The regular fare for boats operating between Guimaras, and Iloilo City is set to increase starting next month.
The Guimaras Island Transport Multipurpose Cooperative (GITMPC) announced a P10 increase for a 15-minute boat ride to and from Jordan and Buenavista.
Under the new fare matrix, approved by the Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA-6), passengers will be charged P40 (daytime) and P50 (from 8 p.m. onwards) effective April 7, 2026.
Students, persons with disabilities (PWDs) and senior citizens will pay discounted fares of P32 (daytime) and P40 (from 8 p.m. onwards).
GITMPC, along with two other passenger boat operators, cited the rising cost of petroleum products as the primary reason for the fare adjustments.
“As fuel costs significantly rise, maintaining safe, reliable, and continuous service has become more challenging,” the cooperative stated in a public notice.
On Tuesday, March 24, Bamosa Marine Transport Corporation implemented the adjustments for fiber boats plying the Iloilo–Buenavista route. IMT
