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Table of Contents

Airport
1. Driving Directions To NAIA Terminal 1
4. Driving Route That Encompasses Eight Major Destinations
5. How To Commute To Manila Domestic Airport Terminal 4
6. NAIA 1-2-3 Shuttle Bus: Easy Way To Get To & From NAIA Terminals
7. NAIA 1-2-3-4 Shuttle Bus Updates
8. NAIA Bus From MRT/LRT To T-3 & Vice Versa Still Operational
9. Tip: Connecting Flight At NAIA-1 From NAIA-2
Alternative Routes
1. Alternative Routes To MOA Or Mall Of Asia From Quezon City
2. Christmas Lanes 2011: From EDSA To Baclaran
3. Christmas Lanes 2011: From EDSA To Greenhills
4. Christmas Lanes 2011: To Quiapo Via Ayala Blvd
6. Driving Shortcut To Quiapo From Ermita And Roxas Boulevard
7. Quezon Ave-Araneta Ave Underpass: Alternative Routes
8. Quezon Ave-Araneta Ave Underpass: Alternative Routes Part 2
11. Skyway Stage 3 Construction Begins - New !!
Articles Related To Direction
1. Araneta Ave-Quezon Ave Underpass Grand Opening
2. Cavitex: Connecting Cavite To Metro Manila In Minutes
3. Cebu: Taking Taxi From Mactan Airport To Colon
4. Comet E-Jeepney Is The New King Of Philippine Roads
5. Commute Guide To Manila Based On Bus Ban Ordinance
6. Espana Blvd-Lacson Ave Underpass to Decongest Traffic
7. Espana Boulevard Circa 2011
8. Greenfield: Greenery along MRT-3
9. How To Get To Places In Naga City
10. How to avoid Taxi Scams in Manila using a Taxi Booking App?
11. Importance of Knowing U-Turn Slot Locations
12. Integrated Bus Terminal For Batangas & Cavite Buses Opens
13. Route Guide To Mt Samat Zip-line In Pilar Bataan
15. South-West Bus Terminal Inaugurates Today
16. Valentine's Weekend at Tomas Morato: Food Fiesta Non Stop Dance Music
17. Welcome To Directions On Web
18. Where To Go To Watch Fireworks on New Year's Eve In Budget
19. World-Class Airport With The Most Reasonably Priced Food
Aseana City
1. Aseana City's Progress
2. Driving Directions To Aseana City
3. How To Commute To Aseana City
4. How To Get To Pambansang Muziklaban Grand Finals 2012
Attractions
1. Breeze Into Zoobic Safari: Wild Animals Sightseeing Made Easy
2. Commute Guide To Bacarra Church & Pagudpod Ilocos Norte
3. Commuters And Drivers Guide To Timog And Tomas Morato
4. Direction Bytes: From EDSA-Crossing To Intramuros
5. Directions Bytes: Direction To Araneta Coliseum From SLEX
6. Driving DIrection From Greenhills To Tomas Morato
7. Driving Directions To Cirque Du Soleil's VAREKAI
8. Driving Directions To Eastwood City
9. Driving Directions To Newport City
10. Getting To Ilocos Norte's Important Attractions
11. How To Commute To Aliw Theater
12. How To Commute To Baguio City's Tourist Spots
13. How To Commute To Cagsawa Ruins From Naga City
14. How To Commute To Cebu's Tourist Spots
15. How To Commute To Cirque Du Soleil's VAREKAI
16. How To Commute To Legazpi City's Tourist Spots - New !!
17. How To Commute To Robinson's Place Manila And Midtown
18. How To Commute To Tagaytay's Tourist Spots - New !!
19. How To Commute To Tam-Awan Village From Baguio City
20. How To Commute To Vigan's Tourist Spots From Laoag
21. How To Get To Gateway Mall and Araneta Coliseum
22. How To Get To IL Terrazzo
23. How To Get To Intramuros Via MRT
24. How To Get To Las Farolas
25. How To Get To Mall Of Asia Or MOA
26. How To Get To Manila Cathedral
27. How To Get To Manila Ocean Park From LRT or MRT
28. How To Get To Timog's Nightspots And Tomas Morato's Nightlife Destinations
29. How to get to CCP or Cultural Center of the Philippines Complex
30. How to get to Dinosaur Island & Holy Land - New !!
31. Island Cove: Now Nearer To Metro Manila
32. Jeepney Route Bound For Eastwood City Libis
33. Luneta Dancing Music Fountain
34. Naga City's CBD II - Major Destination In The Heart Of Bicol
35. Rajah Sulayman Park: Where Is It And How To Get There?
37. Roxas Boulevard: Great Place To Watch Fireworks On New Year Eve
38. SM MOA Eye Giant Ferris Wheel: Newest Tourist Destination
39. Strawberry Picking: A What To Do In La Trinidad
40. The Mind Museum Commuters' Guide
41. What & Where To Eat In Legazpi City?
Baguio City
2. How To Commute To Tam-Awan Village From Baguio City
3. How to get to Dinosaur Island & Holy Land - New !!
4. Visita Iglesia Routes 2014 - New !!
Bars
1. Commute Guide To Buildings And Bars & Restaurants Along West Ave
2. Excess Superclub: The Ultimate Nightlife Destination In Quezon City
3. How To Get To Arnel Pineda's RockVille Bar
4. How To Get To Bellagio Square Malate
5. How To Get To Blue Wave Macapagal
6. How To Get To Harbor Square
Bataan
Behind The Posts
1. Behind The Posts: Quezon Ave-Araneta Ave Underpass
2. Behind The Posts: Travel To Bicol From Tutuban to Naga Via Bicol Express
Bicol
1. Bicol Express Train Fare Rate And Schedules
2. Bicol Express Train Update
3. Hotels Near PNR Naga Station
5. How To Commute To Legazpi City's Tourist Spots - New !!
6. PNR Train Now Goes To Ligao Albay
7. To Manila From Naga On-Board Sleeper PNR Bicol Express
8. To Naga On-Board PNR Bicol Express Train
9. Travel To Bicol From Tutuban to Naga Via Bicol Express
Bonifacio Global City
1. Commute Fast To Restaurants & Establishments In Bonifacio High Street
2. Commute Guide To Buildings & Attractions Inside BGC From MRT Ayala Station
3. Rush Hour Commute Directions To BGC Buildings From MRT Ayala Station
5. The Mind Museum Driving Directions
Buildings
2. Commute To Ortigas Center Buildings From MRT Shaw Station
3. Commute To Roxas Blvd Buildings & Destinations Malate-Ermita Districts
4. Direction Bytes: Driving Direction From Shaw Boulevard To NAIA Terminal 1
5. Direction Bytes: From J.P. Rizal To OWWA
6. Direction Bytes: From LRT-1 Gil Puyat Station To OWWA
7. Direction Bytes: From NAIA To OWWA
8. How To Commute To Midland Plaza
9. How To Commute To Zuellig Building
10. How To Get To Atrium Building Makati And PAG-IBIG Corporate Headquarters?
11. How To Get To Buildings Along & Near Ayala Avenue From MRT
12. How To Get To Buildings Along & Near Ayala Avenue From MRT II
13. How To Get To Buildings Along & Near Ayala Avenue From MRT III
14. How To Get To Buildings Along & Near Ayala Avenue From MRT IV
15. How To Get To Buildings Along & Near Ayala Avenue From MRT IX
16. How To Get To Buildings Along & Near Ayala Avenue From MRT V
17. How To Get To Buildings Along & Near Ayala Avenue From MRT VI
18. How To Get To Buildings Along & Near Ayala Avenue From MRT VII
19. How To Get To Buildings Along & Near Ayala Avenue From MRT VIII
20. How To Get To Buildings Along & Near Ayala Avenue From MRT X
21. How To Get To Exportbank Plaza
23. How To Get To OWWA
24. How To Get To PRC Or Professional Regulation Commission
25. How To Get To Sofitel Hotel Philippine Plaza And Siete Pecados
26. How To Get To The Buildings Along Gil Puyat From MRT Buendia
27. How To Get To The Buildings Along Gil Puyat From MRT Buendia 2
28. How To Get To World Trade Center
29. Jeepney Route Along Chino Roces Ave Or Pasong Tamo From MRT
30. Walking Directions From MRT Station To Ortigas Center Buildings
31. Walking Directions To Ortigas Buildings From MRT Shaw Station
Bus Routes
Bus Terminals
1. Araneta Center Provincial Bus Terminal
2. BGC Bus Temporary Terminal Location in EDSA Near MRT Ayala Station
3. Commute Guide From South West Terminal To Different Locations
4. Integrated Bus Terminal For Batangas & Cavite Buses Opens
5. South West Integrated Terminal & City Buses Coastal Mall Station
6. South-West Bus Terminal Inaugurates Today
Casino
1. Resort World Manila: Most Exciting Integrated Destination in Manila
Cebu
3. What & Where To Eat In Cebu City
Chinese New Year Destinations
1. Ongpin: Where Is It And How to Get There?
Christmas Destinations
1. 168 Mall Phase 5 Now Open for In-Style Divisoria Shopping
2. 999 Mall: New Shopping Destination in Divisoria
3. Directions to the Star City
4. How To Get To Dapitan Arcade
6. How To Get To Star City From Libertad and Gil Puyat LRT Stations
9. SM MOA Eye Giant Ferris Wheel: Newest Tourist Destination
10. Short Cut To Christmas Shopping In Baclaran
11. Spectacular Symphony of Parols: A Grand Christmas Destination
Christmas Lanes
4. Metro Manila Christmas Lanes Now Open for Holiday Rush
Church
1. Driving Directions From Ermita To Quiapo Church
3. How To Get To Quiapo Church By Walking And Commuting
4. Two Visita Iglesia Routes
5. Visita Iglesia Routes 2012
6. Visita Iglesia Routes 2013
Commute
3. A Luxury Hotel's Convenient Accessibility Amidst Undesirable Location
4. Araneta Center Provincial Bus Terminal
5. Ayala-Washington Jeepney Terminal & Loading/Unloading Along Ayala Ave
10. Centris Walk: New Dining & Entairtainment Destination
11. Commute Directions To UP AyalaLand TechnoHub
15. Commute Guide To Buildings & Attractions Inside BGC From MRT Ayala Station
17. Commute To Dapitan Tiangge For Christmas Shopping 2011
20. DPC Extension ECO Plaza Mantrade Jeepney Route
21. Direction Bytes: From NAIA Terminal 2 To POEA Ortigas
22. Direction Bytes: How To Get To GMA Kamuning from Malate
23. Direction Bytes: How To Get To POEA From NAIA-3
24. Direction Bytes: LRT-2 To Quiapo
25. Directions to NBI Clearance Office
28. Fisher Mall: Commuters' Guide
29. How To Get To Tiendesitas And Frontera Verde In Public Transportation
30. How To Commute Fast To SM Mall of Asia Arena Aka SM Arena
31. How To Commute From EDSA To Buildings Inside Ortigas Center
33. How To Commute To Aseana City
38. How To Commute To DOST Bicutan
39. How To Commute To Lucban's Tourist Spots
40. How To Commute To Lucky Chinatown Mall
41. How To Commute To Makati Coliseum
42. How To Commute To Newport City & Resort World Manila
43. How To Commute To PhilSports Arena From MRT
45. How To Commute To Robinsons Magnolia
46. How To Commute To SM Aura Premier Aka SM City Taguig
47. How To Commute To Tagaytay's Tourist Spots - New !!
48. How To Commute To The Filoil Flying V Arena In San Juan
49. How To Commute To The Portal & Pavilion Square And The Hub in Greenfield District
51. How To Commute To Ynares Sports Arena
53. How To Commute to Century City
56. How To Get To Ayala Triangle Gardens
66. How To Get To Cartimar Pasay
67. How To Get To Cityplace Square in Divisoria
68. How To Get To Cuneta Astrodome
69. How To Get To DFA Office Of Consular Affairs Via Bus Or MRT/LRT Train
70. How To Get To Dangwa Flower Market By Commuting
75. How To Get To Harrison Plaza
79. How To Get To PICC and PCSO
80. How To Get To Places In Naga City
81. How To Get To Quiapo Church By Walking And Commuting
82. How To Get To Rizal Memorial Sports Complex & Ninoy Aquino Stadium
84. How To Get To The Buildings Along Buendia From LRT Gil Puyat Station - New !!
87. How to avoid Taxi Scams in Manila using a Taxi Booking App?
91. LRT-1 Quirino Station Routes & Destinations
95. NAIA Bus From MRT/LRT To T-3 & Vice Versa Still Operational
98. Palacio De Manila Commute Guide
99. Pasig River Ferry Commute Guide - New !!
100. Philippine Arena Commuters Guide - New !!
104. Sidcor Weekend Market in Centris Walk
112. Where To Stay In Cebu City
113. Wilson - Greenhills Jeepney Route
Concert Venue
1. Amoranto Sports Complex Driving Directions
4. How To Commute To Amoranto Stadium And Amoranto Theater
6. Mall Of Asia Arena Driving Directions & Parking Buildings
Dining
2. How To Commute To IL Terrazzo
Direction Bytes
1. Direction Bytes: Cuneta Astrodome From MOA
2. Direction Bytes: Direction To Malate From Taft Avenue
4. Direction Bytes: From Cubao To Makati Shangri-La Hotel
5. Direction Bytes: From EDSA-Crossing To Intramuros
10. Direction Bytes: How To Get To Hyatt Manila Via MRT
11. Direction Bytes: How To Get To Pasong Tamo Aka Chino Roces From Ayala Avenue
12. Direction Bytes: Jeepney Route From PRC To United Nations Avenue LRT 1
14. Direction Bytes: Nagtahan To Chino Roces
15. Direction Bytes: Route From Lawton To Harrison Plaza
16. Direction Bytes: To Mall Of Asia From Espana
Discotheque
Distance
1. Distance from a LRT-1 Station to Another
2. Distance to a LRT-2 Station from Another
3. Distance to a MRT-3 Station from Another
Driving Directions
8. Direction Bytes: Nagtahan To Chino Roces
12. Driving Directions From Ermita And Malate Area To Skyway
13. Driving Directions From Ermita To Quiapo Church
14. Driving Directions To Aseana City
17. Driving Directions To Lucky Chinatown Mall
22. Driving Directions To SM City North EDSA
23. Driving Directions To Tiendesitas And Frontera Verde
24. Driving Directions to Duty Free Philippines Fiesta Mall
29. How To Get To Avenida Manila Via Roxas Boulevard
34. How To Get To DFA Office of Consular Affairs By Car
45. How To Get To SM City North EDSA From Greenhills
50. Island Cove: Now Nearer To Metro Manila
52. Mall Of Asia Arena Driving Directions & Parking Buildings
53. New Driving Direction To DFA From NLEX
54. One Night In Tiendesitas
56. Open Parking Space Along Roxas Boulevard Beside U.S. Embassy
57. Parking Areas & Driving Directions To Quezon Memorial Circle
58. Quezon Ave-Araneta Ave Underpass: Alternative Routes
67. Where To Park For Grand Fiesta Manila 2011 Celebration
Embassy
Entertainment
6. How To Get To Pambansang Muziklaban! Francis Magalona Tribute
Exhibition Centers
2. Palacio De Manila Commute Guide
FX and Jeepney Terminals
4. How To Get To Ynares Center In Antipolo
6. Legazpi City's Jeepney & UV Express Terminals
7. New Jeepney & FX Terminal In BGC Market! Market!
8. New Market Market Transport Terminal Schedule
9. Public Transport Terminal In SM City North EDSA
10. Public Transport Terminals Located In Mall Of Asia Or MOA
11. SM MOA Bound Passenger Jeepney New Terminal In Baclaran
12. Trinoma Transport Terminal - UV Express Vans & FXs And Jeepneys
13. UV & GT Express Van & FX Terminal At Lucky Chinatown Mall
Flea Markets
Free Parking
1. Free Parking in 999 Mall Full as early as 8 am
Free Rides
1. GMA News TV Pasabay Libreng Sakay Schedules & Terminal Location
2. GMA News TV Pasabay on the Go Campus Edition
3. Trinoma to Market Market Free Bus Ride via GMA News TV Pasabay On The Go
Government Offices
6. Directions to NBI Clearance Office
7. How To Commute To DOST Bicutan
8. How To Commute To POEA Or Philippine Overseas Employment Administration
9. How To Get To DFA Office Of Consular Affairs Via Bus Or MRT/LRT Train
10. How To Get To DFA Office of Consular Affairs By Car
12. How To Get To PAGIBIG Justine Building
14. How To Get To PRC Or Professional Regulation Commission
Government Property
1. Araneta Ave-Quezon Ave Underpass Grand Opening
Hotels
1. A Luxury Hotel's Convenient Accessibility Amidst Undesirable Location
6. How To Commute To Midland Plaza
11. Where To Stay In Legazpi City?
Ilocos
2. Getting To Ilocos Norte's Important Attractions
4. To Laoag From Manila In 52 Minutes
Imported Goods
Jeepney Routes
1. Comet E-Jeepney Is The New King Of Philippine Roads
2. Comet E-Jeepney Routes and Faring System - New !!
4. Direction Bytes: Baclaran Mabini Jeepney Route
5. Direction Bytes: From Sampaloc To Pasong Tamo
7. Directions Of Jeepneys from Doroteo Jose LRT-1 Station To Baclaran
12. Malugay Kamagong
14. Pier-Luna Harrison Plaza Mabini
16. Zobel Roxas Dulo
La Trinidad
1. Strawberry Picking: A What To Do In La Trinidad
Laoag
1. To Laoag From Manila In 52 Minutes
Leisure
Lucban
1. How To Commute To Lucban's Tourist Spots
Makati CBD
4. Direction Bytes: How To Get To Pasong Tamo Aka Chino Roces From Ayala Avenue
10. How To Get To Buildings Along & Near Ayala Avenue From MRT II
18. How To Get To Buildings Along & Near Ayala Avenue From MRT X
20. How To Get To The Buildings Along Buendia From LRT Gil Puyat Station - New !!
23. Underground Walkway From Glorietta 5 To Glorietta 4
Malls
3. Fisher Mall: Commuters' Guide
4. How To Commute To Greenhills
5. How To Commute To IL Terrazzo
8. How To Commute To Rockwell And Power Plant Mall
14. How To Get To SM City North EDSA From Greenhills
Manila
Maps
1. Location Map of Arnel Pineda's Rockville Bar
2. Location Map of Ayala Triangle Gardens
3. Location Map of Jollibee Taft
4. Location Map of Quiapo Church
Museum
Naga
4. Where To Eat In Naga City
Near LRT/MRT
6. Direction Bytes: LRT Station Near Padre Faura
9. How To Get To Intramuros Via MRT
13. LRT-1 U.N. Avenue Station Routes & Destinations
New Year's Eve Destination
News
2. Design Almost Complete
3. Directions on Web near Completion
7. Tunnel Discovered Along Edsa-Guadalupe
8. Valentine's Weekend at Tomas Morato: Food Fiesta Non Stop Dance Music
Nightlife
4. One Night In Tiendesitas
One Ride From MRT/LRT
Ortigas Center CBD
Pagudpod
Parking
1. Ayala Triangle Gardens Restaurants & Parking Areas
3. Where To Park For Grand Fiesta Manila 2011 Celebration
Pet Shops
Plaza and Parks
2. Parking Areas & Driving Directions To Quezon Memorial Circle
Resort
Restaurants
1. Ayala Triangle Gardens Restaurants & Parking Areas
7. What & Where To Eat In Cebu City
8. Where To Eat In Naga City
Roads
1. Behind The Posts: New Driving Direction To DFA From NLEX
Shopping Centers
3. Commute To Dapitan Tiangge For Christmas Shopping 2011
12. How To Commute To Greenhills
14. How To Commute To SM Aura Premier Aka SM City Taguig
17. How To Get To Dangwa Flower Market By Commuting
22. SM MOA Bound Passenger Jeepney New Terminal In Baclaran
Shortcuts
Sports Center
8. How To Get To Ynares Center In Antipolo
Sports Complex
2. Direction Bytes: Cuneta Astrodome From MOA
10. Philippine Arena Commuters Guide - New !!
Streets
1. Behind The Posts: New Driving Direction To DFA From NLEX
6. Direction Bytes: From Sampaloc To Pasong Tamo
8. Driving Directions From Ermita And Malate Area To Skyway
Strip Malls
Subic
Theme Parks
Tips
3. Good Eats And Good Rides From Manila To Cebu
Traffic Advisory
Train Destinations
3. LRT-1 Balintawak Station Destinations
4. LRT-1 Monumento Station Destinations
5. LRT-1 Quirino Station Routes & Destinations
6. LRT-1 Roosevelt Station Destinations
7. LRT-1 Tayuman Station Destinations
8. LRT-1 U.N. Avenue Station Routes & Destinations
9. LRT-1 Vito Cruz Station Routes & Destinations
10. PNR Train Now Goes To Ligao Albay
Traveling
2. Good Eats And Good Rides From Manila To Cebu
U-Turns
2. U-Turn Slots Along Quezon Avenue
Vigan
Wholesale and Retail

Driving Directions To NAIA Terminal 1
NAIA Terminal 1 is simply known as NAIA. By car, it's relatively easy to get to the main terminal of our premier airport
which also serves as the gateway to our country. The driving directions to NAIA are the same as the ones bound for
NAIA 2. You only just need to turn right onto Ninoy Aquino Ave aka Imelda Ave from NAIA Road instead of crossing
Ninoy Aquino Ave which will take you to NAIA 2. Please look at the map below and see NAIA 2 direction (blue arrow)
in relation to direction to NAIA (red arrow), then read the directions below the map.
Once you're traversing NAIA Rd either from Domestic Rd or Roxas Blvd and Macapagal Blvd, just stay to the right
lane and drive under road signs that read "NAIA 1 Paranaque". That lane will turn right onto Ninoy Aquino Ave and
will take you to the ramp that goes to NAIA 1. Once inside NAIA 1 complex, just follow either "Departure" or "Arrival"
sign depending on where you're actually going.

How To Get To NAIA-1 By Car

You must drive under NAIA-1 road sign
Route #1

Via NLEX, A. Bonifacio Ave and Roxas Blvd from Malolos, Bulacan, Subic, Clark, Tarlac, SCTEX, Pampanga,
Olongapo and other areas of North Luzon.

Take NLEX and cross EDSA below EDSA Balintawak/Cloverleaf Bridge to traverse A. Bonifacio Ave. Drive all the
way to the other end of Bonifacio and turn right onto Blumentritt, left on Aurora Blvd then right onto Dimasalang.
Cross Lacson and take Laong Laan all the way to the wide Alfonso Mendoza (Quezon Blvd). Turn left on Alfonzo
Mendoza. Drive to the middle and take Quezon Underpass to get to Quiapo. Cross Pasig River via Quezon Bridge
and drive to the middle, avoid Lagusnilad Underpass by driving to the right of Padre Burgos after Lawton area. Cross
four intersections with traffic lights - first in Manila City Hall, second is Finance Road, third is Juan Luna and fourth is
Palacio St. Turn left on Roxas Blvd and drive all the way to NAIA Road. Follow directions in Route #2 ofDriving
Directions To NAIA Terminal 2, click here. Just remember, drive under road signs of "NAIA-1 Paranaque" instead of
road signs of "NAIA-2".

Route #2

Via SLEX aka Osmena Highway or Skyway from Alabang, Muntinlupa, Sucat, Sta Rosa, and places in Laguna,
Batangas, Tagaytay, Quezon and some parts of Cavite nearer to Sta Rosa which form the CALABARZON.

Exit SLEX via Sucat Exit. Cross SLEX via bridge above Osmena Highway that becomes Sucat Road aka Dr A.
Santos Ave. Stay to this road without any turn, passing under C-5 Extension Flyover which is situated past SM City
Sucat. Road name becomes Ninoy Aquino Ave. Watch for Duty Free Philippines Fiesta Mall to your right. After
passing by Duty Free complex, take the lane going to NAIA-1.

Route #3

Via southbound lane of Osmena Highway aka SLEX or the Skyway above it from Nagtahan, Ramon Magsaysay Blvd,
N. Domingo, Paco, San Andres Bukid and other areas nearby.

Follow directions in Route #2 of Driving Directions To NAIA Terminal 2, click here. After turning left from Domestic
Road to NAIA Road, change lane and choose the one under the road sign that reads "NAIA 1 Paranaque". It will take
you directly to the ramp of Ninoy Aquino International Airport. Once inside NAIA complex, follow direction to either
"Departure" or "Arrival".

Route #4

Via EDSA's southbound lane from Ayala Center, Rockwell Center, A Venue, Century City, Greenfield District, Pioneer
Boni in Mandaluyong, Ortigas Center, Greenhills, EDSA Shaw, Megamall, Shangri-La Plaza, POEA and other places
nearby.

Drive all the way to Pasay past Magallanes MRT Station and Magallanes Bridge. Up ahead a left turning flyover with
"NAIA" sign appears. Take that flyover that goes down to Aurora Blvd formerly Tramo. Drive all the way to its other
end and turn right onto Airport Road. Turn left on Domestic Road, drive all the way to the other end and make left.
After turning left from Domestic Road to NAIA Road, change lane and choose the one under the road sign that reads
"NAIA 1 Paranaque". It will take you directly to the ramp of Ninoy Aquino International Airport. Once inside NAIA
complex, follow direction to either "Departure" or "Arrival".

Route #5

Via Skyway's northbound lane and Andrews Ave taking NAIA-3 Exit from Alabang, Festival Mall, Muntinlupa,
Metropolis Starmall, Sta Rosa, Laguna, Batangas, Tagaytay and other towns and places nearby. This is driving
directions from NAIA-3 and Resorts World Manila Newport City to NAIA-1.

Traversing Skyway, drive all the way past Bicutan exit. Next to Bicutan Exit is NAIA-3 Exit. Change lane to the right.
From the distance, after Bicutan Exit, you will see another flyover crossing above the skyway. It's the NAIA-3 Exit
running from your lane. Take the lane going to NAIA-3 Exit. The ramp goes down to Andrews Ave, the road between
Resorts World Manila and NAIA-3. Drive all the way past the gigantic sculpture which looks like an skeletal giant egg.
Andrews Ave becomes Airport Road past Aurora Blvd, an intersection to the right. Turn left on Domestic Road and
drive all the way to the other end which is in NAIA Road. Turn left on NAIA Rd and immediately drive on the lane
below road sign that reads "NAIA 1 Paranaque". It will take you directly to the ramp of Ninoy Aquino International
Airport. Once inside NAIA complex, follow direction to either "Departure" or "Arrival".

Route #6

Via Lawton Ave from Bonifacio Global City aka BGC and Global City.

Take Lawton Ave all the way from BGC (Bonifacio Global City) and cross Osmena Highway aka South Super
Highway via Sales Bridge. Continue onto Sales Road, the main road that continues Sales Bridge. Drive all the way
until Sales Road turns right and becomes Andrews Ave. Drive all the way past NAIA Terminal 3 (located to the left of
Andrew Ave). Follow traffic direction that takes Circulo del Mundo Rotunda, the roundabout with a giant sculpture
which looks like a giant skeletal egg. If your destination is NAIA Terminal 3, you must take this roundabout past the
extension of Andrews Ave and then take the dedicated lane that goes to NAIA-3. Just follow road signs there. To
continue to Terminal 1 or Terminal 2, take take the extension of Andrews Ave which you get to see immediately up
ahead while traversing the roundabout. Drive all the way past Aurora Blvd (the main intersection perpendicular to the
right of Andrews Ave). Road name becomes Airport Road. Next intersection is Domestic Road (this one is
perpendicular to the left of Airport Rd). Turn left onto Domestic Road. Drive all the way past Manila Domestic Airport
(Terminal 4). Turn left onto NAIA Road where Domestic Road ends. In NAIA Rd, there are road signs that read either
"NAIA Terminal 2" or "NAIA Terminal 1". You will immediately see the signs. If your destination is Terminal 2, drive
under the sign "Terminal 2". Now since your destination is Terminal 1, drive under those road signs that read "NAIA
Terminal 1" as the lane turns right onto Ninoy Aquino Ave aka Imelda Ave. Now follow the dedicated lane to Ninoy
Aquino International Airport and take the lane under "Departure" sign or "Arrival", depending on your situation.

Here are driving directions from different parts of Metro Manila including nearby provinces to Ninoy Aquino
International Airport Terminal 2 which is also known as the Centennial Airport.

How To Get To NAIA Terminal 2 By Car

Route #1

Via Sucat Road from Paranaque City, BF Homes, EVACOM, SM Sucat and areas nearby.

Take Dr A Santos Ave that becomes Sucat Road and drive all the way until road name becomes Ninoy Aquino Ave.
Drive past Duty Free Philippines Fiesta Mall and NAIA Terminal 1 access road towards where it ends which is NAIA
Road. Upon approach to NAIA Road, change lane to the right and turn right onto NAIA Road. Drive to the middle, you
are now headed to Terminal 2. Follow road signs that read "Terminal 2" and depending on whether you're going to
"Arrival" or "Departure" area, follow the corresponding sign.

Route #2

Via Roxas Blvd from Ermita, Malate, Quiapo, Binondo, Tondo and some parts of CAMANAVA.

Drive along Roxas Blvd southbound lane all the way to NAIA Road. Turn left on NAIA Road. Alternatively, you can
take Macapagal Blvd which is paralleled to Roxas Blvd then turn left on NAIA Road and cross Roxas Blvd. In NAIA
Road, cross Quirino Ave, a main intersection with traffic lights, then drive under road signs that read "Terminal 2" and
cross main intersection of Ninoy Aquino Ave. You're now headed to Terminal 2. Follow directions to either "Arrival" or
"Departure".

Route #3


Take Quirino Ave and turn left on Osmena aka SLEX. Drive all the way past Magallanes Interchange in EDSA.
Skyway entry is located past Gil Puyat-Osmena flyover. In Skyway, drive to the rightmost lane after EDSA and take
the "Terminal 3 Exit". Down in Osmena Highway, drive to the rightmost lane after EDSA and turn right onto dedicated
lane before the Skyway crossover flyovers that you see up ahead. Follow the road to Sales and eventually to
Andrews Ave, the road between NAIA Terminal 3 and Resort World Newport City. Drive all the way on Andrews Ave
past the gigantic sculpture which looks like an skeletal giant egg. Andrews Ave becomes Airport Road past Aurora
Blvd, an intersection to the right. Turn left on Domestic Road and drive all the way to the other end and make left.
Now drive under road signs that read "Terminal 2" and cross main intersection of Ninoy Aquino Ave. You're now
headed to Terminal 2. Follow directions to either "Arrival" or "Departure".

Route #4

nearby.


Route #5

Via Skyway's northbound lane from Alabang, Festival Mall, Muntinlupa, Metropolis Starmall, Sta Rosa, Laguna,
Batangas, Tagaytay and other towns and places nearby.

Drive all the way past Bicutan exit. Next to Bicutan Exit is NAIA-3 Exit. Change lane to the right. From the distance,
after Bicutan Exit, you will see another flyover crossing above the skyway. It's the NAIA-3 Exit running from your lane.
Take the lane going to NAIA-3 Exit. The ramp goes down to Andrews Ave. Drive all the way on Andrews Ave past the
gigantic sculpture which looks like an skeletal giant egg. Andrews Ave becomes Airport Road past Aurora Blvd, an
intersection to the right. Turn left on Domestic Road and drive all the way to the other end and make left. Now drive
under road signs that read "Terminal 2" and cross main intersection of Ninoy Aquino Ave. You're now headed to
Terminal 2. Follow directions to either "Arrival" or "Departure".

Route #6


Please follow direction given in Route #6 of driving directions to NAIA-1. Go to Driving Directions To NAIA Terminal
1 and scroll down to Route #6.

International Airport Terminal 3 or simply known as NAIA-3.

How to get to NAIA-3 by car

Route #1

From Caloocan, Monumento, Malabon, Navotas, Pampanga, Bulacan, Tarlac and other Northern Luzon provinces.

From the provinces mentioned, take the NLEX. From NLEX take EDSA's south bound lane or the lane going to
Makati, Cubao and Pasay. Pass under the EDSA Balintawak/Cloverleaf Bridge, change lane to the right and as soon
as you drove past the bridge, turn right onto the dedicated lane going to EDSA's south bound lane. From Caloocan,
Malabon, and Navotas, take EDSA.

Stay on EDSA and drive all the way to Makati where you will turn left onto SLEX aka President Osmena Highway via
Magallanes Interchange. Stay to the middle of EDSA and pass through EDSA-Quezon flyover, EDSA-Kamuning
flyover, Cubao Underpass, EDSA-Santolan flyover, EDSA-Ortigas flyover, EDSA-Shaw Underpass, Guadalupe
Bridge and EDSA-Ayala Tunnel.

After Ayala Tunnel is EDSA-Magallanes Interchange. Choose the lane with "Alabang SLEX" road sign. It's the flyover
to the right of Magallanes Bridge. This is the direction and route from EDSA to NAIA-3.

In the flyover, choose the lane with "Alabang SLEX" road sign above it which is to your left. So, as soon as you get
onto the flyover stay to the left because a lane going to Manila with road sign that reads "Manila" will occur at flyover.
And you must avoid getting onto that lane.

After you pass through the Magallanes Interchange flyover going to SLEX, you will have 2 options.

Option 1 - via Skyway. Drive to the right of SLEX and watch out for the entry ramp of Skyway where you will pass
through. Take the Skyway but slow down a little bit because up ahead is "NAIA-3" exit. The sign is very visible from
the distance if you're not driving fast. So make sure, you're on the rightmost lane of the Skyway driving slowly, and
exit the Skyway via NAIA-3 Exit.

Stay to the middle and drive on the smooth descent of the skyway. The road will turn right and as soon as it turn right,
road name changed to Andrews Avenue and Resort World Manila appears to the right. You've just taken the route to
Resort World Manila which is just opposite NAIA-3.

Option 2 - via Osmena Highway. Avoid getting onto the Entry ramp of skyway. Stay to the rightmost lane of Osmena
Highway. Approximately 2 kilometers from Magallanes Interchange, and before the Skyway Crossover Interchange
(shown in picture here), turn right onto the service road going to Sales Road, the main road that runs through beneath
Skyway NAIA-3 Exit ramp. Drive into Sales Road past "The Air Force Course" gate.

Once you get to Sales Road, drive further underneath Skyway ramp past Newport Boulevard, until the road turns
right. If you're going to Resort World, you can turn right onto Newport Boulevard. After Sales Road turns right, road
name changes to Andrews Avenue.

Now to get to NAIA-3, which by now is already visible to your left, just stay to the middle of Andrews Avenue and
drive further until you see up ahead the gigantic sculpture which looks like an skeletal giant egg.

The giant sculpture is situated at the center of large rotunda where you need to pass through to get to the entry of
NAIA-3. Turn right onto the rotunda to go with the traffic flow. Avoid getting onto the extension of Andrews Avenue.
As soon as you drove past the extension of Andrews Avenue, change lane to the right and take the dedicated lane
going to NAIA-3. Upon approach to the ramp of NAIA-3, you will see airport signs such as "Arrival", "Departure, etc.

Route #2

From Laguna, Batangas, Quezon and other Southern Tagalog provinces as well as areas along this route such as
Alabang, Muntinlupa, Filinvest City, Festival Mall, Metropolis Starmall, Sucat and nearby locations.

Take the skyway and drive all the way past Bicutan exit. Next to Bicutan Exit is NAIA Exit. From the distance while
traversing skyway, after you drove past Bicutan Exit, you will see another flyover crossing above the skyway. It's the
NAIA Exit running from your lane. Change lane to the right and take the lane going to NAIA Exit.

Stay to the middle and drive on the smooth winding descent of the skyway. The road will turn right and as soon as it
turn right, road name changed to Andrews Avenue and you will get to see Resort World Manila to the right. You've
just taken the route to Resort World Manila which is just opposite NAIA-3.


The giant sculpture is situated at the center of rotunda where you need to pass through to get to the entry of NAIA-3.
Turn right onto the rotunda to go with the traffic flow. Avoid getting onto the extension of Andrews Avenue. As soon
as you drove past the extension of Andrews Avenue, change lane to the right and take the dedicated lane going to
NAIA-3. Upon approach to the ramp of NAIA-3, you will see airport signs such as "Arrival", "Departure, etc.

Route #3

From Cavite, Tagaytay, Bacoor, Imus, Dasmarinas, General Mariano Alvarez, Alabang-Zapote Road and other areas
near to these locations.

Take Coastal Road, which is officially known as Manila-Cavite Expressway and Aguinaldo Boulevard. It ends up in
NAIA Road, the main intersection going to NAIA Terminal 1, 2 and 3. NAIA Road is where Coastal Mall is located, to
the left corner. There's a KFC to the right corner of NAIA Road and Coastal Road. Turn right onto NAIA Road. Cross
first intersection with traffic lights which is Quirino Avenue. You will pass through a bridge and then you must turn left
on the next main intersection with traffic lights. That intersection is Domestic Road, to the left of NAIA Road. Change
lane to the left and turn left on Domestic Road.

Stay to the middle of Domestic Road and drive all the way past Manila Domestic Terminal and turn right onto Airport
Road, the main intersection where there's an small rotunda.

Stay to the middle of Airport Road and cross the next intersection with traffic lights. That intersection is Aurora
Boulevard also known as Tramo. Road name changed to Andrews Avenue as soon as you drove past Aurora
Boulevard.

Stay to the middle of Andrews Avenue until you see up ahead the gigantic sculpture which looks like an skeletal giant
egg. This big sculpture is inside a wide rotunda. Turn right onto the rotunda and take the dedicated lane going to the
entry of NAIA Terminal 3.

Upon approach to the ramp of NAIA-3, you will see airport signs such as "Arrival", "Departure, etc.

Route #4

From Ermita and Malate area.

Take Quirino Avenue, turn right onto President Osmena Highway and drive all the way to Makati. You will cross San
Andres Street, P. Ocampo Street and then Zobel Roxas Street. Next to Zobel Roxas is Gil Puyat where there's a
flyover. Pass through the flyover and enter Skyway through the ramp next to flyover. Take the skyway and drive
approximately 3.5 kilometers, and then change lane to the rightmost, slow down a little bit and turn right onto NAIA-3
Exit.

road name changed to Andrews Avenue and Resort World Manila appears to your right. You've just taken the route
to Resort World Manila which is just opposite NAIA-3.



Route #5

From Nagtahan, Magsaysay Boulevard, Santa Mesa, Legarda, West and East Zamora.

Take Nagtahan Bridge and drive towards Quirino Avenue. Take Quirino Avenue, cross Pedro Gil Street (intersection
with traffic lights) and turn left on President Osmena Highway. In Osmena Highway, cross three intersections with
traffic lights, namely San Andres, P. Ocampo and Zobel Roxas. Next to Zobel Roxas is the flyover of Gil Puyat
Avenue. Take the flyover and after your descent from Gil Puyat flyover enter the skyway through the ramp next to the
flyover. Take the skyway and drive approximately 3.5 kilometers, and then change lane to the rightmost, slow down a
little bit and turn right onto NAIA-3 Exit.




Route #6



Driving Route That Encompasses Eight Major Destinations
Today, Lagalag lives in South Triangle area in Quezon City. He transferred there more than two years ago from
Sampaloc. That was the time when he acquired a second hand car for himself. Might have had felt he needed a
change of means of moving around the city. Strolling and commuting became daunting routine so driving around in-
between would put a spice on his daily cruising.

Lagalag needed to discover driving shortcuts and alternative routes to major destinations. Not only to save gas but to
avoid traffic and to make his trips more enjoyable. And today he shares to you a driving direction that encompasses
eight major destinations - entertainment, gadgets & laptops, shopping & movies, financial district, high end shopping,
upscale dining, world class entertainment, and a major airport terminal. You would probably ask, "Isn't there a
particular hub where we can take in all these kinds of destinations?"

Well, none, when we're talking about Timog, Gilmore, Greenhills, Makati CBD, Rockwell, Fort Bonifacio,Resort World
Manila and NAIA Terminal 3.

Techies know that Gilmore is where we can buy lowest priced laptops and other gadgets. Timog is the entertainment
center of Quezon City. Greenhills has become popular to shoppers and movie goers. Going to Makati CBD is
inevitable for city dwellers, it's home to airline offices, bank headquarters, etc. Rockwell is such a magnet for
fashionistas. Fort Bonifacio is the site of numerous upscale fine dining restaurants. Resort World Manila
is synonym to world class performances ala Las Vegas. And NAIA-3 is where to take people bound for a Hong Kong
Tour. This driving direction is the best alternative and shortcut compare to EDSA. It serves motorists from nearby
vicinities of North EDSA, SM City North, Veterans, Project 6-7-8, Munoz, Roosevelt, Congressional, West Avenue,
West Triangle, Philam Village, Walter Mart North EDSA, Centris Walk and Balintawak, as well as motorists from
farthest locations of Caloocan, Monumento, Bagong Barrio, Malabon, Navotas, Valenzuela, Bulacan and Pampanga.

Once you get familiar with this route, you'll find it convenient and quite fast to get to any of these destinationsand get
back home. And making a decision to travel to any of these locations would be quick. There will be no more
underlying presumptions like "It's too far, traffic is heavy, can't remember the roads, etc." The action to drive your car
becomes "in the snap of a finger" because the whole large area from which these destinationsare situated will be
virtually shrunken.

Here is the route to take:

From your point of origin take EDSA's south bound lane. Your first turn from EDSA is on Scout Borromeo Street.
Pass through EDSA-Quezon Avenue flyover and then after passing by a street to the right of EDSA which is Eugenio
Lopez Street, turn right onto the next street which is Scout Borromeo. There's a Shell Station and a Jollibee
Restaurant before Scout Borromeo. Please turn on your signal and change lane only on broken white lines to avoid
MMDA Traffic Enforcers' apprehension.

Take Scout Borromeo Street past Samar Avenue towards Sgt Esguerra Avenue, the main road that intersects Scout
Borromeo. Opposite Scout Borromeo to the other side of Esguerra Avenue is Y intersection. The road to the right is
extension of Scout Borromeo. The road to the left is Scout Ybardolaza. Cross Sgt Esguerra Avenue and turn left on
Scout Ybardolaza Street. Drive on Scout Ybardolaza Street, cross next street of Scout Madrinan until you get to next
main intersection which is Timog Avenue - the first destination of this driving route. Turn right onto Timog Avenue. Up
ahead is a rotunda called Boy Scout Circle.

Drive on Timog Avenue and pass through the rotunda of Boy Scout Circle to take Tomas Morato Avenue's southern
part. Tomas Morato Avenue is the main road that intersects Timog Avenue. Basically, you will turn left on Tomas
Morato's southern part from Timog, but since you will pass through Boy Scout Circle, you will first pass by Tomas
Morato's north part and Timog Avenue's west part before turning right onto Tomas Morato southern part.

Stay on Tomas Morato Avenue all the way to its southern end which is in E. Rodriguez Sr Avenue. Turn right onto E.
Rodriguez Sr Avenue where you must cross an intersection with traffic lights which is Dona M. Hemady, a one way
road with traffic going to E. Rodriguez Avenue. Next intersection is Gilmore Avenue, an intersection with traffic lights
and a one way with traffic going towards south. Turn left onto Gilmore Avenue.

Next stop along this route is situated at the south corners of Gilmore Avenue and Aurora Boulevard. Aurora
Boulevard is the main intersection where public jeepneys bound for Quiapo and Cubao pass through. LRT-2 also
runs above ground along Aurora Boulevard. You need to cross Aurora Boulevard to get to Gilmore IT Center which is
located to the left of Gilmore and PC Corner which is to the right corner of Aurora Boulevard and Gilmore. Parking is
limited in front of the buildings so it's best to get here early in the morning.

Next destination is Greenhills Shopping Center. After crossing Aurora Boulevard, stay to the middle of Gilmore
Avenue, cross a small road that intersects Gilmore, and then drive all the way until you get to N. Domingo street, a
main road intersection. If you're going home from Gilmore IT Center after buying some stuffs, turn left on N. Domingo
and left again on Dona M. Hemady and drive all the way to E. Rodriguez Sr Avenue.

One way traffic on Gilmore Avenue ends up in N. Domingo Street. So change lane to the right of the road before
crossing N. Domingo Street. After crossing N. Domingo Street from Gilmore, road name changes to Granada. Next
main intersection with traffic lights is Santolan Road. Cross Santolan Road. Granada becomes Ortigas Avenue after
crossing Santolan Road.

Drive to the middle of Ortigas Avenue and observe road names on each intersection. You will cross intersections of
Madison, Roosevelt and Club Filipino Drive. If you're going to Greenhills Shopping Center, change lane to the left
after crossing Roosevelt and turn left on Club Filipino Drive. Entrance to the open parking of
Greenhills Shopping Center is the first turn to the right along Club Filipino Drive. You can use this parking or drive
further on Club Filipino Drive to locate covered parking connected to V-Mall and other malls within
Greenhills Shopping Center.

Next destination is Makati CBD. After crossing Santolan Road, drive past Club Filipino Dr and turn right onto Wilson
Street, the next main intersection with traffic lights. Stay on Wilson Street all the way to P. Guevara Street where you
will turn left. There are some markings that easy to remember to avoid confusion. First, after turning right onto Wilson
Street from Ortigas Avenue, you will immediately enter the gate of Greenhills Homes West. Then you will pass by
Cardinal Santos Memorial Hospital, to the left of Wilson. Next to Hospital zone is the exit gate of Greenhills Homes
West. Drive further until you get to the intersection of A. Mabini Street. Wilson Street is two way road from Ortigas
Avenue to A. Mabini Street only. There are concrete barriers placed by MMDA in the middle of Wilson Street and A.
Mabini intersection. Next to A. Mabini Street is P. Guevara Street. Traffic flow from A. Mabini to P. Guevara is one
way. So, that's your reference point. After A. Mabini, change lane and occupy the left-side of Wilson and then turn left
on P. Guevara Street.

Now in P. Guevara Street. You're now traversing a part of Mabuhay Lane also known as Christmas Lane,
thealternative route put up by MMDA for motorists to take during Christmas Season. After turning left from Wilson to
P. Guevara, you will cross one small road intersection. That road is Recto. Next to Recto is a junction where you will
see MMDA Road Sign that read "To Makati..." and an arrow pointing to the left. This junction is crossroad of Ortega,
Luna Mencias and P. Guevara. Ortega is the road running perpendicular to the left of P. Guevara. Luna Mencias is
the road that forms Y intersection with P. Guevara. So, it's vital that you don't make a sharp left turn. Instead, take the
sloping road to the left of P. Guevara that runs from P. Guevara in Y Intersection way. See the map.

Luna Mencias ends up in Shaw Boulevard. Drive on Luna Mencias and turn right onto Shaw Boulevard. Immediately,
after turning right onto Shaw from Mencias, next intersection with traffic lights to the left of Shaw is F. Martinez
Avenue. But the road sign also contains "Nueve de Febrero" wording. Turn left on this intersection and go straight.
Actually, Nueve de Febrero Street is the third road to the left of F. Martinez. The road sign in Shaw merely gives
direction to Nueve de Febrero.

Drive on F. Martinez Avenue down to its southern end which is in Maysilo Circle. Turn right onto Maysilo Circle.
There's a big monument at the center island of Maysilo and F. Martinez Avenue intersection. Maysilo Circle is a large
rotunda where Mandaluyong City Hall is located. You need to get to San Francisco Avenue, the counterpart of F.
Martinez Avenue to the other side of the circle. So, turn right onto Maysilo from F. Martinez, pass through Maysilo
Circle past Boni Avenue, a wide road to the right of Maysilo and then turn right onto San Francisco. San Francisco
ends up in area by the Pasig River where another road runs along the edge of the river. This road is Coronado. Turn
left on Coronado. Stay to the left of Coronado and slow down a little bit so as not to go beyond the dedicated lane
going to Makati-Mandaluyong Boundary Bridge. Because, by now, you're already seeing Makati-Mandaluyong
Bridge. Turn left onto the flyover that connects to Makati-Mandaluyong Bridge and cross Pasig River to get to Makati.

Makati Avenue begins at the foot of the Makati-Mandaluyong Bridge. If you're going to Makati CBD, drive to the
middle of Makati Avenue, cross J.P. Rizal, Kalayaan Avenue and Gil Puyat Avenue. At the right corner of Gil Puyat
and Makati Avenue. to the other side, is Pacific Star Building. Next intersection to Gil Puyat is Paseo de Roxas. If
you're going to Salcedo Village and Citibank Bldg, turn right onto Paseo de Roxas and turn right again onto the first
street to the right. If you're going to Ayala Triangle Gardens, Makati Stock Exchange and Ayala Tower One, stay on
Makati Avenue and turn right onto Ayala Avenue. Atrium Building is to the left of Makati Avenue, after crossing Paseo
de Roxas. Greenbelt, Glorietta, Raffles Residences Makati and Renaissance New World Hotel are situated to the
other side of Ayala Avenue. Stay to the middle of Makati Avenue and cross Ayala Avenue.

If your destination is Rockwell Center and Powerplant Mall, from Makati-Mandaluyong Bridge turn left on J.P. Rizal
Avenue, the first intersection with traffic lights. Drive all the way until you get to Rockwell Center, to the right of J.P.
Rizal. A new bridge is built connecting Rockwell Center directly to Mandaluyong. This bridge is Rockwell Bridge. You
can enter Rockwell Center by turning right onto Estrella Street, the road where Rockwell Bridge flyover is linked.
Once in Estrella, turn right onto Rockwell Drive.

Next destination, the sixth on this route, is Fort Bonifacio. If your destination is Market Market, High Street or Fort
Bonifacio Global City, drive on Estrella all the way to EDSA. Turn right onto EDSA and change lane to the leftmost
southbound lane of EDSA. Turn on your left signal, slow down a little bit and make a U-Turn at the first U-Turn slot
that you see. You're now on the northbound lane of EDSA. Turn right onto Kalayaan Avenue, the road perpendicular
to the right of EDSA where Kalayaan flyover passes through.

As soon as you turn right on Kalayaan Avenue, avoid the main road of Kalayaan Avenue. Slow down a bit and use
the opening to service road. Take the Kalayaan Service Road, stay there and drive on until the road name changes to
32nd Street. You will cross 2nd Avenue, Rizal Drive and 3rd Avenue before the road becomes 32nd Street. Welcome
to Bonifacio Global City. Drive on 32nd Street and turn right onto 11th Avenue, the road between High Street and
Serendra, then go further to your destination within Fort Bonifacio, e.g. Market Market, The Fort, etc.

Seventh destination - Resort World Manila. If your destination is Resort World Manila, turn right onto 5th Avenue.
Next to 3rd Avenue is a small road to the right of 32nd Street. Next to this small road is the main intersection of 5th
Avenue and 32nd Street. Turn right onto 5th Avenue from 32nd Street. Stay to the middle of 5th Avenue all the way
until road name becomes Lawton Avenue. Stay to the middle of Lawton Avenue and drive all the way until it cross
President Osmena Highway through overpass. It's smooth sailing from Fort Bonifacio's 5th Avenue until you cross
Osmena Highway. After crossing Osmena Highway, road name changes to Sales Road. Stay to the middle of Sales
Road until it turn right and road name finally becomes Andrews Avenue. Resort World Manila is situated at the corner
of Sales Road and Andrews Avenue. In Andrews Avenue, turn right onto Resort Drive and follow direction to the
parking area.

Last destination on this driving route is NAIA Terminal 3. If you're going to NAIA Terminal 3, stay to the middle of
Andrews Avenue, turn right onto rotunda where a giant sculpture that looks like a giant skeletal egg is located in the
middle and drive past Andrews Avenue extension towards the NAIA-3 entry ramp.

How To Commute To Manila Domestic Airport Terminal 4
Manila Domestic Airport also known as Terminal 4 is located along Domestic Road through which NAIA Shuttle
buses and vans pass on its way to Terminal 1 and 2 from Terminal 3. The terminal of this shuttle service for both
departing and arriving passengers of our premier airport is located at Pasay Rotunda, adjacent to MRT-3 and a
pedestrian bridge away from LRT-1. Please read the complete information and detailed guide on how you can get to
any of the three terminals from your location via NAIA Shuttle bus in our entry entitled NAIA 1-2-3 Shuttle Bus: Easy
Way To Get To & From NAIA Terminals.

In comments' section of NAIA Shuttle Bus article, some passengers had asked how to get to Terminal 4. I hadn't
written about it on that post because when I took NAIA Shuttle Bus prior to my posting of the first article, the bus
didn't stop at Manila Domestic Airport to unload passenger.

Today, I've ridden the NAIA Shuttle Bus for the second time from its terminal in Pasay Rotunda to get an accurate
direction to Terminal 4. And I found out that you can get to Terminal 4 aka Manila Domestic Terminal from both MRT-
3 Taft Station and LRT-1 EDSA Station by riding NAIA Shuttle Bus at its terminal in EDSA-Pasay Rotunda.

How to get to Terminal 4?

From NAIA-3 and MRT-3 & LRT-1 in EDSA-Taft - Ride NAIA Shuttle Bus at its terminal in Pasay Rotunda. Alight at
Terminal-3. Ride another bus/van bound for Terminal 2 and 1 at Terminal-3. Once inside the shuttle bus or van
bound for NAIA-1 or 2, tell the driver that your destination is "Manila Domestic Airport" while he makes round of
collecting the fare which, up to now, is only Php 20.

If there's no passenger that tells him Terminal 4 as destination, the driver won't bother to announce that the shuttle is
already passing by the Domestic Airport. And unlike in Terminals 1,2 and 3, there's no shuttle bay on Manila
Domestic Airport. You will just alight on the road. So, it's important that you mention your destination and make sure
that he remembers.

The shuttle bus will take Andrews Ave all the way until its name becomes Airport Road and then it turns left on
Domestic Road. You shall be dropped off at either pedestrian overpass or a pedestrian lane opposite the Domestic
Terminal. Go cross the road and head towards departure entrance.

From NAIA Terminal 1 and Terminal 2 - Ride a Shuttle Bus or a van bound for Terminal 3. Alight at Terminal
4. Important: You must inform the driver that your destination is Terminal 4, because he will not stop there if no one
tells him to drop them at Terminal 4. You will be late for your flight if that happens. So, make sure to remind the driver
and be alert. If you don't know the location of NAIA Shuttles at Terminal 1 & 2, please go toNAIA 1-2-3 Shuttle Bus:
Easy Way To Get To & From NAIA Terminals

Reminder: NAIA Shuttles are convenient and economical way to get to all terminals of Ninoy Aquino International
Airport and Manila Domestic Airport. But you need to leave home very early. Think about the traffic along Aurora
Blvd, the main road from EDSA which the shuttle takes. And then there's the waiting time on your transfer to another
shuttle at NAIA-3. You can't be late on Check-In Time. So, have ample allowance.

If you're reading this without having read the first post, read it now to get the complete directions from MRT-3 Taft
Station and LRT-1 EDSA Station. Click here.

How To Commute To Terminal 4 From Sucat, Muntinlupa, Alabang And Nearby Areas

Take a jeep from Sucat bound for Baclaran via Sucat Road. Ask the driver to drop you off at Domestic Road. Along
Domestic Road from corner of NAIA Road, ride a jeepney with "Baclaran" sign. Don't ride a jeepney along NAIA Road
even if it's sign is "Baclaran" because there are jeepneys bound for Baclaran that don't take Domestic Road. Ask the
driver to drop you off at Manila Domestic Airport.
NAIA 1-2-3 Shuttle Bus: Easy Way To Get To & From NAIA Terminals

Going to three terminals of Ninoy AquinoInternational Airport or NAIA presents problems for most of the commuters
especially if they don't know what route of jeepneys or buses to take. Good for the old terminal 1 that its location is
along the route of Metro Manila buses. One can get off the bus exactly at the old airport. In NAIA-2, you need to walk
a little bit far to get to its ground. NAIA-3 is the most hard to reach by commuting among the three terminals because
of its location.

Thanks to NAIA Shuttle Bus, going to and from two terminals of our premier airport, NAIA-2 and NAIA-3, has never
been this convenient for commuters. You can get in and out of these terminals even if you're not an arriving
passenger. In Terminal 1, only arriving passengers can ride the shuttle busbut commuters going to the old airport can
still get there by riding the shuttle bus.

If you're going to a NAIA Terminal to catch your flight, make sure you have enough time allowance. In addition to 3
hours requirement for international flight and 2 hours for local flight for a flying passenger to be at the airport before
the time of the flight, an added 2 hours allowance is needed if you're going to NAIA-1 via Shuttle Bus to make up
for the waiting time both in Bus Station at Pasay Rotonda and NAIA-3.

HOW TO GET TO EACH TERMINAL OF NAIA FROM SHUTTLE BUS STATION
For Commute Guide to Manila Domestic Airport aka Terminal 4, click here.

Flash: Read new post published July 29, 2012 for latest updates of NAIA Shuttles, click here.
NAIA Shuttle Bus Station is located inside the terminal of provincial bus Genesis Transport Services with exact
location at EDSA corner Taft, Pasay Rotunda - at the back of Sogo Pasay Rotonda Branch.

From LRT-1 EDSA Station, turn left after your exit at turnstile (exit machine), then use the footbridge to get across
EDSA. Go towards Sogo until you get to the building of MRT-3 Taft Station. Use the stair and get to the ground where
a McDonald's is situated next to MRT Station. McDonald is located alongside Dunkin Donut, Chow King and Sogo.
Between McDonald's and Dunkin Donut is an exit driveway of all buses and jeepneys coming from the terminal. Use
this driveway to enter the bus terminal where NAIA shuttle buses stand waiting for passengers. Get in the bus and
wait for conductor to collect payments of 20 pesos per passenger.

From MRT-3 Taft Station, after your exit at the turnstile (exit machine where you insert ticket) located to the right of
station, go towards the hallway where pedestrians walk to get to either side of EDSA. Walk towards the opposide of
EDSA. At this point Sogo Hotel is already visible. Use the stair to get to the ground where you will immediately see
McDonald's alongside Dunkin Donut, Chow King and Sogo itself. Between McDonald's and Dunkin Donut is a exit
driveway of all buses and jeepneys coming from the terminal. Use this driveway to enter the bus terminal where
NAIA shuttle buses stand waiting for passengers. Get in the bus and wait for conductor to collect payments of 20
pesos per passenger.

Direction #1

From Genesis Bus Terminal at Pasay Rotunda to NAIA-3. Passengers going to NAIA-1 and NAIA-2 must also board
at Genesis Bus Terminal at Pasay Rotonda. They will transfer to another NAIAShuttle Bus at NAIA-3.

The bus will turn right onto EDSA from the terminal in Pasay Rotunda. Then it will turn right again onto Aurora
Boulevard also known as Tramo. The bus will take the whole stretch of Aurora Boulevard up to its opposite end
where the bus will turn left on Andrews Avenue. The bus will turn right on a large rotunda where it will take the
dedicated lane going to NAIA-3. All passengers will alight at NAIA-3 Bus Station.

Direction #2

From NAIA-3 to NAIA-1 and NAIA-2. If you're going to either NAIA-1 or NAIA-2, go to 'NAIA Bus Station Route 1'
which is located alongside 'NAIA Bus Station Route 2' where you get off the shuttle busfrom Pasay Taft Rotonda. If
there's no bus yet, wait for one to arrive. Ride a bus and wait for a conductor to collect payment. The bus will wait for
more passengers to fill up the bus before it leaves.

From NAIA-3, the bus will take Andrews Avenue again. It go towards Domestic Road past Aurora Boulevard via
Airport Road which is the extension of Andrews Avenue. From Airport Road, the bus will turn left on Domestic Road,
stay there up to the opposite end where it will turn left on NAIA Road. Then the bus will turn right onto Ninoy
Aquino Avenue on its way to NAIA-1. All passengers going to NAIA-1 will get off the bus the moment it stops at the
designated area. Passengers going to NAIA-2 will stay on board. No need for transfer.

Direction #3

From NAIA-1, the bus will go directly and immediately to NAIA-2 without any waiting. The bus will take Ninoy
Aquino Avenue again, then it will turn right onto NAIA Road on its way to NAIA-2, the last stop of the shuttle from
NAIA-3. Theshuttle bus will stop in front of 'International Arrivals'. It will wait for passengers going to NAIA-3 where
they will transfer to another NAIA Shuttle Bus that will take them outside the airport area and into any point along the
route going to its terminal in Pasay Rotunda where MRT and LRT Lines will bring them to any point in Metro Manila.

HOW TO GET FROM EACH TERMINAL OF NAIA TO MRT AND LRT LINES LOCATED IN PASAY ROTUNDA

Direction #4

From NAIA-3 to Pasay Rotunda Bus Terminal, LRT EDSA Station and MRT Taft Station.

If you're an arriving passenger, you can immediately see the NAIA Bus Station. It is located in front of Arrival Exit.
After you exit the NAIA-3 building via the Arrival Exit, walk across the access road. Go to the area under the 'NAIA
Bus Station Route 2' sign and wait for a bus to arrive.

Warning: Direction #4 has been changed since Jan 2013. For your convenience upon arrival at T3 commuting to
MRT/LRT Taft, please click here to read the update dated Feb 4, 2013!
There are three major locations where passengers can get off the shuttle bus - Unloading Area near Redemptorist
Church in Baclaran, Heritage Hotel which is located at the corner of EDSA and Roxas Boulevard, and the Bus Station
inside Genesis Bus Terminal which is next to MRT and LRT Train Stations at Pasay Taft Rotonda.

Direction #5

From NAIA-2 to NAIA-3, Pasay Rotunda Terminal and LRT/MRT Stations.

Outside 'International Arrivals', between Bay 14 and Bay 15, an 'AIRPORT SHUTTLE' sign hangs conspicuously.
There are benches just below it where passengers can wait for the bus. Go to that area and wait for NAIA Shuttle
Bus. The bus will take you to NAIA-3 where you will transfer to another NAIA Shuttle Bus that will bring you to
Baclaran, Heritage Hotel or LRT/MRT Stations in Taft Pasay Rotunda where the bus station is located. Please read
Direction #4 for the information on how to ride NAIA Shuttle Bus at NAIA-3.

Direction #6

From NAIA-1 to Baclaran, MRT/LRT Stations EDSA Taft Pasay Rotonda and other locations inMetro Manila.

If you're an arriving passengers, after your exit from Arrival Area, go towards the right of the NAIA-1 building where
you will see 'SHUTTLE SERVICE Loading Area' sign along the access road of Arrival. Opposite the shuttle service
loading area are hotel lounges.

If you're a non-arriving passengers, go to the main road where public jeepneys and buses pass through. This road is
located to the right of the building of NAIA-1. If you're going to Baclaran, you can just ride a jeepney with "Baclaran"
sign. If you're going to LRT-1 EDSA Station or MRT-3 Taft Station, wait for a public bus that plies the route of NAIA-1
to Fairview or other areas in north Metro Manila and vice versa. This bus will also pass by Baclaran via Roxas
Boulevard, Heritage Hotel in EDSA corner Roxas Boulevard and other important locations along EDSA such as
Magallanes, Buendia EDSA where CyberTwo is located, Guadalupe, Boni EDSA, Shaw EDSA Crossing, Ortigas
Center where SM Megamall is located, Ortigas Avenue corner EDSA where POEA is located, Santolan, Araneta
Center Cubao, GMA Kamuning, etc.

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Amado said...
19 April 2011 20:56
These very specific and detailed directions on how to take public transportation in lieu of the MOST EXPENSIVE
YELLOW AIRPORT TAXI (in the Philippines), is a great service to those travelling on budget. Kudos to Mr. Blogger,
may your tribe increase.

Lagalag said...
21 April 2011 14:10
Thank you sir Amado.

Peter John said...
21 April 2011 22:27
Great post, You have written it well and your own stuff is really nice! Keep it up :-)
-Dealies Philippines

Lagalag said...
22 April 2011 12:58
Thank you very much sir Peter John. Hope I could also visit your site.

Noel Menguito Puno MD said...
27 April 2011 21:07
Thank you Very Much Mr Lagalag.. Love this post!!! Keep it up!

Lagalag said...
27 April 2011 23:51
You are welcome, Doctor Puno. For your direction needs, kindly visit me po from time to time. :-)

jade said...
19 May 2011 19:12
hi! i would just like to ask. Does MRT accept passengers with about 2-3 luggages? i just would like to commute from
quezon city to NAIA terminal 3. and i think taking the MRT is the easiest and the cheapest way to reach pasay and
take the shuttle to terminal 3. Thanks!

Lagalag said...
19 May 2011 23:42
I think one person carrying 3 luggages is not allowed to board MRT. Hand-carry bag and a backpack is allowed
based on my experience. I suggest you just take a taxi to Pasay Rotonda then ride the shuttle to NAIA-3.

Friendly reminder: Recommended arrival time at the airport prior to departure of International Flights is 3 hours. Local
flight is 2 hours.

Jaypee said...
20 May 2011 09:00
Is the NAIA 1-2-3 Shuttle Bus operating 24 hours?

Lagalag said...
20 May 2011 10:46
NAIA Shuttle Bus operating hour is from 6 am to 10 pm daily.

Christopher said...
24 June 2011 23:11
Lagalog, I'm dropping a friend off to Terminal 1 from Terminal 2 (flying into Manila on Cebu Pacific domestic)... I was
curious, what's the best way to get to MRT-3 Taft Station? Last Sunday night (9-11pm)...

Thanks for the help!

Lagalag said...
25 June 2011 17:27
Hello Christopher, the answer to your question is written on Direction #6 of this article. Please read it completely,
thanks.

MakethingsHappne said...
22 July 2011 19:38
Hello -- wow, thanks for your informative blog! A quick question about Direction #3. How long does will the bus take to
get from NAIA 1 to NAIA 3?

We are a group of 8 with kids and old people, so this bus is just perfect for us.
We are arriving at NAIA 1 at 1PM and have to catch a domestic flight that leaves at 3:45PM from NAIA 3.

Is it advisable to take this shuttle bus?

Lagalag said...
22 July 2011 23:11
NAIA Shuttle leaves Terminal 1 immediately, so for me it's advisable. Also, since there are eight of you, the chauffeur
will take you right away to Terminal 3. But it will stop at NAIA-2 for a while before heading out to NAIA-3. Just talk to
the chauffeur about your situation, that you need to be at NAIA-3 two hours before the departure time. I don't think
there would be any problem on that.

Mabuhay! Enjoy your stay.

23 July 2011 00:34
Maraming salamat po for the quick reply! :)

Another question-- which of the photos shown above are those taken from NAIA1? I just hope that upon getting out of
NAIA 1 Customs, the shuttle bus stop won't be difficult to find.

Mabuhay and thank you very much for writing this blog!

Lagalag said...
23 July 2011 01:31
Yun po dalawang photos sa Direction #6 sa NAIA-1 po mga yun.

Pero pki coordinate po sa mga airport personnel yun isang shuttle na dumadating para magbaba ng pasahero kc po
kung dun kyo sasakay sa tingin ko ay mas mabilis po dahil yun po ang tinutukoy ko na umaalis agad after magbaba
ng pasahero galing sa shuttle terminal. Sa labas po ng departure yun tumitigil at umaalis agad, patulong po kyo sa
mga airport personnel.

23 July 2011 07:54
Magandang umaga po at Marami pong salamat sa mga kasagutan! Naintindihan ko na po at magpapatulong po ako
sa mga tauhan doon.
Malaking bagay po itong mga sinusulat ninyo di lang po para sa mga dayuhan nguni't para rin po sa mga kapwa
nating Pilipino na tulad ko na di alam ang tungkol sa shuttle service ng NAIA.

Lagalag said...
23 July 2011 12:00
Wala pong anuman. Paki spread na lang po sa iba nting mga kababayan para po mas maraming matulungan.
Salamat po.
:-)

carmy said...
8 August 2011 10:55
Good am. Ask lang po ako if saan po ako banda sakay ng shuttle bus galing po ako bacolod city my flight will be first
flight of philippine airlines and I have an international flight at 1230 same day. since its my first time in manila i want to
know how to go there at terminal 1 from philippine airlines terminal. thank you po. i hope i can get an answer.

Lagalag said...
8 August 2011 16:53
Ang Philippine Airlines Terminal po ay nasa Terminal 2, nakasaad po sa article ntin na eto ang pagsakay ng NAIA
Shuttle sa terminal 2. Pero ma'am, yun pong shuttle na tinatalakay ntin d2 ay pupunta pa po ng Terminal 3 bago
pumunta ng Terminal 1. Pki basa nyo po ang buong article para po klaro po sa inyo.

Kung limitado po ang oras nyo, halimbawa po pagdating ng terminal 2, isang oras lang o dalawa kelangan nyo ng
nasa terminal 1, wag npo kayo sumakay ng NAIA 1-2-3 Shuttle, bka maiwan pa kyo ng eroplano. Sumakay nalang po
kayo ng Airport Shuttle na mabilis kayong dadalhin dun ng derecho, pero may fix rate po na I think Php 150.00.
Pwede din kyo magjeep sa labas ng Terminal 2, minumum fare lang po which is 8.00, mabilis kayong makakarating
sa Terminal 1.

Kung madami kyong bagahe at kelangan talgang Airport Shuttle, pkisabi na lang po sa Airport Shuttle ang oras ng
flight nyo para ihatid kyo agad. Kelangan po 3 hours before your departure time ay nasa loob na kyo ng Terminal 1.

Kung halimbawa naman po na sampung oras pa bgo ang flight nyo, pwede npo kyo sumakay ng NAIA 1-2-3 Shuttle.

Sana po makatulong ang sagot ko sa tanong nyo, salamat po.

Core said...
23 August 2011 08:47
Thank you very much! Malaking tulong po sa akin itong post.

Lagalag said...
23 August 2011 15:21
Ok lang po yun.

Pki click na lang po ang "Plus One" button sa itaas para po mas maraming kababayan natin ang makabasa nito.

Salamat po.

HappyLee said...
30 September 2011 09:33
Thanks so much for this post, Mr. Lagalag! I've been looking all over the web for this exact information, as I would
need to transfer From Terminal 1 to Terminal 3 next month when I get in from HKG.

I have just one concern though; I'll be arriving at Terminal 1 around 10pm, and will probably or hopefully be out of
there by 11pm after going through immigration, etc. I then intend to catch a Cebu Pacific flight at Terminal 3 at around
4am.

My question is at 11pm, will there still be a shuttle bus leaving T1 for T3?

If not, could you tell me what would be the next best thing for me to take? I suppose I could take a taxi, but sadly, I
should probably expect to be overcharged. :-(

Lagalag said...
30 September 2011 12:11
I had double checked with NAIA 1 authority. I am happy to tell you po that the shuttle from Terminal 1 to Terminal 3
operates 24 hours daily. With that, I am sure you will arrive on time at NAIA 3 for your next flight via Cebu Pacific.

You're welcome po. It's my purpose to help our kababayans. You can, too. Can I ask you a favor of clicking the "Plus
One" button at the top of this post? By doing so, when other Pinoys search for this info in Google, they'll get this
article on top of the results. I will really appreciate it. Thank you very much.
:-)

HappyLee said...
30 September 2011 12:21
No problem! Again, thanks so much!

marcosantillan said...
27 October 2011 21:01
this is a fantastic post, mr. lagalag. we travelers appreciate it very much. i have some questions, if you don't mind.
approximately, how long is the travel time between naia 1 and 3? how long is the travel time between naia 3 and the
mrt station? and how long is the total travel time between naia 1 and the mrt station? thank you very much!

Lagalag said...
28 October 2011 02:21
Travel time varies depending on traffic situation and there's waiting time involved. Approximate time from NAIA 3 to
MRT Station - 25 mins, from NAIA 1 to 3 via NAIA 2 - 35 mins. Approximate travel time from NAIA 1 to MRT Station -
60 mins. The bus waits for more arriving passengers in Terminal 3. But if there's queue when bus arrives, it leaves
immediately.

maria theresa besana said...
30 October 2011 17:19
ask lng po kng pwede sumakay sa shuttle bus kht mgsusundo lng ng pasahero? tnx!

Lagalag said...
31 October 2011 08:34
yes ma'am pwede po sumakay kahit magsundo lang ng pasahero.

Abdullah said...
12 November 2011 17:07
Hi Mr. Lagalag, this is indeed a relief to me as I'll be in Manila by next weekend. Thank you for posting such a
detailed information. Keep it up!

Boy_Malaysian

niks said...
14 November 2011 13:27
hello po, ask ko lang po yung bang bus na dumadaan dyan sa gilid ng naia 1 going to fairview ay nagsasakay ng may
bagahe for example 1 traveling bag lang po?thanks

Lagalag said...
14 November 2011 14:42
Nagsasakay po sila sa pagkakaalam ko. Sa mga natutulungan ng post na to pki plus one nyo po. Just click +1 button
above, below the title. Salamat sa suporta nyong lahat.

pornsuda said...
15 November 2011 20:41
Magkano po ang transfer fee from Terminal 1 to Terminal 3 by the shuttle bus? gaano po ba katagal ang biyahe?
dadating po kasi ako mga 1 pm at ang connecting flight ko Cebu Pacific at 4 pm.

Lagalag said...
15 November 2011 23:38
Para sa mga arriving passengers po sa NAIA 1, wala po transfer fee to NAIA 3. Mga 30 minutes to 45 minutes po
depende sa traffic mula terminal 1 to terminal 3.

gio said...
26 December 2011 10:56
wow! this is really big help po eto for first timers like me...thanks po

Lagalag said...
26 December 2011 11:31
Welcome, my purpose is to help you guys. if you think this post helps you, kindly "plus 1" me by clicking + 1 button
above. By doing so, our other kababayans will find this easily once they search on the web. Thanks for your support.

thirdsjen said...
4 January 2012 04:16
thank you so much for all this info, mr Lagalag! We will be arriving at NAIA 2 @ around 6am and will have a layover
of 6hrs before our connecting PAL flight to Iloilo @12pm. based on this, we can take the shuttle to take us to NAIA 3
with no problem. we are planning to eat at Resort World, if there's anything open, just to kill time. Is this the best way
to get to RW?

Thanks so much for all your help and i will "plus 1" you, of course!

Jennifer

Lagalag said...
4 January 2012 08:57
Yes. And in that case, you can take the RW Shuttle Bus instead of the usual NAIA Shuttle Bus. That way, you alight
right at RWM. Then you just walk across the road towards NAIA-3. Thanks for the 'Plus 1' :-)

thirdsjen said...
4 January 2012 09:06
oh.. so there's a RWM shuttle from naia2? but we gotta get back to naia2. thats where the connecting flight is. thanks
for everything! :)

Lagalag said...
4 January 2012 17:50
Yes po same spot. And the RWM Shuttle bus goes back to NAIA-2 as well. Kindly ask the attendant or driver as to
their schedule.

john said...
24 January 2012 16:18
very informative...thank you so much..

Lagalag said...
24 January 2012 17:10
@john, salamat po, pki plus 1 po :-)

eugene,op said...
1 February 2012 20:41
Ask lang po if the shuttle buses going to naia-3 issue tickets; for documentation/reimbursement kasi, thanks!

Lagalag said...
3 February 2012 09:04
@ eugene, as I've ridden NAIA Shuttle couple of times, they don't issue tickets. Maybe because passengers don't
ask for it. Anyway, you can ask for receipt of your payment the moment you ride the shuttle. Hope this information
helps you. :-)

eugene,op said...
6 February 2012 22:34
thanks for the info po, very big help!

Lagalag said...
7 February 2012 01:20
@ eugene, you are welcome po sir :-)

tetet locara said...
17 February 2012 11:24
hi, mr. lagalag! i've been praying for this type of information as i'll be there tomorrow and no relative will be available
to get me at the airport. i appreciate your effort to help commuters/passengers like me who find it not practical and
too costly to get a taxi...i'd like to ask if i can also take the shuttle bus to MOA (mall of asia) from NAIA 3? and from
MOA, how do i get to this destination: capitol homesite subd., tandang sora, quezon city? can i request you for an
extended guide to and from my destination? i'd appreciate it much if i can get your reply by tonight so i can plan out
my itinerary..thanks...

Lagalag said...
17 February 2012 11:58
@ tetet locara, hi po, pwede po kyo sumakay sa shuttle ng resort world manila to MOA, pero yun RWM shuttle bus
na nasa NAIA 3 ay punta muna ng Resort World Manila na nasa tapat lang po ng NAIA 3, pki coordinate po sa
shuttle info desk kung wat time un alis ng shuttle nila to MOA.
Dagdag na din po value info - kuha po kyo ng resort world card pagbaba nyo kc po isang prestigious card un na kung
meron kyo nun ay libre kyo makakasakay ng shuttle nila to any destination mula sa RWM (among other privileges)
Pagbaba po nyo sa RWM from NAIA 3, pki ask un driver kung san mag-aapply nun card, den dun nyo na din po iask
sa pag-apply nyo ng card ang oras ng alis ng shuttle nila papunta MOA.

Lagalag said...
17 February 2012 12:39
@ tetet locara, continuation po eto ng reply ko... Yun po capitol homesite subd tandang sora ay mararating nyo nman
sa pamamagitan ng pagsakay ng bus na byaheng "Novaliches". Baba po kyo sa Tandang Sora, then sakay po kyo
ng jeep na byahe "Sangandaan". Pkisabi po sa driver na ibaba kyo sa capitol homesite subd tandang sora. Yun mga
bus po na byahe Novaliches ay dumadaan sa kanto ng Roxas Blvd at EDSA, sa my Heritage Hotel. From MOA
sakay po kyo ng jeep na byahe "Malibay" sa jeepney terminal na nasa harap ng Department Store. Sabihin nyo sa
driver baba kyo sa Heritage Hotel para makasakay kyo ng jeep to Novaliches. Hangad ko po ang inyong
mapayapang paglalakbay.

Kung natulungan ko po kyo ay pki PLUS ONE nyo po ang post na to sa pamamagitan ng pagclick sa PLUS 1 button
na nasa ibaba ng title ng post na to. Salamat po.

anish said...
17 February 2012 14:19
hello mr lagalag. Kung galing ako terminal 3, meron bang shuttle bus papunta sa terminal 1? thanks.-anish

Lagalag said...
17 February 2012 18:31
@ anish, opo naman meron, di ba po sabi ko sa post ko e mula terminal 3 e sasakay po kyo ng panibagong shuttle to
naia 1. kyo po ha, di nyo binabasa ang buo post ha hehehe.

gr3ys3 said...
24 February 2012 09:42
Hi po...is there any shuttle schedules for specific time departures bound for naia terminal 3 dun sa may pasay
rotonda? my flight for Cebu is 550 pm...Ill appreciate very much if you could answer my question...salamat...

More power.

Lagalag said...
24 February 2012 13:48
@ gr3ys3
Every 30 minutes po ang alis ng NAIA Shuttle mula sa Pasay Rotonda terminal nila papuntang NAIA 3. Pkibasa po
ang buong post kc nakasaad po sa article na to kung ano oras kyo sasakay para sa oras po ng departure nyo.
Malaking tulong po na mabasa nyo ang buong article para po di kyo dumating sa NAIA 3 ng late na. Salamat po.

Unknown said...
25 February 2012 03:15
@ Sir Lagalag ask ko lng anu po un last na byabe na oras from pasay rotonda going to terminal 3. thanks for your
prompt reply.

Lagalag said...
25 February 2012 09:39
Sa pagkakaalam ko po ay 10 pm, pero wag po kyo magrely dun kc maaaring nagbabago po ang skedyul.

emjee said...
7 March 2012 03:08
thank you for this information! great help ito sa mga budget conscious na airline passengers.. aminin natin na
sobrang mahal na ng taxi rate ngayon so this is one way para makatipid kahit paano..

maraming salamat po talaga! :)

Lagalag said...
7 March 2012 04:03
@ emjee

walang anuman po. tama po kyo. talagang ang taas na ng rate ng taxi ngayon. hope na mas maraming makaalam ng
murang transport system na to para matulungan sila.

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Levi said...
17 March 2012 10:18
mayroon bang jeepney outside PAL terminal na going to MOA, or you would suggest that i take the shuttle to T3 to
Rotonda and dun na sumakay papuntang MOA?

Lagalag said...
17 March 2012 13:17
@ Levi, i would suggest po na you take the shuttle to T3 then to Baclaran unloading area and then sakay po kyo ng
multi-cab turned jeepney na MOA ang ruta sa kanto po ng roxas blvd at redemptorist in front of max's.

Jhen said...
23 March 2012 10:30
How can I go to Manila Domestic Terminal 4? Is there an airport shuttle beside Hotel Sogo? thanks po :)

Lagalag said...
23 March 2012 11:52
@ Jhen, at NAIA Shuttle terminal in Pasay Rotunda, ask the driver if you could get off the shuttle bus that will be
coming from NAIA-3. If he answered yes, ride the shuttle, alight at Terminal 3 and ride another shuttle bus bound for
Terminal 1 and alight at Domestic Airport aka Terminal 4.

david john said...
23 March 2012 17:56
Anun pong mga bus schedules? Tnx

Lagalag said...
23 March 2012 18:23
Bale every 30 minutes po may umaalis.

jordan said...
25 March 2012 08:50
hi,

If I need to transit from terminal 1 to terminal 3 landing in T1 9:55am departing from T3 12:20pm (2:25 hrs gap) what
would be the fastest way to do it? shuttle bus or taxi? and is it possible at all....?

Thanks.

Lagalag said...
25 March 2012 12:14
I think in this case that you don't have enough time just take a taxi. I recommend to ride cab outside departure level.
Once you are outside arrival, climb the stair and ride a taxi that drop off a flying passenger.

seatku9 said...
10 April 2012 10:21
very helpful article but i could not find info on shuttle or travel from terminal 3 direct to terminal 2 w/o passing terminal
1. we arrive at terminal 3 around 5 am, and PAL flight from terminal 2 will be 8am. what is the best way to get from
terminal 3 to 2? thanks for any info

Lagalag said...
10 April 2012 23:04
@ seatku9, sorry NAIA Shuttle Bus doesn't go directly to Terminal 2 from 3. That's their route. If you need to get to
Terminal 2 quickly, my suggestion is to take a taxi. :)

eagle_anne said...
14 April 2012 07:41
ask q lng po sna qng my naia shuttle bus n dumadaan s ortigas going to naia terminal 1??tnx

Lagalag said...
14 April 2012 10:31
@ eagle_anne, wala pong naia shuttle na dumadaan sa ortigas, sakay nalang po kyo bus o mrt papunta pasay
rotunda, malapit lang naman :)

jona said...
14 April 2012 11:24
Panu po mag commute papunta ng Manila Domestic Terminal 4 galing po ako Tanauan Batangas?tnx

jona said...
14 April 2012 11:49
Mr.blogger panu po mag commute papunta ng Manila Domestic Terminal 4 gling po ako ng Tanauan Batangas.tnx

Lagalag said...
14 April 2012 12:31
@ jona. Sakay ka po bus na ang terminal ay located sa Pasay Rotunda o kaya sa Gil Puyat Taft. Kung sa Gil Puyat
sakay ka po mula Gil Puyat Taft ng jeep to Baclaran. Baba po sa Pasay Rotunda. Mula po Pasay Rotunda sakay ka
po bus ng ang sign sa harap ay may "Baclaran MIA" o "Baclaran NAIA". Baba ka po sa kanto ng NAIA Road at
Domestic Road. Tawid ka po sa kabila at sakay ka ng jeep na ang sign sa harap ay "Baclaran". Dadaan po yun sakto
ng Manila Domestic Terminal 4. Ang direction po na to na binigay ko ay para po ang baba mo ay saktong Terminal 4,
kahit na medyo palipat lipat ka. Meron isang sakay lang mula MRT Taft Station pero maglalakad ka po ng malayo o
kaya e taxi ang sasakyan mo mula sa pagkakababa nyo sa jeep.

jona said...
14 April 2012 13:00
Maraming Salamat po.

Lagalag said...
14 April 2012 22:01
@ jona. Walang anuman po. Yun jeep po na sasakyan nyo ay may "Domestic" na nakalagay bukod sa "Baclaran" sa
sign.

jen said...
20 April 2012 13:15
Sir meron po bang jeep sa MOA papuntang terminal 3..thanks

Lagalag said...
20 April 2012 14:59
Wala pong derecho, sakay na lang po kyo ng jeep na Malibay at baba ng MRT-3 Taft Station then pasok na kyo sa
terminal ng NAIA Shuttle bus. Ingat po kyo kung may mga dalahan kyo at valuables. Maraming bad elements sa
Pasay Rotunda. Maging alert lang po kyo para di sila maka-porma.

sweet lei said...
20 April 2012 16:29
hello po
sir,ask ko lng po kng ang naia terminal 3 at domestic airport po ba ay iisa?at frm domstic airport po my shuttle bus po
na pwede akong ibaba sa baclaran?at frm baclaran po my dumadaan po na shuttle bus going to naia terminal 1?tnx
po sa help sir..
GOD BLESS

Lagalag said...
20 April 2012 16:44
@ sweet lei. Iba po ang Domestic Airport sa Terminal 3. From Domestic Airport, sakay po ng jeep na "Baclaran" ang
sign. Para po makasiguro kyo, ask po kyo sa Airport kung may shuttle na ngayon mula Domestic. Wala po shuttle
mula Baclaran. Sakay nalang kyo ng bus papunta Pasay Rotunda then pasok lang kyo sa terminal ng NAIA shuttle.

nAtrose said...
25 April 2012 01:51
This is a great blogspot. I do have a question regarding routes in Manila since it's my first time to go there. I'll be
staying in Malate and if it's okay with you, how can I get there from NAIA 3? I don't know anyone there and I've been
searching for directions in the web until I found your blogspot. Please help me coz my flight will be this coming Friday.
Thank you.

Lagalag said...
25 April 2012 02:09
@ nAtrose. I wanna give you the most convenient and inexpensive way to get to Malate. First, you ride the shuttle
bus to Pasay Rotunda terminal. But before I can give you the second direction, can you please tell me where exactly
in Malate are you going?

nAtrose said...
25 April 2012 22:11
Hello Lagalag, sorry for the late response. It's in M. Adriatico St., Malate, Manila. That is the place where I am going
to. Thanks for the first direction.

Lagalag said...
26 April 2012 00:51
@ nAtrose. I suggest that you alight from shuttle bus at Heritage Hotel where you can ride a taxi to M. Adriatico. Ask
the driver to drop you off at Heritage Hotel. Don't go to Pasay Rotunda terminal. It's too crowded and there are some
bad elements in that area such as pickpockets, snatchers, holdapers and the like. Flagdown rate of Metro Manila taxi
is Php 40 and additional Php 3.50 for every 300 meters thereafter.

nAtrose said...
26 April 2012 14:24
Thank you for the detailed directions. It helps a lot. Keep up the good work.

Lagalag said...
26 April 2012 15:57
@ nAtrose. You are welcome :)

emjay said...
7 May 2012 21:11
Mr Blogger, tanong po if galing po ako ng clark either sasakay ako ng Victory Liner or Five star Bus going pasay san
po ba ako pwede bumaba papunta ng terminal ng airport shuttle bus...thank you in advance

Lagalag said...
7 May 2012 21:46
@ emjay. Kung Victory Liner po Pasay Terminal kyo baba, then ride kyo jeep na ang sign ay "MOA" baba kyo ng
MRT Taft Station. Tawid po kyo sa kabila via MRT pedestrian walkway para po makapasok kyo sa terminal ng NAIA
Shuttle. Sana po'y makatulong ang reply ko.

emjay said...
8 May 2012 01:55
Thank you Mr Blogger, as i was reading some topics/question i've realized the shuttle bus operates only from 6am to
10pm..my upcoming scheduled flight is 4:35am and i'll probably leave 11pm from Clark..hmm can you help po san
ako pwede sumakay ng taxi na mkamura po ako if i ride Five Star Bus...Thank you po ulit..

Lagalag said...
8 May 2012 13:03
@ emjay. Kung may terminal po sa Pasay, dun nlang po kyo bumaba, napakalapit na mag-taxi dun. Gusto ko din po
ishare sa inyo na may mga pasaherong paalis na nagspend ng overnight sa Terminal 3. Dumadating sila ng
nagdaang gabi o hapon at inaantay nlang nila ang time of departure nila ng following early morning. Napansin ko na
natutulog sila sa departure lobby.

emjay said...
8 May 2012 20:44
Thank you ulit Mr Blogger psnsya na po for late reply...Ive noticed po kc na pg sa terminal ng busses bumaba at mg
hire ng taxi papuntang airport d na cla ng me metro instead ngbbgay cla ng price menu nila..

Lagalag said...
9 May 2012 20:10
@ emjay. Sir di po legal ang pagkontrata ng mga taxi drivers sa pasahero. Kung may pangaabuso po kyong
maranasan sa pagsakay ninyo ng taxi, "report abusive taxi drivers to the LTFRB Hotline (0921) 448-7777 or the
Department of Transportation and Communications (DOTC) Hotline 7890."

from Modus Operandi in Metro Manila Taxi Cabs

emjay said...
9 May 2012 20:58
uu nga ei kya nga bumababa aq sa taxi khit nka takbo na sya at kapag ganun yong bnibgay na price menu..Thank
you for sharing the other blogs about taxi drivers modus operandi..this is really scary..hay ala na tlgang safe...oh btw
m a Ms po not Sir..Thanks for sharing a lot..God bless

Lagalag said...
10 May 2012 12:08
@ emjay. Naku sorry po, nagkamali ako sa nickname. Bayaw ko kc emjay din ang nick e.

shedisavip said...
16 May 2012 23:07
good day sir. thank you for the very informative article.

yung shuttle pa po ba from terminal 1 to terminal 3 restricted lang to arriving passengers? if yes, meron po bang
shuttle bus na pwede sa general public?

thanks!

Lagalag said...
17 May 2012 07:45
@ shedisavip. Sa pagkakaalam ko po ay priority sa T1 ang mga arriving passengers para sumakay sa shuttle vans
ng NAIA 1-2-3. Pwede nyo pong subukan na sumakay sa dadating na shuttle na naghahatid sa labas po ng
departure lobby. Kung sakali po na di kyo pasakayin ay sakay nalang po kyo ng public buses na dumadaan sa main
road na katabi lang ng NAIA-1. Derecho po yun papunta EDSA at dadaan ng MRT Taft Station at LRT EDSA Station.
Ang mga sign po sa harap ng bus ay "Fairview" at iba pang destinations sa north part of Metro Manila. Sana po ay
nasagot ko ang tanong nyo. :)

charesma said...
7 June 2012 14:53
Can I ask directions on how to get to a bus terminal bound for Laoag from NAIA Terminal 3? It will be my second time
in Manila but first time to travel solo and will be my first in Ilocos, too. My ETA is 7:10 AM with AirPhil. Thanks a
bunch. :-)

Lagalag said...
7 June 2012 21:25
@ charesma. You can take Partas Bus with its terminal in Tramo aka Aurora Blvd Pasay. Ride the NAIA shuttle bus
from NAIA-3 and alight at Pasay Rotunda Terminal. Then take a jeepney with "Nichols" sign. The jeep will turn right
onto Tramo from EDSA and Partas Bus is located along Tramo near EDSA. Please ask the driver to drop you off at
either Five Star Bus or Partas. They are located next to each other. Hope my reply helps you find your way. :)

Unknown said...
10 June 2012 02:53
Hi po. This is my first time in Manila kaya kahit anong information binabasa ko. Ang ganda mo ng blog nyo! Tanong
ko lang po kong ok lang ba mag stay sa T3 for couple of hours? Kasi 10:45pm po yong dating ko sa T1 then the
earliest flight sa Cebu Pacific ay 4:10am. Ok lang ba mag stay don while waiting for my flight?

Maraming Salamat po^____^

Lagalag said...
10 June 2012 10:53
@ Unknown. Ok lang po. Yun po ang maganda sa NAIA-3, pwede kyo mag stay sa lobby kahit before check-in time.
Yun din ang ginagawa ng marami, natutulog sila halimbawang early morning ang flight nila dun na sila nagpapalipas
ng magdamag. Nahihiga sila sa pinili nilang lugar. Komportable nman kc. Kaya wala po kyo poproblemahin sa
sitwasyon nyo. Sana ay matulungan kyo ng sagot ko. :)

naglalambingnacute said...
11 June 2012 11:28
how about the non-arriving passenger who's only purpose is to fetch the arriving passenger can we also ride the
shuttle bus?

charesma said...
11 June 2012 12:27
Maraming salamat po, Mr. Lagalag. This is such a big help. :-)

Lagalag said...
12 June 2012 17:46
@ charesma. Wala pong anuman, pki plus one nlang hehe

Lagalag said...
12 June 2012 17:48
@ naglalambingnacute. Pwedeng pwede po :)

naglalambingnacute said...
16 June 2012 09:39
dun po sa terminal 1 kasama yung arriving passenger mga tatlo lang kami sabi mo kasi priority ang arriving
passenger pano kaming mga kasama nya.. pwede kaya?

Lagalag said...
16 June 2012 10:54
Sa terminal 2 and 3 po, pwedeng pwede. Pero sa Terminal 1 iba ang rules. Ganito nlang po ang pki gawa nyo
madam: Pagdating po ng susuduin nyo, akyat po kyo sa labas ng departure. Pwedeng andun na din mag-antay ang
mga susundo. Then pki antay ang dadating na NAIA Shuttle van. May sign nman po kyo mababasa. Pagbaba po ng
mga inihatid sa Terminal 1, sakay po kyo dahil dederecho po yun ng Terminal 2. Itanong nyo po sa driver kung after
Terminal 2 ay dederecho din sya sa Terminal 3. Kung hindi po ay bumaba kyo sa Terminal 2 at mag-antay nman po
kyo ng shuttle van na bound for Terminal 3. Pagdating po Terminal 3 ay baba po kyo dun at sasakay nman kyo ng
NAIA 1-2-3 Shuttle Bus na bound for Pasay Taft Rotunda Terminal kung saan ay andun ang LRT-1 at MRT-3 stations
na masasakyan nyo papunta saan mang parte ng Kalakhang Maynila. Sana po ay nasagot ko ang inyong
katanungan ng tama at makatulong ang ibinigay ko'ng direksyon.

thinktank said...
17 June 2012 18:24
i love this! thanks! mabuhay ka.

Lagalag said...
17 June 2012 20:54
@ thinktank. You are welocme po. Salamat din. :)

jonz said...
27 June 2012 15:46
Hi sir! thanks for this blog, very informative one. Pano po commute from NAIA Terminal 3 to Victory Liner Pasay
Terminal? Arrival ko po in Manila is 3am. Many thanks po.. +1 done..

Lagalag said...
27 June 2012 17:59
@ jonz. Sa oras po na 3 am, taxi lang po ang available papuntang Victory Liner mula T3. Mas mabuti po ay wait nyo
na lang na umumaga bgo kyo sumakay ng Victory Liner, mas safe pa para sa inyo at maiiwasan nyong ma-taga ng
mga mapagsamantalang taxi driver sa NAIA terminals natin, daming ganun dun. Pwede nman kayong magpalipas ng
oras sa loob ng NAIA-3. Suggestion lang po.

6am to 10pm: Kung may heavy luggage ka po, baba ka sa mismong tapat ng Victory Liner. Ganito po ang gawin mo.
Pagbaba mo po sa NAIA Shuttle sa terminal nito sa Pasay Rotunda, sakay ka po ng jeep na byaheng "Malibay".
Kakanan po yun mula EDSA patungong Malibay. Baba ka po bago kumanan sa kanto ng EDSA. Sakay ka uli ng jeep
na galing naman ng Malibay at pabalik sa Pasay City Hall, Libertad at PLDT Pasay. Tatahakin nito ang EDSA
northbound at mag-u-u-turn sa ilalim ng Magallanes Interchange para matahak nman ang southbound lane kung
saan dadaanan nya mismo ang Victory Liner. Pag nag-u-turn na at nasa southbound na ng EDSA, sabihin mo sa
driver ay ibaba ka sa Victory Liner.

Kung magaaan nman ang dala mo ay baba ka po mula sa jeep na byaheng Malibay sa unang pedestrian overpass
na makita mo, gamitin mo ang overpass para makapunta sa southbound lane ng EDSA at lakarin mo nlang po ang
Victory Liner na napakalapit na sa paanan ng overpass.

Sana po ay makatulong syo ang guide ko.

Lagalag said...
27 June 2012 18:02
@ jonz. Salamat po pala sa +1. Nasa taas po ang reply ko sa tanong mo. :)

MM Jo said...
10 July 2012 01:11
Wow, I didn't know NAIA offers a shuttle service. I +1-ed and bookmarked you already.

I've some silly questions... Terminal 1 is the same as NAIA-1, right? And the NAIA Shuttle Bus is different from the
NAIA Shuttle Van? Is the purple van in the photo, the NAIA Shuttle Van?

Also, is P20 a fixed rate even if you're just going from NAIA-1 to Baclaran, not all the way to MRT? Or from NAIA-1 to
NAIA-3?

I read almost all the comments. You are very patient answering each and every question. Thank you so much. You
don't know how much your article means to us permanent pedestrians. Super thank you!!!

Lagalag said...
10 July 2012 01:50
@ MM Jo. You are welcome and thank you too for the plus and bookmark.

Yes Terminal 1 and NAIA-1 aka NAIA are the same. NAIA Shuttle has two fleets - shuttle buses and shuttle vans.
From Pasay Rotunda Terminal, it's the shuttle bus that takes passengers to T3. From T3 to T1 mostly are vans, as
well as from T1 to T2 and from T2 to T3. With regards to the purple van, it's belong to Resort World Manila. You can
also ride that one.

Yes the fare is fixed regardless of where you're getting off the shuttle. You need to pay per ride, yes.

I am very happy to be of help. Thanks also for your appreciation. :)

Countess said...
10 July 2012 14:24
lagalag! :-)

Amazing!Fantastic!

this has been very very helpful,i am going to meet up with my cousin at T3 tomorrow who has a connecting flight to
zambo. i thought of the fare im gona pay to ride a taxi vs 2jeepney rides to edsa then mrt and bus..id rather inhale the
pollution than to pay 300 for a one way cab ride.

two thumbs up for you and for the blog!if i had extra thvmbs id raise en too! :-P

Lagalag said...
10 July 2012 15:26
@ Countess. Thanks for that nice words. No need for another thumb up though. LOL. Just a plus on Goolge+ would
be highly appreciated.

But if you've already clicked the plus one button above, don't click it again, your plus will be deflected. Just one click,
ok? Cheers! :)

Chazel Sze said...
10 July 2012 18:48
Lagalag!

I have questions in mind. I am residing near Espana, Sampaloc Manila. Eventually would be working with resorts
world if granted. What would be the best way to commute w/out riding the free shuttle van bec it is exempt for
employees?

or can i also consider going to city hall post office and take taxi from there(for convenience's sake) Approx how much
is the taxi fare and travel time if ever? :)

ilove this post. ur a blessing in disguise :)

Lagalag said...
10 July 2012 20:31
@ Chazel Sze. Ok before I answer your question, I'd like you to know that I need to confirm what I've learned about
NAIA Shuttle Bus serving some RWM employees too. I'll double check by going there and get the facts. Then I will
make some updates.

Here's my answer. If exorbitant taxi fare is not an issue to you, then riding a cab is not bad idea. But I think Manila
City Hall is way too far. You can take cab in Gil Puyat or Libertad. It's hard to take taxi in Pasay Rotunda.

For cheaper commuting, here's my suggestion: Take a jeep with "Pedro Gil PGH" sign, alight at UN Ave. Ride a LRT
Train bound for Baclaran, alight at EDSA Station. Use the footbridges and go to EDSA side where Sogo Hotel is
located. Then ride a jeep with "Nichols Terminal 3" sign. Get off the jeep at "Star Cruise Buiding", the reference point
of drivers and passengers in going to Resort World Manila.

If you don't prefer the train, you can ride a jeep with "Baclaran" sign all the way to EDSA.

For complete guide on commuting to Resort World Manila, please go to How To Commute To Newport City & Resort
World Manila

Hope my direction helps you. :)

Chazel Sze said...
10 July 2012 22:48
ok i'll try these route or might find the nearest train station on our area going to edsa.i will explore this. thanks :)

Lagalag said...
10 July 2012 23:56
@ Chazel Sze. You are always welcome. :)

rats arfaz said...
25 July 2012 21:52
Galing po ng terminal 2 arrival 4:15pm, may susunduin sa terminal 1 ng 6:20pm same day, san po magandang
tumambay muna while waiting?

Lagalag said...
25 July 2012 23:24
@ rats arfaz. Sa tingin ko po mas convenient mag-antay na lumipas ang oras sa T-2. Sa waiting area po ng Airport
Shuttle ay may mga upuan para sa mga passengers na pupunta ng T-1 at T-3. Pag malapit na po ang oras ay sakay
na po kyo ng Shuttle Van na papunta ng T-1 para po sa susunduin nyo. Wag nyo po kalimutan na itanong sa driver
kung T-1 ang punta nya. Sana po ay makatulong.

Xtinism said...
6 August 2012 10:12
hi, ask lang po kung paano mag sundo sa arrival area ng naia 3 ng commute lang? maraming salamat!

aNciEnt aNd nOw said...
6 August 2012 12:27
di ko na po kayang basahin lahat ng comments..ang haba.. helpful din kasi mga add on trip guide mo sa comments..

the post is not only very helpful, very well written pa.

6 August 2012 12:30
applause to quick responses..very very helpful page. i'll be in manila tomorrow. glad to have directed to this post by
google..(plus 1)

Lag alag said...
6 August 2012 12:36
@ Xtinism. Convenient po mag-antay sa labas ng arrival area. Pagbaba nyo po sa NAIA Shuttle bus mula sa Pasay
Rotunda, marami po kyong makiktta na mga round concrete seats na malapit sa mga pinto ng Arrival. Sana po ay
nasagot ko ang tanong nyo.

Kung di nyo pa po nbabasa ang part 2 ng post na to ay pkibasa para makita nyo ang bagong hitsura ng NAIA Bus sa
Pasay Rotunda nang sa gayon ay di po kyo malito. Pki click nyo po eto: NAIA 1-2-3-4 Shuttle Bus Updates

Lag alag said...
6 August 2012 13:52
@ aNciEnt aNd nOw. Thank you po sa applause hehe. Just joined Google Plus few days ago, kaya eto pa lang ang
nasa automatic post dun. Nice to hear that you got here via Google+.

May mga changes po sa NAIA Shuttle. Malaking pagbabago ay ang hitsura ng bus na mkikita nyo sa Pasay Rotunda,
hindi na katulad ng nasa photos sa post na eto. Para po makita nyo ang bagong hitsura ng NAIA Shuttle bus, pki
basa po ang updates, pki-click po eto: NAIA 1-2-3-4 Shuttle Bus Updates

Xtinism said...
7 August 2012 03:26
ah, so pwede po palang sumakay sa Naia Shuttle bus kahit magsusundo lang? Salamat sir! :)

Lag alag said...
7 August 2012 13:51
@ Xtinism. Yes po, pwedeng pwede po. Pag nasundo npo ninyo ay pwede din kyong sumakay pabalik sa Pasay
Rotunda mula sa NAIA-3 kung wala po masyado bagahe.

Kung mangngaling po Terminal 1 ay sa labas ng Departure kyo sasakay kung tagasundo kyo kc di kyo pede
sumakay sa Arrival area. Pki-basa po ang detalye sa NAIA 1-2-3-4 Shuttle Bus Updates

Michael Limbago said...
14 October 2012 22:55
Is the shuttle bus for free?
How to transfer from International Airport going to Domestic Airport bound for Tagbilaran, Bohol?

Lag alag said...
14 October 2012 23:10
@ Michael Limbago. Sir, may I request your good self to please read the full article as all your questions are
answered in this guide. If not, please read the updated direction by going here -> NAIA 1-2-3-4 Shuttle Bus Updates.

bhing said...
17 October 2012 16:53
sir, ask ko lng what is the cheapest na pwede sakyan kung arrival ko sa terminal 2 @ 9:30pm?

Lag alag said...
18 October 2012 11:58
@ bhing. Matutulungan ko po kyo dyan. May update tyo regarding sa tanong na yan. Pkibasa po ang latest
information dyan, pki-click po eto -> NAIA 1-2-3-4 Shuttle Bus Updates. Malalaman nyo po kung hanggang ano oras
pede sumakay sa mga bagong shuttle. Pki-basa po ang buo post. Kung halimbawa abutan kyo sa last stop
halimbawa sa NAIA-3, pki tandaan lang po na wag kyo sasakay ng taxi sa labas ng airport dahil nananaga sa presyo
ang mga taxi driver dun. Akyat po kyo sa Departure Level ng NAIA-3 at pagbaba ng mga flying passengers mula sa
isang taxi ay dun po kyo sumakay dahil mas ok po ang ganun batay sa experience ko sa mga alanganing oras ng
gabi.

siltravelor said...
6 November 2012 01:04
hi, from naia3 min shuttle towards resorts world? o pede na lakarin? thanks po

Lag alag said...
6 November 2012 10:22
@ siltravelor. nasa tapat lang po ng naia 3 ang resorts world manila, pwede po lakarin. ingat lang po sa pag-tawid.

bhon21 said...
9 November 2012 20:18
Hi Mr. Lag Alag,

Thanks for this very informative post!
I was trying to look for answers about my concern and hope you could help. It might go beyond the airport boundaries
but still wishing you could help.

Actually, we're bound to TESDA, Taguig which is just a few kilometers away from NAIA-3 (per Google Map) but we
booked a flight in PAL due to a cheaper deal compared to CebuPacific. In short, we'll be arriving at NAIA-2. Per
Direction#5, we can transfer from NAIA-2 to NAIA-3 via NAIA Shuttle Bus and intend to take a taxi from there going to
our destination.

With this route in mind, I'm thinking if this is the cheaper way since it only cost Php 20.00 (shuttle fare) + taxi fare (not
sure if it would cost Php 100 or more since it's very near from there). But with baggage on hand, would it be better to
take a taxi from NAIA-2 directly to TESDA in Taguig?

Hope you could lend me your perspective about this and could share to me some of your recommendations. By the
way, we'll go there in group of six.

Thanks!

Lag alag said...
9 November 2012 22:10
@ bhon21. Hi! My pleasure to be of help. Definitely, it's NAIA-3 where you should take a taxi to TESDA. NAIA-2 is at
the middle of T-1 and T-3 and if you take taxi from T-2, the cabbie will drive past T-3 on your way to TESDA and I'm
sure it's not the way to go if you want to save some cash.

Now in NAIA-3, the best way to get a taxi that don't charge extra is to go up the frontage of Departure Area. You can
use any stairways there. Wait for a taxi that drops flying passengers and get aboard that taxi.

Don't take any airport yellow taxi at the Arrival of NAIA-3 as those taxis not only charge high on flag down rate but
their meters run fast too.

Also, avoid taxis by the roadside. Most of those drivers are crooks.

The ones that take flying passengers are regular taxis and drivers are happy that they don't leave the airport without
any passengers so they don't cheat. Nevertheless, make sure that the driver uses the meter as soon as he speeds
away.

bhon21 said...
10 November 2012 15:43
Hi Mr. Lag Alag

Thank you so much for your prompt reply.

We'll take your tips.
Hope this type of scenario will also help others.
More power to you sir! As well to this blog. :)

Lag alag said...
10 November 2012 23:15
@ bhon21. You are welcome. And thank you so much as well :)

Teng tac-al said...
17 November 2012 13:42
hi Sir! thank God for this blog for a neophyte traveler like me. I would like to ask you on how to get to Terminal 1 from
Terminal 4. please specify approximate travel time from the two terminals. I am from Davao and will arrive at
Terminal 4 and need to fetch my husband at Terminal 1. please advice sir. thanks and more power!

Lag alag said...
17 November 2012 14:26
@ Teng tac-al. Hello madam, NAIA shuttles don't stop at Terminal 4 on the way to T-1. The best thing to do po is to
take a taxi to Terminal 1. Depending on traffic, it might take you around 15 to 20 minutes or so. For some important
updates regarding NAIA Shuttles, please click the link I have given on the post above. You are welcome, madam,
and thank you as well.

Adrian said...
17 December 2012 10:05
adrian..
ask lang po,halimabawa susunduin ko po yung kapatid ko galing singapore,pwede po ba ako sumakay sa shuttle bus
papuntang terminals sa may edsa LRT?at ano pong terminal ako baba?salamat po.

Lag alag said...
17 December 2012 22:39
@ Adrian. Sir, pki-tanong po ninyo sa kapatid ninyo kung ano terminal ng NAIA ang arrival nya. Nasa airplane ticket
nman po yun. Sya po ang makakapagsabi kung san lalapag ang eroplano na sasakyan nya galing Singapore.

Lag alag said...
4 February 2013 02:54
@ all readers of this post. Please be informed that there are changes on Shuttle buses that serve passengers from
Pasay Rotunda to Terminal 3 and vice versa. Please click here to read the update. Thank you

jana mercader said...
4 March 2013 01:41
Good day po mr. Lagalag ask lang po kung saan pwedeng sumakay ng NAIA shuttle bus sa t1? At pwede po bang
sumakay kahit 2 o 3 luggages ang dala? Meron din po bang diretsong cubao na? Hope masagot niyo po katanungan
ko..at madame pa kau mtulungan..godbless

Lag alag said...
4 March 2013 02:13
@ jana mercader. Madam, kung inyo pong mararapatin mangyari po pakibasa po ang guide na to dahil nakasulat po
ang sagot sa inyong katanungan. Pakibasa din po ang mga updates na nilagyan ko ng link para po di kyo maligaw.
Marami pong salamat.

terus jalan dan makan said...
10 March 2013 15:46
Hi Mr.Lag alag...thanks for your big help about direction in NAIA airport. We will arrive at terminal 3, 11.00 pm. we are
8 (kids and old people) could you tell me the best way to go to Manila Youth hostel Tomas Claudio St., Baclaran.
Thanks again.

Lag alag said...
10 March 2013 20:52
@ terus jalan dan makan. Given the arrival time, the best way is to take taxi. My tip is to go up the departure entrance
and take cabs there, the ones which drop flying passengers. Don't take cabs outside arrival because they charge way
too high.

17 March 2013 02:45
Thanks Mr. Lag alag...your blog such a daily readings for me before I go to your country, its a very big help, my best
regards from Indonesia. NIDA.

Lag alag said...
17 March 2013 16:39
@ terus jalan dan makan. Hello, NIDA. You are welcome! I am glad that you find my blog helpful. Take care and
welcome to the Philippines. Mabuhay!

thelonetravelercarl said...
15 April 2013 03:44
Good day Mr. Lag alag,
I've read your post about getting around NAIA terminals 1-2-3. It has been of great help to us who don't know where
to go and what to take. I just have one thing to clarify though regarding shuttle loading station in Terminal 1, is it
gonna be in the arrival area or in the departure area? I'll be heading to Terminal 3 for my next flight. You clearly said
that it operates 24 hours a day and its a good thing since I'll be arriving in Manila at 2330H. Thanks and hope to hear
from you soon. =)

Lag alag said...
15 April 2013 17:26
@thelonetravelercarl. Sir, please read the post that followed this article. Kindly follow the link I have given above for
the update where direction to the shuttle bus bay at T1 is written. Thank you so much.

Kristine Dioquino said...
1 May 2013 07:58
Good morning Mr. Lag alag!
From Baguio po kmi at ang flight po nmin ay 8:05am, from baguio po San po kmi baba pra sumakay ng taxi
papuntang terminal 2? Sa cubao po b or pasay?At May sakayan po b sa may Victory pasay terminal? Madaling araw
na po kmi mkarating ng Manila nkakatakot pa nmn po.. Thank ks and Godbless!

Lag alag said...
1 May 2013 11:26
@ Kristine Dioquino. Mas madali po sa Pasay na lang po kyo bumaba. Marami po taxi sa mismong terminal ng
Victory Liner sa Pasay. Pahatid nlang po kyo sa NAIA Terminal 2. Paalala lang po - kelangan nasa departure area na
po kayo 3 hours bago po ang scheduled flight nyo. Salamat po.

reine mundo said...
15 May 2013 18:36
hello po! ask ko lang po kung ano best way na sakyan from pasay going terminal 1, ang flight ko po kc is 5am dapat
po 3am andun na ko departure..thanks po ng marami

Lag alag said...
16 May 2013 00:31
@ reine mundo. Sir, sa mga ganyang alanganing oras at malapit lang nman e taxi nlang po kyo, wag lang po kyo
pagulang sa driver. Pki-check na din po Airport Rd cor Quirino Ave, terminal po ng mga jeepney to Terminal 1. Kung
may byahe ng madaling araw.

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Lag alag said...
29 May 2013 13:46
@ flake corn. Thanks for being "lover" of my site.

MC Javier said...
4 June 2013 02:11
Sir. Kudos po sa post niyo, sobrang helpful. (:

May tanong po ako though, first time ko po kase mag commute papuntang airport. Lam ko na po yung instructions
how to get there from Taft Station (thanks to you po).

Question ko po, yung shuttle po ba eh derecho na sa waiting area sa T1? Or kailangan pa po maglakad kung san
hihinto yung shuttle? If I remembered, nasa 20 to 30 minutes po ba yung travel time from Taft to NAIA?

Btw, my friend will be coming from Singapore so I assumed na sa T1 ang arrival nya. Tama po ba? Surprise po kase.
(:

Sorry. Hindi rin kase ako familiar sa NAIA.
Thanks na po just in case masagot niyo inquiry ko. :D

Lag alag said...
4 June 2013 09:56
@ MC Javier. Bosing Javier, nasulat ko po ang info na yan, ganun din po ang mga pagbabago. Kelangan po ninyo
malaman ang mga pagbabago para po hindi kyo mabigla kapag iba ang sitwasyon pag sumakay na kyo ng shuttle.

Punta po kyo sa mga post na to: NAIA 1-2-3-4 Shuttle Bus Updates at NAIA Bus From MRT/LRT To T-3 & Vice
Versa Still Operational.

Nakasaad po sa mga yan ang kasagutan sa inyong katanungan ganun din po ang mga iba pang mga importanteng
impormasyon na dapat po alam ng isang Piipinong sasakay po ng eroplano papunta po sa ibang bansa o ibang lugar
sa Pilipinas.

Marami pong salamat sir.

Marrah Den said...
4 June 2013 15:35
good afternoon po. where from cdo. is the shuttle bus still available po from T3? we're heading to Manila Ocean Park
po. thanks.

Lag alag said...
4 June 2013 21:43
@ Marrah Den. You mean "we're from cdo." Kindly read the updates po. There are links on this post. Please click
them. Or used the links I've given to MC Javier. You will be properly informed po if you read all the articles about
NAIA Shuttle Bus. There are three of them. Thank you po.

caryn said...
10 June 2013 05:30
hi sir thank you for this clever blog! i'd like to ask how much is the shuttle fare from the bus terminal to naia terminal
3...? thank you!

Lag alag said...
10 June 2013 12:02
@ caryn. Unless they increased it, the fare is Php 20. You are welcome.

Ryna Faustino said...
20 July 2013 21:44
Thank you for this site. I would like to ask the frequency of the RWM Buses to moa. Thsnks

Lag alag said...
22 July 2013 11:20
@ Ryna Faustino. You are welcome. I think they have regular interval of departures. To be sure, please coordinate
with RWM concierge.

Jun Fajardo said...
1 August 2013 12:03
greetings..tanong kulang po, nkasched na po kami mgtravel manila to baguio, my shuttle bus po ba sa naia 3 going
to victory liner terminal at pasay? kac npkamahal ng yellow taxi nla..from davao po kami..reply pls..thank u..

Lag alag said...
2 August 2013 12:02
@ Jun Fajardo. Sa labas ng Departure po kyo sumakay ng taxi. Akyat po kyo mula Arrival. Yun mga taxi na
naghahatid ng mga palipad na pasahero ay tama po maningil ng fare.

Nemesio Trinidad said...
4 August 2013 23:21
Kaming apat po ay darating sa NAIA Terminal 3 from Zamboanga and going po sa Binan, Laguna. May kasama po
kaming "elderly" and wanted to know sana kung may available bus sa labas ng terminal 3(para makatipid sa sobrang
taas-singil ng mga taxi). May iba pa bang way aside from going Cubao na malayo na ata?

Lag alag said...
5 August 2013 00:03
@ Nemesio Trinidad. Sir ang shuttle po mula sa Terminal 3 ay hanggang Pasay Rotunda lang. Kelangan po pumunta
kyo sa terminal ng mga bus na going to Binan. May mga terminal po sa EDSA gaya ng DLTB. Malapit lang po yun.
Sakay kyo ng taxi mula sa terminal ng NAIA Shuttle sa Pasay Rotunda. Sahihin nyo po hatid kyo sa DLTB terminal.
Wala pa pong 100 piso ang ibabayad nyo sa taxi hanggang DLTB. Kelangan lang e ibaba ng tsuper ang metro nya.
Sana po ay makatulong ang sagot ko na to.

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Nemesio Trinidad said...
5 August 2013 16:29
THANKS SO MUCH...YOUR WEB IS REALLY A GREAT HELP TO ALL TRAVELERS, LOCAL AND FOREIGN.
Salamat Po, MABUHAY KAYO!

Lag alag said...
5 August 2013 23:01
@ Khalid Al Sahoo. Sakay lang po kyo ng shuttle na papunta ng Pasay Rotunda. Pkisabi po sa driver na ibaba kyo
sa Airport Rd cor Roxas Blvd. Tawid po kyo ng Roxas Blvd at sakay po kyo ng passenger jeepney at baba po kyo sa
Coastal Mall kung saan andun po South West Terminal ng mga bus na papuntang Batangas at Cavite. Malapit lang
po ang Coastal Mall mula sa Airport Road, ingatan po na wag kayo lumagpas.

alain maglabe said...
6 August 2013 15:10
24 hours po b ang byahe ng shuttle?

Lag alag said...
6 August 2013 23:01
@ alain maglabe. Pki-basa po ang mga schedule ng NAIA Shuttle sa post na eto: NAIA 1-2-3-4 Shuttle Bus Updates

7 August 2013 01:22
ngaun ko lang po nabasa na nagreply na pala kau thank you po. one more question po eh kung magtaxi na lang po
kau ako mamamahalan kaya po ako sa fare?

Bori Biglangtangis said...
7 August 2013 09:22
paano pag galing south west terminal to naia terminal 2? and vice versa?

Lag alag said...
7 August 2013 11:12
@ Bori Biglangtangis. One bus ride lang po yan. Sakay bus to NAIA 1, baba T2. From T2, sakay po same bus with
Fairview or Monumento sign at baba na po ng Roxas Blvd (South West Integrated.)

Lag alag said...
7 August 2013 11:20
@ Khalid Al Sahoo. San po manggagaling?

7 August 2013 13:40
from naia terminal 1 arrival to batangas bus station?

Lag alag said...
7 August 2013 15:48
@ Khalid Al Sahoo. If you really need to take a cab, ride one outside departure which is upstairs. Those taxis that
take flying passengers don't charge extra. I think you are not a backpacker on budget so you don't need to worry
about the fare, it is affordable. But if you are travelling in budget, why don't you just ride a city bus bound for north of
Metro Manila? They pass by South West Integrated Terminal.

7 August 2013 15:51
thank you so much

angel said...
31 August 2013 00:29
Hi sir ask KO lng kung my bus ba papuntang terminal 4 manggaling Ako sa Fairview.thanx.

Lag alag said...
31 August 2013 01:07
@ angel. Sakay po bus na "Tambo NAIA/MIA". Baba po kanto NAIA Rd at Domestic Rd. Tawid po at mag-antay sa
Domestic Rd ng jeepney na "Baclaran Domestic". Baba na po ng Terminal 4.

Fitzgerald Edora said...
12 September 2013 23:10
meron pa rin ba nung shuttle service from T1 to LRT/MRT?

Lag alag said...
13 September 2013 15:32
@ Fitzgerald Edora. Kung shuttle po ang gusto nyo sakyan, pkisunod po ang mga sinulat ko sa guide na to.
Paunawa po, mangyari lang po na pkibasa ang buong artikulo para po malaman nyo ang tamang kasagutan. Marami
po salamat sa pagbabasa.

Para po sa iba pang mga impormasyon, malaking tulong din po ang nakasulat sa mas bagong post tungkol sa NAIA
Shuttle. Pki-click lang po eto: NAIA 1-2-3-4 Shuttle Bus Updates.

Praetoleiad said...
17 September 2013 22:28
helpful blog

Angelito Umali said...
27 September 2013 18:01
Sir from PNR Nichols, anong mgandang way?

Lag alag said...
27 September 2013 22:45
@ Angelito Umali. Tawid po ng Sales Bridge, sakay ng jeep na "Nichols Ikot", at baba na po ng NAIA-3.

Jenh GLH said...
20 October 2013 07:02
very detailed commuters' guide, thank you so much!

Lag alag said...
20 October 2013 10:27
@ Jenh GLH. You are welcome :)

Cherryl Anne Fernandez said...
23 December 2013 09:22
Sir direction 6 po ba susundin ko, from NAIA 2 papunta po ako victory liner bus station sa pasay going to pampanga.

Lag alag said...
27 December 2013 14:45
@ Cherryl Anne Fernandez. Tama po kyo jan.

Marcy Trinidad said...
14 January 2014 23:44
is this still in operation? this post was dated april 2011. i will be arriving from cebu in feb 2014, i'd like to know if may
shuttle from terminal 2 to baclaran station. thank you so much!

Lag alag said...
15 January 2014 00:32
@ Marcy Trinidad. Yes po, NAIA Shuttles are still operational even if this post was published on April 2011. Your
question is answered in this article. Kindly read the article po. please. Thanks po. There's also a link to another
related post.

15 January 2014 02:51
thanks, lag-alag... i read it naman before ako nag ask. worried lang ako baka kasi wala na. thank you sa information. i
will look for that sign that says AIRPORT SHUTTLE sa terminal 2

Lag alag said...
15 January 2014 12:07
@ Marcy Trinidad. Wala po anuman. You are welcome and thank you as well.

jeffrey talas said...
26 January 2014 13:32
Pangalawang beses ko na po to magtravel outside ng mindanao, nung una mas madali ako nakarating sa pasay, sa
may tramo yata yun, yung terminal ng bus na five star papuntang pangasinan kaso yung airport taxi siningil ako ng
480 pesos, nun okay lang sa akin since first time ko nun, ang tanong ko ay may iba pa bang option ng masasakyan
mula terminal 3 papuntang tramo, sa five star bus terminal papauntang pangasinan? april po ang byahe ko at 8 am
ang dating ko sa terminal 3. salamat po....

Lag alag said...
28 January 2014 00:32
@ jeffrey talas. Wala pa po 50 pesos makararating na kyo dun. Una sakay po kyo ng Shuttle at bumaba po kyo
mismo sa terminal sa Taft Ave. Then sakay lang po kyo ng jeepney na may "Nichols" ang sign. Kakanan po yun sa
Tramo at dadaaan sa buong kahabaan ng Tramo. Sabihin nyo lang po na ibaba kayo sa Five Star. Meron po nyan sa
loob ng Genesis Terminal o kya abang kyo sa EDSA pero kung di naman mabigat ang bagahe nyo, baba n lng po
kyo ng shuttle sa Baclaran kc madami din dumadaan dun na "Nichols". Abang lang po kyo sa mga loading area sa
Roxas Blvd Baclaran area.

Christine Joy Cabahug said...
17 February 2014 23:46
Hi Mr. Lag Alag

I have been reading your blog since yesterday and I find it very informative.

May concerns po ako and I hope you can help me figure out the answers to my queries.

I will be arriving in Manila with my two students via PAL at 8:25 am of FEB 22, so T2 ang arrival area ko.. However,
susunduin ko rin kasi ang brother ko at isa pang student sa T3 via CEBPAC. They will arrive first, kasi arrival nila
7:30am of the same date. Which is better to ride on from T2 to T3? Shuttle Bus? Or Taxi?

After fetching them sa T3, we have to go to Richville Hotel in Mandaluyong at 10am sharp.. so I was thinking of riding
a taxi again then bababa kami ng Taft station para sumakay nalang ng MRT to Shaw Blvd.. Tama ba itong idea ko?

I badly need your response about my concern kasi first time kaming naka.experience ng cross-over flights from
different terminals. Tapos main concern talaga namin is to reach Mandaluyong the soonest time possible.

I am hoping for your quick response regarding my queries, sir. We are really having difficulty in setting our itinerary..
We will be leaving this coming Saturday already.. God Bless.

Lag alag said...
18 February 2014 00:55
@ Christine Joy Cabahug. Since time is of the essence, taking taxi from T3 would be the best option. My suggestion
are: First, take a cab outside the departure lobby which is located upstairs. As a friendly reminder, drivers of taxis that
park ouside T3 complex, specifically along Andrews Ave, are not trustworthy. Most of them are crooks. So to be safe,
get on board a taxi that just dropped off a passenger in front of departure entrances.

Second, use the second station of MRT which is Magallanes Station. The difference of distance is very minimal. Just
ask the driver to take you to MRT Magallanes Station. The taxi should just take Sales Road and turn left onto SLEX,
then turn right onto Magallanes Station. I think it will be faster than if you use MRT Taft. Two travel distances are
eliminated - the distance of taxi to Taft, and the distance of the train from Taft to Magallanes.

Before I continue, I would like to take this opportunity to remind all readers that Pasay Taft Rotunda in which the
terminal of NAIA Shuttles, the MRT Taft Station and the LRT EDSA Station are located, is notorious for bad
elements. So, please be careful in that area.

Shuttle from T2 to T3 would be better. Simply because the roads it takes to T3 would be the same roads taxi take. No
difference, except of course, if there is no available shuttle. But I think, NAIA shuttles fetch passenger in regular
intervals of 20 to 30 minutes. You just need to wait a little bit. Chances are a shuttle bound for T3 will be there once
you got out of T2.

Hope this direction helps you.

Christine Joy Cabahug said...
18 February 2014 07:39
Wow, that was a great idea. So pagbaba ng shuttle bus, we can climb up the stairs sa taas na departure lobby ng
T3? Saan banda?

Are we going to take the same route when we go back to these terminals at 1pm of Feb 23? Will there be a possibility
of traffic congestion in the same area during that time? Thank you.

Lag alag said...
18 February 2014 22:31
@ Christine Joy Cabahug. This is how I go about it. Since my bad experience in a taxi along Andrews Ave, my
second and third flight arrivals at T3, I didn't get outside the arrival area. Instead I went straight to departure, exited
there and boarded cab that dropped departing passengers.

You can ask airport officers re stairs or lift to the departure area since you are from T2, and your companions will
have no problem on that. The yellow taxis at arrival area are expensive.

In going back? My advice is to travel early to avoid traffic. Use MRT Taft Station and take the NAIA Shuttle to T3. It's
more convenient and very economical.

19 February 2014 09:40
Hi all! Thanks so much for this really helpful guide. I'd like to ask, with the recent constructions going on... is there a
change in the routes or are they still the same. I'm leaving for cebu on friday, baka kasi may na-iba and i can't use the
shuttle buses anymore. Thank you for all your help!

Lag alag said...
19 February 2014 15:21
@ Marcy Trinidad. I think the routes are still the same. But the volume of traffic along the routes, for sure, is the main
issue now, as the construction of NAIA Express way has already begun. My advice is to leave home for airport very
very early.

UJ said...
21 February 2014 17:12
Too many comments to read them all so I thought I'd just tell you what I wanted and see if you can answer it. My wife
and I will be arriving in Manila from Calbayog (Samar) and we are trying to get to a city bus station to take a bus
(preferably 5 Star) to go to Angeles. We are not so familiar with the Manila area, so some of the information you
wrote is difficult to follow. Anyway, does the shuttle bus go out and by any city bus lines that go to Angeles?

Lag alag said...
22 February 2014 15:29
@ UJ. Ang 5 Star Bus Terminal po ay nasa Tramo aka Aurora Blvd, Pasay. Pagbaba po nyo sa terminal ng NAIA
Shuttle sa Pasay Rotunda ay sakay kyo ng jeepney na "Nichols" ang sign sa harap. Pero para mas safe po, dahil
marami loko sa Pasay Rotunda, baba na lang kyo sa Roxas Blvd harap ng Redemptorist Church at dun po kyo mag-
abang ng jeepney na pa-"Nichols". Sabhin nyo po sa driver ibaba kyo ng 5 Star. Alerto lang po, pag tumawid na ang
jeepney sa ilalim gn LRT at dumaan ng MRT Taft Station, kakanan na po yun ng Tramo, yun may flyover. Malapit
lang po sa kanto ng EDSA at Tramo ang 5 Star Bus Terminal.

james ryan Loreto said...
22 February 2014 19:55
Panu mkapunta sa arrival area ng T1 mula T3. . .bago lng kasi aq s manila di ko alam ang pasikot2, sabi kasi ng tito
ko mgtaxi lng aq baka kasi i.ikot2 lng aq din baka malaki ang aking babayaran . . .

Lag alag said...
22 February 2014 20:58
@ james ryan Loreto. You can get to T1 from T3. Kindly read the full article and follow the link to the sequel, please.
Thanks.

lhyn pena said...
24 February 2014 15:45
pwede po bang sumakay ng NAIA SHUTTLE BUS to teminal 4

Lag alag said...
24 February 2014 20:08
@ lhyn pena. For commuters headed to T4 and want to ride NAIA Shuttle, please read NAIA 1-2-3-4 Shuttle Bus
Updates.

keiko yoon said...
3 April 2014 11:55
hello how about from NAIA to Pasay? We don't know the route from NAIA to VICTORY LINER bus terminal in
Pasay... help us please... thank you

Lag alag said...
3 April 2014 23:43
@ keiko yoon. You can take two shuttle buses to Pasay Rotunda and ride a jeepney there bound for "Malibay" and
ask the driver to drop you off at the pedestrian overpass nearer to Victory Liner.

ton said...
21 April 2014 08:09
Pano po kung papunta sa san juan gling t3? Salamat po

Lag alag said...
21 April 2014 15:23
@ ton. "Ortigas Ilalim" bus from EDSA/Taft. "San Juan Greenhills" jeepney from Ortigas cor EDSA.

George Danielle Bangkas said...
3 June 2014 04:56
hi good day po ask lng po ako ng help i need to go po sa naia terminal 1 mangagaling po ako ng fairview.. ano po ba
ang best way para mkarating dun? hinde po kasi ako sanay mag commute.. i have read the blog pero i just to get
direct answers bka po aksi mawala ako salamat :)

Lag alag said...
4 June 2014 16:38
@ George Danielle Bangkas. Bus or MRT to Pasay Taft Rotunda then follow directions given in this post or read the
other posts with links to them provided as well.

moot01 said...
7 June 2014 09:42
The waiting area of the shuttle bus from T2 to T3 is beside a ticketing office (I forgot which airline but not Cebu
Pacific). The shuttle driver will signal if he is going to T3 or T1. When you get into the shuttle, make sure (again :) you
are going to where you want to be by asking the driver. T2 to T3 is 20 pesos.

Lag alag said...
9 June 2014 03:42
@ moot01. Thank you so much for additional info.

Euphorts Ochia said...
10 September 2014 12:35
hi Lag alag, magandang araw. Tanong ko lng sana sabi raw ng travel agency dito na nasa Terminal 3 na raw lahat ng
Terminal 1 flights arrival simula this month. If not, kasali ba sa nailipat yung Royal Brunei sa Terminal 3 operation?
thanks heaps

Lag alag said...
10 September 2014 16:31
@ Euphorts Ochia. Yes po ililipat na muna sa T-3 ang mga flights ng T-1 dahil sa major facelift na ginagawa sa
oldest int'l terminal ntin. Pero syempre by schedule po yan, kaya kelangan malaman ang date ng flight nyo kung
kelan inilipat para po di kyo maabala. Ang pinakamaganda po ninyo gawin ay tawagan ang hotline ng Royal Brunei
para po sila ang magsabi sa inyo ng accurate na departure origin ninyo. Hindi po sila mamamali ng isasagot sa inyo.
Pki-google na lang po ang contact numbers nila.

Euphorts Ochia said...
11 September 2014 06:59
hi Lag alag, maraming salamat sa pag sagot mo. Btw, wondering kng nka publish ung scheduled time frame ng
project (especially ung lipatan ng flight operation)? maraming salamat ulit.

Lag alag said...
11 September 2014 11:50
@ Euphorts Ochia. Hindi ko po alam ang bagay na yan e. Pede po b makiusap na paki-google na lang po ang iba
nyo tanong na hindi saklaw ng blog ko na pagbibigay lang ng mga direksyon? Marami po salamat.

NAIA 1-2-3-4 Shuttle Bus Updates
This is the sequel of our post on NAIA Shuttle Bus entitled "NAIA 1-2-3 Shuttle Bus: Easy Way To Get To & From
NAIA Terminals". If you haven't read it yet, you need to do so because it contains the information supplemented by
this second part, such as, how to get to the NAIA Shuttle Bus Terminal in Pasay Rotunda.

NAIA Shuttle Bus at Genesis Bus Terminal
I needed to publish this second part because there are changes on NAIA Shuttles that if not disseminated accordingly
will bring confusions to commuters. One of the major changes is the new look of NAIA Shuttle Busthat serves
commuters from Genesis Bus Terminal in Pasay Rotunda to Terminal 3 of NAIA. You might keep on waiting for a
NAIA Shuttle arrival not knowing that the bus has already arrived. Added to that the fact that the NAIA Shuttle from
Pasay Rotunda has no signage of its destination on its windshield.

NAIA Shuttle arrives at Genesis Bus Terminal
If you're not familiar or if it's your first time to commute from Pasay Rotunda to Terminal 3via NAIA Shuttle, you
wouldn't know which one of the buses at the bus terminal is the one bound for NAIA-3. That's because the
NAIA Shuttle Bus has now transformed into an all-white colored bus in outer body withHM lettering plus 2 digit
number painted in dark color. Gone is the corporate lettering of NAIA 1-2-3 Domestic Loop that commuters got to
read as soon as they saw the NAIAShuttle bus back then. So, folks, here's the new look of NAIA Shuttle Bus that you
get to see at Genesis Bus Terminal in Pasay Rotunda. Above are the latest photos of NAIA Shuttle Bus taken at
Genesis Bus Terminal in Pasay Rotunda on July 27, 2012. Note: After alighting at Terminal 3, you will transfer to
another newly added NAIA Shuttle for Terminal 4-2-1, in that order. Yes, there's another new fleet of NAIA Shuttle
in Terminal 3. Read on to learn more.

In this article are answers to these questions:

What is the new NAIA Shuttle Bus that takes passengers to and from NAIA 1,2,3 and 4?
What are the schedules of NAIA Shuttles?
How do shuttles get to each terminal, which one comes first?
Can I now take a NAIA Shuttle from Terminal 1 even if I'm not an arriving passenger?
How do we recognize a NAIA Shuttle?
Are all NAIA Shuttles dedicated to Terminal 4?
Where is the NAIA Shuttle from Pasay Rotunda headed after dropping passengers at NAIA-3?
Where can I get off the shuttle from NAIA-3 aside from Pasay Rotunda?
How much is the fare of a NAIA Shuttle ride?

My goal is to bring you information you need to know in getting to and from each of NAIA terminals. There are factors
you need to remember in riding a shuttle from one terminal to another the most important of which is don't miss your
terminal destination because when you do, you might get late for your flight and that's the last thing you want to
happen. It happens from time to time. I have witnessed one when I boarded the NAIA Shuttle Van while documenting
the flow of shuttles for this update. As soon as we left Terminal 1, a lady asked another passenger where's the
location of Terminal 2. The man told her that he boarded the shuttle atTerminal 2. It occurred that the lady didn't alight
when the van made the stopover at Terminal 2 and now she would have to stay on the van as it drops passengers at
Terminal 4, Terminal 3, Terminal 4 again before going back to Terminal 2. That's quite a long journey to your
terminal. Tip: Ask the driver, especially of the shuttle van, what's Terminal he's just made the stop over. They always
assumed all passengers are familiar with NAIA terminal locations.

What is the new NAIA Shuttle Bus that takes passengers to and from NAIA 1,2,3 & 4?

EGC Transport, a newly added fleet of NAIA Shuttle now serves commuters and airline passengers. It takes
passengers from one terminal to another. Upon arrival to Terminal 3 from EDSA, you can ride this bus. If this bus has
not yet arrived, then you can ride a shuttle van. Read the types of NAIA Shuttles and how to recognize them. In these
photos is the ECG Transport Bus:

EGC Transport Express - a new NAIA Shuttle Bus
At NAIA Terminal 3 loading and unloading area for passengers bound for Terminal 1,2 and 4, EGC Transport Bus
NAIA Shuttle parks to drop and load passengers. First Stop from Terminal 3 is Terminal 4, but you need to inform the
conductor or the driver that your destination is Terminal 4 for him to drop you at pedestrian crossing opposite the
Domestic Terminal.

Passengers riding EGC Bus at Terminal 2

As you can see in this photo taken from the inside of EGC Transport, the bus parks at Airport Shuttle waiting area of
NAIA Terminal 2 where passengers bound for Terminal 1,3 and 4 are waiting. After passengers bound for Terminal
2 have alighted, it's their turn to board the bus. The crew of EGC Transport Express will load passengers' luggage to
help them out.

EGC Transport unloads passengers at NAIA-1

The EGC Transport Express NAIA Shuttle Bus drops passengers outside departure lobby of NAIA Terminal 1. It will
not pick up passengers there. Unlike NAIA Shuttle van that I got to board even if I was not an arriving passenger.
Please read Can I now take a NAIA Shuttle from Terminal 1 even if I'm not an arriving passenger?

EGC Bus waits for arriving passengers at NAIA-1
After all passengers have alighted at departure of NAIA-1, EGC NAIA Shuttle Busgoes down to the area of "NAIA
Shuttle Service to Terminal 2,3 & 4" outside Arrival Lobby which is located to your right as you get outside Arrival
Lobby. There's a sign that reads NAIA Shuttle Service To Terminal 2, 3 & 4. You can't ride at this area if you're not an
arriving passenger. You can ride a NAIA Shuttle van outside departure area which is upstairs.


NAIA Shuttle Van arrives at NAIA-1 Departure

The first trip of NAIA Shuttle from Genesis Bus Terminal in EDSA-Taft Pasay Rotunda to NAIA Terminal 3 is at 6 am.
It serves the public up to 10 pm daily. The shuttle busesand vans that serve passengers to and fromTerminal 1,2,3
and 4 start their operation at 6 am up to 2 am.


This is crucial information for those who would take a NAIA Shuttle van. They don't have specific destination. For
example, you board a shuttle van at Terminal 2 thinking that it gets to Terminal 3. To your surprise, the vantakes the
direction to Terminal 1. Tip: When riding NAIA Shuttle van, always ask the driver about where he's headed. Please
read separate post about this, click here.

Sign of Shuttle Service for arriving passenger at NAIA-1
EGC Transport Express has specific route. From Terminal 3 it drops passengers bound for Terminal 4 at pedestrian
crossing opposite the Terminal. You must inform the conductor that your destination is Terminal 4, if that's the case.
Next is Terminal 2. FromTerminal 2, it goes directly to Terminal 1departure area to drop passengers, then it goes to
the arrival area to pick up arriving passengers. Next to Terminal 1 is Terminal 4. You must inform the crew you're
alighting there. Please read Are all NAIA Shuttles dedicated to Terminal 4?. Last destination isTerminal 3 where the
bus starts the driving loop again.


You can not ride NAIA Shuttle at Departure of NAIA-1
If you have just accompanied a flying relative or friend, you can not board a NAIA Shuttle. It's no longer allowed. This
is an update as of June 27, 2013. As on the morning of that day, I've tried to hop in and was told only "connecting
flight passengers" are allowed. To get to MRT-3 Taft or LRT-1 EDSA station, ride a public bus at loading/unloading
area few meters away from Terminal Bldg. Use the stair and go down to Arrival level. Cross the street and wait for a
bus to arrive.


NAIA Shuttle Van has NAIA lettering and destination sign
Obviously, you can easily recognize EGC Transport Express. But what if the bus hasn't arrived yet. If you're in a
hurry, you can ride the NAIA Shuttle Van. Since the van ia a Toyota vehicle, you might mistake other motorist car for
the NAIA Shuttle. To avoid that, just look for a Toyota van with NAIA logo on the front and on both sides of driver's
seat. There's also a sign on the windshield that reads "Terminal 1,2,3 Domestic 4".


EGC Bus drops passengers at Terminal 4 roadside

No, in a sense that they don't make a stopover at Terminal 4 when there's no passengers that tell them to do so.
Even if a NAIA Shuttle comes from Terminal 2 orTerminal 1 and it traverses Domestic Road lane that touches
Terminal 4 ground, it won't enter the Domestic Terminal if no one is alighting there.

Passengers from T-1 & T-2 can alight at Terminal 4

So, if you're an arriving passenger at Terminal 4 headed to Terminal 3, expect to wait longer than ordinary. You are
lucky if by chance a passenger on-board a shuttle fromTerminal 1 or 2 is alighting as you get out of the old Manila
Domestic Airport. Otherwise, just take a cab which are ample outside the terminal.

Where is the NAIA Bus from Pasay Rotunda headed after NAIA-3 drop-off?

NAIA Shuttle Bus Stop is located next to Star Cruise Bldg
The NAIA Shuttle Bus from Pasay Rotunda toTerminal 3, after dropping passengers at NAIA-3 unloading area, goes
directly to its Bus Stop in Newport City to drop passengers bound for Resort World Manila and other destinations
there. It doesn't pick up passengers because there are other NAIA-3 Shuttles at the loading area. Commuters from
Newport City going to MRT/LRT lines canride the bus at Newport City bus stop. Read details on the separate post, go
to How To Commute To Newport City & Resort World Manila.


Unloading areas are posted in NAIA-3 Loading Bay
You can alight at strategic locations along the route between NAIA Terminal 3 and Bus Terminal in Pasay Routunda
where MRT/LRT lines are located. First unloading is at Tramo corner Andrews Ave before traffic lights of Aurora Blvd
aka Tramo. Second unloading area is at Baclaran. Just inform the driver that you're alighting there. Now for those
who have reserved a room at Heritage Hotel prior to their arrival, you can also get off the NAIA Shuttle Bus from
Terminal 3 right in front of Heritage Hotel. This unloading area is also good if you want to transfer to a taxi. It saves a
lot of money to take a cab at Heritage Hotel than at the airport while it's not convenient to take one at Pasay Rotunda,
not to mention the safety issue. Next to Heritage Hotel stop is Genesis Bus Terminal, although in my experience last
time, the driver had allowed quick unload before Taft, albeit, he rushed and pressured the passengers to move real
quick.


NAIA Shuttle fare is Php 20 flat rate
The cost of riding a NAIA Shuttle is Php 20 as of this writing. You must pay every time you ride a shuttle, i.e., pay Php
20 upon riding NAIA Shuttle from EDSA-Taft to Terminal 3, pay Php 20 when you ride a shuttle from Terminal 3 to
Terminal 2, pay another Php 20 when you ride a shuttle from Terminal 2 to Terminal 1 and so on.

Hope this update on NAIA Shuttles answers questions that might boggling your mind. Another reason I've created
this is to answer questions asked in the comment section of the post "NAIA 1-2-3 Shuttle Bus: Easy Way To Get To &
From NAIA Terminals" by commuters, flying & arriving passengers and those who accompanied relatives or friends in
leaving the country. And that's what I exactly did.

91 Responses to NAIA 1-2-3-4 Shuttle Bus Updates
Ashley lizza said...
31 July 2012 18:07
This shuttle bus is looking great and blog is also very well. It has complete briefing about shuttle bus.
Airport Limo NYC

Lagalag said...
31 July 2012 23:23
@ Ashley lizza. Thank you very much for your nice words. :)

Christian Stacy Militante said...
2 August 2012 09:24
Great article, this will help me a lot. Keep up the good work

Lag alag said...
2 August 2012 10:46
@ Christian Stacy Militante. Thank you for your compliment. I invite you to read other guides and directions here
specially when you don't know how to get to your destination. Welcome to DirectionsOnWeb. :)

Dear God, said...
3 August 2012 22:28
This is great! Informative enough to guide me. But one thing, have you written a post on how to commute towards
terminal 4 when I ride a bus to manila? I'm from Naga City, Camarines Sur and don't know manila roads.

I think you can help me. Thanks a lot.

Lag alag said...
3 August 2012 22:49
@ Dear God. I have created a post on How To Commute To Manila Domestic Airport Terminal 4, pleaseclick here.

If you still need assistance after reading the post, please don't hesitate to ask me. I am willing to help. :)

markyourbelleforever said...
3 August 2012 23:19
Hi! Does the bus in Pasay Rotonda also leaves every 15 minutes?

Lag alag said...
3 August 2012 23:30
@ markyourbelleforever. The NAIA Shuttle Bus from Pasay Rotunda to Terminal 3 leaves every 30 minutes. That's
the info I got the last time I checked. :)

Amado said...
4 August 2012 06:23
This particular article of this blogger offers the most detailed information about airport shuttle. Nowhere in this planet
earth AIRPORTS can you find anything close to this very detailed work of Mr. Lagalag. I frequently travel in and out of
US and Philippines and this article is of great help. If only this article will come out in a pocket sized booklet it would
be a survival guide to commuting in the most densely populated place in the world. Thanks to MMDA for keeping our
roads a great place to park--cars are not moving as if parked on the major highways. Well at least there's an option
given by this blogger.

Lag alag said...
4 August 2012 11:11
@ Amado. Thank you po for you heart warming comment. You are absolutely right in your observation on our major
highways. I think the government should really put all plans and "drawings" into actions that can have surprising
results.

Frances said...
9 August 2012 17:12
Mr. Lagalag, if the EGC bus drops off the passengers in front of NAIA 1 departure area, which way I will go if I want to
go to the NAIA 1 arrival area? Let's just say I have an arriving relative to fetch. Thank you very much.

Lag alag said...
9 August 2012 20:05
@ Frances. The arrival area is downstairs. But it's restricted, only arriving passengers have access there. That
means you can't ride EGC Shuttle from NAIA-1 if you're fetching an arriving passenger.

The best thing to do is to take a NAIA Shuttle Van outside departure area. Ask your arriving relatives to exit at
departure or tell them to use the stair to get to departure frontage once they exit arrival area.

I always update how things are run as far as NAIA Shuttle is concern. At this time, that's the situation at NAIA-1.

If things change, I will create a post to inform commuters and airline passengers. Make sure you're subscribed. :)

lactobacillus said...
1 September 2012 11:33
I will be flying out and back via T-2. I will try taking the bus from T-3 to T-2. So correct me if I'm wrong, from T-3, the
bus will go to T-1 (departure), then down to arrival, then to T-2 (arrival), then take stairs to T-2 departure area?

How long would it take for the bus to travel from T-3 to T-2?

Thanks. BTW great post and keep the good posts flowing.

Lag alag said...
@ lactobacillus.

I will try taking the bus from T-3 to T-2. So correct me if I'm wrong, from T-3, the bus will go to T-1 (departure), then
down to arrival, then to T-2 (arrival), then take stairs to T-2 departure area?

EGC Shuttle Bus goes directly to T-2 from T-3, so it's faster if you take that one. NAIA Shuttle vans don't have
specific route, sometimes they go to T-1 first, sometimes to T-2 first. So, my advice is to ask the driver. Yes, just take
the stairs in T-2 to get to its departure entrance.

How long would it take for the bus to travel from T-3 to T-2?

Depends on traffic situation By EGC bus, around 20 to 25 minutes.

BTW great post and keep the good posts flowing.

Thank you so much. Please share DirectionsOnWeb to others.

lccph2000 said...
just got back to cebu 2 days ago from a 5 days stay in manila. my guide in going around MM was my android phone
with offline map installed. of course the maps couldn't tell me how to get around, only where i was. and your guides
came in handy, most especially your guide on commuting to and from NAIA T3. in fact i lost my way when i first flew
in because i was still expecting it would be the domestic terminal i would be arriving to.

maraming salamat po.

Lag alag said...
@ lccph2000. I'm very happy that my directions have helped you while in Manila. Thank you for leaving a comment of
appreciation. Will be posting more. Thanks again.

les rosales said...
hi ask q lng p0 pn0 pumunta sa bus terminal papuntang airp0rt pag galing buendia terminal, from bats..tnx

Lag alag said...
@ les rosales. Sakay lang po kyo ng jeepney along Taft Ave na ang sign sa harap ay "Baclaran", baba po kyo ng
Pasay Rotunda at punta kyo sa matatanaw nyo na Sogo Hotel then lakad kyo papunta McDonald at pasok na kyo sa
Bus Terminal ng NAIA Shuttle. Pede din po kyo sumakay ng LRT to Balcaran sa Gil Puyat Station at baba ng EDSA
Station at lakad na sa Bus Terminal. Sana po ay makatulong ang direction ko na to.

anil chaudhry said...
26 September 2012 16:56
fantastic post and Thanks for sharing this info. It's very helpful.
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Lag alag said...
26 September 2012 18:07
@ anil chaudhry. You are welcome, watch for more. You may want to add me on your circles in Google Plus, thank
you as well. :)

eagle ann said...
25 October 2012 20:33
Thank you very much and may God bless you in this very informative and helpful page. We are going to Cebu via the
Manila Domestic Airport and we might commute. This info would save us a lot of possible gas expense and energy.

Lag alag said...
26 October 2012 19:55
@ eagle ann. You are welcome. I am very happy knowing that you have found my blog helpful. Your comment of
appreciation gives me more encouragement. Thank you as well.

Christian Lucas Sangoyo said...
28 October 2012 12:43
Great work pre! Ever since reading this, di na ko nagtataxi pa airport and back :)

Lag alag said...
28 October 2012 13:12
@ Christian Lucas Sangoyo. Thank you so much! That is quite a compliment coming from a pro blogger like you. :)

Tin Hernando said...
29 October 2012 21:13
May I ask if employees of NAIA 1 can take this airport shuttle? And do I have to take another shuttle service at NAIA
3 in going to NAIA 1? Please help me, I am trying to get a hold on to everyone. Thank you!

Lag alag said...
30 October 2012 00:14
@ Tin Hernando. Yes, I think employees can take the shuttle. Do you need to take another shuttle service at NAIA 3
in going to NAIA 1? The answer is clearly stated in the post. Please read the full article. Thank you.

Anne Jhonson said...
5 November 2012 14:39
Your post is really very good and informative.I hope you will continue providing such a useful information in future.

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mrtawanan said...
7 November 2012 18:56
Great post sir. Would you know if the shuttle service between terminals runs 24hours? Would you know their
operating hours?

Lag alag said...
7 November 2012 23:50
@ mrtawanan. Please refer to the schedules mentioned above. Thank you so much po.

myasianlove said...
13 November 2012 02:29
Just to make sure, if I'm headed toward the domestic terminal, should I ask the driver/conductor to drop me at the
domestic terminal or terminal 4?

Lag alag said...
13 November 2012 11:49
@ myasianlove. Hi, yes. Definitely, you must tell the driver to drop you off at Domestic Terminal 4.

John Son said...
21 November 2012 10:33
Awesome to see your site. Keep up the great work. Thanks for all you could do.Lets stay in touch.

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Lag alag said...
21 November 2012 12:12
@ John Son. Thanks for appreciation.

Unsugarcoated Reviews said...
22 November 2012 19:05
Great blog! Lots of very useful information you got here. Nice to find a very detailed guide to NAIA. I'll explore your
other posts when I get back to Manila.

Lag alag said...
22 November 2012 20:55
@ Unsugarcoated Reviews. Thank you so much for the compliment. It is my aim to help others by publishing much
needed information on how to get to different places. I highly recommend exploring "attractions" labeled posts of this
blog. You might like them as well :)

Lee said...
30 November 2012 13:14
Just want to know what time is the start of the the shuttle service because I need to fetch my daughter at terminal 3
arriving 4:30 am.

Lag alag said...
30 November 2012 17:14
@ Lee. The information you need is clearly given on this post. Kindly read, salamat po.

ChaiFaub said...
7 December 2012 22:38
We will be in baclaran church. Route 2 of thenaia shuttle buses says it stops there. Where is it exactly and how long
is the wait? We need to ne I terminal 3 by 1025. Thanks

ChaiFaub said...
7 December 2012 22:41
Flying out of terminal 3 . Will be in baclaran church. Where exactly does NAIA shuttle stop there? We need to be at
the terminal @ 1025. Thanks

Lag alag said...
8 December 2012 01:09
@ ChaiFaub. It stops to unload passengers along Roxas Blvd bus stop near the frontage of Redemptorist Church.
Please observe loading/unloading rules there and go to the proper area. Wait for the bus and as soon as passengers
alighted, board the bus and tell the driver that you are flying passenger bound for NAIA-3. Please have ample time
allowance because the bus will park at its terminal in Pasay Rotunda and you might transfer to another one. You
don't want to be late on your flight so have spare time. Hope this helps you.

neo429 said...
13 December 2012 12:43
Hi Lag alag, 24hrs ba ang operation nang mga Airport Taxi from NAIA-1? I'll be arriving in NAIA-1 via Delta at
12:15am, mag taxi sana ako from airport to five star bus terminal in Pasay. And also, meron pa kaya bukas na money
changer sa arrival area nang past 12mn in NAIA-1? Thanks in advance for your advise. Your blog is such an
informative and helpful site. More power.

Lag alag said...
14 December 2012 00:42
@ neo429. Hello, salamat po. Ang schedules po ng NAIA Shuttles ay mababasa po ninyo under the bullet na nasa
itaas po entitled "What are the schedules of NAIA Shuttles?" Re po sa money changer wala po ako info e, sensya
npo. Pero malalaman nyo po yun for sure pag nasa T1 na kyo at maaaring matulungan din kyo ng airport personnels.
Salamat po uli.

inthelandofzmiles said...
9 January 2013 15:59
Many thanks to you Lag alag for writing this blog!
Keep up !

inthelandofzmiles said...
9 January 2013 16:15
Thank so much for this Lag alag! , , You have said that it is only by chance that we can ride the shuttle bus if we will
start at Terminal 4, are there other way of transport from T4 to T3 other than a taxi cabs and the airport shuttle
buses? or is it just ok to walk from T4 to T3? Thank you so much once again!

Lag alag said...
9 January 2013 17:53
@ inthelandofzmiles. Hi, you are welcome. There is another way and that is the 2 jeepney rides. You can take a
jeepney with "Baclaran" sign along Domestic Road. It will turn left on Airport Road. Get off the jeepney before it takes
the bridge that crosses the river there. Cross the road. You will immediately see, just before the bridge, a jeepney
terminal bound for "NAIA 3". You must first buy a token before you ride the jeep being filled up. Before the jeep
leaves, they will collect tokens from the passengers. Ask the driver to drop you off at the unloading area nearest to
NAIA 3. Please take note that this is good only if you don't have heavy luggage and if you're not in a hurry. But if your
next flight which originates at T-3 is immediate, cab will be much better. It takes longer time to reach NAIA-3 by taking
the 2 jeepney rides. Use only this alternate rides if you have ample of time. Hope my directions help you.

beth dela calzada said...
10 January 2013 10:11
pano po sumakay from t3 to t4?

Lag alag said...
10 January 2013 12:33
@ beth dela calzada. Pki-basa po ang article para malaman nyo kung pano. Salamat po. Pwede din nyo po malaman
ang kasagutan sa post na to: How To Commute To Terminal 4

water-bottles said...
31 January 2013 15:10
Thank you very much; your guides have been really helpful. However, when my sister and I arrived at NAIA 3 on Jan
3 and Jan 7 respectively, the Php20 shuttle wasn't available, and this (http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-
Ckf5AXROw3g/UBTnXpylxRI/AAAAAAAADJQ/Kbmf2WICfB0/s320/naia%2Bshuttle%2Bunloading.png) was covered
up. The guards weren't sure if it was just temporary. Any news on this? :)

Lag alag said...
1 February 2013 02:38
@ water-bottles. Oh this is the first time I heard about that and I haven't heard anything yet since. I think it's just
temporary because I don't think airport authorities will let passengers experience prolonged inconveniences. It'll be fix
I'm pretty sure :)

1 February 2013 15:56
Thank you for your reply. I googled a bit more after I posted that comment, and found this:
http://www.theworldbehindmywall.com/2013/01/naia-shuttle-bus-gone-too-soon.html

Seems like it's gone for good. This is really bad news. Cabs (expensive) and jeepneys (inconvenient) are the only
options left. T___T

Lag alag said...
1 February 2013 17:05
@water-bottles. Hi. I am going to get the facts about this and as soon as my time will allow, I will make an update on
this issue. Thank you so much for bringing this matter to me.

Lag alag said...
4 February 2013 03:03
@ all readers of this guide. Please be informed that shuttle bus from Pasay Rotunda that serves passengers to
Terminal 3 from MRT/LRT in EDSA-Taft and vice versa is still operational. There are just some changes. Please click
here to read the latest update.

James Wong said...
5 April 2013 02:43
All passenger going to edsa cubao, nova, caloocan. From t3 sky kayo shuttle then baba kayo t2 instead of petron. Its
safer plus dun start ng mga bus going to location n binanggit ko. James

Lag alag said...
5 April 2013 12:02
@ James Wong. Thank you so much for the heads-up.

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31 May 2013 15:55
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27 June 2013 11:51
Hi Mr Lag alag...my flight with ZA/AA at terminal 4 but they give me this direction link through my email how to
commute to T4:
http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?ie=UTF8&oe=UTF8&msa=0&msid=206480390321573713148.0004cbc310138f58f
5155

I find this direction is different with yours, what do you think about this Mr. Lag alag?

Lag alag said...
27 June 2013 15:44
@ terus jalan dan makan. LOL. Firstly, they gave you "walking direction". Second, the end point is wrong. If you
followed that you will end up in different location. But it passes by T4, alright.

Here's a head up. Google Map direction is not that accurate when used in Metro Manila. I have tried it many times.
Like it suggests a tram route from Point A and then tells you to walk 2 to 3 kilometers to your destination (Point B)
when there's a bus ride from Point A to Point B.

Having said that, I believe that seeking direction at Google Map in western countries like United States or developed
nations in Asia like Japan is extremely reliable. Well, what can I say? This is Philippines - a third world country. This
is based on personal observation and opinion only :)

27 June 2013 20:57
Mr. Lag alag...agree with you, still my faith "your post is the best for me!!!" So continue to read it again, again and
again. Dont let their email make me get lost.LOL. Thank you so much!

Lag alag said...
28 June 2013 11:19
@ terus jalan dan makan. Rest assured that is always done at my end. Thank you as well. By the way, would you
consider adding photo on your blogger profile. It would be cool for other readers to see a regular commenter with a
profile photo, right?

mikay said...
24 July 2013 01:31
Hi! Thanks for sharing your articles. I have read the 2 parts on this topic and I just want to clarify some things. I will be
arriving with my senior citizen mom at T2 at 6am on August 2. We will be bringing with is a total of 4 big luggage plus
2 small ones as carry-on. We have a connecting flight at T3 at 12 noon. Does that mean we need to take the
SHUTTLE VAN from T2 to T3 (and make sure to ask the driver about destination)? Will we have no problem loading
our luggage? Tumutulong naman yung driver di ba?

Lag alag said...
24 July 2013 18:25
@ mikay. Yes. Especially in your case with those heavy pieces of luggage. You should ride the NAIA Shuttle van that
goes directly to T3 from T2. Don't ride a bus that goes first to T1 before heading back to T3 as it may cause you being
late. Yes, ask the driver if he's headed to T3 then ask him to help you load your luggage. They normally do that
(loading passengers' luggage).

dave dexter said...
26 September 2013 18:09
My suggestion for you so that the readers can easily digest what you have written here is also do it graphically (by
using arrows and symbols on a simple map) to prevent confusion. Anyway, thumbs up for the work! We appreciate it!

Lag alag said...
26 September 2013 21:09
@ dave dexter. Thank you so much for your suggestion. Hope I can find time to do that. One reason you find it in text
is for search engines so that every time a query is made for example in Google search, search results feed the
information needed to the users. Your comment really boosts my spirit. Many thanks.

anna gunawan said...
10 October 2013 00:37
Hi, how long does the shuttle takes from T3 to T2? where is the exact location of the shuttle at T3? I'll arrive at T3 at
5.30 am and will be having connecting flight at T2 at 9 am. Do i have enough time to ride the shuttle or i just ride a
cab instead? thank you

Lag alag said...
12 October 2013 22:38
@ anna gunawan. Sorry for late reply. Depends on traffic, 20 to 30 minutes or more. Outside Arrival. Yes, I think you
have enough time.

bd27dfaa-5b78-11e3-a697-000bcdca4d7a said...
3 December 2013 01:39
Hi Lag alag, I'll be fetching 2 relatives that will be arriving on the same day, one at T1 and then T3. What is the best
way to get from T1 to T3? Can we take the shuttle bus or van? But from what I understand on your post a non-flying
passenger isn't allowed to take the shuttle anymore. Thank you.

Lag alag said...
3 December 2013 17:14
@ bd27dfaa-5b78-11e3-a697-000bcdca4d7a. Yes po, non-flying passengers are not allowed. You can opt for cab
outside departure level. It's more convenient.

bd27dfaa-5b78-11e3-a697-000bcdca4d7a said...
8 December 2013 11:12
This may sound like a stupid question, but how to get from NAIA 1 Arrival Extension Area to departure level? Thanks
po.

Lag alag said...
8 December 2013 12:04
@ bd27dfaa-5b78-11e3-a697-000bcdca4d7a. I am sure there are some ramp/lift/escalator there going to departure
level. Kindly tell your guests to see if they can find signs that lead to departure. Or they can seek assistance from
airport officers. Hope this helps.

Android Jim said...
9 December 2013 15:56
Hi Lag alag - Thanks for the very helpful tips and instructions you've been posting over here.. ( I wish you have a
facebook account for this too).

meanwhile, i have a somewhat irrelevant to directions in reaching a terminal from another. Instead, as i hope to arrive
at NAIA 4 from NAIA 1 this coming Thursday (night time) -- will I be able to stay inside the terminal building (NAIA 4)
as I await my connecting flight to the Visayas on the following day (first flight next morning departure)??

Lag alag said...
10 December 2013 02:35
@ Android Jim. Thanks for the compliment. I am sorry to inform you that Terminal 4 is not 24-hours, so you can not
stay there to pass the time and wait until morning. NAIA Terminal 1 is open 24-hours. The best thing to do is to talk to
the officer of check-in counter at Terminal-1 and ask them if you can stay there until 3 and a half hour before your
connecting flight at T-4. Just tell them of your itinerary, I think it's allowed but I am not 100% sure. Nevertheless, it's
no harm in asking. That said, please make sure that you arrive at T-4 3 hours before your departure time. Hope this
answers your question.

Android Jim said...
10 December 2013 14:40
Dear Lag alag

Thanks, for the info.. it's really helpful!!
At least i would be able to plan for an alternative action before i arrive there...
Thanks again and more power.

concerned citizen said...
10 December 2013 16:05
hi sir magandang hapon. matanong ko lang po kung my shuttle bus pa din around 11pm? from pasay rotonda to
terminal 3. thanks.

Lag alag said...
10 December 2013 16:47
@ concerned citizen. sir/madam, nakasulat po ang sagot sa tanong ninyo sa article na to, mangyari lang po na
pkibasa po ang artikulo. maraming salamat po.

Lag alag said...
10 December 2013 17:00
@ Android Jim. You are welcome. Thank you as well for your wishes. 'Appreciate it so much. :)

Android Jim said...
7 January 2014 19:39
Dear Lag alag,

Android Jim here -- thanks again for the info and it really helped.

On actual events that happened, i have the following to add:

The shuttle service from NAIA1 to NAIA4 (old domestic terminal) was quite a surprise.

First, I was surprised that it was FREE. Perhaps, because it was Christmas season, or better, if the service is now
declared/decided to be free for travellers. Along with other transit passengers on board, we decided to give the driver
a gift of P50 each (we were prepared to pay the P20, but P50 is nothing compared to the service and ease with a
courteous and helpful driver as a bonus), not only because it was christmas, but we thought it was just fitting for the
very courteous and helpful driver of the shuttle who took us to our destination quicker than we expected.
Secondly, as he took the inside route along the perimeter of the airports entering NAIA2's inner corridors where only
airport vehicles are allowed, it was as if we were given a tour of the inside part of the airports that is not commonly
available to the public. And so, from NAIA 1 to NAIA 4, after passing through NAIA 2, it only took just about 10 mins
(with free "sightseeing" of the inner sights of the airports)!

I would recommend that for anyone who's arriving from one terminal and proceeding to another, taking the shuttle
service is really a better option compared to taking a taxi or any other mode of transport from one NAIA terminal to
another.

On staying the night at NAIA4, I am glad to write this feedback that one can stay inside the check-in area from
evening till morning to await one's early morning flight.

While there are no available services such as food and other comforts that other terminals have, at NAIA4 the basic
facilities/amenities are available such as the clean toilets and waiting areas where some can sit and wait till morning.

And while keeping one's luggages and belongings safe is still a personal responsibility, one can feel safer with the
presence of several security details whose duty is inside the waiting area. It would have been nice to take a nap, but
with the TV on, it's not that easy to take that much-needed sleep.

Regardless, I got what I wished for. Perhaps, it was not as comfortable as one would wish for, but NAIA 4 is far
different from the old domestic terminal of the past...

Lag alag said...
7 January 2014 21:54
@ Android Jim. Wow! that's good news, sir. Thank you so much for sharing what you have experienced with NAIA
Shuttles. Hope that these valuable bits of information will be read by our readers. The one about Terminal 4 allowing
passengers to stay the night is news to me. Very interesting. That's quiet an improvement as its one of their hotline
officers that told me about the old policy. At any rate, these are all good news for flying passengers. Again, thank you
for sharing.

Amy Lachica said...
12 March 2014 12:04
What time po ung last pick up ng shuttle bus sa edsa terminal ung malapit sa sogo?

Lag alag said...
12 March 2014 23:02
@ Amy Lachica. Please read the article because the answer to your question is answered in the post. Thanks a lot.

GailS said...
26 April 2014 13:46
Hi lag alag, i just saw ur blog as i browse on how to get to naia t3.. my friend will be arriving on may4 at terminal3 and
i will be the one to fetch her up there.. magcommute lang po ako via genesis bus and im coming from bataan.. this
will be my first time to go there so im really anxious.. pls correct me if im wrong, does naia shuttle vans take
passengers like me or are they exclusive for naia passengers??

I really love to hear it from you. Thanks you :)

Lag alag said...
28 April 2014 02:44
@ GailS. You can take the shuttle bound for T-3 at Genesis Bus Terminal. Anybody can ride the NAIA Shuttle.

Flor Poncio said...
16 May 2014 12:40
Thank you. This article is indeed informative and helpful. Thankz and more power!

Lag alag said...
16 May 2014 13:23
@ Flor Poncio. The pleasure is mine, thank you as well.

Loraine Masangya said...
31 May 2014 08:10
Hi. Is this shuttle still functional? And saan sa Pasay Rotonda yung Genesis Terminal? Madali lang ba sya makita?
Please help. Thanks.

Lag alag said...
1 June 2014 11:17
@ Loraine Masangya. Last time I checked, yes. Please read the original post for direction to get there. Follow the link
provided on this post.

Emmard Jun Rosal said...
5 June 2014 21:23
good day sir!.. what time is the last trip of shuttle from pasay to naia terminal 3?..thank you and GOD bless!

Lag alag said...
6 June 2014 00:35
@ Emmard Jun Rosal. Your question is clearly answered in the article.

Maribel Cusipag said...
7 July 2014 18:03
until now may shuttle pa dn po b?

Lag alag said...
9 July 2014 00:23
@ Maribel Cusipag. Yes, I think.

John Marco Oscillada said...
5 August 2014 19:15
is it still until now that passengers having to transfer from T4 to T3 need to wait longer for the shuttle bus? do you
recommend waiting for the shuttle bus or take a taxi instead?

Lag alag said...
9 August 2014 20:44
@ ohn Marco Oscillada. I recommend to take a taxi from T4 to T3.

NAIA Bus From MRT/LRT To T-3 & Vice Versa Still Operational
The bus that serves as NAIA Shuttle from Taft in Pasay Rotunda to Terminal 3 of Ninoy Aquino International Airport
still operates. Take it from me as I have done the thing that others don't and that is to check it myself. To get the real
score, I went to Pasay Rotunda on board a MRT-3 train on the afternoon of Feb 3, 2013, Sunday. I've seen two
buses as they entered the Genesis Bus Terminal in Pasay Rotunda one after another with an interval of around 30
minutes. I was on the second floor of Chowking, having a fast meal, and the buses went past below me. There are
only some changes. So, it's important to read this article for your convenience in commuting especially from T3 to
Pasay Taft Rotunda where you can ride a train to distant location of Metro Manila in a breeze.

Taking The Shuttle To T3

After my snack, I went inside the terminal and there the two buses are, as usual, being filled with passengers. I got on
the bus and soon a conductor collected Php 20 fare.

What Are The Changes Then?

There are just some major changes on the way the bus operates. Here they are:

1. For passengers from Taft To T-3: The bus no longer takes airport bound passengers inside NAIA-3 ground.
Instead it stops at designated area on the sidewalk of Circulo Del Mundo Rotunda which is near the gate of
NAIA Terminal 3. The driver announces Terminal 3 and you shall see this mammoth sculpture monument. From
drop-off, you just enter the airport gate and walk towards the airport building.

2. For passengers from T-3 to MRT/LRT Stations in Taft: No more buses bound for Taft from bus bays
inside Terminal 3. But you can still ride the bus to Taft. You just need to walk from arrival exit to the Circulo del
Mundo Rotunda. As soon as you come out of the terminal building, go left, walk past Bay 4, 3, 2 and 1 until you're
outside of the terminal complex. Wait for the bus and as soon as it arrives, ride. Say to the driver "MRT Taft". It's
understood. Important: I am not sure if this is temporary. So, if I were you check first the former location of Bus Stop
at T-3 ground. Look at the photos below. If you see the first photo, then go to Circulo del Mundo. If you see the
second photo, then you can wait for the bus to arrive. You see they just covered the original sign with a white
material.

Things To Remember

1. Don't be impatient while waiting the bus at Circulo del Mundo Rotunda. You might wait for 30 minutes or longer.
Important thing is, it will arrive.

2. The bus from Circulo del Mundo will not go directly to Taft. It will make a stopover at its terminal in Newport City. If
you come to think of it, the bus is no longer called NAIA Shuttle but Resort World Manila Shuttle from Taft as there
are a lot of passengers getting off the bus at Newport City. Maybe that's the reason they removed terminal at T-3.

3. If you're in a hurry to get to your destination in Metro Manila upon your arrival, don't take the bus. But if you are a
budget traveler, still this bus is the most convenient yet economical transport from T-3 to train stations at Pasay
Rotunda. Not to mention safe.

4. If you are a flying passengers and want to use this bus from MRT/LRT, you must allocate ample time allowance so
that you don't get late on departure time.

5. If you don't want to walk from Arrival Exit, you can also ride the NAIA Shuttle bus bound for NAIA terminals 1, 2,
and 4 which is just outside Arrival Exit. If you choose this, you will be dropped off at Petron Station where you will ride
a jeepney bound for Pasay Rotunda. This is just an alternative. But if I will be asked, the bus from Circulo del Mundo
Rotunda is much better - for safety and convenience.

47 Responses to NAIA Bus From MRT/LRT To T-3 & Vice Versa Still Operational
5 February 2013 10:41
Thank you very much for taking time to do this. I really appreciate it.

I just have a question though: how long would it take to walk from Circulo del Mundo to Terminal 3 building, or vice
versa? How safe would it be to walk at night?

Sorry, I'm not very familiar with the area. ^_^;;

Lag alag said...
6 February 2013 02:44
@ water-bottles. It's okay. It's safe, very near to security officers which are deployed at the gate. But then, just watch
your back as bad elements strike anywhere.

It takes around 5-10 minutes depends on your luggage weight, very near.

You are welcome. By the way, would you mind if I ask you to check my newly launched blog. Kindly click this -
> Things Worth To Buy

Thank you so much.

6 February 2013 10:13
Thank you very much for your help!
I'll check out your other blog. Cheers!

Rade said...
20 February 2013 20:17
Hi Lagalag,

Thank you for sharing this. Glad that I read this before my flight to Manila. Now I won't be surprise if I didn't see any
shuttle bus from there.

Lag alag said...
20 February 2013 23:17
@ Rade. You are welcome.
@ water-bottles. The pleasure is mine. Hope you do.

Steven said...
9 March 2013 19:55
May I ask if there are any Jeeps from Pasay Rotunda to NAIA Terminal 2? Thanks!

Lag alag said...
9 March 2013 20:51
@ Steven. You can take two jeepney rides from Pasay Rotunda to NAIA Terminal 2. First, ride a jeep with "Baclaran
Redemptorist" sign at Genesis Bus Terminal. Get off the jeep at Airport Road corner Quirino Ave in Baclaran. Right
there is the terminal of jeepneys bound for NAIA Terminal 1 that also pass by T-2. Ride that jeep and ask driver to
drop you off at T-2.

Alternatively, you can take PUB with "MIA" or "NAIA" sign and ask the driver to drop you off at T-2.

Steven said...
18 March 2013 12:49
Thanks so much. May I ask how long does it take for the bus ride from EDSA to NAIA T-2? and how much is it?

Lag alag said...
18 March 2013 23:08
@ Steven. Please click here. There's also an update there for all flying passengers.

Steven said...
19 March 2013 10:42
OH sorry, I mean the bus with "MIA" or "NAIA" sign =]

Lag alag said...
19 March 2013 20:05
@ Steven. The sign has been removed, sir. Please follow this link

Kenneth Advento said...
20 March 2013 00:52
Can i still ride this shuttle if i want to go to Cebu Pacific Training and Devt Center? Not familiar with that area po.
Salamat.

Steven said...
20 March 2013 07:29
Nonono, I mean those public bus on EDSA with "MIA/NAIA: sign...Thanks!

Lag alag said...
20 March 2013 10:44
@ Steven. Oh that one... Yes, you can take any bus with "MIA/NAIA" sign from EDSA to Terminal 2.

Lag alag said...
20 March 2013 10:46
@ Kenneth Advento. Please give the exact address so that I can give you accurate answer.

jdtjetjzet said...
23 March 2013 09:33
Hi! I just want to know how long would it take to travel from MRT Taft Station to NAIA T3??

Lag alag said...
23 March 2013 21:44
@ jdtjetjzet. 20 to 30 mins depends on traffic situation. Please read previous posts about NAIA Shuttle Bus, thanks.

mountains-and-beyond said...
25 March 2013 20:01
i never knew of this... thanks for sharing :)

Lag alag said...
25 March 2013 20:58
@ mountains-and-beyond. Your are welcome. You might like to read other posts about NAIA Shuttle. Starthere.

JAYSON UY said...
29 March 2013 17:46
Good pm! How can I go to Makati Shangri-la from Taft ave?
and from Monumento?

Lag alag said...
2 April 2013 13:26
@ JAYSON UY. Just ride a bus from Taft Ave with "Ayala" sign and ask driver to drop you off at the unloading area
nearer to Makati Shangri-la.

Andr Devecseri said...
3 April 2013 05:04
I don't get it. I've heard that there are direct buses from NAIA 1 to LRT Baclaran. Is this false?

Lag alag said...
3 April 2013 14:53
@ Andr Devecseri. False when you said "to LRT Baclaran." To make it right, I will say "there are direct buses from
NAIA 1 to LRT Pasay Rotunda."

Please read NAIA 1-2-3 Shuttle Bus: Easy Way To Get To & From NAIA Terminals to get complete details. Please
make sure you read the entire article to get complete direction from NAIA 1 to LRT EDSA Station and MRT Taft
Station which is located in Pasay Rotunda. Hope my guides and directions help you.

twisted girl addiction said...
5 April 2013 23:38
If I take this bus route, where should I go down to reach MOA? Im sorry if you find it irrelevant. Iam not just familiar
with the place. Thank you. :))

Lag alag said...
6 April 2013 01:07
@ twisted girl addiction. There are lots of buses and jeepneys with "MOA" sign along south bound lane of EDSA
Pasay Rotunda. Just get off the shuttle bus at its terminal and get across EDSA via MRT pedestrian walkway.

clarice padilla said...
10 April 2013 23:57
da2an ba ung genesis na bus sa PAGS Center? export wing? manga2ling ako edsa(lrt) huhuhu 1st time ko at bukas
q need magpunta dun.. help pls...

clarice padilla said...
11 April 2013 00:00
pls. which way is d easiest? I'm going to terminal 1, at export wing to be exact near PAGCOR and wondering which is
the most convenient way, btw I'm from LRT-TAFT/Edsa.. thanks!

Lag alag said...
12 April 2013 14:09
@ clarice padilla. I am sorry for very late reply. Ang bus po na galing Genesis Terminal ay hanggang Terminal 3 lang
at lilipat po kyo ng bus sa loob ng Terminal 3 going to Terminal 1. Pero kung ang destinasyon po ninyo ay ang
PAGCOR at PAIR-PAGS Center NAIA Complex na nasa kahabaan po ng Ninoy Aquino Ave, hindi po dapat eto ang
sakyan nyo kundi ang mga jeep na may signs sa magkabilang gilid na pag binasa ay eto "Sucat Ninoy Aquino Ave".
Pakitingnan nyo po kung may ganung jeepney sa Genesis Terminal. Kung wala po ay sa NAIA Rd na lang po kyo
sumakay para mas mapabilis. Mula EDSA-Taft sakay po kyo bus na ang sign sa harap ay may "NAIA 1" or "MIA
Tambo". Baba po kayo paglagpas ng bus sa intersection ng Roxas Blvd at NAIA Rd at dun npo kyo magabang ng
mga jeep at pakisabi sa driver na ibaba kyo ng PAGCOR. Halos katapat lang po nun ang PAIR-PAGS Center NAIA
Complex, sa unahan ng konti. Sana po ay makatulong to.

razaleigh jumawan said...
8 May 2013 13:14
Hello! I'd like to ask from what time are the shuttle buses available?

Lag alag said...
9 May 2013 12:05
@ razaleigh jumawan. Pakibasa po ang mga posts na to para malaman nyo ang NAIA Shuttle Bus Schedule:


rommel said...
29 May 2013 13:21
good day! Manggagaling kasi ako ng Terminal 2 and from I've read here I need to ride the bust from T2 to T3 and
then ride another bus to MRT Taft. Is it still operational until now? Thanks a lot.

Lag alag said...
29 May 2013 13:41
@ rommel. Sa akin po kaalaman ay operational naman po. Pki follow nlng po ang mga guide na isinulat ko sa artikulo
na to kung paano po kyo sasakay ng bus from T3 to MRT Taft. You can also take 1 bus ride direct to MRT Taft kung
wala kyo mbigat na bagahe. Labas lng kyo ng T2 at abang ng public bus na "Fairview-NAIA" ang ruta. Sana po
makatulong.

RNteractive said...
13 July 2013 15:11
How many minutes from NAIA 3 to Taft? Is it better to ride the shuttle bus/take a cab/jeepney?

Lag alag said...
13 July 2013 18:21
@ RNteractive. If money is not an issue, go for cab. Make sure to ride only outside departure. Taxis outside arrival
charge too much.

James Wong said...
14 July 2013 15:01
hi sir,
ive heard soon there will be a bus from edsa going to t4-t2-t1. bus will take tramo then right to andrews to domestic rd
then miaa rd then imelda ave. vice versa

Lag alag said...
14 July 2013 15:18
@ James Wong. That would be great. Where did you hear about that sir?

ARC said...
3 August 2013 23:21
Hi! I just wanted to ask. If I were to ride this bus and intend to go to RWM, will the bus stop by Circulo del Mundo
Rotunda first or will it stop by Newport City first? I want to have this cleared up because reminder no. 2, as I
understood it, is for the bus that is headed for Taft already. Thanks!:)

Lag alag said...
4 August 2013 00:15
@ ARC. The bus from Pasay Rotunda stops at NAIA T3 first. Then it goes to Newport City. If your destination is
RWM, don't alight at T3. Please wait for the bus to arrive at its Newport City terminal.

oyoboy patrick said...
15 August 2013 11:39
hello sir ung PUB with "MIA" or "NAIA" sign meron po b sa cubao nun? dumadaan po b ng terminal 1 un? and kung
pabalik po ng cubao gling ng terminal 1 ano po sasakyan? ung budget friendly lng po sir. :) tnx & have a good day!

Lag alag said...
15 August 2013 12:04
@ oyoboy patrick. Yes meron po, para mas madali dun kyo magabang sa loading area bago ang Farmers kc marami
sa kanila ay umiilalim. Terminal 1 po talga ang destinasyon nun. Pabalik po Cubao ay kung saan kyo bumaba ay dun
din po kyo sumakay. Antay lang po kyo dun.

oyoboy patrick said...
15 August 2013 23:51
maraming salamat po sir!

Schizoprano said...
20 January 2014 23:41
Thanks for sharing! :)

Lag alag said...
21 January 2014 11:48
@ Schizoprano. You are welcome.

Jen R said...
31 March 2014 08:06
i am taking the last fight going to manila as i have to arrive early like before 7am in up diliman campus on a monday
April 20, 2014. is it the traffic the same even if its summer? what's the economical and best way to reach up diliman
from naia 3? any suggestions?

Lag alag said...
31 March 2014 16:16
@ Jen R. Traffic in Metro Manila is always horrendous especially nowadays that there are lots of road repairs going
on everywhere. All things considered in this particular case, taxi is the best one that must be suggested.

sarah jane capule said...
5 April 2014 13:48
ask ko lang po sana paano magcommute from bulacan going to naia terminal 1? thanks po

Lag alag said...
5 April 2014 15:12
@ sarah jane capule. How to commute to NAIA-1 from Bulacan? First ride bus or fx or jeepney that will bring you to
their terminal located along EDSA preferable near any MRT Station. Ride a MRT train to Taft Station and ride the
NAIA Shuttle at Genesis Terminal. Just transfer at Terminal 3 to a shuttle headed to T-1.

Tip: Connecting Flight At NAIA-1 From NAIA-2
Let's say you're from any point of the Philippines and flying out of the country with connecting flight at NAIA-1 and you
just landed at NAIA Terminal 2 also known as Centennial Airport. What would you do?

Immediately get to the Airport Shuttle waiting area outside 'International Arrivals', between Bay 14 and Bay 15, an
'AIRPORT SHUTTLE' sign hangs conspicuously. There are benches just below it where passengers can wait for the
shuttles. Go to that area and wait for a van with sign that reads "NAIA 1-2-3 Manila Domestic". The driver will load
luggage of waiting passengers.

Now, you must ask the driver if he's headed to NAIA-1. The shuttle van that arrives has no specific planned
destination. The shuttle that you would be boarding might headed to NAIA-3. So, it's important to "ASK THE DRIVER"
if he is indeed taking the passengers directly to Terminal 1. I need to write this because there's a lot of confusions
happening in riding airport shuttles at NAIA-2. And I know how crucial the time for a flying passenger is.

2 Responses to Tip: Connecting Flight At NAIA-1 From NAIA-2
nELi. said...
16 May 2012 21:04
Hi, pls tell me how much time will it take for a shuttle van and an airport taxi to get to T1 from T2, please? My ETA at
Terminal 2 is 8:40 and I have an onward Intl. flight at T1 by 12:10. Or what is the fastest way to get to T1? Thanks

Lagalag said...
16 May 2012 21:32
@ nELi. Around 15 to 20 minutes. That's the fastest way to get to T1 from T2. But as I've said on this post, you must
ask the driver if he is indeed headed to T1. It's very important to ask him that because you might board a shuttle that
is bound for T3. So, please don't forget to ask the driver of his destination. :)

Alternative Routes To MOA Or Mall Of Asia From Quezon City
It seems that going to Mall Of Asia from north of Metro Manila via EDSA is the best way to take. It's just one
continues direction without any turns. Without even changing road. But take note that there are times that this main
thoroughfare is heavily congested. Bumper to bumper traffic suddenly appears making your travel a bit of annoying.
Alternative routes and directions is very helpful at all times. So here are other options to take in going to Mall Of Asia
as well as the Cultural Center of the Philippines Complex if you really need to take the car with you. Try to drive along
these routes to get yourself familiar with them.

You can take Quezon Avenue all the way to Quiapo via Espana. Then continue driving up to Lawton, crossing Pasig
River via Quezon Bridge. Do not use this route every Friday. Stay to the middle of the road and continue driving. For
your information, Quezon Boulevard does't end in Quiapo. It's still Quezon Boulevard you're driving along in front of
Manila Post Office in Lawton. The road name only changed the moment it bends to the left. It becomes Padre Burgos
Street and it runs parallel to the wall of Intramuros up to Roxas Boulevard. At this point you're on Padre Burgos Street
even without changing the road that you're taking. Only name of the road has changed. Upon approach of the first
stop light on Padre Burgos, change lane from middle to the right to avoid getting onto the Lagusnilad underpass,
which will take you to Taft, and that's wrong way. You must get to Roxas Boulevard. So after crossing the stop light,
you must take the road to the right of Lagusnilad underpass. Okay here's another information. That road with stop
light intersecting Padre Burgos, its name is Victoria to your right, going to an entrance of Intramuros that is nearer to
Mapua Institute of Technology, Lyceum of the Philippines, Manila High School and Manila Bulletin. To your left is
Conception Street, the side where Manila City Hall is located. Next to Manila City Hall is SM City Manila. You can get
to Manila City Hall or SM City Manila from that route by first turning right onto Victoria and then make a U-Turn back
toward Padre Burgos and cross Padre Burgos to get to opposite street of Concepcion. From Concepcion Street, you
have the options to get to Manila City Hall or SM City Manila.

Now back to our route to MOA or Mall Of Asia via Cultural Center of the Philippines Complex. As I've mentioned, you
must stay to the right of Padre Burgos after crossing Victoria Street to avoid getting onto Lagusnilad underpass. Once
you passed that junction, stay to the middle of Padre Burgos Street. As you'll notice Padre Burgos bends to the right
at this point. And then there's the second stop light. That road that runs perpendicurlly to the left of Padre Burgos is
Finance Road. After that road is the third stop light of Padre Burgos, and that intersection is General Luna Street, the
route and direction to Intramuros Entrance nearer to Pamantasan Ng Maynila or PLM, Department of Labor, San
Agustin Church, Knight of Columbus, Casa Manila Patio, Father Blanco's Garden and Manila Cathedral. The moment
you enter Intramuros, General Luna Street will take you to San Agustin Church and Manila Cathedral. Also, right
before you enter Intramuros via General Luna Street is the area they called Round Table - a landmark that now never
exist I think.

After General Luna Street, the fourth stop light is Palacio Street. You need to stay to the left of Padre Burgos Street
after crossing Palacio Street in preparation for turning left on Roxas Boulevard. You're now traversing along the edge
of Luneta or Rizal Park. If you're going to Manila Ocean Park and Quirino Grandstand, stay to the middle of Padre
Burgos and cross Roxas Boulevard. After crossing Roxas Boulevard, the road becomes Katigbak Drive and Quirino
Grandstand will be visible after Katigbak Drive turn left. Manila Ocean Park is at the back of Quirino Grandstand. You
can park your car in front of Quirino Grandstand.

Back to topic. Turn left on Roxas Boulevard from Padre Burgos Street and stay to the middle. Drive all the way, cross
intersections of U.N. Avenue, Padre Faura, Pedro Gil and Quirino Avenue. After crossing Quirino Avenue, stay to the
right in preparation for turning right onto Cultural Center of the Philippines Complex.

After Quirino Avenue to your right is the Manila Yatch Club followed by Philippine Navy Headquarters and then the
Cultural Center of the Philippines or CCP Complex. Turn right onto the next street after the Philippine Navy
Headquarters. That street is Pedro Bukaneg. It's opposite street to the left is Pablo Ocampo Street. From Bukaneg
Street, turn left on Magdalena Jalandoni and drive all the way crossing Vicente Sotto Street where the Star City is
located to the left and Gil Puyat Avenue where the World Trade Center is located. Note: There are times Magdalena
Jalandoni is closed from Bukaneg. If that's the case, go straight on Padre Bukaneg then turn left on the next corner.
This is where Tanghalang Francisco Balagtas or Folk Arts Theater is located, the building you see in front of you
before you turn left. Turn left on Vicente Sotto toward Magdalena Jalandoni and turn right onto Jalandoni. Philippine
International Convention Center or PICC is along Vicente Sotto, visible from this direction.

After crossing Gil Puyat Avenue intersection, road name changed to President Diosdado Macapagal Boulevard. Upon
approaching the first stop light on Macapagal Boulevard, stay to the right of Macapagal and turn right onto Seaside
Boulevard. Stay to the middle of Seaside Boulevard all the way until you see the Mall Of Asia. You will cross the
intersection of Diokno Boulevard. After you cross Diokno Boulevard, to your right is the One Esplanade located at the
corner of Diokno Boulevard and Seaside Boulevard. You can park at the open parking which is visible a little while
after the road bends to the left and where Club LAX is located. How to get to Club LAX MOA? Park your car in the
open parking space in the esplanade of MOA using the first Parking Entrance after you pass One Esplanade. LAX is
just a few meters from the first entrance of open parking you get to see along Seaside Boulevard from One
Esplanade. Now, if you're destination is MOA itself and you don't want to walk that far, get to the covered parking
located at the North Building and another one at the South Building. Just pass by the first entrance of open parking
from which LAX is located and from Seaside Boulevard turn left on Sunset Avenue, and you'll easily see the entrance
to the covered parking up ahead next to SM Hypermart. You're now in Mall Of Asia or MOA. Enjoy!

To be continued

Christmas Lanes 2011: From EDSA To Baclaran
Here's how to get to Baclaran via new Christmas Lane also known as Mabuhay Lanes.

Take EDSA's southbound lane and drive all the way past Magallanes to Pasay driving on lanes under "Baclaran"
road signs. Take the "left turn flyover" next to Magallanes flyover. This flyover is bound for NAIA and Domestic Airport
and will take you to Aurora Blvd (Pasay) also known as Tramo. Drive all the way to the other end of Aurora Blvd and
turn right onto Airport Road also known as Andrews Avenue in which Aurora Blvd ends. In Airport Road, drive all way
past Domestic Road, a main road perpendicular to the left and then cross Quirino Avenue, a major intersection with
traffic lights, and then turn right onto the service road of Roxas Blvd.

Now, you're headed to Redemptorist Church and Redemptorist Road. Turn right onto Redemptorist Road and head
towards the gate of Redemptorist Church, make right and park your car right there.

Here's a tip. Parking your car inside Baclaran Church is safe alright, but getting out is a headache because of traffic.
What I do every time I go to Baclaran to buy some stuff is to park in front of McDonald's. I would have some snack,
leave the car there, do some shopping and bring them all back to my car. I sometimes hired pedicab when I have too
much to carry. That way, getting out of Baclaran is a breeze. I just take either service road of Roxas Blvd and turn
right onto EDSA or take Roxas Blvd on my way home to QC.
You might also need these directions:
Christmas Lanes 2011: From EDSA To Greenhills
Christmas Lanes 2011: To Quiapo Via Ayala Blvd
Short Cut To Christmas Shopping In Baclaran
Metro Manila Christmas Lanes Now Open for Holiday Rush

Christmas Lanes are alternate routes created by MMDA to help private motorists get around Metro Manila to avoid
traffic during Christmas Season. Also known as Mabuhay Lanes, these alternate routes are also used all year round.

