180KM Ride Palo to Maasin City // Passing the Quietest Road in the Philippines

A provincial road that traverses the mountain ranges of this city and connects to the municipality of Bontoc has all the potentials to become a major roadmap for development in the fields of agriculture, tourism, and economic growth.
The Lunas, Maasin up to Paku, Bontoc road section, a 30-kilometer (km) long, winding secondary highway network, has been concreted, piecemeal, since 2007 up to the present. The road, nonetheless, give travelers ease and comfort.
“This road, when fully concreted, will dramatically cut short travel time for people and goods coming from the Pacific and Panaon areas of the province in reaching Maasin, and vice-versa,” said Cong. Roger Mercado, the main proponent for this dream link.
At present, there are two existing highways for passengers to select, the Maasin-Malitbog-Sogod route, and the Maasin-Bato-Sogod side, the former longer by 65 km, the latter a little shorter at around 55 kilometers.
The 30-km Lunas, Maasin, to Paku, Bontoc road apparently presents a viable alternative for the shortest of distance.
Passenger vans and buses, however, cannot as yet negotiate the potential cross-country shortcut because about half of the entire length have yet to be concreted, some sections have muddy terrains, and there are great expanse of areas with no houses along the roadsides just yet.
But in some future time, all that may become a thing of the past once the entire stretch can be cemented, plus some exciting possibilities are currently happening which may develop the Lunas-Paku highway, turning it around as the trigger for the province’ inclusive growth.
At the Maasin side, the new, much bigger provincial hospital situated at Barangay Dongon lies along this highway, so emergency patients can have faster access to treatment using the interior road, with the hospital targeted to be operational in a year or two.
Those with transactions at the provincial capitol will find better use of the new highway, since the seat of the province is at the tail end of the journey.
Lunas, the last barangay of Maasin in which the road was named, is the site of the People’s Organization YISEDA - Young Innovators for Social, Economic Development Association.
This PO has transformed the balding expanse of the remaining forests that straddles the five sitios of Lunas with trees in coordination with GIZ, a German-government organization and other non-government groups.
At the Bontoc side, the next barangay after Pacu is barangay Mahayahay, site and home to many freshwater ulang or shrimps owned by a municipal councilor, Adriano Idjao.
This barangay will be the catalyst to put Southern Leyte on the map as the ulang capital of the Philippines, as envisioned by researchers at the Southern Leyte State University - Bontoc Campus, which organized its highly successful and impressive first International Freshwater Ulang Congress and Festival January 10 and 11.
And the whole stretch of the Lunas-Paku highway, has been energized, meaning from end to end, electric lines of the Southern Leyte Electric Cooperative (Soleco) stand ready to serve.
#QuietRoads #SaddlePoint

[@juviegracetorres5804]

Feeling ko tuloy nakauwi na ako sa amin sa maasin. Thank you po for featuring my hometown province . 😍 God bless u!

[@kingking-qj5bp]

bihira ako bumilib.. lahat ng vblog na motrocycle puro mayayabang , pasikat at akala mo dalawa buhay nila, payabangan ng kanilang magagarang motor at pabilisan ... IKAW BOSING IBA KA. I salute you Sir. Stay close to the ground.

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tama po kau.. ang talino nya magbgay ng info at malumanay ang boses.. napakainfiomative ng vlog nya.. ist time ko mkita videos nya subscribe ako agad.. ingat po palagi Sir and Godbless you!!! ❤️❤️❤️

[@eugenesubang4754]

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[@nenadelarosa3536]

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[@caridaddoneza8606]

Proud to be a Maasinhon...ty bro. Seph for featuring our birthplace

[@yaniaseniero694]

Thank you! I am from Southern Leyte but already residing in Manila. This information is new to me. Good job

[@mr.dreamboy8259]

I'm starting to love this blog, because of featuring LEYTE which lacks of exposure.
BTW PROUD LEYTEÑO HERE!!!

[@ey3sigh738]

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[@jesonadobas]

Wew taga leyte po ako .

[@felicisimoaureajr.1776]

Ok.kayu ka sir.ang liit nang voice mu...

[@felicianodajao1192]

Leyte needs more exposures. There are lots of Historical and tourist spots to explore

[@shembergaeon479]

namiss ko ang childhood place ko.... lots of memories.. malaki narin ang ipinagbabago nito... thanks for this wonderful vlog... ride safe....

