Travel Guide from Cebu City to Sogod Bay SoLeyte PH

14/04/2021

Here is a picture of the Pilgrim Passport issued to every pilgrim who visits the Shrine of the Holy Cross and the First Mass (Magallanes, Limasawa Island, Southern Leyte) - 500th Anniversary of the First Catholic Easter Mass in the Asia & the Philippines last March 31, 2021. A year-long event until April 22, 2022.

The same kind of Pilgrim Passport are issued by any of the 7 other
designated Jubilee Churches within the Diocese of Maasin.
The Eight 500YOC Jubilee Doors in the Diocese of Maasin have been opened. So too has been The Shrine of the Holy Cross and the First Mass...
You may now start your pilgrimage and get your pilgrim passports from any of the following designated Jubilee Churches:
1 -Shrine of the Holy Cross and the First Mass (Magallanes, Limasawa Island, Southern Leyte)
2 -The Maasin Cathedral–Diocesan Shrine of the Our Lady of the Assumption-Ang Mahal nga Patrona sa Maasin (Maasin City, Southern Leyte)
3 -San Isidro Chapel (Punta, Baybay City, Leyte)
4 -Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception Church (Hilongos, Leyte)
5 -Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception Church (Baybay City, Leyte)
6 -Santo Niño Church (Malitbog, Southern Leyte)
7 -Saint Joseph Church (Matalom, Leyte)
-Saint John the Baptist Church (San Juan, Southern Leyte)
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30/10/2019

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MALAPASCUA & LEYTE 7 DAYS / 6 NIGHTS
including Underwater Photography Workshop-David Fleetham

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now only PHP 73,459 down from PHP 122,432

Underwater photography workshops with , one of the most published underwater photographers! 3 back to back trips in January, 2 different itineraries, limited spots... email [email protected] today to book yours.

Length of trip: 7 Days / 6 Nights
Departure:...04 Jan 2020...11 am.....Cebu
Return:........10 Jan 2020.....8 am.....Cebu

Dives
Approximately 18 dives in total

Experience
Open Water - 10 minimum logged dives required.
Our guide will pick you up from the airport or your hotel and drive you to the Infiniti where you will be assigned your cabins after a brief welcome and safety briefing. The cruise director will schedule up to 4 dives a day with 3-day dives and 1 evening or night dive.

For the last day, we only schedule 2 dives so you have 24 hours before your flights.

Dive Spots
Dive top dive sites in the Malapascua Island Region: Monad Shoal, Kemod shoal and more.

Gato Island: White Tip Alley, the Cave, Nudibranch City.
Leyte Region: Panaon Island (Napantao & Pintuyan) Sogod Bay, SoLeyte and more.

Marine life: Malapascua region is a divers dream destination for Thresher Shark sightings, Hammerhead sharks in Kemod, Sea snake sanctuary of the Gato Island. Nudibranchs, white tip reef sharks, whale sharks, Manta rays, flamboyant cuttlefish, schools of Barracuda, tuna, and jacks are some of the marine life in addition to the healthy coral gardens alive with a variety of macro marine life.

Reminder-40 % Special Deal PHP 73,459
Another trip will be scheduled on Jan 18 - 24, 2020

To read the detailed itinerary, please click "See More" below.
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Travel Guide to Sogod Bay SoLeyte from Anda Bohol
15 hours ago

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11/10/2019

DIVING AND SNORKELING GUIDE TO BOHOL ISLAND

This is an excerpt from Diving and Snorkeling Guide to the Philippines by Tim Rock

Bohol
Bohol may be best known as the home of the Chocolate Hills. This island treasure is a series of undulating hills over a vast plain sometimes considered an “Eighth Wonder of the World”. Bohol has at least 1,268 perfectly cone-shaped, similarly-sized hills scattered throughout the municipalities of Carmen, Batuan and Sagbayan. They are covered in green grass, which turns to brown during dry season, making them look like chocolate mounds. But for divers this lovely island of Bohol is another well-kept secret. A home to proud and independent people, Boholanos take care of the many natural wonders of their land and also those undersesa. Bohol is the tenth largest island in the country. Mainland Bohol is ovalshaped and surrounded by 72 smaller islands, the largest of which is the Panglao Island facing Taglibaran City in the southwest. Most of the people speak the native dialect Boholano. Cebuano, Tagalog and English are also widely spoken and understood. Numerous waterfalls and caves are scattered across the island of Bohol, including the beautiful MagAso Falls in Antequera. The water is cool and often creates a mist in humid mornings which can hide the falls. Bohol is also known for the Philippine tarsier (Tarsius syrichta), the smallest known living primate dating back 45 million years. Alona Beach is on Panglao. This centerpiece of the island is a one mile (1.5km) stretch of glittering white sand. Divers flock here but also to Balicasag, Cabilao, newcomer Anda and other costal retreats for some great diving experiences. Alona Beach is a jumping-off point for dive safaris throughout the Visayas. Visitors arrive through Tagbilaran City.

