Maritime: Extensive interisland transportation 314 private and 622 public seaports, including major ports at Manila, Cebu, Iloilo, Cagayan de Oro, Zamboanga, and Davao. Railroads: In 1990 one main line from Manila 266 kilometers north to San Fernando and La Union, 474 kilometers south to Legaspi City 15 kilometers of Light Rail Transit system in Metro Manila. Roads: In 1988 some 157,000 kilometers of various type roads 26,000 kilometers designated national (arterial) roads. Somewhat less than 50 percent of national roads all-weather surfaces. Airports: Total of 301 airports, 237 usable international facilities at Manila (Ninoy Aquino) and near Cebu City (Mactan). Philippine Airlines serves domestic and international routes. Telecommunications: In 1989, 380 radio stations and 42 television stations. In 1990, 872,900 telephones, mainly concentrated in Metro Manila 4 million radio receivers, 6 million television receivers. Data as of June 1991
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