[@nestorbato8723]

Thanks for showing those new roadways &amazing Philippine places

[@billy_1855]

Ty bro for featuring my province southern Leyte.. proud to be sogodnon.. Sogod southern leyte..

[@martincromwellanore916]

Yan ang mahusay na blogger.. nag research talaga.. # 1 ka talaga..

[@godfreyharvest]

you made me so happy with this vlog, from Cebu City where our Visayas branch office was based ages ago, nag deliver kami ng mga heavy eqpt sa Provincial Govnt ng Southern Leyte. Kabubukas pa lang ng Jollibee sa Plaza where we frequently go for our meals pag nagmamadali kami, otherwise sa palengke na lang kami kumakain, fresh, mura at masarap. A big thumbs up for your other vlogs which I'm watching now, subscribed already and please ako natatakot sa bilis mo magmotor, dahan dahan lang. More power and God Bless!

[@christianbaguio5820]

Grabi ang galing talaga! Walang yabang at hindi nag mumura napaka professional ng dating. Napaka rare na motor vlogger

[@johnsas8231]

Sa pabalik balik ko po ng sogod to maasin vice versa at sogod via bato ngayon ko lng alam may isa pa palang daan shortcut papuntang maasin. Salamat sa vlog na ito. Godbless po.

[@milabarrera7783]

This is the best vlog I amfollowing right now. Very jnformative, educational and very entertaining. I am old now and regret not having seen these nice places kn our country. Thank you for making me travel thru youtube. Continue showing every corner of our country.

[@sasaipapzeeochea3695]

Born in Villaba Leyte Here.. Proud Leyteño Watching from Western Australia.. Thank you Sa MotoVlog Nyu Kuya Joseph.. 🏍🛵 Drive Safe Po kau Lagi..

[@pacificojenny453]

Gustong gusto ko tlaga mg travel s mga lugar ..salamat s u para n rin akung ng travel..God bless you..ingat lagi

[@ranteramonjr.7381]

Taga Southern Leyte po ako. Sa maasin ako nakatira at totoo po na nag aral si pres. Duterte sa Laboon Elem. School. Ganda ng Vlog nyo po at na feature nyo lugar namin. More power po Ride safe at tuloy nyo lang po pag promote ng mga tourists spot sa southern leyte. God bless kuya

[@lynnsalazar3894]

Wow what a pleasant joy ride ! Awesome vlog thanks for sharing the info to us . Till next vlog !

[@adeliaramos6374]

Thanks for posting. Nakakaaliw panoorin. Parang nagbiyahi din tayo. Keep posting!

[@jameslourieltabada3896]

Thank you for visiting Bontoc, Southern Leyte!

[@johnnyjayrico]

Just saw your ride... amazing view... amazing drone shots... more vids like this.... it feels like i am visiting places as well... cheers....

[@tulokz]

Love your blog...really! especially when your on the road explaining things to your viewers about places and stuff, but please be careful driving with your bike. Sometimes I noticed you been over speeding, counter flow, but anyways it's just a reminder for you to drive safe all the time. More power!

[@aljaygarces3333]

wow! ang ganda ng place,, ok ang blog mo, bro .. sana nag gala -gala pa kau ng konti sa mga beautifuls and amazing place jan.. best regards at ingat kau sa pagbiyahe. God bless to yours...

[@jeanphillips8866]

Love love love your vlog very much! Very clear, concise and most of all very informative! Keep up the great work and please be safe! May God keep you safe on your journey!

[@roseannisma2556]

Proud leyteño here, from Padre Burgos 😊😊😊

[@roykileste2276]

Ganda talaga lugar nmn. Bago dumating sa barangay laboon sa amin muna.salamat ser nakita ko rin ung baryo nmn barangay san jose.

[@kuyadonztv7117]

napa kagandang vlog po lalulalu na sa mga lugar. na may sentimental value sa buhay ko. diman aku nakapunta jan peru ikaw ang nag punta pra sakin. mabuhay po kayu at palaging nasa masiglang katawan. salamat

[@marizdalida8088]

Katakot ang kalsada pag maulan ang panahon.ingat po sa byahe..GOD BLESS PO PASHOUT OUT FROM SOGOD SOUTHERN LEYTE..

[@georgequiazon5708]

buti na lng may taong kagaya mo idol keep up the good works...GOD BLESS U BOTH...umulan o umaraw dyan ka pa rin

[@lovelypayotgoron7132]

wow..na feature ung bargy..nmin sa laboon maasin city..thank u sir
keep safe always..

