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Capital city of Samar, Philippines
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Catbalogan is the capital city of Samar Province, in Eastern Visayas, Philippines. It is also the commercial, trading, educational, political and financial centre of Samar. It lies along the Pan-Philippine (Maharlika) Highway and is the gateway to the region's three Samar provinces. It has been long known as the "Gateway to Samar Region."
Fan/a.c. single/double rooms with own bathroom. All rooms have cable TV. Has 48 rooms.
Fan/a.c. single/double rooms with own bathroom. Most rooms have cable TV.
Fan/air-con single double rooms with own bathroom.
Fan/air.con single/double rooms with own bathroom.
Has a Mastercard and Visa Card ATM
Has a Savemore supermarket and a food court.
By boat
From Cebu City two times a week, an overnight passenger ferry run by Roble Shipping lines departs directly to Catbalogan City, every 7PM.
By bus or van
Catbalogan Bus Terminal
The Catbalogan Bus Terminal offers several regular bus trips from nearby towns and cities in the region. Jeepney transport is also a common mode of land transportation in the city.
Catbalogan Port
Catbalogan City is the arrival point from the following nearby towns and island municipalities:
Motored tricycles and pedicabs are the preferred modes of transportation within the downtown area at ₱10 per ride each.
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