John Peter Salazar
John Peter Salazar is Suroy.ph’s editor for smarter Philippine travel planning. The desk focuses on airfare and ferry comparisons, booking windows, loyalty programs, baggage rules, route combinations, and realistic trip budgets. His guides turn complicated booking systems and fine print into clear choices that help travelers use their time and money wisely.
The Brownout Plan: What Actually Stops Working in a Philippine Power Outage
A brownout is not one failure. It is four, on four different clocks, and the one that ends most trips early is the water. What stops when, and what to set up before you travel.
The Port Buffer: How Early to Actually Arrive for a Philippine Ferry
Ninety minutes for a fastcraft, two and a half hours for a RORO, and why the terminal fee window is the step that actually makes people miss boats. Checked September 2026.
Ferry Baggage in the Philippines: There Is No 15 Kilo Rule
There is no 15 kilo rule. OceanJet publishes 10, 2GO publishes 50, and the gap between those numbers is the difference between walking on with a dive bag and paying for it.
Stop Digging Through Screenshots: The Offline Travel Folder for Philippine Island Trips
Build one five-file offline folder for your Philippine island trip, so tickets, routes, hotel details, payment proof and recovery contacts stay useful when the signal disappears.
Tricycle and Habal-Habal Fares: There Is No Official Rate
There is no official tricycle fare in Panglao, Santa Fe, General Luna or San Juan. Not a higher one for tourists and a lower one for locals. No published matrix at all. Every rate on this page is what the…
Your Hotel Room Is Not Ready Yet: The Four-Hour Arrival Plan for Philippine Islands
Turn the awkward gap before hotel check-in into a calm first afternoon with the LAND Plan: leave bags, anchor nearby, notice the area and downshift.
Too Early for Check-In, Too Late for Checkout? Here Is the Better Travel Plan
Arriving before check-in or leaving hours after checkout? Plan luggage, a day bag and one flexible activity so the awkward hours stay comfortable.
Stop Unpacking Your Whole Bag: The Two-Bag System for Philippine Island Trips
A practical two-bag system for ferry, bus, van and hotel transfer days. Keep documents, medicine, power, weather protection and one dry change within reach without unpacking the main bag.
When the Travel Plan Falls Apart: A 15-Minute Plan B That Saves the Day
Rain, a canceled tour or a closed attraction does not have to waste the day. Use this 15-minute reset to choose a useful, low-cost Plan B.
Travel Insurance for the Philippines: What to Check Before You Buy
A practical checklist for matching travel insurance to Philippine flights, ferries, remote islands, weather, motorbikes, activities and valuable gear.
Manila vs Cebu vs Clark: Which Airport Is Best for a Philippine Connection?
Compare MNL, CEB and CRK for terminal transfers, route choice, baggage, separate tickets and safer layover buffers.
The wall looks quarried. The menu is a wooden leaf. Then the trays land.
The wall at Hosaku looks like it was cut out of a cliff and carried in. Rough gray stone, uneven, lit from below by a strip that throws the texture into relief. Against it sits a boulder the size of…
Batangas to Caticlan Ferry 2026: RoRo Schedule, Fares and Vehicle Rates
Plan the direct Batangas to Caticlan RoRo with 2026 schedules, passenger classes, vehicle rates, port steps and Boracay fees.
How to Book an Island-Hopping Tour in the Philippines
A practical checklist for comparing island-hopping tours, confirming total costs, checking the boat and life jackets, and handling weather changes.
Cebu Port Guide 2026: Piers, Check-In and Ferry Boarding
Your vessel ticket, not the shipping line name alone, decides where you should go at Cebu Port. Use this guide to check the pier and move through the terminal calmly.
Iloilo to Bacolod Ferry Guide 2026: Fast Craft vs RoRo
Compare the Iloilo to Bacolod fast craft and Dumangas RoRo, with the 2026 OceanJet schedule, fare, terminals and vehicle checklist.
Philippine Airlines Business Class 2026: What You Actually Get
PAL business class changes sharply by aircraft and route. Check the seat map, baggage rules and lounge access before deciding if the upgrade is worth the fare.
Cebu Gen Z, Decoded: Language, Humor, Habits and Hometown Pride
A field guide to Gen Z life in Cebu, from Bisaya code-switching and commutes to food, work, money, humor, music and weekend laag.
Philippine Travel Tax Is Not Abolished Yet: What the Senate Push Means
The ₱1,620 economy travel tax is still in force. Here is where the abolition proposals stand and what could change for outbound Filipino travelers.
Iloilo International Airport Guide: Arrivals, City Transfers and Onward Trips
Iloilo International Airport is in Cabatuan, outside Iloilo City. Compare current nonstop flight times, Hong Kong service, Dinagyang traffic, PAL lounge access, city rides, and onward links to Guimaras and Boracay.
Philippine Travel Tax and Terminal Fees in 2026: Who Pays, Who Is Exempt, and How to Get It Back
Two separate charges leave the country with you, and only one of them is reliably inside your ticket. Economy travel tax is ₱1,620. The departure fee stacked on top runs from ₱150 to ₱950 depending on which airport you fly out of, and at five of them it still has to be handed over in cash before immigration. Rates checked August 2026.
Flight Delayed or Cancelled in the Philippines? Know Your Rights
A practical guide to Philippine flight delays, cancellations, tarmac waits and overbooking, including meals, refunds, rebooking and CAB complaints.
Philippines eTravel 2026: Free Official Form and Customs Guide
Use the free official Philippine eTravel form with confidence. This 2026 guide covers the correct website, 72-hour window, QR code, Customs declarations, and scam warning signs.
Lost Your Philippine Passport Abroad? What to Do Next
Lost a Philippine passport overseas? Follow the first 24-hour steps, protect your visa and ask for the right replacement or emergency document.