Need Advise: Road Trip to and from Mindanao

[Juan Martinez]

^ot: BUDA passes Maguindanao? Twice pa lang ako nakadaan pero I don't think so, checked with maps. Mas safer nga yan kesa via Isulan - Bukidnon/CDO na route

yes. you're right. i stand corrected. i was thinking of pagalungan which was then a part of midsayap. but then the latter is part of north cotabato.

[anonemus]

This is link I read about that pnp clearance. Not sure when this written or if its still applicable. Roll-on, Roll-off A traveler’s guide to inter-island driving

I drove from Davao to Manila last year via Tacloban and not once was I asked for PNP clearance.

To TS: make sure to have a good GPS gadget. Or download HERE map onto your smartphone with the Philippine map for offline use

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[kutangbato]

Drove from manila to cotabato last April. Matnog sorsogon ang first roro ride and the 2nd ay sa end part of leyte, san ricardo benit. last trip dito ay 4pm otherwise baka magpalipas ka ng gabi sa port na ang pwedeng matulugan ay koche mo.

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[anonemus]

New ferry schedule and rates, Lipata to Liloan

FastCat Boat Trip Schedule Liloan to Lipata

[YaNCHoY]

What about in Benit, San Ricardo? Does anyone know? TIA

[anonemus]

What about in Benit, San Ricardo? Does anyone know? TIA

Its much faster route to take the Lipata - Benit way. Yun nga lang, you have to have a relatively well maintained vehicle when going through the curvy and steep Benit road from the pier

[Suzumiya]

I'm going to Surigao maybe this coming Friday, coming from Parañaque what time of the day would be the best to leave? and how many liters of fuel do you guys think will be needed? we will be using a 1.8 Honda Civic. Many thanks for the replies in advance.

[StockEngine]

I'm going to Surigao maybe this coming Friday, coming from Parañaque what time of the day would be the best to leave? and how many liters of fuel do you guys think will be needed? we will be using a 1.8 Honda Civic. Many thanks for the replies in advance.

I did this but we slept many nights before we reached surigao. Night driving is the best as theres no traffic. But you'll need good vision and headlights. Better prepare windshield sponge and some glass cleaner for the bugs.

The first port is in matnog. It takes 13hrs according to google. If you leave at 4am. You should be able to reach matnog before the last ferry. We got the 2pm ferry. This is the best time as the waves are calm but not the calmest.

You'll arrive at port Allen.. this is the worst segment..the visayas drive.. this sucks the most. As the roads arent smooth. Some of the poorest towns too.

Two more ports... hirap mag type lol...

[travajante]

Are you planning going thru Leyte down Surigao?
Lipata and San Ricardo Ports: 22 Ferry Schedule and Fare Rates

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[Suzumiya]

I did this but we slept many nights before we reached surigao. Night driving is the best as theres no traffic. But you'll need good vision and headlights. Better prepare windshield sponge and some glass cleaner for the bugs.

The first port is in matnog. It takes 13hrs according to google. If you leave at 4am. You should be able to reach matnog before the last ferry. We got the 2pm ferry. This is the best time as the waves are calm but not the calmest.

You'll arrive at port Allen.. this is the worst segment..the visayas drive.. this sucks the most. As the roads arent smooth. Some of the poorest towns too.

Two more ports... hirap mag type lol...

Noted Sir.

[Suzumiya]

Are you planning going thru Leyte down Surigao?
Lipata and San Ricardo Ports: 22 Ferry Schedule and Fare Rates

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I'm actually targeting ports where fastcat vessels are available.

[travajante]

I'm actually targeting ports where fastcat vessels are available.

So, Samar-Leyte-Surigao, then.
Since it's a Civic, check tides against Fast Cat Scheds on every port. Low tide will favor low car loading & unloading. Fast Cat ramp angles can be pretty steep on peak highs... unlike barge docks which normally are concrete ramps.....friendly to vehicles w/ lower ground clearance.

