Philippines Commuter Intelligence Layer

Reducing the friction of movement through high-fidelity, utility-first documentation.
Assumptions, failure modes, and rules people learn only after years of commuting.
Routes are ranked by reliability. Failure points are stated plainly.
Start Here
The baseline manual for new commuters. Defines the do’s and don’ts of the Philippine transit environment, from payment logic to scam prevention.
System Extremes
When the standard grid fails due to time or weather, the logic of commuting shifts from efficiency to safety and endurance.
Commuter Index
A systematic index of high-density transit corridors optimized for speed and predictability under rush-hour conditions.
Commuter Lexicon
System literacy beyond the map. Documentation of the verbal and gestural layer required to navigate local transport efficiently.
The Dream Map
The reward for systemic literacy. A curated list of oases and cultural hubs to visit once you have mastered the commute.
Terminals & Hubs
Structural documentation of the city’s operational anchors. We map the physical intersections where different modes of transport meet.

Point-to-point routes across Metro Manila and beyond, ranked by reliability.

Bus terminals, rail interchanges, ferry points — mapped as systems, not locations.
PH Ferry Schedules (Inter-Island Travel)
| Batangas → Puerto Galera | Island Water | Fastcraft | ₱620–₱850 | 1.5–2 hrs | Batangas Port l Weather-dependent | Cebu → Bohol | OceanJet | Fastcraft | ₱800–₱1,200 | ~2 hrs | Pier 1 | Multiple daily trips | Iloilo → Guimaras | Local Ferry | RORO | ₱70–₱120 | 20 mins | Ortiz Wharf | Frequent | |
System Realities
- [LRT-1/MRT-3] Peak Failure: 07:00 AM–09:00 AM | 5:00 PM–8:00 PM
- [One Ayala] BGC Bus Queue: Expect 30-45 min wait at 6:00 PM
- [PITX] QR Ticketing required for all provincial gates. No cash on board.
- [EDSA Carousel] Median loading only. No curbside stops.
| System Status | Terminals & Hubs | The Guidebook |
| Rail: LRT-1, LRT-2, MRT-3, MRT-7. | Integrated: PITX, One Ayala. | First-Timer: Orientation & Safety. |
| Bus: EDSA Carousel, P2P, Provincial. | Legacy: Cubao, Pasay, Monumento. | Lexicon: Hand Signals & Slang. |
| Jeepney: Modern PUV & Traditional. | Marine: Pasig River Ferry. | Survival: Rush Hour Protocols. |
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