi City every 6:30 PM and 8:30 PM.

Daily trips to Bicol destinations:

Pilar	Donsol	Daraga	Guinobatan	Pioduran
Ligao	Naga Terminal	Iriga Terminal

DLTB Co.

EASTERN VISAYAS DESTINATIONS

Samar

Allen	Alegria	Calbayog	Sta. Margarita	Gandara
Catbalogan	Jiabong	Motiong	Paranas	Buray
Hinabangan	Calbiga	Pinabacdao	Sta. Rita	Basey Junction
Lavezares	Rosario	San Jose	Bobon	Catarman
Mondragon	Pabujan	Rawis	Catubig	Las Navas
Taft	Sulat	Libas	San Julian	Borongan
Maydolong	Llorente	Hernan	MacArthur	Salcedo
Mercedes	Guiuan

Leyte

Tacloban	Palo	Sta. Fe	Alang-Alang	Jaro
Tunga	Carigara	Capoocan	Pinamopoan	Lemon
Vesares	Kananga	Valencia	Ormoc	Villaba
Matag-ob	Palompon	Tanauan	Tolosa	Dulag
Mayorga	MacArthur	Javier	Abuyog	Mahaplag
Baybay	Plaridel	Inopacan	Hindang	Hilongos
Bato	Matalom	Cahagnaan	Maasin	Sogod
Bontoc	Malitbog	P. Burgos	Tomas Oppus	Himayangan
Liloan	Anahawan	Hinunduyan	Hinunangan

Biliran

Silago	San Francisco	Pintuyan	San Ricardo	Mahaplag
Libangon	Himayangan	St. Bernard	San Juan	Cabalian
Macupa	Leyte-Leyte	Palarao	Biliran	Naval
Almeria	Kawayan	Culaba	Caibiran	Cabucgayan

Daily trip schedules to Samar / Leyte (partial list only)

Time	Bus Type	Destinations
06:30 AM	Aircon	Tacloban – Agas-Agas – Liloan – San Ricardo
07:00 AM	Ordinary	Tacloban – Bay-bay – Bato – Sogod – Maasin
07:30 AM	Aircon	Tacloban – Ormoc – Isabel – Palompon
08:00 AM	Aircon	Tacloban – Agas-Agas – Sogod – Maasin
08:30 AM	Ordinary	Buray – Taft – Borongan – Guiuan
09:00 AM	Aircon	Tacloban – Abuyog – Silago – Liloan
09:30 AM	Aircon	Tacloban – Ormoc – Villaba – Palompon

BICOL DESTINATIONS

Note: Bus will park at bus lane #17; waiting lounge is at lane #7.

Special Bus: Lazy Boy Bus from Cubao to Tabaco every 8:30 AM

Daily trip schedules to Bicol

Time	Destinations
06:30 AM	Legaspi – Tabaco
08:00 AM	Legaspi via Iriga
08:30 AM	Legaspi – Tabaco
02:30 PM	Bulan – Matnog
03:30 PM	Legaspi via Iriga
04:30 PM	Gubat – Sorsogon
05:30 PM	Legaspi – Tabaco
06:00 PM	Gubat – Sorsogon
06:30 PM	Iriga – Gubat
07:00 PM	Legaspi via Libon
07:30 PM	Legaspi – Partido
08:00 PM	Legaspi
08:15 PM	Legaspi – Partido
08:30 PM	Legaspi
09:00 PM	Legaspi

EGA Transport Corp.

Daily trip to Sogod / Silago

St. Martha Lines, Inc.

Daily trip destinations:

Catarman (Rawis)	Matnog (Capul)	Bulan	Irosin	Juban
Casiguran	Sorsogon	Castilla	Cumadcad

Bicol Isarog Transport System, Inc.
(Isarog Line / RSL / Penafrancia Tours)

Special Bus with C.R. (onboard restroom): Daily trip to Lagon

Daily trips (Masbate & Bicol):

Time	Bus Type	Destinations
08:30 AM	Lazy Boy w/ C.R.	Naga, Legaspi
09:00 AM	Lazy Boy w/ C.R.	Naga
01:30 PM	Aircon	Cataingan, Palanas, Mobo, Buenavista, Dimasalang, Uson
	Aircon	Baleno, Aroroy
12:30 PM	Aircon	Masbate, Milagros, Malintan, Mandaon
	Ordinary	Masbate via Pioduran, Uson, Buenavista, Dimasalang, Nabanguig, Palanas, Cataingan, Aroroy, Mandaon
08:00 PM	Aircon	Iriga, Buhi
09:00 PM	Aircon	Naga, Legaspi

CUL Transport

Note: Bus lane #9

Daily trip schedule:

Time	Destinations
08:45 AM	Ormoc – Isabel – Palompon
09:45 AM	Bay-bay – Sogod – Maasin
10:30 AM	Hilongos – Bato – Matalom – Maasin
11:30 AM	St. Bernard – Hinunangan – Silago
	Mahaplag – Liloan
12:00 PM	(2 x 3 seater) Burauen – Dagami – Dulag
01:00 PM	Tacloban – Dagami – Burauen
02:00 PM	Ormoc – Albuera
05:00 PM	Bulan – Sorsogon
05:30 PM	Bulan – Gubat – Sorsogon
06:00 PM	Gubat – Sorsogon

DELTA IKOT JEEPNEY TERMINALS

Jeepneys

All points along West Avenue

Note: The jeepneys here just go from end-to-end along West Avenue and then circle back to the other end once they've filled up with passengers.

