A. Flights
There are a number of airlines in the Philippines that service the domestic destinations throughout the country. You can view more information regarding their services by visiting their websites through the links listed below.
Philippine Airlines | Cebu Pacific | Air Philippines | Asian Spirit |More Services
B. Ferries
There are a number of airlines in the Philippines that service the domestic destinations throughout the country. You can view more information regarding their services by visiting their websites through the links listed below.
WG&A Superferry | WG&A Supercat | Negros Navigation | Sulpicio Lines
C. Public Transport
Several bus companies operate in Metro Manila that service provincial destinations in Northern Luzon and as far down south as Davao City. Most of these Bus Companies have terminals in and around Metro Manila.
Alladin Transport Company
Cayco Street, Sampaloc, Manila (02) 781 9168
Autobus Transport System
Dimasalang cor. Laong-Laan St., Sampaloc, Manila (02) 735 8098
Baliwag Transit
New York EDSA, Cubao, Quezon City (02) 912 3343
BLTB Company
EDSA, Pasay City (02) 833 5508
Dagupan Bus Line
Cubao, Quezon City (02) 727 2330
Dangwa Tranco
1600 Dimasalang St., Sampaloc, Manila (02) 731 2879
Farinas Transit
Laong-Laan cor. dela Fuente St., Sampaloc, Manila (02) 731 4507
JAM Transit
Timog cor. EDSA, Quezon City (02) 541 4409
Philippine Rabbit
Rizal Avenue, Manila (02) 734 9838
Victory Liner
561 EDSA, Pasay City (02) 833 0293
D. Rental Cars
Rental Cars and Taxis are available upon arrival at the Airport in Manila and at most Hotels. Listed below are some of the better known car rental companies operating around Metro Manila.
HERTZ Philippines
221 Optima Bldg., Salcedo St., Legazpi Village, Makati City (02) 812 1529
Nissan Airport Taxi
(02) 551 2439, (02) 551 2442, (02) 832 3214
Avis Metered Taxi
(02) 531 2030, (02) 532 0605, (02) 532 5758
E. Currency
The monetary unit used in the Philippines is the Philippine Peso, divided into 100 centavos. You may exchange Foreign currency at most hotels, large department stores, banks and any authorized money changing shops accredited by the Central Bank of the Philippines. International credit cards such as Visa, Master Card, Diners Club, Bank Americard and American Express are honored in major establishments.
F. Emergencies
The Philippines has a number of emergency services, well-equipped hospitals, as well as police and other utilities and services that visitors may require at one time or other. Listed below are some of the most important facilities and utilities.
Asian Hospital
2205 Civic Drive,
Filinvest Corporate City,
Alabang, Muntinlupa City
Tel. No. (632) 7719000
St. Lukes Hospital
279 E. Rodriguez Sr. Boulevard
Quezon City , 1102 Philippines
(632) 7230101 - 32
Makati Medical Center
Research Institute for Tropical Medicine
Department of Health Compound, FILINVEST Corporate City,
Alabang, Muntinlupa City
Tel. No. (632) 809-7599 / 807-2628 to 32
Philippine National Red Cross
Philippine Heart Center
East Avenue, Quezon City, Philippines 1100
Tels.: (632)925-2401 to 50
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