Data on the extent and coverage of the transportation and communication networks of an area are essential. The data provide planners and decision makers in the government and entrepreneurial ventures with a sound basis to improve the state of their infrastructures. Specifically, planners use the data in the formulation of strategies that will link the locality with its neighbors within and outside the country. The different modes of transportation as channels and media for communication are vital in the economic, social and cultural lives of the people and institutions in the community. A well-developed transportation system ensures fast and efficient transfer of goods and services between traders, households and other institutions within and outside the geographical limits of the community. Similarly, breakthrough in the communication system accelerates the flow of information. This era of information technology enables a faster access to and the dissemination of news, events and developments in the domestic and international scene. Under this situation, the citizenry becomes well-informed of the events and developments affecting their lives. The business community, on the other hand, receives vital information that can expand the market for their products and services. (RSET)

This chapter presents data on all modes of transportation at the regional and provincial levels. On land transport, the data presented the registration of motor vehicles as reported by the Land Transportation Office (LTO). The data presented also include road length and number of bridges maintained by the Provincial & National Governments. On water transport, the data on cargo and passenger volume handled by shipping vessels were also included as gathered from the Philippine Ports Authority (PPA). On the other hand, air transport data were provided by the Air Transport Office (ATO). For the communication sector, the chapter also provides data on the number of telecommunication facilities, licensed radio stations, telegraph stations, telephone distribution, and post offices and mail carriers sourced from the Regional Social and Economic Trends 2007.