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[Suzumiya]

So, Samar-Leyte-Surigao, then.
Since it's a Civic, check tides against Fast Cat Scheds on every port. Low tide will favor low car loading & unloading. Fast Cat ramp angles can be pretty steep on peak highs... unlike barge docks which normally are concrete ramps.....friendly to vehicles w/ lower ground clearance.

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Noted Sir, thanks for the tip.

[yubby24]

Galing kami ng Misamis Occidental August last year.

Longest drive is going to Matnog. May fastcat sa Matnog port pero ang daong mo is either San Isidro o Dapdap.

Pagdating namin ng San Isidro ng 7:30PM, dumirecho kami ng Calbayog at doon nagpalipas ng gabi.

Yung daan sa Samar siguro maayos na ngayon dahil nung pauwi kami ng September, halos tapos na lahat ng reblocking doon.

Puro day trip kami kasi habol namin yung sight-seeing. From Calbayog, direcho kami hanggang San Ricardo pero Montenegro lang ang RoRo doon.

Kung FastCat ang habol mo, sa Liloan ka sasakay ng FastCat papuntang Lipata port.

Nasa 6k pala inabot ng gas ko back and forth so baka mas konti lang sayo since Surigao ka lang. Mobilio pala dala namin noon. 5 pax plus bags tapos pauwi dumagdag ang mga prutas.

Also, prepare a photocopy of your OR/CR para sa RoRo. Get enough sleep prior to your trip.

Safe trip po.

[travajante]

Galing kami ng Misamis Occidental August last year.

Longest drive is going to Matnog. May fastcat sa Matnog port pero ang daong mo is either San Isidro o Dapdap.

Pagdating namin ng San Isidro ng 7:30PM, dumirecho kami ng Calbayog at doon nagpalipas ng gabi.

Yung daan sa Samar siguro maayos na ngayon dahil nung pauwi kami ng September, halos tapos na lahat ng reblocking doon.

Puro day trip kami kasi habol namin yung sight-seeing. From Calbayog, direcho kami hanggang San Ricardo pero Montenegro lang ang RoRo doon.

Kung FastCat ang habol mo, sa Liloan ka sasakay ng FastCat papuntang Lipata port.

Nasa 6k pala inabot ng gas ko back and forth so baka mas konti lang sayo since Surigao ka lang. Mobilio pala dala namin noon. 5 pax plus bags tapos pauwi dumagdag ang mga prutas.

Also, prepare a photocopy of your OR/CR para sa RoRo. Get enough sleep prior to your trip.

Safe trip po.

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[Egan101]

We are contemplating of taking a road trip from Manila to Davao by land. I guess the journey going there will be great with all the sight seeing but I am worried how bored my passengers will be on the journey back to Manila.

[yubby24]

We are contemplating of taking a road trip from Manila to Davao by land. I guess the journey going there will be great with all the sight seeing but I am worried how bored my passengers will be on the journey back to Manila.

My passengers (wife and her parents) did not get bored the whole trip because we talked about our experiences and the sights we see. Plus our son is makulit kaya may libangan sila. At least one passenger should be talkative para di kayo mabagot.

[travajante]

We are contemplating of taking a road trip from Manila to Davao by land. I guess the journey going there will be great with all the sight seeing but I am worried how bored my passengers will be on the journey back to Manila.

Fly them to & fro....but you drive, bai.[emoji4]

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[travajante]

My passengers (wife and her parents) did not get bored the whole trip because we talked about our experiences and the sights we see. Plus our son is makulit kaya may libangan sila. At least one passenger should be talkative para di kayo mabagot.

I don't mind passengers dozing off....for as long as I have my caffeine & playlist. I'd give em a jolt on rest stops.[emoji4]

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[Dr.Kamiya]

I don't mind backseat passengers dozing off, but if someone calls shotgun I expect him/her to properly act as my wingman and help me stay focused and attentive for the drive.