Here's how to get to Greenhills from EDSA via one of the Christmas Lanes. Take southbound lane of EDSA and turn
right onto Connecticut. If you're not familiar, here are the landmarks. MRT-3 Santolan Station is the nearest train
station. Drive past MRT-3 Station. First road to the right of EDSA next to MRT-3 Station is Annapolis Street. Drive
past Annapolis Street and turn right onto the next street which is Connecticut. There's a Caltex Gasoline Station at
the right corner of EDSA and Connecticut. Opposite Caltex, at the left corner is KFC. Approximate distance between
Annapolis Street and Connecticut Street is 550 meters. Drive on Connecticut up to the next junction. Connecticut
makes left while a short road appears to the right. You can take Connecticut all the way to its other end which is in
Ortigas Avenue. Turn right onto Ortigas Avenue. Keep driving straight and turn right onto Wilson Street and look for a
parking entrance. What I do is to take Club Filipino which is past Wilson Street. In Club Filipino I turn right onto the
next street to Ortigas Avenue inside Greenhills Shopping Center Complex and immediately right there is the parking
area. Back in Connecticut, you can also make right at the road to the right that I've mentioned earlier. Then make
right and them left towards Greenhills Shopping Center and follow the road where a lot of Parking Buildings are
located along the street.

This Christmas Lane can be used by private motorists from Roxas Blvd, Mabini, T.M. Kalaw, Padre Burgos and Taft
Avenue. Christmas Lanes are known also as Mabuhay Lanes and can be used as alternate routes anytime of the
year to avoid bottlenecks in main thoroughfares.

Ayala Blvd is the road next to T.M. Kalaw if you're driving on Taft Avenue's northbound lane. That means you're
coming from Pedro Gil and U.N. Avenue.

From Taft Avenue - Turn right onto Ayala Blvd.

From Roxas Boulevard - Turn right onto T.M. Kalaw, turn left on Taft Ave (LRT runs above Taft), then turn right onto
Ayala Blvd.

From Mabini Street - Right to Kalaw, left on Taft and turn right onto Ayala Blvd.

From Padre Burgos Street - Take the lane under road signs that read "Malacanang", "Finance Rd" and "Ayala Blvd"
which is to the right of Padre Burgos. Keep driving straight and cross Taft Ave.

Drive on the middle of Ayala Blvd all the way, cross Pasig River via Ayala Bridge. Immediately change lane to the left
and turn left on Carlos Palanca Sr Street, the first intersection with traffic lights.

Carlos Palanca Sr goes directly to Quiapo. Check if you can park your car along Carlos Palanca before doing so. It
might be "Tow-Away Zone" by now. Or you can turn right onto the service road headed to Quezon Blvd where a Pay
Parking compound is situated somewhere before pedestrian overpass. What I do whenever I go to Quiapo is to park
at customers' parking of Andok's Restaurant, which is located past pedestrian overpass before C.M. Recto Avenue. I
would have some meal then I walk towards Quiapo Church.
Quezon Ave-Araneta Ave Underpass: Alternative Routes

Driving Shortcut To Quiapo From Ermita And Roxas Boulevard
Lagalag used to take the route of Padre Burgos all the way to Quiapo on the way home to Quezon City from Roxas
Boulevard and Ermita. The problem in this route is the perennial traffic particularly from the junction where Taft
Avenue merges with Padre Burgos up to Lawton area. This part of Padre Burgos seems to be a bulwark of
undisciplined public jeepney and bus drivers that passing through this road is becomes a headache for private vehicle
owners and drivers as these jeepneys and buses occupy the lane for private vehicles. There are times they stop
there and don't go on green just to pick up passengers - too many of them. The result is a gridlock that always takes
place especially during rush hours.

Lagalag found the solution. To avoid the traffic hot spot in Padre Burgos, the best way if you're coming from north
bound lane of Roxas Boulevard is to turn right onto T.M. Kalaw Avenue. This is the road that borders Rizal Park to
the south. T.M. Kalaw is next to United Nations Avenue and a tall condominium called Eton Baypark Manila is
situated at the corner of Roxas Boulevard and T.M. Kalaw. If you're coming from Robinson's Place Manila, make sure
that you exit the parking area via Padre Faura Exit, and from Padre Faura you turn right onto Maria Orosa Street.
Stay on Maria Orosa, cross United Nations Avenue and turn right onto T.M. Kalaw, the road next to U.N. Avenue.
Mabini Street ends up in T.M. Kalaw, so from there turn right onto T.M. Kalaw.

Take T.M. Kalaw Street all the way to Taft Avenue where you must turn left. Taft Avenue is where LRT Line 1 runs
above ground. In Taft Avenue, cross Ayala Boulevard and after that make sure that you're on the right lane as you
will take the right road of Y intersection of Taft Avenue and Villegas Street. As you see in this photo, Manila City Hall
is located at the corner of Y junction of Taft Avenue and Villegas Road, the street where LRT-1 elevated track
continues. It's different in the photo. Villegas road is not that prominent. If you're driving fast you might overlook that
you already went past the small road. And the large concrete post of the elevated LRT-1 is blocking the view if you're
driving to the middle of Taft Avenue. As per Traffic Law and Regulations, private vehicles must not drive on jeepney
and bus lane, so the time to change lane to the rightmost lane of Taft Avenue is after you pass by jeepney and bus
loading/unloading area. Then watch out for the small road to the right of Taft Avenue, just beside the concrete post of
LRT-1, which seems to be erected at the middle of Taft Avenue.

View of Taft Avenue from Kalaw Avenue
Turn left on Taft from Kalaw
Turn right onto Villegas Road under the LRT-1 elevated tracks. Stay on Villegas Road all the way up to where it ends
which is in the foot of Quezon Bridge. In Villegas Road, you will past by SM City Manila to your right, cross
intersection with traffic lights called Natividad Almeda Lopez, pass by LRT-1 Central Station to your left, pass by Park
N' Ride building also to the left, and the Metropolitan Theater which next to Park N' Ride. Turn right onto Quezon
Bridge to get to Quiapo and into your destination.

The construction of Quezon Avenue-Araneta Avenue Underpass project begins on June 20, 2011. Public buses and
jeepneys that ply the route of Quezon Avenue from EDSA to Espana and vice versa will not be greatly affected as
only two inner lanes of Quezon Avenue will be closed for the construction. Jeepneys and buses will take the
remaining outer lanes of both south and north directions of the road.

Most affected are private vehicles that pass through Quezon Avenue as they will be directed to designated alternate
routes. There are already Traffic Advisory signs in strategic locations along Quezon Avenue to keep public informed.
Alternate Route signs are also displayed conspicuously. Prime-time news on major TV channels have their own
telecasts specifically on these alternative routes. Both news telecasts and Alternate Route signs on the roads have
the same content, i.e. "if you're going to Manila, turn right on West Avenue, left on Del Monte Avenue, left on A.
Bonifacio, right on Blumentritt and left on Dimasalang." Problem is, you can't turn left on Dimasalang Street from
Blumentritt as it is one way from Aurora Boulevard to Blumentritt. Dimasalang is two-way only from Aurora Boulevard
to Lacson Avenue. So, if you're not familiar with the roads down there, you might get lost or worse, be apprehended
by traffic enforcers for making some wrong turns. Worry no more.

Enter Lagalag's detailed direction guide.

In the first part of this guide, we're going to stick to the alternate routes on the advisory. Only with important details so
that you find it easy to take the direction even if it's your first time to drive on these roads. In the second part, I will
give you alternate route based on my own driving preference which I find much better and faster. This post tackles
alternative route as our authorities suggest to take from EDSA to Quiapo. If you want to know the alternate routes
from Espana to Quezon City as our authorities suggest, please go to Quezon Ave-Araneta Ave Underpass:
Alternative Routes Part 2. If you want to take the shorter alternate route via some side roads, then you can read my
article on how to get to Quiapo or Espana from West Avenue or Quezon Avenue via side roads. Please go to Quezon
Ave-Araneta Ave Underpass: Alternative Routes Part 3

Now, back to our topic. From Quezon Avenue, turn right onto West Avenue. It's the road where jeepneys with
"Project 6" sign pass through. West Avenue runs from Quezon Avenue in a reverse diagonal T-intersection. You'll
notice as if you're going back to EDSA, which is actually true. So, in a sense, you're consuming more energy on this
first phase of the whole route, that is, if you're coming from areas of Centris, Philcoa or UP Diliman. You might find it
more practical to take the route I prefer. That's gonna be on the second part of this direction guide.

Next turn along West Avenue is Del Monte Avenue, a T-intersection with traffic lights to the left of West Avenue. Go
turn left on Del Monte Avenue.

Del Monte Avenue is approximately 3.6 kilometers from West Avenue up to A. Bonifacio Avenue where it ends.
Before you get to A. Bonifacio Avenue, you must cross major intersections with traffic lights. These are Roosevelt
Avenue and Gregorio Araneta Avenue, simply known as Araneta Avenue, the one intersecting Quezon Avenue in
which the underpass will be constructed.

Turn left on A. Bonifacio Avenue. I must remind you that Del Monte and A. Bonifacio is a junction of three major roads
- A. Bonifacio Avenue, Del Monte Avenue and Mayon Avenue. Mayon Avenue is perpendicular to the left of Del
Monte. So, don't make a sharp left to avoid getting onto Mayon. Instead, make a bending left and take the wide road
with center island, that's A. Bonifacio Avenue.

A. Bonifacio Avenue ends up in Blumentritt. Approximate distance from Del Monte to Blumentritt is 1.3 kilometer.
Turn right onto Blumentritt. Change lane to the left of Blumentritt and drive past Dimasalang, a T-intersection left of
Dimasalang, towards Aurora Boulevard road sign that you will immediately see. It's approximately 300 meters from A.
Bonifacio to Aurora Boulevard.

Make a sharp 'left turn' onto Aurora Boulevard. Avoid Isagani Street, a road that starts in the middle or in the corner of
Aurora Boulevard and Blumentritt. Aurora is a wide road and it's one way from Blumentritt towards south. Almost all
vehicles from Blumentritt go left on Aurora Boulevard. But I must repeat don't mistake Isagani Road as Aurora
Boulevard. Aurora Boulevard is the one perpendicular to Blumentritt while Isagani is diagonal from Blumentritt. See
map below.

In Aurora Boulevard, change your lane to the rightmost. Next intersection with traffic lights along Aurora Boulevard is
another junction where four roads meet - Dimasalang, Maceda, Retiro and Aurora Boulevard.

If you cross the intersection and go straight up, you're going to Maceda. If you turn left, you're going to Retiro. If you
make a sharp left, you're going to one way Dimasalang which is going towards north and back to Blumentritt. The
only road to the right of Aurora Boulevard is the two way Dimasalang which runs towards south. Turn right onto
Dimasalang. Again, I must remind you that you must be on the rightmost lane of Aurora Boulevard to take
Dimasalang. There are three islands at this intersection and if you're on the wrong lane, you can't change it at the last
minute.

Next intersection along Dimasalang is Lacson Avenue, another main road and a wide street with big center island.
Dimasalang runs diagonal to Lacson Avenue where it ends. Opposite Dimasalang to the other side of Lacson is Laon
Laan which intersects Lacson Avenue in cross intersection.

Here are your choices while waiting for green signal on Lacson Avenue. If you turn left on Lacson Avenue, you'll be
heading towards UST, Espana Boulevard and Nagtahan Bridge, in that order. If you turn right onto Lacson Avenue,
you'll be heading towards Tayuman Road, SM San Lazaro, Rizal Avenue and LRT-1 Tayuman Station. If you cross
Lacson Avenue and turn right onto Laon Laan, you'll be heading towards Quezon Boulevard and onto Quiapo,
Quezon Bridge, Lawton, Intramuros, Manila City Hall, SM City Manila, Ermita, Rizal Park, Manila Ocean Park, Quirino
Grandstand, Manila Hotel, Roxas Boulevard, etc.

Assuming you're going to Quiapo, go cross Lacson Avenue and take Laon Laan which is also wide and with center
island. Approximate distance from Lacson Avenue to Quezon Boulevard is 340 meters. You will easily notice Quezon
Boulevard because first, it's a main road, second, it's wide. Important reminder: You will not see any Quezon
Boulevard signs in the supposed Quezon Boulevard road. Instead, what you'll see are road signs that read Alfonso
Mendoza Street. Well, I can say that Alfonso Mendoza Street is Quezon Boulevard. Let's put it this way, if you turn
right, it's Alfonso Mendoza, if you turn left, it's Quezon Boulevard. There's a Caltex Station at the right corner of Laon
Laan and Alfonso Mendoza Street.

Now, turn left on Quezon Boulevard, stay to the middle and drive straight up to get to Quiapo. You'll pass through
Quezon Underpass and, from the distance, LRT-2 elevated track is visible.

That's the end of the Alternative Route as authorities want you to take. Only, here, in complete details to help you
travel stress free and with no fear. Just relax, be attentive to traffic signals, and follow these directions while driving
and you'll be alright. I just took this alternative route from Centris Walk yesterday. Only with a little variation. It's on
the second part of my direction guide on this particular alternative route.

Here's the second part. If you just come from EDSA and you turn right onto Quezon Avenue or if you come from
Elliptical Road and you pass through Quezon Avenue-EDSA Underpass, there's no need for you to get to West
Avenue. It's way too far. You'll be getting back towards the direction of EDSA to get to Del Monte anyway, so, why
don't take the short cut.

How? Take Examiner Street. You can turn right onto Examiner anytime. There's no traffic light. Examiner is
perpendicular to Quezon Avenue. It's a T-intersection to the right of Quezon Avenue although there's a road opposite
it to the other side of Quezon Avenue which is Scout Albano. Approximately, Examiner Street is 550 meters away
from EDSA.

Stay to the outermost lane (rightmost) of Quezon Avenue so that it would be easy for you to turn right onto Examiner.
A Bank of Commerce branch is situated at the corner of Quezon Avenue and Examiner. At the opposite corner is a
Citibank branch.

Drive on Examiner Street all the way to the other end which is in West Avenue. Turn left on West Avenue and drive
on the outer lane (right lane) and turn right onto Del Monte Avenue, approximately, 310 meters from Examiner. From
there, take the rest of directions I mentioned on the first part of this guide.

Hope this guide helps you in any way. If it does, you can Like DirectionsOnWeb on Facebook..

Watch out for my upcoming articles about roads, driving directions, alternative routes, commuters' directions, etc.

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2 Responses to Quezon Ave-Araneta Ave Underpass: Alternative Routes
Nichole said...
19 June 2011 17:33
I discourage anyone to take Del Monte Ave as an alternative route. It's not a narrow road and aside from the fact that
it's the favorite alternative route by the following vehicles; PUJs, Tricycles, Heavy Truck, and Container Van. You will
prove me right once you're there so good luck.

Lagalag said...
21 June 2011 21:31
Thanks for your message of concern. Yeah you're right about PUJs on Del Monte Avenue. But as far as I know trucks
and container vans are not allowed to pass through Del Monte. Besides, MMDA is the one who planned "Del Monte-
A.Bonifacio-Blumentritt-Dimasalang" alternate route. So, I think they know better.

Quezon Ave-Araneta Ave Underpass: Alternative Routes Part 2
Surely, it wouldn't be easy to shift to a different route when you're already accustomed to a very familiar one. There's
a sense of apprehension over uncertainties like traffic situations on the new routes, safety, next turns at the end of
the alternative routes, etc. Some people, especially women are not that innovative when it comes to driving. They
stick to the roads they were born with. Fear grips them when the need to drive to very unfamiliar streets arises.
Especially when Alternative Routes signs and news telecasts give notice as vague as this: "From Espana to EDSA,
right turn on E. Rodriguez Sr. going to EDSA-Cubao interchange, and left on EDSA". Now, this advisory refers to only
one direction.

Motorists that pass through Quezon Avenue's east bound lane which is from Espana to EDSA head towards different
locations, e.g. Timog Avenue, West Avenue, Philcoa, Elliptical Road, UP Diliman, etc.

Enter Lagalag's Quezon Ave-Araneta Ave Underpass Alternative Routes' Guide Part 2

Here, we're going to put in details the route you need to take to get to your particular destination. This post only
tackles alternative route from Espana towards EDSA. Detailed alternative route from EDSA to Quiapo is discussed in
previous article entitled Quezon Ave-Araneta Ave Underpass: Alternative Routes.

From Espana Boulevard, turn right on E. Rodriguez Sr Avenue. This is the T-intersection that runs diagonal to the
right of Espana where Mabuhay Rotonda or Welcome Rotonda monument is situated. This is the road to take if
you're going to Araneta Center Cubao which is situated next to EDSA. Approximate distance from Welcome Rotunda
in Espana to EDSA is 5.37 kilometers.

If you're going to Timog, Tomas Morato, Kamuning, GMA-7 or ABS CBN, here's the route to take: From Espana, turn
right onto E. Rodriguez Sr Avenue, stay to the middle and drive all the way to Tomas Morato Avenue. Tomas Morato
Avenue is the only main road with traffic lights which is a T-intersection to the left of E. Rodriguez Sr Avenue.
Approximate distance from Mabuhay or Welcome Rotunda to Tomas Morato is 3.4 kilometers. There are five
intersections with traffic lights from Espana to Tomas Morato Avenue, namely Tuazon which is very near to Welcome
Rotunda, Banawe Avenue, Araneta Avenue - the one intersecting Quezon Avenue in which the underpass is to be
built, Gilmore Avenue - a T-intersection to the right, and Dona M. Hemady Street. You will also pass by Saint Lukes
Medical Center, situated to the left of E. Rodriguez Sr approximately 527 meters before Gilmore.

Turn left on Tomas Morato. First intersection with traffic light along Tomas Morato is Kamuning, a T-intersection to
the right. Turn right onto Kamuning to get to Kamias, Project 2&3 and Sikatuna Village. You will cross EDSA in
Kamuning-EDSA intersecion.

If you'te going to Timog Avenue, cross Kamuning intersection. Next intersection with traffic lights is Roces Avenue.
Turn left on Roces Avenue if you're going to Amoranto Stadium - just drive straight up and you get to see Amoranto
to the left of Roces Avenue, Sogo Hotel - situated at Quezon Avenue corner Roces Avenue, and Scout Chuatoco -
drive on Roces Avenue and turn left on Scout Reyes and the next street is Scout Chuatoco, which is the road going
to Quezon Avenue area where Pegasus, Bureau of Fisheries, Kremlin, and U-turn of Roosevelt are located. Just turn
right onto Scout Chuatoco to get to Quezon Avenue.

After crossing Roces Avenue in Tomas Morato, next intersection is Timog Avenue where Boy Scout Circle is located.
Go right in Timog if you're going to GMA7, left in Timog if you're going to MTRCB and go straight up along Tomas
Morato if you're heading to ABS CBN, IL Terrazzo, etc. Of course, you need to pass through the Boy Scout Circle so
just go with the traffic flow.

If you prefer to pass through EDSA-Quezon Avenue Underpass on the way to UP Diliman, Philcoa, Fairview, Elliptical
Road, Quezon Memorial Circle, Visayas Avenue and North Avenue instead of the "E. Rodrigues left to EDSA" route,
you can take this direction: From E. Rodrigues Sr Avenue turn left on Tomas Morato Avenue. Drive on Tomas Morato
all the way to its opposite end which is in Eugenio Lopez Avenue where ABS-CBN Headquarters is situated. Turn left
on one way Eugenio Lopez. You get to see Pinoy Big Brother House to the left of Eugenio Lopez before you reach
the intersection of Mother Ignacia, another road that borders ABS-CBN. As you would notice, Eugenio Lopez is
diagonal to Mother Ignacia. I need to say that because, you need to cross Mother Ignacia and take the road
perpendicular to Mother Ignacia. This road is called Scout Albano, and it ends up in Quezon Avenue where you turn
right to get to EDSA-Quezon Avenue Underpass. See the map below. In Scout Albano, cross Panay Avenue, turn
right onto Quezon Avenue, immediately change lane to the left and pass through the underpass. Now, you're on your
usual track.

If you prefer to follow the alternative route given by the authorities, stay to the middle of E. Rodriguez Sr Avenue and
drive all the way to EDSA past Tomas Morato Avenue. But read this first:

YOU CANNOT TURN LEFT TO EDSA FROM E. RODRIGUEZ SR AVENUE BECAUSE E. RODRIGUEZ SR
AVENUE DOES NOT INTERSECTS EDSA.

You need to pass through Aurora Boulevard first before you get to EDSA. You will pass though a small tunnel under
Aurora Boulevard's Sta Mesa bound flyover. This flyover consists the interchange the authorities refer as EDSA-
Cubao Interchange. If you look at the map below, E. Rodriguez Sr Avenue merges with Aurora Boulevard. You will
take Aurora Boulevard and then from Aurora Boulevard, you will turn left onto EDSA.

Reminder: Aurora Boulevard and EDSA intersection is a bulwark of public jeepneys from different locations heading
to far distant location east of Metro Manila. So, expect heavy traffic in that area. Drive on the leftmost lane even if
you're still far from the tunnel to avoid being stuck in the traffic.

In EDSA, you can take East Avenue to get to Fairview, Quezon Memorial Circle, Quezon City Hall, Elliptical Road,
UP Diliman, Ayala UP Technopark, Visayas Avenue, North Avenue, etc. Avoid getting onto EDSA-Kamuning flyover
and take EDSA Service Roads, then turn right onto East Avenue.

Today marks another milestone in our nation's progress. Construction of an underpass in one of the busiest
intersections of Metro Manila, Quezon Avenue-Araneta Avenue, begins today. We should welcome and embrace
these kinds of major development in our city's infrastructure as it paves ways for more positive changes in our lives.
When roads are less congested, we get to our destinations - workplaces, schools, businesses, appointments,
commitments, events, etc. - on time without stressing ourselves. Thus, giving us more reasons to live in a healthy
lifestyle.

In my previous posts Quezon Ave-Araneta Ave Underpass: Alternative Routes and Quezon Ave-Araneta Ave
Underpass: Alternative Routes Part 2, we've detailed the Alternative Routes MMDA and DPWH designed for private
motorists who are the ones directly affected by this project. I've also made suggestions for shortcuts from certain
roads to these alternate routes as well as adding more routes to take from our authorities' suggested routes to the
usual route you take. If you haven't seen them yet, just go to my previous posts.

My post today tackles a route to take from Quezon City to Quiapo and beyond. I consider this as an alternate to the
Alternate Routes given by our authorities. I think this route is faster than "Del Monte - A. Bonifacio Ave - Blumentritt -
Dimasalang" Route.

It's more simple, needs only two turns from Del Monte Avenue and shorter as well.

Follow the direction from West Avenue or Quezon Avenue in the post entitled Quezon Ave-Araneta Ave Underpass:
Alternative Routes to take Del Monte Avenue.

Drive on Del Monte Avenue all the way and cross Gregorio Araneta Avenue, simply known as Araneta Avenue. After
crossing Araneta Avenue, you need to cross another intersection with traffic lights. This is Sto Domingo Street, the
road where the big campus of Siena College is situated right at the corner of Del Monte and Sto Domingo. Cross Sto
Domingo Street and then turn left on the next street which is Biak na Bato.

Ladies and Gentelmen, welcome to our side roads.

At this point, you're in Biak na Bato Street. This road, the way I see it, is built across an affluent village with big 80's
homes, large compounds with tall concrete walls and enclosed warehouses. You can barely see people along the
sidewalks. It's almost deserted. Still, displays signs of wealth. And in my own opinion, roads like this should be
avoided at night if you're driving a brand new car especially those with no plates yet. Even during the day, you must
extra careful in taking side road with less vehicles passing through it. I'm sure you're updated with the current news
about carjacking incidents involving brand new cars the latest of which happened in broad daylight and at an area
less likely to be a carjacking scene - Kamuning.

Back to our topic. Along Biak na Bato, next main intersection is N.S. Amoranto Avenue. Before N.S. Amoranto Sr
Avenue, you will cross two streets - Sta Catalina and Alcaraz streets.

Go cross N.S. Amoranto Avenue Sr Avenue.

After N.S. Amoranto, you will cross seven more small intersections, namely Macopa, Don Manuel Agregado, Samat,
Calamba, Atok, Simoun and Tirad Pass before you cross another main intersection which is Maria Clara.

Next to Maria Clara is Dapitan Street, the road where you take the second turn to get to Quezon Boulevard. Turn
right onto Dapitan. Road sign with Dapitan word on it is erected at the left corner of Dapitan and Biak na Bato. Drive
all the way and traverse the approximately 3 kilometer distance of Dapitan from Biak na Bato to Quezon Boulevard.
You will cross dozens of small streets and seven main intersections, namely Banawe Ave, D. Tuazon, Mayon
Avenue, Blumentritt, Maceda, Vicente G. Cruz and Lacson Avenue before you get to Quezon Boulevard. You will
also cross PNR railroad crossing at Antipolo Street. Lacson Avenue, the last road to cross is wide and with large
center island. At Dapitan-Lacson Avenue intersection, you can turn left to Lacson to get to Espana, Nagtahan and
UST Espana Gates. If you're going to Gates 9 and 10 of UST, go cross Lacson Avenue. After crossing Lacson
Avenue, you will cross 8 small T-intersections to the right before you approach the wide Quezon Boulevard.

One important information - Quezon Boulevard is Alfonso Mendoza Street. You will not see Quezon Boulevard sign in
the intersection. Our authorities refer to this road as Quezon Boulevard even if the signs along this road read Alfonso
Mendoza Street. In Google Map, you will see that the northern portion of this road is Alfonso Mendoza while the
southern part which is towards Central Market and Lerma is named Quezon Boulevard.

As you approach Quezon Boulevard aka Alfonso Mendoza Street, you will notice that Dapitan Street is diagonal to
Quezon Boulevard. A Shell Station is situated along Alfonso Mendoza aka Quezon Boulevard opposite Dapitan
Street that serves as landmark for motorists. Turn left on Quezon Boulevard aka Alfonso Mendoza to get to Quiapo
and onto your destinations, e.g. Lawton, Intramuros, Manila City Hall, SM City Manila, Rizal Park, National Museum,
Manila Hotel, Quirino Grandstand, Manila Ocean Park, US Embassy, Ermita, Robinson's Place Mall, Roxas
Boulevard, Central Bank, CCP Complex, SM Mall of Asia, etc. Manila Hotel. Philippine Islands. (Map title: A
Cartograph of the Major Philippine Islands. "The Riviera of the Orient").

In comparison, the Alternate Route of "Del Monte - A. Bonibacio - Blumentritt - Dimasalang - Laon Laan Quezon
Boulevard" measures approximately 4.5 kilometers from Biak na Bato to Quezon Boulevard corner Dapitan, while
"Biak na Bato - Dapitan - Quezon Boulevard" route measures approximately 4.3 kilometers. Traffic-wise, "Del Monte -
A. Bonifacio - Blumentritt - Dimasalang" is heavier.

Hope this post as well as the previous ones help you decide which one to take in getting to your destinations. If you
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In my my article that preceded this post, I've shown you a route from Del Monte Avenue to Quezon Boulevard in
Quiapo via Biak na Bato and Dapitan streets. These streets are considered to be side roads, meaning they are minor
roads branching off the main road which are also open for general transportation both public and private.

Aside from Biak na Bato, you can also take Sto. Domingo Avenue to get to Dapitan Street on your way to Espana,
UST, Morayta, Quezon Boulevard and Quiapo.

Sto Domingo Avenue is more prominent and with more vehicles passing through it. The only problem in Sto Domingo
and Del Monte Avenue intersection is the traffic lights with no left turn signal. The best thing to do to take Sto
Domingo is to turn right onto its northern direction and then make a U-Turn to get back towards Del Monte. Go cross
Del Monte Avenue.

Now, you're taking Sto Domingo's south bound lane. After passing by a T-intersection to the left, a T-intersection to
the right and a cross intersection, you must cross main intersection of N.S. Amoranto Avenue.

After N.S. Amoranto, you will cross seven more small intersections, namely Macopa, Don Manuel Agregado, Samat,
Calamba, Atok, Simoun and Tirad Pass before you cross another main intersection which is Maria Clara.

Dapitan Street is next to Maria Clara. It's a T-intersection to the right of Sto Domingo Avenue. Turn right onto Dapitan.
Drive all the way and traverse the approximate 3.2 kilometer distance of Dapitan from Sto Domingo to Quezon
Boulevard. You will cross dozens of small streets and seven main intersections, namely Banawe Ave, D. Tuazon,
Mayon Avenue, Blumentritt, Maceda, Vicente G. Cruz and Lacson Avenue before you get to Quezon Boulevard.
Lacson Avenue, the last road to cross is wide and with large center island. After crossing Lacson Avenue, you will
cross few small roads before you approach the wide Quezon Boulevard.

Important reminder: Quezon Boulevard is Alfonso Mendoza Street. You wouldn't see any Quezon Boulevard signs
anywhere in the intersection. Our authorities refer to this road as Quezon Boulevard even if the signs along this road
read Alfonso Mendoza Street. In Google Map, you will see that the northern portion of this road is Alfonso Mendoza
while the southern part which is towards Central Market and Lerma is named Quezon Boulevard.

As you approach Quezon Boulevard aka Alfonso Mendoza Street, you will notice that Dapitan Street is diagonal to
Quezon Boulevard. A Shell Station is situated along Alfonso Mendoza aka Quezon Boulevard opposite Dapitan
Street that serves as landmark for motorists. Turn left on Quezon Boulevard aka Alfonso Mendoza to get to Quiapo
and onto your destinations, e.g. Lawton, Intramuros, Manila City Hall, SM City Manila, Rizal Park, National Museum,
Manila Hotel, Quirino Grandstand, Manila Ocean Park, US Embassy, Ermita, Robinson's Place Mall, Roxas
Boulevard, Central Bank, CCP Complex, SM Mall of Asia, etc.

Are you learning some routes so far? Watch out for more alternative routes from me. Stay tuned.

Skyway Stage 3 Construction Begins

The much awaited construction of 14.8 km Metro Manila Skyway Stage 3 Project which will link up NLEX to SLEX in
an unobstructed way begins Monday Feb 17, 2014. An ultimate remedy to the perennial problem of our metropolis in
easing up the traffic, the P26.7 billion infrastructure project will end patching up different kinds of band-aid solutions
our government has tried for years now but with no or little effect. Finally, we can see light at the end of the tunnel, so
to speak.

Alternate Routes

Expect heavy traffic along South Super Highway and Osmena Highway as well as minor and major roads near the
vicinity of the construction site. To help lessen the impact of the volume of traffic, directional signs are placed 500
meters before you reach the area in which the construction starts, giving alternative routes that motorists can take in
going to their respective destinations.

Alternate routes are either perpendicular or paralleled artillery roads to SLEX with others intersecting it. You can
avoid the bottleneck by taking one of these thoroughfares while MMDA still plans in adding rerouting schemes. As of
this writing, the alternative routes available are the following: FB Harrison, Leon Guinto, Macapagal Blvd, Pedro Gil,
Pres Quirino, Roxas Blvd, Taft Ave and Singalong.

Fencing

Although the full blast construction of Skyway 3 is scheduled to start this April, two southbound inner lanes and the
center island will be fenced 10 pm today. Center island will be moved a little bit to equal the number of lanes in
southbound and northbound directions. Once the center island is already moved, it will be used for the pillars of the
elevated highway. No trees will be cut, they'll be undergone a process in which they will be taken care of and
transplant back again once the project is complete.

Digging inside the fenced center of the affected part of Osmena Highway which starts from Vito Cruz will not happen
yet. MMDA will observe the level of effect on the flow of traffic and make necessary adjustment. Alternative routes will
be added depending upon the gravity of effect on the volume of traffic caused. Once the created flow of traffic is
manageable, works will proceed immediately. And if the traffic becomes so serious, they'll add more alternate routes.

Initial Phase

The area which will be the center of the works of the initial phase of construction measured around 300 meters. It
starts from Vito Cruz and works progress up to San Andres.

Skyway Stage 3 when finished

It spans 14.8 kilometers from where it connects to the old Skyway up to Balintawak. It passes through the highly
dense areas of Metro Manila and it snakes its way above different connected main thoroughfares. From Makati, it
winds and ends in Balintawak passing through Buendia, Quirino, Nagtahan, Aurora Blvd, E Rodriguez, Quezon Ave
and Sgt Rivera, in that order. Driving to Makati from NLEX would be in a breeze. Traveling time from Alabang to
Bulacan and vice versa will be greatly reduced. Meanwhile, below the newly constructed Skyway, buses, jeepneys
and taxis pass through without any gridlock. Each intersection that the jeepney you're riding in approaches has no
standstill traffic. Waiting for a go signal is very brief. Not to mention the aesthetic aspects of shaded ground level
roads embellished with different kinds of foliage and ornaments in different spots. This project is very auspicious, it
catapults Metro Manila to the spot occupied by Bangkok and Kuala Lumpur in city planning.

Sacrifice Sought

All good things in life has corresponding price. You couldn't have a professional career if you didn't go to school. You
don't make a living if you don't work. In progress, it's all the same.

The Skyway is not intended to benefit private car owners only. It is designed for the benefits of students, jeepney
drivers, taxi drivers, professional workers as well as blue collars. Once the flows of traffic in the city streets that
crisscrossing President Osmena Highway and all the thoroughfares beneath the elevated highway are lessen, public
commuters will spend less time commuting. They'll arrive at their destination on time. Be it your school or work, you
would arrive there without stress. You don't need to wake up early to make up for the traffic of commute. Jeepney
drivers would definitely increase their income because they'll increase number of passing through their routes without
traffic. Skyway 3 project is for the entire Filipino nation. Kudos to DPWH!
Araneta Ave-Quezon Ave Underpass Grand Opening
Today, September 28, 2012, Araneta Ave-Quezon Ave underpass aka C3-Quezon Ave Tunnel opens doors to the
public. Commuters and motorists celebrate as the approximately 15-month stressful traffic in the intersection of
Araneta Ave and Quezon Ave caused by the underpass construction that started June of last year has finally come to
an end. It was a long wait and the daily traffic jam have had put patience of drivers and commuters to the test.

G Araneta-Quezon Ave Underpass
The much awaited opening of Php 430 million peso government project which aimed to improve traffic situation in the
area was inaugurated by no less than President Benigno Nonoy Aquino III. Prior to opening day, clamors of jeepney
drivers and private car owners were seen on prime time news as the project couldn't open yet even if it's already
finished as of last week. Well, that's the way it goes folks. We have schedule to follow. What can I say, the tunnel is
now passable. And since the underpass is already operational, let's enjoy the ride to our work or school whether by
commuting or driving. As for me, I'm now excited to have "Araneta Ave-Quezon Ave Underpass" on my upcoming
posts in giving you guys directions and guides in your daily commute and drive.

G Araneta Underpass vertical clearance is 5.2 meters
With the Araneta Ave-Quezon Ave Underpass now completed and it will be known simply as G Araneta Underpass, a
motorist headed to Philcoa, Quezon City Memorial Circle or Quezon City Hall can now go and take the whole stretch
of Quezon Ave from Welcome Rotunda without the worry of getting stuck in the traffic. For those who drive big trucks
and other tall vehicles, vertical clearance of Araneta Underpass is 5.2 meters only. So, check the height of your
vehicle before passing through the tunnel to avoid accident. We've seen scores of accident in the roads which
involved overhead structures and tall transport trucks with drivers that overlooked height limit.

Traffic in Quezon Ave before Araneta Underpass opens
This photo shows the volume of traffic along Quiapo bound lane of Quezon Ave prior to the opening of the
underpass. Look at that! The tail-end of this traffic jam was extended beyond Caltex Station located before the bridge
of San Juan River. And it's taken on a Sunday. I took it myself on Sept 23. Went there, strolled the entire EDSA-
bound lane of the tunnel and backed via Quiapo-bound lane taking some pictures. C3-Quezon Ave Underpass has
four lanes, two on each of the opposite directions.

Araneta Ave-Quezon Ave Tunnel Inauguration
- Sept 28, 2012. Photo taken 5 days before the inaugural
The completion of Araneta Ave-Quezon Ave Underpass makes the total number of tunnels along Quezon Ave to two.
EDSA-Quezon Ave Underpass project has been operational ever since I wasn't born yet. LOL. That's a joke. I was
still not a Manilenio when it got opened. So, which intersection is next? Hopefully, they also build a tunnel in Lacson-
Espana intersection. I think everybody agrees when I say that's another traffic hotspot. And can you imagine if there's
already a "Lacson-Espana Underpass"? The commute and drive time involved in going to school and work? Whoa!
That would be amazing. It's gonna be a whole lot of comfort for drivers as driving from UST to Commonwealth Ave
via Espana and Quezon Ave would be in a breeze. I just hope it materialize. And I'm gonna be the first one to publish
a blog entry with the title - "Lacson Ave-Espana Blvd Underpass Opens Today".

Cavitex: Connecting Cavite To Metro Manila In Minutes
Lagalag excitedly traveled to Cavite via the newly built Cavitex. He wanted to be among the first to commute via this
new highway above water which considered to be the new pride of Cavite Province and to attest to the truth of the
claims that it only takes 8 minutes to traverse the new extension of our Coastal Road.

He hurriedly went to Bus Bay along Roxas Boulevard near corner NAIA Road and rode an air-conditioned bus bound
for Naic with "Cavitex" word on its sign. To his surprise, his trip took shorter than the said 8 minutes travel time on this
new super highway. In the past, travel time from western tip of Alabang-Zapote Road to Kawit, Cavite ranged from 60
to 90 minutes depending on traffic condition. Today, the big difference brings comfort of fast travel to the same
location.

The bus took the usual route of Coastal Road. When the bus got to the southern tip where it usually go left through
the bending coastal road towards Emilio Aguinaldo Highway, a new fortification appeared from the distance up front.
As the bus got nearer, the mammoth mass of land and rock manifested itself to be the foot of the flyover for an still
under construction interchange with a tunnel going to the Cavitex where all the vehicles have to pass through.

As the bus got out of the short tunnel, Lagalag sawa new dimension of Coastal Road. "Welcome to Cavitex", the
message the newly constructed highway wanted to send to both commuters and motorists. The smooth finished of
asphalted well master-planned superhighway, decorated with brand new lamp posts, that cuts across a body or water
and goes beyond the southern horizon says it all. Cavite has arrived.

The bus approached a vacant toll way booth. A second later, the bus moved on. And as soon as it left the toll booth,
Lagalag marked time at 4:36 pm. And then he enjoyed the ride - looking out the windows left and right. Lagalag forgot
to mark the time while the bus stopped at the toll booth exit. He just looked at his watch the moment the busstopped
at the unloading area at the Cavitex end point junction. The time read 4:43 pm. That was 1 minute faster than what
authorities say.

Lagalag attributed it to the speed of the bus from which he had riden. Still, he believes the speed of travel varies
depending on how fast one drive. At any rate, Cavitex has shorten travel time fromMetro Manila to Cavite
dramatically. And for that, we salute all the Government Agencies and the Local Government of Cavite for the
realization of this project that will definitely revolutionize the lives of Cavitenos as well as visitors to one of our
historically important destinations.

Cavitex measures approximately 6.6 kilometers.

6 Responses to Cavitex: Connecting Cavite To Metro Manila In Minutes
Amado said...
17 May 2011 01:24
I'm glad that such a monumental expressway was completed during my lifetime. The last time I sat foot in Kawit,
Cavite was during a grade school field trip to Aguinaldo's Residence and that was in 1969 (yes, decades and
decades ago). It's about time that I revisit the place. Thanks Mr. Lagalag.

Lagalag said...
17 May 2011 01:53
You're welcome po sir Amado. Thank you po for your regular visits on this blog.

Mannoy said...
23 May 2011 14:04
I was just wondering, why is it that tollways are built instead of road ways? Taxpayers money is used to build those
ways yet taxpayers have to pay for using it.

Lagalag said...
24 May 2011 02:40
Yeah, you're right. Why do we need to pay for projects we've already paid in terms of paying different kinds of taxes?

Ken Adams said...
27 June 2011 10:21
I agree. It would be better if we have road ways instead of toll ways. Nevertheless, I'm still happy that Cavitex is now
open for travelers. That means I'll be able to attend events mentioned in my favorite Cavite online business
directory and Cavite yellow pages or portal. In fact, I've attended the recent event held at the Kawit, Cavite Aguinaldo
shrine.

HD883 said...
2 July 2011 18:51
Yes, I agree to the road ways, in fact when it was started there was a big sign of PGMA saying that is her another
project, and not but somebody who will ask taxpayers money for using it. Somebody must explain to the public!

Cebu: Taking Taxi From Mactan Airport To Colon
The first thing that caught my attention in my first step on the "Queen City of the South" is the good character of taxi
drivers and the system in which airport taxis are managed. There are two types of taxi in Mactan Cebu International
Airport - yellow and white.

Mactan Airport Taxi Terminal
Don't go for the yellow colored taxi. They charge more. The white colored taxis charge by the meter. Plug-down rate
is Php 40, same as in Manila. As soon as you get in the cab, the driver will give you a slip of paper with DOTC and
Mactan Cebu International Airport Authority letterhead in which his taxi's plate number and name are written as well
as Police and MCIAA hotlines. He might be late in giving you the paper like you're already taking the highway, but
he'll definitely furnish it to you. They don't cheat. Just look at the meter and it flashes 40.00. And you can tell the
speed of the meter because you're used to ride taxi in Metro Manila, right? Well, these taxis run on normal speed of
their meters.

What's that slip of paper for? If a driver abuses, you can file a complaint. That piece of paper is the proof that you've
ridden the cab he's driving. Simple. Secondly, if you've left some belonging on that taxi, you can recover it
immediately. Now, can anybody tell us why this system is not implemented at NAIA terminals? Especially that it's
commissioned by Department of Transportation and Communication in Lapu Lapu City? At any rate, this systematic
regulation at MCIA on its airport taxi gives a strong sense of security and convenience for all arriving visitors to Cebu
especially those coming in for the first time.

In NAIA, you either take a yellow-colored taxi and pay a very exorbitant price accumulated by high plug-down rate
coupled with the fast speed of its meter or haggle with taxi drivers that will swarm you as soon as you appear in their
view and like contractors offer you a contract price of hiring their taxis instead of just taking you home while their
meters are on.

My flight to Cebu took only 1 hour and 5 minutes. At 6:55 am, the Air Philippines plane I boarded was already at full
stop in Mactan Cebu International Airport. The plane left NAIA-3 at 5:50 am. After asking an MCIA airport personnel, I
headed out to the taxi terminal. It's from him that I got the information about the difference betweenthe yellow and
white taxis.

Where is the Mactan Airport Taxi Terminal located?

From Arrival Lobby, take the main exit to get outside, use the pedestrian crossing and walk across the road towards
the Departure Lobby located at the second level of the building across Arrival Lobby building. Go up the second level
via access ramp. As soon as you get to departure lobby, go outside via the first entrance/exit glass door. There you'l l
see other passengers in line while the taxis are arriving one by one. Security officers are assisting the passengers to
ensure orderly flow of taxi rides.

How did I get to my hotel in a breeze?

In travelling out of town, it's always my habit to go first to a Jollibee outlet near the hotels that I had
alreadychecked out on the internet prior to my travel. I would have some meal to freshen up and quickly plan out
walking direction to those hotels to check out their rates, check-in time, etc., one after another. In time like this,
Latitude App of my cellphone has been a big help. Imagine traveling without a map? Speaking of that, my first tip on
this series constitute the basic thing you should not forget in travelling especially when you visit Cebu: Make sure
your cellphone has Latitude App. Most android phone has it. If your phone don't have a capability, just bring any map
you can buy at any bookstore.

So I told the very well-mannered and honest taxi driver to take me to the Jollibee in Colon, the popular main avenue
of downtown Cebu where affordable hotels are located. Of course, I've had done some research and even it's my first
time in Cebu City, I already got the sense of the area and I already knew that the right jumping-off point for checking
out the hotels on my list is the area in Colon and Osmena intersection. Second tip from me: For first timers in a big
city like Cebu, make sure that your immediate destination is already imprinted on your mind even right before you
land on the airport. It makes for a worry-free, fast and convenient search of place to stay.

The road from the airport to the Marcelo Fernan Bridge is amazingly clean. And when the taxi turned right onto the
famous bridge and I got to see the magnificient masterpiece of engineering that connects Lapu-Lapu City to Mandaue
City, I couldn't help but admire the view. Suddenly, I remembered the time when I was on a shuttle in Bangkok that
taking me and other tourists to an Elephant Show and the vehicle just made its turn to a bridge that somewhat looked
like this, although the one in Bangkok was a bit more sophisticated.

On that early morning of beautiful and clear sky Sunday, the driver passed through this boulevard along Cebu Harbor
and "Wow!" I heard myself. This place is amazing. I mean I've seen South and North Harbor of Manila but this area is
immaculately clean. The whole stretch of harbor which is to my left is untainted of any slum that you frequently see in
Manila. I must admit, I like this boulevard and the view of container vans and buildings of different sizes that lined up
the harbor. Later on, I got to learn that it's called McArthur Highway, although, for me it's more looked like a boulevard
than a highway.

After we traversed the long and wide artillery "highway", the taxi changed lane to the right and I missed being driven
through a long tunnel of Cebu City. That's okay! But then, when I realized that the tunnel runs underneath a
beautifully designed park, that's when I thought: They just built a tunnel... for the park. "Can't this thing get any
crazier?" This is really amazing. Especially when I learned that the park is right in front of the famous historical
landmark called Fort San Pedro. And the park is called La Independcia. "I'm going there as soon as I secured my
things at a hotel", I told myself.

And I'm going to guide you how to get there from your hotel, too. Not only to Fort San Pedro but to other majortourist
attractions of Cebu City. What are they? To name a few, there's the Taoist Temple. Magellan Cross is a must see in
Cebu City. Basilica Minore Del Santo Nino and Cebu Cathedral are also on top of the list. Cebu has a lot of important
attractions that tell historical past of our beloved country under Spanish rule. Do you still remember Magellan and our
very own Lapu-Lapu? "Who killed who?" I think it would worth your while to see his monument in Mactan, don't you
think? In my humble opinion, Cebu should be the first province on your list if you're finally contemplating of exploring
some of 7,101 islands of our country. So, to make it more easier for you, I will be publishing commuting directions to
Cebu's Tourist Spots. But that's in a seperate post. I will give you the link at the end of this post. In the meantime,
discover how fast and easy for me to be billeted in an affordable hotel that answered exactly what I needed during my
visit of Cebu. Anyways, as what I've been trying to say a while ago, Cebu City in my belief has undergone a better
city planning and infrastructure engineering.

After making a curb and some turns, the taxi stopped opposite a Jollibee. I gave Php 300 to the driver and he quickly
gave me the change of Php 64, the meter read Php 236. There's no "Sir-Can-You-Add-A-Little-Bit?" kind of annoying
request that I often get from taxi drivers in Metro Manila. He was just sincerely smiling and said "Salamat, sir." They
are just so contented with their life, and that makes me admire them. Mactan Cebu International Airport is way too far
from downtown Cebu. It's like driving from Quezon Avenue to NAIA-3 via EDSA all the way to Aurora Blvd in Pasay,
only we didn't encounter any traffic, maybe because it's still on the early morning of Sunday. I've had my breakfast.
Soon I got to learn that I was exactly near the corner of Osmena and Colon. That's the area I want to be. It's very
near to the hotels on my list - Golden Valley Hotel, Elicon Hotel, Cebu Business Hotel, Cebu City View Hotel and
Sogo Hotel.

After I've eaten my favorite jolly breakfast meal, I opened my Latitude App and then minutes later I was on my way to
check out each of the hotels on my list, one after the other. Do you know which one passed? It's Sogo Hotel. Oh! Did
I hear you said "Yuck!"?

Here's the deal. Only Sogo would let me in at past 8 am. We all know that hotels check-in time starts 12 noon at the
most. But Sogo Cebu City is considerate, the staff are so accommodating. Another major consideration is the free wifi
that you can use inside your room. Other hotels on my list have free wifi but only on their lobby. Aside from that, Sogo
is the best in location. Very near to the corner of Osmena and one block away from Colon. Golden Valley is a bit far
and hidden. Elicon is the farthest. Since Sogo was the only one that addressed my immediate need, I decided to go
and checked-in. That way, I got to take a hot shower immediately and I got to take some rest before finally heading
out to different attractions of Cebu City which will be the next subject of Directions On Web for those who are
planning to come and visit this vibrant city for the first time.

So, if you want to learn how to commute to some of Cebu's Tourist Spots, go to my next post.

You can read it here: How To Commute To Cebu's Tourist Spots

Furthermore, I will be publishing the post on how to locate the affordable hotels that I have mentioned here. More tips
accompanied upcoming Cebu posts. Watch for it.

14 Responses to Cebu: Taking Taxi From Mactan Airport To Colon
Jon Robert said...
30 August 2012 16:04
This is such a great resource that you are providing and you give it away for free. I love seeing websites that
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Lag alag said...
30 August 2012 17:08
@ Jon Robert. Thanks. I just love to share information and it thrills me knowing I'm helping others. No, I did not
acquire links if what you mean is if I bought links. But organically, yes, there are some websites and blogs which have
linked to some of my posts. I've also commented on other bloggers' entries. They left trackbacks I assume.

Rae Danao said...
1 October 2012 03:05
I will be going to Cebu in December for the first time with my entire family in tow, and your directions will really come
in handy. They're very, very detailed. More power to you and your blog, Sir!

Lag alag said...
1 October 2012 18:24
@ Rae Danao. You are welcome. And thank you so much. By December, Mactan International Airport may have a
new look and taxi stand might change to different location. You see, the airport was having a face lift and a major
expansion was also underway when I got there. So, my detailed direction to the taxi stand might be obsolete already
by the time you get there. At any case, information can be found easily at any airport. Have a great time in Cebu!
Salamat po.

Chekulit said...
9 December 2012 10:10
wow what an info I will go to cebu alone next week and I will definitely print this blog and bring it along. Thanks for all
the tips.

Lag alag said...
9 December 2012 18:35
@ Chekulit. That's quite a compliment. I am glad you find it helpful. You are welcome :)

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13 December 2012 11:34

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Lag alag said...
4 April 2013 15:07
@ Jack Witson. The pleasure is mine. Thank you so much for your appreciation.

Duanne Astrera said...
4 February 2014 00:35
Hey, I'd like to thank you for sharing this info. :) I had a 5 hr flight interval from Cebu to Manila this morning. Arrived
by 8am, took a taxi to Colon/Fort San Pedro then visit several places you've mention with your posts. Lucky enough
to be back at the airport more than 2hrs before boarding time (11am, check-in).

#Fort San Pedro
#Plaza
#Basilica, Magellans Cross, Cebu Cathedral
#Cebu City Hall
#Colon St
#Heritage Monument
#Yap-Santoago Ancestral House
#Casa Gorordo
#Mactan Shrine

:))

Lag alag said...
4 February 2014 10:53
@ Duanne Astrera. I am so glad that you have made it to be at the airport 2 hrs before departure. And you managed
to visit all those attractions in less than 3 hours. Amazing! Very happy here that this article had helped you
immensely. Thank you as well.

Unknown said...
30 March 2014 16:56
Wow! Thank you so much!
We will be in Cebu second week of April and since it's my family's first time to travel there I've been looking all over
on how to get there from airport to the hotel, etc by commute, will be reading more of your Cebu posts. and keep up
with your posts, it sure helped...

Lag alag said...
31 March 2014 01:12
@ Unknown. Glad to hear that. I'll do keep up. Thanks for reading my posts.

Comet E-Jeepney Is The New King Of Philippine Roads
Move over PUJ jeepney, COMET E-Jeepney is here. Yes! And it's taking your place as king of the road inMetro
Manila. Packed with hi-tech features for the riding public, the new electrically powered public transportation vehicle
for the masses hits the road this March.

Beginning of a new era

The forthcoming start of operation of the City Optimized Managed Environmental Transport (COMET) E-Jeepneys
marks the beginning of a modernized public transportation system in the Philippines similar to the ones already
existed in our neighboring Southeast Asian countries for so many years now.

For starters, fare is charged and paid through card. No ticket booth lines, no fare collection on board. Next, there are
designated loading and unloading areas at which boarding passengers should wait and alighting passengers should
get off. Now that's civilized way of commuting. These coupled ways of commuting, card payment system and
loading/unloading only in designated areas, has long been the rule enforced and observed in Singapore, Kuala
Lumpur, Bangkok and Hong Kong. Among the contemporaries, the Philippines is the only country that is still primitive
in the area of moving its people through reliable, efficient and fast public transportation.

Moving forward, the COMET E-Jeepney is environment friendly as it doesn't emit fumes which caused polution.

High-tech

Each unit of COMET E-Jeepneys has wifi connection,flat screen tv, built-in camera for passengers' security and
above all it utilizes a technology called 'air suspension' which enables the vehicle to drop and load disabled persons
fast, safe and conveniently by lowering the platform in the door area and automatically moving it back up again to
floor level of the vehicle. Definitely a good news for persons with disabilities. Lastly, the hi-tech e-jeep is capable of
passing through flooded areas. That's what I've heard. Just want to see as to what extent. Very interesting! Let's just
see come rainy season.

More economical to the old PUJ jeepney

Compare to regular jeepney, comet e-jeepney is cost efficient as it only needs to be charged for 5 hours in 220 volts
that would amount to Php 400 to 500. With the same distance both types of jeepney take, traditional PUJ consume
diesel that costs drivers and operators money amount to the tune of Php 1,200. Even with the impending power hike,
electric consumption needed to charge COMET jeepney is way too low.

Initial Route

The first batch of COMETS numbering to 30 units is scheduled to open officially this coming March. They will
serve the riding public from North EDSA to EDSA Ortigas and vice versa. Existing jeepney fare rate applied and
charged through the card.

Let's welcome the arrival of COMETs!

2 Responses to Comet E-Jeepney Is The New King Of Philippine Roads
Mustachio said...
11 January 2014 10:49
Fantastic! I hope this gets to Cebu soon :)

Lag alag said...
11 January 2014 18:23
@ Mustachio. Comets jeepney will look great in Cebu.

Commute Guide To Manila Based On Bus Ban Ordinance
Attention: All commuters and passengers. To make sure that the bus you will ride is allowed to traverse Manila, look
for the tagging sticker which must be attached in front of the bus. The sticker has white background and black text.
Written are the following: Body number, plate number, and Vice Mayor Isko Moreno's signature over his printed
name. According to Mayor Joseph Estrada buses are now allowed to enter the city provided they have the stickers
which are given to ten buses per (bus) company. Loading/Unloading zones are strictly enforced. The following are the
only places you can ride and alight: Quirino cor Taft Ave, Rizal Park Taft Ave, Park&Ride Lawton, UST below
Pedestrian Overpass. To avoid hassles and inconveniences, please be guided accordingly. This first paragraph of
this article is an update. The original article starts on the second paragraph. Watch for more updates as the situation
in Manila's on-going modification of bus ban ordinance is improving. This update will be edited to keep you posted.
So make sure to check this post from time to time. (end of update)

The new city ordinance of Manila which bans and prohibits all city buses as well as provincial ones from entering the
city border creates displacement among passengers and commuters. Most of them get confused as to where and
what route to take from where the buses stop to the location of their respective destinationswithin the city of Manila.

Unexpected Drop-off kilometers away from destinations

Buses from south of Metro Manila that take Roxas Blvd have to end their trips at Gil Puyat corner Roxas Blvd in
Pasay City. They shall make a U-turn and take the opposite lane that goes back to their point of origins. Busroutes
affected are those from Alabang, Las Pinas, Bacoor, Paranaque, etc.

Meanwhile, provincial buses are allowed to enter the city up to Pablo Ocampo aka Vito Cruz only. They shall turn left
onto Pablo Ocampo and left again onto RoXas Blvd to take the route back to their provincial terminals.

Buses from north of Metro Manila that take Quezon Ave have to end their trips at Welcome Rotunda in Quezon City.
They shall use the Welcome Rotunda roundabout to return to their point of origin. Affected buses are those with
"Fairview to Quiapo" and vice versa route. The usual route of these buses was up to Quiapo only. They don't have
any terminals in Manila. As such they use small roads as their U-turns back to their origins. These roads could only
accommodate light vehicles like jeepneys and cars.

How to commute from Welcome Rotunda to your destination in Manila

Route #1 - to PRC Morayta, Lerma, UP Manila, PWU, PGH, Quiapo, Pedro Gil Taft, UN Ave Taft, Manila CityHall,
SM City Manila and other destinations nearby.

Take a jeepney with any of these signs: "Pasay Taft", "Pedro Gil PGH", "Lerma Morayta", "Quiapo". All jeepneys
bound for your destination in Manila come from two directions: Cubao and Fairvew. Those from Cubao take E
Rodriguez Sr Ave while those from Fairview or Philcoa take Quezon Ave. So, if you find it too hard to ride a jeepney
with vacant seats, you might want to go to E Rodriguez Sr Ave where some passengers are also getting off the jeep.

Route #2 - to Mabini Ermita, Del Pilar Malate, UN Ave Mabini or Del Pilar, Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila,
Roxas Blvd, Pedro Gil Mabini and Del Pilar area, Robinson's Ermita, US Embassy and other areas nearby.

The sign of jeepney that you must ride is "Baclaran Mabini" or "Vito Cruz Mabini." Most of these jeepneys come from
E Rodriguez Sr Ave so you may go there if the ones that pass by at Welcome Rotunda are already full.

How to commute from Roxas Blvd-Gil Puyat to your destination in Manila

The spot where you alighted at Roxas Blvd cor Gil Puyat is nearer to a U-Turn of Gil Puyat where jeepneys headed to
"Guadalupe" and PRC (Philippine Racing Club)" pass through. Walk to that area and take any of these jeepneys and
alight at Taft Ave where you will ride another jeepney to your destination. Go to loading area along Taft Ave near cor
Gil Puyat Ave.

Route #1 - To Carriedo, Sta Cruz Manila, Recto Avenida, Escolta and other destinations nearby.

Ride a jeepney with "Monumento" sign and get off the jeep at Sta Cruz. Walk to your destination. If your destination is
at Recto, alight at the corner of Avenida and Recto Ave.

Route #2 - To Quiapo, Lerma, Morayta, PRC Morayta, UST, Espana, Lacson Ave and other destinationsnearby.

Ride a jeepney with "Cubao UST Espana" sign. Ask driver to drop you off at your destination. If you are in a hurry and
there is no jeepney of this sign, make a two ride - to Quiapo and then to Espana Blvd.

Route #3 - To La Salle Taft, PWU, UP Manila, Pedro Gil Taft, PGH, UN Taft, Philippine Normal University,Manila
City Hall, SM City Manila and other spots nearby.

Take a jeepney with any of the signs in Route #1 and Route #2 and alight at your destination. Ask driver to drop you
off.

Route #4 - MH Del Pilar, Mabini, Roxas Blvd, Harrison Plaza, Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas, Robinson's Place Ermita
Pamantasan ng Lungson ng Maynila and other areas nearby.

From where you got off the bus at Roxas Blvd cor Gil Puyat, walk along Gil Puyat toward Taft Ave until you get to the
corner of Harrison St which is very near. Ride a jeepney with any of these signs: "Divisoria Mabini", "Monumento
Mabini", "Quiapo Mabini." Ask driver to drop you off at your specific destination.

Emotion of unruly and disruptive bus drivers

Lots of bus drivers reacted to this city ordinance implemented by the honorable mayor of Manila, former Pres Joseph
Estrada. The bus drivers are claiming that their income is badly affected as half is now gone. These are the same
persons who didn't have any consideration for others as they stopped in the middle of Espana Blvd to load and
unload passengers. These are the same individuals who had no mercy on other motorists as they blocked, side by
side, the entire southbound lane of Taft Ave cor Pedro Gil and remained there even if the traffic lights were already
green for them. Up to the last minute, their only concern is their own welfare. Hope they utter words of cooperation
like observing traffic rules from now on in exchange of allowing them to traverse Manila thoroughfares again.

2 Responses to Commute Guide To Manila Based On Bus Ban Ordinance
14a8cd36-a4f6-11e3-a73d-000bcdcb2996 said...
6 March 2014 14:12
Hi. Is PVP Liner (Ayala-Quiapo/v.v route before the bus ban in Manila) still operational? I can't find any info. online.
I'm going to Manila next month and I'm used to taking that bus, but with the bus ban ordinance I'm wondering if
they're still operational. Thanks in advance.

Lag alag said...
6 March 2014 16:40
@ 14a8cd36-a4f6-11e3-a73d-000bcdcb2996. If you can not find a PVP Liner along your way. you may opt for 2 rides
in commuting to Quiapo from your location.

Espana Blvd-Lacson Ave Underpass to Decongest Traffic
In life something has to give in order to gain another. For decades, the intersection of Lacson Ave and Espana Blvd
had been pain in the neck for us all that passed through it. You could be a commuter on a jeepney bound for Quiapo.
Or the driver of that jeepney itself. Or maybe you're a motorist that stuck in the traffic. Whicheverindividual you are
from the aforementioned, one thing is for sure. You've been pissed off by never ending traffic in one of the most
popular, or should I say infamous, road intersections of Metro Manila. The location also falls as one of the critical
areas during rainy season due to flash floods.

Now that our government has found a solution, in good faith, scores of individuals raise their concerns over fear of
worsened flooding in the area. And who can question the integrity of their sentiment? Trees do reduce flooding by
absorbing water through their roots. Earlier, DPWH proposed a plan to build a flyover along Lacson Ave. The plan
was scrapped due to UST'S opposition who claimed the proposed project to decongest traffic would ultimately "result
in urban decay."

Underpass - seen as solution to ease up the heavy traffic

Heavy traffic in Espana-Lacson Ave
becomes a norm.
Once finished, the project will be known as Espana Blvd-Lacson Ave Underpass. It will be built along Espana,
intersecting Lacson by passing under it. Imagine yourself driving continuously past Lacson without the long wait for
red traffic lights to turn green. Or commuting in a jeepney or bus and you don't even notice that you're already past
Lacson Ave.

Here's the plan. First, DPWH will undertake road-widening. Once Espana Blvd is widened, works on the underpass
project starts. Now to widen Espana, they have to cut trees along the boulevard. An estimated 300 trees will be cut
down. There is where issues arise. Environmentalists, students, school authorities call for the stoppage of the whole
project. They chant "No to cutting trees in Lacson Yes to environmental sustainability."

Reality

There are two elements present in the area of Espana Blvd-Lacson Ave intersection. One is the perennial traffic
which will not go away. Another is "the trees" which somehow prevent flash floods from getting worse although the
way we've seen it, that's already the case every rainy season. Fact is - commuters, motorists, pedestrians and
automobiles are not dwindling in numbers. Rather, they multiplied. New and second hand cars are bought daily, high
school graduates from different provinces entered Manila colleges and universities yearly, and newly graduates have
to find jobs. The reality is traffic congestion in Espana and Lacsonintersection will inevitably get worse.

While trees play major role in reducing carbon emissions as well as lessening the impact of floods, it's also reality that
mature tree transplanting and tree moving are done today as ways to replace ones needed to cut down. There are
ample spaces meters away from the existing trees where transplanting can be done.

Inevitable

Groups who oppose to this project may become successful in stopping this awesome development. DPWH may give
in to those powerful calls and outcry. For now. Yes for now. But as traffic condition in Espana and Lacson turns from
bad to worse... and from worse to extremely worse, secondary thoroughfare will be eventually built. Be it a flyover or
underpass, time will come when those people who oppose it right now will realize that indeed the underpass should
go on. After all, is there any way?

Espana Boulevard Circa 2011
For years, Espana Boulevard has been an image of a city of denial. Denial that this main thoroughfare in the old
district of Sampaloc is unsafe, deteriorating, hard to drive at night, no street lights and the bulwark of different kinds of
bad elements. I remember early last year. I was driving past 10 pm on the way home. Espana Boulevard was not
lighted that time, a man suddenly appeared in front of me running while crossing the road. I was shocked and the
sudden step on the break almost smash my face on the wheel.

There were times, we're afraid of riding jeepneys that pass by along Espana, because 'robbery hold up' usually took
place in the area near PNR railroad crossing. Robbers ran towards the slum area after robbing passengers at
gunpoint. That was the main reason I developed a habit of riding a jeep at night in front of the passenger vehicle.

That was then. Espana of today is the exact opposite of the Espana of yesteryears. I was surprised to see the whole
stretch of one of the oldest roads in the metropolis. It's been a while before I took this route again after getting used to
taking the route of Ayala Boulevard-Magsaysay-Araneta Avenue and sometimes Recto-Legarda-Magsaysay-Araneta.
I hate traffic.

But last Wednesday, I decided to give it a try. At around 9:45 pm I passed through Quezon Underpass and turned
right onto Lerma until I got to the west end of Espana. As soon as I approached Lerma and Espana junction, I got to
see a change that I thought very peculiar for a district like Sampaloc. As we know, areas from Sampaloc to Mabuhay
Rotunda were very outdated and no amount of attention from authorities seemed to modernize it. But what I saw
while on red signal is a sign of a very auspicious undertaking for the local government of Manila and a beautiful sight
to behold for motorists and commuters. Lights. Very shining lights in the center island and in both sides of the old
boulevard. But the lights are not your ordinary lights of any city streets. These ones are much like of those in the
parkways. The railing of the center island is very noticeable, too.

The traffic lights turned green and I drove on, turning left on my subject street - Espana. And... WOW! I was ecstatic.
Truly, a magnificent work of architectural engineering and landscaping. Espana Boulevard transformed! Now this is
what a boulevard should look like.

What struck me the most?

First off, the road widened and elevated. Unlike before, the whole stretch of this street was so narrow and somewhat
immersed in the ground. I still remember the steps along the both sides of the road from Lerma to UST and even
beyond Lacson Avenue. If you gotten off an automobile for example in front of UST, you needed to climb the steps to
get to the sidewalk. Today, it's like a parkway where you can get in a vehicle from the sidewalk in a very convenient
way.

Second, the entire center island has been changed beautifully to blend with the aesthetically designed lamp posts.
The old barriers has been changed with ergo designed railings. I think, too much attention has been given to
materials, style and costs of the entire center island rehabilitation.

Third, ultimately, the parts of the boulevard that compliment the lightings in the center island are the opposite sides of
the boulevard which are now dotted with promenade lightings. Brighter than its counterparts in the middle of the
boulevard.

I could still imaginge, prior to this rehabilitation, both sides of Espana are dark and eerie at night. One word to
describe it is 'ugly'. Now, it's totally different. You couldn't help but feel relaxed when driving in the middle of this
highly evolved boulevard in the off peak hour of the night when there are less traffic. With those very bright
aesthetically designed lights come passing to your both sides, your stress will be lessen, that's for sure. I just wish the
Espana Boulevard that I see while driving go beyond Welcome Rotunda and stretch up to Quezon Avenue and
Timog. But the beautiful night sight on the road only lasts up to Welcome Rotunda. Needless to say, this is an
amazing change.

Another major change that caught my attention is the lighted 'BABAAN AT SAKAYAN' stations located in strategic
areas along the new Espana Boulevard. Each 'BABAAN AT SAKAYAN' or Loading and Unloading in English, is a
complete package with the waiting shed full of lights to driveaway robbers, holdapers and snatchers. An
advertisement full of neon lights above the roof of each waiting shed is very eye-catching.

And the most amazing part of the image change of the whole Espana Boulevard that capped it all isthe
construction of plant boxes on both sides of the road. Now landscaped, Espana can now be considered boulevard in
the real sense of the word. This is what I mean when we say living up to your name.

Sad to say, this post about Espana Boulevard transformation might soon become a diary of once famed street. In our
metropolis, all improvements don't stand the test of times. Its inhabitants always play the lead role of the culprit in
havocking the environment - both man-made and God-given. As what happened to the railings in the center islands in
front of the Metropolitan Theater which by now are broken and with large parts missing, slowly part by part, piece by
piece, the integral body of this boulevard will be eaten by those this project is built for.

It is saddening to know that some of the inhabitants of this city always think on how much money would earn for them
a kilo of an iron or light fitting they forcibly stripped and detached from a roadway. After all, in a third world country
stomach comes first before the surroundings. In this regard, I sincerely wish there were agencies of National
Government with the only task of looking after these projects for the Filipino people. After all, these are people's
money which constructed them. Anyway, I am sure the maintenance and longevity of this amazing project will be
taken care of the present administration of the city of Manila. The question is... Who will do the job after the term of
the current Mayor - horable Mayor Alfredo Lim? Well, look what happened to the railings of Quezon Boulevard in front
of Metropolitan Theater.

I also wish local authorities who built this project can also provide some measures to safeguard long term existence
of this very well thought and masterfully designed project. Even this early, we could see signs of things to come that
await this project. Vandalisms are already visible in some waiting sheds like this one in this photo.

Whatever happens, this boulevard will go down in the history of city planning as one of the most if not the most
improved roadways in Metro Manila of 2011.

Greenfield: Greenery along MRT-3
Let's say you are heavily stressed out right now because of the load of your work in the field. Or maybe you are just
tired. Or you feel suffocated in the cramped and crowded work place of yours. Added to this is the fact that you are in
the middle of concrete jungles of Makati or Ortigas and your lack of time and budget to unwind in a more expensive
spas. Would it help if you are just a few minutes away to a relaxing, serene small piece of outlying enclave covered
with the natural looking green bent grass that gives soothing feeling of refreshed body and mind?

People and greenery in harmony

Exactly the color we need now
What if I say that all you need to do is to get off MRT-3 train on Shaw Station and walk your way out of that stressfull
day and into the healthy environs of the Greenfield Park located right at the back of the Edsa Central Mall.

Perfect place for a talk
If you are the type of person who craves for a brief union with nature amidst the maze of daily pressures and
limitations of your daily routine, a once in a while detour to this mini park before going home would surelymake a
difference. See it for your self and discover how sometimes simple beauty of natures can have healing effects on our
everyday existence on the otherwise complicated city life.

Seems the right place to eat

Another relaxing view

Perfect place for friends to enjoy beer

Greens exceeds up to the edges of department stores

How To Get To Places In Naga City
You've finally arrived in Naga City. You're in your suite in your chosen hotel in the city center which is popularly
known among Nagauenos as Centro. And now, it's time to get around the city. What would you do? How do you get
to SM City Naga? or Penafrancia Basilica? or Naga City Coliseum?

Commuting in Naga City is a bit different to Manila, where you are used to taking jeepney to get to any places. Public
jeepney is the main mode of transportation in Manila. In fact, you can let a bus pass, but a jeepney is a must.

In Naga City, the king of the road is the motorized tricycle that we only use in Manila in areas not served by jeepneys.

Commuting to key locations is so easy in Naga City. Tricycles ply on all major roads. In this photo is Elias Angeles
Street, one of the main roads in Centro, Naga. It is the Taft Avenue or Quezon Avenue of Naga. The only difference
is 90 percent of public transportation vehicles that pass through it are motorized tricycles.

This other photo is taken in General Luna Street, another main road in the city center. Naga City People's Mall, the
big yet clean public market is situated along General Luna Street, making it one of the main arteries of Naga City's
infrastructure network. Still, as you can see, it is the bulwark of the motorized tricycles.

If you're going to any location in Naga City, you just instruct the driver to take you there. You can get to SM City
Naga, Naga Coliseum, Naga Cathedral or even the farthest Penafrancia Basilica by flagging a motorized tricycle.
Fare rate is only Php 8.00. Because tricycle is the main mode of transportation here, it functions like a public
jeepneys. So, expect that it picks up more passengers along the route.

So, how does it work?

As simple as one two three.

One. Flag down a motorized tricycle.

Two. Ride and say your destination, e.g. Basilica, SM, CBT, Naga Cathedral, Crown Hotel, Caceres Street, etc.

Three. Get off the tricycle and pay 8.00.

Note: Drivers charge more if your destination is way too far. When I went to PNR from Naga Land Hotel to buy fare
ticket, I was only charged 8 pesos. I just gave the driver 10 pesos and never got the change.
2 Responses to How To Get To Places In Naga City
Maria Eloisa Geconcillo said...
3 May 2013 17:58
hi! Not that I am not familiar with the places at Naga City, but I often get lost so I often walk.. anyway, that's not my
concern heheheh I was going to ask you a few questions regarding the routes... I wanna go to Metropolitan Cathedral
from Albay. Start a map from the boundary of Naga City and Pili Town... I wanna take the short cut passing Camella
at the back.

Lag alag said...
3 May 2013 21:23
@ Maria Eloisa Geconcillo. You can take any bus bound for Naga City and then take a trike to Metropolitan
Cathedral. With regards to short cut, I am sorry but I can't recommend one that I am not confident about.

How to avoid Taxi Scams in Manila using a Taxi Booking App?
Christmas is the time to love, give, and be extra-careful amidst the prevalence of crimes, especially theft, robbery,
and transportation-related scams. If you've been watching the news lately, you'll be reasonably anxious to ride a taxi
in Metro Manila. But worry no more, since you can now order registered taxis, monitor, and track them in real
time using Easy Taxi.

Here's a quick guide to avoiding taxi scams with Easy Taxi, the world's largest and most trusted taxi-
booking application:

1. Download the Easy Taxi mobile application for FREE using your Android device, Blackberry 10, or iPhone from
www.easytaxi.com. You can also order taxis from the website without downloading the app using your laptop.

2. Enter your name, number, pick-up location, and destination. Click "call taxi now".

3. Receive a confirmation message with the driver's details: name, photo, phone number, plate number, and car
model. You will also get a phonecall from Easy Taxi customer service updating you about the driver's present
location. Easy Taxi customer service is available for questions and reports 24/7.

In a few minutes, your exclusive taxi servicebearing the Easy Taxi sticker will arrive at your chosen pick-up location.
Waive at the driver or nod when he says your name.

Easy Taxi connects you to the nearest available driver via GPS anywhere in Metro Manila so you can have a fast and
efficient transportation. The app records your transaction history and monitors the taxi drivers in real time. It also
features a "tip driver" option so the highest bidder can be prioritized during rush hours or when there is a high
demand for taxis.

For just 70PHP booking fee added to the regular taxi meter rate, you can have a safe ride, skip waiting for hours, and
help the Philippine transportation industry. Easy Taxi not only provides taxi drivers with more passengers and GPS-
enabled smart phones, but also teaches them English speaking, self-improvement, and hospitality skills, among
others. Just recently, Easy Taxi organized a basketball game for taxi drivers with none other than PBA stars.

You can use the same application in 17 countries and over 50 cities, including Hong Kong, Thailand, Malaysia,
Singapore, Taiwan, and Korea. Easy Taxi recently partnered with local establishments like restaurants, hotels, and
condominiums to reach clients from areas which are not frequented by taxis.

Since its launch in Brazil in 2011, Easy Taxi has been expanding globally through Asia and Africa with localized goals
of improving each country's transportation industry. In the Philippines for example, Easy Taxi's advocacy is for the
transportation industry to have a more positive image that is safe, modern, efficient, and helpful to local drivers.

Riding a cab is now a four-way traffic towards helping passengers, drivers, investors, and the transportation industry
in general. As if that's not enough motivation, you earn bonus points for your next ride with every use of the app. For
more details visit www.easytaxi.com.

2 Responses to How to avoid Taxi Scams in Manila using a Taxi Booking App?
Ashish taximaxi said...
25 November 2013 13:48
Its really great step to avoid taxi Scams using the Taxi booking App.
Melbourne Taxi

James Ioanna said...
17 December 2013 15:03
Nice post.Really its a good attend for upcoming year.
Laguna Beach Cab

Importance of Knowing U-Turn Slot Locations
Finally we got home after the heavy rains that caused too much flooding all over Metro Manila left us stuck in one of
the snarliest road traffics I've ever seen. My uncle took me to Dapitan Arcade to buy Christmas decors. We're still
inside the arcade when the rains started passed 1 pm and continued heavily for 3 hours straight. The rain finally
subsided long after we completed our task. Although we managed to get back to his car, we begun to worried when
we saw road and traffic condition.

My uncle is a bit stubborn and don't want to listen to any advice. He was the one driving, We took Dapitan Street
towards Banawe to get back home in South Triangle, Quezon City. Initially, the plan was to turn right onto Banawe
and use the U-Turn slot he's only familiar with along Quezon Avenue right after Banawe. As it is, we went straight on
Dapitan with a new plan to take Araneta Avenue. Bottleneck greeted us in Biak na Batointersection, and for whatever
reason he turned left on Biak na Bato. And that's when we entangled in long, terrible, ever growing snarl traffic. Flood
up ahead on Biak na Bato, and we found ourselves back in Banawe along bumper to bumper area of Philippine
Orthopedic Hospital. We decided to eat in a Chinese fastfood and took our chance on the road around 6:30pm.

While in Banawe we had a chance of taking Biak na Bato towards Quezon Avenue and use the U-Turn Slot right
there. Instead, we took the hard way and stayed on very slow moving traffic of Banawe. As a result, it took us one
and a half hours from Philippine Orthopedic Hospital up to Quezon Avenue and another 45 minutes just to complete
the U-turn onto Edsa bound lane of Quezon Avenue. Right before we passed Biak na Batointersection, the U-turn
servicing vehicles from the less congested Biak na Bato road showed up. And my uncle uttered, "Oh I thought there's
no U-turn here. We could have been here much earlier had I known this."

It pays to get familiar to U-Turn slot locations.

Integrated Bus Terminal For Batangas & Cavite Buses Opens
The first integrated bus terminal for provincial buses in Metro Manila which aims to ease traffic in the metropolis is
scheduled to open on August 6, 2013. The initial integrated terminal is built for buses that ply the routes of Batangas-
Manila and Cavite-Manila. After August 6, 2013, these buses will no longer be allowed to take their usual routes from
their respective origins beyond the location of the integrated terminal designated for them.

Location of Integrated Bus Terminal for Batangas & Cavite Buses

The bus depot for the two provinces of CALABARZON is located at Coastal Mall which is situated at the corner of
Aguinaldo Blvd and NAIA Rd Ext in Paranaque City. Aguinaldo Blvd which is also known as Coastal Rd is the
extension of Roxas Blvd. Similar integrated bus terminals are set to open in Alabang and North EDSA. Alabang
Integrated Bus Terminal will serve buses from other provinces south of Manila, e.g., Laguna, Quezon, etc.
Meanwhile, North EDSA Integrated Bus Terminal will be the home of buses from provinces north of Metro
Manila such as Bulacan, Pampanga, Bataan, etc.

How To Get To Coastal Mall Integrated Bus Terminal

Via EDSA - Just ride a bus with "MIA" or "NAIA" sign. You can take this bus from any point in EDSA. In some cases,
you might need to take two bus rides if you don't find a NAIA bus in your area. Drop off at Coastal Mall. You use this
route from any of the following locations: Novaliches, Fairview, Munoz, Cubao, Megamall, Guadalupe, etc.

Via LRT - From any station, get off the train at EDSA Station and ride a "NAIA" bound bus and alight at Coastal Mall.

Via MRT - From any station, alight at Taft Station and take "NAIA" bound bus and alight at Coastal Mall.

How To Commute From Integrated Terminal To Different Locations In Metro Manila

If you are having a problem in commuting to your destination after getting off the provincial bus in Coastal Mall,
please read the newly created post entitled Commute Guide From South West Terminal To Different Locations. You
can click that link or go here. Listed there are locations of terminals of jeepneys, city buses and UV Express headed
outside of Coastal Mall and South West Integrated.

Affected Passengers

All passengers from Batangas and Cavite should alight at Coastal Mall. From there, they can take another bus or
jeepney on the way to their destinations. They can take a bus bound for "Monumento", "Cubao", "Fairview", etc and
drop off at their destination or at MRT Taft Staion/LRT EDSA Station. From these stations, ride a train and alight at
station nearer to your destination. If you want to know where to ride a city bus after alighting a provincial bus at
Coastal Mall, please go to South West Integrated Terminal & City Buses Coastal Mall Station.

Affected Buses

For years, terminals of these buses in Metro Manila were found in different locations in Pasay and Manila areas. Gil
Puyat aka Buendia in Taft Ave for one had been popular location of many terminals for these provincial buses.
Lawton and Sta Cruz in Manila were also known as bastion for these passenger liners.

Long Term Benefits

Perennial traffic in EDSA caused by too many
buses. Photo from http://qwertyatty.wordpress.com
According to MMDA, volume of traffic along major roads of Metro Manila will be decreased once the three big bus
integrated terminals are completed. The available spaces gained from the removal of provincial buses will be used by
fewer buses and motorists. Thus, significantly reducing traffic.

Although this major change in commuting brings huge inconveniences for our fellow citizens who travel to their works
from their respective provincial towns, colossal benefits for the majority in terms of fast and smooth commute and
drive within our metropolis are achieved.

Furthermore, numbers of vehicular accidents that involved mostly buses will decreased significantly. In the process,
we ease the traffic and save lives.

Disclaimer: This blog is not responsible for any changes in scheduled date of opening contain herein.

Route Guide To Mt Samat Zip-line In Pilar Bataan
Updated J an 26, 2012

For our readers' ease of dissecting the information, I do not edit the original published post which now falls below this
update.

Mt Samat Zip-Line has opened to public on Jan 20, 2012. Right from the comments of no less than Eng'r Hazel de
Guzman herself, which you can view at the bottom of this post, I quote:

"Hi, we opened for public last 20january 2012,Friday. The published rate for the zipline is P450.00 breakdown as
follows:
P20.00 - environmental fee
30.00- shuttle from parking to launch pad (no vehicle is allowed to enter the ziproad except the official carrier
350.00- your zipride fee
50.00- shuttle from landing platform to parking area in Diwa.

Anyways,I want to stand corrected when I say 54m above sea level, I missed the right elevation which is 154 m
above sea level is the elevation of launch pad. Where as the landing platform is 111 m above sea level. The straight
distance is 520 m and the zipline is 540 m ride.
We are still improving the road though.

Thank you so much."

Blessing/Inauguration of the longest zip-line in Luzon has been held on January 7, 2012. The newest adventure
attraction on the roster of zip-lines in the Philippines is located in the booming town of Pilar, Bataan with its launching
platform situated at the rear side of Mt Samat in Brgy Diwa and the landing area in Brgy Liyang. The 540-meter zip
which will be known as Mt Samat Zipline has the height of 43 meters above sea level and speed of 40 seconds from
the launch pad to the landing area. The exhilarating ride with breathtaking views of the green mountains and rice
paddies below to the Dunsulan Falls costs Php 350 per person.

Feeling about to pack your gear up now? Not so fast, you adventure freak!

The Mt Samat Zipline will not be operational until this February. I understand you got if from the news that one can
now get to the site and take the plunge. Well, take it from me because I've been there just this January 10.

We took a Bataan bus bound for Mariveles and alighted in Pilar at an area popularly called Ali-uli which is a crossing
of Bataan Provincial Highway and Gov J.J. Linao National Road in which to the east end the newly renovated 42-year
old Municipal Hall and the Flaming Sword marker are located. We hired a motorized tricycle to the zip-line site which
we didn't reach after having talk to some officers from the Firing Range located along the steeply, rocky and a little bit
muddy uphill road that serves as the access to the newly inaugurated zip-line.

We are told that the zip is not yet operational. They said they're not sure if the scheduled operation in two weeks will
push through. That's the time, I figured I should talk to the right person in the authority of the Pilar Zipline in the
person of Eng'r Hazel N. de Guzman from Engineering Division of the Municipal Office. We actually went to the
secretariat of the Municipal office and spoke to them about our purpose. And we're directed to the office of Eng'r de
Guzman.

Motorized tricycle has no match in uphill road condition
Even manong driver surrenders.
Prior to our decent to the town proper, I had attempted to go uphill on foot. The motorized tricycle couldn't continue
because of the mixture of soft soil and rocks that covered the steeply winding road making its hard for the tire treads
to grip and move the body up. I had wanted to see the site to take its photos. And then the drizzle came. There goes
the sight of Pilar Zip-line.

Here are the latest and accurate information with regards to the status of the longest Zip-line in the whole island of
Luzon. Right from my conversation with Eng'r Hazel N. de Guzman of Pilar Municipal Hall.

Pilar Zip-line operation will start on February, 2012. There's no definite date yet.
The entire uphill road from Mt Samat Rd to the site will be graveled entirely. As of this time, the part of the road
covered with gravel is only up to the Firing Range as you can see in the photo below.
Pilar Zip-line is a double-line zip and with a speed of 40 seconds from the launch pad to landing area.
The length of the zip is 540 meters.
There are no windbreakers.
For convenience, shuttle will fetch riders from the foot of the mountain in Mt Samat Rd and take them to the
launching pad.
There will be also a free ride from the landing area that in turn will take riders to where they started off the climb at
Mt Samat Road.
The ride costs Php 350 plus an additional environmental fee of Php 20.

The road to the Zip-line from Mt Samat Rd
There you have it, folks. The real score in the reputed longest zip-line in the whole of Luzon. Watch for more update
on this new attraction of Pilar, Bataan. Especially, the upcoming opening this February. For free alerts delivered to
your email, SUBSCRIBE NOW.

I would like to thank Eng'r Hazel N. de Guzman and her staff for warm welcome and for imparting these information to
us. Salamat po, Engineer.

19 Responses to Route Guide To Mt Samat Zip-line In Pilar Bataan
Edmar Gu-Quibb said...
22 January 2012 11:20
Wow kuya philip!!! Sabi ko na eh going to another level na ang blog mo. More more more!!!

Lagalag said...
22 January 2012 12:12
Thanks... Di nman konti lang hehe. O cge sabi mo eh. :-)

22 January 2012 17:45
Haha... kaw naman, nag-off beaten ka na nga eh... kitang-kita pa yang strnaded na trike. hahaha!!!!

Lagalag said...
23 January 2012 13:52
Oo pero mas masaya ako kung di umulan at umabot ako hanggang dun mismo sa location ng launching platform.
Bitin! hehe

hazel said...
25 January 2012 20:18
Hi, we opened for public last 20january 2012,Friday. The published rate for the zipline is P450.00 breakdown as
follows:


Thank you so much.

hazel said...
25 January 2012 20:18
follows:


Thank you so much.

hazel said...
25 January 2012 20:29
Hi, we opened for public last Friday 20 January 2012. I want to correct myself when I said its 43m above sea level
actually it's the difference in elevation of the launch pad w/c is 154 m above sea level and the landing platform of 111
m above sea level.. the cost of ride is P350.00 for a 540 m zipride, a P20.00 environmental fee and 30.00 shuttle ride
from parking to launch pad. The parking is right below the mt.samat firing range, there will be no other vehicle to
enter the zipline road except the official vehicle/shuttle. Your driver may take your car in the landing platform or ride
another shuttle from landing platform to the parking.
Thanks and regards

Nicko Decano said...
25 January 2012 23:19
It is now operational, has been for the last 5 days.

Lagalag said...
26 January 2012 02:40
Hi, Eng'r... Thanks for the new info, I will update this article first thing in the morning. :-)

Lagalag said...
26 January 2012 03:32
@ Nicko, thanks.

Brian said...
29 January 2012 11:59
May I know if it is open on Sundays and the contact number?? Tnx!

Lagalag said...
30 January 2012 12:48
@Brian, yes sir it's open on Sundays and they open at 8 am. Sorry I don't have any contact number.

Brian said...
31 January 2012 14:50
Thanks!

joeyisowtri said...
10 May 2012 09:12
hi, how much fare did it took you from manila to pilar, bataan? what mode did you take? Bus? which line are we
taking and where in Manila could we find it! Thanks my friends and I were trying so hard to go there :))

Lagalag said...
10 May 2012 12:25
@ joeyisowtri. You can take a Genesis Bus which handles most of the destinations in Bataan. There's a Genesis
Terminal located in Cubao. Fare is around 200 plus, I am sorry I forgot the exact figure.

LS said...
12 September 2012 16:31
Hi! I would like to ask if you have Tour Operator's Rate? Or is it just the same as your published rate? Hoping for your
prompt and favorable response. Many thanks!

Lag alag said...
12 September 2012 20:11
@ LS. Hello, I am very sorry but I can't give you Tour Operator's Rate as I am not connected in anyway to them. If the
rates I have mentioned here are still in effect up to this time, then you can refer to them. Otherwise, kindly coordinate
with the people in charge.

LS said...
13 September 2012 10:01
Do you have contact with them? May I know their contact information? I tried to search the internet but I couldn't find
them. Then I found this blog, so I thought you're connected with them. Thanks for your help!

Lag alag said...
13 September 2012 12:36
@ LS. I am sorry but I don't have any office number as you have already read I went there without prior talk to
anybody over the phone. Have you already tried googling Pilar Municipal Hall for their hotline numbers? It might help,
please have you connected to Eng'r Hazel N. de Guzman or you can ask for the information you need at the first
person who answers your call.

Skyway Stage 3 Construction Begins

The much awaited construction of 14.8 km Metro Manila Skyway Stage 3 Project which will link up NLEX to SLEX in
an unobstructed way begins Monday Feb 17, 2014. An ultimate remedy to the perennial problem of our metropolis in
easing up the traffic, the P26.7 billion infrastructure project will end patching up different kinds of band-aid solutions
our government has tried for years now but with no or little effect. Finally, we can see light at the end of the tunnel, so
to speak.

Alternate Routes

Expect heavy traffic along South Super Highway and Osmena Highway as well as minor and major roads near the
vicinity of the construction site. To help lessen the impact of the volume of traffic, directional signs are placed 500
meters before you reach the area in which the construction starts, giving alternative routes that motorists can take in
going to their respective destinations.

Alternate routes are either perpendicular or paralleled artillery roads to SLEX with others intersecting it. You can
avoid the bottleneck by taking one of these thoroughfares while MMDA still plans in adding rerouting schemes. As of
this writing, the alternative routes available are the following: FB Harrison, Leon Guinto, Macapagal Blvd, Pedro Gil,
Pres Quirino, Roxas Blvd, Taft Ave and Singalong.

Fencing

Although the full blast construction of Skyway 3 is scheduled to start this April, two southbound inner lanes and the
center island will be fenced 10 pm today. Center island will be moved a little bit to equal the number of lanes in
southbound and northbound directions. Once the center island is already moved, it will be used for the pillars of the
elevated highway. No trees will be cut, they'll be undergone a process in which they will be taken care of and
transplant back again once the project is complete.

Digging inside the fenced center of the affected part of Osmena Highway which starts from Vito Cruz will not happen
yet. MMDA will observe the level of effect on the flow of traffic and make necessary adjustment. Alternative routes will
be added depending upon the gravity of effect on the volume of traffic caused. Once the created flow of traffic is
manageable, works will proceed immediately. And if the traffic becomes so serious, they'll add more alternate routes.

Initial Phase

The area which will be the center of the works of the initial phase of construction measured around 300 meters. It
starts from Vito Cruz and works progress up to San Andres.

Skyway Stage 3 when finished

It spans 14.8 kilometers from where it connects to the old Skyway up to Balintawak. It passes through the highly
dense areas of Metro Manila and it snakes its way above different connected main thoroughfares. From Makati, it
winds and ends in Balintawak passing through Buendia, Quirino, Nagtahan, Aurora Blvd, E Rodriguez, Quezon Ave
and Sgt Rivera, in that order. Driving to Makati from NLEX would be in a breeze. Traveling time from Alabang to
Bulacan and vice versa will be greatly reduced. Meanwhile, below the newly constructed Skyway, buses, jeepneys
and taxis pass through without any gridlock. Each intersection that the jeepney you're riding in approaches has no
standstill traffic. Waiting for a go signal is very brief. Not to mention the aesthetic aspects of shaded ground level
roads embellished with different kinds of foliage and ornaments in different spots. This project is very auspicious, it
catapults Metro Manila to the spot occupied by Bangkok and Kuala Lumpur in city planning.

Sacrifice Sought

All good things in life has corresponding price. You couldn't have a professional career if you didn't go to school. You
don't make a living if you don't work. In progress, it's all the same.

The Skyway is not intended to benefit private car owners only. It is designed for the benefits of students, jeepney
drivers, taxi drivers, professional workers as well as blue collars. Once the flows of traffic in the city streets that
crisscrossing President Osmena Highway and all the thoroughfares beneath the elevated highway are lessen, public
commuters will spend less time commuting. They'll arrive at their destination on time. Be it your school or work, you
would arrive there without stress. You don't need to wake up early to make up for the traffic of commute. Jeepney
drivers would definitely increase their income because they'll increase number of passing through their routes without
traffic. Skyway 3 project is for the entire Filipino nation. Kudos to DPWH!

South-West Bus Terminal Inaugurates Today
South West Integrated Terminal for passenger liners bound to Cavite and Batangas (vice versa) inaugurates today,
August 6, 2013. The inauguration which starts at 4:30 am finally sealed the commitment of MMDA (Metro
Manila Development Authority) to ease the traffic along main thoroughfares of our metropolis.

The bus station with the official name of South-West Integrated Provincial Transport System is constructed
with interest of the riding public in the mind of those who are responsible for its design and amenities. Firstly, it is built
inside a mall where passengers can shop and dine before going home. A popular brand of grocery store forthe
masses is located inside of Coastal Mall where this terminal is located. Second, loading areas for city buses of
different routes are very near. In fact, out-bound city buses from MMDA's "Bus Management Dispatch System"
station passes through the frontage of South West Terminal. I think it is safe to assume that they will build bus bays
for city buses right in that area. For now, if you ask me regarding the right spot of loading for city buses, you can ride
along Diosdado Macapagal Blvd, the road that bounded the provincial terminal to the west.

If there are questions that you may have, like "how to get to South West Terminal", "exact location", "provincial routes
of the buses", "how to get to yourdestination from South West Terminal", etc, please read my two previous posts
about this bus terminal. Here are the links: Integrated Bus Terminal For Batangas & Cavite Buses Opens andSouth
West Integrated Terminal & City Buses Coastal Mall Station.

Watch for upcoming post that will discuss detailed directions from South West Integrated Terminal to various
important spots like NAIA Terminals, MOA, DFA, Ortigas, etc. Furthermore, for more convenient commute I will give
you the list of routes of UV Express which has their own terminal inside South West Integrated.

Valentine's Weekend at Tomas Morato: Food Fiesta Non Stop Dance Music
These videos were taken last night during a Quezon City Valentine Celebration. Tomas Morato became a party
ground on February 12, 2011. A large portion of the road got closed off as early as 1 pm in preparation for what they
called "Banchetto Food Fiesta Non Stop Dance Music" scheduled from 5pm to 12 midnight. Three intersections were
impassable to all vehicles - Scout Madrinan, Scout Borromeo and Scout Bayoran. As it was, it's already 1:30 am of
February 13, and the crowd were still having a ball.

There were lots of food and drinks sold in makeshifts, complete with barbecue grille and different dishes. It was a
Valentine's weekend mixed with Fiesta celebration with those performers throwing out popular songs from the 80's.
Three bands gave their best to make this event memorable with their performances - Flintstones and The Gang,
Route 70 and Rockin' Revival.

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second-hand car and takes different driving routes to particular locations. He walks the distance from unloading
zones to the site of destinations. Even he walks to scrutinize road signs, landmarks, streets, buildings, terminals,
walking directions, driving turns, etc. Then he records it and put them into this blog with only one thing in his mind, to
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Where To Go To Watch Fireworks on New Year's Eve In Budget
Wondering where to take your family to watch fireworks display during New Year's Eve Celebration this year? Want
to be somewhere safe but still in the middle of the celebration and don't want to miss the spectacles of firecrackers
and pyrotechnics? To make sure you and your family won't miss the welcoming of 2011 in the tradition of festive
mode and with the big bang, get down to one of these recommended places for New Year's Eve Celebration on
December 31, 2010. Plan your trip so that you can set up as early as possible for the full view of the New Year's Eve
Fireworks Spectacle.

1. Manila Bay at Roxas Boulevard
Manila Bay at Roxas Boulevard now confined to Malate and Ermita Districts. And if you're wondering what part of
Roxas Boulevard is the best area to watch fireworks this coming New Year's Eve, no doubt it's the part from Pedro
Gil up to Quirino Avenue. Yearly, the local government of the city of Manila allots big budget for pyrotechnics to make
the welcoming of the coming new year more memorable, joyful and festive. So if you're thinking of where to spend
your New Year to watch fireworks on the very first hour of 2011, consider this great destination. Click here for
directions
2. Rajah Sulayman Park
Rajah Sulayman Park is a plaza along Roxas Boulevard in front of Malate Church. It is named in honor of the last
King of Manila, Rajah Sulayman. A monument named also after him is erected at the center of the park alongside a
beautiful fountain. It's one of the few destinations of Filipino families who are in budget during New Year's Eve to
watch fireworks on Manila Bay. Click here for directions
3. Cultural Center of the Philippines or CCP Complex
CCP Complex or Cultural Center of the Philippines Complex is 88-hectare land covered with coconut trees and iconic
buildings showcasing Filipino cultures and arts. It's the home of Star City and Aliw Theater and the iconic landmarks
of Cultural Center of the Philippines, PICC, Folk Arts Theater and the Manila Film Center building. But the hippies
part of this complex is the Harbor Square where during New Year's Eve, families get down here to watch fireworks
display and to welcome the coming New Year in a very festive mode. Click here for directions
4. Mall of Asia or MOA Esplanade
Mall of Asia's Esplanade is the largest open level park next to Manila Bay and the only one in the Philippines adjacent
to a fully integrated mall. That's why it's the most popular destination for families both rich and middle class during
New Year Eve to watch the most advanced fireworks display in the country. Aside from world class fireworks display,
a countdown to the oncoming year is the highlight of New Year Eve Celebration here capped by an extravaganza of
entertainment programs from a top television network that's also being broadcast live nationwide.Click here for
directions
Hope you enjoy the arrival of the year 2011.
Happy New Year to all!!!

World-Class Airport With The Most Reasonably Priced Food
Travelers usually spend US$ 2 dollars just to buy soda in any airport around the world. I've been to Hong Kong
International Airport, Changi Airport and Suvarnabhumi International Airport. Do you know what is the common
denominator of these air transportation hubs aside from engineering feat each has? It's the cost of having a fast meal.
If your 2 dollars could only buy you a bottle of soft drink, what good is your 4 dollars in having your stomach full or at
least feel full.

It's a fact of life that airport is the most expensive place to buy food. And you might say "Hey, why do you need to buy
meal in the airport when you're a shoestring traveler?" Well, actually, I could live with that and even before, I didn't
give so much attention. Until I discovered this international airport with world class stature but so sensitive to Pinoys
economic status that they literally put up a Food Court inside their terminal.

When I flew to Laoag City this past January, I came to this airport way too early. Boarding time was 4 pm, so as per
airline policy I could have arrived at the airport at 2 pm, but because of my excitement I got there at 11 am. Things
like this happen and we have our own whims. I needed to pass the time and the temptation to eat kicked in. So, I
decided to roam around this airport terminal with its interior comparable to Hong Kong International Airport and
Suvarnabhumi International Airport. It's so modern, clean, spacious, inviting, invigorating and comfortable. If a need
for me to be here at 3 am like for example I would be catching an earlier flight, then I wouldn't care sleeping at this
airport as I had noticed a lot of outbound passengers slumbering in different sides, corners and benches.
Hope www.sleepinginairports.net looks into it.

Anyways, I took an escalator to the mezzanine and "WOW!". A sign that reads Food Court hangs conspicuously. I
was taken aback. I didn't expect the eloquent airport terminal has food court. What's behind my mind then was
expensiveness of everything sold here. I'd just tried my luck. My plan was to buy a sandwich which I thought would
cost me Php 150.00 and then maybe a bottled water could go for 60 pesos. As it is, I found myself enjoying the
gastronomically delightful meal of Beef Caldereta served with freshly cooked rice in styro box that came with a glass
of ice tea that only costed me 90 pesos. Now that's travelling in budget. A full meal - rice, pinoy favorite dish and a
drink for the price of US$ 2 dollars at an international airport. Amazing!

So, what is the name of this airport? Ladies and Gentlemen, welcome to Terminal 3 of Ninoy Aquino International
Airport, the most modern and expensive airport in the country. As of late, it's one of the airport scenes in the
upcoming sequel of Bourne film entitled Bourne Legacy which stars Jeremy Renner, Rachel Weisz and Edward
Norton. Their production team shot the NAIA-3 scenes this January. Now, people from around the world get to see
our premier airport terminal 3. That's something to watch for.

A restaurant inside NAIA-3 Food Court
Back to our topic. Traveling now via Terminal 3 of NAIA is stress-free. You can head out of your home with empty
stomach and then have your meal in the Food Court. There are scores of food stalls and restaurants from which you
can buy your food without the worry of running out of money. And if that news is not enough, listen to this: Jollibee
has its own outlet right inside food court of NAIA-3. "Now you're talking!", you might quip. Well, that's not all. Do you
know those people on the go in Makati and Ortigas rushing to any Ministop any time of the day just to grab a full meal
that cost only 59 pesos? Guest what? Ministop, the 24 hour convenience store owned by "Robinson's" has their own
branch right at the center of the food court. I've been a regular customer of Ministop primarily because of their Pinoy
favorite meals such as Tapsilog and Porksilog as well as rice toppings which include Beef Caldereta, Chicken Adobo,
Bicol Express, Sisig, Liempo, Dinuguan, Menudo and even native energy food called Balut. During the days I was
working on the my blog entry entitled Commute Guide To Buildings & Attractions Inside BGC From MRT Ayala
Station which required me to be at BGC for days, Ministop is the one who fed me. They are everywhere.

Now that I had discovered Ministop in NAIA 3, I will never be stress-out whenever my flight departs from this terminal.
I just grab my backpack and take a cab to the terminal hours before my flight, have my heavy meal at the Food Court,
relax in any lounges before heading to boarding lounges nearest to designated gate, open my smartphone or
notebook and browse blogs of my favorite bloggers like EDMARATION etc, Just Sharing - WEBNATIN, Lakad
Pilipinas, Promdi/City Girl Diaries, Batang Lakwatsero, ruthilicious, MICAMYX, The Backpack Man, Pinoy
Adventurista, Lakbay Philippines and Arnel Pineda | Official Site. Thanks to the airport's free wifi.

On Feb 26, my flight to Cebu City will depart at 4 am. Right from NAIA Terminal 3. Now, I get to eat my favorite meal
from Ministop inside my favorite airport terminal. Hope they don't jack up the price just because they are inside a
world class airport. I'll let you know. "Because it just feels good to eat in an airport!" :)

Aseana City's Progress
This post is created for updates on Aseana City with regards to driving and commuting directions which
DirectionsOnWeb provides to its readers. As the city is currently on its early stage of development, there will be more
destinations that will arise in the future and more access roads as well as loading and unloading areas for commuters
will open. To better serve commuting public and private motorists alike, I will update this blog entry on the progress of
the new rising city center, accordingly. And on this page, these updates will be published as they happen.

This article is linked to How To Commute To Aseana City and Driving Directions To Aseana City. If you happen to
arrive here from a search engine like Google, treat this as a second reading material to How To Get To Places &
Buildings In Aseana City. And as such, kindly read the preceding posts on directions to Aseana City by going to How
To Commute To Aseana City and Driving Directions To Aseana City
Driving Directions To Aseana City
Aseana City is a major development that now arises in 204 hectare of reclaimed land in Paranaque. It will be home to
the newest world class center for business, lifestyle, entertainment and tourism in the country. Once completed,
Aseana City would be an ultimate destination along the shoreline of Manila Bay where luxury homes, offices, malls,
hotels, casinos and marinas are integrated into an oasis with spectacular views.

Aseana City is borders to the east by Roxas Boulevard, to the west by Manila Bay, and to its north and south are
water channels where two bridges are built along Macapagal Blvd making them (the bridges) gateways to Aseanan
City from either north or south of President Diosdado Macapagal's eponymous road.

This post is made to give you driving directions to Aseana City, even if at this point in time Aseana City is not yet fully
developed. As the work in the city progresses, more roads will open giving more options to get to newly constructed
buildings. So, if you happen to arrive in this article at later times or if you want to know the latest updates on Aseana
City's road networks, parking areas, etc, please click here or go to Aseana City's Progress. For commuters'
directions, go to How To Commute To Aseana City.

As of this writing, motorists are heading to Aseana City to get to the places listed below. If your destination is listed
and you want to know how to get there by car, just read this guide. If your destination is not listed, see the post that
will be regularly updated, click here..

Buildings inside Aseana City
Aseana One (under construction)
Aseana Power Station
Belle Grande Casino & Hotel (under construction)
DFA Office of Consular Affairs
McDonalds
Petron Gasoline Station
S&R Membership Shopping
Shell Gasoline Station
Solemare Parksuites
Yellow Cab

Establishments in Power Station
Aseana Business Center
Asian Noodle Co
Bank of the Philippines Islands
E-Games
Golden Legacy Jobmovers Corp
Greenwich Pizza
Life Coffee & Tea
Luxembourg Suites
Mercury Drug
Pagkain Club Resto Bar
Park_Hair Salon Co
Pearl Marina
Starbucks Coffee
Tour of Luzon Bike Cafe
Yasubei

Parking Areas in Aseana City
As of this momonent, there are two affordable pay parking located at two corners of Macapagal Blvd and Bradco Ave,
the only road intersection which is teeming with buildings and commercial establishments by now. These parking
areas are just opposite of McDonald's and DFA, respectively. You can also park in Petron and Shell which are
adjacent. And there's also parking in front of Aseana Power Station. For more updates on parking areas in Aseana
City, click here.

How To Get To Aseana City By Car
Via NAIA Road aka MIA Road - for those coming from NAIA 1 and 2, Sucat, Duty Free Philippines Fiesta Mall, SM
Sucat and nearby areas. Go cross Roxas Boulevard and turn right onto Macapagal Blvd. From NAIA 3, take Andrews
Ave and turn left on Roxas Blvd turn right onto NAIA Road then turn right onto Macapagal Boulevard. Aseana City
ground is after you get past the bridge. Turn right onto the next street if you're going to Belle Grande. Cross Aseana
Ave to get to DFA, S&R and Aseana One which are located on Bradco Avenue's right side. Solemare, Aseana Power
Station is to the left side of Bradco Ave. There's turn left on Bradco Ave. See map below.

Via Bradco Ave - for those taking Roxas Boulevard's southbound lane from Caloocan, Malabon, Navotas,
Valenzuela, Monumento, Pampanga, Bulacan, Quiapo, Quezon City, Espana, Ermita, Malate, Robinson's Place
Manila, US Embassy, Intramuros, Rizal Park, etc. Drive all the way to Baclaran passing through EDSA-Roxas Blvd
overpass. Turn right onto Bradco Ave, the wide road to the right of Roxas Blvd after you get past Baclaran Church
and Redemptorist Road which are to the left of Roxas Blvd. Aseana One is located to the left of Bradco. S&R and
DFA are to the right. If you're going to Solemare Parksuites and Aseana Power Station, go cross Macapagal Blvd.
See one of two maps below this post.

Via EDSA - for those coming from Makati, Ayala Center, Glorietta, Greenbelt, Gil Puyat, Guadalupe, Mandaluyong,
Ortigas Center, Cubao and areas nearby. Take EDSA's southbound lane all the way to Diosdado Macapagal
Boulevard, passing by MRT-3 Magallanes Station and the last station which is Taft, and passing under Roxas
Boulevard flyover that crosses EDSA. You must drive under road signs that read "Baclaran", "Roxas Boulevard" and
"Macapagal Blvd". Turn left on Macapagal Blvd, the next main intersection to Roxas Blvd. Aseana City is the ground
after you pass through the bridge. Petron and Shell gas stations are the first establishments located to both sides of
Macapagal upon entering Aseana City. First intersection is Bradco. Make left if you're going to DFA, S&R and Aseana
One. Make right if you're going to Sole Mare and parking area of Aseana Power Station which is the second building
from the corner of Bradco and Macapagal. See map below.

Via Macapagal Blvd - for those coming from CCP Complex, Pablo Ocampo aka Vito Cruz, Harrison Plaza, Rizal
Memorial Sports Complex, Dela Salle, Quirino Ave, San Andres, Taft Ave, Central Bank, etc and alternate route from
Manila Ocean Park, US Embassy, UN Ave, Padre Burgos and SM City Manila. Go cross Roxas Blvd from Harrison
Plaza and La Salle, turn right onto CCP Complex from Roxas Blvd. Drive all the way to the building located at the
other end of the road. Make left toward PICC. Make left again, then turn right onto Magdalena Jalandoni, the road
before Star City, which becomes Macapagal Blvd after you cross Gil Puyat Ave where World Trade Center is located
to the left corner. Drive all the way past EDSA until you pass through the bridge that crosses the water channel which
borders Aseana City. Petron and Shell are the ones you get to see upon entering Aseana City.

How To Commute To Aseana City
The main road inside Aseana City through which passenger buses from Fairview, Novaliches and Caloocan pass is
Macapagal Blvd. The sign of bus you must ride from your destination is any of the following: "Baclaran", "MIA",
"Coastal Mall" and "SM MOA Baclaran". From other locations, just read on.

As of this writing, commuters come to Aseana City to get to the places listed below. If your destination is listed and
you want to know how to get there by public jeepneys, buses, MRT/LRT trains, just read this guide. Most of these
establishments are located near Bradco Avenue and Macapagal Blvd intersection which is popularly known to both
jeepney and bus drivers as DFA, meaning - you can refer to this area as DFA even if you're going to different
establishment because DFA building is located at the corner of these roads. If your destination is not listed, see the
post that regularly updates commuting directions to Aseana City, just click here or go to Aseana City's Progress.

McDonalds

Asian Noodle Co
E-Games
Solemare Parksuites
Yellow Cab

Greenwich Pizza
Life Coffee & Tea
Luxembourg Suites
Mercury Drug
Park_Hair Salon Co
Pearl Marina
Starbucks Coffee
Yasubei

It's easy to get to Aseana City from any locations. By LRT-1, just alight at EDSA Station and ride the bus mentioned
above. By LRT-2, get off the train at Recto Station and take an LRT-1 train to EDSA Station. By MRT-3, alight at Taft
Station and ride a bus mentioned above. Then ask conductor to drop you off at DFA or Bradco. Then walk to your
destination. For guide, see map below this post.

From Pasig, Mandaluyong, Kalentong, Taytay, Marikina, Antipolo, Tiendesitas, Eastwood City, Sta Lucia East,
Robinson's Metro East and other areas with public jeepneys and buses bound for EDSA or headed to areas located
to the other side of EDSA, just get to EDSA via jeep or bus from your location and then ride a bus bound for Baclaran
or MRT-3 bound for Taft Station where you will ride the bus mentioned above. Ask the conductor to drop you off at
DFA or Bradco. Then walk to your destination. For guide, see map below this post.

You can also take a jeepney with "Baclaran" sign from any of these places: "Monumento", "Cubao", "Sta Cruz
Manila", "Quiapo", "Espana", "Lawton", "Ermita", "Malate" and other areas. Alight at EDSA and take a bus bound for
Baclaran which I mentioned at the beginning of this post. Then ask the conductor to drop you off at DFA or Bradco.
Then walk to your destination. For guide, see map below this post.

If you're from Alabang, Bicutan or FTI, just ride a jeepney with "Pasay Rotonda" or "SM MOA" sign. Get off the
jeepney at EDSA-Pasay area and take the bus mentioned above and ask the conductor to drop you off at DFA or
Bradco. Then walk to your destination. For guide, see map below this post.

From Sucat via Dr A Santos Ave, Imelda Ave and Ninoy Aquino Ave, ride a jeepney with "Baclaran" sign. There's a
jeepney route that serves passengers directly from Baclaran. These jeepneys are colored yellow multicab turned
jeepney and their terminal is located in front of Max's Restaurant Roxas Boulevard near corner Redemptorist Road.
Read separate post on this passenger jeepney by going to SM MOA Bound Passenger Jeepney New Terminal In
Baclaran. The signage of this yellow-colored jeepney version of multicabs in their body reads "Baclaran SM MOA
Bradco DFA". It passes by SM MOA on its way to Aseana City. It's stop in Aseana City is on DFA or Shell and
McDonald's which are all located near Bradco. Alight there and walk to your destination. See map below this post.

If you're in SM MOA and you're going to Aseana City, just ride the aforementioned yellow multicab bound for DFA.
They pass through SM MOA Globamaze rotunda and load passengers from there and near SM Arena. Alight at
Bradco Ave or McDonald's and DFA and walk toward your destination.

How To Get To Pambansang Muziklaban Grand Finals 2012
The No. 1 Pinoy Rock Competition popularly known as Red Horse Beer Pambansang Muziklaban Grand Finals will
be held on January 28, 2012 in Aseana City Macapagal Blvd.

For those of you who don't know how to get there, here are driving and commuting directions.

You might get confused as to where is the exact location of this event along Macapagal Blvd.

The best way is to get right at Macapagal Blvd corner Bradco Ave in which lots of food establishments like
McDonalds, Greenwhich, Starbucks, etc and two pay parking areas are located. If you're driving, you can park at the
pay parking at both corners of Bradco and Macapagal. Petron and Shell gasoline stations are also adjacent. For
some motorists, gas stations are good place to park for free. I've always done that after filling up the tank.

If you're going to commute in coming to Pambansang Muziklaban, then just alight from bus or jeepney bound for
Aseana City right at the corner of Bradco and Macapagal Blvd which is popularly known to drivers and conductors as
DFA because the building is located right at the corner.

Aseana City Macapagal Blvd is approximately 1.2 kilometers from its north boundary to its south boundary which you
can easily see because the boundaries have bridges crossing water channels. Since the Aseana City Macapagal
Blvd is short in distance and no other areas along its length that is already developed except Bradco Avenue, the
ideal place to be while waiting for the show to start is right there. Also, according to Aseana City's Facebook Wall, the
Muziklaban will be held near Bradco Avenue. See map below.

How to get to Pambansang Muziklaban Grand Finals 2012 by car? Click here or go to Driving Directions To Aseana
City

How to get to Pambansang Muziklaban by bus, jeepney and MRT/LRT train? Click here or go to How To Commute
To Aseana City

Breeze Into Zoobic Safari: Wild Animals Sightseeing Made Easy
You are inside a caged jeep that traverses a bumpy rough and winding road that snakes its way through the jungle of
the mountain. Then, a tiger suddenly appears from the woods. A man from your group dangles achicken meat that
caught the attention of the big cat.

The jeep stops and the large carnivorous feline mammal approaches. Right from your very eyes and few inches away
from your face, you see how it devours the meat down to the last bite. Then, as the man gestures, the tiger climbs up
the jeep.

The tiger looks at you through the glass part of the roof. It stays there for the meantime, while another tiger
approaches the other side of the vehicle and feasts on meat sticks out by a tour guide.

Now, you have two tigers guarding your group. One, on top of the jeep and the other one just outside the window,
licking fresh residue of fresh meat it just swallowed. Now you realized that the only thing which protects you from
being eaten by these known wild fierce creatures is the safari jeep you're riding in. And it dawned on you that
although you are in a safe place, paradoxically, in this reverse situation, you're the one in the cage while the tigers
are the ones looking at you from the open ground.

Sounds heart-pounding? Well, this is just one of the highlights of Tiger Safari which is among the exciting attractions
that form the Zoobic Safari Adventure. Welcome to Wild Animal Kingdom, like no other in the whole archipelago,
where various species of animals from Asia, Africa and America are found. As of now, it's the ultimate "Forest
Adventure" destination in the Philippines with a land area of about 25 hectares.

Apart from Tiger Safari, you can look forward to more exciting "what to do" in Zoobic Safari, as follows: feeding
alligators at sea of crocodile in Croco Loco, being driven through an animal sanctuary of farm and exotic animals like
wild boars, guinea fowls, potbelly pigs and wild ostriches that roam free in Savannah, being entertained by native
Filipino people to a tribal show that features butterfly dance, war dance, and the amazing monkey dance that
catapults up a tree in Aetas Trail, hold a baby tiger while feeding it in Petting Show, get a close-up look of reptiles
such as lizards, iguanas, king snake, pythons, boa constrictors, monitor lizards, turtles and other cold-blooded
creatures in Serpentarium, going over to the rodent kingdom where different species of rodents such as tiny guinea
pigs, porcupines and large Palawan rats are waiting to be discovered in Rodent World, look into a rare collection of
real stuffed animals and skeletons in Animal Moozeum and get acquainted with different species and behavior of
wild birds and mammals both docile and fierce such as pheasant, peafowl, lovebirds, hornbill, water buffalo, deers,
black ape, Philippine mouse deer, camel, donkeys, cougar, lions and a lot more in Bird Walk, Bird Thrill and the rest
of walk tour right before boarding a tram on your way to the main attractions. One last chance to have a closer look at
tigers behind enclosures happens in Close Encounter. In the Pavilion, right before the guided tour starts, you can
pose with a large tiger in front of the camera while holding a baby bottle into its mouth for a photograph that will
remember your adventure by. Souvenir shop is also located here. Finally, if you want some add-on for your
adventure, you can go see Butterfly Garden, do Hip-Hop Bay-A-Walk and the exhilarating wild animal sightseeing
offered by Sky Safari as well as the daring Zoobic Night Safari Adventure.

How do you get to Zoobic Zafari and do all of these and back to Manila the same day?

Zoobic Safari in Subic
I embarked on a trip to Subic and Olongapo City and from my itinerary, I created this guide on how to get to Zoobic
Safari from Manila in a breeze - refreshed and ready to plunge into forest adventure.

Zoobic Safari is located in Subic, province of Zambales. One important thing to remember in going to Subic by bus is
to take the SCTEX route. From Cubao, it only takes 2 hours and 25 minutes for a bus to get to bus stop in Subic in
which the terminal of taxi bound for Zoobic Safari is located.

For this trip, I boarded Victory Liner with 6 trips daily to Olongapo City via Subic and SCTEX, scheduled as follows:
5:30 am, 7:30 am, 2:30 pm, 3:30 pm, 5 pm, and 6 pm.

Schedules might change. For confirmation, you can call Victory Liner Cubao at these telephone numbers: 7274688,
7274534 or 4108986.

Zoobic Safari Adventure Tour from
Manila

Jumping-off Point: Victory Liner Bus Terminal Cubao

1. Buy a ticket for "SBMA" (Subic) and don't forget to say "via SCTEX" otherwise you might get different route. For this
tour, we are leaving at 5:30 am, so be at the terminal past 5 am. If it's too early for you, just get to the bus terminal
past 7 am for 7:30 am departure. Fare rate as of this date: Php 235.

Zoobic Safari Tram ride
2. Get off the bus at SBMA to which conductors refer as SM when they announce the arrival. Landmarks here: SM
City Olongapo, Jollibee, Ministop and Wimpy's Restaurant. The bus actually enters a large parking area-terminal to
unload passengers at the bus stop there. The entire terminal is located at the corner of Rizal Highway (road from
Manila) and Magsaysay Dr (road that leads to Olongapo and used primarily by pedestrians but impassable for
motorists). See map below this post. Travel time from Cubao is approximately 2 hours and 25 minutes including
stopovers.

Caged Jeepney in Tiger Safari of Zoobic Adventure
3. Have your breakfast at any food outlets around the area. Foods are expensive inside Zoobic Safari ground so make
sure you are full.
4. Go to the taxi terminal near the Ministop located at the bus stop. Don't confuse the other Ministop located across
the road with the one on the terminal. Taxis here are white SUVs with SBMA logos on the body. Now, here you have
to haggle. Say your destination. Ask for the rate. Driver says Php 450. Don't give in right away. That is if you're in a
budget. I myself got it for 300. So, if you're good at haggling, you would surely get the same rate. If you don't, go to
the other terminal located to the other side of the road. Walk across the main road which is Rizal Highway. The other
terminal is located at the back of the building opposite Jollibee. It's there that I lowered the rate from Php 450 to 300.

An ostrich roams Savannah in Zoobic Safari Subic
5. Travel time to Zoobic Safari from taxi terminal is around 25 minutes. The driver will give you his cp numbers telling
you to text him after the tour so that he could pick you up as there are no taxis going back. Don't fret. As I've
experienced it, there's indeed other taxis waiting. Only you wouldn't haggle, would you? So, if you take different taxi
on your way back, you pay Php 450. Now, I need to confess. When I realized that Zoobic Safari is too far afterall and
the driver seemed to be nice person, I gave him the amount he had actually bargained for which is Php 350.

A tiger in a cage in Zoobic Safari
6. Buy ticket for Php 499. That's include the Tiger Safari. Immediately, you will see the ticket booth. There's also a
ticket for Php 399 but it ends after the walk tour. Since, for me, the highlight of the adventure is the Tiger Safari, Php
499 is a steal. Go for it. Nevertheless, once in Tiger Safari jeep, there's an additional fee amounting to Php 210 for
the chicken meat that's going to be divided into the number of groups in your caged jeepney. If there are three groups
in your jeep, then each group contributes Php 70.

Tourists wait for their turn in Close Encounter of Zoobic
7. Get into the Pavilion where the guided tour is organized. While waiting for your tour guide, it's time to have your
photos with a chained tiger taken, for a fee. It's optional on your part. And like in other tourist destinationsin other
parts of the world, there will also be a picture taking that will be edited minutes later. Once you see your finished
pictures with different versions featuring various Zoobic Safari environs as your background, it's up to you to buy
them. No obligation on your part.

A hornbill in captivity
8. The Tour Guide will conduct a briefing. Listen intently as they discuss safety reminders, "do's and don't" and the
complete stages your group will be taking in the order of their sequence within the duration of the guided tour which
lasts two hours.

A tour guide conducts briefing before the start of guided tour in Zoobic
9. Tour begins. Enjoy!

Giant trees of Zoobic Safari
10. Two hours later. Entire tour has ended. You can text your driver. While waiting, you can check out the souvenir shop
inside the Pavilion for some stuffs to bring home.

African grey parrot in Zoobic Safari
11. Back to SBMA, it's time to treat yourself to a delicious food. It's feels good to have a sumptuous meal after an
adventure expedition. So, you might want to explore some dining spots outside Subic. Get out of SBMA via
Magsaysay Gate that leads to nearby SM and head to Olongapo City where you can find different restaurants, bars,
spas and more. Watch for my upcoming post on some places I've checked out during my stay in Olongapo City and
Subic. If you haven't subscribed yet, it's time to do so. SUBSCRIBE HERE, for free

A camel is among docile animals in Zoobic Safari
12. Wait for any bus bound for Manila along Rizal Highway, just opposite the bus stop at which you alighted the bus
from Cubao. Many buses pass through here from their Olongapo terminals. Most of them are bound for Pasay and
Cubao.

Crocodiles at Croco Loco in Zoobic Safari

6 Responses to Breeze Into Zoobic Safari: Wild Animals Sightseeing Made Easy
23 January 2012 22:33
wow naman talaga, you keep on surprising me... Nag-iiba ka narin ng content packaging, hahaha!

Ngayon may video post ka narin! Yohooooo!!!!!!

Wanna go to Subic din someday, magkano entrance fee sa Zoobic?

Lagalag said...
24 January 2012 02:08
Oo nga e, mukang naiba nga ang post ko na to dahil sa embedded video.

Php 499 kasama na ang tiger safari kung saan ikaw ang nasa hawla habang ang mga tigre ang sumisipat syo mula
sa labas hehe.

24 January 2012 20:31
Wew 499! Hindi siya pang-budget travel, haha.. Anyway, susubukan ko talaga ito and I'm willing to try this
experience... :))

Lagalag said...
24 January 2012 21:37
Tama ka pero sakto din ang pagsubok mo kc paminsan minsan lang naman. kung baga treat mo nlang syo un di ba
:-)

20 March 2012 20:41
taxi lang talaga from city to gate? wala nang ibang way?

Lagalag said...
20 March 2012 22:11
As far as I know, taxi lang po talga sa ngayon. Base sa ginawa kong pananaliksik at pagtatanong-tanong, yun mga
bus ay shuttle service para sa mga empleyado. Kahit mismo pagdating ko dun sa Zoobic, dalawang klase lang ng
sasakyan ang nakikita ko na naghahatid at nagsusundo ng mga tourists - private cars at taxi.

Commute Guide To Bacarra Church & Pagudpod Ilocos Norte
This blog entry explains how to get to Pagudpud from Laoag and back. It tells you important things to remember in
going to Pagudpud like costs, bus fare, where to ride in going back to Laoag, availability of bus, etc and recommends
a good beach to frolic in budget. If you're a backpacker or a DO-IT-YOURSELF traveler heading out to Pagudpud,
you will definitely get some pointers from this article. So, read on.

On my fourth day in Ilocos Region which is January 6, 2012, I decided to go to Bacarra Church in the morning and
afterwards headed out to Pagudpod. Before I give you the commuting directions to these important destinations from
Laoag City, I wanna share some photographs I have taken of them. If you want to read the posts that preceded this
entry so as to learn some guides and directions to places in Ilocos, please go to the following articles: First post, To
Laoag From Manila In 52 Minutes. Second post, Getting To Ilocos Norte's Important Attractions. Third post, How To
Commute To Vigan's Tourist Spots From Laoag.

Coconut trees as seen from Saud in Pagudpod

Beach in Municipal Park of Saud Pagudpod

Tourists swimming in Saud

Pristine beauty of Saud in Pagudpod

In going to Bacarra Church, just go to the terminal of jeepneys with signage that reads "Bacarra". The jeepney
terminal is located at the corner of Gov Primo Lazaro Street and Gov Julio Agcaoili Street and opposite GMW Bus
Terminal. From the frontage of Ilocos Norte Provincial Capitol Building, go to the street at the back of the building
which is Gen Antonio Luna Street. Agcaoli Street is next to Lagasca Street along Gen Antonio Luna and near to
Ilocos Norte Museum. Walk along Gov Agcaoli towards the other corner which is Primo Lazaro where the terminal is
located. From Isabel Suites, just walk from the corner in which Jollibee is located, that's Primo Lazaro and Gen
Segundo Ave. On the third street, you will see the terminal just opposite bus terminal of GMW Bus Lines. From
Tiffany Hotel, walk towards Jollibee, then walk along Primo Lazaro up to third street which is Agcaoili where the
terminal is located to your left.

Jeepney fare from Laoag to Bacarra is Php 14 as of this time. On that day, I boarded the jeep at 10:04 am, at 10:20
am, the jeepney left the terminal. I asked the driver to drop me off at Bacarra Church. It's near. At 10:36 am, I was
already at the location of Bacarra Church, took some photos of the Domeless Belfry of Asia, and then...

Domeless Bell Tower of Bacarra Church

At 11:21 am, I was on the waiting shed for jeepney going back to Laoag. At 11:24 am I rode a jeepney and at 11:40
am I was back at the terminal in Laoag.

I was looking for a place to have lunch when I saw the terminal of buses with Pagudpod sign in the front. The bus
was about to leave so I decided to go. The terminal is right along Gov Agcaoili itself. You would be seeing it on your
way to the terminal of jeepney bound for Bacarra if you get there from Ilocos Norte Provincial Capitol.

The bus left at 11:53 am and at exactly 2 pm I got off the bus in front of Pagudpud Public Market Building where I had
my lunch. Fare from Laoag to Pagudpud is Php 60.

Traveling by bus from Laoag to Pagudpod is a long and wobbling ride along the winding and rocky headlands of the
northwest tip of Luzon. The sense of adventure that I was already feeling that very moment stepped up a notch
because of the cool ocean breeze that kept coming in the open-air mini-bus.

My Latitude App at work

As you can see in this photo of my Latitude App on my smartphone which I have taken en route to Pagudpud, the
road traverses the edge of Luzon Island. The Latitude App increased the adrenalin I felt along the way even more. It's
only here in Ilocos that I got to use it and it amazed me. For one thing, it triangulates your current location, and in my
case here, on moving bus, then, you get to know what town you're already in even if you're not familiar and there's no
signage on the road yet. In a way, the impatience brought about by long travel is loosen up.

Before you get to Pagudpud, you get to pass by a part of Ilocos Norte called Banqui along which the windmills lined
up the shores. Then, there's also this part and I am not sure if that area was the place called Capurpuraoan where
rock formation is so magnificently chiseled along the long stretch of the shores. It's a sight to behold. And when I saw
this huge rock cliff that seemed to have been instrument for some suicide acts, I was paradoxically fascinated by its
beauty. The view is cinematic, I think I've seen it in one of the movie scenes.

After having lunch, it's time to head to the beach. Now this information I'm going to share is very handy for those who
are in budget. Resorts in Pagudpod are expensive. The best place to fit meager finances while enjoying time in the
sun is the place called Saud. I had talk to the old woman who owned the eatery I've had my lunch at. That's how I got
the information.

So, when I hired a motorized tricycle with its terminal just across the street, the driver immediately knew where to
take me after I uttered the word "Saud". You can also ask driver to take you to Municipal Beach Park located in Saud.
See photo. Tricycle fare costs Php 60 from its terminal to Saud.

Municipal Beach Park in Saud Pagudpud
Rent of cabana in this area costs Php 150 good for daytime use only up to 8 hours. If you plan to extend your stay
overnight, the fee is Php 300. That includes the usage of all facilities available for customers in a regular beach
resort. If you don't want to rent a cottage, you can just pay entrance fee of Php 20 for adult, Php 10 for children and
Php 16 for students. You can bring in food which you either take with you or bought just outside the gate. As per
policy of the management, swimming is until 10 pm only, although you can be in the water early in the morning. The
cabana you might get is either open or enclosed cottage. Whichever you take, they cost the same.

Things to remember in commuting out of Pagudpud and back to Laoag. Last trip of the bus from the terminal near
Public Market in Pagudpud bound for Laoag City is 3 pm only. By 4 pm, you need to get to loading area for Florida
Bus Lines which is walking distance from Public Market, locals will easily tell you the location if you just ask. If by any
means, you found yourself late in the afternoon and you need to get back to Laoag, then ask a driver of motorized
tricycle to take you to highway where you can wait for a bus coming from various locations bound for Laoag City, e.g.,
Cagayan.

I myself had made sure to be back in Laoag City before dusk. After taking some photographs of the beach, I walked
back to the area where the tricycle I'd ridden was parked. As in other locations I've been to in Ilocos region, I made an
arrangement with the driver to wait up. Nonetheless, there are lots of motorized tricycles that ply the route to
Pagudpud Public Market from Saud and vice versa.

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10 Responses to Commute Guide To Bacarra Church & Pagudpod Ilocos Norte
13 January 2012 22:59
that was an amazing app. is it available for android phones?

Lagalag said...
14 January 2012 21:15
yup it's available for android phones. u can download it from market for free.

15 January 2012 23:06
oh I see. may ganyan ung akin but i am not using it kasi I just ignore it.wahhh. ganun pala ang use nito. alam ko na,
ignorant me haha

Lagalag said...
16 January 2012 00:58
ako din ignore ko lang dati yan pero nakita ko maganda at nakakalibang sa byahe kaya un ginamit ko. kaso
kumakain ng load e kaya mabilis ko lang gamitin.

22 January 2012 11:31
Ah ganun ba? Kumakain pala ito ng load urghhhh... Dahil sa sobra akong nalibang, ginagamit ko talaga ito kahit sa
bahy at kapag tumatakbo ang sasakyan, tingin lang ako ng tingin waaahhh!!!

Delikado ang bills ko dito haha..

Lagalag said...
22 January 2012 12:16
Postpaid ka pla. Di ko lang alam ang charging sa postpaid, baka mas mura. Mas maganda kung matanong mo sa
customer service ng network provider mo.

14 March 2012 18:56
another excellent guide! i miss saud!

Lagalag said...
14 March 2012 19:56
@ Christian Lucas Sangoyo, thank you so much. By the way, I have something to share to you for SEO.

2 May 2012 15:15
I'm not too familiar with SEO's so share ahead :)

Lagalag said...
2 May 2012 16:23
@ Christian Lucas Sangoyo. Thanks for asking. That's one question i was waiting for. I and Edmaration always talked
about that before. Now, it's time to push through with my plan to put up a blog on that matter. I'll let you know when
it's up and running. :)

Commuters And Drivers Guide To Timog And Tomas Morato

There are over 100 establishments and institution in Timog and Tomas Morato. Among them are these popular
destinations:

Alex III
Ang Tunay na Pancit Malabon
Annabel's
AREA05
Asya Tomas Morato
Bamboo Grande Restaurant Garden
Barrakz
Bellagio Square Tomas Morato
Belo Medical Group
Bubble Tea
Buddy's Timog
Burger King Timog
Burgoo
Cake2Go
California Berry
Causeway Timog
Cedar Executive Bldg 2
Centerstage
Channel KTV
Cheesecake, Etc.
Chicken Street
Chic-Boy Chicken at Baboy Timog
Clad Shoppe
Club Zen
Congo Grille Tomas Morato
C Beers
Dampa Timog
Danny's Grill Acoustic Band
Daungan
Dekada
Dishes & Mugs
Dolce
Don Henrico's Tomas Morato
East Garden Grill & Bar
Excess Club
Facial World
Fat Johnny's Grill Timog
Faustino's Sizzler Bar & Grill Timog
Figaro
Fiorgelato Timog
Food Plaza Timog
Forest Grill & Cafe
Fujian Family Spa
Gerardo's
GMA 7 Network Inc
Golden Eagle Travel & Tours
Golden Lily Therapeutic & Wellness Center
Grandeur Health Club
Grand Amihan
Grilled Tomato
Half Moon Asian Cafe
Holiwood
Hong Kong KTV Timog
Hotel Rembrandt
IL Terrazzo
Italiannis Tomas Morato
Jade Valley Timog
Jay-j's Inasal
Jesus is Lord Church Timog
Johnny Rockets Tomas Morato
Kabab Grille
Kabooom
Kalye Juan
Kalye Timog
Karaoke Republic
Kimono Ken
KR Express
Kusina ni Ka Anang
Laffline Comedy Bar
Le Ching Tea House
Lydia's Lechon Timog
Ludos Resto & Bar Timog
Maginoo
Marina Timog
Merci Restaurant & Bar
Metro Blend
MGM
MTO Reflexology & Spa
MTRCB Office
Music Box
Music 21 Timog
Octoboy Japanese Pizza
Off The Grill
Padis Point
Pho Hoa
Plaza Ibarra
Pier 1 Bar and Grill
Pier 39
Polari Comedy Bar
Prince Jun Condominium
Puti Bar & Grill
Quattro Grill Bar Restaurant Timog
R Bistro Bar
Rockville Bar
Rollingstone Bar
Savory Chicken Timog
Shakey's Tomas Morato
Sir William's Hotel
Slice n' Dice Steakhouse
South Homes Apartelle
Spring Deer Seafood Restaurant
Starbucks Coffee Tomas Morato
Tantric Bar & Resto
The Cuisinier
The Skin Specialist
The White Hat
Torio's Grill Timog
Torre Lorenzo Condominium
Tramway Garden Buffet
TV X Channel V Philippines
UCC Coffee Vienna Cafe
Video Music Lounge Timog
Wan Wan Restaurant
Wensha Spa Timog
White Avenue
Yam Cha Seafood & Dimsum Restaurant
Zirkoh Tomas Morato

To learn how to get to any of these spots by car, LRT/MRT train, bus or jeepney, just click link below:
How to get to Timog Nightspots and Tomas Morato's Nightlife destinations?

This direcitonal guide will help you how to get to any club, restaurant or bar located in Timog and Tomas Morato from
anywhere in Metro Manila like: Alabang, Pacita, Metropolis Starmall, Filinvest City, Festival Malls, Sucat, Bicutan, Las
Pinas, Paranaque, Baclaran, Pasay, Makati, Manila, Roxas Boulevard, Malate, Mabini, Taft, Quiapo, Padre Burgos,
Espana, Recto, Project 2,3,4,6,7,8, Novaliches, Balintawak, Monumento, Navotas, Malabon, Valenzuela, Bagong
Barrio, Munoz, Roosevelt, Congressional, Pasig, Santolan, Marikina, Antipolo, Libis, Eastwood, Boni, Guadalupe,
Cubao, Aranetea Center, San Juan, Santa Mesa, Pasay Rotonda, Santa Cruz, Lawton, all LRT and MRT station, and
from the provinces of Laguna, Batangas, Quezon, Pampanga and Bulacan.

How to get to bars, clubs, restaurants, and other attractions in Timog and Tomas Morato? Click here

2 Responses to Commuters And Drivers Guide To Timog And Tomas Morato
JayL Aquino said...
3 December 2013 00:55
very helpful! thanks for this. :-)

Lag alag said...
3 December 2013 22:30
@ JayL Aquino. You are welcome.

Direction Bytes: From EDSA-Crossing To Intramuros
From EDSA-Crossing ride a jeep with "Quiapo" sign. During day-time no jeepney is allowed to pass through the
ground level lane crossing EDSA. All jeepney passing along Show Boulevard bound to Quiapo pass through EDSA-
Shaw flyover. The route these jeepneys take is "Pasig-Quiapo". You must take the ride at the loading area along
Shaw Boulevard on either side of the foot of the flyover. If you near Shangri-La Plaza, you need to walk down the
street toward the foot of the flyover near corner of St. Francis Street and Shaw Boulevard where Citiland Shaw Tower
stands. Cross St. Francis Street up to the loading and unloading Area of jeepney, right before they get onto the
flyover.

Once in Quiapo, cross Quezon Boulevard via Quiapo Underpass. Along Quezon Boulevard, by the Quiapo Church,
jeepneys going to "Baclaran" stop to pick up passengers. Ride a jeepney with sign that read "Baclaran-Mabini" only.
Don't ride a jeepney with "Baclaran-Taft" sign. Pay minimum fare. These jeepneys that take Mabini route, pass by
Intramuros. Now, there are two entrances of Intramuros, each too far from each other. You must first determine the
location of your destination inside the walled city of Intramuros so that you know where to get off. And there's also
another jeepney route that gets in right inside Intramuros. But if you're destination is near PLM or Pamantasan ng
Maynila, ride "Baclaran-Mabini" jeepney and ask the driver to drop you off at Round Table. PLM is only around 100
meters from the drop-off. Near to PLM are these institutions: San Agustin Church, Philippine Red Cross, Department
of Labor and Employment and Manila Buletin. If your destination is near San Juan De Letran Colloge, ask driver to
drop you off at Manila City Hall. Once you got off, don't go toward Manila City Hall. Just walk to the entrance of
Intramuros which is very visible from your location. It's only around 100-meter walk to the wall of Intramuros. Once
inside Intramuros, to your right is San Juan De Letran College. You can go to your destination from there. Now, if
you're going to a location near Manila Cathedral, Fort Santiago, Palacio del Governador and Comelec, ride a jeepney
with "Pier" sign, also right along Quezon Boulevard, by the Quiapo Church. You can get off at Palacio del Governador
Building, from which Manila Cathedral is near, then walk to your exact destination.

Knowing where exactly in Intramuros you're going to will save you time and energy as you know which route of
jeepney to take. On the other hand, if you're a tourist, I recommend starting your tour from the location of PLM and
walk along General Luna toward Manila Cathedral, as you get to pass by different souvenir, art and antique shops as
well as museum, restaurant and the San Agustin Church. After that, you can explore other parts of Intramuros, such
as the wall itself.

Directions Bytes: Direction To Araneta Coliseum From SLEX
Here's a quick guide:

From SLEX, turn right onto EDSA via the flyover in EDSA Interchange that turns right onto EDSA. In EDSA, stay to
the middle lane, pass through Ayala tunnel, and drive all the way. You must pass through the following, in this order:
Guadalupe Bridge - this is the bridge that crosses Pasig River, EDSA-Shaw Underpass - underneath Shaw Terminal
of MRT-3, EDSA-Ortigas Flyover - the flyover after you pass SM Mega Mall to your right, and lastly, Santolan Flyover
- this is the flyover after you pass the People Power Monument along EDSA and Camp Aguinaldo both to your right
and after you pass under another MRT Station which is Santolan Station.

Now, while you're descending Santolan Flyover, you must change lane to the rightmost. You will turn right onto the
street next to Santolan Flyover which is Main Avenue. You need to be very careful as you'll cross orange lane. There
are MMDA Traffic Enforcers in the junction so follow traffic rules. Wait until you see the broken white lines that runs
diagonally from your lane to the corner of Main Avenue. Drive slowly as soon as you passed Santolan to make sure
you don't go beyond the path to Main Avenue. There's Shell Gasoline Station at the corner of EDSA and Main
Avenue

At this point, you're now driving along Main Avenue. This street is a narrow road even if they call it "avenue". You will
turn left anytime soon. After crossing two streets, 7th Avenue and 8th Avenue, respectively, turn left on the third
street which is 9th Avenue. Stay to the middle of 9th Avenue and drive on. Next main intersection is P. Tuazon Blvd.
Cross Tuazon Boulevard and welcome, you are now in Araneta Center, Cubao. To your right is SM Cubao and up
ahead is the Araneta Coliseum, to your left. The road name also changed. It's now General Aguinaldo Avenue.

Now, since you're going to Araneta Coliseum, I will guide you to the parking area located beneath the coliseum. It's
the most convenient for me as you just need to take an escalator to get to the ground which is just a few steps away
from Araneta Coliseum. I've watched Pacquio-Margarito Fight last year and this is how I parked.

The parking near to Araneta Coliseum is at the basement of Gateway Mall which is adjacent to Araneta Coliseum.
Stay to the middle of General Aguinaldo Avenue and cross the next intersection which is General Mc Arthur Avenue.
At this time, you're now staring to Araneta Coliseum to your left. Entrance parking is right next to Araneta Coliseum.
But wait, there's no U-Turn along General Aguinaldo Avenue so you need to change your lane to the right of General
Aguinaldo Avenue. Turn right onto the next street which is General Roxas Avenue. After you turned right onto Roxas
Avenue, make a U-Turn back onto the direction of General Aguinaldo Avenue. Turn left on General Aguinaldo
Avenue. Before Araneta Coliseum and near to the Gazebo of Gateway Mall is the entrance to the basement parking.
Follow the sign and you're on the way to park your car.

There you go. Hope this helps you.

Driving DIrection From Greenhills To Tomas Morato
You can get to Tomas Morato from Greenhills by taking Ortigas Avenue. Take the lane going towards LRT-2 which is
in Gilmore. So it's the reverse of going towards MRT-3 which is in EDSA. You drive away from EDSA.

Stay to the middle of Ortigas Avenue and cross intersections of Roosevelt, Madison and Santolan Road. After
you cross Santolan Road, street name changes to Granada. Ortigas Avenue ends up in Santolan Road.

Drive on Granada and after crossing few small streets and a bridge, you will get to see a main road
intersecting Granada where from the distance a tall building is visible standing at the right corner. This road is N.
Domingo Street. Granada ends up in N. Domingo and its opposite road is Gilmore. Don't cross N. Domingo and don't
pass through Gilmore because Gilmore is one way from the opposite end which is in E. Rodriguez towards Granada.

Turn right onto N. Domingo Street. The road that serves as the opposite lane of Gilmore going to E. Rodriguez is
Dona M. Hemady, which is next to Gilmore, to the left of N. Domingo. Turn left on Dona M. Hemady Street, cross
Aurora Boulevard where LRT-2 elevated track passes through and drive all the way to E. Rodriguez Sr Avenue, the
busy street where public jeepneys that ply Cubao-Quiapo route pass through.

Upon approach to E. Rodriguez, you must change lane to the right because a lot of vehicles on your lane would turn
left. Turn right onto E. Rodriguez Sr Avenue. At this point, your next turn to the left would be already your destination
- Tomas Morato Avenue.

Tomas Morato doesn't intersect or cross E. Rodriguez. It only begins to the left of E. Rodrigues. That means Tomas
Morato Avenue is perpendicular to E. Rodriguez. And the distance from the corner of Dona M. Hemady and E.
Rodriguez up to the corner of Tomas Morato and E. Rodriguez is approximately 143 meters only.

So, after about 80 meters, you can change your lane to the left in preparation for the left turn to Tomas Morato. Upon
approach to this junction, you will immediately see the traffic lights from the distance and it's a main intersection so
there's no reason you don't get it.

Turn left onto Tomas Morato and head towards your destination. If you want to know more spots such as clubs, bars,
KTVs, restaurants, malls, food plaza and other destinations located along Tomas Morato, go to How To Get To
Timog's Nightspots And Tomas Morato's Nightlife Destinations or use our Search Direction Box on the sidebar.

Driving Directions To Cirque Du Soleil's VAREKAI
Varekai, a world class touring acrobatic production of Cirque Du Soleil is now in Manila. Performances are scheduled
to be held from June 22 to July 24, 2011 at Quirino Grandstand in Rizal Park.

Here's how to get to the site from different parts of Metro Manila by car:

Route #1

From Alabang, Muntinlupa, Sucat, Festival Mall, Metropolis Starmall and other areas near to these vicinities.

Take northbound lane of either Skyway or Osmena Highway aka South Super Highway. Major repair of Buendia-
Osmena flyover is on-going so you must avoid that area. My suggestion is to exit Skyway in Magallanes and turn left
on EDSA.

Drive all the way to Roxas Boulevard, the road where a flyover passes through. Turn right onto Roxas Boulevard and
drive all the way to Rizal Park. You will pass through Roxas Boulevard-Gil Puyat flyover and cross four intersections
with traffic lights before you get to Rizal Park. These intersections are Pablo Ocampo, Quirino Avenue, Pedro Gil and
UN Avenue. Rizal Park is next to UN Avenue. It is bordered by the next intersection with traffic lights. This
intersection is Kalaw, if you turn right, and Katigbak Drive aka South Drive, if you turn left.

After crossing UN Avenue, change lane to the left and turn left on Katigbak aka South Drive. Quirino Grandstand
stands approximately 330 meters from Roxas Boulevard. Just follow the road as it turns right. Parking spaces abound
around the area.

Route #2

From NAIA Terminal 3 and Newport Resort World Manila.

Take Resort Drive from Resort World Manila and Newport City and turn right onto Andrews Avenue, the main road
between NAIA-3 and Resort World Complex. Coming from NAIA-3, take Andrews Avenue and make a U-Turn to take
the opposite lane.

Drive on Andrew Avenue. Pass through the big rotunda with giant sculpture and turn right again to the extension
of Andrews Avenue. Stay on Andrews Avenue all the way to Roxas Boulevard, crossing respectively these
intersections with traffic lights: Aurora Boulevard aka Tramo, Domestic Road, and Quirino Avenue.

Turn right onto Roxas Boulevard and drive all the way to Rizal Park. You will pass through two flyovers in Roxas
Boulevard, EDSA-Roxas flyover and Gil Puyat-Roxas Boulevard flyover. You will also cross four intersections with
traffic lights before you get to Rizal Park, namely, CCP Complex/Ocampo Street, Quirino Avenue, Pedro Gil Street
and UN Avenue. After crossing UN Avenue, change lane to the left and turn left on South Drive also known as
Katigbak Drive.

The road turns right and Quirino Grandstand stands after the turn approximately 330 meters from Roxas Boulevard.
Parking areas abound around the area.

Route #3

From Cavite, Tagaytay, Naic, Kawit, Bacoor, and other areas nearby.

Take either Aguinaldo Hi-way or the new Cavitex and drive towards Coastal Road. Stay to the middle of Coastal
Road past NAIA Road until road name becomes Roxas Boulevard. Stay to the middle of Roxas Boulevard and drive
all the way to Rizal Park. Last intersection with traffic lights that you will have to cross bears the sign that read UN
Avenue. After crossing UN Avenue, turn left on the next intersection which is Katigbak Drive aka South Drive. Its
opposite road to the right is Kalaw. Quirino Grandstand is located after South Drive turns to right approximately 330
meters from Roxas Boulevard. There are ample parking spaces around the area.

Route #4

From Fort Bonifacio Global City, Market Market, High Street, Forbes Park, McKinley Road, and other areas nearby.

Take the south lane of 5th Avenue, one of the prominent main roads inside Fort Bonifacio Global City. 5th Avenue
becomes Lawton Avenue. Stay to the middle of Lawton Avenue and drive all the way until you cross Osmena
Highway via Osmena Highway-Lawton Drive Overpass. Lawton Avenue becomes Sales Road, and it now runs under
the elevated NAIA-3 Exit ramp of Skyway. Soon, Sales Road turns right, and it becomesAndrews Avenue.

Drive all the way on Andrews Avenue, passing through a big rotunda where a giant sculpture is
erected.Andrews Avenue becomes Airport Road and it ends up in Roxas Boulevard. Before you get to Roxas
Boulevard, you would have crossed three intersections with traffic lights, namely, Aurora Boulevard aka Tramo,
Domestic Road and Quirino Avenue. Turn right onto Roxas Boulevard and drive all the way to Rizal Park, passing
through two flyovers, EDSA-Roxas flyover and Gil Puyat-Roxas Boulevard flyover, and crossing four intersections
with traffic lights, namely, CCP Complex/Ocampo Street, Quirino Avenue, Pedro Gil Street and UN Avenue.

Turn left on the intersection next to UN Avenue to get to Quirino Grandstand. There are lots of parking areas in the
vicinity.

Route #5

From Rockwell Center Makati.

First Option. Take Estrella and turn right onto EDSA. Stay on EDSA all the way to Roxas Boulevard, the intersection
with flyover after the last station of MRT-3. Turn right onto Roxas Boulevard and drive all the way to Rizal Park. After
crossing the fourth intersection with traffic lights which is United Nations Avenue, turn left on the next intersection to
get to Quirino Grandstand.

Second Option. For those who avoid traffic in EDSA. Take the west lane of JP Rizal. West lane is the one nearest to
the edge of the Pasig River. Drive past Makati Avenue all the way to the junction of Chino Roces/AP Reyes Avenue.
There's a McDonald's Store at the corner of JP Rizal and AP Reyes. Turn right onto AP Reyes and make a U-turn
and then turn right back to JP Rizal.

Stay to the middle of JP Rizal until road name change to Tejeron at the area where a Puregold is situated to the left.
Tejeron ends up in Pedro Gil Street. Turn left on Pedro Gil and right onto President Quirino Avenue.
Immediately, change lane to the leftmost and turn left on Quirino Avenue Extension. From Quirino Avenue Extension,
turn left on United Nations Avenue. Drive all the way to Roxas Boulevard where UN Avenue ends. Turn right onto
Roxas Boulevard and turn left on the next intersection with traffic lights which is Katigbak Drive aka South Drive.
Quirino Grandstand shows up as the road turns right. Parking spaces abound around the area.

Route #6

From Eastwood City Libis.

First, turn right onto Eulogio Rodriguez Jr Avenue aka C-5 from Eastwood City Complex. Then, make a U-Turn
underneath the flyover to get to the south bound lane of C-5. Take the south lane of C-5 aka Eulogio Rodriguez Jr
Avenue, cross Ortigas Avenue via Ortigas-C5 flyover and turn right onto Julia Vargas Avenue.

Turn left on San Miguel Avenue. Turn right onto Shaw Boulevard, the road where San Miguel Avenue ends, and take
Shaw-EDSA flyover to get to the other side of EDSA. Stay to the middle of Shaw Boulevard west bound lane and
drive all the way and turn left on one way Old Sta Mesa Road, the road opposite N Domingo Street which is to the
right. Drive on Old Sta Mesa past two T intersections to the left, and then make a U-Turn onto Valenzuela Street, a
road intersecting Old Sta Mesa in an inverted Y-Intersection. Note: You can make a shortcut to Valenzuela Street
from Old Sta Mesa by passing through Prince Court Hotel driveway. You will notice lots of motorists turning left onto
the hotel. Drivers give one peso to an employee of the hotel in-charge at the driveway. Upon exit of the hotel
driveway, turn left and then change lane to the right. Next T-intersection to the right is Paco-Sta Mesa Road, where
Sta Mesa Bridge is located. Turn right onto Paco-Sta Mesa Road, pass through Sta Mesa Bridge and take
the flyover next to the bridge.

After passing through the flyover, next junction bears the sign of Quirino Avenue. Turn right onto Quirino Avenue and
immediately make a U-Turn at the next intersection (Zamora) to get to the other side of Quirino Avenue. President
Quirino Avenue bends to the right. Next intersection with traffic lights is Quirino Avenue EXTENSION which is
connected to President Quirino Avenue by Plaza Dilao Road. Turn right onto Plaza Dilo Road and then go right at
Quirino Avenue Extension.

Stay on Quirino Avenue Extension all the way to the junction where five roads meet - Quirino Avenue Extension,
Guanzon, Cristobal (north), United Nations Avenue, and Cristobal (South). Turn left on United Nations Avenue and
drive all the way to its other end which is in Roxas Boulevard. Turn right onto Roxas Boulevard and finally, turn left on
the next intersection with traffic lights which is Katigbak Drive aka South Drive. Quirino Grandstand is located
approximately 330 meters from Roxas Boulevard.

Route #7

From SM Mall of Asia.

You can either come from Seaside Boulevard, the road at the back of SM MOA, or Jose Diokno Boulevard, the road
at the front of SM MOA. Either way, take the north bound lane. Seaside Boulevard turns right. Diokno intersects
Seaside Boulevard. From Diokno turn right onto Seaside Boulevard.

From Seaside Boulevard, turn left on Diosdado Macapagal Boulevard, the main road where Seaside Boulevard ends.
Stay to the middle of Diosdado Macapagal Boulevard and cross Gil Puyat Avenue Extension. Diosdado Macapagal
Boulevard ends up in Gil Puyat. Road name becomes Magdalena Jalandoni which ends up in Pedro Bukaneg. Turn
right onto Bukaneg and then turn left on Roxas Boulevard.

Drive all the way to Rizal Park, crossing three intersections with traffic lights, namely, President Quirino Avenue,
Pedro Gil Street and United Nations Avenue aka UN Avenue. Turn left on the road next to UN Avenue which is South
Drive aka Katigbak Drive to get to Quirino Grandstand.

Route #8

From Greenhills and nearby areas.

Take the west lane of Ortigas Avenue and turn left on Santolan Road. Santolan Road becomes Pinaglabanan after
crossing P. Guevara Street. Pinaglabana ends up in N. Domingo Street. Turn left on N. Domingo Street. Drive all the
way on N. Domingo, crossing T-Intersection of Araneta Avenue and main intersection of V. Mapa Boulevard. After
crossing V. Mapa intersection, road name becomes Old Sta Mesa Road.

Drive on Old Sta Mesa past two T intersections to the left, and then make a U-Turn onto Valenzuela Street, a road
intersecting Old Sta Mesa in an inverted Y. Note: You can make a shortcut to Valenzuela Street by passing through
Prince Court Hotel driveway. You will notice lots of motorists turning left onto the hotel. Drivers give one peso to an
employee of the hotel in-charge at the driveway. Upon exit of the hotel driveway, turn left and then change lane to the
right. Next T-intersection to the right is Paco-Sta Mesa Road, where Sta Mesa Bridge is located. Turn right onto
Paco-Sta Mesa Road, pass through Sta Mesa Bridge and take the flyover next to the bridge.

Quirino Avenue bends to the right. Next intersection with traffic light is Quirino Avenue Extension which is connected
to President Quirino Avenue by Plaza Dilao Road. Turn right onto Plaza Dilao Road and then go right at Quirino
Avenue Extension.

drive all the way to its opposite end which is in Roxas Boulevard. Turn right onto Roxas Boulevard and finally, turn left
on the next intersection with traffic lights which is Katigbak Drive aka South Drive. Quirino Grandstand is located

Route #9

From Araneta Center Cubao.

Quezon Avenue intersecting Araneta Avenue will be closed to all private vehicles starting June 20, 2011. Take
Aurora Boulevard's west lane, cross EDSA, and take E. Rodriguez Sr Avenue. Drive all the way to the other end of E.
Rodriguez Sr Avenue which is located in Welcome or Mabuhay Rotunda. Turn right onto Quezon Avenue and make a
U-Turn to get to the other side. Drive towards Espana Boulevard past Mabuhay Rotunda. Drive all the way to Lerma
where Espana Boulevard ends. You will pass by UST. Turn right onto Lerma and left onto Quezon Boulevard
Underpass to get to Quiapo. Cross Pasig River via Quezon Bridge.

Quezon Boulevard bends to the left at Lawton and road name changes to Padre Burgos. After crossing an
intersection with traffic lights, Padre Burgos bends to the right. And Lagusnilad Underpass appears to the left. Avoid
the Underpass, take Padre Burgos Street. Cross Finance Road, General Luna Street and Palacio Street
intersections, all with traffic lights. Next main intersection is Roxas Boulevard to the left and Bonifacio Drive to the
right. Cross this intersection to get to Quirino Grandstand which is visible as the road turns left. There are lots of
parking areas available around the area.

Route #10

From SM North EDSA and Trinoma.

Quezon Avenue intersecting Araneta Avenue will be closed to all private vehicles starting June 20, 2011 to give way
to the construction of Quezon Avenue Underpass.

Take West Avenue and turn right onto Del Monte Avenue. Turn left on A. Bonifacio Avenue and right onto Blumentritt.
Turn left on Aurora Boulevard and then turn right onto Dimasalang.

Next main intersection is Lacson. Cross Lacson Avenue and take Laon Laan, the road opposite Dimasalang. Turn left
on Quezon Boulevard and drive all the way to Quiapo, passing through Quezon Underpass. Cross Pasig River via
Quezon Bridge.

Quezon Boulevard bends to the left at Lawton and road name changes to Padre Burgos. After crossing intersection
with traffic lights, Padre Burgos bends to the right. And Lagusnilad Underpass appears to the left. Avoid the
Underpass, take Padre Burgos Street. Cross Finance Road, General Luna Street and Palacio Street intersections, all
with traffic lights. Next main intersection is Roxas Boulevard to the left and Bonifacio Drive to the right. Cross this
intersection to get to Quirino Grandstand which visible as the road turns left. There are lots of parking areas available
around the area.

Route #11

From Pampanga, Bulacan, Subic, Zambalez and other parts of Norther Luzon.

Take NLEX and head towards Manila. NLEX ends up in Balintawak Cloverleaf interchange which is in EDSA. Road
continues by the name of A. Bonifacio Avenue. So, just drive on NLEX and cross EDSA under EDSA flyover and then
continue driving on A. Bonifacio Avenue. Drive on A. Bonifacio Avenue up to its southern end which is in Blumentritt.
Turn right onto Blumentritt. Turn left on Aurora Boulevard aka Maceda and then turn right onto Dimasalang.

Quezon Bridge.

around the area.

Driving Directions To Eastwood City
In this article, I will guide you to the respective locations of buildings and institutions within Eastwood City, so that the
next time you need to get to your destination there, you just breeze into the commercial center and head to your
building location. But before that, please see below the list of buildings inside Eastwood City. Go check if your
destination is listed, then read on to get the driving direction. You can view the building map ofEastwood City at the
bottom of this post.

For Commuting Directions, go to Jeepney Route Bound For Eastwood City Libis

Destinations In Eastwood City

1800 Eastwood Avenue - Dell
1880 Eastwood Avenue
Amberbase Solutions
Citibank Citi Square Building
Cyber & Fashion Mall aka Eastwood Cybermall
E-Commerce Plaza
Eastwood Central Park
Eastwood City Showroom Model Units
Eastwood City Walk
Eastwood City Walk 2
Eastwood Corporate Plaza
Eastwood Lafayette 1

Eastwood LeGrand 1
Eastwood LeGrand 2
Eastwood Mall
Eastwood Palazzo Residences
Food Junction
Global One Center
Holy Family Chapel
IBM Plaza
Informatics
MDC 100
Megaworld Building
Olympic Heights
One Orchard Road
Technoplaza (Emerson, Concentrix, Fitness First)

Access Roads To Eastwood City
There are three access roads to Eastwood City:

Drive straight to those buildings to take Eastwood Ave
Access Road #1

Eastwood Avenue - The main road that runs through the middle of Eastwood City from Eulogio Rodriguez Jr.
Avenue aka C-5. Served as gateway to Eastwood City, two landmark buildings are situated in both corners
ofEastwood Avenue and C-5. They are MDC 100and Citibank Square Building. This road goes immediately to the
driveway to parking area ofEastwood Cybermall otherwise known as Cyber & Fashion Mall which is linked to
Megaworld Building. If your destination is Eastwood Cyber Mall, take this road. For other buildings accessible
immediately through this road, click here.

U-turn slot from Katipunan to Orchard Road
Access Road #2

Orchard Road - The most preferred access road from Katipunan, Araneta Cubao, Boni Serrano Marikina, etc.
Headed immediately to Holy Family Chapel and directly to basement parking of Eastwood Mall and the frontage of
The Palazzio and Lafayette 1,2 & 3 and their parking entrances. If your destination is Eastwood Mall, take this route.
Holy Family Chapel Sunday Mass Schedule: 9:00 AM, 11:00 AM, 12:15 PM, 5:00 PM and 6:15 PM. For other
buildings accessible immediately through this road, click here.

Calle Industria Road corner C-5
Access Road #3

Calle Industria Street - The most convenient access if you're from Alabang or Fort Bonifacio Global City and from
Green Meadows Avenue or White Plains Avenue which is the route to take if you're coming in from Greenhills, San
Juan, Pinaglabanan, N. Domingo and Gilmore. Headed immediately to Global One Center Building and passes
through Eastwood City Walk One and Two. The best route if you need to drop off companions heading to any
restaurants in Eastwood City Walk of Fame which also situated in the Activity Center. For other buildings accessible

Access Roads' Locations:

Orchard Road is accessible along south bound lane of C-5 from Katipunan and Boni Serrano via a U-Turn slot
located opposite Eastwood City before Eastwood Avenue. You get to see a BMW Autohaus to the left of C-5 where
the U-Turn slot is located. In north bound lane of C-5, Orchard road is next to Eastwood Avenue.

Eastwood Avenue is accessible along south bound lane of C-5 through the U-Turn slot after you get
pastEastwood Avenue itself. There's a pedestrian overpass across C-5 right at the corner of Eastwood Avenue.
Along northbound lane, drive straight to Citibank Square building which you can make out from the distance.

Meanwhile, Calle Industria Street is the road to the right of C-5 approximately 205 meters before EastwoodAvenue.
Nuvo City showroom building and Honda Cars Pasig are situated at the corners of Calle Industria Street.


How to get to Eastwood City by car from any of the locations listed below in alphabetical order? For quick direction,
select a location from the list and click it.

A Venue Mall
Alabang
Ali Mall
Andrews Avenue Pasay
Araneta Center Cubao
Ayala Avenue
Ayala Center
Ayala Triangle Gardens
Batangas Province
Bel-Air
Binondo
Blue Wave Macapagal
Bradco Avenue
Bulacan Province
Caloocan
Carriedo
CCP Complex
Centris
Clark Pampanga
Divisoria
Duty Free Philippines Fiesta Mall
EDSA Shangri-La Hotel
Elliptical Road
Ermita
Espana
Farmers Plaza
Festival Mall
Filinvest City
Fort Bonifacio
Gateway Mall
Gil Puyat Avenue
Gilmore
Global City
Glorietta 1,2,3,4 & 5
Gramercy Residences (Century City)
Greenbelt 1,2,3,4, & 5
Greenhills
H2O Hotel
IL Terrazzo Mall
Imelda Avenue
Intramuros

Microtel MOA
Monumento
Muntinlupa
N. Domingo San Juan
NAIA Terminal 1
NAIA Terminal 2
NAIA Terminal 3
Navotas
New Manila
New World Hotel Makati
Ninoy Aquino Avenue
Ongpin
Ortigas Center
Pacific Star Building
Pampanga Province
Paseo de Roxas
Pedro Gil
Philippine Air Force Museum
PICC
Pinaglabanan
Power Plant Mall
Puregold Paranaque
Quezon City Hall
Quezon City Memorial Circle
Quezon Province
Quiapo
Raffles Residences Makati
Remedios
Resort World Manila
Rizal Park
Robinson's Galleria
Robinson's Place Manila
Rockwell Center
San Juan
Shangri-La Plaza
SM Arena
SM City Cubao
SM City North EDSA
SM City San Lazaro
SM City Sta. Mesa
SM City Sucat
J.P. Rizal
Julia Vargas Avenue
Laguna Province
M.H. Del Pilar Street (Malate/Ermita)
Mabini Street (Malate/Ermita)
Makati Avenue
Makati City Hall
Makati Shangri-la Hotel
Malanday
Malate
Mandaluyong City Hall
Mandaluyong's Boni Avenue
Mandarin Hotel
Manhattan Garden City
Manila Hotel
Manila Ocean Park
Maxims (Resort World)
Metropolis Starmall
SM Mall of Asia
SM Mega Mall
Smart Araneta Coliseum
SMX Convention Center
Sofitel Philippine Plaza Hotel
Star City
Subic Angeles
Sucat
Taguig
Tayuman
Tomas Morato Avenue
Trinoma
U.N. Avenue
U.P. Manila
UST
Valenzuela City
Villamor Air Base Airmen's Club
West Avenue
World Trade Center

Here's how to get to buildings and spots inside Eastwood City from different parts of Matro Manila by car:

Route #1

MDC 100 Tower and Citibank Building
From Alabang, Muntinlupa, Sucat, Festival Mall, Filinvest City, Metropolis Starmall, Fort Bonifacio, Global City,
Taguig and provinces of Batangas, Laguna and Quezon.

Take SLEX or Skyway and exit at C-5 Toll Plaza in Carlos Garcia Avenue which is the name of C-5 in this area of
Taguig and Makati. Just follow road sign that reads C-5. Stay to the middle ofCarlos Garcia and drive all the way
to EastwoodCity which is approximately 13 kilometers from SLEX. You will pass by Fort Bonifacio Global City, and
cross Pasig River. Just remember to stay on the lane below road signs that read "Pasig Quezon City". You get to
pass through a flyover in Pasig area and as soon as you get near Ortigas Avenue & C-5 flyover, you get to see
"Eastwood City" and "Cubao" road signs. Take the lane below them and cross Ortigas Avenue via Ortigas & C-5
flyover. After passing through Ortigas C-5 flyover, you can make out the tall buildings of Eastwood City. When you
get near, take the access road that immediately headed to your destination.

Route #2

Roundabout Eastwood Avenue cor Orchard Road
From NAIA Terminal 3, Resort World Manila, Maxims, Villamor Air Base Airmen's Club, Philippine Air Force Museum,
Andrews Avenue and nearby areas.

From NAIA 3, take Andrews Avenue and follow its direction. Road name changes to Sales once the road make left.
From Resort World Manila, take Andrews Avenue, pass through the oval rotunda to take the opposite lane (NAIA 3
side) and follow the road direction as it turns left. Stay to the ground level and cross SLEX to take Lawton Avenue,
the road to the other side of SLEX headed to Fort Bonifacio Global City. Stay to the middle ofLawton Avenue and
drive all the way to Fort Bonifacio. The road which turns left onto the northbound lane of C-5 from Global City is 26th
Street. So, you must turn right onto 26th Street to take C-5 which is the road bound for Eastwood City. You can take
the narrow one way Old Lawton Avenue that continues Lawton Avenue at the Bonifacio Global City entrance or take
5th Avenue which is the wide road that diagonally runs to the left of Lawton Avenue also at BGC Gate. If you take Old
Lawton Avenue, the recommended route, drive towards its opposite end. American Cemetery is to your right while
traversing Old Lawton Avenue. Turn right onto the roundabout at the end of Old Lawton Avenue. Drive on the rotunda
past American Cemetery Gate and turn right onto Bonifacio Avenue, the wide two way road opposite Old Lawton
Avenue, turn right onto McKinley Pkwy and then turn right onto 26th Street on your way to the northbound lane of C-
5. Taking 5th Avenue, you will cross two intersections before you get to 26th Street. The roads to cross along 5th
Avenue are McKinley Pkwy and Rizal Dr. Immediately past Rizal drive is 24th Street and then 25th Street, two roads
perpendicular to the right of 5th Avenue. Drive past 25th Street and turn right onto 26th Street. Drive on 26th Street
past Market Market and turn left on C-5 via 26th Street & C-5 Overpass. Now in C-5 which is Carlos P. Garcia
Avenue in this part, go cross Kalayaan Avenue and drive all the way to Eastwood City. Just remember to stay on the
lane below road signs that read "Pasig Quezon City". You get to pass through a flyover in Pasig area and as soon as
you get near Ortigas Avenue & C-5 flyover, you get to see "Eastwood City" and "Cubao" road signs. Take the lane
below them and cross Ortigas Avenue via Ortigas & C-5 flyover. After passing throughOrtigas C-5 flyover, you can
make out the tall buildings of Eastwood City. When you get near, take the access road that immediately headed to
your destination.

Route #3

From NAIA Terminal 1 & 2, Duty Free Philippines Fiesta Mall, Ninoy Aquino Avenue, Imelda Avenue, Puregold
Paranaque, SM City Sucat and areas nearby.

From NAIA-2, take NAIA Road, turn right onto Domestic Road. From NAIA-1 and Duty Free Philippines, take Ninoy
Aquino Avenue, make left on NAIA Road (end of Ninoy Aquino Avenue), turn right onto Domestic Road (the next
main intersection with traffic lights). Turn right onto Airport Road which becomes Andrews Avenue. Stay to the middle
and drive all the way until you get to a big oval rotunda right before NAIA-3. Pass through the rotunda to get to the
extension of Andrews Avenue. Once in Andrews Avenue again, stay to the middle and drive all the way to the other
end where road turns left and it becomes Sales Road. Follow direction given in Route #2.

Route #4

Food Junction at Eastwood City Walk 2
From SM Mall of Asia, SMX Convention Center, Microtel MOA, SM Arena, Blue Wave Macapagal, DFA Office of
Consular Affairs, Bradco Avenue, Sofitel Philippine Plaza Hotel, PICC, World Trade Center, CCP Complex, Star City
and areas nearby.

To avoid traffic, you must take the road with less public buses and jeepneys. From SM Mall of Asia, Microtel MOA,
SM MOA Arena and SMX, take Coral Way, the road in front of Microtel and between SMX and Shrine of Jesus The
Way Parish Church. Turn right onto Diosdado Macapagal Blvd and turn left on NAIA Road, the wide road to the left of
Macapagal in which at the corner the old huge building of Coastal Mall is situated. From CCP Complex, including
Philippine Plaza, PICC, Star City and World Trade Center, take Diosdado Macapagal Boulevard all the way to NAIA
Road, turn left on NAIA Road. Cross Roxas Boulevard and the next intersection with traffic lights which is Quirino
Avenue. Make left on the next intersection with traffic lights which is Domestic Road. Follow direction given in Route
#3, starting on Domestic Road.

Route #5

Eastwood City Central Park
From Gramercy Residences in Century City, A Venue Mall, Makati Avenue, Gil Puyat Avenue Bel-Air, Pacific Star
Building, Mandarin Hotel, Paseo de Roxas and nearby areas.

Take any of these streets from your locations: Paseo de Roxas, Makati Avenue and Gil Puyat Avenue. From
Gramercy Residences and A Venue Mall, take Makati Avenue's south bound lane (going to Gil Puyat). Turn left on Gil
Puyat Avenue. Cross Paseo de Roxas and use Kalayaan Flyover which starts immediately as soon as you approach
EDSA. As the flyover bends to the left, passing through EDSA, the rightmost lane descends to take EDSA's
northbound lane. Take this lane to traverse EDSA. Turn right onto ground level Kalayaan Avenue to which the rest of
flyover is headed above ground. So, you will drive under Kalayaan flyover as soon as you turn right from EDSA. Drive
on Kalayaan Avenue all the way to C-5 (Carlos Garcia Avenue). Turn right onto C-5. Use the U-Turn C-5 Kalayaan
Flyover to get to the north bound lane of C-5. Drive all the way to Eastwood City, passing through Ortigas C-5 flyover.
Follow road signs. After passing through Ortigas C-5 flyover, you can make out the tall buildings of Eastwood City.
When you get near, take the access road that immediately headed to your destination.

Route #6

Eastwood Mall
From Ayala Center, Glorietta 1,2,3,4 & 5, Greenbelt 1,2,3,4, & 5, Ayala Avenue, Raffles Residences Makati, New
World Hotel Makati, Makati Shangri-la Hotel, Ayala Triangle Gardens and nearby areas.

Take Ayala Avenue's lane bound for EDSA. Use Ayala Avenue EDSA flyover to take EDSA's north bound lane. Drive
past MRT-3 Buendia Station and turn right onto Kalayaan Avenue, the road that runs from EDSA and beneath the
flyover (Kalayaan Flyover) that bends to the right that you can easily see from the distance. So, you will drive under
Kalayaan flyover as soon as you turn right from EDSA. Drive on Kalayaan Avenue all the way to C-5 (Carlos Garcia
Avenue). Turn right onto C-5. Use the U-Turn C-5 Kalayaan Flyover to get to the north bound lane of C-5. Drive all
the way to Eastwood City, passing through Ortigas C-5 flyover. Follow road signs. After passing through Ortigas C-5
flyover, you can make out the tall buildings of Eastwood City. When you get near, take the access road that
immediately headed to your destination.

Route #7

From Rockwell Center, Power Plant Mall, Makati City Hall, J.P. Rizal, Mandaluyong's Boni Avenue, Mandaluyong City
Hall and nearby areas.

From Mandaluyong, take either Makati-Mandaluyong Bridge or Estrella Bridge towards Makati, and then turn left on
J.P. Rizal. Take J.P. Rizal lane bound for EDSA. Turn right onto Estrella Street. From Rockwell and Power Plant Mall,
take Estrella Street's lane bound for EDSA. From Mandaluyong via Estrella Bridge, just go straight to EDSA. Turn
right onto EDSA. In EDSA, change lane to the left as you approach the part of EDSA where Kalayaan Flyover passes
through. Turn on your left signal and make a U-Turn on the only U-Turn slot of EDSA in Makati area (watch for it).
Turn right onto Kalayaan Avenue, the road that runs from EDSA through which Kalayaan Flyover passes. Drive under
Kalayaan flyover as soon as you turn right from EDSA. Stay on Kalayaan Avenue all the way to C-5 (Carlos Garcia

Route #8

Eastwood Avenue towards Orchard Road
From Valenzuela, Bulacan, Pampanga, Clark, Subic and other provinces of northern Luzon via NLEX.

Exit NLEX via Mindanao Avenue Exit. Take Mindanao Avenue - NLEX Road and eventually Mindanao Avenue. Pass
through Quirino Tunnel. Note: These are all in one main road from NLEX. Drive all the way past Tandang Sora and
cross Congressional Avenue, a wide main road (with traffic lights). Immediately make a U-Turn to get back towards
Congressional Avenue. Turn right onto Congressional. (Note: This direction is by virtue of the fact that as of this
writing, there are no left turns in Mindanao and Congressional intersection.) Now in Congressional, cross Visayas
Avenue, another wide road intersecting Congressional Avenue (with traffic lights). Your next turn is Tandang Sora
Avenue. Remember: Tandang Sora Avenue is approximately 625 meters from Visayas Avenue. A lot of motorists turn
right onto Tandang Sora. There are many road signs pointing to Tandang Sora which is a little bit narrow and runs
diagonal from Congressional. Now, turn right onto Tandang Sora Avenue. Next main intersection to cross is
Commonwealth Avenue, the so called "killer highway" because of its being the widest road in the Philippines. It is
easy to notice you're approaching Commonwealth Avenue because there's a flyover above it. Traffic in this
intersection is moderate to heavy. Go cross Commonwealth Avenue. Now, after crossing Commonwealth Avenue,
Tandang Sora Avenue bends to the left as it merges a little bit with Commonwealth Avenue and then separate again
in a diagonal way. Just follow the road direction. Traffic here is sometimes heavy because of public jeepneys that
stand right at the corner, but after that it's gonna be smooth sailing. Tandang Sora Avenue becomes Katipunan
Avenue in area where you will conspicuously see Manila Water Head Office signage that stands in the center island
of now widened road. This area is popularly known as MWSS and you get to see another sign of Maynilad. Now, stay
to the middle and watch for road signs above and take the lane below Eastwood City sign. You get to pass through a
flyover and then the Libis Boni Serrano Katipunan Tunnel, another flyover, and then Eastwood City skyline becomes
very visible from the distance. Go drive to it and follow your chosen access road depending on your building or spot
destination within the mega commercial center.

Route #9

Cyber & Fashion Mall aka Eastwood Cyber Mall
From SM City North EDSA, Trinoma, West Avenue, Centris, Quezon City Memorial Circle, Elliptical Road, Quezon
City Hall and places nearby and along the way.

Take North Avenue from SM City North EDSA, Trinoma and West Avenue. Turn right onto Elliptical Road to go with
the traffic flow, then, turn right onto Kalayaan Avenue. There's a big road sign pointing to Kalayaan Avenue. Before
Kalayaan Avenue, you get to pass by Quezon Avenue and East Avenue, two main roads perpendicular to the right of
Elliptical Road. Quezon City Hall is at the corner of East Avenue and Elliptical Road. Quezon Memorial Circle is the
park inside Elliptical Road. From Centris Walk, take Quezon Avenue towards Quezon City Memorial Circle, turn right
onto Elliptical Road. Drive past East Avenue and Quezon City Hall, then turn right onto Kalayaan. Drive all the way
past streets of Mayaman, Matalino, Malingap, Matino and the main intersection of V. Luna Avenue, then turn left on
Kamias Avenue. There's a Caltex at the right corner of Kalayaan and Kamias. Stay to the middle of Kamias Road,
cross main intersection of Anonas and turn right onto Langka. Drive past Bignay Street, then go left in Chico Street
aka Xavierville Avenue which ends up in C-5 (Katipunan). Turn left on Esteban Abada Street, the intersection before
C-5 (In this part of QC, C-5 is Katipunan Avenue). If you go straight to C-5 from Chico, you will end up in Aurora
Boulevard where traffic is heavy and you will need to make a U-Turn back to C-5 again. You wouldn't like it. So, make
sure you turn left on Esteban Abada Street to be able to take Katipunan flyover. Again, Abada Street is the last road
before Katipunan or the C-5. Now in Abada, turn right onto the next street (Rosa Alvero), then turn right onto C-5
(Katipunan), take the flyover and drive all the way, passing through Libis Boni Serrano Katipunan Tunnel. Eastwood
City skyline becomes very visible from the distance momentarily. Go drive to it and follow your chosen access road
depending on your building or spot destination within the mega commercial center.

Route #10

Eastwood Avenue corner Orchard Road
From Greenhills, Gilmore, New Manila, Pinaglabanan. N. Domingo Street, San Juan, SM City Sta. Mesa, Tomas
Morato Avenue, IL Terrazzo and areas nearby.

From SM City Sta. Mesa, take Araneta Avenue, left to N. Domingo. Turn right onto Pinaglabanan, then, turn right
onto Ortigas Avenue. From IL Terrazzo, take Tomas Morato, turn right onto E. Rodriguez Sr. Avenue, then turn left
on Gilmore Avenue and drive all the way until road becomes Ortigas Avenue. You will cross Aurora Boulevard (LRT-
2), N. Domingo and Santolan Road (Pinaglabanan), in that order, before road name changes to Ortigas Avenue.
From Greenhills, take any of these roads: Ortigas Avenue (towards EDSA), Annapolis or Connecticut. Drive towards
EDSA. From Ortigas Avenue, turn left on EDSA. From Connecticut and Annapolis streets, turn right onto EDSA and
take the U-Turn slot beneath EDSA Ortigas flyover to take the northbound lane of EDSA. Now in EDSA, turn right
onto White Plains Avenue, the wide road perpendicular to the right of EDSA where the mammoth People Power
Monument is erected at the corner. Drive all the way to the other end where you shall turn right onto Temple Drive, in
which White Plains Avenue ends. Temple Drive bends to the left and it ends in Green Meadows Avenue. Turn left on
Green Meadows Avenue and traverse the wide road that runs through the posh village called Green Meadows which
is known to be the exclusive village of some showbiz and political personalities. The road bends to the left a little bit
before bends to the right and ends right at C-5, also known in this part of QC as Eulogio Rodriguez Jr. Avenue. Now,
turn right onto C-5 and use the first U-Turn slot to take the north bound lane. You get to see the buildings of
Eastwood City particularly Citibank and MDC 100 as soon as you take the north bound lane. Now, follow the direction
of the access road you preferred depending on your destination.

Route #11

1800 Eastwood Avenue - DELL
Alternate route from Gilmore, San Juan, Pinaglabanan, N. Domingo, SM City Sta. Mesa and areas nearby.

Via Santolan Road. Cross Ortigas Avenue from Pinaglabanan, instead of turning right onto Ortigas. Turn left on
Santolan From Gilmore, instead of crossing Santolan. Traverse Santolan and cross EDSA until road name becomes
Boni Serrano. You will pass by a busy road perpendicular to the left of Boni Serrano through which public jeepneys
from Cubao bound for Eastwood and Rosario pass. There are traffic lights here. After that, the junction of Katipunan
Avenue and Boni Serrano where traffic is moderate to heavy, and at times, heavy. After crossing Katipunan Avenue,
Boni Serrano slopes towards the bottom of Katipunan C-5 flyover which bends to the right from your left. Follow road
direction but avoid the lane going to Blue Ridge which is the leftmost. So, as you pass under Katipunan flyover make
sure you're on a right lane as the road makes a sharp right. At this point, you're already in Eulogio Rodriguez Jr
Avenue part of C-5, and after you merge with the ramp of descending Katipunan C-5 flyover, you can make out the
tall buildings of Eastwood City on the horizon momentarily. As you get close, decide which access road to take.

Route #12

Holy Family Chapel
From Araneta Center Cubao, Smart Araneta Coliseum, Gateway Mall, Farmers Plaza, Ali Mall, SM City Cubao,
Manhattan Garden City and areas nearby.

Turn left on P. Tuazon Boulevard which borders Araneta Center to the south. Drive all the way to C-5 where it ends.
Turn right onto C-5 (Katipunan in this part of Quezon City). Choose the lane going to Libis and Eastwood which are to
the left of Katipunan. Pass through C-5 Boni Serrano Tunnel. Next to tunnel is C-5 Katipunan flyover where Eastwood
City skyline can already be seen. Get to it. Choose the access road nearer to your destination.

Route #13

Eastwood City
From Monumento, Caloocan, Malanday, Navotas and areas nearby.

Use EDSA from Caloocan to North Avenue. Use the U-Turn slot next to West Avenue to take the opposite lane going
to North Avenue. Turn right onto North Avenue and follow the direction given in Route #9

Route #14

From Robinson's Place Manila, U.N. Avenue, Ermita, Malate, Manila Ocean Park, H2O Hotel, Manila Hotel, U.P.
Manila, Pedro Gil, Remedios, Mabini Street, M.H. Del Pilar Street, Rizal Park, Intramuros and other areas near these
vicinities.

From your location, take northbound lane of any of these streets: Roxas Boulevard, Mabini Street and Taft Avenue.
From Taft Avenue, turn right onto Ayala Boulevard. That is: U.N. Avenue, then Kalaw Avenue and the next
intersection is Ayala Boulevard. From Mabini and Roxas Boulevard, right to T.M. Kalaw, left on Taft Avenue and then
turn right onto Ayala Blvd. From Manila Ocean Park and H2O Hotel, take T.M. Kalaw, cross Roxas Boulevard, M.H.
Del Pilar, Orosa Street then turn left on Taft Avenue (LRT-1 is above it) and turn right onto Ayala Boulevard. From
Manila Hotel and Rizal Park, take Padre Burgos, the road that borders Rizal Park aka Luneta, stay to the right lane
and choose the direction below the road sign that reads Malacanang which is Ayala Boulevard. Now in Ayala
Boulevard, you get to pass through Ayala Bridge crossing Pasig River. Stay to the same road which changes its
name to P. Casal. Soon, you get to cross Recto Avenue, the road where LRT-2 elevated track passes through and
bends away from the road. Road name changes to Legarda. Stay to the middle. Avoid turning left on the next
intersection with traffic lights. Stay on Legarda Street until you pass through a flyover and road name changes to
Ramon Magsaysay Blvd. LRT-2 re-merged after the flyover. Stay to the middle of Magsaysay Boulevard. You get to
pass by two LRT-2 stations - Pureza Station and V. Mapa Station. Next to V. Mapa Station is SM City Sta. Mesa.
Turn right onto Araneta Avenue, the wide road that borders SM City Sta. Mesa, then turn left on N. Domingo where
Araneta ends. Now, follow direction given in Route #10.

Route #15

Road signs at the corner of C-5 and Orchard Rd
If you're from Katipunan, change lane to the rightmost
immediately after making U-Turn.
From Quiapo, Carriedo Sta. Cruz, Ongpin, Binondo, Divisoria, SM City San Lazaro, Tayuman, UST, Espana and
areas near to these vicinities.

Quiapo and Carriedo, take Quezon Boulevard and turn right onto C.M. Recto Avenue. Ongpin, Binondo and Divisoria,
take C.M. Recto Avenue. Tayuman, SM City San Lazaro and UST, take Lacson Avenue towards Nagtahan. Espana,
either turn left or right on Lacson Avenue depending which lane of Espana you're traversing. Avoid Nagtahan flyover.
Take the ground level Lacson Avenue and take the lane pointing to Ramon Magsaysay Boulevard which is
intersecting Nagtahan bridge at the middle. Now in Magsaysay Boulevard, follow direction given in Route #14.

Route #16

From SM Mega Mall, Robinson's Galleria, Shangri-La Plaza, EDSA Shangri-La Hotel.

Take a short portion of EDSA's northbound lane and turn right onto White Plains Avenue. Follow this: From
Robinson's Galleria, exit the mall in EDSA, take EDSA and cross Ortigas Avenue. From EDSA Shangri-La Hotel, SM
Mega Mall and Shangri-La Plaza Mall, take the north bound lane of EDSA. Take the lane below road sign that reads
"Cubao" or "Monumento". Pass through EDSA Ortigas flyover, after that, turn on your right signal while changing lane
to the right and then turn right onto White Plains Avenue, the wide road perpendicular to the right of EDSA where the
mammoth People Power Monument is erected at the corner. Drive all the way to the other end where you shall turn
right onto Temple Drive, in which White Plains Avenue ends. Temple Drive bends to the left and it ends in Green
Meadows Avenue. Turn left on Green Meadows Avenue and traverse the wide road that runs through the posh
village called Green Meadows which is known to be the exclusive village of some showbiz and political personalities.
The road bends to the left a little bit before bends to the right and ends right at C-5, also known in this part of QC as
Eulogio Rodriguez Jr. Avenue. Now, turn right onto C-5 and use the first U-Turn slot to take the north bound lane.
You get to see the buildings of Eastwood City particularly Citibank and MDC 100 as soon as you take the north
bound lane. Now, follow the direction of the access road you preferred depending on your destination. You can also
take the direction given in Route #17. Take Julia Vargas, then C-5 all the way to Eastwood City. It's just there are
times traffic in Julia Vargas towards C-5 is so heavy.

Route #17

From Ortigas Center via Julia Vargas

Take Julia Vargas Avenue towards C-5 in which Julia Vargas ends. Turn right onto C-5 and make a U-Turn on the
first U-Turn slot to take the northbound lane of C-5. Drive all the way to Eastwood City past Ortigas Avenue & C-5
get near, take the access road that immediately headed to your destination. Alternatively, you can use direction in
Route #16 if traffic in Julia Vargas is heavy. Take Julia Vargas towards EDSA and take White Plains Avenue.

Buildings immediately accessible via Access Road #1 (Eastwood Avenue)

In the following order:
Citibank Square Building - Eastwood Avenue corner C-5
MDC 100 - opposite corner Eastwood Avenue and C-5
Eastwood Corporate Plaza (Amberbase Solutions) - next to Citibank
IBM Plaza - with basement parking accessible from Eastberwood Avenue
Eastwood Cyber Mall aka Cyber & Fashion Mall - fourth building to the right of Eastwood Avenue from C-5
Megaworld Building - connected to Eastwood Cyber Mall
Parking Driveway - accessible from Eastwood Avenue. Parking is at multi-level Eastwood Mall or Cyber & Fashion
Mall.
Eastwood City Walk 1 - connected to Cyber & Fashion Mall.

Buildings immediately accessible via Access Road #2 (Orchard Road)

Holy Family Chapel - to the left of Orchard Road (for mass schedule, click here)
Parking Driveway - as you turn right onto Eastwood Avenue, entrance of basement parking of Eastwood Mall is
immediately to your left.
Eastwood Mall
The Palazzo - building at the corner of Orchard Road and Eastwood Avenue. All traffic must turn right onto Eastwood
Avenue.
1880 Eastwood Avenue - opposite corner of Eastwood Avenue and Orchard Road. Establishments here include:
WNS, Accenture, Emperador, Megaworld MicroSourcing and The Bar.
Eastwood Lafayette 3 - next building to The Palazzo, to the right of Eastwood Avenue.
Eastwood Lafayette 2 - follows
Eastwood Lafayette 1 - fourth building from the right corner of Eastwood Avenue and Orchard Road.

Buildings immediately accessible via Access Road #3 (Calle Industria Street)

Turn left on Economia Road, first street paralleled to the left of Industria Street. Follow road direction as it turns left to
Eastwood City and road name becomes Eastwood Palm Tree Avenue. In the following order, the buildings to the right
of Palm Tree Avenue are:
Eastwood LeGrand 2 - under construction
Global One Center - You can make right for parking if this is your destination. Otherwise, drive on towards Eastwood
City Walk. Up ahead, you will be driving through the restaurant row across Eastwood Walk of Fame. Here, you can
drop off companions headed to
Eastwood City Walk 1, and then park your car in convenient parking area.
Eastwood Walk of Fame, Activity Center, Eastwood City Walk and different dining destinations.
As you get past Eastwood Central Plaza, you will turn right onto Eastwood Avenue towards Eastwood Mall. You will
be passing by
McDonald's which is located at Eastwood Avenue corner Orchard Road which encircles Eastwood Mall and all the
buildings adjacent to it.
Dell - opposite corner of Eastwood Avenue and Orchard Road.
1800 Eastwood Avenue - This is the building Dell occupies.
Traffic turns right onto Orchard Road.
Eastwood Mall & Eastwood City Central Park - to your left.
Eastwood Richmonde Hotel - connected to Eastwood Mall
Eastwood City Show Room - the building to your right opposite Eastwood Mall
Food J unction
A street perpendicular to the right of Orchard Road appears. This street is called Garden Road.
E-Commerce Plaza - located towards the opposite end of Garden Road.
Eastwood Ferry Station - located at the opposite end of Garden Road.
Techno Plaza - to the right of Orchard next to under construction building at the corner of Garden Road. Business
establishments located in Techno Plaza include Emerson, Concentrix and Fitness First.
Informatics
Olympic Heights - to the right of Orchard Road.
One Orchard Road - next to Olympic Heights.

2 Responses to Driving Directions To Eastwood City
Angelique Therese Mabanto said...
13 April 2012 22:18
do you you have jeep or bus routes going to libis?

Lagalag said...
14 April 2012 10:43
@ Angelique Therese Mabanto. Yes there are jeepney routes that pass right by Eastwood City. You can get off the
jeep right at the corner of Eastwood Ave. Please read separate post on jeepney routes bound for Eastwood,
please click here

Driving Directions To Newport City
Newport City is home to a luxury casino resort called Resort World Manila, two world class hotels by the name of
Maxims and Marriott, a popular night club and one of the most popular entertainment destinations in Manila called
Republiq, a mall of prestigious international brands which is Newport Mall, state of the art theater of Newport Ultra
Cinema, a cyberpark and countless residential villas. It is located at the corner of Sales Road and Andrews Avenue
through which visitors from far distant locations pass before taking the main road to the commercial hub. It is
accessible via Skyway through NAIA-3 Exit and a short drive away from Fort Bonifacio Global City. Here are
directional guides on how to go to Newport City from different locations in Metro Manila and nearby provinces. See
map below this post.

How To Get To Newport City By Car
Route #1


Option 1: Via EDSA - This is the route to take from EDSA's southbound lane. From the provinces mentioned, take the
NLEX. From NLEX take EDSA's south bound lane or the lane going to Makati, Cubao, Roxas Boulevard and
Baclaran. In NLEX, pass under the EDSA Balintawak/Cloverleaf Bridge, change lane to the right and as soon as you
drove past EDSA bridge, turn right onto the dedicated lane going to EDSA's south bound lane. From Caloocan,
Malabon, and Navotas, take EDSA. Stay on EDSA and drive all the way to Makati where you will turn left onto SLEX
aka President Osmena Highway via Magallanes Interchange. Stay to the middle of EDSA and pass through EDSA-
Quezon flyover, EDSA-Kamuning flyover, Cubao Underpass, EDSA-Santolan flyover, EDSA-Ortigas flyover, EDSA-
Shaw Underpass, Guadalupe Bridge and EDSA-Ayala Tunnel. After Ayala Tunnel is EDSA-Magallanes Interchange.
Choose the lane with "Alabang SLEX" road sign. It's the flyover to the right of Magallanes Bridge. In the flyover,
choose the lane with "Alabang SLEX" road sign above it which is to your left. So, as soon as you get onto the flyover
stay to the left because a lane going to Manila with road sign that reads "Manila" will occur at flyover. And you must
avoid getting onto that lane. Now in Osmena Highway, avoid getting onto the Entry ramp of skyway. But stay to the
rightmost lane of Osmena Highway. Approximately 2 kilometers past Magallanes Interchange, and before the Skyway
Crossover Interchange (shown in second photo), turn right onto the service road going to Sales Road, the main road
that runs through beneath Skyway NAIA-3 Exit ramp. Drive into Sales Road past "The Air Force Course" gate. Once
you get to Sales Road, drive further underneath Skyway ramp until the road turn right and road name changes to
Andrews Avenue. Before Sales Road turns right, Newport Boulevard appears to the right. As of this writing, Newport
Boulevard is one way towards Sales. But they might change it into two way so I suggest to observe as you get near it
and use this road. Otherwise, keep driving straight on Andrews Avenue and then turn right onto Resort Drive, the
main road of Newport City from Andrews Avenue.