[@kimberlypaz1872]

This is it! i love your vlogs! ikaw lang ang nag iisang blogger na to travel around the Philippines! Wow! ikaw na Sir Sev*parang ngtravel na rin ako...ingat lagi sa biyahe mo.Godbless!!!

[@antoniodelacalzada715]

Galing na injoy ako sa inyo blog good luck at amping sa kalsada mga bro...

[@rosetech2677]

Thank you dahil na feature nyu po ang barangay laboon dahil po sa inyu eh naibsan po ung pgka miss ko sa laboon😇

[@bgracee]

I Love your blogs,,,, ingat lagi sa biyahi. Hindi nakakawasang panoorin ang mga blogs mo... Salute to you ✌✌✌✌😇😇😇😇

[@alreyes1877]

Right away naging paborito ko channel mo..reminds me noong panay ang trip namin circa 1950-late 1960..mga naka Harley at Indian big bikes kami..Minsan hindi bababa sa 20 riders nostalgic ang blog mo..I love it. Keep on riding and I will foolw you ..new subscriber ako.

[@joeniedesmilitante]

Nice Vlog bos,, From Maasin City thanks for featuring Leyte area

[@nixonlazaro944]

Riders din ako dati, peru bilib ako sayo brod, simple ka lang mag drive.... Ikot muna boung pilipinas ah... I salute you...

[@renstvgamayon9281]

Ganda talaga ang logar namin sa maasin👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@joeycasuyon5746]

Iba ung banat mo boss sa motovlogs mo..ganda panoorin lalo na may aerial view..nice editing..keep up making more videos..⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

[@ehmjhayetv]

parekoy..new subscriber pala...salamat sa pag feature sa vlog mo yung maasin city...
pa shout pala.MJ COLICO
..tnx...ingat lagi kayo kuys

[@Richardfishingvlog]

Salamat sa featuring my hometown sogod southern leyte parang nka uwi na ako sa pinas

[@nisagin9544]

fresh and organic air 👍napa ka tahimik nga 🤣but congrats and salamat po sa efforts yong dalawa 👏👏👏

[@maynnemillares]

Mali po organic air na term. REmember, utot is also organic. Organic air po may smell.

[@passghong3208]

Thank you boss bibisitahin ko yan tahimik na kalsada nayan.

[@tonyboysantos8624]

Ingat plagi sa biyahe sir Sef pa shout out po nxt video ninyo from dubai uae po

[@juansipag2206]

Wow! Meron pa lng ganitong kalsada s Pinas... Walang kasabay at kasalubong. Amazing!

[@ladybird2024]

Natutuwa naman ako sa iyo kuya vlogger.. very informative ng mga vlog mo... keep being humble po saan ka man mkarating..stay safe po..

[@jemoytv3073]

Namis ko sogod ahh salamat paps ok kaayu imohang vlog ....

[@patkalinawan3109]

Ikaw ang pinaka magandang blog sa travel 🧭 mo sa buong Pinas. Sana makunan mo ung umuulan tulad yang video na ito. Sana magawi ka sa Santa Ana Pampanga at papunta sa Mount Arayat. Keep up the good work. God Bless sa pag travel 🧭 mo. C Pat Kalinawan dito sa Las Vegas. Nga pla may ibang bloggers din na nka kotse kaso hilo ako eh. Biro ma nka fastidio forward ang video like ung c Dimitri. Kaw cool ang mga video 📼 mo at may drone kpa. Salamat ulit

[@norielangeliadobas8927]

Hi, I'm from Laboon, Maasin City and ka family clan ko po si PRRD. thanks for visiting our place 💖💖

[@rubensantos6453]

Bossing salamat sa pag-tour mo sa amin, na tulad kung hindi pa nakaka-pasyal ng Samar at Leyte.. enjoy ako... ingat lang palagi sa mga biyahe ninyo...

[@roypahamtang8519]

Sir Sef gusto ko ang vlogging mo dahil napaka-adventurous mo ang ganda ng mga lugar na napuntahan mo.

[@bongschannel2335]

Ok sir ang blog mo marami akong natutuhan kasi hilig ko rin mag travel by land...keep doing the good work pre...

