Supposedly last week (written a week after November 10-11-12, 2017), I will be joining a major climb at Mt. Talinis, however 2 weeks before that big day, I found out that the date that was approved was only on the 13 of November, while the climb will start on the 10 of November reason why I came up with a very good idea—to gate crash to Hocson Brothers’ humble abode!
And here ya go… Right after my shift on Saturday (11-11), I went directly to Pier 1 to catch the 1:30 PM trip of Ocean Jet. I arrived at 12:30 at Pier 1 and I was very blessed to catch the 1:30PM trip of Weesam Express. It was a weekend, yet the boat wasn’t full and I’ve got the whole bay for me. The boat docked at 4PM at Ormoc Port.
With Kris, Ching & The Hocson Brothers.
HOW TO GO TO ORMOC from CEBU:
- From any point in Cebu, head your way to Pier 1.
- Ticket fares depend on the ferry and the accommodation, so better check out the links below.
- Pier 1, Terminal Fee – P25
- Schedules & ferries bound to Ormoc: Supercat, Roble, Ocean Jet , Weesam Express
- Fare table: Supercat – Economy 490++ // Roble – 450++ // Ocean Jet – Economy 600 ++ –
It was my 2nd time to visit Ormoc, 2nd time in Isabel, 2 times in Palompon and 1 time in Naval. Below is the list on where to go if you are just stepping foot in Ormoc, Tacloban, Palompon & Naval. If you happen to pass by on these places and you have a 3-4 hours layover or rest, visit these places:
Where to Eat in Ormoc?
- Coastal Resto (not sure if this is still operational)
- Spork
- Lorenzo’s
Where to Go in Ormoc?
- Sabin Resort Hotel
- Lake Danao National Park (accessible in through Palompon)
- Entrance Fee – P25
- Floating Cottage – P150/hour
- Boat rent – P100
- Carmelite Spirituality Center (accessible in through Palompon)
- Leyte Geothermal Production Field
HOW TO GO TO PALOMPON from ORMOC:
- As of this writing, there is a new van terminal at Robinson’s Ormoc but I am just not sure if the old van terminal (just outside the pier) is still operational.
- v-hire fare starts at P120; allot at least a P150 for your one-way ticket.
- Travel time: 30mins – 45 mins
Where to Eat in Palompon?
- Café Umberto – I spent a few hours in this café while Joshua was preaching. I was the first customer on that Sunday.
- 1620 Bistro
Where to Go in Palompon?
- Liberty Park
- St Francis Xavier Church
- Lantaw Palompon
- Kalanggaman Island
HOW TO GO TO TACLOBAN from ORMOC:
- As of this writing, there is a new van terminal at Robinson’s Ormoc but I am just not sure if the old van terminal (just outside the pier) is still operational.
- v-hire fare starts at P130; allot at least a P150 for your one-way ticket.
- Travel time: 1.5 hours
HOW TO GO TO BILIRAN from ORMOC:
- As of this writing, there is a new van terminal at Robinson’s Ormoc but I am just not sure if the old van terminal (just outside the pier) is still operational.
- v-hire/buses fare starts at P130; allot at least a P150 for your one-way ticket.
- Travel time:
TORN BETWEEN CAREER AND PASSION 
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