Option 2: Via C5 - From Northern Luzon provinces mentioned above, exit NLEX via Mindanao Avenue Exit. Take
Mindanao Avenue - NLEX Road and eventually Mindanao Avenue. Pass through Quirino Tunnel. Note: These are all
in one main road from NLEX. Drive all the way past Tandang Sora and cross Congressional Avenue, a wide main
road (with traffic lights). From EDSA Caloocan or Monumento, take Quirino Avenue towards Novaliches but turn right
onto Tandang Sora, then turn right again onto Mindanao Avenue and cross Congressional Avenue. Immediately
make a U-Turn to get back towards Congressional Avenue. Turn right onto Congressional. (Note: This direction is by
virtue of the fact that as of this writing, there are no left turns in Mindanao and Congressional intersection.) Now in
Congressional, cross Visayas Avenue, another wide road intersecting Congressional Avenue (with traffic lights). Your
next turn is Tandang Sora Avenue. Remember: Tandang Sora Avenue is approximately 625 meters from Visayas
Avenue. A lot of motorists turn right onto Tandang Sora. There are many road signs pointing to Tandang Sora which
is a little bit narrow and runs diagonal from Congressional. Now, turn right onto Tandang Sora Avenue. Next main
intersection to cross is Commonwealth Avenue, the so called "killer highway" because of its being the widest road in
the Philippines. It is easy to notice you're approaching Commonwealth Avenue because there's a flyover above it.
Traffic in this intersection is moderate to heavy. Go cross Commonwealth Avenue. Now, after crossing
Commonwealth Avenue, Tandang Sora Avenue bends to the left as it merges a little bit with Commonwealth Avenue
and then separate again in a diagonal way. Just follow the road direction. Traffic here is sometimes heavy because of
public jeepneys that stand right at the corner, but after that it's gonna be smooth sailing. Tandang Sora Avenue
becomes Katipunan Avenue in area where you will conspicuously see Manila Water Head Office signage that stands
in the center island of now widened road. This area is popularly known as MWSS and you get to see another sign of
Maynilad. Now, stay to the middle and watch for road signs above and take the lane below Eastwood City sign. You
get to pass through Katipunan Aurora Boulevard Flyover, Libis Boni Serrano Katipunan Tunnel and Boni Serrano
Libis Flyover, and then Eastwood City skyline becomes very visible from the distance. Drive past Eastwood City all
the way to Fort Bonifacio Global City Taguig. Follow direction given in Route #6, starting there in part where you will
be crossing Pasig River.

Route #2

From Alabang, Muntinlupa, Festival Mall, Filinvest City, Metropolis Starmall, provinces of Batangas, Laguna, Quezon
and other areas nearby.

Take the skyway and drive all the way past Bicutan exit. Next to Bicutan Exit is NAIA-3 Exit. From the distance while
traversing skyway, after Bicutan Exit, you will see another flyover crossing above the skyway. It's the NAIA-3 Exit
running from your lane. Change lane to the right and take the lane going to NAIA-3 Exit. Stay to the middle and drive
on the smooth winding descent of the skyway. The road will turn right and as soon as it turn right, road name
changed to Andrews Avenue. Turn right onto Resort Drive, the main road of Newport City from Andrews Avenue.

Route #3

From Robinson's Place Manila in Ermita, Hyatt Hotel, Eurotel, Mabini Street and M.H. Del Pilar Street Ermita and
places nearby.

From Robinson's Place Manila, take Adriatico Street and cross Pedro Gil Street. From Hyatt, take Pedro Gil, turn right
onto Adriatico. From M.H. Del Pilar, left on Pedro Gil and right onto Adriatico. Mabini, rignt onto Pedro Gil and right
onto Adriatico. In Adriatico turn left on street next to Pedro Gil which is General Malvar. Drive on General Malvar all
the way and cross Taft, the main road where LRT-1 track passes through. After crossing Taft Avenue, you will cross
Leon Guinto Street, then Felipe Agoncillo Street. Next to Agoncillo is San Marcelino Street. Turn right onto San
Marcelino. San Marcelino is one way so stay to the middle and cross Nakpil and Remedios streets. After crossing
Remedios Street change lane to the left and turn left on Quirino Avenue. From Quirino Avenue, turn right onto
President Osmena Highway and drive all the way to Makati. You will cross San Andres Street, P. Ocampo Street and
then Zobel Roxas Street. Next to Zobel Roxas is Gil Puyat Flyover. Pass through Gil Puyat Flyover. Upon descent of
the flyover, change lane to the rightmost if you're taking the Skyway.

Option 1. After your descent of Gil Puyat Flyover, carefully change lane to the rightmost of Osmena Highway to pass
through the ramp of the Skyway which is a little bit closer to Gil Puyat Flyover. Take the Skyway all the way past
Magallanes Interchange after which, you must change lane to the right and watch for "NAIA-3 Exit". Take "NAIA-3"
exit and drive on the smooth descent of the skyway ramp. The road will turn right and as soon as it turn right, road
name changed to Andrews Avenue. Turn right onto Resort Drive, the main road of Newport City from Andrews
Avenue.

Option 2. Drive past Skyway Entry Ramp and pass through Magallanes Interchange. Approximately 2 kilometers past
Magallanes Interchange, and before the Skyway Crossover Interchange (shown in picture here), turn right onto the
service road going to Sales Road, the main road that runs through beneath Skyway NAIA-3 Exit ramp. Drive into
Sales Road past "The Air Force Course" gate. Once you get to Sales Road, drive further underneath Skyway ramp
until the road turn right and road name changes to Andrews Avenue. Before Sales Road turns right, Newport
Boulevard appears to the right. As of this writing, Newport Boulevard is one way towards Sales. But they might
change it into two way so I suggest to observe as you get near it and use this road. Otherwise, keep driving straight
on Andrews Avenue and then turn right onto Resort Drive, the main road of Newport City from Andrews Avenue.

Route #4

From Greenhills Shopping Center

Take Wilson Street, the main road that intersects Ortigas Avenue from Greenhill Shopping Center. There are traffic
lights at Ortigas Avenue and Wilson Street intersection. Drive all the way and turn left on P. Guevara Street. Next turn
from P. Guevara is Luna Mencias, one of the four roads of a junction up ahead. If you're not familiar here, it's very
tricky so read the details of this route, CLICK HERE. Take Luna Mencias and turn right onto Shaw Boulevard where
Mencias ends. Turn left on the first road perpendicular to the left of Shaw Boulevard. This street is F. Martinez
Aveneu which ends in Maysilo Circle, a rotunda where Mandaluyong City Hall is located. Turn right onto Maysilo to
go with the traffic flow, drive past Boni Avenue, then turn right onto the road that continues F. Martinez Avenue to the
opposite side of Maysilo Circle which is San Francisco Street. Turn left on Coronado Street, the road by the Pasig
River where San Francisco Street ends. Take Mandaluyong-Makati Bridge to get across Pasig River towards Makati.
Turn left on J.P. Rizal, drive all the way to Estrella, the road opposite another bridge that crosses Pasig River. Turn
right onto Estrella, drive all the way to EDSA, make right there. Drive to the leftmost lane of EDSA and make a U-
Turn on the only U-Turn slot under the Kalayaan Flyover before MRT-3 Buendia Station. Now in southbound lane of
EDSA, turn right onto Kalayaan Avenue, through which Kalayaan Flyover passes. Take the Service Road of
Kalayaan which is the rightmost lane, turn right onto 32nd Street, then turn right onto 5th Avenue. Stay to the middle
of 5th Avenue, drive all the way. Road name becomes Lawton Avenue and it crosses Osmena Highway aka SLEX.
Follow it until you traverse Sales Road, the road that continues Lawton Avenue across SLEX where Skyway also
runs. Sales Road turns right and road name changes to Andrews Avenue at Newport City area which is located right
at the corner of Sales Road and Andrews Avenue. Before Sales Road turns right, Newport Boulevard appears to the
right. As of this writing, Newport Boulevard is one way towards Sales. But they might change it into two way so I
suggest to observe as you get near it and use this road. Otherwise, keep driving straight on Andrews Avenue and
then turn right onto Resort Drive, the main road of Newport City from Andrews Avenue.

Route #5

From Rockwell Center and Power Plant Mall

Take the exit to Estrella Street. Drive on Estrella Street towards EDSA. Turn right onto Estrella, drive all the way to
EDSA, make right there. Drive to the leftmost lane of EDSA and make a U-Turn on the only U-Turn slot under the
Kalayaan Flyover before MRT-3 Buendia Station. Now in southbound lane of EDSA, turn right onto Kalayaan
Avenue, through which Kalayaan Flyover passes. Take the Service Road of Kalayaan which is the rightmost lane,
turn right onto 32nd Street, then turn right onto 5th Avenue. Stay to the middle of 5th Avenue, drive all the way. Road
name becomes Lawton Avenue and it crosses Osmena Highway aka SLEX. Follow it until you traverse Sales Road,
the road that continues Lawton Avenue across SLEX where Skyway also runs. Sales Road turns right and road name
changes to Andrews Avenue at Newport City area which is located right at the corner of Sales Road and Andrews
Avenue. Before Sales Road turns right, Newport Boulevard appears to the right. As of this writing, Newport Boulevard
is one way towards Sales. But they might change it into two way so I suggest to observe as you get near it and use
this road. Otherwise, keep driving straight on Andrews Avenue and then turn right onto Resort Drive, the main road of
Newport City from Andrews Avenue.

Route #6

From Eastwood City in Libis Quezon City. Note: If you will be coming from Tiendesitas, take C-5 and follow direction
below.

Before you drive to Newport City, you might consider taking the free shuttle bus from Eastwood City to Newport City
and vice versa. For information on this free shuttle, please go to information counter located at the ground level of
Eastwood Mall beneath the escalator. There's also free shuttle from Tiendesitas in front of McDonald's. To drive to
Newport City from Eastwood City, take the southbound lane of C-5 aka Eulogio Rodriguez Jr. Avenue. From inside
Eastwood City, take Eastwood Avenue towards C-5. Turn right onto C-5 and immediately make a U-Turn at the first
U-Turn slot to take the southbound lane. Drive all the way to Fort Bonifacio Global City, passing through Ortigas
Flyover and another flyover in Pasig. After that, you will be crossing Pasig River and then C-5 becomes Carlos P.
Garcia Avenue. Always follow the lane below road signs that read SLEX. Drive past Kalayaan Avenue, a main
intersection next to J.P. Rizal Extension. After you drove past Kalayaan Avenue, you will be passing by Market
Market to your right and then you will be passing under overpass that crosses C-5. This overpass is for motorists
driving from 26th Street, Fort Bonifacio towards the northbound lane of C-5 and your taking southbound. That's why
you get to pass under the overpass. Approximately 875 meters past 26th Street Overpass is Upper McKinley Road,
perpendicular to the right of C-5 aka Carlos P. Garcia Avenue. Turn right onto Upper McKinley. I gave you the
approximate distance so make sure you're on the right lane upon approach to Upper McKinley Road. Otherwise, you
will be headed to Alabang. This is the route for all private motorists and quite a lot of vehicles will also take this road
and you can make out the Upper McKinley road sign from the distance. Drive all the way to the opposite end of Upper
McKinley which is in Lawton Avenue. Turn left on Lawton Avenue and drive all the way to SLEX where the Skyway
elevated highway is visible upon approach to SLEX. Go cross SLEX via overpass that crosses it. After you crossed
SLEX, take Sales Road, the road that bends to the left past SLEX and runs right underneath the Skyway NAIA-3 Exit
Ramp. Sales Road turns right approximately past 900 meters and road name changes to Andrews Avenue at
Newport City area which is located right at the corner of Sales Road and Andrews Avenue. Before Sales Road turns
right, Newport Boulevard appears to the right. As of this writing, Newport Boulevard is one way towards Sales. But
they might change it into two way so I suggest to observe as you get near it and use this road. Otherwise, keep
driving straight on Andrews Avenue and then turn right onto Resort Drive, the main road of Newport City from
Andrews Avenue. Now you're in Newport City. Follow direction to parking area.

Route #7

From SM City San Lazaro, UST, Espana, Nagtahan and areas nearby.

SM San Lazaro and UST - take Lacson Avenue towards Nagtahan Flyover. Espana - left or right to Lacson towards
Nagtahan depending on what lane you're taking. Drive on Lacson Avenue and pass through Nagtahan Bridge. Road
name becomes President Quirino Avenue past Nagtahan Bridge. After Zamora Street (intersection with traffic lights)
Quirino Avenue bends to the right and another traffic lights for motorists making left from the northbound lane of
Quirino Avenue appear in Plaza Dilao area. Next main intersection with traffic lights is Pedro Gil Street. Drive past
Pedro Gil Street and then change lane to the left and turn left on next main intersection (to the left of Quirino Avenue
only) which is President Osmena Highway aka SLEX. Stay to the middle of SLEX, drive past Pablo Ocampo Sr. and
Zobel Roxas streets and then pass through Gil Puyat Osmena Flyover. Follow direction given in Route #3, choose
option 1 or option 2.

Route #8

From Araneta Avenue, SM City Sta. Mesa, SM Mezza Residences, N. Domingo and Pinaglabanan in San Juan,
Gilmore Avenue in Quezon City and other areas near to these places.

Araneta Avenue (any point) - take southbound lane or towards SM City Sta. Mesa. Drive all the way to its end which
is in N. Domingo Street. Intersections that Araneta crosses are: Del Monte Avenue, Quezon Avenue, Eulogio
Rodriguez Sr. Avenue and Aurora Boulevard (LRT-2 Line). Mezza Residences - take Araneta northbound lane and
make U-Turn to take the southbound lane all the way to N. Domingo or if left turn is allowed from Aurora Boulevard to
Araneta Avenue, then take that lane. SM City Sta. Mesa - take Araneta Avenue towards N. Domingo. Now in Araneta
Avenue corner N. Domingo, turn right onto N. Domingo. Gilmore Avenue - turn right onto N. Domingo and drive all
the way towards Old Sta. Mesa. N. Domingo - take the lane towards Old Sta. Mesa. Pinaglabanan - left on N.
Domingo. Drive past Victorino Mapa Street. Road name became Old Sta. Mesa after you drove past V. Mapa. Make
a U-Turn onto Valenzuela Street, a road intersecting Old Sta Mesa in an inverted Y. Note: You can make a shortcut
to Valenzuela Street by passing through Prince Court Hotel driveway. You will notice lots of motorists turning left onto
Sta Mesa Bridge is located. Turn right onto Paco-Sta Mesa Road, pass through Sta Mesa Bridge and take the flyover
next to the bridge. Turn right onto President Quirino Avenue and immediately make a U-Turn to take Pres. Quirino
Avenue's southbound lane. Follow direction given in Route #7, starting there from when President Qurino Avenue
bends to the right.

Route #9

From SM Mall of Asia, SMX Convention Center, SM Arena, Macapagal Boulevard, Blue Wave Macapagal, World
Trade Center, CCP Complex, Sofitel Philippine Plaza Hotel, Star City, Microtel Hotel, PICC and areas nearby.

Option 1: Via EDSA - MOA, SM Arena, Microtel Hotel, SMX Convention Center: Drive towards the MOA Globamaze
Rotunda in the front of SM MOA main building. From there, take EDSA, northbound lane. CCP Complex, PICC,
Philippine Plaza Sofitel, Star City, World Trade Center: Take Macapagal Boulevard's southbound lane and turn left on
EDSA. Blue Wave: Take EDSA's northbound lane. In EDSA, stay to the middle, drive past LRT-1 elevated track and
MRT-3 Taft Station, then, turn right onto Tramo also known as Aurora Boulevard Pasay. This is the road to the right
of EDSA through which a left turn flyover from EDSA's southbound lane passes for motorists heading to NAIA 1,2
and 3. Stay to the middle of Aurora Boulevard and drive all the way to its other end. Turn left on Andrews Avenue in
which Aurora Boulevard ends. Drive on Andrews Avenue all the way past NAIA-3 Rotunda where a giant sculpture is
erected (shown in third photo). Newport City is to the left of Andrews Avenue past the rotunda. To get to Newport
City, take the U-Turn slot situated before the other end of Andrews Avenue. The U-Turn is past the building of NAIA-
3. Now in Newport City side of Andrews Avenue, turn right onto Resort Drive and head towards your destination
within the commercial complex.

Option 2: Via Macapagal Boulevard and NAIA Road - There are times EDSA is wedged solid with the traffic gridlock.
In these situations, you can take this route. From SM Mall of Asia, Microtel MOA, SM MOA Arena and SMX, take
Coral Way, the road in front of Microtel and between SMX and Shrine of Jesus The Way Parish Church. Turn right
onto Diosdado Macapagal Blvd and turn left on NAIA Road, the wide road to the left of Macapagal in which at the
corner the old huge building of Coastal Mall is situated. From CCP Complex, including Philippine Plaza, PICC, Star
City and World Trade Center, take Diosdado Macapagal Boulevard all the way to NAIA Road, turn left on NAIA Road.
Cross Roxas Boulevard and the next intersection with traffic lights which is Quirino Avenue. Make left on the next
intersection with traffic lights which is Domestic Road. Turn right onto Airport road in which Domestic Road ends.
Drive to the middle of Airport Road past Aurora Boulevard, the road perpendicular to the left. Road name becomes
Andrews Avenue. Drive on Andrews Avenue all the way past NAIA-3 Rotunda where a giant sculpture is erected
(shown in our third photo). Newport City is to the left of Andrews Avenue past the rotunda. To get to Newport City,
take the U-Turn slot situated before the other end of Andrews Avenue. It is past the building of NAIA-3. Now in
Newport City side of Andrews Avenue, turn right onto Resort Drive and head towards your destination within the
commercial complex.

Route #10

From NAIA-1, NAIA-2, Duty Free Philippines Fiesta Mall, Ninoy Aquino Avenue, Imelda Avenue, Puregold

From NAIA-2, take NAIA Road towards Roxas Boulevard, turn right onto Domestic Road. From NAIA-1 and Duty
Free Philippines, take Ninoy Aquino Avenue, make left on NAIA Road (end of Ninoy Aquino Avenue), turn right onto
Domestic Road (the next main intersection with traffic lights). Turn right onto Airport road in which Domestic Road
ends. Drive to the middle of Airport Road past Aurora Boulevard, the road perpendicular to the left. Road name
becomes Andrews Avenue. Drive on Andrews Avenue all the way past NAIA-3 Rotunda where a giant sculpture is
erected (shown in our third photo). Newport City is to the left of Andrews Avenue past the rotunda. To get to Newport

Route #11


Option 1: Via EDSA - Take Arnaiz Avenue formely Pasay Road towards EDSA. Turn right onto EDSA. Take the
flyover to the right of Magallanes Bridge. In the flyover, choose the lane with "Alabang SLEX" road sign above it
which is to your left. So, as soon as you get onto the flyover stay to the left because a lane going to Manila with road
sign that reads "Manila" will occur at flyover. And you must avoid getting onto that lane. Now in Osmena Highway,
avoid getting onto the Entry ramp of skyway. But stay to the rightmost lane of Osmena Highway. Approximately 2
kilometers past Magallanes Interchange, and before the Skyway Crossover Interchange (shown in picture here), turn
right onto the service road going to Sales Road, the main road that runs through beneath Skyway NAIA-3 Exit ramp.
Drive into Sales Road past "The Air Force Course" gate. Once you get to Sales Road, drive further underneath
Skyway ramp until the road turn right and road name changes to Andrews Avenue. Before Sales Road turns right,
Newport Boulevard appears to the right. As of this writing, Newport Boulevard is one way towards Sales. But they
might change it into two way so I suggest to observe as you get near it and use this road. Otherwise, keep driving
straight on Andrews Avenue and then turn right onto Resort Drive, the main road of Newport City from Andrews
Avenue.

Option 2: Via Arnaiz Avenue and Skyway - Take Arnaiz Avenue towards Osmena Highway aka SLEX. Use the
Skyway ramp at the end of the road past Amorsolo Street. Follow Skyway direction and take the "NAIA-3" Exit which
is approximately 2 kilometers past Magallanes Interchange. NAIA-3 Exit ramp will take you right into Newport City,
which is to the right of Andrews Avenue, the road that continues the ramp. Just turn right onto Resort Drive, the main
road of Newport City from Andrews Avenue.

Route #12

From Evangelista Street in Makati City

Drive on Evangelista towards EDSA. Turn right onto EDSA. Change lane to the left and take the Aurora Boulevard-
EDSA Flyover. Stay to the middle of Aurora Boulevard and drive all the way to its other end, then turn left on Andrews
Avenue in which Aurora Boulevard ends. Drive on Andrews Avenue all the way past NAIA-3 Rotunda where a giant
sculpture is erected (shown in our third photo). Newport City is to the left of Andrews Avenue past the rotunda. To get
to Newport City, take the U-Turn slot situated before the other end of Andrews Avenue. The U-Turn is past the
building of NAIA-3. Now in Newport City side of Andrews Avenue, turn right onto Resort Drive and head towards your
destination within Newport City.

Route #13


City skyline can already be seen. Drive past Eastwood City all the way to Fort Bonifacio Global City Taguig. Follow
direction given in Route #6, starting there in part where you will be crossing Pasig River.

3 Responses to Driving Directions To Newport City
Edmaration etc said...
21 November 2011 01:22
Sir, nung nakita ko yung post title mo sa blog feed ko akala ko napunta ka na ng Amerika kasi Newport City! haha.
Naisahan ako dun ha. :-)

As usual, very detailed post. galing!

Lagalag said...
21 November 2011 14:30
Thanks, tama ka very American and dating ng pangalan. Kinuha din yata sa Newport City sa U.S.

Amado said...
21 November 2011 17:44
Nice, comprehenshive, detailed post.

Getting To Ilocos Norte's Important Attractions
On my second day in Laoag City which happened January 4, 2012, I decided to go see some popular destinationsof
Ilocos Norte. Now this post is in two parts. The first part tells you how I actually toured these not-to-be-missed spots
in Ilocos Norte. On the second part is my recommended way to get around Ilocos Norte to see them in practical way,
that is economically and conveniently. I will also talk about do's and don't. For those of you who gothere in
DirectionsOnWeb blog the first time, this entry is a second part of a series. You might like to read the first part. Kindly
go to "To Laoag From Manila In 52 Minutes".

How To Commute To Ilocos Norte's Tourist Spots

Paoay Church
Here's how I went. After I had my free breakfast at 10:21 am, I got out of Isabel Suites and ambled towards the
Sinking Bell Tower. I took a tricycle for 11 pesos to the terminal of jeepneys bound for Paoay. I paid Php 34 fare from
Laoag City to the site of Paoay Church. Approximate distance is 18 kilometers. Jeepney left its terminal at 10:37 am
and I arrived at Paoay Church also known as San Agustin Church at 11:20 am.

Malacanang of the North
After enjoying different views of the historical church, I took the same type of trike to Malacanang of the North. I
arrived there at 12:33 pm. I was not allowed to enter because of the lunch break. I had my lunch outside which I could
say one of the best lunches I had, ever! See separate post about food I enjoyed in Ilocos (coming soon). I entered the
Malacanang version of Ilocandia at 1:17 pm and got out at 1:47 pm. The trike at Paoay Church from which I hired one
are under strict regulations of the local government. Drivers are so polite and don't take advantage. You don't need to
haggle. Since the Php 100 rate from Paoay Church to Malacanang for me is reasonable, I accepted the driver's offer
to be my service in going to my subsequent destinations.

Sand Dunes Ilocos Norte

We arrived at Sand Dunes exactly 2 pm. It was a bad timing to be on a desert in that hour, so hot that I refused the
idea of 4x4 ride. Not really, the rate which Php 1,500 was the culprit hehe. For me, it's exorbitant. I'm on a budget.
Kidding aside, the time was not conducive. That's why, you need to read my recommended plan of tour on the
second part of this post. Nevertheless, I proceeded and climbed up some higher part of the fore which still mixed with
soil and grass. I just took some shots of the actual "Dubai-like" as the locals put it. I could see right in front of me
sands billowed from the wind. We left at 2:35 pm on our way to Batac.

4x4 at Sand Dunes
In my opinion, not because Ferdinand Marcos was a dictator, we shall ostracize everything about the former
President. It's the various parts and stages of our history that made what we are now. So, I went to theMausoleum of
Ferdinand Marcos, arriving there at 3:07 pm.

Batac Marcos Museum
After that, I got inside Batac Marcos Museum which is adjacent to the mausoleum. And then, to the Ferdinand
Marcos Photo Gallery nearby. We left at 3:43 pm and the driver of the trike recommended some other attractions.
But I passed it up. Instead, I asked him to take me to the terminal of buses bound for Laoag which is near to our
location in Market area. After paying him the right amount plus tip, I boarded the bus. At 3:51 pm, the bus left the
terminal. It was 4:22 pm when I got back to Laoag City. On my way to the hotel, I happened to pass by Ilocos Norte
Museum.

Marcos Photo Gallery
Now, here's my recommendations for the first timers:

Don't entertain offers from tricycle drivers from Laoag City for a tour of five tourist destinations. They charged way too
much. Imagine Php 1,500?

As I've said trike drivers in Paoay Church are the kind ones. I highly recommend them.

Plan your trip that the Sand Dunes will fall as your last or first destination either in the morning or afternoon when the
scorching heat is non-existent.

Okay, since you can trust those trike at Paoay Church, you can arrange the whole tour so that the Sand Dunes fall in
the schedule after you've been to San Agustin Chuch, Malacanang of the North, Ferdinand Marcos Mausoleum,
Batac Museum, and the Photo Gallery.

Best time to do this is: Be at Paoay Church at 2 pm if you want to be at Sand Dunes around 4:30 to 5 pm. That way,
you also get to avoid the lunch break in Malacanang of the North.

You can also get to Paoay Church early in the morning and make arrangement with the trike driver to make Sand
Dunes as your second destination. They are willing to wait once the agreement is made.

That's all for the moment. I can't stay longer in the computer right now. Till next. Watch for more.

What do you think would I see in Vigan aside from those Heritage Village? Mmmmm let us see...

4 Responses to Getting To Ilocos Norte's Important Attractions
apple said...
17 May 2012 17:04
According to the PBA Latest News, PBA teams went here. Both team was composed of veteran, rookie and
professional player of PBA, hope you have witnessed that game.

Lagalag said...
17 May 2012 17:37
@ apple. Nice to hear that. Too bad I hadn't witnessed the game as I was there on different occasion.

Neca Reyes said...
11 June 2013 23:12
I find this post very helpful and informative. I'm planning to go solo in Ilocos on September. Anyway, how much did
you pay for the tricycle tour?

Lag alag said...
12 June 2013 13:22
@ Neca Reyes. Thank you for the appreciation. Have fun on your solo trip. The trike tour costed me Php 500 :)

How To Commute To Aliw Theater
Aliw Theater is a concert venue located at MBC Building, CCP Complex, Pasay City, Metro Manila. On April 16,
2011, the grand celebration of Aliwan Fiesta culminates here as the Grand Parade and Awarding Ceremony takes
place.

Here's how to get to Aliw Theater from different locations by jeepney, bus and LRT/MRT train:

Route #1

From Caloocan, Navotas, Malabon, Valenzuela, Tondo, Quiapo, SM San Lazaro, SM City Manila, Carriedo,
Blumentritt and other areas near to these locations.

First ride. Take a jeep, FX or taxi and go to a LRT-1 Station nearest to you, e.g. Monumento Station, 5th Avenue
Station, R. Papa Station, Jose Abad Santos Station, Tayuman Station, Blumentritt Station, Doroteo Jose Station,
Carriedo Station and Central Terminal Station Arroceros.

Second ride. Ride a train bound for Baclaran and alight at Vito Cruz Station.

Third ride. Walk along Taft Avenue southward until you get to the corner of Taft and Pablo Ocampo Sr Street formerly
Vito Cruz. Walk along Pablo Ocampo until you get to the terminal of colored orange jeepney-shuttles that ply the
route of CCP Complex-Taft and vice versa. The terminal is located along P. Ocampo Sr near gate of Rizal Memorial
Sports Complex. Ride one of these jeepney-shuttles. Pay minimum fare.

Where to alight? From its terminal, the shuttle will traverse Pablo Ocampo Sr, westward or towards Manila Bay. It will
cross intersections (with traffic lights) of Adriatico Street, Harrison Street and Roxas Boulevard. After the shuttle cross
Roxas Boulevard, alight approximately 10 meters from the corner of Roxas Boulevard, opposite the frontage of CCP
building. Road name changes to Pedro Bukaneg. Pablo Ocampo Sr ends up in Roxas Boulevard.

Walking direction. Walk across Pedro Bukaneg towards the access road to the ramp of CCP. Walk further towards
the other side of CCP building where another wide road called Vicente Sotto runs through. Aliw Theater is already
visible from the corner of Vicente Sotto and the access road of CCP building. See map below. Walk across Vicente
Sotto and head towards Aliw Theater.

Route #2

From Alabang, Muntinlupa, Sucat, Bicutan, Metropolis Starmall, and other nearby areas.

First ride. Along service road of Osmena Highway aka SLEX, ride a jeepney with "Pasay Rotonda" sign and alight at
Pasay Rotunda Taft.

Second ride. Ride either a jeepney with any of these signs: "Monumento", "Quiapo", "Divisoria", "Cubao" or a LRT-1
train bound for Monumento/Roosevelt. Riding a jeep, alight at Pablo Ocampo Sr Street formerly Vito Cruz. Riding a
train, alight at Vito Cruz Station.

Third Ride. Walk across Taft Avenue towards the opposite corner of Taft and Pablo Ocampo where aStarbucks
Coffee is situated. Walk further along P. Ocammpo aka Vito Cruz until you get to the terminal of colored orange
jeepney-shuttles that ply the route of CCP Complex-Taft and vice versa. Ride one of these shuttles and follow
direction given in route #1.

Route #3

Festival Mall, Filinvest City, Madrigal Business Park, Pacific Village, Alabang Town Center and other areas nearby.

First ride. Along Alabang-Zapote Road, ride a jeepney with "Balcaran" sign. Alight at Baclaran.

Second ride. In Baclaran ride a jeepney with any of these signs: "Divisoria Mabini", "Cubao Quiapo", "Quiapo Mabini",
"Monumento Mabini". Alight at P. Ocampo Sr. Street formerly Vito Cruz.

Third ride. Along P. Ocampo aka Vito Cruz, west lane, the lane going to Manila Bay and near to the concrete iron
fence of Central Bank of the Philippines, wait for a orange colored jeepney-shuttle going to CCP Complex. Ride one
of these shuttles and alight after it cross Roxas Boulevard. Follow walking direction given in Route #1.

Alternatively, you can walk your way to the Aliw Theater. Just croos Roxas Boulevard, walk towards the frontage of
CCP building and go to the other side of the building where a wide road called Vicente Sotto runs through. From the
corner of Vicento Sotto and the access road of CCP ramp, Aliw Theater is already visible.

Route #4

From Southern Tagalog provinces of Laguna, Tayabas, Quezon and other nearby areas.

First ride. Ride a bus bound for Manila with its terminal located near corner of Taft and Gil Puyat formerly Buendia
Avenue, e.g. BBL, JAC Transit, JAM, etc. Alight at Taft Gil Puyat.

Second ride. Go to the north bound lane of Taft and ride any jeepney with signs like "Quiapo", "Monumento",
"Divisoria", "Blumentritt", etc. Get off the jeepney at the next main intersection with traffic lights which is P. Ocampo
Sr. Street formerly Vito Cruz.

Third ride. Walk across Taft towards opposite corner where Starbucks Coffee is located at the ground floor of Torre
Lorenzo building. Walk along P. Ocampo until you get to the terminal of colored orange jeepney-shuttles that ply the
route of CCP Complex-Taft and vice versa. Ride one of these shuttles, pay minimum and follow direction in Route #1.

Route #5

From Casimiro, SM South Mall, BF Almanza, Las Pinas, BF Resort Drive and other areas near to these locations.

First ride. Take a bus bound for Lawton, e.g. Tas Trans, Bensan and Saint Anthony. Alight at Pablo Ocampo Sr
Street formerly Vito Cruz.

Second ride. Walk across Taft towards opposite corner where Starbucks Coffee is located at the ground floor of Torre

Route #6

From Novaliches, Quirino Highway, A. Bonifacio Avenue and other nearby areas.

First ride. Take a jeepney with "Blumentritt" sign. Alight at Blumentritt.

Second ride. Go to LRT-1 Blumentritt Station. Ride a train bound for Balcaran. Alight at Vito Cruz Station.


Follow direction in Route #1. Read 'Where to alight?' and 'Walking direction to Aliw Theater'.

Route #7

From Balintawak, Roosevelt, Congressional, Munoz, Project 6, Project 7&8, SM City North EDSA and other areas

First ride. If your from Project 6, ride a jeepney bound for Quiapo or Pier. Get off the jeep after it made a U-Turn in
EDSA. Walk to Roosevelt Station of LRT-1. If you're from Congressional Avenue, ride any jeep or bus going to
EDSA-Roosevelt. If you're from Roosevelt, ride a jeep going to EDSA and Munoz Market.

Second ride. This will serves as first ride if you're location is near to Balintawak and Roosevelt Station of LRT-1. Go
to any of these stations and ride a train bound for Baclaran. Alight at Vito Cruz Station.


Follow direction given in Route #1 as to where to alight and read walking direction to Aliw Theater.

Route #8

From Marikina, SSS Village, Antipolo, Cainta, Santolan Pasig and other areas nearby.

First ride. Take a jeepney bound for Cubao and alight either in LRT-2 Santolan Station or LRT-2 Araneta Center
Cubao Station.

Second ride. Ride a train bound for Recto. Alight at Recto Station.

Third ride. Walk from Recto Station to LRT-1 Doroteo Jose Station via footbridge that connects the two stations. Go
to the southbound lane of LRT-1 and ride a train bound for Baclaran. Alight at Vito Cruz Station.

Fourth ride. Walk along Taft Avenue southward until you get to the corner of Taft and Pablo Ocampo Sr Street
formerly Vito Cruz. Walk along Pablo Ocampo until you get to the terminal of colored orange jeepney-shuttles that ply
the route of CCP Complex-Taft and vice versa. The terminal is located along P. Ocampo Sr near gate of Rizal
Memorial Sports Complex. Ride one of these jeepney-shuttles. Pay minimum fare.


Route #9

From areas near to LRT-2 stations. These areas are: Katipunan, Anonas, Araneta Center Cubao, Betty Go Belmonte,
Gilmore, J. Ruiz, V. Mapa, SM Centerpoint, UERM, Central University, Pureza, Stop&Shop and Legarda.

First ride. Take a train at any station of LRT-2 bound for Recto Station. Alight at Recto Station.

Second ride. Walk from Recto Station to LRT-1 Doroteo Jose Station via footbridge that connects the two stations.
Go to the southbound lane of LRT-1 and ride a train bound for Baclaran. Alight at Vito Cruz Station.



Route #10

From Fairview, UP Diliman, UP Ayala Technohub, Philcoa

First ride. Take a jeepney or bus bound for Quiapo. Get off at Quiapo.

Second ride. Walk to the other side of Quiapo Church from where LRT-1 Carriedo Station is already visible from the
distance. Walk to Carriedo Station, ride a train bound for Baclaran and alight at Vito Cruz Station.



Route #11

From any MRT-3 Station. These stations are: North Station (connected to Trinoma), Quezon Avenue Station
(connected to Centris), GMA Kamuning (Timog Avenue), Araneta Center Cubao Station (connected to Farmers Plaza
and Araneta Coliseum), Santolan-Anapolis Station (Boni Serano Avenue and Camp Aguinaldo), Ortigas Station
(Greenhills, Robinson's Galleria, Ortigas Center, POEA, The Podium, SM Mega Mall), Shaw Station (EDSA Crossing,
Pasig, Shangri-La Plaza, EDSA Central, Greenfield District, Mandaluyong), Boni Station (Boni Pioneer, Robinson's
Place Pioneer, GA Sky Suites, Pinatubo, New Horizon), Guadalupe Station (Fort Bonifacio, Market Market, Taguig,
J.P. Rizal, Rockwell), Buendia Station and Ayala Station.

First ride. Take a train bound for Taft and alight at Taft Station.

Second ride. From Taft Station, go to LRT-1 EDSA Station via footbridge that connects the two stations. Ride a train
bound for Monumneto/Roosevelt stations. Alight at Vito Cruz Station.

Vito Cruz where a Jolibee is situated. Walk across Taft Avenue towards the opposite corner where a Starbucks
Coffee is located at the ground floor of Torre Lorenzo Condominium. Walk further along Pablo Ocampo until you get
to the terminal of colored orange jeepney-shuttles that ply the route of CCP Complex-Taft and vice versa. The
terminal is located along P. Ocampo Sr near gate of Rizal Memorial Sports Complex. Ride one of these jeepney-
shuttles. Pay minimum fare.

Follow direction given in Route #1 as to where to alight and read 'Walking Direction' to Aliw Theater.

Route #12

From MOA or Mall of Asia.

Go to jeepney terminal located in front of North Parking Building. This is the building where the Hypermart is located
at the ground floor.

Look for jeepney-shuttles with "Buendia Gil Puyat LRT" sign located near toilet. There are barkers shouting "Buendia
LRT". If you're in doubt, ask the barker if they are heading to Gil Puyat and check if they will pass by World Trade
Center.

Ride one of these shuttles. Pay minimum and alight at World Trade Center, exactly located at the corner of President
Macapagal Boulevard and Gil Puyat Avenue.

Walk across Gil Puyat towards the open space of CCP Complex where you will see Wensha among others from the
distance. Walk along the road that runs from Gil Puyat towards north where Star City is situated at the back of
Wensha. This road is Magdalena Jalandoni and the next intersection is Vicente Sotto. Walk up to Vicente Sotto and
turn right at that corner. You're now at Star City. Aliw Theater is situated along Vicente Sotto next to Star City.

4 Responses to How To Commute To Aliw Theater
Heidrek said...
29 November 2012 06:24
How do I get back from where I came from by using the route #1?

Heidrek said...
29 November 2012 06:27
From the University of Santo Tomas, can you recommend a route to, and back from, Aliw Theater that doesn't use
the LRT?

Lag alag said...
29 November 2012 10:22
@ Heidrek. Along Espana, wait for and ride a jeep with "Baclaran" sign. Alight at Pablo Ocampo aka Vito Cruz. Ride
CCP Shuttle along Pablo Ocampo and ask the driver to drop you off near Aliw Theater. They don't stop exactly there
so you need to walk a little bit.

Lag alag said...
29 November 2012 10:27
@ Heidrek. To get back to UST, ride the same shuttle and alight at Taft Ave. Ride a jeepney with "Espana Cubao"
sign and alight at UST. Hope my direction helps you.

How To Commute To Baguio City's Tourist Spots
During Lagalag's trip to the city of Baguio, he made sure he could be of help to other vacationists flocking the summer
capital of the Philippines this peak season by making list of terminals of jeepneys that ply the routes to
major destinations.

These are the Baguio Attractions and Historical Landmarks inside the city limits:

For Dinosaur Island and Holy Land, go to How to get to Dinosaur Island & Holy Land

Baguio Cathedral
Botanical Garden
Burnham Park
Camp John Hay
Crystal Cave
Good Shepherd Convent
Lourdes Grotto
Mansion House
Mines View Park
Panagbenga Park
Philippine Military Academy
Session Road
Sunshine Park
Wright Park

Read these separate directional articles:
How To Commute To Tam-Awan Village From Baguio City
Strawberry Picking: A What To Do In La Trinidad
Baguio City Visita Iglesia Route Guide

Session Road is the main avenue of Baguio Citywhere all city life happens. It is the commercial center of Baguio and
the major destination for shopping, dining, banking and bar hopping. SM City Baguio is situated along upper Session
Road. Baguio Cathedral can be reached from SM City via Session Road and terminals of jeepneys going to Mines
View Park, Mansion House, Wright Park and Good Shepherd Convent are located here.

How to get to Camp John Hay

The jeepneys that ply the route passing by Camp John Hay is located at Burnham Park. In the map this terminal is
called Bakakeng Jeepney Station. Now, I think Bakakeng Station is just one of the many jeepney stations in this
terminal. From anywhere along Session Road, e.g. SM City Baguio, Prime Hotel, Baguio Cathedral, walk downhill
towards the end of the road where DBP Bank Building is located. Turn left at the corner of DBP Building. There's a
KFC at ground floor of DBP Building. Now, use the pedestrian overpass to get across Harrison Road. Exactly at the
foot of the stair of the footbridge is the terminal of jeepneys going to different locations. This is Bakakeng Jeepney
Station. Look for jeepneys with "Baguio Plaza-Scout Barrio" sign. These jeepneys pass through a certain "crossing"
as drivers told me. From this "crossing", Camp John Hay is walking distance. I never got a chance to go to Camp
John Hay but I did went to other attractions such as Mines View Park, Philippine Military Academy, Mansion House,
Wright Park, etc. And I will guide you to the jeepney terminals plying the route to these never to be missed spots
in Baguio City.

Additional information: Next to jeepneys with "Baguio Plaza-Scout Barrio" sign are few L-300 vans with the same
sign, Baguio Plaza-Scout Barrio. According to the driver of one of the van that I talked to, their route is different from
the jeepneys as they pass through exact location of Camp John Hay. At any rate, you can talk to driver of either
jeepney or van to find out which one pass through the excellent spot of Camp John Hay.

How to get to Philippine Military Academy

Reminder: All visitors entering PMA must have individual valid IDs. A person without a valid ID can't enter PMA. If
you're in a group and you don't have ID, you will be instructed to get off the jeepney at the gate and wait for your
companions with IDs while they're enjoying the tour.

In the same terminal of Bakakeng Jeepney Station is the station of jeepneys with "Baguio Plaza-KIAS-PMA-
Springhills-Apugan" sign. This is the only jeepney at this terminal going directly inside PMA. From loading area of
"Baguio Plaza-Scout Barrio" jeepneys, walk further up ahead until you see the sign board that read: "LOADING
AREA: PMA-KIAS-SITEL-EPZA". Ride the jeep being filled up with passengers by a dispatcher.

From Burnham Park Lake. Let's say you're anywhere in the lagoon of Burnham Park. Go towards Lake Drive corner
Perfecto Street. Lake Drive is the road between the Burnham Park and the football field. Just walk along Lake Drive
until you see Ganza Restaurant to the right. Next to it is Perfecto Street as indicated by the road sign at the corner.
From this road sign, just a few feet along Perfecto is the sign of the jeepney station bound for PMA. The jeepney
station sign read: ""LOADING AREA: PMA-KIAS-SITEL-EPZA". And beside the sign are jeepneys with "Baguio
Plaza-KIAS-PMA-Springhills-Apugan" sign in front and on their both sides. Ride the jeep being filled up with
passengers by a dispatcher. Click here to view map of walking direction from Burnham Park to this terminal.

Don't get worried when the jeepney get past the gate of PMA without dropping off passengers to the PMA. The jeep
will just take the other passengers to the last point of the route then it will get back from the turning point to the same
route. The jeep will then enter the gate of PMA, it will stop for a moment and the officers will approach to collect all
IDs of passengers. Your group will be given only one gate pass ID that one of you must wear all the time while inside
the PMA ground. Please read the reminders at the back of the ID to avoid embarrassment of apprehension. There
are some restrictions that you must observe.

The jeepney will take you to the loading and unloading area at the main PMA Building where important attractions
and facilities are located. The jeep, then, will fetch the waiting passengers and head back to Burnham Park.

There's also a souvenir shops near the drop off point. To maximize your tour of the PMA, after you take photos at this
area, you can walk your way from the PMA building downhil towards the gate to see other attraction inside the camp.
There are other important landmarks you get to see along the way. Then after getting your ID, you can wait for a
jeepney outside the gate to get back to Burnham Park Bakakeng Jeepney Station. But if you're contented with
attractions around the PMA main building, then you can just wait for a jeepney with the same sign at the loading and
unloading area waiting shed. Jeepney fare to PMA from Burnham Park is 18.50 pesos per passenger.

How to get to Crystal Cave

The terminal of the jeepneys going to Crystal Cave is located at the corner of Otek and Shanum streets. From
Session Road, walk downhill from SM towards the end of the road where DBP Bank Building is located at the corner.
Turn left on the corner of the building. There's a KFC Restaurant at the ground floor of DBP and opposite DBP Bank
Building at the other side of the road is Maharlika Livelihood Complex. At this point, you're looking at the pedestrian
walkway overpass. Use the stair at the middle of the overpass then turn right to get to the other end of the overpass.
This overpass is crossing Magsaysay Avenue. Don't get down at the stair located at the end of the overpass. Instead,
turn left and take another overpass walkway extending from the first footbridge to get across Harrison Road. At the
end of the second footbridge is Hotel Veniz. Turn left again on another extension of the footbridge. Now, go down the
stair to the right of the footbridge extension.

You're now at Shanum Street. The building at the corner of Shanum Street and Harrison Road is Hotel Veniz. Walk
along Shanum street until you get to the next intersection which is Otek Street. At the opposite corner of Otek and
Shanum, you will see the sign board that read "Loading Area:Crystal Cave".

From Burnham Park. Let's say you're in the lagoon area also known as Burnham Lake. Go towards Lake Drive. Lake
Drive is the road between Burnham Park and the football field. Walk along Lake Drive past Ganza Restaurant until
you get to corner of Lake Drive and Shanum Street. Turn right on Shanum until you get to the next street intersecting
Shanum. That is Otek Street and in the corner is the terminal of jeepneys bound forCrystal Cave. Click here to view
map of walking direction from Burnham Park to terminal of jeepneys bound for Crystal Cave.

Additional information: Talk to the dispatcher of the jeepney. Tell him that you're going to cave itself. Crystal
Cave at the sign of the jeepney doesn't refer specifically at the cave itself. It refers to Crystal Cave Road. And
majority of the passengers are residence living in different areas along Crystal Cave Road. It's important the driver
knows he has passengers going to the cave so that he can drop them off at the street leading to the site of Crystal
Cave. As of this time, jeepney fare to Crystal Cave is 8.50 pesos.

How to get to Lourdes Grotto

From Burnham Park, you need to get to Hotel Veniz first. The hotel is visible from Burnham Park. Get down there.
Once there, climb the pedestrian overpass to get across Harrison Road. From the overpass, you can see the Abanao
Square Shopping Mall, to your left. Now, go towards that mall and turn right onto the road that borders it to its right
side. That road is Zandueta Street. Walk along Zandueta Street towards the next intersection which is Kayang
Street. Click here to continue reading or go to the last paragraph of How to get to Lourdes Grotto. Click here to view
map of walking direction from Burnham Park to the terminal of jeepneys bound for Lourdes Grotto.

From Session Road, walk downhill from SM towards the end of the road where DBP Bank Building is located at the
corner. Turn after you get past DBP Bank Building. There's a KFC Restaurant at the ground floor of DBP and
opposite DBP Bank Building at the other side of Magsaysay Avenue, the road where Session Road ends, is
Maharlika Livelihood Complex.

You need to get to the back of the Maharlika Livelihood Complex to go to the terminal of jeepneys that ply the route
going to Lourdes Grotto. Here's what you do. Use the stair located at the middle of the overpass, turn right to get
across Magsaysay Avenue and get down the overpass via stair located at the end of the overpass. At this point, you
must be seeing the big mall of Abanao Square one block away. If not, you're in the wrong way. There's a big "Abanao
Square" sign above the corner of the mall. Walk towards the Abanao Square and turn right onto the street that
borders it. That road is Zandueta Street. Walk along Zandueta Street towards the next intersection which is Kayang
Street.

Now, turn left on Kayang Street where you will see to the left of the road jeeneys parked side by side facing the other
side of the street. These are terminals of jeepneys going to different destinations. First terminal is for jeepneys going
to Guisad. Next to it is the terminal of jeepneys with the sign in front and at the side of the jeep that read: "Baguio
Plaza-Dominican-Lourdes VV". This is the jeepney you must ride to get to Lourdes Grotto. Just look for the one being
filled up by a dispatcher. Fare is 8.50 pesos. The sign in the photo stands at the terminal.

How to get to Good Shepherd Convent and Mines View Park

People going up to Baguio City never miss to go to Good Shepherd Convent to buy different preserved native
products made by the nuns to generate money for different charities sponsored by Good Shepherd Convent. My
favorite is the Ube Preserves. It's so yummy and the best I ever tasted. Good Shepherd Convent and Mines View
Park is near to each other. Just a stone throw away. In fact, the terminal of jeepney going to Mines View is located
near gate of Good Shepherd Convent.

The sign of jeepneys going to Mines View Park is "Baguio Plaza-Mines View VV". Their terminal is along Mabini
Street near corner Session Road, opposite McDonald's. To get to the terminal from upper Session Road, e.g. SM City
Baguio, Prime Hotel, Victory Liner, Baguio Cathedral, walk to the left of Session Road until you get to McDonald's.
Turn left on Mabini Street, the road that borders McDonald's. To the right of Mabini is the terminal of "Baguio Plaza-
Mines View VV" jeepneys.

From Burnham Park, walk across Lake Drive, the road between Burnham Park and Football Field. Then go to
Harrison Road, the road where interconnecting overpasses are located. Don't cross Harrison Road via overpass.
Instead, from the stair of the overpass, walk along Harrison Road and get across the other side where a BPI Bank is
located. That street is Mabini. And the terminal of jeepneys going to Mines View is located near opposite end, which
is corner Session Road. Just walk your way up the ascending Mabini Street until you get to the terminal of jeepneys
bound for Mines View, to the left of Mabini Street. Click here to view map of walking direction from Burnham Park to
this terminal.

Addional information: If you're going to Good Shepherd Convent aside from Mines View Park, ask the dispatcher if
the jeepneys you're going to ride is via Gibraltar Road. There's also different route going to Mines View Park but most
of the time the jeepneys pass through Gibraltar. Still, you need to make sure.

How to get to Mansion House and Wright Park

If you're fond of horseback riding, you will like it there at Wright Park. Mansion House, the official summer of
Philippine President, is located next to it. You can get to Mansion House from Wright Park via stairs that goes directly
to the landscaped walkway with a distance of approximately 330 meters from the stair to the gate of the Mansion
House.

Ride a jeepney going to Mines View Park and get off at Wright Park. If you want to go directly to the gate of Mansion
House, ask the dispatcher if the jeepney he's filling up is via Gibraltar. If it does, don't ride it because it won't pass by
the Mansion House. Try the next jeepney.

How to get to Botanical Garden, Panagbenga Park and Sunshine Park

These three parks are located near to Baguio Plaza. Just ride a jeepney going to PMA or Mines View Park and ask
driver to drop you off at any of these spots.

How To Commute To Cagsawa Ruins From Naga City

Cagsawa Ruins was the image that've always conjured up in my mind everytime Mayon Volcano was mentioned. For
me, the mere sight of differentimages of the postcard-like scenery was something comparable to looking at an award
winning landscape painting.

That's why yesterday I didn't waste time. After asking few Bicolanos for some information, I headed to the ultimate
attraction of the Bicol Region.

In Naga City, there's only one place from which people ride buses bound for all the cities and towns of the entire
Bicolandia. This place is popularly known as CBT, short for Central Bus Terminal. It's a very wide and organized
transport depot for public buses. I will be talking about it on a separate post.

For those of you wondering how to get to Cagsawa Ruins from Naga City, just follow these directions.

One. Flag down a tricylce anywhere in Centro, Naga City. Centro is the word Bicolanos use to refer to the center of
Naga where the plaza is located surrounded by hotels, restaurants, department stores, banks, big public market and
different commercial establishments. Instruct the driver to take you to CBT.

CBT is along CBD II Road and next to SM City Naga. Once there, pay the driver 8 pesos and then go enter the CBT.

Two. Proceed to Lane 33 and wait for an airconditioned bus with "Legazpi" sign. Board the bus pay 110 pesos and
ask the conductor to drop you off at Cagsawa Ruins.

Reminder: Don't ride any ordinary bus and never approach a conductor, barker or driver of those buses. You
shouldn't experienced what I've been through. I commit mistakes so that you guys get the right directions. I was a
little bit excited, so I've asked a conductor where to ride a bus bound for Cagsawa. He said their bus was passing by
it. I took it. Paid 100. Only to be transfered to another bus in Iriga and then to another jeepney in Nabua and spent 4
hours of tiring travel from one town to another before finally got to my destination.

When I got back to the CBT, I talked to an officer clad in blue uniform what's the right bus to ride to avoid being
transfered to different vehicles and to get the fastest trip to Cagsawa. And the old man told me to take the
airconditioned bus from Manila that stopS over in the CBT heading for Legazpi. And they're usually park in lanes 29,
30, 31, 32, and 33. My trip back to Naga from Cagsawa on board an aircon bus was only two hours and twenty five
minutes. So, I'm sure going there with the right bus will also take the same length of time.

Three. While in the bus, watch for Camalig. The conductor announces each town and city the bus passes through.
Camalig is the town before Daraga, and Daraga is where Cagsawa is situated. After the bus passed by Camalig,
remind the conductor to drop you off at Cagsawa Ruins. Take note that you'll pass by these towns before you get to
Cagsawa: Pili, Iriga, Nabua, Polangui, Ginubatan and then Camalig.

Four. After getting off the bus at the intersection of the road going to Cagsawa Ruins, take any available motored
tricylce that ply the direction to the site of the tourist spot. Pay 20 pesos.

Five. Enjoy the view of the world's almost perfect cone volcano. Take different shots of the famous destination, buy
souvenirs and try the authentic Bicol Express dish in one of eateries in the tourist spot.

To get back to Naga, take the tricylce back to where you got off the bus. Board an air-conditioned bus with "Naga
City" sign in front. Once backed in the CBT, for sure you'll get in SM City Naga for some snacks in the food court.
After that you can take any tricycle to get back to your hotel. You can always mention the word "centro" to the driver if
you want to stroll the plaza.

Enjoy.
4 Responses to How To Commute To Cagsawa Ruins From Naga City
gulaylover said...
4 November 2011 03:30
very timing to find your blog, we are heading Naga next Friday and will definitely check your blog for tips and tricks.
thanks!

Lagalag said...
4 November 2011 12:35
thanks, if you like it, you might like to give me a plus one, just click +1 button above (below the title of the post)
:-)

Lucky said...
10 September 2012 16:27
Wow thanks a lot! This post sure very timely and helpful for me and my gf. We are planning to take a stroll to
Cagsawa Ruins by the end of September. I am from Manila and I asked my friends for directions but was still
confused until I read this post. :)

Lag alag said...
10 September 2012 19:21
@ Lucky. Very glad that you have found this article very helpful. Will appreciate it very much if you recommend
DirectionsOnWeb to your friends and relatives, they might find it handy as well. Please clickHERE to see which
platform is best for you. Thank you very much.

How To Commute To Cebu's Tourist Spots
During my travel to Cebu, my first time ever, I made sure I could be of help to other vacationists to the QueenCity of
The South specially those backpackers and first timers who don't have any idea on how to get to some of the popular
attractions within Metro Cebu. I gathered commuting information such as signs of jeepneys headed to these spots as
well as where to ride a particular jeepney going to a specific tourist spot. I've also drawn up walking directions one
needs to take to some attractions from the location of affordable hotels that I also recommend because of their
proximity to downtown Cebu's main thoroughfare where most of public jeepneys pass through.

Lapu-Lapu Monument at Mactan Shrine

Here are some of popular tourist destinations in Cebu that I've given commute and walk directions in this post, the
third of our series of Cebu. You might like to read the first and second chapters. Here are the links: First post, go
to Good Eats And Good Rides From Manila To Cebu. Second post, go to Cebu: Taking Taxi From Mactan Airport To
Colon. Hope this guide make your travel to Cebu more fun.

Basilica Minore del Santo Nino
Casa Gorordo
Cebu Capitol Building
Cebu Cathedral
Cebu's Ayala Center
Cebu's SM City
Colon Street
Fort San Pedro
Fuente Osmena Circle
Heritage of Cebu Monument
Mactan Shrine aka Lapu Lapu Monument
Magellan's Cross
Plaza Independencia
Sky Adventure at Crown Regency
Taoist Temple
Yap-Sandiego Ansestral House

Colon Street

Colon Street at dusk

If you are a first timer in Cebu and as such, travelling in budget, the first spot you should be heading to as soon as
you landed in Mactan Cebu International Airport is the historic Colon Street, the first and oldest national road of our
country. Although a little bit run-down now, it's still the home of old and popular shopping malls, restaurants, old
movie houses, public markets, cheap street foods at night, fashion shops, and most of all affordable hotels. Gaisano
malls, Cebu's synonymous to shopping are located here. Third tip from me: There's a big food court serving a lot of
cheap foods at the 6th floor of Metro Gaisano located at the corner of Colon and Osmena Blvd. Read my valuable
first and second tips on my post entitled Cebu: Taking Taxi From Mactan Airport To Colon. Speaking of food, go
check out popular Cebuano dishes, just go to What & Where To Eat In Cebu City.

How To Get To Colon From Mactan Cebu International Airport?

By Taxi - Just tell the taxi driver to take you to Jollibee in Colon corner Osmena Blvd, the main intersection at the
middle of Colon where jeepneys headed to major destinations and districts of Cebu City pass through. If you're taking
taxi from airport to Colon, I highly recommend reading my post Cebu: Taking Taxi From Mactan Airport To Colon for
valuable information that you should know.

By Jeepney - Walk or take a taxi approximately 1.3 km to Mactan Marina Mall located at the right corner of Airport Rd
and Quezon National Highway. If you prefer to walk up to Marina Mall, which is safe, just follow the direction of all
taxis leaving the airport. There's SM Hypermart inside Marina Mall just in case you need some refreshment. From
inside Mactan Marina Mall, walk across Quezon Hi-way to get to the Jeepney Terminal. Ride a green-colored jeepney
with "MEPSA Lapu Lapu City Cebu City Vice Versa" wordings on its both sides. The jeep is located at the rear end of
the jeepney queue. Alight at SM City Cebu, go to the Jeepney Terminal at the frontage of the mall and ride a jeepney
with "Private Colon SM" sign. After taking different roads, the jeep will finally take Sanciangko Street which is
paralleled to Colon. If you're sitting at the left side of the jeepney, you should already see the Heritage of Cebu
Monument right before the jeep turn right onto Sanciangko St. Alight at the corner of Osmena Blvd. Landmarks here
are: Sogo Hotel, located to the left of Sanciangko before Osmena and G.V. Tower Hotel, the tall building located at
the second left corner of Osmena. Towards the end of this post is a map that shows the locations of affordable hotels
in Colon vicinity. I suggest you read the directions to destinations first before looking at the hotels so that you get to
choose the right place to stay. Reading the directions first will familiarize you with getting around the city thereby
triangulates the location of a hotel you're comfortable with.

The following five tourist spots are best toured in one trip because they are situated near to each other although you
still need to walk a bit far out. Fourth tip from me: Best time to see these four major attractions is during mornings or
afternoon. Avoid noon time if you don't want to be scorched by the sun. There's a museum that's closed on weekend,
so if you want to see the inside of the museum, pick any day from Monday to Friday.

Fort San Pedro
Plaza Independencia
Cebu Cathedral
Magellan's Cross

By Jeepney - Along Osmena Blvd between Colon and Sanciangko but along the sidewalk of GV Tower Hotel side,
ride a jeep with "Jones LAO Colon" sign. Tell the driver that you are going to Fort San Pedro and to please drop you
off at it's location. In my case, I approached the driver and ask him if he would pass by Fort San Pedro and when he
said he would I told him to drop me off right there. The jeep will loop its way back to Osmena. Always remind the
driver to drop you off at your destination. You will be alighted at Plaza Independencia. Get inside the park and
afterwards head towards Fort San Pedro which is just across the park. A museum is also located inside Fort San
Pedro. Walk your way to the location of Basilica Minore del Santo Nino via Osmena Blvd, the street with red arrow in
the map below. Refer to the map. Click red pins to reveal information. To get back to Colon, ride a jeepney with
"Colon" word on its both sides at Legaspi St outside Cebu Cathedral. The jeep will turn left on V. Gullas Street from
Legaspi. Alight at the corner of Osmena and walk toward Colon.

By Walking - From Sanciangko cor Osmena where GV Tower Hotel is located, walk towards Metro Gaisano
Shopping Mall that you can see from afar. Cross Colon and continue walking past Jollibee (next to Gaisano along
Osmena), cross five more intersections until you reach the gate of Basilica Minore del Santo Nino, to your right. See
Map below. Use the walkway inside the compound of the basilica to get to Magellan's Cross. To get to Cebu
Cathedral, take Zamora St, the road opposite gate of the basilica. Plaza Independencia and Fort San Pedro are
situated at the end of Osmena Blvd. You can get there after seeing Magellan's Cross, Basilica Minore and Cebu
Cathedral. You can easily return to Colon, just take the same route via Osmena Blvd.

Fort San Pedro

Magellan's Cross

Fort San Pedro Gate


Cebu Cathedral

Now, for those of you who like extreme adventures, this particular destination is a must-to-see in Cebu City.

Sky Experience Adventure at Crown Regency

Edge Coaster in Sky Adventure of Crown Plaza

Ayala Business Park seen from 38th floor of Crown Plaza

Panoramic view from Sky Adventure of Crown Plaza

You are riding an edge coaster that not only goes around the edge of 38th floor of the tallest hotel in the Philippines
but it also tilts up to 55 degrees literally holding you from falling 130.84 meters below. Now that's fun. The Edge
Coaster is basically the main attraction of Sky Experience Adventure at Crown Regency. But there are quite a lot
more this destination has to offer.

How To Get To Crown Regency From Colon?

By Jeepney - Ride a jeepney with any sign at the loading area along Osmena Blvd between Colon St and
Sanciangko St. Just remember, you're going to the opposite direction of Fort San Pedro and all other spots near it.
Fort San Pedro is to the south, Crown Regency is to the north. So, this time, you will be riding jeep at the northbound
lane of Osmena Blvd. Most jeepneys stop just outside McDonald's located at the corner of Colon and Osmena. Pay
minimum. Crown Regency is 40-storey. It's situated to the right of Osmena Blvd just before Fuente Osmena Circle.
Just get inside the building and inquire at the front desk. The Sky Adventure opens 2 pm.

Crown Plaza seen from GV Tower
By Walking - From Colon cor Osmena, Crown Regency is approximately 1.3 km. It's much better to walk your way to
the the hotel especially there are times that Osmena Blvd is a bit heavy in traffic. It's relatively safe to walk along this
boulevard during day time. A lot of big institutions such as Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas, Cebu Normal University,
Camp Sergio Osmena, boutiques, banks, etc. From the corner of Sanciangko and Osmena Blvd just outside GV
Tower Hotel, you can easily see the tall building of Crown Regency. By the way GV Tower is also a tall building, you
can use it as your guide in the vicinity of Colon.


Fuente Osmena Circle is a big roundabout in uptown Cebu where a lot of commercial establishments, new
restaurants, casinos and bars are situated. In my observation, it's here that lots of tourists converge after getting
around the city. It's the opposite of Colon in terms of rehabilitation. There are upscale office buildings and the entire
area is clean. Robinson's Mall Cebu and Cybergate are situated opposite each other. Meanwhile, cultural
presentations and social events are held in the park inside the roundabout.

Fuente Osmena Circle is a stone's throw away from Crown Regency and a focal landmark of Cebu City.



Cebu Capitol Building is both a pre-war vintage and a replica of the official residence of the President of United
States which is the White House. It is located at the north end of Osmena Blvd. You can get there from Fuente Circle
or Crown Regency by riding a jeepney with signs in the front like "Ayala Center", "Guadalupe", "Gorordo", etc. See
map below to have a bird's eye view of how the Capitol Bldg, Fuente Circle, Crown Regency and Colon Street are
situated along the stretch of Osmena Blvd. Click the red pins to reveal information.

In the map, all four destinations lined up along Osmena Blvd. Click the red pins to get names of each spot.

Taoist Temple

Taoist Temple Cebu

Taoist Temple Cebu City

Taoist Temple

A view of Cebu City skyline from Taoist Temple

Taoist Temple is located up in the mountain of posh Beverly Hills in Cebu City. Going there is relatively safe. Here's
the direction: In front of Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas along Osmena Blvd, wait for a jeepney with "Lahug" word on its
signs on both sides. The jeepney has a body number which is 17C. please remember it. My fifth tip: In Cebu, jeepney
routes are identified in numbers. Whenever you ask for a certain signage of jeepney that you must ride for a certain
destination, most locals answer by giving you 3 digit alphanumeric such as 01C, 12G, 24A, 10M, 06H, etc. Please
watch for my upcoming post that will give you the routes and destination of jeepneys in relation to their numbers. It
would come in handy when you're in the streets of Cebu and headed to an unfamiliar district, building or barangay.
Also, the looks of Cebu jeepneys are very different with the jeepneys in Metro Manila. Cebu has its own version of
Philippines' king of the roads. Watch for my upcoming post with photos of Cebuano's jeepney.

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints
Now, back to topic. Even though Taoist Temple is a bit far, you don't need to seek the driver's assistance.
Sometimes, they're so busy that they unintentionally forget to drop off passengers to their destination although
passengers requested for it. All you need to do is to watch for this big landmark building to appear to your right. When
you see this building, get off the jeepney after it passed by the building. This is, by the way, The Church of Jesus
Christ of Latter-Day Saints Cebu Temple. Walk towards the street perpendicular to the left of the road where you
alighted which is Gorordo Ave. Ride a habal-habal and say to driver that you're going to Taoist Temple. There are
plenty of them and most of the time, the drivers are the ones who offer the ride. I paid 25 pesos when I got there. The
habal-habal will take you to the gate of Beverly Hills. Alight there and enter the gate where a guard house stands in
the middle. Ask the guard permission, tell them you're going to Taoist Temple. They are so nice and accommodating.
You can easily make out the Temple as soon as you're about 20 meters past the gate. It's to your left. There's an
intersection up ahead. Make left. Continue walking along the smoothly cemented road that slopes down a bit before it
goes uphill until you get there. There's no entrance fee. See the map below to have a bird's eye view of where to
alight from the jeep and where to ride habal-habal.

As you can see in this map, there are scores of habal-habal at the intersection of Gorordo Ave and Sudlon St. The
red arrow is the direction habal habal takes to get to Taoist Temple. The red pin here is The Church of Jesus Christ of
Latter-Day Saints.



By Jeepney - You can get here by riding a jeepney with 01K number on its body. The wordings on both sides of the
jeep should be "Urgello Colon SM North Terminal". Wait for this jeepney along Colon Street. The jeep will turn left at
the east end of Colon. Heritage Monument is immediately to the left before the jeep turn right onto the next street. By
now, you know that Colon Street runs from west to east. Osmena Blvd intersects it from north to south.

By Walking - Heritage of Cebu Monument is only about 700 meters from the corner of Osmena Blvd and Colon
Street. Walk towards east or the lane in front of Metro Gaisano. Turn left at the end of Colon. There you'll see the
mammoth Heritage Monument.

Yap-Sandiego Ancestral House


Casa Gorordo

Casa Gorordo

Yap-Sandiego Ancestral House is to the right of Mabini Street, the road where you would alight from the jeep. Just
walk past Heritage Monument until you see the ancestral house to your right. It is exactly located at the corner of
Mabini St and Lopez Jaena St.

Casa Gorordo is situated along Lopez Jaena St, just walk from the corner of Mabini where Yap-Sandiego Ancestral
House is situated. Walk further past Ramon Aboitiz Bldg which is to the right of Lopez Jaena until you see Casa
Gorordo which is located to the left of the street at the corner of the street perpendicular to the left. See map below.

As you can see in this map, all you need to do is walk along Colon and then go left when you get to its east end.
Heritage Monument is already there and the other two spots are also walking distance from the
monument. 01K jeepneys turn left at the end of Colon and then turn right onto Zulueta Street.

Mactan Shrine aka Lapu-Lapu Monument

Magellan Monument at Mactan Shrine

Located in Mactan Island past Mactan Cebu International Airport, here's how to get to Mactan Shrine from Colon.
Ride a jeep with 01K on its body or these wordings: "Urgello Colon SM North Terminal". Aside from this jeepney,
there are other routes bound for SM City Cebu. You can also take any of them. Get inside SM City Cebu and get
outside via another entrance located at the back of the mall. Walk across Kaohsiung St and walk along M. Logarta
Ave until you get to the corner of M. Logarta and F. Cabahug Street. Wait for a jeep with "MEPSA Lapu Lapu City
Cebu City Vice Versa" signage on its both sides. See map below.

As you can see in this map, the jeepney you are going to ride comes from M. Logarta Ave. This is the road it takes
from Mactan Island. The jeepney will unload passengers at this corner. Wait for one to arrive as this is not a terminal.
You might wait long, just be patient. The jeep will take Sergio Osmena Blvd on the way back to Mactan Island. Read
the continuation of this direction below the map.

The terminal of "MEPSA Lapu Lapu City Cebu City Vice Versa" jeepney in Mactan Island is located at Mactan Marina
Mall which is situated at the corner of Quezon National Highway and Airport Road. Once you get to Mactan Marina
Mall, ride another jeep in front of the mall. The sign or wordings on both sides of the jeepney should be "Punta
Engano". Just ask the driver to drop you off at Mactan Shrine. In going back to Colon, first ride "Punta Engano" jeep
in front of Mactan Shrine. Alight at Mactan Marina Mall. Now here's another tip which is actually a warning: Do not by
all means go to Mactan Shrine at night, it's very unsafe, according to the locals. Ride a jeepney with the same
signage as the one you took from SM City Cebu which is "MEPZA Lapu Lapu City Cebu City Vice Versa". The jeep is
located at the rear end of the jeepney queue. Alight at SM City Cebu, go to the Jeepney Terminal at the frontage of
the mall and ride a jeepney with "Urgello Colon SM North Terminal". You can also take jeep with "Private Colon SM"
sign. It's located at the first slot of the terminal. It takes Sanciangko Street, the road paralleled to Colon.

Seventh tip: If your flight back to Manila is scheduled in the afternoon and your check-out time in your hotel is 12
noon, you might consider going to Mactan Shrine hours before your flight. You know, traffic along the way back to
Cebu City after Fernan Bridge is not favorable. For those who carry heavy luggage, there's Luggage Depository at
Mactan Cebu International Airport. You can leave your luggage there for a fee, complete your tour of Cebu by going
to Mactan Shrine and then get back to the airport afterwards. Just remember, you must be at the airport 2 hours
before your flight. Here's the amount of cost of depositing luggage in Depository: 1 to 2 hours - Php 75, 2 to 4 hours -
Php 150, 4 to 10 hours - Php 250, 10 to 24 hours - Php 350. Price is good for only 1 luggage. Below is the map of
Cebu with Mactan Cebu International Airport and Mactan Shrine.

As you can see in this map, Mactan Shrine is near Mactan Cebu Int'l Airport. It just makes sense to visit Lapu-Lapu
Monument and Magellan's Monument hours before your flight back to Manila.

Ayala Center and SM City Cebu

Ayala Center Cebu

SM City Cebu

Going to both Ayala Center and SM City Cebu is a breeze from either Osmena Blvd or Colon Street. There are lots of
jeepney routes that go to these malls. In Colon, eastbound lane, wait for jeepney with "SM City" words on its signs. In
Osmena Blvd, northbound lane, ride a jeepney with "Ayala Center" or "SM City" words on its both sides or its sign in
the front.

Affordable Hotels Near Colon and Osmena Intersection

In the map below are some of the affordable hotels around Colon Street and Osmena Blvd junction. Choosing a place
to stay in this area gives you an edge on managing your time and budgeting your expenses. Expensive hotels are
located in uptown Cebu particularly near Fuente Osmena Circle and Ayala Center and there's one adjacent to SM
City Cebu. The ones I tackle here are for those travelling on budget. Click the red pins to get the name of each hotel.
In my upcoming post, I will share to you what I did to ensure my wifi connectivity during my stay in Cebu and what is
the right thing to do when a wifi connection in your hotel breaks down, or does it? Discover the real score when you
can't connect to wifi inside your hotel room.

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How To Commute To Cirque Du Soleil's VAREKAI
For those of you who would be watching Cirque Du Soleil's world class acrobatic show Varekai which is scheduled to
take place from June 22 to July 25, 2011 at Quirino Grandstand in Rizal Park, here's guide on how to commute to
the venue from different parts of Metro Manila.

Nearest train station is LRT-1 UN Avenue Station. But still way too far to walk, approximately 1.2 kilometers. If you're
riding an LRT-1 train from any station north of Metro Manila, e.g. Roosevelt, Balintawak, Monumento, 5th Avenue, R.
Papa, etc., the best way is to get off the train at Carriedo Station.

If you're riding an LRT-2 train from any station east of Metro Manila, e.g. Santolan, Anonas, Araneta Center Cubao,
Betty Go Belmonte, etc., get off the train at the last station which is Recto Station.

Next ride is a jeepney with "Pier" sign in front and "Retiro Sta Cruz Pier 15" signs on both sides of the vehicle. Where
to ride? Avenida Avenue aka Rizal Avenue. From Recto Station of LRT-2, walk westward along Recto Avenue, or
towards the direction of the train from which you alighted. Avenida is the road where LRT-1 passes through. Wait for
a jeep with "Retiro Sta Cruz Pier 15" sign along south bound lane of Avenida, the lane in front of Chow King
Restaurant.

From Carriedo Station of LRT-1, walk along Avenida northward or towards Monumento, past Bustos Street, a T-
intersection to your left, until you get to Ronquillo Street, another T-intersection where public jeepneys bound for
Baclaran, Mabini, Vito Cruz, Pedro Gil, Harrison Plaza, and Pier South pass through. Wait for a jeepney with "Retiro
Sta Cruz Pier 15 (South)" sign.

Ride this jeepney, pay minimum and ask the driver to drop you off at Manila Hotel which is situated near Quirino
Grandstand. It's important to alight from jeepney at Manila Hotel's location because if the driver drop you off at other
areas in Luneta, you might walk way too far. Luneta Park is so big and this jeepney passes through the whole stretch
of its length from Roxas Boulevard to Taft Avenue. So, don't just say Luneta, instead tell the driver Manila Hotel or
Quirino Grandstand.

Walk acrosss Roxas Boulevard or Bonifacio Drive towards Manila Hotel. It's the tall building at the corner of Bonifacio
Drive and Katigbak Drive. Walk along Katigbak Drive past Manila Hotel frontage until the road bend to the left and
Quirino Grandstand come into view.

If you're riding an LRT-1 train from south, e.g. Baclaran, EDSA, Libertad, Vito Cruz, Quirino, etc., get off the train at
Carriedo Station, go down at north exit, the stairs located near to the front of the train. Walk towards Ronquillo Street
and ride right there.

How to get to Quirino Grandstand from different parts of Metro Manila by jeepney, train and bus?

Route #1

From Marikina, SSS Village, Metro East, Sta Lucia East, SM Marikina, Antipolo, Santolan Pasig, and other areas
nearby.

Option 1. Ride a train at LRT-2 Santolan Station. Get off at Recto Station. Follow direction given above.

Option 2. Ride a jeepney or FX bound for Divisoria. Alight at Avenida corner Recto. Follow direction given above.

Route #2

From Cubao, Araneta Center, Project 4, Anonas, Ateneo, Katipunan and other areas nearby.

Ride a train at any nearest LRT-2 Station, e.g. Araneta Center Cubao, Anonas, and Katipunan. Follow direction given
at Route #1.

If you prefer jeepney, ride one along Aurora Boulevard. Same as Route #1.

Route #3

From Novaliches, Quirino Avenue, San Bartolome and other areas nearby.

Ride a jeepney with "Blumentritt A. Bonifacio" sign. Alight at Balintawak and ride an LRT-1 train bound for Baclaran.
Get off the train at Carriedo Station and follow the direction mentioned above.

Route #4

From SM North EDSA, Trinoma, West Avenue, Project 6 and other areas nearby.

Take a jeepney with "Pier South" sign. You only need one ride here. Just get off at Manila Hotel.

If you want fast travel, ride bus bound for Monumento along EDSA's north bound lane. Get off the bus at Munoz and
ride an LRT-1 train bound for Baclaran. Get off at Carriedo. Follow direction given at the introduction.

Route #5

From Alabang, Muntinlupa, Festival Mall, Metropolis Starmall, Sucat and other areas near these locations.

Ride a jeepney with "Pasay Rotonda" sign. In Pasay Taft Rotonda, ride an LRT-1 train bound for
Monumento/Roosevelt and get off at Carriedo Station.

Route #6

From Pampanga, Bulacan, Zambales, Subic and other locations in Northern Luzon.

Ride a bus, FX or van bound for Manila and get off at Cloverleaf Interchange in EDSA. Walk towards Balintawak
Station of LRT-1, ride a train bound for Baclaran, alight at Carriedo Station and follow the direction mentioned at the
introduction of this post.

Route #7

From Cavite, Tagaytay, Bacoor, Kawit, Dasmarinas, Imus, Bacoor and other areas near to these locations.

You can take a bus bound for Lawton and get off Manila City Hall. Use pedestrian underpass and go towards the
south bound lane of Padre Burgos and ride a jeepney with "Baclaran Mabini" or "Vito Cruz Mabini" sign. Ask the
driver to drop you off at Kalaw corner Del Pilar. Walk along Kalaw westward or towards Manila Bay. Cross Roxas
Boulevard. Walk further until the road bend to the right and Quirino Grandstand shows up.

Route #8

From SM Mall Of Asia or MOA.

You can take a jeepney shuttle bound for "Buendia aka Gil Puyat Taft" at the North Wing Terminal. These shuttles
are parked near the Toilet. Ride an LRT-1 train bound for Monumento or Roosevelt at Gil Puyat Station and get off at
Carriedo Station. Follow direction given at the above.

Route #9

From Fort Bonifacio Global City, Market Market, Guadalupe, Rockwell Center, Taguig and other areas nearby.

Ride a jeepney bound for Guadalupe and ride an MRT-3 train bound for Taft. From Taft Station walk towards LRT-1
EDSA Station and ride a train bound for Monumento/Roosevelt. Get off the train at Carriedo Station. Follow the
direction given above.

Route #10

From Pasig, SM Mega Mall, EDSA Shaw, Shangri-La Plaza, Mandaluyong and other areas nearby.

Ride a jeepney from Pasig bound for Quiapo. Get off the jeep at EDSA. Ride a train bound for Taft at Shaw Station. If
you're from Megamall, ride a train at Ortigas Station. From Boni and Pioneer, ride a train bound for Taft at Boni
Station. In Taft, ride an LRT-1 train bound for Monumento or Roosevelt and get off at Carriedo Station. Follow

How To Commute To Legazpi City's Tourist Spots
During my first ever travel to Legazpi City, I meticulously study commuting and walking directions to some of the
popular attractions and destinations in this vibrant city as well as the outlying town of Daraga where the picturesque
Daraga church is located. The following are the attractions that given directions in this article:

Albay Park & Wildlife - what to see here
Cagsawa Ruins - what to see here
Daraga Church - what to see here
Embarcadero de Legazpi - what to see here
Ligon Hill Nature Park - what to see here
Plaza Rizal - what to see here
St Gregory The Great Cathedral - what to see here

I thought that it would be more informative if I provide you with details on what to expect in each of these spots, what
are the reasons that you might want to go to each of the attractions listed above. To know them, just click the
link what to see here opposite a destination name. You will land in another location of this article. After reading the
information there and seeing some pictures taken on a particular destination, just hit the buttonfound below the last
pic that says 'Back' which will return you back here.

In travelling to Legazpi City, I opted for land travel as it is cheaper. I took a Philtranco airbus, an express and with
toilet on board. The beauty of airbus aside from its convenience and fast travel, compare to regular air-con buses, is -
it departs Manila (Cubao or Pasay Terminals) only at night. Just push the button of your seat to recline it and go to
sleep comfortably as the seats can be reclined widely because airbus is only 27 seater, it's so spacious. But not all
seats are comfortable. Read my Tip #1 on choosing a seat for a more comfortable airbus travel. All valuable tips from
yours truly are written below this article. Moving forward, once you're on a comfortable sleep, you won't notice time
passes and before you know it, you will have arrived in Legazpi City. The 11 hour journey is shortened because of
your good night sleep on your comfortable reclined airbus seat.

My directions start right as soon as you get off the bus in Legazpi City Central Bus Terminal. So, if it is your first time
in going there, this guide would come in handy.

The first thing, you might want to do as soon as you set foot in Legazpi City is to have a breakfast, right? I have
created a separate paralleled post entitled What & Where To Eat In Legazpi City, just click it to open on another tab.

From the bus that you have ridden, take the exit of the elongated terminal building located at the middle. Once you
are outside of the bus terminal, Mount Mayon is clearly seen from afar if the sky is clear. To your right at the short
distance is a big building with sign that reads Metro Legazpi. Head towards that building. As a budget traveler, you
might skip trike ride and walk instead, as I did. Read Tip #2 at the bottom of this article.

Metro Department Store is actually a part of the big mall called Pacific Mall and also known as Gaisano Mall. It's a
huge landmark building and as such it's the only building recognizable from Ligon Hill, next to Embarcadero which is
farther. Get inside the mall then exit to the opposite end which is the frontage. In front of the entrance/exit of the mall,
across the street called Imperial St, is Dream Inn Cafe, a decent place to stay. Now that we're talking about places
where you can stay while in Legazpi City, I have created a separate post that discussed all types of places where you
can stay - from a full service hotel to 3-star and down to the low budgeted ones. Just go to Where To Stay In Legazpi
City.

Familiarization

The first spot that you must be familiar of in Legazpi City is the intersection of Rizal St and Quezon Ave where a
roundabout or rotunda is located and this monument (photo above) is erected. You can get to any directions from
there, by walk, jeepney and the free e-jeepney shuttle to and from Embarcadero. See map below and read the
direction below it.

Direction to Rizal St and the rotunda: In front of Pacific Mall is Imperial St. Just walk along Imperial St toward east to
get to Rizal St. If you don't know 'east': East is the right of every map, that's why Rizal St is on the right of our map
above. Landmarks that you will be passing by are: 101 Shopping Mall, Hong Dept Store and a Dunkin Donut is
located at the right corner of Rizal St and Imperial St (as of this writing.) You will immediately see the rotunda
monument once you get there, to your right. At the background of the rotunda monument is another huge mall called
LCC.

How To Get To Embarcadero de Legazpi City

By Free E-Jeep Ride

The loading/unloading area for e-jeep free shuttle to Embarcadero is located at the Rizal St & Quezon Ave rotunda,
specifically along Rizal St few meters away from Quezon Ave. There's no sign. Rizal St is one way on that area and
the e-jeep shuttle turns left from Quezon Ave. All you need to do is to wait there and there's a BDO bank near the
spot where the e-jeep drops and picks up passengers. For the schedule of e-jeepney, please refer to the photo
above.

By Public Jeepney

First, walk towards rotunda monument, turn right onto Quezon Ave and walk further to the junction of Quezon Ave
and Lapu-Lapu St, a Y-intersection where public jeepneys pass through. Your landmark there is Legazpi Tourist Inn,
with its sign located at the corner. The jeepneys turn right from Lapu-Lapu St to Quezon Ave. Ride a jeepney with
"Embarcadero" sign in its front and "Daraga Legazpi City" on both sides. If there's no Embarcadero sign, you must
ask the driver if he will go straight there because some of them cut their trip by turning left onto Penaranda St. Refer
to the map below and read additional information below it.

By Walking

Actually, you are already near to Embarcadero once you are in Lapu-Lapu Quezon Ave Y intersection. Embarcadero
is located where Quezon Ave ends. All you need to do is walk further along Quezon Ave, just walk past Lapu-Lapu St
until you see the arch or gate of Embarcadero. In the arch is also a sign that reads Legazpi Blvd because the road is
continued as Legazpi Blvd and it is built along the elongated complex of Embarcadero.

In the map you will see Imperial St where you walk from Pacific Mall. You turn left to Rizal St, the road in the map
where you see a downward arrow which indicates that traffic is one way toward south. The unloading/loading waiting
area for e-jeep is at the southwest corner of Rizal St and Quezon Ave and remember that it's along Rizal St side near
to BDO. The e-jeepney shuttle will take the one way part of Rizal St which is only down to Lapu-lapu St where the e-
jeepney will make a sharp left to take the one way northwardLapu-Lapu St. The e-jeepney then turns right onto
Quezon Ave on its way to Embarcadero. For public jeepneys, walk past e-jeep loading/unloading area, turn right to
Quezon Ave and walk southward along Quezon Ave until you get to Lapu-Lapu where jeepneys turn right onto
Quezon Ave from Lapu-Lapu St. To get to Embarcadero on foot, just continue walking along Quezon Ave past Lapu-
Lapu St until you see Embarcadero past Legazpi Blvd arch.

How To Get To Embarcadero de Legazpi From Any Point Of Rizal St?

Rizal St is a long city street that runs from west to east. It connects Daraga to Legazpi City. If your point of origin, like
your hotel is located along Rizal St, that is already two way, it means you might be in the far area. If that is the case,
in going to Embarcadero, you must take a jeepney that plies the route of Daraga - Legazpi and there must be a sign
that reads "Embarcadero" at the front of the jeepney. The jeepney makes a U-Turn after dropping off and picking
passengers at Embarcadero and it heads back to its point of origin.

How To Get To Daraga Church?

From Embarcadero de Legazpi City

Go to the jeepney stop at the north entrance of the building. North entrance is the one nearer to Quezon Ave and the
city proper. Take a jeepney with "Daraga Legazpi City" sign. Alight at Daraga Municipal Bldg. It's a long ride and the
jeepney passes by Legazpi City Hall and Albay Capitol where Saint Gregory the Great is also located. You will know
that you are in Daraga once you enter a busy town with lots of commerce going on after a journey of less buildings
and houses. Once there you can ask the driver to drop you off at "Munisipyo" or the Daraga Municipal Hall. You will
immediately see concrete stairs at the left side of the Municipal Bldg. The photo below shows Daraga Municipal Hall
and the stair that goes up to Daraga Church. Use that stair. Once at the top, walk uphill and there is the majestic
Daraga Church that made picturesque by the Mayon Volcano as its jow-dropping backdrop. To go back to Legazpi
City later, use the same stair, cross Gen Luna, the road where you alighted before, enter the small alley opposite the
stairs and go to the other road paralleled to General Luna. That street is Rizal St and it's one way towards Legazpi
City. General Luna is also one way which served as the opposite lane of Rizal St. The jeepney from Legazpi turns
right to another street from Rizal St and then turns left onto Gen Luna where Municipal Hall is located. Now take a
jeepney to Legazpi City. Note: There's also a stair nearer to the church that goes down to the right side of Daraga
Municipal Hall.

From Ligon Hill and Albay Park & Wildlife

Outside the gate or entrance of either Ligon Hill Nature Park or Albay Park & Wildlife, wait for a jeepney with "Loop
1" or Loop 2" sign on its front. Note: Don't cross the road. If you cross the road, you will be back to Legazpi City
proper. Just wait at the side of the road where the nature park and wildlife are situated. After traversing areas of
woods and trees, the jeepney will enter the town as indicated by commercial buildings and establishments. This time
the jeepney takes Rizal St from Ligon Hill. Ask driver to drop you off at Ninoy Aquino Park. At the right side of Ninoy
Aquino Park is an alley or small road. Enter that road and walk up to the paralleled road which is Gen Luna where
you will immediately see Daraga Municipal Hall and on its right side is the stairs that lead to Daraga Church. To get
back to Legazpi City, go to the same spot where you alighted earlier and then ride another "Daraga Legazpi City"
route jeepney.

From Imperial St cor Rizal St or Quezon Ave Rizal St Rotunda

Along the one way Rizal St cor Imperial St, wait for a jeepney with "Daraga Legazpi City" on its both sides and on its
front. Read direction given at direction from Embarcadero to know where to get off the jeepney in Daraga.

From Pacific Mall

In front of the mall entrance where you exit, there is a terminal of jeepneys bound for Daraga. Ask the driver if he will
pass by Daraga Municipal Hall. If he does, then follow the direction previously mentioned, above.

How To Get To Ligon Hill Nature Park and Albay Park & Wildlife?

The jump off point to the top of Ligon Hill Nature Park is next to the gate of Albay Park & Wildlife along the road
called Binitayan Rd through which the jeepneys from city proper passes on its way to Daraga. To avoid confusion,
this route is different from the one via Rizal St. The jeepney turns right from Legazpi-Daraga diversion Rd to Binitayan
which is a Y intersection. You will first see the building of Legazpi City Jail with its sign seen from the distance, which
is situated exactly after the jeepney turns right to Binitayan Rd from Daraga-Binitayan Diversion Rd. Remember that it
is not a sharp turn. It is just a Y intersection as the diversion road leads to airport tower control tower. The sign of
jeepney that you must ride is "Loop 1" or "Loop 2" which is attached to the windshield. The terminal or loading area is
located along Pearanda St near corner or before Rizal St (intersection). You must patiently wait for this jeepney as
there might be none when you get there. The "Loop" jeepney will either go straight to Lignon Hill or it will transfer you
to a waiting vacant jeepney on another terminal along the way. Read Tip #3 so that even without the driver's
assistance you can alight at the exact location of either Albay Park & Wildlife or Ligon Hill Nature Park.

How To Locate The Jeepney Bound For Ligon Hill?

From Embarcadero de Legazpi

If you're riding e-jeepney, you will get off at Rizal St-Quezon Ave rotunda as I have mentioned already earlier in the
post. The terminal of e-jeepney in Embarcadero is located at the opposite or south end of Embarcadero. From inside
ground level, walk past Puregold and exit the building and wait for e-jeepney to arrive. Once you've gotten off the free
shuttle in Rizal St, cross Quezon Ave and walk along the extension of Rizal St. Walk past Magallanes St, the road
perpendicular only to the left side of Rizal St until you get to the crossing or intersection of Penaranda. Cross
Penaranda to the other corner and wait for the Loop 1 or Loop 2 jeepney.

From any point along two way Rizal St and the one way Lapu-Lapu St

The jeepney that you would take might pass by Embarcadero de Legazpi to drop and pick passengers. Don't alight at
Embarcadero. Stay on-board. If the jeepney you're in doesn't go to Embarcadero, it will turn left onto Penaranda St. If
you're riding a jeepney that comes from Embarcadero, the jeepney will traverse Elizondo St and it will cross the
intersection of Rizal St. You must get off the jeepney at Rizal St. Cross Elizondo and walk along Rizal St until you get
to the next crossroad which is Penaranda St. Wait for the "Loop 1 or 2" jeepney along Penaranda St at the left corner
side Rizal St. If you're riding a jeepney from any point of Rizal St, get off at exact location of the Loop jeepney
terminal if the jeepney doesn't go to Embarcadero and turns left instead onto Penaranda St. The jeepneys that turns
left onto Penaranda St pass by Loop terminal and cross Rizal St. See map below and read additional information
below it for more detailed directions.

From Imperial Street

Let's say you will be coming from Pacific Mall and you walk down Imperial St toward Rizal St, or you have a fast
snack in Dunkin' Donut located at Imperial St cor Rizal St, and you will be going to Ligon Hill Nature Park for some
adventure. Just walk along Rizal St toward the rotunda, cross Quezon Ave and walk further along Rizal St past road
perpendicular to the left of Rizal St (Magallanes) and the next crossing is Penaranda St. Cross Penaranda St and
wait for a "Loop 1" or "Loop 2" jeepney at the area where they pick up passengers. See map below and read
additional information.

In the map above, the loading area of "Loop 1 or 2" jeepney is situated along Penaranda at the southeast corner of
Penaranda and Rizal St. Coming from Elizondo, you must walk westward along Rizal St. Coming from Quezon Ave if
you have ridden e-jeepney shuttle from Embarcadero, you must walk eastward along Rizal St. All jeepneys that don't
go to Embardacero turn left onto Penaranda. You must get off before the jeepney crosses Rizal St, then wait for
"Loop" marked jeepney.

How To Get To Cagsawa Ruins

"Polangui" is the sign of the jeepney that you must take in going to Cagsawa Ruins. You will see this word on both
sides of the jeepney and on its front. The jeepney drops and picks passengers at Embarcadero jeepney stop. So, if
you are in Embarcadero, just go to the jeepney stop and wait for this jeepney to arrive. You can also take Polangui
bound jeepey along the entire stretch of Rizal St. In Daraga, you can ride one along the road to which all jeepneys
from Legazpi City turn right from Rizal St because the other side or extension of Rizal St is one way toward Legazpi
City. From Ligon Hill Nature Park or Albay Park & Wildlife, take a "Loop 1" or "Loop 2" jeepney and once in Daraga,
do not get off at the one way Rizal St. Once the Loop jeepney turns left onto the road back to Ligon Hill Nature Park,
get off the jeep and wait for Polangui bound jeepney. Just ask driver to drop you off at the unloading area nearer to
Cagsawa Ruins. Once there, you can either take a trike or walk your way to Cagsawa Ruins. There are signs that
point to Cagsawa Ruins.

How To Get To S t Gregory The Great Cathedral?

As I have already mentioned earlier, jeepneys with "Daraga-Legazpi" and vice versa route pass through the area at
which St Gregory The Great church is located. Whether you're current location is Legazpi City (e.g., Embarcadero,
Rizal St-Quezon Ave rotunda, Imperial cor Rizal St, etc) or Daraga, all you need to do is to ride a jeepney with
"Daraga-Legazpi City" signs on its left and right body sides.

I have already mentioned earlier that you can take "Daraga-Legazpi" jeepney as your second ride from Ligon Hill
Nature Park and Albay Park & Wildlife. So, if you are in any of the two destinations, just follow directions mentioned
earlier.

You will immediately see the church in front of you if the jeepney you're in comes from Legazpi City proper because
the church is located where Rizal St turned right. Visually, the church is on the middle of the road as the jeepney
approaches. If the jeepeny is from Daraga, it will pass through the left side of the church, then you should see the
frontage of the church as the jeepney turns right and before the road turns left again right at the gate of the church.
Besides, the area is full of local government institutions, i.e., Legazpi City Hall, Albay Capitol, plaza, etc. Please see
map below.

How To Get To Plaza Rizal

Hope by now, you have the reasons in going there, since it's not much of a traveler's haven if not for the surrounding
institutions, e.g., church, cinemas, and other establishments that I have mentioned when you clickwhat to see here.
Public jeepneys that turn left onto Pearanda St from Quezon Ave after turning right from Lapu-lapu st pass by Plaza
Rizal. If the jeepney comes from Embarcadero, it will take Elizondo St which is paralleled to Pearanda St. Here's
how to get to Plaza Rizal:

From Daraga and St Gregory The Great Cathedral as well as two-way Rizal St

Ride a jeepney with "Daraga-Legazpi City" sign. If the jeepney turns left onto Pearanda, wait until it crosses Rizal St
(first intersection). Look to your left and get off the jeepney as soon as you see the park. San Rafael Church is just
opposite the park in Pearanda St which is to your right. If the jeepney you're riding goes first to Embarcadero to drop
off and pick up passengers there, wait until it makes U-turn back to city proper. It will take Elizondo and will cross
intersecion of Rizal St (as you can see on the road sign). Get off the jeepney as it reaches the next road which is
Aguinaldo St. Cross Elizondo and walk down Aguinaldo St until you get to the corner of Pearanda St. San Rafael
Church is to the right corner of Pearanda and Aguinaldo. Opposite the church is Plaza Rizal.

From Ligon Hill Nature Park and Albay Park & Wildlife

As I have already mentioned earlier, the sign of jeepney to take is either "Loop 1" or "Loop 2." It will take Pearanda
St in going back to Daraga via Binitayan Rd where Ligon Hill and Albay Park are situated. You must cross Binitayan
Rd, then wait for a jeepney headed back to Legazpi City. It will stop at Pearanda St cor Rizal to pick up passengers.
Just get off the jeepney at Rizal St, then cross Rizal St and walk along Pearanda St until you see Plaza Rizal on
your left and opposite the park is San Rafael Church.

From Imperial St and the rotunda of Rizal St and Quezon Ave intersection

This is for those coming from Embarcadero via free e-jeepney shuttle and those coming from Imperial St different
spots like Pacific Mall, Metro Dept Store, Hong, 101 Shopping Mall or if your hotel is located there. After you get off
the e-jeepney at its stop in Rizal St cor Quezon Ave, cross Quezon Ave and walk down Rizal St. From Imperial St cor
Rizal St, just walk along Rizal St toward the rotunda monument and cross Quezon Ave to take Rizal St again. Now in
Rizal St past Quezon Ave, walk further until you get to Magallanes St which is only perpendicular to Rizal St. Turn left
onto Magallanes and walk until you get to Plaza Rizal which is to your right. You will immediately see SilverScreen
Entertainment Center once you get there. See map below and read information below it for more vivid directional
guide.

As you can see in this map, the green-colored rectangle is the Plaza Rizal, your destination. The one way road
(symbolized by an downward arrow) that is perpendicular to Rizal St and between Quezon Ave and Pearanda St is
called Magallanes St. So, coming from Imperial and e-jeepney stop, you just cross Quezon Ave and turn left onto
Magallanes to get to Plaza Rizal. Getting off the "Loop 1 or 2" jeepney, just cross Rizal St and walk northward along
Pearanda St. Aguinaldo St is the unmarked road paralleled to Rizal St and crosses Elizondo St. Getting off the
jeepney from Embarcadero at Aguinaldo St, you will walk nearer to get to Rizal St. Other jeepneys pass by Plaza
Rizal.

What To See In:

Albay Park & Wildlife

It's a ranch with a lagoon and some park features with your regular wildlife animals in captivity. It would attract kids
but if you are a zoo lover with an eye for expanse steppe in a very tiny scale setting and a bit of forest on the side,
you might like to check it out. There are these small huts where you can take a break especially if it's noon time when
you get there and tired at that, not bad if you've got a pack of lunch. Entrance is Php 20 as of this writing. See the
photo of its entrance that you get to see from the jeepney, on the right side of the Binitayan Road, after the jeep turns
right from Daraga Legazpi Diversion Rd.

Cagsawa Ruins

Remember the classic postcard of Mayon Volcano with the belfry that stood on the right side? This is where they took
the picturesque photography. Definitely a must-to-see. You can take a lot of angle of Mayon and the Cagsawa belfry
plus a lot of other scenic areas. Read Tip #4. And if you want the souvenirs, lots of them are sold here.

Daraga Church

Another historical site with panoramic view worth photographing if you integrate Daraga Church and the Mayon
Volcano in your frame in a very creative and artistic way. Take a lot of shots and surely you will get one jaw-dropping
photograph of the world famous Mount Mayon. Not to mention a good souvenir of you if you are in few of those pics.
While in there, don't forget to visit the church itself. A solemn prayer for a few minutes would definitely release that
tiredness of your travel. And you know what, you would be tempted to stay a bit longer inside. When you get out,
you'll feel energized.

Embarcadero de Legazpi

Now this one is an amazing place for me. Maybe because I got here during holiday season and there are lots of
things going on, lots of travelers from different parts of the country and the world. But no, the whole package is really
great. First, as it names implies which means 'pier' or 'ferry' and its root words means 'to embark', the premier
commercial and recreation center of Bicol Region is situated by the body of water called Albay Gulf. So, a lighthouse
is not only integrated to the building design but also utilized as viewing deck and an adventure seekers magnet
courtesy of "Edge-Walk" atop the lighthouse. Second, it is backdropped by a folkloric Kapuntukan Hill and surrounded
by spots where you can take photographic images from any directions. One perfect spot is on the breakwater across
the water which you can reach by getting out of the mall, walk along Legazpi Blvd towards Kapuntukan Hill, then go
left towards the direction of the magnificent Mayon Volcano. The best time to be here is in the afternoon towards
evening. You get to see the panoramic view of Embarcadero de Legazpi at dusk. Read Tip #5. Aside from Edge
Walk, there's also a long zip-line and an outdoor wall-climbing. Dining is fabulous on the deck of Embarcadero
fronting the sea especially at night. There's a hotel, albeit expensive for budget traveler, but a popular fast-food
restaurant is located on the second level. Highly recommended for all types of travelers especially those into
photography. Read my tip#?

Ligon Hill

The ultimate destination for those who want to sweat vigorously before jumping in to lots of adventures this hill offers,
namely, basic and advance zip-lines, rappelling, hanging bridge, Japanese tunnel, paintball, kapit2ko, etc. How?
Brisk walk your way uphill from the entrance to the top. No need to run for heart pumping activity. With the very steep
uphill zigzag road, a brisk walk will do. Once you reach the top, a more nearer Mt Mayon will greet you. Enough for
one to utter, "What a sight!" upon seeing the majestic most perfect cone volcano in the world. Aside from adrenalin
rushing activities mentioned, these are what await you: viewing decks, minigolf, open gallery, Lignon Hill Observatory,
souvenir shops, restrooms and restaurants. For those driving, parking areas are available on top of the hill. Entrance
fee as of this writing is Php 20.

Plaza Rizal

There's not much to see in the plaza itself. But it serves as your reference point because around it might interest you.
For one, there's a church you might like to visit. San Rafael church is just opposite the park across Penaranda St.
There's also an outlet of a Bicolandia popular restaurant called Graceland. You might like to taste their delectable
foods. Above all, a classic-movies inspired mall housed in the tall building in the area would be worth checking out.
Silver Screen Entertainment Center. One reason you would go there is the cheap internet cafe in one of the
mezzanine floors. I've got one of my lunches on the third level bar style eatery with small tables and chairs just right
outside a theater entrance. The place is cozy, the one I prefer rather than the crowded and noisy mall food courts and
fast-food chains. Downside? Paid comfort rooms, they are clean alright.

St Gregory The Great Cathedral

Located at the area in which local government buildings are situated, meters away from the St Gregory The Great
Cathedral are: Legazpi City Hall, Albay Provincial Capitol, Albay Astrodome and a big plaza called Penaranda Park.

Tips in Traveling to Legazpi City

1. On riding a Philtranco airbus, take a seat beside another seat if you're travelling alone. Seats that are side by side
are on the left of the bus. They have enough room for your legs to stretch that makes for a very comfortable long
travel. The single seats which are on the right side of the bus have very narrow clearances between them. As a
result, you can not stretch your legs as much as like you do if you're sitting on the left row.

2. If you are a budget traveler, it would be into your advantage if you forego trike rides. Most of their routes are served
by public jeepneys. Trike drivers charge Php 30 for a person riding alone. That's their minimum in the city.

3. The "Loop 1" or "Loop 2" jeepney will turn left onto the only one perpendicular road to Penaranda St which is
"Bogtong" as what is written on the road sign at the corner. Bogtong is actually the Daraga-Legazpi Diversion Rd.
You might transfer to another jeepney waiting along Bogtong after the one you're riding in has turn left. If not, then
you'll go directly to your destination. Even without driver's assistance, you can get there by watching for Legazpi City
Jail sign because that's the one visible and fronting the jeepney you're riding. Next to the jail complex is the gate of
Albay Park & Wildlife with its big sign not visible upon approach because it faced the opposite side of the road. If you
want to go to Lignon first then get off at the next road perpendicular to Binitayan. That's the jumping off point.
Entrance is located as you climb the uphill road.

4. Timing is very important in going to any spots where Mayon Volcano can be photographed. Plan your travel and
make sure that weather is on your side. If the volcano is covered with clouds, what you'll get is only the lower portion
of it that will only look like some ordinary mountain.

5. Outside Embarcadero de Legazpi, try to explore other areas other than the breakwater and seawall. Of course, you
can get good photos of Mayon with different angles and foreground from those areas. But if you walk further along
Legazpi Blvd where you get to the back of Kapuntukan Hill, there are scores of scenic views especially farther south
of Legazpi Blvd where you can take amazing shots of Mayon with the boulevard in the foreground. Meanwhile, a
beach and a monument of I think the conquesador Miguel Lopez de Legazpi himself are behind Kapuntukan Hill. I
highly recommend spots down there.

6. You can go to Naga City and other far flung areas around Legazpi City as well as nearby towns and barangays by
taking a jeepney or the air-conditioned van like the ones here in Manila such as UV Express. Read my separate post
that listed the destinations of jeepneys and Filcab/UV Express vans which serve the public at their terminals in LKY
Metro Transport & Lifestyle Hub. Please go to Legazpi City's Jeepneys & UV Express Terminals.

How To Commute To Robinson's Place Manila And Midtown
Robinson's Place Manila is a 7 level shopping mall situated at Ermita District. It is bordered to the north by Padre
Faura Street, to the south by Pedro Gil Street, to the west by Adriatico Street and to the east by Philippine General
Hospital, UP Manila and Taft Avenue where LRT Line 1 runs. Nearest LRT station is Pedro Gil.

You can get to Robinson's Place Manila from all corners of Metro Manila by any means of public transportation
available, e.g. train, bus and jeepney.

How do you travel to Robinson's Place Manila?
Please read the directions below these photos:

Route #1

From Caloocan, Malabon, Navotas, Valenzuela and Monumento.

The most practical way to go to Robinson's Place Manila from these areas is by train. First, you need to get to the
nearest train station which is Monumento Station. Ride a jeep or bus that passes by Monumento area then ride a
train bound for Baclaran and get off at Pedro Gil Station. Then walk along Taft Avenue towards Pedro Gil Street
where you turn right. Since traffic in Pedro Gil is one way towards east or Taft, you just walk thedistance of
approximately 350 meters from Taft Avenue and the Pedro Gil Wing Entrance of Robinson's Place. If you're going to
Midtown Wing, just walk further from first door along Pedro Gil Wing until you reach Midtown Wing Entrance.

Route #2

From Roosevelt, Munoz, Congressional, Project 6-7-8, Balintawak, SM City North EDSA, and nearby areas.

First, you need to get to Roosevelt Station of LRT-1. Ride a jeep going to EDSA or near EDSA then walk your way to
the station. If you're from Project 6, ride a jeep bound for Quiapo, get off at spot in EDSA where the jeep makes U-
Turn, then walk to the train station. If you're from SM North, you can walk along north bound lane of EDSA or ride bus
and get off at Munoz where the station is located. SM North is near to Roosevelt Station. Ride train bound for
Baclaran, get off at Pedro Gil Station and follow the direction given in Route #1. This is also the route to take from
Balintawak, you just use Balintawak Station of LRT-1. From Centris Walk, ride bus bound for Monumento and get off
at Munoz to ride the train.

Route #3

From SM Marikina, Santolan Pasig, Antipolo, SSS Village, Sta Lucia East, Robinson East, and nearby areas.

Ride a jeep going to Cubao and get off at Santolan Station of LRT-2. SM City Marikina is walking distancefrom this
station. Ride a train bound for Recto Station. Get off the train at Recto Station. Walk to LRT-1 Doroteo Station via
footbridge that connects the two stations. Ride a train bound for Baclaran in Doroteo Station. Note: You need to get
across Doroteo Station to ride Baclaran bound train. Use the escalator or elevator. Get off at Pedro Gil Station and
follow the rest of direction in Route #1.

Route #4

From Katipunan, Ateneo de Manila, Project 4, Araneta Center Cubao, Anonas, SM City Sta Mesa and other areas
along LRT-2.

Ride a train bound for Recto at the nearest LRT-2 Station, e.g. Katipunan, Anonas, Araneta Center Cubao, Betty Go
Belmonte, Gilmore, J Ruis, V Mapa, Pureza and Legarda. Get off at Recto Station. Follow the rest of direction in
Route #3.

Route #5

From Libis Eastwood City, Tiendesitas, Ever Gotesco Ortigas, Ynares Sports Complex and nearby areas.

Ride a jeep bound for Cubao. Walk to Araneta Center Cubao Station of LRT-2 located along Aurora Boulevard. Ride
a train bound for Recto Station and follow direction given in Route #3.

Route #6

From Fairview, UP Diliman, Ayala Technopark, Philcoa, Elliptical Road, Quezon City Memorial Circle and other
nearby areas.

Ride a jeep with "Pedro Gil PGH" sign. It's a long travel but you get off at PGH and you need just to walk to
Robinson's Place Manila from corner of Taft and Pedro Gil to the Faura Wing or Midtown Wing of Robinson's Mall.

Route #7

From Pasig, Kapitolyo, EDSA Crossing, Shangri-La Plaza, Star Mall, Greenfield District and nearby areas.

You can ride a jeep bound for Quiapo then ride jeep bound for PGH but the traffic is heavy so your travel will be
prolonged. The fastest way is to ride a jeep up to EDSA Crossing and ride a train bound for Taft at MRT-3 EDSA
Shaw Station. Get off at Taft Station and walk to LRT-1 Taft Station. Ride another train bound for
Monumento/Roosevelt and get of at Pedro Gil Station. Walk towards the corner of Pedro Gil and Taft and walk along
Pedro Gil westward until you get to Robinson's Place Mall Pedro Gil Wing.

Route #8

From Guadalupe, Fort Bonifacio Global City, Rockwell Center, JP Rizal Makati, Makati City Hall and nearby areas.

Ride a jeep from Fort Bonifacio bound for Guadalupe. In Guadalupe you can ride a jeep going directly to Taft-Pedro
Gil area where you only need to walk to Robinson's Place. This is the route if you're not in a hurry. This is also good
for people from Makati City Hall and the whole stretch of JP Rizal.

But if you want fast travel to Robinson's Place Manila, then ride a train bound for Taft at Guadalupe Station of MRT-3.
Get off at Taft Station and walk to LRT-1 Taft Station. Ride another train bound for Monumento/Roosevelt and get of
at Pedro Gil Station. Walk towards the corner of Pedro Gil and Taft and walk along Pedro Gil westward until you get
to Robinson's Place Mall Pedro Gil Wing.

Route #9

From Baclaran, Heritage Hotel, Harrison Street, Pasay City Hall, Libertad now known as Arnaiz Avenue, OWWA and
nearby areas.

Just ride a jeep with "Mabini" word at its sign. Get off at Pedro Gil. Robinson's Place is just a short walk from corner
of Pedro Gil and Mabini.

Route #10

From Alabang, Muntinlupa, Festival Mall, Filinvest City, Metropolis Star Mall, Sucat, SM Bicutan and nearby areas.

Ride a jeep with "Pasay Taft Rotonda" sign. Get off at Pasay Rotonda and ride a train bound for
Monumento/Roosevelt at LRT-1. Get off at Pedro Gil Station. Walk along Pedro Gil westward or towards Manila Bay
until you get to Pedro Gil Wing of Robinson's Place Manila. If you're going to Midtown Wing then walk further from
Pedro Gil Wing. Both wings are located along Pedro Gil Street.

How To Commute To Tagaytay's Tourist Spots
Tagaytay is popular for the breathtaking views of the picturesque Taal Volcano which is visible from almost any
vantage point in the city. But more attractions came out and this city in the highlands of Cavite instantaneously
becomes a tourist magnet that attracts even the locals of northern part of Metro Manila. Thanks to The Sky Eye.
Here's how to get to Tagaytay and the next ride to take in going to some of attractions there.

This Commute Direction Guide shows you...

how to go to Sky Eye
how to go to Sky Ranch
how to go to Picnic Grove
how to go to Eco-Adventure Trail
how to go to People's Park
how to go to Puzzle Mansion

How To Commute To Tagaytay From Metro Manila

The most convenient way to get to Tagaytay is via South West Integrated Terminal. If you don't know the location of
Southwest Integrated Bus Terminal and how to get there, please go to Integrated Bus Terminal for Batangas & Cavite
Buses.

Take a bus with "Tagaytay" sign. You can also ride a "Mendez" or a "Nasugbu" signed bus. Your drop off point in
Tagaytay City is Olivarez Terminal. Get off the bus there. Olivarez Terminal is located at the city proper of Tagaytay.
It is the location of jeepneys headed to different spots of Tagaytay. Olivarez Terminal is located before the famous
Tagaytay Rotonda. There are lots of commercial buildings, banks, retail shops, food stalls, fast foods and restaurants.

Once in Olivarez Terminal, you can easily get to Tagaytay's popular attractions by means of jeepney rides plus
maybe a trike. So, without further ado, here are the directions:

How To get To Sky Ranch and Sky Eye?

The sign of jeepney to ride in going to both Sky Ranch and Sky Eye is any of the following: Mahogany, Alfonso,
Mendez, NBI. You don't need to go to the main terminal of these jeepneys as they stop and load passengers at the
southbound lane of Emilio Aguinaldo highway, the lane where you alighted from the bus that you would have ridden
from South West Integrated Terminal. But if you have decided to have some fast meal at any food establishments
located at Olivarez Terminal, then you must cross Emilio Aguinaldo highway again to take one of these jeepneys.

Same Location

Sky Ranch and Sky Eye is located at the same location. To avoid confusion, Sky Eye is actually one of many
attractions of or within Sky Ranch. There are just so much hypes about Sky Eye that make us think it is a separate
destination. You can easily determine you are nearing the Sky Ranch because you will surely see the giant Ferris
Wheel, the tallest in the Philippines, which is the Sky Eye itself even if the jeepney you're riding is still far. You will be
dropped off at the side road opposite Sky Ranch giant marker.

How To Get To Picnic Grove and Eco-Adventure Trail?

Picnic Grove and Eco-Adventure Trail are situated next to each other and perched in the sloping wide expanse of
land and forest of Tagaytay mountainous land. How to go there? Head to Olivarez Jeepney Terminal and ride the
jeepney bound for or with sign of "People's Park". There's a big signage of Picnic Grove at the right side of Tagaytay-
Calamba Road where the Picnic Grove is located. Nevertheless, ask the driver to drop you off there. Once dropped
off, walk your way up to the site of the Picnic Grove.

Things to do in Picnic Grove and Eco-Adventure Trail

The recommended exploring of these two major destinations if I were to be asked is to first have an
enjoyable picnic at one of the many huts of thePicnic Grove while enjoying the breathtaking view of Taal Volcano.
Have some photo shoots. And after your stomach has digested all you have eaten, begin your adventure of Eco-
Adventure Trail. You will definitely enjoy the trail as you walk and follow the directions of the wooden interconnected
wooden bridges as the trail snakes its way through the woods and ravines. Jump-off point of the boardwalk is just a
few feet away from the Picnic Grove. The highlight of the trail is the hanging bridge which is a little bit heart pumping
to cross.

While crossing the hanging bridge, you can enjoy looking at the seemingly wild forest beneath it. Just don't panic as it
is natural for a hanging bridge to be a bit rickety. The view is really awesome for anyone who is nature's lover. Past
the hanging bridge, the boardwalk continued and you will be treated to different angles of Taal Lake views as well as
the Taal Volcano that you can't make out at times but nevertheless gives a different feeling of disappearing
panorama.

As the trail climbs up in zigzag boardwalk, you will be passing by the launch pad of the zip line that you would have
been seeing a long while. As you finished the trail, climb up the uphill opposite end of the Eco-Adventure Trail.
Waiting for you above is the viewing deck which will give you great vantage points of the entire panorama of Taal
Lake and the volcano. Other things to do in and around Picnic Grove are: horseback riding, cable car riding, boat
riding, souvenirs shopping, etc.

How To Get To People's Park in the Sky?

People's Park in the Sky is located at tip of a mountain where the route of the jeepney you will have ridden in going
to Picnic Grove ends. Simply take "People's Park" signed jeepney at its terminal in Olivarez Terminal. The jeepney
unloads the passengers just outside of the unfinished building intended to be a palace in the sky which is now known
as "People's Park in the Sky."

What to see in People's Park

Magnificent view of the lowlands resplendent with greeneries and dotted with colorful villas. With the winding highway
that looks like a car toy road curved in the mound and the tiny vehicles passing through it, the sight would pass for a
grand miniature that you are looking down at. Getting inside the old unfinished structure, you get to see a cloistered
garden where some travelers hangout and chat. A mini chapel and a statue of Jesus Christ stand at the
edge overlooking the zigzag road. There are souvenir shops, an eatery and a variety store. For call of nature, comfort
rooms are located near the garden.

How To Get To Puzzle Mansion

The sign of jeepney to ride in going to the Puzzle Mansion from Olivarez Terminal is either "Nasugbu" or "Alfonso".
Go to the terminal of jeepneys and ride a jeepney bound for Nasugbu or Alfonso". Ask driver to drop you off at "Radar
Taas". Just say it "Radar Taas" in Tagalog. You can monitor the distance of the jeepneys as it approaches Radar
Taas because there are signs of Puzzle Mansion placed conspicuously along Tagaytay Nasugbu Highway along
which the jeepney route passes. In each Puzzle Mansion sign, the remaining distance is indicated. Do not panic
when after a sign reads the lowest distance to Puzzle Mansion, the next sign would read increased distance. That's
because the signs are for private motorists. Besides, Puzzle Mansion is located at the very inner part of the village,
Barangay Asisan. It is way too far from the highway. Once you got off the jeepney at Radar Taas, take a trike at their
terminal that you would immediately see in the area. Your destination? Of course, "Puzzle Mansion."

Alternatively, you can wait for Puzzle Mansion free shuttle.

Reminders

It is not practical to go to Puzzle Mansion in public transportation. First off, there is no public transport ready anytime
to take you back to the highway. You would walk uphill to get to a barangay road which seemed not served by trikes
regularly. They said that there is a free shuttle that fetches visitors from highway to Puzzle Mansion and vice versa.
But when I was there, I didn't see it. Maybe, they only use it during peak hours. If you don't want to be stuck for long
hours in that spot, maybe you can pass visiting it.

Puzzle Mansion is for kids as it is very educational. But if you are an adult, I'm afraid you would not appreciate it. The
museum where the largest jigsaw puzzle collection is housed looked like an exhibit of large pictures and images in
frames except they are actually jigsaw puzzles in photo frames. Each jigsaw is so neat that you would think that
they've just been sliced but not actually undone to be fitted again. Like when you buy a smalljigsaw puzzle and it's still
in its plastic packaging and it is not yet opened. But the subjects of photography are great. You will see iconic and
legendary figures such as The Mona Liza among others. There are also the scale models of New York, London,
Chicago, etc.

Php 100.00 entrance fee is expensive. They should charge Php 50.00 only. Why? First, the going rate of entrance
fees in major destinations of Tagaytay is only fifty pesos, including the Sky Ranch. Second, Puzzle Mansion is
located in a far flung area that even driving a car to get there is arduous, a lot of bending narrow alleys going up and
down, endless thoughts of you have already arrived in its location only to realize that you are still too far. Lastly, the
very steep decent of the road that leads to its exact location. When I was there and about to pay, I overheard a head
of the family asking "Pati driver my bayad?" in a somewhat disgruntled yet joking tone of voice.


Luccong is an upper class Kalinga Hut in Tam-Awan Village

Ifugao and Kalinga houses as well as different native materials and instruments are perched apart from each other on
various sides of the mountain. You need to climb stepped uphill trails and weedy paths that snake through dense
forest to get to them. In some areas, trail is precarious to take. Opposite the main entrance is an art gallery called
Arko ni Apo. As you climb from the entrance, another gallery called Bugnay is perched on the landing adjacent to a
craft and souvenir shop, and then there's the Sketching area where you can have yourself sketched by an artist. A
cafe is conveniently located on a flat part of the mountain.

A Cafe located next to Sketching Area of Tam-Awan Village

As you penetrate the wild uphill forest guided by common trails, you will be taken to these traditional houses that
stationed in strategic locations. You get to see cottage accommodations that looked more like pigeon houses.

A typical lodging house in Tam-Awan Village

Yes, you heard me right. You can have an overnight stay here. It's quite an experience to live the life of our
indigenous brothers and sisters, right? Well, here is your chance.

Interior of Luccong Hut

Up in the Viewing Deck, the magnificent sunset over tropical mountains can be seen. Another trail will take you to
"Dream Catcher", "Gazebo 2", "Agape" and "Dukligan".

Sunset in Tam-Awan Village aka Garden in the Sky

Back to the entrance, you have the option to take first the stepped path going to the "Spirit House", "Wishing Pond",
"Kinakin" and "Gazebo 1" or the one which will take you to the "Bugnay Gallery", "Village Gallery", "Craft Shop" which
are all connected to the "Cafe" and "Sketching" area. Restrooms are also located here.

Stepped access to different attractions inside Tam-Awan Village

Aside from cultural experience, the wild travelers' destination which is also aptly called Garden in the Skyexhibits a
broad diversity of flora and fauna. So, if you are into plant and flower photography, you might like it here while
enjoying cultural trip.

Trail within forest of Tam-Awan Village

As of this writing, here's the costs of having an escapade in Tam-Awan Village. By that, I mean - to enjoy your time
but make sure you're not doing things that would tarnish the highly revered cultural destination.

Entrance Fees: Children - Php 20. Students - Php 30. Adults - Php 50. You can get in even if you're not going to
spend the night. But if you want to stay a little bit longer, here are the rates:

Lodging: 1 Person - Php 500. 2 Persons - Php 1000. Additional Person - Php 300 each. Group of 10 or more - Php
350/pax.

Picnic Fee: Available from 9am to 6pm. Php 200 for a group of 10. Additional pax - Php 20.

Use of a Hut w/o Bedding: Php 500 per day.

Big Events

Function Fee: Php 8,000. Maximum of 40 pax.

Cultural Show: Php 5,000.

Workshop: Php 450 per module per person.

How To Get To Tam-Awan Village From Baguio City Proper?

The sign in front of jeepney that you must ride should read: "Baguio Long-Long Tacay Tam-Awan Vice Versa". The
terminal of these jeepneys is located at Hilltop St in Market area. Here's the walking direction. To make it more
comprehensible this direction starts from Burnham Park. I also created map which you can see below this post.

Jeepney bound for Tam-Awan Village
Walk towards the only interconnected pedestrian bridges of Baguio City which is right beside the tall building of Hotel
Veniz. Climb the pedestrian overpass and walk towards Hotel Veniz. You should be seeing the big mall of Abanao
Square located to the right of Abanao St which continued Harrison Rd, the street below the pedestrian bridge. Go
down the other side of the road and head to Abanao Square.

Abanao Square
Abanao Square is exactly located at the corner of Abanao St and Zandueta St. Turn right onto Zandueta St and walk
all the way up the other corner which is Kayang St. Turn left onto Kayang St and walk to the right of the road past the
small market street. Hilltop Street is the wide road to the right of Kayang Street in which to the other side of it jeepney
terminal is located. Turn right onto Hilltop St and walk up to where it bends to the right. There you'll see a jeepney
with "Baguio Long-Long Tacay Tam-Awan Vice Versa" wordings on its front and on its both sides. Get aboard the
jeepney. See map at the end of this post.

Tam-Awan Village exterior
You don't need to ask the driver to drop you off at Tam-Awan Village. You just need to look to the right of the uphill
bending road until you see the mammoth concrete fencing on the steep side of the mountain with "TAM-AWAN
VILLAGE" wordings engraved on it. Get off the jeep right there. Now I need to remind you that you wouldn't wait for
the same jeepney at the opposite lane of that road in going back to thecity proper. It will take you forever.

How To Return To Baguio City Proper From Tam-Awan Village

Once back outside Tam-Awan Village, walk back towards the direction of Baguio City Proper. The road bends to the
left. Soon you'll reach the point in which a small sloping road runs to the right of this main road. A sari-sari store is
situated right at that junction. Wait for a jeepney to arrive from city proper which will make a U-Turn right there to get
back to the city. There are other passengers waiting because this is exactly a loading area. Now, go take a look of the
map below for bird's eye view of the direction that I have mentioned. Scroll down to see the map.

Arko ni Apo Art Gallery

A traditional hut in the forest of Tam-Awan Village

Some kind of music instrument used by Ifugao tribe

A Bontoc rice granary in Tam-Awan Village

Tam-Awan Village's trail are precarious to take in some areas

12 Responses to How To Commute To Tam-Awan Village From Baguio City
17 April 2012 14:47
panalo talaga tong website mo! very informative for those ayaw mag taxi tulad ko hehe

Lagalag said...
17 April 2012 15:49
@ Christian Lucas Sangoyo. Kelangan natin magtipid kya dapat ibigay ang information ng pinaka-murang paraan ng
pag-commute :)

17 April 2012 18:20
Xakto! I am really planning to go here but still have no resources to see on how to go here. Pero sakto talaga, you've
made an awesome documentation out of this on how to get here which just made me feel that your blog is the answer
to my tracel needs :)

I love the "How To Return To Baguio City Proper From Tam-Awan Village" kompletos rekados :)

Lagalag said...
17 April 2012 20:41
@ Edmaration. Thank you! Thank you! ehem, sarap pkinggan kaya magba-ba-bow ako hehehe.

Amado said...
18 April 2012 14:58
I been to Baguio several times and as a Balikbayan, Baguio is easier to navigate than MM. First of all when I heard of
this Village of Tam-Awan. I asked the first jeepney stationed at Burnham Park where to get a ride to Tam-Awan, and
they will direct you to the jeep station by the market. Going to Tam-Awan has two jeepney service route so you have
to be very specific where you want to go. I've visited at least 3 blogs looking for information about Tam-Awan and
none of them could be of help. None of the bloggers have directions nor info about the village (shame on those
bloggers with limited mental faculties). This blog site hits it right on the spot and is very detailed.

Lagalag said...
18 April 2012 15:09
@ Amado. Thank you po sir Amado. Glad to hear that you have already been to Tam-Awan Village. I still need to do
research on the other jeepney route bound for Tam-Awan. Thanks for the information.

Amado said...
18 April 2012 15:29
The two jeepney routes are the Quezon Hill and the other one is Long long. The Quezon Hill does not pass directly in
front of the Tam-Awan Village Garden In The Sky , you have to walk uphill about 500 meters. The Long long Tam-
Awan route passes directly in front of the Tam-Awan Village. Just a word of caution, you have to tell the jeep driver to
drop you off the Tam-Awan Village Garden on the Sky, because the whole area is known as the Tam-Awan Village
about 2km.

Lagalag said...
18 April 2012 16:07
@ Amado. Oh now I got it sir Amado. The jeepney that I had mentioned in this post that makes a U-Turn at the
junction way far before Tam-Awan Village is the PUJ with another route which is Quezon Hill. Thank you so much for
this info sir Amado. It's added up on the content of this entry. Thank you so much :)

jovy casupanan said...
8 November 2012 00:59
how long is the travel po to tamawan village?thak you!

Lag alag said...
8 November 2012 11:50
@ jovy casupanan. 30 to 40 minutes more or less :)

Ynah said...
10 June 2013 16:25
Hello. I'm just wondering if I can bring my car up to the Garden in the Sky or taking the jeep is the only option? Big
thanks..

Lag alag said...
10 June 2013 17:09
@ Ynah. Yes, you can bring your car. It's more convenient. That is if driving uphill with lots of winding turns is not an
issue for you. Just take care. Be safe. You are welcome :)

How To Commute To Vigan's Tourist Spots From Laoag
My third day of merely familiarizing myself with routes and directions around Laoag City's and Ilocos Norte's
tourist destinations totally turned into unplanned escapade. I woke up 5:00 am of January 5, 2012, had a quick
breakfast at Jollibee because free breakfast of Isabel Suites is available only from 7:00 am to 9:00 am, then headed
off to nearby terminal of bus bound for Vigan City, the capital of Ilocos Sur and renowned for the Spanish imprint on
its architecture that made it to World Heritage Sites. You can read what happened on my second day in Ilocos by
going to Getting To Ilocos Norte's Important Attractions. And the story of my coming to Laoag City is documented in
the post entitled To Laoag From Manila In 52 Minutes

I wanted to maximize my stay here to give readers more directional guides on how to commute to important places,
most especially those individuals or group of individuals who would plan to visit Ilocos Region for the first time.

I was also thinking that my sudden trip here would be an excellent opportunity to feature initial batch of photos I would
be taking on new DSLR camera Nikon D5100. I didn't have any knowledge on photography even though it's my
dream to explore the art of creating stunning images out of ordinary objects.

Vigan Baluarte
The Vigan-bound bus terminal is located at Lagasca St corner Gen Antonio Luna. It's right at the back of Ilocos Norte
Provincial Capitol. So, if you're at the front of the Provincial Capitol or the plaza to its front in which Tabacco
Monopoly Monument is situated, just go to the back of the neo-classical designed building. You get to see the road
sign that reads General Antonio Luna and upon looking, Lagasca Street road sign is very visible. From Hotel Tiffany,
walk towards the Sinking Bell Tower that you see from the front of the hotel, then go right at the next street which is
General Antonio Luna. From the corner of Gen Antonio Luna and Gen Segundo Ave which is the street of Hotel
Tiffany, walk past Paco Roman Street. Next to it is Lagasca. From Isabel Suites, walk past Jollibee and go right at the
street that bordered Jollibee to the south which is Primo Lazaro. Walk past Paco Roman and turn left on the next
street which is Lagasca. The bus is located to the other corner which is General Luna. You can see the location
map of the terminal of bus bound for Vigan at the bottom of this post. You may click here to see the map now and
click the back button above the map to get back here and continue reading this post.

The bus here leaves at 7:00 am. So, if you don't want to be left behind, make sure you're early. Travel time from
Laoag City to Vigan City is 2 hours and 15 minutes. Observe as I document my actual tour from Laoag to Vigan's
spots and back to Laoag in the afternoon of January 5, 2012. The bus from Lagasca is only good for one round trip. It
returns to Laoag City at 3 pm. But don't worry because, you can get back to Laoag anytime via Partas Bus which
have Laoag bound bus every 30 minutes 24 hours a day. Towards the end of this post, you get to learn how I got to
the Partas Bus Terminal.

Here's how I toured four tourist attractions of Vigan

The bus arrived at its terminal in Vigan City, 9:17 am. I took a motorized tricycle to "Vigan Baluarte", my first
destination, at 9:31 am. Of course, by that time I had already talked to some locals and had my route planned out.
Fare to Baluarte is Php 20.

I arrived at Baluarte 9:39 am. It's an 80 hectares of terrains, hills and mountain sides that serves as natural habitat for
Gov Chavit Singson's personal collection of wild animals, most prominent of which are the ostriches. Other animals
you get to see are: tigers, donkey, camels, stags, colorful pheasants, parrots, macaws and a lot of others, all roaming
around. At first glance, you would think as if you're in Jurrasic Park because of a life-size Alamosaurus Dinasour
statue, until you see the animals of Quaternary Period, our time. Baluarte also features Butterfly Exhibit, which piqued
my weakness in photographing flowers. I took some shots of them. Hope you like my untrained hand in focusing and
framing objects. As I've said I'm inexperienced. At least, for now.

Butterfly Exhibit at Vigan Baluarte
There's no entrance fee to Baluarte. Right outside are souvenir stores. Tip from me: If you're in a budget, consider
buying goods from Vigan's Public Market. Prices of items outside Baluarte are way too high.

One thing I noticed aside from being picturesque of Baluarte clearly is it's being well-maintained. The fortress is very
clean and the animals are well-fed as you would notice immediately.

As expected there's a terminal of motorized tricycles immediately outside the gate.

Vigan River Cruise along Mestizo River
So, I headed out to my second destination via one of these tricycles. I left Baluarte at 10:28 am and arrived at the site
of "Vigan River Cruise" 10:39 am. Fare from Baluarte to Mestizo River, the site of the river cruise, is Php 60. Ticket
in the boat ride of Vigan River Cruise costs Php 100. Boats used in the cruise are like those small wooden fishing
vessels used by many ordinary Filipino fishermen called "bangka" in Tagalog. Each boat has outriggers for stability
and safety of riders, which is good for rough river. But don't worry, the Mestizo River is calm all the way.

At 10:43 am I was on board of this boat and begun the journey though times. Vigan River Cruise along the historic
Mestizo River is a discovery of Vigan's History that dates back to Spanish Times. It's the showcase of Vigan's culture,
heritage and it's people's indigenous contributions to the society, lifestyle and progress of the Philippines.

What To See And Hear On Board Vigan River Cruise

As you cruise the river, a synchronized narration is played in the background. There are countless dioramas along
both sides of the river. Each diorama symbolizes an important event in Vigan's history and as you get pass each
diorama, the modulated voice of female narrator tells the story behind depiction of a particular diorama. From the
transfer of Northern Luzon diocese to Vigan, to the root word of Vigan itself. From Spanish discovery of the high
potential of soil and climate of Ilocos for cultivating tobacco that led to imposition of tobacco culture to all farmers and
the ban of growing other crops, to how the popular dish called bagnet was started. From the story behind the name of
Mestizo River, to the different livelihoods that spawned out of the river, you get to discover important milestones in
Vigan's history in an unhurried and unconcerned fashion. Other visuals are the fish pens in various parts of the river
where school of tilapia go up on the surface from time to time as they are being fed by farmers. There's also a work in
progress for the betterment of this body of water that considered to be among major sources of pride for people of
Vigan. You get to photograph a fisherman in his small boat pulling up a fishnet, and even some locals with their catch
on their way home. Meanwhile, mangroves and other plants endemic to river banks lined the whole stretch of both
sides.

Vigan Heritage Village
After enjoying the cruise which finished at 11:23 am, it's time to get to the "Vigan Heritage Village", the only colonial
town in the Philippines and for which Vigan is known. I had made an arrangement with the tricycle I'd ridden from
Baluarte to wait for me. Actually, he offered the service to the Heritage Village. I just accepted it for the reason of time
management. We left Mestizo River at 11:25 and arrived at the corner of Liberation Blvd and Calle Crisologo at 11:37
am. It's the gateway to Heritage Village. From there one can see the colonial past of Vigan through the Spanish
houses and buildings that lined up the whole stretch of Crisologo up to Plaza Burgos. You begin the tour of the
Heritage Village right at this crossroad all the way to the other end. This is the best spot to start photographing the
colonial town. Now, finally I got to see the place I've been wishing to step into for years. And I enjoyed it.

Ornaments along Calle Crisologo Vigan Heritage Village
There are lots of souvenir shops, cafes and a hotel right along Crisologo. I had wanted to eat right there to cap my
tour of the renowned destination. And so when I got a bit tired I found this small restaurant which serves Ilocano
dishes in affordable prices. I had lunch at 12:15 enjoying every chew of all Ilocano dishes. See separate post of my
food tripping in Ilocos Region which will be coming soon. I also bought some souvenirs and then after the tour of
Heritage Village I went to Vigan Cathedral. At around 1:30 pm, I thought it's time to go to bus terminal to be in Laoag
before dusk. So, I just took a tricycle for Php 15 to reach terminal of Partas Bus. You just plug down a motorized
tricycle and ask the driver to take you to Partas which is near. Wait for bus with "Laoag" sign.

Vigan Cathedral
At 1:45 pm the bus arrived and at 2:00 pm I was on my way back to Laoag City. We arrived in the Partas Terminal in
Laoag at 3:45 pm. The terminal is a bit far from the centro and the bus is not allowed to unload passengers along the
way. So I just took a tricycle to get to my hotel. I paid Php 20.

That's how to get to Vigan City from Laoag City. Coming up is my trip to Pagudpod. Watch for it.
How To Get To Gateway Mall and Araneta Coliseum
Gateway Mall and Araneta Coliseum are the main destinations in Araneta Center Cubao. Araneta Center is a 35
hectare commercial land owned by Araneta Family that links MRT-2 and LRT-2 making it the most visited hub
in Metro Manila with an estimated 1 million visitors per day.

Gateway Mall, a world class shopping center, having won international awards such as shopping mall of the year for
2006-2007, among others, opened to the public in 2004. Araneta Coliseum, on the other hand, opened as the worlds
biggest indoor arena in 1960, with seating capacity of 15,000.

Parking areas in Araneta Center are located in strategic locations. Four parking entrances located around Araneta
Coliseum, one parking entrance to the basement parking of Gateway Mall, one parking entrance each for SM Cubao
and Ali Mall, a parking lot outside Shopwise with another one parking entrance to the covered parking area for its
shoppers. There's also parking lot between Farmers Plaza and Farmers Market.

Here are the routes to take in going to Araneta Center Cubao by car:

Route #1

From north of Metro Manila, e.g. Alabang, Pacita, Sucat, Muntinlupa, Paranaque, Metropolis Starmall, SM Bicutan,
SM South Mall, Festival Mall, Filinvest City and southern Tagalog provinces such as Laguna, Batangas, Quezon and
nearby areas along the way. Take the skyway or President Osmena Highway also known as SLEX and drive all the
way to Makati. Once in Makati, turn right onto EDSA via the flyover in Makati interchange going to EDSA Ayala and
Cubao.

Stay to the middle of EDSA and drive all the way to Quezon City, passing through Ayala tunnel, Guadalupe Bridge,
EDSA-Shaw underpass, Ortigas flyover and Santolan-EDSA flyover. After passing through Santolan, turn right onto
the next street which is Main Avenue. There's a Shell Gasoline Station at the corner of EDSA and Main.

In Main Avenue, turn left on the fourth street with EDSA being the first. That street is 9th Avenue. In 9th Avenue, next
intersection is P. Tuazon. Cross P. Tuazon. Once you cross P. Tuazon, you're already inside Araneta Center and the
road you're taking is General Aguinaldo Avenue. To get to Araneta Coliseum or Gateway Mall parking areas, stay to
the middle of General Aguinaldo Avenue and cross General Mc Arthur Avenue. No U-turn along General Aguinaldo,
so turn right onto street next to Shop Wise. This street is General Roxas Avenue. Make a U-Turn to get back towards
Gateway Mall. Turn left on General Aguinaldo. Now, you're in your destination. Entrance of basement parking of
Gateway Mall is located just before the Araneta Coliseum. If you want to park your car on the open parking around
the coliseum, just get straight ahead until you see a parking entrance. There are four entrance parking around the
coliseum.

Route #2

From north of Metro Manila, e.g. Caloocan, Malabon, Navotas, Valenzuela, Balintawak, Roosevelt and provinces of
Bulacan and Pampanga. Take EDSA and drive all the way to Quezon City, passing throughEDSA-Quezon
Avenue flyover and EDSA-Kamuning flyover.

Avoid getting onto the Cubao underpass, take the ground level lane of EDSA. Turn left on Aurora Boulevard. In
Aurora Boulevard, cross the first intersection which is General Araneta. You'll pass through the elevated station of
MRT-3 Araneta Center, then, turn right onto the next street which is General Aguinaldo. You're now in Araneta
Center. After crossing General Malvar and General Roxas Avenue, respectively, gazebo of Gateway Mall appears.
Next to it is the entrance to the basement parking of Gateway Mall. If you want to park your car on the open parking
around the coliseum, just get straight ahead until you see a parking entrance.

Route #3

From Manila areas, e.g. Ermita, Malate, Roxas Boulevard, Taft, Recto, Quiapo, T.M. Kalaw, Maria Orosa, Padre
Burgos, Intramuros, Padre Faura, SM City Manila, Robinson's Place Manila, Pedro Gil and areas along the way such
as Santa Mesa, Legarda, etc. Take Roxas Boulevard or Taft towards Padre Burgos, the road that borders Manila
City Hall. Drive all the way to Quiapo, crossing Pasig River via Quezon Bridge. Avoid getting onto the Quezon
underpass, take the ground level lane of Quezon Boulevard. Turn right onto C.M. Recto and turn left on Legarda.
Stay on Legarda Street and pass through Ramon Magsaysay flyover. After that, keep driving underneath the elevated
tracks of LRT-2. Road name changes to Aurora Boulevard once you get to Quezon City. Drive all the way to Cubao.
Cross EDSA. Next intersection after EDSA is General Araneta, followed by General Aguinaldo. Cross General
Araneta and turn right onto General Aguinaldo. You're now in Araneta Center. After crossing General Malvar and
General Roxas Avenue, respectively, gazebo of Gateway Mall appears. Next to it is the entrance to the basement
parking of Gateway Mall. If you want to park your car on the open parking around the coliseum, just get straight
ahead until you see a parking entrance.

Route #4

From Quezon City, e.g. Fairview, Commonwealth, U.P. Diliman, Philcoa, Project 6, Tandang Sora, Congressional
Avenue, Mindanao Avenue, North Avenue, Quezon City Memorial Circle, Quezon City Hall and nearby areas along
the way. Head towards Quezon City Memorial Circle. Take the Elliptical Road. Turn right onto Kalayaan Avenue, the
street next to Quezon City Hall. Drive all the way to Kamias Road. Turn right onto Kamias. There's Petron and Caltex
at both opposite corners of Kalayaan and Kamias. In Kamias, you will pass by a road that runs to the left. This road is
K-I. Next to K-I is K-H. K-H has an opposite street to the right of Kamias which is Maliksi Street.

Turn left on K-H. Drive all the way, passing a small bridge and a colony of informal settlers. Turn right onto New York
Street. In New York Street, turn left on the next street which is Imperial. Drive all the way up to Aurora Boulevard
intersection. Once you cross Aurora Boulevard, the street becomes General Aguinaldo and you're already in Araneta
Center.

After crossing General Malvar and General Roxas Avenue, respectively, gazebo of Gateway Mall appears and the
big dome of Araneta Coliseum stands alongside. Next to gazebo is the entrance to the basement parking of Gateway
Mall. If you want to park your car on the open parking around the coliseum, just get straight ahead until you see a
parking entrance.

Route #5

From Libis and Eastwood. Take Boni Serrano Avenue and turn right onto 9th Avenue. In 9th Avenue, drive all the
way, crossing Liberty, Main Avenue and P. Tuazon. Once you cross P. Tuazon, you're already inside Araneta Center
and the road you're taking is General Aguinaldo Avenue. To get to Araneta Coliseum or Gateway Mall parking areas,
stay to the middle of General Aguinaldo Avenue and cross General Mc Arthur Avenue. No U-turn along General
Aguinaldo, so turn right onto street next to Shop Wise. This street is General Roxas Avenue. Make a U-Turn to get
back towards Gateway Mall. Turn left on General Aguinaldo. Now, you're in your destination. Entrance of basement
parking of Gateway Mall is located just before the Araneta Coliseum. If you want to park your car on the open parking
around the coliseum, just get straight ahead until you see a parking entrance. There are four entrance parking around
the coliseum.

How to commute to Gateway Mall and Araneta Coliseum

Since Araneta Center is located where two mass transit systems are linked, the best way to commute to Araneta
Center is by LRT and MRT.

However if you're from south of Metro Manila like Alabang, then you can have one bus ride all the way. Get off
exactly at Araneta Center. Just remember, the sign of the bus must contain "Cubao Ibabaw" route. Alternatively, you
can get off at Magallanes and ride a MRT north bound and get off at Araneta Center Station.

From Province of Cavite and other parts of Metro Manila in Paranaque, you can take a bus to Baclaran, ride a
jeepney with "Nichols" sign along Roxas Boulevard, get off at Pasay Rotonda and ride an MRT north bound. Get off
at Araneta Center.

If you're from north of Metro Manila like Caloocan, Malabaon, Navotas and Valenzuela, ride a bus to North Avenue
Station of MRT. Ride a train right there and get off at Araneta Center.

From Manila and Marikina as well as Santolan Pasig. You have the option of taking a jeepney to Cubao or just ride a
train in any LRT-2 Station nearest to your location.

Once you're already in Araneta Center, you can easily get to Gateway Mall and Araneta Coliseum as they're
connected to both MRT-3 and LRT-2.

How To Get To IL Terrazzo
IL Terrazzo is a hi-end mall located in Tomas Morato corner Scout Madrinan Street. It's very near to ABS-CBN,
Imperial Palace Suites, Rembrandt Hotel, Burgoo, Pier One, TGI Fridays, Gerry's Grill, Alex III, Belo Medical
Clinic and other destinations for upper and middle class.

Here are driving directions to Il Terrazzo Mall from different parts of Mega Manila:

Route #1

From south of Metro Manila e.g. Alabang, Pacita, Metropolis Star Mall, Filinvest Mall, Ayala Alabang and southern
tagalog provinces of Laguna, Batangas and Quezon. Take the skyway and exit in Magallanes. Turn right onto EDSA
via Magallanes interchange. Stay to the middle of EDSA and drive all the way to Quezon City,passing through Ayala
Tunnel, Cubao tunnel and flyovers of Ortigas and Santolan. After passing throughtunnel of Cubao or Cubao
underpass, you must avoid getting onto the Kamuning Flyover because this flyoverpasses through two intersections -
Kamuning/Kamias and Timog. Your destination is Timog so you need to go under the flyover. Cross the intersection
of Kamuning/Kamias. If you're confuse, Kamias is the opposite road of Kamuning. Kamias is to the righ of EDSA if
you're coming from Makati. Kamuning is it's opposite road to your left if you're coming from Makati. Next intersection
is for East Avenue to the right and opposite to it is Timog Avenue. Cross that intersection and make a U-Turn onto
Timog Avenue . Turn right onto Timog Avenue where the GMA Network, Inc. (Channel 7) is located. Stay to the
middle of Timog and drive all the way until you see up ahead the Boy Scout Circle, it's a rotonda or roundabout where
Timog Avenue and Tomas Morato Avenue intersect. Stay to the right of Timog Avenue, then turn right onto Tomas
Morato via the Boy Scout Circle.

Immediately, you will see Il Terrazzo up ahead to the left of Tomas Morato. Stay to the left and turn left on Scout
Madrinan to park your car on available parking areas or if you see available parking along Tomas Morato, go and
park your car there.

The driving direction given above can also be taken by those drivers from Makati, Mandaluyong, Pasig and Pasay
vicinity.

Route #2

From north of Metro Manila, e.g. Caloocan, Malabon, Navotas and Valenzuela - Take EDSA all the way to Scout
Borromeo. Stay to the middle of EDSA, crossing the Congressional/Roosevelt intersection in Munoz and West
Avenue where SM City North Edsa is located to your left. After West Avenue, you must pass through the Quezon
Avenue Flyover. While you're on the flyover, stay to the right of the flyover. After passing throughQuezon
Avenue flyover, stay to your lane. The first street after you descended from the flyover is Eugenio Lopez. As soon as
you passed by Eugenio Lopez Street, watch out for the broken white lines that gives direction for private vehicles
from EDSA into the Scout Borromeo Street. Avoid MMDA apprehension, drive smart, follow traffic rules and
regulations. Once you see the white broken lines running diagonally to the next street after Eugenio Lopez which is
the Scout Borromeo, turn on signal lights, change your lane, follow the broken lines and turn right onto the Scout
Borromeo Street. There's a Jollibee one block before Scout Borromeo.

Drive on Scout Borromeo, cross Samar Avenue. Next intersection is Sgt. Esguerra Avenue. After Scout Borromeo
crossed Sgt. Esguerra Avenue, it turns to the right and another road appears to the left of Scout Borromeo. This
street is Scout Ybardolaza. Take this street and turn right onto the next street that intersects Ybardolaza which is
Scout Madrinan.

Drive on Scout Madrinan, pass the intersection of Scout Torillo, until you get to Tomas Morato. At this point, you can
already see Il Terrazzo across Tomas Morato, to the right. Cross Tomas Morato for available parking near Il
Terrazzo. Or you can park your car anywhere along Tomas Morato and walk towards Il Terrazzo.

This driving direction can also be taken by those driving from Bulacan via NLEX and into EDSA, as well as from
Quirino Avenue, Novaliches and nearby areas.

Route #3

If you're coming from Malate or Ermita area, take Taft Avenue, Roxas Boulevard or Mabini and get to Quiapo via
Quezon Bridge and onto Quezon Boulevard and then take the Quezon Boulevard Underpass. While driving down the
underpass, stay to the right and turn right onto Espana in the middle of the underpass. There's slip lane or Y
intersection at the middle of Quezon Underpass to the right, it's going to Espana. So it's important that you're staying
to the right of Quezon Boulevard underpass as soon as you descend, then turn right onto this Y-intersection.

Stay to the middle of Espana and drive all the way until you're traversing Quezon Avenue, passing by Welcome
Rotonda. You'll cross the intersection of Quezon Avenue and Araneta Avenue. After that you'll pass by a huge Sogo
Hotel located at the corner of Roces Avenue and Quezon Avenue to the right. You'll also pass by Capitol Medical
Center which is located at Scout Magbanua Street. At this point you must stay to the right of Quezon Boulevard. Next
street is Scout Reyes. After Scout Reyes is another Y junction, and that's Timog Avenue. Turn right onto Y
intersection of Timog Avenue.

Stay to the middle, drive all the way until you get to the Boy Scout Circle. Go with the traffic flow and pass through the
Boy Scout Circle, passing Tomas Morato side going south and Timog Avenue side going EDSA. And then turn right
onto Tomas Morato side going north. You will immediately see Il Terrazzo up ahead to the left of Tomas Morato. Turn
left onto Scout Madrinan to park your car or go anywhere near with available parking space.

This driving direction can also be taken from T.M. Kalaw Street, Maria Orosa Street corner U.N. Avenue where
Holiday Inn is located, Robinson's Place Ermita, Adriatico Street, Remedios Street, Padre Burgos Street and other
nearby areas.

Route #4

From Libis Eastwood, Ortigas, Tiendesitas, Greenhills, San Juan and nearby areas. Take Ortigas Avenue and drive
towards Gilmore but turn right onto N. Domingo to avoid going onto the wrong way of Gilmore which is one way.
From N. Domingo, turn left onto the next street which is Dona Hemady Avenue. Cross Aurora Boulevard, the main
road from which the LRT-2 pass through. Drive all the way on Dona Hemady Avenue until you get to E. Rodriguez Sr
Avenue, the main road where public jeepneys pass through.

Turn right onto E. Rodriguez and turn left onto the next busy main road with traffic lights. That road is Tomas Morato.
Drive all the way on Tomas Morato until you get to Boy Scout Circle. Pass through Boy Scout Circle and get back on
Tomas Morato. Immediately, you will see Il Terrazzo once you go back on Tomas Morato from Boy Scout Circle. Il
Terrazzo is to the left of Tomas Morato at the corner of Scout Madrinan.

You can park your car along Scout Madrinan or you can look for available parking space along Tomas Morato near Il
Terrazzo Mall.

How To Get To Intramuros Via MRT
Intramuros is situated approximately 6 kilometers from the MRT-3. To get to Intramuros via MRT, you need to take
another train via LRT-1 with its nearest station, Central Terminal, located approximately half kilometer
from Intramuros. Alight at Central Terminal Station and walk the 500-meter distance Intramuros gate. If you're not
fond of walking, there's another route where you only need to walk a little bit. You'll get to know it towards the end of
this post.

From your location, ride an MRT train bound for Taft. After getting off the train at Taft Avenue Station, take the exit to
the right of the station. Avoid entering Metropoint Mall which is connected to the station. Instead, walk towards the
footbridge that connects MRT-3 Taft Station to LRT-1 EDSA Station. From the turnstile (exit machine where you
insert train ticket) of Taft Station, just go to the left of the only elevator at that part of the station. To the right of the
elevator is Metropoint Mall's entrance.

At the end of the footbridge is EDSA Station of LRT-1, buy your train ticket and tell the seller your going to Central
Station. Ride the train bound for Monumento/Roosevelt and alight at Central Terminal. You need to be reminded that
there are times, drivers of LRT trains don't announce train's arrival to a station, so if you're not used to traveling by
MRT and LRT, you might go beyond your destination. To help you with this, just remember Central Terminal is the
eight station from EDSA, with Libertad Station being the second, followedrespectively by Gil Puyat, Vito Cruz,
Quirino, Pedro Gil and U.N. Avenue Station. Next to U.N. Station is theCentral Terminal Station.

From Central Station, walk southward or towards Manila City Hall along the road underneath LRT elevated tracks.
That road is Villegas Road. You can easily see Manila City Hall because its clock tower is very visible from
the distance. Once you got to Manila City Hall, you can immediately see SM City Manila to your left. Turn right on the
road that intersects Villegas and the road that borders Manila City Hall to the north. That road is Natividad Almeda-
Lopez. Walk towards Padre Burgos Avenue, the main road and a wide one where passenger jeepneys bound for
different locations such as Quiapo, Cubao, Divisoria, Monumento, Sta Cruz, Blumentritt, etc., pass through. You need
to get to the other side of Padre Burgos and walk further along Victoria Street, the road opposite Natividad Almeda-
Lopez. Don't walk across Padre Burgos to avoid MMDA (traffic enforcers) apprehension. Use pedestrian underpass
which is located along Padre Burgos few meters from the corner of Natividad Lopez along the edge of Manila
City Hall building.

Once you get to the corner of Victoria and Padre Burgos, just walk towards the other end of Victoria until you get to
Victoria Entrance of Intramuros. For your guide, see the map for Walking Direction To Intramuros From LRT-
1 Central Terminal Station. Click here

Alternatively, you can get to Intramuros without walking that far. You only need to walk around 90 meters to a gate
of Intramuros from a drop-off or unloading zone of jeepneys. This route involves a 5.7 kilometers jeepney ride.

Here's the route.

Riding an LRT-1 train from EDSA Station, alight at Libertad Station, next station to EDSA.

Walk towards the corner of Taft Avenue and Libertad Street where a Philtrust Bank is located. Libertad is now known
as Arnaiz Avenue, though Libertad is still being used.

Along Libertad Street aka Arnaiz Avenue near corner Taft, wait for a jeepney with "Pier Harrison Plaza Luna" sign in
front of it. Don't ride jeepney with "Harrison Plaza" sign only. There must be "Pier" word at the sign.

Ride one of these jeepneys, and ask the driver to drop you off at "Round Table", a popular landmark way back then
that I never known existed. I just notice all passengers going to that area say to drivers "Round Table". The funny
thing is "Round Table" location don't have any sign of round but a clear triangular junction where jeepneys pass
through. You will get off exactly at one of the corner of that triangular junction. So, you might wonder, "This is not a
round table, this is a triangular table". LOL. Anyway, they really call that "Round Table". Try it, ask the driver to drop
you off at "Round Table" and you will definitely find yourself standing at triangular road network. See the map below.

Maybe, we can ask our fellow readers for their input or opinion on how come this area is called "Round Table" when
there's no sign of round area but a triangular open space inside a triangle. If you know the answer, let us know. Click
here

From the unloading area at "Round Table", you can now easily see the historic wall of Intramuros, just a short walk
away.

3 Responses to How To Get To Intramuros Via MRT
EDMARATION etc said...
30 March 2011 13:58
=>Thanks for that info sir Phil!

Lagalag said...
30 March 2011 15:20
You're welcome sir ed :-)

Prasanna said...
15 June 2014 21:56
worked like a charm. Thanks mate

How To Get To Las Farolas
Las Farolas, a museum like no other in the Philippines and probably the first of its kind in the whole world opens
doors to general public. Home of live freshwater giants or more aptly called river monsters, the newest attraction
of Metro Manila is a brainchild of HGM Moments Philippines, Inc together with Ortigas & Co. With their mission/vision
that partly reads "propel the Philippines into the global map of tourist destinations", balikbayans and foreign visitors
will surely find their city tour even more exciting and memorable. Adding Las Farolas visit to the city tour itinerary will
surely worth the time and money.

Entrance Fee Rates

Adult - Php 400
Children - Ph0 350
Student - Php 300
Senior Citizen - Php 300
Tourist - Php 400

Schedule

9 am to 6 pm Monday - Sunday

How To Commute To Las Farolas?

Las Farolas the fish world is located within Frontera Verde in Tiendesitas Pasig City. Exactly situated at the corner of
Frontera Drive and the next street paralleled to Ortigas Ave which is Road D. It is a short walk away from loading and
unloading areas of public jeepneys as well as bus stops. One bus ride from Quiapo, LRT-2 V Mapa Station, SM City
Sta Mesa and Greenhills Shopping Center. One jeepney ride from Araneta Center Cubao LRT-2 & MRT-3 stations,
Eastwood City Libis, Shaw Station and Robinson's Galleria in Ortigas-EDSA. For detailed commuting direction,
please go to already published commuting direction to Frontera Verde. Follow this link: How To Get To Tiendesitas
And Frontera Verde In Public Transportation.

How To Get To Las Farolas By Car?

Since the living museum for monster fish is located right inside Frontera Verde complex, our published article on how
to get there by driving is the exact guide you need to get to the newest attraction. To open the drivingdirection in
another tab, please follow this link: Driving Directions To Tiendesitas And Frontera Verde

How To Get To Mall Of Asia Or MOA
The Mall of Asia or most popularly known as MOA is located exactly at the southern end of EDSA in the reclaimed
land in Pasay City, Metro Manila. EDSA is the acronym of Epifanio Delos Santos Avenue, the main thoroughfare that
cuts across Metro Manila from the north. Mall of Asia occupies 42 hectares of land by the Manila Bay. You can easily
know that you're approaching MOA when you see its distinctive marker - the giantglobe that illuminates at nights.

BY BUS & JEEP BY LRT & MRT BY CAR LOCATION MAP

How to get to Mall of Asia or MOA from North of Metro Manila - Caloocan,
Malabon, Navotas, Valenzuela, Fairview, Novaliches, West Avenue, SM
North, Trinoma and other parts of Quezon City
How to get to MOA from South of
Metro Manila - Alabang,
Muntinlupa, Pacita, etc.
From Las Pinas, Cavite and
nearby areas
From Quiapo, Espana, Sta. Cruz,
Dapitan, Binondo

From Caloocan City

Ride bus with "Baclaran MOA" sign at the corner of Rizal Avenue and 5th Avenue or at Monumento. This bus will
take you directly to MOA. But make sure the sign has the word "MOA" on it.

From Valenzuela, Navotas and Malabon

You need to get to EDSA anywhere in Caloocan, then ride bus with "Baclaran MOA" sign. If there are buses that ply
directly from your area going to Baclaran like in Letre and Marulas, then ride right there. But make surethe sign of the
bus has the word "MOA" or the phrase "Mall of Asia" on it.

From Novaliches

Ride bus with "Baclaran MOA" sign along Quirino Highway. This bus will take you directly to MOA. Always make sure
the sign has the word "MOA" or phrase "Mall of Asia" on it.

From Fairview

Ride bus with "Baclaran MOA" sign.

How to get to Mall of Asia from South of Metro Manila - Alabang, Muntinlupa, Pacita, etc.

From Alabang by bus

Ride bus with sign that contains any of these destinations: Monumento, Novaliches, Letre, Philcoa and Fairview. Get
off at unloading station in EDSA e.g. Magallanes MRT Station or Ayala MRT Station. Make sure the bus will not pass
through the tunnel of Ayala. Ask the conductor if the bus will stop at Ayala or pass directly through the tunnel. Cross
EDSA via MRT station's overpass - there are elevators in some MRT stations. Ride another bus with "Baclaran MOA"
sign. This bus will take you directly to MOA. Tips: Magallanes Station has elevators on both sides, Ayala has only
one, the other side, so you need to use stairway to go up. Loading zone in Ayala - just below the station and no need
to walk too far. Loading station in Magallanes - too far from exit of elevator, you need to walk far along EDSA to take
a ride. The comfort of elevator is offset by discomfort of walking too far to the loading zone.

From Alabang by jeepney

There are terminals of jeepneys going to Pasay Rotonda located in Alabang near Metropolis Star Mall. Some of them
just pick up passengers along East Service Road near corner Montillano Street. Ride jeepney with Pasay Rotonda
sign. Get off at Pasay Rotonda. Some jeepney drivers drop off passengers right at the MRT Taft Station. Some of
them drop off passengers after crossing Taft Avenue. You can either ride just below the elevated MRT Station or near
Save More Supermarket after crossing Taft. Plenty of jeepneys going to MOA pass by along EDSA. You don't need
to go to the terminal of the so called orange passenger shuttle service going to MOA. It's too far, along Taft, out of the
way. Just ride any jeepney or even bus with MOA sign along EDSA. Just make sure the word "MOA" or phrase "Mall
of Asia" is present on the sign.

From Bacoor, Zapote, Las Pinas, Cavite and other areas near Alabang-Zapote Road and Emilio Aguinaldo
Highway Junction

Ride a bus going to Lawton, Sta. Cruz, or Buendia. This buses take the route of Coastal Road also known as Manila-
Cavite Expressway or Aguinaldo Blvd. Lawton and Santa Cruz bound buses cross EDSA intersection via the flyover.
So you must get off right before or after the bus get onto the flyover. Always tell the conductor or driver to drop you off
on the unloading station. Most of the time, they don't stop after stopping on the last unloading before EDSA. In this
case, it's safe to get off at Baclaran. There's a terminal of jeepneys going to MOA near Lydia's Restaurant along the
service road of Roxas Blvd before Redemptorist Church. Ride right there and you'll be on your way to MOA. If any
chance you get to EDSA, then ride a bus or jeepney with MOA sign along EDSA.

From Quiapo, Espana, Sta. Cruz, Dapitan and Binondo

Ride jeepney going to Baclaran and get off at Gil Puyat Avenue. Walk westward toward the terminal of the
passenger shuttles that ply the route of MOA-Buendia Taft located along Gil Puyat Avenue near JAC Bus Terminal.
Ride one of them, pay minimum fare and you'll be on your way to Mall Of Asia. Those passenger shuttles has also
terminal at MOA where you can take the ride back to Taft Avenue corner Gil Puyat Avenue formerly Buendia.

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How to get to MOA or Mall Of Asia by MRT and LRT?

You can get to Mall Of Asia from LRT-1 by getting off at Gil Puyat Station. If you're coming from LRT-2 get off at
Recto Station, the last station of LRT-2, then use the crossway to the LRT-1 Doroteo Jose Station and ride a train
southbound or Baclaran bound, and then get off at Gil Puyat Station or Buendia, they're the same. After you get off at
Gil Puyat Station, walk westward toward the terminal of the passenger shuttles that ply the route of MOA-Buendia
Taft located along Gil Puyat Avenue near JAC Bus Terminal. Ride one of them, pay minimum fare and you'll be on
your way to Mall Of Asia. Those passenger shuttles has also terminal at MOA where you can take the ride back to
Taft Avenue corner Gil Puyat Avenue formerly Buendia.

You can get to Mall Of Asia from MRT-3 by getting off at Taft Avenue Station. Under the elevated MRT Taft Station,
ride a jeepney going to MOA or Mall of Asia. Jeepneys stop right before the MRT Station so you might walk a little bit
backward. If at any case, you find it hard to get a ride there, you can go across Taft Avenue and ride a jeepney going
to MOA along EDSA just in front of Save More Supermarket.

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How to get to MOA or Mall Of Asia by car?

Route #1

Coming to the Mall Of Asia by car from the North is easy. Just take EDSA, stay to the middle and drive all the way up
to the end of the road. When you see the Mall of Asia huge Globe structure, turn right to go with the flow of traffic on
the roundabout or rotonda around the globe, then turn right onto the next street which is Jose Diokno Blvd. At the end
of Diokno Boulevard, turn left on Seaside Boulevard. One Esplanade is to your right at the corner of Seaside
Boulevard and Diokno Boulevard. Drive on until you see the entrance of the open parking of MOA whick is also the
esplanade or park by the water. You can also park in the covered parking located at the North Building and another
one at the South Building. From Seaside Boulevard turn left on Sunset Avenue, and you'll easily see the entrance to
the covered parking up ahead.

Route #2

From South of Metro Manila and the province of Cavite take Coastal Road and turn left on Pacific Avenue then turn
right onto Diosdado Macapagal Boulevard. Stay to the middle and drive all the way. After crossing the intersection of
Bradco Street where DFA is located and next to it is Petron, you must stay to the left of the Macapagal. Turn left on
EDSA and immediately you'll see the MOA Globe standing magnificently up ahead. As soon as you reach the globe,
turn right to go with the flow of traffic on the roundabout or rotonda around the globe, then turn right onto the next
street which is Jose Diokno Blvd. At the end of Diokno Boulevard, turn left on Seaside Boulevard. One Esplanade is
to your right at the corner of Seaside Boulevard and Diokno Boulevard. Drive on until you see the entrance of the
open parking of MOA whick is also the esplanade or park by the water. You can also park in the covered parking
located at the North Building and another one at the South Building. From Seaside Boulevard turn left on Sunset
Avenue, and you'll easily see the entrance to the covered parking up ahead.

Route #3

Coming from areas of Sucat, NAIA-3, NAIA-1, Multinational Village and neighboring vicinity take Sucat Road, Imelda
Avenue and Ninoy Aquino Avenue. Turn left on NAIA Road and stay to the middle of NAIA Road. Cross Roxas Blvd
and turn right onto Diosdado Macapagal Boulevard. Stay to the middle and drive all the way. After crossing the
intersection of Bradco Street where DFA is located and next to it is Petron, you must stay to the left of the Macapagal.
Turn left on EDSA and immediately you'll see the MOA Globe standing magnificently up ahead. As soon as you reach
the globe, turn right to go with the flow of traffic on the roundabout or rotonda around the globe, then turn right onto
the next street which is Jose Diokno Blvd. At the end of Diokno Boulevard, turn left on Seaside Boulevard. One
Esplanade is to your right at the corner of Seaside Boulevard and Diokno Boulevard. Drive on until you see the
entrance of the open parking of MOA whick is also the esplanade. You can also park in the covered parking located
at the North Building and another one at the South Building. From Seaside Boulevard turn left on Sunset Avenue, and
you'll easily see the entrance to the covered parking up ahead.

Route #4

From Alabang take the Skyway and exit on Magallanes Exit then turn left on EDSA. Stay on the middle of EDSA and
drive all the way up to the end of EDSA. Avoid getting onto the flyover of Tramo. As soon as you see the the ramp of
the flyover, change your lane to the right, and then return to the middle of EDSA and continue your drive, pass
through the elevated MRT-3 Station and the Roxas Boulevard flyover. When you see the Mall of Asia huge Globe
structure, turn right to go with the flow of traffic on the roundabout or rotonda around the globe, then turn right onto
entrance of the open parking of MOA whick is also the esplanade or park by the water. You can also park your car in
the covered parking located at the North Building and another one at the South Building. From Seaside Boulevard
turn left on Sunset Avenue, and you'll easily see the entrance to the covered parking up ahead.

Route #5

From Bulacan, Pampanga and North Luzon, take the route to CCP Complex. Search "how to get to ccp complex" in
our search box on the sidebar. From Pedro Bukaneg in CCP Complex turn left on Magdalena Jalandoni and stay to
the middle.If Magdalena Jalandoni is closed to left turning vehicles, then go directly toward the next intersection
where Tanghalang Balagtas or Folk Arts Theater is located, turn left there, then left again on Vicente Sotto Street
where the PICC or Philippine International Convention Center is located and then you can now turn right onto
Magdalena Jalandoni Street. Stay to the middle of Magdalena Jalandoni Street and cross Gil Puyat Avenue
Extension. After crossing Gil Puyat Avenue intersection, road name changes to President Diosdado Macapagal
Boulevard. Upon approach to the first stop light, stay to the right of Macapagal and turn right onto Seaside Boulevard.
Stay to the middle of Seaside Boulevard all the way until you see the Mall Of Asia. You will cross the intersection of
Diokno Boulevard. After you cross Diokno Boulevard, to your right is the One Esplanade located at the corner of
Diokno Boulevard and Seaside Boulevard. And then the road bends to the left, giving you full view of MOA or Mall Of
Asia. You can park at the open parking which is visible a little while or at the covered parking located at the North
Building and another one at the South Building. From Seaside Boulevard turn left on Sunset Avenue, and you'll easily
see the entrance to the covered parking up ahead.

Route #6

From Quezon City, take the route to CCP Complex from Quezon City. Search "how to get to ccp complex from
quezon city" in our search box on the sidebar. From Pedro Bukaneg in CCP Complex turn left on Magdalena
Jalandoni and stay to the middle. If Magdalena Jalandoni is closed to left turning vehicles, then go directly toward the
next intersection, turn left there, then left again on Vicente Sotto Street where the PICC or Philippine International
Convention Center is located and then you can now turn right onto Magdalena Jalandoni Street. Stay to the middle of
Magdalena Jalandoni and cross Gil Puyat Avenue Extension. After crossing Gil Puyat Avenue intersection, road
name changes to President Diosdado Macapagal Boulevard. Upon approach to the first stop light, stay to the right of
Macapagal and turn right onto Seaside Boulevard. Stay to the middle of Seaside Boulevard all the way until you see
the Mall Of Asia. You will cross the intersection of Diokno Boulevard. After you cross Diokno Boulevard, to your right
is the One Esplanade located at the corner of Diokno Boulevard and Seaside Boulevard. And then the road bends to
the left, giving you full view of MOA or Mall Of Asia. You can park at the open parking which is visible a little while or
at the covered parking located at the North Building and another one at the South Building. From Seaside Boulevard

2 Responses to How To Get To Mall Of Asia Or MOA
Wins said...
9 January 2014 20:28
How much the fare from LRT 1 Monumento station to EDSA station ? Thanks

Lag alag said...
10 January 2014 13:58
@ Wins. I think it's Php 20 as of this writing.

How To Get To Manila Cathedral
Manila Cathedral is one of major attractions in Intramuros along with Fort Santiago and the walls that surround the
Spanish Colonial City. It was built in 1581 but underwent series of major rebuilding over the centuries. The Manila
Cathedral we see today is the result of a 2-year earthquake retrofitting and major refurbishment that also involved
adapting modern amenities such as CCTV cameras and LED screens as well as enhanced interior and exterior
lighting system. Manila Cathedral has reopened April 9, 2014. The church had also undergone 4-year construction
from 1954 to 1958. Manila Cathedral historical value in the present time was recently seen on August 3, 2009 when
remains of our late President Corazon Aquino was transferred here from La Sale Greenhills for the funeral mass.
Here are the directions to Manila Cathedral from different parts ofMetro Manila:

BY CAR BY LRT/MRT BY JEEPNEY LOCATION MAP

Route #1

From South of Metro Manila - Alabang, Paranaque, Taguig and Muntinlupa as well as Southern Tagalog. Take
Skyway and traverse the whole stretch of Osmena Highway then turn left onto Quirino Avenue where Osmena
ends. Go all the way to Roxas Blvd crossing Taft Avenue under the elevated track of LRT-1. Turn right onto Roxas
Boulevard where Quirino ends. Stay to the middle of Roxas Blvd crossing intersections of Pedro Gil, Padre Faura and
U.N. Avenue. Turn right onto T.M. Kalaw Street and then turn left onto Maria Orosa Street. Stay to the middle of
Maria Orosa Street, you are now driving and passing in Luneta Park. There's a junction up ahead, a fork. But you
must stay to the middle and don't swerve to the right of the fork. Go straight and once signal is green, cross that main
intersection of Padre Burgos. Up ahead you must see the gate ofIntramuros. Follow the route to the gate. You are
now in General Luna Street inside Intramuros. Stay to the middle of this road and continue driving, up ahead is the
Manila Cathedral, but before you get there you will pass by the equally historical San Agustin Church (left) and cross
five streets of Victoria, Santa Potencia, Real, Anda and Beaterio. Upon reaching Manila Cathedral, carefully make
turns to park your car properly.

Another option is to cross TM Kalaw and go straight in Roxas Blvd (Rizal Park area), drive past Manila Hotel by
crossing P Burgos and traverse Bonifacio Dr up to Anda Circle. Turn right onto Soriano Ave from Anda Circle. You
will immediately see Manila Cathedral to the right of Soriano Ave, next to the big building of Palacio del Governador.

Route #2

Alternative route from South of Metro Manila and the route to take from Cavite. Take Coastal Road/Cavitex and head
toward Manila via Roxas Blvd. Please don't make a detour on Disodado Macapagal during Christmas Season, traffic
is heavy in CCP Complex. Stay to the middle of Roxas Boulevard passing over flyovers of EDSA and Gil Puyat
Avenue and crossing intersections of P. Ocampo Street, Quirino Avenue, Pedro Gil Street, Faura and U.N. Avenue.
Turn right onto T.M. Kalaw Street and then turn left on Maria Orosa Street. Follow direction given at Route #1.

Route #3

From Quezon City take Quezon Avenue all the way to Espana Blvd then take Lerma onto Quiapo and cross Quezon
Bridge. Immediately after crossing the Quezon Bridge turn right onto the first street at the foot of the bridge. This
street is called Muelle del Rio. Follow this winding road. You get to drive along the edge of the Pasig River and pass
under McArthur Bridge and Jones Bridge. Just stay to this road until you see Jollibee to your right. Next street is
Andres Soriano Jr, the main thoroughfare that cut across Intramuros. Turn right onto Andres Soriano Jr. Here you get
to see Chowking to your right and up ahead to your left is the Manila Cathedral, standing magnificently amidst the
greenery in front of it and right before the Palacio del Governador Building. Make the necessary turn to park your car.

Route #4

From Bulacan, Pampanga and Southern Luzon, take A. Bonifacio Avenue and Dimasalang Street to Quezon Avenue.
On Quezon Avenue go straight up to Quiapo and cross Quezon Bridge. Immediately after crossing the Quezon
Bridge turn right onto the first street at the foot of the bridge. This street is called Muelle del Rio. Follow this winding
road. You get to drive along the edge of the Pasig River and pass under McArthur Bridge and Jones Bridge. Just stay
to this road until you see Jollibee to your right. Next street is Andres Soriano Jr, the main thoroughfare that cut
across Intramuros. Turn right onto Andres Soriano Jr. Here you get to see Chowking to your right and up ahead to
your left is the Manila Cathedral, standing magnificently amidst the greenery in front of it right before the Palacio del
Governador Building. Make turn to park your car.

Route #5

From Caloocan, Navotas, Malabon take Jose Abad Santos Avenue. Jose Abad Santos Avenue ends up in Recto but
the road continued as Reina Regente. Go cross Recto Avenue and take Reina Regente. Drive on Reina Regente
past Lucky Chinatown Mall (right) up to Plaza Lorenzo Ruiz. Turn right onto the plaza to go with the flow of one way
traffic around Plaza Lorenzo Ruiz. Immediately turn left onto Juan Luna Street. Stay on Juan Luna and cross
Dasmarinas Street. Follow where public jeepneys turn. Turn left onto the next street after Dasmarinas. Turn right onto
Jones bridge. After crossing the Jones Bridge, turn right onto the first streetof Magallanes Drive, right after the
National Press Club building. Follow this road until road name change to Andres Soriano Jr. Stay to this road and turn
left until you see Jollibee. Turn right onto the next wide road - the main road of Andres Soriano Street. Here you get
greenery infront of it and right before the Palacio del Governador Building. Make turns to park your car.

Route #6

From Pasig, Sta. Mesa, San Juan and neighboring vicinity take Ramon Magsaysay Blvd and Legarda, the road that
continued Magsaysay after Nagtahan. Cross Nagtahan by taking the flyover to Legarda. In Legarda Street, just cross
Recto Avenue. Legarda ends up in Arlegui but the road continued under the name of P. Casal Street. Drive on P.
Casal and cross Pasig River via Ayala Bridge. You are now in Ayala Blvd. Go straight crossing Taft Avenue passing
under LRT-1. You are now in Finance Road. Turn left onto Padre Burgos Street where Finance ends. Immediately
turn right onto the next street. Up ahead you must see the gate of Intramuros. Follow the route to the gate. You are

Route #7

From Marikina, Antipolo, Project 4, Cubao and other nearby vicinity. Take Aurora Boulevard and cross the
intersection of EDSA. Stay under the elevated track of LRT-2 until the road name change to Ramon Magsaysay
Boulevard. Stay on Ramon Magsaysay and take the flyover onto Legarda Street. In Legarda Street, just cross Recto
Avenue. Legarda ends up in Arlegui but the road continued under the name of P. Casal Street. Drive on P. Casal and
cross Pasig River via Ayala Bridge. Now follow direction given at Route #6.

How to get to Manila Cathedral from LRT or MRT

Route #1

LRT-1 from north stations namely Roosevelt, Balintawak, Monumento and other station. Get off at Carriedo Station
then ride jeepney infront of Santa Cruz Church bound to Pier and get off infront Manila Cathedral. you can get to
Santa Cruz Church by walking to the west side of Carriedo Street between Plaza Fair and Philtrust Bank, then turn
right on the next corner. The church is up ahead. Make sure the jeepney you're going to ride bear sign that read
"Pier".

Route #2

LRT-1 from South Terminal of Baclaran and all other stations from there. Get off at Carriedo Station then ride jeepney
infront of Santa Cruz Church bound to Pier and get off infront Manila Cathedral. you can get to Santa Cruz Church by
walking to the west side of Carriedo Street between Plaza Fair and Philtrust Bank, then turn right on the next
corner. The church is up ahead. Make sure the jeepney you're going to ride bear sign that read "Pier".

Route #3

LRT-2 Stations, all stations. From your station get off at Recto then walk your way to the LRT-1 Station. Follow the
signs inside the terminal. LRT-2 and LRT-1 are interconnected so you will not get lost. Take LRT-1 south bound or
Baclaran bound. Get off at Carriedo Station then ride jeepney infront of Santa Cruz Church bound to Pier and get off
infront Manila Cathedral. you can get to Santa Cruz Church by walking to the west side of Carriedo Street between
Plaza Fair and Philtrust Bank, then turn right on the next corner. The church is up ahead. Make sure the jeepney
you're going to ride bear sign that read "Pier".

Route #4

MRT-3, all Stations. From your station, get off at Taft Station then take another train ride North bound or Monumento
bound on LRT-1. LRT and MRT are interconnected. Get off at Carriedo Station then ride jeepney infront of Santa
Cruz Church bound to Pier and get off infront Manila Cathedral. you can get to Santa Cruz Church by walking to the
west side of Carriedo Street between Plaza Fair and Philtrust Bank, then turn right on the next corner. The church is
up ahead. Make sure the jeepney you're going to ride bear sign that read "Pier".

How to get to Manila Cathedral by jeepney

Route #1

From Trinoma and SM City North Edsa, ride a jeepney with sign infront that read "Pier". Ask driver to drop you off at
Manila Cathedral. All jeepneys plying the route of Project 6 - Pier South pass by Manila Cathedral.

Route #2

From Retiro in Quezon City. This road is now known as N.S. Amoranto Sr Avenue. Ride a jeepney with sign infront
that read "Pier". Ask driver to drop you off at Manila Cathedral. All jeepneys plying the route of Retiro - Pier South
pass by Manila Cathedral.

Route #3

From Pasig ride a Quiapo bound jeepney and then ride another jeepney with sign that read "Pier". Ask driver to drop
you off at Manila Cathedral.

Route #4

From Marikina, ride jeepney going to Divisoria and get off at Recto corner Avenida and ride another jeepney with sign
that read "Pier". Ask driver to drop you off infront of Manila Cathedral.

How To Get To Manila Ocean Park From LRT or MRT
If you're near or one jeepney ride away from an LRT or MRT station, going to Manila Ocean Park is very easy. Even if
you're a little bit far, taking a taxi to bring you to a station of LRT or MRT is more practical than consuming energy
both on gasoline and your natural energy in driving your car all the way to Manila Ocean Park. It's more faster too. So
how are you going to go to the Manila Ocean Park by riding LRT or MRT?

There are three ways to reach Manila Ocean Park from LRT and MRT. One way is to walk from the LRT station, the
one near to ManilaOcean Park. Another way is to ride a taxi from LRT and let the driver take that short distancefrom
LRT to Manila Ocean Park. The third way is to ride a jeep from the LRT station to the nearest drop off of jeepney
route plying along the way of Manila Ocean Park.

Here's how to do it:

How to get to Manila Ocean Park from LRT by walking?

1. From your origin, ride a jeep or taxi or a tricycle if available to the nearest LRT or MRT station. LRT-2 Santolan
Station is near to you if you're coming from Marikina, Antipolo and Northwest parts of Pasig. Project 4 is near to
Katipunan Station. If you knew your location then it would be very easy to get to LRT or MRT. There are stations of
LRT-1, LRT-2 and MRT-3 in almost all locations of central Metro Manila.
2. Buy train ticket or paypass card that will bring you to the last station of LRT-2 or MRT-3. The last station of LRT-2 is
Recto Station. The last station of MRT-3 is Taft Avenue Station. This is the case if you are riding LRT-2 or MRT-3.
But if you're riding LRT-1, get paypass card that will get you to U.N. Station. It's always important that you know what
line of LRT you are going to ride even before you take a ride. To make it more easy, just remember the colors of the
different lines of LRT/MRT. LRT-1 is the Yellow Line, LRT-2 is the Purple Line, and MRT-3 is the Blue Line.
3. LRT-1/Yellow Line passengers get off at U.N. Station or United Nations Avenue Station. LRT-2/Purple
Linepassengers get off at Recto Station and then use the crossway that links LRT-2 to the LRT-1 and get paypass
card ticket going U.N. Station. You must cross the LRT-1 and get to the south bound lane or the lane going to
Baclaran Terminal. Use the stairs, escalator or elevator. MRT-3/Blue Line passengers get off at Taft Station, use the
crossway that links MRT-3 to LRT-1, and get a paypass ticket up to U.N. Station. You must be in the north bound
lane, the lane going to Monumento or Roosevelt. Now get off at U.N. Station - the next station after the Central
Terminal or Arroceros if you're riding the train coming from Monumento or Roosevelt and if you transferred from LRT-
2 in Recto, and the next station from Pedro Gil Station if you're riding a train coming from Baclaran and if you
transfered from MRT-3.
4. Walk your way to Luneta Park and then from there you can walk the whole stretch of Luneta or Rizal park from the
east to the west where the Manila Ocean Park is located. It's at the back of historic Quirino Grandstand. If you've
chosen to walk to the Manila Ocean Park, it would be more enjoyable because you get to see the whole area of the
national park of the Philippines.

How to get to Manila Ocean Park by taxi from LRT-1 U.N. Avenue Station?

After getting off the train at U.N. Station, go to T.M. Kalaw Street. That's the street bordering Luneta park to the south.
It's more convenient to flag down a taxi there. Besides there are lot's of taxi waiting for passengers along that street.

How to get to Manila Ocean Park from LRT by a public transportation called jeepney?

1. Follow the directions given in topic "How to get to Manila Ocean Park from LRT by walking?" above. But instead of
getting off at U.N. Avenue Station, get off at LRT-1 Carriedo Station. It's the third station from U.N. Avenue if you're
coming from south or Baclaran Terminal and the station before the Central Terminal or Arroceros Station if you're
riding a train from the north or Monumento and Roosevelt.
2. Walk your way to Santa Cruz Church where jeepneys ply the route of Monumento-Baclaran. Make sure that the
jeepney sign read "Baclaran Mabini" and not "Baclaran Taft". The bottom line is there must be the word "Mabini" on
the jeepney sign that you're going to ride. Mabini is the street nearest to the Manila Ocean Park open for public
transportation. Meanwhile, you can get to Santa Cruz Church by walking to the west side of Carriedo Street between
Plaza Fair and Philtrust Bank, then turn right on the next corner. The church is up ahead.
3. Tell the driver that you're going to the Manila Ocean Park and that he drop you off in the corner of T.M. Kalaw Street
and Mabini. The jeepney will pass through Luneta Park, But don't get off there if you want your walk to be shorten.
Wait until you reach the corner of Kalaw and Mabini before you get off the jeepney. Always remind the driver, some of
them are forgetful.
4. Now, walk toward Manila Bay. Carefully cross Roxas Boulevard and continue walking until you see the historic
Quirino Grandstand to your right. Behind the Grandstand is the Manila Ocean Park. Taking this route will cut
the distance of the walk from U.N. Avenue Station by 50 percent.
That's all folks. Hope you enjoy your trip.
If you have any questions or comments, just click here.
2 Responses to How To Get To Manila Ocean Park From LRT or MRT
Anonymous said...
28 March 2011 21:58
lagalag, please tell the regular taxi fare from hotel H2O to PhilAm building at UN ave. thanks

Lagalag said...
29 March 2011 03:08
Based on my research at http://www.topgear.com.ph/news/taxi-fare-in-metro-manila-to-go-up-on-january-20, flag-
down rate is 40 pesos, plus additional 3.50 for every succeeding 300 meters.

On my estimate, the travel distance between H2O Hotel and Philam Bldg is approximately 1,130 meters.

Can you please do the math? I'm not good at it. LOL.

How To Get To Timog's Nightspots And Tomas Morato's Nightlife
Destinations
Sights, Sounds, Entertainment and Culinary Destination in Quezon City. That's what Tomas Morato and Timog
avenues are all about. What makes these two important avenues special is the fact that two major pillars in Philippine
Showbiz, ABS-CBN and GMA-7, are located right at their tips, respectively. ABS-CBN, the Kapamilya Network,
stands in the north end of Tomas Morato Avenue. GMA-7, the Kapuso Network, on the other hand, is located in the
eastern point of Timog Avenue. ABS-CBN is bordered by Eugenio Lopez, Mother Ignacia Avenue and Sgt. Esguerra
Avenue. GMA-7 is bordered by EDSA, Timog Avenue, Samar Avenue and GMA Network Drive. See, the two
competing giant networks have their own turf after all, 800 meters away from each other, right here in QC. No
wonder Quezon City is called "City of Stars".

Now, to live up to this synonymousness, both Timog Avenue and Tomas Morato continue to host nightlife attractions
and destinations. Aside from existence of old nightclubs, restaurants, spas, comedy bars and KTVs, new players
keep coming in. As I walk you through these roads, from your location, I will mention spots, both new and old, that
lined up these attractive thoroughfares.

Directions To Tomas Morato and Timog

By Car - Driving Directions
(for public transportation click here)

Route #1

From south of Metro Manila e.g. Alabang, Pacita, Muntinlupa, Sucat, Metropolis Starmall, Festival Mall, Filinvest City,
SM South Mall, BF Homes Paranaque and Southern Tagalog provinces e.g. Laguna, Batangas and Quezon. This
driving direction can also be taken by drivers from areas where this route passes through like Pasay, Makati, Taguig,
parts of Pasig near EDSA, parts of Mandaluyong near EDSA, Guadalupe, J.P. Rizal, Rockwell, Buendia, Ayala,
Pioneer-Boni, EDSA-Shaw, Ortigas Center, Ortigas Avenue, Araneta Center Cubao, etc.

Take the Skyway and exit via Magallanes Exit. Or take President Osmena Highway also known as SLEX, the ground
level highway beneath Metro Manila Skyway. Turn right onto EDSA via Magallanes interchange. Stay to the middle of
EDSA and drive all the way to Quezon City, passing through Ayala Tunnel, Cubao tunnel or underpass and flyovers
of Ortigas and Santolan. After passing through tunnel of Cubao or Cubao underpass, you must avoid getting onto the
Kamuning Flyover. Kamuning-EDSA flyover is the flyover next to Cubao Underpass. Avoid passing through this
flyover because underneath it is your destination which is Kamuning Road, the street going to Tomas Morato.
Change your lane to the right of EDSA before the Kamuning-EDSA flyover. Better yet, change your lane to the
leftmost of EDSA before the Kamuning-EDSA flyover and pass through the gap between the north bound and south
bound bridges of Kamuning-EDSA flyover. Immediately, you'll see the traffic lights of EDSA and Kamuning/Kamias
intersection. If you're confuse, Kamias is the opposite road of Kamuning. Kamias is to the righ of EDSA if you're
coming from Makati. Kamuning is it's opposite road to your left if you're coming from Makati. Cross the EDSA-
Kamuning Intersection and make a U-turn on the first U-turn slot next to Kamuning intersection to go back to
Kamuning Road. Turn right onto Kamuning Road. Stay to the middle of Kamuning Road and drive all the way up to
the end of the road. Kamuning Road ends up in Tomas Morato. Kamuning is perpendicular to Tomas Morato Avenue.

As you near Tomas Morato, you decide whether to turn left or turn right on Tomas Morato. Now, this is where I will
start the tour of Tomas Morato Avenue, and later on, the Timog Avenue.

Turning left on Tomas Morato, you get to see the following:

Dekada Resto and Disco Bar, Polari Comedy Club, Daungan Sa Morato, Bamboo Grande Garden Restaurant,
Kowloon House, Starway Family KTV, Creekside Square and some spas. From the corner of Tomas Morato and
Kamuning Road to it's southern tip which is perpendicular to E. Rodriguez Sr Avenue, the distance is approximately
330 meters.

Turning right onto Tomas Morato from Kamuning Road is where you get to see the real Tomas Morato - full of cars,
bright neon lights and night clubs of all kinds. In the following order, here are the establishments you're going to see
along Tomas Morato from corner of Kamuning up to Timog Avenue where the Boyscout Circle is also located:


Dishes & Mugs Bar and Restaurant

Figaro Tomas Morato

Zirkoh Tomas Morato

White Avenue

Annabel's


Bubble Tea

California Berry

Under one roof are the following:
Octoboy Japanese Pizza, The White Hat, Golden Lily Therapeutic & Wellness Center,
KR Express, Cheesecake Etc, Chicken Street, Grilled Tomato and
Tantric Bar & Resto


AREA05 and other clubs under one roof

Asya Tomas Morato

Kimono Ken




Under one roof:
Rollingstone Bar
Kalye Juan
and more

Barrakz

Located around the Boy Scout Circle are the following: Centerstage, Padi's Point, Imperial Palace Suites, Chowking,
and Petron.

Now if you turn righ onto Timog Avenue from Tomas Morato up to EDSA, you're in for more surprises. To see what
are the spots that dotted that stretch of Timog, just read Route #2.

Going to the other side of Tomas Morato, from Boy Scout Circle up to Eugenio Lopez Avenue where ABS-CBN is
located, here are some of important places worth visiting:

Belo Medical Group
Dolce
Il Terrazzo
Burgoo
Clad Shoppe
C Beers
Pier One Bar & Grill
Hotel Rembrandt
Alex III

Now, if you go to the left of Timog, by passing through Boy Scout Circle and bypassing the other side of Tomas
Morato, a lot more surprises are waiting for you. See them in Route #3.

Route #2

From north of Metro Manila, e.g. Caloocan, Malabon, Navotas and Valenzuela. This driving direction can also be
taken by those drivers coming from Pampanga, Bulacan, Novaliches-Quirino Avenue via NLEX and Balintawak
cloverleaf interchange and from areas where this route passes through e.g. Bagong Barrio, Balintawak, Project 7,
Project 8, Munoz, Roosevelt, Congressional, etc. Take EDSA all the way to Scout Borromeo. Here's the details: Stay
to the middle of EDSA, crossing the Congressional/Roosevelt intersection in Munoz and West Avenue where SM City
North Edsa is located to your left. After West Avenue, you must pass through the Quezon Avenue Flyover. While
you're on the flyover, stay to the right of the flyover.

After passing through Quezon Avenue flyover, stay to your lane. The first street after you descennded from the
flyover is Eugenio Lopez. As soon as you passed by Eugenio Lopez Street, watch out for the broken white lines that
gives direction for private vehicles from EDSA into the Scout Borromeo Street. Avoid MMDA apprehension, drive
smart, follow traffic rules and regulations. Once you see the white broken lines running diagonally to the next street
after Eugenio Lopez which is the Scout Borromeo, turn on signal lights, change your lane, follow the broken lines and
turn right onto Scout Borromeo Street. There's a Jollibee one block before Scout Borromeo. Drive on Scout
Borromeo, cross Samar Avenue and then turn left on the next street which is Sgt. Esguerra Avenue.

Drive on until you get to Timog Avenue. This is where we're going to start the tour. At the junction of Sgt. Esguerra is
Caltex located to the right corner and to the left corner is GMA Network Drive. Sergent Esguerra Avenue ends up in
Timog and its opposite road across Timog is 11th Jamboree Street.

