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Philtranco

March 27, 2023

Philtranco Service Enterprises, Inc. (Philippine Transportation Company) is a bus company in the Philippines, servicing routes to Bicol, Eastern Visayas, Caraga, Davao Region, and Northern Mindanao. It is the oldest bus operator in the Philippines and in Asia.[1][2][3] It is also the only bus carrier with a nationwide public transport franchise.[4] Philtranco currently has more than 250 buses for its operations.

Philtranco Service Enterprises, Inc.
Philtranco Bus heading back to Pasay - Cubao.
FoundedJuly 14, 1914; 108 years ago (1914-07-14)
Service areaBicol, Eastern Visayas, Caraga, Davao Region, Northern Mindanao
Service typeProvincial Operation
AllianceArchipelago Philippine Ferries Corporation Amihan Bus Lines
Philtouristers Inc. Mantrade Inc.
Fleet250+
Websitewww.philtranco.net

History

Philtranco was established in 1914 when Mr. Albert Louis Ammen and Mr. Max Blouse organized the AL Ammen Transportation Company (ALATCO), operating passenger buses from Iriga to Naga.

In 1958, ownership was transferred to the Tuason family, and just before Martial Law, in 1971, to the Mantrade Group. It was then known as Pantranco South Express, Inc. (PSEI)

Creditors took over and re-engineered the company in 1974, enabling a financial turnaround despite the series of financial setbacks that hit the country in the eighties.

By 1979, the company expanded its coverage to the eastern Visayas region and went into ferry operations at the San Bernardino Strait three years after.

In 1984, the company formally changed its name to Philtranco Service Enterprises, Inc.

Two years later, in 1986, the LUZVIMINDA run was launched. This was the first archipelago-wide bus-cum-ferry operation which finally united the islands of Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao.

Soon after, both cargo truck and air-conditioned bus services followed with the company's Mindanao expansion.

 
Philtranco 17-series and 18-series parked in Iriga City, Camarines Sur.

In 1997, a group of young businessmen who had had success in running their own transport companies acquired a controlling interest. However, after just 2 years, the group accepted an offer by Penta Pacific Realty Corporation.

The company supported the Strong Republic Nautical Highway 2002 project of the government which opened opportunities for trade, commerce and tourism in the western Visayan corridor of the country.

In 2003, the Philtranco central station was built at the heart of Pasay. It features an automated passenger and baggage check-in system, fully air-conditioned pre-departure area, and a 24/7 staff committed to maintain the safety, orderliness and cleanliness of the station.

The company further opened the route from Manila to the Diosdado Macapagal International Airport in Clark, Pampanga in 2004; and subsequently, extended the connection to Subic.

 
A Philtranco bus heading to Buhi, Camarines Sur.

It also constructed the Cubao common terminal in Quezon City in 2005.[5]

 
A Philtranco bus parked in Silago, Southern Leyte

Philtranco's terminal network functions not only as passenger stations but also provide repair, maintenance and refueling facilities for the fleet. There are currently thirty four (34) terminals and sub-stations.

Philtranco currently has 250 buses and provides transport services through Southern Tagalog, Bicol, Eastern Visayas, and the Mindanao regions.

Terminals

  • Cubao - Araneta City Bus Port, General Romulo Ave, Cubao, Quezon City
  • Pasay - EDSA corner, Apelo Cruz St, Pasay
  • Daet, Camarines Norte - 3 Gov Panotes Ave, Daet, Camarines Norte
  • Naga - Naga City Central Bus Terminal, Triangulo, Diversion Road, Naga City
  • Bocaue - North Luzon Express Terminal (NLET), Ciudad de Victoria, Bocaue, Bulacan
  • Iriga - San Nicolas Maharlika Highway, Iriga City
  • Legazpi - Legazpi Grand Central Terminal, Bitano, Legazpi City
  • Iloilo - Land height II, Brgy. Buntatala, Tagbak, Jaro, Iloilo City
  • Tacloban - Tacloban Bus Terminal, Brgy. Abucay, Tacloban City
  • Cagayan de Oro - Agora Bus Terminal, Brgy. Lapasan, Cagayan de Oro
  • Davao - Candelaria Street, Ecoland Bus Terminal, Davao City
  • Surigao - Lipata Port, Surigao City
  • Tandag - Tandag City Bus Teminal, Tandag City
  • Dau - Dau Terminal, Mabalacat City
  • Marikina - BFCT East Terminal, Marikina, 1800 Metro Manila

