The geography of the archipelago, mountainous and fragmented into more than 7,000 islands, makes mobility solutions complex.

Urban transport means

Jeepneys:
It is the most popular form of public transport and has become a cultural symbol of the Philippines.
These are at the origin of the Jeeps abandoned by the American army at the end of the Second World War, which were transformed.

Taxis :
Metered taxis are common in Manila and major provincial cities.
The cost of support is 40 Pesos then the price is 15 Pesos per kilometer and 4 Pesos per minute wait.

Tricycles:
The tricycle is the equivalent of the Thai tuk-tuk or the Indian rickshaw.
It's a sidecar attached to a motorcycle and covered with a canopy.
It is the most common form of transport in most provincial towns.
The cost of a trip is 10 Pesos.

Habal-Habal
These are taxi motorcycles with an extended seat protruding from the rear wheel.
They are capable of carrying an impressive number of people.

Subways
Only present in Manila, there are two networks.
Light Rail Transit (LRT) and Metro Rail Transit (MRT).
The LRT is the first metro system in Southeast Asia, the first tram was put into service in 1905.
There are 3 lines, LRT-1, LRT-2 and MRT-3,
They carry more than 1 million passengers every day and are good alternatives to the traffic jams in the capital.

Interurban transport means

Buses :
Large cities and provinces are dotted with bus stations and terminals where several private companies operate.
There are 2 categories of comfort. Regular and Deluxe.
Night buses are relatively comfortable and above all very practical to limit the loss of time during transport during long journeys.

Vans:
They are faster than buses and follow the same route while also being present in provinces where public transport is scarce.

Trains
The Philippine National Railway (PNR) is the national railway company in the Philippines.
It operates only on the island of Luzon.

Planes :
Several airlines are present, the main ones are:
Air Asia, Cebu Pacific Air and Philippines Airlines

Means of maritime transport:
With over 7,000 islands, the Philippines is served by countless numbers of ferry lines.

Bangkas:
Nicknamed the jeepneys of the sea, they are small wooden boats with two outriggers.
They are used for short distances and are capable of docking at very shallow depths.

Ferries:
These ships are slow but when conditions are good they are very pleasant because unlike fast boats they allow you to sit outside.
It also offers the possibility of boarding a vehicle.

Fast boats:
Fastcrafts services are increasingly popular for shorter trips.
They can cut the journey time in half but usually cost twice that of ferries and only carry passengers.

Liners:
These large multi-deck boats cover long distances and can carry up to 4,000 passengers and vehicles.
They offer different levels of comfort.
Going from the air-conditioned dormitory or not to the cabin for 2, 4 or 6 people.

Travel by these own means by renting a car:

Many local agencies and all of the major international rental companies are present in major cities as well as at airports and some hotels.
However, it is advisable to hire a car with a driver.

2 wheels:
2-wheelers are a wonderful way to explore certain islands and are easy to hire.
Rental companies are present on most tourist sites.

Driving license :
A foreign driver’s license is valid in the Philippines for 90 days and must be accompanied by an international driver’s license.

In conclusion, there are many means of transportation in the Philippines and it is common to use several to get to your destination.
Some vans and bangka leave only when they are full and the vagaries of the weather disrupt flights and sea vessels.

You must allow enough margin in your itinerary and for example avoid the last ferry because it could be that the latter is canceled due to the delay accumulated throughout the day.

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