SABANG & EL NIDO TRANSPORTATION SCHEDULE

PPC-SABANG (for Underground Tour)TRANSPO SCHED

>>You can get your UR Permit at the City, 2nd Floor of 7B Plates Resto,

>>The land trip from Puerto Princesa to Sabang Beach takes between two to three hours depending on the road conditions and the time of year. The drive will take you through lush forest and isolated mountain communities.

>>Private and semi-private van transfer can be arranged for a fee
>>Public transportation is also available from the Puerto Princesa, Bus and Jeepney @ San Jose Terminal

SCHEDULE OF PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION GOING TO SABANG
a.) Estimated Time of Departure from Puerto Princesa to Sabang
via Jeepney - 7:00AM, 12:00NN, 2:00PM
via Bus - 10:00AM
b.) Estimated Time of Departure from Sabang to Puerto Princesa
via Jeepney - 7:00AM, 12:00NN, 2:00PM
via Bus - 10:00AM


PPC-EL NIDO TRANSPO SCHED

>>The land trip from Puerto Princesa to El Nido takes between eight to nine hours depending on the road conditions and the time of year. The drive will take you through lush forest and isolated mountain communities.

BY LAND
>>Private and semi-private van transfer can be arranged for a fee.
CAR TO SELF-DRIVE
- At Hibicus Garden Inn in Puerto Princesa they rent a car to self drive one way to El Nido
- In El Nido it’s Available at Pitstop

>>Public transportation is also available from the Puerto Princesa, Bus or Shuttle Van @ San Jose Terminal.

SCHEDULE OF PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION GOING TO EL NIDO
a.) Estimated Time of Departure from Puerto Princesa to El Nido
via Eulen Joy Bus
>> 05:00AM, 07:00 AM, 09:00AM , 10:00AM (reservation required)
via Sweety Bus
>> 05:00AM, 07:00 AM, 09:00AM, 11:00AM (reservation required)
via Fort Wally Shuttle Van / Savior Shuttle Van
>> 7:00AM, 11:00AM (reservation required)
b.) Estimated Time of Departure from El Nido to Puerto Princesa
via Sweety Bus
>> 05:00AM, 08:30AM (departure may change)
via Fort Wally Shuttle Van / Savior Shuttle Van
>> 7:00AM (reservation required)


OTHER OPTION: (MANILA to EL NIDO)

BY AIR
a. ITI Plane - Island Transvoyager Inc. ( It offers daily direct flight to El Nido and is the official carrier of the guests of El Nido Resorts ( Lagen Resort and Miniloc Resorts). The resorts’ guests are prioritized but available seats are open for other passengers as long as they book ahead of time. (one way flight is around 8000 pesos)
>> Address: ITI Hangar No. 5-03-127, Andrews Avenue (near PAL Medical Center) Domestic Airport, Pasay City +63+(2)+ 8515674, +63+(2)+ 8515667, +63+(2)+ 8545220
info@islandtransvoyager.com

b. Major Airlines (PAL, Cebu Pacific, Zest Air, and Air Philippines, SEAIR) The cheapest way to do it is to fly to Puerto Princesa which usually offer promo airfares and then go to El Nido either by land, air or sea. (one way flight ranges from 1000 - 4000 pesos)


BY SEA
a. WG&A Superferry (tel: [632] 528-7000, (www.SuperFerry.com.ph) leaves every Friday afternoon from Manila, for a Saturday morning arrival in Coron and an evening arrival in Puerto Princesa (27 hours away). Return trips leave Sunday. (An option for those who want to visit coron too)

b. San Nicholas Shipping Lines (phone: +63(0)9182161764) and Atienza Shipping Lines (phone: +63(0)9274066036) make trips 2-3 times a week for around P1,200.00. Trip takes 30 hours

PUERTO PRINCESA AND EL NIDO ITINERARY

Do-it-Yourself ITINERARY
Day 1, Saturday
09:30AM - ETA Puerto Princesa
10:00AM - Check-in @ the Transient House
11:30AM – Brunch (any known Resto in PPC)
01:00PM – City Tour (Iwahig Penal Farm, Crocodile Farm, Rancho Sta. Monica, and the famous Baker's Hill)
06:00PM - Back to Transient House

Day 2, Sunday
06:00AM – ETD to Sabang
09:30AM – Start of Underground River Tour
11:00AM – End of UR Tour
12:00NN – Lunch @ Sabang Beach
02:00PM – Leave Sabang to PPC
05:00PM – Back to Transient House