Located at the corner of Timog Avenue and 11th Jamboree to the left is Goodyear Servitek and to the right corner is
Torio's Grill Timog and the Forest Grill & Cafe.

Torio's Grill Timog

Forest Grill & Cafe

If you turn left on Timog Avenue from Sergent Esguerra, here are what you're going to get to, in this order:

Adonis - located to your right

East Garden - located to your right

Gerardo's - to your right

Kabooom Grill's Garden

Channel KTV - to your right

Ludos Resto & Bar - to your right

Pansit Malabon - to your right

GMA-7 Network Inc
located to your left and very visible from the distance

Not in photos are: South Homes Apartelle - before GMA 7, Golden Eagle Travel & Tours - near South Homes, and
Lydia's Lechon near Pancit Malabon.

From Sergent Esquerra, if you turn right onto Timog Avenue, up to Boy Scout Circle in Tomas Morato are the best
places for me. In order of their locations from Sergent Esguerra to Tomas Morato, here they are:

The Cuisinier Brasserie - located at Rich Well Building
to your left

Video Music Lounge - to your right

TVX Channel V Philippines - to your right

Chic-Boy - to your left

Live Band at Chic-Boy

Merci Restaurant & Bar - to your right

Grand Amihan - to your right

Faustino's Sizzler - to your left

Buddy's
Dito Parang Laging Fiesta
to your left

Quattro Grill Bar Restaurant
to your left

Plaza Ibarra - to your right

Slice n' Dice Steakhouse - to your right

Puti Bar & Grill - to your right

Cake2Go - to your right

Hong Kong KTV - to your right

Grandeur Health Club - to your left

Off The Grill - to your right

Kalye Timog - to your right

Jade Valley - to your left

Kusina ni Ka Anang - to your left

Club Zen

Fujian Family Spa - to your right

Tramway Garden Buffet - to your right

Also located along this stretch of Timog are: Arnerl Pineda's Rockville Bar, Excess Club, Maginoo and many more.
Please see seperate posts for Rockville Bar and Excess Club. Search for them using our Search Direction Box
located in our side bar.

If you turn right onto Tomas Morato, here are the places you're going to see:

Belo Medical Group
Dolce
Il Terrazzo
Burgoo
Clad Shoppe
C Beers
Hotel Rembrandt
Alex III

The left side of Tomas Morato is where Alan K's Zirkho and the Bellagio Square Tomas Morato are located. To see
all of the places in that part of Tomas Morato, please read Route #1.

And to discover what's in store for you at the other side of Timog from Boy Scout Circle up to Quezon Aveneu, just
read Route #3.

Route #3

From Malate and Ermita area. This driving direction can also be taken from T.M. Kalaw Street, Maria Orosa Street
corner U.N. Avenue where Manila Pavilion Hotel is located, Robinson's Place Manila, Adriatico Street, Remedios
Street, Padre Burgos Street, Pedro Gil Street, Padre Faura Street as well as areas where this route passes through
e.g. Intramuros, SM City Manila, Manila City Hall, Sta. Cruz, Quiapo, C.M. Recto, Morayta, Lerma, Padre Noval,
UST, etc.

Take any of these major roads: Taft Avenue, Roxas Boulevard or Mabini. Get to Quiapo. How? Take the north bound
lane of your chosen road - the lane going to Quiapo and Quezon City. There's only one main road going to Quiapo,
Padre Burgos Street, the road where passenger jeepneys pass through. It's easy to see. From Roxas Boulevard,
drive to Rizal Park, staying on Roxas Boulevard and turn right onto Padre Burgos. From Mabini, turn right onto T.M.
Kalaw, turn left on Maria Orosa Street, the street that runs across Luneta with Jolibee in the corner. From Maria
Orosa corner U.N. Avenue, cross T.M. Kalaw, pass Jollibee located at the corner of T.M. Kalaw, then turn right onto
Padre Burgos. From Taft Avenue, pass by Rizal Park, cross Ayala Boulevard where Philippine Normal College is
located, then merge with Padre Burgos.

Now, once Padre Burgos reaches Lawton area it multiplies into three major roads. Take the rightmost main road
where Metropolitan Theater stands. That road will take you to Quiapo. Cross Pasig River via Quezon Bridge. After
Quezon Bridge is Quiapo and you're now traversing Quezon Boulevard.

Drive on until you pass through Quezon Boulevard Underpass. While driving down the underpass, stay to the right
and turn right onto Espana in the middle of the underpass. How? There's slip lane or road that forms Y-intersection in
the middle of Quezon Boulevard underpass to the right, it's going to Espana. So it's important that you're staying to
the right of Quezon Boulevard underpass as soon as you descend, then turn right onto the Y-intersection inside the
underpass, that's going to Espana.

Rotonda. You'll cross the intersection of Quezon Avenue and Araneta Avenue, then up ahead is the Pegasus, to the
right. After that you'll pass by a huge Sogo Hotel located at the corner of Roces Avenue and Quezon Avenue to the
right. You'll also pass by Capitol Medical Center which is located at Scout Magbanua Street. At this point you must
stay to the right of Quezon Avenue. Next street is Scout Reyes. After Scout Reyes is another Y intersection. And the
road to the right that completes this Y junction is your destination - Timog Avenue.

This is where we start the tour of the entertainment district of Quezon City from this gateway. Turn right onto Timog
Avenue, and in the order of how I mention them in this blog, here are the spots of Timog Avenue from Quezon
Avenue up to Boy Scout Circle where Tomas Morato intersects:

First off, to the left of Timog is the Music Box, one of the popular comedy bars in this district.

Music Box

Different types of institutions that follow will definitely give you 101 ways to unwind. Here they are:

Wensha Spa - to your right now
Experience full amenities spa

Le Ching Tea House - to your left

Marina - to your left
With live bands performing nightly

R Bistro Bar - to your right

Savory Chicken Timog - to your left

Metro Blend - to your left

Wan Wan Restaurant - to your right

MTO Reflexology - to your right

Jay-j's Inasal - to your left

Burger King Timog - to your left

Fiorgelato - to your right

Torre Lorenzo - to your right

Laffline Comedy Bar - to your left

Karaoke Republic - to your left

MTRCB - to your right

Kabab Grille


Causeway - to your right

Fat Johnny's Grill - to your right

MGM - to your left

Music 21 Timog - to your left

Spring Deer Seafood Restaurant - to your left

Prince Jun Condominium - to your right

Sir William's Hotel - to your left

Facial World Timog - to your left

Yam Cha Seafood Restaurant - to your right

Danny's Grill Acoustic Band - to your right

Food Plaza Kiosks - to your right

Dampa Timog - to your right

Hollywood - to your right

Jesus is Lord Church - to the right

The Skin Specialist- to the right of Timog

Pier 39 - to the left near Boy Scout Circle

and Petron.

If you turn right onto Tomas Morato, you'll see Alan K's Zirkho and the Bellagio Square and a whole lot more. Read
Route #1 to see more destinations located there.

Meanwhile, Arnel Pineda's Rockville Bar is located at the other side of Timog. So you need to pass through the Boy
Scout Circle, pass Tomas Morato, then turn right onto Timog again. To discover more of hot places located from Boy
Scout Circle up to EDSA, read route #2.

And to the left of Tomas Morato, you will find this equally important spots:

Belo Medical Group
Dolce
Il Terrazzo
Burgoo
Clad Shoppe
C Beers
Hotel Rembrandt
Alex III

Hope you enjoy your night out. Have a good time. Below are directions on how to get to Timog and Tomas Morato
and to the places dotting these popular streets that never sleep.

Routes to Timog and Tomas Morato

By Commuting - Bus, Jeepneys and LRT/MRT

How to go to Timog and Tomas Morato by jeepney

There are two routes of passenger jeepney that pass through Tomas Morato Avenue and Timog Avenue.

Route #1

The first route is from EDSA corner Kamuning Road. So you won't get lost wherever in Metro Manila you're coming
from. Just ride a bus, but make sure the sign of the bus contains any of these words: "Fairview", "East Avenue",
"SSS" and "Philcoa". You can always ask the conductor, anyway. Make sure you get off at Kamias or Kamuning. If
you're confuse, Kamias is the opposite road of Kamuning. Kamias is to the righ of EDSA if you're coming from
Makati. Kamuning is it's opposite road to your left if you're coming from Makati. Now, at the corner of EDSA and
Kamuning or Kamias, a lot of passenger jeepneys going to Quiapo stop to pick up passengers. Do not ride these
jeepneys. Wait for jeepneys with any of the following signs: "Welcome Rotonda", "Pantranco" and "Roces". Note: If
you're commuting to Capitol Medical Center or Sogo Hotel from EDSA-Kamuning, then this is the jeepney route to
take. Ride one of these jeepneys and ask driver to drop you off at your destination either in Tomas Morato or Timog.

Note: The jeepney will turn left on Timog via Boy Scout Circle. So if your destination is to the right of Timog, get off at
Boy Scout Circle and walk towards your destination. Same way if your destination is to the other side of Tomas
Morato.

This direction is the best route for commuters from Fairview, Commonwealth, Philcoa, Project 2-3 and those from
other area who prefer bus instead of train in going to Timog Avenue, Tomas Morato Avenue, Imperial Palace, GMA
Network, Inc. or GMA Channel-7 and Rockville.

Route #2

The second route is from Welcome Rotonda. The sign of jeepneys that plies this route contains either "Proj. 2-3" or
"Timog". Now, confusion might arise that will lead to wrong direction. That's because there are also jeepneys from
Quiapo with the same sign, "Proj. 2-3", that pass by Welcome Rotonda. Do not ride any of these jeepneys. They take
different route, via E. Rodrigues Avenue. You will get lost the moment you ride a Project 2-3 bound jeepney from
Quiapo. What you do is go across E. Rodriguez where the Project 2-3 bound via Timog jeepney stop to pick up
passengers. These jeepneys are the ones who pick up passengers in EDSA-Kamuning. They take Quezon Avenue
from Welcome Rotonda and turn right onto Timog Avenue. So the key here is Quezon Avenue route and not E.
Rodriguez. Ride one of these jeepneys and ask driver to drop you off at your destination.

Note: This jeepney turns right onto Tomas Morato and will not pass through the other half part of Timog. So if your
destination is located to that part of Timog, get off at Boy Scout Circle and walk towards EDSA to get to your
destination. Same way if your destination is located to the left part of Tomas Morato that will never be passed through
by this jeepney route.

This direction is the best route to take from Espana, Quiapo, UST, Dimasalang and other nearby areas.

How to get to Timog and Tomas Morato by LRT or MRT

You can get to Timog by MRT-3 and the station here is called GMA-Kamuning Station. After you get off the train in
GMA-Kamuning Station, walk towards the corner of Timog Avenue and EDSA where the headquarters of GMA
Network, Inc. or GMA Channel-7 is located. Wait for a jeepney along Timog Avenue. These jeepneys are bound for
Cubao via Timog, but they turn left on Ybardaloza Street, way too far from Tomas Morato. The sign of jeepney is
"Cubao Arayat".

If your destination is located along the route of this jeepney, then get off exactly at the location. But if your destination
is in Tomas Morato, then walk towards Boy Scout Circle and ride another jeepney with "Project 2-3" sign that passes
through Tomas Morato. But you need to walk to the left of Tomas Morato if your destination is located there because
there's no jeepney going that way. Anyway, it's just a short walk from Boy Scout Circle up to the end of Tomas
Morato in Eugenio Lopez where ABS-CBN is located.

If your destination is located along the other half of Timog from Boy Scout Circle up to Quezon Avenue, then ride a
jeepney near Chowking in Boy Scout Circle, and ask the driver to drop you off at your destination.

If the nearest station to you is LRT-2, then ride a train there and get off at Araneta Center-Cubao Station and walk
your way to MRT-3 Farmers Cubaao Station. MRT-3 and LRT-2 are linked together by a crossway that passes
through Gateway Mall, Araneta Coliseum and Farmers Plaza. Ride a northbound train or North Station train and get
off at GMA-Kamuning Station. Follow direction given above.

These directions via MRT and LRT is the best route to take for commuters from San Juan, Santa Mesa, Pasig,
Sampaloc, Legarda, Mandaluyong, Makati, Pasay, Baclaran, Paranaque, Marikina, Santolan, Project 4, Cubao and
other nearby areas coming to Timog Avenue, Tomas Morato, GMA Network, Imperial Palace and of course Rockville.

How to get to CCP or Cultural Center of the Philippines Complex
CCP Complex or Cultural Center of the Philippines Complex is an 88-hectare land covered with coconut trees and
iconic buildings showcasing Filipino cultures and arts. It's the home of Star City and Aliw Theater and the
iconic landmarks of Cultural Center of the Philippines, PICC - home of Philippine Charity Sweepstake Office, Folk
Arts Theater now known as Tanghalang Francisco Balagtas and the Manila Film Center building where the Amazing
Show is being held, regularly. But the hippies part of this complex is the Harbor Square where during New Year's
Eve, families gather to watch fireworks display in Manila Bay and to welcome the coming New Year in a very festive
mode. Not to be outshine in importance is the Sofitel Philippine Plaza Hotel where a countdown to the coming New
Year is also held yearly. You can book your New Year stay in a complete package with buffet meal and watch the
countdown in a grand setting.

Other important destinations here are: Coconut Palace, Gloriamaris, Senate of the Philippines located at GSIS
Building, Wensha, Sun Cruises, the floating Jumbo Restaurant which is now closed to the public, etc.

CCP complex is located in a reclaimed land in Pasay City, Metro Manila. The main roads that point toward the
direction of CCP Complex are Roxas Boulevard and President Disdado Macapagal Boulevard with Pablo Ocampo
Street formerly Vito Cruz as the route of colored orange public shuttles from Taft Avenue to the whole complex up
to the Senate. Here are the directions to CCP Complex from different parts of Metro Manila:


Route #1

From south of Metro Manila and the province of Cavite. Take Coastal Road or Manila-Cavite Expressway and drive
all the way to NAIA Road where Coastal Road ends. NAIA Road is where Coastal Mall is situated to the left corner.
NAIA Road is a main intersection with traffic lights. Upon approaching NAIA Road, change lane to the left and turn
left on NAIA Road then turn right onto Diosdado Macapagal Boulevard. Stay to the middle of Disdado Macapagal,
cross three major roads of NAIA Avenue, EDSA, and Gil Puyat Avenue. While approaching Gil Puyat Avenue
Intersection, you must stay to the middle of Macapagal Boulevard. Macapagal Boulevard slowly bends towards the
opposite street which is Magdalena Jalandoni. Diosdado Macapagal Boulevard ends up in Gil Puyat
and Magdalena Jalandoni begins after crossing Gil Puyat Avenue. The moment you crossed Gil Puyat Avenue and
you drive along Magdalena Jalandoni, you're already in the CCP Complex. Straight ahead is the direction to the
Harbor Square, Star City is to your right and Sofitel Hotel is to the west of the CCP complex. To get PICC, turn left on
the next street which is Vicente Sotto.

Route #2

Avenue and Ninoy Aquino Avenue. Turn left on NAIA Road and stay to the middle. Cross Roxas Blvd and turn right
onto Diosdado Macapagal Boulevard. Stay to the middle of Disdado Macapagal, cross EDSA (Epifanio Delos Santos
Avenue) and Gil Puyat Avenue. While approaching Gil Puyat Avenue Intersection, you must stay to the middle of
Macapagal Boulevard. Macapagal Boulevard slowly bends towards the opposite street which
is Magdalena Jalandoni. Diosdado Macapagal Boulevard ends up in Gil Puyat and MagdalenaJalandoni begins after
crossing Gil Puyat Avenue. The moment you crossed Gil Puyat Avenue and you drive along Magdalena Jalandoni,
you're already in the CCP Complex. Gil Puyat Avenue is the road bordering World Trade Center Metro Manila to the
north. Before World Trade Center is the PNB Headquarters. They are both to the right of President Diosdado
Macapagal Boulevard. Straight ahead along Magdalena Jalandoni is the direction to the Harbor Square, Star City is
to your right and Sofitel Philippine Plaza Hotel is to the west of the CCP complex. To get to PICC or Philippine
international Convention Center, turn left on the next street after Gil Puyat which is Vicente Sotto.

Route #3

From Alabang, Pacita, Metropolis Star Mall and neighboring vicinities - Take the Skyway and exit on Gil Puyat. Avoid
getting onto the Gil Puyat Avenue flyover. Turn left on Gil Puyat Avenue and drive all the way. Cross Taft Avenue
under LRT-1 and Roxas Boulevard under its flyover. After crossing Roxas Boulevard turn right onto the next street
ofMagdalena Jalandoni. The moment you're driving along Jalandoni, you're already in the CCP Complex. Straight
ahead is the direction to the Harbor Square, Star City is to your right and Sofitel Philippine Plaza Hotel is to the west
of the CCP complex. To get to PICC or Philippine international Convention Center, turn left on the next street after Gil
Puyat which is Vicente Sotto.

Route #4

From Bulacan, Pampanga and North Luzon - Take A. Bonifacio Avenue and Dimasalang Street onto Quezon
Boulevard. On Quezon Boulevard go straight up to Quiapo and Lawton. Road name changes to Padre Burgos after
driving past Lawton area and the road bends to the left. Stay to the right of Padre Burgos Street to avoid getting onto
Lagusnilad underpass and Taft Avenue. After crossing the intersection with stop light avoid getting onto the
underpass, take Padre Burgos bending this time to the right. Stay to the middle of Padre Burgos Street, cross three
intersections with stop lights and turn left on Roxas Blvd. Stay to the middle of Roxas Blvd. Cross intersections of
U.N. Avenue, Pedro Gil and Quirino Avenue. After Quirino Avenue, Manila Yacht Club is to your right, next to it is
Philippine Navy Headquarters. Next to Philippine Navy is the CCP Complex ground. Turn right onto the first
street after Philippine Navy which is CCP Complex. You're already in the ground of CCP Complex once you turn right
from Roxas Boulevard, and the road you're taking actually is Pedro Bukaneg. Harbor Square is to your right up ahead
and Sofitel Philippine Plaza Hotel is to the west of the CCP Complex. To get to PICC, just stay on Pedro Bukaneg
and turn left once you reach Tanghalang Francisco Balagtas.

Route #5

From Caloocan, Navotas, Malabon take Jose Abad Santos Avenue. Jose Abad Santos Avenue ends up in Recto.
Cross Recto Avenue and Reina Regente begins. Drive on Reina Regente up to Plaza Lorenzo Ruiz. Turn right to go
with the flow of one way traffic around Plaza Lorenzo Ruiz turning left on Juan Luna Street. Stay on Juan Luna
crossing Dasmarinas Street. Follow where public jeepneys turn. Turn left on the next street after Dasmarinas. Turn
right onto Jones bridge. You are now taking Padre Burgos Street. Stay to the right of Padre Burgos Street to avoid
getting onto Lagusnilad underpass and Taft Avenue. After crossing the intersection with stop light avoid getting onto
the underpass, take Padre Burgos bending this time to the right. Stay to the middle of Padre Burgos Street, cross
three intersections with stop lights and turn left on Roxas Blvd. Stay to the middle of Roxas Blvd. Cross intersections
of U.N. Avenue, Pedro Gil and Quirino Avenue. After Quirino Avenue, Manila Yacht Club is to your right, next to it is
Philippine Navy Headquarters. Next to Philippine Navy is the CCP Complex ground. Turn right onto the first
street after Philippine Navy which is CCP Complex. You're already in the ground of CCP Complex once you turn right
from Roxas Boulevard, and the road you're taking actually is Pedro Bukaneg. Harbor Square is to your right up ahead
and Sofitel Philippine Plaza Hotel is to the west of the CCP Complex. To get to PICC, just stay on Pedro Bukaneg
and turn left once you reach Tanghalang Francisco Balagtas.

Route #6

From Quezon City take Quezon Avenue all the way to Espana. Espana bends to the right with Y intersection in
Sampaloc, right after McDonald. This intersection is Morayta. Avoid getting to Morayta by staying to the right of
Espana after passing by UST or University of Santo Tomas up to Lerma and take the underpass going to Quiapo.
Cross Pasig River via Quezon Bridge. After Lawton, the road bends to the left and it becomes Padre Burgos Street.
Stay to the right of Padre Burgos Street to avoid getting onto Lagusnilad underpass and Taft Avenue. After crossing
the intersection with stop light avoid getting onto the underpass, take Padre Burgos, bending this time to the right.
Stay to the middle of Padre Burgos Street, cross three intersections with stoplights and turn left on Roxas Blvd. Stay
to the middle of Roxas Blvd. Cross intersections of U.N. Avenue, Pedro Gil and Quirino Avenue. After Quirino
Avenue, Manila Yacht Club is to your right, next to it is Philippine Navy Headquarters. Next to Philippine Navy is the
CCP Complex ground. Turn right onto the first street after Philippine Navy which is CCP Complex. You're already in
the ground of CCP Complex once you turn right from Roxas Boulevard, and the road you're taking actually is Pedro
Bukaneg. Harbor Square is to your right up ahead and Sofitel Philippine Plaza Hotel is to the west of the CCP
Complex. To get to PICC, just stay on Pedro Bukaneg and turn left once you reach Tanghalang Francisco Balagtas.

Route #7

From Makati take Ayala and Gil Puyat Avenue. Drive all the way to the ground of CCP Complex passing under LRT-1
and the Roxas Blvd flyover. Stay to the right of Gil Puyat after crossing Roxas Blvd. Turn right onto next street which
is Magdalena Jalandoni. The moment you're driving along Jalandoni, you are already in the CCP Complex. Straight
of the CCP complex. To get PICC, turn left on the next street which is Vicente Sotto.

Route #8

From Pasig, Sta. Mesa and neighboring vicinity take Ramon Magsasay Blvd and Legarda Street crossing Nagtahan
by taking flyover to Legarda. On Legarda Street, just cross Recto Avenue. Legarda ends up in Arlegui but the road
continues under the name of P. Casal Street. Drive on P. Casal and cross Pasig River via Ayala Bridge. You're now
in Ayala Blvd. Go straight crossing Taft Avenue passing under LRT-1. You're now in Finance Road. Turn left on
Padre Burgos Street. Another stop light and you must stay to the left of Padre Burgos Street. Turn left on Roxas Blvd.
Stay to the middle of Roxas Blvd. Cross intersections of U.N. Avenue, Pedro Gil and Quirino Avenue. After Quirino

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How to get to CCP Complex from LRT and MRT

Route #1

LRT-1 from north e.g. Roosevelt, Balintawak, Monumento and other stations. Get off at Vito Cruz Station. From Vito
Cruz Station, walk up to Pablo Ocampo Street formerly Vito Cruz. Then from the corner of Pablo Ocampo and Taft
Avenue walk toward west along Pablo Ocampo until you see the terminal of the colored orange shuttles that ply the
CCP Complex-Taft route. It's near to the gate of Rizal Memorial Sports Complex. Ride one of these shuttles and ask
the driver to drop you off at your destination inside the CCP Complex.

Route #2

LRT-1 from south e.g. Baclaran, EDSA, Libertad and Gil Puyat stations. Get off at Vito Cruz Station. From Vito Cruz
Station, walk up to Pablo Ocampo Street formerly Vito Cruz. Then from the corner of Pablo Ocampo and Taft Avenue
walk toward west along Pablo Ocampo until you see the terminal of the colored orange shuttles that ply the CCP
Complex-Taft route. It's near to the gate of Rizal Memorial Sports Complex. Ride one of these shuttles and ask the
driver to drop you off at your destination inside the CCP Complex.

Route #3

LRT-2 Stations, all stations. From your station get off at Recto station, the last station. Then walk your way to the
LRT-1 Doroteo Jose Station. Follow the signs inside the terminal. LRT-2 and LRT-1 are interconnected so you will not
get lost. Take LRT-1 south bound or Baclaran bound. Get off at Vito Cruz Station. From Vito Cruz Station, walk up to
Pablo Ocampo Street formerly Vito Cruz. Then from the corner of Pablo Ocampo and Taft Avenue walk toward west
along Pablo Ocampo until you see the terminal of the colored orange shuttles that ply the CCP Complex-Taft route.
It's near to the gate of Rizal Memorial Sports Complex. Ride one of these shuttles and ask the driver to drop you off
at your destination inside the CCP Complex.

Route #4

MRT-3, all Stations. From your station, get off at Taft Station, the last station. Then walk to EDSA Station of LRT-1
and take another train ride North bound or Monumento and Roosevelt bound. LRT-1 and MRT-3 are interconnected.
Get off at Vito Cruz Station. From Vito Cruz Station, walk up to Pablo Ocampo Street formerly Vito Cruz. Then from
the corner of Pablo Ocampo and Taft Avenue walk toward west along Pablo Ocampo until you see the terminal of the
colored orange shuttles that ply the CCP Complex-Taft route. It's near to the gate of Rizal Memorial Sports Complex.
Ride one of these shuttles and ask the driver to drop you off at your destination inside the CCP Complex.

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How to get to CCP Complex by jeepney

Route #1

From Baclaran ride a jeepney with sign that contains "Mabini Harrison" Get off at Pablo Ocampo Street formerly Vito
Cruz. Along Pablo Ocampo Street formerly Vito Cruz near corner Harrison Street, wait for a colored orange shuttle
that plies the CCP-Taft route. Ride one of these shuttles going west or Manila Bay for CCP Complex. If you ride a
shuttle going east, it will bring you to Rizal Memorial Sports Complex and Taft Avenue instead of the CCP Complex.
So make sure you're on the right lane. Ask driver to drop you off at your destination inside the CCP Complex.

Route #2

From Monumento take jeepney to Baclaran and get off at Vito Cruz. Now, there are two routes of jeepneys going to
Baclaran from Monumento. One is via Mabini and the other one is via Taft.

If you ride a jeepney via Taft, then get off at Pablo Ocampo Street formerly Vito Cruz. And then from the corner of
Pablo Ocampo and Taft Avenue walk toward west along Pablo Ocampo until you see the terminal of the colored
orange shuttles that ply the CCP Complex-Taft route. It's near to the gate of Rizal Memorial Sports Complex. Ride
one of these shuttles and ask the driver to drop you off at your destination inside CCP Complex.

If you ride a jeepney via Mabini, then get off at Pablo Ocampo Street formerly Vito Cruz. Along Pablo Ocampo Street
formerly Vito Cruz near corner Harrison Street, wait for a colored orange shuttle that plies the CCP-Taft route. Ride
one of these shuttles going west or Manila Bay for CCP Complex. If you ride a shuttle going east, it will bring you to
Rizal Memorial Sports Complex and Taft Avenue instead of CCP Complex. So make sure you're on the right lane.

Route #3

From Cubao, ride a jeepney to Quiapo, then take another jeepney bound to Baclaran. Get off at Vito Cruz now known
as Pablo Ocampo Street. Now, there are two routes of jeepneys going to Baclaran from Quiapo. One is via Mabini
and the other one is via Taft.

one of these shuttles and ask the driver to drop you off at your destination inside the CCP Complex.


Note: There are few jeepneys that ply directly from Cubao to Baclaran. If you can wait for them along Aurora
Boulevard, then ride one of them. Then follow the directions given above. Quiapo bound jeepneys are also located
along Aurora Boulevard in Cubao.

Route #4

From Guadalupe Makati, ride jeepney bound to Pedro Gil Taft. From drop off walk up to Taft Avenue. Ride another
jeepney bound to Baclaran or Libertad. Get off at Vito Cruz now known as Pablo Ocampo Street. Then from the
corner of Pablo Ocampo and Taft Avenue walk toward west along Pablo Ocampo until you see the terminal of the
Ride one of these shuttles and ask the driver to drop you off at your destination inside CCP Complex.

You can always ask the driver of the shuttle or jeepney as you might prefer to call the transport service that plies CCP
Complex-Taft to drop you off at your destination inside the CCP Complex. Destinations here are CCP, Harbor
Square, Star City, Aliw Theater, PICC, PCSO, Philippine Plaza, Manila Film Center, and Senate or GSIS building.
Responses to How to get to CCP or Cultural Center of the Philippines Complex
Fritz said...
whenWgoing back to taft avenue/ vito cruz LRT station from CCP, will I also ride the orange shuttle? thanks

Lag alag said...
@ Fritz. Yes, you also take that orange shuttle to get back to Taft Ave.

Lag alag said...
@ Fritz. You will alight at its terminal where you've ridden the shuttle, walk back to LRT Vito Cruz Station and take
the train back home.

marjerieroxas said...
26 July 2013 13:45
Hi. How can I go to St. Lukes Extension Clinic in j. bocobo st., Ermita from Doroteo Jose? Thank you very much

Lag alag said...
27 July 2013 14:51
@ marjerieroxas. Ride a jeepney with "Baclaran Mabini" or "Vito Cruz Mabini" sign. Ask driver to drop you off at
Bacobo St and walk along the road to your destination.

How to get to Dinosaur Island & Holy Land
Two newest attractions for vacationists and tourists arriving at Baguio City have opened their doors to the public.
From now on, visiting the summer capital wouldn't be complete without setting foot on the 32-hectare major attraction
built on a mountain side of Tuba, Benguet, kilometers away from Baguio City, where Dinosaur Island and
the Holy Land are found. The Dinosaur Island Baguio is home to different species of giant reptiles that lived in our
planet million of years ago. Dinosaur, many of them, you'll find them in Baguio Tourist Spots outside the city.
Meanwhile, the Holy Land or Holy Land, a cloistered maze of biblical places sits next to dinosaur land. In this article,
provided are directions on how to go to Dinosaur Island from Baguio City by jeepney as well as driving your car
from Manila to the exact location of these new Baguio Tourist Spots.

I have to remind you this early that going there by jeepney is easy. The bad news is - returning to Baguio Cityis not
that easy. But you will like it if you're fond of taking off-the-beaten paths. Or should I say hike your way 1 kilometer of
uneven road to the highway, under the scorching sun, where it takes forever before a jeepney from different location
arrives and let you ride in.

How to see Dinosaurs from bus en route to Baguio City from Manila?

You must be sitting by the window at the right side of the bus. The bus should be taking Marcos Highway. In Benguet,
the bus passes through the tunnel and then it takes the viaduct from which you can have unobstructed view of these
giant monsters and be dazzled at the mere sight of dinosaurs that stand in different spots of the mountain slope afar.
The interesting thing is you're trying to make out the dinosaurs which are not in an enclosed museum but out in an
open sprawling side of mountain covered with woods. That kind of gives you the feel of time travel to Jurassic
Period.

How to get to Dinosaur Island and the Holy Land by car from Manila?

Since these new attractions are located kilometers away before you reach Baguio City travelling from Manila by car, it
is practical on your part specially for fuel economy to make a detour and visit the spot first. After all, seeing those
extinct giant reptiles back from the dead is worth a detour.

Here's how to get there: After passing through the only tunnel of Marcos Highway, you will be taking a viaduct. That
would be your landmark. At the end of that viaduct is a fork located at the opposite lane of Marcos highway. That
means you're going to make a U-Turn anywhere past the concrete barriers towards the end of the viaduct. As soon
as you are past all those concrete barriers at the left hand side of the viaduct, carefully make a U-Turn. Ideally, it's
better to make the U-Turn farther from the end of the viaduct so that you'll have time to scan the view from afar.
Anyways, there's a big signage and logo of Dinosaur Island located at the fork (see photo above.) Drive onto that fork
which runs under the viaduct. Follow that road until you get to the uphill road left side of the main road you're taking.
Make another U-turn to take that uphill road that leads to the parking lot, and of course, the site of Dinosaur Island as
well as the Holy Land. Friendly reminder: Oncoming buses are speeding fast, be careful in making U-Turn.

How to commute to Dinosaur Island & Holy Land from Baguio City?

The fare is 17 pesos as of this writing. The jeepney to take has the route of "Baguio Plaza-Badiwan-Tuba-Benguet"
and the signage in the terminal reads "Badiwan-Tuba." There are four terminals of jeepneys that served Tuba. But
the jeepneys that take passengers to Dinosaur Island is the one located in this terminal which is situated at the corner
of Otek and Shagem streets. The terminal is right in front of Mister Donut.
From Session Rd - Walk downhill towards Magsaysay Ave where Maharlika Livelihood Complex is located. Use the
pedestrian overpasses and go down at the stairs beside the building of Veniz Hotel. Walk along the left side of that
road which is extension of Harrison Rd and then turn left onto the next street which is Shagem. Walk down Shagem
St till you get to the corner of Otek St where Mister Donut is at the corner and the terminal at its frontage.

From Burnham Park - Exit the park at the Shanum St gate where across it Rizal Park is located. Climb up Rizal Park
at its right side. Turn right onto the next street where United Church of Christ in the Philippines is located at the
corner. That street is Otek. Walk down Otek St up to next corner where you will immediately see Mister Donut. The
terminal is there.

From Harrison Road - Basically, you're just going to walk down the left side of Harrison Rd cross Magsaysay Blvd
and turn left onto the next street which is Shagem. But because there are these interconnected pedestrian
overpasses, use them and go down at Veniz Hotel, walk further and turn left onto Shagem St, walk along Shagem up
to the next corner where terminal is located.

From Baliwag Grill - If you could see Baliwag from the distance, it's much easier to use the street next to it. That is
Shagem St. Enter that road and walk to the next corner where the terminal is located at the right corner in front of
Mister Donut.

The jeepney takes Marcos Highway flyover and traverse the whole stretch of Marcos Highway up to where the
viaduct starts. It takes the fork at the right and traverse the road under the viaduct. Then it will take the uphill road that
goes up to the exact location of Dinosaur Island and the Holy Land.

How to get back to Baguio City from Dinosaur Island?

You would thought that jeepneys from Baguio City arrive in regular intervals. But when I got there, it's been already
two hours and no jeepneys on the sight. On the third hour of waiting, I decided to hike the path through which the
jeepney I boarded had passed.

I'm sharing this to you today so that you won't get shocked if it happens to you. Maybe it's the timing. But if it does
happen, just make the most out of it and enjoy the view. Because that is not all you have to endure.

The jeepney that passes by the highway takes forever to arrive. I mean you have to be very very patient while you
wait. And because it's summer, the weather of the summer capital doesn't apply especially at past 3 pm. It is really
hot out there.

The good news is - the jeepney will definitely arrive. It stops by the highway shoulder even if no one is alighting. The
assumption is there are always passengers waiting at the area to board a jeepney bound for the city.

My tip is to have some of you get sheltered at the waiting shed next to "Badiwan Store" that you get to see as soon
as you arrive in the highway while one of you is at the road side watching for the jeepney's arrival.

That's because what I had noticed was when a jeepney arrived and pulled over, locals crossed the highway and got
on board. As for me, I ran fast from where I sheltered, a spot way too far from where jeepneys stop.

Hope you find this guide helpful and that you enjoy your trip to Dinosaur Island as well as the Holy Land.

Island Cove: Now Nearer To Metro Manila
Island Cove got nearer to Metro Manila. Thanks to Cavitex, the 6.6 kilometer extension of Cavite Coastal
Expressway. For those of you who used to be reluctant in driving to this resort and leisure park because of the
notorious traffic along the way especially in Emilio Aguinaldo Hi-way, the good news has finally arrived: "Driving to
this primary tourist destination of Cavite is now a breeze!".

What are in store for you in Island Cove?

Island Cove is an enclave of multitude of attractions and family-oriented adventures. As one of their brochures says,
"Everything You Want in a Getaway" is here. Some of the major attractions here are: Adventure Zone, Animal Island,
Bayside Live Music & KTV, Fishing Village, Hotel at Island Cove, Oceania Water Park and Sangley Point Express.
There are sports and recreation facilities, restaurants, function rooms, concert grounds, wellness centers and spas as
well as nightly entertainment.

So, how do we get to Island Cove from Metro Manila in a breeze?

Lagalag shares to you how fast he traveled from Quezon city to the location of Island Cove in Covelandia, Binakayan,
Kawit, Cavite.

Lagalag took the usual route from Quezon City to Roxas Boulevard. He then turned right onto CCP Complex to take
Diosdado Macapagal Boulevard all the way to Pacific Avenue, the road where Macapagal ends. He turned left on
Pacific Avenue and then turned right onto Coastal Road. This is the quickest way to Coastal Road from where he
came from as this route avoids the heavy traffic along Roxas Boulevard, Baclaran and intersection of NAIA Road.
Lagalag paid 22 pesos in the tollway. That's the amount due for class 1 vehicle. He checked the time at 2:47 pm.

Then he breezed into Kawit via Cavitex real fast. He turned right onto Tirona Highway and then made a U-turn to get
back to the junction of Cavitex and Tirona Highway. He then turned left onto old Covelandia Road which runs
paralleled to the east of the new Cavitex. He took the northbound lane of Covelandia and after the road passed under
the Cavitex elevated roadway, Island Cove Entrance came into view. He looked at his watch and the time read 3:06
pm.

Lagalag entered the resort and parked his car in the large parking lot in front of Hotel at Island Cove. On the way
home, he took the same route of Covelandia Road, turning right from Island Cove Gate onto the southbound lane of
Covelandia. Then he turned right onto the dedicated lane going to Cavitex situated before the junction of Tirona
Highway.

Cavitex last phase near Tirona Highway is not yet complete as of this time. On the way towards the intersection of
Tirona Highway, motorists from Manila have to pass through the lane bound for Manila because the Cavite bound
lane is still closed. Lagalag needed to turn right onto Tirona Highway and made a U-Turn back to Cavitex on the way
to Island Cove because there's still no dedicated lane going to that direction. Although, he noticed a l ot of
construction going on in the area where a road that looked like a slip road is being done. Other than that, the travel
from Manila to Island Cove is relatively smooth. "It will be more so in the coming months.", he thought.

Jeepney Route Bound For Eastwood City Libis
The jeepneys that ply the route that passes by Eastwood City have signboards in their front that read any of the
following: "EVER Rosario Citibank Libis Eastwood", "De Castro Rosario Floodway" "Citibank Libis IPIEastwood" and
"EVER Rosario De Castro".

Jeepney bound for Eastwood City
The stopover or loading/unloading for commuters going to Eastwood City is along General Romulo Avenue near
corner Aurora Boulevard in Cubao. You can also ride this jeepney along General Romulo Avenue opposite Ali Mall.
So, by train, you can get toEastwood City through the nearest MRT/LRT stations, commute wise, which are MRT-3
Araneta Center Cubao Station and LRT-2 Araneta Center Cubao Station. For driving directions, go to Driving
Directions To Eastwood City

How To Commute To Eastwood City From LRT-2 Araneta Center Cubao Station

Aurora Blvd cor Gen Romulo Ave Cubao
This station is located at Aurora Blvd and connected to Gateway Mall. If you got off the train bound for Santolan
Station, go down the station and walk along Aurora Boulevard's Santolan bound lane or towards the direction of the
train you've ridden until you get to the corner of General Romulo Avenue. See map below. The purple arrow is the
direction you take from the station.

There's a road sign at Aurora cor Gen Romulo as you can see in our second photo here. Also, aMercury Drug branch
is located at the corner of Aurora Boulevard and General Romulo Avenue. If you got off the train bound for Recto
Station, walk back towards the origin of the train you've ridden. Walk across General Romulo (Mercury Drug side)
and ride a jeepney with any of the aforementioned signs.

You can also ride a free shuttle bound for Ali Mall opposite loading area for this jeepney. Get inside Gateway Mall,
walk towards the opposite end, go down the ground level, exit the mall, the shuttle terminal is right there as you exit.
Ride the jeep. Pay minimum and alight at Eastwood City where a pedestrian overpass is located. You will easily know
that you're nearing Eastwood City as its tall buildings are visible from the distance. The jeepney unloading zone
in Eastwood City is located just opposite MDC 100 and Citibank buildings with their names visible from the distance.
Use the pedestrian overpass to get to Eastwood Avenue, the main road ofEastwood City perpendicular to C-5 where
MDC 100 and Citibank Building are located at both corners. Click here to get walking directions
from Eastwood Avenue corner C-5 to different destinations inside EastwoodCity.

In the map is the purple arrow towards the jeepney loading areas. You can see 4 jeepney markers.

Blue arrows are directions from MRT Station. Take either of the two directions.

How To Commute To Eastwood City From MRT-3 Araneta Center Cubao Station

This station is located at EDSA and connected to Farmers Plaza. After getting off the train, get inside Farmers Plaza
and use the footbridge that links Farmers Plaza to Smart Araneta Coliseum. Follow the directional signs pointing to
Araneta Coliseum and Gateway Mall. Exit to the other side of Smart Araneta Coliseum. Refer to the map above. The
blue arrow is the walking direction you take from MRT and Farmers Plaza to get to the jeepney loading areas along
Romulo. To get there, walk across General Aguinaldo Avenue towards ShopWise. Go to the back of ShopWise via
General Roxas Avenue or General McArthur Avenue, the roads that bordered ShopWise to the north and south,
respectively.

Walk further past Araneta Center Bus Terminal eastward until you get to General Romulo Avenue. Ride a jeepney
with any of the aforementioned signs. Pay minimum and alight at Eastwood City where a pedestrian overpass is
located. You will easily know that you're nearing Eastwood City as its tall buildings are visible from the distance. The
jeepney unloading zone for Eastwood City goers is located just opposite MDC 100 and Citibank buildings with their
names visible from the distance. Use the pedestrian overpass to get to EastwoodAvenue, the main road
of Eastwood City perpendicular to C-5 where MDC 100 and Citibank Building are located at both corners. Click
here to get walking directions from Eastwood Avenue corner C-5 to different destinations inside Eastwood City. You
can also ride a free shuttle from Smart Araneta Coliseum to Ali Mall. Once you enter Gateway Mall from walkway
inside Aranetea Coliseum, go down to the ground floor, exit the mall. The shuttle terminal is just in front of the
Gateway Mall entrance.

How To Get To Eastwood City From Different Locations Of Metro Manila

Route #1

From Alabang, Muntinlupa, Pacita, Festival Mall, Filinvest City, Metropolis Starmall, Sucat and provinces of
Batangas, Laguna and Quezon including areas near to these locations.

Jeepney with "De Castro Citibank Rosario" sign
Option 1. Ride a bus with "Cubao Ibabaw" sign. If you're from far distant province like those mentioned above, you
need to get to Alabang where you can ride one of these buses. This is the first route if you prefer to get to the first
stop, which is Cubao, by bus. Get off the bus at the unloading station in Farmer's Plaza where MRT-3 Araneta Center
Cubao is connected. You can always, ask the conductor to drop you off at Farmer's. A lot of passengers alight there,
too. And the bus will stay there a little bit longer to pick up more passengers. Get inside Farmer's Plaza Mall, go up
the second floor, use the footbridge that connects Farmer's Plaza and Smart Araneta Coliseum, then follow direction
given above in "How To Commute To Eastwood City From MRT-3 Araneta Center Cubao Station". You can also walk
to the back of Farmers Plaza and walk past Araneta Coliseum towards General Romulo Avenue.

Option 2. But if you want to travel fast, then you can ride any bus bound for north of Metro Manila e.g.Monumento,
Fairview, Novaliches, etc. Alight at Magallanes Station of MRT-3, ride a north bound train and alight at Araneta
Center Cubao Station. Go inside the mall connected to MRT Araneta Center Station. That's Farmer's Plaza. Follow
direction given above in "How To Commute To Eastwood City From MRT-3 Araneta Center Cubao Station".

Route #2

From Caloocan, Monumento, Malabon, Navotas, Valenzuela, Ever Gotesco Grand Central, Bagong Barrio and other
nearby areas.

Jeepney Loading/Unloading in Eastwood City
Ride bus bound for south of Metro Manila, e.g. "Baclaran Cubao Ibabaw", Alabang Cubao Ibabaw", "Ayala Leveriza
Cubao Ibabaw", "Sucat Cubao Ibabaw", etc. Take note of the words "Cubao Ibabaw" on the sign of the bus. Don't
ride "Cubao Ilalim" bus as it will not pass by Aurora Boulevard. Get off the bus as it stops before Aurora Boulevard.
Walk across EDSA towards Aurora Boulevard corner EDSA. Walk further along along Aurora Boulevard past
Gateway Mall and LRT-2 Araneta Center Station until you get to General Romulo Street. It's approximately 600
meters from EDSA to General Romulo. If it's way too far for you to walk, then ride jeepney with "Marikina" sign and
alight at General Romulo. Follow direction given above in "How To Commute To Eastwood City From LRT-2 Araneta
Center Cubao Station".

Route #3

From Bulacan, Pampanga, Subic, Tarlac and other Northern Luzon provinces.

Eastwood Avenue road sign in Eastwood City
Option 1. Ride bus bound for Manila via NLEX and alight at Balintawak. In Balintawak along EDSA, ride a bus bound
for south of Metro Manila, e.g. "Baclaran Cubao Ibabaw", Alabang Cubao Ibabaw", "Ayala Leveriza Cubao Ibabaw",
"Sucat Cubao Ibabaw", etc. Take note of the words "Cubao Ibabaw" on the sign of the bus. Don't ride "Cubao Ilalim"
bus as it will not pass by Aurora Boulevard. Get off the bus at the unloading area in EDSA-Aurora Boulevard
intersection. Walk across EDSA towards Aurora Boulevard corner EDSA. Walk further along along Aurora Boulevard
past Gateway Mall and LRT-2 Araneta Center Station until you get to General Romulo Street. It's approximately 600
alight at General Romulo. Follow direction given above in "How ToCommute To Eastwood City From LRT-2 Araneta

Option 2. There are some FX bound for Trinoma and SM North EDSA from some locations in these provinces
especially in Bulacan. For commuters coming from those areas, ride one of those FX and once you get to either SM
North City or Trinoma, just walk to MRT-3 North Station. Ride a train bound for Taft and alight at Araneta Center
Cubao Station. Go inside the mall connected to MRT Araneta Center Station. That's Farmer's Plaza. Follow direction
given above in "How To Commute To Eastwood City From MRT-3 Araneta Center Cubao Station".

Route #4

From Novaliches, Fairview, UP Diliman, Ayala UP Technohub, SM Fairview, Philcoa, Elliptical Road of Quezon
Memorial Circle, Quezon City Hall and other nearby areas.

ride "Cubao Ilalim" bus as it will not pass by Aurora Boulevard. Get off the bus at the unloading area in EDSA-Aurora
Boulevard intersection. Walk across EDSA towards Aurora Boulevard corner EDSA. Walk further along along Aurora
Boulevard past Gateway Mall and LRT-2 Araneta Center Station until you get to General Romulo Street. It's
approximately 600 meters from EDSA to General Romulo. If it's way too far for you to walk, then ride jeepney with
"Marikina" sign and alight at General Romulo. Follow direction given above in "How To Commute To Eastwood City
From LRT-2 Araneta Center Cubao Station".

Route #5

From Marikina, Antipolo, Santolan, Sta. Lucia East, Robinson's Metro East, Katipunan, Anonas and other areas
nearby.

Walk jeepney or FX bound for Cubao. Usually, jeepneys headed for Cubao has signs that read "Divisoria", "Recto",
"Stop & Shop" etc. Get off the jeepney at the corner of Aurora Boulevard and General Romulo. Walk across Aurora
Boulevard and ride the jeep bound for Eastwood along General Romulo near corner Aurora Boulevard, Mercury Drug
side. Follow direction given above.

Route #6

From Munoz, Roosevelt, Congressional, Project 2-3, Project 6, Project 7, Project 8 and nearby areas.

Ride any jeepney, FX or take taxi going to EDSA. At the south bound lane of EDSA, ride bus bound for south of
Metro Manila, e.g. "Baclaran Cubao Ibabaw", Alabang Cubao Ibabaw", "Ayala Leveriza Cubao Ibabaw", "Sucat
Cubao Ibabaw", etc. Take note of the words "Cubao Ibabaw" on the sign of the bus. Don't ride "Cubao Ilalim" bus as
it will not pass by Aurora Boulevard. Get off the bus at the unloading area in EDSA-Aurora Boulevard intersection.

Route #7

From Quiapo, Carriedo, Escolta, Morayta, C.M. Recto and areas nearby.

Option 1. Takes longer time on getting to Eastwood City. Ride a bus with "Cainta" or "Taytay" at bus stop located in
Quiapo along Quezon Blvd near pedestrian overpass or opposite Quiapo Church. When conductor asks for your
destination, say "IPI". It's a long journey. You will pass by SM City Sta Mesa, San Juan, Greenhills, then the bus will
cross EDSA. Next to EDSA is Meralco Avenue intersection with traffic lights. After that watch for Ortigas Avenue C-5
flyover interchange. That's the only interchange after EDSA Ortigas flyovers. Get off the bus after it cross C-5. Walk
across Ortigas Avenue and ride jeepney with "Cubao" or "Eastwood" sign. Alight at Eastwood Avenue. Your
landmarks? A lot of tall buildings, two of them are Citibank and MDC 100 which are visible from afar.

Option 2. Faster. Ride a train bound for Santolan Station at LRT-2 Recto Station. Alight at Areneta Center Cubao
Station. Follow direction given above in "How To Commute To Eastwood City From LRT-2 Araneta Center Cubao
Station"

Route #8

From Mabini & Del Pilar in Ermita/Malate, Harrison Plaza, Pablo Ocampo aka Vito Cruz, La Salle, San Andres,
Quirino Avenue Taft, Pedro Gil Taft, PGH, Robinson's Place Manila, SM Manila, Intramuros, Manila City Hall and
other areas nearby.

Option 1. Ride a jeepney with "Cubao" sign. You can ride one of these jeepneys along north bound lane of Taft
Avenue, in Pablo Ocampo aka Vito Cruz near corner Harrison Street, along Adriatico between Rizal Memorial and
Harrison Plaza, between Central Bank and Harrison Plaza, along Mabini Street in Ermita and Malate and along Padre
Burgos that borders Manila City Hall. Alight at Aurora Boulevard in Cubao and walk your way towards General
Romulo Avenue. Then ride the jeepney bound for Eastwood City.

Option 2. Ride a train bound for Roosevelt Station at any LRT-1 Station near to you, e.g., Vito Cruz Station, Quirino
Avenue Station, Pedro Gil Station, U.N. Avenue Station and Arroceros Central Terminal Station. Alight at Roosevelt
Station. At the south bound lane of EDSA, ride bus bound for south of Metro Manila, e.g. "Baclaran Cubao Ibabaw",
Alabang Cubao Ibabaw", "Ayala Leveriza Cubao Ibabaw", "Sucat Cubao Ibabaw", etc. Take note of the words
"Cubao Ibabaw" on the sign of the bus. Don't ride "Cubao Ilalim" bus as it will not pass by Aurora Boulevard. Get off
the bus at the unloading area in EDSA-Aurora Boulevard intersection. Walk across EDSA towards Aurora Boulevard
corner EDSA. Walk further along along Aurora Boulevard past Gateway Mall and LRT-2 Araneta Center Station until
you get to General Romulo Street. It's approximately 600 meters from EDSA to General Romulo. If it's way too far for
you to walk, then ride jeepney with "Marikina" sign and alight at General Romulo. Follow direction given above in
"How To Commute To Eastwood City From LRT-2 Araneta Center Cubao Station".

Route #9

From SM Mall of Asia or MOA, Blue Wave Macapagal, SMX, SM Arena, Microtel and other places near these
locations.

Ride a jeepney with "Malibay" sign at SM MOA Jeepney and FX Terminal located in front SM Department Store or
along EDSA Extension near Macapagal Boulevard. Alight at the unloading area near MRT Taft Station. Ride an MRT
train bound for North Station at MRT-3 Taft Station. Alight at Araneta Center Cubao Station. Get inside the mall
connected to MRT Araneta Center Station. That's Farmer's Plaza. Follow direction given above in "How To Commute
To Eastwood City From MRT-3 Araneta Center Cubao Station".

Route #10

From Makati, Greenbelt, Glorietta, Buendia, Guadalupe, Fort Bonifacio, Market Market, J.P, Rizal, Makati Avenue,
Ayala Avenue, Mandaluyong, Boni Pioneer, Shaw Boulevard, Pasig, Kalentong, Gabby's, Shangri-La Plaza,
Greenfield, EDSA Crossing, Megamall, Ortigas Center, Tiendesitas, Greenhill and other areas near to these
locations.

Ride a jeepney, FX or taxi bound for nearest MRT-3 Station e.g., Magallanes Station, Ayala Station, Buendia Station,
Guadalupe Station, Boni Station, Shaw Blvd Station and Ortigas Station. Ride a train bound for North Station and
alight at Araneta Center Cubao Station. Get inside the mall connected to MRT Araneta Center Station. That's
Farmer's Plaza. Follow direction given above in "How To Commute To Eastwood City From MRT-3 Araneta Center
Cubao Station".

Route #11

From Recto, Binondo, Divisoria, Legarda, FEU, Morayta, Sampaloc, Nagtahan, Pureza, V. Mapa, SM City Sta Mesa,
Central Colleges of the Philippines, UERM, San Juan, Araneta Avenue, Gilmore and other areas near to these
locations.

Option 1. Ride a jeepney with "Marikina" sign that plies the route from Divisoria via Recto Avenue, Ramon
Magsaysay Blvd and Aurora Blvd. Get off the jeep right at the corner of Aurora Blvd and General Romulo Avenue in
Cubao. Ride the jeep bound for Eastwood City along General Romulo near corner Aurora Boulevard, Mercury Drug
side. Alternatively, from Legarda, FEU, Morayta, Pureza, V. Mapa, SM City Sta Mesa and other places nearby, you
can take the bus bound for Taytay or Cainta that passes by along Recto and Ramon Magsaysay Boulevard. Please
read direction in Route #7 Option 1.

Option 2. For fast travel, take LRT-2 train bound for Santolan Station at any nearest station e.g., Recto Station,
Legarda Station, Pureza Station, V. Mapa Station and Gilmore Station. Alight at Araneta Center Cubao Station.
Follow direction given above in "How To Commute To Eastwood City From LRT-2 Araneta Center Cubao Station".

Route #12

From Greenhills and Robinson's Galleria in Ortigas.

Along Ortigas Avenue, take a bus or jeepney with any of these signs: "Cainta", "Taytay", "Rosario Junction", "Ever".
Alight at IPI. It's the area at the corner of C-5 and Ortigas Avenue after the bus crossed C-5. You will easily know that
you're approaching C-5 because there are flyovers and overpasses at the intersection of Ortigas Avenue and C-5.
Walk across Ortigas Avenue and ride jeepney with "Cubao" or "Eastwood" sign. Alight at Eastwood Avenue. Your

Route #13

From Tagaytay and places in Cavite such Dasmarinas, Imus, Bacoor, Kawit, etc.

Ride a jeepney, bus or FX bound for Manila and alight at Baclaran. Ride a bus with any of these signs: "Monumento",
"Novaliches" or "Fairview".

Option 1. Faster. Get off the bus at unloading area near MRT-3 Taft Station. Ride a train bound for North Station.
Alight at MRT-3 Araneta Center Cubao Station. Get inside the mall connected to MRT Araneta Center Station. That's
Cubao Station".

Option 2. By bus, takes longer in the road. Ride the same bus from Baclaran but there must be also secondary sign
in front of the bus that reads "Cubao Ibabaw". Do not ride bus with "Cubao Ilalim" sign as it will not pass by Araneta
Coliseum. Get off the bus at Farmers Plaza, the mall connected to MRT-3 Araneta Center Cubao Station. Get inside
Farmers Plaza Mall, go up the second level and use the footbridge that links Farmer's Plaza to Smart Araneta
Coliseum. Follow direction given above in "How To Commute To Eastwood City From MRT-3 Araneta Center Cubao
Station".

Route #14

From Timog Avenue, IL Terrazzo Mall, Tomas MOrato and nearby areas.

Take jeepney that passes through Timog, Tomas Morato and Kamuning. The sign of this jeepney reads "Project 2-3".
It comes from Welcome Rotunda, turns right onto Timog Avenue from Quezon Avenue, turns right onto Tomas
Morato via Boy Scout Circle then turns left on Kamuning. Get off the jeepney at EDSA. Ride a bus with secondary
sign that reads "Cubao Ibabaw". Don't ride "Cubao Ilalim" bus as it will not pass by Aurora Boulevard. Get off the bus
as it stops before Aurora Boulevard. Walk across EDSA towards Aurora Boulevard corner EDSA. Walk further along
along Aurora Boulevard past Gateway Mall and LRT-2 Araneta Center Station until you get to General Romulo
Street. It's approximately 600 meters from EDSA to General Romulo. If it's way too far for you to walk, then ride
jeepney with "Marikina" sign and alight at General Romulo. Follow direction given above in "How To Commute To
Eastwood City From LRT-2 Araneta Center Cubao Station". If your location along Timog is towards EDSA, you can
walk your way to EDSA or ride a jeepney with "Fairvew" sign from Cubao that turns right onto Timog Avenue from
Ybardolaza Street. In EDSA, either take MRT-3 train bound for Taft and alight at Araneta Center Cubao Station or
ride a bus from Fairview that turns left from East Avenue to EDSA.

Walk Direction From Eastwood Avenue corner C-5 to Spots in Eastwood City

On both corners of Eastwood Avenue and C-5 are Citibank Building and MDC 100 Tower, respectively. Walk along
Eastwood Avenue from C-5. Next to Citibank is Eastwood Corporate Plaza building, followed by IBM Plaza building.
The fourth building along Eastwood Avenue to the right is Eastwood Cybermall aka Cyber & Fashion Mall and it is
connected to Eastwood City Walk 1 & 2 via footbridge. In the ground level, Eastwood Walk of Fame and Activity
Center or Central Plaza are located to the right as Eastwood Avenue turns to left. There's a road perpendicular to the
right of Eastwood Avenue next to Eastwood Cybermall. This road is called E-Commerce Road. Global One Center is
the tall building at the far end of E-Commerce Road. Either from Cyber & Fashion Mall or Walk of Fame, you can get
to Eastwood Cinemas. If you take the ground level, you get to see various restaurants and fast food outlets. Walk
further along Eastwood Avenue and go right on Orchard Road to get to Eastwood Mall, Eastwood Central Plaza,
Eastwood Show Rooms & Model Units, Eastwood Richmonde Hotel, E-Commerce Plaza and Food Junction.
McDonald's is at the corner of Eastwood Avenue and Orchard Road. Keep walking straight on Eastwood Avenue
from Cyber & Fashion Mall up to the other end of Eastwood Avenue if you're going to Holy Family Chapel. The
buildings to the left of Eastwood Avenue are Lafayette 1, Lafayette 2, Lafayette 3 and The Palazzo. At the back of
Eastwood Mall, to the right of Orchard Road are: Techno Plaza 2, Techno Plaza 1, Fitness First and Informatics. One
Orchard Road and Olympic Heights are alongside Holy Family Chapel.
43 Responses to Jeepney Route Bound For Eastwood City Libis
Vanilla Frost said...
21 April 2012 11:29
Hello, ask ko lang po kung ano pinaka convenient na way pa eastwood from marilao bulacan. Last time may nakita
akong sign sa trinoma terminal going to eastwood pero nung nagtanong ako sa tao dun wala daw byahe sa eastwood
not sure kung niloloko lang ako ni manong... Ayoko na kasi sanang maglakad ng malayo lalo na nightshift ako.
Thanks!

Lagalag said...
21 April 2012 21:43
Di po kc regular ang byahe eastwood city from trinoma. Kung ayaw mo po maglakad ng malayo e bus po sakyan mo
na may "Ortigas Ilalim" ang sign. Baba po kanto Ortigas, sakay po sa kanto ng Ortigas at EDSA ng jeep na "Rosario"
ang sign. Baba po ng kanto ng Ortigas at C-5. Then sakay po ng jeep na "Cubao" ang sign sa northbound ng C-5
kanto ng Ortigas. Baba ka na po ng Eastwood. Yan po di ka na maglalakad ng malayo. Regular po ba ang punta ng
Eastwood? What time po ba ang byahe nyo to Eastwood?

23 April 2012 00:22
Ah ganun po ba, wala na po bang ibang van na masasakyan pa eastwood? Yes po regular ang pagpunta ko dun and
siguro mga 8pm byahe ko.. Thanks po ng madami! :)

Lagalag said...
23 April 2012 09:35
@ Vanilla Frost. Hayaan nyo po at research ko at ipost ko po dito sa comment section na to. Inform ko din po kyo na
pwede kyong sumakay sa free shuttle mula Smart Araneta Coliseum hanggang Ali Mall, then sakay na kyo jeep to
Eastwood.

23 April 2012 18:48
Sige po pasensya na po sa abala ha hehe tska thank you po talaga ang laki ng tulong nyo. :)

ladygem said...
15 May 2012 23:30
hello, ask ko lang po if dadaan po ba ito ng acropolis? thanks.

Lagalag said...
16 May 2012 12:24
@ ladygem. Acropolis Busdivision po ay nasa Mandaluyong. Eastwood City po ay QC. Hindi po dadaan ang jeep na
to sa Acropolis. :)

Celine Regala said...
29 May 2012 17:16
from mrt cubao, wla po bang jeep going to gen romulo ave?

Lagalag said...
29 May 2012 18:53
@ Celine Regala. Pwede po kyo sumakay ng jeep sa kanto ng EDSA at Aurora Blvd. Sakay po kyo jeep na byaheng
Marikina then baba po kyo ng kanto ng Gen Romulo. Pwede din nman kyo sumakay ng free shuttle sa ibaba ng
Araneta Coliseum papunta ng Ali Mall na ang location ay Gen Romulo din kung saan pwede na kyo sumakay ng jeep
na papuntang Eastwood City. Sana po ay makatulong ang sagot ko. :)

30 May 2012 10:42
Thank you very much, using your direction i reached Eastwood last night :) Yung dulo po pala sa Gen. Romulo ay
Save More, dun naka pila ang jeep. Yung Lady natanungan ko was kind enough to assist me. We Rode
Bagumbayan. She told me I can ride jeep with sign Cubao-Yale if I dont want to the long walk from edsa, since
Marikina jeeps goes straight ahead & rarely stops in nearby streets. Then just drop of Mercury drugs or Tropical hut
she said. Going back I rode a jeep Cubao AliMall from Citibank near the walkway overpass. That's when i realized it
was way too far from were i'll be coming from which is Malabon.

30 May 2012 10:43
By the way the fare from Gen.Romulo Cubao to Eastwood is P10.00

Lagalag said...
30 May 2012 12:08
@ Celine Regala. Yeah I think that is the fare amount. Glad to hear you got to Eastwood City using my direction.

Anyways, I also created FX & Jeepney Terminal located in Trinoma and I remember when I went there to get the
facts, there's also GT Express and UX Express bound for Eastwood City. If you are from Malabon, maybe it would be
more convenient to take ride at Trinoma. But the think is I learned lately that the trip to Eastwood is not on regular
basis within a day. Nevertheless, I suggest to check the schedule of those aircon vans and FXs especially if you will
be going to Eastwood regularly. If their schedule fits yours, then I recommended it.

gor gasdw said...
13 June 2012 19:26
pwede parin ba dumaan sa farmers plaza kahit mga 9:30pm na galing sa mrt? 10pm kasi pasok ko, ganun din pag
6am saan ako dadaan papunta mrt?

thankyou

Lagalag said...
13 June 2012 22:05
@ gor gasdw. Kung sakali pong sarado na ang Farmers, pwede nyo pong gawin ang ginawa ng isa ding commuter
na nag-iwan ng comment dito. Lakad po kyo along EDSA towards Aurora Blvd, then sakay po kyo ng jeep na ang
sign ay Cubao-Yale at baba po kyo ng Gen Romulo. Sakay na kyo ng jeep to Eastwood. Or pwede din nman kyo
maglakad kahit sa labas ng Farmers. Baba lang po kyo ng MRT at lakad kyo, lagpasan nyo lang ang Smart Araneta
Coliseum hanggang makarating kyo sa Gen Romulo. Sana po ay matulungan kayong makarating sa destinasyon nyo
ng sagot ko. :)

lady_garnet008 said...
29 July 2012 13:52
How to go to 110 E. Rodriguez ave. Jr., Libis, Quezon City if I'm from from Malabon City?

Lagalag said...
29 July 2012 17:54
@ lady_garnet008. Ride a jeep to Monumento, ride bus to Cubao Ibabaw, go to Araneta Center, then you can follow
the directions on this post. The jeep bound for Eastwood City that mentioned here passes through the whole stretch
of E. Rodriguez ave. Jr., Libis, Quezon City.

raymond_membrebe said...
magkano po lahat ng magagastos from santolan station to perdo gil??

Lag alag said...
@ raymond_membrebe. Kung hindi pa po nagtataas ang train fares gaya ng nasa mga news, 12 pesos po mula
Doreteo Jose Station at mula Santolan hanggang Recto Station naman po ay pkitanong na lang po sa ticket seller. Di
nman siguro aabot ng 20 pesos kaya approximately, wala pang Php 35 mula Santolan Station hanggang Pedro Gil
Station.

Jexcribble said...
11 September 2012 16:04
Hi, meron ka po ba alam na way from market-market to eastwood and vice versa na hindi na po dadaan ng EDSA?
along c5 lng po or Pasig, and hindi rin mag ttaxi, for regular basis po kasi hehe salamat :)

Lag alag said...
11 September 2012 18:38
@ Jexcribble. Have you already read the post entitled "New Jeepney & FX Terminal In BGC Market! Market!"?

shahani marie said...
1 October 2012 20:17
pwede nyo poh b koh bgyn ng full directon papuntang EASTWOOD CENTRAL PLAZA???taga cavite poh kc ako
eh.salamat and godbless!!!

Lag alag said...
1 October 2012 21:44
@ shahani marie. Napansin ko po na hindi nyo binasa ang post, sayang naman po pagod ko at unfair nman po sa iba
na nagbabasa ng buong article. Pki basa nyo na muna po, then kung may tanong po kyo ay sasagutin ko po. Kahit
hanggang bago po ang Route #1 ey pkibasa nyo po. After that pkibasa po ang Route #13 na mula Cavite. Ang
kumpleto po direction ay nasa umpisa hanggang before Route #1 plus Route #13. Salamat po sa pagbabasa.

Master Ryann said...
17 March 2013 23:45
I'm from cainta, kailangan ko pa po pumunta ng cubao at sakay ulit pabalik? Wala po ba mas convenient na way?

Lag alag said...
18 March 2013 01:18
@ Master Ryann. Sir master isang sakay lang po ng jeep nasa Eastwood City na kyo. Abang lang po kyo sa Ortigas
Ave Ext na mga jeepney na may sign na "Eastwood Cubao".

regina miguel said...
4 May 2013 20:31
Hello, pano po pumunta o ano dapat sakyan if punta ng lrt-1 from cainta..

Lag alag said...
4 May 2013 21:18
@ regina miguel. One bus ride to quiapo po. Mula quiapo church lakarin npo ang LRT-1 Carriedo Station.

RRJ said...
22 August 2013 23:22
Pano po from eastwood to marikina? Yung d na sasakay ng jeep papuntang cubao ..meron po ba? Pls help.

Lag alag said...
23 August 2013 22:07
@ RRJ. Pki check po sa UV Express kung may byahe sila na pa-Marikina. Pkitanong po sa concierge o information
desk sa Eastwood Mall kung saan ang terminal ng mga UV Express. Ang alam ko po ay weekdays lang sila at may
takdang oras lang po, kaya kung sakali may byehe silang Marikina ay pkitanong na lang din po ang schedules nila.
Salamat po.

Jeypi Romero said...
9 October 2013 16:31
Hi tanong ko lang kung around 8pm ba may jeep pa papuntang Eastwwod sa Gen Romulo?

Lag alag said...
9 October 2013 19:31
@ Jeypi Romero. Yes sir, opo.

Vivian Sue Tabar said...
22 October 2013 06:03
Hello po! I need your help here. So glad I found your page. How can I get to 110 Rodriguez Ave., Libis Qezon City
from NAIA Terminal 3. Magcocomute kasi ako. Via MRT. Thank you so much I will appreciate your kindness. More
power!

Lag alag said...
22 October 2013 10:55
@ Vivian Sue Tabar. Sakay po ng NAIA Shuttle to Pasay Rotunda terminal nla. Pagbaba po ninyo sakay naman po
kyo ng MRT at baba po kyo ng Araneta Center Cubao Station. Then pki follow po ang route mula sa station papunta
sa sakayan ng jeepney na tumatahak ng Libis na nakasaad po sa article na to. Pkisabi sa driver ibaba kyo sa
ShopWise paglagpas ng Eastwood, tawid kyo sa tamang tawiran at hanapin nyo na po ang 110. Para po sa direction
nula NAIA 3 to MRT, please CLICK HERE po. Sana po ay makatulong ang directions na binigay ko.

22 October 2013 21:46
Thank you so much po! Godspeed! :)

Lag alag said...
23 October 2013 11:11
@ Vivian Sue Tabar. Welcome po.

Dovi Amor Sabong said...
30 November 2013 09:11
how to get to Eastwood from bgc?

Lag alag said...
30 November 2013 14:29
@ Dovi Amor Sabong. Click here to get to EDSA-Ayala from BGC. Ride train to Cubao from MRT Ayala Station.
Then follow directions above.

Ira said...
10 December 2013 21:25
Do you know about the fx/uv sa may McDo sa Quezon Ave na papuntang Eastwood? And if yes, andun pa rin kaya
yun? Thanks!

Lag alag said...
11 December 2013 00:54
@ Ira. Meron po ako nkikita pero hindi regular, kung meron man ay umaga lang. Pag tanghali na wala npo ako
nkikita.

josephine rita said...
1 January 2014 19:43
How to go to E. Rodriguez ave. Jr., Libis, Quezon City main office mercury if I'm from mendez,cavite?

Lag alag said...
1 January 2014 20:37
@ josephine rita. Bius to South West Integrated Terminal. City bus with "Cubao Ibabaw" sign or MRT to Araneta
Cubao Station. Follow direction on this article and ride the jeepney to Eastwood. Alight at Mercury Head Office
located before Eastwood City. Ask driver to drop you off there.

Roa Penarroyo said...
7 February 2014 19:41
hi. I need help. anu po sasabihin ko sa driver san ako ibaba papuntang mercury head office if nakasakay na ko ng
jeep?

Lag alag said...
8 February 2014 00:13
@ Roa Penarroyo. If your destination is Mercury Drug head office which is located at Mercury Ave, a road
perpendicular to the left of C-5 from Cubao, just ask driver to drop you off at pedestrian overpass nearer to Mercury
Ave. Use the bridge and enter Mercury Ave. You will immediately see the Mercury buildings there. Besides, there are
lots of security officers there.

jingjing said...
23 August 2014 20:52
Hi! DO you know where NSO Alabang is? How do I get there from South station? Can I just walk?

Also, I need help in commute directions to Savemore Acacia Estates in Taguig from Starmall Alabang?

Thanks!

Luneta Dancing Music Fountain
Newest attraction in Manila - the Luneta Dancing Music Fountain - opens on December 16, 2010. Now, there's a
good reason to revisit our national park especially this Christmas Season, with your family of course. Looking at the
amazing show of dancing lights and water, I can't help but mesmerized by it's out of this world beauty and effects. A
true sight to behold both for children and "children at heart". The dancing fountain show is located at the Luneta
lagoon, between Roxas Boulevard and Orosa Street. How to get there? Click here
Directions to Luneta Dancing Music Fountain
View Map of Luneta Dancing Music Fountain

Photos of Luneta Dancing Music Fountain

How To Get To The Luneta Dancing Music Fountain

BY LRT/MRT BY CAR BY JEEPNEY

How To Get To Luneta Dancing Music Fountain from MRT or LRT:

From your area ride a jeep or taxi and go to the nearest station of MRT or LRT. Ride a train from your station
going south. LRT-1 going to Baclaran Station. LRT-2 going to Recto Station. MRT-3 going to Taft Station.

Change corresponding train rides. From Recto ride a train going to Baclaran in Doroteo Jose Station of LRT-1. From
MRT Taft Station ride a north bound train or train going to Monumento or Roosevelt Station in Edsa Station of LRT-1.
Use crossways to get to LRT-1 Station from Recto and Taft stations. LRT-1 commuters no need to ride another train.

Get off at United Nations Station. Walk along U.N. Avenue from the corner of Taft and U.N. Avenue to the corner of
Maria Orosa Street. There's a big 5 star hotel (Holday Inn) and a casino (Casino Filipino) at the corner of U.N.
Avenue and Maria Orosa Street. Turn right on Maria Orosa Street. Cross T.M. Kalaw Street. Continue walking until
you see the Luneta Park. To your right is where the Luneta Dancing Music Fountain. Enjoy.

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How to get to Luneta Dancing Music Fountain by car:

Parking Areas in Rizal Park svailable infront of Quirino Grandstand. Because there's also an on-going night market at
Luneta, you can also park your car along T. M. Kalaw Street at the back of Department of Finance near corner Taft
Avenue during evenings.

Route #1

From Quezon City take Quezon Avenue all the way to Espana then take Lerma onto Quiapo and Lawton. After
Lawton, the road you are taking bends and it becomes Padre Burgos Street. Stay to the middle of the road, go under
Lagusnilad underpass and head to Taft Avenue. Stay to the middle of Taft Avenue, cross Ayala Blvd., then stay to the
right. Finally, turn right to Kalaw Street. At night you can park your car right along the front of Manila Doctors Hospital
opposite of the back of Department of Tourism building, so you need to make a U-Turn. Or you can go all the way to
Quirino Grandstand to park your car more securely right there. Just stay on the middle of Kalaw and cross
intersections of Orosa Street and Roxas Blvd.

Route #2

continues under the name of P. Casal Street. Drive on P. Casal and cross Pasig River via Ayala Bridge. You are now
in Ayala Blvd. Go straight crossing Taft Avenue passing under LRT-1. Then make a U-Turn after the island onto Taft
Avenue. You're doing this because there's no left turn to Taft from Ayala Blvd. Turn right onto Taft Avenue and stay to
the right of the road. Finally, turn right to Kalaw Street. At night you can park your car right along the front of Manila
Doctors Hospital opposite of the back of Department of Tourism building, so you need to make a U-Turn. Or you
can go all the way to Quirino Grandstand to park your car more securely right there. Just stay on the middle of Kalaw
and cross intersections of Orosa Street and Roxas Blvd.

Route #3

From Bulacan, Pampanga and North Luzon, take A. Bonifacio Avenue and Dimasalang Street to Quezon Avenue. On
Quezon Avenue go straight up to Quiapo and Lawton. Road name change to Padre Burgos after passing Lawton
area. Stay to the the middle of the road, go under Lagusnilad underpass and head to Taft Avenue. Stay to the middle
of Taft Avenue, cross Ayala Blvd., then stay to the right. Finally, turn right to Kalaw Street. At night you can park your
car right along the front of Manila Doctors Hospital opposite of the back of Department of Tourism building, so you
need to make a U-Turn. Or you can go all the way to Quirino Grandstand to park your car more securely right there.
Just stay on the middle of Kalaw and cross intersections of Orosa Street and Roxas Blvd.

Route #4

From Makati, Mandaluyong and neighboring Areas. You can take J.P. Rizal Street and head to Padre Burgos Street.
Stay on J.P. Rizal until road name becomes Tejeron. From Tejeron turn left on Pedro Gil. Then turn right onto
President Quirino Avenue.

You must stay to the left of the Quirino Avenue immediately. Turn left on the next stop light toward Plaza Dilaw Road.
You will immediately see the building of Philippine Columbian Association. After the building turn right onto President
Quirino Avenue Extension. Turn left on United Nations Avenue. Stay to the middle of United Nations Avenue, cross
Taft Avenue. Taft Avenue is the road under LRT-1. Next street is Maria Orosa Street. Turn right onto Maria Orosa
Street. Next is Kalaw. If you're going to park on Kalaw Street, turn right onto T.M. Kalaw Street, you can park your car
right along the front of Manila Doctors Hospital opposite of the back of Department of Tourism building. Or you can
turn left on T.M. Kalaw Street and go straight all the way to Quirino Grandstand to park your car there and just walk
back to the middle of Luneta Park to get to the Luneta Dancing Music Fountain.
Route #5

Skyway and Osmena Hihway then turn left on Quirino Avenue. Go all the way to Roxas Blvd. Turn right onto Roxas
Boulevard and stay to the middle crossing intersections of Pedro Gil, Padre Faura and U.N. Avenue. You can now
decide where to park, Kalaw near corner Taft or Quirino Grandstand. Make sure you're on the right lane. If you're
parking on Kalaw, turn right onto Kalaw Street. If you're parking infront of Quirono Grandstand, you must stay to the
left so that you can turn left onto T.M. Kalaw on your way to Quirino Grandstand. You can later walk your way to the
middle of Luneta Park to get to the Luneta Dancing Music Fountain.

Route #6

Alternative route from South of Metro Manila and the route to take from Cavite. Take Coastal Road and head toward
Manila via Roxas Blvd. Please don't make a detour on Disodado Macapagal during Christmas Season, traffic is
heavy on CCP Complex. Stay to the middle of Roxas Boulevard passing over flyovers of EDSA and Gil Puyat Avenue
and crossing intersections of P. Ocampo Street, Quirino Avenue, Pedro Gil Street, Faura and U.N. Avenue. You can
now decide where to park, Kalaw near corner Taft or Quirino Grandstand. Make sure you're on the right lane. If you're

Route #7

From Marikina, Cubao, San Juan and Sta. Mesa taking Ramon Magsaysay Blvd from their respective origins. Stay on
Magsaysay Blvd. Take the flyover to Legarda and cross the intersection of C.M. Recto. Legarda ends up in Arlegui
but the road continues under the name of P. Casal Street. Drive on P. Casal and cross Pasig River via Ayala Bridge.
You are now in Ayala Blvd. Go straight crossing Taft Avenue passing under LRT-1. Then make a U-Turn after the
island onto Taft Avenue. You're doing this because there's no left turn to Taft from Ayala Blvd. Turn right onto Taft
Avenue and stay to the right of the road. Finally, turn right to Kalaw Street. At night you can park your car right along
the front of Manila Doctors Hospital opposite of the back of Department of Tourism building, so you need to make a
U-Turn. Or you can go all the way to Quirino Grandstand to park your car more securely right there. Just stay on the
middle of Kalaw and cross intersections of Orosa Street and Roxas Blvd.

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How to get to Luneta Dancing Music Fountain by jeepney:

Route #1

From Baclaran take a jeepney bound to Quiapo or Monumento and ask driver to drop you off at Luneta. Walk your
way to the middle of the park to get to the Luneta Dancing Music Fountain.

Route #2

From Monumento take a jeepney bound to Baclaran and ask driver to drop you off at Luneta. Walk your way to the
middle of the park to get to the Luneta Dancing Music Fountain.

Route #3

From Quezon City take a jeep bound to Pedro Gil and ask driver to drop you off at Luneta. Walk your way to the

Route #4

From Pasig, San Juan, Sta Mesa and other areas take a jeep to Quiapo then take another jeep to Pedro Gil or
Baclaran then ask driver to drop you off at Luneta and walk your way to the middle of the park to get to the Luneta
Dancing Music Fountain.

Naga City's CBD II - Major Destination In The Heart Of Bicol
One thing that I've never expected to discover in Naga City is the existence of the emerging business district called
CBD II. Lately, I've learned that the old city proper where major businesses, hotels, restaurants and banks are located
had been developed couple of years ago, earning the title of CBD I for itself. The commercial sector is continuously
growing and attracting needed attention from local government. Thus, a new Central Business District has been born.

Visitors to the capital will find it inevitable to get to CBD II even if they preferred to come in by train with its station
situated at the old business district. Four important destinations are situated right at the gateway of the CBD II. These
spots somewhat compliment each other, unwittingly making the CBD II a melting pot in this part of the region.

SM City Naga - The first SM Supermall in Bicol Region, opened on May 2009. Cosmopolitan both in and out. Home
of many popular restaurants and fast food outlets of Bicol Region. Great place to take your notebook and blog all the
things that you've experienced in the city and its suburbs. Like in Manila, wifi is free and the food court is the best
place to publish your posts, after you've ingested some Bicolano meal. They're all served in the food court of SM City
Naga.

CBT (Central Bus Terminal) - Visiting Bicol Region wouldn't be complete without taking your photos in Cagsawa
Ruins, showcasing Mount Mayon as your backdrop. You can breeze into Cagsawa Ruins by riding a right bus that
only plies the route from the CBT. However, there are some important things to remember in taking a bus to Daraga
where Cagsawa Ruins is situated. Please go to How To Commute To Cagsawa Ruins From Naga City.

CBD Plaza Hotel - The only hotel inside the CBD 2, located opposite CBT, serves primarily those who come in from
Manila by bus. Great place to spend a night if you're going further south of Bicol and you decide to have a glimpse of
the bustling Naga City.

Naga City Coliseum - The second largest indoor sporting arena in the Philippines, next to Araneta Coliseum. Opened
August, 2010. Erected alongside CBD Plaza Hotel. Favorite venue of major sporting and entertainment events of
both regional and national importance. The Araneta Center of the Bicol Region is also the regular venue of out of
town games of the PBA (Philippine Basketball Association).

SM City Naga, CBT, Naga Coliseum and CBD Plaza Hotel are all situated next to each other along CBD II Road
which runs from Panganiban Street, approximately 583 meters from Plaza Rizal.

You can get to the site faster from anywhere in Naga City by riding a motorized tricycle. Flag down one of them along
any roads, and tell the driver any of the destinations, e.g. "SM", "CBT", "CBD Plaza Hotel" or "Naga Coliseum".
Minimum fare is Php 8.00.

Rajah Sulayman Park: Where Is It And How To Get There?

watch fireworks on Manila Bay.

Here are directions from different parts of Metro Manila to Rajah Sulayman Park:


Route #1

From south of Metro Manila and the province of Cavite. Take Coastal Road, stay on the middle, and drive all the way.
Coastal Road ends up in NAIA Road. Roxas Boulevard begins right after you cross NAIA Road. Maintain your car on
the middle and just stay on Roxas Boulevard. You will cross Airport Road then get onto the flyover of EDSA and
another flyover crossing the intersection of Gil Puyat Avenue. You shall cross two more intersections with stop lights
before you turn onto Rajah Sulayman Park. These intersections are Pablo Ocampo formerly Vito Cruz located infront
of CCP Complex and Quirino Avenue after the Central Bank of the Philippines Complex. After crossing Quirino
Avenue, you must stay to the right of the road and when you see Aristocrat Restaurant, turn right onto the street next
to it. Rajah Sulayman Park is right there opposite the north side of the Aristocrat Restaurant.

Route #2

Avenue and Ninoy Aquino Avenue. Turn left on NAIA Road and stay on the middle. After crossing the two
intersections of Airport Road and Quirino Avenue, you must stay to the right of NAIA Road and turn right onto Roxas
Boulevard. Avoid getting onto the service road of Roxas Boulevard. Make sure you're on the main road of Roxas
Boulevard. Maintain your car on the middle and just stay on Roxas Boulevard. You will cross Airport Road then get
onto the flyover of EDSA and another flyover crossing the intersection of Gil Puyat Avenue. You shall cross two more
intersections with stop lights before you turn onto Rajah Sulayman Park. These intersections are Pablo Ocampo
formerly Vito Cruz located infront of CCP Complex and Quirino Avenue after the Central Bank of the Philippines
Complex. After crossing Quirino Avenue, you must stay to the right of the road and when you see Aristocrat
Restaurant, turn right onto the street next to it. Rajah Sulayman Park is right there opposite the north side of the
Aristocrat Restaurant. There are lot's of parking area around the plaza but you must make sure to arrive early so that
there are still available slots for you.

Route #3

From Alabang take the Skyway and exit on Gil Puyat. Avoid getting to the Gil Puyat Avenue flyover. Turn left on Gil
Puyat Avenue and drive all the way. Cross Taft Avenue under LRT-1 and after crossing Leveriza Street and Harrison
Street, you must stay to the right of Gil Puyat Avenue. Turn right onto Roxas Boulevard. Avoid getting onto the
service road of Roxas Boulevard. Make sure you're on the main road of Roxas Boulevard. Stay to the middle of
Roxas Boulevard. You shall cross two more intersections with stop lights before you turn onto Rajah Sulayman Park.
These intersections are Pablo Ocampo formerly Vito Cruz located infront of CCP Complex and Quirino Avenue after
the Central Bank of the Philippines Complex. After crossing Quirino Avenue, you must stay to the right of the road
and when you see Aristocrat Restaurant, turn right onto the street next to it. Rajah Sulayman Park is right there
opposite the north side of the Aristocrat Restaurant. There are lot's of parking area around the plaza but you must
make sure to arrive early so that there are still available slots for you.

Route #4

area. Stay to the right of P. Burgos Street to avoid getting to Taft Avenue. Stay on P. Burgos and turn left on Roxas
Blvd. Stay to the middle of Roxas Blvd. After crossing stop light of Padre Faura, you must stay to the left of Roxas
Boulevard and turn left on the next intersection of Pedro Gil Street. Right after you turn left from Roxas Boulevard
onto Pedro Gil Street, you must immediately turn right onto the service road running parallel to Roxas Boulevard.
Stay on the middle of Roxas Boulevard. You will pass by Diamond Hotel and after the junction is the Magsaysay
Building. Go on and up ahead you will see Max Restaurant. Next to Max Restaurant is the Rajah Sulayman Park.
There are lot's of parking area around the plaza but you must make sure to arrive early so that there are still available
slots for you.

Route #5

right onto Jones bridge. You are now taking Padre Burgos Street. Stay to the right of P. Burgos Street to avoid getting
to Taft Avenue. Stay on P. Burgos and turn left on Roxas Blvd. Stay to the middle of Roxas Blvd. After crossing stop
light of Padre Faura, you must stay to the left of Roxas Boulevard and turn left on the next intersection of Pedro Gil
Street. Right after you turn left from Roxas Boulevard onto Pedro Gil Street, you must immediately turn right onto the
service road running parallel to Roxas Boulevard. Stay on the middle of Roxas Boulevard. You will pass by Diamond
Hotel and after the junction is the Magsaysay Building. Go on and up ahead you will see Max Restaurant. Next to
Max Restaurant is the Rajah Sulayman Park. There are lot's of parking area around the plaza but you must make
sure to arrive early so that there are still available slots for you.

Route #6

Lawton, the road you are taking bends and it becomes Padre Burgos Street. Stay to the right of P. Burgos Street to
avoid getting to Taft Avenue. Stay on P. Burgos after the stop light on area of Manila City Hall. Padre Burgos bends
to the right. After two stop lights stay to the left of P. Burgos and turn left on Roxas Blvd. Stay to the middle of Roxas
Blvd. After crossing stop light of Padre Faura, you must stay to the left of Roxas Boulevard and turn left on the next
intersection of Pedro Gil Street. Right after you turn left from Roxas Boulevard onto Pedro Gil Street, you must
immediately turn right onto the service road running parallel to Roxas Boulevard. Stay on the middle of Roxas
Boulevard. You will pass by Diamond Hotel and after the junction is the Magsaysay Building. Go on and up ahead
you will see Max Restaurant. Next to Max Restaurant is the Rajah Sulayman Park. There are lot's of parking area
around the plaza but you must make sure to arrive early so that there are still available slots for you.

Route #7

From Makati take Ayala and Gil Puyat Avenue. Drive all the way on the middle of Gil Puyat Avenue. Cross Taft
Avenue under LRT-1 and after crossing Leveriza Street and Horizon Street, you must stay to the right of Gil Puyat
Avenue. Turn right onto Roxas Boulevard. Avoid getting onto the service road of Roxas Boulevard. Make sure you're
on the main road of Roxas Boulevard. Stay to the middle of Roxas Boulevard. You shall cross two more intersections
with stop lights before you turn onto Rajah Sulayman Park. These intersections are Pablo Ocampo formerly Vito Cruz
located infront of CCP Complex and Quirino Avenue after the Central Bank of the Philippines Complex. After crossing
Quirino Avenue, you must stay to the right of the road and when you see Aristocrat Restaurant, turn right onto the
street next to it. Rajah Sulayman Park is right there opposite the north side of the Aristocrat Restaurant. There are
lot's of parking area around the plaza but you must make sure to arrive early so that there are still available slots for
you.

Route #8

in Ayala Blvd. Go straight crossing Taft Avenue passing under LRT-1. You are now in Finance Road. Turn left on
Padre Burgos Street. Another stop light and you must stay to the left of P. Burgos Street. Turn left on Roxas Blvd.
Stay to the middle of Roxas Blvd. After crossing stop light of Padre Faura, you must stay to the left of Roxas
slots for you.

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How to get to Rajah Sulayman by MRT or LRT?

Route #1

LRT-1 from north stations namely Roosevelt, Balintawak, Monumento and other stations. Get off at Carriedo Station
then ride jeepney infront of Santa Cruz Church bound to "Baclaran Mabini" or "Vito Cruz Mabini". You can get to
"Mabini" Ask driver to kindly drop you off at Rajah Sulayman Park which is right there near the loading and unloading
zone of passenger jeepneys.

Route #2

LRT-1 from South Terminal of Baclaran and all other stations from there. Get off at Libertad Station. Walk to the
Philtrust Bank and wait for jeepney bound to Pier or Horizon. Ride and then if you ride a Pier bound jeep, get off at
San Andres and walk toward Roxas Boulevard. If you ride Horizon bound jeep, take another jeepney via "Mabini" and
get off at San Andres. You can also get off at Gil Puyat Avenue Station, ride a jeepney with "Evengelista" sign, get off
at Horizon Street and take another jeep with "Manini" on its sign. Get off at San Andres Street, then walk toward
Roxas Boulevard to get to Rajah Sulayman.

Route #3

LRT-2 Stations, all stations. From your station get off at Recto then walk your way to Avenida Street. Ride jeepney
with "Baclaran Mabini" or "Vito Cruz Mabini" sign. There must be the "Mabini" on the jeepney sign or you will not get
there. Ask driver to kindly drop you off at Rajah Sulayman Park which is right there near the loading and unloading

Route #4

bound on LRT-1. LRT and MRT are interconnected. Get off at Libertad Station. Walk to the Philtrust Bank and wait
for jeepney bound to Pier or Horizon. Ride and then if you ride a Pier bound jeep, get off at San Andres and walk
toward Roxas Boulevard. If you ride Horizon bound jeep, take another jeepney via "Mabini" and get off at San
Andres. You can also get off at Gil Puyat Avenue Station, ride a jeepney with "Evengelista" sign, get off at Horizon
Street and take another jeep with "Manini" on its sign. Get off at San Andres Street, then walk toward Roxas
Boulevard to get to Rajah Sulayman.

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How to get to Rajah Sulayman by jeepney?

All jeepneys that ply the route of "Monumento-Baclaran" vice versa via Mabini pass by Rajah Sulayman Park. There
are also Baclaran bound jeepneys that ply the route of Mabini. Always make sure that there's the "Mabini" word on
the sign of jeepney you are going to ride.

All you need to do is to ride another jeep bound to Baclaran via Mabini. If you're from Pasig, ride Baclaran bound
jeepney in Quiapo. If you're from Cubao, there's also Baclaran bound jeepney there via Mabini. If there's none then
ride one in Quiapo. Same way if you're from Fairview or Novaliches and Quezon Avenue. If you're from Monumento,
then just get off right in front of Malate Church. Rajah Sulayman is opposite the church. From Makati, ride bus then
get off at Horizon Street then ride a jeep bound to Monumento or Quiapo via Mabini. Wherever you might be coming
from, just remember to ride a jeepney with "Mabini" on its sign.


update.


follows:

Anyways,I want to stand corrected when I say 54m above sea level, I missed the right elevation which is 154
m above sea level is the elevation of launch pad. Where as the landing platform is 111 m above sea level. The
straight distance is 520 m and the zipline is 540 m ride.

Thank you so much."

attraction on the roster of zip-lines in the Philippines is located in the booming town of Pilar, Bataanwith its launching
platform situated at the rear side of Mt Samat in Brgy Diwa and the landing area in Brgy Liyang. The 540-meter zip
which will be known as Mt Samat Zipline has the height of 43 meters above sea level and speed of 40 seconds from
the launch pad to the landing area. The exhilarating ride with breathtaking views of the green mountains and rice
paddies below to the Dunsulan Falls costs Php 350 per person.



We took a Bataan bus bound for Mariveles and alighted in Pilar at an area popularly called Ali-uli which is a crossing
of Bataan Provincial Highway and Gov J.J. Linao National Road in which to the east end the newly renovated 42-year
old Municipal Hall and the Flaming Sword marker are located. We hired a motorized tricycle to the zip-line site which
we didn't reach after having talk to some officers from the Firing Range located along the steeply, rocky and a little
bit muddy uphill road that serves as the access to the newly inaugurated zip-line.

Guzman.



launching pad.
Mt Samat Road.


22 January 2012 11:20

Lagalag said...
22 January 2012 12:12

22 January 2012 17:45

Lagalag said...
23 January 2012 13:52
Bitin! hehe

hazel said...
25 January 2012 20:18
follows:


Thank you so much.

hazel said...
25 January 2012 20:18
follows:


Thank you so much.

hazel said...
25 January 2012 20:29
Thanks and regards

25 January 2012 23:19

Lagalag said...
26 January 2012 02:40

Lagalag said...
26 January 2012 03:32
@ Nicko, thanks.

Brian said...
29 January 2012 11:59

Lagalag said...
30 January 2012 12:48

Brian said...
31 January 2012 14:50
Thanks!

joeyisowtri said...
10 May 2012 09:12

Lagalag said...
10 May 2012 12:25

LS said...
12 September 2012 16:31

Lag alag said...
12 September 2012 20:11

LS said...
13 September 2012 10:01

Lag alag said...
13 September 2012 12:36

Roxas Boulevard: Great Place To Watch Fireworks On New Year Eve

Roxas Boulevard is a long stretch of thouroughfare by the Manila Bay, about 9 kilometers, from Anda Circle in the
Port Area up to NAIA Road in Paranaque. It was so beautiful according to those who born ahead of us. But that was
40 years ago, when the whole stretch of the so called "lover's boulevard", known then as Dewey Boulevard, ran
smoothly without obstructions brought about by major development that slowly engulfed our metropolis after the war.
Then, it was so lovely. With coconut trees dotting along its line, Roxas Boulevard was the real picture of a grandeur
highway. Today, Roxas Boulevard is wider. To give way for progress some coconut trees must be cut down. And so
we have now CCP Complex, Mall of Asia, Metropolitan Park, Asiaworld City and soon the Nayong Pilipino
Entertainment City. Well, if it's not yet stalled as presumed.

Gil up to Quirino Avenue. Yearly, the local government of the city of Manila allots big budget forpyrotechnics to make
your New Year to watch fireworks on the very first hour of 2011, consider this great destination.

Here are the directions to Roxas Boulevard by Manila Bay from different parts of Metro Manila


Route #1

From south of Metro Manila and the province of Cavite. Take Coastal Road and drive all the way until you cross NAIA
Road. By this time you're already driving along Roxas Boulevard. Stay to the middle and drive all the way until you
reach Ermita District. You'll cross EDSA and Gil Puyat Avenue via flyovers. Two stop lights, P. Ocampo formerly Vito
Cruz and Quirino Avenue, after that your already in the Manila Bay where thefireworks display in Manila will take
place. Now, you must think of how to park your car properly. You can make a U-Turn on Pedro Gil but it's not legal.
The best way is to drive all the way to T.M. Kalaw, stay to the left and turn left on Kalaw going to Quirino Grandstand.
Make a U-Turn there then turn right onto Roxas Boulevard again. Now, you're driving on south bound lane of Roxas
Boulevard. You can easily see parking areas along Roxas Boulevard after you pass U.S. Embassy and there's
another one right before the intersection of Quirino Avenue.

Route #2

From north of Metro Manila and provinces of Bulacan, Pampanga and North Luzon, take A. Bonifacio Avenue and
Dimasalang Street to Quezon Avenue. On Quezon Avenue go straight up to Quiapo and Lawton. Road name change
to Padre Burgos after passing Lawton area. Stay to the right of P. Burgos Street to avoid getting to Taft Avenue. Stay
on P. Burgos and turn left on Roxas Blvd. Stay to the middle and cross intersections of T.M. Kalaw, U.N. Avenue and
Padre Faura. After passing the U.S. Embassy stay to the left of Roxas Boulevard. You can easily see parking areas
along Roxas Boulevard after you pass U.S. Embassy and there's another one right before the intersection of Quirino
Avenue.

Route #3

Puyat Avenue and drive all the way. Cross Taft Avenue under LRT-1 and turn right onto Roxas Boulevard. Two stop
lights, P. Ocampo formerly Vito Cruz and Quirino Avenue, after that your already in the Manila Bay where
the fireworks display in Manila will take place. Now, you must think of how to park your car properly. You can make a
U-Turn on Pedro Gil but it's not legal. The best way is to drive all the way to T.M. Kalaw, stay to the left and turn left
on Kalaw going to Quirino Grandstand. Make a U-Turn there then turn right onto Roxas Boulevard again. Now, you're
driving on south bound lane of Roxas Boulevard. You can easily see parking areas along Roxas Boulevard after you
pass U.S. Embassy and there's another one right before the intersection of Quirino Avenue.

Route #4

Avenue and Ninoy Aquino Avenue. Turn left on NAIA Road then turn right onto Roxas Boulevard. Stay to the middle
and drive all the way until you reach Ermita District. You'll cross EDSA and Gil Puyat Avenue via flyovers. Two stop
lights, P. Ocampo formerly Vito Cruz and Quirino Avenue, after that your already in the Manila Bay where
the fireworks display in Manila will take place. Now, you must think of how to park your car properly. You can make a
U-Turn on Pedro Gil but it's not legal. The best way is to drive all the way to T.M. Kalaw, stay to the left and turn left
on Kalaw going to Quirino Grandstand. Make a U-Turn there then turn right onto Roxas Boulevard again. Now, you're
driving on south bound lane of Roxas Boulevard. You can easily see parking areas along Roxas Boulevard after you

Route #5

to Taft Avenue. Stay on P. Burgos and turn left on Roxas Blvd. Stay to the middle and cross intersections of T.M.
Kalaw, U.N. Avenue and Padre Faura. After passing the U.S. Embassy stay to the left of Roxas Boulevard. You can
easily see parking areas along Roxas Boulevard after you pass U.S. Embassy and there's another one right before
the intersection of Quirino Avenue.

Route #6

Stay to the middle and cross intersections of T.M. Kalaw, U.N. Avenue and Padre Faura. After passing the U.S.
Embassy stay to the left of Roxas Boulevard. You can easily see parking areas along Roxas Boulevard after you

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How to get to Manila Bay at Roxas Boulevard by MRT and LRT?

Route #1

"Mabini" Ask driver to kindly drop you off at Rajah Sulayman. You can now walk your way to Roxas Boulevard.

Route #2

Roxas Boulevard.

Route #3

there. Ask driver to kindly drop you off at Rajah Sulayman. Walk your way to Roxas Boulevard.

Route #4

for jeepney bound to Pier or Harrison. Ride and then if you ride a Pier bound jeep, get off at San Andres and walk
toward Roxas Boulevard. If you ride Harrison bound jeep, take another jeepney via "Mabini" and get off at San
Boulevard.

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How to get to Manila Bay at Roxas Boulevard by jeepney?

All jeepneys that ply the route of "Monumento-Baclaran" vice versa via Mabini pass by Rajah Sulayman Park. From
Rajah Sulayman Park, walk your way to Roxas Boulevard and see where's the best place for you to watch the
fireworks. There are also Baclaran bound jeepneys that ply the route of Mabini. Always make sure that there's the
"Mabini" word on the sign of jeepney you are going to ride.

get off at Harrison Street then ride a jeep bound to Monumento or Quiapo via Mabini. Wherever you might be coming

SM MOA Eye Giant Ferris Wheel: Newest Tourist Destination
The biggest and tallest Ferris Wheel in the Philippines has finally arrived and now rolls over western sky of Manila
bay behind, albeit slowly. The giant Ferris wheel is situated right at the back of SM Mall of Asia, most popularly
known as SM MOA Esplanade. When I got to see it first hand, I could't help but to reminisce of the magnificent sight
of Singapore Flyer, the world's largest Giant Observation Wheel. For one thing, they both turn very slowly.
Like Singapore Flyer, MOA Eye Ferris Wheel doesn't stop to unload and load passengers. The slow speed of the
Ferris Wheel allows passengers who had completed the cycle to alight and for waiting passengers to ride with little
help from the crew.

SM MOA Eye Giant Ferris Wheel
MOA Eye Ferris Wheel has 36 passenger cars. Surely, lots of you who would come to MOA will be tempted to go and
try it. You simply couldn't resist the attraction. So here's the important answer to your question. The fee is Php 150.00
per person, and it's good only for one complete revolution. Before you frown, let me say that you get to enjoy it
because it takes almost 9 minutes for passengers to complete one cycle inside MOA Eye FerrisWheel car.

So, get there. Enjoy the ride!

How to get to MOA Giant Eye Ferris Wheel? It's big so you get to see it from afar when you're within SM MOA
complex. For driving directions, commuting guide by jeepney, bus and LRT/MRT train, go to How To Get To Mall Of
Asia Or MOA

Easily become my favorite thing to do in La Trinidad, strawberry picking has gotten more popular among tourists and
travelers from low land cities of our country. You will be amazed at the number of people who invade
the Strawberry Farm situated in the capital municipality of Benguet during peak season which coincides with Holy
Week.

Fresh strawberries sold at market located right in the farm

Notwithstanding the cost of "Do-It-Yourself" picking which is higher than just buying fresh strawberries in the same
size box taken to the farm, they prowl the farm and patiently select the freshest fruits and pick them up right from its
vines.

You get to pick fresh strawberries like this right from its vines

There's something about picking strawberry in the farm for a Manileno like me. Firstly, you get to experience a noble
routine of a farmer which somehow gives you a feeling of fulfillment even for a brief period of time.

A farmer tending his crops

Tourists flock to strawberry farm in La Trinidad Benguet

As your hand gesture towards the vines after spotting a fresh yummy red heart-shape berry underneath green leaves
and alongside a blossoming white flower, you carefully hold the fruit and twist it a little bit then slowly put it onto your
box. And then you look again, for that piece of highly nutritious crop to fill up your box. The simple process is
therapeutic and stress healing.

Strawberry Picking in La Trinidad

As of this day, you can pick your own strawberries right in the farm which is under the management of Benguet State
University, for the price of Php 350 per box. Here's the guide on how to pick strawberries in La
TrinidadStrawberry Farm. First. As you get to the farm, register your name in the logbook which is in the first stall to
the right before you get down the farm. You see there's a market place located right before the farm. Second. Once
already in the farm, you choose the best crops and then you approach its farmer saying you're in
forstrawberry picking. The farmer will give you a box made of bamboo strips. Third. Go for the Easter Egg Hunt!
That's a joke! LOL. You proceed and do your strawberry picking along with picture taking of course. After that, you
return to the farmer and pay the bill. That's it.

This box of strawberries cost Php 350 if you're the one who picked them
It costs only 250 in market outside the farm

How To Get To BSU Strawberry Farm In La Trinidad Banguet

Ride a jeepney with "Buyagan" sign in its front at the terminal located at the foot of Baguio City Hall stairs. From
Burnham Park, go toward Rizal Park. Walk uphill from the corner of Shanum St and Fernando Bautista Dr, the road
to the right of Rizal Park towards City Hall until you get to the other end of Bautista Dr. Wait for a jeepney with
"Buyagan" sign to arrive right at the corner. See location map below this post.

Jeepney bound for Buyagan

Walk uphill from this signpost along Fernando Bautista
to get to loading area of jeepney bound for Buyagan
which passes by BSU Strawberry Farm

The jeepney will traverse Baguio-La Trinidad-Bontoc Rd and will pass by Chinese Temple, a tourist spot to the right,
then La Trinidad Public Market which is to the left and then the Benguet State University. Get off the jeepney at
Benguet State University's last gate. BSU is to the right of the road. Enter the road that runs perpendicular to the left
of Baguio-La Trinidad-Bontoc Rd. Walk a little bit until you get to the entrance of theStrawberry Farm to your right.
Before reaching Benguet State University, there's a Jollibee and McDonald's to the right of Baguio-La Trinidad-
Bontoc Rd.

BSU last gate before the road going to strawberry farm
11 Responses to Strawberry Picking: A What To Do In La Trinidad
11 April 2012 12:25
Naaalala ko noong pumunta ako dito ay hindi ako ibinaba ng jeepney driver aside from reiterating na sa strawberry
farm ako pupunta. Umabot ako sa dulo ng road doon sa Benguet Capitol #asar. Naglakad nalang ako papunta ng
Strawberry farm at nagtanung-tanong kung saan pupunta. haha...

It was a good experience being lost and finding yourself on track. hehe.. Sadly hindi ako nag-picking ng strawberry,
pinanood ko lang sila haha. :)

Lagalag said...
11 April 2012 14:46
Actually that's exactly what I've done. Pumunta muna ako sa Kapitolyo. Tapos ko kumuha ng mga pics e kumain
muna ako sa carinderia sa baba den naglakad na ko pabalik tungo sa road na papuntang strawberry farm. Kinulit ko
kc ang driver hehe, kaya alam ko na nang dumaan kami sa street na yun.

Nag-enjoy ako sa view mula sa kapitolyo ng La Trinidad. Ang ganda. Kita ang strawberry farm sa kanan. At sa kaliwa
naman ay ang panoramic view na una ko nakita sa blog mo na kala ko pa ay di sa Pilipinas kinunan haha!

Thanks sa post mo at nakapunta ako ng La Trinidad.

Amado said...
12 April 2012 13:37
I've been to the Benguet strawberry farm and it's nice to see the fresh berries right at the shrub. It is so tiny compared
to our berries in Long Island, New York. Just like in any other farms whether here in the Philippines or US. The fruit is
more expensive in the farm than in the market. In Baguio you can get cheaper Sagada oranges, grapes and
Strawberries early morning hour around 6am right infront of the Burnham Park facing Rizal Park. It is 50% cheaper.
But if you want it 75% cheaper try to buy at night around 8 or 9 pm.

Lagalag said...
12 April 2012 17:20
@ Amado, great infos sir. If I buy strawberries at Burnham Park, would I still get it as fresh as if I picked them from
the farm?

Amado said...
13 April 2012 12:17
The word fresh is a very qualitative term. What could be fresher than picking fruit right at the shrub. And for that
matter if you want fresh milk, you could drink it right from the cow's udder. Real fresh indeed.

Lagalag said...
13 April 2012 14:36
@ Amado, thank you sir. I will try to look into the strawberries sold at Burnham Park and the Public Market next time
I'll be in Baguio.

April Lene Butao said...
10 June 2013 20:57
Hi! Thanks for this post! It will be my first time to go to Baguio by the end of June. Tanong lang po if paano ba mag-
commute from Tam-awan Village to Strawberry Farm? Or anong route po ang mas convenient, Tam-awan to
Strawberry Farm or SF to Tam-awan? or if meron bang ganun na route?

Lag alag said...
10 June 2013 22:39
@ April Lene Butao. From Tam-Awan balik po kyo ng city proper at saka po kyo sasakay ng jeepney na papunta
naman po ng Strawberry Farm. Sana po ay makatulong ang direksyon ko.

11 June 2013 17:55
Ahh. Okay. Akala ko on the way lang Strawberry Farm from Tam-awan. Need pala bumalik sa City Proper. Pero if
taxi, okay lang ba? Or need talaga bumalik sa City Proper?

Lag alag said...
11 June 2013 23:33
@ April Lene Butao. Magkalayo po ang dalawang spot na mga yun. Wala din po taxi sa Tam-Awan at ganun din sa
Strawberry Farm

12 June 2013 21:57
Ah..okay. Thanks for the info!

The Mind Museum Commuters' Guide
For driving directions, please go to The Mind Museum Driving Directions.

Reputed to be the Philippines first world-class science museum, the sleek and futuristic designed exhibition
hall dubbed as The Mind Museum is situated at the entire block of a western part of Bonifacio Global City in Taguig
bounded by Rizal Drive, 30th Street, 3rd Avenue and 28 Street. By commuting, the intersection you should be
heading to is the corner of 3rd Ave and 28 St which is the nearest point to Bus Stop and jeepney unloading area in
the vicinity. There are three immediate locations from which you can ride a jeepney or a shuttle bus bound for Mind
Museum. They are: The Fort Bus Terminal in EDSA adjacent to MRT Ayala Station, BGC Central Terminal in Market
Market adjacent to C-5 and the Loading Area of Jeepney with "Gate 3" sign in Guadalupe outside Guadalupe
Commercial Complex.

How To Reach The Mind Museum From MRT-3 Ayala Station In EDSA?

The Mind Museum in Taguig
Use the north exit of MRT Ayala Station which leads to the lane of EDSA where the buses that pass through are
bound for north of Metro Manila, e.g. Monumento, Novaliches, Fairview, Cubao, Malanday, etc. Walk along EDSA
straight from MRT stair and turn right onto McKinley Rd to get to pedestrian crossing that goes to Shell Gas Station
where the temporary terminal of BGC Bus is located. Buy your ticket at the window inside the terminal. Depending on
what time you will ride a bus at BGC Bus Terminal, you can take any of these three bus routes: "West Route", "West
Upper", "West Lower"

The Mind Museum is located between "Net One 3rd Ave Bus Stop" and "Net Cube 3rd Ave Bus Stop." Both "West
Route" and "Lower West" buses stop at Net One 3rd Ave Stop while "Upper West" bus is the one that stops at Net
Cube Bus Stop. If you're riding either "West Route" or "Lower West" bus, alight at the third bus stop from EDSA. The
first bus stop is after the bus turns left onto 5th Ave. The second bus stop is at 26th St opposite the tall
RCBC Corporate Center. The third bus stop is at 3rd Ave, Net One Bus Stop, after the bus turns right from 26th St.
You must get off the bus at Net One Stop and walk along 3rd Ave. The Mind Museum is the elongated building at the
left side of 3rd Ave next to 28th St intersection. You can easily see it from thebus stop. "Upper West" buses take
EDSA and Kalayaan Ave. They stop at Net Cube 3rd Ave which is the second bus stop, the first bus stop is 5th
Ave Bus Stop HSBC. Alight at Net Cube Bus stop, cross 30th St which is the road Upper West bus comes from. Walk
along 3rd Ave past the small park at your right. The Mind Museum building is at the right of 3rd Ave next to the park
which is also part of the whole complex of The Mind Museum.

Follow the red arrow in the map and walk from Net Cube Bus Stop to The Mind Museum.

How To Reach The Mind Museum From Market Market In C-5?

Go to the BGC Central Terminal located in front of Fiesta Market, the open-air food court and small shops at the
frontage of Market Market mall. The terminal is right at the edge of 26th St and a part of big parking area. If you're
coming from FX and Jeepney Terminal outside Metro Market Market, just get inside the mall, exit at the other side
which is the main entrance and walk past Fiesta Market. If you're riding a jeep from Gate 3 Jeepney Terminal, alight
after the jeep turns left from 26th St towards Market Market, then walk towards BGC Central. There are two buses
that serve commuters from this terminal. The first bus is with "East Route" sign. The second bus is with "BGC
Central Market Market" sign. You must ride only the bus with "BGC CentralMarket Market" sign. If there's none when
you arrive, just wait for it. First Bus Stop is "Bonifacio High Street" as the driver announces it, but the bus won't stop if
no one is alighting there. Second Bus Stop is at 26th St, before 5th Ave and opposite RCBC Corporate Center.
Third Bus Stop is 3rd Ave "Net One". And the fourth bus stop is at Neb Cube. Alight at this bus stop, Net Cube, and
follow walking direction in the map above.

How To Reach The Mind Museum From Guadalupe?

The sign in front of the jeepney that you must ride is "Gate 3". This jeep has also wordings on its both sides that read
"Guadalupe Ft Bonifacio Gate 3". Some of them has "Market Market" on their signs. The loading area for these
jeepneys is located outside Chowking Branch of Guadalupe Commercial Center, the mall connected to MRT-3
Guadalupe Station. From the inside of Guadalupe Commercial Center, just take the main entrance beside Chowking
to get outside. You will immediately see the jeepney queue right there with barkers yelling out the jeepneys' route and
destination. Ride one of these jeepneys. Now, you have two options: First option is to take this jeepney all the way to
5th Ave corner Rizal Drive where you can alight and walk your way to Mind Museum. The second option is to get off
the jeepney at BGC Central Terminal as the jeep passes by there, then, ride bus with "BGC Central Market Market"
sign, follow direction in "How To Reach Mind Museum FromMarket Market?". The difference between the two is the
distance involved in the walk needed to get to Mind Museum. If you take the jeepney all the way to 5th Ave, you have
to walk down approximately 550 meters. But it's faster because, if you opt to have a second ride which is by bus, you
might still wait for arrival of "BGC Central Market Market" bus. Below is the walking direction from the corner of 5th
Ave and Rizal Dr to The Mind Museum. Fort Victoria is located right at the corner after the jeeps turns left to 5th Ave
from 24th St. Sun Life Center building is at the other corner. Just remember, the jeepney takes 26th St from Market
Market, turns left at 9th Ave, turns right again, and then after some more left and right turns on small roads which
take the jeep to 24th St, it finally turns left onto the main intersecion with traffic lights which is 5th Ave.

How To Commute To Mind Museum From Different Parts Of Metro Manila

Route #1

From Alabang, Pacita, Sucat, Taguig and areas near these locations.

Option 1 - Via C-5. Take an UV Express FX or van in Pacita, Alabang or Taguig bound for Market Market. From
Sucat, take a jeepney with "Sucat Market Market" wordings on its both sides. Once you're alighted atMarket Market,
go to BGC Central Terminal. Ride the Bonifacio Global City bus with "BGC Central Market Market" sign in its front.
Get off the bus at "Net One" Bus Stop. The driver will announce the name of Bus Stop. Follow walking direction given
above in "How To Reach Mind Museum From Market Market in C-5?"

Option 2 - Via EDSA. Take a bus bound for north of Metro Manila, e.g. Monumento, Fairview, Novaliches or
Malanday. The bus must have a secondary sign that reads Ayala Ibabaw. If none, ask conductor if the bus is going
"Ibabaw" in Ayala. Alight at MRT Ayala Station. Follow direction given above in "How To Reach Mind Museum From
MRT-3 Ayala Station In EDSA?"

Route #2

Via train from all locations served by LRT-1: Munoz, Roosevelt, Project 7 and 8, Balintawak, Bagong Barrio,
Monumento, Caloocan, Tondo, Jose Abad Santos, Blumentritt, C.M. Recto, Carriedo, Doroteo Jose, Tayuman,
Ongpin, Carriedo, Intramuros, Manila City Hall, SM City Manila, T.M. Kalaw, Rizal Park, UN Avenue, Robinson's
Place Manila, Ermita, Malate, Dela Salle Taft, Pablo Ocampo, Harrizon Plaza, Pasay Taft and other places and
institutions near to any LRT-1 station.

Ride a train bound for Baclaran at your nearest LRT-1 Station. Train Stations of LRT-1: Roosevelt, Balintawak,
Monumento, 5th Ave, R. Papa, Jose Abad Santos, Blumentritt, Tayuman, Bambang, Doroteo Jose, Carriedo,Central
Terminal Arroceros, UN Ave, Pedro Gil, Quirino Ave, Vito Cruz, Gil Puyat, Libertad, EDSA and Baclaran. Alight at
EDSA Station. Ride another train bound for North Station at MRT Taft Station which is connected to EDSA Station.
Alight at MRT Ayala Station. Get out of MRT Station in north exit or the only stair located along the north bound lane
of EDSA. Follow direction above in "How To Reach Mind Museum From MRT-3 Ayala Station In EDSA?".

Route #3

Via train from all locations served by LRT-2: Marikina, Antipolo, Katipunan, Santolan Pasig, SM City Marikina,
Gimore, Sta Mesa, N. Domingo San Juan, Sta Mesa, Araneta Ave, New Manila, Mezza Residences, SM City Sta
Mesa, Nagtahan, Ramon Magsaysay Blvd, Aurora Blvd, Central Colleges of the Philippines, World Citi Medical
Center, Ateneo, Dona Hemady, St Paul University QC, K Pointe, Broadway Centrum, University of the East Ramon
Magsaysay Memorial Medical Center, Old Sta Mesa, Sta Catalina College, FEU, University of the East, Nicanor
Reyes Street aka Morayta, The Manila Plaza, Isetann Recto, Professional Regulation Commission, Legarda,
Mendiola, San Beda, Centro Escolar University, and other places and institutions near LRT-2.

From Marikina, Antipolo, Katipunan, Santolan Pasig, World Citi Medical Center, SM City Marikina and Ateneo. Ride a
train bound for Recto and alight at Araneta Center Cubao Station. You can ride a train at Santolan Station or
Katipunan Station and Anonas Station. From other places mentioned above, ride a train bound for Santolan Station
and alight at Araneta Center Cubao Station. Names of LRT-2 stations you can take: Recto, Legarda, Pureza, V.
Mapa, Gimore and Betty Go-Belmonte. Each of them is nearer to a location mentioned above, although a short
jeepney ride is needed, e.g. from PRC ride a jeep bound for Divisoria and alight at Recto Station.

In Areneta Center Cubao Station, get inside Gateway Mall and follow direction signs pointing to MRT Station. Ride a
train bound for Taft at MRT-3 Araneta Center Cubao Station. Alight at MRT Ayala Station. Get out of MRT Station via
north exit or the only stair located along the north bound lane of EDSA where buses that pass through are bound for
north, e.g. Monumento, Fairview, Novaliches, Malanday and Cubao. Follow direction above in "How To Reach Mind
Museum From MRT-3 Ayala Station In EDSA?".

Route #4

Via train from all locations served by MRT-3: Project 6, Project 2-3, Project 4, Timog Ave, Tomas Morato, Quezon
Avenue, SM City North EDSA, Trinoma, West Ave, Centris, Kamuning, Kamias, Cubao, East Ave, New York Ave,
Aurora Blvd Cubao, GMA-7, Araneta Center, P. Tuazon, Santolan Quezon City, Greenhills, POEA, Robinson's
Galleria, Ortigas Center, SM Mega Mall, EDSA Shaw, Shangri-la Plaza, Pasig, Greenfield District, Kalentong,
Mandaluyong, Starmall Crossing, Boni-Pioneer, EDSA Central Mall Pavilion, Robinson's Cybergate, GoHotel
Robinson, Pasay Taft EDSA Rotunda, Evangelista Makati, Southgate Mall, Pasong Tamo now known as Chino
Roces, Paseo de Magallanes and other places and institutions near these areas.

Some of the places mentioned above need a jeepney ride to EDSA where MRT runs through. In Pasig, you need to
ride jeepney to EDSA Crossing. Project 6 and Project 2-3 also need a jeepney ride bound for Quiapo. Alight at EDSA
where North Station and Kamuning Station are located. There's also a jeepney route from Greenhills Shopping
Center to MRT Santolan Station in EDSA. If you're way too far from EDSA and want to know how to get to to an MRT
Station there, just use the comment form below and ask me.

Ride a train from any MRT Station nearer to your location. Note: Only places in Pasay and Magallanes like Pasay
Rotunda, Metropoint Mall, Paseo de Magallanes and Chino Roces that you need to ride a train bound for North
Station. All other places mentioned above required you to ride a train bound for Taft Station. For your reference, here
are MRT-3 Station in their order of locations from North Station to Taft Station: North, Quezon Ave, GMA Kamuning,
Araneta Center Cubao, Santolan, Ortigas, Shaw, Boni-Pioneer, Guadalupe, Buendia, Ayala, Magallanes, Taft. Alight
at Ayala Station. Get out of MRT Station via north exit or the only stair located along the north bound lane of EDSA
where buses that pass through are bound for north, e.g. Monumento, Fairview, Novaliches, Malanday and Cubao.
Follow direction above in "How To Reach Mind Museum From MRT-3 Ayala Station In EDSA?".

Route #5

From SM Mall of Asia, SM Arena, Harrison Street Pasay, Macapagal Blvd, Blue Wave Macapagal, Aseana City,
NAIA-1 and areas nearby.

MRT-3 Taft Station is very near. You can ride a jeep bound for Malibay from MOA and Macapagal Blvd. Alight at Taft
and ride a train bound for North Station and get off the train at Ayala Station. Follow direction above in "How To
Reach Mind Museum From MRT-3 Ayala Station In EDSA?". You can also take the bus all the way to MRT Ayala
Station. Like if you're at NAIA-1 or Harrison cor EDSA, ride a bus bound for Cubao or Fairview with secondary sign
that reads "Ayala Ibabaw". Get off the bus at MRT Ayala and follow direction above in "How To Reach Mind Museum
From MRT-3 Ayala Station?".

Route #6

From Eastwood City in Libis, Tiendesitas, EVER Ortigas Extension, Rosario Pasig, De Castro and areas neaarby.

Ride a jeepney with "Cubao" sign. Once in Cubao, you have the options of either ride a bus bound for Baclaran but
must have secondary sign of "Ayala Ibabaw" or ride a MRT-3 train bound for Taft. Alight at MRT Ayala. If you ride
bus, use the MRT Ayala Station to get to the northbound lane of EDSA. If you take the train, get out of MRT Station
via north exit or the only stair located along the north bound lane of EDSA where buses that pass through are bound
for north, e.g. Monumento, Fairview, Novaliches, Malanday and Cubao. Follow direction above in "How To Reach
The Mind Museum From MRT-3 Ayala Station?".

Route #7

One jeepney ride from Guadalupe and a bit of walk excercise with an option of making it one jeepney ride and one
bus ride. This route is for commuters coming from Rockwell Center, Powerplant Mall, Makati City Hall, A. Venue, J.P.
Rizal and Makati Avenue intersection area, Century City, Blue Cross Center, P. Burgos Makati, Loyola Memorial
Guadalupe, Guadalupe Viejo, Guadalupe Commercial Center and areas nearby.

Your immediate destination is Guadalupe Commercial Center building which is connected to MRT-3 Guadalupe
Station. From Rockwell Center and Powerplant Mall as well as Blue Cross Building and Makati Ave-J.P. Rizal
intersection, just ride a jeepney with "Guadalupe" sign in its front. From unloading area, you can walk your way to
Guadalupe Commercial Center which is so big and visible. From Century City and A. Venue Mall, just walk a little bit
towards the corner of Makati Ave and J.P. Rizal where you ride the jeepney. Once in Guadalupe, follow direction
given above at the start of this post entitled "How To Reach The Mind Museum From Guadalupe?".

Route #8

From NAIA-3, Newport City, Resort World Manila, Andrews Avenue, Villamor Air Base, Remington Hotel, Philippine
Air Force Museum and areas nearby.

First. Along Andrews Avenue and between NAIA-3 and Newport City, ride a jeepney with "Ft Bonifacio Star Cruise
Gate 4" sign in the front and "Nichols Ikot" in both sides. Note: Ride along the lane which is nearer to NAIA-3 and not
nearer to Newport City, pay minumum. Second. Get off the jeep at its terminal in front of Villamor Golf Course or
before the jeep get around on its way back to Andrews Ave. Third. Use the bridge across Osmena Highway aka
SLEX where Skyway also runs above it and get to the other side of SLEX, that's Lawton Bridge. The road that
continued Lawton Bridge is or course Lawton Ave. Walk further, until you get to Gate 3 Plaza building, a mall on the
right side of Lawton Ave just a few meters from the bridge. In front of Gate 3 Plaza is a Jeepney Terminal. Ride a
jeepney with "Gate-3 Market Market" sign in its front. The jeepneys also has markings on their sides that read
"Guadalupe Fort Bonifacio Market Market" or "Gate 3 Fort Bonifacio Guadalupe." Alight at Market Market, exactly just
when the jeep turns left towards it from 26th Street and you get to see a big parking lot. Walk towards BGC Central
Terminal which is located near the corner of 26th St and C-5. Ride a Bonifacio Global City bus with "BGC Central -
Market Market" sign. Follow direction given above at the start of this post entitled "How To Reach The Mind Museum
From Market Market In C-5?".

Route #9

From Fairview, UP Diliman, UP-Ayala Technohub, Philcoa, Quezon City Memorial Circle, Elliptical Road, SSS
Building East Avenue and other areas nearby.

Option 1: By bus. Ride a bus with Baclaran or Alabang sign but must also have secondary sign in the front that reads
"Ayala Ibabaw". Get off the bus at MRT Ayala Station. Get across EDSA via MRT Station. Follow direction given at
the start of this post entitled "How To Reach The Mind Museum From MRT-3 Ayala Station In EDSA?"

Option 2: Ride the same bus but alight at EDSA after the bus turns left from East Avenue. Ride train bound for Taft
at MRT GMA Kamuning Station. Alight at Ayala Station. Get out of MRT Station via north exit or the only stair located
along the north bound lane of EDSA where buses that pass through are bound for north, e.g. Monumento, Fairview,
Novaliches, Malanday and Cubao. Follow direction given above in "How To Reach The Mind Museum From MRT-3
Ayala Station?".

Route #10

From Bulacan, Pampanga, Subic, Olongapo, Bataan and other provinces north of Metro Manila

Option 1: Ride a provincial bus with its Manila Terminal located at EDSA, e.g. Cubao and Kamuning. Once in EDSA,
ride a bus bound for Baclaran, Sucat or Alabang with secondary sign that reads "Ayala Ibabaw". Get off the bus at
MRT Ayala Station. Get across EDSA via MRT Station. Follow direction given at the start of this post entitled "How To
Reach The Mind Museum From MRT-3 Ayala Station In EDSA?"

Option 2: Take FX or van of UV Express from your location to either SM City North EDSA or Trinoma. From there,
walk your way to MRT-3 North Station which is connected to Trinoma. Ride a train bound for Taft Station. Alight at
MRT Ayala Station. Get out of MRT Station via north exit or the only stair located along the north bound lane of EDSA
Follow direction in "How To Reach The Mind Museum From MRT-3 Ayala Station In EDSA?".

Route 11

From Cavite, Dasmarinas, Imus, Bacoor, Binakayan and Cavite City.

First, ride a jeepney, bus or FX to Baclaran. First option from Baclaran is to ride a bus in Roxas Blvd bound for
Monumento or Novaliches and Fairview but with "Ayala Ibabaw" as secondary sign. Get off the bus at MRT Ayala
and walk your way to the Fort Bus Terminal. Follow direction given at the start of this post entitled "How To Reach
The Mind Museum From MRT-3 Ayala Station In EDSA?". Second option is to ride the same bus in Baclaran but
alight at Taft Station and ride train bound for North at MRT-3. Alight at MRT Ayala Station. Get out of MRT Station via
north, e.g. Monumento, Fairview, Novaliches, Malanday and Cubao. Follow direction given above at the beginning of
this post, read "How To Reach The Mind Museum From MRT-3 Ayala Station?"

Route #12

From provinces of Batangas, Laguna and Quezon.

You can either go to Alabang and follow direction given in Route #1 or ride a bus bound for Manila or Pasay, alight at
Magallanes and follow direction given at Route #4, just take the train at Magallanes Station.

Route #13

From SM Mega Mall

Ride a van or FX of UV Express located at the terminal at the back of SM Mega Mall Bldg-B. The sign of the FX or
van should be Market Market. Once in Market Market, ride The Fort Bus or Bonifacio Global City bus at the BGC
Central Terminal. For complete details, please read "How To Reach The Mind Museum From Market Market In C-5?"
at the beginning of this post.
2 Responses to The Mind Museum Commuters' Guide
jeremy said...
30 May 2012 21:10
Thanks for sharing the directions. I do have a job on application on that location.

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Lagalag said...
31 May 2012 11:57
@ jeremy. Your are most welcome sir.

You can also visit our separate post on commute directions to other buildings inside Bonifacio Global City, just go
to Commute Guide To Buildings & Attractions Inside BGC From MRT Ayala Station

What & Where To Eat In Legazpi City?
When we travel, our body becomes so active and we crave for food as well. Many of us go for stuffs that we are
accustomed to in the city, like any "food on the go" just to fill our stomach. So, we enter a branch of any popular fast
food chain in any mall that we find ourselves in as soon as we get off a jeepney from a far flung destination that we
visit in our travel. But there are few, like me, who want to have a taste of any if not all traditional food of the province
we visited.

Here are my top three Bicolano's traditional cuisines that have satisfied my taste buds while
in Legazpi City:

Obat

A very excellent appetizing dish of flavored hot soup with lots of large cubes of beef and onion leeks swimming on it
in a bowl. It's good if you've been hiking or just finished a round of wandering under the sun. I highly recommend this
for a very healthy lunch. Surely, it will make you more energized and full of vigor again, ready for more rounds of
adventures or any outdoor activities that you might want to have.

Pangat

It's another variety, and an excellent at that, of a popular Bicolano vegetable cuisine made from taro leaves (dahon
ng gabi) cooked in coconut milk in such a way that the spices, seasoning and flavoring are stuffed and wrapped
together inside the leaves themselves and then bound using young coconut leaves or banana yarn that holds them
together. So delectably tasteful and with newly cooked rice on the plate, it's so scrumptious. This one will make you
eat more rice making your body loaded with much needed carbohydrates for any adrenalin pumping activities that
you will do afterwards.

Pili nuts

The main reason you will like to get a bottle of Pili nuts is for pasalubong for obvious reason that you will be buying it
right from where it is harvested and made. It is crunchier, butterier, and more satisfying as if just cooked hours before
you buy it. But munching a handful of Pili nuts while on travel of Bicol Region will do more good to your body than you
think. You will be needing more sugar inside your body because of the long hikes involved not to mention climbing of
hills are enervating. Pili nut preserve has a lot of sugar. It is packed with energy, protein, vitamins, minerals, etc.
Definitely an excellent snack on the go. Go buy some before you head out to any destination outside Legazpi City.

Where to eat in Legazpi City?

Since this post is a paralleled post of the main article I have written about directions to Legazpi City's attractions, I will
guide you to places where you can eat from Legazpi City's Central Bus Terminal and we go further along the way. If
you happened to land on this page from a different site, please go first to my first article by clicking this post title: Title
Here

Once you're outside of the bus terminal, there are lots of eateries where you can fill your stomach. If you are a budget
traveler and not picky, you can also see small carinderias even inside the terminal. Outside the terminal, there's an
open air small food court at the right end where food stalls that sold ordinary foods are located. There's even this stall
that sold Bulalo but it was closed when I was there.

There are also food establishments located at the Legazpi City jeepney and UV Express Terminal inside LKY Metro
Transport & Lifestyle Hub across the bus terminal which you can easily see. Go there and check out. You might want
to buy some bottled water or something at SM Save More which is also located at the back of jeepney terminal, next
to Filcab UV Express terminal.

Your favorite fast food chains, i.e., Jollibee, Chowking, McDonald's, etc are located at the ground level of nearby
Pacific Mall aka Gaisano Mall which I have already given direction in the article How To Commute To Legazpi City's
Tourist Spots. There's also Mang Inasal there located at the third level near the food court.

Expensive restaurants are also located at the ground level of Pacific Mall alongside the popular food chains I have
mentioned above. There's a large grocery at Metro Legazpi where small booths that sold different varieties of
merienda, sandwiches and bakery products are located. You might want to go to Metro supermarket instead of Save
More for your grocery needs for practical reason. It's nearer to the thoroughfares through which you will be passing
on your way to hotels, lodging, destinations, etc. Outside Pacific Mall are row of commercial buildings where restos
such as Chickboy are located. The building row is paralleled to theelongated building of Pacific. Just check out both
sides. You'll find it there.

Along Imperial Street there are plenty of food establishments as well. A Dunkin' Donut is at the corner of Imperial and
Rizal streets.

Now, here's for either affluent or budget travelers that want to eat in the cool ambience of Embarcadro de Legazpi.
Since you already know how to get there quickly as I have already given you three ways to get there quickly including
the free e-jeepney shuttle, you might want to have your first meal done in the premier destination of the city. For
budget travelers, Mang Inasal is located at the second level. Among high end restaurants, there are branches of
Gerry's, Gillian, and the Bicol's dining resto called Biggs.

An eatery bar where Filipino dishes are served is located at the third level of the quaint Silver Screen Entertainment
bldg.

Pili nuts are sold cheaper at Legazpi City Public Market. You can get there from Pacific Mall via Imperial St and
turning left onto the first main intersection (crossing). You'll immediately see the market on the left.

Obat is sold in one of the food outlets inside the food court of the LCC Mall which is located along Quezon Ave past
Rizal St rotunda. See the second photo of the post How To Commute To Legazpi City's Tourist Spots. The food court
is located at the 4th or 5th floor if I'm not mistaken. You will enter the food court from escalator area. The small food
stall that serves Obat is next to the bigger one at the corner and on the left side as you enter. Tip: You can also enter
LCC Mall via Penaranda St which is paralleled to Quezon Ave. It's a huge mall that it has a third entrance along Rizal
St where a sign that reads "Essentials" is attached above. No, LCC Mall is not bordered by Rizal St because there
are other buildings there such as BPI at the corner of Rizal and Quezon Ave. It's just like a different department store
named "Essentials" something that is housed in an elongatedbuilding fronting Rizal St is connected to the main
bulding of LCC Mall.

Pangat is sold in one of the food stalls outside the cashiers' area of LCC Supermarket located at the ground level of
LCC Mall Penaranda St wing, next to Penaranda entrance. You can get your pangat there and go up the food court,
order another viand and enjoy the delicious taste of a Bicolano popular dish. The only thing I hate in LCC Mall food
court is that drinking water is sold by vendo machine, 1 peso per small glass the size of small cup. It'll help if you buy
a medium size bottled water at LCC Supermarket.

December 31, 2010. Plan your trip so that you can set up as early as possible for the full view of the New Year's
Eve Fireworks Spectacle.

Gil up to Quirino Avenue. Yearly, the local government of the city of Manila allots big budget forpyrotechnics to make
directions
part of this complex is the Harbor Square where during New Year's Eve, families get down here to
watch fireworks display and to welcome the coming New Year in a very festive mode. Click here for directions
directions

During Lagalag's trip to the city of Baguio, he made sure he could be of help to other vacationists flocking the summer
capital of the Philippines this peak season by making list of terminals of jeepneys that ply the routes to
major destinations.



Baguio Cathedral
Botanical Garden
Burnham Park
Camp John Hay
Crystal Cave
Lourdes Grotto
Mansion House
Mines View Park
Panagbenga Park
Session Road
Sunshine Park
Wright Park


Session Road is the main avenue of Baguio Citywhere all city life happens. It is the commercial center of Baguio and


in Baguio City.

sign, Baguio Plaza-Scout Barrio. According to the driver of one of the vanthat I talked to, their route is different from
the jeepneys as they pass through exact location of Camp John Hay. At any rate, you can talk to driver of either










Shanum, you will see the sign board that read "Loading Area: Crystal Cave".

Shanum. That is Otek Street and in the corner is the terminal of jeepneys bound for Crystal Cave. Click here to view

Additional information: Talk to the dispatcher of the jeepney. Tell him that you're going to cave itself. Crystal Cave
at the sign of the jeepney doesn't refer specifically at the cave itself. It refers to Crystal Cave Road. And majority of
the passengers are residence living in different areas along Crystal Cave Road. It's important the driver knows he has
passengers going to the cave so that he can drop them off at the street leading to the site of Crystal Cave. As of this
time, jeepney fare to Crystal Cave is 8.50 pesos.




Street.





this terminal.



House.



Amado said...
28 April 2011 12:53
I recently toured Baguio City after 30 yrs. As a balikbayan from New York, I can't help but be dismayed with the
extent of air pollution in the city. The smoke belching jeepneys continue to pollute the air. The Crystal cave is now
severely neglected by the city government. The sign to the cave is nowhere to be found, even in city maps it is not
mentioned. The downhill steps towards the cave entrance is abutted by rows of private houses and the steps are
littered by dog poop as well as unleashed dogs roam around the area. The steps to the Crystal Cave entrance is
gone thanks to Ondoy who washed it away and NO THANKS to the LGU who continue to neglect it. Is it because of
continued government corruption that hinders maintenance of this tourist spot. I beg all elected government officials
that if you cannot serve the people , to just resign and leave the work to deserving people, after all you cannot take
that much money wherever you're going which is more likely downstairs!

Lagalag said...
28 April 2011 18:21
I think you have a point sir Amado. Crystal Cave, the way I see it, has lost its former glory. Maybe, our adventurous
hiker friends who prefer to take trip off the beaten path might still find the place interesting :-)

Mannoy said...
1 May 2011 10:44
nice guides. matagal na ring akong di nakapunta sa baguio. magagamit ko to.

Lagalag said...
1 May 2011 11:08
Thanks Mannoy, medyo dami ngayong bago sa Baguio.

edmaration said...
2 May 2011 21:07
=> Even Baguio you conquered the direction sir! as the name implies.

Lagalag said...
3 May 2011 13:11
Our primary purpose is to help people get to a destination or destinations. So even in a vacation, I find time to do just
that. :-)

4 May 2011 08:43
=> I'm so amazed how obsessed you are about those things and it makes me wonder how you were able to do those
things! Iba ka sir phil!

Lagalag said...
4 May 2011 11:27
Hehe hilig lang po mag-Lagalag.

4 May 2011 15:42
=> Sana next time sa Vigan naman sir! hehe. This is not just a blog for me.. it's a pro website.

Lagalag said...
4 May 2011 17:00
:-) Thank you for very nice sounding words. Yaan mo po, one day, makakapunta din ako sa lugar nyo.
One day kc di ko pa masabing soon hehe.

philtrvia01 said...
7 March 2012 17:32
i always wanted to go to Baguio seeing this pics made me realize Baguio is still a good place to relax, never been
ruin.

Lagalag said...
7 March 2012 19:53
@ philtrvia01, Baguio will always be the right place to visit for relaxation. It's now summertime, so I think you will find
it conducive to go on a trip up there, sir.

MR.JOHANN said...
12 April 2012 06:54
Is it ok if I will Migrate to BAGUIO? What are the
pros and cons living in Baguio? Please give me your opinion.. Thank you MR.JOHANN from USA

Lagalag said...
12 April 2012 13:58
@ MR.JOHANN, pros - you get to eat fresh vegies and fruits, you can even pick strawberries right form its farm,
read Strawberry Picking: A What To Do In La Trinidad, weather is great during summer season of the Philippines, the
city is conducive for jogging and morning exercise, low cost of living and for me this is cheapest place to live while
enjoying both city and country living, green surroundings with different species of flowers, 24-hour Manila to Baguio
and vice versa public bus transports.
Cons - extreme cold from December to February, you don't get to see sunset and sunrise except if you live in a
suburb located up in higher mountain.

penfires said...
13 April 2012 15:58
It's nice to commute in Baguio and even if maglakad ka during the day, di ka pag-papawisan. =) Looking forward to
explore Baguio again hopefully soon! Thanks for these direction tips!

Cille, Penfires!

Lagalag said...
13 April 2012 16:32
@ penfires, you are welcome po. Watch for directions to Tam-Awan Village. It's quite a destination :)

asanefruition said...
8 November 2012 20:58
Sir, this is one of a kind. Love your blog! I'll refer to it often on my own blog. More power!

Lag alag said...
9 November 2012 00:11
@ asanefruition. Sir, thank you so much for appreciation, I appreciate your good intent. Hoping for the best of luck on
your blog :)

c_chaco13 said...
13 December 2012 01:25
I want to know on how to get to "LEONARD WOOD"

Lag alag said...
14 December 2012 00:44
@ c_chaco13. What is the exact address please?

Charissa Mae Lopez said...
12 March 2013 11:34
Thanks for your blog, it gave me an idea to tour around Baguio via jeep :D

dalawa lng kasi kami ng barkada ko kaya mahal kung taxi. Buti sana kung 4 kami.

Lag alag said...
12 March 2013 16:53
@ Charissa Mae Lopez. You are welcome. Mas enjoyable po sa jeep kesa taxi ang pag tour sa different attractions of
Baguio City :)

il mio viaggio said...
15 April 2013 23:31
very informative, will surely help me in my coming trip to baguio. thanks a lot.

Lag alag said...
16 April 2013 02:48
@ il mio viaggio. The pleasure is mine. Hope you enjoy your stay in the summer capital.

Mark Salumbre said...
24 May 2013 09:10
This comes in very handy for my planned last-minute family vacation! Thanks Lag alag!

Lag alag said...
24 May 2013 12:31
@ Mark Salumbre. You are welcome. Enjoy your vacation :)

Marian said...
28 May 2013 10:48
Hi Sir Lag alag.I already a booked a flight to baguio this coming november 2013 with my husband to celebrate our 4
years of marriage. Thank you so much for this informative blog of yours. Now we can both explore baguio na hindi
kami mawawala since you have all the information we need para maka visit sa mga tourist spots. We prefer jeepney
kasi, mas enjoy. If it's ok to ask, where is the best place to stay in baguio? Makakahanap pa kaya kami ng place to
stay during november month without prior booking in a hotel?Or we must book a hotel na?Thanks in advance:)

Lag alag said...
28 May 2013 13:22
@ Marian. You are welcome. I highly recommend Benguet Pine Inn because of its affordability and proximity to
Burnham Park which is just across the road. The view is awesome if you pick a unit with terrace overlooking
Burnham. The Jeepney Terminal I mentioned above is also a stone's throw away. I don't think you need to have prior
booking since November is not peak season. Besides, there are lots of hotels in the vicinity including Eurotel. Nothing
to worry much about that. Hope you enjoy your trip to the summer capital.

christine villamora said...
7 November 2013 19:35
hi! good day! i would like to ask for directions on how to go to pink sisters convent in baguio city (by commute, coming
from burnham park). thank you!

Lag alag said...
8 November 2013 03:00
@ christine villamora. Please go to the terminal of jeepneys near Burnham Park and ask the driver of a jeepney
bound for Wright Park if he passes by Pink Sisters Convent. If not, kindly ask him as to what jeepney route to take.

Tam-Awan Village is good for those who want to experience cultural travel with a bit of adventure on the side. Also
known as Garden in the Sky, the model village is where you get to have a glimpse of traditional lives of Cordillera
people. A major attraction outside the city proper of Baguio, this destination showcases Ifugao and Kalinga houses
with an aim of promoting awareness for Ifugao Tribe's indigenous customs, traditions and their exquisite
craftsmanship.

Luccong is an upper class Kalinga Hut in Tam-Awan Village

Ifugao and Kalinga houses as well as different native materials and instruments are perched apart from each other on
various sides of the mountain. You need to climb stepped uphill trails and weedy paths that snake through dense
forest to get to them. In some areas, trail is precarious to take. Opposite the main entrance is an art gallery called
Arko ni Apo. As you climb from the entrance, another gallery called Bugnay is perched on the landing adjacent to a
craft and souvenir shop, and then there's the Sketching area where you can have yourself sketched by an artist. A
cafe is conveniently located on a flat part of the mountain.

A Cafe located next to Sketching Area of Tam-Awan Village

As you penetrate the wild uphill forest guided by common trails, you will be taken to these traditional houses that
stationed in strategic locations. You get to see cottage accommodations that looked more like pigeon houses.

A typical lodging house in Tam-Awan Village

Yes, you heard me right. You can have an overnight stay here. It's quite an experience to live the life of our
indigenous brothers and sisters, right? Well, here is your chance.

Interior of Luccong Hut

Up in the Viewing Deck, the magnificent sunset over tropical mountains can be seen. Another trail will take you to
"Dream Catcher", "Gazebo 2", "Agape" and "Dukligan".

Sunset in Tam-Awan Village aka Garden in the Sky

Back to the entrance, you have the option to take first the stepped path going to the "Spirit House", "Wishing Pond",
"Kinakin" and "Gazebo 1" or the one which will take you to the "Bugnay Gallery", "Village Gallery", "Craft Shop" which
are all connected to the "Cafe" and "Sketching" area. Restrooms are also located here.

Stepped access to different attractions inside Tam-Awan Village

Aside from cultural experience, the wild travelers' destination which is also aptly called Garden in the Skyexhibits a
broad diversity of flora and fauna. So, if you are into plant and flower photography, you might like it here while
enjoying cultural trip.

Trail within forest of Tam-Awan Village

As of this writing, here's the costs of having an escapade in Tam-Awan Village. By that, I mean - to enjoy your time
but make sure you're not doing things that would tarnish the highly revered cultural destination.

Entrance Fees: Children - Php 20. Students - Php 30. Adults - Php 50. You can get in even if you're not going to
spend the night. But if you want to stay a little bit longer, here are the rates:

Lodging: 1 Person - Php 500. 2 Persons - Php 1000. Additional Person - Php 300 each. Group of 10 or more - Php
350/pax.

Picnic Fee: Available from 9am to 6pm. Php 200 for a group of 10. Additional pax - Php 20.

Use of a Hut w/o Bedding: Php 500 per day.

Big Events

Function Fee: Php 8,000. Maximum of 40 pax.

Cultural Show: Php 5,000.

Workshop: Php 450 per module per person.

How To Get To Tam-Awan Village From Baguio City Proper?

The sign in front of jeepney that you must ride should read: "Baguio Long-Long Tacay Tam-Awan Vice Versa". The
terminal of these jeepneys is located at Hilltop St in Market area. Here's the walking direction. To make it more
comprehensible this direction starts from Burnham Park. I also created map which you can see below this post.

Jeepney bound for Tam-Awan Village
Walk towards the only interconnected pedestrian bridges of Baguio City which is right beside the tall building of Hotel
Veniz. Climb the pedestrian overpass and walk towards Hotel Veniz. You should be seeing the big mall of Abanao
Square located to the right of Abanao St which continued Harrison Rd, the street below the pedestrian bridge. Go
down the other side of the road and head to Abanao Square.

Abanao Square
Abanao Square is exactly located at the corner of Abanao St and Zandueta St. Turn right onto Zandueta St and walk
all the way up the other corner which is Kayang St. Turn left onto Kayang St and walk to the right of the road past the
small market street. Hilltop Street is the wide road to the right of Kayang Street in which to the other side of it jeepney
terminal is located. Turn right onto Hilltop St and walk up to where it bends to the right. There you'll see a jeepney
with "Baguio Long-Long Tacay Tam-Awan Vice Versa" wordings on its front and on its both sides. Get aboard the
jeepney. See map at the end of this post.

Tam-Awan Village exterior
You don't need to ask the driver to drop you off at Tam-Awan Village. You just need to look to the right of the uphill
bending road until you see the mammoth concrete fencing on the steep side of the mountain with "TAM-AWAN
VILLAGE" wordings engraved on it. Get off the jeep right there. Now I need to remind you that you wouldn't wait for
the same jeepney at the opposite lane of that road in going back to thecity proper. It will take you forever.

How To Return To Baguio City Proper From Tam-Awan Village

Once back outside Tam-Awan Village, walk back towards the direction of Baguio City Proper. The road bends to the
left. Soon you'll reach the point in which a small sloping road runs to the right of this main road. A sari-sari store is
situated right at that junction. Wait for a jeepney to arrive from city proper which will make a U-Turn right there to get
back to the city. There are other passengers waiting because this is exactly a loading area. Now, go take a look of the
map below for bird's eye view of the direction that I have mentioned. Scroll down to see the map.

Arko ni Apo Art Gallery

A traditional hut in the forest of Tam-Awan Village

Some kind of music instrument used by Ifugao tribe

A Bontoc rice granary in Tam-Awan Village

Tam-Awan Village's trail are precarious to take in some areas
12 Responses to How To Commute To Tam-Awan Village From Baguio City
17 April 2012 14:47
panalo talaga tong website mo! very informative for those ayaw mag taxi tulad ko hehe

Lagalag said...
17 April 2012 15:49
@ Christian Lucas Sangoyo. Kelangan natin magtipid kya dapat ibigay ang information ng pinaka-murang paraan ng
pag-commute :)

17 April 2012 18:20
Xakto! I am really planning to go here but still have no resources to see on how to go here. Pero sakto talaga, you've
made an awesome documentation out of this on how to get here which just made me feel that your blog is the answer
to my tracel needs :)

I love the "How To Return To Baguio City Proper From Tam-Awan Village" kompletos rekados :)

Lagalag said...
17 April 2012 20:41
@ Edmaration. Thank you! Thank you! ehem, sarap pkinggan kaya magba-ba-bow ako hehehe.

Amado said...
18 April 2012 14:58
I been to Baguio several times and as a Balikbayan, Baguio is easier to navigate than MM. First of all when I heard of
this Village of Tam-Awan. I asked the first jeepney stationed at Burnham Park where to get a ride to Tam-Awan, and
they will direct you to the jeep station by the market. Going to Tam-Awan has two jeepney service route so you have
to be very specific where you want to go. I've visited at least 3 blogs looking for information about Tam-Awan and
none of them could be of help. None of the bloggers have directions nor info about the village (shame on those
bloggers with limited mental faculties). This blog site hits it right on the spot and is very detailed.

Lagalag said...
18 April 2012 15:09
@ Amado. Thank you po sir Amado. Glad to hear that you have already been to Tam-Awan Village. I still need to do
research on the other jeepney route bound for Tam-Awan. Thanks for the information.

Amado said...
18 April 2012 15:29
The two jeepney routes are the Quezon Hill and the other one is Long long. The Quezon Hill does not pass directly in
front of the Tam-Awan Village Garden In The Sky , you have to walk uphill about 500 meters. The Long long Tam-
Awan route passes directly in front of the Tam-Awan Village. Just a word of caution, you have to tell the jeep driver to
drop you off the Tam-Awan Village Garden on the Sky, because the whole area is known as the Tam-Awan Village
about 2km.

Lagalag said...
18 April 2012 16:07
@ Amado. Oh now I got it sir Amado. The jeepney that I had mentioned in this post that makes a U-Turn at the
junction way far before Tam-Awan Village is the PUJ with another route which is Quezon Hill. Thank you so much for
this info sir Amado. It's added up on the content of this entry. Thank you so much :)

jovy casupanan said...
8 November 2012 00:59
how long is the travel po to tamawan village?thak you!

Lag alag said...
8 November 2012 11:50
@ jovy casupanan. 30 to 40 minutes more or less :)

Ynah said...
10 June 2013 16:25
Hello. I'm just wondering if I can bring my car up to the Garden in the Sky or taking the jeep is the only option? Big
thanks..

Lag alag said...
10 June 2013 17:09
@ Ynah. Yes, you can bring your car. It's more convenient. That is if driving uphill with lots of winding turns is not an
issue for you. Just take care. Be safe. You are welcome :)

Two newest attractions for vacationists and tourists arriving at Baguio City have opened their doors to the public.
From now on, visiting the summer capital wouldn't be complete without setting foot on the 32-hectare major attraction
built on a mountain side of Tuba, Benguet, kilometers away from Baguio City, where Dinosaur Island and
the Holy Land are found. The Dinosaur Island Baguio is home to different species of giant reptiles that lived in our
planet million of years ago. Dinosaur, many of them, you'll find them in Baguio Tourist Spots outside the city.
Meanwhile, the Holy Land or Holy Land, a cloistered maze of biblical places sits next to dinosaur land. In this article,
provided are directions on how to go to Dinosaur Island from Baguio City by jeepney as well as driving your car
from Manila to the exact location of these new Baguio Tourist Spots.

I have to remind you this early that going there by jeepney is easy. The bad news is - returning to Baguio Cityis not
that easy. But you will like it if you're fond of taking off-the-beaten paths. Or should I say hike your way 1 kilometer of
uneven road to the highway, under the scorching sun, where it takes forever before a jeepney from different location
arrives and let you ride in.

How to see Dinosaurs from bus en route to Baguio City from Manila?

You must be sitting by the window at the right side of the bus. The bus should be taking Marcos Highway. In Benguet,
the bus passes through the tunnel and then it takes the viaduct from which you can have unobstructed view of these
giant monsters and be dazzled at the mere sight of dinosaurs that stand in different spots of the mountain slope afar.
The interesting thing is you're trying to make out the dinosaurs which are not in an enclosed museum but out in an
open sprawling side of mountain covered with woods. That kind of gives you the feel of time travel to Jurassic
Period.

How to get to Dinosaur Island and the Holy Land by car from Manila?

Since these new attractions are located kilometers away before you reach Baguio City travelling from Manila by car, it
is practical on your part specially for fuel economy to make a detour and visit the spot first. After all, seeing those
extinct giant reptiles back from the dead is worth a detour.

Here's how to get there: After passing through the only tunnel of Marcos Highway, you will be taking a viaduct. That
would be your landmark. At the end of that viaduct is a fork located at the opposite lane of Marcos highway. That
means you're going to make a U-Turn anywhere past the concrete barriers towards the end of the viaduct. As soon
as you are past all those concrete barriers at the left hand side of the viaduct, carefully make a U-Turn. Ideally, it's
better to make the U-Turn farther from the end of the viaduct so that you'll have time to scan the view from afar.
Anyways, there's a big signage and logo of Dinosaur Island located at the fork (see photo above.) Drive onto that fork
which runs under the viaduct. Follow that road until you get to the uphill road left side of the main road you're taking.
Make another U-turn to take that uphill road that leads to the parking lot, and of course, the site of Dinosaur Island as
well as the Holy Land. Friendly reminder: Oncoming buses are speeding fast, be careful in making U-Turn.

How to commute to Dinosaur Island & Holy Land from Baguio City?

The fare is 17 pesos as of this writing. The jeepney to take has the route of "Baguio Plaza-Badiwan-Tuba-Benguet"
and the signage in the terminal reads "Badiwan-Tuba." There are four terminals of jeepneys that served Tuba. But
the jeepneys that take passengers to Dinosaur Island is the one located in this terminal which is situated at the corner
of Otek and Shagem streets. The terminal is right in front of Mister Donut.

How to locate this terminal from different parts of Baguio City?

From Session Rd - Walk downhill towards Magsaysay Ave where Maharlika Livelihood Complex is located. Use the
pedestrian overpasses and go down at the stairs beside the building of Veniz Hotel. Walk along the left side of that
road which is extension of Harrison Rd and then turn left onto the next street which is Shagem. Walk down Shagem
St till you get to the corner of Otek St where Mister Donut is at the corner and the terminal at its frontage.

From Burnham Park - Exit the park at the Shanum St gate where across it Rizal Park is located. Climb up Rizal Park
at its right side. Turn right onto the next street where United Church of Christ in the Philippines is located at the
corner. That street is Otek. Walk down Otek St up to next corner where you will immediately see Mister Donut. The
terminal is there.

From Harrison Road - Basically, you're just going to walk down the left side of Harrison Rd cross Magsaysay Blvd
and turn left onto the next street which is Shagem. But because there are these interconnected pedestrian
overpasses, use them and go down at Veniz Hotel, walk further and turn left onto Shagem St, walk along Shagem up
to the next corner where terminal is located.

From Baliwag Grill - If you could see Baliwag from the distance, it's much easier to use the street next to it. That is
Shagem St. Enter that road and walk to the next corner where the terminal is located at the right corner in front of
Mister Donut.

The jeepney takes Marcos Highway flyover and traverse the whole stretch of Marcos Highway up to where the
viaduct starts. It takes the fork at the right and traverse the road under the viaduct. Then it will take the uphill road that
goes up to the exact location of Dinosaur Island and the Holy Land.

How to get back to Baguio City from Dinosaur Island?

You would thought that jeepneys from Baguio City arrive in regular intervals. But when I got there, it's been already
two hours and no jeepneys on the sight. On the third hour of waiting, I decided to hike the path through which the
jeepney I boarded had passed.

I'm sharing this to you today so that you won't get shocked if it happens to you. Maybe it's the timing. But if it does
happen, just make the most out of it and enjoy the view. Because that is not all you have to endure.

The jeepney that passes by the highway takes forever to arrive. I mean you have to be very very patient while you
wait. And because it's summer, the weather of the summer capital doesn't apply especially at past 3 pm. It is really
hot out there.

The good news is - the jeepney will definitely arrive. It stops by the highway shoulder even if no one is alighting. The
assumption is there are always passengers waiting at the area to board a jeepney bound for the city.

My tip is to have some of you get sheltered at the waiting shed next to "Badiwan Store" that you get to see as soon
as you arrive in the highway while one of you is at the road side watching for the jeepney's arrival.

That's because what I had noticed was when a jeepney arrived and pulled over, locals crossed the highway and got
on board. As for me, I ran fast from where I sheltered, a spot way too far from where jeepneys stop.

Hope you find this guide helpful and that you enjoy your trip to Dinosaur Island as well as the Holy Land.
Responses to How to get to Dinosaur Island & Holy Land
MommyBear said...
19 May 2014 00:29
Hi! Thanks for this post. I am planning to go there with my 7-yr old son and we will be commuting by jeepney. I would
like to know, is the entrance fee plus the hike you'd be making back to the city worth the price? Thanks

Lag alag said...
20 May 2014 10:26
@ MommyBear. For a 7 yo boy, definitely yes. That's my opinion only. I mean it's for the kids, isn't it?

Baguio Eco Park Inc. said...
No need to hike from the park to the highway :) Guests who commuted to the park can ride our shuttle for free. The
shuttle will drop them off at the junction in Green Valley where jeepneys and taxis frequently pass :)

Visita Iglesia Routes 2014
DirectionsOnWeb's service which also provides yearly Visita Iglesia routes takes you to the summer capital. We have
in our list seven Catholic Churches located in different parts of Baguio City. In giving this year's Visita Iglesia route
which put all churches together in a sequence, I have taken into consideration the following factors: Your time - I
know you are in a vacation but still would like to do penance so I arrange the route in best sequence I could create.
Your energy - Since it's uphill and downhill roads there, I only suggest walk through the downhill but you can still walk
your way on uphill roads, but I make sure that there are jeepney routes to take whenever you change your mind. Your
last church - Baguio Cathedral is placed as the seventh church of our visita iglesia so that you will be immediately
nearer to restaurants, fast foods, malls, etc right after your church visits. With this guide that I made, you don't need a
map to get to each church. Simply follow the simple directions.

List of seven churches to visit in Baguio City during Holy Week

Baguio Cathedral aka Our Lady of Atonement
Holy Family Church
Immaculate Concepcion Parish Church
Our Lady of Lourdes Parish
Pink Sisters Convent
Saint Joseph Bosco Parish Church
Saint Joseph The Worker Church

Quick Glance of Visita Iglesia Routes

First destination is a church beautifully erected in a pastoral setting, making it an ideal place to visit this Holy Week.

As we return to the city, we would visit the church by the Burnham Park afterwhich we would go to two churches,
respectively, in one route.

Back in Baguio Plaza, we will walk or take a jeepney to our fifth and sixth churches. You have two optionshere
on which one would go ahead of the other. I will explain later in the directional guide. It depends on how you would
want to go there - by ride or by walk.

Lastly, we will hop a jeepney and alight in front of Baguio Cathedral for our last church to visit.

Baguio City Visita Iglesia Routes & Directions

First Church - Holy Family Parish Church

The significance of this church for vacationists that are also wanting to observe the Holy Week is its location. A bit far
from the city proper, it is built on the small valley which is also at the crossroad. Picture this: a huge church, albeit
modern, with its roof tower protruding into the air backdrop by a pastoral view of tropical mountains. Once there, you'll
climb down the concrete steps to the sprawling land of the church.

How to get to Holy Family Church

The route of jeepney that you must take in going to Holy Family Church is "Baguio Plaza-Bakakeng VV." The terminal
is located at Burnham Park terminal which is situated right at the foot of stairs of the huge pedestrian overpass
crossing Harrison Rd. It's just opposite Hotel Veniz and right beside Igorot Garden. Jeepneys there are headed to
different directions. The Bakakeng bound jeepneys occupy the first slot which is nearer to pedestrian overpass and
Harrison Rd.

You can ask the driver to drop you off there but to help you out, here's the tip: The jeepney takes Bakakeng Norte Rd
which is at the other side of Marcos Highway. This means that the road after Marcos Highway is Bakakeng Norte.
Holy Family Church is located at the other end of winding Bakakeng Norte Rd. But the jeepney will turn left onto a
very downhill road perpendicular to Bakakeng Norte Rd. That's because majority of the locals are headed down there
which is the community of the barangay. You must get off the jeepney before it goes down that downhill path. The
downhill road is called Bakakeng Sur Rd. Their barangay hall is located at the corner of Bakakeng Norte Rd and
Bakakeng Sur Rd. That means you are actually alighting at the barangay hall. You might as well tell the driver to drop
you off at the barangay hall. Now on the ground, walk further along the extension of Bakakeng Norte and in a flash
you'll see the church as it immaculately appears as if God suddenly painted a gate of His kingdom and turned it into
reality for you to enter. It is just so amazing that after a winding and a bit of bumpy ride, you'll see a worship place
that I might say different from it's surrounding structures. You'll feel solemnity in that area even as you approach the
church and looking at it from the distance. The sign that reads "Holy Family Parish" is conspicuously erected
before the church. You get to see it first.

How to return to Baguio Plaza

Baguio Plaza is what they refer to the city proper of Baguio. You will wait for the same jeepney that will be coming
from below of Bakakeng Sur Rd. The jeepney makes U-turn down there and climbs up Bakakeng Sur on its way back
to Baguio Plaza via Bakakeng Norte Rd. Wait at the corner or the Barangay Hall. There are also times that the
jeepney that climbs Bakakeng Sur Rd stops at Bakakeng Norte to transfer the passengers it picks up below onto a
waiting another jeepney near the barangay hall. Take a look if a jeepney is being filled up there and ride. If none, ride
one that climbs from Bakakeng Sur.

Second Church - Our Lady of Lourdes Parish

The jeepney from Holy Family Parish Church is now in Baguio City. You don't need to wait until it arrives at the
terminal. Most passengers alight at Harrison Rd which is the road that bounded Burnham Park to the northeast. Our
Lady of Lourdes Church is located at Kisad Rd, which is the opposite of Harrison Rd. Kisad Rd bounded Burnham
Park to the southwest. You can get to Our Lady of Lourdes Church from Harrison Rd by walking across the entire
Burnham Park. That means you will get across the football field and the Burnham Lake. Once you reached Kisad Rd,
walk along the fenced edge of Burnham Park. Your landmark is the City Travel Hotel, a mammoth hotel with its sign
visible from afar. Next to it is Our Lady of Lourdes Church which is under major restoration as of this writing. But even
if the churchis under construction, they have their Holy WeekSchedule 2014 in placed. See pic at left.

Third Church - Saint Joseph The Worker Parish

Located at Pacdal Circle, you wouldn't have a hard time in getting to this church. It is in the same route as the fourth
church. Here's how to get to St Joseph The Worker Church from Our Lady of Lourdes. Go back to Harrison Road by
walking across Burnham Lake and Malvin Jones Football Ground. Note: There's an opening in the fencing of
Burnham Park opposite Our Lady of Lourdes, you can use that gate and walk downhill to the park and walk by the
side of the lake, cross Lake Dr, the road between Burnham Park and the football ground, walk across the field
towards the stadium exit to Harrison Road. If the opening is closed, you can take Shanum St which leads to the
pedestrian overpass that crosses Harrison Rd.

How to get to Saint J oseph The Worker Church

Cross Harrison Rd. Wait for a jeepney with "Baguio Plaza - Liteng" signs on its both sides and "Liteng' in the front.
There are two ways these jeepneys serve the public - Express and Transfer. Express means once you ride in
Harrison Rd, the jeepney will go all the way to Liteng. Transfer is my own word to describe it when this jeepney enters
its terminal and stand in line with other jeepneys of this route. Here's a tip: This is how I done it when I got tired of
walking. I asked the driver if he's "Express" and when he said "No", I requested to ride and would alight at the
terminal, and he allowed me. Usually, Express has a lot of passengers on board while "Transfer" has a few if no
passengers.

Assuming you need to transfer, this is what you do. The jeepney turns right onto Magsaysay Ave from Harrison. It
drives past Session Rd and then turns right onto small street next to the corner of Session Rd and Magsaysay Ave.
Actually it stops as soon as it enters so that all remaining passengers can alight. Get off the jeepney there and walk
along Magsaysay Ave forward until you get to the next street where you will immediately see jeepney queues on both
sides. The one in the front is "Baguio Plaza-Navy" and next to it is the "Baguio Plaza-Liteng" but usually you have to
wait until one has arrived. There's also a barker assistingthe passengers, pointing which "Liteng" jeepney is next in
line. The jeepney from which you alighted a while ago gets around the buildings and line up with other jeepneys in the
queue.

Once full, the jeepney turns right onto Magsaysay Ave and immediately turns right again onto the next street which is
Gen Luna. After taking different uphill, downhill and winding road of Gen Luna, the jeepney turns left onto Leonard
Wood Road where Gen Luna ends. It takes the whole stretch of Leonard Wood which ends in Pacdal Circle. The
jeepney turns right onto Pacdal Circle and gets around it and then turns right onto the last exit road from the circle.
You have two options of getting off the jeepney: at the corner of Leonard Wood and Pacdal Cirlce before the jeepney
turns right or wait until the jeepney makes the complete pass in Pacdal Circle and alight as it turns right onto the exit
road. If you alight at the corner of Leonard Wood Rd and Pacdal Circle, cross Leonard Wood and walk up ahead. The
church is located at the other corner of Leonard Wood Rd and Pacdal Circle. If you alight after the jeepney has
encircled the roundabout, you will immediately see the gate of St Joseph The Worker church.

Fourth Church - Pink Sisters Convent

The location of Pink Sisters Convent is along the route of "Baguio Plaza-Liteng" jeepneys. It is near the corner of Gen
Luna and Leonard Wood where the jeepney have previously turned left on its way to Pacdal Circle. Leonard Wood
and Gen Luna is a junction of three roads. The third road is Brent which is at the middle of the corner of Gen Luna
and Leonard Wood. The road signs that read "Brent Rd" is conspicuously erected along Leonard Wood pointing to
where it is located. Pink Sisters Convent is located at Brent Rd, a stone's throw away from the corner of Gen Luna
and Leonard Wood. Get off the jeepney at Brent Rd road sign or anywhere near it and walk down this street. You will
immediately see the sign of "Pink Sisters Convent." The church is located inside a compound hidden by trees. It's an
exclusive surrounding there with big houses inside big compounds along both sides of Brent. The vicinity is fitted for
the convent to be where it should be.


Ride the same jeepney (Baguio Plaza-Liteng) and alight at Harrison Rd.

Fifth & Sixth Churches - Saint John Bosco Parish & Immaculate Concepcion Church

I will present to you two ways of getting to these churches - by jeepney rides or by merely walk. Some of us observe
Holy Week by doing some penances, don't we? The most popular among them is walking either barefoot or with
slippers/shoes on. Doing this partly during Visita Iglesia in Baguio City would be quite an experience.

Walk

If you're going to walk, then do not alight from "Baguio Plaza-Liteng" jeepney that you have ridden from Pink Sisters
Convent at Harrison Rd. Wait until the jeepney reach its terminal or if it's Express alight once the jeepney turns right
onto Gen Luna. Walk the entire stretch of Magsaysay Ave forward from there all the way to its other end where a
rotunda with sculpture at the center is located. Don't look for any landmark. Just remember its a rotunda with
sculpture at the middle. Also Saint Louis University is located at the corner of Magsaysay Ave and the road on the
right of the rotunda onto which you're going to turn. That road is Bonifacio St. Turn right onto Bonifacio St but you
must at the left side because you will go down the road that slopes down from the left of Bonifacio. Just remember,
after turning right onto Bonifacio from Magsaysay Ave, immediately go down the road that goes downhill from the left
of Bonifacio St. That road is called Rimando Road. You can read the road sign at the junction - take the direction of
Rimando written on the road sign.

In downhill Rimando, immediately turn left onto the perpendicular road. You might think that Rimando Rd goes
straight and the road perpendicular to its left is another street. But actually the perpendicular road is the continuation
of Rimando Rd. That's why all jeepneys would also turn left onto that road that swerved to the left. Walk down the
sloping Rimando past Baguio Church of Christ/Phil Bible College (right hand side of Rimando) until you get to the first
4-way intersection or a crossroad. There's a 7-eleven store at the left corner of this intersection. The road that
crosses Rimando is Manuel Roxas St. Turn left onto Manuel Roxas St and walk down the whole stretch up to the
location of your fourth church - Saint John Bosco Parish also known as Don Bosco Catholic Church. Here's how to
locate it. Just remember, from Rimando Rd, walk along Manuel Roxas St past the only one perpendicular road to the
right of Manuel Roxas St. Because the next road perpendicular to the right of Manuel Roxas is the uphill road that
goes to Saint John Bosco Church aka Don Bosco. There's also a dilapidated sign that reads "Don Bosco" and an
arrow sign at the corner of Manuel Roxas and the uphill road to Don Bosco Church. You will immediately see the
church as you climb the road.

After your church visit at Don Bosco, go back to Rimando the way you came to Don Bosco. Now, continue your walk
along Rimando Rd which from this point on is in uphill direction. It easy to locate the next church. Just remember that
the uphill Rimando Rd you're climbing now is in straight line with very slight of swerving. The moment Rimando Rd
makes a sharp right turn or it swerves to the right in 90 degrees, at the end of that road is the Immaculate
Concepcion Church, exactly before Rimando turns left again.

After your visit at the sixth church which is Immaculate Concepcion on this Baguio Visita Iglesia with walk route, you
would probably opt to ride a jeepney in going to the last church that would complete the seven churches. Don't worry
it would be very easy to take a jeepney to your seventh church. But before that let me guide you on how to go to your
fifth and sixth churches by jeepney rides.

Ride

As I have said, you will take "Baguio Plaza-Liteng" jeepney from Pink Sisters Convent. The jeepney will pass through
Harrison Rd again. Alight anywhere in Harrison Rd then wait for another jeepney. This time the jeepney route that
you must take is "Baguio Plaza-Aurora Hill VV."

Like "Baguio Plaza-Liteng" jeepneys, "Baguio Plaza-Aurora Hill" jeepneys pass through Harrison Rd. So, just go to a
loading area along Harrison Rd and ride an Aurora Hill bound jeepney. If you are nearer to any intersection of
Harrison Rd, i.e., Cladio St and Mabini St, wait for traffic lights to turn red and ride a "Baguio Plaza-Aurora Hill"
jeepney that stops in red signal. Just tell the driver that your destination is Immaculate Conception Church or
"Simbahan ng Immaculate Concepcion." It takes the whole route of walking direction that I have mentioned earlier.
But with this jeepney ride, you wont stop at Manual Roxas. Let the jeepney take Rimando Rd all the way to
Immaculate Church, that would be your fifth church this time. Just remember, after the downhill direction of Rimando
Rd, it will go uphill after crossing Manuel Roxas. And after an almost straight line, Rimando will make a sharp right
turn. You must alight at the end of the road after that sharp right turn. You will immediately see Immaculate
Concepcion Parish Church there. A big sign that reads "Immaculate Concepcion Parish" is attached to the building at
the corner.

After your visit at Immaculate Concepcion, ride a jeepney with the same route. There are lots of them at the opposite
lane of Rimado Rd. Alight at the corner of Manuel Roxas St. Ride another jeepney that turns left onto Manuel Roxas
from Rimando Rd. The route of the jeepneys that serve Don Bosco Church from city proper is "Baguio Plaza-
Trancoville VV." That's the sign of jeepney you must ride. Ask driver to drop you off at Don Bosco Church or count
the perpendicular roads to the right of Manuel Roxas. The second perpendicular road is where you must alight. Once
there, walk uphill to get to the church.

Going back to Immaculate Concepcion walk route, either walk down the Rimando Rd until you get to Manuel Roxas
or ride a jeepney with "Baguio Plaza-Aurora Hill" sign and alight at Manuel Roxas for your next ride to your seventh
and last church.

Seventh Church - Baguio Cathedral

The jeepney that will take you to the frontage of Our Lady of Atonement most popularly known as Baguio Cathedral
straight from Saint John Bosco Parish is the one with "Baguio Plaza-Trancoville" route written on both sides of the
jeepney. Simply go down from Don Bosco Church back to Manuel Roxas St and ride one of many jeepneys that pass
through both opposite lanes. Cross Manuel Roxas first so that your direction will be toward the city proper.

If your sixth church is Immaculate Concepcion Parish, ride a jeepney from there. The sign of jeepney is "Baguio
Plaza-Aurora Hill." Alight at the corner of Manuel Roxas St and ride a "Baguio Plaza-Trancoville" jeepney.

After passing through series of downhill and uphill winding roads, the jeepney will pass by the Baguio Cathedral right
before it turns left onto the busy and wider Session Road. You will see the cathedral at the right before the corner of
Session Rd. The name of that small one way downhill road in front of Baguio Cathedral is Fr Carlu St. Just look at the
right of the road always so that you get to see the cathedral once the jeepney gets on that area.

Now, you have completed your Visita Iglesia in Baguio. Enjoy your vacation in the summer capital. For directional
guides to the popular attractions of Baguio, go to the following articles:

How to Commute to Baguio City's Tourist Spots
How to Commute to Tam-Awan Village from Baguio City
Strawberry Picking: A What to do in La Trinidad
Commute Guide To Buildings And Bars & Restaurants Along West Ave
This commute guide shows you how to go to any buildings, bars, clubs, restaurants, fast food outlets, birthday
venues, spas, beauty salons, banks, insurance companies, hotels, offices, travel agencies, pawnshops, secondhand
car dealers, government agencies and other institutions along West Ave in Quezon City. It also tells you how to get to
TV5 Delta Studio.

The West Wing & Westlife Place in West Ave

I made this guide easy for users to navigate. Links to subtopics are given below. But I recommend to read this
direction guide continuously before you use the links for more clear direction that you need. These links are designed
specifically for your next visit to check on a particular place. Use "back" button to return. You can see them all over
this page.

Alphabetical list of buildings and destinations along West Ave
West Ave location and jeepneys that pass through it
West Ave Map
From EDSA to Quezon Ave order of buildings and institutions
From Quezon Ave to EDSA order of buildings and institutions
How to commute to buildings, restaurants, bars and other places along West Ave
Photos of West Avenue
Building Map of West Ave

List of Buildings and Institutions Along West Ave in Alphabetical Order

Please check if your destination is listed below, then read the direction on how to get there. For quick comprehension
of this guide, please use the maps in this article. Most restaurants and bars as well as spas are listed here. But if your
destination is an office, you must know the name of the building in which it is located. Check the name of your
building below. Nevertheless, there are few free-standing offices along the thoroughfare which are included in the list.

115 West Ave - commercial stalls
122 West Ave
135 West Ave
138 West Ave
142 West Ave
144 West Ave
152 West Ave
158 West Ave
197 West Ave
45 West Ave
46 West Ave
7-11
71 West Ave - Big compound
846 Veritas
9 West Spa / 82 Cafe
A-1 Financial Services, Inc
Abacus Auto Airconditioning
Ace Corp
Acwcompuadd
Aking Dentista
Ambianza Apartele
Andok's
Aqua Store
Arkigrafix Corp
AtoysCustoms
Auto Access Parts & Accessories
Auto Care Center
AVK
Azadi Persian Kabab
B&W
Back to the Bible Building
Baddeo
Baliwag Lechon
Banco San Juan
Bank of Commerce
BDO
Beauty Avenue
Benaiah Techno Graphics
Bencom Bldg
Bioessence
BIR Rdo 28
BIR Rdo 38
Body Worx Spa
BPI
BPI Family Savings Bank
BPI West Baler

LAQ Kitchen
Laser Dentistry
Laser Medical Clinic
LBC
Lederland
Lifan Cars Philippines
Light Infinity Wellness Center
Lightstyles Decor Center
Lutong Bahay
Mang Bok's Manok
Mang Inasal
Manila Bulletin
Mary Santos Artcade
Mastercraft
McDonald's
MedCheck
Mercury Drug
Metro Bar
Metrobank
Mister Kabab
Moda Excellente
Moldex Bldg
Monterey Meat Shop
Montessori West School
Mosveldtt
Ms O Ball Room
Mushroom Burger Restaurant
Nails & Tea
Nankang
National Commission on Indigenous People
NH Miller
Nice Mart
Nuat Thai
Onkyo
Oppein
P.G. Building
Pacific Corporate Center
Pan de Manila
Pancit Malabon
Panciteria Lido
Pangarap Bldg
Paramount Bldg
Pawnshop Manila
PC Gilmore
Brassrail Music Lounge
Buena Mano Car Sale
Cabalen
Cablelink Bldg
Capitol City Baptist Church - Only Jesus
Saves
Carbal
Castrol Bike Point
CBT Condominium
Cebuana Lhuillier
Center of Achievement Light & Love
CharmMed
Cheveux
ChicBoy
Chinabank
Chrislink Travel
Club Ultima
Coffee Belle
Columbian Bldg
Composite Technology
Cool Charge Trading Corporation
Crafter's Corner
Creative Instinct
Crown Regency Vacation Club
Dad's
Delta aka Dela Merced Bldg
Dental Concepts Inc
DHL
Don Henrico's
Durun Tires
E.G. Designs
EastWest Bank
Ersao
Evertrust Business Solutions
Extra Excel International Phils
Faith Baptist Church
FHM Club
Firelli
First Standard Finance Corp
Gano iTouch Megastockist
Hahn Sales & Control Office
Hap Chan
HAPI
Health Alert Medical & Diagnositc Center
Health Is In
Hilti
Philhealth
Piggylicious
Pinoy Care Visa Center
Pioneer Sales & Service Center
Pizza Hut (Quezon Ave side)
PNB
Prince Albert
Prince Entertainment Center
Prince Jireh Spa
Prosperity West Center
PS Bank
Puregold Junior
Rai Rai Ken
Raw Matters Cafe
RCBC
Redrich Grills
Rivera
Robert Camba Catering
Rose Building
Royal Prestige Authorized Distributor
Saint Clair Fountain of Knowledge
Saint Vincent School
Saisaki
Sambokojin
Servicio Filipino
Shabby's
Shack Furniture
Shangrila Restaurant
Shantung Restaurant
Shiyomatic
Skin Clinic
Skin Nutriance
Spossibilities Body & Nail Spa
Starbucks
Strikes Unlimited Gym
Supladita
T. Tan Fashion
Tambunting
TCB The Coffee Beanery
Temps & Staffers Inc
The One Executive Office Bldg
The West Wing
Thinking Tools
Tire Shop - Toyotire, Michelin
Toptea
Hollywood
Hollywood Square Bldg
Holy spirit Purified Water
Honda
Honey's West Apartele
Humanessence Spa
Husqvarna
Intermed Health Care
Jafer Building
JASI
Jet's Trophy
Jollibbee
Kamay Kainan
Kamayan
Karcraft
Keyser Engine Rebuilders
Kia Motors
KMBI
Kowloon House
Kumon
Lanao Hydropower Development
Corporation
Landbank West Ave
Toshiba
Total Gasoline Station
True Cut Barber Shop
Tuazon Dental Clinic
TV5 Delta Studio (Delta Bldg West Ave cor Quezon Ave) Quezon Ave
side
Union Bank
Unionbank
Validosa
Veria Bldg
Violago Auto Repair
Wally West
West Ave Hotel
West City Plaza
West Insula
West Life Place
West Mansion's Condominium
West Medical Clinic
West Trade Center:
West Venue Bldg
West Wheels Auto Service Center
Western Union
Westria Residences
White Beauty
Yokohama West Ave

Where Is West Avenue Located? What To Ride To Get There?

West Ave starts from EDSA opposite SM City North. It ends in Quezon Ave where TV5 Delta Studio is located along
Quezon Ave side of Delta Building.

Nearest LRT-1 Station by now is Roosevelt, but soon LRT/MRT common station will be meters away once it is
constructed. Nearest MRT-3 today is North Station.

If your destination is near corner EDSA, get off the train at the last station of both MRT and LRT and walk your way to
West Ave towards your destination from MRT North Station or ride a bus or jeep towards West Ave or SM North from
LRT Roosevelt Station because Roosevelt Station is a little bit far.

If your destination is near corner of Quezon Ave, like TV5 Delta Studio, alight at Quezon Ave Station of MRT-3, if
you're taking MRT-3 only. Use the footbridge and cross Quezon Ave and go to the loading area along Quezon Ave
near corner EDSA. Ride a jeepney with "Delta" or "Quiapo" sign and alight at Delta, the most popular reference by
drivers and commuters. It's the building located at the corner of West Ave and Quezon Ave where TV5 is located. It's
actually Dela Merced Building but for years it's known as Delta.

That jeepney that passes through West Ave in both opposite lanes has these signs on its both sides: "Proj-6 Pagasa
West Ave Pier" and "Proj-6 SM North West Ave Quiapo". From EDSA, the sign in the front is either "Delta" or
"Quiapo" and "Pier". From Quezon Ave, the sign in the front is either "SM North" or "Proj-6 Trinoma".

West Ave in the Map

How Buildings and Destinations Dotted West Ave From EDSA to Quezon Ave

If you're riding a jeep from EDSA taking West Ave toward Quezon Ave, these are the institutions you get to see as
the jeep drives past, in this order:

Left Side

Paramount Bldg - 846 Veritas, Cebuana Lhuillier,
Tambunting, Western Union
135 West Ave
Columbian Bldg - BDO, LBC, Pawnshop Manila, Gano
iTouch Megastockist (opposite West Insula
Gate of Philam Homes (Closed)
158 West Ave - TCB The Coffee Beanery, Benaiah
Techno Graphics, HAPI (opposite The Back to the Bible
Bldg)
2 storey residential with different small businesses
First Standard Finance Corp, Hollywood (Opposite
Pacific Corporate Center)
152 West Ave - Rivera, Mastercraft, LAQ Kitchen
West Medical Clinic
Yokohama West Ave
Bencom Bldg - Philhealth
144 West Ave - PC Gilmore
142 West Ave - Nails & Tea, Hilti, Husqvarna
Durun Tires
138 West Ave (building)
Moda Excellente - Honda, Castrol Bike Point (Opposite
Cable Link)

Right Side

A-1 Financial Services
7-11
Andoks
Arkigrafix Corp
West Insula
Pacific Corporate Center - Humanessence Spa
Motor Shops (3 stores)
Landbank West Ave
Total Gas Station
West Ave Hotel - Firelli, NH Miller, Nankang
Cablelink Building
Capitol City Baptist Church - Only Jesus Saves
Bulacan Street (road)
West Life Place - Royal Prestige Authorized Distributor, Club
Ultima, Crown Regency Vacation Club, Saint Clair Fountain
of Knowledge, Extra Excel International Phils, Starbucks,
Nice Mart, Panciteria Lido, Rai Rai Ken
The West Wing - Oppein, Toshiba, Composite Technology,
Pioneer Sales & Service Center, Onkyo, B&W
Servicio Filipino - BPI West Baler, Temps & Staffers Inc
Small commercial stall
West Trade Center - BDO
Vacant Lot
122 West Ave, 3 storey - Tambunting, Skin Clinic,
Dental Concepts Inc., T. Tan Fashion
Jafer Building - BDO at G/F
Ambianza Apartele
House compound with small restaurant called Lutong
Bahay
West Venue Building 5 storey (opposite 99 West Ave St
Vincent School) - BIR Rdo 38 & BIR Rdo 28
McDonald's
EastWest Bank
West Lawin Street (road)
Jollibbee
House Compound
E.G. Designs
House Compound
Metrobank
Shantung Restaurant
Prosperity West Center - Evertrust Business Solutions,
Monterey Meat Shop
PNB
House Compound
Beauty Avenue
Violago Auto Repair
Chinabank
Prince Jireh Spa
White Beauty
House Compound
Don Henrico's
Examiner Street (road)
Hap Chan
House Compound
House Compound
AVK
Carbal - Bioessence, Kumon, KMBI, BDO
West City Plaza
Lanao Hydropower Development Corporation,
MedCheck
Veria Bldg - BPI Family Savings Bank
Pan de Manila
Saint Vincent School - Mosveldtt
197 West Ave - Holy spirit Purified Water, Keyser Engine
Rebuilders
Azadi Persian Kabab
Ersao
Pancit Malabon
Union Bank
2-storey Residential turned commercial establishments
Shell Gas Station
Baler Street (road)
Pangarap Bldg - Ace Corp, Tambunting,
www.acwcompuadd.com, Strikes Unlimited Gym, Tuazon
Dental Clinic
House compound
Shack Furniture, Supladita, Creative Instinct
Mang Bok's Manok, Westria Residences, Robert Camba
Catering
Buena Mano Car Sale
Rose Building - Laser Medical Clinic, Nuat Thai, Prince
Albert, Laser Dentistry, Hahn Sales & Control Office
71 West - Big compound
Cabalen
JASI - Bioessence
Jet's Trophy
P.G. Building - Baddeo, Toptea, True Cut Barber Shop,
Lederland
Vacant Lot
Cavite Street (road)
Chic Boy
Health Is In
Thinking Tools
AtoysCustoms
Puregold - Lightstyles Decor Center, Raw Matters Cafe
PS Bank
Metro Bar
45 West Ave - Cheveux, DHL, Aqua Store, Wally West,
Crafter's Corner
Del Monte Ave (road)
CBT Condominium
Vacant Lot
Baliwag Lechon
House Compound
Mary Santos Artcade
Liwayway Street (road)
46 West Ave - CharmMed, Aking Dentista, Skin
Nutriance
Vacant House
BDO
Auto Care Center
2 storey residential
House Compound
House Compound
Kamay Kainan
Bulletin Street (road)
Moldex Bldg
Ligaya Street (road)
Kowloon House (Restaurant)
Kowloon House (take-out)
Times Street (road)
Shangrila Restaurant - along Times Street near cor
West right side opposite Kowloon
Delta Bldg aka Dela Merced Bldg - Chrislink Travel,
Shiyomatic, Manila Bulletin, Banco San Juan, RCBC,
PNB, National Commission on Indigenous People, Kia
Motors, Pizza Hut (Quezon Ave side), TV5 Delta Studio
(Quezon Ave side)
Petron Gas Station
Mang Inasal
BPI
Redrich Grills
Shabby's
Hollywood Square - Body Worx Spa, Ms O Ball Room,
Piggylicious
Mister Kabab
Karcraft
Unionbank
House Compound
House Compound
House Compound
House Compound
Coffee Belle
Kamayan, Dad's, Saisaki, Sambokojin (under one roof)
Four commercial establishments
Bank of Commerce
Mercury Drug
Zamboanga Street (road)
West Mansion's Condominium (back of 7-11 along
Zamboanga St)
7-11
Validosa
FHM Club

How Buildings and Institutions Dotted West Ave from Quezon Ave to EDSA

If you're riding a jeepney from Quezon Ave, here are the buildings and destinations that you will see as the jeep
drives past, in this order:

Left Side

Right Side

FHM Club
Validosa
7-11
Zamboanga st left side)
Mercury Drug
Bank of Commerce
Coffee Belle
House Compound
House Compound
House Compound
House Compound
Unionbank
Karcraft
Mister Kabab
Piggylicious
Shabby's
Redrich Grills
BPI
Mang Inasal
Petron
Crafter's Corner
Metro Bar
PS Bank
Puregold Junior - Lightstyles Decor Center, Raw Matters
Cafe
Atoy Customs
Thinking Tools
Health Is In
ChicBoy
Vacant Lot
Lederland
Jet's Trophy
JASI - Bioessence
(Quezon Ave side)
West Ave opposite Kowloon
Times Street (road)
Kowloon House Take-Out Store
Kowloon House West Ave (restaurant)
Moldex
Kamay Kainan
House Compound
House Compound
Auto Care Center
BDO
Vacant House
Nutriance
Mary Santos Artcade
House Compound
Baliwag Lechon
Vacant Lot
CBT Condominium
MedCheck
West City Plaza
AVK
House Compound
House Compound
Hap Chan
Don Henrico's
House Compound
White Beauty
Prince Jireh Spa
Cabalen
Buena Mano Car Sale
Catering
House compound
Dental Clinic
Baler Street (road)
Shell Gas Station
Union Bank
Pancit Malabon
Ersao
Azadi Persian Kabab
Rebuilders
Pan de Manila
115 West Ave - commercial establishments
Cablelink Building
Total Gas Station
Landbank West Ave
Chinabank
Violago Auto Repair
Beauty Avenue
House Compound
PNB
Monterey Meat Shop
Shantung Restaurant
Metrobank
House Compound
E.G. Designs
House Compound
Jollibbee
West Lawin Street (Philam Homes Gate)
EastWest Bank
McDonald's
Bahay
Ambianza Apartele
Vacant Lot
Cable Link)
Durun Tires
Yokohama West Ave
West Medical Clinic
West Insula
Arkigrafix Corp
Andoks
7-11
Bldg)
135 West Ave

How To Commute To Buildings And Bars & Restaurants Along West Ave From Different Parts Of Metro Manila

Route #1

From Alabang, Muntinlupa, Sucat Bicutan, Filinvest City, Festival Mall and other areas south of Metro Manila.

Ride a bus bound for North of Metro Manila, e.g. Monumento, Novaliches, Malanday and Navotas. Don't take buses
bound for Fairview.

Option 1 (Fast) - Alight at MRT-3 Magallanes Station and board a train bound for North. If your destination is near
corner EDSA of West Ave, get off the train at North Station. If your destination is near corner Quezon Ave, alight at
Quezon Ave and ride a jeepney at the corner of Quezon Ave and EDSA, alight at Delta. TV5 Studio is located there.
If you don't know the location of your destination, go to How Buildings and Institutions Dotted West Ave from Quezon
Ave to EDSA or How Buildings and Destinations Dotted West Ave From EDSA to Quezon Ave. You can also see
building map of West Ave below this post.

Option 2 (Slow) - Ride the bus all the way to SM North EDSA and from there cross EDSA via footbridges. If your
destination is near corner Quezon Ave, then make sure the bus you're in goes "under" in Quezon Ave. Talk to the
conductor.

Route #2

From Baclaran and Pasay Rotunda'

By bus, just follow Option 2 of Route #1.

By jeepney, ride one bound for Quiapo. In Quiapo, take a jeep with "Proj 6" sign. It will take West Ave from Quezon
Ave to EDSA. Get off the jeep at your destination. To know the location of where you're headed, go toHow Buildings
and Institutions Dotted West Ave from Quezon Ave to EDSA.

By train, you can either use LRT-1 from Baclaran Station or MRT-3 from Taft Station. Get off the train at Roosevelt
Station or Quezon Ave Station or North Station. To know which station is the best, you must have idea of the location
of your destination. Go to How Buildings and Institutions Dotted West Ave from Quezon Ave to EDSA or How
Buildings and Destinations Dotted West Ave From EDSA to Quezon Ave. You can also see building map of West Ave
below this post.

Route #3

From Bonifacio Global City aka Fort Bonifacio.

You can take either jeepney bound for "MRT Ayala" or "The Fort Bus". In Ayala Ave, take either bus bound for
Monumento and Novaliches or train bound for North Station. Follow Route #1 as to where to alight.

Route #4

From Marikina, SM City Marikina, Sta Lucia East, Robinson's Metro East, Cainta, SSS Village, Cogeo and other
areas East of Metro Manila.

By jeepney and bus. Ride a jeepney bound for Cubao or Divisoria. Alight at EDSA. Take a bus bound for Monumento
or Novaliches. Alight at either Quezon Ave or SM North EDSA. For more details, read Route #1.

By trains. Go to LRT-2 Santolan Station and take a train bound for Recto and alight at Araneta Center Cubao Station.
Ride another train at MRT-3 Araneta Cubao Center Station bound for North and alight at either Quezon Ave or North
Station, depending on the location of your destination along West Ave. To get an idea of your location and what
station to alight, read Route #1.

Route #5

From provinces of Bulacan, Olongapo, Zambales, Clark and Subic, and other areas up north.

There are lots of options, depending on the availability. You can take air-conditioned FX or van bound for SM North or
Trinoma if there's one in your area. You can also ride any provincial bus bound for Cubao and alight at MMDA EDSA-
West Ave Bus Terminal, located right at West Ave, see West Ave Map.

If your destination is near to EDSA, just walk towards its location. If it's far, ride a jeepney that you can immediately
see along West Ave near EDSA. To locate your destination, go to How Buildings and Destinations Dotted West Ave
From EDSA to Quezon Ave.

Route #6

From Caloocan, Malabon, Navotas and Valenzuela or CAMANAVA.

