APFC, through its flagship brand FastCat, has started the opening of its new route from Zamboanga — Basilan on October 22, 2024.
By adding this new route, FastCat already has a total of 10 paired ports served. This will serve as an access to Basilan and the major parts of Mindanao that will connect people and businesses from nearby islands.
FastCat will be using its vessel, M11 which will have three trips daily and will take two hours to arrive at the Basilan Port. Zamboanga is located at the tip of the peninsula that is essentially rooted in agriculture with farming and fishing as the main economic activities of families.
Transporting and/or exchanging goods to nearby islands such as Basilan which is known as the “Treasure Islands of the Southern Seas”, Sulu and Tawi-Tawi will surely create a livelihood for the locals.
Many people are unaware that the island province of Basilan has some excellent beaches. The very clean beach offers fine white sands and turquoise water great for swimming.
On the other hand, visitors can enjoy a distinctive cultural tourist experience in Zamboanga City with the merging of Western, Spanish and indigenous influences in its architecture and people.
Moreover, FastCat continues to help boost local businesses and tourism to uplift the lives of Filipinos and contribute to the overall economic development of the country.