Day 3, Monday
06:00AM – ETD to Sta. Lourdes Wharf
07:30AM – Hunda Bay Tour (Pambato Reef, Snake, Starfish, Pandan)
12:00NN – Lunch (bring your own)
04:00PM – End of Tour
05:30PM – Back to Transient House

Day 4, Tuesday
07:00AM - leave Puerto Princesa to El nido via VAN
03:00PM - ETA El Nido
04:00PM - Check-in @ transient house (1st night at El Nido)

Day 5, Wednesday
09:00AM - Island Hopping (small lagoon & big lagoon)
12:00NN – Lunch
04:00PM - End of island tour
05:00PM - Back to Transient House (2nd night @ El Nido)

Day 6, Thursday
07:00AM - leave El Nido to Puerto Princesa
03:00PM - ETA Puerto Princesa
05:00PM - leave Puerto Princesa to Manila
06:20PM – ETA Manila


E X P E N S E

Room Accomodation @ PPC
>>> php 2,250/ 9pax/night (based on barkadahan room)
Room Accomodation @ El Nido
>>> php400/pax/night (based on double sharing)

CITY TOUR
Trike (5 seaters): php600/5pax/roundtrip
Crocodile Farm Entrance Fee: php40/pax

UNDERGROUND TOUR
Trike (5 seaters)from Tarnsient House to San Jose Terminal – php150/5pax/one way
option 1: If Van Rental: PPC to Sabang - php2,900/van rental
option 2: If Commute:
Jeep/Bus from San Jose Terminal to Sabang - php 125/pax/one way
>> Boat Rental: php700 per boat / max. of 6pax) and additional php250 per extra pax
Camera Permits: optional: (php50 - video cam and php30 - digicam)
Entrance Fee: php150/pax

HUNDA BAY TOUR
Trike (5 seaters): php500/5pax - roundtrip
Island Hopping Fee: php125/pax (4 Islands: Pambato Reef, Snake, Starfish, Pandan)
Boat Rental Fee: php1,300/6pax

EL NIDO TOUR
option 1: Van Ride from PPC to El Nido - php600/pax/one way
option 2: Bus Ride from PPC to El Nido - php300/pax/one way
Environmental Fee – php200/pax
El Nido Sample Tours:
TOUR A - Snorkel tour to two lagoons on Miniloc Island, Simisu Island, and 7 Commando beach. php750/pax
TOUR B - Tour to Lagen Island, Cudugnon Cave, Snake Island, Cathedral Cave. php800/pax
TOUR C- Snorkel tour around Matinloc Island and Tapiutan Island, with a visit to the Secret Beach. php900/pax

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2010 OFFICIAL PHILIPPINE HOLIDAYS

Plan your 2010 trips ahead with the Malacañang announcement of holidays for next year.

President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo signed Proclamation 1841 last Tuesday, declaring regular holidays, special non-working holidays, and special school holidays for 2010. The proclamation is in line with Republic Act 9492, which provides that all non-religious holidays be moved to the nearest Monday.

Regular holidays covered by RA 9492 next year are:

June 14 (Monday nearest June 12) – Independence Day
November 29 (Monday nearest November 30) – Bonifacio Day
December 27 (Monday nearest December 30) – Rizal Day
Other regular holidays include:

January 1 – New Year’s Day
April 1 – Maundy Thursday
April 2 – Good Friday
April 9 – Araw ng Kagitingan
May 1 – Labor Day
August 30 – National Heroes’ Day
December 25 – Christmas Day
Special non-working holidays next year include:

August 23 (Monday nearest August 21) – Ninoy Aquino Day
November 1 – All Saints’ Day
December 31 – Last Day of the Year
Expect also a 4-day Christmas weekend next year as the President declared Christmas eve on December 24 (Friday) as an additional non-working holiday, and December 27 (Monday nearest Rizal Day on December 30) as a regular holiday.

Aside from these, the President also declared February 22 (Monday nearest February 25), EDSA Revolution anniversary next year as a special school holiday.

Meanwhile, the Palace said proclamations declaring national holidays for the observance of the end of Ramadan (Eid’l Fitr) and the Feast of the Sacrifice (Eid’l Adha) shall be issued after the approximate dates of the Islamic holidays have been determined in accordance with the Islamic calendar (Hijra) or upon Islamic astronomical calculations, whichever is possible or convenient. The Office on Muslim Affairs will inform the Office of the President on which days the holidays shall fall.