Ride a jeep to Monumento. Take a bus bound for south of Metro Manila, e.g. Alabang, Baclaran and Sucat. Alight at
West Ave or opposite SM North EDSA. If your destination is near to EDSA, just walk towards its location. If it's far,
ride a jeepney that you can immediately see along West Ave near EDSA. To locate your destination, go to How
Buildings and Destinations Dotted West Ave From EDSA to Quezon Ave or see building map below this post.

Route #7

From Intramuros, Manila City Hall, SM City Manila, Ermita, Robinson's Manila and other areas in the vicinity.

Ride a jeep bound for Quiapo from Mabini and Taft in Ermita. In Quiapo, take a jeep with "Proj 6" sign. From SM City
Manila, Manila City and Intramuros, ride a jeep bound for Proj 6 at Manila City Hall loading area. It will take West Ave
from Quezon Ave to EDSA. Get off the jeep at your destination. Read How Buildings and Destinations Dotted West
Ave From Quezon Ave to EDSA or see building map below this post.

Photos of buildings, offices, restaurants, bars and other destinations along West Ave, in random order:

Kamayan, Dad's, Saisaki and Sambokojin

Metro Bar

Validosa

West Spa & West Coast Cafe KTV

Spossibilities & Redrich

Coffee Belle

West Insula

122 West Ave, Auto Access, Jafer Bldg, Ambianza, West Venue & McDonald's

Capitol City Baptish Church

West Trade Center

TV5 Delta Studio

158 West Ave - TCB The Coffee Beanery, Benaiah Techno Graphics, HAPI

Cabalen

Kamay Kainan

Kowloon House Take-Out Counter

Kowloon House West Ave Restaurant

Mang Inasal West Ave

Cablelink

Westlife Place

Hollywood Square

FHM West Ave

CBT Condominium, Veria Bldg, MedCheck

Delta Bldg (Dela Merced Bldg)


Puregold Jr, Lightstyles Decor Center, Raw Matters Cafe

Rose Bldg


Back To The Bible Bldg


West Ave Hotel

Mister Kabab

Moldex

Mushroom Burger Restaurant, Pancit Malabon, Ersao, Azadi Persian Kabab

Pan de Manila & Montessori West School


Honey's West Apartelle


EastWest Bank, Philam Homes West Lawin Gate, Jollibee

Columbian Bldg

JASI

Brassrail

Baliwag Lechon West Ave

P.G. Bldg

Atoy Customs

Mary Santos Artcade
4 Responses to Commute Guide To Buildings And Bars & Restaurants Along West Ave
Jeremiah Monroy said...
4 October 2012 00:56
Very nice

Lag alag said...
4 October 2012 01:41
@ Jeremiah Monroy. Thanks!

justin quiambao said...
25 June 2013 18:01
Paano pumunta ng Temps and Staffers sa may west ave qc. ano sasakyan at how much fare?

Lag alag said...
26 June 2013 01:12
@ justin quiambao. Para po sa mga nagtatanong. Mangyari lang po na pkisabi kung san kyo manggagaling. Salamat
po.

Excess Superclub: The Ultimate Nightlife Destination In Quezon City
Just opened last December, this place is really hot. If you're into loud sexy music mixed with drinking spree on top of
solid dance floor filled with beautiful people as if "No one ugly allowed!" capped by gorgeous models dancing to the
beat of erotic rhythm, then this place is definitely for you. As its slogan says, "Introducing The Evolution Of QC
Nightlife", you will be introduced to a night of ultimate joy a real nightlife should be.

Excess SuperClub is located along Timog in Quezon City, opposite Rockville, the bar co-owned by Arnel Pineda.
How to get there? Read on.

Driving Directions

Route #1

via Magallanes interchange. Stay to the middle of EDSA and drive all the way to Quezon City, passing through Ayala
Tunnel, Cubao tunnel and flyovers of Ortigas and Santolan. After passing through tunnel of Cubao or Cubao
underpass, you must avoid getting onto the Kamuning Flyover because this flyover passes through two intersections
- Kamuning/Kamias and Timog. Your destination is Timog so you need to go under the flyover. Cross the intersection
Timog Avenue and Tomas Morato Avenue intersect. Stay to the left after you cross Scout Torillo Street, the last street
before the Boy Scout Circle. Excess Super Club is located before the Boy Scout Circle, around 50-100 meters from
the circle, to your left, opposite Rockville across Timog Avenue. There's a lot of parking space along Timog so all you
need to do is make a U-Turn when you already see Excess Super Club.

vicinity who'd like to get to Timog Avenue, GMA Network, Inc. (GMA-7), Imperial Palace Suites and of course Excess
Super Club via EDSA.

Route #2

Avenue Flyover. While you're on the flyover, stay to the right of the flyover. After passing through Quezon Avenue
flyover, stay to your lane. The first street after your descent from the flyover is Eugenio Lopez. As soon as you
passed by Eugenio Lopez Street, watch out for the broken white lines that gives direction for private vehicles from
EDSA into the Scout Borromeo Street. Avoid MMDA apprehension, drive smart, follow traffic rules and regulations.
Once you see the white broken lines running diagonally to the next street after Eugenio Lopez which is the Scout
Borromeo, turn on signal lights, change your lane, follow the broken lines and turn right onto the Scout Borromeo
Street. There's a Jollibee one block before Scout Borromeo. Drive on Scout Borromeo, cross Samar Avenue. Next
intersection is Sgt. Esguerra Avenue. After Scout Borromeo crossed Sgt. Esguerra Avenue, it turns to the right and
another road appears to the left of Scout Borromeo. This street is Scout Ybardolaza. Take this street. Cross the next
street of Scout Madrinan and finally turn right onto Timog Avenue. Along Timog Avenue, cross Scout Torillo Street,
the last street before you reach Boy Scout Circle which is at this point is already visible from the distance. Stay to the
left. Excess Super Club is located before the Boy Scout Circle, around 50-100 meters from the circle, to your left,
opposite Rockville across Timog Avenue. There's a lot of parking space along Timog so all you need to do is make a
U-Turn when you already see Excess.

Quirino Avenue, Novaliches and nearby areas who are going to Timog Avenue, Tomas Morato Avenue, and of
course Excess. Other destination here is the Imperial Palace Suites, located exactly in the corner of Tomas Morato
Avenue and Timog Avenue, by the Boy Scout Circle. If you're going to GMA Network, Inc. or Channel 7, just pass by
Scout Borromeo, stay to the right, avoid the Kamuning Flyover, until you see the GMA Network Headquarters. Don't
turn right onto the street before Timog. This street is GMA Network Drive and it's one way street going to EDSA.

Route #3

underpass, stay to the right and turn right onto Espana in the middle of the underpass. There's another slip lane or
road that runs perpendicular from the middle of Quezon Boulevard underpass to the right, it's going to Espana. So it's
important that you're staying to the right of Quezon Boulevard underpass as soon as you descend. Stay to the middle
of Espana and drive all the way until you're traversing Quezon Avenue, passing by Welcome Rotonda. You'll cross
the intersection of Quezon Avenue and Araneta Avenue. After that you'll pass by a huge Sogo Hotel located at the
corner of Roces Avenue and Quezon Avenue to the right. You'll also pass by Capitol Medical Center which is located
at Scout Magbanua Street. At this point you must stay to the right of Quezon Boulevard. Next street is Scout Reyes.
After Scout Reyes is the Y junction of Timog Avenue. Turn right onto Y intersection of Timog Avenue. Stay to the
middle until you get to the Boy Scout Circle. Go with the traffic flow, pass Tomas Morato and back to Timog again.
After a while, Excess comes into view to your right, opposite Rockville to the left of Timog, around 50-100 meters
from Boy Scout Circle or rotonda.

nearby areas by driver's who'd like to get to Timog Avenue, Tomas Morato Avenue, Imperial Palace Suites and GMA
Network, Inc. or GMA Channel-7. To get to GMA-7 just go straight ahead, passing by Excess along Timog Avenue up
to GMA Network Drive. Turn left on GMA Network drive opposite 11th Jamboree Street to get to GMA Network
Building.

How to get to Excess Super Club in Timog by jeepney

There are two routes of passenger jeepney that pass by Boy Scout Circle where Excess is located around 50-100
meters away. Boy Scout Circle is the rotonda or roundabout in a technical term where Tomas Morato Avenue and
Timog Avenue intersect.

Route #1

take. Ride one of these jeepneys and ask driver to drop you off at Imperial Palace, that's the common reference
known to driver. Don't say Rockville or Boy Scout Circle. Imperial Palace is the known landmark there. As soon as
you get off, you'll see the huge building of Imperial Palace Suites. Go toward the direction of Imperial Palace Suites.
On the side of Imperial Palace that occupies Timog Avenue, walk away from the Imperial Palace and the Boy Scout
Circle. You'll see many bars and karaoke next to Imperial Palace. Next to Music bank is the Rockville. And opposite
Rockville across Timog is the Excess Super Club.

Network, Inc. or GMA Channel-7 and Excess.

Route #2

Rodriguez. Ride one of these jeepneys and ask driver to drop you off at Imperial Palace, that's the common reference
Circle. You'll will see many bars and karaoke next to Imperial Palace. Next to Music Bank is the Rockville. And
opposite Rockville across Timog is the Excess.


How to get to Excess Super Club in Timog by MRT or LRT

GMA-Kamuning Station, walk toward the corner of Timog Avenue and EDSA where the headquarters of GMA
Cubao via Timog, but they turn left way too far from Excess. As soon as the jeepney you're riding turns left, get off
and walk your way to the Boy Scout Circle or rotonda. You won't miss it as it's very visible from the distance. Excess
is located before the Boy Scout Circle, around 50-100 meters from the circle, to your left, opposite Rockville.

off at GMA-Kamuning Station. Follow direction to Rockville given at the preceding paragraph.

other nearby areas coming to Timog Avenue, Tomas Morato, GMA Network, Imperial Palace and of course Excess.

How To Get To Arnel Pineda's RockVille Bar
Rockville, the bar co-owned by Arnel Pineda, and one of the latest night destinations that recently got opened in
Quezon City is located along Timog near Boy Scout Circle of Tomas Morato and Timog Avenue Junction. It's one of
the establishments next to Imperial Palace Suites.

Driving Directions

Route #1

Timog Avenue and Tomas Morato Avenue intersect. Stay to the right of Timog Avenue after you cross Scout Torillo
Street, the last street before the Boy Scout Circle. Rockville is located before the Boy Scout Circle, around 50-100
meters from the circle, to your right. Next to it is Music Bank. There's a lot of parking space along Timog so all you
need to do is make a right turn when you already see Rockville.

vicinity who'd like to get to Timog Avenue, GMA Network, Inc. (GMA-7), Imperial Palace Suites and of course
Rockville via EDSA.

Route #2

flyover, stay to your lane. The first street after you descended from the flyover is Eugenio Lopez. As soon as you
street of Scout Madrinan and finally turn right onto Timog Avenue. (Imporant: Scout Borromeo Street closes before
11 pm. If the gate is closed by the time you get to Scout Borromeo, get back to EDSA, drive straight while your right
signal is blinking, avoid Kamuning EDSA flyover, then turn right onto Timog Avenue, the next intersection along
EDSA with traffic lights.) Along Timog Avenue, cross Scout Torillo Street, the last street before you reach Boy Scout
Circle which is at this point is already visible from the distance. Stay to the right. Rockville is located before the Boy
Scout Circle, around 50-100 meters from the circle, to your right. Next to Rockville is Music Bank. There's a lot of
parking space along Timog so all you need to do is make a right turn when you already see Rockville.

course Rockville. Other destination here is the Imperial Palace Suites, located exactly in the corner of Tomas Morato

Route #3

After a while, Rockville comes into view to your left, next to Music Bank, around 50-100 meters from Boy Scout Circle
or rotonda.

Network, Inc. or GMA Channel-7. To get to GMA-7 just go straight ahead, passing by Rockville along Timog Avenue
up to GMA Network Drive. Turn left on GMA Network drive opposite 11th Jamboree Street to get to GMA Network
Building.

How to get to Rockville Bar in Timog by jeepney

There are two routes of passenger jeepney that pass by Boy Scout Circle where Rockville is located around 50-100

Route #1

Circle. You'll see many bars and karaoke next to Imperial Palace. Next to Music bank is the Rockville. Very easy, you
wont get lost.


Route #2

Circle. You'll will see many bars and karaoke next to Imperial Palace. Next to Music Bank is the Rockville. Very easy,
you wont get lost.


How to get to Rockville in Timog by LRT or MRT

Cubao via Timog, but they turn left way too far from Rockville. As soon as the jeepney you're riding turns left, get off
and walk your way to the Boy Scout Circle or rotonda. You won't miss it as it's very visible from the distance.
Rockville is located before the Boy Scout Circle, around 50-100 meters from the circle, to your right. Next to it is
Music Bank.


6 Responses to How To Get To Arnel Pineda's RockVille Bar
Anonymous said...
19 January 2011 23:09
Thank you Philip! This page is now linked at http://arnelpinedarocks.com/rockville

Philipinoy said...
20 January 2011 00:18
Thank you din po, sa pag linked sa akin.

K said...
22 December 2011 10:00
Hi there,

just to know if there is entrance fee and consumable or just go in and order.

Thanks

Lagalag said...
22 December 2011 13:27
Regularly no entrance fee. But on especial occasions in which Arnel Pineda performs, I think there's entrance fee.

JENAISLE said...
17 March 2013 13:10
When will Arnel Pineda perform?

Lag alag said...
17 March 2013 16:41
@ JENAISLE. I am sorry but Rockville Bar has been closed already, for good. It's replaced by a Dance Club
establishment.

How To Get To Bellagio Square Malate
Bellagio Square Malate is a new entertainment Center in Malate and Ermita districts. With different choices of a good
night out from videoke bars, chinese and italian restaurants, spas, live band performers, booze etc., Bellagio Square
Malate is an ultimate entertainment destination in this part of the metropolis. Located at Jeorge Bacobo Street near
corner Pedro Gil Street, getting here either by commuting or driving is easy.

How to commute to Bellagio Square Malate from different parts of Metro Manila?

From north of Metro Manila: Caloocan, Malabon, Navotas, Valenzuela, Bulacan, Pampanga, Novaliches,
Balintawak, Bagong Barrio, Roosevelt, Congresional, Munoz, Project 7, Project 8 and nearby areas.

Ride a bus or jeepney that will pass by or going to a nearest LRT-1 Station, the Yellow Line.

Caloocan, Malabon, Navotas and Valenzuela areas - nearest station to you is Monumento or 5th Avenue. There are
passenger jeepneys from Navotas to Monumento and buses from Letre that will pass by 5th Avenue Station. Ride a
Baclaran bound train in either 5th Avenue Station or Monumento Station.

Bulacan and Pampanga as well as Novaliches - nearest LRT-1 Station is Balintawak Station. Manila bound buses
and FX pass by Balintawak. From Novaliches, ride a jeepney, bus or FX going to Blumentrit, Doroteo Jose or Santa
Cruz. Get off at unloading zone in Balintawak and walk your way to Balintawak Station. Ride a Baclaran bound train.

Bagong Barrio - ride a bus or jeep along EDSA going to SM North EDSA. Get off at Balintawak Station and ride a
Baclaran bound train.

Roosevelt, Congresional, Munoz, Project 7 and Project 8 nearest station to you is Roosevelt Station - ride a jeepney,
bus or FX to Roosevelt Station, ride a Baclaran bound train.

You have now two options.

First option, get off at U.N. Avenue Station walk approximately 276 meters to Padre Faura, ride a jeepney with
"Robinson's-Paco" or "San Andres" sign and get off at the corner of Pedro Gil and Jeorge Bacobo. Walk another
approximately 35 meters to Bellagio Square.

Second option, get off at Pedro Gil Station, and walk approximately 495 meters all the way to Bellagio Square.

Explanations:

In first option, from U.N. Avenue Station, walk along Taft Avenue southward to toward Baclaran up to the corner of
Padre Faura. Ride a jeepney going to Robinson's Place Mall with "Paco", "Sta. Ana" or "San Andress" sign. Ask the
driver to drop you off at the corner of Pedro Gil and Jeorge Bacobo Street. Walk along Jeorge Bacobo until you see
Bellagio Square to your left.

In second option, from Pedro Gil Station, walk toward Pedro Gil Street. Turn right onto Pedro Gil Street. Walk to the
left side of Pedro Gil Street. Cross 4 streets. You will pass by Saint Paul University. The fifth street is Jeorge Bacobo
which is opposite Midtown Robinson's Place Mall. Turn left on Jeorge Bacobo. Continue walking until you see

From south of Metro Manila: Alabang, Pacita, Muntinlupa, Sucat, Metropolis Starmall and nearby areas. There are
terminals of jeepneys going to Pasay Rotonda and Mall of Asia located in Alabang near Metropolis Star Mall. Some of
them just pick up passengers along East Service Road near corner Montillano Street. Ride one of these jeepneys.

You have two options:

First option, get off at Pasay Rotonda, ride a Monumento bound train at LRT-1 Edsa Station, get off at Pedro Gil
Station and walk approximately 495 meters all the way to Bellagio Square.

Second option, get off at Harrison Street, ride a Mabini bound jeep, get off at Pedro Gil, ride another jeep at Pedro Gil
and get off at Jeorge Bacobo.

Explanations:

In first option, from Pedro Gil Station, walk toward Pedro Gil Street. Turn right onto Pedro Gil Street. Walk to the left
side of Pedro Gil Street. Cross 4 streets. You will pass by Saint Paul University. The fifth street is Jeorge Bacobo

In second option, ride a jeepney with "Mabini" word in its sign and ask driver to drop you off at Pedro Gil Street. Along
Pedro Gil Street corner Mabini Street, ride a jeepney with "Paco", "Santa Ana" or "San Andres" sign. Ask driver to
drop you off at Jeorge Bacobo Street. Walk along Jeorge Bacobo until you see Bellagio Square to your left.

From Southern Tagalog provinces: Batangas, Laguna, Cavite and Quezon including Bacoor, Imus, Tagaytay,
Zapote-Alabang Road, Paranaque, SM South Mall and nearby areas.

Ride a bus or FX bound for Metro Manila. Depending on terminal you're getting off, ride a jeepney that will pass by
Pedro Gil.

If you're getting off at Gil Puyat Terminal like JAC Transit, JAM, etc., ride a jeepney going to Quiapo, Monumento or
Divisoria. Get off at Pedro Gil and walk across Taft. Walk along Pedro Gil westward or toward Roxas Boulevard.
Cross 4 streets. You will pass by Saint Paul University. The fifth street is Jeorge Bacobo which is opposite Midtown
Robinson's Place Mall. Turn left on Jeorge Bacobo. Continue walking until you see Bellagio Square to your left.

If the terminal of the bus you're riding is in Lawton, then get off at Pedro Gil Street and walk across Taft Avenue. Walk
along Pedro Gil westward or toward Roxas Boulevard. Cross 4 streets. You will pass by Saint Paul University. The
fifth street is Jeorge Bacobo which is opposite Midtown Robinson's Place Mall. Turn left on Jeorge Bacobo. Continue
walking until you see Bellagio Square to your left.

From Quezon City: Fairview, U.P. Diliman, Philcoa, Project 2&3, SM City North EDSA, Trinoma. West Avenue,
Timog Avenue, San Francisco Del Monte, Project 6, Kamuning, Kamias, Tomas Morato, Roces Avenue, Pantranco,
Araneta Avenue, Araneta Center Cubao, Project 4 and nearby areas


First option is to ride an MRT train, get off at Taft Station, take another train in LRT-1 EDSA Station, get off at Pedro
Gil Station and walk up to Bellagio Square.

Second option is to ride a Quiapo bound jeepney or bus. Take another jeepney bound to Baclaran or Vito Cruz via
"Mabini" and walk a little bit up to Bellagio Square.

Explanations:

First option - Fairview, U.P. Diliman, Philcoa: Ride a Quiapo or Welcome Rotonda bound jeepney. Get off at EDSA
Highway - Quezon Avenue intersection. Ride a south bound train at MRT-3 Quezon Avenue station and get off at Taft
Avenue. Project 2&3 and Kamias: Ride a Quiapo or Welcome Rotonda bound jeepney. Get off at GMA-Kamuning
Station of MRT-3. Tomas Morato, Kamuning, Timog: Ride a jeepney bound to Project 2 & 3. Get off at GMA-
Kamuning Statio of MRT-3. Project 6: Ride a Quiapo or Pier bound jeepney. Get off at EDSA corner West Avenue,
walk toward North Station of MRT-3. From West Avenue: Ride a Project 6 bound jeepney, get off at MRT-3 North
Station. Cubao and Araneta Center: Go to Araneta Center Cubao Station of MRT-3. From these stations, ride a south
bound train and get off at Taft Avenue Station.

From Taft Station of MRT, walk toward EDSA Station of LRT-1, ride a north bound train or Monumento bound and get
off at Pedro Gil Station and walk across Taft. Walk along Pedro Gil westward or toward Roxas Boulevard. Cross 4
streets. You will pass by Saint Paul University. The fifth street is Jeorge Bacobo which is opposite Midtown

Second option - From area, ride a Quiapo bound jeepney, FX or bus. From Quiapo ride a Baclaran or Vito Cruz
bound jeepney or FX via "M.H. Del Pilar". Ask driver to drop you off at the corner of M.H. Del Pilar and Pedro Gil
streets. Along Pedro Gil corner M.H. Del Pilar, ride a Paco, Santa Ana or San Andres bound jeepney. Ask driver to
drop you at the corner of Jeorge Bacobo and Pedro Gil streets. Walk along Jeorge Bacobo Street until you see

From EDSA-Shaw Crossing and Boni-EDSA: Shangri-La Plaza, EDSA Central, Greenfield District, Starmall
Mandaluyong, Mega Mall, Boni Avenue, Pioneer, Go Hotel, Reliance, Boni-Pioneer Robinson's and nearby areas

Go to Shaw Station or Boni Station of MRT-3 depending on your location. Ride a south bound train and get off at Taft
Station. From Taft Station of MRT, walk toward EDSA Station of LRT-1, ride a north bound train or Monumento
bound and get off at Pedro Gil Station and walk across Taft. Walk along Pedro Gil westward or toward Roxas
Boulevard. Cross 4 streets. You will pass by Saint Paul University. The fifth street is Jeorge Bacobo which is opposite
Midtown Robinson's Place Mall. Turn left on Jeorge Bacobo. Continue walking until you see Bellagio Square to your
left.

From Makati: Guadalupe, Rockwell, Makati Avenue, A-venue, Burgos, Makati City Hall, J.P. Rizal, Zapote, PRC,
Pasong Tamo now known as Chino Roces Avenue

Ride a jeepney with "Paco-Taft" sign anywhere along J.P. Rizal Street. Get off at the terminal along Pedro Gil. Walk
along Pedro Gil westward or toward Roxas Boulevard. Cross Taft Avenue and 4 more streets. You will pass by Saint
Paul University. The fifth street is Jeorge Bacobo which is opposite Midtown Robinson's Place Mall. Turn left on
Jeorge Bacobo. Continue walking until you see Bellagio Square to your left.

From Marikina, Santolan Pasig, Katipunan, Anonas, Aurora Boulevard, Go-Belmonte, Gilmore, J. Ruiz, V.
Mapa, SM Centerpoint, Pureza, Magsaysay Boulevard, UERMM Medical, MEZZA, Santa Mesa and nearby
areas

Go to the nearest station of LRT-2, the Purple Line e.g., Santolan Station, Katipunan Station, Anonas Station,
Araneta Center Cubao Station, Go-Belmonte Station, J. Ruiz Station, Gimore Station, V. Mapa Station and Pureza
Station.

Ride a train bound to Recto. Get off at Recto Station, then walk up to Doroteo Jose Station of LRT-1 via crossway
that links Recto Station to Doroteo Station. Go across Doroteo Station via escalator or stairs and then ride a Baclaran
bound train.

You have two options.



Explanations:



How to get to Bellagio Square Malate by car

Parking in front of Bellagio Square along Jeorge Bacobo Street is limited. If you want to park your car near Bellagio
Square, you need to arrive as early as possible. Otherwise, you can park your car at the basement parking of
Robinson's Place Mall which is very near. Jeorge Bacobo Street is one-way from the opposite end toward Pedro Gil,
so you can't turn right from Pedro Gil onto Jeorge Bacobo. If you're coming in from Roxas Boulevard via Pedro Gil,
just pass by Jeorge Bacobo Street and turn right onto the next street which is Maria Orosa. Eurotel is right before
Maria Orosa Street. From Maria Orosa Street turn right onto Malvar Street then finally, turn right onto Jeorge Bacobo.
Drive on, until you see Belagio Square to your right, next to Manila Manor Hotel.

You can park at the basement parking of Robinson's Place Ermita from Jeorge Bacobo by turning right onto Pedro Gil
toward the left side of Pedro Gil, then immediately turn left on the driveway of Midtown Robinson's Place which runs
counter clockwise from Pedro Gil. Just follow the direction until you descend to the Parking Entrance.

From north of Metro Manila, get down in Malate and Ermita districts via Roxas Boulevard. If you're from Quezon City,
take Espana toward Quiapo, and then Padre Burgos. If you're from Caloocan, Malabon, Navotas and Valenzuela,
take Jose Abad Santos, cross C.M. Recto to take Reina Regente, then take Juan Luna. Follow where Baclaran
bound public jeepneys turn and take Padre Burgos Street. If you're from Pampanga, Bulacan, Novaliches and other
nearby areas, take Bonifacio Avenue, Quezon Boulevard, then Quiapo toward Padre Burgos. For detailed directions
on these route search "direction to roxas boulevard route" on the search direction box in the sidebar, then read from a
post on the results.

Turn left on Pedro Gil. Stay to the middle of Pedro Gil. Cross intersections of M.H. Del Pilar, Mabini and Adriatico.
Next to Adriatico is Jeorge Bacobo followed by Maria Orosa Street. Follow the direction given above.

From South of Metro Manila, still the best way is via Roxas Boulevard. From Cavite, Tagaytay, Imus, Bacoor, Las
Pinas, Paranaque, SM South Mall. Take Coastal Road or Manila-Cavite Expressway. Drive all the way to Roxas
Boulevard and turn right onto Pedro Gil. Follow direction just mentioned above. For detailed information on this route,
search "coastal road to roxas boulevard route" on the Search Direction Box locate in the sidebar.

If you're coming in from south of Metro Manila like Alabang, Sucat, Bicutan, Taguig, Muntinlupa and other areas via
Skyway or President Osmena Highway, turn left on Quirino Avenue, then turn right onto Roxas Boulevard and follow
the directions given above. Or from Quirino Avenue, turn right onto Leon Guinto Street, cross Remedios Street, then
turn left on Julio Nakpil. Cross Taft Avenue, then count four street intersecting Julio Nakpil. The fifth street is Jeorge
Bacobo. Turn right onto Jeorge Bacobo, cross Malvar Street, until you see Bellagio Square to your right next to
Manila Manor Hotel. Follow direction on how to park your car mentioned above.

How To Get To Blue Wave Macapagal
Blue Wave Macapagal is located at the corner of President Diosdado Macapagal Boulevard and EDSA Extension in
Pasay City. Commuting by bus from Monumento and Quezon City, there's only one route and direction going to Blue
Wave - EDSA. This post will also tell you directions to Blue Wave Macapagal from other parts of Metro Manila.


How to get to Blue Wave Macapagal from North of Metro Manila - How to get to Blue Wave Macapagal from
Caloocan, Malabon, Navotas, Valenzuela, Fairview, Novaliches
and other parts of Quezon City
South of Metro Manila - Alabang,
From Las Pinas, Cavite and nearby areas
From Quiapo, Espana, Sta. Cruz, Dapitan,
Binondo

From Caloocan City

Ride bus with Baclaran MOA sign at the corner of Rizal Avenue and 5th Avenue or at Monumento. Get off at
Diosdado Macapagal Boulevard.


You need to get to EDSA anywhere in Caloocan, then ride bus with Baclaran MOA sign. Get off at Macapagal Blvd. If
there are busses that ply directly from your area going to Baclaran like in Letre and Marulas, then ride right there.

From Novaliches

Ride bus with Baclaran MOA sign along Quirino Highway and get off at Macapagal Boulevard.

From Fairview

Ride bus with Baclaran MOA sign and get off at Macapagal Blvd.

How to get to Blue Wave Macapagal from South of Metro Manila - Alabang, Muntinlupa, Pacita, etc.

From Alabang by bus

Ride bus going to Monumento, Novaliches or Fairview. Get off at unloading station in EDSA e.g. Magallanes MRT
Station or Ayala MRT Station. Cross EDSA via MRT station's overpass - there are elevators in some MRT stations.
Ride another bus with Baclaran MOA sign. Get off at Macapagal Blvd.


way. Just ride any jeepney or even bus with MOA sign along EDSA. Get off at Macapagal Blvd.

Highway Junction

Ride a bus going to Lawton, Sta. Cruz, or Buendia. This busses take the route of Coastal Road also known as
Manila-Cavite Expressway or Aguinaldo Blvd. Lawton and Sta. Cruz bound busses cross EDSA intersection via the
flyover. So you must get off right before or after the bus get onto the flyover. Always tell the conductor or driver to
drop you off on the unloading station. Most of the time, they don't stop after stopping on the last unloading before
EDSA. In this case, it's safe to get off at Baclaran. There's a terminal of jeepneys going to MOA near Lydia's
Restaurant along the service road of Roxas Blvd before Redemptorist Church. Ride right there and get off at
Macapagal Boulevard. If any chance you get to EDSA, then ride a bus or jeepney with MOA sign and get off at
Macapagal Blvd.


Ride jeepney going to Baclaran and get off at EDSA. Ride another jeepney or bus going to MOA and get off at
Macapagal Blvd.

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How to get to Blue Wave Macapagal by MRT and LRT?

From any station of MRT-3, get off at Taft Avenue Station.
From any station of LRT-1, get off at EDSA Station.
From any station of LRT-2, get off at Araneta Center-Cubao Station. Walk your way to MRT-3 Cubao Station. LRT-2
and MRT-3 are linked by walkway inside Gateway Mall going to Farmers Plaza Mall where the MRT-3 is connected.
Ride a southbound MRT train or train going to Taft Avenue Station. Get off right there at Taft Station.

Under the elevated MRT Taft Station, ride a jeepney going to MOA or Mall of Asia. Jeepneys stop right before the
MRT Station so you might walk a little bit backward. If at any case, you find it hard to get a ride there, you might go
across Taft Avenue and ride a jeepney going to MOA along EDSA just in front of Save More Supermarket.

Get off at Pres. Diosdado Macapagal Boulevard.

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How to get to Blue Wave Macapagal by car?

Route #1

If you're coming from North of Metro Manila e.g. Caloocan, Malabon, Valenzuela, Navotas, Bulacan, Novaliches,
Fairview, Cubao and other parts of Quezon City take EDSA. Drive all the way to Pasay until you cross Roxas
Boulevard under the flyover. After crossing Roxas Boulevard, stay to the right of EDSA and turn right onto Macapagal
Boulevard and make a U-Turn on the first U-Turn slot along Macapagal to get to the Blue Wave. You can easily see
the entrance to the parking from the distance. Alternately, you can cross Macapagal Boulevard then get to the
parking entrance along EDSA.

Route #2

left on NAIA Road then turn right onto Diosdado Macapagal Boulevard. Stay to the middle and drive all the way until
you cross EDSA. After crossing EDSA stay to the right and make a U-Turn to get to the Blue Wave Macapagal.

Route #3

Avenue and Ninoy Aquino Avenue. Turn left on NAIA Road and stay on the middle. Cross Roxas Blvd and turn right
onto Diosdado Macapagal Blvd. Stay to the middle and drive all the way until you cross EDSA. After crossing EDSA
stay to the right and make a U-Turn to get to the Blue Wave Macapagal.

Route #4

drive all the way until you cross Roxas Boulevard under the flyover. After crossing Roxas Boulevard, stay to the right
of EDSA and turn right onto Macapagal Boulevard and make a U-Turn on the first U-Turn slot along Macapagal to get
to the Blue Wave. You can easily see the entrance to the parking from the distance. Alternately, you can cross
Macapagal Boulevard then get to the parking entrance along EDSA.

Route #5

the middle, cross Gil Puyat Avenue Extension. After crossing Gil Puyat Avenue intersection, road name becomes
President Diosdado Macapagal Boulevard. Stay to the middle of Macapagal Boulevard, cross the Seaside Boulevard.
Next stop light is on EDSA intersection. Before reaching EDSA stay to the right and the Blue Wave is located before
the EDSA-Macapagal Boulevard intersection.

Route #6

From Quezon City, take the route to CCP Complex. Search "how to get to ccp complex" in our search box on the
sidebar. From Pedro Bukaneg in CCP Complex turn left on Magdalena Jalandoni and stay to the middle, cross Gil
Puyat Avenue Extension. After crossing Gil Puyat Avenue intersection, road name becomes President Diosdado
Macapagal Boulevard. Stay to the middle of Macapagal Boulevard, cross the Seaside Boulevard. Next stop light is on
EDSA intersection. Before reaching EDSA stay to the right and the Blue Wave is located before the EDSA-
Macapagal Boulevard intersection.

How To Get To Harbor Square
Directions to Harbor Square
Location Map of Harbor Square

Harbor Square is a bar, strip mall and restaurant row combined into one great entertainment destination located
across the back of the main building of Cultural Center of the Philippines and adjacent to Manila Yatch Club. Its great
location provides for a panoramic view of Manila Skyline and the picturesque Manila sunset. It's the location of this
very relaxing hang-out called Coal Bar. How are we going to get to the Harbor Square from different parts of Metro
Manila? Click here.

View from Harbor Square

Photos of Harbor Square


BY CAR BY TRAIN BY JEEPNEY

Route #1

From Cavite, Imus, Bacoor, Tagaytay and other nearby areas. Take Coastal Road or Manila-Cavite Expressway and
drive all the way to NAIA Road where Coastal Road ends. NAIA Road is where Coastal Mall is situated to the left
corner. NAIA Road is a main intersection with traffic lights. Upon approaching NAIA Road, change lane to the left and
turn left on NAIA Road then turn right onto Diosdado Macapagal Boulevard. Stay on Disdado Macapagal, cross three
major roads - NAIA Avenue, EDSA (Epifanio Delos Santos Avenue), and Senator Gil Puyat Avenue. While
approaching Gil Puyat Avenue Intersection, you must stay to the middle of the Macapagal Boulevard to avoid
apprehension. Macapagal slowly bends towards the opposite street which is Magdalena Jalandoni. Macapagal ends
up in Gil Puyat and Magdalena Jalandoni begins after crossing Gil Puyat Avenue. Gil Puyat Avenue and Macapagal
Boulevard border World Trade Center or WTC to your right. Before World Trade Center is the big PNB Headquarters.
After crossing Gil Puyat, stay to the middle of Jalandoni. To your right now is Star City at the corner of Vicente Sotto
and Jalandoni. Before Star City is Wensha Spa, very visible from the distance. Cross Vicente Sotto Street, then turn
right onto Pedro Bukaneg Street. Jalandoni Street is perpendicular to Bukaneg Street. Stay to the left of the road.
After a few meters, you will be seeing the Harbor Square, opposite Police Headquarters. Make a U-Turn along CCP
building and head toward parking entrance located near row of fast food chains Jollibee, KFC and Mang Inasal.

Route #2

onto Diosdado Macapagal Boulevard. Cross EDSA (Epifanio Delos Santos Avenue), and Senator Gil Puyat Avenue.
While approaching Gil Puyat Avenue Intersection, you must stay to the middle of the Macapagal Boulevard to avoid

Route #3

Puyat Avenue and drive all the way to the ground of CCP Complex. It's a long drive. You'll pass under LRT-1
elevated track on Taft Avenue and the flyover on Roxas Boulevard. Use those structures as your reference point.
Once you passed flyover of Roxas Boulevard, that means you're already in CCP Complex. Stay to the right of Gil
Puyat after crossing Roxas Blvd. Turn right onto the next major street which is Magdalena Jalandoni. Before you turn
right onto Jalandoni, you'll see the World Trade Center or WTC to your left. Stay to the middle of Jalandoni. To your
right now is Star City at the corner of Vicente Sotto and Jalandoni. Before Star City is Wensha Spa, very visible from
the distance. Cross Vicente Sotto Street, then turn right onto Pedro Bukaneg Street. Jalandoni Street is perpendicular
to Bukaneg Street. Stay to the left of the road. After a few meters, you will be seeing the Harbor Square, opposite
Police Headquarters. Make a U-Turn along CCP building and head toward parking entrance located near row of fast
food chains Jollibee, KFC and Mang Inasal.

Route #4

From Bulacan, Pampanga and North Luzon, take A. Bonifacio Avenue and Dimasalang Street toward Quezon
Boulevard. On Quezon Boulevard go straight up to Quiapo and Lawton. Cross Pasig River via Quezon Bridge. Road
name changes to Padre Burgos after passing in front of Post Office Building in Lawton area and the road bends to
the left. Stay to the right of Padre Burgos Street to avoid getting onto Lagusnilad and Taft Avenue. After crossing the
intersection with stop light in Manila City Hall vicinity, you must avoid getting onto the Lagusnilad underpass. That's
why it's important that you're on the right side of Padre Burgos. Stay on P. Burgos and cross two more intersections
with stop lights - General Luna Street and Palacio Street. After Palacio Street intersection, stay to the left of Padre
Burgos in preparation for left turn. Turn left on Roxas Blvd. Stay to the middle of Roxas Boulevard and cross
intersections of U.N. Avenue, Pedro Gil and Quirino Avenue. After crossing Quirino Avenue, to your right is Manila
Yacht Club, followed by Philippine Navy Headquarters. Next to Philippine Navy is the CCP Complex ground. You'll
see marker of CCP and the CCP building itself. Turn right onto CCP Complex which is next to Philippine Navy
Headquarters. You're now traversing the first street inside CCP Complex which is Padre Bukaneg. It's opposite street
across Roxas Boulevard is Pablo Ocampo Street. Stay to the right of Bukaneg and go straight pass CCP Main
Building. Parking of Harbor Square is up ahead located near row of fast food chains Jollibee, KFC and Mang Inasal.

Route #5

getting onto Lagusnilad and Taft Avenue. After crossing the intersection with stop light in Manila City Hall vicinity, you
must avoid getting onto the Lagusnilad underpass. That's why it's important that you're on the right side of Padre
Burgos. Stay on P. Burgos and cross two more intersections with stop lights - General Luna Street and Palacio
Street. After Palacio Street intersection, stay to the left of Padre Burgos in preparation for left turn. Turn left on Roxas
Blvd. Stay to the middle of Roxas Boulevard and cross intersections of U.N. Avenue, Pedro Gil and Quirino Avenue.
After crossing Quirino Avenue, to your right is Manila Yacht Club, followed by Philippine Navy Headquarters. Next to
Philippine Navy is the CCP Complex ground. You'll see marker of CCP and the CCP building itself. Turn right onto
CCP Complex which is next to Philippine Navy Headquarters. You're now traversing the first street inside CCP
Complex which is Padre Bukaneg. It's opposite street across Roxas Boulevard is Pablo Ocampo Street. Stay to the
right of Bukaneg and go straight pass CCP Main Building. Parking of Harbor Square is up ahead located near row of
fast food chains Jollibee, KFC and Mang Inasal.

Route #6

Stay to the middle of Padre Burgos Street, cross three intersections with stop lights and turn left on Roxas Blvd. Stay
CCP Complex ground. You'll see marker of CCP and the CCP building itself. Turn right onto CCP Complex which is
next to Philippine Navy Headquarters. You're now traversing the first street inside CCP Complex which is Padre
Bukaneg. It's opposite street across Roxas Boulevard is Pablo Ocampo Street. Stay to the right of Bukaneg and go
straight pass CCP Main Building. Parking of Harbor Square is up ahead located near row of fast food chains Jollibee,
KFC and Mang Inasal.
Route #7

From Makati take Ayala Avenue or Gil Puyat Avenue. Drive all the way to the ground of CCP Complex. It's a long
drive. You'll pass under LRT-1 elevated track on Taft Avenue and the flyover on Roxas Boulevard. Use those
structures as your reference point. Once you passed flyover of Roxas Boulevard, that means you're already in CCP
Complex. Stay to the right of Gil Puyat after crossing Roxas Blvd. Turn right onto the next major street which is
Magdalena Jalandoni. Before you turn right onto Jalandoni, you'll see the World Trade Center or WTC to your left.
Stay to the middle of Jalandoni. To your right now is Star City at the corner of Vicente Sotto and Jalandoni. Before
Star City is Wensha Spa, very visible from the distance. Cross Vicente Sotto Street, then turn right onto Pedro
Bukaneg Street. Jalandoni Street is perpendicular to Bukaneg Street. Stay to the left of the road. After a few meters,
you will be seeing the Harbor Square, opposite Police Headquarters. Make a U-Turn along CCP building and head
toward parking entrance located near row of fast food chains Jollibee, KFC and Mang Inasal.

Route #8

by taking the flyover to Legarda. On Legarda Street, just cross Recto Avenue. Legarda ends up in Arlegui but the
road continues under the name of P. Casal Street. Drive on P. Casal all the way and cross Pasig River via Ayala
Bridge. You are now in Ayala Blvd. Go straight crossing Taft Avenue passing under LRT-1 elevated track. You're now
on Finance Road. Turn left on Padre Burgos Street. Two more stop lights - General Luna Street and Palacio Street.
After Palacio Street, you must stay to the left of Padre Burgos Street in preparation for a left turn. Turn left on Roxas
Blvd. Stay to the middle of Roxas Blvd. Cross intersections of U.N. Avenue, Pedro Gil and Quirino Avenue. After
Quirino Avenue, Manila Yacht Club is to your right, next to it is Philippine Navy Headquarters. Next to Philippine Navy
is the CCP Complex ground. You'll see marker of CCP and the CCP building itself. Turn right onto CCP Complex
which is next to Philippine Navy Headquarters. You're now traversing the first street inside CCP Complex which is
Padre Bukaneg. It's opposite street across Roxas Boulevard is Pablo Ocampo Street. Stay to the right of Bukaneg
and go straight pass CCP Main Building. Parking of Harbor Square is up ahead located near row of fast food chains
Jollibee, KFC and Mang Inasal.

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How to get to Harbor Square from MRT or LRT

Route #1

LRT-1 from north stations namely Roosevelt, Balintawak, Monumento and other stations. Get off at Vito Cruz Station.
From Vito Cruz Station, walk up to Pablo Ocampo Street formerly Vito Cruz. Then from the corner of Pablo Ocampo
and Taft Avenue walk toward west along Pablo Ocampo until you see the terminal of the orange colored shuttles that
ply the CCP Complex-Taft route. It's near to the gate of Rizal Memorial Sports Complex. Ride one of these shuttles
and ask the driver to drop you off at at Harbor Square where fast food chains Jollibee, KFC and Mang Inasal are also
located along Pedro Bukaneg. Actually your drop-off is the exact location of these fast food chains.

Route #2

LRT-1 from south Stations e.g. Baclaran, Libertad, Gil Puyat etc. Get off at Vito Cruz Station. From Vito Cruz Station,
walk up to Pablo Ocampo Street formerly Vito Cruz. Then from the corner of Pablo Ocampo and Taft Avenue walk
toward west along Pablo Ocampo until you see the terminal of the orange colored shuttles that ply the CCP Complex-
Taft route. It's near to the gate of Rizal Memorial Sports Complex. Ride one of these shuttles and ask the driver to
drop you off at drop off at Harbor Square where fast food chains Jollibee, KFC and Mang Inasal are also located
along Pedro Bukaneg. Actually your drop-off is the exact location of these fast food chains.

Route #3

Baclaran bound. Get off at Vito Cruz Station. From Vito Cruz Station, walk up to Pablo Ocampo Street formerly Vito
Cruz. Then from the corner of Pablo Ocampo and Taft Avenue walk toward west along Pablo Ocampo until you see
the terminal of the orange colored shuttles that ply the CCP Complex-Taft route. It's near to the gate of Rizal
Memorial Sports Complex. Ride one of these shuttles and ask the driver to drop you off at Harbor Square where fast
food chains Jollibee, KFC and Mang Inasal are also located along Pedro Bukaneg. Actually your drop-off is the exact
location of these fast food chains.

Route #4

bound on LRT-1. LRT-1 and MRT-3 are interconnected. Get off at Vito Cruz Station. From Vito Cruz Station, walk up
to Pablo Ocampo Street formerly Vito Cruz. Then from the corner of Pablo Ocampo and Taft Avenue walk toward
west along Pablo Ocampo until you see the terminal of the orange colored shuttles that ply the CCP Complex-Taft
route. It's near to the gate of Rizal Memorial Sports Complex. Ride one of these shuttles and ask the driver to drop
you off at Harbor Square where fast food chains Jollibee, KFC and Mang Inasal are also located along Pedro
Bukaneg. Actually your drop-off is the exact location of these fast food chains.

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How to get to Harbor Square by JEEPNEY

Route #1

Cruz. Along Pablo Ocampo Street formerly Vito Cruz near corner Harrison Street, wait for a orange colored shuttle
So make sure you're on the right lane. Ask driver to drop you off at Harbor Square where fast food chains Jollibee,
KFC and Mang Inasal are also located along Pedro Bukaneg. Actually your drop-off is the exact location of these fast
food chains.

Route #2


Pablo Ocampo and Taft Avenue walk toward west along Pablo Ocampo until you see the terminal of the orange
colored shuttles that ply the CCP Complex-Taft route. It's near to the gate of Rizal Memorial Sports Complex. Ride
one of these shuttles and ask the driver to drop you off at Harbor Square where fast food chains Jollibee, KFC and
Mang Inasal are also located along Pedro Bukaneg. Actually your drop-off is the exact location of these fast food
chains.

formerly Vito Cruz near corner Harrison Street, wait for a orange colored shuttle that plies the CCP-Taft route. Ride
Rizal Memorial Sports Complex and Taft Avenue instead of the CCP Complex. So make sure you're on the right lane.
Ask driver to drop you off at Harbor Square where fast food chains Jollibee, KFC and Mang Inasal are also located

These routes can also be taken by commuters from Santa Cruz Manila, Intramuros, Blumentritt, Carriedo, Doroteo
Jose, R. Papa, Recto Avenue, Jose Abad Santos and other areas from Monumento to Ermita-Malate vicinity going to
CCP, Harbor Square, Star City, Harrison Plaza, Vito Cruz, etc.

Route #3


chains.



These routes can also be taken by commuters from SM Centerpoint, V. Mapa, Araneta Avenue, Araneta Center,
Pasig, San Juan, Santa Mesa, Legarda, Gilmore, Pureza, Betty-Go Belmonte, Ramon Magsaysay Boulevard,
Nagtahan and other areas along the way going to Harbor Square, CCP, Star City, Harrison Plaza, Vito Cruz and
other areas in the vicinity.

Route #4

orange colored shuttles that ply the CCP Complex-Taft route. It's near to the gate of Rizal Memorial Sports Complex.
Ride one of these shuttles and ask the driver to drop you off at Harbor Square where fast food chains Jollibee, KFC
and Mang Inasal are also located along Pedro Bukaneg. Actually your drop-off is the exact location of these fast food
chains.

These route can also be taken by commuters from Rockwell, J.P. Rizal Makati, PRC, Zapote Makati, Pasong Tamo
or Chino Roces, Makati City Hall, Burgos Makati, Kalayaan Makati, Makati Avenue, Kamagong, Zobel Roxas and
other areas along the way going to Harbor Square, CCP, Star City, Vito Cruz, Harrison Plaza, Rizal Memorial, Torre
Lorenzo, DLSU or De La Salle University and other areas in the vicinity.

If you're coming from Fort Bonifacio, Market-Market, Serenda or High Street then just ride a jeep bound to Guadalupe
Makati and take another jeepney ride to Taft.

If you want to know how to get to the Harbor Square from other locations not listed here, please click
here and type your question and click "Post Comment". I will reply to you as soon as possible.
4 Responses to How To Get To Harbor Square
Clet Rodriguez said...
9 January 2014 14:37
Wrong grammar ka dito, brod: "colored orange shuttles".

Lag alag said...
9 January 2014 16:45
@ Clet Rodriguez. I stand corrected. It's now edited. Thank you so much.

Niel Estacio said...
25 January 2014 17:02
malapit lang to sa star city diba?

Lag alag said...
25 January 2014 18:43
@ Niel Estacio. Pag pumukol k po ng bato, aabot sa Star City.


update.


follows:

Anyways,I want to stand corrected when I say 54m above sea level, I missed the right elevation which is 154
m above sea level is the elevation of launch pad. Where as the landing platform is 111 m above sea level. The
straight distance is 520 m and the zipline is 540 m ride.

Thank you so much."

attraction on the roster of zip-lines in the Philippines is located in the booming town of Pilar, Bataan with its
launching platform situated at the rear side of Mt Samat in Brgy Diwa and the landing area in Brgy Liyang. The 540-
meter zip which will be known as Mt Samat Zipline has the height of 43 meters above sea level and speed of 40
seconds from the launch pad to the landing area. The exhilarating ride with breathtaking views of the green
mountains and rice paddies below to the Dunsulan Falls costs Php 350 per person.



We took a Bataan bus bound for Mariveles and alighted in Pilar at an area popularly called Ali-uli which is
acrossing of Bataan Provincial Highway and Gov J.J. Linao National Road in which to the east end the newly
renovated 42-year old Municipal Hall and the Flaming Sword marker are located. We hired a motorized tricycle to the
zip-line site which we didn't reach after having talk to some officers from the Firing Range located along the steeply,
rocky and a little bit muddy uphill road that serves as the access to the newly inaugurated zip-line.

Guzman.



launching pad.
Mt Samat Road.


22 January 2012 11:20

Lagalag said...
22 January 2012 12:12

22 January 2012 17:45

Lagalag said...
23 January 2012 13:52
Bitin! hehe

hazel said...
25 January 2012 20:18
follows:


Thank you so much.

hazel said...
25 January 2012 20:18
follows:


Thank you so much.

hazel said...
25 January 2012 20:29
Thanks and regards

25 January 2012 23:19

Lagalag said...
26 January 2012 02:40

Lagalag said...
26 January 2012 03:32
@ Nicko, thanks.

Brian said...
29 January 2012 11:59

Lagalag said...
30 January 2012 12:48

Brian said...
31 January 2012 14:50
Thanks!

joeyisowtri said...
10 May 2012 09:12

Lagalag said...
10 May 2012 12:25

LS said...
12 September 2012 16:31

Lag alag said...
12 September 2012 20:11

LS said...
13 September 2012 10:01

Lag alag said...
13 September 2012 12:36

Behind The Posts: Quezon Ave-Araneta Ave Underpass
To make sure that my article Quezon Ave-Araneta Ave Underpass: Alternative Routes is accurate I've traveled to
Blumentritt two times. First I got there by car, second I went there by public jeep.

There are a whole lot of informations on my post that contradicts the existing advisory on alternate routes that our
authorities had laid out. Like when I said on my post that you can't turn left on Dimasalang from Blumentritt, and I
claimed that Quezon Boulevard is Alfonso Mendoza Street. They are all true.

The first time I drove there, I took the "Del Monte-A.Bonifacio-Blumentritt-Dimasalang" alternate route. In Blumentritt I
just passed by Dimalang intersection because I noticed that all vehicles passing through it go towards Blumentritt
from the other end and they turn left onto Blumentritt. The bulk of vehicles then turn left on Aurora Boulevard. I've
decided to go with the traffic flow. I parked my car in a small street to the right of Aurora Boulevard to look around and
observe what's going on in the intersection especially the large junction of Aurora Boulevard-Retiro-Maceda-
Dimasalang. And so I've written all the things I saw on the road and the traffic condition on that area. They're all in
complete details on my first post of Quezon Ave-Araneta Ave Underpass Alternative Routes. Then I headed towards
Quiapo via Dimasalang and Laon Laan.

The second time I got there by jeepney, I got to see the road signs that read Alfonso Mendoza on intersection of
Dapitan and the supposedly Quezon Boulevard as well as the other intersection in Laon Laan.

I also rode a jeepney with Blumentritt-Dimasalang sign at the corner of Laon Laan and Alfonso Mendoza streets. The
jeep crossed Lacson Avenue but instead of taking Laon Laan's opposite side, the jeep turn left on Dimasalang Street
which is diagonal to the left of Laon Laan.

The jeep drove on Dimasalang, passing through a flyover, then it crossed Aurora Boulevard and onto the opposite
Dimasalang extension. It's here in the north corner of Aurora Boulevard and Dimasalang that the traffic becomes one
way towards Blumentriitt. I've seen it, I passed through it and it's definitely one way going to Blumentritt.

I got off the jeepney as it turned left onto Blumentritt apparently to get back to Quiapo via Aurora Boulevard.

As I observed the entire stretch of Blumentritt from A. Bonifacio Avenue to Aurora Boulevard, these are the things I've
noticed: Blumentritt is very wide from A. Bonifacio to Aurora Boulevard. It's one way from A. Bonifacio to Aurora
Boulevard. Aside from A. Bonifacio, two other roads merge into it - first has the big arc with the words "La Loma
Lechon Capital of the Philippines" on it, second is a narrow road which is actually still part of Blumentritt Street. Both
La Loma and the narrow extension of Blumentritt is one way towards the wide Blumentritt. So, you can just imagine
the volume of vehicles flowing through the wide Blumentritt. Chinese General Hospital's new annex building to the left
of Blumentritt looks hippie. Another tall one is being built next to it. I just don't know if it's still part of Chinese General
Hospital complex. Manila North Cemetery main gate which is situated alongside Chinese General Hospital old
building, I think had undergone a major face-lift and refurbishing. As with the traffic flowing through Blumentritt
towards Rizal Avenue, big volume of them ultimately go left on Aurora Boulevard, with few private cars go towards
Isagani Street, not one cross Aurora Boulevard to take the other side, and with relatively few motorists turning right
onto the northwest direction of Aurora Boulevard which is two way from Blumentritt to Rizal Avenue.

That's how I've created the post entitled Quezon Ave-Araneta Ave Underpass: Alternative Routes.
Behind The Posts: Travel To Bicol From Tutuban to Naga Via Bicol Express

Behind The Posts: Travel To Bicol From Tutuban to Naga Via Bicol Express
I'd always thought of the traffic situation in Divisoria. I was not comfortable with the way traffic enforcers managed the
traffic flow in the area particularly in the intersection of Recto Avenue and Abad Santos Avenue.

This blog is about directions. I must be accurate on what I publish. And I owe it to the readers that the directions I
write to a particular place not only exist but they must be the easiest route to take.

Divisoria is notorious for being one of the most traffic congested districts in Metro Manila. Being the premier market
and shopping district, crowd that flock here daily become the major factors that cause vehicular traffic in the main
roads. Shoppers, illegal and sidewalk vendors, pedestrians and stubborn pedicab drivers seem to form webs that
blockade the moving vehicles and cause them to a halt. The result is a bottleneck that looks forever to extricate.

Most people would go to Tutuban Mall to get to PNR Tutuban Station. If they're riding a jeepney bound for Divisoria,
they'll wait till the jeep gets near the mall, then they'll alight and walk to the station which is more than half a kilometer
from where they alight.

Here's what I've done to make sure I would get the accurate directions for commuters going to PNR Tutuban Station.

I took a taxi at Recto-Avenida, it headed towards Divisoria. I saw some improvement in the area, e.g. pedestrian
overpasses in all sides of Recto and Abad Santos intersection. There's no crossing for all vehicles at Abad Santos
towards Divisoria. Vehicles must turn right onto Abad Santos. Now, this is new. Before, all jeepneys could cross Abad
Santos towards Divisoria. Today, they either make a U-turn or instructed to go right on Abad Santos. All you see to
the other side of Recto are thick crowd from different directions - all kinds of them. If you walk from here to Tutuban
Station, it's going to be almost 800 meters.

We just turned right onto Abad Santos Avenue. I instructed the driver to go and take the innerlane of Abad Santos
and see if there's a major intersection with left traffic signal. Until I saw Mayhaligue. We took that direction and we got
to PNR Tutuban Station at no time.

I've been using Jose Abad Santos Station of LRT-1 everytime I go to Divisoria even before. For me, it's more
convenient to pass here compare to Doroteo Jose if you're going there by jeepney. Yes, you will walk a bit far before
you get to ride a jeep, but the thing is, I've never experienced being stuck in the traffic as much as in Recto.

But the most revolutionary way of getting to PNR Tutuban for me is the one I discovered via LRT-1 Doroteo Jose
Station. Just a few meters form the stairs of the station is the terminal of pedicabs and motored tricycle where you
can ride one that will take you right in front of the main entrance of PNR Tutuban Station in a breeze. It's the nearest
LRT-1 Station to Tutuban Station. If I'm carrying a heavy luggage, this route is good for me.

I discovered this direction, when I saw a tricycle just outside the door of PNR. It's about to rain so I quickly got in and
asked the driver where's the nearest LRT-1 Station. He quickly answered "Bambang". He charged me 50.00 and took
me to Bambang Station real quick.

Bicol Express Train Fare Rate And Schedules

Philippine National Railways or PNR has just released the Fare Rates of the commercial run of Bicol Night Express
Train from Manila to Naga which is effective June 29, 2011. As part of their soft opening, PNR implemented 20
percentdiscount as initial offering to the train commuters. There are two types of accomodations - Family Sleeper and
Reclining Aircon. Regular rate of Family Sleeper is 950.00, and its discounted rate is 760.00. Regular rate of
Reclining Aircon is 548.00, with discounted rate of 438.00.

FLASH UPDATE!!!
For the latest update on Bicol Express Train dated April 1, 2012, go to PNR Train Now Goes To Ligao Albay. Click
here.
For other relevant information that you need to know go to Bicol Express Train Update, click here.

Bicol Express Train's estimated travel time from Tutuban Station in Manila to Naga City is 10 hours. There are 16
stopovers where other passengers can ride the train. Below is the schedule of Bicol Express Train route from
Tutuban to Naga City.

Stations KM Distance Time
Manila Tutuban 00.00 6:15 PM
Blumentritt 02.73 6:20 PM
Espana 03.82 6:23 PM
Pasay Road 13.25 6:43 PM
Alabang 28.09 7:08 PM
Binang 39.76 7:30 PM
Calamba 56.16 7:59 PM
San Pablo 88.77 8:49 PM
Lucena 133.04 9:46 PM
Agdangan 179.68 11:08 PM
Plaridel 199.73 11:39 PM
Gumaca 210.59 12:04 AM
Hondagua 237.28 12:46 AM
Tagkawayan 278.39 1:52 AM
Ragay 312.41 2:43 AM
Sipocot 340.50 332 AM
Libmanan 353.19 3:48 AM
Naga 377.57 4:15 AM

You can contact PNR at telephone number 3190041 local 101.

If you want to know how to commute to PNR Tutuban Station, go to Travel To Bicol From Tutuban to Naga Via Bicol
Express.
To Manila From Naga On-Board Sleeper PNR Bicol Express
Travel To Bicol From Tutuban to Naga Via Bicol Express
To Naga On-Board PNR Bicol Express Train
Bicol Express Train Update

PNR Bicol Express Train trip to Albay has been symbolically laid out to the railway route map with the test run
conducted on December 7 from PNR Tutuban Central Station that ended in Ligao City. Unfortunately, regular trip to
Ligao will not happen until next year. There are quite a lot of issues that need to be fixed. Until then, Bicol Express
Train only serves train commuters from Tutuban down to Naga City.

FLASH!!!
We have update dated April 1, 2012. PNR Train Now Goes To Ligao Albay. To read the update, click here. This post
contains relevant information so I still suggest reading it. The April 1 update tackles today's departure and
arrival schedules as well as fare rates.

Yesterday, I went to PNR Tutuban Central Station to gather valuable information for frequently asked questions from
our readers.

Here are the important things you should know in going to Bicol Region via PNR Bicol Express Train for now:

Bicol Express Train now serves passengers to Naga City daily.
Time of departure in Tutuban is 6:30 pm.
Estimated time of arrival in Naga City is 4:30 am.
Fare Rate for Sleeper Coach is Php 665.00/head flat rate. Applies to all stations in between Naga City and
Tutuban. No discount is given to senior citizens.
Fare Rate for Reclining Aircon is Php 548.00/ head with 20% discount for senior citizens. Rate varies from station
to station.
Payment Accepted is cash only.
You can make reservation one week before your trip.
You must confirm your reservation by calling 319 0041 local 104 and 105.
If you're taking Bicol Express Train from other stations or stopovers, payment is made inside the train through train
conductors.
There's no canteen/cafeteria on-board. So, make sure you have enough provisions.
Expect no pillow and blanket on your sleeper coach.

Watch for upcoming updates on Bicol Express Train opening of Ligao and Legazpi City routes from Manila by
regularly visiting this blog or subscribe via email.

Hotels Near PNR Naga Station
In my 3-day stay in Naga City, started off on the early morning of July 2 and concluded on the dusk of July 4, I've
made sure that I accomplished something for my readers.

You guys are now informed of the pros and cons of riding PNR Bicol Express Train. They're all discussed in the posts
I published while I was there in the "Heart of Bicol Region" that is Naga City. For our new guests, you can read the
article which documented my travel to Naga from Manila by PNR Bicol Express Train in the post"To Naga On-Board
PNR Bicol Express Train" and another one that guides commuters and tourists how to getto Cagsawa Ruins from
Naga City in the post "How To Commute To Cagsawa Ruins From Naga City".

Today, I will guide you to locations of five hotels which are near to PNR Naga City Station. This is handy for first
timers in visiting Naga City, and for those who, like me, decide to get to Naga City on a whim. In my case it went like
this "Oh! It's PNR Bicol Express first trip to Naga this Wednesday , I got to be on-board on the maiden trip!". The way
it turned out, it's the second trip to Naga that I would be in. Looked like misinformation saved me from the
inconveniences that besieged those who boarded the first trip. I've had been coordinating with the Information Desk
officers of PNR Tutuban, in fact, I had their contact number. I called them up the day before the soft opening. I was
told that it won't push through and to call them the following week. Then I happened to read an article in Manila
Bulletin in the morning of June 29, 2011, the soft launch date, that the opening indeed would push through. And so, I
headed to PNR Tutuban in the afternoon of July 1, 2011.

The hotels nearest to PNR Naga Station are the following: Naga Regent Hotel, Crown Hotel, Aristocrat Hotel,
Starview Hotel and the hotel where I was billeted - Naga Land Hotel.

These hotels are situated along Elias Angeles Street or E. Angeles street, one of the main road in Centro, Naga City.
On the morning of my last day in Naga, I went to PNR Naga to buy ticket. I wanted to make sure I got in sleeper
coach. On the way to PNR I took a tricycle, which, in my own view, the one that hold the title of the "king of the road"
in Naga City. Watch for my separate post on how to move around Naga City. I went back to my hotel on foot.

Backpackers, all you need to do is walk but if you want a ride then take one of the tricycle that are available just
outside PNR. If you're taking tricycle ride, just instruct the driver to take you to Naga Regent Hotel. Pay him 20 pesos
once you get off the motored vehicle. From Regent Hotel which is located exactly where Elias Angeles Street begins,
walk along the road to get to the other hotels. Read the rest of this post for more details.

On foot, take the only road going out of the PNR Naga Station. Turn right onto he main road which is called Biak na
Bato. Immediately, you will pass through a bridge. Then, you will see the big public market called Naga City People's
Mall to your left, and the road name changes to General Luna.

A huge monument is in front of the market. Next to the sculpture is a road to the right of General Luna. This road is
Caceres. Take this road until you get to the next main street to the left of Caceres which is the Elias Angeles Street,
This is where E. Angeles starts. You won't miss the big building which bears the very big sign that read "Naga Regent
Hotel", located at the other corner of Caceres and E. Angeles.

Now, Naga Regent Hotel is an upscale hotel. It's not a budget hotel. But it's your landmark. Walk along E. Angeles
towards its another end. You'll get to see another big building next to Naga Regent Hotel. This second building is
where the main Naga Regent Hotel is located. It's bigger than the annex located at the corner of E. Angeles. Next to
Naga Regent is Aristocrat Hotel, I will not recommend the hotel simply because it's exorbitant considering its age.
Walk on until you get to the big plaza to your left. This plaza is called Rizal Plaza.

Towards the end of the plaza to the right is the Crown Hotel, which is nice. I like the kindness of the staff, very
accomodating. I almost checked in there. Rate is 2,200 pesos. But I decided to check out other hotels.

Next hotel is StarView Hotel, to the left of E. Angeles Street. It's a tall building. It's new, rate is 1,999 pesos. There's a
Jollibee, the one where I had my first breakfast in Naga City, at the ground floor of the building next to StarView along
the street that intersects E. Angeles.

Naga Land Hotel, like StarView Hotel, is to the left of E. Angeles Street, opposite the big building of E Mall, a fully
owned Bicolano mall with Robinson's Supermarket inside. But before you get to Naga Land Hotel, you will pass by
different restaurants and fast food. Among them is Bigg's Diner, the biggest fast food chain in Bicol, having a lot of
branches in key locations. There's also a McDonald's. All these restaurants and fastfoodchains are to the left of E.
Angeles Street between StarView Hotel and Naga Land Hotel. To the right of E. Angeles and opposite these
establishments is a mini plaza or park where a monument of 15 martyr Bicolanos is erected.

Walk further past the small plaza until you get to the big building of E-Mall, to your right. Opposite the mall is the
Naga Land Hotel. E-Mall is owned by Naga Land Hotel as written on its facade.

The factor that made me decide to check into Naga Land Hotel is their being considerate. Check-in time should be at
1 pm, but they allowed me to check in right at that moment. It's around 9:40 am when I got there. There's some
waiting, about 30 minutes, but they did allowed me to get into my room. I was lucky because, the room just got
vacated. And I was told that it needed to be clean up first. A man next to me was told that there's no more vacancy
and that he needed to wait up.

The only setback of Naga Land Hotel is there's no wifi signal inside rooms. I needed to get down to the lobby to use
their wifi. But the rate is reasonable. At 1,100 pesos with free breakfast, I give them a thumbs up. The room is great, I
had 3 clean pillows, a thick blanket and complete set of utensils. Air-conditioning system is excellent, with hot and
cold shower and a telephone. Breakfasst? I had Tapsilog twice because their tapa is so delicious. Except there's no
free coffee.

There's a quite a lot of cheap hotels around the plaza that I've seen but never checked out. Rizal Plaza constitute the
center of Naga City. You will not get lost as long as you're in the vicinity of the plaza.

In my upcoming posts, I will share to you where to eat, how to get to SM City Naga, why tricycle is the king of the
road here, etc. Stay tuned.















Enjoy.
4 Responses to How To Commute To Cagsawa Ruins From Naga City
gulaylover said...
4 November 2011 03:30
very timing to find your blog, we are heading Naga next Friday and will definitely check your blog for tips and tricks.
thanks!

Lagalag said...
4 November 2011 12:35
thanks, if you like it, you might like to give me a plus one, just click +1 button above (below the title of the post)
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Lucky said...
10 September 2012 16:27
Wow thanks a lot! This post sure very timely and helpful for me and my gf. We are planning to take a stroll to
Cagsawa Ruins by the end of September. I am from Manila and I asked my friends for directions but was still
confused until I read this post. :)

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10 September 2012 19:21
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How To Commute To Legazpi City's Tourist Spots
During my first ever travel to Legazpi City, I meticulously study commuting and walking directions to some of the
popular attractions and destinations in this vibrant city as well as the outlying town of Daraga where the picturesque
Daraga church is located. The following are the attractions that given directions in this article:

Albay Park & Wildlife - what to see here
Cagsawa Ruins - what to see here
Daraga Church - what to see here
Embarcadero de Legazpi - what to see here
Ligon Hill Nature Park - what to see here
Plaza Rizal - what to see here
St Gregory The Great Cathedral - what to see here

I thought that it would be more informative if I provide you with details on what to expect in each of these spots, what
are the reasons that you might want to go to each of the attractions listed above. To know them, just click the
link what to see here opposite a destination name. You will land in another location of this article. After reading the
information there and seeing some pictures taken on a particular destination, just hit the buttonfound below the last
pic that says 'Back' which will return you back here.

In travelling to Legazpi City, I opted for land travel as it is cheaper. I took a Philtranco airbus, an express and with
toilet on board. The beauty of airbus aside from its convenience and fast travel, compare to regular air-con buses, is -
it departs Manila (Cubao or Pasay Terminals) only at night. Just push the button of your seat to recline it and go to
sleep comfortably as the seats can be reclined widely because airbus is only 27 seater, it's so spacious. But not all
seats are comfortable. Read my Tip #1 on choosing a seat for a more comfortable airbus travel. All valuable tips from
yours truly are written below this article. Moving forward, once you're on a comfortable sleep, you won't notice time
passes and before you know it, you will have arrived in Legazpi City. The 11 hour journey is shortened because of
your good night sleep on your comfortable reclined airbus seat.

My directions start right as soon as you get off the bus in Legazpi City Central Bus Terminal. So, if it is your first time
in going there, this guide would come in handy.

The first thing, you might want to do as soon as you set foot in Legazpi City is to have a breakfast, right? I have
created a separate paralleled post entitled What & Where To Eat In Legazpi City, just click it to open on another tab.

From the bus that you have ridden, take the exit of the elongated terminal building located at the middle. Once you
are outside of the bus terminal, Mount Mayon is clearly seen from afar if the sky is clear. To your right at the short
distance is a big building with sign that reads Metro Legazpi. Head towards that building. As a budget traveler, you
might skip trike ride and walk instead, as I did. Read Tip #2 at the bottom of this article.

Metro Department Store is actually a part of the big mall called Pacific Mall and also known as Gaisano Mall. It's a
huge landmark building and as such it's the only building recognizable from Ligon Hill, next to Embarcadero which is
farther. Get inside the mall then exit to the opposite end which is the frontage. In front of the entrance/exit of the mall,
across the street called Imperial St, is Dream Inn Cafe, a decent place to stay. Now that we're talking about places
where you can stay while in Legazpi City, I have created a separate post that discussed all types of places where you
can stay - from a full service hotel to 3-star and down to the low budgeted ones. Just go to Where To Stay In Legazpi
City.

Familiarization

The first spot that you must be familiar of in Legazpi City is the intersection of Rizal St and Quezon Ave where a
roundabout or rotunda is located and this monument (photo above) is erected. You can get to any directionsfrom
there, by walk, jeepney and the free e-jeepney shuttle to and from Embarcadero. See map below and read the
direction below it.
Direction to Rizal St and the rotunda: In front of Pacific Mall is Imperial St. Just walk along Imperial St toward east to
get to Rizal St. If you don't know 'east': East is the right of every map, that's why Rizal St is on the right of our map
above. Landmarks that you will be passing by are: 101 Shopping Mall, Hong Dept Store and a Dunkin Donut is
located at the right corner of Rizal St and Imperial St (as of this writing.) You will immediately see the rotunda
monument once you get there, to your right. At the background of the rotunda monument is another huge mall called
LCC.

How To Get To Embarcadero de Legazpi City

By Free E-Jeep Ride

The loading/unloading area for e-jeep free shuttle to Embarcadero is located at the Rizal St & Quezon Ave rotunda,
specifically along Rizal St few meters away from Quezon Ave. There's no sign. Rizal St is one way on that area and
the e-jeep shuttle turns left from Quezon Ave. All you need to do is to wait there and there's a BDO bank near the
spot where the e-jeep drops and picks up passengers. For the schedule of e-jeepney, please refer to the photo
above.

By Public Jeepney

First, walk towards rotunda monument, turn right onto Quezon Ave and walk further to the junction of Quezon Ave
and Lapu-Lapu St, a Y-intersection where public jeepneys pass through. Your landmark there is Legazpi Tourist Inn,
with its sign located at the corner. The jeepneys turn right from Lapu-Lapu St to Quezon Ave. Ride a jeepney with
"Embarcadero" sign in its front and "Daraga Legazpi City" on both sides. If there's no Embarcadero sign, you must
ask the driver if he will go straight there because some of them cut their trip by turning left onto Penaranda St. Refer
to the map below and read additional information below it.

By Walking

Actually, you are already near to Embarcadero once you are in Lapu-Lapu Quezon Ave Y intersection. Embarcadero
is located where Quezon Ave ends. All you need to do is walk further along Quezon Ave, just walk past Lapu-Lapu St
until you see the arch or gate of Embarcadero. In the arch is also a sign that reads Legazpi Blvd because the road is
continued as Legazpi Blvd and it is built along the elongated complex of Embarcadero.
In the map you will see Imperial St where you walk from Pacific Mall. You turn left to Rizal St, the road in the map
where you see a downward arrow which indicates that traffic is one way toward south. The unloading/loading waiting
area for e-jeep is at the southwest corner of Rizal St and Quezon Ave and remember that it's along Rizal St side near
to BDO. The e-jeepney shuttle will take the one way part of Rizal St which is only down to Lapu-lapu St where the e-
jeepney will make a sharp left to take the one way northward Lapu-Lapu St. The e-jeepney then turns right onto
Quezon Ave on its way to Embarcadero. For public jeepneys, walk past e-jeep loading/unloading area, turn right to
Quezon Ave and walk southward along Quezon Ave until you get to Lapu-Lapu where jeepneys turn right onto
Quezon Ave from Lapu-Lapu St. To get to Embarcadero on foot, just continue walking along Quezon Ave past Lapu-
Lapu St until you see Embarcadero past Legazpi Blvd arch.

How To Get To Embarcadero de Legazpi From Any Point Of Rizal St?

Rizal St is a long city street that runs from west to east. It connects Daraga to Legazpi City. If your point of origin, like
your hotel is located along Rizal St, that is already two way, it means you might be in the far area. If that is the case,
in going to Embarcadero, you must take a jeepney that plies the route of Daraga - Legazpi and there must be a sign
that reads "Embarcadero" at the front of the jeepney. The jeepney makes a U-Turn after dropping off and picking
passengers at Embarcadero and it heads back to its point of origin.
How To Get To Daraga Church?

From Embarcadero de Legazpi City

Go to the jeepney stop at the north entrance of the building. North entrance is the one nearer to Quezon Ave and the
city proper. Take a jeepney with "Daraga Legazpi City" sign. Alight at Daraga Municipal Bldg. It's a long ride and the
jeepney passes by Legazpi City Hall and Albay Capitol where Saint Gregory the Great is also located. You will know
that you are in Daraga once you enter a busy town with lots of commerce going on after a journey of less buildings
and houses. Once there you can ask the driver to drop you off at "Munisipyo" or the Daraga Municipal Hall. You will
immediately see concrete stairs at the left side of the Municipal Bldg. The photo below shows Daraga Municipal Hall
and the stair that goes up to Daraga Church. Use that stair. Once at the top, walk uphill and there is the majestic
Daraga Church that made picturesque by the Mayon Volcano as its jow-dropping backdrop. To go back to Legazpi
City later, use the same stair, cross Gen Luna, the road where you alighted before, enter the small alley opposite the
stairs and go to the other road paralleled to General Luna. That street is Rizal St and it's one way towards Legazpi
City. General Luna is also one way which served as the opposite lane of Rizal St. The jeepney from Legazpi turns
right to another street from Rizal St and then turns left onto Gen Luna where Municipal Hall is located. Now take a
jeepney to Legazpi City. Note: There's also a stair nearer to the church that goes down to the right side of Daraga
Municipal Hall.

From Ligon Hill and Albay Park & Wildlife

Outside the gate or entrance of either Ligon Hill Nature Park or Albay Park & Wildlife, wait for a jeepney with "Loop
1" or Loop 2" sign on its front. Note: Don't cross the road. If you cross the road, you will be back to Legazpi City
proper. Just wait at the side of the road where the nature park and wildlife are situated. After traversing areas of
woods and trees, the jeepney will enter the town as indicated by commercial buildings and establishments. This time
the jeepney takes Rizal St from Ligon Hill. Ask driver to drop you off at Ninoy Aquino Park. At the right side of Ninoy
Aquino Park is an alley or small road. Enter that road and walk up to the paralleled road which is Gen Luna where
you will immediately see Daraga Municipal Hall and on its right side is the stairs that lead to Daraga Church. To get
back to Legazpi City, go to the same spot where you alighted earlier and then ride another "Daraga Legazpi City"
route jeepney.

From Imperial St cor Rizal St or Quezon Ave Rizal St Rotunda

Along the one way Rizal St cor Imperial St, wait for a jeepney with "Daraga Legazpi City" on its both sides and on its
front. Read direction given at direction from Embarcadero to know where to get off the jeepney in Daraga.

From Pacific Mall

In front of the mall entrance where you exit, there is a terminal of jeepneys bound for Daraga. Ask the driver if he will
pass by Daraga Municipal Hall. If he does, then follow the direction previously mentioned, above.

How To Get To Ligon Hill Nature Park and Albay Park & Wildlife?

The jump off point to the top of Ligon Hill Nature Park is next to the gate of Albay Park & Wildlife along the road
called Binitayan Rd through which the jeepneys from city proper passes on its way to Daraga. To avoid confusion,
this route is different from the one via Rizal St. The jeepney turns right from Legazpi-Daraga diversion Rd to Binitayan
which is a Y intersection. You will first see the building of Legazpi City Jail with its sign seen from the distance, which
is situated exactly after the jeepney turns right to Binitayan Rd from Daraga-Binitayan Diversion Rd. Remember that it
is not a sharp turn. It is just a Y intersection as the diversion road leads to airport tower control tower. The sign of
jeepney that you must ride is "Loop 1" or "Loop 2" which is attached to the windshield. The terminal or loading area is
located along Pearanda St near corner or before Rizal St (intersection). You must patiently wait for this jeepney as
there might be none when you get there. The "Loop" jeepney will either go straight to Lignon Hill or it will transfer you
to a waiting vacant jeepney on another terminal along the way. Read Tip #3 so that even without the driver's
assistance you can alight at the exact location of either Albay Park & Wildlife or Ligon Hill Nature Park.

How To Locate The Jeepney Bound For Ligon Hill?

From Embarcadero de Legazpi

If you're riding e-jeepney, you will get off at Rizal St-Quezon Ave rotunda as I have mentioned already earlier in the
post. The terminal of e-jeepney in Embarcadero is located at the opposite or south end of Embarcadero. From inside
ground level, walk past Puregold and exit the building and wait for e-jeepney to arrive. Once you've gotten off the free
shuttle in Rizal St, cross Quezon Ave and walk along the extension of Rizal St. Walk past Magallanes St, the road
perpendicular only to the left side of Rizal St until you get to the crossing or intersection of Penaranda. Cross
Penaranda to the other corner and wait for the Loop 1 or Loop 2 jeepney.

From any point along two way Rizal St and the one way Lapu-Lapu St

The jeepney that you would take might pass by Embarcadero de Legazpi to drop and pick passengers. Don't alight at
Embarcadero. Stay on-board. If the jeepney you're in doesn't go to Embarcadero, it will turn left onto Penaranda St. If
you're riding a jeepney that comes from Embarcadero, the jeepney will traverse Elizondo St and it will cross the
intersection of Rizal St. You must get off the jeepney at Rizal St. Cross Elizondo and walk along Rizal St until you get
to the next crossroad which is Penaranda St. Wait for the "Loop 1 or 2" jeepney along Penaranda St at the left corner
side Rizal St. If you're riding a jeepney from any point of Rizal St, get off at exact location of the Loop jeepney
terminal if the jeepney doesn't go to Embarcadero and turns left instead onto Penaranda St. The jeepneys that turns
left onto Penaranda St pass by Loop terminal and cross Rizal St. See map below and read additional information
below it for more detailed directions.

From Imperial Street

Let's say you will be coming from Pacific Mall and you walk down Imperial St toward Rizal St, or you have a fast
snack in Dunkin' Donut located at Imperial St cor Rizal St, and you will be going to Ligon Hill Nature Park for some
adventure. Just walk along Rizal St toward the rotunda, cross Quezon Ave and walk further along Rizal St past road
perpendicular to the left of Rizal St (Magallanes) and the next crossing is Penaranda St. Cross Penaranda St and
wait for a "Loop 1" or "Loop 2" jeepney at the area where they pick up passengers. See map below and read
additional information.

In the map above, the loading area of "Loop 1 or 2" jeepney is situated along Penaranda at the southeast corner of
Penaranda and Rizal St. Coming from Elizondo, you must walk westward along Rizal St. Coming from Quezon Ave if
you have ridden e-jeepney shuttle from Embarcadero, you must walk eastward along Rizal St. All jeepneys that don't
go to Embardacero turn left onto Penaranda. You must get off before the jeepney crosses Rizal St, then wait for
"Loop" marked jeepney.

How To Get To Cagsawa Ruins

"Polangui" is the sign of the jeepney that you must take in going to Cagsawa Ruins. You will see this word on both
sides of the jeepney and on its front. The jeepney drops and picks passengers at Embarcadero jeepney stop. So, if
you are in Embarcadero, just go to the jeepney stop and wait for this jeepney to arrive. You can also take Polangui
bound jeepey along the entire stretch of Rizal St. In Daraga, you can ride one along the road to which all jeepneys
from Legazpi City turn right from Rizal St because the other side or extension of Rizal St is one way toward Legazpi
City. From Ligon Hill Nature Park or Albay Park & Wildlife, take a "Loop 1" or "Loop 2" jeepney and once in Daraga,
do not get off at the one way Rizal St. Once the Loop jeepney turns left onto the road back to Ligon Hill Nature Park,
get off the jeep and wait for Polangui bound jeepney. Just ask driver to drop you off at the unloading area nearer to
Cagsawa Ruins. Once there, you can either take a trike or walk your way to Cagsawa Ruins. There are signs that
point to Cagsawa Ruins.

How To Get To S t Gregory The Great Cathedral?

As I have already mentioned earlier, jeepneys with "Daraga-Legazpi" and vice versa route pass through the area at
which St Gregory The Great church is located. Whether you're current location is Legazpi City (e.g., Embarcadero,
Rizal St-Quezon Ave rotunda, Imperial cor Rizal St, etc) or Daraga, all you need to do is to ride a jeepney with
"Daraga-Legazpi City" signs on its left and right body sides.

I have already mentioned earlier that you can take "Daraga-Legazpi" jeepney as your second ride from Ligon Hill
Nature Park and Albay Park & Wildlife. So, if you are in any of the two destinations, just follow directions mentioned
earlier.

You will immediately see the church in front of you if the jeepney you're in comes from Legazpi City proper because
the church is located where Rizal St turned right. Visually, the church is on the middle of the road as the jeepney
approaches. If the jeepeny is from Daraga, it will pass through the left side of the church, then you should see the
frontage of the church as the jeepney turns right and before the road turns left again right at the gate of the church.
Besides, the area is full of local government institutions, i.e., Legazpi City Hall, Albay Capitol, plaza, etc. Please see
map below.

How To Get To Plaza Rizal

Hope by now, you have the reasons in going there, since it's not much of a traveler's haven if not for the surrounding
institutions, e.g., church, cinemas, and other establishments that I have mentioned when you clickwhat to see here.
Public jeepneys that turn left onto Pearanda St from Quezon Ave after turning right from Lapu-lapu st pass by Plaza
Rizal. If the jeepney comes from Embarcadero, it will take Elizondo St which is paralleled to Pearanda St. Here's
how to get to Plaza Rizal:

From Daraga and St Gregory The Great Cathedral as well as two-way Rizal St

Ride a jeepney with "Daraga-Legazpi City" sign. If the jeepney turns left onto Pearanda, wait until it crosses Rizal St
(first intersection). Look to your left and get off the jeepney as soon as you see the park. San Rafael Church is just
opposite the park in Pearanda St which is to your right. If the jeepney you're riding goes first to Embarcadero to drop
off and pick up passengers there, wait until it makes U-turn back to city proper. It will take Elizondo and will cross
intersecion of Rizal St (as you can see on the road sign). Get off the jeepney as it reaches the next road which is
Aguinaldo St. Cross Elizondo and walk down Aguinaldo St until you get to the corner of Pearanda St. San Rafael
Church is to the right corner of Pearanda and Aguinaldo. Opposite the church is Plaza Rizal.

From Ligon Hill Nature Park and Albay Park & Wildlife

As I have already mentioned earlier, the sign of jeepney to take is either "Loop 1" or "Loop 2." It will take Pearanda
St in going back to Daraga via Binitayan Rd where Ligon Hill and Albay Park are situated. You must cross Binitayan
Rd, then wait for a jeepney headed back to Legazpi City. It will stop at Pearanda St cor Rizal to pick up passengers.
Just get off the jeepney at Rizal St, then cross Rizal St and walk along Pearanda St until you see Plaza Rizal on
your left and opposite the park is San Rafael Church.

From Imperial St and the rotunda of Rizal St and Quezon Ave intersection

This is for those coming from Embarcadero via free e-jeepney shuttle and those coming from Imperial St different
spots like Pacific Mall, Metro Dept Store, Hong, 101 Shopping Mall or if your hotel is located there. After you get off
the e-jeepney at its stop in Rizal St cor Quezon Ave, cross Quezon Ave and walk down Rizal St. From Imperial St cor
Rizal St, just walk along Rizal St toward the rotunda monument and cross Quezon Ave to take Rizal St again. Now in
Rizal St past Quezon Ave, walk further until you get to Magallanes St which is only perpendicular to Rizal St. Turn left
onto Magallanes and walk until you get to Plaza Rizal which is to your right. You will immediately see SilverScreen
Entertainment Center once you get there. See map below and read information below it for more vivid directional
guide.

As you can see in this map, the green-colored rectangle is the Plaza Rizal, your destination. The one way road
(symbolized by an downward arrow) that is perpendicular to Rizal St and between Quezon Ave and Pearanda St is
called Magallanes St. So, coming from Imperial and e-jeepney stop, you just cross Quezon Ave and turn left onto
Magallanes to get to Plaza Rizal. Getting off the "Loop 1 or 2" jeepney, just cross Rizal St and walk northward along
Pearanda St. Aguinaldo St is the unmarked road paralleled to Rizal St and crosses Elizondo St. Getting off the
jeepney from Embarcadero at Aguinaldo St, you will walk nearer to get to Rizal St. Other jeepneys pass by Plaza
Rizal.

What To See In:

Albay Park & Wildlife

It's a ranch with a lagoon and some park features with your regular wildlife animals in captivity. It would attract kids
but if you are a zoo lover with an eye for expanse steppe in a very tiny scale setting and a bit of forest on the side,
you might like to check it out. There are these small huts where you can take a break especially if it's noon time when
you get there and tired at that, not bad if you've got a pack of lunch. Entrance is Php 20 as of this writing. See the
photo of its entrance that you get to see from the jeepney, on the right side of the Binitayan Road, after the jeep turns
right from Daraga Legazpi Diversion Rd.

Cagsawa Ruins

Remember the classic postcard of Mayon Volcano with the belfry that stood on the right side? This is where they took
the picturesque photography. Definitely a must-to-see. You can take a lot of angle of Mayon and the Cagsawa belfry
plus a lot of other scenic areas. Read Tip #4. And if you want the souvenirs, lots of them are sold here.

Daraga Church

Another historical site with panoramic view worth photographing if you integrate Daraga Church and the Mayon
Volcano in your frame in a very creative and artistic way. Take a lot of shots and surely you will get one jaw-dropping
photograph of the world famous Mount Mayon. Not to mention a good souvenir of you if you are in few of those pics.
While in there, don't forget to visit the church itself. A solemn prayer for a few minutes would definitely release that
tiredness of your travel. And you know what, you would be tempted to stay a bit longer inside. When you get out,
you'll feel energized.

Embarcadero de Legazpi

Now this one is an amazing place for me. Maybe because I got here during holiday season and there are lots of
things going on, lots of travelers from different parts of the country and the world. But no, the whole package is really
great. First, as it names implies which means 'pier' or 'ferry' and its root words means 'to embark', the premier
commercial and recreation center of Bicol Region is situated by the body of water called Albay Gulf. So, a lighthouse
is not only integrated to the building design but also utilized as viewing deck and an adventure seekers magnet
courtesy of "Edge-Walk" atop the lighthouse. Second, it is backdropped by a folkloric Kapuntukan Hill and surrounded
by spots where you can take photographic images from any directions. One perfect spot is on the breakwater across
the water which you can reach by getting out of the mall, walk along Legazpi Blvd towards Kapuntukan Hill, then go
left towards the direction of the magnificent Mayon Volcano. The best time to be here is in the afternoon towards
evening. You get to see the panoramic view of Embarcadero de Legazpi at dusk. Read Tip #5. Aside from Edge
Walk, there's also a long zip-line and an outdoor wall-climbing. Dining is fabulous on the deck of Embarcadero
fronting the sea especially at night. There's a hotel, albeit expensive for budget traveler, but a popular fast-food
restaurant is located on the second level. Highly recommended for all types of travelers especially those into
photography. Read my tip#?

Ligon Hill

The ultimate destination for those who want to sweat vigorously before jumping in to lots of adventures this hill offers,
namely, basic and advance zip-lines, rappelling, hanging bridge, Japanese tunnel, paintball, kapit2ko, etc. How?
Brisk walk your way uphill from the entrance to the top. No need to run for heart pumping activity. With the very steep
uphill zigzag road, a brisk walk will do. Once you reach the top, a more nearer Mt Mayon will greet you. Enough for
one to utter, "What a sight!" upon seeing the majestic most perfect cone volcano in the world. Aside from adrenalin
rushing activities mentioned, these are what await you: viewing decks, minigolf, open gallery, Lignon Hill Observatory,
souvenir shops, restrooms and restaurants. For those driving, parking areas are available on top of the hill. Entrance
fee as of this writing is Php 20.

Plaza Rizal

There's not much to see in the plaza itself. But it serves as your reference point because around it might interest you.
For one, there's a church you might like to visit. San Rafael church is just opposite the park across Penaranda St.
There's also an outlet of a Bicolandia popular restaurant called Graceland. You might like to taste their delectable
foods. Above all, a classic-movies inspired mall housed in the tall building in the area would be worth checking out.
Silver Screen Entertainment Center. One reason you would go there is the cheap internet cafe in one of the
mezzanine floors. I've got one of my lunches on the third level bar style eatery with small tables and chairs just right
outside a theater entrance. The place is cozy, the one I prefer rather than the crowded and noisy mall food courts and
fast-food chains. Downside? Paid comfort rooms, they are clean alright.

St Gregory The Great Cathedral

Located at the area in which local government buildings are situated, meters away from the St Gregory The Great
Cathedral are: Legazpi City Hall, Albay Provincial Capitol, Albay Astrodome and a big plaza called Penaranda Park.

Tips in Traveling to Legazpi City

1. On riding a Philtranco airbus, take a seat beside another seat if you're travelling alone. Seats that are side by side
are on the left of the bus. They have enough room for your legs to stretch that makes for a very comfortable long
travel. The single seats which are on the right side of the bus have very narrow clearances between them. As a
result, you can not stretch your legs as much as like you do if you're sitting on the left row.

2. If you are a budget traveler, it would be into your advantage if you forego trike rides. Most of their routes are served
by public jeepneys. Trike drivers charge Php 30 for a person riding alone. That's their minimum in the city.

3. The "Loop 1" or "Loop 2" jeepney will turn left onto the only one perpendicular road to Penaranda St which is
"Bogtong" as what is written on the road sign at the corner. Bogtong is actually the Daraga-Legazpi Diversion Rd.
You might transfer to another jeepney waiting along Bogtong after the one you're riding in has turn left. If not, then
you'll go directly to your destination. Even without driver's assistance, you can get there by watching for Legazpi City
Jail sign because that's the one visible and fronting the jeepney you're riding. Next to the jail complex is the gate of
Albay Park & Wildlife with its big sign not visible upon approach because it faced the opposite side of the road. If you
want to go to Lignon first then get off at the next road perpendicular to Binitayan. That's the jumping off point.
Entrance is located as you climb the uphill road.

4. Timing is very important in going to any spots where Mayon Volcano can be photographed. Plan your travel and
make sure that weather is on your side. If the volcano is covered with clouds, what you'll get is only the lower portion
of it that will only look like some ordinary mountain.

5. Outside Embarcadero de Legazpi, try to explore other areas other than the breakwater and seawall. Of course, you
can get good photos of Mayon with different angles and foreground from those areas. But if you walk further along
Legazpi Blvd where you get to the back of Kapuntukan Hill, there are scores of scenic views especially farther south
of Legazpi Blvd where you can take amazing shots of Mayon with the boulevard in the foreground. Meanwhile, a
beach and a monument of I think the conquesador Miguel Lopez de Legazpi himself are behind Kapuntukan Hill. I
highly recommend spots down there.

6. You can go to Naga City and other far flung areas around Legazpi City as well as nearby towns and barangays by
taking a jeepney or the air-conditioned van like the ones here in Manila such as UV Express. Read my separate post
that listed the destinations of jeepneys and Filcab/UV Express vans which serve the public at their terminals in LKY
Metro Transport & Lifestyle Hub. Please go to Legazpi City's Jeepneys & UV Express Terminals.

PNR Train Now Goes To Ligao Albay
A lot of commuters are headed to their respective home provinces these days for the Observance of Lent. One of
major destinations during Easter Season is Bicol Region. That's why I did checked on the status of PNR Bicol
Express Train service to give readers an update on whether there are new stations that had opened or train
commuters still need to board the train down to Naga City and take another route to their final destination such as
Albay.

PNR Bicol Express Train opens Ligao Station in Albay

Here are important things you should know on Philippine National Railways train service to Bicol:

PNR has just opened Ligao City Station in Albay.
You have two choices of trains to board bound for Ligao: Aircon and Ordinary. (No Sleeper Coaches)
Fare of Aircon Train bound for Ligao costs Php 717 while Ordinary is Php 344.
Aircon Train bound for Ligao is scheduled on M-W-F (Monday, Wednesday and Friday) while Ordinary Train is
available on S-T-Th (Sunday, Tuesday and Thursday).
Train bound for Ligao leaves PNR Tutuban Terminal at 8:30 pm and scheduled to arrive in Ligao Station at 7 am
the following day.
PNR Bicol Express Train (Reclining Aircon & Sleeper Coach) bound for Naga City leaves Tutuban at 6:30 pm daily
and scheduled to arrive in Naga City at 4:30 am.
Fare Rates of Bicol Express Train bound for Naga are as follow: Sleeper Coach - Php 665, Reclining Seat - Php
548.
If you prefer an ordinary train in going to Naga City, take PNR Train bound for Ligao and alight once it stop in
Naga Station.

If you have other questions, kindly go to previous posts on PNR Bicol Express Train and read comments from
other readers below them, just click the URLs below:



In my article dated July 3, 2011, entitled "To Naga On-Board PNR Bicol Express Train" I've shared to you how I
traveled from Tutuban to Naga for the very first time coincided with the second trip of the newly rehabilitated PNR
Bicol Express Train to the cultural and religious capital of the Bicol Region.

Through that post, you've gotten to know the fact as far as the travel time of the famous locomotive train is
concerned. The second voyage from Manila to Naga from which I was one of the passengers in Recliner Aircon, the
newly refurbished locomotive train took more that 12 hours to reach Naga City Station. The trip was hampered by
non-synchronization with other trains using the same track and a minor incident somewhere in Sta Rosa. For those
who did't read it yet, kindly go to "To Naga On-Board PNR Bicol Express Train".

Now, I'm back in Manila. Guess what? The train left Naga City at 6:23 pm of July 4, 2011. It arrived in Tutuban
Station at 7:10 am of July 5, 2011. Yes, this time Bicol Express Train traveled 13 hours from Naga Station to Tutuban
Station. 12 hours and 47 minutes to be exact.

Slippery Rail syndrome apparently caused much of the delay according to some of the PNR officers on-board. This
problem is known to have caused same problem in other countries years ago. And with the current situation and
trend of the way PNR renders service, it will stay for quite a long time here in our country. So, don't believe it when
they say in the press that Bicol Express Train reaches Naga from Manila in 10 hours. Take it from me as I've ridden
their route from Manila toNaga and vice versa.

Okay, let's try to be more constructive here. PNR is doing their best to serve commuters. They haven't announced in
media how their second trip to Bicol and the one to Manila from Bicol got along. Maybe, they'll do in the coming days.
For the meantime, let's just make some adjustment on our itinerary in Naga City, if we're traveling by train, that is.

The only good thing that happened to me during my trip back to Manila on-board Bicol Express Train was that I got to
sleep well. For some reason, the shaky movement of the coach induced sleep. The bed was comfortable, the curtains
that served as my enclosure also protected me from the extreme cold of the air-conditioning system. One thing to
remember if you're riding Bicol Express Train is to never forget to take your jacket. Especially if you choose Recliner
Aircon coach. Believe me it's freezing cold in there. That's why I haven't enjoyed my trip from Manila to Naga, but I
needed to do it (chose recliner) for me to keep awake so that I could record each time the train stopped.

The other plus factor of sleeper coach is the small tray table that you could use of to enjoy your meal. You know, I've
eaten a lot during those trips. Eating on the train made rice and chicken more delectable for me. I've taken a lot of
provisions on board the train.

Because I gave in to sleepiness, I was deeply asleep during the whole night, occasionally waking up to go to the
men's room. I only woke up completely when it's already dawn.

And now, for your reference, here's how the traingot along during the last part of the journey. The train stopped in
Alabang Station at 5:43 am, it continued at 5:50 am. Momentarily, I heard a loud voice said "Next stop - Pasay Road".
That meantthe train would stop only in Pasay Road Station. As it is, we've stopped again in FTI at 6:06 am. The
train moved again at 6:16 am. The train stopped at Pasay Road at 6:23 am, and after a long wait, it moved again at
6:37 am. I heard again a loud voice yelled "Next station - Espana". But before we got to Espana, the train needed to
stop in Pandacan at 6:47 am, we left immediately at 6:48 am. The train, then, stopped in Espana Station at 6:54 am.
At 7:01 am, the train went on. Last stop before Tutuban was Blumentritt Station where we stopped for one minute at
7:04 am. Finally, we arrived in Tutuban Station at 7:10 am.

That's how I got back to Manila from Naga City riding the Bicol Express Train. There's much more to tell about my trip
to the "Heart of Bicol". Stay tuned.

Ops! I almost forgot. The "Sleeper Coach" of Bicol Express Train is smelly. I had to spray some perfume all over my
"moving tent" to get rid of the nasty smell. Also, expect some mosquitoes flying around the train. Just drive them
away. Other than that, Sleeper Coach is excellent for a well rested long distance travel.


After having read the news about what happened on the maiden trip of Bicol Express Train that literally didn't arrive in
Naga City on time, the trainwas six hours late because of major glitch in its track somewhere in Sipocot, still nothing
could have prevented me to take the second trip on Friday, July 1, 2011. Yes, I'm writing this post right here in the
lobby of my chosen hotel in Naga City - the Naga Land Hotel.

I've documented my travel from the time I left Timog, Quezon City to the time I've checked in, with recordings of exact
time the train arrived in and left each stopover . My purpose is to inform travelers who are thinking of riding Bicol
Express Train of the actual travel time the new rehabilated train takes the Tutuban - Naga route.

For the latest update on Bicol Express Train, go to Bicol Express Train Update. Click here.

I took a cab to LRT-1 Roosevelt Station at around 3:30 pm and took a Baclaran bound train. I alighted at Bambang
Station and took a motorized tricycle to PNR Tutuban Station. The tricycle only took 10 minutes totake me to PNR
Tutuban.

After I bought a one way ticket to Naga, I had to wait more that one hour sitting in one of the benches of the old
station. Then I heard the loud speaker announced the magic words. It's boarding time.

Finally, I was inside the fully refurbished train that I'd only seen in the news. The train left Tutuban Station exactly
6:15 pm and here's the rest of the account.

Contrary to my belief, the train did't stop at Blumentritt Station. It's first stop was in Espana Station at 6:24 pm. It
moved again immediately at 6:27 pm. It stoped in Pandacan Station, 6:34 pm. After 11 minutes, it moved again at
6:45 pm. Third time it stopped was in Pasay Road at 6:56 pm where it left at 7:04 pm. FTI was the fourth station
where the train stopped at 7:13 pm. It left at 7:16 pm. Then, after a 2 minute stop in the middle of the track, the
train stopped in Alabang at 7:39 pm. It resumed the trip immediately at 7:41 pm.

For a while, the train continuously went on its shaky run. And just as I enjoyed the precarious ride, we heard a loud
sound as if something hit us. The newly rehabilitated train stopped again in the dark somewhere in Sta. Rosa as I've
seen SM Sta Rosa minutes ago. A handful of crew got off the train to check the train and then one told us that the
train hit some construction iron that apparently protruded from on-going repair of some utility company. We've waited
for 14 minutes and the train resumed its journey.

Next station where the train stopped was San Pablo as I was told. It stopped there 9:30 pm and at no time it moved
again. At 10:31 pm, we stopped at Lucena, and after 6 minutes we're moving again.

Next, we stopped in Hondagua at 1:39 am, left immediately at 1:44 am. In Tagkawayan, Quezon, we arrived at 2:53
am and left exactly 3:00 am. And then our first stop in Camarines Sur was in Ragay at 4:00 am where after 3 minutes
we headed again towards our destination.

The train slowed down a bit after a few kilometers and one of the Rail Police told us that area was where the train on
its maiden trip stopped for 6 hours and waited while some hollow under the track was being covered with soil. I felt
some uneasiness when I realized we're already in Sipocot. And then, soon enough, we stopped at Sipocot Station at
5:17 am. I was thankful that this time the train left Sipocot immediately without any glitch.The train spent only 2
minutes in Sipocot Station.

Our last stop before we got to our destination was Libmanan. This was where a long wait was overshadowed by the
reality that it's already dawn and that I would get to Naga at daybreak. The train stopped in Libmanan at 5:41 am. It
needed to wait for the late incoming train to pass before ours was given a green sign. A lot of passengers found time
to even get off the train and buy coffee in some makeshift stores along the rail track. Finally, the train started to move
forward again at 6:05 am.

The train arrived in Naga City Station exactly 6:40 am, finally.

And that's how I got to Naga City from Tutuban on July 2, 2011. PNR Bicol Express train traveled from Tutuban to
Naga in more than 12 hours. I've experienced it first hand. My question now is - what happened to 10 hours? Hehe.

Anyways, I rode a tricycle outside the Naga Station. I asked the driver to take me to the nearest Jollibee. After I had
my jolly breakfast meal, it's time for hotel hunting. Until I found myself in the front desk of Naga Land Hotel.

I'll update you on "what happens next in Bicolandia" on my next post. So stay tuned.
10 Responses to To Naga On-Board PNR Bicol Express Train
man gervacio said...
5 July 2011 13:27
yun lang? okey ba seats? maganda ba view? marami bang pasahero? sulit ba? :)

salamat sa info

Lagalag said...
5 July 2011 14:15
kung ako po tatanungin e sulit lang kung sa sleeper coach, pki abangan po ang post ko na nagsasalaysay ng paguwi
ko ng manila sakay sa sleeper.

Mannoy said...
7 July 2011 17:53
hope may photos ka rin ng views outside the train.

Lagalag said...
8 July 2011 00:19
sige sir sa sunod kunan ko ang outside.

Mannoy said...
12 July 2011 11:03
salamat. yun lang ang chance naming hindi makabyahe eh. sa pictures na lang tumitingin. he he

Lagalag said...
12 July 2011 12:39
ako biglaan lang punta dun e, blita ko tigil n nman byahe sa bicol

Mannoy said...
12 July 2011 14:36
sayang naman. laki ata ginastos dun ah. tapos di gagamitin. uhum.

Lagalag said...
12 July 2011 18:49
dami pa din kc ako nakita mga problema. am sure un ang mga dahilan

yanyanyun said...
12 July 2011 21:41
thank you for this "trip". :p magkano pamasahe? hehe plan ko din bumiyahe eh. for experience lang.

Lagalag said...
12 July 2011 22:29
sir makikita nyo ang train fare sa post na entitled "Bicol Express Train Fare Rate And Schedules"


PNR Bicol Express, the newky rehabilitated train line of the long-stalled route to Naga City in Camarines Sur, had its
soft launch on June 29, 2011 with its maiden trip left Tutuban Station at scheduled time of 6:30 pm. The maiden
voyage constitutes promotional run from Tutuban in Manila to Naga City in Camarines Sur which is done to create
awareness that the route is revived. Lucky passengers who took the initial trip enjoyed fare discount.

After the maiden trip, Bicol Express will take the 10-hour travel distance from Manila to Naga on every other day
basis departing Tutuban Station at 6:30 pm. Click here for complete schedules, fare rates and stations between
Manila and Naga.

To travel to Naga City by Bicol Express train, commuters need to get to PNR Tutuban Station where they shall take
the train.

PNR Tutuban is in the vicinity where public commuting is constantly changing. Here's the newest guide on how to
commute to Tutuban PNR Terminal nowadays.

BY TAXI

If the taxi you're riding takes C.M. Recto Avenue from areas of Cubao, San Juan, Santa Mesa, EDSA-Crossing,
Pasig, Mandaluyong, etc., and the driver doesn't know what's the next turn to take, tell him to turn right onto Jose
Abad Santos Avenue, a major intersection with pedestrian overpass. The taxi will cross two intersections along Jose
Abad Santos Avenue. Then, the driver must change lane to the leftmost and then turn left on Mayhaligue Street, a
one way road going to PNR Tutuban Station. Just stay on Mayhaligue until PNR Tutuban Station is visible to your
right.

If the taxi takes Jose Abad Santos from anywhere in CAMANAVA, e.g. Monumento, Caloocan, Malabon, Navotas,
Valenzuela, Letre, Bagong Barrio, Balintawak, etc., tell the driver to turn right onto Mayhaligue Street. Before
Mayhaligue, you will cross the PNR Rail Track itself, then two main intersections of Tayuman and Bambang,
respectively. After that, just watch for the road sign that read Mayhaligue Street to your right.

If you're riding a taxi from areas of Paranaque, Pasay, Ermita, Malate, Taft, San Andres, etc., and the taxi takes
Jones Bridge where jeepneys bound for Divisoria pass through, tell the driver the best way to get there is via Reina
Regente. The trick is to avoid the traffic in Tutuban Mall so make sure you don't pass in that area. Once you're taking
Reina Regente, the taxi should cross Recto Avenue and take Jose Abad Santos, which is the opposite street of
Reina Regente to the other side of Recto. Cross two more small intersections and then turn left on Mayhaligue Street.
You can easily see the road sign and there's a traffic left turn signal to Mayhaligue from Abad Santos Avenue.

If you come from area of Espana, Dapitan, Quezon Avenue, Dimasalang, A. Bonifacio Avenue, Del Monte,
Roosevelt, Munoz, Congressional, etc., your taxi can take Espana or the side road parallel to it which is Dapitan
Street. If the taxi takes Espana, the driver must turn right onto P. Campa Street and then tell him to take Fugoso
Street all the way and cross Rizal Avenue or Avenida. Left on T. Mapua and then turn right onto Recto all the way to
Jose Abad Santos Avenue, the main intersection with pedestrian overpass. Turn right onto Jose Abad Santos, cross
two intersections and then turn left on Mayhaligue Street where PNR Tutuban Station is located to the other end, right
side. If the driver prefers Dapitan, then tell hime to cross Quezon Boulevard and take Fugoso and follow the rest of
direction from Espana.

BY TRAIN

LRT 1 South & North Bound - Option One (Recommended). Get off the train at Bambang Station. Ride a tricycle at
the corner of Bambang and Rizal Avenue. Tell the driver to take you to Tutuban PNR Station. Avoid the confusion,
say it loudly - "PNR Tutuban Station". If the driver doesn't hear you, he'll take you to Tutuban Mall, and it's way way
too far you would be greatly delayed. These tricycles drop off their passengers right at the entrance of the station.
This route is the most convenient way to get to the station especially if you're carrying heavy luggage. Option
Two. Get off the train at Jose Abad Santos Avenue. At the corner of Jose Abad Santos Avenue and Rizal Avenue,
you can take either jeepney or taxi. If you don't carry heavy luggage then you can take the jeep bound for Divisoria
and ask the driver to drop you off at Mayhaligue Street. Again, avoid the confusion, the sign of the jeepney that you
must ride is "Divisoria Abad Santos". Don't ride a jeepney with "Recto" sign as it will take you to Recto in Quiapo
area. From the corner of Jose Abad Santos and Mayhaligue Street, you can walk to PNR Tutuban Station. It's near,
approximately 290 meters. This route is recommended if you're in budget. But if you're carrying large luggage, then
take the taxi and instruct the driver to turn right onto Mayhaligue Street. This option is not convenient for those
carrying heavy luggage because first you need to walk way too far, second, it's hard to take taxi in the area.

LRT 2 - Get off the train at Recto Station and then ride jeepney or taxi. Take jeepney bound for Divisoria, alight at
Jose Abad Santos Avenue, ride another jeepney along Jose Abad Santos Avenue bound for Navotas or Monumento
and ask the driver to drop you off at Mayhaligue Street. Cross Jose Abad Santos and walk along Mayhaligue until you
get to Tutuban Station.

MRT 3 - Get off at Taft Station and then ride another train bound for Monumento/Roosevelt. Alight at either Bambang
Station or Abad Santos Station, depending on your budget and luggage. Please read LRT 1 South & North Bound
Two Options above. This direction is better than Doroteo Jose if you're taking LRT 1 because it is faster and you get
to avoid the traffic along Recto Avenue particularly near Jose Abad Santos Avenue intersection.

BY JEEPNEY

The jeepneys that you can take that go directly to the vicinity of PNR Tutuban Station are the following: Jeep from
Cubao, Marikina, Quiapo, Morayta, Caloocan, Monumento, Malabon, Navotas and Valenzuela. The sign of the
jeepney must be "Divisoria". From Marikina, Quiapo, and Morayta, get off the jeep at the corner of Recto and Jose
Abad Santo Avenue. You can either ride another jeep bound for Navotas and Caloocan along Jose Abad Santos or
you can hire a pedicab or tricycle that moves around the area. From Caloocan, Malabon, Navotas or Valenzuela, just
get off the jeep at the corner of Abad Santos and Mayhaligue Street.

It's not advisable to take jeepney with "Divisoria" sign from Baclaran, Pasay, Taft, Pedro Gil, Ermita, San Andres,
Mabini, etc. This is because the jeepneys from these areas take Juan Luna Street. Traffic condition in area near
Tutuban Mall along Recto Avenue is now at its worst and it spills over different streets that connect to Tutuban Mall
from which PNR Tutuban Station is approximately 550 meters away. The best way is to take jeepney with
"Monumento" sign and then get off the jeep at either Bambang where you ride tricycle to get to Tutuban Station or
Abad Santos Avenue where you can ride a jeepney bound for Divisoria that passes by Mayhaligue Street from which
you can walk your way to PNR Tutuban Station approximately less than 300 meters away.

Stay tuned for more updates on Bicol Express Train.

For PNR Bicol Express Fare Rates, Schedule, Stations & Stopovers, go to Bicol Express Train Fare Rate And
Schedules

Commute Fast To Restaurants & Establishments In Bonifacio High Street

"I am currently updating this post because, the bus stops are relocated from their original locations. The summation in
the paragraph above are now based on the new bus stops' locations. But further down this article from this second
paragraph, directions are not yet edited for consistency with the new bus stops mentioned above. But you can still
use the guides below as reference in going to BHS." - Lagalag

This guide will help you locate your favorite restaurants and dining destinations as well as other important
establishments such as boutiques, children's playgrounds, beauty spas, show rooms, corporate offices, etc
within Bonifacio High Street. If you're headed to a restaurant in High Street for the first time and you're going there by
bus, just look up your destination in here, you're surely wont miss it, that is if it has't closed down or changed its
name. As we all know, food businesses come and go. In that case, make sure you know the exact address or on
what building in BHS it is located, i.e., B2, B3, B5, B6, B7, B8, C1, C2, C3 and C4. Note: There's no B4 because of
Feng Shui.

If you don't have any knowledge yet of how to get to any buildings and destinations in Bonifacio Global City from
MRT-3 Ayala Station by riding a bus at The Fort Bus Terminal in EDSA, please go to Commute Guide To Buildings &
Attractions Inside BGC From MRT Ayala Station.

Bonifacio High Street

Quick Lookup Links:

Part 1 - Alphabetical List of Stores Within BHS
Part 2 - Buildings Along BHS Where The Stores & Establishements Are Located
Part 3 - Walking Directions To BHS Establishments From Four Bus Stops
Part 4 - Photos of Restaurants And Establishments Within BHS
Part 5 - Vicinity Map of Bonifacio High Street

It's easy to locate your destination in BHS because
each building has its name displayed:
B1,B2,B3,B5,B6,B7,B8,C1,C2,C3&C4
Links Explained

Even though I recommend reading this guide from the start to bottom of the page especially if it's your first to browse
this commute & walk guide, the links above will help you navigate fast on your next visit to look up a store. This is a
'look up and go' reference to make commuting to different restaurants, officesand institutions in BHS fast and easy.
Remember, after clicking each link you can always get back by clicking the "Back" buttonthat you get to see on the
page.

Click Part 1 link to see all stores and establishments in BHS.
Click Part 2 link to immediately locate the building where your destination is located.
Click Part 3 link to see what's the nearest Bus Stop to your establishment destination
Click Part 4 link to have a look of photos of stores and restaurants of BHS
Click Part 5 link to see the surrounding streets and places of BHS

Alphabetical List of Establishments And Offices in Bonifacio High Street

C2 Building where the following restaurants are located: Mango, Slice,
Cotton On, Sutra, Onitsuka Tiger, Nolita, Sariwon, Geisha and Lorenzo's Way

Below, in alphabetical order are the restaurants, boutiques, shops, offices and other institutions located
inBonifacio High Street. Next to the name of each establishment in bold characters is the building where the place is
located. Check your destination, then read the direction on how to get there from the nearest bus stop. Again, if you
don't know where to ride the bus in going to Bonifacio High Street from MRT-3 Ayala Station in EDSA, click here.

2nd's - B3
Active Fun - back of B2 along 9th Ave
Agave - B3
Aldo - B8
Aldo Accessories - B8
Alessi - B5
All Flip Flops - B7
Alveo - B8
Animaland - B2
Aria -C3 (2nd level)
Bambu - B3
Banana Republic - C1 (along 5th Ave)
Beauty Bar - B7
Beso Cucina Vinoteka - C3 (2nd level)
Big & Small Co - B2
Bike King - B1
Bo Concept - B2
Bo's Coffee - B1
Bon Chon - B1 (along 7th Ave)
Brothers Burger - B5
Calvin Klein - B7
Canon - B3
Cav Wine Shop & Cafe - B8
Charles & Keith - B6
Claw Daddy's - B6
Club Princess - B2
Cotton On - C2 (ground level)
CPS - B8
Crocs - B7
Crumpler - B3
Cue - C3
Dashing Diva - B7

Make Room & More - B5
Make Up For Ever - B8
Mango - C2 (ground level)
Mango Tree - C3 (along 7th Ave)
Maxiworks - B2
Mini Shabu-Shabu - B6
Mizuno - B3
Mos Design - B2
Mother Care - B2
Muji - B7
Nanbantei - C3 (2nd level)
Natuzzi - B2 (along 9th Ave)
New Orleans - B6
Nike - B3
Nine West - B7
Nokia - B3
Nolita - c2 (2nd level)
Nuffnanng Philippines - B3 (along 9th Ave)
Oliver's Super Sandwiches closed down - B6
Onitsuka Tiger - C2
Pancake House - B3
Panera - C1
Patchi - B5
Pedro - B8
Penguin - B8
Picture Company - B2
Promod - C3 (ground level)
Puma - B1
R O X (Recreational Outdoor Exchange) - B1
Rolex - C1
Rudy Project - B1
Runnr - B3
David & Goliath - B2
Dimensione - B5
Ecco - B7
Elias - C3 (2nd level)
Ellesse Italia - C1
Ever New - C3
Figaro - B5
Fruits & Passion - B8
Fully Booked - B6
G Force Oakley - B1
G-Star Raw - C1
Gap B7
Geisha - C2 (2nd level)
Geox - B3
Good Ol' Days - B1
Happylemon - B3
Healthy Options - B5
Hobbes & Landes - B2
Honda Cars - along 9th Ave back of B2
iStudio - B3
Italiannis - B5
IWC - C1
Jamba Juice - C2 (ground level)
JBL - B3
Kabisera - B3
Kenneth Cole Reaction - B7
Kirin - B7
Krispy Kreme - B2
La Senza - B8
Lorenzo's Way - C2 (2nd level)
Lush - B8
Sariwon - C2 (2nd level)
Seattle's Best Coffee - B3
Seventh High - B3 (along 7th Ave)
ShoeThing - B2
Slice - C2 (ground level)
Speedo - B3
Springfield - B6
Staccato - B6
Standard Chartered - B3 (along 7th Ave)
Starbucks Coffee - B3
Stella - C3
Stoked Inc - B1
Superdry Store - C1 (along 5th Ave)
Sutra - C2 (2nd level)
T G I Friday's - B3
Tempur - B5
Texas Roadhouse Grill - B1
Tha Cake Club - C3 (2nd level)
The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf - B8
The Face Shop - B8
The Spa Wellness - B8
The Stock Market Cafe - B3
Timezone - B1
Topshop - B7
Toy R Us - along 9th Ave B2
Tudor - C1
United Colors of Benetton - B8
Village Tavern - C3 (2nd level)
VMV Hypoallergenics - B8
Von Dutch - B6
Wrist Pod - B6

Buildings Of BHS Where Establishments Are Located

C2 Bldg in BHS with its name stands conspicuously above it

In the map below is the whole stretch of Bonifacio High Street from 5th Ave (West end) to 11th Ave (East end). All
establishments, e.g., restaurants, bars, boutiques, offices, etc are located in the buildings that lined up both sides of
BHS. Click each red pin in the map to reveal the name of a particular building and the establishments located in that
building. Tip: After looking up the name of your destination in the alphabetical list, go to this map and look up the
building, then go to "walk direction" part.

5th Ave is the main road of West BGC. 11th Ave is the road between High Street east end and Serendra which is just
outside Market Market. You can get to High Street from Market Market by exiting the mall towards Fiesta Market, the
open air food court before the open parking. There's a Jollibee to your left as you exit. Once outside, go toward your
right and use pedestrian lane to cross the road to get to Serendra. Go inside Serendra shops, walk past restaurants
and stores of Serendra and then cross 11th Ave to get to the High Street which you will immediately see.

Map #1. Click red pins and blue bus markers to get accurate information. Don't rely on embedded data.

If you come from Market Market, you will enter High Street at 11th Ave toward its other end in 5th Ave. Here are the
order of buildings as you walk past them: To your left: B6, B5, B2, B1, C2 and C1. To your right: B7, B8, B3, C3 and
C4 (under construction). There's no B4 because of Feng Shui.

Walk Directions From Four Bus Stops To BHS Destinations

There are four bus stops that you can use to get to your destination inside BHS depending on its location. How would
you know what bus stop to alight? First, you must know the building in which your destination is located. Second, look
up the building in the two maps below and see which bus stop is nearer to the building. Click the markers - red pins
and bus stop signs for more information.

Map #2. Net One Bus Stop and The Fort Bus Stop. Please click bus markers for more information.

Map #3. High Street 30th St Bus Stop & High Street 28th St Bus Stop. Please click bus icons for info.

Net One Bus Stop - It's faster to get to C1, C2, C3 and C4 (under construction by now) with this Bus Stop because
the bus that stops here takes shorter route of McKinley Road. Located at 27th St in West BGC, this bus stop is for
commuters coming from The Fort Bus Terminal in EDSA near MRT-3 Ayala Station as well as those from Glorietta,
SM Makati and those from far distant locations travelling by trains. The sign of bus you must ride is "West Route". If
you don't know the location of The Fort Bus Terminal in EDSA, click here. Nevertheless, the nearest Bus Stop to C1,
C2, C3 and C4 is The Fort Bus Stop, depending on what day you're going and what type of bus you're riding. Read
"The Fort Bus Stop".

How to get to BHS from this bus stop? Walk back towards the corner of 27th St and 4th Ave. Turn left and walk
towards the corner of 4th Ave and 28 St. Turn right, walk towards 5th Ave and you will immediately see C1 Bldg
across the 5th Ave, see Map #2 above.

The Fort Bus Stop - Located in 5th Ave, this bus stop is served by buses bound for Market Market and have "East
Route" sign in their fronts. If you're riding East Route Bus that takes McKinley Road, then this is nearer compare to
Net One Bus Stop and it's better to alight here if your destination is located in C1, C2, C3 or C4. But most buses
bound for Market Market from The Fort Bus Terminal in EDSA are the ones with Worthy and HM names painted on
their outer body and they are not allowed to take the shorter route of McKinley Rd. They take the longer route of
EDSA-Kalayaan-West BGC-High Street-Market Market. But there are times when a bus with "The Fort Bus" or
"Bonifacio Global City" name painted on its body also takes Market Market Route via McKinley Rd especially during
weekend and if there's no available HM and Worthy. If the "East Route" bus you are about to ride is painted "The Fort
Bus" or "Bonifacio Global City", then use this Bus Stop. On the other hand, if the available bus bound for Market
Market is painted "HM" or "Worthy Transport", then it's faster to take "West Route" bus and alight at Net One Bus
Stop. Before you buy ticket at The Fort Bus Terminal, it's better to look at what bus is headed for Market Market. It's
at the back of "West Route" bus along the road outside The Fort Bus passengers' waiting area.

How to get to BHS from this bus stop? Just walk along 5th Ave towards 28th St and you will immediately see the road
sign that reads "High Street". C1 is just across the next intersection which is 28th St. See Map #2 above.

High Street 30 St Bus Stop - This Bus Stop is nearer to B3, B1, B2, B5, B6, B7 and B8 if you're coming from The
Fort Bus Stop Terminal in EDSA and MRT Ayala Station.

How to get to BHS from this bus stop? Follow the direction of the arrow in our third map above, Map #3. Just walk
along 9th. You will immediately see Agave, Nuffnang and 2nd's along 9th Ave. The building to your right is B3 while
the building to your left is B8. Click the red pins on the map to get more information.

High Street 28th St - This is the nearest bus stop to the center of High Street if you're coming from Market Market
and you want to take a bus. The sign of the bus to ride must be "BGC Central". You must inform the driver that you're
alighting at High Street because if not the bus driver might take different direction that will not pass by this bus stop.
The terminal of The Fort Buses in Market Market is in the open parking area just outside Fiesta Market. To see the
terminal in the map, click here.

How to get to BHS from this bus stop? Walk along 9th Ave northward. Immediately, you will see Active Fun, Mother
Care, Honda Cars, Bo Concept, Toy R Us, Natuzzi, etc. They are all along 9th Ave. The building to your left is B2 and
to your right is B5. Please use Map #3 above, click the red pins for more help.

Photos Of Some Establishments In Bonifacio High Street

Nike in B3 Bonifacio High Street and along 9th Ave

The Mango Tree is along 7th Ave side of C3 in High Street

From 9th Ave 2nd level of C3: Beso Cucina Vinoteka, The Cake Club,
Elias, Aria, Nanbantei, and Village Tavern

C3 Building with its sign visible from the distance

From 5th Ave C3 Bldg is to the left next to C4
The following stores are in ground floor:
Stella, Promod, The Mango Tree and Ever New

Seattle's Best Coffee

Recreational Outdoor Exchange - R.O.X. Bonifacio High Street

Slice and Jamba Juice

Texas Roadhouse Grill

Bo's Coffee

New Orleans, Clawdaddy's and Italiannis

Pedro and The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf

Wrist Pod and Von Dutch

David & Goliath

Dimensione Bonifacio High Street

Fully Booked, Springfield, Charles & Keith and Mini Shabu-Shabu

Geox in Bonifacio High Street

G-Force Oakley, Rudy Project and Bike King

iStudio and Canon

Kirin Bonifacio High Street

Lush, MakeUpForEver, Fruits & Passion and VMV

Ecco, MineWest, Gap, Topshop and Muji

Nokia Bonifacio High Street Global City

Patchi, Figaro and Make Room & More

Seventh High, Standard Chartered and Kabisera

Runnr Bonifacio High Street

Stoked Inc and Puma in Bonifacio High Street

Speedo and Starbucks Coffee

Tempur and Brothers Burger in High Street

Timezone Bonifacio High Street

Honda Cars is opposite Active Fun in 9th Ave Bonifacio High Street

2nd's, Agave and Nuffnang are along 9th Ave in Bonifacio High Street

Aldo Accessories High Street

All Flip Flops, United Colors of Benetton, Crocs and Calvin Klein

Along 9th Ave: Bo Concept, Natuzzi and Mo Design

Alveo, Penguin and The Face Shop

Health Options and Alessi in High Street

Krispy Kreme Bonifacio High Street

Mizuno High Street

Shoe Thing and Big & Small Co

Bonifacio High Street during rainy days

Commute Guide To Buildings & Attractions Inside BGC From MRT Ayala
Station
BGC or Bonifacio Global City is situated approximately two kilometers to the east of MRT Ayala Station in EDSA,
Makati.

You can get to any building or destination within the privately owned highly urbanized district from MRT Ayala by
means of a bus ride from BGC Bus Terminal which is located at Shell Gasoline Station. The gas station is situated
at the corner of McKinley Road and EDSA. McKinley Rd is the exclusive street that goes to Forbes Park. Ayala Ave
and McKinley Rd are opposite each other. To get to Shell Station/BGC Bus Terminal from MRT Ayala Station, use
the only stair that leads to EDSA's northbound lane. Walk from stairs toward the corner of McKinley and EDSA.
Follow pedestrian directional signs to BGC Bus. Alight at designated Bus Stopnearest to your building or place of
destination and walk a little bit. Note: If your destination is inside High Street click here.

Important: If you're going to a building or spot in BGC during rush hours (6 am to 10 am and 5 pm to 9 pm), please
read the separate post which gives commute guide to BGC buildings during rush hours. Please go to this post: Rush
Hour Commute Directions To BGC Buildings From MRT Ayala Station

There are two routes the buses take in going to Bonifacio Global City (also known as Fort Bonifacio or simply Global
City) from BGC Bus Terminal in EDSA during off-peak hours:

WEST ROUTE EAST ROUTE
The bus that plies this route is:
BGC Bus - takes McKinley Drive from
its terminal in EDSA
Route Direction
The bus loops through the west part of
BGC and unloads/loads passengers
at Bus Stops located along the route and
goes back to its EDSA terminal.
Buses that ply this route:
BGC Bus - takes McKinley Drive
HM Bus - takes EDSA and Kalayaan Ave
Worthy Bus - takes EDSA and Kalayaan Ave
Route Directions
The buses take passengers to buildings and places located within the
east part of BGC and then the bus parks at its other terminal in Market
Market parking ground. All passengers who haven't alighted in Bus
Stops at which the bus had stopped earlier must alight at Market Market.
Buy ticket
Get inside the terminal. Proceed to ticket
seller window with signage that
reads West.
Buy ticket
Get inside the terminal. Proceed to ticket seller window with signage that
reads East.

How to get to BGC Bus Terminal in EDSA from different locations?

If you're in Glorietta or SM Makati, get across EDSA via MRT Ayala Station. If you're from Ayala Avenue, use the
pedestrian overpass to get to Shell Station. If you're riding a bus from north e.g. Caloocan, Cubao, Monumento,
Fairview or Novaliches, alight at SM Makati and get across EDSA via MRT Station. If you're riding a bus from south
e.g. Alabang, Sucat, Baclaran, NAIA, SM MOA or Pasay, alight at MRT Ayala Station. If you don't know how to
get here from your location, you can ask me through the comment section below this post.

Buildings & Destinations in BGC listed in Alphabetical order

Below are the buildings and destinations inside BGC. First column is the name of buildings/destinations, second
column is Bus Route for you to take, i.e. east and west, third column is name of Bus Stop nearest to the particular
building/destination and fourth column is the Bus Stop Number in relation to the The Fort Bus Terminal in EDSA. Just
click your place to get direction.

But first, go see the Route Map of each bus. So that you get bird's eye view of how the buses get around their
respective routes. After you examine the maps, just click the Back button to get back here. For West Route Map, click
here. For East Route Map, click here.

For fast direction, just click the name of your building or place of destination. All buildings and spots are
listed in alphabetical order. You will land to Bus Stop near it and with detailed map and walk guide frombus
stop. Use Back button to return.

Destination Bus Route Bus Stop Name Bus Stop Number
32&Fifth East Route 7th Ave Bus Stop
1st Bus Stop from
EDSA by HM Bus
Accralaw Tower West Route Stopover 1st Ave
5th Bus Stop
from EDSA
Active Fun Children's
Play & Party Centre
East Route High Street 30th St
2nd Bus Stop from
EDSA by HM Bus
Agave East Route High Street 30th St
2nd Bus Stop from
EDSA by HM Bus
American Cemetery West Route 5th Ave Bus Stop
1st Bus Stop
from EDSA
Amphitheater of High Street West Route The Fort 26th St
2nd Bus Stop
from EDSA
Autohub West Route Net One 3rd Ave
3rd Bus Stop
from EDSA
Autostrada East Route 7th Ave Bus Stop
1st Bus Stop from
EDSA by HM Bus
Avant The Fort West Route Net One 3rd Ave
3rd Bus Stop
from EDSA
Bench Tower West Route Net Cube 3rd Ave
4th Bus Stop
from EDSA
Blue Sapphire Residences West Route[ Stopover 1st Ave
5th Bus Stop
from EDSA
Bo Concept East Route High Street 30th St
2nd Bus Stop from
EDSA by HM Bus
Bonifacio Civic Center East Route Market Market Bus Terminal
4th Bus Stop from
EDSA by HM Bus
Bonifacio High Street East Route High Street 30th St
2nd Bus Stop from
EDSA by HM Bus
Bonifacio One Technology Tower West Route Net Cube 3rd Ave
4th Bus Stop
from EDSA
Bonifacio Ridge West Route Stopover 1st Ave
5th Bus Stop
from EDSA
Bonifacio Technology Center West Route Stopover 1st Ave
5th Bus Stop
from EDSA
British School Manila East Route STI 32nd Street
3rd Bus Stop from
EDSA by HM Bus
Brothers Burger East Route High Street 30th St
2nd Bus Stop from
EDSA by HM Bus
Burgos Circle West Route Stopover 1st Ave
5th Bus Stop
from EDSA
Central Square West Route The Forth 26th St
2nd Bus Stop
from EDSA
Commerce Center West Route Net Cube 3rd Ave
4th Bus Stop
from EDSA
Crescent Park Residences West Route Stopover 1st Ave
5th Bus Stop
from EDSA
Department of Energy East Route STI 32nd Street
3rd Bus Stop from
EDSA by HM Bus
Dimension East Route High Street 30th St
2nd Bus Stop from
EDSA by HM Bus
ECO Tower East Route High Street 30th St
2nd Bus Stop from
EDSA by HM Bus
Embassy of Singapore West Route 5th Ave Bus Stop
1st Bust Stop
from EDSA
Energy Development Corp East Route STI 32nd Street
3rd Bus Stop from
EDSA by HM Bus
Essensa East Forbes West Route 5th Ave Bus Stop
1st Bus Stop
from EDSA
Every Nation East Route STI 32nd Street
3rd Bus Stop from
EDSA by HM Bus
F1 City Center Hotel East Route 7th Ave Bus Stop
1st Bus Stop from
EDSA by HM Bus
Fairways Tower West Route 5th Ave Bus Stop
1st Bus Stop
from EDSA
Fiesta Market East Route Market Market Bus Terminal
4th Bus Stop from
EDSA by HM Bus
Fifth Avenue Place West Route 5th Ave Bus Stop
1st Bus Stop
from EDSA
Forbes Town Center West Route Net One 3rd Ave
3rd Bus Stop
from EDSA
Forbeswood Heights West Route Net One 3rd Ave
3rd Bus Stop
from EDSA
Forbeswood Parklane West Route Net One 3rd Ave
3rd Bus Stop
from EDSA
Ford Global City West Route Net Cube 3rd Ave
4th Bus Stop
from EDSA
Fort Legend Tower West Route Net Cube 3rd Ave
4th Bus Stop
from EDSA
Fort Palm Spring Condo West Route Stopover 1st Ave
5th Bus Stop
from EDSA
Fort Victoria U/C West Route 5th Ave Bus Stop
1st Bus Stop
from EDSA
Forum South Global West Route The Fort 26th St
2nd Bus Stop
from EDSA
Fully Booked East Route High Street 30th St
2nd Bus Stop from
EDSA by HM Bus
Furnitalia West Route Net Cube 3rd Ave
4th Bus Stop
from EDSA
GAP High Street East Route High Street 30th St
2nd Bus Stop from
EDSA by HM Bus
Globe Telecom Tower East Route 7th Ave Bus Stop
1st Bus Stop from
EDSA by HM Bus
Honda Cars Global City East Route High Street 30th St
2nd Bus Stop from
EDSA by HM Bus
HSBC Centre East Route 7th Ave Bus Stop
1st Bus Stop from
EDSA by HM Bus
Hyundai Global City West Route Net One 3rd Ave
3rd Bus Stop
from EDSA
Icon Plaza West Route The Fort 26th St
2nd Bust Stop
from EDSA
Icon Plaza Showroom West Route 5th Ave Bus Stop
1st Bus Stop
from EDSA
Icon Residences West Route Net One 3rd Ave
3rd Bus Stop
from EDSA
International School Manila East Route STI 32nd Street
3rd Bus Stop from
EDSA by HM Bus
Jeco Prime Building West Route 5th Ave Bus Stop
1st Bus Stop
from EDSA
Jollibee West Route Net Cube 3rd Ave
4th Bus Stop
from EDSA
JPMorgan Chase West Route Stopover 1st Ave
5th Bus Stop
from EDSA
Karport West Route Net Cube 3rd Ave
4th Bus Stop
from EDSA
Kensington Place West Route Stopover 1st Ave
5th Bus Stop
from EDSA
Kia Motors Global City West Route Net Cube 3rd Ave
4th Bus Stop
from EDSA
Korean Cultural Center West Route Net Cube 3rd Ave
4th Bus Stop
from EDSA
LR Phils Motors East Route 7th Ave Bus Stop
1st Bus Stop from
EDSA by HM Bus
Mancor Corporate Center West Route Net Cube 3rd Ave
4th Bus Stop
from EDSA
Manila Japanese School East Route STI 32nd Street
3rd Bus Stop from
EDSA by HM Bus
Marajo Tower West Route Net One 3rd Ave
3rd Bus Stop
from EDSA
Market Market East Route Market Market Bus Terminal
4th Bus Stop from
EDSA by HM Bus
MC Home Depot East Route 7th Ave Bus Stop
1st Bus Stop from
EDSA by HM Bus
McDonald's Burgos Circle West Route Net One 3rd Ave
3rd Bus Stop
from EDSA
McKinley Park Residences West Route Net Cube 3rd Ave
4th Bus Stop
from EDSA
Meguiar's VIP Auto Salon West Route Net Cube 3rd Ave
4th Bus Stop
from EDSA
Metro Market Market East Route STI 32nd Street
3rd Bus Stop from
EDSA by HM Bus
Mini Global City West Route The Fort 26th St
2nd Bus Stop
from EDSA
MOs Design East Route High Street 30th St
2nd Bus Stop from
EDSA by HM Bus
MUJI High Street East Route High Street 30th St
2nd Bus Stop from
EDSA by HM Bus
NAC Tower East Route High Street 30th St
2nd Bus Stop from
EDSA by HM Bus
NBC Tent West Route The Fort 26th St
2ne Bus Stop
from EDSA by HM Bus
Net Cube West Route Net Cube 3rd Ave
4th Bus Stop
from EDSA
Net Lima West Route The Fort Bus Stop
2nd Bus Stop
from EDSA
Net Plaza West Route Stopover 1st Ave
5th Bus Stop
from EDSA
Net Quad West Route Net Cube 3rd Ave
4th Bus Stop
from EDSA
Net Square West Route Net One 3rd Ave
3rd Bus Stop
from EDSA
NetOne Center West Route Net One 3rd Ave
3rd Bus Stop
from EDSA
Nuffnang Philippines East Route High Street 30th St
2nd Bus Stop from
EDSA by HM Bus
One Global Place West Route 5th Ave Bus Stop
1st Bus Stop
from EDSA
One McKinley Place West Route Net One 3rd Ave
3rd Bus Stop
from EDSA
One Parkade West Route The Fort Bus Stop
2nd Bus Stop
from EDSA
Pacific Plaza Towers West Route 5th Ave Bus Stop
1st Bus Stop
from EDSA
Penhurst Park Place West Route Stopover 1st Ave
5th Bus Stop
from EDSA
PGA Cars Audi East Route High Street 30th St
2nd Bus Stop from
EDSA by HM Bus
Philam Life West Route The Fort 26th St
2nd Bus Stop
from EDSA
Picadilly Star West Route Net One 3rd Ave
3rd Bus Stop
from EDSA
PNOC East Route STI 32nd Street
3rd Bus Stop from
EDSA by HM Bus
PS Bank West Route Stopover 1st Ave
5th Bus Stop
from EDSA
RCBC Corporate Tower West Route The Fort 26th St
2nd Bus Stop
from EDSA
Red Ribbon West Route Net Cube 3rd Ave
4th Bus Stop
from EDSA
Regent Parkway West Route 5th Ave Bus Stop
1st Bus Stop
from EDSA
S&R East Route 7th Ave Bus Stop
1st Bus Stop from
EDSA by HM Bus
Seattle's Best Coffee East Route High Street 30th St
2nd Bus Stop from
EDSA by HM Bus
Seattle Best Coffee 4th Ave West Route Net One 3rd Ave
3rd Bus Stop
from EDSA
Seda East Route High Street 30th St
2nd Bus Stop from
EDSA by HM Bus
Seibu Tower West Route 5th Ave Bus Stop
1st Bus Stop
from EDSA
Serendra East Route Market Market Bus Terminal
4th Bus Stop from
EDSA by HM Bus
Shell Gasoline Station West Route Stopover 1st Ave
5th Bus Stop
from EDSA
Slice East Route High Street 30th St
2nd Bus Stop from
EDSA by HM Bus
SM Aura Premier East Route Market Market Bus Terminal
4th Bus Stop from
EDSA by HM Bus
South of Market East Route Market Market Bus Terminal
4th Bus Stop from
EDSA by HM Bus
St Luke Medical Center West Route Net Cube 3rd Ave
4th Bus Stop
from EDSA
Starbucks Coffee 32 Ave West Route Net Cube 3rd Ave
4th Bus Stop
from EDSA
STI Academy East Route STI 32nd Street
3rd Bus Stop from
EDSA by HM Bus
Sun Life Centre West Route 5th Ave Bus Stop
1st Bus Stop
from EDSA
The Beaufort West Route 5th Ave Bus Stop
1st Bus Stop
from EDSA
The Beaufort Showroom West Route Net One 3rd Ave
3rd Bus Stop
from EDSA
The Bellagio West Route Stopover 1st Ave
5th Bus Stop
from EDSA
The Fort West Route The Fort 26th St
2nd Bus Stop
from EDSA
The Fort Residences West Route Stopover 1st Ave
5th Bus Stop
from EDSA
The Fort Strip West Route The Fort 26th St
2nd Bus Stop
from EDSA by HM Bus
The Grand Hamptons 1 & 2 West Route Stopover 1st Ave
5th Bus Stop
from EDSA
The Luxe Residences West Route Net One 3rd Ave
3rd Bus Stop
from EDSA
The Mind Museum West Route Net Cube 3rd Ave
4th Bus Stop
from EDSA
The Sapphire Residences West Route Stopover 1st Ave
5th Bus Stop
from EDSA
The Spa Wellness East Route High Street 30th St
2nd Bus Stop from
EDSA by HM Bus
Trade And Financial Tower East Route 7th Ave Bus Stop
1st Bus Stop from
EDSA by HM Bus
W Fifth Ave Bldg East Route 7th Ave Bus Stop
1st Bus Stop from
EDSA by HM Bus
W Global Center East Route High Street 30th St
2nd Bus Stop from
EDSA by HM Bus
W Office Building East Route High Street 30th St
2nd Bus Stop from
EDSA by HM Bus

How To Get To The Buildings & Places Around BGC Bus Stops

Direction of BGC Bus (West Route) from The Fort Bus Terminal in EDSA to West BGC
There are times when BGC Bus turns left to 5th Ave instead of crossing it. That's why there's another arrow in the
map, the lighter green. This happens especially when traffic lights turn red before the bus crosses 5th Ave and
passengers bound for McKinley Bus Stop have already alighted. Just remember to get off the bus once it stopped
immediately before 5th Ave.
How To Get To Buildings & Spots From A Bus Stop In West BGC

First Bus Stop From EDSA - 5th Ave:

5th Ave and McKinley Pkway intersection is the gateway to BGC from Ayala-EDSA and as such a BGC sign is
erected at the left corner, welcoming visitors to Bonifacio Global City. The bus turns left onto 5th Ave from McKinley
and then it will immediately stop after the left turn to drop passengers headed to the buildings near to this stop. If your
destination is in this vicinity, alight here. As you can see in the map below, you can walk your way to American
Cemetery via Rizal Drive. Please click red markers in the map to display building names. Regent
Parkway, Essensa East Forbes and Fifth Avenue Place are along 5th Avenue toward south. But their entrances
are situated facing 21st St, the road to the other side. Jeco Prime Building is the colored green glass building that
you see in front of Regent Parkway. Singapore Embassy is the large fenced compound located few meters from the
bus stop. Fairway Tower is at the other corner of 5th Ave and McKinley. Sun Life Centre is very visible from this bus
stop as its signage is facing your direction.Pacific Plaza Towers is a short walk away from Fairway Tower via 23rd
St, the short road opposite Embassy of Singapore. Just take 4th Ave from small roundabout. Next to Fairway Tower
is The Beaufort followed byVictoria Fort. To get to Seibu Tower, walk along 5th Ave, turn right onto 24th St. Icon
Plaza Showroom is at the right of 5th Ave opposite Sun Life Centre. Next to it is One Global Place, situated at 5th
Ave corner 25th St.

Gate of American Cemetery BGC

Jeco Prime Bldg Bonifacio Global City

Jeco Prime
Fifth Avenue Place
Essensa East of Forbes
Regent Parkway

Fairways Tower BGC

One Global Place BGC

Pacific Plaza Towers BGC

Seibu Tower BGC

Singapore Embassy BGC

Sun Life Centre Bonifacio Global City

Second Bus Stop From EDSA - The Fort 26th St

From 5th Ave, BGC bus turns right onto 25th St and turns left onto 7th Ave. Then it turns left again onto 26th St
where it will stop at this bus stop which is located before the intersection of 5th Ave. Opposite this bus stop across
26th St is RCBC Savings Corporate Tower. Next to RCBC toward 7th Ave is Icon Plaza. Located adjacent to the
parking area by the bus stop is The Fort. Where is BHS Amphitheater? If you're going toBonifacio High Street
Amphitheater and Central Square, walk to 5th Ave, turn right there and walk past the next intersection of 28th St.
Turn right onto High Street for the Amphitheater. Central Square is the building to your left. If your destination is
the NBC Tent which is located at the other side of 7th Ave, walk back until you get to the corner of 26th and 7th Ave
where you will immediately see NBC Tent at the other opposite corner.Forum South Global is located along the bus
route in 7th Ave, you should have seen it if you're on the right side of the bus. To get there, turn right onto 7th Ave
from 26th St The Fort Bus Stop, you will immediately see McDonald's branch in Forum South Global. The Fort
Strip is almost opposite NBC Tent, just walk further a bit.One Parkade is located at the corner of 7th Ave and 30th
St. Just walk past NBC Tent and The Fort Strip and you will immediately see the signage of OneParkade.
Meanwhile, Philam Life which occupies Net Lima bldg is located across 5th Ave exactly at the other corner of 26th
St and you will immediately see it from the bus stop because there's a signage of Philam Life. Mini Cooper is
situated at the other corner of 26th St and 5th Ave opposite Philam Life.

The Fort at Bonifacio Global City

NBC Tent Bonifacio Global City

The Fort Strip

Third Bus Stop From EDSA - 3rd Ave NetOne

After taking 26th St, the bus turns right onto 3rd Ave and stops immediately after passing by the building of Net One
Center which is located at the corner of 26th St and 3rd Ave. So if your destination is Net One Center, just walk back
a little bit. You can easily see McDonald's at Forbes Town, just walk across 3rd Ave and Rizal Dr. McDonald's is
opposite Net One Center. As you can see in the map below (click red pins), One McKinley Place is just across 26th
St. Marajo Tower is located next to Net One bldg along 26th St, so you need to walk back toward 5th Ave along 26th
St to get there. Marajo Tower is actually located at the corner of 4th Ave and 26th St. Seattle Best Coffee is opposite
Marajo Tower at the other corner of 4th Ave across 26th St. Autohubis at the other corner of 26th St across 4th Ave.
If your destination is Picadilly Star walk from bust stop forward along 3rd Ave and turn right onto 27th St. Picadilly
Star is situated at the corner of 27th St and 4th Ave. Walk past 27th St to get to 28 St where Net Square -
Ericsson is located at the corner. Turn right onto 28th St to get to Luxe Residences which is next to Net Square.
Turn left onto 28th St to get to Forbes Woods Heights. The Mind Museum is nearer to the next bus stop but you
can get there also by crossing 28th St.

How to commute to Forbes Town Center from EDSA? Alight from the BGC Bus at this bus stop. Walk across 3rd Ave
toward McDonald's Forbes Town which is very visible from this bus stop. It's just a short walk away. McDonald's
Forbes Town is exactly located at the corner of 26 St and Rizal Dr. Walk a little bit from the corner of 26th St and
Rizal Dr along 26th St until you get to Forbestown Road which is already the Forbes Town Center. Forbestown Road
also leads to the Burgos Circle.

Along Rizal Dr, next to McDonald's Forbes Town toward 28th St is Forbeswood Parklane, followed byForbeswood
Heights.

Entrances of Icon Residences and Avant The Fort are located at small roundabout at the end of 3rd Ave past Net
One Center and One McKinley Place. See photos of these buildings below this map.

Marajo Tower Bonifacio Global City

Net One Center Global City

Net Square BGC

Picadilly Star BGC

Forbes Town Center

Forbeswood Heights

Forbeswood Parklane

The Luxe Residences BGC

Toro Restaurant & Bar Global City

Burgos Circle Bonifacio Global City

Avant The Fort & Icon Residences

One McKinley Place BGC

Fourth Bus Stop From EDSA - Net Cube

From Net One Bus Stop, the bus takes the whole stretch of 3rd Ave and drive all the way past 27th St, 28th St,
and The Mind Museum which is nearer to this stop compare to Net One Bus Stop. It will cross 30th St and
immediately stop here. Note that this is during off-peak hours only. Here are walking directions from this Bus Stop to
different buildings nearby. Net Cube is the building located right in this bus stop. Next to Net Cube along 3rd Ave
is McKinley Park Residences followed by Fort Legend tower which is at the other corner of 3rd Ave and 31st St.
To get to The Mind Museum, just cross 30th St at the other side. Net Quad is at the back of both Net Cube and
McKinley Park Residences. It occupies the whole block of 31st St, 4th Ave and 30th St.Commerce Center is at the
back of Fort Legend. You can get there from the bus stop by going to the corner of 31st St, walk along 31st Street
towards 4th Ave.

Furnitalia, Bench Tower and Bonifacio One Technology Tower are located along Rizal Drive which is paralleled
to 3rd Ave. From Bus Stop, cross 3rd Ave and walk along 30th St westward until you get to Rizal Drive. Cross Rizal
Dr to get to Bench Tower which located at the right corner of 30th St. Furnitalia is at the left corner. Bonifacio One
Technology Tower is next to Bench Tower and located at the corner of Rizal Drive and 31st St. There's a KFC at the
ground floor of Bonifacio One Technology Tower along Rizal Dr side.

CATS Motors Inc's Mercedes Benz is located at the other side of 32nd St corner of Rizal Drive. From Bus Stop,
walk northward along 3rd Ave and cross 32nd St. Left corner of 32nd and Rizal Dr is the Mercedes Benz. At the right
corner is St Luke Medical Center. How to commute to St Luke Medical Center from MRT Ayala Station in EDSA?
Take "The Fort Bus" and alight at Net Cube Bus Stop, walk northward along 3rd Ave, cross 32nd Street. Road
becomes Rizal Drive and the main entrance of St Luke is located along Rizal Dr. Next to Mercedes Benz along Rizal
Dr opposite St Luke is Ford Global City. Next to Mercedes Benz along 32nd St is Korean Cultural Center, followed
by Mancor Corporate Center, Meguiar's VIP Auto Salon,Meguiar's VIP Auto Salon, Kia Motors Global
City and Karport. Jollibee is at one corner of Rizal Drive and 32nd St, next to Red Ribbon while Starbucks - The
Fort is next to Jollibee along 32nd St.

Location Map buildings around Net Cube Bus Stop. Click red pins for building names.

Net Cube

Fort Legend Tower

Net Quad
Transnational Diversified Group (TDG)

Fort Legend Tower
McKinley Park Residences
Net Cube

Commerce Center BGC

St Luke Medical Center BGC Taguig City

Fifth Bus Stop From EDSA - Crescent Park 1st Avenue

As you can see in the map, the bus takes Rizal Drive from 3rd Ave via dedicated lane. Then it turns right onto the
next street perpendicular to Rizal Drive which is 31st St. The bus crosses 2nd Ave and turns left onto 1st Ave where
the fourth Bus Stop from EDSA is located. Both Upper Route - rush hour and West Route - off-peak hour take the
same direction from Net Cube Bus Stop in 3rd Ave to this Bus Stop.

Here are the buildings nearer to this bus stop:

If your destination is JP Morgan Chase which is located at Net Plaza bldg, walk back to 31st St, turn left onto 31st St
and you will immediately see the building from afar, right side of 31st St. Bonifacio Technology Centreis just
opposite 1st Ave along 31st St. It's the elongated building that stretches from the corner of 2nd Ave to the next
building which is the Net Plaza itself.

Burgos Circle is located at the other end of 1st Ave which bends to left. Just walk down the road (1st Ave) until you
get to its opposite end. Bellagio is also located there at the corner of 1st Ave and Burgos Circle roundabout.

The Grand Hamptons Tower 2 is just opposite the Bus Stop. It is located at the corner of 1st Ave and 31st St. Just
cross the road to get there. Turn right onto 31st St to get to The Grand Hamptons Tower 1 which is next to The
Grand Hamptons Tower 2 along 31st St. Cross 2nd Ave to ge to The Sapphire Residences which is at the corner of
2nd Ave and 31st St. Fort Palm Spring Condominium is next to The Grand Hamptons Tower 2 along 1st Ave. It is
located at the corner of 30th St. Penhurst Park Place is at the other corner of 1st Ave and 30th St. Next to Penhurst
Park Place along 1st Ave is Kensington Place. Still, along 1st Ave opposite Kensington Place is Bonifacio
Ridge which is to the right of side of 1st Ave if you're walking from the Bus Stop which is also at the right side of 1st
Ave. Turn left onto 30th St if you're going to Crescent Park Residenceswhich is next to Penhurst Park Place. Blue
Sapphire Residences is next to Fort Palm Spring Condominium. Blue Sapphire is at the left corner of 30th St and
2nd Ave. Lastly, cross 2nd Ave to get to Accralaw and The Fort Residences which are located at the left and right
corners of 2nd Ave and 30th St, respectively.

Location map: Buildings near 1st Ave Bus Stop. Click red pins to get building names.

Bonifacio One Technology Tower

Bonifacio Technology Center

Net Plaza BGC

The Grand Hamptons 1&2 BGC

Bonifacio Ridge Bonifacio Global City

The Sapphire Residences BGC

Fifth Bus Stop From EDSA - Fort Victoria 5th Avenue

This is the last Bus Stop before the bus goes back to EDSA terminal. Most passengers who are coming to the
buildings near to this bus stop alight at the first bus stop in McKinley Parkway. It's faster to reach destinations here
from McKinley Parkway Bus Stop than spending time inside the bus and wait till it reaches this Bus Stop.
Nevertheless, there are few who preferred to alight here. The buildings around it are: Sun Life Centre, Pacific Plaza
Towers, Icon Plaza Showroom, One Global Place, The Beaufort, Seibu Tower, Singapore Embassyand Fort
Victoria in which this Bus Stop is located. Please see map below to know "walk direction" to any of the buildings from
this Bus Stop.

Location Map of buildings around Fort Victoria Bus Stop. Click red pins for names.

Direction of HM Bus (East Route) from The Fort Bus Terminal in EDSA to Market Market

How To Get To Buildings & Destinations From A Bus Stop Along East Route Of BGC Bus

The difference between BGC Bus East Route and HM Bus East Route aside from the roads they take from EDSA is
that the former stops at McKinley Pkway Bus Stop before heading to The Fort Bus Stop which is the first Bus Stop of
HM Bus. So, you must remember this: If the bus you take East Route is HM Bus, it will not pass by Mckinley Pkway.
It's first Bus Stop from EDSA is The Fort. If the bus you take East Route is BGC Bus, it will stop in McKinley Pkway
Bus Stop if there are passengers alighting there. And the second Bus Stop of BGC Bus is The Fort. Directions
explain below is based on HM Bus routes and bus stops.

First Bus Stop From EDSA: 7TH Ave Globe Tower

Located along 7th Ave immediately after the bus turns right from 32nd St. This is where to get off the bus if your
destination is Globe Tower which the bus has passed by at the corner of 32nd St and 7th Ave. Walk back 32nd St,
turn left to get to the entrance. The Trade and Financial Tower is located at the other corner of 32nd and 7th
Ave. F1 City Center Hotel is next to Globe Tower. W Fifth Ave is along 5th Ave, just turn left from 32nd. HSBC
Centre is just across W Fift Ave. Walk across 32 Street to get to S&R Membership Shoppingwhich is at the other
corner of 32nd St and 5th Ave. MC Home Depot is along 32 Street next to S&R.
Cross 32nd from the corner of 5th Ave to get to 32nd & Fifth which is very visible from the bus
stop.Autostrade and LR Phils are next to 32nd & Fifth, exactly located at the corner of 32nd and 4th Ave. See map
below.

Location Map of buildings around MC Bus Stop. Click red pins to read building names.

Autostrada Bonifacio Global City

32nd and Fifth Bonifacio Global City

HSBC Centre Bonifacio Global City

Trade And Financial Tower BGC

F1 City Center Hotel BGC

Second Bus Stop From EDSA: High Street 30th Street

Located along 30th St few meters before the main intersection of 9th Ave. Exactly at that corner of 9th Ave and 30th
St is a under construction building. Opposite that building, located at the other corner or the opposite corner of 9th
Ave and 30th St is W Global Center building. To get to Seda building, walk from bus stop, cross 9th Ave, walk
further along 30th St until you see the building with the word "Seda" above it. It is located at the end tip of 30th St. If
your destination is either ECO Tower or NAC Tower, here's what to do. From bus stop, walk to 9th Ave. Now, cross
30th St to get to the other corner of 30th St and 9th Ave. Walk along 9th Ave which is northward until you get to that
tall building that you see from bus stop location. Those are row of buildings along 32nd St. The first building which is
located at the corner of 9th Ave and 32nd St is ECO Tower. NAC Tower is the building adjacent or next to it along
32nd St. To get to NAC Tower, turn left onto 32nd St.

From bus stop, walk to 9th Ave. Turn right onto 9th Ave. Walk along 9th Ave from 30th St to get to High
Street.Nuffnang Philippines is along 9th Ave, at the corner of Lane P and 9th Ave in Bonifacio High Street. Agave is
located at the same building where Nuffnang is. To get to Slice, walk past Agave until you get to the corner of High
Street where Nike is located, turn right. Walk past Seattle's Best Coffee, IStudio, Nokia, The Stock Market, Geox,
Runnr, Speedo and Starbucks Coffee. Walk across the road (7th Ave) towards C2 Building (visible from Starbucks)
which is to your left. Slice is at the ground floor of C2 Building alongside Mango and Jamba Juice. For fast commute
directions to different establishments in High Street, go to Commute Fast To Restaurants & Establishments In
Bonifacio High Street. Dimension is to the left of 9th Ave in High Street. Brothers Burger is also located near 9th
Ave. Walk past High Street and to your right is Bo Concept, then MOs Design andActive Fun Children's Play and
Party Center to the right of 9th Ave corner of 28th St. Opposite Active Fun, to the left corner is Honda Cars Global
City. Now walk along 28th St from Honda eastward and you will get toPGA Cars Audi, located at the corner of 28th
and 11th Ave which is W Office Building. If your destination isMUJI or Fully Booked, then, from Nuffnang, walk
inside Bonifacio High Street eastward until you get to 11th Ave where they are located opposite each other. GAP is at
the same building of MUJI.

Buildings and spots near 30th Street Bus Stop. Click red pins to get their names.

MUJI Bonifacio High Street

Fully Booked Bonifacio High Street

PGA Cars Audi at W Office Bldg in BGC


Third Bus Stop From EDSA: STI 32nd Street

Located right before C-5 and Metro Market Market where terminal of jeepneys and FXs bound for different directions
is located. The tall building of STI is just across 32nd St, situated at the corner of 32nd and 38th St. Also visible even
before the bus stops is Every Nation, located at the right corner of 32nd and 38 streets opposite STI. You just cross
32nd to get to them. Walk to the right of 38th Street from Every Nation to get toInternational School Manila which is
next to Every Nation. Walk to the left of 38th St from STI to get to Energy Development
Corporation and Department of Energy which are next to STI. PNOC is next. Then British School Manila followed
by Manila Japanese School which you might find too far for a walk, so you might consider taking a taxi from Market
Market. But you can actually ride a jeepney that passes through 38th St. The sign of the jeepney is "Guadalupe" and
you can ride this jeep at the loading area along McKinley Pkwy between Market Market and Serendra. 38th St
continues McKinley Pkway to the other side of 32nd St.

Location map of buildings around STI Bus Stop. Click red pins to read building names.

Metro Market Market BGC

Every Nation Bonifacio Global City

Energy Development Corporation BGC

STI Academy Global City

Fourth Bus Stop From EDSA: Market Market BGC Terminal

Located at the front of Market Market. The bus just gets around the mall and stops at its terminal located at 26th
St. SM Aura Premier is located just across 26th St. To get there, use the pedestrian crossing nearby. See map
below. Bonifacio Civic Center is the tall building attached to SM Aura. If you're destination is South of
Market and Serendra, then walk along 26th Street westward. The tall twin tower building you see to the left up ahead
is South of Market. Entrances of Serendra are situated along 11th Ave. Most of the passengers bound for Market
Market and SM Aura alight at this Bus Terminal which also known as BGC Central.

Fiesta Market

South of Market BGC

Serendra
66 Responses to Commute Guide To Buildings & Attractions Inside BGC From MRT
Ayala Station
16 February 2012 19:38
holy mother! kumpleto ah! kampay!

Lagalag said...
17 February 2012 00:46
Hello sir, thank you ha. Ilang araw din nasa draft yan bago ko na-published eh. Salamat sa pag-suri hehe.

Amado said...
19 February 2012 18:54
wOW THIS SHOULD BE MADE INTO A MINI HANDBOOK DIRECTIONS TO bgc

Wow. I'm dumbfounded. This should be made to a Directions Guide to BGC Map booklet and provided to any local or
foreign tourist. Calling the attention of INTELLECTUALLY savvy Taguig City Town managers---This is the perfect
guide to YOUR TAX RICH CITY PROPERTY. I can't say enough but again kudos to the blogger for the detailed and
meticulously crafted directional guide to BONIFACIO GLOBAL CITY.

Lagalag said...
19 February 2012 19:03
Thank you so much, sir Amado. Your nice words inspire me to publish more directions in this level. Marami po
salamat.

20 February 2012 16:50
Holy Moly! Pwede ka nang gumawa ng book para may bayad!!!! Publish na yan, libre lang kasi sa blog eh. The scope
is extensive. Ikaw na!

Lagalag said...
20 February 2012 17:18
Magandang ideya. Pero wala akong knowledge sa ganyan e. Gusto mo ikaw ang mag-publish ng book then hati tyo
sa royalty... Ganun ba yun? Hehe!

20 February 2012 17:29
Yay! Wala rin akong alam, pero wait, itweet ko siya at i-share sa mga twitter and Fb followers ko na mangilan-ngilan
baka may publisher sa kanila. HAha.

Lagalag said...
21 February 2012 03:02
Haha, sige raket tyo!

Chill_Geisha said...
21 February 2012 08:15
This was indeed a breather for those planning to work or simply visit the place..Mind you I had to learn my directions
the hard way last year plying to this unknown route. Since majority of the marathons have been organized @BGC
being familiar with the directions is a must.. This would really be a handy dandy.

Lagalag said...
21 February 2012 11:58
You bet it's gonna be a big help for health conscious individuals who would come here for upcoming marathons the
first time. Being on time is essential I think so that stress is eliminated and being familiar with how to get to the
starting line would definitely add up to sense of preparedness. Thanks for your appreciation. :)

Pamcakessss said...
26 April 2012 01:15
Thanks a lot. I'm amazed how you perfectly laid out the directions. Really helpful!

Lagalag said...
26 April 2012 01:46
@ Pamcakessss. You are welcome. Maybe because I am passionate about it. I enjoy doing this :)

VanityOrNot Pre-order Shop said...
7 May 2012 15:19
Hi, from Manila Japanese School, is there a bus or a jeep that would take you directly to Net Quad inside BGC? or do
you need to go to Market Market to ride the bus or get a taxi? TIA

Lagalag said...
7 May 2012 15:51
@ VanityOrNot Pre-order Shop. First, ride a jeepney bound for "Gate 3". Alight at Market Market The Fort Bus
Terminal. Ride "The Fort Bus" and ask the driver to drop you off at "Net Cube" bus stop. Net Quad is the building at
the back of Net Cube.

jpeddler said...
3 June 2012 02:36
thanks for this, we are offering bedspaces and this is a perfect 101 guide :-)

Lagalag said...
3 June 2012 17:02
@ jpeddler. Thanks for the positive feedback. Will be publishing more directions to BGC buildings and institutions
from the other side of the city. Kindly watch for it. :)

our group said...
10 June 2012 18:07
what route then, shall i take if i'm going to upper mckinley hill (the venice piazza) ?

Lagalag said...
10 June 2012 20:55
@ our group. Sir/Madam, can you please tell where you will be coming from? So that I ca give you accurate info. Are
you driving?

grace said...
11 July 2012 12:16
This is very very useful! Thank you so much! Now I'm more confident in commuting to my BGC destination!

Lagalag said...
11 July 2012 16:18
@ grace. You are welcome. You might like to "plus 1" me on Google+. I will be very thankful. Just click the Google
Plus button below the title of this post. Thanks.

Mot said...
23 October 2012 13:28
Help,

How to commute coming from Buendia going to the Fort? Is there a jeep on Buendia that goes to the Fort?

Lag alag said...
23 October 2012 14:06
@ Mot. You did not specify the exact spot in Buendia, it's very long. So I will now assume you are near Taft of
Buendia. From there take bus bound for Cubao with "Ayala" on its sign. You must alight at unloading area in
Glorietta, then walk towards EDSA and cross to the other side. You can now go to The Fort Bus Terminal in EDSA
and take the appropriate bus to get to The Fort. Please read my article above as I mentioned clearly the right Bus
Stop to get off the bus which is adjacent to The Fort. Hope my directions helps you. Cheers.

Mot said...
23 October 2012 17:01
Thanks. I heard there's an Ayala-Fort jeep at the Osmena Hiway x Buendia intersection that passes over Kalayaan
and passes by Market Market, is there such a thing?

Also I was told there's an Ayala-Washington jeep that they say passes through Buendia then Ayala and will take you
across EDSA to the Fort Bus terminal, is there such a thing, too?

Lag alag said...
23 October 2012 18:31
@ Mot. Yes there are jeepneys from Buendia corner Washington that go across EDSA and some of them pass by
The Fort Bus Terminal. Take note that these jeeps have "Ayala-Washington" wordings on their both sides. You can
take one of these jeepneys as well if you are in that vicinity.

With regards to your first question, I will go check it.

Lei Madarang said...
12 November 2012 21:55
Hi I'm a bit lost :) I don't know which bus stop is closest to the Maybank Corporate Center. The address is 7th Avenue
corner 30th Street, hope you can help me out.. thanks!

12 November 2012 21:58
Hi, hope you can help me out :) I don't know which bus stop is closest to Maybank Corporate Center, the address is
7th Ave corner 30th Street. Thanks!

Lag alag said...
13 November 2012 11:46
@ Lei Madarang. Hello, the nearest Bus Stop to your destination is either "High Street 30th St" or "32nd St MC
Depot". From there walk towards the corner of 7th Ave and 30th St. Just follow the road signs and you will not get
lost. Hope my direction helps you.

Angelo Casiding said...
20 November 2012 17:23
Which bus stop is better to off? the 1st or the last. I'm going to The Beaufort. thanks

Lag alag said...
20 November 2012 18:20
@ Angelo Casiding. If you want to get there quickly, the first bus stop is better. Just walk a little bit along 5th Ave
towards 23rd St which is the exact location of your destination. Hope this direction helps you.

20 November 2012 23:46
Thank You. Sure, It really help

lenny said...
24 November 2012 07:46
Hi, is there any jeepneys from mckinley pkway to stopover 31st street? my route is from Two world square mckinly hill
to Jp morgan.. hope you could help me..

Lag alag said...
24 November 2012 12:19
@ lenny. You need two rides. There are jeepneys there bound for "Market Market", ride one of them. In Market
Market, go to the terminal of The Fort Bus, and take any of the two buses, they both stop at "Stopover 31st St", from
there Morgan is a short walk away. Hope this direction helps you :)

Ana Roces said...
9 January 2013 02:18
Hi, this is really helpful but i'd just like to ask how i'd be able to go back to MRT ayala station from the korean cultural
center? :)

Lag alag said...
9 January 2013 11:57
@ Ana Roces. Hello, Ana. Just walk back to the corner of Rizal Drive and cross towards the opposite corner where
Jollibee is situated. Walk along Rizal Dr until you get to the corner of 31st St, there's a Chowking there. Turn right and
you will see the nearest Fort Bus Stop which is "31st St Stop Over". Fall in line under the sign that reads "Ayala MRT"
because the other queue is for Bus bound for "Market Market". That's the nearest bus stop you can take to get back
to MRT Ayala Station. Hope my direction helps you.

Ana Roces said...
9 January 2013 14:37
Thank you so much!! you've been so helpful t everybody :D

Lag alag said...
9 January 2013 17:58
@ Ana Roces. Hi, you are very much welcome :)

Lady May Martinez said...
31 May 2013 09:02
Thank you very much for these very detailed directions! Super helpful. I've been using this to get to my meetings in
BGC!

Lag alag said...
31 May 2013 12:38
@ Lady May Martinez. The pleasure is mine. I am glad that you find my blog helpful. Thanks for the compliment :)

Aviva said...
9 June 2013 23:30
This is very useful and comprehensive. My question is, how do I get back to MRT Ayala from Bonifacio Global City?
Last time I was there, I had to take two bus rides (which means double the fare)--I got off at Market Market then got
on a BGC bus going to Ayala.

Lag alag said...
10 June 2013 15:19
@ Aviva. Hello po. I think you have ridden a wrong bus. If you are in either Net Cube Bus Stop or 31st St Bus Stop,
please remember that two bus routes use them. One is the bus bound for Market Market and with sign that reads
"BGC Central" or "Market Market". The other one is bound for MRT Ayala EDSA with sign that reads "WEST" or
"McKinley Stopover" or "MRT Ayala". Please don't use 30th St High St Bus Stop as it only serves bus bound for
Market Market. If you can give me your location, I will be very happy to assist you by giving you right direction to the
nearest bus stop where you can ride a bus that goes directly to EDSA/MRT Ayala.

Aviva said...
11 June 2013 17:39
Let's say I'm in Muji High Street, how do I get back to MRT Ayala?

Lag alag said...
11 June 2013 23:23
@ Aviva. Walk towards 9th Ave. Turn left on 9th Ave. Turn right on 28th St. Wait for a bus at BGC Bus Stop located
along 28th St between 9th Ave and 7th Ave. Make sure its headed to MRT Ayala by asking the driver. You can ride
any of these buses: BGC Bus, HM Bus or Worthy Bus. Hope my direction helps you.

Dave Cortiguerra said...
13 September 2013 08:55
24/7 ba operation ng mga bus dito? thanks

Lag alag said...
13 September 2013 15:08
@ Dave Cortiguerra. Hindi po, kung hindi ako nagkakamali hanggang 10pm lang. Wala po anuman.

venturer said...
7 February 2014 11:57
Hi Lag alag thank you so much for the directions. Can I ask you to do an update and give permission for me to use
your materials on this topic on my site? I am willing to pay a fee.

Lag alag said...
7 February 2014 14:35
@ venturer. You don't need to pay. Just copy and paste this to your topic:

< a href="http://directionsonweb.blogspot.com/2012/02/commute-guide-to-buildings-attractions.html" >Your own
words here< /a >

NOTE: There is no space between < and a, no space between html" and >, no space between < and /a

I only added spaces between them on this reply because comments interpreted the codes in another way. I need to
illustrate to you html coding to be used so I need to put the spaces. At your end, please don't use spaces otherwise
errors will occur.

If you have more questions or help regarding this, just let me know. Thanks.

Another thing: This is much better because if I update this post which I must considering the changes in bus routes
that I came to learn, you don't need to worry about updating your own topic. As you we are linked. This is the ethically
acceptable way of using other articles from other authors. Thanks again.

kriskadph said...
13 April 2014 18:28
Great blog! Very helpful for a first time commuter like me :) Could I also ask for some assistance? If I'm coming from
Upper Mckinley Hill, I know there's a jeep that can bring me back to BGC, what Bus stop would you recommend I
walk to/be dropped off at so I can ride the Bus going back to Ayala MRT? Appreciate your help! Thank you very
much!

Lag alag said...
13 April 2014 20:26
@ kriskadph. Thanks for the appreciation. The best bus stop to alight from the jeepney that will be coming from
Upper McKinley is the Market Market Terminal itself. It is located between Market Market mall and SM Aura. Ride the
bus bound for EDSA Ayala there, just make sure to ask the driver if he is indeed headed to EDSA because there are
two routes of buses there. Hope this direction helps you.

Andhie Garcia said...
18 April 2014 19:21
Hi! do you know how to get there at 26th street global city (net one) coming from masinag, antipolo terminal?
masinag-ayala route via c5. thanks

Lag alag said...
19 April 2014 21:36
@ Andhie Garcia. If you're riding "Masinag-Ayala via C-5" vehicle, alight at Market Market, ride a BGC bus with
"Central" sign and alight at "Net One". It will be announced by the driver.

Tef said...
10 June 2014 23:57
Galing! Salamat! Aprub to lalo na pag job hunting din. Keep it up! :)

Lag alag said...
12 June 2014 12:53
@ Tef. Salamat din sa iyong aprobal. Yes, I will.

Novembershowers said...
23 June 2014 22:13
Hi! Can you help me? I would like to know the best route to take from 7th Avenue going back to Ayala MRT/Shell.

Lag alag said...
26 June 2014 23:59
@ Novembershowers. Just go to the nearest bus stop there, you won't miss it. Then take the bus with "West Route"
sign. It's headed back to its terminal in EDSA/MRT-Ayala.

27 June 2014 14:49
Thank you!

Lag alag said...
27 June 2014 19:18
@ Novembershowers. You are welcome.

SHENY said...
29 June 2014 22:41
Hi Lagalag,

Well this is an off-topic question but still it's within Taguig.
Do you know how to get to One World Square Bldg. in Upper McKinley Road from Eastwood Ave in Quezon City ( or
within the C-5 area). Many thanks.

C Garcia said...
3 July 2014 14:43
Hi...can you please advise which bus to take from Ayala and the nearest bus stop to get to W Tower on 39th Street

Lag alag said...
5 July 2014 03:44
@ SHENY. Jeepney to Cubao, MRT to Ayala, BGC bus to Market Market, "Gate 3" jeepney to your destination.
Alternative: "Gate 3" jeepney from Guadalupe..

Lag alag said...
5 July 2014 04:05
@ C Garcia. Take an East Route BGC bus and alight at STI 32nd St bus stop, Walk back to McKinley Pkway street
and take a jeepney bound for "Guadalupe" there. Ask driver to drop you off to 39th St.

Giovenna Bianca said...
Hello Lag alag, I know this is too much to ask but I would like to know if what's the most convenient time & place for
me to wait for the bus if I need to get to MRT Ayala at 8:00 in the morning, coming from 1st Ave Burgos Circle...and
what route (i really don't know anything about sa bus eh hehe)

Lag alag said...
18 September 2014 23:44
@ Giovenna Bianca. You can use the bus stop located along 1st Ave near cor 31st St. The bus must be headed to
MRT/EDSA.

Rose Ann Velasco said...
24 September 2014 20:08
how to get to picadilly star building? pag hindi rush hour. and how to go back to edsa ayala? thanks.

Lag alag said...
24 September 2014 21:09
@ Rose Ann Velasco. Take the West Route BGC bus, and alight at 3rd Ave Net One bus stop, walk from bus stop
forward along 3rd Ave and turn right onto 27th St. Picadilly Star is situated at the corner of 27th St and 4th Ave

24 September 2014 22:51
Thanks for the swift response! Oh, another thing, how can i go back to Edsa-Ayala from Picadilly star building? Will I
go back to Net One bus stop and wait for a west route sign? Sorry, just a first time commuter in bcg. Many thanks
and God Bless!

Lag alag said...
24 September 2014 23:11
@ Rose Ann Velasco. Yes. Wait for the same bus (West Route) and on the same lane because the bus gets around
the West part of BGC continuously until it reaches EDSA/McKinley terminal again.

Rush Hour Commute Directions To BGC Buildings From MRT Ayala Station
It's rush hour. You are headed to a building in Bonifacio Global City. You have just get off the train at MRT-3 Ayala
Station. What would you do? Well, worry no more. Because I've created this guide for commuters going to BGC
during rush hour - 6 am to 10 am and 5 pm to 9 pm, Monday to Friday except on holidays. You see BGC buses have
three new routes which are available only during rush hours. The old BGC Bus and HM Busroutes can't be used
during these time periods as they are available only from 10 am to 5 am. So please be guided accordingly. You can
also use these new bus routes in going back to MRT Ayala in EDSA from your location inside BGC. But again, during
peak hours only.

Important: You will need to go to another page that explained walking direction from your bus stop here. Links to
these walking directions are provided here. You must wait for the new page to load COMPLETELY before you can
read the walk direction for you. This is because the page automatically scrolls down to the location of particular
walking direction. As such the browser might become slower. So please wait patiently.

As you read through this guide, you get to know which Bus Stop inside Bonifacio Global City is to use to get to your
building destination. Lists of building for each bus stop are provided. They are followed by walking directions from
Bus Stops. Let's start with the three new bus routes. If this guide had helped you, kindly like this article on your FB.
Use the button above, below post title. Thanks.
How To Get To Buildings In BGC During Rush Hour?

Buy ticket from Ticket Booth at BGC Bus Terminal which is located at Shell Gasoline Station. Once you have the
ticket, fall in line under the sign ofyour bus route,i.e., Upper, Lower or East. Or follow directions given by officers
managing the queue. Alight at the Bus Stop nearer to your building destination and walk toward it. It's important that
you must already know the location of your building in relation to the nearest Bus Stop before you ride the bus. So
here are my tips: Do these before riding a train to MRT Ayala Station. Look for the name of your building or spot to
which you are headed on the lists that you will see below. If you don't find your destination on the first list, go to the
next list, and so on. Once you see your building or spot, check what bus route it is under. Then remember the
location of bus stop nearer to it. Lastly, the most important, write in a piece of paper or type on your tablet's or
phone's notepad the walking direction from the bus stop to your destination. That's it.

Buildings & spots served by "Upper (West)" route bus:

32nd & Fifth
Accralaw
Autostrada
Bellagio
Bench Tower
Blue Sapphire Residences
Bonifacio Ridge
Bonifacio Technology Centre
Burgos Circle
CATS Mercedes Benz
Commerce Center
Crescent Park Residences
F1 City Center Hotel
Fort Legend Tower
Fort Palm Spring Condominium
Furnitalia
HSBC Centre
JPMorgan Chase
Kensington Place
Korean Cultural Center
MC Home Depot
McKinley Park Residencese
Net Cube
Net Plaza
Net Quad
Penhurst Park Place
S&R
St Luke Medical Center
The Fort Residences
The Grand Hamptons Tower 1
The Sapphire Residences
The Trade & Financial Tower
W Fifth Avenue

The first Bus Stop is located at 5th Ave near HSBC Centre. So, if your destination is HSBC Centre, alight here.W
Fifth Avenue is just opposite HSBC in 5th Ave. It also occupies the other corner of 5th Ave and 32nd St. If your
destination is 32nd & Fifth building, just walk back to 32nd Ave from the bus stop and you get to see it at the corner
of 5th Ave and 32nd St. F1 Hotel, Globe Telecom Headquarters and Trade & Financial Tower are located along
32nd St, so cross 5th Ave and walk along 32nd St. Next to W Fifth Ave is F1 Hotel, followed by Globe Telecom and
then The Trade & Financial Tower.

The next set of buildings are nearer to the next Bus Stop which is located in 3rd Ave Net Cube. Check your building
and then click the button next to the list. If your building is not listed, look for it on the third and last set of buildings for
Upper West route.

Bench Tower
CATS Motors Inc's Mercedes Benz
Commerce Center
Ford Global City
Fort Legend tower
Furnitalia
Jollibee Rizal Drive
Kia Motors Global City
Mancor Corporate Center
Meguiar's VIP Auto Salon
Net Cube
Net Quad
Red Ribbon

To get the walk directions to these buildings, please click here. IMPORTANT: Wait until the next page is completely
loaded. To return or view this page again, click the tab of this page on your browser.

Here are the last set of building destinations served by Upper West route of buses from EDSA-Ayala. If you found
your building here, click the link below the list for walk direction from the bus stop.

Accralaw
Bellagio
Bonifacio Ridge
Burgos Circle
Grand Hamptons Tower 1
JP Morgan Chase
Kensington Place
Net Plaza
Penhurst Park Place
The Fort Residences

If your destination is listed above, you must get off the bus at Bus Stop located at 1st Ave which is known
asCrescent Park. The bus turns left onto 1st Ave from 31st St. From Crescent Park Bus Stop (1st Ave), walk your
way to your building destination. Click here to get the walking direction for your destination. You must wait for the next
page until it is loaded completely, otherwise you will get lost.

Buildings served by "Lower" route bus:

American Cemetery Gate
Bellagio
Burgos Circle
Essensa Tower
Fairways Tower
Fifth Avenue Place
Forbes Town Center
Forbeswood Heights
Fort Victoria
Hyundai Global City
Icon Plaza
Jeco Prime Bldg
Marajo Tower
McDonald's Forbes Town
MINI Cooper
NBC Tent
Net Lima
Net One
Net Square
One Global Place
One McKinley Place
Pacific Plaza Towers
Philam Life
Picadilly Star
Regent Park
Seibu Tower
Singapore Embassy
Sun Life Centre
The Beaufort
The Fort
The Luxe Residencese
The Mind Museum

Lower Route has four Bus Stops.

The first bus stop from EDSA is located as soon as the bus turns left onto 5th Ave from McKinley Road. See second
map of this post. Get off the bus on this first bus stop and walk your way to the following buildings:

American Cemetary
Essensa Towers
Fairways Tower
Fifth Avenue Place
Fort Victoria
Jeco Prime Bldg
Regent Park
Seibu Tower
Singapore Embassy
Sun Life Centre
The Beaufort

To know how to get to any of the buildings listed above by walking from McKinley Bus Stop, please click here. Wait
until the page has done loading to make sure you are on the right direction. If you need to return to this page just use
the tabs in your browser, hit the tab of this page.

The second bus stop is also located along 5th Ave but before the corner of 26th St. From the first bus stop, the bus
goes straight along 5th Ave and stops at this second bus stop, then it turns left onto 26th St. See our second map for
visual. Below are the buildings nearer to this bus stop and next to the list is walking directions to them.

Hyundai Global City
Icon Plaza
Mini Cooper
NBC Tent
Net Lima
One Global Place
Philam Life
The Fort

One Global Place is the building where the bus stop is located. One Global Place is actually located at the corner of
25th St and 5th Ave. Icon Plaza is next to One Global Place along 25th St, so walk along 25th St from the corner of
5th Ave to get there. The Fort is located at the other corner of 26th and 5th Ave. Just cross 26th St to get there. NBC
Tent can be reached by walking from The Fort along 26th St toward 7th Ave. NBC Tent is located at the corner of 7th
Ave and 26th St. Philam Life aka Net Lima is the building located at the left corner of 26th St and 5th Ave. Cross 5th
Ave toward Mini Cooper and then cross 26th St to get to Philam Life.Hyundai Global City is next to Mini Cooper
along 26th St.

The third bus stop is located along 27th Ave. Here are the buildings there and how to get to them by walking from
27th Ave Bus Stop which is known as Net One Bus Station.

Forbeswood Parklane
Marajo Tower
Net One
Net Square
One McKinley Place
Picadilly Star
The Mind Museum

To know walk directions from Net One Bus Station to the buildings listed above, please click here. To return to this
page, switch tabs on your browser. Again, wait for the next page to be displayed completely to avoid getting lost.

Building and spots served by "East" route bus:

Active Fun Children's Play and Party Center
Bo Concept BHS
Bonifacio High Street 9th Ave access
British School of Manila
Department of Energy
Dimension BHS
ECO Tower
Energy Development Corp
Every Nation
Fort NAC Tower
Fully Booked BHS
FX and Jeepney Terminals Market Market
GAP BHS
Honda Cars Global City
International School Manila
Japanese School
Manuchar Philippines Inc
Market Market
Metro Market Market
MOs Design BHS
MUJI BHS
Nuffnang Philippines
PGA Cars Audi
PNOC
Seda
Serendra
SM Aura Premier
South of Market
STI College
The Fort Strip
W Global Center
W Office Building

Upper Route Bus and East Route Bus share the first Bus Stop from EDSA-Ayala which is HSBC Bus Stop in 5th
Ave. So you can also take East Route Bus (rush hours only) in going to the first set of buildings mentioned in Upper
Route.

Second Bus Stop is 30th St BHS. It is located along 30th St before the corner of 9th Ave. From 5th Ave, the bus
turns left onto 30th St. BHS means Bonifacio High Street and this Bus Station is used in going to the center of High
Street instead of the front which is in 5th Ave. 9th Ave passes through the middle of linear High Street park.

Here are the buildings which are walking distance to 30th St BHS Bus Stop:

Agave Mexican Cantina
Bo Concept
Dimension High Street
ECO Tower
Fully Booked High Street
GAB High Street
MOs Design
MUJI High Street
NAC Tower
PGA Cars Audi
Seda
Slice High Street
W Global Center
W Office Building

To get the walking directions to these buildings from this bus stop, please click here and wait until the page is
completely loaded.

Third Bus Stop is Metro Market Market which is in the back of Market Market. You can get off the bus here if you're
in a hurry in going to Market Market Mall.

The buildings nearer to this Bus Stop are:

British School Manila
Energy Development Corporation
Every Nation
FX & Jeepney Terminal
Manila Japanese School
Metro Market Market
PNOC
STI College

Click here to get directions from this bus stop to any of these buildings. You must wait for the next page to be
completely loaded because the directions is located at the different location on the page. It takes longer than usual
before it displays that location.

Fourth and last bus stop is Market Market BGC Bus Terminal located at the front of Market Market. The bus enters
the complex of Market Market and passes through the large open parking area in the frontage of Market Market and
Fiesta Market and then parks at the terminal adjacent to 26th St.

Here are the buildings best accessed from Market Market BGC Bus Terminal:

Bonifacio Civic Center
Fiesta Market
Market Market
SM Aura Premier
South of Market

Click here for details of walking directions to these buildings.

Hope this guide helps you in commuting to your building destination or any spot within Bonifacio Global City.
Especially that this particular post is created for commuters going to BGC during rush hours.


Commercial Complex.


straight from MRT stair and turn right onto McKinley Rd to get to pedestrian crossing that goes to ShellGas
Station where the temporary terminal of BGC Bus is located. Buy your ticket at the window inside the terminal.
Depending on what time you will ride a bus at BGC Bus Terminal, you can take any of these three bus routes: "West
Route", "West Upper", "West Lower"

left side of 3rd Ave next to 28th St intersection. You can easily see it from the bus stop. "Upper West" buses take
EDSA and Kalayaan Ave. They stop at Net Cube 3rd Ave which is the second bus stop, the first bus stop is 5th Ave
Bus Stop HSBC. Alight at Net Cube Bus stop, cross 30th St which is the road Upper West bus comes from. Walk
along 3rd Ave past the small park at your right. The Mind Museum building is at the right of 3rd Ave next to the
park which is also part of the whole complex of The Mind Museum.

that serve commuters from this terminal. The first bus is with "East Route" sign. The second bus is with "BGC
Central Market Market" sign. You must ride only the bus with "BGC CentralMarket Market" sign. If there's none when
you arrive, just wait for it. First Bus Stop is "Bonifacio High Street" as the driver announces it, but the bus won't stop if
no one is alighting there. Second Bus Stop is at 26th St, before 5th Ave and opposite RCBC Corporate Center. Third
Bus Stop is 3rd Ave "Net One". And the fourth bus stop is at Neb Cube. Alight at this bus stop, Net Cube, and follow
walking direction in the map above.


sign, follow direction in "How To Reach Mind Museum FromMarket Market?". The difference between the two is the

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Sucat, take a jeepney with "Sucat Market Market" wordings on its both sides. Once you're alighted atMarket Market,


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jeremy said...
30 May 2012 21:10


Lagalag said...
31 May 2012 11:57


The Mind Museum Driving Directions
There are four main roads headed to Bonifacio Global City in Taguig that can be taken from different locations around
the urbanized district where The Mind Museum is located to its western part. These roads are: Lawton Ave, McKinley
Road, Kalayaan Ave, and C-5.

The Mind Museum in Bonifacio Global City Taguig
Before I give you different driving directions tothe Philippines' first world class science museum via each of these
main artillery roads, I will first show you where to park your car nearer to its location. There are two parking areas
adjacent to The Mind Museum. First is across 30th St (north of The Mind Museum), second is across 28th St (south
of The Mind Museum). These are the two roads that bounded The Mind Museum to its north and south sides,
respectively. See the map below to familiarize yourself with the parking areas' locations and the flow of traffic around
The Mind Museum. Please observe the one way traffic along 3rd Ave and Rizal Dr. You can view two morelocation
maps of The Mind Museum at the end of this post. For Commute Directions, go to The Mind Museum Commuters'
Guide.

As you can see in this map, you can drive around The Mind Museum counter clockwise. Rizal Dr and 3rd Ave are
one-way while 28th and 30th streets are two-way. So, you can always park your car after dropping off your
companions by crossing either 30th Street or 28th St.

How To Get To The Mind Museum By Car

Depending on your location, take any of these roads:

Lawton Avenue - the road that continues Sales Road across Osmena Highway aka SLEX. This is the raod to take to
The Mind Museum from Newport City, Resort World Manila, NAIA 1-2-3, Andrews Ave, Baclaran, Airport Road,
Aseana City, Solaire Resort & Casino, SM Mall of Asia, Tramo, NAIA Road, Duty Free Philippines and other areas
nearby.

You can also take these road from Cavite via Coastal Road and Cavitex. If you need a detail route from your specific
location, leave a comment below this post.

Take Andrews Ave all the way past NAIA 3 and Newport City until it turns left and road name becomes Sales Rd.

Stay to the middle of Sales Road, avoid Skyway ramp, and cross SLEX via Sales Bridge. After the bridge, the road
becomes Lawton Ave.

Once in Lawton Ave, stay there and drive all the way until you reach the gateway of BGC where tall building of Fifth
Avenue Place condominium is located. Road name becomes 5th Avenue and it widens with center island.

Take the wide road of 5th Ave and drive past Fifth Avenue Place which is to your right.

Cross McKinley Pkwy, first intersection with traffic lights inside BGC. Cross 26th Street, second intersection
with traffic lights, then turn left onto 28th Street.

Turn right onto 3rd Ave where The Mind Museum is located to your left now. The nearest parking area is past 30th St
intersection. Cross 30th St and turn left onto the parking entrance.

You can drop off your passengers first before heading to the parking lot. Drop off point of The Mind Museum is just
few meters after you turn right onto 3rd Ave from 28th St.

See maps below this post.

McKinley Road - the road that continues Ayala Avenue across EDSA in Makati. You can take this road if you're
coming from Ayala Avenue, Glorietta, Greenbelt, SM Makati, Oakwood Premier Makati, Ayala Triangle Gardens,
Ayala Tower 1, The Enterprise Center, Raffles Manila, New World Hotel, Peninsula Manila, Intercontinental Hotel,
Legaspi Village and other locations inside Makati CBD. You can also turn left from EDSA's southbound lane to
McKinley coming from Gil Puyat Ave corner EDSA. Likewise, you can turn right onto McKinley coming from
northbound lane of EDSA.

Next intersection with traffic lights along McKinley is 5th Ave. Turn left onto 5th Ave and drive all the way to 28th
Street, make left.

Turn right onto 3rd St and The Mind Museum is at your left. Drop off your passengers or companions then head
toward parking area. You can park your car at the Parking Area located across 30th St. See maps below this post.

Kalayaan Ave - the road that runs perpendicular to EDSA's northbound lane next to MRT-3 Buendia Station.
Kalayaan Flyover also runs above it. This is the road to take if you're coming from Rockwell Center, Powerplant Mall,
Makati City Hall, J.P. Rizal, Makati Coliseum, A Venue, Century City, Makati-Mandaluyong Bridge, Estrella
Mandaluyong, Greenhills, Tomas Morato, Timog Ave, Gilmore, New Manila and other areas around these vicinities.

Just head toward the intersection of J.P. Rizal and Estrella St. Turn right onto Estrella from Guadalupe bound lane,
drive all the way and turn right onto EDSA. Drive to the leftmost lane of EDSA and make a U-turn at available U-Turn
slot before MRT-3 Buendia Station.

Turn right onto Kalayaan Ave and turn right again onto 2nd Ave, the first intersection to the right of Kalayaan Ave.

You can also take this route from areas of CAMANAVA as well as all areas along the stretch of EDSA such as
Megamall, Starmall, Shangri-la, Boni-EDSA, EDSA-Shaw, etc. Just make a U-Turn before MRT-3 Buendia Station. In
2nd Ave, drive past 31st St and turn left on 30th St.

Once at The Mind Museum, you can easily decide which Parking areas to use. You might decide to drop off your
companions first and head towards any of the Parking Areas mentioned earlier. See maps below this post.

C-5 aka Carlos P Garcia Ave - This is the counterpart of EDSA to the east of Bonifacio Global City. This is the road
to take if you're coming form Alabang, Sucat, Taguig, FTI, Bicutan, Festival Mall, Metropolis Starmall, Filinvest City,
Pasig, Eastwood City, Libis, Tiendesitas, Cubao, UP Diliman, Ortigas Center, Julia Vargas and other areas nearby.

You can also take this road from provinces of Batangas, Laguna, Quezon, Bulacan, Pampanga, Bataan, etc. For
detailed route from your location, leave a comment.

From the southbound lane of C-5, cross Kalayaan Ave, and turn right onto 32nd St. From northbound lane of C-5,
which is coming from Alabang and SLEX, Skyway and Osmena Highway, take the rightmost lane of C-5 that leads to
26th St.

Turn left onto the bridge that crosses C-5 toward 26th St. In 26th St, stay to the middle, drive all the way, cross 5th
Ave and turn right onto the next street which is 4th Ave. Drive past 27th St then turn left on 28th St that leads to The
Mind Museum.

In 32nd St, drive all the way, cross main intersection of McKinley Pkway and other small intersections that follow,
then turn left on the main intersection of 5th Ave. Turn right onto the first intersection which is 30th St.

