Visayas Feast Site Information 2026

The Feast of Tabernacles and the Eighth Day 2026 for Visayas, Philippines will be held at Visayas State University (VSU)—a premier educational institution located in Baybay City at the western side of the Leyte Island. The campus covers over 1,000 hectares of fertile land flanked by a high mountain range which is dominated by Mount Pangasugan on its eastern side and the Camotes Sea on the west.

The university has its own resort and room accommodations along with a spacious function hall that can accommodate 200-250 people which will be used for services and other activities. Other amenities include a swimming pool, mini zoo, wide playing areas, and several sports facilities; with all these, VSU offers a serene place that is well-suited for the occasion where brethren can gather in celebration of Jesus Christ’s coming millennial reign on earth.

The Feast of Tabernacles will start on September 26, Saturday, and The Eighth Day on October 3, Saturday. It is best to plan to arrive at the feast site on Friday September 25, to give enough time for registration as well as to be prepared for the whole day service the following day. Please arrange your travels accordingly and let us know of your schedules so we can coordinate your arrivals.

Travel Information

For first-time guests who wish to travel to the venue on their own, VSU is accessible by air, sea, or land, depending on your location. Guests coming from Western Visayas may take a direct flight to Cebu City. From Cebu City, you may take a 5- to 6-hour ferry ride to Baybay City. From Baybay City, a cab can take you to the venue. Most cab drivers are familiar with the location, which is just a 10- to 15-minute ride away.

Another option from Cebu City is a 3-hour fast craft ride to Ormoc City. From Ormoc City, you can take a one-hour van or bus ride to VSU. Guests coming from Mindanao may take a direct flight from Davao International Airport to Daniel Z. Romualdez Airport in Tacloban City. For guests coming from Luzon or international areas, you may take a direct flight from Ninoy Aquino International Airport to Daniel Z. Romualdez Airport in Tacloban City, then take a 1.5- to 2-hour van ride to Baybay City.

Accommodations

Accommodation options are available to suit varying budget and personal preferences. The corresponding rates are listed below: (Note: The exchange rate used for reference is Php 58.80 per US$, based on the rate as of February 1, 2026. Actual rates may vary depending on prevailing market conditions at the time of payment.)

VSU Hostel

• Standard Twin 2 pax (Air-conditioned, TV) - P700/room/night (approx. $12)
• Standard Triple 3 pax (Air-conditioned, TV) - P800/room/night (approx. $14)
• Deluxe Matrimonial 2 pax (Air-conditioned, TV, Fridge, Hot & Cold Shower) - P900/room/night (approx. $16)
• Deluxe Triple 3 pax (Air-conditioned, TV, Fridge, Hot & Cold Shower) - P1,000/room/night (approx. $17)
• Matrimonial Superior 2 pax (Air-conditioned, TV, Fridge, Hot & Cold Shower) - P1,500/room/night (approx. $26)

ATI Rooms

• Dormitory Type (Air-conditioned rooms with own toilet & bathroom)
  P600/head/night (approx. $11) or P1,800 - 3 pax (approx. $31), P2,400 - 4 pax (approx. $41), P3,000 - 5 pax (approx. $51)
• Matrimonial 2 pax (Air-conditioned with own toilet & bathroom) - P1,000/room/night (approx. $17)
• Standard 2 pax (Air-conditioned with own toilet & bathroom) - P1,200/room/night (approx. $21)
• Executive Matrimonial 2 pax (Air-conditioned with own toilet & bathroom w/ Hot & Cold Shower) - P1,500/room/night (approx. $26)

VSU Balay Alumni

• Standard Room (Ground Floor) 2 pax (Air-conditioned with own toilet and bathroom) - P700/room/night (approx. $12)
• Standard Room (2nd Floor) 2 pax (Air-conditioned with own toilet and bathroom) - P800/room/night (approx. $14)

VSU Apartelle

• Standard Room 3 Single Bed (Air-conditioned, TV, Fridge Hot & Cold Shower) - P1,500/room/night (approx. $26)
• Matrimonial Room Queen Bed (Air-conditioned, TV, Fridge, Hot & Cold Shower) - P1,500/room/night (approx. $26)
• Superior Room King Bed (Air-conditioned, Fridge, TV, Hot & Cold Shower, Washing Facility) - P1,600/room/night (appox. $28)
• Dormitory Type Room 8-12 pax (Double-deck, Air-conditioned, Cable TV)
  Extra Bed – P400/night (approx. $7), P1,600/dorm/night 8 pax (approx. $28), P2,000/dorm/night 10 pax (approx. $34), P2,400/dorm/night 12 pax (approx. $41)
  

Seafront Villa

• Seafront Villa 10 pax/Villa (4 Air-conditioned rooms, Sala, Dining Area & Kitchen, TV, Fridge, Hot & Cold Shower), P3,500/unit (approx. $60) or P350/pax (approx. $6)
  

Note: *Extra person or extra bed in both VSU Hostel and VSU Apartelle costs P400/night (approx. $7).

**Additional fee of P200/unit (approx. $3.40) will be charged for the use of electric appliances such as flat iron, rice cooker, water heater, etc. at the VSU Apartelle room accommodations.

Meals

VSU has several food stations for brethren to choose from. Meals for breakfast and dinner at the VSU Cafeteria and other food stations at the VSU Market ranges from P50 to P100 per person. Festival Lunch will be served by the VSU Pavilion at P250 per person in a controlled buffet setup. Fruits, snack items, and even fresh carabao milk are also available at the VSU Market. Brethren who wish to consume food in their room accommodations are advised to bring utensils. Eating food items is only allowed at the lounge area of both VSU Hostel and Apartelle.

Reservations & Payments: For reservations, please contact Visayas festival coordinator Jose T. Campos at +63 (966) 963 3924 (TM/Globe). Payments may be made at the Festival Business Office during the Feast.

--Jose T. Campos, Festival Coordinator