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Cagsawa Tours lets you sleep in luxury on a bus to Bicol

Cagsawa Travel and Tours receives new Thaco sleeper buses

Published Jan 5, 2026 05:30 pm

At A Glance

  • There's a new, more stylish, and relaxing way to travel to the Bicol Region. That's with the new Thaco sleeper buses of Cagsawa Travel and Tours.
  • Each sleeper can is equipped with high-end amenities, including an LCD entertainment screen, bedroom light, and Type A & C USB phone charging ports.
There’s a new, more stylish, and relaxing way to travel to the Bicol Region. That’s with the new Thaco sleeper buses of Cagsawa Travel and Tours. These luxury sleeper buses were designed, manufactured and assembled by Thaco Auto with design input from Cagsawa.
Boasting of a distinctive look and cool blue interior illumination, the new generation Thaco Mobihome sleeper buses are impossible to miss on the road. The standout feature is the front grille with beveled patterns inspired by the iconic "T" shape, perfectly paired with modern LED projector headlights.
Cagsawa Travel and Tours had a lot of design inputs, especially on the interiors, to ensure a top-notch passenger experience on every journey. The 20 sleeper cabins of the bus feature premium materials with meticulous attention to detail, ensuring maximum comfort and privacy for passengers. They are equipped with high-end amenities, including an LCD entertainment screen, bedroom light, Type A & C USB phone charging ports, and a well-appointed toilet. The UV ceiling lights combined with ambient lighting create a luxurious atmosphere.
These buses were supplied by BJ Mercantile, Inc. (BJM), the official distributor of Thaco commercial vehicles in the Philippines. The country’s first two Thaco sleeper buses will be used by Cagsawa Travel and Tours, Inc. to offer comfortable and convenient travel between Manila and the Bicol Region.
“We are proud to partner with Cagsawa Travel and Tours in introducing sleeper bus technology that prioritizes passenger comfort while meeting the operational needs of bus operators,” said Leilani Lim Tan, Vice President of BJM.
For Cagsawa Travel and Tours, the acquisition reinforces its vision to become a model and leader in the transport industry through operational excellence, quality service, and passenger's total satisfaction.
“We should have the best and always strive to be the first in order to be the role model in the industry,” said William Rogando, Director and Operations Manager of Cagsawa Travel and Tours. “We were very impressed when we visited the very modern and expansive Thaco manufacturing facility in Vietnam. I am sure when people start to see these buses on the road, other bus operators will follow suit.”
At the key turnover ceremony (from left): Don Ramos, Sales Manager, BJ Mercantile, Inc.; Marvy Sales, Sales Representative, BJ Mercantile, Inc.; Leilani Lim Tan, Vice President, BJ Mercantile, Inc.; William Rogando, Director and Operations Manager, Cagsawa Travel and Tours, Inc; Willy Ngo, General Manager, Cagsawa Travel and Tours, Inc.; and Marcelo S. Tan, Corporate Secretary, Cagsawa Travel and Tours, Inc.
At the key turnover ceremony (from left): Don Ramos, Sales Manager, BJ Mercantile, Inc.; Marvy Sales, Sales Representative, BJ Mercantile, Inc.; Leilani Lim Tan, Vice President, BJ Mercantile, Inc.; William Rogando, Director and Operations Manager, Cagsawa Travel and Tours, Inc; Willy Ngo, General Manager, Cagsawa Travel and Tours, Inc.; and Marcelo S. Tan, Corporate Secretary, Cagsawa Travel and Tours, Inc.
BJ Mercantile Inc., through its partnership with Thaco Auto, continues to expand its commercial vehicle offerings in the Philippines, providing modern buses and trucks backed by comprehensive after-sales support, parts availability, and technical expertise. From its modest beginnings in 1974 as an importer of used engines and trucks, BJM has grown into a dynamic group with interests spanning construction, mining, logistics, real estate, petroleum, cold storage, and marine transport.
For more information about Thaco buses, visit the BJM showroom located at 1132 EDSA Balintawak, Quezon City. To book tickets on the Cagasawa Travel & Tours’ Thaco sleeper buses, visit Cagsawa Tours’ website.
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