Anda (Amun Ini beach)
The Anda area is a relative newcomer to the diving scene but is being developed with tourism and conservation in mind. Getting to Anda from Taglibaran is a pleasant oceanside ride along the southern coast where fruit stands line the road and rice paddies flourish. Or a trip through the Chocolate Hills can also be made to get a glimpse of this Bohol famous natural attraction.
79) Panorama ......................Location: SW Anda Peninsula
Depth: 20-100ft (6-30m)
80) Wonder Wall ................................Location: South Dauin
Depth: 15-90ft (5-27m)
81) The Caverns ...............................Location: South Dauin
Depth: 15-100ft. (4-30m)
82) Coco White South & North .........Location: South Dauin
Depth: 12-70ft. (3-21m)
83) Snapper’s Cave .........................Location: South Dauin
Depth: 15-90ft. (4-27m)
84) Dap Dap ...................................Location: South Dauin
Depth: 15-60ft. (4-18m)
85) Birhen E. & W. House Reef ......Location: Amun Ini Resort
Depth: 15-100ft. (4-30m)
86) Neptune House ...................Location: N. of Anda Town
Depth: 82-118ft. (25-35m)
87) Gorgonian Wall ...................Location: NW Cabilao
Depth: 18-140ft. (5-42m)
88) Lighthouse 2 ...............................Location: NW Cabilao
Depth: 15-65ft. (4-20m)
89) Lighthouse 1.............................Location: NW Cabilao
Depth: 15-80 ft. (4-25m)
90) Fallen Tree ...................................Location: W Cabilao
Depth: 15-140 ft. (4-40m)
91) Pangangan Wall ..................Location: Pangangan Island
Depth: 10-60ft. (3-18m)
92) Cambaquiz ...............Location: Pura Vida Cabilao beach
Depth: 20-100ft. (5-30m)
93) South Point.........................Location: N. of Anda Town
Depth: 30-140ft. (9-42m)
94) Black Forest ................Location: East side of Balicasag
Depth: 15-130 ft. (4-40m)
95) Diver’s Heaven .............Location: NE side of Balicasag
Depth: 15-130 ft. (4-40m).
96) Napaling....................... Location: NW Panglao Island
Depth: 10-65 ft. (3-19m)
97) Doljo Sanctuary.............. Location: NW Panglao Island
Depth: 18-130 ft. (5-39m)
98) Doljo Point.................. Location: NW Panglao Island
Depth: 18-130 ft. (5-39 m)
99) Gak Ang ...........Location: West of Panglao Island
Depth: 18-80 ft. (5-24m)

100) Tawala Sanctuary........ Location: East Panglao Island
Depth: 18-70 ft. (5-22m)

To read the rest of the guide, most especially how to get there,
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08/10/2019

Diving and Snorkeling Guide to Southern Leyte Philippines

Sogod Bay, Southern Leyte, Philippines
Sogod Bay is a large bay in the southern part of Leyte Island and an extension of the Bohol Sea. It is fully surrounded by the province of Southern Leyte. The municipality of Sogod is located at the head of the bay so the bay has that moniker. For divers, the waters are home to a profusion of beautiful marine life. As it is a bit off the beaten diver path in the Philippines, the reefs are considered to be uncrowded with spots waiting to be found and explored. It is known for having some great macro sites with lots of rare and unusual invertebrates and small fish like tiny pygmy seahorses, nudibranchs, frogfish and pipefish to turtles, Napoleon wrasses and reef sharks. The bay has also recently been the focus of swimming with the biggest of fish as whale sharks are known to seasonally frequent the area. The bay has coral gardens, steep dropoffs, cascading shelves and walls, as well as black sand, which is what macro buffs seek for the prolific macro life.

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Night Dive at Padre Burgos pier
on Wednesday

Travel Guide to Sogod Bay SoLeyte from Anda Bohol — feeling thankful in Maasin, Southern Leyte.
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21/08/2019

Padre Burgos (SoLeyte Philippines): Travel Guide

By Remote + Afloat Released 3rd March 2018
By couple Claire & Nick - British Couple

Our complete Padre Burgos travel guide. The little known town of Padre Burgos can be found in the Sogod Bay region of Southern Leyte in the Philippines, and is a relatively unheard of dive destination. Possibly one of South East Asias’s best kept secrets, Padre Burgos and it’s surrounding areas offer some of the worlds finest coral reefs and outstanding night diving, not to mention the chance to see whale sharks.