You can either park your car or head towards drop off point of The Mind Museum to unload your passengers or
companions. To park your car, turn right onto the next intersection of 3rd Ave where you will immediately see the
entrance of Parking Lot to the left. To drop off your passengers first, cross 3rd Ave, turn left onto one-way Rizal Drive
and get around The Mind Museum by turning left on 28th St and 3rd Ave where the drop off is located.
7 Responses to The Mind Museum Driving Directions
Yuu Ki said...
23 March 2012 17:35
thanks, i'm planning to bring my nephew here on 1st week of April (we're both science geeks), i'll take note of this...

Lagalag said...
23 March 2012 18:11
@ Yuu Ki, you are welcome. you and your nephew will definitely enjoy it there.

mb said...
22 October 2012 12:40
hi, on SLEX northbound from sucat, what are the landmarks before "the rightmost lane of C-5 that leads to 26th St."?
do i enter the service road?
thanks!

Lag alag said...
22 October 2012 15:23
@ mb. First you take C-5 from SLEX northbound. Just drive under the road sign that reads "Fort Bonifacio" or
"Taguig". You get to pass through the exit toll of Carlos P Garcia Ave (C-5). Now in C-5, stay to the middle until you
drive past Libingan Ng Mga Bayani and Heritage Memorial Park which are to your left. Watch for Upper McKinley
Road which is wide street perpendicular to the left of C-5 opposite Shell and Jollibee which are to your right. Up
ahead take the service road, rightmost lane of C-5 that goes directly to 26th Street of Bonifacio Global City. Upon
approach, the service road goes uphill towards the bridge that crosses C-5. Take the leftmost lane of the service road
and turn left onto the bridge, that's 26th Street. Hope my direction helps you.

mb said...
22 October 2012 19:51
Lag alag, Thanks so much for the detailed instructions!

Lag alag said...
22 October 2012 21:11
@ mb. You are very much welcome. :)

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Cablelink

Westlife Place

Hollywood Square

FHM West Ave





Rose Bldg




West Ave Hotel

Mister Kabab

Moldex







Columbian Bldg

JASI

Brassrail


P.G. Bldg

Atoy Customs

Mary Santos Artcade
4 October 2012 00:56
Very nice

Lag alag said...
4 October 2012 01:41

25 June 2013 18:01

Lag alag said...
26 June 2013 01:12
po.

Commute To Ortigas Center Buildings From MRT Shaw Station
If you're going to a building located inside Ortigas Center and you don't know how to get to its exact location, just
continue reading and this simple guide will show you the fastest way to get to that building. But first, please check if
the building you're heading to is in our list below. Then, patiently read the entire article. The direction to these
buildings is written based in the order of their locations along the route. The nearer gets the first direction. The
farthest building is mentioned towards the end of the whole direction. If your building destination is not listed below,
go to How To Commute From EDSA To Buildings Inside Ortigas Center andWalking Directions From MRT Station To
Ortigas Center Buildings. The building you're looking for might be situated in the north part of Ortigas Center.

In this article, the third chapter of our series on how to commute to the buildings inside Ortigas Center CBD, you will
know how to get to the buildings located to the south of Ortigas Center. The posts How To Commute From EDSA To
Buildings Inside Ortigas Center and Walking Directions From MRT Station To Ortigas Center Buildings explain best
routes to get to the buildings located to the northern side of Ortigas Center, which are all to the north of Dona Julia
Vargas Avenue, the main road that runs through the middle of Ortigas Center from east to west. When you look at the
map, you will notice that Dona Julia Vargas Avenue divides Ortigas Center into two parts - north and south.

Here is the list of the buildings situated to the south of Dona Julia Vargas Avenue:

AMA Pasig Campus
Amberland Plaza
Antel Global Corporate Center
Banker's Center Building
Belvedere Tower
Benpres Building and Lopez Museum
Development Academy of the Philippines or DAP
Gabriel III
Greenrich Mansion
Hanston Square
Integrated Bar of the Philippines
Jollibee Center
Linden Suites
Manila Luxury
Medical Plaza Building
Medico
Octagon Center

OMM Citra Building
One Corporate Center
One San Miguel Building
Oriental Assurance Corporation or OAC
Pacific Center
Pacific Place
PCRDF Building
Pearl Plaza
Residencia 8888
Richmonde Hotel
San Miguel Corporation Complex
Tektite - Philippine Stock Exchange
The Crescent
The Exchange Regency
The Pearl
Tycoon Building
University of Asia and the Pacific

The main road that enters Ortigas Center from south is San Miguel Avenue. It begins in Shaw Boulevard, the main
arterial road that bordered Ortigas Center to the south. MRT Shaw Station is situated at the intersectionof EDSA and
Shaw Boulevard. The distance between Shaw Station and San Miguel Avenue is approximately 500 meters or half a
kilometer.

The sign of jeepneys that serve commuters going to the buildings located in the southern part of Ortigas Center is
"Ugong Tektite". The jeepney is filled up with passengers in its terminal in Mayflower FX and Jeepney Terminal,
which is located at Greenfield District, the new development opposite Ortigas Center to the other side of Shaw
Boulevard. But if the building of your destination is situated along San Miguel Avenue but nearer to
Shaw intersection, there's no need to ride the jeep from Mayflower Terminal. That's because Mayflower Terminal is
approximately 450-meter walk from Shaw Station. And you can ride a jeepney right below the MRT-3 Shaw Station,
alight at San Miguel Avenue and walk across Shaw Boulevard to get to your destination building. The sign of jeepney
that you must ride along Shaw Boulevard near corner EDSA, just a few meters from Shaw Station is "Pasig
Palengke". It will pass by San Miguel Avenue. Pay minimum fare. Use the pedestrian overpass to get to San Miguel
Avenue.

First building situated right at the corner of Shaw Boulevard and San Miguel Avenue is One San Miguel Avenue, a
skyscraper with 54 floors and stands 203 meters. It's just across Shaw Boulevard. Next to it is AMA Pasig Campus,
followed by Development Academy of the Philippines or DAP. These buildings followed, respectively: Jollibee
Center, Hanston Square,Belvedere Tower, and Richmonde Hotel. Buildings beyond Richmonde Hotel are
relatively far. So, we go there by jeepney from Mayflower Terminal.

To get to the Mayflower Terminal, you must exit MRT Shaw Station at the north exit which goes to the lane of EDSA
where buses that pass through are bound for Monumento, Cubao, Fairview, Novaliches, Malanday and Bulacan.

Now there are two sides of north exit - Shangri-La Plaza and Pavilion Mall formerly EDSA Central. You must head out
to Pavilion Mall/EDSA Central. Here's what you do after getting off the train at Shaw Station. If you get off the train
that comes from Taft Station, go towards the rear of the train. If you get off the train that comes from North Station, go
towards the front of the train.

Use the escalator to exit, go left from the turnstile, then go right after you get out of the ticket booth area, go
downstairs to lower level and follow the walkway that links MRT and Pavilion Mall until you get to glass doors with
"Greenfield District" signs on both sides. That's Pavilion Mall. Pass through Pavilion Mall, exit at the back, then go to
the back of the public market next to an open space covered with green grass. Mayflower Jeepney and FX Terminal
is right there at the corner of Mayflower and United streets.

Look for a jeepney with "Ugong Tektite" sign. It usually occupies the first jeepney slot so you get to see it quickly. The
sign in front should read "Ugong Tektite". If the sign only read "Ugong", confirm to the driver if it will pass by Tektite.
Pay minimum fare.

From Mayflower Terminal, the jeep goes left on Mayflower Street, then it turns left on Reliance Street and turns left
again on Sheridan Street. It passes by TV5 five-hectare Broadcast Complex which is bordered by Pioneer, Reliance,
Williams and Sheridan streets.

The jeepney then cross Shaw Boulevard to traverse San Miguel Avenue. From the corner of Shaw Boulevard to the
corner of Lourdes Street, the jeepney passes by One San Miguel Building, AMA Pasig Campus, DAP or
Development Academy of the Philippines, Jollibee Center, Hanston Square, Belvedere and Richmonde Hotel, in that
order.

Get off the jeepney at the corner of San Miguel Avenue and Lourdes Street if you're going to any of these
buildings: Greenrich Mansion, Medico, Manila Luxury, Pearl Plaza, Residencia 8888, The Pearl, University of
Asia and the Pacific, PCRDF Building and San Miguel Corporation Head Office. Lourdes Street is the
firstintersection of San Miguel Avenue from Shaw Boulevard with traffic lights.

San Miguel Corporation is situated to the left of San Miguel Avenue. You can also walk from MRT Shaw Station to
San Miguel Corporation Entrance located at the back of SM Mega Mall. Watch for separate post coming soon.
Medico is situated opposite Richmonde Hotel to the left corner of Lourdes Street. Next to Medico along Lourdes
Street is The Pearl. Next building to Richmonde Hotel along Lourdes Street is Greenrich Mansion. Both The Pearl
and Greenrich Mansion is situated at both corner of Lourdes Street and Pearl Drive. Go right on Pearl Drive if you're
going to Manila Luxury which is next to Greenrich Mansion along Pearl Drive. Go left on Pearl Drive if you're going to
Pearl Plaza which is next to The Pearl along Pearl Drive. Next to Pearl Plaza is Residencia 8888. University of Asia
and the Pacific is located to the right of Pearl Drive opposite Residencia 8888. PCRDF Building or Philippine Coconut
Research and Development Foundation, Inc. is situated to the right of Pearl Drive just opposite the corner of Lourdes
Street and Pearl Drive.

The jeepney continues along San Miguel Avenue from the corner of Lourdes to the next corner of Exchange Road.
Along San Miguel Avenue, the building next to Medico is Medical Plaza Building, followed by OAC or Oriental
Assurance Corporation. Next to OAC is The Crescent, followed by Pacific Center, and next to it isGabriel III. Next
to Gabriel III is Linden Suites, followed by OMM Citra Building. Last building in the row isOctagon Center where a
big sign of Teleperformance is attached to it.

A parking area is situated next to Octagon, next to it Exchange Road. The jeepney turns right onto Exhange Road to
get to Tektite Towers. Get off the jeepney before it turns right onto Exchange Road if you're going to either Banker's
Center Building or Integrated Bar of the Philippines. Walk along San Miguel Avenue northward and towards main
intersection of Dona Julia Vargas Avenue. Banker's Center is situated at the south corner of San Miguel Avenue and
Dona Julia Vargas Avenue. Integrated Bar of the Philippines is next to it along Julia Vargas Avenue's south side.

Tektite Towers, home of Philippine Stock Exchange is situated to the right of Exchange Road. It's a twin towers
corporate office that also bordered by Pearl Drive to the west. You must get off the jeepney at the corner of Pearl
Drive and Exchange Road if you're going to either Pacific Place or Tycoon Building. Pacific Place is to the right of
Pearl Drive, exactly located at the corner of Pearl Drive and Amethyst Street, the first street from Exchange Road.
Tycoon Building is next to Pacific Place along Pearl Drive. Get off the jeep at the unloading area near the front of
Tektite Towers if it's your destination.

Exchange Road ends in Meralco Avenue. The jeepney turns right onto Meralco Avenue. If your destination
isBenpres Building or Lopez Museum which are situated next to Tektite Towers along Exchange Road, then get off
the jeepney before it gets to Meralco Avenue.

The tall buildings that you see opposite Benpres to the left of Exchange Road are: The Exchange Regency, situated
at the corner of Exchange Road and Meralco Avenue; One Corporate Centre, next to The Exchange Regency along
Meralco Avenue and situated at the corner of south corner of Dona Julia Vargas and Meralco Avenue; and Antel
Global Corporate Center, next to One Corporate Centre along Julia Vargas south side.Amberland Plaza is a small
building along south side of Julia Vargas across parking area in front of Tektite Towers. You can walk to any of these
buildings from drop off in front of Tektite or Benpres Building.

How to get back to MRT Shaw Station?

Go to Meralco Avenue. Walk past Exchange Road towards the direction of all vehicles passing through Meralco
Avenue's south lane. All jeepneys that go back to Mayflower Terminal pass through Meralco Avenue-Julia Vargas
flyover. So, you must wait for a jeepney at the loading area after the ramp of the flyover. The jeepney sign is "EDSA
Crossing". Note: You can ride jeepney that goes directly to MRT Shaw. The sign of these jeepneys is "EDSA Parklea"
or EDSA Crossing Ilalim".
100 Responses to Commute To Ortigas Center Buildings From MRT Shaw Station
kayee s said...
8 February 2012 16:59
thanks a lot! this is what i was looking for..

Lagalag said...
8 February 2012 17:25
@ kayee s, you are welcome. To my readers, kindly plus one me if you don't mind. Thanks for your support.

philtrvia01 said...
27 February 2012 16:49
nice post there, it helps a lot especially for those who are unfamiliar on the said direction. just like direction for
dummies. thanks

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Lagalag said...
1 March 2012 00:36
Thanks, it's nice to hear that.

star22 said...
10 March 2012 02:25
ill be working at PSE Center starting next week. i dont even know that Tektite Towers is the other name. Taxi is also
expensive from Shaw MRt. thank you very much for this info.

Lagalag said...
10 March 2012 14:51
You are so welcome. I will appreciate it very much if you "plus 1" me. Just go
tohttp://www.directionsonweb.blogspot.com, then click the "Plus 1" button at the sidebar located right underneath
Facebook Like widget. Thank you so much.

bagotilyoako said...
21 March 2012 13:41
I really need this guide para di ako maligaw sa manila.

Job hunt mode :)

Lagalag said...
21 March 2012 15:20
@ bagotilyoako, thanks for the visit, good luck sa job hunting.

mskei04 said...
31 March 2012 13:50
hello.... i was about to apply in center point bldg. as a office staff but i saw in yahoo answer that there's a lot of scam
companies in ortigas... is this true?? if you have any idea?

Lagalag said...
1 April 2012 01:41
@ mskei04

I can't speak about the validity of these claims. DirectionsOnWeb's purpose is to help you get to your destination. All I
can give is advice to be careful in dealing with unknown companies :)

prince kenn said...
23 April 2012 13:47
hi need guide please.. going to tycoon building thankyou

Lagalag said...
23 April 2012 20:47
@ prince kenn. Nabasa mo na po ba ang buong direction sa itaas?

Regina Mae said...
23 May 2012 23:01
This is great! I really appreciate this. I'm familiar with almost the whole of Manila though I do not know which jeeps to
ride. This helps a lot! Thank you!

Lagalag said...
24 May 2012 09:54
@ Regina Mae. You are welcome. Glad you appreciates. :)

Kit said...
8 June 2012 12:24
Nice and detailed! Very helpful! +1

Lagalag said...
8 June 2012 13:04
@ Kit. Welcome to DirectionsOnWeb and thank you very much for the +1. Watch for more helpful directions. :)

bittersweetrants said...
16 September 2012 02:15
...or is it easier if I'll come from MRT Shaw station? Thanks again! :)

Ayame5987vhi said...
23 September 2012 12:46
Hi! I'm from Libis. It there a route I can follow to get to Octagon Building without riding MRT? Thanks ^_^

Lag alag said...
23 September 2012 14:31
@ Ayame5987vhi. You can ride a jeepney along C-5 with any of these signs: De Castro, EVER Rosario, IPI and
Floodway. Alight at Ortigas Ave before or after the jeep turns left (to Ortigas Ave, IPI location). In Origas Ave, ride
another jeepney with "EDSA Robinson's Galleria" or "San Juan Greenhills" sign. Alight at EDSA. In EDSA, board a
bus with secondary sign "Ibabaw Crossing", don't take "Ilalim Crossing". Alight at Shaw Blvd (Crossing). Walk to
Mayflower Jeepney Terminal and ride a jeepney with "Tektite Ugong" sign. Alight at Octagon Center Building. Hope
this direction helps you get there.

Lag alag said...
25 September 2012 09:56
@ Ayame5987vhi. But if I were you, I will ride a jeepney with "Crossing" or "Mayflower" sign. It's faster but you need
to walk a bit far. Ask driver to drop you off at unloading area near Tektite Towers. Walk along Exchange Road past
Tektite until you get to San Miguel Ave. Go left, you'll immediately see Octagon Center right there.

Mary Grace Sewani said...
11 October 2012 17:02
hi.. I'm going to tektite tower and I'll be coming from rosario pasig city.. I really don't know how to go there. can you
help me? thanks a lot.

Lag alag said...
12 October 2012 14:48
@ Mary Grace Sewani. Sorry, this is a bit late. You have two options. First: Board a jeepney with "Crossing Shaw
Ilalim" sign. The jeepney turns left on Meralco Ave from Ortigas Ave and then it will pass through flyover of Julia
Vargas. Alight at unloading area after the flyover. Walk back till you get to the corner of Exchange Road. Turn left
there and walk till you get to tall buildings of Tektite Towers with its sign very visible from the sidewalk. Second: Take
a jeepney with "EDSA Robinson's Galleria" sign. Get off the jeep at Robinson's Galleria. Go to the terminal of
jeepneys with "Ortigas Complex-Robinson's Galleria EDSA" signs on their both sides. Board one of them. Follow
direction given in this guide: How To Commute From EDSA To Buildings Inside Ortigas Center

kate said...
1 February 2013 11:46
Hi im going to West Tower Philippine Stock Exchange Centre, Exchange Road, Ortigas Center Pasig City, im from
qc.i dont know how to get there..can you help me?thanks a lot..

Lag alag said...
1 February 2013 16:47
@kate. Hello po, dadaan po mismo ang jip na to sa Tektite Tower. Marami po bumababa dun. Mula nman po QC pde
kyo tren at baba shaw den follow npo direction na to.

rodge alcantara said...
2 May 2013 00:15
if i will be from cubao how to get to julia vargas avenue ortigas center

Lag alag said...
2 May 2013 10:41
@ rodge alcantara. Julia Vargas starts from EDSA. It's the main thoroughfare between Bldg A and Bldg B of SM
Mega Mall and it passes through beneath the middle of SM Mega Mall. Since you didn't specify what part of Julia
Vargas you are headed, I will give fastest direction to get to the part of Julia Vargas corner EDSA. Take a MRT Train
bound for Taft and alight at Ortigas Station. Go to the other side and walk towards SM Mega Mall. Walk further until
you get to the wide road perpendicular to EDSA and as I've said passes through the middle part of SM Mega Mall.
That's Julia Vargas. If you give me specific building of your destination, I might give you a much quicker direction.

Dhans Canoy said...
11 June 2013 11:32
Hi! I am going to Bramante Piazza Renaissance Towers from either MRT Ortigas or shaw blvd. THANK YOU. :)

Lag alag said...
11 June 2013 12:22
@ Dhans Canoy. This jeepney passes by Renaissance Towers which is along Meralco Ave. Please get off the
jeepney after it makes the U-turn in Meralco Ave. You will immediately see tall towers of Renaissance. You can also
ask the driver. They know it. If you encounter some problem, let me know. Thanks.

Angela Felicia said...
20 June 2013 07:05
Thanks to this, I was able to commute to the IBP and back home alright. No more relying on expensive cabs. More
power po sa inyo :)

youdontsay said...
26 June 2013 12:38
hi. i just want to ask what's the fastest route i can take to get to NEDA? im coming from the mrt station. and from
NEDA how am i going to get to buendia taft? thank you very much pls reply asap. :)

Lag alag said...
26 June 2013 13:09
@ youdontsay. Take a jeepney with "Pasig" siign and alight at NEDA.

Take a jeepney with "MRT Shaw Ilalim" sign, drop off at mrt. Take train to Taft Station. Take a LRT 1 train or jeepney
to Gil Puyat aka Buendia.

youdontsay said...
27 June 2013 09:21
ok thanks! i'll probably take the jeepney. im not a fan of taking trains :)so i should take jeepneys with what signboards
exactly? sorry daming tanong. thanks!

Lag alag said...
27 June 2013 10:32
@ youdontsay. From MRT Taft Station, go to Taft Ave and ride a jeepney with any of these signs: "Divisoria",
"Quiapo", "Cubao". Ask driver to drop you off at Buendia corner Taft Ave.

youdontsay said...
27 June 2013 16:12 This comment has been removed by the author.

Lag alag said...
27 June 2013 16:53
@ youdontsay. Wait for a bus with "Ayala LRT Leveriza" sign at loading area in front of Star Mall (MRT Shaw). Get
off the bus right at Buendia Taft.

youdontsay said...
27 June 2013 18:16
i just cringed from reading the typos in my previous post. lol anyway thank you so much! godbless

Lag alag said...
28 June 2013 11:26
@ youdontsay. Oh don't worry about your typos, everybody commits mistake. You are welcome... and thank you as
well :)

Cixi said...
2 July 2013 06:05
Hello,

I would just like to ask how I could get to Transcom Pasig/Tiendesitas from Shaw Blvd?

Thanks!

Lag alag said...
2 July 2013 15:13
@ Cixi. Ride a jeepney bound for Ugong and ask the driver to drop you off at Tiendesitas. Transcom is the big bldg
you get to see there.

babs said...
6 August 2013 07:26
hi! i've just heard this morning that buses coming from batangas are no longer allowed to traverse edsa and are
allowed only up to a new terminal in paranaque. can you please tell me how am i suppose to commute from the
terminal to julia vargas in ortigas and back(batangas)?

i'd appreciate it so much if you could give me a reply asap. thank you!

Lag alag said...
6 August 2013 11:57
@ babs. You only need to take one bus ride from South West Terminal. Just go to City Bus Terminal in front of
Coastal Mall and ride a bus with any of these signs: Monumento Ortigas, Fairview Shaw, Novaliches Cubao, etc.
Alight at Mega Mall Bus Bays which is just located at the corner of EDSA and Julia Vargas. The city buses actually
pass through Macapagal Blvd and NAIA Rd Ext, the two roads that bounded South West Terminal to west and north,
respectively. Hope this guide helps you.

babs said...
6 August 2013 13:08
oh. okay now i have an idea. but what if i had to specifically go to the one coporate center bldg, what transpo (with
what signboards)should i take?

also, what transpo can i take to go to the bus terminal in buendia taft except for the mrt :) thanks!!!

Lag alag said...
6 August 2013 20:08
@ babs. Pkibasa po ang guide kung pano kyo makakapunta sa One Corporate Center. Nakasulat po sa post na eto.
Salamat po sa pagbabasa.

babs said...
10 August 2013 18:11
hi. again :) ive read your post. thanks! ehm, i was just wondering are there buses bound to batangas around the
ortigas area? are there buses in sm or robinsons? see, i might be going home late and i just want to make sure i
know where the terminals are. sorry i havent been around in the area.

also, are buses passing along edsa(bound for cubao) allowed to drop passengers at sm? i think it'll be easier if i ride
an fx/jeep at the terminal(sm's) to one corpo. what do you think? id really apreaciate your help. thanks!

Lag alag said...
10 August 2013 19:26
@ babs. I don't think there are still provincial buses bound for Batangas in Ortigas area and even in SM Mega Mall or
Robinson's. As per MMDA's implementation, no provincial buses bound for either Batangas or Cavite are allowed to
use or pass through EDSA.

Yes, if you are referring to SM Mega Mall, it'll be more convenient to take an UV Express AUV (FX) that will pass by
One Corporate Center from Mega Mall. Majority of the city buses that take northbound lane of EDSA (Cubao,
Monumento, Novaliches, Fairview, etc) stop at SM Mega Mall bus bays. Always mention to the conductor that your
destination is "Mega Mall."

babs said...
10 August 2013 21:43
if say, i decided to take a bus in the buendia taft terminal, as i've read from one of your previous posts, can i also wait
for buses with 'ayala lrt leveriza' signage in front of starmall and get off buendia taft.

thank you very much!

Lag alag said...
10 August 2013 23:43
@ babs. Yes, if you're going to Taft Ave cor Gil Puyat aka Buendia then the sign of bus should be "Ayala LRT
Leveriza." They stop in front of Starmall. The provincial buses in terminals there use SLEX routes so I think going
there is your best shot.

babs said...
11 August 2013 08:50
oh wow my other comment wasnt posted. anyway, thank you very much. you've been a great help. last na po, to go
to starmall, can i also ride jeepneys with edsa crossing ilalim after the ramp of the meralco-julia vargas flyover or can i
ride an fx/jeep back to mega mall? which route will be more convenient? salamat po ng marami!!

Lag alag said...
11 August 2013 11:43
@ babs. I think depends po sa oras. During rush hour ang tagal makasakay sa Meralco Ave at matagal din bago
makarating sa Crossing. Madalas malayo pa ay bababa ng lang mga pasahero at maglalakad ng malayo. If there are
lots of UV Express bound for Megamall near your building, go for it (rush hour).

babs said...

gryz said...
9 December 2013 14:07
Hi! Nu po ang best route ppnta ortigas kming from tayuman area? Mg job hunting po kasi.. thanks!

Lag alag said...
10 December 2013 02:08
@ gryz. Kung gusto po mabilis pede Lrt to EDSA, then MRT to Shaw Station, then follow directions given above.
Kung ang building po na pupuntahan nyo ay malapit naman sa Ortigas Ave, pede baba Ortigas Station at follow
directions given sa separate post, or bus to Ortigas Ave at sakay na ng jeepney na "Ortigas Complex - Galleria".
Pkibasa po ang separate post para po malaman nyo kung aling route ang mas applicable sa inyo.

gryz said...
10 December 2013 05:01
Maraming salamat sir! Prng my nbsa po ako sa iba n my fx from quiapo. Lam nyo p b yun route nun?

Lag alag said...
10 December 2013 16:53
@ gryz. To Mega Mall po and to Robinson's Galleria ang ruta sa pagkakaalam ko po, pkitanong na lang po ang
driver. Try nyo po abang sa kabila ng Quiapo Church. Salamat po

gryz said...
10 December 2013 21:05
Thank you sir! You're a great help! God bless!

Lag alag said...
11 December 2013 00:56
@ gryz. You are welcome po. Thank you as well.

Cesar Inocencio said...
20 December 2013 14:23
Thank you for a very informative and helpful article. I wanted to make sure I don't lose my way going to The Crescent.
Without wasting precious time...

Lag alag said...
20 December 2013 16:06
@ Cesar Inocencio. You are welcome. Thank you as well for the appreciation.

Catherine Vicencio said...
6 January 2014 00:14
Hello sir!! Ask ko lang po what's the fastest way papuntang medical plaza bldg. From commonwealth? Di po kc tlga
ako mgaling sa lugar kya naguguluhan ako:( hoping for ur reply, thanks much po:)

Lag alag said...
7 January 2014 03:08
@ Catherine Vicencio. Sakay po kyo ng bus na may sign na Crossing Ibabaw o kya sakay po MRT to Shaw Station.
Then punta npo kyo sa terminal ng jeepney na nakasaad d2. Dadaan npo yun ng Medical Plaza Bldg. Kung nlilito
kyo, sakay na lang kyo ng jeepney na "Pasig" ang sign sa kanto ng EDSA at Shaw pero punta kyo sa loading area
para hindi mahuli. Sabihin po sa driver na ibaba kyo ng San Miguel Ave. Sa San MIguel Ave, abang po kyo jeepney
na "Tektite" at baba npo ng Medical Plaza Bldg. Kung gusto nyo naman para sure ay maglakad na lang kyo sa
kahabaan ng San Miguel Ave para nkikita nyo ang mga name ng mga nakahilerang mga bldg. Mabasa nyo naman
po ang pangalan ng Medical Plaza, malaki yun at kanan side ng San MIguel Ave. Sana po ay makatulong.

7 January 2014 12:03
Okay sir!!! Thank u so much for that very helpful info:) Godbless po:)

Lag alag said...
7 January 2014 16:50
@ Catherine Vicencio. You are welcome po. Thank you as well.

karenheit said...
16 January 2014 14:10
hi!ask ko lng po kung paano pumunta sa rockwell business center ortigas from mrt ortigas station?at pabalik ng mrt
from there.thank you

Lag alag said...
16 January 2014 15:03
@ karenheit. Rockwell Business Center is located along Ortigas Ave, left side, next to Meralco complex. You can
also use MRT Ortigas Ave Station. Walk to Ortigas Ave and ride a jeepney with "Rosario - San Juan" sign located
along Ortigas Avenue near corner of EDSA. If you don't see any jeep, head to its terminal underneath the flyover. Via
MRT Shaw, just use Mayflower Terminal or Shaw Blvd, take a jeepney bound for "Antipolo", "Rosario", etc. Just ask
the driver if they take Meralco Ave and turn right onto Ortigas Ave. Alight at Meralco complex which is just opposite
Meralco Ave, cross Ortigas Ave and walk past Meralco complex, next to it is Rockwell Business Center. On the way
back, just take a jeepney with "Crossing Ilalim" sign and alight at EDSA-Crossing where MRT Shaw is located. Hope
these directions help you.

karenheit said...
16 January 2014 22:36
thank you so much for your immediate response.sobrang makakatulong 'to sa para di ako maligaw papunta doon :)

Lag alag said...
17 January 2014 22:06
@ karenheit. Walang anuman. Yun din ang hangarin ko.

Archie said...
18 January 2014 15:58
How to get to Astoria Plaza from Siniloan, Laguna commuting. thanks!

Lag alag said...
21 January 2014 11:36
@ Archie. Along Shaw Blvd near EDSA, take a "Pasig Palengke" jeepney. Alight at Pioneer cor Shaw, cross Shaw
and walk along Pioneer. You will immediately see Astoria Plaza as soon as you get to the end of Pioneer.

cathy09 said...
24 January 2014 11:52
hi paano po ako mkakapunta sa tektite bldg from antipolo? di ba sakay ng "crossing ilalim" then san po best way na
bumaba,?

Lag alag said...
24 January 2014 12:26
@ cathy09. Pag dumaan po yan Meralco Ave, baba kyo sa unloading na near Tektite den lakad npo kyo. Ask driver's
assistance po.

cathy09 said...
27 January 2014 23:27
@Lag Alag.iba po ba kung sa strata or benpres ako bababa?,mas malayo po ba yun papunta tektite blg?

Lag alag said...
28 January 2014 00:48
@ cathy09. Benpres po ay kasunod lang ng Tektite.

cathy09 said...
13 March 2014 16:02
hi paano po pumunta sa jollibee plaza bldg from megamall?

Lag alag said...
13 March 2014 22:58
@ cathy09. Walk along Julia Vargas left side. Cross ADB Ave, a major intersection with traffic lights. Turn left onto F
Ortigas Jr Rd, a perpendicular road to the left of Julia Vargas where pedestrian bridges are located. Walk along F
Ortigas Jr past a small park at the left called Ortigas Park until you reach Jollibee Plaza bldg.

joyce27 said...
16 March 2014 21:28
Paano po pumunta sa OAC bldg from antipolo?or must mabilis po b pgsa likod ng megamall dumaan

Lag alag said...
16 March 2014 22:59
@ joyce27. Sakay po jeep na 'Antipolo - Edsa' ang ruta. Baba po kyo sa kanto ng Shaw Blvd at San Miguel Ave.
Then pkisunod na po ang binigay ko direction sa artikulo na eto pag nasa kanto na kyo ng San Miigel Ave.

joyce27 said...
17 March 2014 22:27
Sa likod po n megamall ay san miguel na,tama po b? Walk distance na po b? Crossing ilalim po nasasakyan
ko.nalilito po kase ako.

Lag alag said...
18 March 2014 00:06
@ joyce27. Walk along Julia Vargas, turn right onto San Miguel Ave. Walk at the left side of San Miguel Ave until you
see your building destination. Click each red pin in the map above to have an idea of your building location.

joyce27 said...
26 March 2014 20:32
Hi anu po b best way para makarating ng jolibee plaza from cainta? Sa strata po b?

Pastel Rhythm said...
27 March 2014 04:39
Hi! I would like to ask how to get to this address: Chatime Head Office 8006 Pioneer St Cor United and Brixton Sts
Brgy. Kapitolyo, Pasig City.(Landmark: UNILAB/PIONEER CENTER SUPERMARKET). I'll be coming from Calamba.
I would also like to know how to get back to Calamba from this place. Thank you so much!

reg00 said...
27 March 2014 12:40
Hi! Is it possible to ride a jeepney from MRT-Shaw going to Strata 2000 on Emerald Avenue? TIA!

Lag alag said...
29 March 2014 06:57
@ reg00. Wait for a jeepney with "Ortigas Complex - Shaw" sign along San Miguel Ave near corner Shaw Blvd. Ask
driver to drop you off at your destination.

Lag alag said...
29 March 2014 07:17
@ Pastel Rhythm. Here's how to get to Pioneer St cor United: Bus to Metro Manila. If Gil Puyat/Buendia Taft
Terminal, ride LRT-1 to EDSA Station, then MRT-3 to Shaw Station. In Shaw, go to the inside of Pavilion Mall, exit at
United St. Walk along United St all the way past Mayflower and Sheridan streets. Next to Sheridan St is Pioneer.

Lag alag said...
29 March 2014 07:23
@ joyce27. Jollibee Plaza is at the northern part of Ortigas Center. You may read the other post. If still have problem,
ask again.

7 April 2014 08:03
Thank you so much!

joyce27 said...
23 April 2014 20:56
hi paano po pumunta sa San Antonio Village, Gen Atienza Pasig coming from rosario? anu po ba pinakamalapit na
landmark?

Lag alag said...
24 April 2014 02:01
@ joyce27. If the commuter's destination is Gen Atienza, San Antonio Vill, Pasig from Rosario, the jeepney to ride is
the one via Ortigas Ave and will turn left onto Meralco Ave. If the jeepney doesn't take Meralco Ave, alight at Meralco
Ave and wait for a jeepney that turns left onto Meralco Ave. After the jeepney passed through the flyover of Julia
Vargas, alight at the road that goes to PSC Arena. The building at the corner is 808 Bldg. Don't cross Meralco Ave.
Instead walk down that road where you alight. Next street is Gen Atienza which is paralleled to Meralco Ave.

Anon said...
11 May 2014 17:18
hi hello! meron po ba na mga jeep/fx either from rob galleria or megamall na dumadaan sa neda bldg/ua&p? and
from there how would you commute sa civil service com office sa may panay ave? THANKS!

Anon said...
11 May 2014 17:19

Lag alag said...
12 May 2014 17:21
@ Anon. If from Robinson's Galleria, you need to go to the other end. Cross ADB Ave. Wait for a jeepney with "Shaw
Blvd" sign at the corner of Garnet Rd and ADB Ave. But I have to remind that you have to be patient as it takes long
before the jeepney arrives. Get off near NEDA and walk your way. To second destination, ride jeepney to Shaw, take
MRT to Quezon Ave. Take a trike to Civil Service. Trike Terminal is located between McDo and KFC, that's Panay
Ave.

Anon said...
12 May 2014 18:05
okay. thank you lag alag! paano po mag di ako mrt? may fx ba sa may ortigas na pwede magbaba sa may malapit sa
may panay ave? yung mga fx na pa sm north kaya? sorry wala po akong alam sa route na to. thank you!

Lag alag said...
13 May 2014 05:40
@ Anon. Before you ride the fx to SM North, ask the driver if he can drop you off at Centris, then cross EDSA via
MRT station there and go to the trike terminal. You can also walk down Panay Ave, cross the next intersection, Civil
Service is on your right, very near to EDSA actually.

jerome banda said...
26 May 2014 11:54 This comment has been removed by the author.

Lag alag said...
26 May 2014 21:37
@ jerome banda. You can take jeepney to Cubao in front of St Luke. In EDSA southbound, take a bus with
secondary sign that reads "Crossing Ibabaw" then follow the direction given in this article. You can also take a bus
with "Ortigas Ilalim" sign then follow direction to Tektite from Ortigas cor EDSA in the separate post entitled How to
Commute from EDSA to Buildings inside Ortigas Center.

26 May 2014 22:04
thanks!

Lag alag said...
27 May 2014 10:48
@ jerome banda. You are welcome.

kiel willas said...
4 August 2014 12:59
hi, from las pinas kasi ako. papunta ko ng antel global building located at julia vargas. first time ko sa location kasi.
what's the easiest way to get there? thank you! your reply would be very helpful :)

Lag alag said...
4 August 2014 13:30
@ kiel willas. Here's a fast route. From Las Pinas, take a bus via Coastal Road and quickly get off at Coastal Mall or
even in Roxas Blvd Baclaran area where you will take a city bus that takes EDSA, e.g., "Monumento", "Cubao",
"Fairview" etc. There must be a secondary sign in front of the bus that reads "Crossing Ibabaw/Shaw." Alight at Shaw
Blvd. Walk to the jeepney terminal mentioned here then follow the direction. Alternatively, you can use MRT from Taft
to Shaw Station. Note: For details on how to locate the jeepney terminal from Shaw Station, please read the article as
it is mentioned here.

renardjhay tongco said...
5 August 2014 19:18
open po b 24hrs ung uv express sa trinoma branch po khit 4 am mrning to meycauayan bul. nid responsed asap
thanks po

Lag alag said...
5 August 2014 19:24
@ renardjhay tongco. Hindi ako sigurado kung neron ng UV Express sa ganun kaaga oras. Pero hayaan po ninyo
pag nagkaron ako ng pagkaktaon na malaman ay isusulat ko d2.

Commute To Roxas Blvd Buildings & Destinations Malate-Ermita Districts
Directions on this post will guide you on how to commute to the buildings and institutions that dotted the whole stretch
of Roxas Blvd of Malate and Ermita districts from Pablo Ocampo Sr Ave formerly Vito Cruz (south) all the way up to
T.M. Kalaw (north). Check if your destination is included then continue reading to get the best route from your
location. For visual guide, I provided you with a full map at the bottom of this post aside from the small ones in
between directions.

Buildings & Destinations Along Roxas Blvd Malate-Ermita Destricts

1332 Golden Empire Tower
Admiral Bay Suites
Aloha Hotel
Aristocrat Restaurant
Avenue of the Arts
Bal-Air Apartment
Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas
Baypark Malate
Bayview Park Hotel
Boulevard Mansion
Brothers Burger
Carmen Apartments
Culinary Institute of Aristocrat
Cultural Center of the Philippines
Dept of Energy & Natural Resources DENR
Emerald Garden Restaurant
Ermita Center
Eton Baypark
G-Hotel
Gedisco Terraces
Jose P Laurel Foundation Bldg

L&S Bldg
Manila Diamond Hotel
Manila Finest Grill
Manila Vice
Manila Yatch Club
Marbella Manila
Max's Restaurant
Metropolitan Museum of Manila
Miramar Hotel
MJ's Cafe Bar
Museo Pambata
Ocean Tower
Ospital ng Maynila
Pearl of the Orient
Philippine Navy Headquarters
Philtrust Bank
Plaza Ferguson
Rajah Sulayman
Ramon Magsaysay Center
S&L Bldg
VIP Bldg

Different Choices Of Route In Going To These Places

For quick result on getting direction to your building or spot destination, choose from the following Routes, then click it
to read the particular direction to where you're headed.

Roxas Blvd skyline
Route #1 - Jeepney from Baclaran: You can take this route if you're from Paranaque by riding a jeepney from
Baclaran that passes through Mabini from Vito Cruz which is now Pablo Ocampo Sr to T.M. Kalaw. If you're in SM
MOA, ride a jeepney bound for "Gil Puyat LRT Buendia" or "Malibay" and alight at Harrison St and wait for a jeepney
with any of the following signs: "Divisoria Mabini", "Monumento Mabini", "Quiapo Mabini", "Sta Crus Mabini" or "TM
Kalaw Mabini". In Baclaran, wait for a jeepney with these signs along Roxas Blvd service road near McDonald's or
Chowking. Click here for complete direction.

Building row along Roxas Blvd
Route #2 - One jeepney ride from Monumento:This route is slow, so use only this if you're not in a hurry,
otherwise, take a LRT-1 train. Read Route #3. You can take this route if you're from Caloocan, Malabon, Navotas,
Valenzuela (CAMANAVA), Tondo, 5th Ave, SM City San Lazaro, Tayuman, Ongpin, Recto, Sta Cruz, Quiapo or
anywhere near Rizal Avenue aka Avenida. Just wait for a jeep below LRT-1. The sign of the jeepney must be
"Baclaran M.H. Del Pilar (Mabini)" and the jeep passes through M.H. Del Pilar from T.M. Kalaw to Vito Cruz. Click
herefor complete direction.

Museo Pambata aka Children's Museum
Route #3 - One jeepney ride from LRT-1 U.N. Avenue Station: This is fast alternative to Route #2 and can also be
taken by commuters from Bulacan, Pampanga, Subic, Clark and other provinces of Northern Luzon. Just take a
jeepney or FX bound for Balintawak or EDSA and ride a train bound for "Baclaran" at either Roosevelt Station or
Balintawak Station. Get off the train at U.N. Avenue Station. You just need to walk approximately 280 meters from
U.N. Ave Station to the loading area of jeepneys that pass through M.H. Del Pilar St, the road paralleled to Roxas
Blvd. Click here for next direction on this route.

Route #4 - Walk approx 830 meters from LRT Pedro Gil Station to Roxas Blvd: This is only good if your
destination is near the corner of Roxas Blvd service road and Pedro Gil St. See map below this post. Click here for
walk direction to your destination. You will pass by Robinson's Place Manila, cross intersections of Adriatico St and A.
Mabini (with traffic lights). Next to Mabini St is M.H. Del Pilar St. The entire block of M.H. Del Pilar, Pedro Gil and
Roxas Blvd, left-side, is occupied by Jose P Laurel Foundation Bldg.

Rajah Sulayman Park
Route #5 - One jeepney ride from LRT-1 Libertad Station: Below Libertad Station at the corner of Taft and
Libertad now known as Arnaiz Ave, jeepney with "Pier" sign makes stopover to pick up passengers. Wait for this
jeepney outside Philtrust Bank Bldg. The jeepney turns right from Taft Ave onto Libertad aka Arnaiz Ave. So, you can
actually ride this jeep before it turns right. From Taft Ave, the jeepney turns right onto Harrison St. It takes Mabini
from Vito Cruz to Kalaw. Click here for complete direction.

RM Center, Landbank Plaza and Alpha Grandview
Route #6 - Two rides from MRT-3 Taft Station:This is good if you're from Ortigas Center, SM Mega Mall, EDSA-
Shaw Crossing, Pasig, Boni Pioneer, Fort Bonifacio aka Bonifacio Global City (BGC), Rockwell, Greenhills, etc. From
Taft Station, just ride a jeepney or bus bound for SM Mall of Asia and alight at Harrison St. Take another jeepney with
any of these signs: "Divisoria Mabini", "Monumento Mabini" or "Quiapo Mabini". Click here to continue. Note:You can
take a one bus ride from any point along EDSA and then alight at the corner of EDSA and Harrison St.

Manila Vice in Baypark food & drink strip Malate
Route #7 - One jeepney ride from Araneta Center Cubao: This is slower so use this only if you're not in a hurry.
Otherwise take either LRT-2 or MRT-3 train from Araneta Center Cubao Station and alight at either Recto Station or
Taft Station. If you prefer this route, wait for a jeepney with "Vito Cruz M.H. Del Pilar Mabini Harrison" signs on its
both sides and "Vito Cruz" on the front along Aurora Blvd. It takes M.H. Del Pilar from Kalaw to Vito Cruz. But unlike
jeepney from Monumento this jeepney gets around Harrison Plaza before it takes Vito Cruz and turns right onto
Mabini on the way back to Cubao. Click here for complete direction on this route.

Palacio de Maynila
Route #8 - One jeepney ride from LRT-2 Recto Station: This is for commuters from the eastern part of Metro
Manila, i.e., SM City Marikina, Cainta, Santolan Pasig, Robinson's East, Sta Lusia East, SSS Village, etc. Just take
the train from Santolan Station and alight at Recto Station. You can also take this route from Ateneo de Manila
University, Katipunan and Araneta Center Cubao. Other stations are: Katipunan, Anonas, Araneta Center Cubao,
Betty GoBelmonte, Gilmore, J Ruiz, V. Mapa which is outside SM City Sta Mesa, etc. From Recto Station, walk to
Avenida and take a jeepney with "Baclaran M.H. Del Pilar Mabini" sign. It takes M.H. Del Pilar from Kalaw to Vito
Cruz. Or take a Baclaran bound train at LRT Doroteo Jose Station and follow Route #3. Click here to get complete
directions.

Direction #1

For Route #1, Route #5 & Route#6

The jeepney traverses F.B. Harrison St and crosses Pablo Ocampo Sr aka Vito Cruz. Mabini St starts at Pablo
Ocampo and ends in T.M. Kalaw. It is paralleled to Roxas Blvd and one-way from Pres Quirino Ave to T.M. Kalaw.
The street that serves as its opposite lane is M.H. Del Pilar which is one-way from T.M. Kalaw to Pres Quirino Ave.
M.H. Del Pilar St is between Roxas Blvd and Mabini St.

Alight at Vito Cruz aka Pablo Ocampo:

Ask driver to drop you there, walk along Vito Cruz towards Roxas Blvd. The building at the left corner of Vito Cruz
and Roxas Blvd service road is Legaspi Tower 300, next to it is Traders Hotel which is already part of
Pasay. Cultural Center of the Philippines is opposite Legaspi Tower. Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas is the entire
complex bounded by Mabini (the road that continues Harrison), Vito Cruz and Roxas Blvd. Bangko Sentral is located
to the right of Vito Cruz. Note: If your destination is Bangko Sentral or Central Bank of the Philippines, get off the
jeep past Vito Cruz to get near visitors' gate which is opposite Harrison Plaza.Metropolitan Museum of Manila is
located at the back of Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas, just turn right to Roxas Blvd service road from Vito Cruz, walk
further until you get there. Philippine Navy Headquarters is located to the other side or Roxas Blvd opposite
Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas. Next to Philippine Navy is the Manila Yacht Club. See map #1 below.

Map #1. Click red pins to know the building names.

Alight at President Quirino Ave:

Next intersection to Vito Cruz is Pres Quirino Ave. Walk from the corner towards Roxas Blvd. Ospital ng Maynila is
located at the left corner of Quirino Ave and Roxas Blvd service road. You can also use this route to get to Manila
Yacht Club which is located opposite Ospital ng Maynila. Aloha Hotel is located at the right corner of Quirino Ave
and Roxas Blvd service road, followed by Admiral Bay Suites. Next to Admiral is G-Hotel. Marbella Manila is next
to G-Hotel, followed by Ocean Tower. Note: It's nearer to get to the last five buildings that I have mentioned if you
alight at the next street to the left of Mabini Street, then use the street next to Quirino Ave along M.H. Del Pilar St.
See map #1 above.

Alight at San Andres St:

After Quirino Ave, next main intersection with traffic lights is San Andres where Malate Church is located. Walk
towards Roxas Blvd. Culinary Institute of Aristocrat is located at the other left corner of M.H. Del Pilar and San
Andres. Aristocrat Restaurant is located past Culinary Institute to the left of San Andres. Rajah Sulayman is
located to your right. Turn left on Roxas Blvd service road to get to Carmen Apartments, located next to the
abandoned building of Grand Boulevard Hotel. See map #2 below.


Alight at Remedios St:

This street immediately follows San Andres and bounded Malate Church to the north. Max's Restaurant is at the
right corner of Roxas Blvd service road and Remedios St. Next to Max's along Roxas Blvd service road isPhiltrust
Bank and Patio de Manila which is situated inside Bay Park Malate, where scores of bars and restaurants are also
located. Among these eating and drinking joints are Bothers Burger, MJ 's Cafe Bar,Manila Finest Grill and Manila
Vice. See map #2 above.

Alight at Sinagoga St:

Next street to the left of Mabini St is Sinagoga. Alight here and walk along Sinagoga until you get to M.H. Del Pilar
st. Palacio de Maynila is right in front of you the moment you get to M.H. Del Pilar. See map #3 below.


Alight at J Quintos Sr St:

This is the next street to your left. Get off the jeep here. Landmark here is the tall building of Landbank of the
Philippines. Walk along J Quintos Sr St towards Roxas Blvd. Ramon Magsaysay Center is located at the left corner
of J Quintos Sr St and Roxas Blvd service road. Manila Diamond Hotel at located at the right corner of J Quintos Sr
St and Roxas Blvd service road. See map #3 above.

Alight at Pedro Gil St:

This is another main intersection with traffic lights. Landmark at the corner of Mabini and Pedro Gil is Hyatt Hotel.
Walk along Pedro Gil towards Roxas Blvd. Jose P Laurel Foundation Bldg is located at the right corner of Pedro Gil
St and Roxas Blvd service road. Turn right to Roxas Blvd service road, walk past vacant lot until you get to a narrow
street which is Cuarteles. Department of Energy and Natural Resources (DENR) is the old building at the next
corner of Cuarteles and Roxas Blvd service road. Next to DENR is S&L Bldg. See map #4 below.


Alight at Sta Monica St:

After the jeepney drove past cross-intersection of Salas St, alight at the next cross-intersection of Sta Monica. Walk
along Sta Monica past M.H. Del Pilar until you get to Roxas Blvd service road. Avenue of the Arts is located at the
left corner of Sta Monica St and Roxas Blvd service road. If you turn left, next to Avenue of the Arts is L&S Building,
followed by Boulevard Mansion. Ermita Center is located at the right corner of Sta Monica St and Roxas Blvd
service road, followed by PAGCOR. See map #4 above.

Alight at Padre Faura St:

This is a main intersection with traffic lights. Get off the jeepney here and walk past M.H. Del Pilar until you get to
Roxas Blvd service road. 1332 Golden Empire is the tall building at the left corner of Faura and Roxas Blvd. At the
right corner is Grand Riviera Suites, followed by Pearl of the Orient. See map #5 below.


Alight at Arquiza St:

Next to Faura is the cross-intersection of Arquiza. Walk from the corner of Mabini past M.H. Del Pilar until you get to
the corner of Arquiza and Roxas Blvd service road. At the right corner of Arquiza and Roxas Blvd service road
is Emerald Garden, followed by Gedisco Terrace which is followed by VIP Building. See map #5 above.

Alight at A. Flores St:

Walk from the corner of Flores St and Mabini towards Roxas Blvd. Flores ends in M.H. Del Pilar. Plaza Ferguson is
the park you get to see at the other side of M.H. Del Pilar opposite Ermita Church. Walk to Roxas Blvd via Plaza
Ferguson to get to US Embassy via pedestrian lane. See map #6 below.


Alight at United Nations Ave (U.N. Ave):

Walk along U.N. Ave past M.H. Del Pilar until you get to the service road of Roxas Blvd. At the left corner of U.N. Ave
is Bayview Park Hotel. At the right corner is Yellow Cab and Starbucks Coffee. If you turn right to the service road,
next to Yellow Cab is Miramar Hotel, followed by Bel-Air Apartment. Next to Bel-Air Apartment and located at the
corner of T.M. Kalaw ang Roxas Blvd service road is Eton Baypark Manila. Note: If your destination is Eton
Baypark, it's better to alight at T.M. Kalaw, walk past M.H. Del Pilar until you get to the corner of Roxas Blvd service
road where Eton stands. U.S. Embassy is located across Roxas Blvd.Museo Pambata is located at the other corner
of Roxas Blvd and T.M. Kalaw opposite Eton Baypark. See map #6 above.

Direction #2

For Route #2, Route #7 and Route #8

The jeepney will pass through Rizal Park via Maria Orosa St. Then it will turn right onto T.M. Kalaw. From T.M.
Kalaw, the jeepney will turn left on M.H. Del Pilar. Below are walk directions from strategic locations along M.H. Del
Pilar to the location of buildings and institutions along Roxas Blvd service road.

From T.M. Kalaw:

Alight at the corner of Kalaw ang M.H. Del Pilar. Walk towards Roxas Blvd. Eton Baypark Manila is located at the
corner of Kalaw and Roxas Blvd service road. Turn left to the service road to get to Bel-Air Apartmentwhich is next
to Eton Baypark. Across Roxas Blvd opposite Eton Baypark and Bel-Air Apartment is Museo Pambata. See map #7
below.

From U.N. Ave:

Next to Kalaw is United Nations Ave, main intersection with traffic lights. Alight at the corner of M.H. Del Pilar and
U.N. Ave. Walk to Roxas Blvd. Bayview Park Hotel Manila is located at the left corner of U.N. Ave and Roxas Blvd
service road. <i>Yellow Cab and Starbucks Coffee is at the right corner of U.N. Ave and Roxas Blvd. Turn right to
the service road to get to Miramar Hotel which is next to Yellow Cab. See map #7 below.

From Plaza Ferguson:

Next to U.N. Ave is Plaza Ferguson, a small park to your right in front of Ermita Church. Alight there and walk
towards Roxas Blvd. To get to US Embassy, use the pedestrian lane near Plaza Ferguson. VIP Bldg is located at
the left corner of Roxas Blvd service road and Plaza Ferguson. Turn left on the service road. Next to VIP Bldg
is Gedisco Terrace, followed by Emerald Garden which is located at the corner of Roxas Blvd service road and
Arquiza St which makes it more comfortable to alight at Arquiza St, the intersection next to Plaza Ferguson. See map
#7 below.

From Padre Faura:

After U.N. Ave, the next main intersection with traffic lights is Padre Faura. Alight at the corner of Faura and Del Pilar.
Walk to Roxas Blvd. Grand Riviera Suites is located at the right corner of Faura and Roxas Blvd service road. Turn
right to the service road to get to Pearl of the Orient which is next to Grand Riviera. 1332 Golden Empire Tower is
located at the left corner of Faura and Roxas Blvd service road. Turn left to the service road to get
to PAGCOR located next to 1332 Golden Empire Tower. See map #7 below.


From Sta Monica St:

Next intersection to Padre Faura is Sta Monica. Get off the jeepney at the corner of Sta Monica and M.H. Del Pilar,
walk to Roxas Blvd. Ermita Center is located at the right corner of Sta Monica and Roxas Blvd service road. Avenue
of the Arts is located at the left corner of Sta Monica and Roxas Blvd service road. Turn left to the service road to get
to the next building which is L&S Bldg, followed by Boulevard Mansion. See map #8 below.

From Salas St:

Get off the jeepney at the next intersection after Sta Monica which is Salas St. Walk to Roxas Blvd along Salas
St. S&L Bldg is located at the left corner of Salas and Roxas Blvd service road. See map #8 below.

From Cuarteles St:

After Salas is Cuarteles, a small road to the right of M.H. Del Pilar. Walk from the corner of M.H. Del Pilar to Roxas
Blvd. At the right corner of Cuarteles and Roxas Blvd service road is the Department of Energy and Natural
Resources or DENR. See map #8 below.

From Pedro Gil St:

Get off the jeepney at Pedro Gil St, the next main intersection with traffic lights after Cuarteles. J ose P Laurel
Foundation Bldg is located at the left side of Pedro Gil St. It occupies the entire block bounded by Pedro Gil, M.H.
Del Pilar and Roxas Blvd service road. If your destination is Diamond Hotel which is next to Jose Laurel Foundation,
then alight after the jeepney drove past Jose P Laurel Foundation Bldg. Next to Diamond Hotel isRamon Magsaysay
Center located next to J Quintos Sr St. Palacio de Maynila is located at the left side of Pasaje Del Carmen St, the
road next to Ramon Magsaysay St. See map #8 below.


Bay Park Malate:

Next to Palacio de Maynila is the open space where you can pass through to get to Patio de Manila and the different
bars and restaurants inside Bay Park Malate. Among the eating and drinking joints located along Roxas Blvd service
road side of Baypark are Manila Finest Grill, MJ 's Cafe Bar, Manila Vice and Brothers Burger. Note: If you can't
get to the other side of Baypark (Roxas Blvd service road) from here, walk your way to Rajah Sulayman and get
around the area. See map #9 below.

Rajah Sulayman:

It's the small park to the right of M.H. Del Pilar and in front of Malate Church. Alight here to get to Max's
Restaurants and Aristocrat Restaurants which is opposite Max's. Between them is Rajah Sulayman Park.Culinary
Institute of Aristocrat is located at the corner of M.H. Del Pilar and San Andres, the road that bounded Rajah
Sulayman Park to the south. To get to Carmen Apartments, walk along Roxas Blvd service road southward from
Aristocrat Restaurant. Carmen Apartment is located next to the old and abandoned building of Grand Boulevard
Hotel. See map #9 below.

From Quirino Avenue:

The jeepney will cross San Andres St, the road that bounded Rajah Sulayman. M.H. Del Pilar ends in Quirino Ave.
Get off the jeep at the road before Quirino Ave where Admiral Bay Suites is located. Walk to Roxas Blvd. Turn right
on Roxas Bldv service road. Next to Admiral Bay Suites is G-Hotel, followed by Marbella Manila. Next to Marbella
Mannila is Ocean Tower. Aloha Hotel is located at the right corner of Quirino Ave and Roxas Blvd service road.
Across Quirino Ave at the left corner of Roxas Blvd service road and Quirino Ave is Ospital ng Maynila. Manila
Yacht Club. See map #9 below.

From Vito Cruz corner Mabini St:

If your destination is Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas, alight before the jeepney gets to Vito Cruz. To get toLegaspi
Tower 300, walk along Vito Cruz to Roxas Blvd. Legaspi Tower 300 is located at the left corner of Vito Cruz aka
Pablo Ocampo and Roxas Blvd service road. Turn left on the service road to get to Traders Hotel which is next to
Legaspi Tower. Turn right to Roxas Blvd service road from Vito Cruz to get toMetropolitan Museum which is at the
back of Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas. You can also get there via Quirino Ave, just turn left to Roxas Blvd service road
from Quirino Ave. Cultural Center of the Philippines is across Roxas Blvd opposite Legaspi Tower 300. Philippine
Navy Headquarters is located across Roxas Blvd opposite Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas. Next to Philippine Navy
is Manila Yacht Club. See map #9 below.


Direction #3

For Route #3
Walk past NBI from LRT-1 U.N. Avenue Station along Taft Ave's southbound lane until you reach the corner of Padre
Faura (main intersection with traffic lights). Take a jeepney with "Sta Ana Robinson's Place Pedro Gil" or "Paco
Robinson's San Andres Bukid" sign. Make sure to ask the driver if he will take M.H. Del Pilar St because some
drivers make detour and go off route. Alight at the following locations to get to the nearest buildings and spots.
Padre Faura cor M.H. Del Pilar:

Walk along Padre Faura to Roxas Blvd. Grand Riviera Suites is located at the right corner of Faura and Roxas Blvd
service road. Next to it is the Pearl of the Orient. Then these buildings follow: Emerald Garden,Gedisco
Terraces, VIP Bldg, Plaza Ferguson (small park), Bayview Park Hotel, U.N. Avenue (street),Yellow Cab &
Starbucks Coffee, Miramar Hotel, Bel-Air Apartment and Eton Baypark Manila, in that order.1332 Golden
Empire Tower is located at the left corner of Faura and Roxas Blvd service road. It is followed byPAGCOR. Located
to the other side of Roxas Blvd opposite Eton Baypar and Bel-Air Apartment is Museo Pambata. If your destination
is US Embassy, use the pedestrian overpass or the nearest pedestrian lane. US Embassy is located across Roxas
Blvd. See map #10 below.


Sta Monica cor M.H. Del Pilar:

Walk along Sta Monica to Roxas Blvd. Ermita Center is located at the right corner of Sta Monica and Roxas Blvd
service road. Avenue of the Arts is located at the left corner of Sta Monica and Roxas Blvd service road. Turn left to
the service road to get to the next building which is L&S Bldg, followed by Boulevard Mansion. See map #11 below.
Salas St cor M.H. Del Pilar:

Walk along Salas to Roxas Blvd. S&L Bldg is located at the left corner of Salas and Roxas Blvd service road. See
map #11 below.
Cuarteles cor M.H. Del Pilar

Cuarteles St is the road to the right of M.H. Del Pilar before the main intersection with traffic lights which is Pedro Gil.
Walk along Cuarteles to Roxas Blvd. Department of Energy & Natural Resources or DENR Region IV is located at
the right corner of Cuarteles and Roxas Blvd service road. See map #11 below.
Pedro Gil cor M.H. Del Pilar

The jeepney turns left to Pedro Gil from M.H. Del Pilar so you must alight here. J ose P Laurel Foundation Bldg is
the building situated at the southwest corner of Pedro Gil and Del Pilar opposite Hyatt Hotel which is located at the
southeast corner of Pedro Gil and Del Pilar. If your destination is any of these buildings:Diamond Hotel, Ramon
Magsaysay Center or Palacio de Maynila, walk along M.H. Del Pilar southward. Diamond Hotel is next to Jose P
Laurel Foundation, followed by Ramon Magsaysay Center which is across J Quintos Sr St, the road next to Pedro
Gil. Walk further to get to Palacio de Maynila which is located across the next street to the right of Del Pilar. See map
#11 below.


One more jeepney ride to these buildings:

If your destinations is any of the following, then alight at the corner of Faura and M.H. Del Pilar and take another
jeepney with "Baclaran" or "Libertad Luna" sign.

Patio de Manila, Philtrust Bank, Bay Park Malate, Rajah Sulayman, Aristocrat Restaurants, Culinary Institute
of Aristocrat, Carmen Apartments, Admiral Bay Suites, Admiral Bay Suites, G-Hotel,, Marbella Manila, Ocean
Tower, Aloha Hotel, Ospital ng Maynila, Manila Yacht Club, Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas,Legaspi Tower
300, Cultural Center of the Philippines, Metropolitan Museum and Philippine Navy Headquarters.

Read Direction #2 to know where to alight to get to these buildings, click here.

Direction #4

For Route #4
There are only few buildings nearer to Pedro Gil cor Roxas Blvd service road. Going to these building on foot from
Pedro Gil Station of LRT is faster if you're fond of walking. Pedro Gil is one way from M.H. Del Pilar to Taft. See map
#12 below. The buildings nearer to Pedro Gil corner Roxas Blvd are:

J ose P Laurel Foundation - located at the corner of Roxas Blvd and Pedro Gil, also bounded by M.H. Del Pilar St so
the building also occupies the corner of M.H. Del Pilar and Pedro Gil.

Diamond Hotel - next to Jose P Laurel Foundation bldg, access is located at M.H. Del Pilar. There's no entrance
along Roxas Blvd. Entrance for employees, visitors and suppliers is located along M.H. Del Pilar. Hotel Lobby
Entrance for guests is located along J Quintos Sr St, the road next to Pedro Gil.

Ramon Magsaysay Center - next to Diamond Hotel but across J Quintos Sr St.

Dept of Energy & Natural Resources (DENR) - Walk towards Roxas Blvd. Turn right at Roxas Blvd service road,
walk past the vacant lot toward the next street which is Cuarteles St. DENR is located across Cuarteles St. It
occupies the corner of Roxas Blvd service road and Cuarteles.

S&L Bldg - next to DENR.


For other buildings located away from the corner of Roxas Blvd service road and Pedro Gil St, read Directions #1, #2
and #3. Choose which direction is best for you.


Aloha Hotel

Aristocrat Restaurants

Avenue of the Arts

Bayview Park Hotel Manila

Bel-Air Apartment

Boulevard Mansion

Brothers Burgers Baypark Roxas Blvd Malate

Carmen Apartments

CCP - Cultural Center of the Philippines

Central Bank of the Philippines - Bangko Sentral


DENR - Department of Energy & Natural Resources

Emerald Garden

Ermita Center

Eton Baypark Manila

Food & drink strip Baypark Roxas Blvd

Gedisco Terraces

G-Hotel

Grand Boulevard Hotel old & abandoned building


L&S Building

Legaspi Tower 300 and Traders Hotel


Manila Finest Grill in Baypark

Manila Yacht Club

Max's Restaurant

Miramar Hotel

MJ's Cafe Bar in Baypark Roxas Blvd

Ocean Tower and Marbella Manila

Ospital ng Maynila

Pearl of the Orient

Pearl of the Orient


Philtrust Bank in Baypark


S&L Building

VIP Building
15 Responses to Commute To Roxas Blvd Buildings & Destinations Malate-Ermita
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JAYSON UY said...
14 February 2013 23:24
How can I driving go to golden bay restaurant?

Lag alag said...
15 February 2013 16:59
@ JAYSON UY. Where will you be coming from, please?

JAYSON UY said...
16 February 2013 21:59
@ Lag alag.I am from monumento!
can you give me the specific details on how to go there?
direction on web is very useful on my driving and commute!

Lag alag said...
16 February 2013 22:48
@ JAYSON UY. Here's the driving direction. Either take Avenida Ave, the road below LRT-1 track all the way to
Carriedo or take Abad Santos Ave all the way to Recto and cross Recto Ave, drive further and follow the traffic until
you cross the Pasig River. If you choose Avenida, follow the traffic as it turns right and then eventually crosses Pasig
River. Take Roxas Blvd, after that. Turn right at CCP, drive all the way to Tanghalang Francisco Balagtas, make left.
Another left at PICC, then make right. Drive all the way and cross Diokno Blvd aka Gil Puyat. Now in Macapagal Blvd,
drive all the way and cross the main intersection with traffic lights which is EDSA. Drive further until you see Golden
Bay Restaurant, to your left. You need to make a U-turn or use Bradco Ave intersection with traffic lights to take
northbound lane of Macapagal and head toward Golden Bay Restaurant. Hope this directions help you. Please visit
my other blog, www.ThingsWorthToBuy.com. Thank you so much.

JAYSON UY said...
17 February 2013 14:44
@ Lag alag. Good afternoon po
Thank you for the reply.
If I see the golden bay restaurant in my left and where I can make U-turn? is use Bradco ave only ?
or ahead of restaurant?
How many U-turn if I passed restaurant?

Lag alag said...
17 February 2013 19:46
@ JAYSON UY. Sir, the moment you see Golden Bay Restaurant to your left, watch for any U-Turn slot ahead. Now,
if there's no U-Turn, use Bradco Ave if U-Turn is allowed there. If not, turn left on Bradco and then make a U-Turn in
Bradco Ave then turn right onto Macapagal to get to Golden Bay Restaurant. You can also cross Bradco and then
make a U-turn to return, cross Bradco Ave again and head toward Golden Bay Restaurant.

JAYSON UY said...
17 February 2013 21:27
@ Lag alag.Thank you so much!

Lag alag said...
17 February 2013 22:57
@ JAYSON UY. You are welcome.

JAYSON UY said...
20 February 2013 22:37
@ Lag alag.I have so many question to ask you!
This is my email JAYSONUY@HOTMAIL.COM
Is there another way to go to restaurant if not use CCP?

Lag alag said...
20 February 2013 23:23
@ JAYSON UY. This one is much easier. Drive all the way along Roxas Blvd past CCP, take Gil Puyat - Roxas Blvd
flyover and EDSA - Roxas Blvd flyover. Drive past Baclaran Church and then turn right onto Bradco Ave, the main
road perpendicular to Roxas Blvd. Turn right onto Macapagal Blvd, drive further until you see Golden Bay Restaurant
to your right.

JAYSON UY said...
23 February 2013 22:25
@ Lag alag.Good evening
If I am go to MOA,can I drive all the EDSA to go there from Monumento?
or what I am going to ride to able to pass all EDSA to MOA?
Because I never take the whole stretch of EDSA,I want to experience it!
Ride bus or jeep? I don't want to take train,because I want to see the view and the road!
kindly please give me the guides,thanks!

Lag alag said...
24 February 2013 11:17
@ JAYSON UY. Yes you can take a bus from Monumento all the way to MOA. There are buses there that you can
take. If none, just go to Rizal Ave cor 5th Ave, and ride a bus with "MOA" sign in its windshield.

JAYSON UY said...
24 February 2013 20:32
If I am in Balintawak what I am going to ride to go to MOA?
Is there bus there direct go to MOA?

JAYSON UY said...
24 February 2013 20:36
If I driving go to star city where I can park my car?
Can you give the specific details if I am in vicento sotto?

Lag alag said...
24 February 2013 22:06
@ JAYSON UY. Please read complete directions to MOA here.

To get details that you need in Star City parking areas and driving directions, click here.

Direction Bytes: Driving Direction From Shaw Boulevard To NAIA Terminal
1
The best way is to take EDSA. From Shaw near Shangri-La Plaza, turn left onto EDSA. From Shaw near Starmall
Annex, Worldwide Corporate Center and Lancaster Hotel Manila, turn right onto EDSA.

Drive on EDSA all the way to Pasay. After passing through EDSA-Magallanes Interchange, change lane to the left or
near concrete wall of MRT-3. Up ahead is the turning left flyover to Aurora Boulevard Pasay. Go pass through that
flyover. Stay to the middle of Aurora Boulevard for a while, but upon nearing the tip of Aurora Boulevard, change lane
to the right and turn right onto Airport Road. Aurora Boulevard Pasay ends up in Airport Road, so you will not get
confused.

In Airport Road, the next busy junction is the Domestic Road. Turn left on Domestic Road, and stay to the middle until
you pass by Manila Domestic Terminal to your left. Domestic Road ends up in NAIA Road. Turn left on NAIA Road as
most of the vehicles do so.

Next intersection with traffic lights is Ninoy Aquino Avenue. And this is where to pass through to get to NAIA Terminal
1. Turn right onto Ninoy Aquino Avenue. Soon after, you will see the ramp going to NAIA Terminal 1. Take the ramp
and follow the sign to get to your destination.
Direction Bytes: From NAIA To OWWA
Direction Bytes: From J.P. Rizal To OWWA
Direction Bytes: Route From Lawton To Harrison Plaza
Direction Bytes: From LRT-1 Gil Puyat Station To OWWA

The current situation in Libya sends many relatives of OFWs to Overseas Workers' Welfare Administration or OWWA
to meet up with their love ones who arrive in Manila amidst the unrest in the country where they had worked for
years.

From any point along J.P. Rizal, Ride a jeepney that will pass by PRC. Most of these jeepneys are going to Taft from
Guadalupe and bear "Paco Taft" sign. Ride one of these jeepneys and ask the driver to drop you off at PRC. This is
not the PRC in Morayta. PRC here means Philippine Racing Club which is near J.P. Rizal corner Chino Roces
formerly known as Pasong Tamo.

Once you get off at the unloading zone for PRC, you will not actually see the PRC. You need to walk towards it.
Anyway, there are two terminals of jeepneys near where you get off. One is for "Mantrade" bound jeepneys and the
other is for "LRT Taft" jeepneys.

Ride a jeepney with "LRT Taft" sign either at the terminal or walk towards the corner of J.P. Rizal and Chino Roces
formerly Pasong Tamo and wait for a jeepney to arrive there.

This jeepney takes Chino Roces and turns right onto Gil Puyat where if goes all the way to Roxas Boulevard but few
meters from Roxas Boulevard it makes a U-Turn to get back to PRC.

After the jeep makes a U-Turn near Roxas Boulevard it will pass by Harrison Street again where the OWWA's
location is very near and walking distance.

Get off in that corner of Harrison and Gil Puyat. OWWA Center is located along F.B. Harrison Street next to
Metrobank, which is located at the corner of Gil Puyat and Harrison. to your left if your facing Harrison Street. So,
once you see the Metrobank, go to the next building and you will see right there the big building of OWWA Center.

Note: There are times some jeepney drivers are cutting trips and make U-Turn even before reaching Harrison Street.
So, I advice you to ask the driver if he will pass Harrison. Better yet ask him to drop you at OWWA itself.
How To Get To OWWA
Direction Bytes: Driving Direction From Shaw Boulevard To NAIA Terminal 1

How do you get to OWWA Center via LRT? Just go to the nearest station of LRT or MRT.

If you're riding an LRT-2, which comes from Santolan Station, get off at the last station which is Recto. Walk towards
Doroteo Jose Station of LRT-1, ride a train going to Baclaran and get off at Gil Puyat Station.

If you're riding an MRT-3, which comes from North Station, get off at the last station which is Taft. Walk toward EDSA
Station of LRT-1, ride a train going to Monumento/Roosevelt and get off at Gil Puyat Station.

If you're riding an LRT-1, which either comes from Monumento/Roosevelt or Baclaran, then get off at Gil Puyat
Station.

Walk towards the side of Gil Puyat Avenue formerly Buendia where the big JAC Bus Terminal is located. It's very
visible from the distance.

Along that part of Gil Puyat, jeepney with "Guadalupe LRT" and "PRC LRT Taft" signs pass through. Ride one of
these jeepneys.

They go all the way to Roxas Boulevard passing by Harrison Street but a few meters from Roxas Boulevard they
make a U-Turn to get back to PRC or Guadalupe.



How To Get To OWWA
How To Get To The Buildings Along Gil Puyat From MRT Buendia 2

You can go to OWWA from NAIA Terminal 1 by riding a bus and a jeepney. From Arrival Area, exit the NAIA 1
Terminal and once outside the building of Ninoy Aquino International Airport, walk towards the right of NAIA. You will
find there the main road where public buses bound to EDSA and jeepneys bound to Baclaran pass through. They
stop right there to pick up passengers.

Ride a bus with any of these signs: "Monumento", "Fairview", "Cubao" and "Letre". These buses take NAIA Road,
turn right on Roxas Boulevard then turn right onto EDSA. Ask the conductor to drop you off at the unloading station
near F.B. Harrison Street.

At the corner of EDSA and F.B. Harrison where a Sogo Hotel can be seen, ride a jeepney with any of these signs:
"Divisoria Mabini", "Monumento Mabini", "Quiapo Mabini" and "Cubao Mabini". This jeepney will turn right onto EDSA,
makes a U-Turn to get back, then turn right back again onto Harrison Street on its way to its destination. Ask the
driver to drop you off at OWWA.

If the driver doesn't know OWWA's location, ask him to drop you off at the corner of Gil Puyat and Harrison. Once
you're in the corner of Gil Puyat and Harrison, you will see Metrobank building. Walk back along Harrison and go
towards the building next to Metrobank. You will find there the big building of OWWA Center or Overseas Workers
Welfare Administration.
How To Get To OWWA
Direction Bytes: Driving Direction From Shaw Boulevard To NAIA Terminal 1

How To Commute To Midland Plaza
Midland Plaza is not only hotel but also location of offices of various work-abroad agencies.

From Buendia, let's say your location is in Taft Avenue corner Buendia which is now known as Gil Puyat Avenue and
where Gil Puyat Station of LRT-1 is located, ride a jeep or walk towards Harrison Street. You can ride a jeep near
JAC Bus Terminal. Ride a jeep with any of these signs: Evangelista, PRC Taft or Guadalupe LRT Taft. Get off at
Harrison Street and ride a jeepney with any of these signs: Quiapo Mabini, Pier Mabini, Monumento Mabini, Cubao
Mabini. Get off at Santa Monica Street in Mabini. As what we always do if we're not familiar with a location, ask the
driver to drop you off at Santa Monica.

Don't go across Mabini when you get there. Just walk from the corner of Mabini and Santa Monica towards M.
Adriatico where Robinson's Place Manila is located. The moment you get to M. Adriatico, you will immediately see the
big building of Midland Plaza hotel across M. Adriatico opposite Robinson's Place Manila.

From Quiapo, Monumento, Carriedo, Cubao and Welcome Rotonda, just ride a jeepney with any of these signs:
Baclaran Mabini, Vito Cruz Mabini and EDSA Mabini. Ask the driver to drop you off at Santa MonicaStreet corner Del
Pilar. Cross Dei Pilar towards the opposite side of Santa Monica, walk from there alongSanta Monica, pass Mabini
Street, until you reach M. Adriatico where you will immediately see Midland Plaza.

The nearest LRT station to Midland Plaza is Pedro Gil Station. From Pedro Gil Station, walk towards Pedro Gil Street,
turn right on Pedro Gil, continue walking along Pedro Gil, pass Saint Paul University to the left and Robinson's Place
to the right, until you get to Adriatico Street. Turn right onto Adriatico, walk on up to Santa Monica where you will see
Midland next to Robinson's Place Manila, to your right.

But the most practical way to get to Midland Plaza via LRT-1 is to get off at U.N. Avenue station. Walk towards Padre
Faura Street. Ride a jeepney along Padre Faura near corner Taft, get off at Adriatico and walk the short distance
between Faura and Santa Monica where Midland Plaza is located to the left before Robinson's Place Manila. The
jeepney signs here are: Paco, San Andres and Santa Ana. You can ride any of them. Just ask driver to drop you off
at Adriatico.

There's no jeepney from Pedro Gil going to Adriatico or near Midland Plaza, so you need to walk far if you get off at
Pedro Gil.

How To Commute To Zuellig Building
A new major office building has arisen in the Central Business District of Makati on the corner of Paseo de Roxas and
Makati Ave next to Atrium Building. Surely, a lot of job applicants will be headed to this new office tower. Managers,
clerks, newly graduates on OJT (on-the-jobs training), sales agents and building maintenance crews as well as
janitorial and engineers are the common employments available once a high-rise building is newly built. To help these
individuals, I created this article that guides you on how to go to Zuellig Building - by public jeepney, bus and train.
You may want to see the location map which is located at the bottom of this post.

Zuellig Building located at the corner of Paseo de Roxas and Makati Ave

How To Get To Zuellig Building From Different Part Of Metro Manila

Route #1

From MRT-3 Buendia Station.

Commute wise, this is the nearest train station. Jeepney Terminal is located just across the corner of Gil Puyat Ave
formerly Buendia, specifically situated by the edge of SM CyberTwo Building, just outside McDonald's. The sign of
jeepney is "Bel-Air Washington Buendia". Get aboard this jeep and alight at the unloading area before or after the first
intersection with traffic lights which is Paseo de Roxas. Walk across Gil Puyat aka Buendia towards the other corner
and walk along Paseo de Roxaas until you get to the corner of Makati Ave in which Zuellig Building is situated to your
left.

Route #2

From LRT-1 Gil Puyat Station.

The sign of jeepney that you must ride is "Bel-Air MRT Buendia" or "Bel-Air Guadalupe". The loading area for these
jeepneys are located along Gil Puyat Ave aka Buendia near corner of Taft. There are so many jeepneys of these two
routes. The jeep will traverse the whole stretch of Gil Puyat. Alight at Makati Ave. Walk along Makati Ave from Pacific
Star building towards Paseo de Roxas. If you get off the jeep after it crosses Makati Ave, walk from DBP or
Development Bank of the Philippines building towards the corner of Paseo de Roxas. Note: You can ride an Aircon
bus with Ayala sign but you need to walk way too far from bus unloading zone. It's more practical if you take the
jeepney.

LRT Line 1 is the best train to ride if you're coming from these areas: Project 7-8, Munoz, Congressional Ave,
Roosevelt Ave, Balintawak, Bagong Bario, Caloocan, Malabon, Navotas, Valenzuela, Tondo, SM City San Lazaro,
UST, Carriedo, Binondo, Ongpin, Divisoria, Recto, FEU, Quiapo, Escolta, Intramuros, Ermita, Malate and areas
nearby. Just take a train bound for Baclaran at any of these stations: Roosevelt, Balintawak, Monumento, R. Papa,
5th Ave, Jose Abad Santos, Blumentritt, Tayuman, Bambang, Doroteo Jose, Carriedo, Central Terminal Station, U.N.
Ave. Pedro Gil, Quirino and Vito Cruz. Alight at Gil Puyat.

Route #3

Via LRT-2 from SM City Sta Mesa, N. Domingo, G. Araneta Ave, Legarda, Mendiola, Sampaloc and areas near to
LRT-2 stations. Ride a train bound for Recto at any of these stations: V Mapa, Pureza and Legarda. Alight at Recto.
Follow direction to LRT-1 Doroteo Jose Station. Take a train bound for Baclaran. Alight at Gil Puyat Station. Follow
direction given at Route #2.

Route #4

Via LRT-2 from: Area A - Marikina, Katipunan, Ateneo, Riverbanks Center & Mall, Project 4 and areas neary. Area B -
Broadway Centrum, New Manila, Saint Paul University QC, N Domingo Quezon City area, Robinson's Town Center,
Our Lady of Mt Carmel Shrine and nearby areas.

Area A, take a train bound for Recto Station at any of these stations: Santolan, Katipunan and Anonas. Alight at
Araneta Center Cubao Station. Area B, take a train bound for Santolan at any of these stations: J. Ruiz, Gilmore and
Betty Go Belmonte. Alight at Araneta Center Cubao Station. Enter Gateway Mall and follow directions to MRT-3
Araneta Center Cubao Station. Take an MRT train bound for Taft and alight at Buendia Station. Follow direction given
in Route #1.

Route #5

One bus ride from Quiapo, UST, Espana, Lacson and areas nearby.

Ride an aircon bus with Ayala sign at loading area by the Quiapo Church near 7-11. If you're in UST, Lacson, Lerma,
Morayta aka Nicanor Reyes St and nearby areas, wait for an aircon bus with "Ayala Nagtahan" sign along Espana
between Lerma and Lacson Ave. Take this bus. Alight at the unloading area nearest to Zuelling Building which is in
Glorietta (Ayala Center), just after the bus crossed Makati Ave. Remember, in Makati you don't just alight from the
bus as you wish. There's law in loading and unloading there. Walk across Ayala and walk back towards Makati Ave.
Turn right onto Makati Ave, walk further past Makati Atruim Building until you get to Zuellig Building.

Route #6

One bus ride from Alabang, Sucat, FTI, Bicutan, Festival Mall, Metropolis Star Mall and areas nearby.

Just ride a bus with any of these signs: Monumento, Novaliches, Fairview, Malanday. Preferably, a secondary sign
that reads "Ayala Ilalim" is much better if also attached on the bus windshield for fast arrival to your destination. Get
off the bus at MRT Buendia. Walk across EDSA via the MRT Station and head towards Jeepney Terminal bound for
Washington. Follow direction given in Route #1.

Route #7

One bus ride from Fairview, UP Diliman, UP Ayala Technohub, Quezon City Hall, East Ave, Kamuning, Timog-EDSA
and areas nearby.

Just ride a bus with "Ayala LRT Leveriza" sign. Alight at the first unloading area in Ayala Avenue which is opposite
Glorietta and Ayala Center. Walk along Ayala Ave towards next intersection with traffic lights which is Makati Avenue.
Go right in Makati Ave. Walk further past Makati Atrium until you get to Zuellig Building.

Route #8

From Project 6, West Ave, SM City North EDSA, Trinoma, Greenhills, Pasig, Eastwood City, Mandaluyong, Ortigas
Center, SM Mega Mall, Shangri-La Plaza, EDSA-Crossing, Kalentong, Boni and other areas nearby,

Ride a jeep to nearest MRT station, such as "Pier" or "Quiapo" jeep from Proj 6, jeep to "Quiapo" from Pasig,
"Rosario-San Juan" jeep from Tiendesitas, jeepney to "EDSA Santolan MRT" from Greenhills, jeepney with "Cubao"
sign from Eastwood, etc. Ride train bound for Taft at any of these MRT-3 stations: North, Quezon Ave, Kamuning,
Araneta Center Cubao, Santolan, Ortigas, Shaw and Boni. Alight at Buendia. Follow direction given in Route #1.

Route #9

One bus ride from Baclaran, NAIA-1, Pasay Rotunda, Evengelista-EDSA, Malibay Aurora Blvd Pasay and areas
neary.

Ride a bus bound for north of Metro Manila with secondary sign that reads "Ayala Ilalim". The main sign of the bus
should read any of these: Monumento, Fairview, Novaliches and Malanday. Alight at MRT Buendia. Walk across
EDSA via MRT Station and go to the jeepney terminal located at SM CyberTwo. Follow direciton in Route #1.
3 Responses to How To Commute To Zuellig Building
mjscottlanyard said...
22 March 2013 10:11
Now I know how to do there. Thank you for sharing this.

makati map

Lag alag said...
22 March 2013 15:09
@ mjscottlanyard. You are welcome :)

Adone Nazareth said...
2 July 2014 14:08
Great help!

How To Get To Atrium Building Makati And PAG-IBIG Corporate
Headquarters?
PAG-IBIG FUND Corporate Headquarters' address is Atrium of Makati, Makati Avenue, Makati City with telephone
numbers (02) 811-4401 to 07 connecting all departments.

We have separate post on how to get to PAG-IBIG Office located at Justine Building along Gil Puyat. If that's what
you're looking for, go to How To Get To PAGIBIG Justine Building. Click here.

If you want to commute to go to Makati Atrium Building and PAG-IBIG, here are the routes from different locations of
Metro Manila:

If you're coming from areas of Alabang, Sucat, Pacita and southern Tagalog provinces of Batangas, Laguna and
Quezon. Ride a bus going to Cubao or Monumento or Fairview but wth "Ayala Ibabaw" sign. There are two options:
Get off at Ayala Avenue or Buendia Avenue also known as Gil Puyat. I will explain later the next route or ride to take.

From Cavite, Tagaytay, Bacoor and nearby areas. Ride a jeep or bus to Baclaran. From Baclaran, ride a bus going to
Cubao or Monumento or Fairview but wth "Ayala Ibabaw" sign. There are two options: Get off at Ayala Avenue or
Buendia also known as Gil Puyat. I will explain later the next route or ride to take.

From Pasay Taft Rotonda and Mall of Asia or MOA. From MOA, ride a jeep to Taft. Ride a north bound train in Taft
Station of MRT-3. You have two options: Get off at Ayala Station or Buendia Station also known as Gil Puyat. I will
explain directions from both stations to Atrium building and make a comparison.

From Cubao, Trinoma, SM North EDSA, West Avenue, GMA-Kamuning, Quezon Avenue and Centris Walk, Shaw-
EDSA, Boni and nearby areas. Ride a south bound train or train going to Taft in any MRT-3 Station e.g. Araneta
Center Cubao Station, North Station or Quezon Avenue Staion. You have two options: Get off at Ayala Station or
Buendia Station also known as Gil Puyat. I will explain directions from both stations to Atrium buiding and make a
comparison.

Explanations and comparison:

If you choose to get off at Ayala Avenue or Ayala Station of MRT-3, walk towards the corner of EDSA and McKinley
Road. McKinley is the road opposite Ayala Avenue. It's the road going to Forbes Park. Your landmark here is the
Shell Gasoline Station. There's a terminal of jeepneys with "Washington-Ayala" sign at the back of Shell. Ride one of
these jeepneys. Or you can ride right there at McKinley if there's a jeepney with "Washington-Ayala" sign.

Now, this one is important. There's strict ordinance in Makati. You need to get off at designated unloading zone. So,
you must remind the driver that you're going to Makati Atrium Building and tell him to "Please" drop you off at the
unloading zone nearest to your destination. Because if not, and you go beyond the first unloading zone, you will walk
way too far.

The first unloading zone is at Rustan's or Glorietta. Get off right there. You need to walk. Here's the route to take. See
the map below, then follow the direction next to the map:

Walk towards the direction of "Washington-Ayala" jeepneys and turn right onto the next small street before Peninsula
Hotel, which is Fonda. Turn left on the service road which is Apartment Ridge Road. Follow the red line you see on
the map until you reach the back entrance of Atrium Building.

If you get off at Buendia Avenue also known as Gil Puyat or Buendia Station of MRT-3, here's the route. Go to the
terminal of jeepneys with "Washington Bel-Air MRT" sign. The terminal is located between SM Cyberzone 2 building
and Shell Gasoline Station. Shell is located exactly at the corner of EDSA and Buendia. To get there from MRT, upon
exit turn left and use the footbridge. From unloading station of buses, climb the stairs of MRT-3 Buendia Station, and
go across EDSA. You will easily see the SM Cyborzone 2, the moment you get to the opposite side.

Ride a jeepney right there, and ask the driver to drop you off at Makati Avenue corner Buendia now known as Gil
Puyat.

At the corner of Makati Avenue and Gil Puyat formerly Buendia is Petron Gas Station and opposite it is the Pacific
Star Building. Ride a jeepney with "J.P. Rizal Zapote Ayala Avenue" sign along Makati Avenue, either at Petron side
or Pacific Star building side. Ask the driver to drop you off at Makati Atrium Building.

In comparison, route via Buendia is better than via Ayala Station for a simple reason that you don't need to walk way
too far to get to your destination.

From Gil Puyat Station of LRT-1. This is the route to take for commuters riding this train from Quiapo, Sta. Cruz,
Monumento, Roosevelt, Pedro Gil, Padre Faura, U.N. Avenue and vicinity of Manila, Caloocan, Tondo, Divisoria and
Pasay. Along Gil Puyat Avenue near corner Taft, ride a jeepney with "Guadalupe" or "Bel-Air MRT" sign. Get off at
the corner of Gil Puyat and Makati Avenue where Pacific Star Building is exactly located. Ride a jeepney with "J.P.
Rizal Zapote Ayala Avenue" sign along Makati Avenue near corner of Gil Puyat. Ask the driver to drop you off at
Makati Atrium Building.

From Kalayaan Avenue, Makati, ride a jeepney along Kalayaan Avenue with "Ayala Avenue Zapote J.P. Rizal sign
and ask the driver to drop you off at Makati Atrium Building.
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Marlo Magnaye said...
24 August 2012 08:53
Thank You!!!

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24 August 2012 13:55
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Ronessa Irene Maglinte said...
15 January 2013 22:36
Thank you sooooooooo much!!!

Lag alag said...
10 April 2013 21:36
@ Ronessa Irene Maglinte.

The pleasure is mine :)

How To Get To Buildings Along & Near Ayala Avenue From MRT
Getting to different buildings along Ayala Avenue and those near to the so called Wall Street of the Philippines is
sometimes confusing if not complicated during weekdays because of the strictly enforced ordinance in loading and
unloading which prohibits passengers from getting off the buses, jeepneys, taxis and even private cars at areas not
designated for them. If you're not familiar with unloading areas, you'll just find yourself walking from an unloading
area which is way too far from your destination. For instance, your destination is Atrium Building Makati and you
haven't alighted at unloading area opposite Glorietta because you're thinking of alighting after the jeep crosses
Makati Avenue. But there's no unloading area between Makati Avenue and Paseo de Roxas. You will be fined Php
500 if you're caught getting off the jeep at the areas designated for loading only. So, you have no choice but to get off
the jeep after it crosses Paseo de Roxas. The result is you walking from Paseo de Roxas unloading area to your
destination of Makati Atrium passing through one pedestrian underpass, a loading area and crossing two main
thoroughfares. Well, walking is definitely good for our body but not if we're running after time.

Here's the guide on where to get off from a bus or jeepney that plies the route of Ayala Avenue and how to get to a
particular building in the vicinity of Ayala Avenue. Since this post is for those who commute via MRT, directions are
designed for jeepney passengers. However, bus commuters can also refer to these guides as well. Just follow the
directions mentioned here on how to get to your building destination from the same unloading areas.

The direction here will guide you how to get to the buildings listed below from MRT Ayala Station. Please take note
that this post will be updated from time to time to include other buildings. Also, this article only covered some of the
buildings in the list. So, don't get disappointed if your building is not yet listed here. The thing is I make sure that I've
seen each building before I include them on the list for accuracy of this guide. And for easy browsing and quick
search, I decided to publish this direction and route guide to buildings along Ayala Avenue in parts. So, in this post,
we only cover the buildings that are nearer to the first unloading area from EDSA. If your destination building is along
Ayala Avenue but not here, e.g. KPMG Center, Robinsons Summit, and PBCom Tower, RCBC Plaza, LKG Tower,
GT Tower, etc., just go to the following posts:

Part 2 - How To Get To Buildings Along & Near Ayala Avenue From MRT II
Part 3 - How To Get To Buildings Along & Near Ayala Avenue From MRT III
Part 4 - How To Get To Buildings Along & Near Ayala Avenue From MRT IV
Part 5 - How To Get To Buildings Along & Near Ayala Avenue From MRT V
Part 6 - How To Get To Buildings Along & Near Ayala Avenue From MRT VI
Part 7 - How To Get To Buildings Along & Near Ayala Avenue From MRT VII
Part 8 - How To Get To Buildings Along & Near Ayala Avenue From MRT VIII
Part 9 - How To Get To Buildings Along & Near Ayala Avenue From MRT IX
Part 10 - How To Get To Buildings Along & Near Ayala Avenue From MRT X

We will cover only so much here and continue on my next post. Here's the list of the buildings located on both sides
of Ayala Avenue:

6750 Ayala Avenue
Aegis Peoples Support
Allied Bank Center
Angela Plaza
Anson's Makati
Ayala Life Building (now vacated)
Ayala Life FGU Center
Ayala Museum
Ayala Tower One
Bankmer
Basic Petroleum Bldg formerly DAO II
BPI Building
BSA Suites
Cattleya Gardens
Chatham House
Citiland III
Cocolife Building
Convergys
Corner Exchange
Cypress Gardens
Dolmar Gold Tower
Dona Angela's Garden
E&M Lopez II
Easton Place
Electra House
Enterprise Center
Equitable Tower
Feliza Building
Glass Tower
Glorietta 4 & 5
Greenbelt Park Place
GT International Tower
Heart Tower
iAcademy
Insular Life Building
JAKA Building
Jose Cojuanco & Sons
KPMG Center
LKG Tower

Makati Shangri-La Hotel
Makati Sports Club
Makati Tower (under construction)
Medical Towers
Metrobank Card Corporation
MJ Plaza
MJTI Med
MSE Building (Makati Stock Exchange)
Multinational Bancorp Center
National Life Building
OPL Building
PBCom Tower
PCCI Corporate Centre
PDCP Bank Centre
Philam Life Tower
Philippine Stock Exchange
Plaza One Hundred
PLDT aka Ramon Cojuangco Bldg
Ponte Salcedo
PS Bank
Robinsons Summit Center
Rufino Pacific Tower
SAGE House
Security Bank Building
SGV
SGV II
SLC Building
Smart Tower
Spirits of Communications Center
SSS Makati Building
Standard Chartered
Standard Chartered Bank
Sterling Center
The Enterprise Center
The Nobel Plaza
The Shang Grand Tower
The Valero Tower
Valero Plaza
Veterans Bank
Locsin Building
LPL Manor
Lyceum of the Philippines College of Law
Makati Executive Center
National Life
VGP Center
Vicente Madrigal Building
Y Tower II

"Ayala-Washington" is the sign of the jeepney that you must ride after getting off the train at Ayala MRT-3 Station to
get nearer to any of the buildings located along Ayala Avenue and to any of the buildings situated near the Makati's
main thoroughfare. The buildings are listed above. Check if your destination is on the list. If not, please go to the links
provided above or wait till this series is finished and all the buildings are covered.

The terminal of the "Ayala-Washington" jeepney is located at the back of Shell Station in EDSA corner McKinley
Road, the street opposite Ayala Avenue. Get down the MRT Ayala Station via North Exit, the stairs located along the
north bound lane of EDSA. Walk towards the corner of EDSA and McKinley where you will immediately see the Shell
Station. Cross the road and go to the back of Shell Station. There are two jeepney terminals that you will see. First is
for jeepneys going to Market Market, located at the corner of service road and McKinley Road. Next to the terminal of
jeepneys bound for Market Market is the terminal of jeepneys with "Ayala-Washington" sign. Go ride in the jeepney
being filled up by the dispatcher. Pay minimum fare. If you still don't know how to get to the terminal from MRT Ayala,
read the "more detailed direction supported by maps" on how to locate it, go to or click Ayala-Washington Jeepney
Terminal & Loading/Unloading Along Ayala Ave.

The jeep will cross EDSA. First Unloading area is a waiting shed opposite Rustan's. You must get off the jeep here if
your destination is any of the following: Atrium Building Makati, Nielson Tower, Makati Shangri-La Hotel, Peninsula
Hotel, Glorietta 4 & 5, Anson's Makati, Ayala Museum, PLDT Building and Allied Bank Center.

Use the pedestrian underpass to get to Makati Shangri-La Hotel which is located to the left corner of Makati Avenue
and Ayala Avenue, follow the sign in the underpass pointing to Makati Avenue. 6750 Ayala, the building in the photo,
is the tall tower before Makati Shangri-La Hotel. Glorietta 4 and 5 is located next to Rustan's. To get to Nielsen
Tower, no need to get to the other side of Ayala Avenue, just walk towards Makati Avenue, go right in Makati Avenue
and use the pedestrian crossing to get to the other side. Nielsen Tower is situated along Makati Avenue near corner
of Ayala Avenue. To get to Makati Atrium Building and Peninsula Hotel, go to How To Get To Atrium Building Makati.

To get to PLDT also known as Ramon Cojuangco Bldg, Locsin Building, Allied Bank Center, Ansons Makati and
Ayala Museum, follow the direction to Makati Shangri-La Hotel, i.e. from unloading area use the pedestrian
underpass to get to the other side of Ayala Avenue. Walk towards Makati Avenue. At the corner of Makati Avenue
and Ayala Avenue, here are the choices: Go left to get to Ansons which is next to Makati Shangri-La Hotel. Use
another pedestrian underpass to get to the other side of Makati Avenue. Locsin Building is situated at the corner of
Ayala Avenue and Makati Avenue, opposite Makati Shangri-la. Next to Locsin Building along Makati Avenue is the
PLDT Building also known as Ramon Cojuangco Building. Ayala Museum is next to PLDT along Makati Avenue, to
the other corner of Dela Rosa Street. Allied Bank Center is the second building along Ayala Avenue from the corner
of Makati Avenue.

Next Unloading Area is after Paseo de Roxas. But before that, the jeep will cross Makati Avenue and stop in loading
area between Makati Avenue and Paseo de Roxas to pick up passengers.

Now, to continue on the next part of this series, click here. Ops, don't forget to see the map.

And if you want to discover few simple ways not to miss new and upcoming articles on commuting and driving
directions to lots of places in Metro Manila. Click HERE
8 Responses to How To Get To Buildings Along & Near Ayala Avenue From MRT
Sue said...
19 September 2012 10:39
Thanks for posting this! It was very useful. Your directions are clear and complete.

Lag alag said...
19 September 2012 11:36
@ Sue. You are welcome. Thank you for your appreciation. :)

blogginggrama said...
21 November 2012 15:19
Thank you so much for this very helpful directions. More power!

Lag alag said...
21 November 2012 18:19
@ blogginggrama. You are welcome. Wish you all the best for your blog :)

Ivy Mae Pamplona said...
24 November 2013 18:03
how can i go to antel 2000 corporate center from mrt ayala station? thank you!

Lag alag said...
24 November 2013 19:43
@ Ivy Mae Pamplona. Ride a jeepney at its terminal located at the back of Shell Station (EDSA cor McKinley). The
sign of jeepney must be "Wahington Ayala." Ask driver to drop you off at unloading zone nearer to Herrera St. Walk
to Hererra. Note: Do not cross Ayala Ave. The Herrera part you are headed is along the unloading where you get off
the jeepney. Turn to Herrera St. Turn right onto the next street which is Dela Rosa. Walk past the first building. Next
bulding is Antel 2000. The entrance is located to the other side, so you must turn right from Dela Rosa to get to the
lobby entrance. Hope my direction helps you.

zuxx00 said...
11 December 2013 23:38
Hello! How can I get to PBCom Tower if I'm coming from Pasay Libertad? The only jeepney I can think of is Pasay
Road. But it is not in route with the said building. Thank you!

Lag alag said...
12 December 2013 00:16
@ zuxx00. Simply ride a jeepney bound for Quiapo or Cubao or Divisoria at the corner of Taft and Libertad (now
Arnaiz). Alight at Gil Puyat Ave. Ride a city bus bound for north of Metro Manila with secondary sign that reads
"Ayala". Get off the bus at the unloading area nearer to the corner of Ayala Ave and Herrera St aka Rufino. Use the
pedestrian underpass at Herrera to get to the other side/corner of Ayala Ave-Herrera where the tall building of
PBCom Tower is erected.

How To Get To Buildings Along & Near Ayala Avenue From MRT II
This is supposed to be the continuation of my article entitled How To Get To Buildings Along & Near Ayala Avenue
From MRT which tackles how to commute to the buildings located at the vicinity of Ayala Avenue from the
first unloading area after the jeepney with "Ayala-Washington" sign crosses EDSA from its terminal in McKinley Road.
But because something came up that I consider exciting (for me), this article would be brief. Sort of buffer post.

In the meantime, I will just give you the name of various buildings that can be reached from the secondunloading
area of Ayala Avenue which is located between Paseo de Roxas and Rufino Street. Walking directions to these
buildings would be detailed in the coming post, of course.

Here are the buildings you can get to from the second unloading area of Ayala Avenue:

Ayala One Tower
Bankmer
BPI Bank Building
Easton Place
Enterprise Tower 1 & 2
Equitable Tower
GT International Tower
Jose Cojuanco & Sons
KPMG Center
LKG Tower
LPL Manor
Lyceum of the Philippines
Makati Sports Club
Makati Stock Exchange

PBCom Tower
Philam Life Tower
PS Bank
Robinsons Summit
Rufino Plaza Tower
SGV & Company
SSS Makati Building
Standard Chartered
The Nobel Plaza
The Shang Grand Tower
The Valero Tower
Valero Plaza
Veterans Bank
Vicente Madrigal Building
Y Tower II

The list is not complete as there are more buildings that will come up when the direction guide is posted. Watch for it.

How To Get To Buildings Along & Near Ayala Avenue From MRT III
As I've said in the first two parts of our topic on how to commute to the buildings located in Ayala Avenue from MRT-3
Ayala Station, the second unloading area in Ayala Avenue is located between V.A. Rufino Street and Paseo de
Roxas. V.A. Rufino Street is formerly known as Herrera Street. Its name is derived from the tall glass building called
Rufino Pacific Tower situated to the left corner where it intersects with Ayala Avenue. Another landmark building is
PBCom Tower which is situated to the right corner of Ayala Avenue and Rufino Street. In the photo from left to right:
PBCom Tower, Vicente Madrigal Building and Robinsons Summit.

If you haven't read the first part of this topic from which you will learn where to ride the jeepney with "Ayala-
Washington" sign that passes throughAyala Avenue, please go to How To Get To Buildings Along & Near Ayala
Avenue From MRT. You will also learn the locations of some buildings that you can reach by getting off the jeepney
at the first unloading area in that post.

Now, here's the list of the buildings on both sides of Ayala Avenue from Paseo de Roxas to V.A. Rufino Sreet:

BPI Building
Insular Life Building
JAKA Building
KPMG Center
Makati Tower (under construction)
Metrobank Card Corporation

PBCom Tower
Robinsons Summit
Security Bank Building
SSS Makati Building
VGP Center
Vicente Nadrigal Building

This section of Ayala Avenue is where Makati skyscrapers sprouted. The buildings that are erected alongside each
other from the corner of Paseo de Roxas and Ayala Avenue up to the corner of Rufino Street and Ayala Avenye and
exactly to the right of Ayala Avenue where the unloading area is situated are: Insular Life Building, Robinsons
Summit, KPMG Center, Makati Tower (under construction), Vicente Madrigal Building, and the current holder of the
title 'tallest building in the Philippines which is PBCom Tower. After you got off the jeepney, these buildings are at
your grasp. You can either walk towards Rufino Street or Paseo de Roxas. Rufino Street is towards the direction of
the jeepney, Paseo de Roxas is towards the direction of EDSA. PBCom Tower is at the corner of Ayala Avenue and
Rufino Street, Insular Life Building is at the corner of Ayala Avenue and Paseo de Roxas. In between them from
Insular Life in this order: Robinsons Summit, KPMG Center, Makati Tower, and Vicenter Madrigal.

To the other side of Ayala Avenue, the buildings are: Bank of the Philippine Islands Building, Security Bank Building,
VGP Building, Metrobank Card Corporation , JAKA 6780, and SSS Building Makati. Bank of the Philippine
Islands Building is located at the corner of Ayala Avenue and Paseo de Roxas opposite Insular Life Building. Use the
pedestrian underpass at Paseo de Roxas to get to BPI Building. SSS Building Makati is situated to the left corner of
Ayala Avenue and Rufino Street, opposite PBCom Tower. Use the pedestrian underpass at Rufino Street to get to
SSS Building. Take the exit to the left which has arrow sign pointing to Paseo de Roxas. To get to BPI Building, use
the pedestrian underpass and cross Ayala Avenue, take the exit that points to Gil Puyat Avenue. From BPI to SSS
Makati, are these buildings: Security Bank Building, VGP Center, Metrobank Card Corporation, and JAKA Building.

In our next post, the buildings located along Ayala Avenue's loading zone, e.g. Ayala Tower One and
MakatiStock Exchange, and how to get there.
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SHENY said...
26 June 2014 15:22
Good day Lagalag,

Thanks po sa pag-share ng information regarding smart directions in going to places.
I would like to clarify kung "Rufino" po ba yung aking sasabihin kay manong jeepney driver para makababa malapit
sa PBCom Tower?
Thanks in advanced & more power.

-Sheny G

Lag alag said...
27 June 2014 00:11
@ SHENY. Ask driver to drop you off at unloading zone after Rufino St (now known as Herrera). Walk back to
Herrera (Rufino), use the pedestrian underpass and cross Ayala Ave. PBCom Tower is the super tall building located
at the corner of Herrera St and Ayala Ave.

How To Get To Buildings Along & Near Ayala Avenue From MRT IV
In the photo is Ayala Tower One. This post answers the question "How to commute to Ayala Tower One, Philippine
Stock Exchange, Makati Stock Exchange, The Enterprises Center, Bank of Commerce, SGV & Company, SGV 1 & 2,
and the Bankmer building from MRT?"

In the first part of this series entitled "How To Get To Buildings Along & Near Ayala Avenue From MRT?", walking
direction from MRT Ayala Station to the terminal of jeepney that you must ride to get to any buildings in Ayala Avenue
is discussed in complete details. From the terminal, the jeepney crosses EDSA and take the whole stretch of Ayala
Avenue. Strict ordinance on loading & unloading areas is also tackled in our fist post.

In the nutshell, the direction to any building in Ayala Avenue involves a walk to the jeepney terminal and getting off
the jeepney at the precise designated unloading zones from which you will walk to your building destination. Not
abiding the ordinance will cause you Php 500 fine. For that reason, commuters' guide on where to alight and what
direction to take is a big help. You can browse this topic from the very start by going to "How To Get To Buildings
Along & Near Ayala Avenue From MRT"

Now, to get to any of the buildings that I've mentioned here, e.g. Ayala Tower 1, Philippine Stock Exchange and The
Enterprise Center, you must get off the jeepney at the second unloading area which is after the jeep crosses Paseo
de Roxas.

Here are the complete list of buildings in both sides of Ayala Avenue between Makati Avenue and Paseo de Roxas
that you can get to from unloading area located between Paseo de Roxas and V.A. Rufino Street:

Allied Bank Center
Ayala Tower One
Bankmer
iAcademy
MSE Building (Makati Stock Exchange)

National Life Building
Philippine Stock Exchange
SGV
SGV II
The Enterprise Center

Note: L.V. Locsin Building which is situated at the corner of Makati Avenue and Ayala Avenue in the unloading zone
is nearer to first unloading area opposite Rustan's. Locsin Building is opposite Makati Shangri-la Hotel and alongside
Ramon Cojuangco Building in Makati Avenue. A BDO occupies the ground floor of the building.

After you alighted from the jeepney, walk towards Paseo de Roxas and use the pedetrian underpass to get to those
buildings which are all located in the loading zone of Ayala Avenue. To get to Ayala Tower One, just go down the
pedestrian underpass and walk straight up to the opposite corner of Paseo de Roxas and Ayala Avenue. It's on the
same side of Ayala Avenue where you got off. You just go to the other part. The tall building at the corner of Paseo
de Roxas and Ayala Avenue is Ayala Tower One which is also the home of Philippine Stock Exchange. The old
building next to it along Ayala Avenue is Makati Stock Exchange Building or MSE.

The Enterprise Center is situated to the other side of Ayala Avenue, exactly at the corner of Ayala's EDSA bound lane
and Paseo de Roxas Street. So, as soon as you get to the underpass, go right to get to the other side of Ayala
Avenue, then follow the arrow pointing to Makati Avenue and take the exit to the left that exactly goes to the front of
The Enterprise Center. Next to The Enterprise Center is iAcademy, followed by National Life Building. Next to
National Life is SGV and then SGV II. Next is Bankmer which is followed by Allied Bank Center.

Next, we'll discuss the buildings located along Ayala Avenue next to Rufino Street formerly Herrera Street. In the
same manner, you must also get off the jeepney at the unloading area between Paseo de Roxas and Rufino streets.
Stay tuned.

How To Get To Buildings Along & Near Ayala Avenue From MRT V
Here are the buildings along Ayala Avenue between V.A. Rufino Street aka Herrera Street and H.V. Dela Costa
Street:

Right side from EDSA - SLC Building, Smart Tower, LKG Tower, Multinational Bancorp Center, Cocolife Building,
Ayala Life FGU Center, and GT International Tower.

Left side from EDSA - Rufino Pacific Tower aka Rufino Plaza, old Ayala Life Building (now vacated),
StandardChartered Bank, and Convergys. In the photo from left to right: GT International Tower, Ayala Life FGU
Center, Multinational Bancorporation Center, and LKG Tower. Not seen is the low rise Cocolife Building between
Ayala Life FGU and Multinational Bancorporation.

In the the post that precedes this article, you get to know how to commute to the buildings located between Paseo de
Roxas Street and V.A. Rufino Street as well as those buildings located between Makati Avenue and Paseo de Roxas.
If you landed in this article via search engines and you're searching for direction of a building not listed in this post,
you can browse the other articles of this topic. Go to the following links:

Part 1 - How To Get To Buildings Along & Near Ayala Avenue From MRT

If you don't know how to get to any buildings along Ayala Avenue from MRT Ayala Station, read the first part which
gives detailed direction from MRT Ayala to the terminal of jeepneys that ply Ayala Avenue route and guides you
where to get off from the jeepney. Click here

Now that you know where to get off the jeepney from its terminal in EDSA, here are other walking directions from
the unloading area located between Paseo de Roxas and Rufino Street to the building located on both sides of Ayala
Avenue between V.A. Rufino Street and H.V. Dela Costa Street.

After you got ofF the jeepney at the unloading area between Paseo de Roxas Street and Rufino Street also known as
Herrera Street, the second unloading area from EDSA, just walk forward and towards V.A. Rufino Street. Use the
pedestrian underpass and go to the opposite corner of Rufino and Ayala, same side of Ayala Avenue which is to your
right. The first building which is located at the corner of Rufino and Ayala is SLC Building. It is followed by Smart
Tower. Next to Smart Tower is LKG Tower, followed by Multinational Bancorporation Center. Next to Multinational
Bancorp is Cocolife Building, followed by Ayala Life FGU Center. And the last building between Dela Costa Street
and Rufino Street is GT International Tower, situated at the corner of H.V. Dela Costa and Ayala Avenue.

Now, to get to the other side of Ayala Avenue, go down the pedestrian underpass, cross Ayala Avenue underground,
then take the exit to the right which has an arrow sign pointing to Gil Puyat Avenue.

The first building which is situated at the corner of V.A. Rufino Street and Ayala Avenue is Rufino Plaza. It is followed
by an old building of Ayala Life which is now vacated. Third building is Standard Chartered BankBuilding, then an
open space and then there's an unfinished building supposedly the JAKA Tower, and next to it is the building of a
popular call center company called Convergys, located at the corner of Ayala Avenue and H.V. Dela Costa opposite
GT International Tower which is to the right of Ayala Avenue.

Next, "how to get to RCBC Plaza". Stay tuned.

How To Get To Buildings Along & Near Ayala Avenue From MRT VI
This is the sixth part of our series entitled "How To Get To Buildings Along & Near Ayala Avenue From MRT". In the
post that precedes this, you get to know how to commute to the buildings located on both sides of Ayala Avenue from
V.A. Rufino Street to H.V. Dela Costa Street. And now, we're down to the last two buildings of Ayala Avenue, namely
RCBC Plaza and Aegis People Support. They are both situated to the right and left corners of Ayala and Gil Puyat
avenues, respectively.

There's no unloading area between H.V. Dela Costa Street and Gil Puyat Avenue. You must ask the driver of the
jeepney that your destination is RCBC Plaza or the People Support so that he could drop you off right after the jeep
crossed Gil Puyat Avenue. From there, you just cross Gil Puyat to get to either RCBC Plaza or Aegis People Support.
You can also use this route to get to Makati Medical Center which is located at the back of Aegis People Support.

Now, I must tell you that, if your destination is RCBC Plaza or People Support, you can also use another alternative
way from MRT. Get off the train at Buendia Station and ride a jeepney with "Bel-Air Washington" sign. I recommend
this because the terminal of "Bel-Air Washington" jeepney is very near to Buendia Station of MRT. You just walk
down the stairs of MRT Buendia, cross Gil Puyat Avenue and ride a jeepney at the terminal located beside CyberTwo
Building. There's a McDonald's and KFC at the ground floor of the building. "Bel-Air Washington" jeepney takes the
whole stretch of Gil Puyat up to Washington. Just get off the jeepney at the corner of Ayala Avenue and walk across
Gil Puyat to get to RCBC Plaza or Aegis People Support, which are very visible from where you alight. The terminal
of "Ayala-Washington" jeepney is a bit far from MRT Ayala. Nevertheless, it's the best and only way to get to your
building destination along Ayala Avenue from MRT Ayala Station.

Additional information about RCBC Plaza, it's also known as Yuchengco Tower and it's also the home of Yuchengco
Museum.

If you want to know more directions to the buildings located along Ayala Avenue from MRT, just go to the following
links:

Part 4 How To Get To Buildings Along & Near Ayala Avenue From MRT IV

How To Get To Buildings Along & Near Ayala Avenue From MRT VII
In the previous posts of this series, commuters are taught how to commute to any buildings on both sides of Ayala
Avenue from MRT Ayala Station. Now that we've completed the directions to all the buildings along the main
thoroughfare of Makati Financial District, it's time to locate other important institutions and buildingswithin the
concrete jungle where Ayala Avenue runs through.

Institutions like Makati Sports Clubs, Lyceum of the Philippines College of Law, Veterans Bank, Medical Towers, Jose
Cojuangco & Sons and other corporate habitats in Makati that you don't normally heard of should also be included in
your personal directory for future needs.

In this article which is still a part of our topic on how to get to the buildings along and near Ayala Avenue from MRT,
being the seventh chapter, I will give you directions (walking directions) from an unloading zone in Ayala Avenue to
medium rise corporate offices situated behind those modern skyscrapers and art deco inspired buildings on the
opposite sides of Ayala Avenue.

In this post, we'll cover the buildings accessible from unloading zone between Paseo de Roxas and V.A. Rufino
Street in Ayala Avenue. The road to take from the unloading zone is V.A. Rufino Street. I repeat, the
following buildings can be reached by walking from unloading area in Ayala via V.A. Rufino Street formerly known
as Herrera Street.

These are the buildings:

Antel 2000 Corporate Center
Chatham House
Citiland Herrera Tower
Easton Place
Globe Telecom
Heart Tower
Island Plaza
LPL Manor
Lyceum of the Philippines College of Law

Makati Sports Club
MJ Plaza
PCCI Corporate Centre
PDCP Bank Centre
Ponte Salcedo
The Nobel Plaza
The Valero Tower
Valero Plaza
Y Tower II

How to get to these buildings?

From MRT Ayala Station, walk to the jeepney terminal located at the back of Shell Gasoline Station EDSA corner
McKinley Road, click here for complete guide on how to take a jeepney that passes through Ayala Avenue from MRT.

Get off the jeepney at the second unloading zone from EDSA which is after the jeepney crosses Paseo de Roxas.
Walk along Ayala Avenue past pedestrian underpass towards the next intersection with traffic lights. That intersection
is V.A. Rufino Street where PBCom Tower is situated. Go right and take V.A. Rufino Street. To make it easier for you
to quickly get the directions discussed here, I suggest to look at the map at the bottom of this post.

The next street that intersects Rufino Street is Valero Street. The building situated at the corner of V.A. Rufino Street
and Valero Street is CitilandHerrera Tower which is next PBCom Tower along V.A. Rufino Street from Ayala
Avenue.

Now, you're at the corner of Valero Street and V.A. Rufino Street. The building opposite CitilandHerrera Tower, to the
other side of Valero and at the corner of V.A. Rufino and Valero is Easton Place.

If you go right onto Valero Street, the next building to Citiland Herrera Tower is Antel 2000 Corporate Center.
There's no other building after Antel 2000. The open space is designated for parking area. You need to turn right at
the corner of Antel 2000 to get to the entrance.

Next to Easton Place along Valero Street to the other side is Ponte Salcedo, followed by The Valero Tower, and
next to it is Valero Plaza.

If you go left from corner of V.A. Rufino Street and Valero, the only building to your left is Globe Telecomlocated
approximately 90 meters from V.A. Rufino. Globe Telecom is situated at the back of Smart Tower which is along
Ayala Avenue. Click here to learn how to get to Smart Tower from the designated unloading zone.

Just to check if you do follow, Globe Telecom and Citiland Herrera Tower are on the same side of Valero Street, only
way too far from each other. There's no building at the left corner of V.A. Rufino Street and Valero Street from Ayala
Avenue.

Now, to the other side of Valero Street, the building to the other corner of Valero and Rufino, opposite Easton Place
is Chatham House. While you go left on Valero from Rufino towards Globe Telecom, you get to see The Nobel
Plaza building next to Chatham House. Next to The Nobel Plaza is Heart Tower, followed by MJ Plaza.

Going back to the corner of V.A. Rufino Street and Valero Street, facing the other end of V.A. Rufino Street,Lyceum
of the Philippines College of Law building can be seen from afar. Just walk straight up to get to the institution.

Check if you do follow, Easton Place is to the right corner of Valero and Rufino while Chatham House is to the left
corner if you're facing Lyceum of the Philippines. Next building to Easton Place is Makati Executive Center. Next
building to Chatham House is PDCP Bank Centre. But there's a small road that intersects V.A. Rufino between
Easton Place and Makati Executive Center as well as Chatham House and PDCP Bank Centre. This road is San
Agustin Street.

PDCP Bank Centre and Makati Executive Center are the last buildings on V.A. Rufino Street. The road ends up right
there, in the road called L.P. Leviste Street. Lyceum of the Philippines is just a walk across L.P. Leviste from the
corner of V.A. Rufino Street.

The building along L.P. Leviste, to the left of Lyceum of the Philippines is Island Plaza. Y Tower II building is to the
right of Lyceum of the Philippines.

If you go right on L.P. Leviste Street from the corner of V.A. Rufino Street where Makati Executive Center is situated,
you'll get to LPL Manor, the next building to Makati Executive Center. The building that followed LPL Manor is PCCI
Corporate Centre.

To the other side of L.P. Leviste Street, Makati Sports Club is situated at the corner of L.P. Leviste and Gallardo
Street, opposite Y Tower II.

In the upcoming article, walking directions from the unloading zone to the buildings located to the other side of Ayala
Avenue, behind the buildings along Ayala Avenue.

How To Get To Buildings Along & Near Ayala Avenue From MRT VIII
In our article dated July 16, 2011, scores of corporate buildings and institutions located to the right of Ayala Avenue
from EDSA are given walking directions from the unloading zone between Paseo de Roxas and V.A. Rufino Street.
That's the second unloading area from EDSA. If you want to know the location of the firstunloading zone along Ayala
Avenue from EDSA, click here. Because in Makati CBD, t's important that you know where to get off the jeepney or
bus to avoid a lot of inconveniences.

In this post, our subjects are the counterparts of those offices to the right of Ayala Avenue. These are the old
buildings located to the left of Ayala Avenue (from EDSA), particularly those medium rise buildings behind those wall
to wall huge corporate offices along the left side of Ayala Avenue. Speaking of those, you get to familiarize yourself
with all the buildings on both sides of Ayala Avenue in Part III, Part IV and Part V of our topic on how to get to the
buildings along and near Ayala Avenue.

Before we cut to the chase, here are the names of important buildings that we will tackle today:

Angela Plaza
Basic Petroleum Building formerly DAO II
BSA Suites
Cattleya Gardens
Citiland III
Corner Exchange
Cypress Gardens
Dolmar Gold Tower
E&M Lopez II Building
Electra House

Feliza Building
Glass Tower
Jose Cojuangco & Sons
Medical Towers
OPL Building
Plaza One Hundred
Sage House
Spirits of Communication Center
Sterling Centre
Veterans Bank

After you got off the jeepney from EDSA at the second unloading zone which is located between Paseo de Roxas
and V.A. Rufino Street, there are two ways to choose from: Walk towards V.A. Rufino Street and use the pedestrian
underpass to get to the other side of Ayala or walk towards Paseo de Roxas and use pedestrian underpass there to
get to the other corner of Ayala and Paseo de Roxas.

Use the pedestrian underpass in V.A. Rufino if you're going to any of the following buildings: Cypress Gardens, Sage
House, Feliza Building, Angela Plaza, Plaza One Hundred, Veterans Bank, Medical Towers, Citiland III, Electra
House, and Sterling Centre.

Use the pedestrian underpass in Paseo de Roxas if you're going to any of the following buildings: Jose Cojuangco &
Sons, BSA Suites, Dolmar Gold Tower, E&M Lopez II, Cattleya Gardens, Glass Tower, Greenbelt Park Place, Dona
Angela's Garden, Spirits of Communications Center, Basic Petroleum Building, and OPL Building.

In V.A. Rufino pedestrian underpass, cross Ayala Avenue. There's two exits when you get to the other side. One exit
has a sign pointing to Paseo de Roxas. Another exit has a sign pointing to Gil Puyat. Take the exit with the sign
pointing to Gil Puyat. You're not going to Gil Puyat. It's just a sign that means that exit is towards Gil Puyat. Now, go
to the corner of Ayala Avenue and V.A. Rufino and walk along V.A. Rufino Street until you get to the next intersection
which is Dela Rosa Street.Veterans Bank is situated at the opposite corner of Rufino and Dela Rosa. Next to it is
the Medical Towers, followed by Citiland III. Between
Citiland III and Medical Towers is a narrow street. After Citiland III is a road called Esteban Street. At the corner of
Esteban and Rufino streets is the old building called Corner Exchange. Next to Corner Exchange along Esteban
Street is Electra House. These buildings are all to the right side of V.A. Rufino from Dela Rosa.

Located to the left side of V.A. Rufino Street from the corner of Dela Rosa are these buildings: First building which is
at the corner of Rufino and Dela Rosa - Plaza One Hundred. Followed by Angela Plaza. Third isFeliza Building,
followed by Sage House, and next to it is Cypress Gardens.

Sterling Center is along Dela Rosa Street next to Veterans Bank.

Now, see the building map below. Red pins represent the buildings. Click each pin to see the name of the
building. The walking directions to the other buildings on the list above which are accessible from Paseo de Roxas
pedestrian underpass will be tackled on our next post.

How To Get To Buildings Along & Near Ayala Avenue From MRT IX
This is the continuation of directions to buildings situated to the left of Ayala Avenue if you're coming from EDSA. If
it's your first time in DirectionsOnWeb, I recommend to read the post that precedes this article to be able to make
sense of our topic. Click here. You can also search for other directions, both commuting and driving, to many places
in Metro Manila by browsing our Commute and Drive categories. Just click on the linksyou see in our navigation bar
above. Meanwhile, you can also use our Search Box to check if your destination is listed here. If not, you can ask
me here.

Okay, now, back to our topic. After you get off the jeepney at the second unloading zone between Paseo de Roxas
and V.A. Rufino Street, walk along Ayala Avenue, towards Paseo de Roxas. Use the pedestrian underpass in Paseo
de Roxas to get to the othe side of Ayala Avenue. Come up the pedestrian underpass following the sign that points to
Gil Puyat. You're not going to Gil Puyat, it's just a sign that the exit takes you towards Gil Puyat side of Ayala.

You're now standing in front of BPI Building which is exactly situated at the corner of Ayala and Paseo de Roxas. Go
to the exact corner of Ayala and Paseo and walk away from Ayala along Paseo de Roxas until you get to the next
intersection which is Dela Rosa Street. Now, we're going to these buildings:

Left of Carlos Palanca
OPL Building
Basic Petroleum Bldg formerly DAO II
Spirits of Communications Center

Right of Carlos Palanca
Jose Cojuangco & Sons Bldg
BSA Suites
Dolmar Gold Tower
E&M Lopez II
Cattleya Gardens
Glass Tower

From the corner of Paseo de Roxas and Dela Roxa Street, go right on Dela Rosa. First road to the left of Dela Rosa
is Gil Street. It's followed by Carlos Palanca Street. That's our destination. Go and walk across Dela Rosa to get to
Carlos Palanca Street.

As soon as you get to the corner of Carlos Palanca Street, you get to see Jose Cojuangco & Sons Building exactly
at the right corner of Carlos Palanca and Dela Rosa streets. At the left corner of Carlos Palanca and Dela Rosa is
the OPL Building. And in the order of how they are listed above, next to Jose Cojuangco & Sons is BSA Suites,
followed by Dolmar Gold Tower, then E&M Lopez II, followed byCattleya Gardens, and the sixth building is Glass
Tower. In the same manner, the building next to OPL Building is Basic Petroleum Building fromeryly DAO II, it's
followed by Spirits of Communications Centre, then Dona Angela's Garden, and next to it is Greenbelt Park
Place which is exactly opposite Glass Tower.

To illustrate it, here's the building map of the vicinity and how to get to the location from the unloading zone.
2 Responses to How To Get To Buildings Along & Near Ayala Avenue From MRT IX
tahs said...
3 June 2013 09:28
hi! the unloading zone is also for buses right? I'm starting work in OPL building in two weeks and I don't know how to
get there. this is super helpful,thank you!

Lag alag said...
3 June 2013 12:00
@ tahs. Yes loading and unloading zones apply to all kinds of transportation, i.e., buses, jeepneys, taxis and private
vehicles. You are welcome.

How To Get To Buildings Along & Near Ayala Avenue From MRT X
This post will tell you how to get to the buildings located to the right of Ayala Avenue-Paseo de Roxas intersection
from the corner down to Villar Street where Citibank Tower stands and all the buildings around that area.
These buildings are accessible from MRT Ayala Station. However, if you're riding a bus, just follow the direction from
the unloading zone. The detailed direction from Ayala Station to the jeepney terminal where you will take a jeepney
ride to the location of these buildings is explained in the first part of this series. Read itHERE.

If you're going to one of the buildings listed in this article, please remember that you must get off the jeepney at the
second unloading zone from EDSA which is located between Paseo de Roxas and Rufino Street. First unloading
zone is opposite Rustans and Glorietta. You can't alignt after the jeepney crosses Makati Avenue. The area between
Makati Avenue and Paseo de Roxas is only for loading. Wait until the jeep gets past Paseo de Roxas. The jeep will
stop after crossing Paseo de Roxas. By then, you can alignt anytime. In Makati, avoid the penalty, always alight at
designated unloading zones and ride in designated loading areas.

Here's the second list of the buildings situated to the right of Ayala Avenue which are walking distance from the
unloading zone between Paseo de Roxas and Rufino Street aka Herrera Street. The direction to thebuildings located
to the right of Rufino Street-Ayala Avenue intersection and the surrounding area is explained in details HERE. Check
if your building destination is listed below, then patiently read this detailed walking direction to these buildings. If your
building destination is not listed here, please go to the other chapters of these topic and check if it's there.
Click HERE.

139 Corporate Center
88 Corporate Center
Antel Platinum Tower
BPI Card Center
Centrum II
China Bank Building
Citibank Tower
Cosmopolitan Tower with Ministop
Equitable Bank Tower

Lepanto Building
Pase Parkview Tower Bowler Resto
Paseo Center
Philam Tower
Philcom Building
PSBank Center
Shell Philippines
The Cordova
The Pearlbank Centre
Le Grand Valero 2 Car Park Building

After the jeepney you're riding crosses Paseo de Roxas, get off the jeep at the area nearer to Paseo de Roxas. The
driver might stop at area nearer to Rufino Street. Walk towards the corner of Paseo de Roxas and Ayala Avenue
where Insular Life Building is located. Go left on Paseo de Roxas. The building next to Insular Life Building along
Paseo de Roxas is Philam Life Tower. Next to it isPSBank Center which is situated right at the corner of Paseo de
Roxas and the first road to the left of Paseo de Roxas which is Sedeno Street. Opposite PSBank Center, to the other
corner of Sedeno and Paseo de Roxas is Paseo Center, a small building that houses restaurants, fast foods outlets,
boutiques, small kiosks and office supplies stores. You can get to Paseo Center by going down the pedestrian
underpass to get to the other side. Paseo Center is a landmark building and the signage on its facade is visible from
the distance. Next building to Paseo Center isPhilcom Building, followed by BPI Card Center. And then
these buildings followed respectively: Equitable Bank Tower, Lepanto Building, and China Bank Building which
is situated at the corner of Paseo de Roxas and the second road to the left of Paseo de Roxas called Villar Street. To
the other corner of Paseo de Roxas and Villar Street, opposite China Bank Building is Citibank Tower. That's all
the buildings located to the left of Paseo de Roxas right there. Citibank Tower, the farthest, is approximately 450
meters from the corner of Ayala Avenue and Paseo de Roxas. To the right of Paseo de Roxas is Ayala Triangle
Gardens. Please remember, what you see opposite China Bank Building, to the other corner of Villar and Paseo, is
just an entrance going to Citibank Tower. Its the old building of Citibank but now attached to the Citibank Tower itself.
The main entrance of Citibank Tower that leads to the main lobby of the building and the reception area is located
along Valero Street. To get there, go left on Villar Street, then go right. The small entrance of Citibank at the corner of
Villar Street and Paseo also goes to the main lobby.

Now, let's go back to Sedeno corner Paseo de Roxas, where the landmark Paseo Center is located opposite PSBank
Center. Go left on Sedeno Street. Next building to PSBank Center along Sedeno Street is 88 Corporate
Centerwhich is also bordered by Valero Street to the north and so 88 Corporate Center is situated at the corner of
Sedeno and Valero to the left. To the right corner of Valero and Sedeno is an open space.

If you go left on Valero from Sedeno, you get to the next building which is 139 Corporate Center. The
Cordova building is located at the north corner of Valero and Sedeno opposite 88 Corporate Center. Next to The
Cordova along Valero is an underconstruction building, then Cosmopolitan Tower with a Ministop outlet. A parking
area followed Cosmopolitan Tower and next to it is Le Grand.

If you go right on Valero from the corner of Sedeno Street, here are the buildings you'll see. Pase Parkview Tower is
the cluster of buildings to the north right corner of Sedeno and Valero that's already visible from the corner of Paseo
de Roxas and Sedeno. Bowler Restaurant signage is noticeably displayed at corner facade of the Pase Parkview.
Next to Pase Parkview along Valero Street is The Pearlbank Centre. A construction site is next to Pearlbank,
followed by Centrum II building, then a parking area, followed by Antel Platinum Tower. Finally, Shell
Philippines is the last building along Valero to the left from Sedeno and the next intersecion which is Villar
Street. Valero 2 Car Park Building is located to the right of Valero opposite The Pearlbank Centre.

If you need to get to a building near Ayala Avenue from either EDSA or MRT Ayala Station, just read other chapters
of this topic. Click the links next to walking direction below.

Walking Directions from unloading area to the building locations. Please click each pin to view the building name.
Find how to get to your building destination at any of these chapters:

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How To Get To Exportbank Plaza
I'm back! Fresh from 6-day vacation in Singapore and Kuala Lumpur. Thanks to Post Option of Blogspot, I was able
to schedule publishing of three posts in advance. While I was away, the three posts I've created prior to
my departure were published on their respective scheduled days. So, the three posts that preceded this entry were
published while I was on vacation. And now, our topic contains an answer to the question of one of our guests in
DirectionsOnWeb Answers, "How to get to Export Bank?".

Exportbank Plaza, withtelephone number 878-0000 connecting all departments, is formerly known as Urban Bank
Plaza. It's the headquarters of Export and Industry Bank, simply known as Exportbank. Situated at the corner of Gil
Puyat Avenue, formerly known as Buendia Avenue and Chino Roces Avenue, formerly known as Pasong Tamo,
Exportbank Plaza can be easily reached from any locations both outside and inside Metro Manila through major
roads such as EDSA, Taft Avenue, Gil Puyat and Ayala Avenue. You can commute to Exportbank Plaza either by
bus or combination of LRT/MRT and bus. If you want to go to it's location by car, the route are very easy as well.
Going to Exportbank Plaza by car and by commuting are both discussed in this post.

How to commute to Exportbank Plaza:

Route #1

From Cavite, Tagaytay, Imus, Bacoor, Dasmarinas and Baclaran. This is also the route and direction on how to get to
Chino Roces aka Pasong Tamo from these locations. Ride a bus or jeepney bound to Baclaran. In Baclaran,
along service road of Roxas Boulevard near Redemptorist Church, ride a bus with this sign: "Ayala Leveriza Cubao
Monumento" or "Ayala Leveriza Fairview". Don't ride bus with "Ayala-Monumento" or "Ayala-Cubao" or "Ayala-
Fairview". It's important that "Ayala-Leveriza" is written in the sign whatever the destination of the bus is.

This bus passes through at the exact location of Exportbank Plaza. Ask the conductor to drop you off at Pasong
Tamo. Once there, you will see the tall building of Exportbank at the corner of Gil Puyat and Chino Roces.

Route #2

From Alabang, Pacita, Metropolis Starmall, Festival Mall, Filinvest City, Sucat, Bicutan and nearby areas. This is also
the route and direction on how to get to Chino Roces or Pasong Tamo from any of these locations. Ride any bus
going to north of Metro Manila such as Monumento, Novaliches, Cubao and Fairview. Get off at unloading zone in
MRT Magallanes Station where Alpha Southgate Mall is also located. It's the first bus stop after the bus turns to
EDSA from Osmena Highway aka SLEX or from skyway if the bus takes the Skyway.

Once you got off the bus, walk towards Southgate Mall. This is the big building which is connected to the MRT
Magallanes Station. Pass the mall and head towards the road intersecting EDSA beneath the EDSA-Magallanes
flyover. That road is Chino Roces aka Pasong Tamo. Along Chino Roces ride a jeepney with "PRC" sign. Pay
minimum fare and ask the driver to drop you off at Gil Puyat. Once you're at the corner of Gil Puyat and Chino Roces,
you will see the tall building of Exportbank Plaza opposite McDonald's.

Route #3

From Monumento, Balintawak, Roosevelt, Project 7, Project 8, Congressional, Munoz, Novaliches, Tondo, Binondo,
Sta Cruz, SM Manila, Manila City Hall and nearby areas. Take LRT-1 through any nearest station such as Roosevelt,
Balintawak, Monumento, R. Papa, 5th Avenue, Jose Abad Santos, Blumentritt, Doroteo Jose, Central Terminal etc.
This is how to get to Exportbank from LRT-1. Ride a "Baclaran" bound train. Get off at Gil Puyat Station formerly
Buendia.

Along Gil Puyat Avenue formerly Buendia near corner of Taft, ride any bus that passes through Ayala Avenue. This
buses' destinations are Cubao, Monumento, Fairview, etc. Or you can ride a jeepney with this sign: "Bel-Air
Guadalupe" Ask the conductor or driver to drop you off at Chino Roces or the most familiar to driver which is Pasong
Tamo. You can easily see the tall building of Exportbank right at the corner of Gil Puyat and Pasong Tamo.

Route #4

From Fairview, UP-Ayala Land TechnoHub, UP-Diliman, Commonwealth, Quezon City Hall, Philcoa, Quezon City
Memorial Circle and nearby areas. Ride a bus with this sign: "Ayala LRT Leveriza". This bus passes through the
exact location of Exportbank. Ask the conductor to drop you off at Pasong Tamo. Once there, you can easily see the
tall building of Exportbank Plaza at the opposite corner of Gil Puyat.

Route #5

From SM City North EDSA, Trinoma, Project 6, West Avenue, Timog, Quezon Avenue, Centris, Cubao, SM
Megamall, EDSA Shaw, Shangri-la Plaza, EDSA Crossing, Boni, Pioneer, Pasig, Mandaluyong and nearby areas.
Take the MRT-3. This is how to go to Exportbank Plaza from MRT. Go to any nearest MRT Station such as North,
GMA-Kamuning, Quezon Avenue, Araneta Center, Ortigas, Shaw, Boni and Santolan. Ride a train bound to Taft. Get
off at Buendia Station also known as Gil Puyat.

From Buendia Station of MRT-3, take the exit towards the corner of Gil Puyat and EDSA where you will see SM
Cybertwo building. This is how to get to SM Cybertwo from MRT. Located at the groundfloor of Cybertwo is
McDonald's, next to it is KFC. There's a terminal of jeepneys in front of SM Cybertwo near KFC. The jeepney sign is
"Bel-Air Washington" or "LRT Leveriza Taft". Ride one of these jeepneys and get off at the corner of Chino Roces,
where you will see Exportbank at the opposite corner. You can ask the driver to drop you off at Pasong Tamo.

Route #6

From Bulacan, Pampanga, Subic, Olongapo and other areas in the North. This is also the route and direction on how
to go to Chino Roces formerly Pasong Tamo from these provinces. All you need to do is ride a bus or an FX that will
brought you to any of the following: SM City North EDSA, Trinoma, Balintawak or Blumentritt.

If you ride an FX to Trinoma or SM North EDSA, walk towards North Station of MRT-3 and follow the direction given
in Route #5.

If you ride a bus, a jeepney or an FX and you get off at Balintawak, walk towards Balintawak Station of LRT-1 and
follow the directions given in Route #3. If you get off at Blumentritt then walk towards Blumentritt Station of LRT-1 and
follow direction also given in Route #3.

Route #7

From Marikina, Antipolo, Sta. Lucia, Pasig-Santolan and other nearby areas including Anonas, Katipunan, Ateneo de
Manila, etc. This is also the route and direction to take to get to Chino Roces Avenue also known as Pasong Tamo.
Take a bus, a jeepney, a tricycle or a taxi and get to the nearest LRT-2 Station such as Santolan, Katipunan and
Anonas. Ride a train going to Recto Station. Get off at Araneta Center Cubao Station. Walk towards MRT-3 Araneta
Center Station via Gateway Mall and the footbridge that connects it to Farmers Plaza where MRT-3 is connected.
Ride a train going to Taft Station of MRT-3 and follow the direction given in Route #5.

How to get to Exportbank Plaza by car:

Route #1

From Baclaran and Coastal Road as well as Mall of Asia or MOA and World Trade Center. From Coastal Road and
Baclaran, take Roxas Boulevard and drive northward going to Manila passing through EDSA-Roxas Boulevard
flyover, then turn right onto Gil Puyat Avenue. From MOA, take Seaside Boulevard, turn left on Diosdado Macapagal
Boulevard and turn right onto Gil Puyat Avenue where World Trade Center is located. From World Trade Center, take
Gil Puyat and drive towards Roxas Boulevard.

Stay to the middle of Gil Puyat Avenue and drive all the way to Makati, passing through the LRT-1 Gil Puyat Station.
Drive all the way in Gil Puyat, crossing Bautista, Dian, Batangas and Osmena Highway aka South Super Highway,
where you will pass through underneath Buendia Osmena flyover followed by PNR rail track. Next intersection with
traffic lights is Chino Roces. Turn right onto Chino Roces and immediately turn right onto the driveway leading to
frontage of Exportbank Plaza. By this time, you're already seeing the ramp of the parking to the left of the building.
Just follow the direction to the entrance of parking. There are lots of security personnels to assist you.

Route #2

From Alabang, Filinvest City, Metropolis Starmall, Sucat, SM Bicutan and nearby areas. Take the Skyway and exit via
Buendia Exit. Turn right onto Gil Puyat. Next intersection with traffic lights is C. Roces. Turn right onto Chino Roces
and immediately turn right onto the driveway leading to frontage of Exportbank Plaza. By this time, you're already
seeing the ramp of the parking to the left of the building. Just follow the direction to the entrance of parking. There are
lots of security personnels to assist you.

Route #3

From Bulacan, Pampanga, Novaliches, and nearby areas. Drive all the way to Balintawak and take EDSA going to
Makati. From Novaliches, you can take Congressional Avenue then EDSA. Drive all the way on EDSA and turn right
onto Gil Puyat Avenue formerly Buendia. Drive all the way along Gil Puyat and cross intersections of Paseo de
Roxas, Makati Avenue, Malugay Street and Ayala Avenue.

Next intersection with traffic lights after Ayala is your destination - Chino Roces Avenue formerly Pasong Tamo where
Exportbank Plaza is located to your left opposite side of C. Roces. But there's no left turn on C. Roces. So, cross C.
Roces and after you cross C. Roces change lane to the rightmost of Gil Puyat. At the corner of C. Roces after you
cross is Petron, followed by Caltex. Turn right onto Caltex to pass through and then turn right onto the street that
borders it to the other side. That street is Malugay. Drive on Malugay and immediately turn right onto C. Roces. On C.
Roces at this time, you're looking at the tall building of Exportbank to your right and opposite Gil Puyat. Cross Gil
Puyat and exactly at the corner of Gil Puyat and C. Roces is the Exportbank Plaza. Turn right onto the driveway of
Exportbank. By this time, you're already seeing the ramp of the parking to the left of the building. Just follow the
direction to the entrance of parking. There are lots of security personnels to assist you.

Route #4

From SM North EDSA, Trinoma, Centris, Quezon Avenue, Fairview, UP Diliman, Ayala TechoHub, Philcoa, Cubao,
Ortigas, SM Megamall, Shangri-la Plaza, EDSA Shaw and areas near EDSA. This route is via EDSA. Take EDSA
and drive towards Makati. Turn right onto Gil Puyat Avenue formerly Buendia. Drive all the way along Gil Puyat and
cross intersections of Paseo de Roxas, Makati Avenue, Malugay Street and Ayala Avenue.

2 Responses to How To Get To Exportbank Plaza
emjay said...
1 December 2012 03:58
Good Morning Mr Blogger,

Need help how to reach 802 km 18 West Service Road South Super Highway Paranaque City from Cubao or
Balintawak Area.

Lag alag said...
1 December 2012 19:53
@ emjay. Take a bus with "Alabang Bicutan" sign. Alight at SM City Bicutan. Ride jeepney with "Alabang" sign that
passes through West Service Road. KM18 is located between SM City Bicutan and Sucat, the next Exit of SLEX. Ask
driver to drop you off there.

hectare commercial land owned by Araneta Family that links MRT-2 and LRT-2 making it the most visited hub in
Metro Manila with an estimated 1 million visitors per day.


Coliseum, one parking entrance to the basement parking of Gateway Mall, one parking entrance each for SM Cubao


Route #1

Cubao.


road you're taking is General Aguinaldo Avenue. To get to Araneta Coliseum or Gateway Mall parking areas, stay to
so turn right onto street next to Shop Wise. This street is General Roxas Avenue. Make a U-Turn to get back towards
Gateway Mall. Turn left on General Aguinaldo. Now, you're in your destination. Entrance of basement parking of
Gateway Mall is located just before the Araneta Coliseum. If you want to park your car on the open parking around
the coliseum, just get straight ahead until you see a parking entrance. There are four entrance parking around the
coliseum.

Route #2

Bulacan and Pampanga. Take EDSA and drive all the way to Quezon City, passing through EDSA-Quezon Avenue
flyover and EDSA-Kamuning flyover.

Center. After crossing General Malvar and General Roxas Avenue, respectively, gazebo of Gateway Mall appears.

Route #3

as Santa Mesa, Legarda, etc. Take Roxas Boulevard or Taft towards Padre Burgos, the road that borders Manila City
Hall. Drive all the way to Quiapo, crossing Pasig River via Quezon Bridge. Avoid getting onto the Quezon underpass,
take the ground level lane of Quezon Boulevard. Turn right onto C.M. Recto and turn left on Legarda. Stay on
Legarda Street and pass through Ramon Magsaysay flyover. After that, keep driving underneath the elevated tracks
of LRT-2. Road name changes to Aurora Boulevard once you get to Quezon City. Drive all the way to Cubao. Cross
EDSA. Next intersection after EDSA is General Araneta, followed by General Aguinaldo. Cross General Araneta and
turn right onto General Aguinaldo. You're now in Araneta Center. After crossing General Malvar and General Roxas
Avenue, respectively, gazebo of Gateway Mall appears. Next to it is the entrance to the basement parking of
Gateway Mall. If you want to park your car on the open parking around the coliseum, just get straight ahead until you
see a parking entrance.

Route #4


Center.

parking entrance.

Route #5

and the road you're taking is General Aguinaldo Avenue. To get to Araneta Coliseum or Gateway Mall parking areas,
the coliseum.




at Araneta Center.



7 Responses to How To Get To Gateway Mall and Araneta Coliseum
kayee s said...
8 February 2012 12:15
how to get around kamias road? i have an appointment at CRM Bldg along this road. thank you.

Lagalag said...
8 February 2012 15:44
@ kayee, from araneta center, take times square ave, the road between shopwise and araneta bus terminal. cross
aurora blvd, road name becomes campridge. drive all the way past columbia, new york and garcia ave until road
name becomes k-h. kamias is the first intersection with traffic lights along k-h. hope this direction helps you. :-)

ktz said...
16 February 2012 15:36
how do i get to 825 E delos Santos Ave, EDSA, QC? its between GMA Kamuning and QAVE MRT station daw :(

Lagalag said...
16 February 2012 23:51
@ ktz, hi, to give you answer, can you please specify your mode of transportation - by driving or commuting? thanks.

ktz said...
17 February 2012 09:33
hello Lagalag.. thank you for the reply. I wanted to get to 825 E. delos Santos Avenue from UST Espana by
commuting. Can I take Project2-3 Kamuning jeepney? or is there any other better options?

Lagalag said...
17 February 2012 12:42
@ ktz. Mas malapit po ang lalakarin nyo kung ang sasakyan nyo ay jeep na ang byahe ay "Fairview MRT Hiway".
Baba po kyo ng EDSA, then lakad lakarin nyo na po ang EDSA toward Cubao. Lagpasan nyo po ang Mother Ignacia
at ang Lopez, then andun na po ang 825 EDSA. Malayo kung Project 2-3.

Kung natulungan ko po kyo ay pki PLUS ONE nyo po ang post na to sa pamamagitan ng pagclick sa PLUS 1 button
na nasa ibaba ng title ng post na to. Salamat po.

ktz said...
17 February 2012 21:41
thanks a lot, lagalag.. :) ang laki po ng tulong ng reply nio.. :)

How To Get To OWWA
OWWA Center or Overseas Workers Welfare Administration building is located along F.B. Harrison Street near
corner Gil Puyat Avenue formerly Buendia in Pasay City.

This is how you commute to OWWA from different parts of Metro Manila.

Route #1

From Alabang, Sucat, Bicutan, Metropolis Starmall, Filinvest City, Festival Mall, Pacita and areas near these
locations.

Ride a jeepney or FX with "Pasay Rotonda MOA" sign or any jeep and FX going to Mall of Asia or MOA that will pass
through either skyway or South Superhighway and then EDSA. Ask driver to drop you off at the corner of EDSA and
F.B. Harrison Street.

At the corner of Harrison and EDSA, ride a jeepney with any of these signs: "Harrison Plaza", "Quiapo Mabini",
"Monumento Mabini", "Cubao Mabini", "Divisoria Mabini", etc.

There's only one intersection with traffic lights this jeep passes through before Gil Puyat or Buendia. That intersection
is Arnaiz formerly Libertad Street. Ask the driver to drop you off at OWWA.

you're in the corner of Gil Puyat and Harrison, you will see Metrobank building to the right corner. Walk back along
Harrison and go towards the building next to Metrobank. You will find there the big building of OWWA.

Route #2

From Southern Tagalog provinces of Batangas, Laguna and Quezon. In going to Manila, ride a bus with its terminal
located near the intersections of Taft Avenue and Gil Puyat formerly Buendia. There's about five terminals of buses
that plies Southern Tagalog provinces in this area like JAC Bus Liner, JAM, etc.

Along Gil Puyat Avenue formerly Buendia, in front of JAC Bus Terminal, ride a jeepney with "Evangelista" or "PRC
Pasong Tamo C. Roces" sign.

Get off at the corner of Harrison Street and Gil Puyat.

At this point, you can now see the big building of OWWA Center in the opposite side of Gil Puyat. This is OWWA
Center building seen from where you get off:

Cross Gil Puyat Avenue towards the opposite side.

You will see Metrobank at the corner of Harrison and Gil Puyat. Next to Metrobank, at the back and along Harrison
Street is the OWWA Center.


Route #3

From Cavite, Tagaytay, Bacoor, Imus, Las Pinas, SM Southmall, Alabang-Zapote Road and areas near these
locations. First you need to go to Baclaran. Ride a jeep or bus going to Baclaran. In Baclaran, go to Bus Stop of
Metro Manila buses. Rida a bus going to Cubao or Monumento or Fairview but it must "Leveriza LRT Ayala" sign
also. Don't ride a bus if it doesn't have that sign as it will not pass through the location of OWWA.

This bus take Roxas Boulevard, passing through EDSA Roxas Boulevard flyover and then it turns right onto Gil
Puyat. After it turns right on Gil Puyat get off at the next intersection which is F.B. Harrison Street.


Route #4

From Pampanga, Bulacan, Northern Luzon provinces, Novaliches, Project 7, Project 8, Munoz, Roosevelt,
Congressional and other areas near these locations. You need to get to EDSA where LRT stations are located. From
Northern Tagalog provinces, get off at Balintawak and go to Balintawak Station. NOvaliches can either go to
Balintawak or ride a jeep going to Blumentritt where an LRT Station is also located - Blumentritt Station. From other
areas mentioned like Munoz and Project 7-8, go to Roosevelt Station.

Now, if there's a problem in the service of LRT-1 like today when only Monumento Station is open because of the
accident that had happened almost two weeks now, ride a bus going to Monumento and go to Monumento Station.

Ride a train going to Baclaran, get off at Gil Puyat Station formerly Buendia.

Pasong Tamo C. Roces" sign. Follow direction given in Route #2.

Route #5

From Caloocan, Malabon, Navotas, Valenzueal and areas near these locations. Go to Monumento and ride a train in
Monumento Station going to Baclaran. You can also ride a train bound for Baclaran in 5th Avenue, R. Papa, Jose
Abad Santos and all other stations of LRT-1. Get off at Gil Puyat Station formerly Buendia.

Pasong Tamo C. Roces" sign.

Follow direction given in Route #2.

Route #6

From Marikina, Antipolo, Santa Lucia, Pasig and areas near Santolan. Ride jeep, bus, tricycle or taxi and go to
Santolan Station of LRT-2. Get off at Recto Station, the last station. Walk to Doroteo Station of LRT-1 via footbridge
that connects the two LRT Stations. Ride a train going to Baclaran. Get off at Gil Puyat Station formerly Buendia.
Follow the direction given in Route#5.

Route #7

From Paranaque, Baclaran, Libertad, Pasay Rotonda and areas near these locations. Go to any point along F.B.
Harrison Street. F.B. Harrison Street begins at Baclaran. Ride any jeepney with "Mabini" on its sign. Ask the driver to
drop you off at OWWA.

you're in the corner of Gil Puyat and Harrison, you will see Metrobank building to the right corner. Walk back along
Harrison and go towards the building next to Metrobank. You will find there the big building of OWWA.

Route #8

From Ever Gotesco Ortigas, EDSA Shaw, Pasig Pinagbuhatan, Pasig Kapitolyo, Pasig Palengke, Mandaluyong,
Cubao, Quezon Avenue, Kamuning and other areas near these locations. Go to the nearest station of MRT-3. From
Ortigas and Ever Gotesco, ride bus going to Greenhills, San Juan or Quiapo then get at EDSA and walk to Ortigas
Station. From Pasig areas mentioned here, ride a jeepney or FX going to Quiapo or Kalenton and get of at EDSA,
then go to Shaw Station. Kamuning and Quezon Avenue has their own terminal along EDSA. Mandaluyong has Boni
Station.

Ride a train going to Taft Station. From Taft station use the footbridge that connects MRT-3 and LRT-1, and ride a
train going to Monumento/Roosevelt. Get off at Gil Puyat Station.

Pasong Tamo C. Roces" sign. Follow direction given if Route #2.

Route #9

From Fairview, Commonwealth, Philcoa, Ayala Technohub, U.P. Diliman, East Avenue and other areas nearby. You
only need one ride to get to OWWA. Ride a bus with these sign: "Baclaran Ayala LRT Leveriza". Please don't ride a
bus with "Baclaran" sign only. The sign must contains "Ayala LRT Leveriza". Otherwise, the bus will not pass by
OWWA. Ask conductor to drop you off at the unloading area near corner of Harrison Street and Gil Puyat.

Center building from where you get off:



Route #10

From Guadalupe and areas nearby. Look for jeepneys near Guadalupe Commercial Center with this sign: "Buendia
Taft LRT Leveriza". It's only one ride to OWWA. Just ask the driver to drop you off at the unloading area near corner
of Harrison Street and Gil Puyat.

Center building seen from where you get off:


4 Responses to How To Get To OWWA
Lei said...
14 March 2012 17:20
THANK YOU! this is very informative!

Lagalag said...
14 March 2012 18:17
Welcome, you can put your link to your blog whenever you make a comment at any blogger post. That way, your
Google Rank will increase.

Mary Gretchen Aranez said...
24 January 2014 08:54
how can we get an a schedule of owwa orientation for an ofw?....how long can we avail that schedule?

Lag alag said...
24 January 2014 11:22
@ Mary Gretchen Aranez. I think by asking them po.

How To Get To PRC Or Professional Regulation Commission
Official Address of PRC or Professional Regulation Commission is P. Paredes., Cor. Morayta St., Sampaloc, Manila.
The only familiar street on this address is Morayta. Officially, Morayta is now Nicanor Reyes Street. But the exact
location of PRC is only approximately 50 meters from Espana Boulevard, the main thoroughfare in Manila where
most of public buses and jeepneys from far distant locations in Metro Manila pass through. The nearest LRT-1
Station to PRC is Doroteo Jose Station. The nearest LRT-2 Station is Recto, the last station. Quick tip: If your point of
origin is along the route of LRT-2, e.g. Santolan, Araneta Center Cubao, Gilmore, V. Mapa and all other stations in
between, all you need to do is alight at Recto Station, then ride a jeepney with any of these signs: "Morayta",
"Gastambide" or "PRC". Read the details in Route #4 below.

Here's how to commute to PRC from different parts of Metro Manila:

Route #1

From Alabang, Pacita, Metropolis Starmall, Filinvest City, Festival Mall, Sucat, Bicutan, nearby areas, and Southern
Tagalog provinces of Batangas, Laguna and Quezon.Ride a bus or FX with "Lawton" or "Santa Cruz" sign. Get off at
Lawton.

In Lawton, ride a jeep with any of these signs: "Quiapo Espana", "Cubao Espana", "Project 6", "Project 2-3" and
"Fairview". You can ride a jeepney going to these routes along the road that borders Metropolitan Theater or the road
near to Park and Ride Lawton.

Ask the driver to drop you off at Morayta now known as Nicaror Reyes. Nicanor Reyes aka Morayta is the first
junction with traffic lights after the jeepney passes through Quezon Avenue Lerma Underpass.

These photos are taken from Nicanor Reyes formerly Morayta corner Lerma towards the opposite side. Lerma is the
road before Espana Boulevard, where you'd get off. These are what you're going to see before you get to PRC:

Landmarks here are: Chowking, Mang Inasal and Greenwich Pizza. See the map below. The first red placemark is
where you get off. From there, follow the red line and walk on Morayta which is now Nicanor Reyes Street. Turn left
immediately on the street that borders Greenwich Pizza. That street is P. ParedesStreet. As you can see in the map,
PRC is to the left of Paredes, just a few meters from the corner of Morayta and Paredes.

Route #2

From Cavite, Tagaytay, Bacoor, Dasmarinas, Imus, Emilio Aguinaldo Highway, Las Pinas, SM Southmall, Alabang
Zapote Road and areas near to these locations. Ride a bus or FX going to Lawton or Santa Cruz Manila.

Get off at Lawton and follow the direction given in Route #1.

Route #3

From Pasay, Paranaque, Baclaran, Pasay Rotonda, Libertad, Gil Puyat or Buendia and nearby areas. Ride atrain
going to Monumento/Roosevelt in any LRT-1 station near to you. Depending on your location in these areas, you can
go to any of these stations: Baclaran Station, EDSA Station, Libertad Station, Gil Puyat Station and Vito Cruz Station.

Get off at U.N. Avenue Station.

Ride a jeepney with any of these signs: "Quiapo Espana", "Cubao Espana", "Project 6", "Project 2-3" and "Fairview".
You can ride a jeepney going to these routes along Taft Avenue near corner U.N. Avenue just after you descend from
U.N. Station.

Ask the driver to drop you off at Morayta now known as Nicanor Reyes. Nicanor Reyes aka Morayta is the first
junction with traffic lights after the jeepney passes through Quezon Avenue Lerma Underpass.

Please see photos at Route #1.

Landmarks here are: Chowking, Mang Inasal and Greenwich Pizza. See the map below. The first red placemark is
where you get off. From there, follow the red line and walk on Morayta which is now Nicanor Reyes Street. Turn left
immediately on the street that borders Greenwich Pizza. That street is P. ParedesStreet. As you can see in the map,
PRC is to the left of Paredes, just a few meters from the corner of Paredesand Nicanor Reyes aka Morayta.

Alternatively, you can get to PRC from any point along Taft Avenue in just one ride only. But taking into consideration
the traffic along Taft, the best way is by LRT. If you really want to get to PRC by one ride only, you can take a
jeepney with "Cubao Quiapo" or "Fairview Quiapo" sign and get off at Nicanor Reyes formerly Morayta Street. If
you're not familiar with these locations, please ask driver to drop you off at Morayta.

Route #4

From Cubao, Araneta Center, Gateway Mall, Project 4 and nearby areas.

Option 1 - Ride an LRT-2 train bound for Recto, the last station in the other end. You can take a train in Araneta
Center Cubao Station. Important: Make sure you're in LRT-2 and not in MRT-3 as both lines have the same names of
their stations. To avoid confusion, remember that MRT-3 is in EDSA while LRT-2 is in Aurora Blvd, and LRT-2
Araneta Center Cubao Station is connected to Gateway Mall. This direction is also the best route to take if your point
of origin is along the path of LRT-2, e.g. Santolan, Katipunan, Anonas, Betty Go Belmonte, Gimore, V. Mapa, Pureza,
etc. Get off the train at Recto Station. Get out of the station through the exit to the left side which is alongside the big
Isetann mall. Below the station, along Recto Avenue, just in front of Recto Station entrance, ride a jeepney with any
of these signs: "Morayta", "Nicanor Reyes" or "PRC". Pay minimum. The jeepney will take Recto Avenue and then it
will turn left on Nicanor Reyes formorly Morayta. Get off the jeepney at Paredes Street, the last road to the right of
Nicanor Reyes before Espana. Walk alongParedes street until you get to the gate of PRC, to the left
of Paredes Street. It's very near, almost at the corner of Nicanor Reyes and Paredes Street.

Option 2 - In Aurora Boulevard where Araneta Center Station and Anonas Station of LRT-2 are located, ride ajeepney
with "Quiapo" sign. If you're from area near Anonas Station like Project 4, you need to get to the part of Aurora
Boulevard near Araneta Center Cubao Station of LRT-2 because the jeepneys going to Quiapo only pass through
here.

Ask the driver to drop you off at Morayta now known as Nicanor Reyes. Before you get to Nicanor Reyes aka
Morayta, the jeep will pass through Welcome Rotonda, UST or University of Santo Tomas and more intersections in
between. Next to UST is P. Noval Street, followed by Eloisa, Tolentino and Adelina streets. Next to Adelina is P.
Campa. There's Mcdonald's between Adelina and P. Campa. Get off at unloading Station or "Babaan" in front of
Mcdonald's. In the opposite corner of P. Campa is KFC.

There's also a pedestrian overpass next to KFC. Go across Espana via this pedestrian overpass towards the
opposite side where Mang Inasal, Chowking and Greenwich are located.

Photos below are taken from underneath the pedestrian overpass towards the direction of Nicanor Reyes aka
Morayta.

See the map below, follow the red line and walk towards the location of PRC. The first red placemark is where you
get off, in front of McDonald's. Then you walk towards pedestrian overpass and go across Espana. Following the red
line, you will pass by Chowking, Mang Inasal ang then Greenwich Pizza. Turn left on the street that borders
Greenwich which is Paredes. As you can see PRC is to the left of Paredes Street.

Route #5

From Marikina, Antipolo, Pasig near Santolan, Santa Lucia, Katipunan, Ateneo de Manila and areas near to these
locations. Go to either Santolan Station or Katipunan Station of LRT-2. Ride a train there going to Recto. Get off at
Recto Station, the last Station.

Exit Recto Station to the left of the Station. Along Recto Avenue where Isetann Mall is located at the corner of
Evangelista and Recto. Wait for a jeepney with "Morayta" or "Gastambide" sign. Ride one of these jeepneys, pay
minumum. No need to ask the driver to drop you off at your destination if the sign of jeepney you ride is Morayta
because its terminal is exactly located at the corner of Nicanor Reyes aka Morayta and ParedesStreet where PRC is
located. Just walk along Paredes and soon you will see PRC to the left. If the sign of the jeepney you ride is
Gastambide then ask the driver to drop you off at PRC.

Route #6

From Pampanga, Bulacan, Novaliches, Balintawak, Bagong Barrio and nearby areas. Ride a bus, a jeep or FX bound
to Manila via NLEX and get off at Balintawak. Walk towards Balintawak Station of LRT-1 and ride a train going to
Baclaran. Get off at Doroteo Jose Station.

From Doroteo Jose, walk along Avenida towards Recto Avenue which is next to Doroteo Jose Street. Go across
Recto and ride a jeepney with "Morayta" or "Gastambide" sign. Ride one of these jeepneys, pay minumum. No need
to ask the driver to drop you off at your destination if the sign of jeepney you ride is Morayta because its terminal is
exactly located at the corner of Nicanor Reyes aka Morayta and Paredes Street where PRC is located. Just walk
along Paredes and soon you will see PRC to the left. If the sign of the jeepney you ride is Gastambide then ask the
driver to drop you off at PRC.

Route #7

From Caloocan, Malabon, Navotas, Valenzuela and nearby areas. Go to Monumento and ride a train going to
Baclaran. You can also ride a train in 5th Avenue Station, R. Papa Station, Jose Abad Santos Station or any station
of LRT-1 near to your location. Get off at Doroteo Jose Station and follow direction given in Route #6.

Route #8

From Fairview, U.P. Diliman, Commonwealth, U.P. Ayala Technohub, Philcoa, Quezon City Hall, Quezon Avenue,
Centris, Project 6, Munoz, SM North EDSA, Trinoma, West Avenue, Project 2 and 3, Kamias, Kamuning and other
areas near to these vicinities. Ride a jeepney going to any destination but must have a "Quiapo" and "Espana" words
on its sign.

Ask the driver to drop you off at Morayta. Here's the guide to make sure you don't go beyond your destination. Before
Morayta, the jeep will pass through Welcome Rotonda, UST or University of Santo Tomas and more intersections in
between. Next to UST is P. Noval Street, followed by Eloisa, Tolentino and Adelina streets. Next to Adelina is P.
Campa. There's Mcdonald's between Adelina and P. Campa. Get off at unloading Station or "Babaan" in front of
Mcdonald's. In the opposite corner of P. Campa is KFC.

There's also a pedestrian overpass next to KFC. Go across Espana via this overpass towards the opposite side
where Chowking, Mang Inasal and Greenwich are located.

See the map below, follow the red line and walk towards the location of PRC. The first red placemark is where you
get off, in front of McDonald's. Then you walk towards pedestrian overpass and go across Espana. Following the red
line, you will pass by Chowking, Mang Inasal ang then Greenwich Pizza. Turn left on the street that borders
Greenwich which is Paredes. As you can see PRC is to the left of Paredes Street.

Route #9

From Pasig Pinagbuhatan, Pasig Kapitolyo, Pasig Palengke, EDSA Shaw, Shangri-La Plaza, Starmall, Mandaluyong
and nearby areas. Ride a jeepney with "Quiapo" sign. Get off at Legarda. Ride another jeepney with "Divisoria" sign.
Get off at Morayta. If you're not familiar with these places, please ask the driver to drop you off. At the corner of
Morayta and Recto Avenue, you have the option to wait for a jeepney from Divisoria going to Morayta and PRC or,
from that corner, you can walk towards the opposite end of Morayta. It's just approximately 320 meters from corner of
Recto and Morayta up to Paredes Street. You will cross R. Papa Street before you get to Paredes Street.

In Paredes Street, walk towards the opposite end. But just few meters from the corner of Nicanor Reyes aka Morayta
and Paredes, you will see the PRC building to the left.

How To Get To Sofitel Hotel Philippine Plaza And Siete Pecados

Sofitel Hotel Philippine Plaza is located at the northwest tip of CCP Complex. It's right on the edge of the reclaimed
land in Pasay City,Metro Manila. It's one of the three hotels in Manila located right by the Manila Bay. The other two is
Manila Hotel, located at Rizal Park and Microtel, located at MOA Complex. The only road that borders Philippine
Plaza is Atang Dela Rama Street.

You can get to Sofitel Hotel Philippine Plaza quickly if you know how to get to the CCP Complex. First, you need to
view the post on how to get to the CCP complex. In the Search Direction Box that you see to the right of this blog,
enter "how to get to ccp complex" then hit "Search" button or just press Enter on your keyboard. Second, click
"Directions On Web: How To GetTo CCP or Cultural Center of the..." link from the list of the results. Third, browse the
content until you see the part that discuss directions from the area that near you.

Now, here's how to get to Sofitel Hotel Philippine Plaza based on the directions given in "How to get to CCP
Complex". If you enter CCP Complex via Gil Puyat Avenue, stay on Gil Puyat Avenue all the way up to the western
tip where Manila Film Center building stands to the right. Manila Film Center building is the venue of the show called
Amazing Show which is very popular not only in the Philippines but also abroad. Along Gil Puyat, you will cross the
intersection of Magdalena Jalandoni before you reach the end. Turn right onto the street at the end of Gil Puyat
Avenue. That street is Atang Dela Rama, it's right in front of Manila Film Center building. But don't take that street all
the way because it's one way. Take the road that bends from Atang Dela Rama up to opposite side of Manila Film
Center. At this point, you're already seeing Philippine Plaza. Turn right back onto the main street of Atang Dela
Rama. Up ahead is the entrance of the Philippine Plaza to your left. Siete Pecados is right there. You might consider
parking your car outside Philippine Plaza compound. But it's okay to park your car inside the ground of Sofitel Hotel
Philippine Plaza. That is if you're so reach that you can afford Php 500.00 just for a parking fee. Well, parking outside
is not free but at least it's not that exorbitant. Talking about hotel rates, lol.

If you're coming in via Diosdado Macapagal Boulevard, turn left on Gil Puyat Avenue. Just drive slowly here as this is
a big junction of bending roads with no traffic lights and vehicles come from different directions. And there are the
traffic officers ready to give you a ticket at any mistake.

Coming from Roxas Boulevard and the main building of CCP, stay to the middle of Pedro Bukaneg and drive all the
way, crossing Magdalena Jalandoni, up to the end of the road where Folk Arts Theater building is located. Turn left
onto the street on that corner. PICC comes into view across the next street of Vicente Sotto. Turn right onto Vicente
Sotto. Drive all the way. At the end of Vicente Sotto is a roundabout. Take that rotonda to turn left onto Atang Dela
Rama Street. Philippine Plaza is to your right now. Proceed to the parking area.

If you're commuting, follow all the directions given in "How to get to CCP Complex" including MRT and LRT routes
from your location. Just tell the driver of the orange shuttle you're boarding from Pablo Ocampo Street that you're
going to Philippine Plaza. Ask him to drop you off right there.

How To Get To The Buildings Along Gil Puyat From MRT Buendia
If you're from LRT Gil Puyat, please go to How To Get To The Buildings Along Buendia From LRT Gil Puyat Station.
In this article, I will guide you to the buildings located along Gil Puyat Avenue (formerly known as Buendia) from
EDSA where MRT-3 Buendia Station is located up to Chino Roces Avenue (formerly known as Pasong Tamo). This
post helps you not only to locate a building along the stretch of Gil Puyat Avenue but also tells you where to get off
the jeepney. You need to remember that Gil Puyat Avenue, like Ayala Avenue, has these metal fences and barriers
along the whole stretch of the road from EDSA to Mayapis Street. Of course, these barriers stop
in intersections and gasoline stations. In creating this directional guide, I put these metal fences into the whole route
so that you get the right spot in which you must get off the jeepney to quickly arrive to your building destination.

Also, all buildings and institutions in this article are located to the right of Gil Puyat Avenue, that is if you're coming
from MRT Buendia Station in EDSA. That means you just need to walk a little bit from drop off point to your
destination located in the same side of Gil Puyat as where you get off the jeep. The commuting direction to the
buildings located to the left of Gil Puyat Avenue from EDSA is explained in second part of this topic, go to How To
Get To The Buildings Along Gil Puyat From MRT Buendia 2. We do this in parts for quick reference.

Please check if your building destination is listed below, then patiently read the rest of this direction to know where to
get off the jeep from MRT, or if you can just walk your way to the building, if it's near to EDSA.

Accelerando Building
ALCO Building - Chevrolet Philippines
Auto Center
BIR Revenue Region 8 Makati
Buendia Car Exchange
Centro Escolar University
Mapua Institute of Technology
Metro House 345
Midland Buendia
Morning Star Center
NAPOLCOM Building
New Solid Building
Comfoods Building
DTI
DTI - Board of Investments
DTI International Building
EBC Building - BDO Paseo-Gil Puyat
Employees Compensation Commission
Enzo Building
Executive Building
FEU Makati - Loop Creative Dining / The Institute of Culinary Arts
& Food Service
GNOSIS International Learning Center
Goodland Building - Herbalife / ICSEC-KAPLAN
Goodwill Building
Grepalife Building
ITC Building
Makati Central Post Office
OPPEN Building - Welding Industries of the
Philippines
PAG-IBIG FUND Makati Branch - Justine
Building
PDAF Building
Philippine AXA Life Centre
Saville Building
Skyland Plaza
SM CyberOne Building
SM Cybertwo
SSS Makati 355 ECC Building
Star Centrum
Tara Building
The Columns Ayala Avenue
Union Ajinomoto Building with BDO branch at
G/F
Urban Building
Yupangco Building

How to get to a building along the right side of Gil Puyat Avenue from MRT Buendia Station?

From the MRT turnstile (exit machine), go left and then go right to take the footbridge and stairs that goes to Gil Puyat
Avenue. From the footbridge which is extended from MRT station, just before you go down the stairs, SM CyberTwo
Building is visible. This photo is taken from the footbridge right at the top of the stairs. Get to the ground, walk across
Gil Puyat Avenue under the flyover to get to SM CyberTwo.

Once in SM CyberTwo, you get to see the terminal of jeepneys with "Bel-Air Washington Buendia MRT" wordings in
both sides of the body and "Washington" sign in its front. The terminal is located near the entrance of McDonal's
which is located at the ground floor of SM CyberTwo. Ride one of these jeepneys, pay minimum fare.

Since there are metal fences along the sidewalk of Gil Puyat, you can't alight infront of a building located before the
next main intersection of Paseo de Roxas. So, the following buildings can be accessed just by walking from
CyberTwo Building:

Next building to SM CyberTwo is PDAF Building. It's followed by Urban Building. Fouth Building from CyberTwo
is Midland Buendia, followed by ENZO Building, and next to it is Buendia Car Exchange. Next to Buendia Car
Exchange is Accelerando Building, followed by Goodwill Building. The ninth building from SM CyberTwo including
Buendia Car Exchange is ALCO Building where Chevrolet Philippines is located in the fifth floor. Tara Building is
next to ALCO Building. The last three buildings before Paseo de Roxas intersection can be quickly reached by riding
the "Washington" jeepney because they are nearer to the corner of Paseo de Roxas. These buildings are: 387 Used
Auto Center, a used car sales company, which is next to Tara Building; Department of Trade & Industry - Board
of Investments, next to Auto Center; and Saville Building, exactly located at the corner of Paseo de Roxas and Gil
Puyat Avenue. See location map of these buildings below, click HERE.

After Paseo de Roxas, the next main intersection is Makati Avenue. There are only six buildings located between
Paseo de Roxas and Makati Avenue. Get off the jeepney at Paseo de Roxas if your destination is one of these three
buildings: EBC Building - BDO Paseo-Gil Puyat, the first building from the corner of Paseo de Roxas and Gil Puyat
Avenue. Goodland Building - Herbalife / ICSEC-KAPLAN, next to EBC Building. AndDTI International Building,
third building from Paseo de Roxas. Get off the jeepney at Makati Avenue if your building destination is one of these
buildings: SM CyberOne Building, fourth building from Paseo de Roxas.NAPOLCOM Building, fifth building and
very near to Makati Avenue. Executive Building, sixth building from Paseo de Roxas and exactly located at the
corner of Makati Avenue and Gil Puyat Avenue. See location mapof these buildings, click HERE.

Have you located your building destination yet? If not, here are other sets of buildings to the right of Gil Puyat
Avenue:

These buildings are located to the right of Gil Puyat Avenue from Makati Avenue to Nicanor Garcia Street (formerly
know as Reposo).

Located at the corner of Makati Avenue and Gil Puyat Avenue is Petron Gasoline Station. Next to it is the first
building from Makati Avenue which is Department of Trade & Industry - DTI. Like other DTI buildings that precede
this building, there's a big signage of DTI in this building. Second building is SSS Makati - ECC Building, there's also
a big signage that read SSS outside the building. You can get off the jeepney right in front of DTI Building or when the
jeepney stops at Petron, then walk right to DTI, SSS and the buildings that follow. Next to SSS Building
is Employees Compensation Commission, there's also a big signage with its name above the entrance. Fourth
building is New Solid Building, next to it is an abandoned building that formerly housed Intellectual Property
Philippines which moved its office to Fort Bonifacio. Sixth building isOPPEN Building aka Welding Industries of the
Philippines. Next to it is the Morning Star Center. There is an small opening in the metal fence near the front of
Morning Star Center purportedly done illegally so that people regularly come to the buildings in the area can just get
off the jeepney near the buildings. The eight building and of course the remaining four is near to Nicanor Garcia
Street, the next intersection. So I recommend to get off the jeepney at the corner of Nicanor Reyes Street if your
destination is one of these buildings. The eight building is Union Ajinomoto Building with BDO branch at the ground
floor. It is followed by Metro House, the ninth building. Next to to it is another abandoned building formerly occupied
by Home Guaranty Corporation. ITC Building is the eleventh building from Makati Avenue to Nicanor Reyes. And the
last bulding which is located at the corner of Nicanor Reyes Street and Gil Puyat Avenue is Yupangco Building.
Based on their locations, the right unloading area if you're going to any of the last five buildings is at Nicanor Reyes
Street also known as Reposo. See location map of these buildings, click HERE.

Next intersection which is not far from Nicanor Garcia Street is Malugay Street. There's only one building located
between Nicanor Reyes Street and Malugay Street, there's a vacant lot at the corner of Malugay and Gil Puyat. The
only building here is Mapua Institute of Technology, located at the corner of Nicanor Reyes and Gil Puyat. Get off
the jeepney at Nicanor Garcia also known as Reposo if you're going to Mapua Institute of Technology. The signage of
Mapua is engraved in the facade of the building. See location map below, clickHERE.

In the second corner of Malugay Street is a parking lot. The next intersecion to the right of Gil Puyat is Zuellig Loop.
There are only seven building from the parking lot at the corner of Malugay Street to Zuellig Loop. Get off the jeepney
at the corner of Malugay Street if your going to any of these buildings: Next to parking lot isStar Centrum Building, it
is followed by an abondoned building. PAG-IBIG Fund Makati Branch - Justine Building is the third building from
Malugay Street. Next to it is GNOSIS International Learning Center. You can get off the jeepney at the corner of
Zuellig Loop if your destination is one of the three buildings near to the corner. These are: BIR Revenue Region 8
Makati, fifth building from Malugay Street. An abandoned building is next to BIR Region 8 building. FEU Makati is
located at the corner of Gil Puyat Avenue and Zuellig Loop. Located in FEU Makati Building is Loop Creative Dining
and The Institute of Culinary Arts and Food Service.

Next main intersection is Ayala Avenue which is very near to Zuellig Loop. The Columns Ayala Avenue is located
between Zuellig Loop and Ayala Avenue. See location map of these buildings, click HERE.

After Ayala Avenue, the next major intersection is Chino Roces Avenue also known as Pasong Tamo. But there's an
access road perpendicular to Gil Puyat Avenue called Tindalo Street which is between the tallPhilippine AXA Life
Centre building and the twin towered Sky Plaza building. The first building from Ayala Avenue to Chino Roces
Avenue is Makati Central Post Office, and next to it is Philippine AXA Life Centre. You can get off the jeep in front of
Makati Central Post Office or the next corner which is Tindalo Street, next to Philippine AXA Life Centre if your
destination is either Sky Plaza or Philippine AXA Life Centre. Next to Sky Plaza is Centro Escolar University. Get
off the jeepney at the corner Tindalo Street if you're going to Centro Escolar University. Comfoods Building is a
building that occupies the long stretch of Gil Puyat Avenue from the corner of Chino Roces Avenue towards the
building of Centro Escolar University. The right area to get off the jeepney if your destination is Comfoods is at the
corner of Gil Puyat Avenue and Chino Roces Avenue since the metal fence is built from the corner of Tindalo Street
all the way to the corner of Chino Roces.

Grepalife Building is the third institution between Chino Roces Avenue and Mayapis Street, the road just before the
PNR rail track. A Petron station is situated at the second corner of Chino Roces Avenue and Gil Puyat Avenue. Next
to it is Caltex. Then, Grepalife Building with its big sign visible from the corner of Chino Roces. See location map of
these buildings, click HERE.

NAPOLCOM Bldg

FEU Makati

SSS Makati Branch

Goldland Bldg - Herbalife


Morning Star Center

New Solid Bldg

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119 Responses to How To Get To The Buildings Along Gil Puyat From MRT Buendia
ginaidea said...
21 March 2012 22:30
Wow! This is very detailed. Thank you so much! :-)

Lagalag said...
21 March 2012 22:49
@ ginaidea, hope na makatulong syo ang mga guides ko, you are welcome :)

kei said...
2 June 2012 06:45
ilang jeepneys po ang masasakyan kung galing sa sm cyber two building to feu makati?
I mean, anu-anong jeep?

Lagalag said...
2 June 2012 18:12
@ kei. Isang jeep lang po ma'am. Yun jeep na sasakyan nyo sa CyberTwo Bldg na byaheng "Washington" ay
dadaan po mismo yun sa FEU Makati bago po umabot sa kanto ng Ayala Ave. Madali nyo po makita ang FEU
Makati, nasa gawing kanan po yun at may signage na madali makita na mababasa nyo "FEU Makati". Sana po ay
matulungan kyo ng sagot ko :)

emjay said...
7 June 2012 00:36
hi po, ask ko lng po ano pong jeep ang pwede ko sakyan papuntang Jade Building (Home Guaranty Corporation)
from MRT Buendia, or if galing ako ng LRT Gil puyat station..thnk you in advance

Lagalag said...
7 June 2012 21:45
@ emjay. Kung galing po kyo MRT Buendia, sundan nyo lang po ang direksyon sa post na to at pkisabi sa driver na
ibaba kyo bago umabot sa Nicanor Garcia St. Ang Home Guarantee po ay ang building bago po ang Nicanor Garcia.
After ng Home Guarantee may dalawa pang building bago ang Nicanor Garcia St. Kung galing po kyo sa LRT Gil
Puyat, sakay lang po kyo ng jeep na ang sign ay "Guadalupe Bel-Air MRT Buendia". Pkisabi sa driver ibaba kyo sa
Nicanor Garcia tapos tawid po kayo at lakad kayo mula sa kanto ng Nicanor Garcia hanggang sa ikatlong building na
Jade Bldg. Sana po ay matulungan kyo ng direksyon ko. :)

emjay said...
8 June 2012 19:54
thank you Mr Blogger..mlaking tulong dn po ito...maraming slamat ulit sa tulong...God bless..

Lagalag said...
8 June 2012 20:20
@ emjay. Kaligayahan ko po na makatulong. Masisiyahan din po ako kung mapa-plus one nyo ako sa Google Plus.
Thank you :)

emjay said...
8 June 2012 23:01
Mr Blogger i really want to but my office access is limited and google plus is restricted..i'll gonna do it if i'll go online
once our internet connection (in our apt)is back.

Lagalag said...
8 June 2012 23:45
@ emjay. Please don't take it seriously. I'm just kidding. It's okay and no problem at all. Thanks and have fun. :)

Benj said...
20 August 2012 01:15
hi po., pahelp naman po..,, my mga jeepneys po ba from buendia going near sa makati city hall??

Lag alag said...
20 August 2012 09:06
@ Benj. Sakay po kyo ng jeep na ang sign ay "Bel-Air Washington" kung nsa EDSA cor Buendia kyo. Baba po ng
Chino Roces aka Pasong Tamo. Sakay po ng jeep na "PRC" ang sign sa harap. Baba po ng Kalayaan. Kung nasa
Taft cor Buendia aka Gil Puyat kyo, sakay kyo ng jeep na ang sign nman ay "PRC". Baba ng Kalayaan. Pkisabi sa
driver na ibaba kyo Kalayaan. Sakay uli kyo ng jeep na "Guadalupe" ang sign sa harap. Dadaan po yun mismo ng
Makati City Hall. Pki request nlang sa driver na ibaba kyo ng Makati City Hall. Sana po ay matulungan kyo ng ibinigay
ko na mga direksiyon.

Benj said...
20 August 2012 14:35
tnx po...ahhm...meron po kaya na 1 ride lng? para po sana makatipid, ung hindi n palipat2...mgwork po kasi ako
buendia near edsa/makati ave,,, tpos umuuwi po ako sa malapit sa makati city hall.... slmt n din po sa mga directions
nio...

Lag alag said...
20 August 2012 19:54
@ Benj. Wala po isa sakay pero may alternatibo. Kung manggaling kayo Buendia near EDSA, sakay nlang po jeep
na "Guadalupe". Then sakay po kyo ng jeep na "Pedro Gil Taft" or "San Andres Bukid" ang sign sa harap. Pkisabi po
sa driver na ibaba kyo sa Makati City Hall. Then sa mga susunod na pag-uwi nyo ay madali na po. Pki-tingnan po
kung alin ang mas convenient sa inyo.

Benj said...
21 August 2012 01:10
maraming salamat po... :))

Lag alag said...
21 August 2012 11:46
@ Benj. Wala po anuman, pki plus one nlang po at pki share sa iba ang blog ntin. Pwede nyo gamitin ang mga
buttons below the title post or share buttons below the post.

Sa mga gusto mag-follow, pki-CLICK po dito.

RYKC said...
24 August 2012 23:39
Thank you for posting this! Great help :)

Lag alag said...
25 August 2012 10:29
@ RYKC. You are welcome, kindly share our blog to others. Thanks. :)

gemini said...
18 October 2012 13:38
from mandaluyong po ako.. if mag mrt po ako galing boni station tapos baba po ako ng buendia station san po ako
sasakay para makapunta sa executive building.. anu pong jeep ung sasakyan ko??? help po plss..

Lag alag said...
18 October 2012 20:55
@ gemini. Nakasulat po sa article na to ang sasakyan nyo mula MRT Buendia Station. Ang kelangan nyo lang po
gawin ay basahin ang post mula umpisa hanggang sa part na sinabi ang exact location ng Executive Bldg at dun kyo
sakto bababa ng jeepney.

gemini said...
19 October 2012 02:03
ask ko lng po my jeep po ba akong masasakyan pabalik ng mrt buendia station galing ng executive bldg.? tnx po ulit

Lag alag said...
19 October 2012 12:24
@ gemini. Meron po, tawid lang po kyo sa kabilang side ng Gil Puyat kung saan kyo bumaba at sumakay po kyo ng
jeepney na ang sign ay "Bel-Air MRT". Sakto po sa MRT ang terminal nun.

Monaliza Olan said...
4 November 2012 22:34
hello...from batangas po ako manggagaling. which one is better na babaan ko? LRT buendia or Dela Rosa... going to
Jupiter St. Bel air makati. tnx po...

Lag alag said...
4 November 2012 22:50
@ Monaliza Olan. San po ba sa Jupiter? Mahaba po kasi ang Jupiter eh.

Xheila Francisco said...
30 November 2012 13:37
hi po! un po bang executive building saka Penthouse, Executive Building, 369 Sen. Gil Puyat Avenue, Makati City?
wla po kz aq makitang penthouse sa post nyo.. saka po kung manggagaling sa lrt gil puyat anu sasakyan and saan
bababa po? salamat po :)

Lag alag said...
30 November 2012 17:07
@ Xheila Francisco. Pki-linaw po yun tanong nyo. Penthouse is a part of a building. Ano po ba building ang punta
ninyo. Pki-check po ang pangalan ng building na pupuntahan ninyo. Salamat po.

3 December 2012 20:16
eto po yung binigay na address Penthouse, Executive Building, 369 Sen. Gil Puyat Avenue, Makati City.. hindi ko po
alam kung anung building.. kasi po may nakita ako sa post nyo sa tass na executive building yan din po ba yung
penthouse or nsa loob po nung building kaya yung penthouse, sorry po ayaw kasi magreply nung pupuntahan ko,
panu po magpunta han from lrt gil puyat? thank you po :)

Lag alag said...
4 December 2012 11:57
@ Xheila Francisco. From LRT Gil Puyat sakay po ng jeep na ang sign sa harap ay Guadalupe. Baba po kyo sa
Makati Ave. Tawid po kyo sa kabila at mkikita nyo na ang Executive Center Building sa kanto ng Makati Ave at Gil
Puyat tapat po ng Petron Station.

4 December 2012 16:34
Ok po salamat :) may sasakyan po ba ako jan papuntang mrt station? thank you po ulit ng marami..

Lag alag said...
4 December 2012 21:14
@ Xheila Francisco. Sakay po kyo ng jeepney na ang sign ay "Bel-Air MRT" kung saan po kyo bumaba from LRT Gil
Puyat.

22 March 2013 11:50
Makati is one of the place in Metro Manila na diko makabisado, Buti nalang may Google map. :)

zabrina balero said...
3 April 2013 20:42
panu pumunta sa FEU makati galing fairview? salamat po!!!

Lag alag said...
3 April 2013 22:16
@ zabrina balero. Sakay lang po bus to "Baclaran" or "Alabang". Baba po Buendia corner EDSA. Then pkisunod na
po ang direksyon na ibinigay ko sa post sa itaas. Tip: Pakibasa po ng buo ang article para po makuha nyo ng
malinaw ang direksyon papunta sa FEU Makati.

Mary Pascual said...
6 April 2013 08:12
Sir lagalag, ask ko lang if yung jeepneys na may signage na "Washington" sa may Paseo de Roxas, same as dun sa
post na yun and kung dadaan ito ng Oppen Building. Thanks. and if not what's the easiest way to get there ng hindi
na sasakay ng Mrt Buendia, from Paseo de Roxas na mismo specifically sa may Bpi/Hsbc/Enterprise side

Lag alag said...
6 April 2013 18:07
@ Mary Pascual. Bago ko po sagutin ang tanong mo, linawin ko lang po muna ang "Bpi/Hsbc/Enterprise". Ang
tinutukoy mo po ba dito ay ang Enterprises Center na nasa Paseo de Roxas cor Ayala Ave at hindi po ang Paseo de
Roxas cor Buendia Ave?

ARNOLD PAA said...
8 May 2013 12:28
hi lagalag from batangas din po ako punta po ako accelerando bldg. sa gil puyat buendia makati ano po sakyan ko
bus lrt/bendia o cubao, san po ako baba? tnx po

ARNOLD PAA said...
8 May 2013 12:30
sir from batangas po ako, punta ako accelerando bldg. sa gil puyat buendia makati, ano po ba sakyan ko bus,
lrt/buendia o cubao, san po ako baba? tnx po...

Lag alag said...
9 May 2013 11:53
@ ARNOLD PAA. Cubao po at baba ng EDSA cor Buendia at sundin nyo npo ang direction na binigay ko sa article
sa itaas para po makapunta kyo sa sakayan ng jeepney papunta sa destination po ninyo. Sana po ay matulungan
kyo ng guide ko.

mark said...
6 June 2013 20:28
if sasakay po ako ng jeep na paguadalupe from taft avenue cor gil puyat, san po ako bababa para makarating sa
enzo building, kasi diba may mga harang dun? and may alternative route ba from ust espana to enzo building na
hindi sasakay ng mrt/lrt?

Lag alag said...
6 June 2013 22:31
@ mark. Sakay po kyo bus na "Ayala" jan sa UST, sa Quiapo meron den. Baba po kyo sa unloading lagpas ng Chino
Roces aka Pasong Tamo. Sakay po kyo jeepney na "Bel-Air MRT". Baba po kyo sa likod ng Enzo Bldg kasi po ang
mga jeepney na yan ay sa likod dumadaan. Sabihin nyo sa driver na ibaba kyo sa Enzo. Then pasok po kyo sa back
entrance ng Enzo.

mark said...
6 June 2013 23:31
Thank you. Kapag pabalik po ng espana ano po marerecommend niyo?

Lag alag said...
7 June 2013 01:04
@ mark. Sir pede po kyo sumakay ng jeep "LRT Taft" po. Tapos sakay po kyo ng "UST" jeep po.

Limuel Ubaldo said...
22 June 2013 07:53
sir ask ko lang kung ano anong route madadaanan ng BEL AIR WASHINGTON JEEPNEY? my destination is at BDO
Corporate Center.

Lag alag said...
22 June 2013 11:50
@ Limuel Ubaldo. Baba lang po kyo ng kanto ng Buendia at Makati Ave. Tapos po lakad kyo sa Makati Ave mula
kanto kung saan andun ang Pacific Star Bldg. Susunod po sa Pacific Star ang BDO Corporate Center. Malapit lang
po yun. Dalawang tower o building po ang BDO Corporate Center.

Louiver Delosreyes said...
25 June 2013 01:32
paano po pumunta sa grepalife bldg. pag galing po ng recto?

Lag alag said...
25 June 2013 09:35
@ Louiver Delosreyes. jeep po o lrt to baclaran baba gill puyat, jeep to guad baba po grepa

micheen said...
2 July 2013 13:13
how to get to Urban bldg po if mangagaling akong baclaran? ano po bang mga sasakyan at directions..thanks for the
help :)

Lag alag said...
2 July 2013 15:10
@ micheen. Ride a bus to Monumento or Cubao, alight at MRT Buendia Station. Use MRT Station and come down at
Buendia. Walk on the right sidewalk until you get to Urban Bldg which is very near.

micheen said...
3 July 2013 13:38
ah..ok po thanks :)

ace balayan said...
17 July 2013 22:13
hi...help me naman po..anu po ang puwedeng sakyan from lrt buendia station papapunta sa sm cyber2?
thanks

Lag alag said...
17 July 2013 22:33
@ ace balayan. Sakay po jeep na "Guadalupe" ang sign. Baba po bago umakyat sa EDSA flyover at pumunta sa
building bago ang Shell Station. Yun po ang SM Cyber Two bldg.

Nel said...
3 August 2013 11:31
Hi Sir Lag alag, ask ko lang kung anong sasakyan papuntang alco building sa gil puyat, magmumula po ako sta rosa
laguna..tnx

Lag alag said...
3 August 2013 21:04
@ Nel. From Laguna po punta kyo Alabang. From Alabang sakay po ng bus na Monumento o Fairview. Baba po kyo
sa MRT Buendia Station. Tawid po kyo ng EDSA. Sundin nyo na po ang guide na sinulat ko sa post na to papunta sa
ALCO.

Nel said...
4 August 2013 10:36
Sir Lag alag kapag sumakay po ba ako na byaheng cubao o lawton galing sa balibago, sta rosa, dadaan po ba yon
ng Mrt Buendia Station? Kapag nasa Mrt Buendia station na po ba ako walking distance na lang po ba ang alco
building?

Lag alag said...
4 August 2013 12:52
@ Nel. Yun bus lang po na Cubao via EDSA ang dadaan ng MRT Buendia Station. Baba po kyo dun at pki follow po
ang nakasaad sa post na to. Nakasulat po ang ALCO Bldg at kung paano kyo pupunta doon mula sa MRT Buendia
Station.