Destinations

Metro Manila

Provincial Destinations

Subsidiaries

Current Philtranco's subsidiaries:[citation needed]

  • Amihan Bus Lines Inc.
  • Philtourister Inc.[6][7]

External links

  • Philtranco Website
  • Philtranco Official Facebook Page

References

  1. ^ "Celebrating Two of the Most Prestigious Transportation Companies of the Philippines" (PDF). Byahe Na!. No. 19 (October–December ed.). 2018. p. 11. Retrieved July 29, 2019.
  2. ^ Caparas, Kheem (June 28, 2012). "The Philtranco Heritage Museum for the oldest transportation company". Vigattin Tourism. Retrieved July 29, 2019.
  3. ^ "Ten biggest bus companies in the Philippines". Anything Pinoy. October 13, 2017. Retrieved July 29, 2019.
  4. ^ Ferriols, Des (January 20, 2000). "Alvarez takes over Philtranco". The Philippine Star. Retrieved July 29, 2019.
  5. ^ "About Us - Philtranco". Philtranco. Retrieved October 12, 2018.
  6. ^ "PhilKargo | Philtranco". philtranco.net. Retrieved November 20, 2016.
  7. ^ "Philkargo « HEY COMPANIES". companies.heyplaces.ph. Retrieved November 20, 2016.

