WIA Episode 7 | MANILA-to-DAVAO Bus Ride

More than 1,489 Kilometers and a total of 3 days and 2 nights.. That’s the distance you need to cover and time you need travel from Manila to Davao City via Bus from the Paranaque Integrated Terminal Exchange (PITX).

For our last adventure for the year, we'll be taking on this bucket list trip throughout the Pan Philippine Highway, in a 52-hour challenging road trip, that goes by land and by sea.

Despite being more expensive compared to taking a plane, we’ll be finding out why some of our kababayans still choose to go by this route!

Since it’s also the holidays, we have a special mission to undertake. We’ll be bringing Judy Escaner, a helper who works in Manila, along on the ride, in a bid to reunite her with her first family.

Special thanks to:
Martin Naling, spoken word artist for “Tahanan”

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00:00 - Episode Introduction
A Spoken Word of Martin Naling "Tahanan"
02:27 - Starting Our Adventure: PITX to Davao
Navigating the Terminal, Bus Fare, and Essential Travel Tips
06:48 - Why Choose Bus Over Airplane Travel?
Comparing the Bus Experience to Flying
09:16 - Meeting Judy
Our Mission: Helping Judy Reunite with Her Family in Davao
11:18 - Davao to Manila Route
A Breakdown of the Long Journey Ahead
12:31 - Our MNL-DVO Bus Ride Begins
All About the Bus Ride and Additional Tips
14:55 - First Stop: Laguna
Refueling, Exploring Local Vendors, and Checking Bus Facilities
17:23 - Second Stop: Sariaya, Quezon
Late-Night Conversations with Bus Drivers
21:30 - Arriving at Matnog Port, Sorsogon
Boarding the RORO Boat to Visayas After a 16-Hour Ride
21:22 - Gretchen’s Travel Essentials
A Look at What We’re Bringing Along for the Journey
24:22 - Navigating a Looming Low Pressure Area
Checking Out the RORO Boat Amidst Weather Concerns
29:14 - Arriving in Visayas
After 23 Hours on the Road and Sea
29:41 - Stop at Linda’s Inn Restaurant, Calbayog City
A Popular Meal Stop for Travelers
30:49 - The Lights of San Juanico Bridge
Marveling at the Scenic Beauty of the Iconic Bridge
33:01 - Liloan, Southern Leyte: Another RORO Ride
Facing Travel Delays as We Board Another RORO
36:22 - Why Passengers Prefer Buses to Davao
Exploring the Reasons Behind Choosing Bus Travel
44:15 - Finally Reaching Mindanao
After 52 Hours, Arriving in Davao Del Norte
45:58 - Judy’s Heartwarming Family Reunion
Witnessing Judy’s Joyful Reconnection with Her Loved Ones
49:12 - Club Samal Resort
Treating Judy’s Family to a Island Getaway
52:39 - Reflecting on Our Long Bus Journey
Recapping the Adventure and Lessons Learned