Mockingjay said...
1 October 2013 14:32
yung jeep na pawashington ay madadaanan miso yung DTI-BOI? Salamat po!

Lag alag said...
1 October 2013 17:12
@ Mockingjay. Opo, dadaan po sa DTI ang Washington na jeep mula sa MRT Buendia Station.

Patty said...
2 October 2013 15:24
Ano po exactly ang nakalagay sa jeep na dadaan ng skyland tower bldg. from buendia MRT station ?

Lag alag said...
2 October 2013 16:35
@ Patty. Sa harap po ay "Washington", sa gilid po ay Bel-Air Washington MRT.

Bernadette Cruz said...
5 October 2013 11:10
Hi, I'm coming from Makati City Hall JP Rizal, anong way po papuntang Enzo bldg? Thanks. :)

Lag alag said...
5 October 2013 12:56
@ Bernadette Cruz. Sakay po jeep "Guadalupe Ibabaw", baba po MRT Guadalupe, sakay jeep "Bel-Air Buendia",
baba Enzo Bldg.

Zc14 said...
6 October 2013 01:06
May jeep po ba from guadalupe to skyland plaza, gil puyat ?? Thank you!!

Lag alag said...
6 October 2013 09:50
@ Zc14. Opo, Abang po sa ilalim ng MRT, signs - "LRT Leveriza Washington Buendia".

Zc14 said...
6 October 2013 14:36
Thanks! mga ilang minutes po ang byahe?

Lag alag said...
6 October 2013 15:25
@ Zc14. Depende po sa trapik. Wala po anuman.

cloud16 said...
23 October 2013 16:52
hello, ask ko lang po sana if ano sakyan ko na jeep from mrt buendia if punta po ako dian st.
thank you.

Lag alag said...
23 October 2013 23:07
@ cloud16. Mag-abang lang po ng jeepney na ang sign ay "LRT Leveriza" na kumakanan sa Buendia mula EDSA at
galling ng Guadalupe. Pkisabi sa driver na ibaba po kyo sa Dian.

monette almojuela said...
10 November 2013 13:38
hi..ask ko lang po kung anong sasakyan ko pag pupunta ako ng CEU esteban kung manggagaling ako sa lrt 1 gil
puyat?hope you reply asap kasi doon po ako pupunta tom.thank you.

mon reyes said...
10 November 2013 13:52

Lag alag said...
10 November 2013 14:45
@ mon reyes & monette almojuela. Dalawa po ang campus ng CEU sa Makati - Gil Puyat at Legazpi. San po sa
dalawa ang punta nyo? Para mabigay ko ng tama ang direksyon.

Reth Marasigan said...
12 November 2013 19:11
hi po. ask ko lang po papunta po kasi ako ng goodwill bbldg 393 g. puyat ave, manggaling po kaasi ako ng LRT gil
puyat ano po pwede kong sakyan? thank you po.

Lag alag said...
12 November 2013 21:18
@ Reth Marasigan. Pagbaba mo po ng LRT Gil Puyat, sakay po ng jeepney na ang sign sa harap ay "Guadalupe",
baba po pag cross ng Paseo de Roxas. Tawid po sa kabila side ng Buendia at maglakad po papunta EDSA. Mga
pang-anim po na building ang Goodwill. Pede din po kyo sumakay ng jeepney kung meron kyo mkita na ang sign ay
"Bel-Air MRT". Pag ganun po ang sasakyan nyo dadaan po yan mismo sa likod ng GoodWill kasi kakaliwa ng Paseo
at kakanan ng Bel-Air. Paki-sabi na lang sa driver na ibaba po sila sa Goodwill Bldg.

14 November 2013 09:52
Thank you po. Very useful post. :)

Angelique Maasin said...
17 November 2013 16:30
Sir tanong ko lang, pupunta po ako sa Asia Pacific Medical & Diagnostics Inc pero di ko po alam sasakyan ko
papunta doon edison cor.faraday sts. po sya bale.. tas galing po ako sa mrt buendia . sana po masagot nyo agad
salmat po! :)

Lag alag said...
18 November 2013 00:12
@ Angelique Maasin. Abang po jeepney na ang sign ay "LRT Leveriza" na kumakanan sa Buendia mula EDSA.
Medyo matagal lang po ang dating. Sabihin po sa driver na ibaba kyo sa Bautista St. Tumawid po at maglakad sa
Bautista, tawirin ang Finlandia, maglakad pa hanggang makarating sa susunod na street na Edison. Kumaliwa po sa
Edison at maglakad pa hanggang makarating sa susunod na intersection na Faraday. Nasa kaliwa po ang Asia
Pacific Diagnostic. Kung may tricycle po, sakay kyo at sundan ang sinabi ko na walk direction. Sana po ay
matulungan kyo. Salamat po.

anonymyty said...
3 December 2013 03:33
Sir Galing akong Espana, tapos sasakyan ko is PNR, tapos baba ako sa may PNR Buendia Station...Mula poh doon
anong jeep ang pwdeng sakyan papuntang Pacific Star Building(makati ave) ?

Lag alag said...
3 December 2013 17:20
@ anonymyty. Sa Buendia po sakay ng jeepney na ang sign sa harap ay "Guadalupe", dadaan po yun ng Pacific
Star.

pamela nepa said...
3 January 2014 14:46
hi po ask ko lang po if from buendia station aq galing punta po aq ng grepalife ano po sasakyan ko na mabilis thanks
po if jeep wat signage if bus ano rin po ba ang dapat.. thamks

Lag alag said...
3 January 2014 16:46
@ pamela nepa. Sakay po bus na Ayala o jeepney na Guadalupe, paglagpas ng flyover ng Osmena Hi-way o PNR
railways, lapit na po dun ang Grepalife. Baba sa Washington at tawid na po ng Grepalife Bldg.

Joemar Hadlocon said...
23 January 2014 09:28
Hi po ask ko lng po if galing po ako pasay malibay anu po sasakyan ko papuntang comfoods building?,thanks

Lag alag said...
23 January 2014 13:56
@ Joemar Hadlocon. Sakay lang po bus to Magallanes MRT Station at sakay po jeepney na "PRC" sa Chino Roces
aka Pasong Tamo at baba po ng Gil Puyat aka Buendia. Dun npo ang Comfoods.

dora said...
28 January 2014 23:50
Ask ko lang,pano pmunta sa Q2 HR solutions from buendia station?thanks!

Lag alag said...
29 January 2014 11:05
@ dora. Madali po yan kung kumpleto ang address.

janet sedoon said...
29 January 2014 20:25
ask lang po paano po papunta sa Phil. Axa Life galing pa po kasi ako ng cavite. kung nasa baclaran na po ako ano-
ano po ang pwede sakyan hanggang sa marating po ang Phil. Axa Life. ty po.

Lag alag said...
30 January 2014 10:54
@ janet sedoon. Philippine Axa Life - one ride from Baclaran by bus with "Ayala Leveriza" sign. Alight at unloading
area along Gil Puyat Ave (Buendia) before Ayala intersection. Cross the road and walk toward the tall building of
Philippine Axa Life.

makulitako said...
24 February 2014 09:58
hi...ask ko lang how to get to NAPOLCOM buendia from MRT buendia station? i mean anong jeep yung dapat
sakyan?many thanks

Lag alag said...
24 February 2014 15:22
@ makulitako. For commuters going to NAPOLCOM from MRT Buendia Station, ride the jeepney indicated here.
Follow direction given in this article. Please note that you need to read the article to get the direction on where to get
off the jeepney where NAPOLCOM is located.

Efraim Arahan said...
4 April 2014 22:50
ask lang po sir, ano po sasakyan ko kung galing akong gil puyat station paputang mayapis/bakawan? tnx po.

Lag alag said...
4 April 2014 23:44
@ Efraim Arahan. If you are going to Mayapis cor Bakawan, take a jeepney with "PRC" or "Guadalupe" sign, alight
after the jeepney has crossed Osmena Highway (with flyover above) and then cross Gil Puyat. Walk down Mayapis
St past Malugay and Yakal St. Next street is Bakawan.

yellowranger said...
11 April 2014 23:33
Hi ask ko lang po paano po pumuntang Asia Pacific Medical & Diagnostics, Inc. kapag galing ng Quirino Station?
Sana po masagot asap. Thanks in advance. God bless.:)

Lag alag said...
12 April 2014 00:46
@ yellowranger. To all readers going to Asia Pacific Medical & Diagnostic, Inc from any station of LRT-1, here's the
direction. Get off the train at Gil Puyat Station. Ride a jeepney with "PRC" or "Guadalupe" sign and alight at Bautista
St. Walk along Bautista and cross Finlandia St. Walk further until you get to the next street which is Edison. Turn left
onto Edison. Walk down the road until you get to the next intersection of Faraday St where Asia Pacific Diagnostic is
located. If there are tricycles at the corner of Gil Puyat and Bautista, take one of them and follow the direction I have
mentioned. Hope I have answered your question.

batangtsina said...
12 April 2014 10:19
gud am ask ko lng po pano po papunta na BDO Paseo-Gil Puyat galing po ako ng alabang..ano po ang mga
sasakyan koh..maraming salamat poh

Lag alag said...
12 April 2014 12:27
@ batangtsina. To you and to others going to BDO Paseo de Roxas - Gil Puyat from Alabang. You can take a one
bus ride to Buendia cor EDSA by riding a bus bound for any of the ff: Cubao, Monumento, Novaliches, Fairview, etc.
Alight at Buendia and use the MRT to get across EDSA. Go to the terminal of the jeepneys there and ride one and
then alight at Paseo de Roxas. Note: It's very near, you can walk down Buendia to get there. You will immediately
see BDO at the corner of Paseo and Buendia aka Gil Puyat. Hope this direction helps you.

Delson Reyes said...
29 April 2014 18:45
Hi po ask ko lang paano po papunta sa Phil. Axa Life Centre kung galing po ako ng LRT Gil Puyat station? thanks

Lag alag said...
29 April 2014 23:19
@ Delson Reyes. Kindly read the separate post - How To Get To The Buildings Along Buendia From LRT Gil Puyat
Station.

jean ea said...
15 May 2014 11:30
pano po aq mkkpunta ng dti kpag galing ng lrt gil puyat station? tnx

Lag alag said...
15 May 2014 13:48
@ jean ea. If you are going to DTI in Buendia from LRT Gil Puyat Station, the direction to take is detailed in separate
post. Please go to How To Get To The Buildings Along Buendia From LRT Gil Puyat Station.

Joana Rey Catbagan said...
16 May 2014 17:01
hi sir!

papunta po ako ng Valdecon building sa Jupiter St. Mangagagaling po ako ng MRT Cubao.

Pwede nyo po ba kong tulungan? Salamat po.

Lag alag said...
16 May 2014 18:03
@ Joana Rey Catbagan. This reply is also for those searching for direction to Valdecon Bldg in Jupiter from MRT
Cubao. Get off the train at MRT Buendia Station. Go down to Gil Puyat Ave. You can walk your way to Valdecon
Bldg, it is very near. Jupiter is the road paralleled to Gil Puyat aka Buendia. Walk down Jupiter St past two streets on
the right. The third corner is Antares St where Valcedon is located at the other corner.

radgel6 said...
18 May 2014 22:37
Good evening Sir. I know my question is off to the direction listed above but do you happen to know how will I get to
First Global Bldg. (GNN BLDG.), Gamboa cor. Adelantado st. Legaspi Village, Makati City. (near BPI legaspi-gamboa
branch) from Boni? Will appreciate your response. Thank you.

Lag alag said...
20 May 2014 10:20
@ radgel6. One bus ride to Ayala Ave, bus sign must be "Ayala LRT Leveriza." Alight at unloading area near Herrera
St now known as Rufino. Walk to Rufino, cross Ayala via underpass. Walk the entire stretch of Rufino (Herrera) past
Dela Rosa, Legazpi and Salcedo streets. Next to Salcedo is Adelantado. Turn left onto Adelantado. Next corner is
Gamboa. Check all four corners for your building destination.

Kevin Rivera said...
21 May 2014 07:38
good day, ask ko lang po if we are driving from lrt-1 gil puyat station and we are going to justin bldg along gil puyat
where pagibig fund is located, can we left turn at gil puyat corner ayala avenue kung saan makikita yung columns
kasi sa malugay st. daw magpark? salamat po

Lag alag said...
21 May 2014 11:54
@ Kevin Rivera. No. Just cross Ayala Ave and turn right onto the road next to RCBC Plaza. Get around the tall
building and turn right again onto Ayala Ave. Cross Gil Puyat to get to Malugay St where you said you wanna park
you car.

Ma. Victoria Dizon said...
4 June 2014 15:30
Paano po makakarating ng Pacific Star building from UST Espana? If I take the Buendia fx. Thank you. :>

Lag alag said...
4 June 2014 16:53
@ Ma. Victoria Dizon. In Buendia aka Gil Puyat corner Taft, take "Bel-Air" or "Guadalupe" jeepney then ask driver to
drop you off at Pacific Star.

4 June 2014 22:04
Thank you so much.

Lag alag said...
6 June 2014 00:30
@ Ma. Victoria Dizon. You are welcome.

cybrogrey said...
10 July 2014 17:47
Hi po. Patulong po sana kung pano po ang pinakamadaling trip mula balibago sta rosa laguna papuntang BPI
buendia center? Nid ko po sna reply nyo asap. Thanks po in advance

Lag alag said...
10 July 2014 22:26
@ cybrogrey. Bus to Buendia, alight at Buendia. Jeepney to Guadalupe, alight at BPI Buendia Center.

cybrogrey said...
11 July 2014 19:24
Thanks very much po sir. Last question po kung pwd pa. San po exactly s buendia o ano pong landmark kung san
pwd bumaba at may makita pong jeepney papuntang guadalupe? Sorry po first time ko kc magcommute papuntang
makati.

Lag alag said...
11 July 2014 19:36
@ cybrogrey. After the bus from Laguna has turned left onto Buendia aka Gil Puyat from Osmena Hiway, you can
alight, cross Buendia and wait tor a jeepney with Guadalupe sign. The terminal of the bus from Laguna should be
headed for its terminal located in Taft/Buendia in Pasay.

cybrogrey said...
11 July 2014 21:44
Thank you very much po. You're very helpful. Godbless po.

Lag alag said...
12 July 2014 04:25
@ cybrogrey. You are welcome.

Kimberly Miraflor said...
18 July 2014 23:14
Hi sir! Help naman po kng pano pumunta sa BIR Gil Puyat coming from Cubao? Which way is better, LRT or MRT?
Pano po ako pupunta run.. Ano po kayang jeep ang pwede kong masakyan papunta run... Thanks po sa help!

Lag alag said...
19 July 2014 13:19
@ Kimberly Miraflor. MRT to Buendia Station, then follow direction given in this directional guide for commuters.

19 July 2014 20:54
eh sir, if i'm at BIR Gil Puyat, pano naman po pumunta pa puntang LRT Buendia?

Lag alag said...
20 July 2014 12:35
@ Kimberly Miraflor. Ride jeepney with "LRT Leveriza Taft" sign.

fa choi said...
27 July 2014 01:41
Hello po. Thank u soo much for the very informative article. I am a first time traveler in Makati, I would like to ask po
paano po pumunta ng PES bldg from LRT Buendia? ..Need ur help on this po.

Lag alag said...
30 July 2014 16:37
@ fa choi. You are welcome. I could give you direction if you provide the address.

This is the second part of our topic on how to commute to the buildings located along Gil Puyat Avenue from EDSA
where MRT Buendia Station is located to Chino Roces Avenue. Gil Puyat Avenue is formerly known as Buendia
Avenue and Chino Roces Avenue is formerly known as Pasong Tamo. In this article, the buildings to the left side of
Gil Puyat are our subjects. The buildings to the right are given directions in the first part of this topic, you can get
direction to the location of those buildings in the first article, go to How To Get To The Buildings Along Gil Puyat From
MRT Buendia.

From left: Pacific Star, BPI Buendia Center and Petron Mega Plaza

Check if your building destination is listed below then patiently read this direction guide to locate the building and get
the commuting direction from MRT Buendia Staion. For complete guide please refer to the building maps at the
bottom of this article. Some buildings have photos which you can also view below this post.

ACT Tower
Aegis People Support

Metrobank Plaza
Mondragon House
Bank of Commerce Buendia Pasong Tamo Branch
BPI Buendia Center
Burgundy Corporate Tower
Country Space 1
DBP Building
Elizabeth Place
Exportbank Plaza
GF & Partners Building
Grand Soho Makati
Le Metropole
Le Triomphe
McDonalds Gil Puyat Chino Roces
Medicard Lifestyle Center
Mercury Drug Branch
One Central
One Pacific Place Show Room
Pacific Star
Petron Mega Plaza
Planters Bank
RCBC Plaza
Salcedo Park Twin Towers
STI College
Telecom Plaza
The Church of Christ of Latter Day Saints
The World Centre
Trident Gil Puyat
Tropical Hut Humberger Gil Puyat
West of Ayala

How to get to a building along the left side of Gil Puyat Avenue from MRT Buendia Station?

Avenue. Walk across Gil Puyat Avenue under Gil Puyat-EDSA flyover. There's a terminal of jeepney with "Bel-Air
Washington Buendia MRT" wordings in both sides of the body and "Washington" sign in its front near the entrance of
McDonald's branch located at the ground floor of SM CyberTwo, the first office building from EDSA next to
Shell Gasoline Station. Ride one of these jeepneys. Pay Minimum.

Two men crossing Gil Puyat from Metrobank Plaza to CybertOne
Get off the jeep at Paseo de Roxas, the first intersection with traffic lights from EDSA if your destination is Medicard
Lifestyle Center andMetrobank Plaza. Walk across Gil Puyat to get to the other corner where Medicard Lifestyle
Center is located at the left corner of Gil Puyat and Paseo de Roxas. Metrobank Plaza is located at the middle of
Paseo de Roxas and Makati Avenue, the next main intersection (with traffic lights). It's just a little bit walk from
Medicard Lifestyle Center. If you are a typical Filipino who doesn't follow traffic law, you can get off the jeep at SM
CyberOne, the building to the right opposite Metrobank Plaza, then like the two men in this photo, take the risk of
crossing Gil Puyat and tread on the well-landscaped center island.

Next main intersection is Makati Avenue. Buildings near the corner are: DBP or Development Bank of the Philippines,
located at the first left corner of Gil Puyat and Makati Avenue. Pacific Star, located at the second left corner of Gil
Puyat and Makati Avenue. BPI Buendia Center, next to Pacific Star. Petron Mega Plaza, third building from Pacific
Star. The Church of Christ of Latter Day Saints, next to Petron Mega Plaza. Get off the jeep at Makati Avenue and
just walk towards those buildings. They're just stone's throw away from where you would alight.

Next to The Church of Christ is a vacant lot and next to it is Salcedo Park Twin Towers, but it's more nearer to the
next intersection which is Nicanor Garcia. There's a lot of pedestrians getting off the jeep infront of Ajinomoto
Building, the building located to the right of Gil Puyat exactly opposite Salcedo Park Twin Towers, and they just cross
the road right there as if it's legal to do it. Can't blame them, the center island don't have any barrier at all and it's
quite fast to just walk across in that part of the road. It's your call, but if it's you're first time here, just follow the law
and use pedestrian crossing.

Get off the jeep at Nicanor Garcia Street. And follow this guide. Use the pedestrian crossing to get to the left side of
Gil Puyat Avenue. Grand Soho Makati is just a few meters from pedestrian crossing. It's next to vacant lot that
followed Salcedo Park Twin Towers. Next to Grand Soho is Country Space and as you step the sidewalk of left side
of Gil Puyat from corner of Nicanor Garcia, ACT Tower is in the front, facing you.

Next to ACT Tower is a parking lot. GF & Partners is next to the parking area, and a vacant lot followed it.

Next corner is Malugay Street. Get off the jeepney at Malugay Street. Walk across the road to get to the other corner.
Road name opposite Malugay Street left of Gil Puyat is different, it is called Tordesillas Street. So Tordesillas is the
one to the left of Gil Puyat while Malugay is to the right. Go left as soon as you crossed from Malugay. The World
Centre is the tall building next to the parking lot that followed GF Partners. Next to The World Centre is Show Room
of One Pacific Place, then Elizabeth Place and at the corner of Gil Puyat Avenue and Tordesillas Street is an under
construction building.

Located at the second left corner of Tordesillas and Gil Puyat is Le Metropole, followed by Mondragon House.
Third building from the second corner of Tordesillas and Gil Puyat is Le Triomphe and next to it isTelecom
Plaza also known as Eastern Telecom Plaza. The building to the right of Gil Puyat Avenue opposite Telecom Plaza
is PAG-IBIG Fund. The barriers or metal fence in front of these two building have openings, and I noticed lots of
pedestrians crossing this part of Gil Puyat Avenue from one side to another. Next to Eastern Telecom
is Plantersbank, followed by Trident. Under construction One Central is next to Trident. Located at the first left
corner of Ayala Avenue and Gil Puyat Avenue is RCBC Plaza. By law, you are requred to get off the jeep near Ayala
Avenue, if you're going to Plantersbank, Trident, One Central. But if you're like those people who keep on crossing
streets in wrong places, then you can get off at PAG-IBIG and cross the road right there. Eastern Telecom is nearer
to Malugay than Ayala Avenue.

Located opposite RCBC Plaza, at the second left corner of Ayala Avenue and Gil Puyat Avenue is Aegis People
Support. Just get off the jeep near corner Ayala Avenue and walk across the road to get to this building, there's a
large sign that read Aegis People Support above the building. You also must get off the jeep at Ayala Avenue if
you're going to the Mercury Drug and Tropical Hut branches located next to Aegis People Support, respectively.

Last intersection along Gil Puyat Avenue is Chino Roces Avenue formerly known as Pasong Tamo. The buildings you
can walk to from the corner of Chino Roces Avenue and Gil Puyat Avenue are the following:Burgundy Corporate
Tower, West of Ayala, STI College, Bank of Commerce, McDonald's Gil Puyat Rocesand Export Bank Plaza.
These buildings lined up after Tropical Hut in that order. But an under construction building owned by Greenfield
Development Corporation comes first before Burgundy Corporate Tower. Walk across Gil Puyat Avenue to get to the
other corner of Chino Roces. Go left to proceed to Burgundy and West of Ayala. They are tall buildings with building
names on their facades. McDonald's is just across the corner. Bank of Commerce is next to West of Ayala and Export
Bank Plaza is the skyscrpaer located at the second left corner of Gil Puyat Avenue and Chino Roces Avenue.

DBP Building

BPI Buendia Center

Petron Mega Plaza

Salcedo Park

ACT Tower

Gil Puyat Avenue with its metal fence

Pedestrians wrongfully crossing Gil Puyat Avenue


How To Get To World Trade Center

World Trade Center is located at the corner of President Diosdado Macapagal Avenue and Senator Gil Puyat Avenue
Extension in Pasay City, Metro Manila. It's along the way going to Mall of Asia. Here are the directions from different
parts of Metro Manila to the location of the World Trade Center Metro Manila.

BY CAR FROM MRT/LRT BY BUS LOCATION MAP

Route #1

From Alabang and Southern Metro Manila. Take the Skyway and exit on Senator Gil Puyat Avenue Exit. At this time
you're now on President Osmena Highway aka South Super Highway or SLEX. There's a flyover on theintersection of
Gil Puyat and President Osmena Highway, you must avoid getting onto it. Instead, take the ground level and turn left
on Senator Gil Puyat Avenue. Stay to the middle of Gil Puyat Avenue and continue driving all the way to the end of
Gil Puyat Avenue. You must pass and cross intersections of Batangas Street, Dian Stree, Bautista Street, Marconi
Street and Tramo Street in that order. Now you will see the LRT Gil Puyat Station up ahead. Go pass under it and
cross the Taft Avenue intersection. You will cross Leveriza and Harrison Street before crossing Roxas Boulevard
under its flyover. After crossing Roxas Boulevard, you must stay to the right of the road because most of the vehicles
will make a U-Turn few meters away from Roxas Boulevard and some will turn right onto the next street of Jalandoni.
A bit later you will see the huge building of World Trade Center to your left. You can enter parking entrance along
Disdado Macapagal so turn left on Macapagal Avenue and carefully make the necessary turn.

Route #2

From NAIA-3 or Ninoy Aquino International Airport TERMINAL 3. From the building of NAIA=3 itself you must make a
U-Turn on the the turnaround junction of Andrews Avenue. This will take you to the opposite direction going to Roxas
Bulevard. Stay to the middle of Andrews Avenue until you reach the next turnaround road. Turn right to go with the
traffic flow. Stay to the middle of the bending road and take the next turn right onto Andrews Avenue again. Now go
straight staying to the middle of Andrews Avenue. You must cross theintersection Aurora Boulevard which run
perpendicular from Andrews Avenue. After Aurora Boulevard road name changed and you are now driving along
Airport Road. Stay to the middle of Airport Road. You will crossintersections of Domestic Road and Quirino Avenue
before you get to Roxas Boulevard. After crossing Quirino Avenue road bends a little bit to the right. After that you
must stay to the right of Airport Road, majority of the traffic turn left on Roxas Boulevard. You must turn right onto
Roxas Boulevard and go all the way pass Redemptorist Church which located to your right and Redemptorist Road
which run perpendicular from Roxas Boulevard. After that is EDSA, the main thoroughfare running across Metro
Manila. Get onto it. First avoid getting onto the flyover then turn right onto EDSA but you must stay to the outer lane
or left lane of the EDSA after turning right from Roxas Blvd. Now immediately, there's a U-Turn. Get onto it and make
a U-Turn. At this time you're now on the opposite lane of EDSA. Cross Roxas Boulevard under its flyover. After
crossing Roxas Boulevard you must stay to the right or inner lane of EDSA and turn right onto Diosdado Macapagal
Avenue up ahead. Stay to the middle of Macapagal Avenue untl you cross a bridge. Now stay to the right. You will
pass by HK Sun Plaza and PNB Headquarters before you reach the World Trade Center. Next to PNB is the entrance
to the parking area and the ground of World Trade Center.

Route #3

onto Diosdado Macapagal Avenue. Stay to the middle of Macapagal Avenue and go straight and cross
the intersection of Macapagal Avenue and EDSA. EDSA is the main thoroughfare that cut acrossMetro Manila. Stay
to the middle of Macapagal Avenue untl you cross a bridge. Now stay to the right. You will pass by HK Sun Plaza and
PNB Headquarters before you reach the World Trade Center. Next to PNB is the entrance to the parking area and
the ground of World Trade Center.

Route #4

From Cavite and other parts of Metro Manila near Alabang-Zapote Road. Take Coastal Road also known as Manila-
Cavite Expressway. Turn left on Pacific Avenue then turn right onto Diosdado Macapagal Avenue. Stay to the middle
of Diosdado Macapagal Avenue. It will be a long way and soon after you must crossintersection of EDSA - the main
thoroughfare that cut across Metro Manila. Stay to the middle of Macapagal Avenue untl you cross a bridge. Now
stay to the right. You will pass by HK Sun Plaza and PNB Headquarters before you reach the World Trade Center.
Next to PNB is the entrance to the parking area and the ground ofWorld Trade Center.

Route #5

From Bulacan, Pampanga and North Luzon, take A. Bonifacio Avenue and Dimasalang Street to Quezon Boulevard.
On Quezon Boulevard go straight up to Quiapo, passing through the Quezon Boulevard underpas, and Lawton,
crossing Pasig river via Quezon Bridge. Road name changes to Padre Burgos after passing Lawton area, and the
road also bends to the left. Stay to the right of P. Burgos Street to avoid getting onto the Lagusnilad underpass and
Taft Avenue. Again let me reiterate, after crossing the intersection of the street next to Lawton that borders Manila
City Hall, avoid passing through the Lagusnilad underpass by staying to the right of Padre Burgos. After passing that
junction, stay to the middle of Padre Burgos, to your left now is the National Museum. Cross intersections of Finance
Road, General Luna Street which is the way going to Intramuros, and Palacio Street. After crossing Palacio Street,
stay to the left of Padre Burgos Street and then turn left on Roxas Blvd. Stay to the middle of Roxas Blvd.
Cross intersections of U.N. Avenue, Pedro Gil and Quirino Avenue. After crossing Quirino Avenue to your right is
Manila Yacht Club followed by Philippine Navy Headquarters. Next to Philippine Navy is CCP Complex. Turn right
onto the street next to Philippine Navy Headquarters which is CCP Complex. You're now traversing first street in CCP
Complex which is called Pedro Bukaneg. Stay to the middle of Pedro Bukaneg. To your left is the main building of
CCP, afterward to your right is Harbor Square. You must turn left on the next street which is Magdalena Jalandoni.
Now stay to the middle and cross the intersection of Vicente Sotto - this is the intersection where the Star City is
located. Note: IfMagdalena Jalandoni is close to left-turning vehicles, go straight ahead up to Tanghalang Francisco
Balagtas formerly Folk Arts Theater, then turn left on the next street. Turn left on Vicente Sotto where PICC is located
then turn right onto Magdalena Jalandoni. Magdalena Jalandoni bends to the right upon nearing the junctions
of Senator Gil Puyat Extension and President Diosdado Macapagal Avenue. At this point you will now see the huge
building of the World Trade Center. To get to the parking entrance, take President Diosdado Macapagal Avenue and
carefully make the necessary turn.

Route #6

right onto Jones bridge. After crossing Jones Bridge, the road becomes Padre Burgos Street. Stay to the right of P.
Burgos Street to avoid getting onto the Lagusnilad underpass and Taft Avenue. Again let me reiterate, after crossing
the intersection of the street next to Lawton that borders Manila City Hall, avoid passing through the Lagusnilad
underpass by staying to the right of Padre Burgos. After passing that junction, stay to the middle of Padre Burgos, to
your left now is the National Museum. Cross intersections of Finance Road, General Luna Street which is the way
going to Intramuros, and Palacio Street. After crossing Palacio Street, stay to the left of Padre Burgos Street and then
turn left on Roxas Blvd. Stay to the middle of Roxas Blvd. Cross intersections of U.N. Avenue, Pedro Gil and Quirino
Avenue. After crossing Quirino Avenue to your right is Manila Yacht Club followed by Philippine Navy Headquarters.
Next to Philippine Navy is CCP Complex. Turn right onto the street next to Philippine Navy Headquarters which is
CCP Complex. You're now traversing first street in CCP Complex which is called Pedro Bukaneg. Stay to the middle
of Pedro Bukaneg. To your left is the main building of CCP, afterward to your right is Harbor Square. You must turn
left on the next street which is Magdalena Jalandoni. Now stay to the middle and cross the intersection of Vicente
Sotto - this is the intersection where the Star City is located. Note: If Magdalena Jalandoni is close to left-turning
vehicles, go straight ahead up to Tanghalang Francisco Balagtas formerly Folk Arts Theater, then turn left on the next
street. Turn left on Vicente Sotto where PICC is located then turn right
onto Magdalena Jalandoni. MagdalenaJalandoni bends to the right upon nearing the junctions of Senator Gil Puyat
Extension and President Diosdado Macapagal Avenue. At this point you will now see the huge building of the World
Trade Center. To get to the parking entrance, take President Diosdado Macapagal Avenue and carefully make the
necessary turn.

Route #7

From Quezon City take Quezon Avenue all the way to Espana then take Lerma onto Quiapo, passing through the
Quezon Boulevard underpas, and Lawton, crossing Pasig river via Quezon Bridge. Road name changes to Padre
Burgos after passing Lawton area, and the road also bends to the left. Stay to the right of P. Burgos Street to avoid
getting onto the Lagusnilad underpass and Taft Avenue. Again let me reiterate, after crossing the intersection of the
street next to Lawton that borders Manila City Hall, avoid passing through the Lagusnilad underpass by staying to the
right of Padre Burgos. After passing that junction, stay to the middle of Padre Burgos, to your left now is the National
Museum. Cross intersections of Finance Road, General Luna Street which is the way going to Intramuros, and
Palacio Street. After crossing Palacio Street, stay to the left of Padre Burgos Street and then turn left on Roxas Blvd.
Stay to the middle of Roxas Blvd. Cross intersections of U.N. Avenue, Pedro Gil and Quirino Avenue. After crossing
Quirino Avenue to your right is Manila Yacht Club followed by Philippine Navy Headquarters. Next to Philippine Navy
is CCP Complex. Turn right onto the street next to Philippine Navy Headquarters which is CCP Complex. You're now
traversing first street in CCP Complex which is called Pedro Bukaneg. Stay to the middle of Pedro Bukaneg. To your
left is the main building of CCP, afterward to your right is Harbor Square. You must turn left on the next street which
is Magdalena Jalandoni. Now stay to the middle and cross the intersection of Vicente Sotto - this is the intersection
where the Star City is located. Note: If Magdalena Jalandoni is close to left-turning vehicles, go straight ahead up to
Tanghalang Francisco Balagtas formerly Folk Arts Theater, then turn left on the next street. Turn left on Vicente Sotto
where PICC is located then turn right onto Magdalena Jalandoni. Magdalena Jalandoni bends to the right upon
nearing the junctions of Senator Gil Puyat Extension and President Diosdado Macapagal Avenue. At this point you
will now see the huge building of the World Trade Center. To get to the parking entrance, take President Diosdado
Macapagal Avenue and carefully make the necessary turn.

Route #8

by taking flyover to Legarda. This route can also be taken by those coming from Marikina and Antipolo through
Aurora Boulevard in Cubao. On Legarda Street, just cross Recto Avenue. Legarda ends up in Arlegui but the road

Route #9

and the Roxas Blvd flyover. After crossing Roxas Boulevard, you must stay to the middle of the road because most of
the vehicles will make a U-Turn few meters away from Roxas Boulevard and some will turn right onto the next street
of Jalandoni. A bit later you will see the huge building of World Trade Center to your left. You can enter parking
entrance along Disdado Macapagal so turn left on Macapagal Avenue and carefully make the necessary turn.

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How to get to World Trade Center from LRT or MRT

Route #1

LRT-1 from North Roosevelt, Balintawak, Monumento and other stations. Get off at Gil Puyat Station. Ride a shuttle
going to MOA or Mall of Asia. The terminal of these shuttles is located near JAC Bus Terminal which is along Gil
Puyat Avenue. After getting off train walk your way toward west to get to the terminal. Ask the driver of the shuttle to
drop you off at World Trade Center.

Route #2

LRT-1 from south Stations e.g. Baclaran, Libertad, Gil Puyat etc. Get off at Gil Puyat Station. Ride a shuttle going to
MOA or Mall of Asia. The terminal of these shuttles is located near JAC Bus Terminal which is along Gil Puyat
Avenue. After getting off train walk your way toward west to get to the terminal. Ask the driver of the shuttle to drop
you off at World Trade Center.

Route #3

Baclaran bound. Get off at Gil Puyat Station. Ride a shuttle going to MOA or Mall of Asia. The terminal of these
shuttles is located near JAC Bus Terminal which is along Gil Puyat Avenue. After getting off train walk your way
toward west to get to the terminal. Ask the driver of the shuttle to drop you off at World Trade Center.

Route #4

bound on LRT-1. LRT and MRT are interconnected. Get off at Gil Puyat Station. Ride a shuttle going to MOA or Mall
of Asia. The terminal of these shuttles is located near JAC Bus Terminal which is along Gil Puyat Avenue. After
getting off train walk your way toward west to get to the terminal. Ask the driver of the shuttle to drop you off at World
Trade Center.

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How to get to World Trade Center by bus

Take a bus from EDSA going to Baclaran but with additional signs of "Ayala LRT Leveriza Taft" on its front. Get off at
the corner of Roxas Blulevard and Gil Puyat and walk your way to the World Trade Center. It's around 200 meters
walk.

Jeepney Route Along Chino Roces Ave Or Pasong Tamo From MRT
The nearest MRT-3 station to Chino Roces Avenue formerly Pasong Tamo is Magallanes Station. If you're going to
any buildings and establishments along Chino Roces Avenue or Pasong Tamo from MRT-3 Magallanes Station, all
you need to do is to ride a jeepney with "PRC" sign. PRC here means Philippine Racing Club which is located next to
the terminal of these jeepneys at the northern end of Chino Roces Avenue.

Where to ride?

From MRT-3 Magallanes Station south exit (south bound lane which is going to Taft), walk along EDSA past San
Lorenzo Place Construction Site towards Chino Roces where a SM Save More is located at the opposite side.
Exactly at that corner of Chino Roces and EDSA Service Road, these jeepneys stop to pick up passengers.

From MRT-3 Magallanes Station north exit (north bound lane which is going to North Station), go inside Alphaland
Southgate Mall and exit the mall to the front facing Chino Roces Avenue Extension. In front of Southgate Mall along
Chino Roces Extension, these jeepneys stop to pick up passengers. They pass through a small tunnel across EDSA
Magallanes Bridge on their way to PRC via Chino Roces aka Pasong Tamo.

Below are the buildings and offices located along Chino Roces Avenue. They are arranged in order of their locations
with the first as the nearest to EDSA, e.g. SM Save More, and the last as the farthest, e.g. ShopWise.

Left side of Chino Roces from EDSA to J.P. Rizal:
To make it easy for you to go to a building or establishment along Chino
Roces or Pasong Tamo by jeepney, use intersections as you're guide. For
example, Miracle Building 1 is listed here under 'Javier Street to Dela Rosa

Street'. That means Miracle Building 1 is at the corner of Chino Roces and
Javier Reyes. Blu Racket Badminton Place is next to Miracle Building I, next
to it is Matrinco and so on. Knowing what's the nearest intersection to your
destination will help you to 'not miss' it.

EDSA to Don Bosco Street
Save More
BHAGI'S iNT'L TRADING CORP, NEWTRENDS INT'L, PARADIGM
retailers, Inc.
Roche (Philippines) Inc.
Federal Hardware
PC EXPRESS
Home Depot Makati
Under one roof - Living 'n Style, mobelhaus, Roca
Philippine Industrial Engineering Company, Inc.
Under one roof - UR Home, CANCIO CADI, Bike Town Cyclery Bike Town
Coca Cola Makati Sales Office
Pfizer Wyeth
Universal Motors Corporation Anthony p. Lee Center
CAR & R.V., INC. NISSAN
UPRC I - Seatrade
Tile Depot
PDIC or Philippine Deposit Insurance Corporation

Don Bosco Street to Arnaiz Avenue
Citimotors, Inc. - Mitsubishi Motors
Ssangyong (along Don Bosco Drive back of Citimotors)
Laureano di Trevi - Trevi
Wilcon Depot
Citiland Pasong Tamo Tower
Avida Towers San Lorenzo
Walter Mart Makati

Arnaiz Avenue(formerly Pasay Rd) to Javier St (opposite Herrera Street)
Eurotel
Andok's Restaurant
The Generic Pharmacy
Tower of David Car Aircon
Slims Fashion & Arts School
M&CO Direct Sale
Wedding Connections
Bacolod Chicken House
Copylandia
PC Express
Leelin Building
Catipon Dental Center

SM Save More

Bhagi's Int'l Trading Corp.

PC Express, Federal Hardware

Home Depot

Philippine Industrial Engineering Co.

Pfizer Wyeth

Mercury Drug
Felicity's Skin Care
ALVA Computer
Around the World Manpower
Motolite Goodyear
Carmen Building
Stargate Spa
Saika Japanese Restaurant
Franchise One Hotel - located at the back of Stargate Spa, along Santillan
Street corner Fernando Street
Herald Suites
Pizza Hut
Reyes Hair Cutters
Touch N' Wellness Massage and Spa
Dat Express Courier Inc.
Botak
Soliman Corporate Center
BPI Pasong Tamo
SAGA
MJMM Music Jam Theater Bar & Restaurant
Money Changer
Parungao Singzon Sangalang Lawyers
Jobsite Grill
The Oriental Place

Javier Street to Dela Rosa Street
Miracle Building I
Blu Racket Badminton Place
Matrinco
Regal Travel Service, Inc
Fuji-Hava
AIMCOOP
Metro Motorbikes Corporation
Kawasaki Authorized Service Shop
Pares Point
2168
Bruce Hardwood Floors
Motolite
Obeertime
Makati International Inn - located at the back of Obeertime, along Dela Rosa
Street

Dela Rosa Street to Gil Puyat Avenue
Dela Rosa Square
Oriental Garden Makati
Exportbank Plaza
Universal Motors Corp.

Tile Depot

PDIC

Mitsubishi Motors


Wilcon Depot

Walter Mart

Gil Puyat Avenue to Bagtikan Street
Petron Station
Malugay Street
Cafe Puro
High Pointe Building formerly N&M

Bagtikan Street to Estrella Street
GMA LOU BEL PLAZA
Piedra Building
Copyer
M.G.T. Guerra Bldg
VECA Building

Estrella Street to Kamagong Street
CF Pablo & Sons
NYS Bldg
A Cue Stick
Carland
Heartland
Prudence

Kamagong Street to P. Ocampo (formerly Vito Cruz)
Raman Condo
KFC
Kingswood - located along P. Ocampo near corner Chino Roces Avenue

Eurotel


Right side of Chino Roces from EDSA to J.P. Rizal:

There are open spaces along Chino Roces Avenue. There are also
Abandoned buildings. Next to Under Construction San Lorenzo Place is a
deserted building. Next to this empty structure is the Tokyo Health Link. A
big gap between Marvin Plaza and American Wire & Cables Co., Inc. is an
open sprawling land. You need to be aware of these empty spaces to avoid
getting confused when you see nothing is next to a building mentioned here.
If you encounter such areas, try to look at the next building to find out if it's
the building you're going to.

San Lorenzo Place (under construction)
An abondoned building
Tokyo Health Link
Kodak
Artemis
Mazda
Sabio
La Fuerza 2 - TUV Rheinland, Factory Sales, RATS, Design Square, Pietro,

Kodak

Artemis
Choir link Office Gallery
La Fuerza Plaza - FINALE ART FILE WAREHOUSE 17, The Soup Kitchen,
Aspac/Law, Puma, Black Station, BORDERS, Tomato Outlet, Republ1c,
Cirrus GLOBAL, Synchronizity Authentic Reflexology Center
Cafe Breton, SABAK Bike Shop, Country Style, Tile Express Shop
Allied Bank
Marsman Drysdale, Bulb Studios
Molave Building
Alegra Building - SGS, SKF, CROMA Medic
Philscan Travel, BCD Travel, SCANMAR Crewing Specialists
ZIEBART AUTOMALL
Makati Executive Suites (back of Ziebart along Don Bosco Street)

Don Bosco Street to Arnaiz Avenue(formerly Pasay Road)
Don Bosco Technical Institute
Meriam Bookstore

Arnaiz Avenue to Rufino Street(formerly Herrera)
Beacon
Makati Square
Shinjuku Ramen
Little Tokyo
Cactus PPC Laser
Catipon Clinic
JTKC Centre
Shell Gas Station

Rufino Street aka Herrera to Dela Rosa Street
Marvin Plaza
American Wire & Cables Co., Inc.
Kings Court II
Kings Court

Dominga Bldg - Fortune Insurance Group, Business Mirror, Eternal
Gardens, 97.9 Home Radio, Isuzu Gencars Makati, Asian Security &
Investigation Agency, Cook, Key Finance
JAKA Center
Centrepoint Building
McDonald's

Gil Puyat to Bagtikan
COMFOODS
First Homes Makati
Pryce Center Building

La Fuerza 2

Republ1c

Molave Building

Philscan Travel

Makati Square

Marvin Plaza

Bagtikan to Dao Street
Trans-Phil House
MJL Building
Ambers Best
Phil Tek
Kool King Aircon
CLF I Building - Alpha Machinery & Engineering
HCG

Dao to Kamagong
ISLA
HJR Auto Enhancer
Yokohama Benedicto Steel Corporation
Firewolf Motors

Kamagong to Metropolitan Avenue
Logicall (C. Roces corner Metropolitan Avenue)

Chowking
P. Ocampo Street
ShopWise
Dominga Bldg - Fortune Insurance

King's Court 2

King's Court
60 Responses to Jeepney Route Along Chino Roces Ave Or Pasong Tamo From MRT
ces said...
19 January 2013 11:29
Very informative blog. Can you give directions on the route from Fort Bonifacio to Chino Roces that passes under the
Magallanes flyover? Thanks.

Lag alag said...
19 January 2013 13:18
@ ces. Hello, ces. Are you driving or commuting?

jhoy era said...
7 June 2013 10:56
can you give me direction on the route from baclaran to mjl building don chino roces ave. bagtikan pasong tamo.

jhoy era said...
7 June 2013 10:57

Lag alag said...
7 June 2013 12:34
@ jhoy era. Sakay po bus na "Ayala Leveriza", baba ng Chino Roces at sakay ng "PRC" jeepney. Sabihin po sa
driver na ibaba ng Bagtikan St.

gabrielle Marie Consuelo Binaday said...
17 July 2013 09:13
thanks po sa blog, very helpful. May question lang po ako, kapag po ba sumakay ako ng jeep napa-PRC,
madadaanan din po ba yung Philippine Daily Inquirer? Thanks po

Lag alag said...
17 July 2013 13:09
@ gabrielle Marie Consuelo Binaday. Yes po dadaan po sa Inquirer ang PRC na jeep, left side po ng Pasong Tamo.
Ibaba po kyo ng driver, sabihin nyo lang.

Randy Epa said...
30 July 2013 15:35
Good day po.. I need help po going to Mall of kitchens sa may kamagong st. corner Lawaan st. Nearest landmark nya
daw is Pasong Tamo shopwise. Kung manggagaling po ako ng Quezon City, an-ano po ba sasakyan at saan
bababa?? Thank you po.

Lag alag said...
31 July 2013 13:50
@ Randy Epa. Get off the train or bus at Magallanes Station. Walk to the corner of Chino Roces aka Pasong Tamo.
Ride a jeepney with "PRC" sign. Drop off at Pasong Tamo cor Kamagong (ask driver). Cross Pasong Tamo and walk
along Kamagong past St Paul Rd. Next street is Lawaan.

Mark Domingo said...
16 September 2013 19:27
Hello po, ask lang po ako on how to commute to dela rosa (solaris one bldg) from kingswood makati (chino roces).

Lag alag said...
17 September 2013 08:43
@ Mark Domingo. Lakad po sa Buendia aka Gil Puyat, sakay jeep na "Ayala Washington", baba ng Herrera St, tawid
po at pasok ng Herrera, lakad hanggang kanto ng Dela Rosa, kaliwa po ng Dela Rosa, lakad hanggang umabot sa
Solaris One.

Denville Gatal said...
9 January 2014 10:25
Kung galing ako ng imus cavite papuntang ANSA 2Building 1078 don chino? Ano pinaka malapit na landmark sa
building na ito?

Lag alag said...
9 January 2014 14:51
@ Denville Gatal. Bus o jeepney po to South West Integrated o Baclaran, city bus po with "Ayala Leveriza" sign.
Baba po Chino Roces Ave. Sakay po jeep na "PRC" ang signboard. Sabihin sa driver ibaba sa Montojo St. Nasa
kabilang kanto po ng Montojo at Chino Roces ang ANSA II.

Sab Gomez said...
13 January 2014 10:54
Kung sasakay ako ng PRC Jeep, malilibot niya ba ako sa lahat ng stops and lugar na nakalagay dito? Pupunta po
kasi ako sa La Fuerza (Aspac Advertising) Thank you po :)))

Lag alag said...
13 January 2014 20:23
@ Sab Gomez. Ah lapit lang po nyan. Ayan po nakasulat, pagitan lang ng EDSA at Don Bosco St. Pkisunod po ang
pagkakasunod sunod ng mga bldg na nakasulat, pero may mga bago po ngayon na wala jan. Pkitingin n lng po,
magkakasunod sunod naman e.

Abi Paco said...
13 February 2014 13:17
Hi! This is very helpful, much appreciated!

What is the most efficient way to get to Net Lima Building in Bonifacio Global City coming from Buendia Avenue
(perhaps from Shell Maya)? I heard there are aircon jeeps from Buendia Avenue. Where do the aircon jeeps get off,
for me to efficiently get to Net Lima Building?

Thank you!

Lag alag said...
14 February 2014 10:10
@ Abi Paco. Hete's the convenient way. Ride a jeepney to EDSA which you can take at the corner of Ayala Ave and
Buendia, just go to loading area near it. The route of jeepney written on its side is "Ayala Washington" and in the front
is "Ayala."

In EDSA, go to Shell Station at the corner of EDSA and McKinlyey (opposite Ayala). Ride BGC Bus West Route. You
must choose "Lower West" not "Upper."

Get off the bus at The Fort Bus Stop, you will immediately see Net Lima across 5th St. Hope this direction helps you.

luffy piece said...
14 April 2014 15:39
hello.good day.i need help po from makati buendia mrt station going to southgate premiere. ano pong sasakyan kong
jeep?(signage ng jeep) thank you! :)

Lag alag said...
15 April 2014 00:19
@ luffy piece. To all readers: If you need help in direction, may i please request to give the complete address of your
destination so that I can give you accurate direction. Please help me in helping you. If you don't give me the name of
the building, there's no way I can guide you.

redmuz dakila said...
20 April 2014 11:04
good morning!i need help po pa'no makapunta ng DHL Express kayamanan-c, chino roces, ano po ang sasakyan na
jeep galing mrt magallanes station?... ty po.

-redmuz

Lag alag said...
20 April 2014 13:54
@ redmuz dakila. Commute direction to DHL Express Kayamanan-C is written in this post

Rana Gail Lim said...
22 April 2014 22:07
Sir anong jeep sasakyan from Edsa Magallanes MRT station. Going to The Beacon International School Foundation,
Inc Chino roces Ext. yung PRC ba na jeep ?

Lag alag said...
22 April 2014 22:43
@ Rana Gail Lim. You must ride "DPC Extension ECO Plaza Mantrade" and then alight at the end of its route in
Chino Roces Ext. Walk further along Chino Roces Ext until you get to 2332 PCPD Building where your destination is
located. It is already part of Western Bicutan, Taguig. For directions on how to get to Chino Roces Ext from MRT
Magallanes, please go to DPC Extension ECO Plaza Mantrade Jeepney Route.

kathie said...
9 May 2014 14:56
Good day. This site has been a tremendous help to me as a first time traveler to Manila.

Next week, I'm heading to DHL House at Chino Roces Extension (Makati). I already know how to get there through
this post. May I know if I can get to NAIA 3 from there and how? If not, can you give me an alternative route. I will be
commuting. Thank you very much.

Lag alag said...
10 May 2014 16:57
@ kathie. Sure. From DHL, get back to MRT Magallanes Station. Take a train to Taft Station and ride NAIA Shuttle.
For details, please go to NAIA 1-2-3 Shuttle Bus: Easy Way To Get To & From NAIA Terminals

Justine Nycole Abad said...
20 May 2014 14:40
hi, paano po ang jeepney ride papuntang DMCI Annex Bldg 2278 Don Chino Roces Ave Pasong tamo exit from edsa
taft?

Lag alag said...
20 May 2014 22:52
@ Justine Nycole Abad. It is located on the other part of Chino Roces. DMCI Annex is near to DMCI Plaza (Dacon
Bldg.) Please read separate post which provides directions to all buildings located on that part of Chino Roces. Go
to DPC Extension ECO Plaza Mantrade Jeepney Route.

Edmarc Arucan said...
21 May 2014 13:34
Hello po. How do i commute from LRT Gil Puyat Station to DHL in Chino Roxas Avenue?

lelay turqueza said...
21 May 2014 19:00
good pm po paano po pumunta sa DCL HOUSE2598 MANCHAS ST BRGY STA CRUZ MAKATI from cubao po

Lag alag said...
21 May 2014 23:18
@ lelay turqueza. In going to DCL House from Cubao, take MRT train to Magallanes, ride a jeepney with "PRC" sign
and get off the jeepney at Pablo Ocampo. Walk along Pablo Ocampo and turn right onto next perpendicular road,
then left on next perpendicular road. You will see the building on the right side of that street.

Lag alag said...
21 May 2014 23:38
@ Edmarc Arucan. To get to DHL House from LRT Gil Puyat, ride a jeepney with "Guadalupe" or "PRC" sign. Alight
at Chino Roces, take another jeepney with "Mantrade" sign and alight at Alphaland Southgate Mall, then follow the
direction to DHL in separate post. go to DPC Extension ECO Plaza Mantrade Jeepney Route

Pasige said...
28 May 2014 14:30
Hi! Ill be coming from pasig Kapitolyo headed to EcoPlaza Building in Chino roces Extension. What PUVs should I
take? thanks!

Also, if by car, are there any flat rate parking/ cheap parking spaces near the Eco plaza building. Hope you could
help. thank you!!!

Pasige said...
28 May 2014 14:33
another question, how about the commute from mckinley hill to Ecoplaza? would really appreciate your help!

Lag alag said...
28 May 2014 22:51
@ Pasige. You can take a jjeepney bound for Quiapo but must have a secondary sign of "Crossing Ilalim" and then
take MRT at Shaw Station to Magallanes where you can take the jeepney with "ECO Plaza" sign outside Alphaland
Southgate Mall (opposite lane.)

With regards to affordable parking, sorry no idea.

Lag alag said...
28 May 2014 22:57
@ Pasige. You can get to Eco Plaza from Mckinley by either jeepney or BGC bus bound for EDSA-Ayala then take
MRT to Magallanes or any southbound city bus.

Kazuhiko Sunzhu said...
29 May 2014 21:31
question lang po.. ano po sasakyan from Export bank to SM dasmarinas cavite?

Lag alag said...
1 June 2014 11:14
@ Kazuhiko Sunzhu. "Baclaran" bus to Coastal Mall, then "Dasmarinas."

2 June 2014 12:06
where can i find yung BACLARAN BUS? dumadaan po ba sa harap ng export bank yun?

Lag alag said...
2 June 2014 22:37
@ Kazuhiko Sunzhu. Westbound of Gil Puyat. Bus sign: "Baclaran LRT Leveriza."

kaziie eil said...
7 June 2014 16:31
pano pumunta ng DMCI bldg. don chino roces av. ext. galing ng dasmarinas cavite.commute po.thanks

Lag alag said...
9 June 2014 03:39
@ kaziie eil. From Southwest Integrated Terminal, take a city bus via EDSA and alight at Magallanes, then go to
jeepney loading area along Chino Roces to get to your destination.

ooohhcarol said...
10 June 2014 16:55
Paano po makapuntang HR & F International (4006 Yague St. Pasong Tamo, Makati) kapag galing ng Dela Rosa
station? Thank you po.

Maridel Manalo said...
11 June 2014 19:21
Sir/Mam I'd like to know a much convenient way how to commute to Mrs. Fields that is located to UPRC Bldg. Chino
Roces Ave coming from Southwest Integrated Terminal. Thank you

11 June 2014 19:35
and also a better way to commute going to Gloria Bldg , situated at Aguirre St. Legaspi Village. coming from
Southwest. Thank you and God Bless

Lag alag said...
12 June 2014 12:46
@ ooohhcarol. Yague is the 3rd st past Shopwise, you wont miss it when you see ShopWise.

Lag alag said...
14 June 2014 01:15
@ Maridel Manalo. City bus via EDSA bound for north of Metro Manila. Alight at Magallanes, walk back to Chino
Roces, then follow directions given in this article.

Jhoy Ragundiaz said...
23 June 2014 14:40
hello! ask ko lang po kung paano pumunta sa Marvin Plaza from Magallanes station?

Queena Mae said...
23 June 2014 21:42
What jeep/transpo to ride from Magallanes Station to Whitespace Manila?

Lag alag said...
24 June 2014 02:11
@ Queena Mae. I have already answered you in the other article.

Lag alag said...
24 June 2014 02:17
@ Jhoy Ragundiaz. Marvin Plaza is written on this commuters' guide. Kindly read the direction, thanks.

MERRYROS GALANO said...
5 July 2014 12:21
paano po magcommute papuntang LRT BUENDIA-DLTB BUS STATION from PIFCO BLDG PASONG TAMO,
MAKATI?

Lag alag said...
6 July 2014 08:12
@ MERRYROS GALANO. Walk or ride jeepney back to MRT Magallanes. Train or bus to Taft Ave. Jeepney to
Buendia.

amie said...
11 July 2014 04:17
hi poh...panu poh pumunta ng mjl building don chino roces ave...galing poh ako ng market market mall fort
bonifacio...please help thanks....

Lag alag said...
11 July 2014 16:20
@ amie. BGC bus or jeepney to Ayala. "Washington" jeepney to Chino Roces, then follow directions given here.

Herbert Reyes said...
2 August 2014 11:04
Sir anu po best na sakayan going to chino roces (Alegra Bldg.) from pasig rosario. (commuters choices iwas trapik at
malayong lakad)..thanks and advance.

Lag alag said...
5 August 2014 16:24
@ Herbert Reyes. My reply is late because you ignored my note above the comment box. Jeepney to EDSA/Shaw +
MRT to Magallanes + jeepney to PRC, alight at Alegra Bldg.

Reggie said...
7 August 2014 18:41
Hi! Dadaan po ba yung jeep sa Whitespace? Salamat!

Lag alag said...
9 August 2014 20:46
@ Reggie. Please go to DPC Extension ECO Plaza Mantrade Jeepney Route

Louie said...
ano po direction from pasay victory terminal to NYS bldg. 1156 chino roces ave. san antonio village makati city? tnx
po.

Lag alag said...
18 September 2014 23:39
@ Louie. Cross EDSA, take bus, alight at Magallanes MRT Station. Walk back to Chino Roces, follow given direction.

Walking Directions From MRT Station To Ortigas Center Buildings
Ortigas Center is home to many skyscrapers, shopping malls, hotels, restaurants and night clubs. It is the second
most important business district in Metro Manila, after Makati. Going to a particular spot, for example, a building in
this bustling commercial center is very confusing especially if you come from a far distant part of our metropolis.
Terminal of jeepneys that ply the route of main thoroughfares inside the central business district is way too far from
the nearest MRT-3 Station which is Ortigas.

To solve the problem, I explored the north part of Ortigas Center to find possible walking directions from MRT-3
Ortigas Station to numerous buildings here. And I found out it's faster to reach these locations if you walk via a short
road named Guadix Drive.

Here are the buildings and other important destinations you can get to from MRT-3 Ortigas Station via Guadix Drive:

AIC Burgundy Empire Tower
AIC Gold Tower
AIC Grande Tower
Anson's Ortigas
Corinthian Executive Regency
Crowne Plaza
Discovery Suites
East Of Galleria
El Pueblo Real
JMT Corporate Condo
Jollibee Plaza
Joy-Nostalg Center (home of Oakwood Premier)
Mega Plaza of City & Land
Ortigas Building
PLDT Ortigas Center
Robinson's Equitable Tower
Visitor's Entrance of Asian Dev't Bank
The Malayan Plaza
Grand Emerald Tower
Greenhills Christian Fellowship
Holiday Inn
The Podium
Unionbank Plaza
Yamaha Ortigas

Let's Walk!

If you're riding a train that comes from Taft Station, after you alight, turn left from turnstile (exit machine) and go down
the station via stair located to the north part of the station. If you turn right from turnstile, the stair will take you to the
ground going to SM Mega Mall.

If you're riding a train that comes from North Station, use the footbridge located beneath the station and go to the
other side of the station which is EDSA's northbound lane. Go down the station via the only stair to the left of the
footbridge.

Walk along EDSA towards north, the direction of all vehicles passing through EDSA. Turn right onto the first street
after your descent from MRT-3 Ortigas Station. That street is the Guadix Drive. Walk further until you get to the other
end where you will see this sign post:

The signpost tells you that you're at the corner of Guadix Drive and ADB Avenue.

We start the tour here. If you turn right onto ADB Avenue, first place you get to is the Visitors' Entrance of Asian
Development Bank or ADB. Opposite ADB Headquarters is Joy-Nostalg Center, home of Oakwood Premier. Next to
ADB Headquarters is a parking lot, and next to it is The Podium, an upscale shopping Mall.

To the other side of ADB Avenue, next to Joy-Nostalg is Yamaha Y Zone, located at the corner of ADB Avenue and
Opal Road. Situated at the opposite corner of ADB Avenue and Opal Road is The Malayan Plaza. Next to The
Malayan, along ADB Avenue, is Anson's Ortigas, followed by Discovery Suites and next to Discovery Suites is JMT
Corporate Condominium. El Peublo Real follows, located at the corner of ADB Avenue and Julia Vargas, being
bordered by a slip lane from Julia Vargas to ADB Avenue.

Going back to our point of origin, at the corner of Guadix Drive and ADB Avenue, to your left, you'll get to see this
skyscraper. This is Robinson's Equitable Tower, located along ADB Avenue, border by slip roads to its two sides.

Walk towards the front of Robinson's Equitable Tower and you'll get to see Holiday Inn, still along ADB Avenue, next
to Robinson's Equitable Tower. Holiday inn is connected to Robinson's Galleria Mall, with its entrance along ADB
Avenue next to Holiday Inn, and after the main entrance of Robinson's Galleria is the Crowne Plaza Hotel, situated at
the corner of ADB Avenue and Ortigas Avenue.

To the other side of ADB Avenue, opposite Robinson's Equitable Tower is Mega Plaza, situated at the corner of ADB
Avenue and Garnet Road. At the opposite corner of Garnet and ADB Avenue is AIC Burgundy Empire Tower, which
is also borders to the north by another street called Sapphire Road, from which Corinthian Executive Regency is
located.

Walking along Garnet Road from the corner of ADB Avenue, next corner is Topaz Road, where Greenhills Christian
Fellowship is located. Next to Greenhills Christian Fellowship along Topaz Road is East of Galleria.

Back to Garnet, opposite Greenhills Christian Fellowship is AIC Grande Tower. And the next street to the right is
Ruby Road, where Grand Emerald Tower is located. Entering Ruby Road, you'll get to Jollibee Plaza, to the left of
Ruby Road.

Aside from Garnet Road and Ruby Road, Grand Emerald Tower is also being bordered by a main street called F.
Ortigas Jr Road. Situated at the other corner of Garnet and Ortigas Jr is AIC Gold Tower.

If you turn left from Garnet to the north of F. Ortigas Road, which is actually going northeast, you'll be heading to the
intersection of Sapphire Road and F. Ortigas Jr. Walk across F. Ortigas Road to get to the opposite corner, the one to
the left, where a McDonald is located. Next to McDonald along Sapphire Road is Ortigas Building. And further
towards the opposite end of Sapphire Road, left side, another skycraper called Unionbank Plaza stands
magnificently.

These are only a few of the many buildings within Ortigas Center. I considered them to be at walking distance from
Ortigas Station of MRT-3 because there's no public transport system going directly to their locations from MRT. This
post is only a part of series of articles on how to get to buildings located inside Ortigas CBD by means of commuting.
We will cover all buildings as well as nightlife destinations as we discover what's the best way to get to their locations.
You can print this article and use it as guide in going to a building listed here. Just click the "Print this article" at the
bottom of this post (below Share icons). If you have any comments, justclick here.
13 Responses to Walking Directions From MRT Station To Ortigas Center Buildings
loodec said...
8 April 2011 19:45
Just visit top of blog and drop here..nice blog and could learn new word here...I want to bbokmark your blog..why
dont u install google friend connect so I can follow ur blog trough google friend connect

Lagalag said...
9 April 2011 01:29
Hi, loodec, thank you and welcome to our blog. Rest assured that you will learn a lot from here. I also installed
Google Friend Connect for your convenience.

Yanny said...
15 January 2013 15:52
Thank you! this is so helpful :)

Nikka chan said...
30 March 2013 15:12
Hello there! I just wanted to ask directions from Robinson's Galleria to Eton Cyberpod E-Life Building 1 by foot. I
know it's not that far but don't know if I can just cross the street or there are foot bridges or exits from Robinsons that I
can go thru to get there. Thank you in advance.

P.S. What if I come from Greenhills Christian Fellowship (going to Eton Cyberpod E-Life Building 1)? Thank you
again.

Lag alag said...
2 April 2013 13:16
@ Nikka chan. Yes you can walk across Ortigas Ave from Robonson's Galleria to Eton Cyberpod. Just use
pedestrian lane. If none, use the one located at the corner of Edsa and Ortigas Ave which is connected to Robinson's
Galleria.

elaine woot said...
8 June 2013 01:53
is there any shortcut if I'll go to ADB BLDG, the blfg behind ansons? I have to there early. ><

Lag alag said...
8 June 2013 15:15
@ elaine woot. Take Guadix Dr and you get to see ADB visitors' entrance to the right.

joyce27 said...
29 March 2014 13:32
hi lag alag.. I saw this post. pero nalilito pa rin po ako kung pano po makapunta sa jollibee plaza from cainta?... sakay
po ako ng jeep from robinson galleria then dadaan na po ba yun?

Lag alag said...
29 March 2014 18:26
@ joyce27. Here's how to get to Jollibee Plaza from Cainta. Take a bus bound for Quiapo and alight at Robinson's
Galleria. Cross Ortigas Ave and wait for a jeepney with "Ortigas Complex-Robinson's Galleria" sign on its sides. It will
pass along the side of Robinson's Galleria, just wait for it. The jeepney will take Ortigas Ave and it will turn right onto
F Origas Jr Rd. You must get off the jeepney before it turns left onto Garnet Rd. Now, walk along the right side of F
Ortigas Rd away from Garnet. You will see Jollibee Plaza at the right side of F Ortigas Rd. It's a tall building and the
sign that reads Jollibee Plaza is very visible.

joyce27 said...
1 April 2014 11:33
@lag alag. Thank you so much. If you dont mind I can ask again next time to this site if Im not familiar to the
place.heheh .. :-)

Lag alag said...
1 April 2014 23:43
@ joyce27. You are welcome. Yeah, sure, no problem.

daidara said...
26 June 2014 22:39
Hi
I would like to ask if how to get in 102 emerald mansion ortigas center pasig city.im from caloocan so i will take MRT
for transportation.I'll go there by tommorrow.please help me.thank you.

Lag alag said...
27 June 2014 00:21
@ daidara. Please go to
How To Commute From EDSA To Buildings Inside Ortigas Center. Emerald Mansion is mentioned there.

Walking Directions To Ortigas Buildings From MRT Shaw Station
This article shows you the walking directions from MRT Shaw Station to the important institutions and buildings
located to the south-west part of Ortigas Center. Below are the names of these significant places. Check if your
destination is listed here, then read the directions that start at the train station. If your building destination is not listed
here, visit other chapters of how to get to the buildings in Ortigas Center, click HERE.

Citiland Shaw Tower
Crossing Department Stores
Lourdes School of Mandaluyong
Medical Plaza
Medico
One San Miguel Avenue

Richmonde Hotel
San Miguel Properties Centre
Shangri-La Plaza Mall
SM Mega Mall Building B
St. Francis of Assisi Parish Church
The Alegro @ Sonata
The St. Francis Shangri-La Place

Here's how to get to any of these buildings from MRT Shaw Station:

MRT Shaw Station is big. If you get out via wrong exit, you'll get to the wrong side. And it's long before you get to
right directions because you need to wait for pedestrian green signals, it's a long wait because this is a crossing of
two busy main thoroughfares. So, if you want to get to your destination real quick, follow this: If you get off the train
from Taft Station, use the escalator located towards the front of the train. If the train you're riding comes from North
Station, the escalator to take is the one near to the rear of the train. From the turnstiles (exit machines), go right.
That's the side going to Ortigas Center south-west area.

Shaw Station is connected to Shangri-La Plaza Mall, just go straight and enter the mall at the end of the
walkway. Crossing Department Store is inside Shangri-La Plaza. Just go down to the lobby, take the hallway that
goes south east and walk past National Bookstore. Crossing Department Store is to the other end of the mall.

Going to SM Mega Mall Building B, where Cyberzone is situated at fourth level, take the stairs to the left of MRT
walkway. In the ground, just walk and cross Internal Avenue (you'll see the road sign) until you get to the open
parking space that leads to the entrance of SM Mega Mall B.

From the foot of the stairs, go right at the corner of Shangri-La Plaza building. Walk along the edge of the mall past
main entrance until you see the signage of EDSA Shangri-La Hotel to the left of Internal Avenue. Use the pedestrian
lane to get to the side entrance of the hotel down the slope. The St. Francis Shangri-La Place also known as The
St. Francis Shangri-La Towers 1 & 2 is situated next to Shangri-La Plaza Mall along Internal Avenue. Just walk past
the sign of EDSA Shangri-La Hotel and towards the end of Internal Avenue until you get to the tall twin tower
skyscraper which is exactly situated at the corner of Internal Avenue and Saint Francis Street. That's St. Francis
Shangrila-la Place.

St. Francis of Assisi Parish Church is just across St. Francis Street opposite the corner of Internal Avenue. Now, if
you go right from Internal Avenue corner St. Francis Street, you get to Shaw Boulevard where Citiland Shaw
Tower stands next to St. Francis Shangri-La Place. The entrance of Lourdes School of Mandaluyohg is just across
St. Francis Shangri-La Place.

If you go left on St. Francis Street from Internal Avenue, you'll see San Miguel Properties Centre building from the
distance, situated to the right of St. Francis Street. To go there, you need to cross St. Francis Street first from the
corner of Internal Avenue. Walk along St. Francis, cross Lourdes Drive, to get to the building. The Alegro is situated
right at the corner of Lourdes Drive and St. Francis Street, just before the San Miguel Porperties Centre
building. Richmonde Hotel is situated to the other end of Lourdes Drive. Just walk along Lourdes Drive up to San
Miguel Avenue. Richmonde Hotel is across San Miguel Avenue, to the other corner.Medico is opposite Richmonde
Hotel to the left cornner. And Medical Plaza is next to Medico along San Miguel Avenue.

If you're going to One San Miguel Avenue building which is situated at the corner of Shaw Boulevard and San
Miguel Avenue, follow this: From the turnstile, walk towards the entrance of Shangri-La Plaza Mall. Before you get to
the mall entrance there's stairs to the right of the walkway that leads to the ground where EDSA and Shaw Boulevard
intersects. Take that stairs to get to the corner, go left on Shaw Boulevard, walk past Shangri-la Plaza, cross St.
Francis Street until you get to San Miguel Avenue where this skyscraper stands. It's only 8 to 12-minute walk and the
distance between EDSA and San Miguel Avenue is approximately 492 meters. If it's way too far for you to walk, then
read the article that explains how to commute to the buildings located along San Miguel Avenue from MRT Shaw
Station. Click HERE.
If you're looking for a direction to a building inside Ortigas Center CBD, go to the following chapters of this topics:
Commute To Ortigas Center Buildings From MRT Shaw Station - click HERE
How To Commute From EDSA To Buildings Inside Ortigas Center - click HERE
Walking Directions From MRT Station To Ortigas Center Buildings - click HERE

places in Metro Manila. Click HERE.
2 Responses to Walking Directions To Ortigas Buildings From MRT Shaw Station
27 May 2012 23:23
great help!!! thank you so much

Lagalag said...
28 May 2012 10:44
@ Celine Regala. You are most welcome, ma'am.


Going to three terminals of Ninoy Aquino International Airport or NAIA presents problems for most of the commuters
especially if they don't know what route of jeepneys or buses to take. Good for the old terminal 1 that its location is
along the route of Metro Manila buses. One can get off the bus exactly at the old airport. In NAIA-2, you need to walk
a little bit far to get to its ground. NAIA-3 is the most hard to reach by commuting among the three terminals because
of its location.

Thanks to NAIA Shuttle Bus, going to and from two terminals of our premier airport, NAIA-2 and NAIA-3, has never
been this convenient for commuters. You can get in and out of these terminals even if you're not an arriving
passenger. In Terminal 1, only arriving passengers can ride the shuttle bus but commuters going to the old airport
can still get there by riding the shuttle bus.

If you're going to a NAIA Terminal to catch your flight, make sure you have enough time allowance. In addition to 3
hours requirement for international flight and 2 hours for local flight for a flying passenger to be at the airport before
the time of the flight, an added 2 hours allowance is needed if you're going to NAIA-1 via Shuttle Bus to make up for
the waiting time both in Bus Station at Pasay Rotonda and NAIA-3.

HOW TO GET TO EACH TERMINAL OF NAIA FROM SHUTTLE BUS STATION
For Commute Guide to Manila Domestic Airport aka Terminal 4, click here.

Flash: Read new post published July 29, 2012 for latest updates of NAIA Shuttles, click here.
NAIA Shuttle Bus Station is located inside the terminal of provincial bus Genesis Transport Services with exact
location at EDSA corner Taft, Pasay Rotunda - at the back of Sogo Pasay Rotonda Branch.

From LRT-1 EDSA Station, turn left after your exit at turnstile (exit machine), then use the footbridge to get across
EDSA. Go towards Sogo until you get to the building of MRT-3 Taft Station. Use the stair and get to the ground where
a McDonald's is situated next to MRT Station. McDonald is located alongside Dunkin Donut, Chow King and Sogo.
Between McDonald's and Dunkin Donut is an exit driveway of all buses and jeepneys coming from the terminal. Use
this driveway to enter the bus terminal where NAIA shuttle buses stand waiting for passengers. Get in the bus and
wait for conductor to collect payments of 20 pesos per passenger.

From MRT-3 Taft Station, after your exit at the turnstile (exit machine where you insert ticket) located to the right of
station, go towards the hallway where pedestrians walk to get to either side of EDSA. Walk towards the opposide of
EDSA. At this point Sogo Hotel is already visible. Use the stair to get to the ground where you will immediately see
McDonald's alongside Dunkin Donut, Chow King and Sogo itself. Between McDonald's and Dunkin Donut is a exit
driveway of all buses and jeepneys coming from the terminal. Use this driveway to enter the bus terminal where NAIA
shuttle buses stand waiting for passengers. Get in the bus and wait for conductor to collect payments of 20 pesos per
passenger.

Direction #1

From Genesis Bus Terminal at Pasay Rotunda to NAIA-3. Passengers going to NAIA-1 and NAIA-2 must also board
at Genesis Bus Terminal at Pasay Rotonda. They will transfer to another NAIA Shuttle Bus at NAIA-3.

The bus will turn right onto EDSA from the terminal in Pasay Rotunda. Then it will turn right again onto Aurora
Boulevard also known as Tramo. The bus will take the whole stretch of Aurora Boulevard up to its opposite end
where the bus will turn left on Andrews Avenue. The bus will turn right on a large rotunda where it will take the
dedicated lane going to NAIA-3. All passengers will alight at NAIA-3 Bus Station.

Direction #2

From NAIA-3 to NAIA-1 and NAIA-2. If you're going to either NAIA-1 or NAIA-2, go to 'NAIA Bus Station Route 1'
which is located alongside 'NAIA Bus Station Route 2' where you get off the shuttle bus from Pasay Taft Rotonda. If
there's no bus yet, wait for one to arrive. Ride a bus and wait for a conductor to collect payment. The bus will wait for
more passengers to fill up the bus before it leaves.

From NAIA-3, the bus will take Andrews Avenue again. It go towards Domestic Road past Aurora Boulevard via
Airport Road which is the extension of Andrews Avenue. From Airport Road, the bus will turn left on Domestic Road,
stay there up to the opposite end where it will turn left on NAIA Road. Then the bus will turn right onto Ninoy Aquino
Avenue on its way to NAIA-1. All passengers going to NAIA-1 will get off the bus the moment it stops at the
designated area. Passengers going to NAIA-2 will stay on board. No need for transfer.

Direction #3

From NAIA-1, the bus will go directly and immediately to NAIA-2 without any waiting. The bus will take Ninoy Aquino
Avenue again, then it will turn right onto NAIA Road on its way to NAIA-2, the last stop of the shuttle from NAIA-3.
The shuttle bus will stop in front of 'International Arrivals'. It will wait for passengers going to NAIA-3 where they will
transfer to another NAIA Shuttle Bus that will take them outside the airport area and into any point along the route
going to its terminal in Pasay Rotunda where MRT and LRT Lines will bring them to any point in Metro Manila.

HOW TO GET FROM EACH TERMINAL OF NAIA TO MRT AND LRT LINES LOCATED IN PASAY ROTUNDA

Direction #4

From NAIA-3 to Pasay Rotunda Bus Terminal, LRT EDSA Station and MRT Taft Station.

If you're an arriving passenger, you can immediately see the NAIA Bus Station. It is located in front of Arrival Exit.
After you exit the NAIA-3 building via the Arrival Exit, walk across the access road. Go to the area under the 'NAIA
Bus Station Route 2' sign and wait for a bus to arrive.

Warning: Direction #4 has been changed since Jan 2013. For your convenience upon arrival at T3 commuting to
MRT/LRT Taft, please click here to read the update dated Feb 4, 2013!
Church in Baclaran, Heritage Hotel which is located at the corner of EDSA and Roxas Boulevard, and the Bus Station

Direction #5

From NAIA-2 to NAIA-3, Pasay Rotunda Terminal and LRT/MRT Stations.

Outside 'International Arrivals', between Bay 14 and Bay 15, an 'AIRPORT SHUTTLE' sign hangs conspicuously.
There are benches just below it where passengers can wait for the bus. Go to that area and wait for NAIA Shuttle
Bus. The bus will take you to NAIA-3 where you will transfer to another NAIA Shuttle Bus that will bring you to
Baclaran, Heritage Hotel or LRT/MRT Stations in Taft Pasay Rotunda where the bus station is located. Please read
Direction #4 for the information on how to ride NAIA Shuttle Bus at NAIA-3.

Direction #6

From NAIA-1 to Baclaran, MRT/LRT Stations EDSA Taft Pasay Rotonda and other locations in Metro Manila.

If you're an arriving passengers, after your exit from Arrival Area, go towards the right of the NAIA-1 building where
you will see 'SHUTTLE SERVICE Loading Area' sign along the access road of Arrival. Opposite the shuttle service
loading area are hotel lounges.

If you're a non-arriving passengers, go to the main road where public jeepneys and buses pass through. This road is
located to the right of the building of NAIA-1. If you're going to Baclaran, you can just ride a jeepney with "Baclaran"
sign. If you're going to LRT-1 EDSA Station or MRT-3 Taft Station, wait for a public bus that plies the route of NAIA-1
to Fairview or other areas in north Metro Manila and vice versa. This bus will also pass by Baclaran via Roxas
Boulevard, Heritage Hotel in EDSA corner Roxas Boulevard and other important locations along EDSA such as
Magallanes, Buendia EDSA where CyberTwo is located, Guadalupe, Boni EDSA, Shaw EDSA Crossing, Ortigas
Center where SM Megamall is located, Ortigas Avenue corner EDSA where POEA is located, Santolan, Araneta
Center Cubao, GMA Kamuning, etc.

This is the sequel of our post on NAIA Shuttle Bus entitled "NAIA 1-2-3 Shuttle Bus: Easy Way To Get To & From
NAIA Terminals". If you haven't read it yet, you need to do so because it contains the information supplemented by
this second part, such as, how to get to the NAIA Shuttle Bus Terminal in Pasay Rotunda.

NAIA Shuttle Bus at Genesis Bus Terminal
I needed to publish this second part because there are changes on NAIA Shuttles that if not disseminated accordingly
will bring confusions to commuters. One of the major changes is the new look of NAIA Shuttle Bus that serves
commuters from Genesis Bus Terminal in Pasay Rotunda to Terminal 3 of NAIA. You might keep on waiting for a
NAIA Shuttle arrival not knowing that the bus has already arrived. Added to that the fact that the NAIA Shuttle from
Pasay Rotunda has no signage of its destination on its windshield.

NAIA Shuttle arrives at Genesis Bus Terminal
If you're not familiar or if it's your first time to commute from Pasay Rotunda to Terminal 3 via NAIA Shuttle, you
wouldn't know which one of the buses at the bus terminal is the one bound for NAIA-3. That's because the NAIA
Shuttle Bus has now transformed into an all-white colored bus in outer body with HM lettering plus 2 digit
number painted in dark color. Gone is the corporate lettering of NAIA 1-2-3 Domestic Loop that commuters got to
read as soon as they saw the NAIA Shuttle bus back then. So, folks, here's the new look of NAIA Shuttle Bus that you
get to see at Genesis Bus Terminal in Pasay Rotunda. Above are the latest photos of NAIA Shuttle Bus taken at
Genesis Bus Terminal in Pasay Rotunda on July 27, 2012. Note: After alighting at Terminal 3, you will transfer to
another newly added NAIA Shuttle for Terminal 4-2-1, in that order. Yes, there's another new fleet of NAIA Shuttle in
Terminal 3. Read on to learn more.

In this article are answers to these questions:

What is the new NAIA Shuttle Bus that takes passengers to and from NAIA 1,2,3 and 4?
Where is the NAIA Shuttle from Pasay Rotunda headed after dropping passengers at NAIA-3?

My goal is to bring you information you need to know in getting to and from each of NAIA terminals. There are factors
you need to remember in riding a shuttle from one terminal to another the most important of which is don't miss your
terminal destination because when you do, you might get late for your flight and that's the last thing you want to
happen. It happens from time to time. I have witnessed one when I boarded the NAIA Shuttle Van while documenting
the flow of shuttles for this update. As soon as we left Terminal 1, a lady asked another passenger where's the
location of Terminal 2. The man told her that he boarded the shuttle atTerminal 2. It occurred that the lady didn't alight
when the van made the stopover at Terminal 2 and now she would have to stay on the van as it drops passengers at
Terminal 4, Terminal 3, Terminal 4 again before going back to Terminal 2. That's quite a long journey to your
terminal. Tip: Ask the driver, especially of the shuttle van, what's Terminal he's just made the stop over. They always
assumed all passengers are familiar with NAIA terminal locations.

What is the new NAIA Shuttle Bus that takes passengers to and from NAIA 1,2,3 & 4?

EGC Transport, a newly added fleet of NAIA Shuttle now serves commuters and airline passengers. It takes
passengers from one terminal to another. Upon arrival to Terminal 3 from EDSA, you can ride this bus. If this bus has
not yet arrived, then you can ride a shuttle van. Read the types of NAIA Shuttles and how to recognizethem. In these
photos is the ECG Transport Bus:

EGC Transport Express - a new NAIA Shuttle Bus
At NAIA Terminal 3 loading and unloading area for passengers bound for Terminal 1,2 and 4, EGC Transport Bus
NAIA Shuttle parks to drop and load passengers. First Stop from Terminal 3 is Terminal 4, but you need to inform the
conductor or the driver that your destination is Terminal 4 for him to drop you at pedestrian crossing opposite the
Domestic Terminal.

Passengers riding EGC Bus at Terminal 2

As you can see in this photo taken from the inside of EGC Transport, the bus parks at Airport Shuttle waiting area of
NAIA Terminal 2 where passengers bound for Terminal 1,3 and 4 are waiting. After passengers bound for Terminal 2
have alighted, it's their turn to board the bus. The crew of EGC Transport Express will load passengers' luggage to
help them out.

EGC Transport unloads passengers at NAIA-1

The EGC Transport Express NAIA Shuttle Bus drops passengers outside departurelobby of NAIA Terminal 1. It will
not pick up passengers there. Unlike NAIA Shuttle van that I got to board even if I was not an arrivingpassenger.
Please read Can I now take a NAIA Shuttle from Terminal 1 even if I'm not an arriving passenger?

EGC Bus waits for arriving passengers at NAIA-1
After all passengers have alighted atdeparture of NAIA-1, EGC NAIA Shuttle Bus goes down to the area of "NAIA
Shuttle Service to Terminal 2,3 & 4" outside Arrival Lobby which is located to your right as you get outside Arrival
Lobby. There's a sign that reads NAIA Shuttle Service To Terminal 2, 3 & 4. You can't ride at this area if you're not
anarriving passenger. You can ride a NAIA Shuttle van outside departure area which is upstairs.


NAIA Shuttle Van arrives at NAIA-1 Departure

The first trip of NAIA Shuttle from Genesis Bus Terminal in EDSA-Taft Pasay Rotunda to NAIA Terminal 3 is at 6 am.
It serves the public up to 10 pm daily. The shuttle buses and vans that serve passengers to and from Terminal 1,2,3
and 4 start their operation at 6 am up to 2 am.


This is crucial information for those who would take a NAIA Shuttle van. They don't have specific destination. For
example, you board a shuttle van at Terminal 2 thinking that it gets to Terminal 3. To your surprise, the vantakes the
direction to Terminal 1. Tip: When riding NAIA Shuttle van, always ask the driver about where he's headed. Please
read separate post about this, click here.

Sign of Shuttle Service for arriving passenger at NAIA-1
EGC Transport Express has specific route. From Terminal 3 it drops passengers bound for Terminal 4 at pedestrian
crossing opposite the Terminal. You must inform the conductor that your destination is Terminal 4, if that's the case.
Next is Terminal 2. FromTerminal 2, it goes directly to Terminal 1departure area to drop passengers, then it goes to
the arrival area to pick up arrivingpassengers. Next to Terminal 1 is Terminal 4. You must inform the crew you're
alighting there. Please read Are all NAIA Shuttles dedicated to Terminal 4?. Last destination is Terminal 3 where the
bus starts the driving loop again.


You can not ride NAIA Shuttle at Departure of NAIA-1
If you have just accompanied a flying relative or friend, you can not board a NAIA Shuttle. It's no longer allowed. This
is an update as of June 27, 2013. As on the morning of that day, I've tried to hop in and was told only "connecting
flight passengers" are allowed. To get to MRT-3 Taft or LRT-1 EDSA station,ride a public bus at loading/unloading
area few meters away from Terminal Bldg. Use the stair and go down to Arrival level. Cross the street and wait for a
bus to arrive.


NAIA Shuttle Van has NAIA lettering and destination sign
Obviously, you can easily recognize EGC Transport Express. But what if the bus hasn't arrived yet. If you're in a
hurry, you can ridethe NAIA Shuttle Van. Since the van ia a Toyota vehicle, you might mistake other motorist car for
the NAIA Shuttle. To avoid that, just look for a Toyota van with NAIA logo on the front and on both sides of driver's
seat. There's also a sign on the windshield that reads "Terminal 1,2,3 Domestic 4".


EGC Bus drops passengers at Terminal 4 roadside

No, in a sense that they don't make a stopover at Terminal 4 when there's no passengers that tell them to do so.
Even if a NAIA Shuttle comes from Terminal 2 or Terminal 1 and it traverses Domestic Road lane that touches
Terminal 4 ground, it won't enter the Domestic Terminal if no one is alighting there.

Passengers from T-1 & T-2 can alight at Terminal 4

So, if you're an arriving passenger at Terminal 4 headed to Terminal 3, expect to wait longer than ordinary. You are
lucky if by chance a passenger on-board a shuttle from Terminal 1 or 2 is alighting as you get out of the old Manila
Domestic Airport. Otherwise, just take a cab which are ample outside the terminal.

Where is the NAIA Bus from Pasay Rotunda headed after NAIA-3 drop-off?

NAIA Shuttle Bus Stop is located next to Star Cruise Bldg
The NAIA Shuttle Bus from Pasay Rotunda to Terminal 3, after dropping passengers at NAIA-3 unloading area, goes
directly to its Bus Stop in Newport City to drop passengers bound for Resort World Manila and other destinations
there. It doesn't pick up passengers because there are other NAIA-3 Shuttles at the loading area. Commuters from
Newport City going to MRT/LRT lines canride the bus at Newport City bus stop. Read details on the separate post, go
to How To Commute To Newport City & Resort World Manila.


Unloading areas are posted in NAIA-3 Loading Bay
You can alight at strategic locations along the route between NAIA Terminal 3 and Bus Terminal in Pasay Routunda
where MRT/LRT lines are located. First unloading is at Tramo corner Andrews Ave before traffic lights of Aurora Blvd
aka Tramo. Second unloading area is at Baclaran. Just inform the driver that you're alighting there. Now for those
who have reserved a room at Heritage Hotel prior to their arrival, you can also get off the NAIA Shuttle Bus from
Terminal 3 right in front of Heritage Hotel. This unloading area is also good if you want to transfer to a taxi. It saves a
lot of money to take a cab at Heritage Hotel than at the airport while it's not convenient to take one at Pasay Rotunda,
not to mention the safety issue. Next to Heritage Hotel stop is Genesis Bus Terminal, although in my experience last
time, the driver had allowed quick unload before Taft, albeit, he rushed and pressured the passengers to move real
quick.


NAIA Shuttle fare is Php 20 flat rate
The cost of riding a NAIA Shuttle is Php 20 as of this writing. You must pay every time you ride a shuttle, i.e., pay Php
20 upon riding NAIA Shuttle from EDSA-Taft to Terminal 3, pay Php 20 when you ride a shuttle from Terminal 3 to
Terminal 2, pay another Php 20 when you ride a shuttle from Terminal 2 to Terminal 1 and so on.

Hope this update on NAIA Shuttles answers questions that might boggling your mind. Another reason I've created
this is to answer questions asked in the comment section of the post "NAIA 1-2-3 Shuttle Bus: Easy Way To Get To &
From NAIA Terminals" by commuters, flying & arriving passengers and those who accompanied relatives or friends in
leaving the country. And that's what I exactly did.

peak hours only.

read the walk direction for you. This is because the page automatically scrolls down to thelocation of particular


The New Bus Routes From & To MRT-Ayala In EDSA Are:

Upper West - served by HM Bus/Worthy Bus

Lower West - served by BGC Bus

East Route - served by HM Bus/Worthy Bus


ticket, fall in line under the sign ofyour bus route,i.e., Upper, Lower or East. Or follow directions given by officers


32nd & Fifth
Accralaw
Autostrada
Bellagio
Bench Tower
Bonifacio Ridge
Burgos Circle
CATS Mercedes Benz
Commerce Center
Fort Legend Tower
Furnitalia
HSBC Centre
JPMorgan Chase
Kensington Place
MC Home Depot
Net Cube
Net Plaza
Net Quad
Penhurst Park Place
S&R
The Fort Residences
W Fifth Avenue


Upper West route.

Bench Tower
Commerce Center
Ford Global City
Fort Legend tower
Furnitalia
Net Cube
Net Quad
Red Ribbon



Accralaw
Bellagio
Bonifacio Ridge
Burgos Circle
JP Morgan Chase
Kensington Place
Net Plaza
Penhurst Park Place
The Fort Residences



Bellagio
Burgos Circle
Essensa Tower
Fairways Tower
Fifth Avenue Place
Forbes Town Center
Forbeswood Heights
Fort Victoria
Hyundai Global City
Icon Plaza
Jeco Prime Bldg
Marajo Tower
MINI Cooper
NBC Tent
Net Lima
Net One
Net Square
One Global Place
One McKinley Place
Philam Life
Picadilly Star
Regent Park
Seibu Tower
Singapore Embassy
Sun Life Centre
The Beaufort
The Fort
The Mind Museum



American Cemetary
Essensa Towers
Fairways Tower
Fifth Avenue Place
Fort Victoria
Jeco Prime Bldg
Regent Park
Seibu Tower
Singapore Embassy
Sun Life Centre
The Beaufort



Hyundai Global City
Icon Plaza
Mini Cooper
NBC Tent
Net Lima
One Global Place
Philam Life
The Fort

Ave toward Mini Cooper and then cross 26th St to get to Philam Life.Hyundai Global City is next to Mini
Cooper along 26th St.


Forbeswood Parklane
Marajo Tower
Net One
Net Square
One McKinley Place
Picadilly Star
The Mind Museum



Bo Concept BHS
Dimension BHS
ECO Tower
Every Nation
Fort NAC Tower
Fully Booked BHS
GAP BHS
Japanese School
Market Market
Metro Market Market
MOs Design BHS
MUJI BHS
PGA Cars Audi
PNOC
Seda
Serendra
SM Aura Premier
South of Market
STI College
The Fort Strip
W Global Center
W Office Building

Route.



Bo Concept
ECO Tower
GAB High Street
MOs Design
MUJI High Street
NAC Tower
PGA Cars Audi
Seda
Slice High Street
W Global Center
W Office Building

completely loaded.



Every Nation
Metro Market Market
PNOC
STI College




Fiesta Market
Market Market
SM Aura Premier
South of Market



Araneta Center Provincial Bus Terminal
The new Araneta Center Provincial Bus Terminal/Station is conveniently located in the middle of Araneta Center in
Cubao, Quezon City, along Times Square Avenue which is the road between ShopWise (formerly Fiesta Carnival)
and SuperStore Arcade. Because of its excellent location, going there is not only comfortable, but safe and fast as
well. From LRT-2 Araneta Center Cubao Station, passengers need only to enter the posh Gateway Mall which is
connected to the train station. Walk towards the opposite end which is connected to Araneta Coliseum, exit to the left,
walk across General Aguinaldo Street, head to the back of ShopWise, and right there is the Provincial Bus Terminal.
From MRT-3 Araneta Center Cubao Station, get inside Farmers Plaza which is also connected to the train station,
walk towards the footbridge that connects Farmers Plaza to Araneta Coliseum, exit to the other side of the coliseum,
walk across General Aguinaldo Avenue, go to the back of ShopWise where the terminal is located. From Fairview,
ride a jeep bound for Araneta Center, alight at Superstore Arcade (next to Ali Mall along General Romulo Avenue)
and go to the other side of Superstore Arcade. From Eastwood City in Libis, Rosario, Tiendesitas, C-5 corner Ortigas
Avenue, just ride a jeepney with "Cubao Araneta Center" sign in C-5 or Ortigas Avenue Extension and get off the
jeep at Alimall then walk to Times Square Avenue. See location map below.

Below are destinations of provincial buses that served commuters from Araneta Center Provincial Bus Terminal:

Araneta Center Provincial Bus Station Cubao

Gubat, Bukusan, Sorsogon

Calbayog, Matnogan, Catbalogan

Legazpi, Tabaco

Bohol, Ubay, Tagbilaran

Iriga, Legazpi, Tabaco

Naga, Daraga, Sorsogon

Legazpi, Tabaco, Pier, Bacacay, Tiwi

Gubat, Naga, Daraga

Iriga, Nabua, Sorsogon, Legazpi

Tiwi, Malinao, Naga Terminal, Legazpi, Tabaco

Masbate, Cataingan

San Jose, Bulalacao

Mindoro via Calapan, Mansalay Roxas

Passengers wait for their turn to ride bus bound for their respective destinations

3 Responses to Araneta Center Provincial Bus Terminal
25 October 2011 00:23
Sir, ask ko lang, di ba dito rin ung terminal ng mga bound for north Luzon?

Lagalag said...
25 October 2011 14:50
Personal kong tiningnan lahat ng bus destinations pero wala ako nkita na byahe north. Bago kc ang terminal na to at
maliit ang space nila di gaya dun sa dati nilang terminal na madaming destinasyon.

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15 November 2011 13:48
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Commute Guide From South West Terminal To Different Locations
As the operation of South West Integrated Provincial Bus Terminal in Coastal Mall Paranaque is being improved as
days pass, we have seen lapses and unintentional deficiencies over there. Lots of commuters have no idea on where
to ride the next transport vehicle that will take them to their respective destinations.

This detailed guide on how to commute from South West Terminal to different destinations in the metro is created to
lessen the stress of passengers especially those who don't want to waste time in looking forterminals and loading
areas. Hope this guide helps you and reduces anxiety and stress that you might experience while commuting to
schools, works, etc from South West Integrated. If your destination is not listed here, just ask me through the
comment form below this post. Aside from the list of destinations that I've given commuting direction, you will also
know the locations of terminals of jeepneys, UV Express and city buses bound for different parts of Metro Manila. In
addition to terminals, you can also use three loading areas for the city buses and jeepneys. If you are running after
time, riding a bus or jeepney at any of these loading areas will definitely help you.

Destinations that given commuting directions from South West Terminal in this post:

(in alphabetical order)

Ayala Ave Makati the whole stretch
Baclaran
Balintawak
Buendia
Commonwealth
Cubao
DFA - for passport applicants
Divisoria
EDSA Crossing Shaw
Gil Puyat Ave aka Buendia the whole stretch
Guadalupe
Intramuros
Julia Vargas
La Salle Taft
Lawton
Libertad TAft in Pasay
LRT-1 EDSA Station
LRT-1 Gil Puyat Station
Mabini Street Malate and Ermita
Malabon

Malanday
Malinta
Mall of Asia
Manila Domestic Teerminal 4
MH Del Pilar Malate and Ermita
MRT-3 Taft Station
NAIA Terminal 1
NAIA Terminal 2
NAIA Terminal 3
Navotas
Newport City
Ortigas Center
OWWA
Pagcor Casino
PGH - UP Manila
POEA
Shaw Blvd
SM Mega Mall
Sucat
Taft
Welcome Rotunda

Terminals and Loading Areas for buses and jeepneys headed to different locations:

Before I give you the directions to the destinations listed above, I would like you to be fully aware of jeepneys and
buses located meters away from SWIPTS. If you have knowledge of the routes of available jeepneys and buses
located in the area, your next ride to your destination would be in a breeze.

City Buses Terminal

Also known as Bus Management Dispatch System, the huge open bus terminal is located in front of Uniwide Coastal
Mall itself. Fronting Coastal Road, this city buses station is now served by provincial buses bound to South West
Terminal. That means buses from Cavite and Batangas drop all passengers at city buses terminal. So if your
destination is located along the route of these city buses, just alight from your provincial bus and then board an
available city bus headed to your destination. The problem with this city bus terminal is that buses from here have to
pass through the all four roads that encircling the mammoth Uniwide Coastal Mall instead of exiting onto NAIA Rd
extension which is impossible because of non-existence of an access road leading to NAIA Rd Ext. So it takes a long
time before a bus from here gets to Roxas Blvd. If you're in a hurry, riding a bus from here is not advisable. Don't
worry as there are faster routes courtesy of other buses or jeepney that I will be mentioning in this sub-topic.

Routes of buses from City Bus Terminal - Monumento via EDSA, Fairview via EDSA, Novaliches via EDSA,
Baclaran, Taft, Ayala, Buendia, Guadalupe, Shaw Blvd, Ortigas, Commonwealth, Cubao, Balintawak, Navotas,
Malabon, Malanday, Malinta, Lawton, Fairview via Espana

Note: The terminal of buses bound for Lawton and Fairview via Espana is located between jeepney/UV Express
Terminal and the City Bus Terminal.

UV Express Aircon AUV Terminal

The terminal is located in front of the main entrance of Uniwide Coastal Mall which is at the corner of Coastal Rd
(Aguinaldo Blvd) and NAIA Rd Extension few meters away from the foot of pedestrian footbridge that crosses Roxas
Blvd/Coastal Rd. The problem here is their lack of available transport units. The arrival of empty vans and coaches is
one by one. There are times that there is none and you have to wait. Again, there are available options for you on
other spots outside Coastal Mall ground.

Routes of UV Express - Lawton, Park & Ride Terminal, Manila City Hall

Mall of Asia bound Shuttle J eepney Terminal

Located at the same location of UV Express at the foot of pedestrian footbridge. No problem in the availability of their
transport vehicles.

Routes of MOA Shuttles - SM Mall of Asia, SM Arena, Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA), Macapagal Blvd,
Baclaran

J eepney Terminal

Located in the same location of UV Express bound for Lawton and the shuttle jeeps bound for MOA. Once you see
the only pedestrian footbridge outside Coastal Mall, go there and you will see lots of jeepneys.

Routes of jeepneys here - You can take a one ride from here to the following: Quiapo, Divisoria, FTI, Alabang,
Baclaran, MRT/LRT nearest stations. etc.

Loading Area in Northbound Lane Roxas Blvd

Although located far from South West Terminal and City Bus Terminal, it is faster to get to your destination if you
choose to take the bus ride here. Buses that pick passengers here come from different locations, e.g., NAIA-1,
Paranaque, Macapagal Blvd and Coastal Mall. You can go to this loading area by using the pedestrian footbridge.
Once you are already in the footbridge, cross the Coastal Rd then turn left onto connected another footbridge that
crosses NAIA Rd. Go down and then wait for a bus at the designated loading area.

Routes of buses that stop at Roxas Blvd loading Area - Lawton, Ayala Ave, Monumento via EDSA, Fairview via
EDSA, Novaliches via EDSA

Loading Area in NAIA Rd Ext cor Coastal Rd

Located just outside Coastal Mall and South West Integrated Bus Terminal. You just exit Coastal Mall ground and go
to the sidewalk of NAIA Rd Ext. Wait until the traffic lights turn red so that all buses stop. Ride a bus of your choice.

Routes of buses that stop outside Coastal Mall -NAIA Rd, NAIA Terminal 2, NAIA Terminal 1

J eepney Loading Area NAIA Rd cor Coastal Rd

Use the footbridge from Coastal Mall and cross Coastal Rd. Go down at the other side. Wait for a jeepney at the
loading area near KFC and 7-11 Convenience Store.

Route of jeepney at NAIA Rd - Sucat, PAGCOR Casino, Duty Free Philippines Fiesta Mall, SM Sucat

How To Commute From South West Terminal To These Locations?

Route #1

Baclaran, Ayala Ave (entire stretch), Cuneta Astrodome, OWWA, LRT-1 Gil Puyat Station

Ride a bus with "Ayala Leveriza LRT" sign. Refer to Terminal and Loading Areas above. Ask the conductor to drop
you off at your particular destination.

Route #2

Lawton, Intramuros, Manila City Hall, Park & Ride, Welcome Rotunda, Espana, Quezon Ave

Here are your options: One, you can take a one bus ride to Lawton, Espana, Quezon Ave, Philcoa, Commonwealth
Ave, etc. Ride a city bus with "Lawton Fairview" sign. Two, ride a UV Express and alight at your destination located
before Lawton. Three, you can also ride a jeepney bound ror Quiapo.

Route #3

Mall of Asia, SM Arena, DFA (Department of Foreign Affairs), Baclaran

Ride a MOA Shuttle that I have mentioned earlier. Ask the driver to drop you off at your destination.

Route #4

La Salle, PGH UP Manila, Lawton, Park & Ride, Manila City Hall

Ride a bus with "Lawton" sign. Use the loading area located at Roxas Blvd northbound lane. Get off the bus at the
unloading area near to your destination.

Route #5

LRT-1 EDSA Station, MRT-3 Taft Station, Ortigas Center, Julia Vargas, SM Mega Mall, Bonifacio Global City, POEA,
EDSA Crossing Shaw

Go to the terminal of jeepneys bound for Baclaran, MRT and LRT. The sign of these jeepneys is "MRT/LRT." Or you
can ride a city bus with any of these signs: "Monumento Cubao", "Fairview Ortigas", "Novaliches C-5." Alight at your
destination. If your destination is BGC, ride bus with "Ayala Ibabaw" sign, alight at Ayala and ride a BGC bus at its
terminal. Ask the conductor for information as to which unloading area is nearer to your destination. If your
destination is EDSA Crossing Shaw and POEA, make sure secondary signs that read "Crossing Ibabaw" and
"Ortigas Ilalim", respectively, are present in signboards of the bus you are riding. If your destination is either LRT
EDSA Station or MRT Taft Station, get off the bus at the unloading area before Taft Ave. There is no
loading/unloading area located past Taft Ave. You will get too far from your destination if you don't alight before Taft
Ave.

Route #6

NAIA Terminal 2, NAIA Terminal 1

Ride a bus with "NAIA-1" sign at loading area located at NAIA Rd Ext which is just outside Coastal Mall and South
West Terminal. First drop off is Terminal 2, followed by Terminal 1.

Route #7

NAIA Terminal 3, Newport City/Resort World Manila

Ride a bus bound for EDSA's northern end. Get off the bus at the unloading area before Taft Ave. There is no
unloading area past Taft Ave so alight before Taft. Go to the terminal of NAIA Shuttle located at Genesis Bus
Transport Terminal. Board a bus bound for Terminal 3. The bus will drop off passengers first at Terminal 3 before
passing by Newport City. Ask driver to drop you off at Newport City's unloading area. To get to Genesis Transport
Terminal, cross Taft Ave via pedestrian footbridge. Fro more details, go to NAIA 1-2-3 Shuttle Bus: Easy Way To Get
To & From NAIA Terminals

Route #8

Manila Domestic Terminal 4

Follow direction given at Route #6 but alight at the unloading area before or after Domestic Rd. Cross NAIA Rd and
go to loading area located along Domestic Rd. Ride a jeepney with "Baclaran" sign. Alight at Manila Domestic Airport
Terminal 4.

Route #9

Sucat, PAGCOR Casino, Duty Free Philippines Fiesta Mall, SM Sucat

Ride a jeepney with "Sucat" sign at NAIA Rd loading area near to KFC and 7-11. Alight at your destination. Ask driver
to drop you off.

Route #10

Gil Puyat aka Buendia Ave (entire length), Libertad Taft

Ride a bus with "Ayala LRT Leveriza" sign. Alight at Taft Ave. For any location along Gil Puyat Ave, ride a jeepney
with "Guadalupe" sign. Ask driver to drop you off at your destination. For Libertad Taft, ride a jeepney with "Baclaran"
or "Pasay Rotunda" sign at Taft Ave's southbound lane. Alight at Libertad.

Route #11

Mabini Street Malate/Ermita, MH Del Pilar Malate/Ermita

If your destination is located along these streets, ride a bus with "Ayala LRT Leveriza" sign. Get off at Harrison St.
Ride a jeepney with "Mabini" or "MH del Pilar" secondary signs and alight at your destination. You can also ride a UV
Express that passes through Roxas Blvd which is paralleled to Mabini and MH del Pilar.

Hope you find this article helpful. If you're facing a problem in commuting from South West Terminal to a destination
not listed here, you can ask me via comment form below.
22 Responses to Commute Guide From South West Terminal To Different Locations
Lailani Macalalad said...
11 August 2013 12:35
how to get into trinoma mall from southwest terminal? which bus will i ride?

Lag alag said...
11 August 2013 13:55
@ Lailani Macalalad. Ride a bus with any of these signs: "Monumento Crossing Ilalim Munoz", "Novaliches Crossing
Ilalim Munoz."

You can ride at the city bus terminal mentioned in the article. The bus will drop passengers at Trinoma but make sure
you say it to the conductor.

jien chie shuie said...
19 August 2013 21:51
how to get into welcome rotonda q.c from southwest terminal? And how much fare will i pay?

Lag alag said...
19 August 2013 23:01
@ jien chie shuie. First option, ride bus to Baclaran and ride a bus to Fairview via Espana, alight at Welcome
Rotunda. Second option, ride a jeepney in Baclaran bound for Cubao, alight at Welcome Rotunda.

michael arvesu said...
23 August 2013 16:49
Hi. Tried the bus today. Wanted to go to ospital ng maynila at roxas blvd-quirino. Rode the bus going to lawton but
the bus drop off point near the hospital is quitino lrt station. Unfortunately there is no jeepney route passing quirino to
roxas so i had to walk ~10mins.is there an alternative route as to lessen walking distance? Tnx.

Lag alag said...
23 August 2013 22:00
@ michael arvesu. Please ask a driver of UV Express in Coastal Mall if he passes through Roxas Blvd as what I
presume always. If he does, check if you can alight at Ospital ng Maynila. If negative, here's what I suggest: Take a
city bus and alight at Harrison cor EDSA. Take a jeepney with "Mabini" secondary sign. Alight at Mabini cor Quirino
where Ospital ng Maynila is just a stone's throw away. Please share to us your next experience so that we can help
other commuters. Thanks a lot.

jefferson encina said...
28 August 2013 23:54
Hi, I wanted to go to Ambassador Hotel Manila towers. I'm not aware in the coastal mall transportation. thanks...

Lag alag said...
29 August 2013 00:28
@ jefferson encina. Please ride a city bus and alight at Harrison St, ride a jeepney with "Mabini" sign and ask driver
to drop you off at your destination.

bhev said...
hello. i read your instruction as to how to go to duty free fiesta mall but what about how to go back to coastal mall
terminal? are there any jeepneys passing along, going to coastal mall terminal?

Lag alag said...
@ bhev. Yes po there are lots of jeepneys going back there. Just ride a jeepney with "Baclaran" sign outside gate of
Duty Free Philippines. They all pass by Coastal Mall. Just ask driver to drop you off.

Lim Ubaldo said...
14 October 2013 21:45
sir anu po sasakyan ko if ang route ko is going to market market....? ung route#5 po ba ung i fofollow ko?

Lag alag said...
15 October 2013 10:43
@ Lim Ubaldo. Yes sir, route #5 po. Sa Market Market po mismo ang last stop ng BGC Bus.

krizza mata said...
18 October 2013 07:48
Sir ano po ang sasakyan koo papuntang philpost pasay pagdating ng coastal?

Lag alag said...
19 October 2013 10:46
Paunawa po sa mga nagpapatulong sa direksyon. Kung pwede po sana ay pki bigay ang street name ng lugar na
inyong pupuntahan para po mabigyan ko kyo ng tamang direksyon. Kung Philpost Pasay po halimbawa ang
tinatanong ninyo, pkisabi na din po ang street kasi po may mga lumang Philpost address sa Pasay. Kung mali po ang
maibibigay ko na direction sa inyo ay lalo po kayong maaabala. Kaya pkibigay na din po ang address ng inyong
pupuntahan para po kyo ay aking matulungan. Marami pong salamat sa inyong lahat.

Pchan Takahashi said...
9 November 2013 20:42
may sakayan po ba SW terminal papunta NAIA terminal 3? yung diretso na po mismo dun? Thanks :)

Lag alag said...
10 November 2013 12:58
@ Pchan Takahashi. Wala pa po derecho sa NAIA-3 mula South West Terminal. Pkigamit na po ang 2-ride
commute.

teddy-ahsi said...
6 December 2013 11:28
how to commute from sw terminal or baclaran to united doctors medical center near banawe?

Lag alag said...
6 December 2013 11:53
@ teddy-ahsi. From SW ride city bus bound for Fairview via Espana, get off at UDMC.

cybaer pogz said...
11 June 2014 20:42
may fx po ba papuntang pasong tamo extension sa makati mula sa terminal?

Lag alag said...
14 June 2014 12:26
@ cybaer pogz. Nothing, as I know of.

Foxy sky said...
14 July 2014 10:31
sir paano po ako makakapunta ng bambang kung galing po ako ng coastal mall? vice versa

Lag alag said...
15 July 2014 00:27
@ Foxy sky. "Fairview UST Espana" bus, alight - Park & Ride. Jeepney to Monumento, alight - Bambang.

Integrated Bus Terminal For Batangas & Cavite Buses Opens
The first integrated bus terminal for provincial buses in Metro Manila which aims to ease traffic in the metropolis is
scheduled to open on August 6, 2013. The initial integrated terminal is built for buses that ply the routes of Batangas-
Manila and Cavite-Manila. After August 6, 2013, these buses will no longer be allowed to take their usual routes from
their respective origins beyond the location of the integrated terminal designated for them.

Location of Integrated Bus Terminal for Batangas & Cavite Buses

The bus depot for the two provinces of CALABARZON is located at Coastal Mall which is situated at the corner of
Aguinaldo Blvd and NAIA Rd Ext in Paranaque City. Aguinaldo Blvd which is also known as Coastal Rd is the
extension of Roxas Blvd. Similar integrated bus terminals are set to open in Alabang and North EDSA. Alabang
Integrated Bus Terminal will serve buses from other provinces south of Manila, e.g., Laguna, Quezon, etc.
Meanwhile, North EDSA Integrated Bus Terminal will be the home of buses from provinces north of Metro
Manila such as Bulacan, Pampanga, Bataan, etc.

How To Get To Coastal Mall Integrated Bus Terminal

Via EDSA - Just ride a bus with "MIA" or "NAIA" sign. You can take this bus from any point in EDSA. In some cases,
you might need to take two bus rides if you don't find a NAIA bus in your area. Drop off at Coastal Mall. You use this
route from any of the following locations: Novaliches, Fairview, Munoz, Cubao, Megamall, Guadalupe, etc.

Via LRT - From any station, get off the train at EDSA Station and ride a "NAIA" bound bus and alight at Coastal Mall.

Via MRT - From any station, alight at Taft Station and take "NAIA" bound bus and alight at Coastal Mall.

How To Commute From Integrated Terminal To Different Locations In Metro Manila

If you are having a problem in commuting to your destination after getting off the provincial bus in Coastal Mall,
please read the newly created post entitled Commute Guide From South West Terminal To Different Locations. You
can click that link or go here. Listed there are locations of terminals of jeepneys, city buses and UV Express headed
outside of Coastal Mall and South West Integrated.

Affected Passengers

All passengers from Batangas and Cavite should alight at Coastal Mall. From there, they can take another bus or
jeepney on the way to their destinations. They can take a bus bound for "Monumento", "Cubao", "Fairview", etc and
drop off at their destination or at MRT Taft Staion/LRT EDSA Station. From these stations, ride a train and alight at
station nearer to your destination. If you want to know where to ride a city bus after alighting a provincial bus at
Coastal Mall, please go to South West Integrated Terminal & City Buses Coastal Mall Station.

Affected Buses

For years, terminals of these buses in Metro Manila were found in different locations in Pasay and Manila areas. Gil
Puyat aka Buendia in Taft Ave for one had been popular location of many terminals for these provincial buses.
Lawton and Sta Cruz in Manila were also known as bastion for these passenger liners.

Long Term Benefits

Perennial traffic in EDSA caused by too many
buses. Photo from http://qwertyatty.wordpress.com
According to MMDA, volume of traffic along major roads of Metro Manila will be decreased once the three big bus
integrated terminals are completed. The available spaces gained from the removal of provincial buses will be used by
fewer buses and motorists. Thus, significantly reducing traffic.

Although this major change in commuting brings huge inconveniences for our fellow citizens who travel to their works
from their respective provincial towns, colossal benefits for the majority in terms of fast and smooth commute and
drive within our metropolis are achieved.

Furthermore, numbers of vehicular accidents that involved mostly buses will decreased significantly. In the process,
we ease the traffic and save lives.

Disclaimer: This blog is not responsible for any changes in scheduled date of opening contain herein.
33 Responses to Integrated Bus Terminal For Batangas & Cavite Buses Opens
Joseph Santos Diquit said...
28 July 2013 16:03
saan po papunta ung mga buses na nasa South West Integrated Terminal???

Lag alag said...
28 July 2013 17:23
@ Joseph Santos Diquit. The complete list of destinations which you can found under subheader "Towns and cities in
Cavite and Batangas served by South West Integrated Terminal" is written on the second part of this post. Please go
to South West Integrated Terminal & City Buses Coastal Mall Station.

Ed said...
6 August 2013 14:37
Tanong lang po. Pag baba mo ng bus na galing Cavite. Meron po bang city buses na papuntang Lawton. Kawawa
naman po yung estudyante na nag-aaral sa Maynila na galing Cavite.

Kristelle Gazmen said...
6 August 2013 18:33
Hi po. I want to ask kung saan ang sakayan papuntang Lipa, Batangas. Wala kasi sya sa list kaya naguguluhan ako
kung paano ako uuwi galing QC. Thank you

Lag alag said...
6 August 2013 20:03
@ Kristelle Gazmen. Ang mga signboards po sa harap ng mga bus ay may mga secondary sign ng iba pang lugar o
syudad na dinadaanan ng ruta nila. Ang maipapayo ko po ay sumakay kyo sa bus na kung saan ay dadaan eto sa
Lipa. Mangyari din po na makipagugnayan kyo sa help desk ng South West Integrated Terminal.

Lag alag said...
6 August 2013 20:14
@ Ed. Ang available pa lang po ngayon ay ang mga air-conditioned UV Express AUV. Matatagpuan nyo po ang
terminal nila sa harap ng main entrance ng Coastal Mall na nasa kanto ng Aguinaldo Blvd aka Coastal Rd at NAIA
Rd Ext. Kung wala po kyo makita ay mag-antay lang po kyo kasi paisa isa ang dating nila. Kagagaling ko lang po dun
para tingnan ang sitwasyon kaya asahan nyo po ang impormasyon na sinabi ko.

janice adalla said...
24/7 po ba ang byahe ng bus going to cavite?

Lag alag said...
@ janice adalla. Mangyari po mkipagugnayan sa kinauukulan.

tralfie said...
13 September 2013 14:43
Hi meron po ba masasakyan from Lawton to Coastal Terminal? Thanks

Lag alag said...
13 September 2013 14:53
@ tralfie. Sakay po bus na "Alabang Coastal" at baba po ng Coastal Mall.

chingkee laureles said...
8 October 2013 12:30
may sakayan po ba dito ppntang pansol laguna? thanks

Lag alag said...
8 October 2013 20:59
@ chingkee laureles. Wala po.

Lim Ubaldo said...
14 October 2013 21:37
ask ko lang po.. kung may mga jeepneys na po ba na masasakyan sa terminal papuntang mrt taft?

Lag alag said...
15 October 2013 10:38
@ Lim Ubaldo. Marami po jeepney at bus na pupunta sa MRT Taft. Kung wala kyo mkita jeepney sakay po kyo ng
city bus via EDSA at baba po kyo before Taft then walk to MRT.

ephraym aguila said...
26 October 2013 09:17
24/7 po ba ang byahe ng bus sa LRT taft going to batangas?

Lag alag said...
26 October 2013 14:33
@ ephraym aguila. Wala po tyong impormasyon dun dahil direksyon lang po ang binibigay natin. Salamat po.

Colin Marquard said...
31 October 2013 16:12
Hi. I don't read Tagalog so can't understand any of the comments. Can anyone please tell me whether all buses to
Batangas pier now go from the new terminal or whether you can still go from Cubao? Also which bus companies now
do this route? BLTB apparently no longer exists and the JAM website is down. I will be coming from Olongapo and
hope to make a connection without having to go from one Manila terminal to another myself as I have never been in
the city before. This will be in February 2014.

Lag alag said...
1 November 2013 20:20
@ Colin Marquard. Hello, I have checked last month if the buses bound for Batangas from their terminal in Cubao still
operate. I have seen Batangas buses still serve commuters from Cubao Kamuning area. I think authorities are lenient
on the imposition of this city buses ordinance. But February 2014 is another thing. Please do contact me weeks
before your arrival in Manila en route to Batangas. There might be major changes like strict implementation of this law
on provincial buses. Here to help. Thanks.

alvin naboa said...
14 November 2013 05:12
Hi, ano po ba ang sasakyan going to Coastal Mall Integrated Bus Terminal from luneta park?

Lag alag said...
14 November 2013 09:15
@ alvin naboa. Sakay lang po FX sa Roxas Blvd. Kung wala sakay ng jeep to Baclaran sa MH del Pilar, baba sa
EDSA at sakay na ng bus to Coastal.

alvin naboa said...
14 November 2013 23:08
meron pa rin bang bus to tagaytay galing luneta? or nasa Coastal Mall na lahat. maraming salamat po!

Lag alag said...
16 November 2013 23:03
@ alvin naboa. Sa pagkakaalam ko po ay wala. Pki subukan po mag-abang. Kung wala punta na lang po sila sa
South West Integrated Terminal.

Kimlei Lagos said...
5 December 2013 23:47
24 hours po ba ang buses sa Southwest Terminal?

Thanks,

Lag alag said...
6 December 2013 11:01
@ Kimlei Lagos. Pkitanong po sa mga officers na nasa terminal.

Aise Gene Velasquez said...
11 December 2013 17:46
San po ang sakayan papuntang bauan batangas,,, o san pwdeng sumakay,, salamat

Lag alag said...
11 December 2013 21:40
@ Aise Gene Velasquez. Mas maganda po siguro makitapag-ugnayan kyo sa mga officers ng terminal na to at
maaaring ang inyong destinasyon ay nasa ruta o dadaanan ng mga bus na ang biyahe ay ang mga bayan sa
Batangas.

Maila Austria said...
14 January 2014 10:29
paano po magcommute papuntang tagaytay?kung manggagaling po kami sa monumento. aalis po kami sa sunday
morning...salamat po

Lag alag said...
14 January 2014 10:59
@ Maila Austria. Sakay po bus na "Baclaran Coastal Mall". Pagbaba po ng Coastal Mall, lakad to Southwest
Terminal at sakay bus to Tagaytay.

Kelvin Bandiez said...
19 January 2014 11:55
gaano po katagal ang byahe papuntang tagaytay galing po dyan sa terminal? Blak po kasi nming pumunta ng
tagaytay ( sky ranch.. etc. ) mga 6am po sna kmi sasakay o mas maaga pa. Slamat po. And some advice po pra iwas
trapic ppunta.mga anung oras po b dapat sumakay? Slamt po ulit

Lag alag said...
21 January 2014 11:40
@ Kelvin Bandiez. Depende po yan 2 hrs more or less. Mas maigi po kung mga 5am.

JaM027 said...
10 March 2014 01:45
Hi! Dun po ba sa JAM liner buses sa may gil puyat lrt station may mga bus going to tagaytay? Malapit na po ba dun
sa tagaytay ung skyranch? And from tagatay paano/ano ang sasakyan pabalik ng guadalupe,makati? Thanks.

Lag alag said...
11 March 2014 00:10
@ JaM027. Please read my post on how to commute to Tagaytay's tourist spots. Please go to How To Commute To
Tagaytay's Tourist Spots. Sky Ranch is featured there.

diana mae estudillo said...
23 August 2014 08:29
Meron po bang bus n san agustin balayan,batangas sa cubao?

South West Integrated Terminal & City Buses Coastal Mall Station
The new integrated bus terminal for all Batangas and Cavite bound buses will be known as "South West Integrated
Provincial Transport Terminal." For commuters that will be affected by the transfer, here's the good news. MMDA has
also put up its Coastal Mall Station for "Bus Management Dispatch System" that will handle northbound city buses. In
other words, South West Integrated Terminal and MMDA Bus Management Dispatch System are located in the same
location which is the Coastal Mall. If you have no knowledge yet about the terminal-transfer of the aforementioned
provincial buses, you might like to read our first article about it. Just go to Integrated Bus Terminal For Batangas &
Cavite Buses Opens.

Update: New post about terminals of UV Express, jeepneys and city buses as well as bus loading area in Roxas Blvd
for faster commute is created on Aug 10, 2013. Go to -> Commute Guide From South West Terminal To Different
Locations

Huge Help for Affected Commuters in terms of Convenience

What does this new development means for everyone? Most affected commuters especially those who travel to work
daily from provinces of Cavite and Batangas worry about the distance of loading area for their second ride from the
integrated terminal. I for one had thought that you needed to cross Roxas Blvd to ride a city bus. I could just imagine
the daunting daily routine of climbing those footbridges, and after passing through two that connected to each other,
down in the road you would have to grapple with other passengers to ride a crowded bus. You would also need to run
as it's chaotic there. Buses stop anywhere. They are all over the place. That's crazy. And yes the inconvenience
brought about by riding a jam packed bus is also a major issue. Now that the terminal of city buses is adjacent to
provincial buses, transfer is more convenient. Furthermore, since the city buses terminal is also a dispatch station,
you are always assured of a vacant seat. If the first bus is full, you just need to take the next bus that will be
dispatched.

Towns and cities in Cavite and Batangas served by South West Integrated Terminal

In alphabetical order:

Alfonso, Amadeo, Balayan, Calatagan, Carmona, Cavite City., Dasmarinas, Gen Aguinaldo, Gen Trias, GMA, Indang,
Magallanes, Mandez, Maragondon, Naic, Nasugbu, Silang, Tagaytay, Tansa, Ternate, and Trece Martires

How to commute to South West Integrated Terminal

Since city bus terminal is located right here, you can ride any southbound bus that passes through EDSA as long as
there's "Coastal Mall" or "NAIA" secondary sign displayed on it. For complete details on how to get to South West
Integrated Bus Terminal, please go to Integrated Bus Terminal For Batangas & Cavite Buses Opens. If your location
is not listed there, use the comment form and ask me. I am more than willing to help.

Where to ride city buses after alighting at South West Integrated Terminal

Buses from Bus Management Dispatch System Terminal get around the huge building of Coastal Mall and pass by
the exact location of South West Integrated Terminal which is at the corner of Macapagal Blvd and NAIA Rd Ext.
They turn right from Macapagal Blvd onto NAIA Rd. All you need to do is to go to the bus stop outside South West
Integrated Terminal to ride a city bus that will take you to your destination. Or to a spot where you will take
another public transport system such as MRT/LRT and jeepney.
39 Responses to South West Integrated Terminal & City Buses Coastal Mall Station
Egz Aguilar said...
15 July 2013 09:01
Hello directionsonweb, is there a direct transport to NAIA Terminal 4 or 3 from the South West Integrated Terminal?
Thank you!

Lag alag said...
15 July 2013 12:22
@ Egz Aguilar. That remain to be seen, sir. South West Integrated has not yet been inaugurated, although it's
scheduled to open today. Will keep you posted.

Claudine Constantino said...
3 August 2013 17:00
Hello sir .pede ko lang mo matanung if paanu po ako makasakay from the South West Integrated Terminal papunta
po ng Lawton. im so sorry for asking. kase im not really familiar dito.nasanay na ako sa diretsong pagcommute
papunta sa school .. kaya di ko po alam ang ggwin ko sa aug 6.. if nagsimula na ang bagong operation na to..
maraming salamat po

Lag alag said...
3 August 2013 21:38
@ Claudine Constantino. Mula po sa South West Integrated Terminal, punta kyo sa City Bus Terminal na nsa harap
lang ng Coastal Mall o kya sa harap po ng South West Integrated Terminal. Sakay kyo ng bus na byahe Cubao o
Monumento o Fairview. Baba po kyo ng Taft o Harrison St. Sakay po kyo ng jeepney na Quiapo o Divisoria o
Monumento. Baba po kyo ng Lawton. Pki check din po muna kung may city bus na byaheng Lawton para kung sakali
e one ride na lang kyo.

Alex Dimacisil said...
5 August 2013 18:10
Hello po! Tanong ko lang po ano po dapat kong sakyan pag papuntang batangas city mismo? Ano pong signage
yung nakalagay? San po ba daan nito sakali? Pa-laguna o pa-cavite ang daan? Add ko na rin po may specific name
po ba yung terminal na bababaan pag nasa batangas city na po. First time ko po kasing pupuntang batangas e.
Thank you po.

5 August 2013 18:10
Hello po! Tanong ko lang po ano po dapat kong sakyan pag papuntang batangas city mismo? Ano pong signage
yung nakalagay? San po ba daan nito sakali? Pa-laguna o pa-cavite ang daan? Add ko na rin po may specific name
po ba yung terminal na bababaan pag nasa batangas city na po. First time ko po kasing pupuntang batangas e.
Thank you po.

Lag alag said...
5 August 2013 22:45
@ Alex Dimacisil. Ang terminal po na eto ay para sa mga pasahero na papunta po ng Cavite at Batangas, kung saan
ang punta po ninyo mismo. Matutulungan po kyo ng konduktor ng bus na sasakyan ninyo sa mga info na kelangan
nyong malaman.

6 August 2013 23:52
Maraming salamat po.

7 August 2013 19:44
May additional question lang po ako kung alam nyo lang po. Existing pa rin po ba yung mga Provicial Bus Terminals
dun po sa may Star Mall sa Alabang. Thank you! :D

Lag alag said...
9 August 2013 16:52
@ Alex Dimacisil. Aalamin ko pa po ang tamang impormasyon sa bagay na yan. Pag nkuha ko na po ay gagawa po
ako ng hiwalay na artikulo dito. Salamat po.

Nikko said...
10 August 2013 23:09
Paano po yung mga nagcocommute papuntang Imus? Wala po yung Imus doon sa listahan niyo. Patulong po. More
power to you, sir!

Lag alag said...
10 August 2013 23:49
@ Nikko. Sa palagay ko po kasi yun Imus po ay nadadaanan ng halos lahat ng mga bus na papuntang iba-ibang
bayan at syudad sa Cavite. Sabihin nyo lang po na Imus ang baba nyo at kung pwede po ba kyo sumakay para
bumaba doon. Malapit lang po ang Imus.

Haze Mercado said...
17 September 2013 23:18
hi po. taga otis paco po ako ask ko lang po sana kung panu at ano po ang sakyan papunta kawit cavite? first time ko
lang po kasi punta ng kawit. salamat po

Lag alag said...
18 September 2013 23:15
@ Haze Mercado. Madali lang po yan. Pag dating nyo po sa terminal na to, punta lang po kyo sa impormasyon at
pkitanong kung saan ang bus na papunta ng Kawit.

Maryflor Villanueva said...
23 September 2013 22:22
hi po..patulong nmn po kung panu po ako makakapunta ng makati city from the bus southwest integrated terminal?
san po ako sasakay? and another thing po from the same terminal panu po ako makakarating din ng carriedo?
thanks po

Lag alag said...
24 September 2013 00:21
@ Maryflor Villanueva. Sakay po kyo city bus na may "Ayala Ibabaw" sign. Baba po kyo Ayala Ave, Makati na po
yun, may mga jeep na din po dun na buong Ayala Ave and ruta. Sakay po kyo ng bus na "Lawton". Sa Lawton, sakay
po jeep na Monumento at sabihin po sa driver ibaba kyo sa Carriedo. Sana po ay makatulong ang direksyon ko.
Salamat po.

breya said...
15 October 2013 21:48
Hi. Ask ko lang kung paano pumunta sa coastal termina kung galing ako monumento? or kung pwede niyo po sabihin
yung ibang options? please.. first ko kasing ppunta sa amadeo. Salamat.

Lag alag said...
16 October 2013 10:03
@ breya. Sakay lang po bus na ang sign ay "Baclaran Coastal Mall" at baba po mismo sa Coastal Mall then lakad na
papunta sa South West Terminal.

julius dancel vargas said...
19 February 2014 05:27
Meron po bang bus n diretso indang cavite from southwest terminal? Thanks in advance

Lag alag said...
19 February 2014 15:10
@ julius dancel vargas. Pkibasa po ang artikulo, andyan po ang sagot.

jee-ar said...
3 April 2014 23:37
paano pumunta ng resorts world from paco?

Lag alag said...
4 April 2014 23:50
@ jee-ar. If you're in Paco and you are going to Resort World Manila, first go to Taft Ave where you ride a jeepney
bound for Baclaran. Alight at EDSA. Use the pedestrian overpass to go to Genesis Bus Terminal beside McDonald's.
Ride the NAIA Shuttle Bus and ask driver to drop you off at Resort World Manila.

@celine said...
9 May 2014 11:39
ask ko lang po kung may nasasakyan pang bus to naic, cavite pag 1 or 2am

Lag alag said...
10 May 2014 16:47
@ @celine. I'll let you know as soon as I got the info on that, thanks.

jerome alvarez said...
19 May 2014 12:45
ask q lang pu if meron bang biyahe papuntang san fernando pampanga??

Lag alag said...
20 May 2014 10:09
@ jerome alvarez. There is none.

David Lomongo said...
28 May 2014 21:53
pano po commute to glorietta from imus?

Lag alag said...
28 May 2014 23:01
@ David Lomongo. Take city bus from South West Terminal to Ayala, get inside SM Makati and pass through the
connecting bridge to Glorietta.

Kit Mateo said...
11 June 2014 21:20
hi, pano po malalaman yung schedule ng mga biyahe?? may contact no. po ba yung terminal?

Lag alag said...
14 June 2014 23:09
@ Kit Mateo. I'll let you know once I got the info.

coyenho frc said...
27 June 2014 22:46
Hi sir paano po ba pumunta sa southwest terminal? Galing cubao? May recommend po ba kayo na madaling way
papunta ?

Lag alag said...
5 July 2014 03:10
@ coyenho frc. If you read this article, you would land to another post which will tell you the accurate answer to your
question.

Kyshan Perio said...
24 July 2014 09:50
Good day Sir. What time is the first trip going to Maragondon? Thanks! :)

Kyshan Perio said...
24 July 2014 09:51
Good day Sir. What time po ung first trip going to Maragondon?

QwertyU said...
25 July 2014 13:06
Good day po. Anong oras po last trip to tagaytay?? Thx

Lag alag said...
27 July 2014 10:54
@ Kyshan Perio. Sorry for late reply. You did not follow in Google+ so I did not see your comment immediately.
Please coordinate with the management of the terminal re schedule.

Lag alag said...
27 July 2014 11:00
@ QwertyU. I only saw this question today because you did not follow in Google+. For readers that would ask for
direction, read note above. Schedule is managed my the terminal, kindly coordinate with them. Thanks.

Kris Nicdao said...
19 September 2014 11:29
Ask ko lang po may byahe po bang batangas ngayon??

Lag alag said...
1 October 2014 13:29
@ Kris Nicdao. Sa Alabang npo ang mga biyaheng southern Luzon.

South-West Bus Terminal Inaugurates Today
South West Integrated Terminal for passenger liners bound to Cavite and Batangas (vice versa) inaugurates today,
August 6, 2013. The inauguration which starts at 4:30 am finally sealed the commitment of MMDA (Metro
Manila Development Authority) to ease the traffic along main thoroughfares of our metropolis.

The bus station with the official name of South-West Integrated Provincial Transport System is constructed with
interest of the riding public in the mind of those who are responsible for its design and amenities. Firstly, it is built
inside a mall where passengers can shop and dine before going home. A popular brand of grocery store forthe
masses is located inside of Coastal Mall where this terminal is located. Second, loading areas for city buses of
different routes are very near. In fact, out-bound city buses from MMDA's "Bus Management Dispatch System"
station passes through the frontage of South West Terminal. I think it is safe to assume that they will build bus bays
for city buses right in that area. For now, if you ask me regarding the right spot of loading for city buses, you can ride
along Diosdado Macapagal Blvd, the road that bounded the provincial terminal to the west.

If there are questions that you may have, like "how to get to South West Terminal", "exact location", "provincial routes
of the buses", "how to get to your destination from South West Terminal", etc, please read my two previous posts
about this bus terminal. Here are the links: Integrated Bus Terminal For Batangas & Cavite Buses Opens andSouth
West Integrated Terminal & City Buses Coastal Mall Station.

Watch for upcoming post that will discuss detailed directions from South West Integrated Terminal to various
important spots like NAIA Terminals, MOA, DFA, Ortigas, etc. Furthermore, for more convenient commute I will give
you the list of routes of UV Express which has their own terminal inside South West Integrated.

Resort World Manila: Most Exciting Integrated Destination in Manila

How to get to Resort World Manila
Vicinity Map of Resort World Manila
Photos of Resort World Manila

Just accross NAIA Terminal-3 lies the sprawling opulence of the Resort World Manila. It's a massive and impressive
complex that is now beginning to be the talk of the town, and is now being frequented by wealthy members of
Manila's Society. Definitely the place to be seen, and a memorable one at that. Because once you get there with your
family you wouldn't let the opportunity pass without taking pictures with them in the great looking facades of Newport
Mall. Resort World Manila features movie watching at it's best through Newport Ultra Cinema. With 80 reclining seats,
butler service for your bottomless soda and popcorn, and a divider for every pair of seats, your date will definiely
enjoy it, lol. Aside from the Ultra cinema and grand Newport mallfacades, Resort World Manila boasts of a world-
class casino, the first six-star luxury hotel in the Philippines in the presence of Maxim's Tower, international
boutiques, upscale restaurants and the state-of-the-art 1500-seat Newport Performing Arts Theater. There's a lot of
exciting things going on in here. A lot of events and attractions. There's the newly concluded Grand Fiesta Manila
2010 which started on Nov. 25, 2010 and ended on Nov 28, 2010. So, how we're going to get to the Resort World
Manila? Click the appropriate link below.

Directions to Resort World Manila



For Driving Directions, go to: Driving Directions To Newport City

For Commuting Directions, go to: How To Commute To Newport City & Resort World Manila

Resort World Manila provides free shuttle service from major points in Metro Manila. Just leave your car behind and
get to the Resort World Manila Shuttle service pick up point nearest to you. Enjoy this world class service only from
Resort World Manila. Please be advised that shuttle service leaves exactly on time. For more information, please call
Resort World Manila Visitor/Tourist hotline 836 6333.

Here are the pick up points and schedule of departure:

Pasig

Julia Vargas Avenue corner Frontera Drive - McDonald

1:30 pm
4:30 pm
8:30 pm
11:30 pm

Binondo

Tytana Plaza Metrobank

10:30 am
2:00 pm
5:30 pm
8:45 pm
12:30 am

Sto Cristo corner San Fernando Street

10:30 am
11:30 am
3:00 pm
5:00 pm
7:30 pm
8:30 pm
12:00 mn
1:00 am

Ermita

Roxas Blvd - Bayview Hotel

10:00 am
1:00 pm
4:00 pm
4:30 pm
7:30 pm
10:00 pm
10:30 pm

Sta. Monica Street - Horizon Travel & Tours

10:00 am
1:00 pm
4:00 pm
4:30 pm
7:30 pm
10:00 pm
10:30 pm

Quezon City

Quezon Avenue - McDonald near Great Eastern Hotel

10:00 am
1:30 pm
5:00 pm
8:15 pm
11:00 pm
1:00 am

drivers and the system in which airport taxis are managed. There are two types of taxi in Mactan CebuInternational

their meters.


meters are on.

headed out to the taxi terminal. It's from him that I got the information about the difference between the yellow and
white taxis.


via access ramp. As soon as you get to departure lobby, go outside via the first entrance/exit glass door. There you'l l


In travelling out of town, it's always my habit to go first to a Jollibee outlet near the hotels that I had already checked
out on the internet prior to my travel. I would have some meal to freshen up and quickly plan out walking direction to
those hotels to check out their rates, check-in time, etc., one after another. In time like this, Latitude App of my
cellphone has been a big help. Imagine traveling without a map? Speaking of that, my first tip on this series constitute
the basic thing you should not forget in travelling especially when you visit Cebu: Make sure your cellphone has
Latitude App. Most android phone has it. If your phone don't have a capability, just bring any map you can buy at any
bookstore.



than a highway.



are just so contented with their life, and that makes me admire them. Mactan CebuInternational Airport is way too far
Sogo Hotel.





Jon Robert said...
30 August 2012 16:04
Airport Pickup
Taxi Service London

Lag alag said...
30 August 2012 17:08

Rae Danao said...
1 October 2012 03:05

Lag alag said...
1 October 2012 18:24
Salamat po.

Chekulit said...
9 December 2012 10:10
the tips.

Lag alag said...
9 December 2012 18:35

yadhav said...
13 December 2012 11:34


London Taxi Fares

David John said...
8 February 2013 19:37

Jack Witson said...

Lag alag said...
4 April 2013 15:07

4 February 2014 00:35

#Fort San Pedro
#Plaza
#Cebu City Hall
#Colon St
#Heritage Monument
#Casa Gorordo
#Mactan Shrine

:))

Lag alag said...
4 February 2014 10:53

Unknown said...
30 March 2014 16:56

Lag alag said...
31 March 2014 01:12

During my travel to Cebu, my first time ever, I made sure I could be of help to other vacationists to the Queen City of
The South specially those backpackers and first timers who don't have any idea on how to get to some of the popular
attractions within Metro Cebu. I gathered commuting information such as signs of jeepneys headed to these spots as
well as where to ride a particular jeepney going to a specific tourist spot. I've also drawn up walking directions one
needs to take to some attractions from the location of affordable hotels that I also recommend because of
their proximity to downtown Cebu's main thoroughfare where most of public jeepneys pass through.



Casa Gorordo
Cebu Cathedral
Cebu's Ayala Center
Cebu's SM City
Colon Street
Fort San Pedro
Magellan's Cross
Plaza Independencia
Taoist Temple

Colon Street







Fort San Pedro
Plaza Independencia
Cebu Cathedral
Magellan's Cross

driver to drop you off at your destination. You will be alighted at Plaza Independencia. Get inside the park
and afterwards head towards Fort San Pedro which is just across the park. A museum is also located inside Fort San


Fort San Pedro

Magellan's Cross

Fort San Pedro Gate


Cebu Cathedral
















In the map, all four destinations lined up along Osmena Blvd. Click the red pins to get names of each spot.

Taoist Temple

Taoist Temple Cebu


Taoist Temple




Latter-Day Saints.







Casa Gorordo

Casa Gorordo


Gorordo which is located to the left of the street at the corner of the street perpendicular to the left. See map below.

As you can see in this map, all you need to do is walk along Colon and then go left when you get to its east end.
Heritage Monument is already there and the other two spots are also walking distance from the
monument. 01K jeepneys turn left at the end of Colon and then turn right onto Zulueta Street.



Cebu City Vice Versa" signage on its both sides. See map below.

As you can see in this map, the jeepney you are going to ride comes from M. Logarta Ave. This is the road it takes
from Mactan Island. The jeepney will unload passengers at this corner. Wait for one to arrive as this is not a terminal.
You might wait long, just be patient. The jeep will take Sergio Osmena Blvd on the way back to Mactan Island. Read
the continuation of this direction below the map.



As you can see in this map, Mactan Shrine is near Mactan Cebu Int'l Airport. It just makes sense to visit Lapu-Lapu
Monument and Magellan's Monument hours before your flight back to Manila.


Ayala Center Cebu

SM City Cebu

the front.



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63 Responses to How To Commute To Cebu's Tourist Spots
Amado said...
18 March 2012 16:29
Very informational indeed! I heard there's a place in Cebu City where the famous Cebu Lechon are offered for dine or
take out customers. It's the "La Loma" area of Cebu City. Did you happen to go there?

Lagalag said...
18 March 2012 16:36
I think that's the area I had discovered while wandering around, it's near what they called Jai-Alai in Cebu City. And
yes sir Amado, their lechon is really great. I will make a separate post about the food I got to taste while in Cebu, sir.

ThePinayWanderer said...
18 March 2012 16:51
Wow, information overload. ;) I'll surely visit your site again when I go to Cebu someday, your site is very informative,
esp. to someone like me who haven't been there yet. :)

my first time to leave a mark here but I'm following you for quite sometime now. :)

Amado said...
18 March 2012 17:01
Thanks! That's the first food I've got to try in Cebu.

Lagalag said...
18 March 2012 17:09
@ Amado, you are welcome sir. Thanks for always visiting my blog.

Lagalag said...
18 March 2012 17:16
@ PinayWanderer, nice to hear those nice words from a fellow blogger and follower like you. Thank you very much. I
got to open your blog too and I find it interesting as well.

You can leave link to your blog whenever you leave a comment on any blog, it's a big boost to youR SEO. :-)

18 March 2012 18:44
Verdict: IKAW NA!

Ikaw na ang kailangan ng mga backpackers. \m/

While travel bloggers mostly share their travel stories, your blog provide essential tips for backpackers... Ikaw na
talaga... Astig talaga niche mo kuya Philip!

Edmaration etc (Travel Blog)

Lagalag said...
18 March 2012 19:19
Thanks, dun and enjoyment ko eh hehe. Ops Lagalag call mo skin. Kc dun na gusto ko makilala sa blogosphere. :)

michymichymoo said...
19 March 2012 09:31
Wow! I'm going back to Cebu this August. I'll bookmark this one. Thanks! :)

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Lagalag said...
19 March 2012 10:07
Hope you'll have fun just like before and this post make it even more. You are welcome.

penfires said...
19 March 2012 23:06
This is one good post especially for tourist who wants to commute, love the maps too! And true mas systemized ang
jeepney routes sa amin =) *Proud Cebuana hahaha

19 March 2012 23:35
Ohhh sureeeeee!!! Lagalag! Ikaw na!

Lagalag said...
20 March 2012 00:15
@ penfires, thanks for the visit. Cebuana ka pala. Ganda ng city nyo. Sana Cebu ang manalo sa bagong voting
campaign ng New7Wonders na New Seven Wonders Cities Southeast Asia Category. Knina ko lang nakita sa news.
Gusto ko Cebu City manalo dun, kc alam mo ba na sobrang nagandahan ako sa metropolis nyo.

Lagalag said...
20 March 2012 00:22
@ Edmaration, "Hindi Ed, Ikaw na!". Hahaha! Lakas ng recall ng linya ni Boy Abunda 'no?

Pinoy Adventurista said...
20 March 2012 17:28
WOW! everything is here already! very informative! thanks for sharing!

tools4kools said...
20 March 2012 19:13
WOW! this is very informative! kudos for the job well done! This is very useful most esp. to first time visitors who
wants to know where are the places of interests in the city. I also like that you made mention about Cebu's jeepney
routes, its actually very unique. every jeepney route has its corresponding number code for easy reference bec. there
are numerous jeeney routes plying in a given street so its best to memorize the number codes to avoid getting into
the wrong direction. this is esp. very useful to those who are in Cebu looking for a job.

Lagalag said...
20 March 2012 19:30
@ Pinoy Adventurista, hello! thanks for the visit. You know it's my passion to give directions :)

Lagalag said...
20 March 2012 19:41
@ tools4kools, thanks for appreciation. Based on what you just said, I think I really need to create a post for the list of
jeepney routes in Cebu City of course with their corresponding numbers. Maybe a table graph will do. So that we
could help both visitors and job seekers.

tools4kools said...
20 March 2012 19:55
@lagalag: actually there's this site http://www.wayblima.com/cebu-jeepneys-routes.html that shows cebu's jeepney
routes. if you want you can check it out for reference coz its actually very accurate.

Lagalag said...
20 March 2012 22:06
@ tools4kools, actually I had listed some of the jeepney routes and numbers but I know it's only a fraction. Thanks for
this link, it's a big help. Anyways, I am willing to give credit and courtesy. Right now, the affordable hotels and food
guides are the ones next in line on my upcoming posts. I'd enjoyed the food of Cebuano especially the lechon so I
wanna talk about them, sort of sharing them to those who haven't visited Cebu yet.

Sendo said...
21 March 2012 03:56
wow..buti ka pa...napuntahan mo na ung mga landmarks ng cebu..ako..nth times na ko pabalik balik sa cebu like it's
my 3rd home....kokonti lang napuntahan ko...weee...makapagtrip nga ikutin ko lahat ng landmarks..thanks to this :)

Francis Balgos | Ang Pala-lagaw said...
21 March 2012 10:17
Wow!! this is very very extensive!
Just found another link to check when I start making itineraries again..
You must be very dedicated!

tools4kools said...
21 March 2012 12:17
@lagalag: that's great! just take your time and we're definitely looking forward to your upcoming entries. Yes, Cebu's
lechon is def. the most tasty lechon in the country. I heard Larsian is currently being renovated so most probably its
not available at this point.

Lagalag said...
21 March 2012 15:27
@ Sendo, masarap ang pkiramdam kpag nbibisita ntin ang mga lugar na naging bahagi ng kung ano tyo ngyn at
humubog sa ating kultura. Pagbalik ko dun e pupuntahan ko pa ang ibang di ko npuntahan the first time na bumisita
ako. you are welcome.

Lagalag said...
21 March 2012 15:35
@ Francis Balgos, thanks for the nice words. Yes I am very dedicated on this blog. It's my first blog. And right now,
no plans to create another one. It's my passion to give directions and help others get around places.

Lagalag said...
21 March 2012 16:00
@ tools4kools, too bad I've never been there actually. But I sure got to a similar place, a little row though. It
happened when I decided to get lost in the city.

23 March 2012 02:30
"It's my first blog. And right now, no plans to create another one."

It deeply marks, I am touched. It also applies to me in terms of dedication to find meaningful and unique stories.
Although I have made some other blogs, first love never dies to my first blog :))

Lagalag said...
23 March 2012 17:44
@ Edmaration, I can see naman sa mga content ng blog mo na you are really that dedicated. Lalo na habang
tumatagal, lalong gumaganda ng gumaganda ang mga entry mo. :)

Sumi Go said...
28 March 2012 06:09
Thank you so much! This is so useful! :D I've already been to Cebu once, but with a tour guide and in a big group. But
mid this year, I'll be visiting Cebu again with the bf and without a tour guide. So this is just what we need! ^^
Bookmarked your blog. Followed on GFC too btw.. :)

Lagalag said...
28 March 2012 12:47
@ Sumi Go

You are welcome. Thanks also for following. I also visited your food blog and I like it. I also followed you on GFC.

Ania said...
23 April 2012 23:53
hi.. i've been looking for info about what places to visit in Cebu and one particular spot i'm interested in is the Taoist
temple. You wrote that the Guards at the gate were "accommodating." Were they really? Because I've read this
forum/article where most people have bad experiences from visiting the temple. I have 2nd thoughts of going to the
place after reading it.

http://www.vistapinas.com/article/taoist-temple-cebu

i really hope it's not true, or maybe the temple is already under new management and the evil lady they're talking
about has walked out of the building (",)

Lagalag said...
24 April 2012 00:36
@ Ania. If I had bad experience with them, I wouldn't spend my energy writing about them. I would have just given
readers direction to the temple. Besides, it's a religious temple and not a demonic one.

Okay, here's a tip. Speak in Tagalog because as a local told me, they like Tagalog speaking visitors. I have also
observed that.

Fud 4 Tots said...
21 May 2012 04:14
How do we reach the "TOPS"? what ride and how much?

Lagalag said...
21 May 2012 09:20
@ Fud 4 Tots. Conveniently, you need to take taxi as Tops is 2000 feet above sea level. Taxis charge extra so you
must have enough money.

By jeep, you can take Lahug bound jeepney. But you need to walk uphill around 500 meters more after getting off the
jeep.

Please do ask if there are already habal-habals that ply route to Tops. If positive, then go for the motororized bike. :)

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Lag alag said...
@ Indian Travel. Thanks for nice words. :)

Dianne Pea said...
14 October 2012 15:19
Hi! Thank you for your helpful blog. I dont need to visit other blogs anymore. hehe anyway, I would just like to ask if I
can visit all the tourist spots listed for 1 day only? Thank you! More power to your blog. Regards, Dianne
(littlenars.com)

Lag alag said...
14 October 2012 17:03
@ Dianne Pea. Sure you can... That is if you don't want to enjoy each spot for a little longer while you are in it. We
have Tagalog term for that called "namnamin". Would you not want to explore different phases of Taoist Temple? Or
spend time up in the tallest hotel of Cebu appreciating the panoramic views of metropolis? Or even bask in flora and
fauna in the surroundings of Lapu-Lapu Monument? What about the bliss of kneeling inside Basilica Minore del Santo
Nino? Or giving in to curiosity draw by barrel canons of Fort San Pedro? I am sorry but I just want you to enjoy your
tour hehe. Take time if you know what I mean. :)

You can do it alright in 1 day except Lapu Lapu Monument given its location. Just start off as early as 6 or 7 am in
Fort San Pedro. Spending only minutes in each spot and following itinerary given by yours truly in this blog entry, you
will be definitely done by dusk.

Hope you enjoy Cebu... Cause for me it is definitely awesome.

Thanks for your compliment. :)

Natalie Tesorio said...
30 October 2012 11:20
This is great. You really have a very detailed information to the tourist spot here in Cebu where it can easily go to.

Visit this site also: Travel Hotel Reservations

Lag alag said...
30 October 2012 16:09
@ Natalie Tesorio. Thank you for appreciation. There are more to read and share here. You might like to browse our
table of contents located at our homepage. Cheers.

Rene Leandro Padilla said...
1 November 2012 16:26
Such a long and helpful post. Keep it up!

Thanks for promoting Cebu.

Leandro

Lag alag said...
1 November 2012 17:56
@ Rene Leandro Padilla. It is my pleasure to promote the queen city. I came to love it more than my own provincial
city.

You are welcome. :)

Autumn May Dale said...
8 November 2012 10:38
Cool! thanks for sharing your tips on how to commute to Cebu's tourist spot. This is a big help for travelers who want
to go there. I will re-share your post.

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Lag alag said...
8 November 2012 11:53
@ Autumn May Dale. No problem. Thank you as well for your good intent of sharing this post to others. Highly
appreciated.

Jake miller said...
24 December 2012 17:53
Extremely informational without a doubt! I find travel agents and listened to there's a place in Cebu City where the
prominent Cebu Lechon are presented for dine or take out prospects. It's the "La Loma" area of Cebu City.

Lag alag said...
25 December 2012 00:24
@ Jake miller. Thank you sir. I think you're referring to CnT Lechon. Yes, it's a very popular destination for lechon
lovers in Cebu City.

Ross Teribe said...
26 December 2012 16:37
Needed ito tomorrow :)

Mudra Lakwatsera said...
27 January 2013 20:43
Informative! We're planning to go to cebu this May with my parents,.my dad is kinda old..and we're on a budget..my
mom just want to go to Sto. Nino Shrine but surely we can visit some tourist spots near the Shrine!

Lag alag said...
28 January 2013 01:32
@ Mudra Lakwatsera. Hi, thanks for the visit and comment. Your family will definitely enjoy Cebu. Tip: Best time to
visit Sto Nino Shrine and surrounding spots is morning or afternoon especially that you said your dad is an older man.

arbhy rubi said...
15 May 2013 03:56
Thank you! thank you! This would be a big help for us on our trip this coming june. Salamat sa lahat ng tips and infos,
first time ko makakapunta ng cebu kung sakali, sana magenjoy kami ng mga officemates ko. Godbless u always! :)

Lag alag said...
15 May 2013 09:37
@ arbhy rubi. You are very much welcome. Hope you and your office mates enjoy the trip to Cebu. Have fun!

Bernardette T said...
27 May 2013 14:19
to all details you've shared, it will be such a big help on my trip. keep posting

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Lag alag said...
28 May 2013 01:03
@ Bernardette T. Hello, thank you so much for the compliment :)

trixjunkets said...
31 May 2013 23:50
been to Cebu 2006 but I was with my colleagues on a tour then. this would be helpful for me on my DIY trip next
week. thanks for the info! :)

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explorer said...
7 June 2013 12:10
pupunta kami ng girlfriend ko sa cebu this coming 27th of June.salamat sa info,laking tulong 1st time namin pumunta
dun. tatanong ko lang sana kung saan ang murang accomodation? my transient ba dun? if hotel san convinient
mgstay for 3days?thank you and God bless!

Lag alag said...
7 June 2013 12:27
@ explorer. Sir, pkibasa nyo po ang separate post na tinalakay ko ang mga iba ibang matutuluyan sa Cebu City. May
nasulat po ako dun na very affordable hotel. Punta po kyo dito: Where To Stay In Cebu City.

anniedemesa said...
13 June 2013 14:42
hi! so excited for my cebu trip this weekend...our flight back to manila is at 5am..is it safe to visit mactan shrine at
midnight until 3am?

Lag alag said...
13 June 2013 15:42
@ anniedemesa. I don't recommend it. It's notoriously dangerous to go there during the time period you have
mentioned. Talked to jeepney drivers, talked to locals there. And they were the ones who warned me. So please,
don't do it.

Sayeen said...
4 August 2013 16:59
thanks for the useful info you've shared! that was very detailed. we're going to cebu city on September so I'm
searching about the tourist places and how to go around the city on a budget. I stumbled on your blog and is using it
as my guide on planning our itinerary. :)

Lag alag said...
5 August 2013 01:55
@ Sayeen. You are welcome. Enjoy your trip to Cebu. Thank you as well.

cheslei said...
15 January 2014 17:55
Hi. This is such a very informative blog. Thank you... If I may ask, how do you get back to the city from the Taoist
Temple if you don't have a car or taxi waiting? Are there habal-habal to take you back from the temple?

Lag alag said...
15 January 2014 22:28
@ cheslei. Thank you as well. Yes, habal-habal has terminal outside the gate of Beverly Hills. Plenty of them and
they'll offer a ride as soon as they see you coming out of the exclusive village.

Jade Ann Ortega said...
24 May 2014 12:13
pwde nyo rin try ang La Vie Parisienne - Cebu City - Bakery, Wine Bar :) nice place after ng gala :)

What & Where To Eat In Cebu City
You don't travel to Cebu City just for the sake of traveling, do you? In our culture, lechon is number one in the list of
favorite cuisines that we don't skip in any food destination. Even in the busyness of our daily lives, lechon has
become part of our fast meals. There is no food court in any mall of Metro Manila without a food stall that serves
lechon. After all, lechon is a national dish of the Philippines according to Wikipedia. And my bet is, you're as curious
as I was to finally get to taste Cebu's Lechon.

The famous Cebu's Lechon

Interestingly, it's not Cebu's "Places of Interests" that excited me the most days before I flown to the Queen City of
the South. Maybe because, it's already given that I get to see them. Cebu's famous lechon was the main thing that
occupied my mind in a very delectable way. And weeks since I had return, I am still eager to taste it again. The meat
is just so delicious. Its best tasting flavor is unique from its tender meat to its crispy yet soft skin.

In eating Cebu lechon, you don't dip it in the usual gravy that we used to have as sauce for our lechon here in Luzon.
In Cebu, the condiment for lechon is a wishy washy mixture of vinegar and soy sauce with cayenne pepper. The way
Cebu Lechon is marinated, this sauce ultimately comes compatible with the relish of Cebu's roasted pig. Maybe that's
one of the two reasons why I was tempted to eat only with my bare hands on my first lunch in Cebu. Yes, I've eaten
out with my bare hands. Forget about the fork and spoon. As long as I have my Cebu lechon meal, I will eat in bare
hands hehe. The second reason I didn't use the utensils was the rice that I only discovered in Cebu. Another food
favorite you must taste in your first visit of Cebu.

Just merely imagining Cebu's lechon with its partner rice which is called puso in front of me, I couldn't control my
drooling for these food. Pronounced "pus" with stress at the last syllable and said in quickly manner as compared
to Tagalog word puso which means heart that is pronounced "pu-so" with a slow long emphasize on the first
syllable, the staple eaten with Cebu's lechon is served wrapped in young coconut leaves. Although the wrapped rice
is cut into two, it's still intact. When I picked one of them and tried to unwrapped it, the desire to eat kicked in. And so
after quickly going to wash area, I ate with my bare hands and really enjoyed my lunch in an unknown area of Cebu
City. I'll talked about it later.

Pus is very popular in Cebu City. You will see them in restaurants, eateries and food court stalls that serve lechon.
One interesting factor about this rice is: it's either on your plate when you order them or you see them hanging on the
eateries or restaurants that sold them. I think it's the main reason that it is also popularly known as "hanging rice". So,
if you're not sure or you have difficulty in the right pronunciation of "Pus", just say "Hanging Rice".

Cebu's Pus aka Hanging Rice

My first lunch in Cebu happened in an unlikely place for travelers. After I saw Fort San Pedro, Plaza Independencia,
Cebu Cathedral, Basilica Minore del Santo Nino and Magellan's Cross the morning of my first day there, I decided to
get lost in the city. I just took a passenger jeepney from Legazpi Street. Instead of alighting at Osmena Blvd, I
remained on board until I noticed I was already too far in some shabby community miles away from a burned building
of Gaisano Mall. I got worried a little bit until I saw row of eateries with lechon grills on both sides of the road. When I
got off the jeepney, I became hungry by just seeing those whole roasted pigs. And so I got in one of the eateries and
that's where I've taken the image below of the yummy Cebu lechon meal before finally savoring the visitors favorite
food of Cebu City.

Cebu City's Lechon Meal

Where To Eat Lechon In Cebu?

The best place to have a taste of lechon in Cebu City is CnT Lechon located at 1377 Rama Ave, Guadalupe, Cebu
City. You may call them at these telephone numbers: (332) 254-6641 and (332) 254-4249.

Whenever in mall, e.g. SM City Cebu, I would have my lechon from Marina Lechon located in the food court. In
Robinson's Cebu City, I had my lechon from a food stall named Sugbahan. In Colon, Cebu lechon is sold at Metro
Gaisano food court located at sixth floor.

Here are other Cebuano dishes that deserved high ratings:

Balbacua - If we have Bulalo in Metro Manila, they have Balbacua in Metro Cebu. This Cebuano specialty dish has
become a favorite in roadside eateries. I don't know how they cook it but for me it's a culinary delight. The assortment
of exotic beef parts, i.e. skin, oxtail and feet are cooked with other ingredients and the finished product is a bowl of
tender and succulent meats swimming in viscous and a bit peppery and spicy broth. The color makes it more
desirable. I don't know whether it contains some kind of food coloring or some herbs contribute to its delectable look.
Maybe our Cebuano readers can tell us, so to our Cebuano kauban, amigos and amigas, kindly click here to share
your know-how of your delicious Balbacua. Anyway, this is one great food you should not miss. You got to taste it.
Your travel to Cebu will not be complete without it.

Cebu City's Balbacua

Where To Eat Balbacua?

Aside from eateries on waysides, food courts of major malls have Balbacua in their menus. I had my first bowl in
Sugbahan sa Cebu in Robinson's Food Court. I fell in love with its taste right off so when I went to SM City Cebu City
food court, I looked for a stall that sold this. And I wasn't disappointed with my second bowl in Marina.

Large Clams - This is great after you've trekked highlands of Cebu or just been to street hopping before noon.
Having a great lunch with hot thin soup of fresh seafood cooked with spring onions and sliced ginger is a treat. The
mere sight of large clams in hot white soup is so appetizing. It was only in Cebu that I've seen clams as large as my
ladle.

Cebu's Large Clams Dish

Where To Eat Large Clams?

The best places to have this are food courts of any major malls, i.e. Robinson's Mall, SM City Cebu and Ayala Center
Cebu. Sugbahan sa Cebu of Robinson's and Marina of SM City both serve smoking hot large clams' soup.

Large Clams

Ensaladang Seaweed - Also known as Ensaladang Lato and called seaweed salad in English, this is a great side
dish that is compatible with any viand. I had this whenever I ordered Cebu's lechon. The fresh seaweed, after
thoroughly cleansed from impurities, is added with mixture of vinegar or lemon, chopped onion, crushed garlic, sliced
ginger, small cubes of tomatoes, spring onion and dash of salt.

Cebu's Ensaladang Seaweed

Where To Eat Ensaladang Seaweed?

Because of the way it is prepared, make sure that your Ensaladang Seaweed is bought from reputable dining places.
Since I've eaten out in Marina and Sugbahan which can be found in the food courts of SM City Cebu, Robinson's
Cebu and Ayala Center Cebu and I hadn't experience any upset stomach after feasting upon the exotic food, I
recommend to buy this specialty dish from the same places.

My Favorite in Dimsum Break - I happened to glanced to photos of menu attached to the wall of the popular food
chains in Cebu and one authentic food caught my attention. I ordered one serving and I came to like it very much.
Unfortunately, I forgot its name, blame it to the yummy food LOL. Anyway, I had it pictured. Just look at the picture
below and look for the similar image in a Dimsum Break branch.

My favorite specialty from Dimsum Break

Where Can I Found Dimsum Break?

Dimsum Break is a very popular dining destination serving wide variety of very affordable foods. It's everywhere in
Cebu City. Eating out in Dimsum Break is like eating out in Chowking but with a twist. You'll like it there. Aside from
having great tasting dishes, the crews are so nice and respectful. The branches I've been to are located in Colon and
in E-Mall.

Sinugba or Grilled Fish - I always eat grilled fish in Metro Manila but the ones I've tried in Cebu are different. They
taste as if they're just picked from a newly arrived fisherman's catch and put right into smoldering charcoal to grill. So
tasty that you would be tempted to consume more rice to satisfy the craving that the grilled fish suddenly brings. In
Tagalog, we call it "Malakas sa kanin."

Sinugba or Grilled Fish sold in Cebu's sidewalk

Where To Eat Inexpensive Sinugba?

Being a traveler in budget, I can't afford to eat in expensive restaurants serving fresh seafood where you point a live
fish inside an aquarium and in turn an attendant will cook it for you. That's why when I got to pass by a sidewalk
vendor with a makeshift food stall along Osmena Blvd between Colon and Sanciangko streets selling newly cooked
food, I decided to give it a try. These food vendors are only available at nights and the way their foods are laid in a
table, I could say the dishes are all newly cooked and the grilled fish really looked fresh before it grilled. That's where
I had dinner one night with a fresh large "Inihaw na Alumahan" as my dish that truly made me full. It costed me only
Php 50.

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14 Responses to What & Where To Eat In Cebu City
Mustachio said...
27 March 2012 20:25
That's the empress roll from Dimsum Break :) They have branches in SM, Ayala, BTC, and Parkmall too.

Lagalag said...
27 March 2012 21:50
@ Mustachio, thank you so much for the info. Bigla nag-flashback hehe. Empress Roll has become one of my
favorites. Nag-enjoy talaga ako sa Dimsum Break, ang ganda ng service nila :)

28 March 2012 00:50
And kompleto talaga ah. Where to eat those food. Siyempre priority ko ang Cebu Litson! Yay! Nagutom ako bigla,
Kasalanan mo 'to. maka-midnight snack nga. hahha! :))

ThePinayWanderer said...
28 March 2012 01:27
I'm hungry again, wah, takaw lang kaya lumalaki!

Haven't been to Cebu yet but I'll definitely try lechon Cebu when I go there. I love clams more, so of course hanapin
ko rin 'to, seafood lover eh. Kagutom!!!

Sumi Go said...
28 March 2012 06:14
Bookmarked this as well! :D I haven't tried everything you listed when I first and last visited Cebu. But on my next trip,
I'll make sure to try all of these! :) Again, thank you so much for such an informative and well-written post about Cebu
and its food.

Fellow foodie here.. :)
www.thepurpledoll.net

28 March 2012 10:11
great info's :)

nagutom ako dun sa dimsum break. haha

Lagalag said...
28 March 2012 10:46
@ ThePinayWanderer, sigurado magugustuhan mo ang malalaking clams ng Cebu City. Just refer to all my posts
pag punta mo dun. Lalo na first timer ka recommend ko un una kong post ng Cebu. :)

Lagalag said...
28 March 2012 11:03
@ Sumi Go, thanks for the visit. You will surely enjoy those Cebuano cuisines. Being a food reviewer yourself, you
definitely need to taste Cebuano authentic dishes.

Lagalag said...
28 March 2012 11:06
@ bagotilyoako

Tnanks. Tikman mo, masisiyahan ka :)

Lagalag said...
28 March 2012 11:12
@ Edmaration etc

Naku, sure ako na magugustuhan mo ang Cebu litson. Napakasarap talaga :)

John Ram said...
28 March 2012 11:20
I have yet to eat Cebu Lechon right in the Queen City of the South. I have tried a so called Cebu Lechon at MOA
Food Court concession er Hickky's Cebu Lechon but nothing compared to the original Cebu Lechon my friend
brought back from her trip to Cebu. She said it's from CNT Lechon. It was the best lechon I ever tasted. I wish it was
accompanied by that little "suman" like rice which is commonly found in Antipolo.

Lagalag said...
29 March 2012 14:01
@ John Ram

You will definitely enjoy Cebu lechon from Cnt. It's the dining place synonymous to Cebu's Lechon :)

tools4kools said...
10 April 2012 12:36
just would like to add, if CnT is famous for its original tasty Cebu Lechon, there is also Rico's Lechon Cebu, the first
ever spicy lechon in the country. And because I love spicy food, Rico's definitely wins over CnT! Rico's is in
Talamban, a mountain barangay north of Cebu City.

Lagalag said...
10 April 2012 22:54
tools4kools, wow I am also love spicy food. I'll definitely try Rico's Lechon once I return to Cebu City. Thanks for
sharing.

By the way, can you include your blog's URL on your next comment. I'd like to read your posts. Thanks.

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Photos of Ongpin street

Ongpin Street is the main thoroughfare that cut across Manila China Town, also known as Binondo in the old Manila
Area. In fact, when a person say Ongpin, they are merely referring to the China Town. Ongpin Street is approximately
.77 kilometer of bending road from Ronquillo Street in Sta. Cruz to Quintin Paredes Street in Binondo. Here's a trivia:
Do you know that Ongpin Street connects two Catholic Churches - Sta Cruz Church in one end and Binondo Church
in the other? Now back to the topic. Ongpin Street is a home to different herbal stores as well as Chinese
medicines, groceries and Chinese restaurants, most prominent of them is the President Restaurant located near
corner of Salazar Street. There are also jewelry stores especially near Ronquillo Street. So much have been written
about Ongpin on different webpages. And now the question is "How do we get to Ongpin Street?"

Okay friends, here's the directions to Ongpin Street from different parts of Metro Manila. If your location is not listed
here and you want to know how to get to Ongpin, you can always ask me, just click here.




Note: Ongpin is a one way street from Quintin Paredes up to Ronquillo Street. Directions given here are based on
that fact, so all routes here lead to the opposite end of Ongpin in Quintin Paredes Street which is located in Binondo.

Route #1

From South of Metro Manila - Alabang, Metropolis Starmall, Sucat, Paranaque, Taguig and Muntinlupa and other
nearby areas as well as Southern Tagalog provinces like Batangas, Laguna and Quezon. Take the Skyway and
President Osmena Highway also known as South Luzon Expressway, stay to the middle, drive all the way up to
Quirino Avenue where this expressway ends. Upon approach to Quirino Highway, change lane to the left and turn left
on Quirino Avenue. Turn right onto Taft Avenue. Taft Avenue is the road where LRT-1 runs. In the distance, LRT-1
Quirino Avenue Station is visible. Stay on Taft and drive all the way, passing Pedro Gil Station and U.N. Avenue
Station of LRT-1. After U.N. Station, you will cross T.M. Kalaw, then Luneta Park is to your left. Next intersection is
Ayala Boulevard. After crossing Ayala Boulevard, you must change your lane to the left of Taft. LRT elevated track
bends to the right so you will split from LRT-1 elevated track in the area where Manila City Hall is located to your
right. Road name changes to Padre Burgos when you reachManila City Hall. Another intersection with traffic lights
next to Manila City Hall appears.

As you near this intersection, you must change your lane to the leftmost of Padre Burgos. After crossing this
intersection, which is by the way called Natividad-Almeda Lopes to the right and Victoria Street to the left, stay to the
left of Padre Burgos and head toward Jones Bridge, the bridge west of the huge Post Office Building in Lawton. After
Jones bridge, the name of street you're driving along is now Quintin Paredes. Stay to the middle of
Quintin Paredes and cross intersections of San Vicente, Dasmarinas, Gandara and Carvajal.

Once you passed Carvajal Street, stay to the right of the road. Next street is your destination - Ongpin Street,
paralleled to the huge Binondo Church. There's only one thing to remember to make it easy. As soon as you see the
big Binondo Church, turn right onto the road before that church. That's Ongpin Street. Head immediately to the pay
parking area located to the right of Ongpin next to "Eng Bee Tim" bakeshop.

It's advisable to park your car in this parking area because it's very hard to locate a vacant along Ongpin as it's
always fully occupied - both sides of the road. From Parking, you can just walk to your destination or ride calesa or
pedicab plying along Ongpin. You can drive all the way along Ongpin but you will take the risk of not able to have
your car parked properly.

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Route #2

Alternative route from South of Metro Manila. From Cavite, Tagaytay, Imus, Bacoor and nearby areas, take Emilio
Aguinaldo Highway toward Coastal Road. From Alabang, Festival Mall, Filinvest City, SM South Mall, take Alabang-
Zapote Road west bound lane and head toward Coastal Road. Take the Coastal Road also known as Manila-Cavite
Expressway and head toward Manila via Roxas Blvd. You can either go straight along Roxas Blvd after exiting
Coastal Road or you can make a detour to President Diosdado Macapagal Boulevard before turning onto Roxas Blvd
from CCP Complex ground. Stay to the middle of Roxas Blvd, passing through EDSA-Roxas Boulevard flyover and
Gil Puyat flyover and intersections of CCP Complex, Quirino Avenue, Pedro Gil, U.N. Avenue and T.M. Kalaw. As
soon as you reach Luneta or Rizal Park, change your lane to the right of Roxas Blvd, then turn right onto the street
that borders Luneta to the north which is Padre Burgos Street.

Stay on Padre Burgos all the way, crossing intersections of Palacio Street, General Luna Street, Finance Road and
the street next to Manila City Hall, which is called Natividad-Almeda Lopes to the right and Victoria Street to the left.
Upon approaching that intersection, you must make sure that you're driving to the leftmost lane of Padre Burgos.
Cross that intersection and head toward Jones Bridge, the bridge west of the huge Post Office Building in Lawton.
After Jones bridge, the name of street you're driving along is now Quintin Paredes. Stay to the middle of


It's advisable to park your car in this parking area because it's very hard to find vacant parking space along Ongpin as
it's always fully occupied - both sides of the road.

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Route #3

From Bulacan, Pampanga, Novaliches via Quirino Ave and NLEX. Take A. Bonifacio Avenue. Turn right on
Blumentritt, then turn right onto Aurora Blvd. Aurora Blvd merges with Rizal Avenue, take Rizal Avenue. Rizal Avenue
is where LRT-1 is located. Make a U-Turn after first stop light of Rizal Avenue, then take Jose Abad Santos.

Stay to the middle of Jose Abad Santos Avenue, and drive carefully until you reach C.M. Recto. Abad Santos Avenue
ends up in C.M. Recto. Cross C.M. Recto to take the opposite road of Reina Regente.

Stay on Regeina Regente then turn right on Plaza Lorenzo Ruiz to go with the flow of one way traffic. Turn left on
Juan Luna Street. Stay on Juan Luna Street all the way to Cervantes Street, crossing Dasmarinas Street. Turn left on
Cervantes Street where all passenger jeepneys going Baclaran, Taft and Pasay turn left on their way to their
desination. Once in Cervantes Street, make sure you're driving to the left side of this one way short road. At this point
you will see the Arch of Filipino-Chinese Friendship standing in Quintin Paredes Street. Turn left on
Quintin Paredes Street. Stay to the middle of Quintin Paredes and cross intersections of San Vicente, Dasmarinas,
Gandara and Carvajal.


your car park properly.

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Route #4

From Quezon City. Take Quezon Avenue and Espana. From Espana turn right onto P.Campa Street. P. Campa is
the street before reaching Lerma. There's McDonald at the corner of P. Campa and Espana. Take P. Campa.

Next stop light is Quezon Avenue. Cross Quezon Avenue turning left then immediately turn right onto Fugoso Street.
Stay on Fugoso Street, pass under LRT-1, then turn left on Tomas Mapua Street

Cross C.M. Recto Avenue then turn right onto Soler Street. Turn left on Reina Regente. Stay on Regeina Regente
then turn right on Plaza Lorenzo Ruiz to go with the flow of one way traffic. Turn left on Juan Luna Street. Stay on
Juan Luna Street all the way to Cervantes Street, crossing Dasmarinas Street. Turn left on Cervantes Street where
all passenger jeepneys going Baclaran, Taft and Pasay turn left on their way to their desination. Once in Cervantes
Street, make sure you're driving to the left side of this one way short road. At this point you will see the Arch of
Filipino-Chinese Friendship standing in Quintin Paredes Street. Turn left on Quintin Paredes Street. Stay to the
middle of Quintin Paredes and cross intersections of San Vicente, Dasmarinas, Gandara and Carvajal.



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Route #5

From Marikina, Cubao, San Juan, Sta. Mesa and Pasig taking Ramon Magsaysay Blvd from their respective origins.
Stay on Magsaysay Blvd. Take the flyover to Legarda and C.M. Recto.

From Legarda turn right onto C.M. Recto Avenue. Stay on C.M. Recto and right before reaching LRT-1 turn right onto
Oroquieta Street, the street paralleled to Avenida where Philippine Rabbit buses from provinces turn to get to their
terminal.

Stay on Oroquieta, pass streets of Doroteo Jose and Lope de Vega, then turn left on Fugoso Street. Stay on Fugoso
Street, pass under LRT-1, then turn left on Tomas Mapua Street.

Cross C.M. Recto Avenue, then turn right onto Soler Street. Turn left on Reina Regente. Stay on Regeina Regente



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Route #6


Quirino Avenue Extension. Turn left on United Nations Avenue.

Turn right onto Natividad Almeda Lopez Street. Cross Ayala Blvd. Stay on Natividad Almeda Lopez, pass SM City
Manila. Then turn right onto Padre Burgos Street. Manila City Hall is located at the corner of Burgos Street and Lopez
Street.

You must stay to the left of Padre Burgos Street after making the turn from Lopez Street. Stay to the left of Padre
Burgos and head toward Jones Bridge, the bridge west of the huge Post Office Building in Lawton. After Jones
bridge, the name of street you're driving along is now Quintin Paredes. Stay to the middle of Quintin Paredes and
cross intersections of San Vicente, Dasmarinas, Gandara and Carvajal.



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BY TRAIN

All train commuters get off at Carriedo Station. Walk your way to Sta. Cruz Church. Opposite of Sta. Cruz Church is
the arch of Ongpin. To get to Sta Cruz Church, you need to exit LRT-1 Station via North Exit. If you're from
Monumento/Roosevelt Station or any station in between Roosevelt Station and Carriedo, the stair way at the rear end
of the train is the right exit so that you can get to Ongpin quickly. If you're coming on board train from south terminal
of Baclaran, the stairway at the front end of the train is the easy way to get to Ongpin. Please view map and follow
direction given below:

Once you're in the ground, walk up to Bustos Street and enter it. At the end of Bustos Street first you will see
Chowking at the corner, second, to your left is the Sta Cruz Church. Look at your right and you'll see the Chinese
Arch marking the south end of Ongpin Street. Between Ongpin and Sta Cruz Church is the Plaza Santa Cruz
monument.

LRT-2 commuters get off at C.M. Recto Station then walk your way to Doroteo Station via the Crossway linking LRT-
1 and LRT-2. Take LRT-1 bound to Baclaran and get off at Carriedo Station. Follow direction given above.

MRT-3 commuters get off at Taft Avenue Station. Walk your way to LRT-1 Station via the Crossway linking MRT-3
and LRT-1. Ride a train there bound to Monumento/Roosevelt, get off at Carriedo Station, then follow direction given
above.

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BY JEEPNEY

Route #1

From Caloocan, Navotas, Malabon, Valenzuela, Tondo and Blumentritt. Take jeepney bound to Baclaran. Get off at
the corner of Ronquillo Street and Ongpin Street. Ask the driver to drop you off.

Route #2

From Baclaran, Pasay, Ermita and Malate. Take jeepney bound to Monumento. Get off at the corner of Avenida and
Ronquillo Street. Cross Rizal Avenue and walk your way to Ongpin.

Route #3

From Guadalupe in Makati. Take jeepney bound to Pedro Gil via J.P. Rizal. Get off at Taft, take Monumento jeepney,
follow direction in Route #2.

Route #4

From Pasig, Mandaluyong and Sta Mesa. Take jeepney plying route of Pasig-Quiapo. Get off at Quiapo. Cross
Quezon Avenue via Quiapo Underpass. Walk your way to Carriedo Street. Carriedo Street is the street running
perpendicularly from Quiapo Church. Turn right on Rizal Avenue and then left to Ronquillo Street. Finally, walk your
way to Ongpin Street.

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Photos of Ongpin Street

8 Responses to Ongpin: Where Is It And How to Get There?
mannoy said...
14 December 2010 23:30
nice pare. Now I won't get lost.

Philipinoy said...
16 December 2010 11:07
thanks bro

Schizoprano said...
29 September 2011 03:15
My question is.. how do I get out of Ongpin st? from Ronquillo... to go back to South Super Highway/pedro gil? Do i
take McArthur Bridge? Is it 2 way? or do I take Jones Bridge again?

thanks!

Lagalag said...
29 September 2011 10:21
Sir, you're in Ongpin. Just turn right onto Ronquillo Street. Go with the traffic flow of jeepneys, cross Escolta and then
take McArthur Bridge. Now, you're good to go.

If you need more help, just let me know.

princess_mhea said...
25 October 2011 11:29
thank you so much for the directions you posted...it help me and my GG find places in Manila...thanks again..more
power...

Lagalag said...
25 October 2011 14:49
You are welcome, that's my purpose - to help others find places. You can help other people find directions through
this blog by clicking +1 button above. Many thanks :-)

jeyeykei said...
24 February 2014 23:22
A million thanks to this. My dad was so exasperated explaining to me directions to Ongpin for ages to no avail. I love
driving but i always get lost for no reason no matter how easy the directions are....at least this will get me through
without anyone to blame for my stupidity. Oh YOU !!! i forgot. lol. Thanks again.

Lag alag said...
25 February 2014 01:59
@ jeyeykei. You are welcome.

168 Mall Phase 5 Now Open for In-Style Divisoria Shopping
Today I'll take you to the newest, and one of the hippies Shopping Malls that consistently changing the face of
wholesale and retail shopping in the market district. 168 Shopping Mall Phase 5 has just opened. Experience
Divisoria wholesale and retail shopping in-style. Phase 5 of 168 Shopping Mall is the 5-storey building adjacent to the
old 168 Mall. Ground floor and second floor is where the wholesale and retail products are located, third floor is for
fashion boutique, fourth floor is for electronics, toys, services, household & appliances, and the fifth floor is large
capacity food court.

Vicinity Map of 168 Mall
Directions to 168 Mall

by car
by train
by jeepney
Traffic in the area

Directions to 168 Shopping Mall
How to get to 168 Shopping Mall...

BY CAR:

168 Mall Parking area is located at the basement, and another one on the ground. You have to take Felipe Street to
get to the 168 Mall. Here are directions.

Route #1

From Monumento Area - Shoppers from Caloocan, Malabon, Navotas and Valenzuela area and those who prefer this
route, take Jose Abad Santos Avenue up to Recto Avenue. Jose Abad Santos ends up in Recto. Just go straight
ahead crossing Recto Avenue to take Reina Regente Street passing Soler Street a little bit then turn right
immediately onto Felipe Street. 168 Shopping Mall Parking entrance is located at the end of Felipe Street, so just
drive all the way until you see signage of 168 Mall.

Traffic Situation on this Route - click here

From 168 Shopping Mall going home - upon exit of the building take the one way Soler Street towards Reina
Regente. Turn left to Reina Regente Street to take Abad Santos to get home.

Route #2

From Legarda Area - Take Recto Avenue up to Masangkay Street staying to the left after passing through LRT 1 and
Tomas Mapua Street. Turn left on Masangkay Street then right onto Soler Street towards Reina Regente. Upon
crossing Reina Regente turn left a little bit to take Felipe Street and go straight towards parking entrance of 168
Shopping Mall.


Going home take Soler Street, turn left to Benavidez Street then right to Recto Street.

Route #3

From Espana Sampaloc Area - Take Espana Blvd. Turn right onto P. Campa Street, then cross Quezon Blvd turning
left but turn right immediatelay towards Fugoso Street. Go straight ahead passing through LRT Line 1 and then turn
left on Tomas Mapua Street. Continuosly drive until you cross Recto Avenue passing through LRT Line 2. Finally,
turn right onto Soler Street.

Drive straight ahead up to Reina Regente staying to the left and then cross Reina Regente but turn left to avoid the
opposite Soler one way street and then immediately turn right onto Felipe Street towards 168 Shopping Mall parking
entrance.


To get back home take Soler Street upon exit. Cross Reina Regente, turn left to Benavidez Street and then right turn
to Recto Avenue. Go straight ahead up to Morayta passing through LRT Line 1. Turn left to Morayta and finally right
turn to Espana.

Route #4

From Ermita Area - Whether you're coming from Taft Avenue or M.H. del Pilar or Roxas Blvd, the best route is to take
Lawton staying to the left on P. Burgos Street and crossing Pasig River through Jones Bridge then continue driving
on Quintin Paredes Street up to Reina Regente. Stay to the left on Reina Regente then turn left on Felipe Street.


To get back home, turn right onto Soler upon exit, then turn right onto Reina Regente, then take Juan Luna Street,
turn left on San Vicente then turn left onto Jones Bridge.

Route #5

From Quiapo - Take Evangelista Street turn left on Soler Street passing through LRT Line 1. Go straight up to Reina
Regente staying to the left and turn left on Reina Regente but immediately turn right onto Felipe Street, go straight
pass 999 Mall up to the parking entrance of 168 Shopping Mall.


To get back home, take Soler Street upon exit staying to the left of Soler then turn left ont Benavidez then turn right
onto Recto Avenue. Go straight ahead up to Quezon Avenue passing throught LRT Line 1 staying to the right. Turn
right onto Quezon Avenue to get to Quiapo.

BY TRAIN

LRT Line 1 South Bound - Get off Abad Santos Station. Take jeepney to Divisoria on Abad Santos Avenue, get off at
Recto, walk up to Soler, turn right on Soler, walk straight up to 168 Mall passing by 999 Mall

LRT Line 1 North Bound - Get off Abad Santos Station. Take jeepney to Divisoria on Abad Santos Avenue, get off at
Recto, walk up to Soler Street, turn right on Soler to get to 168 Mall.

LRT Line 2 Marikina to Recto - After alighting from the train on Recto Station, take jeepney bound to Divisoria, get off
at Abad Santos Avenue, walk up to Soler Street, turn right on Soler to get to 168 Mall bypassing 999 Mall.

Note: It is not advisable for LRT 1 passengers to use Doroteo Jose Station as their first stop on the way to 999 Mall
especially during Holiday Season. Traffic along Recto Avenue during this season is heavy, you might stuck up for
long hours before you reach Abad Santos Avenue. So the best route is from Jose Abad Santos Avenue Station.

BY JEEPNEY

Divisoria bound jeepneys from Baclaran ply the route 24/7 via Juan Luna. During Christmas Season Juan Luna is
non passable for public and private vehicle. Walk towards Recto. Turn right on Sta. Elena Street to get to old 168
Mall. Once inside just explore until you see Phase 5 of 168 Mall

Divisoria bound jeepneys from Monumento and Navotas ply the route daily via Abad Santos Avenue. Once in Recto,
just walk your way to 168 Shopping Mall, it's very near to the corner of Recto and Jose Abad Santos Avenue, just turn
right on Soler Street, continue walking, bypass 999 Mall until 168 Mall comes into view. Phase 5 of 168 Mall is up
ahead, taller than the old 168 Mall, standing out from the distance.

Divisoria bound jeepneys from Marikina, Cubao and Sta Mesa Area, ply the route 24/7 via Aurora Avenue via
Magsaysay Blvd. Once near Abad Santos, you can walk your way to 168 Shopping Mall or take one of many pedi
cabs in the area.

Traffic in the Area

For route #1, traffic along Jose Abad Santos is moderate. Bottelneck builds upon approaching the intersection of
Jose Abad Santos and Recto Avenue, but still manageable. This is the less congested road among the five routes
given here. However, because of holiday season, always expect the worse in terms of traffic. It is advisable to plan
your Christmas Shopping early in the morning.

For route #2, this is the most simple route but the most congested, too. Because of the Christmas Season,
bottleneck builds up already right after crossing Tomas Mapua, and it's still a long way to go before you reach
Masangkay Street. Remember, Recto Avenue is the major road for passenger jeepneys coming to Divisoria from
Marikina, Cubao, Sta Mesa, Pasig and even Quiapo. So if you can get around the area, you might want to take route
#3 by turning right onto Oroquieta Street. Oroquieta Street is the street before Avenida and it is where Philippine
Rabbit buses from province pass through to get to their terminal. On Oroquieta Street, just go straight ahead then
turn left on Fugoso Street and follow route #3 direction. Warning: there's no left turn on Tomas Mapua Street from
Recto Avenue. Avoid the inconvenience brought by MMDA Traffic Enforcer's apprehension. Drive smart.

For route #3, you might be discourage on turning right to Soler but don't worry. The bottleneck you might encounter
is momentarily. The traffic is caused by vehicles turning right onto the next street of San Bernardo. After San
Bernardo Street, traffic is manageable up to Reina Regente. Nevertheless, because of the holiday season, there are
some delay in traffic movement but MMDA Traffic Enforcers are there to manage the traffic so don't be agitated when
you stop from time to time. I saw how they manage the traffic and it was excellent. After 10 minute wait, you will be
driving along Soler without stopping up to Reina Regente. To avoid traffic, all along, plan your Christmas Shopping
ahead of time and schedule it early in the morning.

For route #4, bottleneck builds up heavily on Reina Regente upon approaching Felipe Street. Because of holiday
season. please expect worse traffic situation even before you reach Reina Regente. To make sure you arrive without
encountering so much traffic, plan your Christmas Shopping early in the morning.

For route #5, Evangelista Street is teeming with lots of people and sidewalk vendors, and many car drivers park their
vehicles along Evangelista to buy some items. So, expect slow movement. Traffic along Soler Street is in Traffic For
route #3. To avoid traffic, always plan your Christmas Shopping early in the morning.

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2 Responses to 168 Mall Phase 5 Now Open for In-Style Divisoria Shopping
Viviene Tan said...
9 October 2012 14:53
This shopping mall is a very affordable price to buy thats why many people love it most in this 168shopping mall.
These will a chance to buy many clothes and etc that all we want it.

Lag alag said...
9 October 2012 18:03
@ Viviene Tan. You are right. It's a flea market with a twist. They have put a tiangge in a much more comfortable
place.

999 Mall: New Shopping Destination in Divisoria

Vicinity Map of 999 Shopping Mall
Traffic in the Area
Photos of 999 Mall

A new shopping haven in Divisoria like no other on its surrounding has just opened last October in time for the
Yuletide Season. Who would think an elegant shopping mall for wholesale and retail is possible to rise in Divisoria?
For decades, this market district at the heart of the city is known not only for its wide assortment of low-priced goods
and wholesale and bargain shopping but also for a lot of inconveniences it brings to shoppers like overcrowded malls,
congested walkways, and unsafe environment. Now lots of new and modern shopping malls are sprouting like
mushrooms one after another. There's the Phase 5 of 168 Shopping Mall, the 11/68 Shopping Mall among others.
But one really stands out. The 999 Shopping Mall. I based my opinion on three facts. Excellent location that gives
ease of travel to and from the mall itself, spacious wide walkways that constitute to more comfortable shopping, and
of course low-priced goods. Well, good air-conditioning system and other facilities as well as security are already
given. Basement parking is free as of this writing. Truly, 999 Shopping Mall is the ultimate destination for Christmas
Shoppers this holiday season. The mall opens 7:30 am and closes 7:30 pm daily. Here are some of the photos of 999
Shopping Mall I've taken last November 14, 2010.

Photos of 999 Mall



There's only one entrance to the parking of 999 Shopping Mall located along Felipe Street. Exit is to Soler Street. As
of this writing, parking of 999 is free.

Route #1

immediately onto Felipe Street. 999 Shopping Mall comes into view. Basement parking entrance is visible upon
reaching the 999 Shopping Mall.



Route #2

crossing Reina Regente turn left a little bit to take Felipe Street and finally turn right to the basement parking entrance
of 999 Shopping Mall.



Route #3


opposite Soler one way street and then immediately turn right onto Felipe Street towards 999 Shopping Mall. Turn
right onto the basement parking.


turn to Espana.

Route #4




Route #5

Regente staying to the left and turn left on Reina Regente but immediately turn right onto Felipe Street to get to 999
Shoppine Mall Parking Entrance.



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BY TRAIN:

Recto, walk up to Soler, turn right on Soler to get to 999 Mall


at Abad Santos Avenue, walk up to Soler Street, turn right on Soler to get to 999 Mall.


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BY JEEPNEY:

Divisoria bound jeepneys from Baclaran ply the route 24/7. Once already in Recto, you can just walk to get to the
massive 999 Shopping Mall or you can always take pedi cab available anywhere in the area.

right on Soler Street.

cabs in the area.

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Traffic in the Area

your Christmas Shopping early in the morning especially now that 999 Shopping Mall opens at 7:30 am.


ahead of time and schedule it early in the morning. 999 Shopping Mall opens 7:30 am and closes 7:30 pm daily.

encountering so much traffic, plan your Christmas Shopping early in the morning. 999 Shopping Mall opens 7:30 am.

route #3. To avoid traffic, always plan your Christmas Shopping early in the morning. 999 Shopping Mall opens 7:30
am.

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4 Responses to 999 Mall: New Shopping Destination in Divisoria
Joy Carolyn said...
27 April 2011 11:01
there is no telephone number in the receipt, only the stall no 1C-21, do you know their contact number? i need to
order items. tnx

Lagalag said...
27 April 2011 11:15
I'm sorry po, I don't have any phone number of individual stalls inside 999 mall as well as the admin of the building.

Viviene Tan said...
16 October 2012 15:14
Many people love shopping in 999 malls because we can buy all we want for affordable prices and we can save more
money. This mall also has a great impact to many buyers.

Lag alag said...
17 October 2012 10:49
@ Viviene Tan. You are definitely right on that point. 999 Mall and other new shopping destinations in the area have
changed buyers do the shopping in old Divisoria.

Directions to the Star City

Directions to Star City
Location Map of Star City
Photos of Star City

Star City is one of the most affordable theme parks in the Philippines. Attractions here draw crowd from different parts
of the country. So if you are planning to spend quality time with your family in this full of excitement venue but don't
know how to arrive in its location, here's the directions to the Star City from different parts of Metro Manila. Star City is
located in the CCP Complex in Pasay City at the corner of Vicente Sotto and Magdalena Jalandoni streets.