[@elisaregis3333]

God bless ur trip palagi sir,god always keep u safe,marami akong nlalaman dahil sa vlog mo at para nrin aq nkakapag travel sa pinupuntahan mo,saludo po aq sau,stay humble, God bless🙏🙏🙏

[@judeaquino9457]

D ako tga Leyte but I love this 'travel along' vlog na ginawa mo. Nakakamis sa probinsya😍💕😔💕😊😍

[@almahirsch7979]

Thank you, sa Vlogs mo magandang panoorin dito, nalilibang akong panoorin diyan sa atin sa Pinas

[@grazelyntumpay]

umuunlad ang isang bayan kung may isang mall itu, may andoks/any kainan, may ilan ilan na sasakyang montero/fortuner/pick up..at matrapik ang tricycle... bsta keep up the good work septv...

[@mariosermonit5157]

Thanks sa paglibot ng mahal kong province, sef. Ingat kayo palagi sa mga trip nyo.

[@mariosermonit5157]

Sana makarating kayo ng biliran island maikot nyo narin from culaba to naval

[@DrewsMotovlogAdventures]

Wow!!! Ganda jan idol. Iba talaga pag may drone shots. Malayo ang nararating... sana magkaroon din ako nyan in time. Godbless you idol. Ingat lagi sa byahe

[@juanitovillanueva5770]

Keep up the good work and GOD BLESS ALWAYS....

[@michaellagimeno36]

Idol galing ng mga blog mo halos lahat na gs2han ko. Verry humble my mga aral ka pang makukuha.stay safe idol

[@vellfarm7465]

Ang ganda jan friend dahan dahan lng subra mabilis ang takbo mo

[@RodyPadasas]

Maganda yung lugar,sarap mag motor dyan,walang traffic.upload pa ng maraming magagandang lugar dyan sa inyo.lagi ko pianapanood vids mo bro kaya nagsubscribe na ako sayo.hilig ko rin mag rides kaya lang busy lagi sa trabaho.keep it up.ingat lagi sa byahe.👍👍👍👍👍

[@BerndSpindler]

Thank you from Chicago USA, great Job . GOD bless you .

[@rbromblon7520]

Ingat lang sa byahe palagi...May GOD BLESS you a safe travel always wherever you go. Stay healthy also.

[@minervatolentino1368]

Bilib ako sa road trip mo!
Kahit di ko napuntahan, parang narating ko din!
Thanks n be safe!
Sana include mo din yun mga safe eating place and for a night stay!

[@barolamecael1894]

Salamat sa pg bcta sa city nmen ang maasin boss..ganda talaga southern leyte free ka mka road3p wlang hustle

[@invisiblemission6174]

Salmt brod..sa vlog mo napakalaking tulong ito lalo na sa matagal ng di nakkauwi ng kanilang province.keep safe lagi kayo sa mga biyahe at pag Vlog nyo...

[@baipasikatvlog.8616]

Salamat body sa pag bisita mo sa lugar namin... Sa sogod so leyte...ingat always sa biyahe... God bless u...

[@LENARD0218]

Thanks lodi sa video at another vlogg mo''para na rin kami ksa ksama sa laag² o suroy² mo. 1 time plng ako nkpunta ng MAASIN CITY nung Nov 2016 pa' sa brgy. Hanginan kmi ngpunta,, kasi last vacation ko disyr lng'' hanggang PAGATPAT restaurant lng kmi sa may MATALOM LEYTE,, pag pupunta ng maasin city, national highway ang daan nmin' d kailangan mgshort cut dhil dun pnkmblis na daan galing mula Hindang, HINDANG, HILONGOS, BATO , MATALOM at MAASIN. Dko akalain meron palang ganyan kahabang brgy road or provincial road na haba bago mkrting ng maasin city. Mas malapit kc ata daan mo jn kysa sa baybay city ka dadaan galing ng PALO. Thanks ulit lodi at mgiingat ka lagi sa mga susunod png mga vloggs at videos mo, support lang kmi lagi. DAGHANG SALAMAT!!

[@Dizem17]

my home town sir thnks parang nka uwe narin ako yngat lagi sir gdblssss! yngat sa mga solid lane sir sa pag over take !

[@krissamsalazar6726]

Dahan dahan ang patakbo ...nahihilo ako 🤣🤣🤣 ..God bless every trip you made.

[@maynnemillares]

Ang galing, dakilang blogger. Kahit buhos ulan tuloy ang blogging.

[@lizapastor7135]

Jan ako nag aral sa Tanauan TSCHI noong high school pa ako. Tahimik tlga na. Lugar jan

[@MotoSoloPH]

Ang ganda ng Lugar sir sana maka ride kita minsan.Ride safe sir. Support local!

