FastCat expedites Zamboanga-Basilan route

by Mark Joseph Barnedo - Genivi Verdejo

Oct 30, 2024 12:09 am

FASTCAT, the flagship brand of Archipelago Philippine Ferries Corp. (APFC), inaugurated its new Zamboanga-Basilan route on Oct. 22, 2024, marking a significant expansion in its services.

With the addition of this route, FastCat now serves 10 paired ports across the Philippines. The newly deployed vessel, M11, will operate three trips daily, taking approximately two hours to reach Basilan.

Guests and government officials during the formal launch of the FastCat Zamboanga-Basilan route include (from left) SSg. Hassan PA, JTFZ, Bettina Rosse Laurel (AVP-Sales and Marketing), Capt. Mark Saladino (AVP-Operations), Zamboanga Councilor Jerome Santos, Capt. Larry Cendaña (PCG Commander Station) and Capt. Lestin Laher (Designated Person Ashore). PHOTO BY MARK JOSEPH BARNEDO

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