Reaching Padre Burgos is an adventure in itself, and getting there involves travel over land, air and sea. Perhaps this is why it is a path less trodden, but for intrepid travellers seeking a peaceful, non-touristic location with exceptional diving, this is it. How to get to Padre Burgos? Click "See More" below.
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Ultimate Travel Guide: Padre Burgos, SoLeyte PH is in Maasin, Southern Leyte.
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19/08/2019

TO THE FIRST 50-FB FRIENDS WHO LIKED THIS PAGE:

My sincere thanks to each one of you who contributed to my reaching the 50-Likes Timeline. First help me more by SHARING / REFERRING this page to your family, relatives and friends so that together we will promote Tacloban Airport as the best option (from Manila or Cebu International Airport) to reach fastest to Sogod Bay area especially those who want to do Scuba Diving and underwater macro and super-macro photography of nudibranchs and critters in addition to watching/swimming with whale sharks. Shared this 18th of August, 2019.

EDILBERTO GALOS SANICO

17/08/2019

FOREIGN TOURISTS WHO FAILED TO RIDE ON FASTCRAFT TO BAYBAY, HILONGOS OR ORMOC CITY WHOSE DESTINATION IS SOGOD BAY:

RECOMMENDED BOAT SERVICE:
Cebu-Bato Leyte and vice versa:

Cebu to Bato, Leyte Ferry Sailing Schedule
Daily at 8:30 PM

Bato, Leyte to Cebu RoRo Trip Schedule
Daily at 9:00 PM

FARE RATES:
Economy B-Php310.00
Economy A-Php325.00
Tourist-Php455.00
Cabin-Php600.00
Get info on shipping lines ticket rates, schedules, promos, as well as travel guides in exploring the Philippines.

JANUARY 6, 2019
2019 Medallion Transport Inc. Boat Trip Schedules ,Ticket Rates, & Contact Numbers
Medallion Transport Inc. is one of the leading domestic sea transportation in the Philippines that operates cargo and passenger vessels since July 1, 2012.

Currently, their vessels are serving to the following routes and destinations vice versa:

Sponsored Links
Cebu to Bato, Leyte
Cebu to Dipolog City
Dipolog to Dumaguete
Cebu to Palompon, Leyte
Cebu to Surigao
Bato, Leyte to Ubay, Bohol
in case from Sogod Bay (after scuba diving) you want to go to Bohol Island before you fly home to your country of origin:

Bato, Leyte to Ubay, Bohol Passage Schedule
Daily at 9:00 AM

Ubay, Bohol to Bato, Leyte Vessel Schedule
Daily at 1:00 PM

FARE RATES:
Economy-Php320.00
Tourist-Php350.00
Get info on shipping lines ticket rates, schedules, promos, as well as travel guides in exploring the Philippines.

JANUARY 6, 2019
2019 Medallion Transport Inc. Boat Trip Schedules ,Ticket Rates, & Contact Numbers
Medallion Transport Inc. is one of the leading domestic sea transportation in the Philippines that operates cargo and passenger vessels since July 1, 2012.

Currently, their vessels are serving to the following routes and destinations vice versa:

Sponsored Links
Cebu to Bato, Leyte
Cebu to Dipolog City
Dipolog to Dumaguete
Cebu to Palompon, Leyte
Cebu to Surigao
Bato, Leyte to Ubay, Bohol
All Schedules and Rates are subject to change without prior notice

To avail for the discounted rates (PWD, Senior, students) valid IDs must be presented.

Medallion Booking Office Contact Numbers:

Cebu (Main Office)- (032) 416-6300/(032) 412-1121/0915-536-8865/0942-984-9302/0922-413-6552

Bato, Leyte-(053) 568-0341/0932-151-7908

Ubay, Bohol-(038)518-2454/0942-989-7093

Palompon, Leyte-0932-913-6456

Surigao City-0927-002-7185/0998-188-0914

Dumaguete-0917-705-2717

Dipolog City-(065)908-1858/0932-559-9563/0917-931-1545

Source: https://2gopromofares.com/2019-medallion-transport-inc-boat-trip-schedules-ticket-rates-contact-numbers/
TRAVEL GUIDE FROM BATO, LEYTE to SOGOD BAY, SOUTHERN LEYTE:

At Bato pier:
Ride on a tricycle to the Bus/Jeep/Van Terminal where

Public Multicabs/Vans will take you from Bato to Maasin City. Traveling time approx. 59 min (42.5 km). Van fare is P40.00.

