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30/10/2026

zamboanga to cotabato bus schedule, fare, travel time

Panoorin dito: youtu.be/XVymDzpwZ4A para sa schedule, pamasahe, at travel time.
ZAMBOANGA TO COTABATO Bus Travel via Rural Tours

26/10/2026

Davao to Zamboanga by bus

New vlog: DAVAO TO ZAMBOANGA by bus via Mindanao Star
Watch: youtu.be/2sen9CrnMxc

26/10/2026

Davao to Tacloban fare guide

DAVAO TO TACLOBAN FARE GUIDE
Watch vlog: youtu.be/IR70g9jnGZo from Davao to Tacloban by bus via Bachelor Tours

20/10/2026

The sad reality of travelling abroad by ferry. Sometimes, things just don’t go as planned.

I had this crazy idea of travelling from Davao to Bangkok without taking a single flight. It took me months of planning because there isn’t much information available online, especially about ferry services between Kalimantan and Java, which operate infrequently.

When everything finally aligned, I started booking everything I could online, from hotels to bus and ferry tickets. I wanted to make sure everything was organized so I could focus on enjoying the journey.

Then Day 3 happened, and Aleson had other plans.

I departed Davao on Day 1 and spent the night travelling by bus to Zamboanga. After an overnight stay in the city, I was finally ready to continue my journey to Sandakan, Malaysia, and eventually make my way across Southeast Asia to Bangkok.

I was excited and looking forward to an amazing adventure. But when I arrived at the port, I was told by a security guard that Aleson had cancelled its ferry trip to Sandakan.

No prior notice. Not even a text message.

There was no Aleson staff at the port to explain what had happened. Thankfully, the port personnel were kind and accommodating. They advised me to speak with the Immigration officers, who were all apologetic about the situation.

Everyone I spoke to was sorry about what happened, except Aleson. When I asked for a refund, I didn’t even receive a simple apology from their staff.

Unfortunately, this wasn’t just a minor delay that I could work around. My entire itinerary depended on connecting bus and ferry services, some of which operated only on specific days. I had spent months planning this journey and had already booked non-refundable bus tickets and hotel stays along the way.

With the ferry cancelled, I couldn’t continue the journey as planned. Just like that, my dream of travelling from Davao to Bangkok without flying came to an unexpected end before I could even leave the Philippines.

Now, I’m left wondering if my travel insurance will cover the non-refundable bookings I’ve lost because of this cancellation. I can only hope it does.

It’s heartbreaking to see months of planning and so much excitement end this way, especially when the cancellation could have been communicated in advance.

I knew this journey wouldn’t be easy. I expected long bus rides, complicated ferry connections, and unexpected challenges along the way. But I never imagined that it would end on Day 3 because of a cancelled ferry trip.

Sometimes, the hardest part of travelling isn’t the journey itself, but dealing with things that are completely beyond your control.

This time, I didn’t make it to Bangkok. And honestly, that hurts.

20/10/2026

Hassle! Cancelled for the second time without notice to the passengers who purchased the ticket.

Aleson’s Zamboanga to Sandakan trip is cancelled, AGAIN! Wala man lang text or announcement. Aleson Shipping Lines, Inc this is NOT how you do business! Please DO BETTER!!!

17/10/2026

Cotabato to Cagayan de Oro bus fare and schedule

COTABATO TO CAGAYAN DE ORO ROUTE Fare Guide
Watch my vlog on this route: youtu.be/Hipi-_XkFPw

Cotabato City to CDO Bus Schedule
Terminal: Mindanao Star / Rural Tours Terminal
First trip: 6am daily
Second trip: 10 am, not every day

CDO to Cotabato Bus Schedule
Terminal: Bulua Bus Terminal
First trip: 6am daily
Second trip: 10 am, not every day

Please note that the actual fares may vary depending on your exact destination. If you traveled this route recently, please let us know the exact fare you paid.

09/10/2026

New bus fare rates from DIPOLOG CITY

New Fare Rates from DIPOLOG CITY
See the updated bus fares for major routes in Mindanao at escapemanila.com/new-bus-fares-mindanao-routes

08/10/2026

NEW ROUTE: OCEANJET TAGBILARAN TO PLARIDEL VIA LAZI, SIQUIJOR
Maiden voyage: 23 October 2026
You can book your ferry tickets at escapemanila.com/baf

Ferry Schedule from Tagbilaran to Plaridel, Misamis Occidental via Lazi‎
Daily trips
‎07:20 am – Departure from Tagbilaran Port
‎09:40 am – Departure from Lazi Port
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Ferry Schedule from Plaridel to Tagbilaran via Lazi
Daily trips
‎03:10 pm – Departure from Plaridel Port, Misamis Occidental
‎05:00 pm – Departure from Lazi Port

Travel time
Tagbilaran-Lazi, Siquijor - around 2 hours
Lazi-Plaridel - around 1.5 hours
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Passenger Fare
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‎Tagbilaran to Lazi, Siquijor
‎Tourist / Open Air: ₱1,100.00
‎Business Class: ₱1,600.00
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‎Lazi, Siquijor to Plaridel, Misamis Occidental
‎Tourist / Open Air: ₱900.00
‎Business Class: ₱1,350.00

Please note that the schedule listed may still change. Please standby for more updates

02/10/2026

New fare rates from Batangas to Puerto Galera

BATANGAS TO PUERTO GALERA New Fare Rates
get tickets at escapemanila.com/baf

02/10/2026

Ceres BACOLOD South Bus Terminal new fare rates
For an updated fare guide in the Visayas, go to escapemanila.com/new-bus-fare-visayas