[@jimsonbourne624]

Thank you po sir...
Tamang gala ako sa mga vlog mo

[@Jullieann-y2s]

Thanks for taking us to your ride seph

[@nen_jtecson5975]

Sarap nman mg travel...keep safe lng po....

[@federicominguitojr2030]

Thank you sa idea about sign kabayan...uuwi dn ako sa leyte sa dcmber sa albuera

[@alfredoromuar1666]

Thank you for your vlog sir, as if nakaangjas ako sa motorbike mo and as if nakipag travel ako sa iyo sir, may Bontoc, S.Leyte pala dyan, may Bontoc,Mt province sa Luzon, thsnk you for sharing, kuya Alfred ng Laoac,Pangasinan Pangasinan

[@aicalasagsag232]

Nadaan na ata nmin yan.. i love leyte po talaga. Ingat po keep safe always😍

[@titobenjtv3548]

i love this vloger SEFTV .... parang sarap ikotin ang mga kasuloksulokan ng pilipinas sa ganda ng mga views... god bless sir... drive safely...
from. bacolod city neg.occ.

[@flexkaizen]

Ngayon ko lang nalaman na meron palang daan na shortcut from bontoc to laboon. nag expect ako na dadaan ka sa tabi ng dagat ng tomas oppus or macrohon road. I enjoy your blog #seftv

[@HENERALMOON]

Grabe Idol talaga kita bro, Astig yung 180KM, ang ganda ng mga Video mo dahil sayo na Inspire din akong mag blog at mag upload ng mga travel videos. Keep it up Idol and Ride safe always.

[@cleofegeier8445]

Salamat Sir na nagpunta ka sa amin

[@rastamanantcol9965]

Isang solidong video nanaman lodz sef. Ridesafe always lodz. GODBLESS☝️🙏

[@sqssix9612]

Thank you sir..nakadaan po kayo sa lugar namin..tagà mahaplag po ako..

[@Jhai_and-aliyah]

ayos.... i hope makapasyal ka dito mindanao....more power to you sef!!! share ko tong vlog na to... enjoyed so much... parang di kang naka quarantine.... pasyal2x lang via seftv..

[@sanodels7391]

Sir ingat lang palage sa beyahe mo ha gusto ko tlga ang mga vlog mo d tulad ng iba porke bigbike motor nela ang yayabang ba god.bless sir🙏🙏🙏

[@juryfalcon2087]

Woooow amping mo sa byahe relax Lang kon mag drive

[@ruthcabalfin8573]

Thanx alot, seftv. More2 videos! God bless u always!!!

[@haydendionsay8283]

Ang galing sana makapunta ako dyan sa next vacation.

[@darwinmistola2534]

Galing niyo idol sef...taga jaro leyte ako pero dito ma ako sa bulacan nakatira. Mahilig din ako mag rides sana masubukan ko din makapag motor mula manila hanggang leyte..ingat lang lagi idol sef. Godbless sa mga biyahe.

[@merlyndolino]

Thank you sa blog mo sir SEF ..Bago lng kita na follow ...maganda ang ginawa ..i salute you. Lalo ba bisita mo ang Southern Leyte .. I belong to municipality of Tomas Oppus...
Anyway ,, i appreciated you. Hindi ka mayabang. Take care everyday ... Im waiting your next blog. ..Byeee

[@baiking3211]

Salamat sir sef..may bagong malalaman Naman kami bagong way

[@normanangelo7174]

Thank u idol .. so nice.. viewing.. engat always sa road

[@slprn67]

Just found your channel. Great content. Thanks for sharing and be safe always. God bless you.

[@morganmorales9474]

Akala ko seftv sa bato route ka dadaan, madaanan mo sana yung logar na kinalakihan ko,ang MATALOM,LEYTE. miss ko na yun.

[@rhemzbusacab2032]

Hello sef na enjoy ko tlga yon vlog mo .khit hnd p ako nkarating jn sa lugar nayan. Parang ramdam ko na .

[@alm_rizchannel3698]

boss..nice travel blogging.
ilove southern leyte kasi taga dyan aking papa.
and andiyan din mga cousins ko
sa macrohon southern leyte near maasin city..
but originally taga agusan del norte mindanao talaga ako..
more power and keep safe always...thnks

[@ismaelabalos6653]

Maraming bansa na akung narating pero ang Pinas hindi q pa malibot talo mo pa aq ; pra narin akung nag road trip habang pinanunuod q vlog mo proud aq saiyo ingat

[@gritzinbowdre535]

Thank you for taking a view from Massin Liyte.