Quezon Ave. terminal: In front of Delta Building along West Ave., near the corner of Quezon Ave.
EDSA terminal: In front of Andok's Lechon Manok, near the Save More at the corner of EDSA and West Ave.

ETON CENTRIS

Buses (Premium P2P)

KATIPUNAN FLYOVER JEEPNEY TERMINAL

Landmark: Underneath the Katipunan flyover, near the corner of Xavierville Ave. and Katipunan Ave. About 200 meters from the LRT-2 Katipunan Ave. station.

Jeepneys

Tandang Sora
U.P. Diliman
(and other points along Katipunan Ave.)

MMDA BUS DISPATCH TERMINAL

Landmark: Beside Robinson's Novaliches market (near SM City Fairview).

Buses (Premium P2P)

This P2P service goes from Robinson's Novaliches to Park Square Makati (and vice versa) only.

Schedule: Mondays to Fridays (except holidays)
Travel time: 1-1/2 to 2 hours depending on EDSA traffic
Fare: P120
Operating hours:

Starting from Robinson's Novaliches
First trip to Makati - 5:30am
Last trip to Makati - 8:30pm

Starting from Park Square Makati
First trip to Fairview - 7:30am
Last trip to Fairview - 11pm

In other P2P routes, a bus departs every 30 minutes during rush hour and every hour during non-peak hours.

Sources: Manila Bulletin, SPOT.ph

SM CITY NORTH-EDSA PUBLIC TRANSPORT TERMINALS

Location 1: Sky Garden Parking Area

Landmarks: Parking area below the Sky Dome. It's opposite the Trinoma Transport Terminal.

Buses (Premium P2P)

SM North EDSA P2P location map

FX/Van

Quiapo / Buendia
Tandang Sora / St. James
St. Michael / Marilao
Malolos, Bulacan
Sto. Nino / Meycauayan
Don Antonio
Project 8 / Talipapa
Bagumbong
Obando
Vicas / Deparo
San Mateo / Batasan
Baesa - Sangandaan / Talipapa
SM Novaliches
SM Fairview

Jeepenys

C-5 / Quirino
Quezon City Hall
NIA / NPC
Lagro
Luzon Ave.
Balintawak / Monumento
U.P. Diliman
Munoz Ikot

Location 2: SM Annex Parking Area

Landmarks: Front parking area of SM Annex, far side.

FX/Van

Turo
Bocaue
Malolos
Novaliches
Central Integrated Terminal (Malolos)

TRINOMA TRANSPORT TERMINAL

Location: Parking lot at the corner of EDSA and North Avenue.

Buses (Premium P2P)
In front of the EDSA side of Landmark

P2P: Trinoma to Glorietta 5 (and vice versa)

P2P: Trinoma to Clark Freeport Zone (and vice versa)

Buses (Provincial)

Beside the P2P terminal

German Espiritu Liner

Bocaue Crossing
Wakas
Balagtas
Bulacan, Bulacan

FX/Van

Novaliches Bayan (Novaliches / RP / Holy Cross)
Holy Cross - RP
St. Michael - Marilao (St. Michael / St. Francis / Meralco)
Muzon - Marilao Exit (Tabing-Ilog / Loma de Gato)
Sto. Nino - Meycauayan
UP-AyalaLand Technohub
Calumpit - Apalit
Balagtas (Bocaue Exit / Crossing / Wakas)
Malolos
Bocaue
SB Road - Vista Verde
San Mateo
Almar - Zabarte (Merry Homes / Cielito Homes / North Olympus)
Talipapa - Project 8
Sangandaan (Shorthorn / Production / Baesa)
Deparo - Bagumbong
Vicas (SB Road / BF PH. 1,2,3 / Novaville Subdivision)
St. James - C-5
Eastwood Libis
Kalaw - Quiapo (West Ave. / Quezon Ave. / Espana)
Fairview (Commonwealth / Regalado / Bristol)
Tandang Sora - Palengke
Montalban / Eastwood
Montalban (Litex / Tagumpay / ERAP / (Sub-Urban) / Double L.)

Jeepneys

Monumento (Munoz / Balintawak / Bagong Barrio)
Ortigas Center
Quezon City Hall (Veterans / Wildlife / Quezon Circle)
Lagro
NIA - NPC
Quirino - C-5
Malinta Exit
Obando

U.P. TOWN CENTER

Buses (Premium P2P)