At Maasin City Integrated Terminal, you ride on a tricycle for a fare of P8 to J & F Department Store at cor. to Maasin Port to multicab terminal for Padre Burgos.
Multicab fare is P30.00 for a 26 kms. distance at travel time of 30 min. -

Aggregate Distance from Bato, Leyte to Padre Burgos is 68.5 kms at a total travel time of 1 hr. 30 min. At Bato terminal, if you can organize a group, you can contract a van to transport you straight to Padre Burgos for an agreed price of say (P2,000 / 6). The more passengers there are, the lesser will be the individual fare. You may arrange with the driver that (for example your scuba divers group may total 5 passengers for Padre Burgos) he can load 7 more passengers for Maasin City and you bargain to reduce your contract price to P1,500.

The 2nd option is to ride on Davao Metro Shuttle bus is to proceed to Sogod, SoLeyte terminal; where you may transfer to a jeepney/van/bus and ride towards Padre Burgos (1 h 4 min. travel time (44.6 km going southward) for a fare of P50.00.

Along the way from Sogod (44 min (31.0 km) southward towards Padre Burgos) in Brgy. San Vicente, (6603) Malitbog, is Treasure Bay Dive Resort (Contact Cell # 0955 725 5915 and its website is: https://www.treasurebaydiveresort.com Furthermore, (56 min travel time (41.3 km southward towards Padre Burgos) in Brgy. Candatag, (6603) Malitbog, Southern Leyte, Phil. – is Leyte Dive Resort which has been welcoming Booking.com guests since Oct 8, 2015 where the Little Lembeh dive site is famous for its muck diving.

Please tell driver to drop you at Barangay Lunsodaan, where the 3 more popular Dive Resorts are located, namely:
1. Peter's Dive Resort,
2. Sogod Bay Scuba Resort and
3. Daom Dive Resort.

Driving further south 10 min (6.2 km) is the Padre Burgos Castle Resort in Brgy. Tankaan.

Finally, going southwest, about 24 min drive (14.8 km), another dive resort in San Roque, Macrohon - by the name: Southern Leyte Divers Resort.

When dive resorts are fully booked, you can be accommodated at Kuting Reef Resort & Spa (Hotel) at Brgy. Asuncion, 6601 Macrohon Philippines about 22 min (15.1 km) going westward from Padre Burgos towards Maasin City (However, if you come from Maasin City it is 41 min drive (26.2 km distance) before reaching Padre Burgos). Its Phone, +63 53 572 1023 · Email‎: ‎[email protected]
Alternate accommodations:
1, Manaya Beach Resort also at Brgy. Asuncion 6601, , Macrohon which is 21 min drive (14.5 km) going westward from Padre Burgos towards Maasin City. (However, if you come from Maasin City it is 42 min drive (26.8 km) before reaching Padre Burgos) Fare of P25.00 if you ride on a multicab from Maasin City . It is rated by TripAdvisor user 4.5 - ‎5 reviews - ‎Price range: ₱1,400 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room).

2. Caimito Beach Hotel in Brgy Pasay Maasin Southern Leyte which is 42 min drive (30.0 km) from Padre Burgos but which is only 6 kms. from the center of Maasin City (fare is only P10 on tricycle or multicab). Its Phone: (053) 570 1139. Rating: 9.4/10 - ‎9 votes - ‎Price range: from P2,227.

3. Jaymee's Hotel, Resort and Restaurant in Brgy. Ibarra, Maasin City. Rating: 6.7/10 - ‎23 reviews - ‎Price range: Prices for upcoming dates start at $41 per night (: Coordinates: 10°7'40"N 124°52'30"E. which is 20 min drive (8.9 km)
on multicab or tricycle for a fare of P10 from Maasin City. However, it is farthest
from Padre Burgos, 45 min drive (32.4 km), if scuba divers will be accommodated here.
However, you may proceed on a van/bus from Sogod towards Pintuyan going southward (Panaon Island) which is a 1 hr. and 6 min travel time for about 64.3 kms. away when you want to dive in Pintuyan, Southern Leyte, where you can do underwater macro/supermacro photography while waiting for the appearance of whale sharks. The coral-rich waters around Panaon Island and in Sogod Bay in Southern Leyte attract a large number of whale sharks every year, typically arriving in October and staying as late as the following June (although the season varies annually depending on the southwest monsoon) - Wikipedia

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17/08/2019

ORMOC AIRPORT AN OPTION TO TACLOBAN & CEBU AIRPORTS

RUNWAY WIDENING PROJECT (ORMOC AIRPORT) is being eyed for completion in 2020
DUTERTE INAUGURATES UPGRADED ORMOC AIRPORT
By Lizbeth Ann Abella July 6, 2019, 1:07 pm

ORMOC CITY, Leyte -- President Rodrigo R. Duterte on Friday led the inauguration of the newly-developed Ormoc Airport damaged by Super Typhoon Yolanda in 2013 and a strong earthquake in 2017.

Located in Airport village in Ormoc City, the passenger terminal building’s total area has been expanded from 150 square meters to 1,350 square meters to accommodate more passengers in the western part of Leyte province.

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