March 27, 2023
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Philtranco Service Enterprises Inc Philippine Transportation Company is a bus company in the Philippines servicing routes to Bicol Eastern Visayas Caraga Davao Region and Northern Mindanao It is the oldest bus operator in the Philippines and in Asia 1 2 3 It is also the only bus carrier with a nationwide public transport franchise 4 Philtranco currently has more than 250 buses for its operations Philtranco Service Enterprises Inc Philtranco Bus heading back to Pasay Cubao FoundedJuly 14 1914 108 years ago 1914 07 14 Service areaBicol Eastern Visayas Caraga Davao Region Northern MindanaoService typeProvincial OperationAllianceArchipelago Philippine Ferries Corporation Amihan Bus LinesPhiltouristers Inc Mantrade Inc Fleet250 Websitewww wbr philtranco wbr net Contents 1 History 2 Terminals 3 Destinations 3 1 Metro Manila 3 2 Provincial Destinations 4 Subsidiaries 5 External links 6 ReferencesHistory EditPhiltranco was established in 1914 when Mr Albert Louis Ammen and Mr Max Blouse organized the AL Ammen Transportation Company ALATCO operating passenger buses from Iriga to Naga In 1958 ownership was transferred to the Tuason family and just before Martial Law in 1971 to the Mantrade Group It was then known as Pantranco South Express Inc PSEI Creditors took over and re engineered the company in 1974 enabling a financial turnaround despite the series of financial setbacks that hit the country in the eighties By 1979 the company expanded its coverage to the eastern Visayas region and went into ferry operations at the San Bernardino Strait three years after In 1984 the company formally changed its name to Philtranco Service Enterprises Inc Two years later in 1986 the LUZVIMINDA run was launched This was the first archipelago wide bus cum ferry operation which finally united the islands of Luzon Visayas and Mindanao Soon after both cargo truck and air conditioned bus services followed with the company s Mindanao expansion Philtranco 17 series and 18 series parked in Iriga City Camarines Sur In 1997 a group of young businessmen who had had success in running their own transport companies acquired a controlling interest However after just 2 years the group accepted an offer by Penta Pacific Realty Corporation The company supported the Strong Republic Nautical Highway 2002 project of the government which opened opportunities for trade commerce and tourism in the western Visayan corridor of the country In 2003 the Philtranco central station was built at the heart of Pasay It features an automated passenger and baggage check in system fully air conditioned pre departure area and a 24 7 staff committed to maintain the safety orderliness and cleanliness of the station The company further opened the route from Manila to the Diosdado Macapagal International Airport in Clark Pampanga in 2004 and subsequently extended the connection to Subic A Philtranco bus heading to Buhi Camarines Sur It also constructed the Cubao common terminal in Quezon City in 2005 5 A Philtranco bus parked in Silago Southern Leyte Philtranco s terminal network functions not only as passenger stations but also provide repair maintenance and refueling facilities for the fleet There are currently thirty four 34 terminals and sub stations Philtranco currently has 250 buses and provides transport services through Southern Tagalog Bicol Eastern Visayas and the Mindanao regions Terminals EditCubao Araneta City Bus Port General Romulo Ave Cubao Quezon City Pasay EDSA corner Apelo Cruz St Pasay Daet Camarines Norte 3 Gov Panotes Ave Daet Camarines Norte Naga Naga City Central Bus Terminal Triangulo Diversion Road Naga City Bocaue North Luzon Express Terminal NLET Ciudad de Victoria Bocaue Bulacan Iriga San Nicolas Maharlika Highway Iriga City Legazpi Legazpi Grand Central Terminal Bitano Legazpi City Iloilo Land height II Brgy Buntatala Tagbak Jaro Iloilo City Tacloban Tacloban Bus Terminal Brgy Abucay Tacloban City Cagayan de Oro Agora Bus Terminal Brgy Lapasan Cagayan de Oro Davao Candelaria Street Ecoland Bus Terminal Davao City Surigao Lipata Port Surigao City Tandag Tandag City Bus Teminal Tandag City Dau Dau Terminal Mabalacat City Marikina BFCT East Terminal Marikina 1800 Metro ManilaDestinations EditMetro Manila Edit Araneta City Bus Port Cubao Quezon City EDSA Pasay BFCT East Terminal Marikina SM Mall of Asia Transportation Terminal Pasay Paranaque Integrated Terminal Exchange ParanaqueProvincial Destinations Edit Clark International Airport Clark Freeport Zone Pampanga Dau Bus Terminal Mabalacat Pampanga NLET Terminal Bocaue Bulacan Olongapo Zambales Subic Zambales Santa Rosa Integrated Terminal Santa Rosa Laguna Turbina Calamba Laguna Batangas City Batangas Daet Camarines Norte Jose Panganiban Camarines Norte Goa Camarines Sur Buhi Camarines Sur Iriga Camarines Sur Naga City Central Bus Terminal Naga Camarines Sur Legazpi Grand Central Terminal Legazpi Albay Tabaco Albay Tiwi Albay Prieto Diaz Sorsogon Sorsogon City Sorsogon Donsol Sorsogon Caticlan Malay Aklan Kalibo Aklan San Jose Antique Iloilo City Iloilo Naval Biliran Ormoc Leyte Tacloban New Transport Terminal Tacloban Leyte Liloan Southern Leyte Bislig Surigao del Sur Tandag Surigao del Sur San Francisco Agusan del Sur Agora Bus Terminal Cagayan de Oro Misamis Oriental Tagum Overland Transport Integrated Terminal Tagum Davao del Norte Davao City Overland Transport Terminal Davao City Davao del SurSubsidiaries EditCurrent Philtranco s subsidiaries citation needed Amihan Bus Lines Inc Philtourister Inc 6 7 External links EditPhiltranco Website Philtranco Official Facebook PageReferences Edit Celebrating Two of the Most Prestigious Transportation Companies of the Philippines PDF Byahe Na No 19 October December ed 2018 p 11 Retrieved July 29 2019 Caparas Kheem June 28 2012 The Philtranco Heritage Museum for the oldest transportation company Vigattin Tourism Retrieved July 29 2019 Ten biggest bus companies in the Philippines Anything Pinoy October 13 2017 Retrieved July 29 2019 Ferriols Des January 20 2000 Alvarez takes over Philtranco The Philippine Star Retrieved July 29 2019 About Us Philtranco Philtranco Retrieved October 12 2018 PhilKargo Philtranco philtranco net Retrieved November 20 2016 Philkargo HEY COMPANIES companies heyplaces ph Retrieved November 20 2016 Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Philtranco amp oldid 1137932878, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,

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