"HAPPY TO LIVE. GLAD TO GIVE. Season 1"

June 28, 2009 is a very fullfilling day for MECAN and with our fellow trippers who are first timer on trekking... having the opportunity to enjoy the nature while helping others is a worth weekend to spend.

On our 4X4 WHEEL going to Aeta Village

Sitio Magkupya, is an Aeta Village located before the drop-off point of Mt. Pinatubo and composed of 16 families.

LEFT SIDE OF THE VILLAGE

After our descent from the crater we went there directly to give clothes and foods. Aetas are excited to see all things that we brought for them, but while we are preparing to distribute it, Aetas started to sing a Happy Birthday song for Anne..(unforgettable birthday event fo Anne =D)and to have a peaceful distribution of goods, we asked help on the in-charge chairman of the said community.. a very helpful man..;-) ..


We joined the Old Lady & Old Man on their cultural dance.. and it was fun!.. I remember the Old Lady said " Sa susunod dala kayo ng Guitara para mas maganda ang pag-sayaw... magaling ako mag-guitara"... (nice idea! next time we will bring that!)

Aeta Kids are very happy on their candies and lollipops.. Their smile give us a very heart-warming effect.

AETA KIDS

What more can i ask for??? Nothing =D coz these kind of trip is one of the best trip i ever had. I felt that it was a challenge for me and to my colleagues to continually do these kind of mission.. not just to the Aetas but also to those people who live in the remote areas.

US WITH THE AETAS

Looking forward to be in these kind of event AGAIN!

MT. PINATUBO DAY TREK

Mount Pinatubo is an award-winning ecotourism attraction.

The trek is ranked intermediate and is surrounded by towering cliffs made of ash and sand that has formed rugged valleys and hills, punctuated by massive rock faces resting at impossible angles.



After almost two decades, the landscape has evolved and green foliage has taken to the fertile volcanic soil.

The gaping crater caused by the eruption is now home to a massive aquamarine lake that’s safe to swim in.

..the sight of its unnaturally blue-green water, its numerous smoking vents and an overwhelming smell of sulphur is enough to convince anyone of the now-quiet power that lies below.

ITINERARY
01:30am - Meeting Time at the Bus Terminal
02:00am - Boarding of Passenger ETD Manila to Capas Tarlac
04:00am - ETA Capas Tarlac junction
05:00am - Sta. Juliana Registraton, Rest & Prepare
05:30am - 4 x 4 via skyway ride to drop-off point
07:00am - Trek from drop-off point to crater
09:00am - Arrival at the crater, (free time)
11:30am - Lunch
01:00pm - Departure from crater to drop-off point
02:30pm - Arrival at drop-off point, 4 x 4 ride going to Aeta Community, Distribution of donations
03:30pm - 4 x 4 via skyway ride back to Sta. Juliana Tourism Office
05:00pm - Arrival at Sta. Juliana Tourism Office, (Rest, Prepare, Take a Bath)
06:00pm - Leave Sta. Juliana to Capas Tarlac Junction
07:30pm - ETD Capas Tarlac to Manila
09:30pm - ETA Manila

REQUIRED FEE
Bus Fare: Php129/person (one way) via Dagupan Bus Cubao Station
Conservation/Environmental Fee: Php50/person
Guide Fee: Php500 (for one to five persons)
Toll Fee Skyway: Php500/4x4 Wheeldrive
4 x 4 Wheel Drive: Sta. Juliana to Pinatubo drop-off point [roundtrip]: Php2,500 (for one to five persons)
Trike: Capas Junction to Sta. Juliana - Roundtrip Php300 (3pax)

OPTIONAL FEE
4 x 4 Wheel Drive: Capas Junction to Sta. Juliana [roundtrip]: Php 1,000 (for one to five persons)
Shower Fee: Php20/person @ Barangay Hall; Php100/person @ Mt. Pinatubo Town Spa
Boat Riding @ the Crater: 350/person (30mins)
Massage/Volcanic Ash/Mudpack: Php500/peron/category
Tent Rental: Php 100

Try to check also my blog about Mt. Pinatubo Sitio Magkupya Aeta Village

For Tour Arrangement, boat, tent and guide, Please see below contact details

Wendell Mercado - President 4wheel Drive Association
= 0919-6084313

Teody Melegrito - Tricycle Owner Capas Junction
= 0920-3193216

Pinatubo Spa Town - arrangement of guide, boat, tent
= 0928-3410402 or (045) 493-0031