Photos of Star City

How To Get To Star City


Route #1

From Cavite, Tagaytay, Dasmarinas, Bacoor, Imus and other areas in these locations. Take Coastal Road or Manila-
Cavite Expressway and drive all the way to NAIA Road where Coastal Road ends. NAIA Road is where Coastal Mall
is situated to the left corner. NAIA Road is a main intersection with traffic lights. Upon approaching NAIA Road,
change lane to the left and turn left on NAIA Road then turn right onto Diosdado Macapagal Boulevard. Stay to the
middle of Disdado Macapagal Boulevard, cross three major roads of NAIA Avenue, EDSA, and Gil Puyat Avenue.
While approaching Gil Puyat Avenue Intersection, you must stay to the middle of the Macapagal Boulevard. Diosdado
Macapagal Boulevard slowly bends toward the opposite street which is Magdalena Jalandoni Street. Diosdado
Macapagal Boulevard ends up in Gil Puyat Avenue and Magdalena Jalandoni Street begins after crossing Gil Puyat
Avenue. Upon reaching Magdalena Jalandoni you're already inside CCP Complex ground. Stay to the right of
Magdalena Jalandoni to easily see entrance to the Parking Area of Star City.

Route #2

From Alabang, Pacita, Metropolis Star Mall, Sucat, and other areas nearby. Take the Skyway and exit on Gil Puyat.
Avoid getting to the Gil Puyat Avenue flyover. Turn left on Gil Puyat Avenue and drive all the way to the ground of
CCP Complex passing under LRT-1 and the Roxas Blvd flyover. Stay to the right of Gil Puyat after crossing Roxas
Blvd. Turn right onto Magdalena Jalandoni Street, the next street after Roxas Boulevard. Upon reaching Magdalena
Jalandoni you're already inside CCP Complex ground. Stay to the right of Magdalena Jalandoni to easily see
entrance to the Parking Area of Star City.

Route #3

From Bulacan, Pampanga, Northern Luzon and some parts of north Metro Manila except Navotas and Malabon. Take
A. Bonifacio Avenue and Dimasalang Street to Quezon Boulevard. On Quezon Boulevard go straight up to Quiapo
and Lawton, crossing Pasig river via Quezon Bridge. Road name changed to Padre Burgos after passing Lawton
area, and the road also bends to the left. Stay to the right of P. Burgos Street to avoid getting onto the Lagusnilad
underpass and Taft Avenue. After crossing the intersection of the street bordering Manila City Hall, stay to the middle
of Padre Burgos. After crossing three stop lights, stay to the left of Padre Burgos Street and then turn left on Roxas
Blvd. Drive on Roxas Blvd all the way and cross Pablo Ocampo Street formerly Vito Cruz. Before you reach Pablo
Ocampo you will cross intersections of U.N. Avenue, Pedro Gil and Quirino Avenue. After Quirino Avenue to your
right is Manila Yatch Club, then Philippine Navy Headquarters and next to it is the CCP Complex. Stay to the right of
Roxas Blvd after crossing Pablo Ocampo Street. To your right at this time is the CCP building. Finally turn right onto
Vicente Sotto Avenue in the CCP Complex. You can now see the Star City. Follow the signs to the Parking Area.

Route #4

From Caloocan, Malabon, Navotas, Valenzuela and nearby areas. Take Jose Abad Santos Avenue. Jose Abad
Santos Avenue ends up in Recto. Cross Recto Avenue and Reina Regente begins. Drive on Reina Regente up to
Plaza Lorenzo Ruiz. Turn right to go with the flow of one way traffic around Plaza Lorenzo Ruiz turning left on Juan
Luna Street. Stay on Juan Luna crossing Dasmarinas Street. Follow where public jeepneys turn. Turn left on the next
street after Dasmarinas. Turn right onto Jones bridge. You are now taking Padre Burgos Street. Stay to the right of P.
Burgos Street to avoid getting onto the Lagusnilad underpass and Taft Avenue. After crossing the intersection of the
street bordering Manila City Hall, stay to the middle of Padre Burgos. After crossing three stop lights, stay to the left
of Padre Burgos Street and then turn left on Roxas Blvd. Drive on Roxas Blvd all the way and cross Pablo Ocampo
Street formerly Vito Cruz. Before you reach Pablo Ocampo you will cross intersections of U.N. Avenue, Pedro Gil and
Quirino Avenue. After Quirino Avenue to your right is Manila Yatch Club, then Philippine Navy Headquarters and next
to it is the CCP Complex. Stay to the right of Roxas Blvd after crossing Pablo Ocampo Street. To your right at this
time is the CCP building. Finally turn right onto Vicente Sotto Avenue in the CCP Complex. You can now see the Star
City. Follow the signs to the Parking Area.

Route #5

From Fairview, U.P. Diliman, Philcoa, Commonwealth, Project 2, 3, 6, 7, 8, Munoz, Congressional and other parts of
Quezon City as well as Sampaloc near Espana. Take Quezon Avenue all the way to Espana then take Lerma onto
Quiapo and Lawton, crossing Pasig river via Quezon Bridge. Road name changed to Padre Burgos after passing
Lawton area, and the road also bends to the left. Stay to the right of P. Burgos Street to avoid getting onto the
Lagusnilad underpass and Taft Avenue. After crossing the intersection of the street bordering Manila City Hall, stay to
the middle of Padre Burgos. After crossing three stop lights, stay to the left of Padre Burgos Street and then turn left
on Roxas Blvd. Drive on Roxas Blvd all the way and cross Pablo Ocampo Street formerly Vito Cruz. Before you reach
Pablo Ocampo you will cross intersections of U.N. Avenue, Pedro Gil and Quirino Avenue. After Quirino Avenue to
your right is Manila Yatch Club, then Philippine Navy Headquarters and next to it is the CCP Complex. Stay to the
right of Roxas Blvd after crossing Pablo Ocampo Street. To your right at this time is the CCP building. Finally turn
right onto Vicente Sotto Avenue in the CCP Complex. You can now see the Star City. Follow the signs to the Parking
Area.

Route #6

From Makati take Ayala and Gil Puyat Avenue and drive all the way to the ground of CCP Complex passing under
LRT-1 and the Roxas Blvd flyover. Stay to the right of Gil Puyat after crossing Roxas Blvd. Turn right onto Magdalena
Jalandoni Street, the next street after Roxas Boulevard. Upon reaching Magdalena Jalandoni you're already inside
CCP Complex ground. Stay to the right of Magdalena Jalandoni to easily see entrance to the Parking Area of Star
City.

Route #7

Padre Burgos cross another intersection with stop light then turn left on Roxas Blvd. Drive on Roxas Blvd all the way
and cross Pablo Ocampo Street formerly Vito Cruz. Before you reach Pablo Ocampo you will cross intersections of
U.N. Avenue, Pedro Gil and Quirino Avenue. After Quirino Avenue to your right is Manila Yatch Club, then Philippine
Navy Headquarters and next to it is the CCP Complex. Stay to the right of Roxas Blvd after crossing Pablo Ocampo
Street. To your right at this time is the CCP building. Finally turn right onto Vicente Sotto Avenue in the CCP
Complex. You can now see the Star City. Follow the signs to the Parking Area.

If your location is not listed here but you want to know how to get to Star City, just ask me and I will help you
by giving you direction from your location to the Star City. Click here to send your question.

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BY TRAIN

Route #1

and Taft Avenue walk toward west along Pablo Ocampo until you see the terminal of the colored orange shuttles that
and ask the driver to drop you off at drop off or unloading area nearest to the Star City. You need to walk a little bit
from the drop off.

Route #2

toward west along Pablo Ocampo until you see the terminal of the colored orange shuttles that ply the CCP Complex-
drop you off at drop off or unloading area nearest to the Star City. You need to walk a little bit from the drop off.

Route #3

the terminal of the colored orange shuttles that ply the CCP Complex-Taft route. It's near to the gate of Rizal
Memorial Sports Complex. Ride one of these shuttles and ask the driver to drop you off at drop off or unloading area
nearest to the Star City. You need to walk a little bit from the drop off.

Route #4

west along Pablo Ocampo until you see the terminal of the colored orange shuttles that ply the CCP Complex-Taft
you off at drop off or unloading area nearest to the Star City. You need to walk a little bit from the drop off.

BY JEEPNEY

Route #1

shuttle going east, it will bring you to Rizal Memorial Sports Complex and Taft Avenue instead of the Star City. So
make sure you're on the right lane.

Route #2


one of these shuttles and ask the driver to drop you off at drop off or unloading area nearest to the Star City. You
need to walk a little bit from the drop off.

Rizal Memorial Sports Complex and Taft Avenue instead of the Star City. So make sure you're on the right lane.

Route #3





Route #4

Ride one of these shuttles and ask the driver to drop you off at drop off or unloading area nearest to the Star City.
You need to walk a little bit from the drop off.

If you want to know how to get to the Star City from other locations not listed here, please click here and type
your question and click "Post Comment". I will reply to you as soon as possible.
34 Responses to Directions to the Star City
Anonymous said...
2 January 2011 15:35
wow! really helpful! ^^

Anonymous said...
2 January 2011 15:40
wait , does the shuttles look like this?:http://ulebnieto.multiply.com/photos/hi-res/upload/Ra5eSwoKCjgAAG19Yq01

Philipinoy said...
2 January 2011 16:57
Yes, shuttles to Star City look like those on your url.

Sped Teacher said...
1 November 2012 13:11
how to commute frm SM Moa to Star City Theater? Thanks

Lag alag said...
1 November 2012 14:17
@ Sped Teacher. Hi, you can commute from MOA to Star City by riding a multi-cab turned jeepney bound for "LRT
Gil Puyat". Just go to the north jeepney terminal in front of Hypermart. In the terminal, walk past the CR and you will
hear the barkers yelling out. Kindly ask the driver to drop you off in front of World Trade Center. Just get across and
walk along Magdalena Jalandoni St, the road that continues Macapagal Blvd until you get to the next corner, turn
right onto the Star City main entrance. Star City rides are already visible from World Trade Center.

Leticia Tan said...
29 January 2013 22:25
How to commute from fairview to Star City ? riding a bus to where? then.. thank you :")

Lag alag said...
29 January 2013 23:02
@ Leticia Tan. Sakay po kyo bus with "Baclaran" sign. Baba po kyo sa Harrison St cor EDSA. Sakay po ng jeep na
may "Mabini" o "Harrison Plaza" sa gilid. Baba po ng Vito Cruz aka Pablo Ocampo st. At sundin nyo na po ang
direction na isinulat ko sa itaas.

jhem said...
4 February 2013 14:42
I am from angeles pampanga..how can i go to star city? thanks..

Lag alag said...
4 February 2013 18:11
@ jhem. Hello po. First, take a bus bound for Metro Manila, preferably Victory Liner with station in Pasay EDSA.
Along EDSA, take a jeepney with SM Mall of Asia" sign (you can also ride bus with that sign). Alight at the corner of
EDSA and Harrison St. Ride a jeepney with "Mabini" on its sign. Alight at the corner of Harrison and Pablo Ocampo
Sr St formerly Vito Cruz. You can either walk toward Roxas Blvd and head toward Star City which is to the other side
of CCP or ride the CCP Shuttle and ask driver to drop you off at Star City. Hope this direction helps you.

Mark Losa said...
12 February 2013 20:02
If I'm from sm north how can i go to the star city faster? which route shall i take?

Lag alag said...
13 February 2013 18:22
@ Mark Losa. Here's the fastest way from SM North to Star City. Ride a bus to Monumento and alight at Munoz.
Take a LRT-1 Train bound for Baclaran at Roosevelt Station and alight at Vito Cruz Station. Now, follow the direction
given above, ride the shuttle to Star City.

chizie said...
17 February 2013 22:22
Hello ! What is the fastest way to go to star city if From taguig city? Salamat:)

Lag alag said...
17 February 2013 22:56
@ chizie. I am assuming you are at Bonifacio Global City Taguig. Take a jeepney bound for Ayala EDSA. Take bus to
MOA. Alight at Harrison St. Ride another jeepney with "Mabini" sign. Alight at Vito Cruz then ride the shuttle
mentioned above.

Al Bongalonta said...
9 August 2013 21:57
hi! how to commute from edsa shaw crossing plz..

Lag alag said...
10 August 2013 15:06
@ Al Bongalonta. By train: ride one (MRT) to Taft, another one (LRT) to Vito Cruz, ride the CCP Complex Shuttle and
alight at Star City. By bus and jeepney: Ride bus to Baclaran, alight at Taft. Ride a jeepney to Quiapo or Monumento,
alight at Vito Cruz, ride CCP Shuttle and alight at Star City.

Maryrose Magsino said...
15 September 2013 17:36
hi..how to commute from Manila Zoo to Star City?

Lag alag said...
15 September 2013 18:18
@ Maryrose Magsino. Take a jeepney with "Vito Cruz" sign that passes by the front of Manila Zoo. In Vito Cruz, take
the CCP Shuttle and ask driver to drop you off at Star City. Hope my direction helps you.

Lag alag said...
15 September 2013 18:20

bHababzZ said...
30 October 2013 18:04
Hi.. i just ask how to go in starcity if from cavite..??wait for response thanks,..

Lag alag said...
30 October 2013 18:19
@ bHababzZ. Take bus to South West Integrated Terminal. Ride city bus bound for any of the ff: "Monumento",
"Fairview", "Novaliches", "Navotas", etc. Alight at Harrison St. Take a jeepney with "Mabini" sign. Get off at Vito Cruz
aka Pablo Ocampo. Wait for CCP Shuttle along Vito Cruz. Alight at Star Ctiy.

Simple Rose said...
30 November 2013 11:44
panu po mag commute from baclaran to star city?

Lag alag said...
30 November 2013 14:36
@ Simple Rose. Basa lang po kung may time kc po nakasulat po ang direction. Libre po ang mga direction dito.
Sinulat ko po. Babasahin nyo na lang po. Marami po salamat.

Anna Manzanilla said...
18 December 2013 13:47
Pno p0h ang pagsakay at an0 at ano ang sasakyan pbalik ng calamba mula star city,,?

Lag alag said...
18 December 2013 14:09
@ Anna Manzanilla. Pkisabi po kung pano kyo pumunta ng Star City, san bus terminal kyo bumaba? Para ng sa
ganun ay maibigay ko ang madaling ruta para sa inyo. Salamat po.

18 December 2013 14:24
Zakay kmi lawton Baba p0h kmi pedro gil tz zakay jip puntang del pilar baba kmi horiz0n plaza tz zkay ng padjak b un
puntang ng star city,,z0bra nga p0ng paikot paik0t ik0t kmi

Lag alag said...
18 December 2013 15:40
@ Anna Manzanilla. Hindi ko po maintindihan ang mga salita ninyo. Kung pwede po paki-ayos po ang pagtatagalog
para din sa ibang mga mambabasa. Yung pong itunuro ng mga kahanga-hangang guro sa eskwelahan. Para po
matulungan ko kayo. Marami pong salamat.

18 December 2013 15:51
Galing kami calamba sakay kmi dun ng papuntang lawton tapos baba kmi pedro gil pagbaba pedro gil sakay kami jip
delpilar tapos dun kami bumaba tapat ng horizon plaza tapoz nasakay na kmi sidecar puntang star city.

Lag alag said...
18 December 2013 16:12
@ Anna Manzanilla. Eto po pinakamadali pagpunta na hindi palipat-lipat at hindi din magastos. Ang baba nyo ay Taft
cor Vito Cruz na ngayon ay Pablo Ocampo na. Lumakad lang po kyo sa Vito Cruz papuntang gawing Manila Bay at
mkikita nyo na ang terminal ng mga shuttle na "CCP Complex - Taft Ave". Sakay lang po kyo, bayad ng minimum at
sabihin sa driver agad na pkibaba kyo sa Star Ctiy. Yan po ang pinakamadali at pinakamatipid pa na commute para
sa inyo papuntang Star City.

18 December 2013 16:19
Salamat po,,ang problema naman poh yung pagbalik ng calamba mula star city.ano poh pwede sakyan pag uwi at
saan po?

Lag alag said...
18 December 2013 16:27
@ Anna Manzanilla. Kung gusto nyo hindi puno ang bus to Calamba, eto po: Sakay kyo ng shuttle pabalik Taft pero
baba kyo kanto ng Horizon St at Vito Cruz. Sakay po ng jeepney na Quiapo o Sta Cruz. Baba po ng Lawton at lakarin
nyo na po ang terminal ng mga bus going to Calamba at iba pang lugar sa Laguna. Madali po makita ang terminal.
Kung hindi nyo po makita ay pede naman po kyo magtanong sa mga traffic officers dun. Kung gusto nyo nman po
mag-antay sa Taft ay balik lang po kyo dun at abang ng bus to Calamba.

18 December 2013 16:30
Salamat poh nakatul0ng p0h kayo sa aming paglalakbay.

Lag alag said...
18 December 2013 16:38
@ Anna Manzanilla. Wala po anuman.

91mjak said...
17 January 2014 21:13
ask lang po how to get to star city from MAO. and from Star City to Gil Puyat. tnx po. im from mindanao and we are
going to manila by April... tnx po

Lag alag said...
17 January 2014 22:02
@ 91mjak. San po ang tinutukoy nyo na MAO? Pki-linaw po para mabigyan ko kyo ng tamang direksyon. Salamat
po.

How To Get To Dapitan Arcade

Today I'm gonna take you to Dapitan, Quezon City. This is the small market district where you can buy handcrafted
items, home interiors, gift items and Christmas decors at very affordable price. Shoppers flock here during Christmas
to get maximum value for their money, and this year is no different. So for those of you who have no idea on the
location of Dapitan Market or Dapitan Arcade as it is popularly known, just bookmark this for your future reference.

But before I give directions to Dapitan Arcade, I wanna share some images taken just two days ago when we went to
Dapitan Arcade.

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Vicinity Map of Dapitan Arcade, Quezon City, Metro Manila, Philippines

Directions to Dapitan Arcade, Quezon City, Metro Manila, Philippines
How to get to Dapitan Arcade
How to get to Dapitan Market

By Car

Route #1

From Fairview, Philcoa, West Avenue, Timog, Scout Area. Take Quezon Ave and turn right onto Banawe Avenue
then turn left on the third street which is Dapitan Street. Drive straigh ahead crossing intersections of Cordillera, D.
Tuazon, Speaker Perez and Apo Avenue. Dapitan Arcade is right after Apo Avenue on the right side of Dapitan
Street.

Route #2

From Cubao, Marikina, San Juan and New Manila area. Take E. Rodriguez Avenue all the way to Welcome Rotonda.
Turn right onto Quezon Avenue and make a U-Turn on the first U-Turn slot. Right turn onto Kanlaon Street, the road
beside Burger King. Stay on Kanlaon. Cross Sen. Mariano Cuenco. Next Street is Dapitan Street. Dapitan Arcade is
on the corner of Dapitan and Kanlaon streets.

Route #3

From Tondo, Tayuman, Avenida area take Lacson Avenue and then Laong Laan. Stay on Laong Laan crossing
intersections of Vicente Cruz, Antonio Maceda and dozens of city street in between them. Laon Laan ends in
Blumentritt Street. Cross Blumentritt Street onto opposite Nicanor Roxas. Stay on Nicanor Roxas until you cross
Mayon Street. Next to Mayon Street is Kanlaon. Turn right onto Kanlaon towards Dapitan Arcade.

Fourth #4

From Navotas, Malabon, Caloocan area. Take C-3 and head toward A. Bonifacio Avenue. Observe traffic rules and
take A. Bonifacio Avenue. Stay on A. Bonifacio Avenue up to Mayon Avenue and take Mayon Avenue. Stay on
Mayon Avenue until you reach Nicanor Roxas, turn left on Nicanor Roxas then turn right onto Kanlaon towards
Dapitan Arcade.

Fifth #5

From Bulacan, Pampanga, Novaliches and Northern Luzon. Stay on NLEX and go straight toward A. Bonifacio
Avenue, passing through Balintawak Cloverleaf Interchange. Stay on A. Bonifacio Avenue up to C-3. Follow direction
on Route #4.

Route #6

From Makati, Pasay, Paranaque, Quiapo, Lawton, Ermita, Roxas Blvd and South of Metro Manila as well as Southern
Tagalog provinces of Batangas, Laguna and Quezon. If you're from Cavite, Tagaytay, Imus, Bacoor, Alabang-Zapote
Road and areas nearby, take Roxas Boulevard all the way to Luneta or Rizal Park. Turn right onto Padre Burgos from
Roxas Boulevard. You can also take Taft Avenue or Maria Orosa Street, depending where you're exactly coming
from. From Maria Orosa Street in Ermita including Robinson's Place Manila, drive all the way, cross T.M. Kalaw until
you're passing through Luneta or Rizal Park. Turn right onto Padre Burgos. From Taft Avenue, just go past Rizal Park
and cross Ayala Boulevard until Taft Avenue merge to Padre Burgos. Stay on Padre Burgos but fter crossing
intersection with traffic lights in Manila City Hall area, just go past the jeepney unloading/loading area, then change
lane to the right of Padre Burgos and take Quiapo via Quezon Bridge. Now, you're on Quezon Boulevard. Go straight
passing through Quezon Boulevard underpass. Don't turn right onto Lerma. Instead stay on Quezon Boulevard and
go straight. Staying on Quezon Boulevard, you must bypass Dapitan Street because it's a one way traffic toward you.
Instead, continue driving until you reach next street which is Laong Laan. Turn right onto Laong Laan. Go straight
ahead until you cross Lacson Avenue. Then follow direction on Route #3.

By Jeepney

Depending on your location, you can choose a direction from these routes:

Route #1

From Cubao. Take "Quiapo" bound jeepney. Get off at Welcome Rotonda. Walk toward Burger King where terminal
of jeepneys with "Del Monte Mayon Dapitan Welcome Rotonda" sign is located at the corner. This street is Kanlaon.
Pay minimum fare and ask driver to drop you off at Dapitan. It's very near so watch out.

Route #2

From Morayta or Nicanor Reyes. There's lot jeepneys with "Dapitan" sign passing through McDonald's P. Campa
along Espana. Take one of them and you'll surely won't miss it. You can always ask driver to drop you off at the exact
location of Dapitan Arcade. You might need to walk a little bit.

Route #3

From Pasay, Pedro Gil, Ermita and Quiapo area. Take jeepney with "Dapitan" sign at Libertad Street, Pedro Gil, Taft
Avenue and anywhere along Taft Avenue up to Quezon Boulevard in Quiapo. This jeepney passes by Dapitan
Arcade.

Route #4

From Munoz, LRT-1 Roosevelt Station, Congressional, Project 7-8 and nearby areas. Take jeepney bound for Sta.
Cruz via "Del Monte" and get off at Mayon Street. Walk towards A. Bonifacio Market along Mayon Street. The
terminal of jeepneys with "Del Monte Dapitan Mayon Welcome Rotonda" is located at the corner of Mayon and Apo,
just opposite A. Bonifacio Market. Ride one of these jeepneys and ask the driver to drop you off at Dapitan Arcade.

Route #5

From A. Bonifacio, Novaliches Quirino Highway, LRT-1 Balintawak Station, Bagong Barrio. Take jeepney bound for
Blumentritt Avenida with "Novaliches A. Bonifacio Blumentritt" sign. Ask the driver to drop you off at Mayon Street.
Follow direction in Route #4.

Route #6

From Carriedo, Sta. Cruz, Tayuman and Tondo area. Take jeepney along Avenida with "Munoz Blumentritt Retiro"
sign. Ask driver to drop you off at Mayon Street. Along Mayon Street, wait for jeepney with "Mayon Del Monte
Welcome Rotonda" sign. Ride one of these jeepneys and ask driver to drop you off at Dapitan Arcade.

one near to Manila Ocean Park. Another way is to ride a taxi from LRT and let the driver take that short distance from



3. LRT-1/Yellow Line passengers get off at U.N. Station or United Nations Avenue Station. LRT-2/Purple Line
passengers get off at Recto Station and then use the crossway that links LRT-2 to the LRT-1 and get paypass card
ticket going U.N. Station. You must cross the LRT-1 and get to the south bound lane or the lane going to Baclaran
Terminal. Use the stairs, escalator or elevator. MRT-3/Blue Line passengers get off at Taft Station, use the crossway
that links MRT-3 to LRT-1, and get a paypass ticket up to U.N. Station. You must be in the north bound lane, the lane
going to Monumento or Roosevelt. Now get off at U.N. Station - the next station after the Central Terminal or
Arroceros if you're riding the train coming from Monumento or Roosevelt and if you transferred from LRT-2 in Recto,
and the next station from Pedro Gil Station if you're riding a train coming from Baclaran and if you transfered from
MRT-3.




them are forgetful.
Quirino Grandstand to your right. Behind the Grandstand is the Manila Ocean Park. Taking this route will cut the
distance of the walk from U.N. Avenue Station by 50 percent.
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Anonymous said...
28 March 2011 21:58
lagalag, please tell the regular taxi fare from hotel H2O to PhilAm building at UN ave. thanks

Lagalag said...
29 March 2011 03:08
Based on my research at http://www.topgear.com.ph/news/taxi-fare-in-metro-manila-to-go-up-on-january-20, flag-
down rate is 40 pesos, plus additional 3.50 for every succeeding 300 meters.

On my estimate, the travel distance between H2O Hotel and Philam Bldg is approximately 1,130 meters.

Can you please do the math? I'm not good at it. LOL.

How To Get To Star City From Libertad and Gil Puyat LRT Stations

There's a post entiled Directions to the Star City here in DirectionsOnWeb. Discussed there is the best route one can
take from their location to the Star City via MRT and LRT. Now, there are some who preferred their way and ask
questions like "How to go to Star City from LRT Libertad Station?". I created this post for them.

From Libertad Station, located in the corner of Taft Avenue and Libertad Street also known now as Arnaiz Street, all
you need to do is go to the corner of Taft and Libertad bordering Philtrust Bank. Right there, jeepneys going to
Harrison Plaza via Libertad and Harrison streets pass by, and some of them even stand there for a few minutes to get
passengers, not exactly in the corner but a few meters from the corner along Libertad Street that borders Philtrust
Bank. They turn right onto Libertad from Taft and stop for a while. Their signs read "Harrison Plaza". But you can also
ride jeepneys with signs that read "Pier". They both pass by the same route. Ride one of these jeepneys, pay
minimum fare and get off at the corner or near corner of Harrison Street and Vito Cruz Street also now known as
Pablo Ocampo Street. Walk your way to the sidewalk of Vito Cruz that borders Central Bank, the complex with tall
steel black fences, opposite Petron. Wait for the orange CCP shuttle and ride right there. Pay minimum fare and tell
the driver that you are going to the Star City immediately after bording the shuttle and ask him to drop you off near
Star City. You still need to walk 40 to 50 meters from drop off to the Star City.

From LRT Gil Puyat Station, the quickest way to do it is to ride a jeepney along Taft going to Manila area with signs
that read "Quiapo", "Pedro Gil", "Monumento", "Dimasalang", etc. Get off at Vito Cruz also now known as Pablo
Ocampo Street and walk along Vito Cruz toward Rizal Memorial Sports Complex. Right before the gate of Rizal
Memorial Sports Complex, you will see the terminal of the CCP Shuttle Service. Pay the minimum fare and ask the
driver to drop you off at Star City.

If you want to view the post on directions to the Star City, just click here.

Hope you enjoy the trip.

Luneta Dancing Music Fountain
How to get there? Click here
Directions to Luneta Dancing Music Fountain
View Map of Luneta Dancing Music Fountain

Photos of Luneta Dancing Music Fountain

How To Get To The Luneta Dancing Music Fountain

BY LRT/MRT BY CAR BY JEEPNEY

How To Get To Luneta Dancing Music Fountain from MRT or LRT:

From your area ride a jeep or taxi and go to the nearest station of MRT or LRT. Ride a train from your station going
south. LRT-1 going to Baclaran Station. LRT-2 going to Recto Station. MRT-3 going to Taft Station.

Change corresponding train rides. From Recto ride a train going to Baclaran in Doroteo Jose Station of LRT-1. From
MRT Taft Station ride a north bound train or train going to Monumento or Roosevelt Station in Edsa Station of LRT-1.
Use crossways to get to LRT-1 Station from Recto and Taft stations. LRT-1 commuters no need to ride another train.

Get off at United Nations Station. Walk along U.N. Avenue from the corner of Taft and U.N. Avenue to the corner of
Maria Orosa Street. There's a big 5 star hotel (Holday Inn) and a casino (Casino Filipino) at the corner of U.N.
Avenue and Maria Orosa Street. Turn right on Maria Orosa Street. Cross T.M. Kalaw Street. Continue walking until
you see the Luneta Park. To your right is where the Luneta Dancing Music Fountain. Enjoy.

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How to get to Luneta Dancing Music Fountain by car:

Parking Areas in Rizal Park svailable infront of Quirino Grandstand. Because there's also an on-going night market at
Luneta, you can also park your car along T. M. Kalaw Street at the back of Department of Financenear corner Taft
Avenue during evenings.

Route #1

Lawton, the road you are taking bends and it becomes Padre Burgos Street. Stay to the middle of the road, go under
Lagusnilad underpass and head to Taft Avenue. Stay to the middle of Taft Avenue, cross Ayala Blvd., then stay to the
right. Finally, turn right to Kalaw Street. At night you can park your car right along the front of Manila Doctors Hospital
opposite of the back of Department of Tourism building, so you need to make a U-Turn. Or you can go all the way to
Quirino Grandstand to park your car more securely right there. Just stay on the middle of Kalaw and
cross intersections of Orosa Street and Roxas Blvd.

Route #2

in Ayala Blvd. Go straight crossing Taft Avenue passing under LRT-1. Then make a U-Turn after the island onto Taft
Avenue. You're doing this because there's no left turn to Taft from Ayala Blvd. Turn right onto Taft Avenue and stay to
the right of the road. Finally, turn right to Kalaw Street. At night you can park your car right along the front of Manila
Doctors Hospital opposite of the back of Department of Tourism building, so you need to make a U-Turn. Or you can
go all the way to Quirino Grandstand to park your car more securely right there. Just stay on the middle of Kalaw and
cross intersections of Orosa Street and Roxas Blvd.

Route #3

area. Stay to the the middle of the road, go under Lagusnilad underpass and head to Taft Avenue. Stay to the middle
of Taft Avenue, cross Ayala Blvd., then stay to the right. Finally, turn right to Kalaw Street. At night you can park your
car right along the front of Manila Doctors Hospital opposite of the back of Department of Tourism building, so you
need to make a U-Turn. Or you can go all the way to Quirino Grandstand to park your car more securely right there.
Just stay on the middle of Kalaw and crossintersections of Orosa Street and Roxas Blvd.

Route #4


Quirino Avenue Extension. Turn left on United Nations Avenue. Stay to the middle of United Nations Avenue, cross
Taft Avenue. Taft Avenue is the road under LRT-1. Next street is Maria Orosa Street. Turn right onto Maria Orosa
Street. Next is Kalaw. If you're going to park on Kalaw Street, turn right onto T.M. Kalaw Street, you can park your car
right along the front of Manila Doctors Hospital opposite of the back of Department of Tourism building. Or you can
turn left on T.M. Kalaw Street and go straight all the way to Quirino Grandstand to park your car there and just walk
back to the middle of Luneta Park to get to the Luneta Dancing Music Fountain.
Route #5

Skyway and Osmena Hihway then turn left on Quirino Avenue. Go all the way to Roxas Blvd. Turn right onto Roxas
Boulevard and stay to the middle crossing intersections of Pedro Gil, Padre Faura and U.N. Avenue. You can now
decide where to park, Kalaw near corner Taft or Quirino Grandstand. Make sure you're on the right lane. If you're
middle of Luneta Park to get to the Luneta Dancing MusicFountain.

Route #6

Alternative route from South of Metro Manila and the route to take from Cavite. Take Coastal Road and head toward
Manila via Roxas Blvd. Please don't make a detour on Disodado Macapagal during Christmas Season, traffic is
heavy on CCP Complex. Stay to the middle of Roxas Boulevard passing over flyovers of EDSA and Gil Puyat Avenue
and crossing intersections of P. Ocampo Street, Quirino Avenue, Pedro Gil Street, Faura and U.N. Avenue. You can
now decide where to park, Kalaw near corner Taft or Quirino Grandstand. Make sure you're on the right lane. If you're

Route #7

From Marikina, Cubao, San Juan and Sta. Mesa taking Ramon Magsaysay Blvd from their respective origins. Stay on
Magsaysay Blvd. Take the flyover to Legarda and cross the intersection of C.M. Recto. Legarda ends up in Arlegui
but the road continues under the name of P. Casal Street. Drive on P. Casal and cross Pasig River via Ayala Bridge.
You are now in Ayala Blvd. Go straight crossing Taft Avenue passing under LRT-1. Then make a U-Turn after the
island onto Taft Avenue. You're doing this because there's no left turn to Taft from Ayala Blvd. Turn right onto Taft
Avenue and stay to the right of the road. Finally, turn right to Kalaw Street. At night you can park your car right along
the front of Manila Doctors Hospital opposite of the back of Department of Tourism building, so you need to make a
U-Turn. Or you can go all the way to Quirino Grandstand to park your car more securely right there. Just stay on the
middle of Kalaw and crossintersections of Orosa Street and Roxas Blvd.

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How to get to Luneta Dancing Music Fountain by jeepney:

Route #1

From Baclaran take a jeepney bound to Quiapo or Monumento and ask driver to drop you off at Luneta. Walk your
way to the middle of the park to get to the Luneta Dancing Music Fountain.

Route #2

From Monumento take a jeepney bound to Baclaran and ask driver to drop you off at Luneta. Walk your way to the

Route #3

From Quezon City take a jeep bound to Pedro Gil and ask driver to drop you off at Luneta. Walk your way to the

Route #4

From Pasig, San Juan, Sta Mesa and other areas take a jeep to Quiapo then take another jeep to Pedro Gil or
Baclaran then ask driver to drop you off at Luneta and walk your way to the middle of the park to get to the Luneta
Dancing Music Fountain.



Do you know that Ongpin Street connects two Catholic Churches - Sta Cruz Church in one end and Binondo Church
in the other? Now back to the topic. Ongpin Street is a home to different herbal stores as well as Chinese medicines,
groceries and Chinese restaurants, most prominent of them is the President Restaurant located near corner of
Salazar Street. There are also jewelry stores especially near Ronquillo Street. So much have been written about
Ongpin on different webpages. And now the question is "How do we get to Ongpin Street?"




Route #1

right. Road name changes to Padre Burgos when you reach Manila City Hall. Another intersection with traffic lights

As you near this intersection, you must change your lane to the leftmost of Padre Burgos. After crossing this
intersection, which is by the way called Natividad-Almeda Lopes to the right and Victoria Street to the left, stay to the
left of Padre Burgos and head toward Jones Bridge, the bridge west of the huge Post Office Building in Lawton. After
Jones bridge, the name of street you're driving along is now Quintin Paredes. Stay to the middle of Quintin Paredes
and cross intersections of San Vicente, Dasmarinas, Gandara and Carvajal.



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Route #2


After Jones bridge, the name of street you're driving along is now Quintin Paredes. Stay to the middle of Quintin
Paredes and cross intersections of San Vicente, Dasmarinas, Gandara and Carvajal.



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Route #3



you will see the Arch of Filipino-Chinese Friendship standing in Quintin Paredes Street. Turn left on Quintin Paredes
Street. Stay to the middle of Quintin Paredes and cross intersections of San Vicente, Dasmarinas, Gandara and
Carvajal.



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Route #5


terminal.





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Route #6



Street.




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BY TRAIN

of Baclaran, the stairway at the front end of the train is the easy way to get to Ongpin.
monument.


above.

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BY JEEPNEY

Route #1


Route #2


Route #3


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mannoy said...
14 December 2010 23:30

Philipinoy said...
16 December 2010 11:07
thanks bro

Schizoprano said...
29 September 2011 03:15

thanks!

Lagalag said...
29 September 2011 10:21


25 October 2011 11:29
power...

Lagalag said...
25 October 2011 14:49

jeyeykei said...
24 February 2014 23:22

Lag alag said...
25 February 2014 01:59

SM MOA Eye Giant Ferris Wheel: Newest Tourist Destination
The biggest and tallest Ferris Wheel in the Philippines has finally arrived and now rolls over western sky of Manila
bay behind, albeit slowly. The giant Ferris wheel is situated right at the back of SM Mall of Asia, most popularly
known as SM MOA Esplanade. When I got to see it first hand, I could't help but to reminisce of the magnificent sight
of Singapore Flyer, the world's largest Giant Observation Wheel. For one thing, they both turn very slowly. Like
Singapore Flyer, MOA Eye Ferris Wheel doesn't stop to unload and load passengers. The slow speed of the Ferris
Wheel allows passengers who had completed the cycle to alight and for waiting passengers to ride with little help
from the crew.

SM MOA Eye Giant Ferris Wheel
MOA Eye Ferris Wheel has 36 passenger cars. Surely, lots of you who would come to MOA will be tempted to go and
try it. You simply couldn't resist the attraction. So here's the important answer to your question. The fee is Php 150.00
per person, and it's good only for one complete revolution. Before you frown, let me say that you get to enjoy it
because it takes almost 9 minutes for passengers to complete one cycle inside MOA Eye Ferris Wheel car.

So, get there. Enjoy the ride!

How to get to MOA Giant Eye Ferris Wheel? It's big so you get to see it from afar when you're within SM MOA
complex. For driving directions, commuting guide by jeepney, bus and LRT/MRT train, go to How To Get To Mall Of
Asia Or MOA


If you are one of those people who keep on thinking on how they're going to squeeze their budget for Christmas,
here's another way to do it. Don't look too far and avoid going to shopping malls. Instead, go to the nearest MRT or
LRT station in your area, ride a train south bound and go to the shopping stalls around LRT-1 Baclaran Station. It will
only take you an hour or two to complete filling in a large hand-carry bag that will be allowed to bring inside LRT and
MRT trains. The amount of money you would have spent in malls will give you three times the quantity of items you
would have gotten once you do your shopping in Baclaran. Most of the shop owners in Baclaran are direct importers
of high quality merchandise.

Here's the step by step guide to quick quality shopping in Baclaran via LRT:

Store Photos Around LRT Baclaran Station Baclaran Terminal Plaza & Galleria Location Map

1. Go to a MRT or LRT station. buy two single journey south bound tickets going to the last station. If you're riding LRT-
2 buy tickets to Recto Station, MRT-3 buy tickets to Taft Station and LRT-1 buy tickets to Baclaran Station.
2. Change corresponding train rides. From Recto ride a train going to Baclaran in Doroteo Jose Station of LRT-1. From
MRT Taft Station ride Baclaran bound train in Edsa Station of LRT-1. Make sure you buy two tickets as well. Use
crossway to get to LRT-1 Station from Recto and Taft stations.
3. Get off at Baclaran Station and enter Baclaran Terminal Plaza, the first bazaar you would get to see.
4. Buy a folding bag for Php 50 from a novelty shop there. This fashionable bag is both elegant and durable with large
compartment and easy to carry strap. It will look good on you making you more of a fashionista.
5. Now start checking items, first inside Baclaran Terminal Plaza then go to Galleria Baclaran located at the opposite
side of Baclaran Station. You can go to Galleria Baclaran and return to Baclaran Terminal Plaza via Baclaran Station
linking the two buildings. Make sure you return to Baclaran Terminal Plaza because the best items are located
outside the Baclaran Terminal Plaza. It will take you around 20 minutes to check price and locations of products you
need.
6. Back in Baclaran Terminal Plaza, go down the ground floor and head outside the building and check items and
they're pricing outside. From the foot of the stairs of Baclaran Station, you'll start to see childrens' and adults' shoes,
Then toward Redemptorist Road not far from Baclaran Terminal Plaza, along Taft, you'll get to see men's apparels
and jeans, lady's dresses, and children's clothings. Toys and accessories are visible all around the Station as well as
Baclaran Terminal Plaza and Galleria Baclaran. Towels, backpacks and other similar items are located toward the
middle of the extension of the LRT track. It will take you around 25 minutes to see all items you might need here.
7. Having knowledge of the lowest price and the locations of all items you need, head back to their location and start the
buying making sure you ask for discounts and price cut. This is what Baclaran is all about. Low price that can still be
lowered.
8. Do not over do you shopping. You can't ride trains back home if you're carrying too many merchandise. Security
Personnel of LRT will not allow you. So make sure you just put considerable amount of items inside your bag.
9. After shopping have a quick snack in the Food Cart Section near Baclaran Galleria or the fastfoods in Baclaran
Terminal Plaza.
10. Time to go. Use your other tickets and ride train back home.

Photos of Baclaran

Spectacular Symphony of Parols: A Grand Christmas Destination

Directions to Symphony of Parols
Location Map of Symphony of Parols
Symphony of Parols in Photos

It's a must see Christmas spectacle for the whole family this holiday season. It's also a great attraction for foreign
tourists. An awesome music, light and sound show with Christmas theme that happens every 30 minutes from 6 pm
to 8 pm daily including weekend, surely this event is a treat for everyone. Go get yourcameras and video
recorders and head to the Ayala Triangle Gardens to experience world class presentation of the Ayala Land.
Enjoy all the photos here, then go get there with your friends and family and experience it for yourself. The Symphony
of Parols will last until December 23, 2010. It started on November 17, 2010.


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Directions to Symphony of Parols - Ayala Triangle Garden

BY CAR BY BUS BY JEEPNEY BY TRAIN

Route #1

From Alabang, Sucat, Bicutan, Taguig and neighboring vicinity as well as provinces from Southern Luzon. Take the
Skyway all the way to Makati. Exit to Don Bosco. Turn right onto Don Bosco Street and left on Chino Roces Avenue
formerly Pasong Tamo. Turn right onto Arnaiz Avenue. You must turn left on Makati Avenue, passing Paseo de
Roxas. Stay to the left of Makati Avenue. Turn left on Ayala Avenue. Ayala Triangle is located in
Philippine Stock Exchange Building. It's best to drop off your family infront of Ayala Tower One Building before you
park your car to the nearest parking, because the Symphony of Parols is just right behind the building. You can ask
Security Personnel where to park your car. It is advisable to go Saturday or Sunday to avoid heavy traffic in the
vicinity.

Route #2

From Mandaluyong, Pasig, Cubao and Guadalupe taking Edsa. Turn right onto Gil Puyat Avenue formerly Buendia.
Stay to the left and turn left on Paseo de Roxas. Stay to the left of Paseo de Roxas and turn left on Makati Avenue.
Stay to the right and finally, turn right onto Ayala Avenue. While you are along Makati Avenue, you can already see
the Ayala Triangle Garden to your right. It's best to drop off your family infront of Ayala Tower One Building because
the Symphony of Parols is just right behind the building. You can go park your car afterward. Just ask Security
Personnel where to park your car. It is advisable to go Saturday or Sunday to avoid heavy traffic in the vicinity.

Route #3

From Pasig, Marikina, Antipolo, Rosario, Eastwood and nearby areas. Take C-5 all the way to Fort Bonifacio. You
must stay to the right after you passed Kalayaan Avenue. Turn right onto 32nd Street. Stay to the middle of 32nd
Street, pass 5th Avenue and take the Kalayaan flyover. Stay on Kalayaan flyover up to Gil Puyat Avenue formerly
Buendia. Along Buendia stay to the left and turn left on Paseo de Roxas. Stay to the left of Paseo de Roxas and turn
left on Makati Avenue. Stay to the right and finally, turn right onto Ayala Avenue. While you are along Makati Avenue,
you can already see the Ayala Triangle Garden to your right. It's best to drop off your family infront of Ayala Tower
One Building because the Symphony of Parols is just right behind the building. You can go park your car afterward.
Just ask Security Personnel where to park your car. It is advisable to go Saturday or Sunday to avoid heavy traffic in
the vicinity.

Route #4

From Mandaluyong, San Juan, Boni take San Francisco Street or Primo Cruz and head toward Coronado Street.
Take the Mandaluyong-Makati bridge and head to Makati Avenue. Stay to the middle of Makati Avenue, cross J.P.
Rizal, Kalayaan, Gil Puyat Avenue formerly Buendia and Paseo de Roxas Avenue. Now stay to the right of Makati
Avenue and finally, turn right onto Ayala Avenue. While you are along Makati Avenue, you can already see the Ayala
Triangle Garden to your right. It's best to drop off your family infront of Ayala Tower One Building because the
Symphony of Parols is just right behind the building. You can go park your car afterward. Just ask Security Personnel
where to park your car. It is advisable to go Saturday or Sunday to avoid heavy traffic in the vicinity.

Route #5

From Libertad in Pasay, Baclaran as well as Cavite who preferred this route. Take Libertad Street now named Arnaiz
Avenue. Turn right onto Osmena Highway also known as South Super Highway. Stay to the right to avoid going up
the flyover. Also avoid the ramp to the Skyway. Make a U-Turn on the U-Turn slot under the Magallanes Flyover
Interchange, right before EDSA. Drive slowly to make sure you wont lead to the Skyway and the flyover of SLEX as
there's no turning back. Once you made the U-Turn, stay to the right of Osmena Highway. Turn right onto Don Bosco
Street then left on Chino Roces Avenue and again turn right onto Arnaiz Avenue. You must turn left on Makati
Avenue, passing Paseo de Roxas. Stay to the left of Makati Avenue. Turn left on Ayala Avenue. Ayala Triangle is
located in Philippine Stock Exchange Building. It's best to drop off your family infront of Ayala Tower One Building
before you park your car to the nearest parking, because the Symphony of Parols is just right behind the building.
You can ask Security Personnel where to park your car. It is advisable to go Saturday or Sunday to avoid heavy
traffic in the vicinity.

Route #6

From Manila take Quirino Ave, turn right onto Osmena Highway then turn right onto Vito Cruz now named P.
Ocampo, turn left on G. del Pilar, left on Zobel Roxas, cross Osmena Highway then right onto Kamagong Street. Stay
to the middle, cross Chino Roces Avenue. After Bagtikan Street the road bends toward Ayala Avenue, stay to the
middle and cross Gil Puyat. Stay to the middle, cross Rufino Street formerly Herrera. Stay to the left then turn left on
Paseo de Roxas, you are now seeing Ayala Triangle Garden to your right after the Ayala Tower One Bldg. Stay to the
right and turn right to Makati Avenue. Now stay to the right of Makati Avenue and finally, turn right onto Ayala
Avenue. It's best to drop off your family infront of Ayala Tower One Building because the Symphony of Parols is just
right behind the building. You can go park your car afterward. Just ask Security Personnel where to park your car. It
is advisable to go Saturday or Sunday to avoid heavy traffic in the vicinity.

Route #7

From Monumento taking EDSA, as well as other areas along the way. Stay on EDSA all the way to Makati. Turn right
onto Gil Puyat Avenue formerly Buendia. Stay to the left and turn left on Paseo de Roxas. Stay to the left of Paseo de
Roxas and turn left on Makati Avenue. Stay to the right and finally, turn right onto Ayala Avenue. While you are along
Makati Avenue, you can already see the Ayala Triangle Garden to your right. It's best to drop off your family infront of
Ayala Tower One Building because the Symphony of Parols is just right behind the building. You can go park your car
afterward. Just ask Security Personnel where to park your car. It is advisable to go Saturday or Sunday to avoid
heavy traffic in the vicinity.

If you have any questions regarding directions to Symphony of Parols click here.

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BY BUS

Route #1

Take bus anywhere along EDSA with "Ayala-LRT Leveriza" sign. In Monumento, you can take ride bus at the corner
of 5th Avenue also known as C-3. You can also ride a bus bound to Ayala from Fairview and Novaliches. You can get
off exactly at Philippine Stock Exchange and walk you way up to the Ayala Triangle Garden.

Route #2

From Baclaran, ride bus with "Ayala LRT Leveriza" sign. During weekdays, get off at proper unloading area which is
right before Paseo de Roxas. Otherwise, you will walk way too far because the next unloading station for north bound
lane of Ayala is on Rustan or Glorietta. Once you got off the bus in the unloading area before Paseo de Roxas Street,
walk your way to the underpass and head onto the opposite side of Ayala where the Ayala Tower One is standing. At
the back of the building is the Symphony of Parols location. During Saturdays and Sundays, you can get off at the
opposite side of Ayala Tower One Bldg and cross the road to get to the Ayala Triangle Garden where the Symphony
of Parols is located.

This route can also be taken by those coming from LRT-1 Taft Avenue, Harrison and Leveriza.


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BY JEEPNEY

From the corner of Ayala and McKinley, ride jeepney at the terminal located at the service road of Mc Kinley Street
opposite Shell Gasoline Station. Get off after Paseo de Roxas and use the the underpass to get to the Ayala Triangle
Garden. No unloading in Ayala Triangle Garden during weekdays, but during Saturdays and Sundays, loading and
unloading city ordinance of Makati is not being implemented or enforced.


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BY TRAIN

Route #1

LRT-1 from Roosevelt including all stations in between Gil Puyat and Roosevelt, get off at Gil Puyat Station. Take a
bus with "Ayala" sign and get off at right unloading zone. During weekdays, get off at proper unloading area which is

Route #2

MRT-3 commuters who are riding trains coming from both Taft and North Avenue Stations, get off at Ayala Station
and ride jeepney at the terminal located at the service road of Mc Kinley Street opposite Shell Gasoline Station. Get
off after Paseo de Roxas and use the the underpass to get to the Ayala Triangle Garden. No unloading in Ayala
Triangle Garden during weekdays, but during Saturdays and Sundays, loading and unloading city ordinance of
Makati is not being implemented or enforced.


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Take EDSA's southbound lane and drive all the way past Magallanes to Pasay driving on lanes under "Baclaran"
road signs. Take the "left turn flyover" next to Magallanes flyover. This flyover is bound for NAIA and Domestic Airport
and will take you to Aurora Blvd (Pasay) also known as Tramo. Drive all the way to the other end of Aurora Blvd and
turn right onto Airport Road also known as Andrews Avenue in which Aurora Blvd ends. In Airport Road, drive all way
past Domestic Road, a main road perpendicular to the left and then cross Quirino Avenue, a major intersection with
traffic lights, and then turn right onto the service road of Roxas Blvd.


leave the car there, do some shopping and bring them all back to my car. I sometimes hired pedicab when I have too
much to carry. That way, getting out of Baclaran is a breeze. I just take either service road of Roxas Blvd and turn

Christmas Lanes are alternate routes created by MMDA to help private motorists get around Metro Manila toavoid

station. Drive past MRT-3 Station. First road to the right of EDSA next to MRT-3 Station is Annapolis
Street. Drive past Annapolis Street and turn right onto the next street which is Connecticut. There's a Caltex Gasoline
Station at the right corner of EDSA and Connecticut. Opposite Caltex, at the left corner is KFC. Approximate distance
between Annapolis Street and Connecticut Street is 550 meters. Drive on Connecticut up to the next junction.
Connecticut makes left while a short road appears to the right. You can take Connecticut all the way to its other end
which is in Ortigas Avenue. Turn right onto Ortigas Avenue. Keep driving straight and turn right onto Wilson Street
and look for a parking entrance. What I do is to take Club Filipino which is past Wilson Street. In Club Filipino I turn
right onto the next street to Ortigas Avenue inside Greenhills Shopping Center Complex and immediately right there
is the parking area. Back in Connecticut, you can also make right at the road to the right that I've mentioned earlier.
Then make right and them left towards Greenhills Shopping Center and follow the road where a lot of
Parking Buildings are located along the street.

This Christmas Lane can be used by private motorists from Roxas Blvd, Mabini, T.M. Kalaw, Padre Burgos and Taft
Avenue. Christmas Lanes are known also as Mabuhay Lanes and can be used as alternate routes anytime of the
year to avoid bottlenecks in main thoroughfares.

Ayala Blvd is the road next to T.M. Kalaw if you're driving on Taft Avenue's northbound lane. That means you're
coming from Pedro Gil and U.N. Avenue.

From Taft Avenue - Turn right onto Ayala Blvd.

From Roxas Boulevard - Turn right onto T.M. Kalaw, turn left on Taft Ave (LRT runs above Taft), then turn right onto
Ayala Blvd.

From Mabini Street - Right to Kalaw, left on Taft and turn right onto Ayala Blvd.

From Padre Burgos Street - Take the lane under road signs that read "Malacanang", "Finance Rd" and "Ayala Blvd"
which is to the right of Padre Burgos. Keep driving straight and cross Taft Ave.

Drive on the middle of Ayala Blvd all the way, cross Pasig River via Ayala Bridge. Immediately change lane to the left
and turn left on Carlos Palanca Sr Street, the first intersection with traffic lights.

Carlos Palanca Sr goes directly to Quiapo. Check if you can park your car along Carlos Palanca before doing so. It
might be "Tow-Away Zone" by now. Or you can turn right onto the service road headed to Quezon Blvd where a Pay
Parking compound is situated somewhere before pedestrian overpass. What I do whenever I go to Quiapo is to park
at customers' parking of Andok's Restaurant, which is located past pedestrian overpass before C.M. Recto Avenue. I
would have some meal then I walk towards Quiapo Church.


Metro Manila Christmas Lanes are now open to the public. Shoppers can used these alternative routes also known
as Mabuhay Lanes to avoid heavy traffic during this Holiday Season.

For Private Vehicles From North going South of Metro Manila:

From McArthur Highway

Right turn to Samson Road, C-4/Letre, R-10, A. Bonifacio, Roxas Blvd., to destination.

From North Luzon Expressway:

Exit at Mindanao Avenue Access Ramp, right at Mindanao Ave., left at Congressional,
right at Tandang Sora crossing Commonwealth flyover, Katipunan Avenue, C-5, to
destination.
Exit at Mindanao Ave., Access Ramp, right at Mindanao Ave., left at North Avenue, QMC,
right at Kalayaan, left at Kamias rd. right at Anonas, left at Aurora Blvd., right at
Katipunan Avenue, C-5, to destination.
Straight at A. Bonifacio Ave, left at C-3 - Araneta Ave., right at Aurora Blvd, R.
Magsaysay Blvd., left at Nagtahan - P. Quirino Avenue, left at South Super Highway to
destination.
From West Avenue, right at Quezon Avenue, U-turn near Magbanua, right at Roces, right
at T. Morato, right at E. Rodriguez, left at Gilmore, right at N. Domingo, left at
Pinaglabanan, right at P. Guevarra, right at Shaw Blvd., left at Nueve de Pebrero, Maysilo,
Francisco, Mandaluyong Makati Bridge, to destination.
From Roosevelt, right turn at Quezon Avenue, U-turn after G. Araneta, right at G.
Araneta, right at Aurora Blvd., Magsaysay Blvd., left at Nagtahan, Pres. Quirino, left at
SSH, to destination.
Mo. Ignacia left at Timog Ave. right at T. Morato, right at E. Rodriguez, left at Gilmore,
right at N. Domingo, left at Pinaglabanan, right at P. Guevarra, right at Shaw Blvd., left at
Nueve de Pebrero, Maysilo, Francisco, Mandaluyong Makati Bridge, to destination.
Kamias Road left at T. Morato, right at E. Rodriguez, left at Gilmore, right at N. Domingo,
left at Pinaglabanan, right at P. Guevarra, right at Shaw Blvd., left at Nueve de Pebrero,
Maysilo, Francisco, Mandaluyong Makati Bridge, to destination.
Shaw Blvd. left at Nueve de Pebrero, Maysilo, Francisco, Mandaluyong Makati Bridge, to
destination.

For Private Vehicles From South going North of Metro Manila:

From Coastal Road Expressway:

Straight at Roxas blvd to R10 right at C4, Samson road to destination.

From South Luzon Expressway:

Exit to C-5, Katipunan, Tandang Sora Ave., U-turn at Congressional, right to Mindanao
Ave., to destination.
Pres.Osmea highway, right turn to P. Quirino, Nagtahan, right at Magsaysay Blvd. left at
C3 Araneta Ave. right at A.Bonifacio to destination.
From Makati Area take Makati - Mandaluyong Bridge right at Fancisco, Maysilo, Nueve de
Pebrero, cross Shaw Blvd. right at Wilson left at Ortigas Ave./ Granada, Hemady, right at
E. Rodriguez, left at Tomas Morato, left at Timog Ave. Then right at Quezon Ave to QMC,
right at Visayas Ave., left at congressional Ave., right at Mindanao Ave. to destination.
E. Rodriguez, left at Tomas Morato, right at Kamuning / Kamias to destination.
Pebrero, left/right at Shaw Blvd. to destination.
DirectionsOnWeb would like to thank Ms. Sharon, staff of MMDA chief public information officer Candy de Jesus, for
giving us favorable response on our request to have a copy of this information on our blog.

Driving Directions From Ermita To Quiapo Church
Quiapo is a small district in Manila. Every time one says Quiapo, it always assumed he/she is referring to Quiapo
Church as most of the people who come here are devotees of the Black Nazarene.

This is the route to take if you're driving from Ermita and you're going to Quiapo Church and you want to park your
car along Quezon Boulevard by the church. This only applies every Friday when parking is allowed along area of
Quezon Boulevard just adjacent to Quiapo Church. The best time to go to Quiapo Church on Fridays by car is early
morning such as 3 to 6 am when there's no heavy traffic yet.

Depending on your exact location in Ermita, you can take any of these main roads: Roxas Boulevard, Mabini, Maria
Orosa Street and Taft Avenue.

Route #1

Drive on Roxas Boulevard toward Luneta or Rizal Park. After crossing T.M. Kalaw, the street that borders Rizal Park
to the south, turn right onto Padre Burgos, the street that borders Rizal Park to the north. Stay to the middle of Padre
Burgos, cross intersections of Palacio and General Luna, and drive all the way to Lawton where Padre Burgos
becomes three main roads. The one to the left is going to Binondo. The one in the middle is going to Carriedo Santa
Cruz and the one in the right is going to Quiapo.

You can't pass through the road going to Quiapo because, there's no route going to Quiapo Church which is located
to the left of Quezon Boulevard.

Take the one in the middle which is going to Santa Cruz. You will cross Pasig River via Mac Arthur Bridge. Stay to
the middle of the road until it turns right onto Carriedo Station of LRT-1. Turn left on Avenida, the road beneath the
elevated LRT-1 Station and drive all the way to C.M. Recto Avenue, the main intersection where LRT-2 elevated
track passes through over LRT-1.

Turn right onto C.M. Recto Avenue. A big mall, Isetann, is located at the corner of C.M. Recto and Quezon Boulevard
Underpass. You will pass through first under the elevated LRT-2 Recto Station before you pass by Isetann Mall,
which is to the right of Recto. After passing by Isetann Mall, turn right onto the service road of Quezon Boulevard
Underpass. Drive on until you get to the main Quezon Boulevard. Stay to the right of Quezon Boulevard and go
straight ahead past the pedestrian overpass. Soon after, you will see Citystate Hotel to the right of Quezon
Boulevard. And after that is the Quiapo Church which is next to a BPI bank and a 7-11 convenient store. You can
now park your car in any available parking space along Quezon Boulevard just a few steps away from Quiapo
Church, assuming that you come on Friday. There's a lot of so called "back up boys" so it wont be hard for you when
it's time to leave after the Holy Mass.

I've experienced parking along Quezon Boulevard during ordinary days when I bought some electrical stuffs in Raon.
I took the risk of apprehension even if there are road signs of "No Parking" along Quezon Boulevard because a lot
of cars were parked too at that time. Even today, everytime I pass by Quezon Boulevard I see a lot of cars parked
along Quezon Boulevard although they're far from Quiapo Church. So If you really need to go to Quiapo any time and
any day of the week by car, all I can say is park but take the risk.

Route #2

From Mabini, drive towards Luneta or Rizal Park and turn right onto T.M. Kalaw. Next intersection with traffic lights
along Kalaw is Maria Orosa Street. Turn left on Maria Orosa. Stay to the right of Orosa Street and take the dedicated
lane turning right onto Padre Burgos Street, the next main road. Cross Finance Road and follow directions given in
Route #1.

Route #3

From Maria Orosa Street. Maria Orosa is one way road. All traffic goes towards Luneta. So, all you need to do is
drive on Maria Orosa, staying to the middle, cross T.M. Kalaw Street and follow directions given in Route #2 and
Route #1, respectively.

Route #4

From Taft Avenue. This route applies if you're coming from areas near DLSU, Quirino Avenue Taft, Pedro Gil Taft,
PGH, etc. Drive on Taft, the road where LRT-1 passes through, all the way to Lawton, crossing Padre Faura, U.N.
Avenue, T.M. Kalaw and Ayala Boulevard. After crossing Ayala Boulevard, Taft Avenue merges to Padre Burgos and
LRT-1 elevated track goes to different direction to the right. Drive to Padre Burgos and follow direction given in Route
#1.
Cathedral we see today is the result of a 2-year earthquake retrofitting and major refurbishment that also involved
adapting modern amenities such as CCTV cameras and LED screens as well as enhanced interior and
exterior lighting system. Manila Cathedral has reopened April 9, 2014. The church had also undergone 4-year
construction from 1954 to 1958. Manila Cathedral historical value in the present time was recently seen on August 3,
2009 when remains of our late President Corazon Aquino was transferred here from La Sale Greenhills for the
funeral mass. Here are the directions to Manila Cathedral from different parts ofMetro Manila:


Route #1

U.N. Avenue. Turn right onto T.M. Kalaw Street and then turn left onto Maria Orosa Street. Stay to the middle of
Maria Orosa Street, you are now driving and passing in Luneta Park. There's a junction up ahead, a fork. But you
intersection of Padre Burgos. Up ahead you must see the gate of Intramuros. Follow the route to the gate. You are


Route #2


Route #3


Route #4

to this road until you see Jollibee to your right. Next street is Andres Soriano Jr, the main thoroughfare that cut across
Intramuros. Turn right onto Andres Soriano Jr. Here you get to see Chowking to your right and up ahead to your left is
the Manila Cathedral, standing magnificently amidst the greenery in front of it right before the Palacio del Governador
Building. Make turn to park your car.

Route #5

Jones bridge. After crossing the Jones Bridge, turn right onto the first street of Magallanes Drive, right after the

Route #6


Route #7



Route #1

"Pier".

Route #2

walking to the west side of Carriedo Street between Plaza Fair and Philtrust Bank, then turn right on the next corner.
The church is up ahead. Make sure the jeepney you're going to ride bear sign that read "Pier".

Route #3


Route #4



Route #1


Route #2


Route #3


Route #4

4 Responses to How To Get To Manila Cathedral
claire cruz said...
11 September 2012 12:39
Hi. Is there a jeepney coming from buendia, pasay to andres soriano ave. in intramuros? Need to go there for my
medical exam on sept. 19.. Thanks!

Lag alag said...
11 September 2012 18:35
@ claire cruz. You need to take an LRT and a jeepney to get there if you want fast route. First, ride a train bound for
Monumento/Roosevelt, and alight at Doroteo Jose. Down the LRT Doroteo Jose Station, cross Avenida and wait for a
jeepney with "Pier" sign. The jeep will take the whole stretch of Andres Soriano Ave. If you don't prefer train, just let
me know.

jm said...
16 September 2012 22:55
how can i get to jollibee luneta from recto lrt station. thnks

Lag alag said...
17 September 2012 00:18
@ jm. Walk to the corner of Recto and Avenida. There's a Chowking there. In front of Chowking, along Avenida, ride
a jeep with "Baclaran Mabini" or "Mabini T.M. Kalaw" sign. Ask the driver to drop you off at the corner of Maria Orosa
and T.M. Kalaw. Jollibee is at the opposite corner.

How To Get To Quiapo Church By Walking And Commuting

Quiapo Church is officially known as Minor Basilica of the Black Nazarene. It is located along Quezon Boulevard in
Quiapo right before the foot of the Quezon Bridge going to Lawton. To its front is Plaza Miranda. If you're coming
from Lawton, Taft, Ermita or Roxas Boulevard and you're going to Quiapo Church via Quezon Bridge, the church is to
your left so you need to get down the pedestrian underpass to get to Quiapo Church after crossing Pasig River.

Walk To Quiapo Church

Here's a guide for Black Nazarene devotees that just arrived in Metro Manila who would come to Quiapo Church this
week prior to the day of Feast of the Black Nazarene on January 9. If you plan to walk from a certain location up to
the Quiapo Church, all you need to remember is stay to the main roads.

Coming from areas of Caloocan, get down the Monumento Circle or Andres Bonifacio Monument. From there go
toward Rizal Avenue, the road under the track of LRT-1, and start your walk right there. Stay under the LRT-1 and
walk your way up to Carriedo in Santa Cruz. Before you get to Carriedo you would have passed by 7 LRT Stations,
namely, 5th Avenue, R. Papa, Jose Abad Santos, Blumentritt, Tayuman, Bambang and Doroteo Jose, in that order.
After Doroteo Jose Station, you'll cross C.M. Recto Avenue and right up ahead is the Carriedo Station, between
Plaza Fair and Isetann Department Stores. Turn left on Carriedo Street. Quiapo Church is to the end of the road, very
visible from the corner of Carriedo and Avenida Avenue.

From Paranaque areas, start off from the southern tip of of the LRT-1 located in the junction in Baclaran where
Redemptorist Road, Quirino Avenue and Taft Avenue meet. Take the direction toward north staying under the LRT-1
elevated track. Walk up to the foot of Quezon Bridge in Lawton. You would have to pass by 8 Stations of LRT-1
including the Central Terminal before you get to Quezon Bridge. These stations are EDSA, Libertad, Gil Puyat, Vito
Cruz, Quirino, Pedro Gil, U.N. Avenue and Central Terminal Station, in that order. Cross Pasig River via Quezon
Bridge as soon as you get to the foot of Quezon Bridge. Then cross Quezon Boulevard via Quiapo Underpass to get
to Quiapo Church.

From Cubao, Santa Mesa and San Juan. You can walk up to the Quiapo Church from any points under the elevated
track of LRT-2. Coming from Cubao, start off in EDSA corner Aurora Boulevard and walk undert LRT-2 all the way
to the foot of the flyover at the end of Ramon Magsaysay Boulevard. At this point LRT-2 elevated track takes different
course, so you need to go under the flyover toward the opposite street of Ramon Magsaysay Boulevard which is
Legarda Street. Also at this point, you would have already passed by five stations of LRT-2, namely, Go-Belmonte,
Gilmore, J. Ruiz, V. Mapa, and Pureza, in that order. Now, stay to Legarda until you get to the corner of C.M. Recto
Avenue where the elevated LRT-2 track appears again above C.M. Recto. Follow the direction the LRT-2 takes until
you reach Quezon Boulevard Underpass from which vehicles going to Quiapo from Quezon City pass through. Take
the pedestrian underpass across Quezon Boulevard to get across Recto Avenue. You would see a big mall, Isetann,
at the corner of C.M. Recto Avenue and Quezon Boulevard. From that corner, continue walking along Quezon
Boulevard southward until you reach Quiapo Church standing magnificently along Quezon Boulevard right before
Quezon Bridge.

Commute to Quiapo Church

Because of the heavy traffic along the way, the smart, easy and comfortable way to commute to Quiapo Church is by
LRT or MRT or combination of the two plus some jeepney and bus rides. Here's what you do. From your location ride
a jeepney or tricycle to the nearest MRT or LRT Station. If bus is applicable, then ride a bus and get off at a station of
LRT or MRT. Car owners who live in Triangle areas in Quezon City, I let you on a secret. Drive your car from your
home and park free in Centris Walk. Yes, you heard it right parking is free, at least as of now, inside the Centris Walk
Complex. If you want to know how to get to Centris Walk, search "centris walk" in our Search Direction Box on the
sidebar of this blog site. After you park your car, ride a bus bound to Monumento just along EDSA, a short walk from
your car. Get off at Munoz, ride a train going to Baclaran and get off at Carriedo Station. Presto! Quiapo Church is
right in front of you, just a few meters walk eastward. Believe me it's more convenient, fast, and economical.

Okay here are the guides from different stations of LRT and MRT to the location of Quiapo Church. From any station
of LRT-2 anywhere from Santolan Station, get off at Recto Station, the last station of LRT-2. See, it's easy. Now, all
you need to do is walk toward the corner of C.M. Recto and Quezon Boulevard, where the big Isetann Mall is located,
and from there walk southward until you see the Quiapo Church.

From any station of MRT-3, get off at the last station which is Taft Station. Using the crossway that links MRT-3 to
LRT-1, walk up to the EDSA Station of LRT-1 and ride a train north bound or Monumento/Roosevelt bound. Get off at
Carriedo Station and you're right there, just a few meters walk eastward from majestic Quiapo Church.

Coming from south of Metro Manila e.g. Paranaque, Sucat, Alabang, Muntinlupa, etc. Just get to a station of LRT-1,
ride a Monumento or Roosevelt bound train and get off at Carriedo Station. Same way for those coming from north
of Metro Manila like Navotas, Malabon, Valenzuela, Caloocan, Novaliches and other nearby areas. All you need to do
is ride a train, a Baclaran bound train, and get off at Carriedo Station. Walk eastward to get to the Quiapo Church.

Important Reminders

Take extra precaution while you're in Quiapo. There are lots of bad elements in the area in the forms of snatchers,
robbers, holdapers, bag & pocket slashers and the like.

Don't bring big amount of money, expensive jewelries and latest models of gadgets e.g. celphones, ipod, psp, mini
laptop, laptop, ipad, etc. either in a bag or worn while you're in the vicinity of Quiapo Church especially Carriedo
Street and other roads in the environs of the church.

Don't carry your bag at your back. Always carry it by hand and in front of your body. And be suspicious of the people
around you. It's better to be safe than sorry.

Believe me when I say I had had a bad experience while in the area. I was walking toward Carriedo Station. I was in
a rush and carrying my satchel bag in such a way that the bag was hanging on my right hip with its strap strung
diagonal from my left shoulder. When I got to the station I noticed my bag became light so I checked it. I was shocked
to learn that the outside zipper was open and my psp was gone.
15 Responses to How To Get To Quiapo Church By Walking And Commuting
Mannoy said...
4 January 2011 12:23
nice tips for the coming feast, especially about their personal belongings.

Lagalag said...
25 May 2011 20:45
Thanks :-)

Ivanka Jerika said...
30 September 2012 14:48
Hello. I would like to ask for directions going to National Teacher's College in Quiapo. I'll be coming from LRT
Araneta-Cubao. Thank you.

Lag alag said...
30 September 2012 19:22
@ Ivanka Jerika. Here are your options: By LRT-2, take a train bound for Recto, alight at Legarda Station. Go to the
main road, cross it. Ride a jeepney with "Quiapo" sign on the front and "Pasig Quiapo" on its both sides. It will cross
Recto where LRT-2 passes through. Now National Teacher's College is near from Recto-Legarda intersection, alight
at second corner to your right, Hidalgo St. NTC is to the left of Hidalgo. By jeepney, Ride a jeepney with "Divisoria" or
"Recto" sign. Alight at Pureza, take the jeepney with "Quiapo" sign and wait till it crosses Recto and follow direction
from Legarda Station I have already mentioned. Hope you get there easily.

30 September 2012 23:38

Thanks for your prompt response. I just have a few follow up questions. What would you suggest as the best
option/route (from those you have given)to easily get to NTC on a Saturday morning and going back home to Cubao
in the afternoon? I plan to take Saturday classes soon and I am not familiar with the volume of LRT passengers and
traffic situation during Saturdays. I would also appreciate if you could give some info or tips about the commute and
the area within the school. I'm not familiar with Quiapo area so I am just concerned about safety, traffic, and if its a
flood-prone area. Sorry for the lengthy post and thanks in advance.

30 September 2012 23:44
Hi. I forgot to ask about the estimated travel time especially the jeep ride after alighting at LRT-Legarda. Thank you.

Lag alag said...
1 October 2012 03:56
@ Ivanka Jerika. I highly recommend LRT-2 ride from Cubao to Legarda for safety issue. And since it's Saturday, the
volume of train passengers is moderate.

From Legarda to NTC, few minutes only. It's a walking distance actually, I wont advice you to walk there though. The
area is among the notorious parts of Metro Manila. Be suspicious all the time especially outside. If possible, ride in
front of the jeepney. Take extra care and you will be alright.

1 October 2012 16:57
Thank you so much for all the help. I appreciate it. Glad I came across this blog --very helpful. God bless.

Lag alag said...
1 October 2012 18:27
@ Ivanka Jerika. You are welcome. Nice to hear that. :)

P said...
6 December 2012 19:20
Hi! How do I get to Hidalgo street from Cubao?

Can I take the LRT2 to Recto and from there walk to Hidalgo? Or would that be too far?

Lag alag said...
6 December 2012 21:09
@ P. Actually that's more practical if you want to get there fast. You can either walk from LRT Recto to Hidalgo or
ride a jeepney with "Quiapo Divisoria" route. By walk, take Evangelista St, the road between LRT-2 and Isetann Mall
and walk until you get to Quiapo Church. Evangelista St ends at Carriedo St, the road perpendicular to Quiapo
Church. Hidalgo St is paralleled to Carriedo. It starts from Mercury Drug. So just go to the front of the church and turn
right at the next road, that's Hidalgo. By jeepney, alight as soon as the jeep turns right from Quezon Blvd. Walk along
Quezon Blvd until you get to the frontage of Quiapo Church. You will immediately see Mercury Drug where Hidalgo
starts at the corner of Quezon Blvd. Hope this direction helps you.

jayromuald said...
14 June 2013 15:46
where i can possibly take jeepney ride near Taft Ave? i find it hard to reach the place through LRT because of the
large influx of passengers after office hours...

Lag alag said...
14 June 2013 22:18
@ jayromuald. Take a jeepney with "Quiapo" sign along Taft Ave. Get off the jeepney after it crosses Pasig River via
Quezon Bridge. Use the only pedestrian underpass there to get to the other side. You will not miss the famous church
after you climb up the stairs.

yham said...
24 September 2014 08:58
hi..how do I get to quiapo church...coming from san jose del monte bulacan?

Lag alag said...
7 October 2014 23:32
@ yham. Jeepney or bus to Monument then train to Carriedo.

Two Visita Iglesia Routes
Filipino Catholic observance of the Holy Week would never be complete without the traditional Visita Iglesia. And so
Lagalag recommends these seven churches to visit during Visita Iglesia. The churches' proximity to each other as
well as the common route for both public and private vehicles from which they are situated make the "Church Visits"
more solemn as the travel from one church to another is not complicated whether by foot or by car and jeepney.

Our Visita Iglesia involves the following Churches: Minor Basilica of the Black Nazarene also known as Quiapo
Church, Manila Cathedral, San Agustin Church, Ermita Shrine, Our Lady Of Remedies Parish also known as Malate
Church, Our Lady Of Sorrows, and Redemptorist Church also known as Our Mother of Perpetual Help Shrine.

Our Visita Iglesia has two routes - South to North and Vice Versa.

South to North route starts in Redemptorist Church in Baclaran and ends up in Minor Basilica of the Black Nazarene
in Quiapo.
North to South route starts in Minor Basilica of the Black Nazarene in Quiapo and ends up in Our Lady of Perpetual
Help Shrine also known as Redemptorist Church in Baclaran.

South to North

First Church - Redemptorist Church

Redemptorist Church, most commontly known as Our Mother of Perpetual Help Shrine, is located at the corner of
Roxas Boulevard and Redemptorist Road in Baclaran. You can get here by car via Roxas Boulevard. A lot of
jeepneys and buses ply the route that pass by Redemptorist Church.

Second Church - Our Lady of Sorrows

Located approximately 2 kilometers from Redemptorist Church. Situated along Harrison Street in Pasay City,
between OWWA Building and TAILEE Building. This church is just opposite San Luis Street. By foot, you can get to
Our Lady Of Sorrows from Redemptorist Church via north bound Roxas Boulevard. Walk along Roxas Boulevard
northward, cross EDSA and Arnaiz Avenue formerly Libertad. Turn right on the fourth street from Arnaiz. That street
is San Luis. At the opposite end is Our Lady of Sorrows.

By car, take Roxas Boulevard north bound lane, cross EDSA via flyover and Arnaiz Avenue aka Libertad Street. After
crossing Arnaiz Avenue intersection, take the north bound service road and turn right onto the third street from Arnaiz
which is Sta Escolastica Street. Then turn left on Harrison Street until you get to Our Lady of Sorrows to your right.

By jeepney, you can get there by riding a jeepney with any of these signs: "Mabini", "Quiapo", "Monumento", "Cubao"
and "Divisoria". You need to get to Ortigas Street corner Roxas Boulevard to take a jeepney. Walk northward along
Roxas Boulevard past McDonald's until you get to Ortigas Street.

Third Church - Our Lady Of Remedies Parish

Located opposite Rajah Sulayman Park which is situated along Roxas Boulevard in Malate, approximately 2
kilometers from Our Lady of Sorrows. By foot, you can get there from Our Lady Of Sorrows by taking San Luis Street,
turn right on Roxas Boulevard and walk along Roxas Boulevard northward. Cross Gil Puyat Avenue, P. Ocampo, and
Quirino Avenue until you get to Aristocrat Restaurant. Turn right onto the road that borders Aristocrat until you get to
Our Lady Of Remedies Parish.

By car, you can get to this church from Our Lady Of Sorrows by taking Roxas Boulevard northbound lane. You can
get to Roxas Boulevard from Our Lady of Sorrows via San Luis Street, the road opposite the church. Cross Gil Puyat
Avenue via the flyover, P. Ocampo and Quirino Avenue. After Quirino Avenue, watch out for Aristocrat Restaurant to
your right. Turn right on the street that borders Aristocrat Restaurant until you see the church. Park your car at
available space in the area.

By jeepney, you can get to this church by riding jeep with any of these signs: "Quiapo", "Divisoria", "Monumento" and
"Cubao" in front of Our Lady Of Sorrows. Make sure the jeep passes through Mabini. Ask driver to drop you off at
Remedios Street where Our Lady Of Remedies Parish is located.

Fourth Church - Ermita Shrine

Approximately 1.2 kilometer from Our Lady Of Remedies Parish. Located at the corner of Del Pilar and Flores streets
in Ermita. By foot, you can walk northward along Del Pilar, the road in front of Our Lady Of Remedies Parish, all the
way until you get to Ermita Shrine. You will cross two intersections with traffic lights - Pedro Gil and Padre Faura.

By car, drive along north bound service road of Roxas Boulevard or you can take Roxas Boulevard if you want. Cross
Pedro Gil and Padre Faura until you get to Plaza Nuestra Senora De Guia, a small park. You can park your car along
the service road and go towards the opposite side of Plaza Nuestra Senora De Guia. Ermita Shrine is situated in the
opposite side of Del Pilar facing Plaza Nuestra Senora De Guia.

By jeepney, you can take a ride at the back of Our Lady Of Remedies Parish. This street is Mabini. Get off at Flores
Street and walk towards Roxas Boulevard until you get to Del Pilar where this church is located.

Fifth Church - San Agustin Church

Approximately 1.5 kilometer from Ermita Shrine, San Agustin Church is located along General Luna Street in
Intramuros. By foot, you can get there by taking Del Pilar northward, turn right onto T.M. Kalaw and turn left on Maria
Orosa where a Jollibee is located at the right corner of Kalaw and Orosa. Walk along Orosa past Luneta Park and
cross Burgos Street until you get to the entrance of Intramuros. Walk further along General Luna Street until you get
to San Agustin Church, located to the left of General Luna.

By car, take Roxas Boulevard. Turn right onto T.M. Kalaw Street and left on Maria Orosa Street. Drive on Maria
Orosa past Luneta Park and cross Padre Burgos Street until you get to Intramuros. Road name changes to General
Luna. Drive further until you get to San Agustin Church located to the left of General Luna Street.

By jeepney, ride a "Monumento", "Quiapo" or "Divisoria" bound jeep and get off at Padre Burgos. Walk towards
Intramuros and take General Luna Street to get to San Agustin Church located to your left.

Sixth Church - Manila Cathedral

Located approximately 365 meters from San Agustin Church at the other end of General Luna Street. Walk along
General Luna northward until you get to the church. By car, take General Luna Street and drive northward until you
get to the church.

Seventh Church - Minor Basilica of the Black Nazarene

Located at Quiapo approximately 1.6 kilometer from Manila Cathedral. By foot, you can get there by taking the main
road in front of Manila Cathedral. This road is Andres Soriano Jr Avenue. Turn right from Manila Cathedral to Andres
Soriano. Walk further until you exit Intramuros and get to Lawton. Take the road in front of Metropolitan Theater and
cross Pasig River via Quezon Bridge until you get to Quiapo. Use Underpass to get to Quiapo Church.

By car, take the same route you took along General Luna Street from Luneta Park until you exit Intramuros. Turn right
on Y-intersection next to Intramuros Exit to go with the flow of traffic. Turn left on Padre Burgos and drive all the way
to Lawton. Take McArthur Bridge and get to Carriedo. Take Avenida, turn right onto Recto Avenue. Then, turn right
again onto Quezon Avenue, drive further until you get to Quiapo Church where you can park your car near church.

By jeepney, you can take a ride in front of Manila Cathedral. Take a jeepney with "Retiro Blumentritt" or "Project 6"
sign. Get off at Quiapo.

North to South

First Church - Minor Basilica of the Black Nazarene

Located along Quezon Avenue near Quezon Bridge. Most jeepney routes go to Quiapo including from Pasig,
Novaliches, Fairview and other locations in Quezon City. Waking distance from Recto where jeepneys from Marikina
pass through. There are parking areas designated for private cars located near church along Quezon Avenue. There
are also Pay Parking near the church.

Second Church - Manila Cathedral

You can walk to Manila Cathedral from Minor Basilica of the Black Nazarene in Quiapo by taking Quezon Bridge,
past Post Office until you get to Intramuros. In Intramuros, take Magallanes Drive until you get to Andres Soriano Jr
Avenue. Walk along Andres Soriano Jr Avenue until you get to Manila Cathedral located to the left of Andres Soriano
Jr Avenue.

By car, take Quezon Bridge and immediately turn right onto the road located at the foot of the bridge. This road is
called Muelle Del Rio. Stay on this road and pass through two short tunnels under McArthur Bridge and Jones Bridge.
Stay on Muelle Del Rio until you get to Andres Soriano Jr Avenue, the main thoroughfare that runs through
Intramuros. Manila Cathedral is to the left of Andres Soriano near northern wall of Intramuros.

By jeepney, you can ride a jeep with "Pier" sign and get off in front of Manila Cathedral.

Third Church - San Agustin Church

Walk from Manila Cathedral to San Agustin Church via General Luna Street which is located to your right if you're
facing Manila Cathedral. General Luna Street is between Palacio Del Governador and Manila Cathedral. Walk along
General Luna southward until you get to San Agustin Church, to your right.

By car, you can get to San Agustin Church from Manila Cathedral by following the walking direction.

Fourth Church - Ermita Shrine

You can walk to Ermita Shrine by taking General Luna Exit of Intramuros. From San Agustin Church walk further
southward along General Luna. Walk across Padre Burgos until you get to Luneta Park. Walk along Maria Orosa
Street, the road that passes through Luneta. Turn right onto T.M. Kalaw Street and left on Del Pilar Street. Cross U.N.
Avenue until you get to Ermita Shrine, located to the left of Del Pilar.

By car, take General Luna southward until you exit Intramuros. Turn right onto Padre Burgos and left on Roxas
Boulevard. Turn left on Kalaw and immediately turn right onto the service road of Roxas Boulevard. Cross U.N.
Avenue until you get to Plaza Nuestra Senora De Guia, a small park. You can park your car anywhere in along the
service road and walk your way to Ermita Church, located along Del Pilar which is paralleled to Roxas Boulevard.

By jeepney, you can ride outside General Luna Exit of Intramuros. Take a jeepney with "Baclaran" or "Vito Cruz" sign
and get off at Ermita Shrine.

Fifth Church - Our Lady Of Remedies Parish

Walk along Del Pilar southward. Cross two intersection with traffic lights - Padre Faura and Pedro Gil. Walk further
until you get to Remedios Street where Our Lady Of Remedies Parish is located.

By car, you can get to Our Lady Of Remedies Parish from Plaza Nuestra Senora De Guia by taking the service road
of Roxas Boulevard. Drive southward, cross Padre Faura and Pedro Gil until you get to Rajah Sulayman Park where
the church is located next to it along Del Pilar Street.

You can get to Our Lady Of Remedies from Plaza Nuestra Senora De Guia by jeepney by riding one with "Baclaran"
or "Vito Cruz" sign. Ask driver to drop you off at Malate Church or Remedios.

Sixth Church - Our Lady Of Sorrows

You can walk to Our Lady of Sorrows from Our Lady Of Remedies by taking Del Pilar all the way up to Quirino
Avenue and then take Roxas Boulevard. Cross P. Ocampo aka Vito Cruz and take Gil Puyat. From Gil Puyat turn
right onto Harrison Street. Walk along Harrison Street until you get to Our Lady Of Sorrows to your left opposite San
Luis.

By car, take the service road, cross Padre Faura and Pedro Gil and take Roxas Boulevard from Quirino Avenue.
Cross CCP Complex but immediately take the rightmost lane. Turn right onto Gil Puyat Avenue and make a U-Turn to
get back to Roxas Boulevard. Cross Roxas Boulevard and turn right onto Harrison Street where Our Lady Of Sorrows
is located to the left after OWWA but before the 5-storey building with "TAILEE" sign.

By jeep, you can get to Our Lady Of Sorrow from Malate Church by riding a "Baclaran" bound jeep and ask driver to
drop you off at the church.

Seventh Church - Redemptorist Church

Walk along Harrison Street southward all the way to EDSA where you cross it via footbridge. Walk further along
Harrison until you get to Baclaran where you turn right on Redemptorist Road (a McDonal's is located at the corner of
Redemptorist Road and Harrison Street) until you get to Redemptoriest Church.

From Our Lady Of Sorrows, drive along Harrison Street southward and cross Arnaiz Avenue formerly Libertad. Turn
right onto EDSA and make a U-Turn in front of Heritage Hotel. Turn right onto Harrison Street and right again onto
Cuneta Avenue, the road next to EDSA. Turn left on service road of Roxas Boulevard to get nearer to Redemptorist
Church. You can park your car at McDonald's and walk your way to Redemptorist.

From Our Lady Of Sorrows, you can ride a "Baclaran" bound jeepney and get off at McDonald's branch in Roxas
Boulevard Baclaran. From there walk southward until you get to Redemptorist Church.
2 Responses to Two Visita Iglesia Routes
Joe said...
22 April 2011 13:21
I enjoyed your post. Its a lot like college we should absorb everything we can but ultimately you need to take what
youve learned and apply it.
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Lagalag said...
22 April 2011 15:27
Thank you sir Joe. You are right, as the saying goes "Use it or lose it."

This year's Visita Iglesia is different compare to the past observances of Lenten Season. Manila Cathedral is closed
for major repair. And so, on this direction for the traditional Visita Iglesia, we would just be passing by the iconic
Catholic landmark.

Our Visita Iglesia starts from Minor Basilica of St Lorenzo Ruiz, popularly known as Binondo Church all the way
to Our Lady of Sorrows in Pasay and vice versa. This Visita Iglesia guides to churches have three directions -
Driving, Commuting and Walking.

After reading this, you might also like other Visita Iglesia routes I had previously created. Go to Two Visita Iglesia
Routes or click here later.

North to South

Photo from Templorum
Minor Basilica of St Lorenzo Ruiz aka Binondo Church is situated at the corner of Ongpin St and
Quintin Paredes St in Binondo. You can park your car either at Pay Parking Area to the right of Ongpin near the
corner of Quintin Paredes St or along the road. Then walk your way back to the church. To know how to get to
Ongpin St, go toOngpin: Where Is It And How to Get There? orclick here. Just turn right onto Ongpin from
Quintin Paredes until you see the parking.

By commuting, ride a jeepney with "Divisoria" sign from any point of Taft Ave and Harrison St or Mabini. This jeepney
comes from Baclaran or Pasay Rotunda. Alight at the frontage of Binondo Church. Ride "Divisoria" jeepney from
Marikina, Cubao, Aurora Blvd, Ramon Magsaysay, Legarda and Recto. Alight at Abad Santos, use pedestrian
overpass to get to other corner of the intersection which is Regeina Regente. Walk from that corner along Regeina
Regente until you get to Binondo Church to your left opposite Plaza Lorenzo Ruiz.

Photo from Photowalker
Next Church - Sta Cruz Church. Drive along the one way Ongpin towards the other end. As soon as you get there,
you get to see the church. Park at any vacant space anywhere in front of the church or as you turn right from Ongpin,
road is wide and many motorists park there.

You can walk the whole stretch of Ongpin from Binondo Church to Sta. Cruz Church. Approximate distance is 770
meters.

Third Church - Minor Basilica of the Black Nazarene aka Quiapo Church. Very near to Sta Cruz. For those who
drive, leave your car. Walk towards elevated LRT-1. Walk beneath LRT elevated track towards Carriedo Statiorn
which is right above Carriedo Street. As soon as you're standing at Carriedo Street, Quiapo Church is already visible.
It is located at the other end of Carriedo St. Walk toward the church.

Fourth Church - San Agustin Church. Drive towards Pasig River. Cross Escolta Street and pass through McArthur
Bridge. Turn righ onto the road that runs in front of the big Post Office Building. Turn right onto the small road that
bordered the side of Post Office Building just before the main road which leads to Jones Bridge. Make left to traverse
the edge of the Pasig River. Follow the road that bends to the left and then to the right between BF Condominium and
a Jollibee branch store. Drive further and then turn left on the road between Manila Cathedral and the big Spanich
inspired building with big signage that reads "Palacio Del Governador". Drive all the way until you see San
Agustin Church which is to the right of the road. There's parking inside compound of the church.

Ride a jeepney with "Pier" along Quezon Blvd, the main road that bordered the side of Quiapo Church. Alight at
Manila Cathedral. Walk along Gen Luna St, the road between Manila Cathedral and Palacio Del Governador until you
get to the church.

You can walk to San Agustin Church from Quiapo by taking McArthur Bridge, get across Burgos St toward Intramuros
gate via pedestrian underpass. Once inside Intramuros, walk straight up to Gen Luna St. Make left then walk
toward San Agustin Church.

Fifth Church - Ermita Shrine. Drive toward the nearest gate of Intramuros which is visible fromSan Agustin. Cross
Burgos St, main intersectionwith traffic lights. Drive past Luneta Park then turn right onto T.M. Kalaw. Turn left on one
way M.H. Del Pilar, the last road before Roxas Blvd. Drive past U.N. Ave until you get to Ermita Church which is to
the left of M.H. Del Pilar. There are parking spaces inside church compound but it's smaller. Check if you can park
along M.H. Del Pilar.

Ride a jeepney with "Mabini" and "M.H. Del Pilar" wordings on both sides. Get out of Intramuros and wait for this jeep
at Round Table, a triangular park before Padre Burgos. Ask driver to drop you off right at the front of Ermita Church.

Walk from San Agustin Church to Ermita Shrine by heading towards Luneta Park. Once there, get to the other side of
the park which is bordered by T.M. Kalaw St. Take M.H. Del Pilar, the road perpendicular to Kalaw with one way
traffic that goes away from Kalaw. Cross U.N. Ave until you get to Ermita Church.

Sixth Church - Our Lady Of Remedies Parish aka Malate Church. Drive along the one way M.H. Del Pilar past
Faura and Pedro Gil streets, two consecutive intersections with traffic lights until you get to Malate Church situated to
the left of M.H. Del Pilar. There's parking area inside church compound or you can park at available space around
Plaza Rajah Sulayman Park which is opposite the church.

Ride jeepney at the frontage of Ermita Church. The jeepney must have any of these signs: "Baclaran",
"Harrison Plaza", "Vito Cruz" and "Libertad". Alight at the frontage of Malate Church.

By walking, just take M.H. Del Pilar until you get to the church.

Seventh Church - Our Lady of Sorrows. Located to the left of Harrison St past Gil Puyat Avenue. Drive along M.H.
Del Pilar all the way to Quirino Ave where it ends. Turn left on Quirino Ave, then turn right immediately to the next
street which is Mabini. Cross Pablo Ocampo St formerly Vito Cruz. Mabini St becomes F.B. Harrison St past Vito
Cruz. Drive all the way and turn right onto Gil Puyat Ave. Make a U-Turn before Roxas Blvd and turn right back
to Harrison St. Drive further until you get to Our Lady of Sorrows.

Ride a jeepney with "Baclaran" sign and ask driver to drop you off at Our Lady of Sorrows. You can walk toOur Lady
of Sorrows by following the direction of jeepneys bound for Baclaran walking across Gil Puyat to take the extension
of Harrison St.

South to North

Starting off with Our Lady of Sorrows, drive towards Gil Puyat. Make right then U-Turn and drive all the way to
Roxas Blvd. Make right. Stay to the middle of Roxas Blvd, cross two intersections with traffic lights namely Pablo
Ocampo and Quirino Ave. Turn right onto San Andres, the road between Aristocrat Restaurant and Plaza Rajah
Sulayman Park. Right there is the next church which is Malate Church.

Ride jeepney with "Mabini" on its both sides and alight at San Andres where Malate Church is situated.

Walk your way to Malate Church by taking Harrison and Mabini street until you get to San Andres St.

From Rajah Sulayman, drive and take Roxas Blvd service road, cross Pedro Gil and Fadre Faura and park your car
near Plaza Ferguzon, then walk towards Ermita Shrine.

Ride passenger jeepney bound for "Quiapo" or "Divisoria" as well as "Sta Cruz" at the back of Malate Church. Alight
at Flores St and walk towards M.H. Del Pilar. Right there is Ermita Church.

Walk along M.H. Del Pilar northward until you get to Ermita Shrine.

Fourth Church northward is San Agustin Church. Drive northward and turn right onto T.M. Kalaw. Turn left on Maria
Orosa St. Cross Padre Burgos towards Intramuros taking Gen Luna Gate. Drive further past PLM until you get to San
Agustin, to the left.

Ride jeepney bound for "Quiapo" or "Divisoria" as well as "Sta Cruz Monumento". Alight at Round Table. Walk toward
Intramuros and take Gen Luna St to get to the church.

Walk across Luneta Park to get to Intramuros. Take Gen Luna gate of Intramuros. Walk further until you get to the
church.

Drive back toward Luneta but immediately turn left on Padre Burgos. Stay to the left of Padre Burgos and drive all the
way and cross Pasig River via Jones Bridge which is to the left of Post Office Bldg in Lawton. Road becomes
Quintin Paredes. You will enter Chinese Arch. Stay on the one way Quintin Paredes until you get toMinor Basilica of
St Lorenzo Ruiz aka Binondo Church which you can make out from afar. Turn right onto Ongpin to park your car.

Ride a jeepney with "Divisoria" sign exactly where you got off the jeepney from Ermita Shrine. Ask driver to drop you
off at Binondo Church.

Walk northward along Gen Luna St until you get to Manila Cathedral. Turn right onto the main road at the frontage of
Manila Cathedral towards Pasig River. Take Jones Bridge and walk straight up to Binondo Church which you can
make out from the distance.

Drive along the one way Ongpin towards the other end. As soon as you get there, you get to see Sta Cruz Church.
Park at any vacant space anywhere in front of the church or as you turn right from Ongpin, road is wide and many
motorists park there.

You can walk the whole stretch of Ongpin from Binondo Church to Sta. Cruz Church. Approximate distance is 770
meters.

Last church from Lady of Sorrows is Minor Basilica of the Black Nazarene aka Quiapo Church. Very near to Sta
Cruz. For those who drive, leave your car. Walk towards elevated LRT-1. Walk beneath LRT elevated track towards
Carriedo Statiorn which is right above Carriedo Street. As soon as you're standing at Carriedo Street, Quiapo Church
is already visible. It is located at the other end of Carriedo St. Walk toward the church.

Author's Note:

I've gone to Binondo and Sta Cruz and took photos of the two churches. Unfortunately, the SD card I used got
corrupted and I didn't able to recover the images. So, the first and second photos of this blog entry are courtesy
of Templorum and Photowalker. As respect for my fellow bloggers who owned them, I invite you to visit their blogs
too. Just click their names that I had mentioned. Thanks for patronizing Directions on Web.

Our Visita Iglesia walk, commute and drive guide for this year's Holy Week triangulates the area of Quezon City
where it is conducive to walk during Lenten Season. The roads along which the churches are located also happen to
be the routes of public jeepneys with the exception of Our Lady of Mt Carmel Shrine.

Having said that, Broadway Ave where Mt Carmel Church is located is a tree-lined road. I myself have walked down
the entire 950 meters (approx) private cars exclusive road and the experience was so relaxing.

So even if you decide to commute in going to the six churches and walk only to the prominent shrine of Our Lady of
Mt Carmel, you will not get exhausted. Needless to say, it is during observance of Holy Week that we do penitential
walk. So, this guide would come in handy for those in search of a new Visita Iglesia route.

For those who drive, driving directions are explained in details even from the area of Metro Manila as far as
Monumento in Caloocan which also can be used if you are from Malabon or Navotas.

Our Visita Iglesia starts from Immaculate Conception Cathedral in Cubao to Sto Domingo Parish Church in Quezon
Ave and vice versa. In between them are: Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish, Christ The King Church, Santo Nino de
Violago Chapel, Our Lady of Mt Carmel Shrine Parish and Most Holy Redeemer Parish.

If you preferred other Visita Iglesia routes, you might like to read Visita Iglesia Routes 2012 and Two Visita Iglesa
Routes 2011.

From Cubao to Sto Domingo

First Church: Immaculate Conception Cathedral Cubao
Vancouver St

Option 1 - From Bus Unloading Area in MRT Araneta Center Station

Ride - Walk along the road between Nice Hotel and Astro Hotel until you get to Arayat Public Market. Terminal of
jeepneys with "Cubao - V Luna" sign is located opposite the market. Ride one of these jeepneys or one with
"Fairview" sign which passes along that road. Ask driver to drop you off at Immaculate Conception Cathedral.

Option 2 - From EDSA corner Aurora Blvd

Walk - Approximate distance is 770 meters. Walk along Aurora Blvd Quiapo bound lane. The road turns right away
from Aurora Blvd and it becomes E. Rodriguez Sr. Walk further until you reach the first intersection with traffic lights.
That intersection is New York St (right of E Rodriguez) and Vancouver St (left of E Rodriguez). Turn left onto
Vancouver, the cathedral is up ahead and can be seen from the distance.

Ride - Take a jeepney with "Quiapo Espana' sign along Aurora Blvd and alight at New York St. Cross E. Rodriguez Sr
and enter Vancouver St until you get to the cathedral.

Drive - It's very easy. From EDSA corner Aurora, take Aurora Blvd Quiapo bound lane. Drive to the right lane of
Aurora as you must take the road that separates from Aurora Blvd up ahead which is E. Rodriguez Sr. Turn left onto
Vancouver St, the road opposite New York St where Petron Gasoline Station is located. The church is situated at the
next junction, seen from afar.

Second Church: Sacred Heart of J esus Parish
Scout Ybardolaza St

Ride - Along Vancouver St, ride a jeepney with "Fairview" or "V Luna" sign. Both jeepneys take Ybardoloza St and
pass by the frontage of SacredHeart of Jesus Parish. Ask driver to drop you off there.

Walk - Approximate distance is 1,500 meters. Walk towards E. Rodriguez Sr St. Turn left onto E. Rodriguez Sr St.
Walk further until you get to Shell Gas Station, located at the corner of E. Rodriguez and Jimenez St. Turn right onto
Jimenez St. The road becomes Ybardolaza past Kamuning Rd. Walk further until you see the church to the right of
Ybardolaza St.

Drive - Take Vancouver and turn left onto E. Rodriguez Sr St. Turn right onto Judge Jimenez St where ShellGasoline
Station is located. Cross main intersection of Kamuning Rd. Jimenez becomes Scout Ybardolaza St and the church
will be on your right past three intersections.

Third Church: Christ The King
Eulogio Rodriguez Sr Ave

Walk - Approximate distance is 1,500 meters. Walk towards Kamuning Rd. Turn right onto Kamuning. Walk until you
get to the end of Kamuning. Turn left onto Tomas Morato. Walk until you get to the end of Tomas Morato. Turn right
onto E. Rodriguez Sr Ave. Walk along E Rodriguez past traffic lights of Dona M Hemady St. Christ The King is to the
right of E Rodriguez Sr Ave past Hemady St.

Ride - Ride the same jeep you ride from Cubao only this time you take the opposite direction. So, you must cross
Ybardolaza to wait for a jeepney. Alight at E. Rodriguez Sr St and take another jeepney with "Quiapo Espana" sign.
Ask driver to drop you off at Christ The King.

Drive - Take Ybardolaza's opposite lane and drive towards Kamuning. Turn right onto Kamuning Road. Turn left onto
Tomas Morato, where Kamuning ends. Turn right onto E. Rodriguez Sr Ave where Tomas Morato ends. Drive past
Dona M Hemady St, the first intersection with traffic lights. The church will be on your right past Hemady St.

Fourth Church: Santo Nino de Violago Chapel
Walter Mart E Rodriguez Sr Ave

Note on Santo Nino de Violago Chapel: Even if it is labeled as chapel, the worship building looks like a smaller
version of a large cathedral. The facade is inspired by an old church with a modern twist in church architecture. It is
the only church I have known that's air-conditioned during a mass.

Walk - Along E Rodriguez Sr Ave's Espana bound lane, walk past St Luke's Hospital, Montgomery gate and Trinity
College until you get to the tall building of The Capital Towers, located to the right of E Rodriguez Sr Ave. Turn right
onto the road next to The Capital Towers. You will immediately see Walter Mart. Next to it is the Santo Nino de
Violago Chapel.

Ride - Take a jeep with "Quipo Espana" sign. Alight at The Capital Towers building and head towards the church.

Drive - Just drive along Espana bound lane and turn right onto the road next to the tall building of The Capital
Towers.

Fifth Church - Our Lady of Mt Carmel Shrine Parish
Broadway Ave aka Dona Juana Rodriguez

Ride - Take a jeepney bound for Cubao and alight at McDonald's which is located immediately past St Luke's Medical
Center. The fast-food restaurant is at the right corner of E. Rodriguez Sr Ave and Broadway Ave. From here, you will
begin the walk.

Walk - Walk from The Capital Towers towards Cubao until you get to McDonald's. Now begin another approximately
950 meters walk along tree-lined Broadway Ave from McDonald's until you get to the shrine which will be on your
right.

Drive - Take E Rodriguez Sr Ave towards Cubao past Broadway Ave and then turn right onto Gilmore Ave. You must
cross eight intersections before you get to 5th St. Turn right onto 5th St, cross Broadway to get to Our Lady of Mt
Carmel Shrine Parish.

Sixth Church - Most Holy Redeemer Parish
Landargon St in Araneta Ave

Ride - Walk towards Aurora Blvd, the main road where LRT-2 elevated tracks pass through. Ride a jeepney bound for
"Divisoria" or "Stop & Shop". Alight at SM Mezza II Residences (under construction). Terminal of jeepneys bound for
Quezon Ave is located along the road between SM Mezza Residences (condominium towers at the corner of Aurora
Blvd and Araneta Ave) and SM Mezza II. Ride one of these jeepneys and then alight at Araneta Ave cor Landargon
St. There's a Shell Gas Station at the corner of Landargon St and Araneta Ave. You can easily make out the church
from the Shell Station. Cross Araneta Ave with care to get to the other side towards the Church. Actual location of the
church is Landargon cor Arguelles, the street next to Araneta Ave along Landargon.

Walk - It's a long walk from Mt Carmel, approximately 2.7 kilometers. Take Aurora Blvd toward Sta Mesa until you get
to the main intersection of Gregorio Araneta Ave. Turn right onto Araneta Ave and walk further until you get to Shell
Gas Station. Cross Araneta to get to the church.

Drive - Take Aurora Blvd Sta Mesa bound lane. Turn right onto Araneta Ave. Drive past Landargon St where
Shell Gasoline Station is located. Use available U-Turn slot ahead to get back to Landargon St. Turn right onto
Landargon. The church will be on the next corner along Landargon St, to your right.

Seventh Church - Santo Domingo Parish Church
Quezon Ave

Ride - Walk across Araneta Ave toward Shell Gas Station and ride a jeepney with "Quezon Ave" sign. You will get off
the jeepney at its terminal along Araneta Ave. Walk along Araneta Ave toward Quezon Ave. Cross Quezon Ave and
then walk toward Quiapo until you get to Sto Domingo Church.

Walk - Just follow the direction of jeepneys bound for Quezon Ave. It's a long walk. Approximately 2.4 kilometers. You
will cross E Rodriguez Quezon Ave. Turn left onto Quezon Ave toward Quiapo. Sto Domingo Church will be on your
right.

Drive - You can take Araneta Ave from Most Holy Redeemer. Turn right onto Araneta Ave from Landargon St and
then use the next intersection to get to the opposite lane bound for Quezon Ave. Drive past Landargon St and E
Rodriguez Sr Ave and cross Quezon Ave. Use a U-Turn slot to return to Quezon Ave. Turn right onto Quezon Ave.
Drive further. Sto Domingo Church will be on your right.

From Sto Domingo To Cubao

First Church: Sto Domingo Parish Church

Ride - To get to Sto Domingo Church from Quiapo, just ride a jeepney with "Fairview", "Project 6", "SM North EDSA
Trinoma" or "Project 8 Munoz Roosevelt" sign. From Monumento, just ride bus to West Ave and take a jeepney with
"Quiapo" or "Pier" sign. Ask driver to drop you off at Sto Domingo Church. Now if you are from Cubao and you want
to start Visita Iglesia in Sto Domingo, just take a jeepney along Aurora Blvd near EDSA with "E Rodriguez Sr Ave
Espana Quiapo" signs on both sides and "Quiapo Espana" sign on the front. Get off the jeep at Welcome Rotunda
Quezon Ave side. Ride another jeep from Quiapo and alight at Sto Domingo Church.

Drive - Using E Rodriguez Sr Ave from any point toward Quiapo, turn right onto Quezon Ave (Welcome Rotunda).
Make a U-Turn on the first U-Turn slot. Turn right onto Kanlaon Ave, the road where Burger King is located at its
corner. Turn right onto the first intersection, Mariano Cuenco. Cross five intersections including the prominent
Banawe St which is the last road to cross. Turn right onto Biak na Bato, the next road to Banawe. Sto Domingo will
be on your left, at the corner of Biak na Bato and Quezon Ave.

From EDSA North, use West Ave and drive all the way to its other end in Quezon Ave. Turn right onto Quezon Ave
and drive all the way but avoid getting onto Araneta Ave - Qeuzon Ave Underpass. Instead cross Araneta Ave and
drive all the way until you see the church to your right.

From San Juan and SM Sta Mesa area via Araneta Ave. Drive towards Quezon Ave. Cross Quezon Ave and use any
available U-Turn slot or intersection to get to the opposite direction of Araneta. Turn right onto Quezon Ave. Sto
Domingo Church will be on your right.

From Caloocan Monumento area via 5th Ave or C-3. You can also use this if you're from Navotas and Malabon as
well as Tondo area. Just remember this route starts from the intersection of Rizal Ave and 5th Ave where LRT-1 5th
Ave Station is located. Drive on the eastbound lane of 5th Ave aka C-3. Stay on the middle of the road and cross the
main intersection of A Bonifacio Ave. At this point you are taking C-3 which is also known on this area as Sgt Rivera.
It becomes Grogorio Araneta Ave as the road turns slowly right. You will cross main intersections of Del Monte Ave
and NS Amoranto Sr Ave. To get to Santo Domingo Church, you can either turn right onto Maria Clara St and then
turn left onto Sto Domingo (third crossing from Araneta) or turn right onto Quezon Ave from Araneta Ave.

Second Church: Most Holy Redeemer

Ride - Use the pedestrian overpass and cross Quezon Ave. Go to the corner of Quezon Ave and Araneta Ave. Turn
right and walk to the next street of Agno where the big building of Sanctuarium is located at its corner. There is the
terminal of jeepneys bound for Sta Mesa. Ride there and alight at Landargon St. A big Shell Gas Station is situated at
the other side of Areneta Ave opposite Landargon. You will immediately see the church as you turn onto Landargon
St.

Walk - Approximately 2.4 kilometers from Santo Domingo Church. Just follow the direction of jeepneys to Sta Mesa
until you get to Landargon St. You will cross E Rodriguez Sr Ave.

Drive - Use any of the two roads that bound Sto Domingo Church from Quezon Ave. Drive away from Quezon Ave
and turn right onto passable road that leads to Araneta Ave. Turn right onto Araneta Ave, cross Quezon Ave and
drive all way, crossing another main intersection of E Rodriguez Sr Ave. Turn right onto the fifth road from E
Rodriguez Sr Ave (count E Rodriguez Sr Ave as the first road and Landargon as the fifth road). Take note that you
must see the Shell Gasoline Station at the other side of Araneta Ave.

Third Church: Our Lady of Mt Carmel Shrine Parish

Ride - Take a jeepney of the same direction from Quezon Ave. Alight at its terminal in Aurora Blvd. Cross Aurora Blvd
and ride another jeep bound for Cubao. Alight at Broadway Ave. Cross Aurora Blvd and walk along Broadway Ave.
The church will be on your left, exactly located at the corner of 4th St.

Walk - Walk toward Sta Mesa until you get to Aurora Blvd where SM Mezza Residences condominiums are also
located. Use pedestrian overpass to turn left onto Aurora Blvd. Walk past LRT-2 J Ruiz Station until you get to
Broadway Centrum where Save More is situated. Follow walk direction given on "Ride" above. Approximate distance
is 2.7 kilometers.

Drive - Turn right onto Araneta Ave from Landargon St. You must go left on Aurora Blvd. If there's no left-turn on
Aurora Blvd, cross it and use N Domingo St where Araneta Ave ends. Turn left there or if U-Turn is allowed then
make a U-Turn. If you turn left on N Domingo, carefully make a U-Turn back to Areneta Ave again. Turn right onto
Areneta Ave and turn right onto Aurora Blvd. Drive past LRT-2 J Ruiz Station and turn left onto Broadway Ave.
There's a Petron Station on the left corner of Aurora Blvd and Broadway Ave. Our Lady of Mt Carmel Shrine Parish
will be on the left past 4th St.

Fourth Church: Santo Nino de Violago Chapel

Ride - First, walk approximately 950 meters along the tree-lined Broadway Ave until you get to E Rodriguez Sr Ave.
Cross E Rodriguez and ride a jeepney bound for Espana, Alight at The Capital Towers building and walk toward
Walter Mart where the church is located next to it.

Walk - additional 650 meters from McDonald's which is located at the corner of Broadway Ave and E Rodriguez Sr
Ave toward Espana until you reach the tall building on the right, The Capital Towers. Turn right onto the road next to
the building toward Walter Mart to get to the church.

Drive - Take the one way traffic Broadway Ave and turn left onto E Rodriguez Sr Ave. Turn right onto the road next to
the tall building of The Capital Towers. The church will be on your right next to Walter Mart.

Fifth Church: Christ The King

Ride - Cross E. Rodriguez Sr Ave and ride a jeepney with "Cubao" or "Proj 2-3" sign. Ask driver to drop you off at the
Christ The King Church.

Walk - towards Cubao past St Lukes Medical Center, Broadway Ave and Gilmore Ave. Christ The King will be on the
left. Approximate distance is 1.2 kilometers.

Drive - Turn left onto E Rodriguez from the church. Drive past Broadway Ave and Gilmore Ave and turn left onto the
gate of Christ The King Church which is located on the left of E Rodriguez Sr Ave past Gilmore Ave.

Sixth Church: Sacred Heart of J esus Parish

Ride - Cross E Rodriguez Sr Ave and ride a jeepney with "Project 2-3" sign. It will turn left onto Tomas Morato Ave
and then turn right onto Kamuning Road. Ask driver to drop you off at Scout Ybardolaza St which is the opposite of
Judge Jimenez St. There's a Petron Gas Station at the corner of Kamuning Rd and Ybardolaza. Ride another
jeepney with "Fairview" or "V Luna" sign along Jimenez or Ybardolaza corner Kamuning Road. Ask driver to drop you
off at Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish Church.

Walk - Approximate distance is 1.5 kilometers. Walk along E Rodriguez Sr Ave towards Cubao. Turn left onto Tomas
Morato Ave. Turn right onto Kamuning Road. Walk further until you reach Scout Ybardolaza St. Landmark is the
Petron at the corner of Ybardolaza and Kamuning. Turn left onto Ybardolaza and cross Scout de Guia, Scout Gandia
and Scout Fuentebella streets. The church will be on your right.

Drive - Take E Rodriguez Cubao bound lane. Turn left onto Morato and turn right onto Kamuning Road. Turn left onto
Scout Ybardolaza. A Petron is located at the corner of Ybardolaza St. The church will be on your right past three
intersections.

Seventh Church: Immaculate Conception Cathedral of Cubao

Ride - Cross Scout Ybardolaza St and ride a jeepney with "Cubao" sign. Ask driver to drop you off at the church.

Walk - Approximately, it's 1.5-kilometer from Sacred Heart to Immaculate Conception Cathedral. Walk along
Ybardolaza towards Kamuning Rd. Follow direction of jeepneys. Cross Kamuning. Road becomes Judge Jimenez St
and it ends in E Rodriguez Sr Ave. Turn left onto E Rodriguez Sr Ave. Walk further until you get to the intersection
with traffic lights and there's a Petron Gas Station on the left corner. That intersection is New York St on the left and
Vancouver St on the the right. Turn right onto Vancouver St. Walk until you get to the junction where the big cathedral
is situated.

Drive - Basically, you will just follow the walk direction. Take the opposite lane of Scout Ybardolaza St. Cross
Kamuning Rd to take Judge Jimenez St. Turn left onto E Rodriguez Sr Ave and turn right onto Vancouver St, which is
the opposite road of New York St where a Petron Gas Station is located at its corner. The big cathedral will be visible
as you drive down the road.

Take care!

DirectionsOnWeb's service which also provides yearly Visita Iglesia routes takes you to the summer capital. We have
in our list seven Catholic Churches located in different parts of Baguio City. In giving this year's VisitaIglesia route
which put all churches together in a sequence, I have taken into consideration the following factors: Your time - I
know you are in a vacation but still would like to do penance so I arrange the route in best sequence I could create.
Your energy - Since it's uphill and downhill roads there, I only suggest walk through the downhill but you can still walk
your way on uphill roads, but I make sure that there are jeepney routes to take whenever you change your mind. Your
last church - Baguio Cathedral is placed as the seventh church of our visita iglesia so that you will be immediately
nearer to restaurants, fast foods, malls, etc right after your church visits. With this guide that I made, you don't need a
map to get to each church. Simply follow the simpledirections.

List of seven churches to visit in Baguio City during Holy Week

Baguio Cathedral aka Our Lady of Atonement
Holy Family Church
Immaculate Concepcion Parish Church
Our Lady of Lourdes Parish
Pink Sisters Convent
Saint Joseph Bosco Parish Church
Saint Joseph The Worker Church

Quick Glance of Visita Iglesia Routes

First destination is a church beautifully erected in a pastoral setting, making it an ideal place to visit this Holy Week.

As we return to the city, we would visit the church by the Burnham Park afterwhich we would go to twochurches,
respectively, in one route.

Back in Baguio Plaza, we will walk or take a jeepney to our fifth and sixth churches. You have two optionshere
on which one would go ahead of the other. I will explain later in the directional guide. It depends on how you would
want to go there - by ride or by walk.

Lastly, we will hop a jeepney and alight in front of Baguio Cathedral for our last church to visit.

Baguio City Visita Iglesia Routes & Directions

First Church - Holy Family Parish Church

The significance of this church for vacationists that are also wanting to observe the Holy Week is its location. A bit far
from the city proper, it is built on the small valley which is also at the crossroad. Picture this: a huge church, albeit
modern, with its roof tower protruding into the air backdrop by a pastoral view of tropical mountains. Once there, you'll
climb down the concrete steps to the sprawling land of the church.

How to get to Holy Family Church

The route of jeepney that you must take in going toHoly Family Church is "Baguio Plaza-Bakakeng VV." The terminal
is located at Burnham Park terminal which is situated right at the foot of stairs of the huge pedestrian overpass
crossing Harrison Rd. It's just opposite Hotel Veniz and right beside Igorot Garden. Jeepneys there are headed to
different directions. The Bakakeng bound jeepneys occupy the first slot which is nearer to pedestrian overpass and
Harrison Rd.

You can ask the driver to drop you off there but to help you out, here's the tip: The jeepney takes Bakakeng Norte Rd
which is at the other side of Marcos Highway. This means that the road after Marcos Highway is Bakakeng
Norte. Holy Family Church is located at the other end of winding Bakakeng Norte Rd. But the jeepney will turn left
onto a very downhill road perpendicular to Bakakeng Norte Rd. That's because majority of the locals are headed
down there which is the community of the barangay. You must get off the jeepney before it goes down that downhill
path. The downhill road is called Bakakeng Sur Rd. Their barangay hall is located at the corner of Bakakeng Norte
Rd and Bakakeng Sur Rd. That means you are actually alighting at the barangay hall. You might as well tell the driver
to drop you off at the barangay hall. Now on the ground, walk further along the extension of Bakakeng Norte and in a
flash you'll see the church as it immaculately appears as if God suddenly painted a gate of His kingdom and turned it
into reality for you to enter. It is just so amazing that after a winding and a bit of bumpy ride, you'll see a worship place
that I might say different from it's surrounding structures. You'll feel solemnity in that area even as you approach the
church and looking at it from the distance. The sign that reads "Holy Family Parish" is conspicuously erected before
the church. You get to see it first.


Baguio Plaza is what they refer to the city proper of Baguio. You will wait for the same jeepney that will be coming
from below of Bakakeng Sur Rd. The jeepney makes U-turn down there and climbs up Bakakeng Sur on its way back
to Baguio Plaza via Bakakeng Norte Rd. Wait at the corner or the Barangay Hall. There are also times that the
jeepney that climbs Bakakeng Sur Rd stops at Bakakeng Norte to transfer the passengers it picks up below onto a
waiting another jeepney near the barangay hall. Take a look if a jeepney is being filled up there and ride. If none, ride
one that climbs from Bakakeng Sur.

Second Church - Our Lady of Lourdes Parish

The jeepney from Holy Family Parish Church is now in Baguio City. You don't need to wait until it arrives at the
terminal. Most passengers alight at Harrison Rd which is the road that bounded Burnham Park to the northeast. Our
Lady of Lourdes Church is located at Kisad Rd, which is the opposite of Harrison Rd. Kisad Rd bounded Burnham
Park to the southwest. You can get to Our Lady of Lourdes Church from Harrison Rd by walking across the entire
Burnham Park. That means you will get across the football field and the Burnham Lake. Once you reached Kisad Rd,
walk along the fenced edge of Burnham Park. Your landmark is the City Travel Hotel, a mammoth hotel with its sign
visible from afar. Next to it is Our Lady of Lourdes Church which is under major restoration as of this writing. But even
if the church is under construction, they have their Holy WeekSchedule 2014 in placed. See pic at left.

Third Church - Saint Joseph The Worker Parish

Located at Pacdal Circle, you wouldn't have a hard time in getting to this church. It is in the same route as the fourth
church. Here's how to get to St Joseph The Worker Church from Our Lady of Lourdes. Go back to Harrison Road by
walking across Burnham Lake and Malvin Jones Football Ground. Note: There's an opening in the fencing of
Burnham Park opposite Our Lady of Lourdes, you can use that gate and walk downhill to the park and walk by the
side of the lake, cross Lake Dr, the road between Burnham Park and the football ground, walk across the field
towards the stadium exit to Harrison Road. If the opening is closed, you can take Shanum St which leads to the
pedestrian overpass that crosses Harrison Rd.

How to get to Saint J oseph The Worker Church

Cross Harrison Rd. Wait for a jeepney with "Baguio Plaza - Liteng" signs on its both sides and "Liteng' in the front.
There are two ways these jeepneys serve the public - Express and Transfer. Express means once you ride in
Harrison Rd, the jeepney will go all the way to Liteng. Transfer is my own word to describe it when this jeepney enters
its terminal and stand in line with other jeepneys of this route. Here's a tip: This is how I done it when I got tired of
walking. I asked the driver if he's "Express" and when he said "No", I requested to ride and would alight at the
terminal, and he allowed me. Usually, Express has a lot of passengers on board while "Transfer" has a few if no
passengers.

Assuming you need to transfer, this is what you do. The jeepney turns right onto Magsaysay Ave from Harrison. It
drives past Session Rd and then turns right onto small street next to the corner of Session Rd and Magsaysay Ave.
Actually it stops as soon as it enters so that all remaining passengers can alight. Get off the jeepney there and walk
along Magsaysay Ave forward until you get to the next street where you will immediately see jeepney queues on both
sides. The one in the front is "Baguio Plaza-Navy" and next to it is the "Baguio Plaza-Liteng" but usually you have to
wait until one has arrived. There's also a barker assisting the passengers, pointing which "Liteng" jeepney is next in
line. The jeepney from which you alighted a while ago gets around the buildings and line up with other jeepneys in the
queue.

Once full, the jeepney turns right onto Magsaysay Ave and immediately turns right again onto the next street which is
Gen Luna. After taking different uphill, downhill and winding road of Gen Luna, the jeepney turns left onto Leonard
Wood Road where Gen Luna ends. It takes the whole stretch of Leonard Wood which ends in Pacdal Circle. The
jeepney turns right onto Pacdal Circle and gets around it and then turns right onto the last exit road from the circle.
You have two options of getting off the jeepney: at the corner of Leonard Wood and Pacdal Cirlce before the jeepney
turns right or wait until the jeepney makes the complete pass in Pacdal Circle and alight as it turns right onto the exit
road. If you alight at the corner of Leonard Wood Rd and Pacdal Circle, cross Leonard Wood and walk up ahead. The
church is located at the other corner of Leonard Wood Rd and Pacdal Circle. If you alight after the jeepney has
encircled the roundabout, you will immediately see the gate of St Joseph The Worker church.

Fourth Church - Pink Sisters Convent

The location of Pink Sisters Convent is along the route of "Baguio Plaza-Liteng" jeepneys. It is near the corner of Gen
Luna and Leonard Wood where the jeepney have previously turned left on its way to Pacdal Circle. Leonard Wood
and Gen Luna is a junction of three roads. The third road is Brent which is at the middle of the corner of Gen Luna
and Leonard Wood. The road signs that read "Brent Rd" is conspicuously erected along Leonard Wood pointing to
where it is located. Pink Sisters Convent is located at Brent Rd, a stone's throw away from the corner of Gen Luna
and Leonard Wood. Get off the jeepney at Brent Rd road sign or anywhere near it and walk down this street. You will
immediately see the sign of "Pink Sisters Convent." The church is located inside a compound hidden by trees. It's an
exclusive surrounding there with big houses inside big compounds along both sides of Brent. The vicinity is fitted for
the convent to be where it should be.


Ride the same jeepney (Baguio Plaza-Liteng) and alight at Harrison Rd.

Fifth & Sixth Churches - Saint John Bosco Parish & Immaculate Concepcion Church

I will present to you two ways of getting to these churches - by jeepney rides or by merely walk. Some of us observe
Holy Week by doing some penances, don't we? The most popular among them is walking either barefoot or with
slippers/shoes on. Doing this partly during Visita Iglesia in Baguio City would be quite an experience.

Walk

If you're going to walk, then do not alight from "Baguio Plaza-Liteng" jeepney that you have ridden from Pink Sisters
Convent at Harrison Rd. Wait until the jeepney reach its terminal or if it's Express alight once the jeepney turns right
onto Gen Luna. Walk the entire stretch of Magsaysay Ave forward from there all the way to its other end where a
rotunda with sculpture at the center is located. Don't look for any landmark. Just remember its a rotunda with
sculpture at the middle. Also Saint Louis University is located at the corner of Magsaysay Ave and the road on the
right of the rotunda onto which you're going to turn. That road is Bonifacio St. Turn right onto Bonifacio St but you
must at the left side because you will go down the road that slopes down from the left of Bonifacio. Just remember,
after turning right onto Bonifacio from Magsaysay Ave, immediately go down the road that goes downhill from the left
of Bonifacio St. That road is called Rimando Road. You can read the road sign at the junction - take the direction of
Rimando written on the road sign.

In downhill Rimando, immediately turn left onto the perpendicular road. You might think that Rimando Rd goes
straight and the road perpendicular to its left is another street. But actually the perpendicular road is the continuation
of Rimando Rd. That's why all jeepneys would also turn left onto that road that swerved to the left. Walk down the
sloping Rimando past Baguio Church of Christ/Phil Bible College (right hand side of Rimando) until you get to the first
4-way intersection or a crossroad. There's a 7-eleven store at the left corner of this intersection. The road that
crosses Rimando is Manuel Roxas St. Turn left onto Manuel Roxas St and walk down the whole stretch up to the
location of your fourth church - Saint John Bosco Parish also known as Don Bosco Catholic Church. Here's how to
locate it. Just remember, from Rimando Rd, walk along Manuel Roxas St past the only one perpendicular road to the
right of Manuel Roxas St. Because the next road perpendicular to the right of Manuel Roxas is the uphill road that
goes to Saint John Bosco Church aka Don Bosco. There's also a dilapidated sign that reads "Don Bosco" and an
arrow sign at the corner of Manuel Roxas and the uphill road to Don Bosco Church. You will immediately see the
church as you climb the road.

After your church visit at Don Bosco, go back to Rimando the way you came to Don Bosco. Now, continue your walk
along Rimando Rd which from this point on is in uphill direction. It easy to locate the next church. Just remember that
the uphill Rimando Rd you're climbing now is in straight line with very slight of swerving. The moment Rimando Rd
makes a sharp right turn or it swerves to the right in 90 degrees, at the end of that road is the Immaculate
Concepcion Church, exactly before Rimando turns left again.

After your visit at the sixth church which is Immaculate Concepcion on this Baguio Visita Iglesia with walk route, you
would probably opt to ride a jeepney in going to the last church that would complete the seven churches. Don't worry
it would be very easy to take a jeepney to your seventh church. But before that let me guide you on how to go to your
fifth and sixth churches by jeepney rides.

Ride

As I have said, you will take "Baguio Plaza-Liteng" jeepney from Pink Sisters Convent. The jeepney will pass through
Harrison Rd again. Alight anywhere in Harrison Rd then wait for another jeepney. This time the jeepney route that
you must take is "Baguio Plaza-Aurora Hill VV."

Like "Baguio Plaza-Liteng" jeepneys, "Baguio Plaza-Aurora Hill" jeepneys pass through Harrison Rd. So, just go to a
loading area along Harrison Rd and ride an Aurora Hill bound jeepney. If you are nearer to any intersection of
Harrison Rd, i.e., Cladio St and Mabini St, wait for traffic lights to turn red and ride a "Baguio Plaza-Aurora Hill"
jeepney that stops in red signal. Just tell the driver that your destination is Immaculate Conception Church or
"Simbahan ng Immaculate Concepcion." It takes the whole route of walking direction that I have mentioned earlier.
But with this jeepney ride, you wont stop at Manual Roxas. Let the jeepney take Rimando Rd all the way to
Immaculate Church, that would be your fifth church this time. Just remember, after the downhill direction of Rimando
Rd, it will go uphill after crossing Manuel Roxas. And after an almost straight line, Rimando will make a sharp right
turn. You must alight at the end of the road after that sharp right turn. You will immediately see Immaculate
Concepcion Parish Church there. A big sign that reads "Immaculate Concepcion Parish" is attached to the building at
the corner.

After your visit at Immaculate Concepcion, ride a jeepney with the same route. There are lots of them at the opposite
lane of Rimado Rd. Alight at the corner of Manuel Roxas St. Ride another jeepney that turns left onto Manuel Roxas
from Rimando Rd. The route of the jeepneys that serve Don Bosco Church from city proper is "Baguio Plaza-
Trancoville VV." That's the sign of jeepney you must ride. Ask driver to drop you off at Don Bosco Church or count
the perpendicular roads to the right of Manuel Roxas. The second perpendicular road is where you must alight. Once
there, walk uphill to get to the church.

Going back to Immaculate Concepcion walk route, either walk down the Rimando Rd until you get to Manuel Roxas
or ride a jeepney with "Baguio Plaza-Aurora Hill" sign and alight at Manuel Roxas for your next ride to your seventh
and last church.

Seventh Church - Baguio Cathedral

The jeepney that will take you to the frontage of Our Lady of Atonement most popularly known as Baguio Cathedral
straight from Saint John Bosco Parish is the one with "Baguio Plaza-Trancoville" route written on both sides of the
jeepney. Simply go down from Don Bosco Church back to Manuel Roxas St and ride one of many jeepneys that pass
through both opposite lanes. Cross Manuel Roxas first so that your direction will be toward the city proper.

If your sixth church is Immaculate Concepcion Parish, ride a jeepney from there. The sign of jeepney is "Baguio
Plaza-Aurora Hill." Alight at the corner of Manuel Roxas St and ride a "Baguio Plaza-Trancoville" jeepney.

After passing through series of downhill and uphill winding roads, the jeepney will pass by the Baguio Cathedral right
before it turns left onto the busy and wider Session Road. You will see the cathedral at the right before the corner of
Session Rd. The name of that small one way downhill road in front of Baguio Cathedral is Fr Carlu St. Just look at the
right of the road always so that you get to see the cathedral once the jeepney gets on that area.

Now, you have completed your Visita Iglesia in Baguio. Enjoy your vacation in the summer capital. For directional
guides to the popular attractions of Baguio, go to the following articles:

How to Commute to Baguio City's Tourist Spots
How to Commute to Tam-Awan Village from Baguio City
Strawberry Picking: A What to do in La Trinidad
Today I'll take you to the newest, and one of the hippies Shopping Malls that consistently changing the face
ofwholesale and retail shopping in the market district. 168 Shopping Mall Phase 5 has just opened. Experience
old 168 Mall. Ground floor and second floor is where the wholesale and retail products are located, third floor is
for fashion boutique, fourth floor is for electronics, toys, services, household & appliances, and the fifth floor is large


by car
by train
by jeepney
Traffic in the area

Map of 168 Shopping Mall


BY CAR:


Route #1

immediately onto Felipe Street. 168 Shopping Mall Parking entrance is located at the end of Felipe Street, so just
drive all the way until you see signage of 168 Mall.



Route #2

crossing Reina Regente turn left a little bit to take Felipe Street and go straight towards parking entrance of
168 Shopping Mall.



Route #3


opposite Soler one way street and then immediately turn right onto Felipe Street towards 168Shopping Mall parking
entrance.


turn to Espana.

Route #4




Route #5




BY TRAIN





BY JEEPNEY



cabs in the area.

Traffic in the Area



driving along Soler without stopping up to Reina Regente. To avoid traffic, all along, plan your Christmas
Shopping ahead of time and schedule it early in the morning.


2 Responses to 168 Mall Phase 5 Now Open for In-Style Divisoria Shopping
Viviene Tan said...
9 October 2012 14:53
This shopping mall is a very affordable price to buy thats why many people love it most in this 168shopping mall.
These will a chance to buy many clothes and etc that all we want it.

Lag alag said...
9 October 2012 18:03
@ Viviene Tan. You are right. It's a flea market with a twist. They have put a tiangge in a much more comfortable
place.


Traffic in the Area
Photos of 999 Mall

Yuletide Season. Who would think an elegant shopping mall for wholesale and retail is possible to rise inDivisoria?
mushrooms one after another. There's the Phase 5 of 168 ShoppingMall, the 11/68 Shopping Mall among others. But
one really stands out. The 999 Shopping Mall. I based my opinion on three facts. Excellent location that gives ease of
travel to and from the mall itself, spacious wide walkways that constitute to more comfortable shopping, and of course
low-priced goods. Well, good air-conditioning system and other facilities as well as security are already given.
Basement parking is free as of this writing. Truly, 999 Shopping Mall is the ultimate destination for Christmas
Shoppers this holiday season. The mall opens 7:30 am and closes 7:30 pm daily. Here are some of the photos of
999 Shopping Mall I've taken last November 14, 2010.

Photos of 999 Mall

Top


Top




Route #1




Route #2




Route #3


opposite Soler one way street and then immediately turn right onto Felipe Street towards 999Shopping Mall. Turn


turn to Espana.

Route #4




Route #5





Top

BY TRAIN:






Top

BY JEEPNEY:



cabs in the area.


Top

Traffic in the Area


Masangkay Street. Remember, Recto Avenue is the major road for passenger jeepneys coming to Divisoriafrom

driving along Soler without stopping up to Reina Regente. To avoid traffic, all along, plan your
Christmas Shopping ahead of time and schedule it early in the morning. 999 Shopping Mall opens 7:30 am and
closes 7:30 pm daily.


am.

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A Luxury Hotel's Convenient Accessibility Amidst Undesirable Location
Hotel in old Manila, anyone?

Seems everyone has apprehension in spending a day or two in a hotel in old districts of Manila such as Sta Cruz.
The stigma comes from the menace of street crimes that seem to always lurk there. A friend of mine had experienced
losing his valuables to a bag-slasher. He just arrived from the north riding a Philippine Rabbitbus. When he got to
Issetan where he'd to meet up with a relative, he was shocked to find out that his backpack was slashed and his
valuable holder was gone. Apparently, the culprit got behind him and slashed his bag when he walked from Philippine
Rabbit bus terminal in Rizal Avenue, taking Recto Avenue, on the way to the mall.

I don't want to cause any alarm, but I was also a victim of these ruthless criminals. It happened while I was on my
way to LRT-1 Carriedo Station. You can read how I was victimized by these people in my article entitledHow To Get
To Quiapo Church By Walking And Commuting.

That's why the exact location of Manila Grand Opera Hotel, though apparently a paradox, gives utmost security for its
guests against those dangerous elements lurking in the alleys and streets of the decadent district.

Manila Grand Opera Hotel, which is situated at the former site of the historical and famed Manila Grand Opera
House, is the only elegant hotel with luxury of a 5-star hotel in downtown Manila that you can check in without
stepping on the ground of the decaying surroundings.

The luxurious hotel with 3-star rate have another main entrance directly open to the second level of LRT-1 Doroteo
Station from which the LRT-2 walkway or footbridge is also connected.

That means, even if you're coming from Marikina in the east, Roosevelt in the north, NAIA-3 in the south or SM Mall
of Asia in the west, you can go and check-in this elegant hotel by commuting through the trains of LRT-1, LRT-2 and
MRT-3 lines.

How to get to Manila Grand Opera Hotel by trains

LRT-1 Southbound - Get off the train at Doroteo Jose Station, and from the turnstile, walk towards the entrance of
Manila Grand Opera Hotel.

LRT-1 Northbound - Get off the train at Doroteo Jose Station, use elevator, escalator or stairs to get to the other side
of the station and enter Manila Grand Opera Hotel through its door at the second level of LRT-2 Doroteo Jose
Station.

LRT-2 - Get off the train at Recto Station, use the footbridge and walk your way to Doroteo Jose Station, use the
elevator or escalator to get to the other side and enter the hotel in the second level of LRT-2 Doroteo Jose Station.

MRT-3 Southbound - Get off the train at either Araneta Center Cubao Station or Tat Station. From Araneta Cubao
Station, walk to LRT-2 Araneta Center Cubao Station, ride a Recto bound train, alight at Recto and walk to LRT-1
Doroteo Jose Station. From Taft Station, use the footbridge and go to LRT-1 EDSA Station, ride a
Monumento/Roosevelt bound train, alight at Doroteo Jose Station, go to the other side of the station and enter Manila
Grand Opera Hotel entrance at the second level of the station.

MRT-3 Northbound - Get off the train at Araneta Center Cubao Station and walk to LRT-2 Araneta Center Cubao
Station, ride a Recto bound train, alight at Recto and walk to LRT-1 Doroteo Jose Station. Go to the other side of
Doroteo Station through elevator or escalators and enter Manila Grand Opera Hotel through its entrance at the
second level of the LRT-1 Station.

You wouldn't get to Manila Grand Opera Hotel by bus and public jeep if you're carrying jewelries and cash, would
you? Taking taxi is not practical because of the heavy traffic in the area. And driving your car to the hotel's parking
space presents inconvenience and hassle issue. With the existence of PAGCOR Casino in the hotel, one would be
tempted to bring some extra cash. Clearly, train is the safest and fastest way to get to Manila Grand Opera Hotel from
any locations in Metro and Mega Manila and vice versa. The sense of security is definitely there. In fact, you can
vicariously feel that you're in an Ortigas Center hotel or an Ayala Center hotel once you're inside Manila Grand Opera
Hotel. Well, you can close your eyes while on the transit, go directly through the door of Manila Grand and discard in
your mind that you're actually in Avenida-Recto-Sta Cruz area. That way, you would feel the same ambiance of
Makati or Ortigas or even MOA, NAIA and Resort World while you're in Manila Grand Opera Hotel.

Simply put, omit the timeline between your point of origin and the moment you're standing in front of the concierge of
Manila Grand Opera Hotel. Try it, it feels great, and it's fun.

Araneta Center Provincial Bus Terminal

The new Araneta Center Provincial Bus Terminal/Station is conveniently located in the middle of Araneta Center in
Cubao, Quezon City, along Times Square Avenue which is the road between ShopWise (formerly Fiesta Carnival)
and SuperStore Arcade. Because of its excellent location, going there is not only comfortable, but safe and fast as
well. From LRT-2 Araneta Center Cubao Station, passengers need only to enter the poshGateway Mall which is
connected to the train station. Walk towards the opposite end which is connected to Araneta Coliseum, exit to the left,
walk across General Aguinaldo Street, head to the back of ShopWise, and right there is the Provincial Bus Terminal.
From MRT-3 Araneta Center Cubao Station, get inside Farmers Plaza which is also connected to the train station,
walk towards the footbridge that connects Farmers Plaza to Araneta Coliseum, exit to the other side of the coliseum,
walk across General Aguinaldo Avenue, go to the back of ShopWise where the terminal is located. From Fairview,
ride a jeep bound for Araneta Center, alight at Superstore Arcade (next to Ali Mall along General Romulo Avenue)
and go to the other side of Superstore Arcade. From Eastwood City in Libis, Rosario, Tiendesitas, C-5 corner Ortigas
Avenue, just ride a jeepney with "Cubao Araneta Center" sign in C-5 or Ortigas Avenue Extension and get off the
jeep at Alimall then walk to Times Square Avenue. See location map below.

Below are destinations of provincial buses that served commuters from Araneta Center Provincial BusTerminal:

Araneta Center Provincial Bus Station Cubao

Gubat, Bukusan, Sorsogon

Calbayog, Matnogan, Catbalogan

Legazpi, Tabaco

Bohol, Ubay, Tagbilaran

Iriga, Legazpi, Tabaco

Naga, Daraga, Sorsogon

Legazpi, Tabaco, Pier, Bacacay, Tiwi

Gubat, Naga, Daraga

Iriga, Nabua, Sorsogon, Legazpi

Tiwi, Malinao, Naga Terminal, Legazpi, Tabaco

Masbate, Cataingan

San Jose, Bulalacao

Mindoro via Calapan, Mansalay Roxas

Passengers wait for their turn to ride bus bound for their respective destinations

3 Responses to Araneta Center Provincial Bus Terminal
25 October 2011 00:23
Sir, ask ko lang, di ba dito rin ung terminal ng mga bound for north Luzon?

Lagalag said...
25 October 2011 14:50
Personal kong tiningnan lahat ng bus destinations pero wala ako nkita na byahe north. Bago kc ang terminal na to at
maliit ang space nila di gaya dun sa dati nilang terminal na madaming destinasyon.

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Ayala-Washington Jeepney Terminal & Loading/Unloading Along Ayala Ave
This post will guide you on how to locate the terminal of jeepneys with Ayala-Washington sign that passes through
Ayala Avenue from MRT-3 Ayala Station. Unloading Only and Loading Only areas are also illustrated here for those
who are not familiar with where to alight from jeepneys/buses and how to get back to MRT Ayala Station, like our
email sender.

Last June 4 one of our readers had emailed me. Unfortunately, I don't check my email regularly so I didn't get to reply
to her email, copy of which is pasted below:

Good Day,

I've been searching a lot and also reading you're blog as well and thanked God i found your's
I hope you guy's can help me :D

Mag wowork na po kasi ako sa Antel building alam ko na po kung san yung unloading.. since my map
po dun sa blog post nyo. ( i attached the file poh :D)

eto po yung mga question ko:

- saan po yung mga jeep pa ayala kung galing ako sa MRT ayala (wala po kasing map)
and i've tried to google d ko po makita ang sabi nyo po sa likod ng shell gas station my map po ba kyo?

- pano nman po yung pauwi. pabalik ng mrt,. saan po yung mga jeep station kung galing ako
ng antel building? my map din po ba kyo?

will wait for your reply po :D will start my job this June 8

The reason I don't log in to my email as frequent as I should is the fact that it's the Blogger that I always open to
check for new comments. Even if I am not about to publish a new post, I log in to my Blogger regularly to publish valid
comments while deleting those from spammers. For me, questions from readers are with utmost priority. I also check
our Facebook page for those who post their questions on our wall and timeline, to answertheir questions on how to
get to their specific destination. To Camille, our email sender, please accept my apology.

Here's how to get to the terminal of jeepneys that you need to ride from MRT Ayala Station to the buildings along and
near Ayala Ave.

Take a look at first map below. As you can see all you need
to do is to exit MRT-3 Ayala Station via North Exit or the exit that goes down to the northbound lane of EDSA where
buses are headed to Monumento, Fairview, Cubao, Novaliches, etc. Follow the red arrow in the map and walk
towards the corner of McKinley Rd which is the opposite road of Ayala Avenue. Cross the road and go straight to the
back of Shell Station which is located at the other corner of EDSA and McKinley. There you will see two terminals of
jeepneys - the first is for jeepneys bound for Market Market and next to it are the jeepneys with "Ayala-Washington"
sign. Get there and board the jeep (Ayala-Washington) being filled with passengers which is the one you need to ride
to get to the buildings discussed in our series of posts entitled "How To Get To Buildings Along & Near Ayala Avenue
From MRT" with their links listed below next to this map:


Loading Only & Unloading Only areas along Ayala Ave

In our second map, below are the Loading & Unloading Bay locations along Ayala Ave from EDSA. You need to
move the map to see the whole stretch of Ayala Ave. To do that, left-click your mouse and hold (press leftbutton of
mouse and hold), then drag the map to desired direction, in this case, towards southeast for you to see the loading
and unloading signs along Ayala Ave. You should see little hand icon while moving the map. Please click each icon to
make sure what it is meant.

How To Return To MRT Ayala Station From Any Building Along Ayala Avenue

Just go to the Loading Zones (refer to the second map) nearer to you via walkways and underpasses, wait for the
same jeepney - the one with "Ayala-Washington" signs on both sides and "Ayala MRT EDSA" in its front.

This guide is to be used in conjunction with the directions to the buildings along Ayala Ave from MRT. So, if you don't
know the nearest loading or unloading area to your building destination, please read the articles onhow to get to
buildings in Ayala Ave from MRT. Just click the links I mentioned above (below the first map).
24 Responses to Ayala-Washington Jeepney Terminal & Loading/Unloading Along
Ayala Ave
dorelie francisco said...
4 April 2013 09:21
Thank you to this blog...it helps me find my route in going to yuchengco tower! More power and God bless!

Lag alag said...
4 April 2013 15:11
@ dorelie francisco. You are welcome. I am happy that this direction has helped you. Thank you for wishes.

Bryan Dexter Delmendo said...
28 May 2013 19:35
The loading and unloading zones, they are anywhere between the roads specified right? or are there specific sheds
or areas where you are supposed to go ride or go down the bus or jeep?

Lag alag said...
28 May 2013 20:21
@ Bryan Dexter Delmendo. Loading and unloading zones in Ayala Ave are alternately situated along Ayala Ave, e.g.,
from EDSA first zone (opposite Glorietta) is unloading only, second zone (between Makati Ave and Paseo de Roxas)
is loading only. It's always best to ask the driver if you can alight legally on certain spot.

Rasha Joie said...
10 June 2013 18:43
Hello! I would like to know how to get back to MRT Ayala station from Trade and Financial Tower 7th ave cor. 32nd
the fort. I know how to go to TFT by bus from MRT Ayala, but I do not know how to get back there. Thank you.

Lag alag said...
10 June 2013 19:11
@ Rasha Joie. Walk along 32nd St westward. Cross 5th Ave, turn left on 4th Ave, turn right on 31st St. Finally, turn
left on 3rd Ave. You get to see the Bus Stop there. Don't ride a bus without making sure that it's headed to MRT
Ayala, you might end up in Market Market. Ask the conductor or driver if it's headed to EDSA/MRT Ayala. You can
use this map here. Just click it.

25 June 2013 16:38
minimum fare din ba mga jeep ayala ave route?

Lag alag said...
25 June 2013 17:02
@ justin quiambao. yes po

17 July 2013 08:58
hi po. itatanong ko po sana kung anong sign board ng jeepney sa loading station sa may shell yung sasakyan ko
kung pupunta po ako ng Philippine Daily Inquirer sa Chino Roces Ave.,? Salamat po.

Lag alag said...
17 July 2013 13:13
@ gabrielle Marie Consuelo Binaday. Ayala-Washington po ang sign ng sasakyan nyo. Baba po kyo sa Pasong
Tamo aka Chino Roces. Sakay po uli ng jeep na PRC naman ang sign at sabihin sa driver na ibaba kyo sa Philippine
Daily Inquirer.

Dalisay said...
2 October 2013 18:02
Hi there. Can I ask if that same jeepney from Ayala to Washington also passes by the King's Court Bldg in Chino
Roces Ave? Thank you!

Lag alag said...
2 October 2013 20:27
@ Dalisay. Yes po, just ask the driver to drop you off at the corner where you can walk your way to its exact location.

Lim Ubaldo said...
31 December 2013 16:10
Hi guys, I just wanna ask how to go to Market Market from MRT Ayala? I mean the step by step guide..... PLS...is it
bus or jeepney? or if ever bus ibbaba ba mismo ako sa market market? i'm so confused, I'm from cavite pa kc e....so
pls help me guys...I will appreciate your help... thanks :))

Lag alag said...
31 December 2013 17:04
@ Lim Ubaldo. Use BGC Bus, its last stop is at Market Market po. For details, pls go to Commute Guide To Buildings
& Attractions Inside BGC From MRT Ayala Station.

Lim Ubaldo said...
5 January 2014 00:00
@Lag alag thank you thank you brad... a huge thanks tlga...

Lag alag said...
5 January 2014 11:38
@ Lim Ubaldo. You are very much welcome po.

Mark Leo Gante said...
8 June 2014 09:32
I really found ur Blog . I too have a question.

Please help me po. Same lng din po ba ang jeepney route if i am from MRT-Ayala and my destination is at Cityland
Tower Ayala Ave corner Salcedo???

Hope u can help me...

Lag alag said...
9 June 2014 03:35
@ Mark Leo Gante. Yes, definitely yes.

Abby Aquitania said...
9 June 2014 14:57
Hi, do you know if I'd be able to get to SM Aura if I came from MRT Ayala station?

Lag alag said...
10 June 2014 16:06
@ Abby Aquitania. Type 'sm aura' inside search box above, hit 'Search.'

Marck Dave Marquez said...
2 July 2014 19:57
Hi there! how can I get to Paseo de Roxas if I am from Buendia Station (PNR). I would like to know if there is a
nearby jeepney terminal going to paseo de roxas. thank you! :)

Lag alag said...
5 July 2014 03:48
@ Marck Dave Marquez. Walk a little bit to Washington St and take "Ayala-Washington" jeepney. That's their terminal
right there.

ren benavidez said...
12 September 2014 16:46
hi.. kung nsa ayala-washington jeep na po, san yung unloading nya para mkapunta sa paseo de roxas?

Lag alag said...
20 September 2014 01:31
@ ren benavidez. To get to Paseo de Roxas by Ayala-Washington jeepney, alight between Herrera aka Rufino St
and Paseo de Roxas.St.


percent discount as initial offering to the train commuters. There are two types of accomodations - Family Sleeper
and Reclining Aircon. Regular rate of Family Sleeper is 950.00, and its discounted rate is 760.00. Regular rate of

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Lucena 133.04 9:46 PM
Gumaca 210.59 12:04 AM
Ragay 312.41 2:43 AM
Naga 377.57 4:15 AM


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21 Responses to Bicol Express Train Fare Rate And Schedules
Jesy said...
2 December 2011 23:08
Thanks for this post. Is the price for the family sleeper for four or per head? Thank you :)

Lagalag said...
3 December 2011 11:35
Per head po.

JAP Riosa said...
8 December 2011 01:27
Same fare rate po ba kht hanggang Tagkawayan lang ?

Lagalag said...
8 December 2011 16:20
Pki inquire na lang po sa kanila, sir. Nasa post po ang telephone number nila.

Unknown said...
12 December 2011 18:57
Hi Lagalag, do u have tagkawayan to Ligao timetable for Bicol Commuter Train?

Lagalag said...
12 December 2011 20:45
I am about to work on it. I'll publish it here as soon as it's done.

Liz said...
8 January 2012 22:22
Hello po! gusto ko lang po sanang malaman kung mapasahero ba ang PNR (manila-naga) kung ordinary days lang?
or how about po pag summer vacation? matao din po ba? Thanks po! :)

Lagalag said...
9 January 2012 09:40
Regular na po ang byahe ng PNR Bicol Express. Daily na po including summer time. Abangan nyo po ang update
ipopost ko dito para sa mga bagong impormasyon. Salamat po.

BlueKnyght said...
12 January 2012 21:05
pwde po bang sumakay sa pnr from naga city to lucena? sabi kasi ng napagtanungan ko dito wala daw. from naga
diretso daw ng tutuban. if pwde, pakisabi po kung alin ang nearest stop over sa destination ko: san juan, batangas.
nagi-stop-over po ba ng batangas ang pnr.

Lagalag said...
12 January 2012 23:33
Nagbyahe po ako mula Naga to Manila at mula Tutuban to Naga. Tumigil po sa Lucena Station mula Tutuban. Mula
Naga nakatulog ako kaya di ko naramdaman pero sa pagkakaalam ko po ay tumitigil sa Lucena. Pinaka mabuti po ay
pki-confirm nyo bago po kyo bumili ng tiket. Pkibasa po ang byahe ko kung saan ay tumigil ang tren sa Lucena. Pki-
click lang po eto: "To Naga On-Board PNR Bicol Express Train"

chellie said...
15 March 2012 13:18
Hi, mas mabilis po ba byahe than bus ? tnx po

chellie said...
15 March 2012 13:18
Question lang po, mabilis din po ba than mag BUS? tnx

Lagalag said...
15 March 2012 20:28
@ chellie, kung nasusunod po un time na sinasabi nila e mabilis, pero kung nadedelay ay halos parehas lang.

Budget Biyahera said...
21 March 2012 09:26
Hello! Salamat sa pagbisita sa Budget Biyahera! And grabe, you asked kung ano kaya magiging comment mo sa site
mo? well, ang astig! I've been looking for a site that'll provide directions on anywhere, especially pag nagttravel!
ansaya! Also, I had to comment here kasi nagbabalak akong iTry ang PNR sometime this year. Sana comfy at mas
relaxing kesa sa bus. =) oh btw, I added you sa GFC. =)

Lagalag said...
21 March 2012 15:55
@ Budget Biyahera, for me mas comfortable at relaxed ang byahe sa PNR Bicol Express Train kumpara sa bus.
Magpa-publish ako ng panibagong post ng Bicol Express Train na kung saan ay mag-update ako ng new stations na
sabi nila ay bubuksan sa Legaspi City this year, update ko na din kung nag-increase ang fare. Thanks sa pag-add. I
just joined you too :)

Gee18 said...
2 May 2012 15:05
Ask ko lng po kng sa polangui po ba ang last station o sa naga lang?

Lagalag said...
2 May 2012 16:29
Sa ngayon po umaabot na ng Ligao sa Albay ang PNR train. Pkibasa po ang post ko tungkol jan. Pki click po eto -
> PNR Train Now Goes To Ligao Albay

anne said...
20 May 2012 11:03
nagsasakay pa rin ba sila if sa alabang station kami mag-iintay or kailangan pa tlg reserved kami... maaccommodate
ba kami if d kami reserved... thanks...

Lagalag said...
20 May 2012 21:27
@ anne. Pwede po kyo sumakay sa Alabang, nagsasakay din po sila dun. Pki-coordinate na lang po sa mga PNR
employees sa Alabang Station kung kelangan pa po nyo magpareserve o sa pagsakay nyo na kyo bibile ng tiket. Di
rin po sure kung may bakante pang seat o bed ang dadating na byaheng Bikol sa oras ng pag-aabang nyo.

chel said...
11 July 2013 01:41
Hi po..ask q lang po qng pano bumili ng ticket? Ty

Lag alag said...
13 July 2013 11:09
@ chel. Punta lang po kyo sa PNR mismo at dun po kyo bibili ng tiket. Wala pa po kasi silang online.


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our readers.


to station.
If you're taking Bicol Express Train from other stations or stopovers, payment is made inside the trainthrough train
conductors.


Breeze Into Zoobic Safari: Wild Animals Sightseeing Made Easy
You are inside a caged jeep that traverses a bumpy rough and winding road that snakes its way through the jungle of
the mountain. Then, a tiger suddenly appears from the woods. A man from your group dangles a chicken meat that
caught the attention of the big cat.

The jeep stops and the large carnivorous feline mammal approaches. Right from your very eyes and fewinches
away from your face, you see how it devours the meat down to the last bite. Then, as the man gestures, the tiger
climbs up the jeep.

The tiger looks at you through the glass part of the roof. It stays there for the meantime, while another tiger
approaches the other side of the vehicle and feasts on meat sticks out by a tour guide.

Now, you have two tigers guarding your group. One, on top of the jeep and the other one just outside the window,
licking fresh residue of fresh meat it just swallowed. Now you realized that the only thing which protects you
from being eaten by these known wild fierce creatures is the safari jeep you're riding in. And it dawned on you that
although you are in a safe place, paradoxically, in this reverse situation, you're the one in the cage while the tigers
are the ones looking at you from the open ground.

Sounds heart-pounding? Well, this is just one of the highlights of Tiger Safari which is among the exciting attractions
that form the Zoobic Safari Adventure. Welcome to Wild Animal Kingdom, like no other in the whole archipelago,
where various species of animals from Asia, Africa and America are found. As of now, it's the ultimate "Forest
Adventure" destination in the Philippines with a land area of about 25 hectares.

Apart from Tiger Safari, you can look forward to more exciting "what to do" in Zoobic Safari, as follows: feeding
alligators at sea of crocodile in Croco Loco, being driven through an animal sanctuary of farm and exotic animals like
wild boars, guinea fowls, potbelly pigs and wild ostriches that roam free in Savannah, being entertained by native
Filipino people to a tribal show that features butterfly dance, war dance, and the amazing monkey dance that
catapults up a tree in Aetas Trail, hold a baby tiger while feeding it in Petting Show, get a close-up look of reptiles
such as lizards, iguanas, king snake, pythons, boa constrictors, monitor lizards, turtles and other cold-blooded
creatures in Serpentarium, going over to the rodent kingdom where different species of rodents such as tiny guinea
pigs, porcupines and large Palawan rats are waiting to be discovered in Rodent World, look into a rare collection of
real stuffed animals and skeletons in Animal Moozeum and get acquainted with different species and behavior of
wild birds and mammals both docile and fierce such as pheasant, peafowl, lovebirds, hornbill, water buffalo, deers,
black ape, Philippine mouse deer, camel, donkeys, cougar, lions and a lot more in Bird Walk, Bird Thrill and the rest
of walk tour right before boarding a tram on your way to the main attractions. One last chance to have a closer look at
tigers behind enclosures happens in Close Encounter. In the Pavilion, right before the guided tour starts, you can
pose with a large tiger in front of the camera while holding a baby bottle into its mouth for a photograph that will
remember your adventure by. Souvenir shop is also located here. Finally, if you want some add-on for your
adventure, you can go see Butterfly Garden, do Hip-Hop Bay-A-Walk and the exhilarating wild
animalsightseeing offered by Sky Safari as well as the daring Zoobic Night Safari Adventure.

How do you get to Zoobic Zafari and do all of these and back to Manila the same day?

Zoobic Safari in Subic
I embarked on a trip to Subic and Olongapo City and from my itinerary, I created this guide on how to get to Zoobic
Safari from Manila in a breeze - refreshed and ready to plunge into forest adventure.

Zoobic Safari is located in Subic, province of Zambales. One important thing to remember in going to Subic by bus is
to take the SCTEX route. From Cubao, it only takes 2 hours and 25 minutes for a bus to get to bus stop in Subic in
which the terminal of taxi bound for Zoobic Safari is located.

For this trip, I boarded Victory Liner with 6 trips daily to Olongapo City via Subic and SCTEX, scheduled as follows:
5:30 am, 7:30 am, 2:30 pm, 3:30 pm, 5 pm, and 6 pm.

Schedules might change. For confirmation, you can call Victory Liner Cubao at these telephone numbers: 7274688,
7274534 or 4108986.

Zoobic Safari Adventure Tour from
Manila

Jumping-off Point: Victory Liner Bus Terminal Cubao

1. Buy a ticket for "SBMA" (Subic) and don't forget to say "via SCTEX" otherwise you might get different route. For this
tour, we are leaving at 5:30 am, so be at the terminal past 5 am. If it's too early for you, just get to the bus terminal
past 7 am for 7:30 am departure. Fare rate as of this date: Php 235.

Zoobic Safari Tram ride
2. Get off the bus at SBMA to which conductors refer as SM when they announce the arrival. Landmarks here: SM
City Olongapo, Jollibee, Ministop and Wimpy's Restaurant. The bus actually enters a large parking area-terminal to
unload passengers at the bus stop there. The entire terminal is located at the corner of Rizal Highway (road from
Manila) and Magsaysay Dr (road that leads to Olongapo and used primarily by pedestrians but impassable for
motorists). See map below this post. Travel time from Cubao is approximately 2 hours and 25 minutes including
stopovers.

Caged Jeepney in Tiger Safari of Zoobic Adventure
3. Have your breakfast at any food outlets around the area. Foods are expensive inside Zoobic Safari ground so make
sure you are full.
4. Go to the taxi terminal near the Ministop located at the bus stop. Don't confuse the other Ministop located across
the road with the one on the terminal. Taxis here are white SUVs with SBMA logos on the body. Now, here you have
to haggle. Say your destination. Ask for the rate. Driver says Php 450. Don't give in right away. That is if you're in a
budget. I myself got it for 300. So, if you're good at haggling, you would surely get the same rate. If you don't, go to
the other terminal located to the other side of the road. Walk across the main road which is Rizal Highway. The other
terminal is located at the back of the building opposite Jollibee. It's there that I lowered the rate from Php 450 to 300.

An ostrich roams Savannah in Zoobic Safari Subic
5. Travel time to Zoobic Safari from taxi terminal is around 25 minutes. The driver will give you his cp numbers telling
you to text him after the tour so that he could pick you up as there are no taxis going back. Don't fret. As I've
experienced it, there's indeed other taxis waiting. Only you wouldn't haggle, would you? So, if you take different taxi
on your way back, you pay Php 450. Now, I need to confess. When I realized that Zoobic Safari is too far afterall and
the driver seemed to be nice person, I gave him the amount he had actually bargained for which is Php 350.

A tiger in a cage in Zoobic Safari
6. Buy ticket for Php 499. That's include the Tiger Safari. Immediately, you will see the ticket booth. There's also a
ticket for Php 399 but it ends after the walk tour. Since, for me, the highlight of the adventure is the Tiger Safari, Php
499 is a steal. Go for it. Nevertheless, once in Tiger Safari jeep, there's an additional fee amounting to Php 210 for
the chicken meat that's going to be divided into the number of groups in your caged jeepney. If there are three groups
in your jeep, then each group contributes Php 70.

Tourists wait for their turn in Close Encounter of Zoobic
7. Get into the Pavilion where the guided tour is organized. While waiting for your tour guide, it's time to have your
photos with a chained tiger taken, for a fee. It's optional on your part. And like in other tourist destinations in other
parts of the world, there will also be a picture taking that will be edited minutes later. Once you see your finished
pictures with different versions featuring various Zoobic Safari environs as your background, it's up to you to buy
them. No obligation on your part.

A hornbill in captivity
8. The Tour Guide will conduct a briefing. Listen intently as they discuss safety reminders, "do's and don't" and the
complete stages your group will be taking in the order of their sequence within the duration of the guided tour which
lasts two hours.

A tour guide conducts briefing before the start of guided tour in Zoobic
9. Tour begins. Enjoy!

Giant trees of Zoobic Safari
10. Two hours later. Entire tour has ended. You can text your driver. While waiting, you can check out the souvenir shop
inside the Pavilion for some stuffs to bring home.

African grey parrot in Zoobic Safari
11. Back to SBMA, it's time to treat yourself to a delicious food. It's feels good to have a sumptuous meal after an
adventure expedition. So, you might want to explore some dining spots outside Subic. Get out of SBMA via
Magsaysay Gate that leads to nearby SM and head to Olongapo City where you can find different restaurants, bars,
spas and more. Watch for my upcoming post on some places I've checked out during my stay in Olongapo City and
Subic. If you haven't subscribed yet, it's time to do so. SUBSCRIBE HERE, for free

A camel is among docile animals in Zoobic Safari
12. Wait for any bus bound for Manila along Rizal Highway, just opposite the bus stop at which you alighted the bus
from Cubao. Many buses pass through here from their Olongapo terminals. Most of them are bound for Pasay and
Cubao.

Crocodiles at Croco Loco in Zoobic Safari
6 Responses to Breeze Into Zoobic Safari: Wild Animals Sightseeing Made Easy
23 January 2012 22:33
wow naman talaga, you keep on surprising me... Nag-iiba ka narin ng content packaging, hahaha!

Ngayon may video post ka narin! Yohooooo!!!!!!

Wanna go to Subic din someday, magkano entrance fee sa Zoobic?

Lagalag said...
24 January 2012 02:08
Oo nga e, mukang naiba nga ang post ko na to dahil sa embedded video.

Php 499 kasama na ang tiger safari kung saan ikaw ang nasa hawla habang ang mga tigre ang sumisipat syo mula
sa labas hehe.

24 January 2012 20:31
Wew 499! Hindi siya pang-budget travel, haha.. Anyway, susubukan ko talaga ito and I'm willing to try this
experience... :))

Lagalag said...
24 January 2012 21:37
Tama ka pero sakto din ang pagsubok mo kc paminsan minsan lang naman. kung baga treat mo nlang syo un di ba
:-)

20 March 2012 20:41
taxi lang talaga from city to gate? wala nang ibang way?

Lagalag said...
20 March 2012 22:11
As far as I know, taxi lang po talga sa ngayon. Base sa ginawa kong pananaliksik at pagtatanong-tanong, yun mga
bus ay shuttle service para sa mga empleyado. Kahit mismo pagdating ko dun sa Zoobic, dalawang klase lang ng
sasakyan ang nakikita ko na naghahatid at nagsusundo ng mga tourists - private cars at taxi.

Cavitex: Connecting Cavite To Metro Manila In Minutes
Lagalag excitedly traveled to Cavite via the newly built Cavitex. He wanted to be among the first to commute via this
new highway above water which considered to be the new pride of Cavite Province and to attest to the truth of the
claims that it only takes 8 minutes to traverse the new extension of our Coastal Road.

He hurriedly went to Bus Bay along Roxas Boulevard near corner NAIA Road and rode an air-conditioned bus bound
for Naic with "Cavitex" word on its sign. To his surprise, his trip took shorter than the said 8 minutes travel time on this
new super highway. In the past, travel time from western tip of Alabang-Zapote Road to Kawit, Cavite ranged from 60
to 90 minutes depending on traffic condition. Today, the big difference brings comfort of fast travel to the same
location.

The bus took the usual route of Coastal Road. When the bus got to the southern tip where it usually go left through
the bending coastal road towards Emilio Aguinaldo Highway, a new fortification appeared from the distance up front.
As the bus got nearer, the mammoth mass of land and rock manifested itself to be the foot of the flyover for an still
under construction interchange with a tunnel going to the Cavitex where all the vehicles have to pass through.

As the bus got out of the short tunnel, Lagalag saw a new dimension of Coastal Road. "Welcome to Cavitex", the
message the newly constructed highway wanted to send to both commuters and motorists. The smooth finished of
asphalted well master-planned superhighway, decorated with brand new lamp posts, that cuts across a body or water
and goes beyond the southern horizon says it all. Cavite has arrived.

The bus approached a vacant toll way booth. A second later, the bus moved on. And as soon as it left the toll booth,
Lagalag marked time at 4:36 pm. And then he enjoyed the ride - looking out the windows left and right. Lagalag forgot
to mark the time while the bus stopped at the toll booth exit. He just looked at his watch the moment the bus stopped
at the unloading area at the Cavitex end point junction. The time read 4:43 pm. That was 1 minute faster than what
authorities say.

Lagalag attributed it to the speed of the bus from which he had riden. Still, he believes the speed of travel varies
depending on how fast one drive. At any rate, Cavitex has shorten travel time from Metro Manila to Cavite
dramatically. And for that, we salute all the Government Agencies and the Local Government of Cavite for the
realization of this project that will definitely revolutionize the lives of Cavitenos as well as visitors to one of our
historically important destinations.

Cavitex measures approximately 6.6 kilometers.
6 Responses to Cavitex: Connecting Cavite To Metro Manila In Minutes
Amado said...
17 May 2011 01:24
I'm glad that such a monumental expressway was completed during my lifetime. The last time I sat foot in Kawit,
Cavite was during a grade school field trip to Aguinaldo's Residence and that was in 1969 (yes, decades and
decades ago). It's about time that I revisit the place. Thanks Mr. Lagalag.

Lagalag said...
17 May 2011 01:53
You're welcome po sir Amado. Thank you po for your regular visits on this blog.

Mannoy said...
23 May 2011 14:04
I was just wondering, why is it that tollways are built instead of road ways? Taxpayers money is used to build those
ways yet taxpayers have to pay for using it.

Lagalag said...
24 May 2011 02:40
Yeah, you're right. Why do we need to pay for projects we've already paid in terms of paying different kinds of taxes?

Ken Adams said...
27 June 2011 10:21
I agree. It would be better if we have road ways instead of toll ways. Nevertheless, I'm still happy that Cavitex is now
open for travelers. That means I'll be able to attend events mentioned in my favorite Cavite online business
directory and Cavite yellow pages or portal. In fact, I've attended the recent event held at the Kawit, Cavite Aguinaldo
shrine.

HD883 said...
2 July 2011 18:51
Yes, I agree to the road ways, in fact when it was started there was a big sign of PGMA saying that is her another
project, and not but somebody who will ask taxpayers money for using it. Somebody must explain to the public!

Centris Walk: New Dining & Entairtainment Destination

Centris Walk, a 12-hectare mix-use complex in Quezon City would surely catalyze big changes in the environs of the
previously stagnant area of land along Edsa near corner Quezon Avenue. Because of its strategic location, it
is destined to be a major destination in Quezon City for dining, lifestyle and entertainment.

Now open to the public, the exciting strip boasts high-end dining institutions and coffee shops. Among them are Asya,
Italiannis, MyThai, Pancake House, Pho Hoa, Tutti Frutti, The Coffee Bean, and Jack's Loft.

And because children's playground is made to be an integral part, Centris Walk is also an excellent weekend hide-
away for the family.

Directions to Centris Walk

How to get to Centris Walk

By Car
(see also: by train and by bus & jeepney)

Route #1

Tunnel, Cubao tunnel and flyovers of Ortigas, Santolan and Kamuning-EDSA.

After passing through EDSA-Kamuning flyover, next flyover is Quezon Avenue-EDSA flyover. Avoid passing through
that flyover by changing lane to the right but since the right lane is for buses and jeepneys, do it while nearing the foot
of the flyover. Entrance to the Centris Walk is visible momentarily.

Route #2

From north of Metro Manila, e.g. Caloocan, Malabon, Navotas and Valenzuela as well as Bulacan and Pampanga -
Take EDSA all the way to Quezon Avenue. Stay to the middle of EDSA, crossing the Congressional/Roosevelt
intersection in Munoz and West Avenue where SM City North Edsa is located to your left. After West Avenue, you
must avoid passing through Quezon Avenue-EDSA flyover. Take the right lane of EDSA and pass through the ground
level intersection of EDSA and Quezon Avenue. Make a U-Turn on the U-Turn slot next to Quezon Avenue and
EDSA junction. After the U-Turn you must turn right onto Quezon Avenue but stay to the right turning lane, do not
take the wide main Quezon Avenue that will bring you way too far and lost your way. Finally, turn right onto the next
service road at the back of the Eton Centris Building also known as Centris Station, which is located at the corner of
Quezon Avenue and EDSA. Up ahead is the parking entrance of the Centris Walk.

Route #3

Coming from Commonwealth Avenue, take Elliptical Road towards Quezon Avenue. On Quezon Avenue, go straight
but avoid the tunnel. Turn left on BIR Road then turn right onto NIA Road. Turn right onto NIA Northsite Road. Finally,
turn right onto EDSA staying to the innermost side of the road but make sure your right signal light is on to avoid
apprehension if ever because at this time you are driving on the bus lane. Entrance to the Centris Walk is visible
momentarily.

This is the best route if your main concern is to avoid the perennial traffic of EDSA and Quezon Avenue intersections
and U-Turns.

Route #4

From Mindanao Avenue, turn left on North Avenue then turn right onto Agham Road. Drive all the way crossing
Quezon Avenue. You are now driving on BIR Road, Agham Road ends up in Quezon Avenue. Follow directions given
in Route #1.

This is the less congested route compare to EDSA from your location anywhere in Mindanao Avenue. This route can
be taken by car drivers from Novaliches and Project 8 as well as from Bulacan, Pampanga and the rest of Northern
Luzon.

Route #5

From San Juan and Sta Mesa Area, take G. Araneta Avenue, turn right onto E. Rodriguez Sr. Avenue then turn left
on Tomas Morato Avenue. Drive all the way to Eugenio Lopez Street, this is where ABS CBN Headquarters is
located. Turn left on one way Eugenio Lopez Street. Go straight pass by Pinoy Big Brother House that can be seen
on your left. Go straight to Scout Albano Street then turn right onto Quezon Avenue. You must turn right onto EDSA
so avoid going onto the tunnel. Upon turning right onto EDSA, you must immediately make a U-Turn onto Quezon
Avenue again. This is where the bottleneck builds up heavily so be patience. The U-turn is right under the EDSA
flyover, be careful not to overlook. After the U-Turn you must turn right onto Quezon Avenue but stay to the right
turning lane, do not take the wide main Quezon Avenue that will bring you way too far and lost your way. Finally, turn
right onto the next service road at the back of the Eton Centris Building also known as Centris Station, which is
located at the corner of Quezon Avenue and EDSA. Up ahead is the parking entrance of the Centris Walk.

Route #6

From Sampaloc and Espana area, take Quezon Avenue all the way to Timog. Turn right onto Timog Avenue to avoid
heavier traffic on the area. Turn left on Panay Avenue, drive all the way to Sgt. Esguerra Avenue, the road before
EDSA. Turn left on Sgt. Esguerra then turn right onto Quezon Avenue, then follow the rest of the directions on Route
#5.

By LRT and MRT

If you are coming from Marikina and Pasig area, commuting by train, take LRT Line 2 and get off at Araneta Center
Station. Take MRT-3 North bound. Get off at Quezon Avenue Station.

If you are coming from Caloocan, commuting by train, take LRT-1 and get off at Roosevelt Station. Take a bus to
North Avenue Station of MRT-3. Take another train ride to Quezon Avenue Station.

If you are commuting by train coming from Recto Station of LRT-2, get off at Araneta Center Station and take another
train ride on Farmer's Station of MRT-3 North bound and get off at Quezon Avenue Station.

Finally, if you are coming from Makati, Pasay, Mandaluyong area, take MRT-3 train at the nearest station and get off
at Quezon Avenue Station.

By Bus and Jeepney

All buses plying the route of Edsa stops on Quezon Avenue except bus stop on the South bound lane from
Monumento is too far that taking a train is much more convenient.

With regards to passenger jeepneys, some of them stop exactly at Centris Bldg which is exactly where the Centris
Walk is near. Jeepneys bound to Quaipo from Fairview and vice versa that pass by Centris are those with sign MRT
HIGHWAY. You have to be very careful in taking ride as jeepneys without this sign go straight through the tunnel.

Commute Directions To UP AyalaLand TechnoHub
UP Ayala Technohub is very near to Quezon Memorial Circle. It's only a short walk away. When I went to Ayala
Technohub, on the way home I just walked the distance of approximately 660 meters from there to QMC. Located
along Commonwealth Ave, going to UP Ayala Technohub is very easy because city buses and public jeepneys ply
the route in which it is located.

Loading & Unloading at UP Ayala Technohub

Photo from here
A footbridge is built in front of UP Ayala Technohub for all commuters headed to this location. As of this writing the
Ayala Technohub footbridge is the second footbridge along Commonwealth Ave from Elliptical Road where Quezon
Memorial Circle is located. So, there's no need to worry that you would miss it. Once the jeepney or bus you're
boarding turn right onto Commonwealth, it would immediately pass through the first footbridge. Watch for the second
footbridge and alight at the unloading area there. Climb up the pedestrian overpass to get across Commonwealth Ave
where the sprawling Ayala Technohub is located. In going home, just wait for a jeepney or bus at the loading area
just outside the gate of the Techno park.

One ride away from far distant locations

From Pedro Gil Taft, PGH, UP Manila, UN Ave, Quiapo - Ride a jeepney with "Fairview" sign. Drop off at Ayala
Technohub.

From Alabang, Sucat, Bicutan, FTI - Take a bus bound for Fairview and alight at Technohub.

From Baclaran, Coastal Mall, NAIA/MIA, Heritage Hotel, Aseana City, Pasay Rotunda - The sign of the bus to ride
must be "Fairview." You take this bus at any of these locations: Coastal Mall city bus terminal, Roxas Blvd loading
areas in Baclaran, Heritage Hotel, EDSA-Harrison, EDSA Taft. Get off the bus at Ayala Technohub.

How to get to Ayala Technohub by MRT/LRT train

The nearest line to Ayala Technohub is MRT-3 which runs along EDSA. You can get off the train at any of these
stations: GMA Kamuning Station or Quezon Ave Station. From the train station ride a jeepney or bus. If you alight
from the train at GMA Kamuning Station, you need to walk a bit too far to East Ave and ride a bus with "Fairview"
sign. If you get off the bus at Quezon Ave, go to the loading area located along Quezon Ave. It's just a short walk
away. Ride a jeepney bound for Fairview and get off at Ayala Technohub. You can also ride a UV Express which is
located in front of MRT-3 Quezon Ave. Their terminal is outside Centris Station, a mall connected to the train station.
Ask the dispatcher or driver as to which vehicle to ride. Mention your destination - Ayala Technohub.

How to go to Ayala Technohub from other locations in Metro Manila

Route #1

From SM MOA, Department of Foreign Affairs, Metropolitan Park

Go to Baclaran by riding a yellow multi-cab that plies the route of MOA-DFA-Baclaran. In Baclaran take the bus to
Fairview.

Route #2

From Ortigas Center, SM Megamall, EDSA-Shaw, POEA, Tektite, Robinsons Galleria

Go to EDSA's northbound lane and ride the bus bound for Fairview. You can also take a train bound for North Ave
and alight at either Quezon Ave or GMA-Kamuning Station. The station where you board the train is either Ortigas
Station or Shaw Blvd Station.

Route #3

From Filinvest City, Metropolis Starmall, Festival Mall, SM City Bicutan

Go to a loading area along northbound lane of SLEX or Osmena Hi-way and wait for a bus with "Fairview" sign. Ride
this bus and either take the whole ride to Ayala Technohub (this option is longer because of traffic) or alight at
Magallanes and board a MRT-3 train.

Route #4

From SM City Marikina, Robinson's East, Sta Lucia East, Santolan Pasig

You can take either a jeepney or train to Cubao where you take your next ride. If you choose jeepney, ride one with
any of these signs: "Divisoria", "Stop&Shop", or "Cubao." Go to northbound lane of EDSA and ride a bus with
"Fairvew" sign. If you choose train, take a Recto bound train at LRT-2 Santolan Station. Alight at Areneta Center
Cubao Station. Get inside Gateway Mall and walk to MRT-3 Araneta Cubao Station. Take another train bound to
North Station and alight at either Kamuning or Quezon Ave stations. Then ride a jeepney or bus to Fairview.

Route #5

From Bulacan, Pampanga, Bataan, Subic, etc.

Ride a bus to Integrated Bus Terminal EDSA North or any bus with terminal located along EDSA. Ride a southbound
bus, i.e., "Baclaran", "Alabang", "Coastal Mall", etc. Get off the bus at Quezon Ave unloading zone. Use the
footbridges and go to loading/unloading area near Centris and ride a jeepney bound for Fairview.

Route #6

From Cavite, Laguna, Batangas, Quezon Province

Ride a bus to Alabang or Southwest Integrated Terminal. From Alabang, use the One ride away from far distant
locations (From Alabang) direction mentioned above. For faster commute, you can take MRT, refer to Route #3 and
the details mentioned in How to get to Ayala Technohub by MRT/LRT mentioned earlier.

Commute Fast To Restaurants & Establishments In Bonifacio High Street
The BGC bus stops (loading/unloading station) near to Bonifacio High Street from MRT Ayala Station are: "The Fort
Bus Stop 26th St" and "30th St Stop Bonifacio High Street." The bus that served The Fort Bus Stop is the "West
Route" bus which takes McKinley Road from EDSA while the bus that served 30th St BHS is the "East Route" bus
which takes EDSA and Kalayaan Ave from the same BGC bus terminal in EDSA. The fleet of "West Route" buses are
the ones with BGC signs on their outer bodies. The fleet of "East Route" buses are the ones with either HM or Worthy
signs on their outer bodies. But there are few times that BGC signed buses also take East Route if there are no
available HM bus. "East Route" BGC buses takes McKinley Road unlike HM buses which pass through EDSA and
Kalayaan Ave on its way to east BGC.

"I am currently updating this post because, the bus stops are relocated from their original locations. The summation in
the paragraph above are now based on the new bus stops' locations. But further down this article from this second
paragraph, directions are not yet edited for consistency with the new bus stops mentioned above. But you can still
use the guides below as reference in going to BHS." - Lagalag

This guide will help you locate your favorite restaurants and dining destinations as well as other important
establishments such as boutiques, children's playgrounds, beauty spas, show rooms, corporate offices, etc within
Bonifacio High Street. If you're headed to a restaurant in High Street for the first time and you're going there by bus,
just look up your destination in here, you're surely wont miss it, that is if it has't closed down or changed its name. As
we all know, food businesses come and go. In that case, make sure you know the exact address or on what building
in BHS it is located, i.e., B2, B3, B5, B6, B7, B8, C1, C2, C3 and C4. Note: There's no B4 because of Feng Shui.

If you don't have any knowledge yet of how to get to any buildings and destinations in Bonifacio Global City from
MRT-3 Ayala Station by riding a bus at The Fort Bus Terminal in EDSA, please go to Commute Guide To Buildings &
Attractions Inside BGC From MRT Ayala Station.


Quick Lookup Links:

Part 1 - Alphabetical List of Stores Within BHS
Part 2 - Buildings Along BHS Where The Stores & Establishements Are Located
Part 3 - Walking Directions To BHS Establishments From Four Bus Stops
Part 4 - Photos of Restaurants And Establishments Within BHS
Part 5 - Vicinity Map of Bonifacio High Street

It's easy to locate your destination in BHS because
each building has its name displayed:
B1,B2,B3,B5,B6,B7,B8,C1,C2,C3&C4
Links Explained

Even though I recommend reading this guide from the start to bottom of the page especially if it's your first to browse
this commute & walk guide, the links above will help you navigate fast on your next visit to look up a store. This is a
'look up and go' reference to make commuting to different restaurants, officesand institutions in BHS fast and easy.
Remember, after clicking each link you can always get back by clicking the "Back" buttonthat you get to see on the
page.

Click Part 1 link to see all stores and establishments in BHS.
Click Part 2 link to immediately locate the building where your destination is located.
Click Part 3 link to see what's the nearest Bus Stop to your establishment destination
Click Part 4 link to have a look of photos of stores and restaurants of BHS
Click Part 5 link to see the surrounding streets and places of BHS

Alphabetical List of Establishments And Offices in Bonifacio High Street

C2 Building where the following restaurants are located: Mango, Slice,
Cotton On, Sutra, Onitsuka Tiger, Nolita, Sariwon, Geisha and Lorenzo's Way

Below, in alphabetical order are the restaurants, boutiques, shops, offices and other institutions located in Bonifacio
High Street. Next to the name of each establishment in bold characters is the building where the place is located.
Check your destination, then read the direction on how to get there from the nearest bus stop. Again, if you don't
know where to ride the bus in going to Bonifacio High Street from MRT-3 Ayala Station in EDSA, click here.

2nd's - B3
Active Fun - back of B2 along 9th Ave
Agave - B3
Aldo - B8
Aldo Accessories - B8
Alessi - B5
All Flip Flops - B7
Alveo - B8
Animaland - B2
Aria -C3 (2nd level)

Make Room & More - B5
Make Up For Ever - B8
Mango - C2 (ground level)
Mango Tree - C3 (along 7th Ave)
Maxiworks - B2
Mini Shabu-Shabu - B6
Mizuno - B3
Mos Design - B2
Mother Care - B2
Muji - B7
Bambu - B3
Banana Republic - C1 (along 5th Ave)
Beauty Bar - B7
Beso Cucina Vinoteka - C3 (2nd level)
Big & Small Co - B2
Bike King - B1
Bo Concept - B2
Bo's Coffee - B1
Bon Chon - B1 (along 7th Ave)
Brothers Burger - B5
Calvin Klein - B7
Canon - B3
Cav Wine Shop & Cafe - B8
Charles & Keith - B6
Claw Daddy's - B6
Club Princess - B2
Cotton On - C2 (ground level)
CPS - B8
Crocs - B7
Crumpler - B3
Cue - C3
Dashing Diva - B7
David & Goliath - B2
Dimensione - B5
Ecco - B7
Elias - C3 (2nd level)
Ellesse Italia - C1
Ever New - C3
Figaro - B5
Fruits & Passion - B8
Fully Booked - B6
G Force Oakley - B1
G-Star Raw - C1
Gap B7
Geisha - C2 (2nd level)
Geox - B3
Good Ol' Days - B1
Happylemon - B3
Healthy Options - B5
Hobbes & Landes - B2
Honda Cars - along 9th Ave back of B2
Nanbantei - C3 (2nd level)
Natuzzi - B2 (along 9th Ave)
New Orleans - B6
Nike - B3
Nine West - B7
Nokia - B3
Nolita - c2 (2nd level)
Nuffnanng Philippines - B3 (along 9th Ave)
Oliver's Super Sandwiches closed down - B6
Onitsuka Tiger - C2
Pancake House - B3
Panera - C1
Patchi - B5
Pedro - B8
Penguin - B8
Picture Company - B2
Promod - C3 (ground level)
Puma - B1
R O X (Recreational Outdoor Exchange) - B1
Rolex - C1
Rudy Project - B1
Runnr - B3
Sariwon - C2 (2nd level)
Seattle's Best Coffee - B3
Seventh High - B3 (along 7th Ave)
ShoeThing - B2
Slice - C2 (ground level)
Speedo - B3
Springfield - B6
Staccato - B6
Standard Chartered - B3 (along 7th Ave)
Starbucks Coffee - B3
Stella - C3
Stoked Inc - B1
Superdry Store - C1 (along 5th Ave)
Sutra - C2 (2nd level)
T G I Friday's - B3
Tempur - B5
Texas Roadhouse Grill - B1
Tha Cake Club - C3 (2nd level)
The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf - B8
iStudio - B3
Italiannis - B5
IWC - C1
Jamba Juice - C2 (ground level)
JBL - B3
Kabisera - B3
Kenneth Cole Reaction - B7
Kirin - B7
Krispy Kreme - B2
La Senza - B8
Lorenzo's Way - C2 (2nd level)
Lush - B8
The Face Shop - B8
The Spa Wellness - B8
The Stock Market Cafe - B3
Timezone - B1
Topshop - B7
Toy R Us - along 9th Ave B2
Tudor - C1
United Colors of Benetton - B8
Village Tavern - C3 (2nd level)
VMV Hypoallergenics - B8
Von Dutch - B6
Wrist Pod - B6

Buildings Of BHS Where Establishments Are Located

C2 Bldg in BHS with its name stands conspicuously above it

In the map below is the whole stretch of Bonifacio High Street from 5th Ave (West end) to 11th Ave (East end). All
establishments, e.g., restaurants, bars, boutiques, offices, etc are located in the buildings that lined up both sides of
BHS. Click each red pin in the map to reveal the name of a particular building and the establishments located in that
building. Tip: After looking up the name of your destination in the alphabetical list, go to this map and look up the
building, then go to "walk direction" part.

5th Ave is the main road of West BGC. 11th Ave is the road between High Street east end and Serendra which is just
outside Market Market. You can get to High Street from Market Market by exiting the mall towards Fiesta Market,
the open air food court before the open parking. There's a Jollibee to your left as you exit. Once outside, go toward
your right and use pedestrian lane to cross the road to get to Serendra. Go inside Serendra shops, walk past
restaurants and stores of Serendra and then cross 11th Ave to get to the High Street which you will immediately see.

Map #1. Click red pins and blue bus markers to get accurate information. Don't rely on embedded data.

If you come from Market Market, you will enter High Street at 11th Ave toward its other end in 5th Ave. Here are the
order of buildings as you walk past them: To your left: B6, B5, B2, B1, C2 and C1. To your right: B7, B8, B3, C3 and
C4 (under construction). There's no B4 because of Feng Shui.

Walk Directions From Four Bus Stops To BHS Destinations

There are four bus stops that you can use to get to your destination inside BHS depending on its location. How would
you know what bus stop to alight? First, you must know the building in which your destination is located. Second, look
up the building in the two maps below and see which bus stop is nearer to the building. Click the markers - red pins
and bus stop signs for more information.

Map #2. Net One Bus Stop and The Fort Bus Stop. Please click bus markers for more information.

Map #3. High Street 30th St Bus Stop & High Street 28th St Bus Stop. Please click bus icons for info.

Net One Bus Stop - It's faster to get to C1, C2, C3 and C4 (under construction by now) with this Bus Stop because
the bus that stops here takes shorter route of McKinley Road. Located at 27th St in West BGC, this bus stop is for
commuters coming from The Fort Bus Terminal in EDSA near MRT-3 Ayala Station as well as those from Glorietta,
SM Makati and those from far distant locations travelling by trains. The sign of bus you must ride is "West Route". If
you don't know the location of The Fort Bus Terminal in EDSA, click here. Nevertheless, the nearest Bus Stop to C1,
C2, C3 and C4 is The Fort Bus Stop, depending on what day you're going and what type of bus you're riding. Read
"The Fort Bus Stop".

How to get to BHS from this bus stop? Walk back towards the corner of 27th St and 4th Ave. Turn left and walk
towards the corner of 4th Ave and 28 St. Turn right, walk towards 5th Ave and you will immediately see C1 Bldg
across the 5th Ave, see Map #2 above.

The Fort Bus Stop - Located in 5th Ave, this bus stop is served by buses bound for Market Market and have "East
Route" sign in their fronts. If you're riding East Route Bus that takes McKinley Road, then this is nearer compare to
Net One Bus Stop and it's better to alight here if your destination is located in C1, C2, C3 or C4. But most buses
bound for Market Market from The Fort Bus Terminal in EDSA are the ones with Worthy and HM names painted on
their outer body and they are not allowed to take the shorter route of McKinley Rd. They take the longer route of
EDSA-Kalayaan-West BGC-High Street-Market Market. But there are times when a bus with "The Fort Bus" or
"Bonifacio Global City" name painted on its body also takes Market Market Route via McKinley Rd especially during
weekend and if there's no available HM and Worthy. If the "East Route" bus you are about to ride is painted "The Fort
Bus" or "Bonifacio Global City", then use this Bus Stop. On the other hand, if the available bus bound for Market
Market is painted "HM" or "Worthy Transport", then it's faster to take "West Route" bus and alight at Net One Bus
Stop. Before you buy ticket at The Fort Bus Terminal, it's better to look at what bus is headed for Market Market. It's
at the back of "West Route" bus along the road outside The Fort Bus passengers' waiting area.

How to get to BHS from this bus stop? Just walk along 5th Ave towards 28th St and you will immediately see the road
sign that reads "High Street". C1 is just across the next intersection which is 28th St. See Map #2 above.

High Street 30 St Bus Stop - This Bus Stop is nearer to B3, B1, B2, B5, B6, B7 and B8 if you're coming from The
Fort Bus Stop Terminal in EDSA and MRT Ayala Station.

How to get to BHS from this bus stop? Follow the direction of the arrow in our third map above, Map #3. Just walk
along 9th. You will immediately see Agave, Nuffnang and 2nd's along 9th Ave. The building to your right is B3 while
the building to your left is B8. Click the red pins on the map to get more information.

High Street 28th St - This is the nearest bus stop to the center of High Street if you're coming from Market Market
and you want to take a bus. The sign of the bus to ride must be "BGC Central". You must inform the driver that you're
alighting at High Street because if not the bus driver might take different direction that will not pass by this bus stop.
The terminal of The Fort Buses in Market Market is in the open parking area just outside Fiesta Market. To see the
terminal in the map, click here.

How to get to BHS from this bus stop? Walk along 9th Ave northward. Immediately, you will see Active Fun, Mother
Care, Honda Cars, Bo Concept, Toy R Us, Natuzzi, etc. They are all along 9th Ave. The building to your left is B2 and
to your right is B5. Please use Map #3 above, click the red pins for more help.

Photos Of Some Establishments In Bonifacio High Street

Nike in B3 Bonifacio High Street and along 9th Ave

The Mango Tree is along 7th Ave side of C3 in High Street

From 9th Ave 2nd level of C3: Beso Cucina Vinoteka, The Cake Club,
Elias, Aria, Nanbantei, and Village Tavern

C3 Building with its sign visible from the distance

From 5th Ave C3 Bldg is to the left next to C4
The following stores are in ground floor:
Stella, Promod, The Mango Tree and Ever New

Seattle's Best Coffee

Recreational Outdoor Exchange - R.O.X. Bonifacio High Street

Slice and Jamba Juice

Texas Roadhouse Grill

Bo's Coffee

New Orleans, Clawdaddy's and Italiannis

Pedro and The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf

Wrist Pod and Von Dutch

David & Goliath

Dimensione Bonifacio High Street

Fully Booked, Springfield, Charles & Keith and Mini Shabu-Shabu

Geox in Bonifacio High Street

G-Force Oakley, Rudy Project and Bike King

iStudio and Canon

Kirin Bonifacio High Street

Lush, MakeUpForEver, Fruits & Passion and VMV

Ecco, MineWest, Gap, Topshop and Muji

Nokia Bonifacio High Street Global City

Patchi, Figaro and Make Room & More

Seventh High, Standard Chartered and Kabisera

Runnr Bonifacio High Street

Stoked Inc and Puma in Bonifacio High Street

Speedo and Starbucks Coffee

Tempur and Brothers Burger in High Street

Timezone Bonifacio High Street

Honda Cars is opposite Active Fun in 9th Ave Bonifacio High Street

2nd's, Agave and Nuffnang are along 9th Ave in Bonifacio High Street

Aldo Accessories High Street

All Flip Flops, United Colors of Benetton, Crocs and Calvin Klein

Along 9th Ave: Bo Concept, Natuzzi and Mo Design

Alveo, Penguin and The Face Shop

Health Options and Alessi in High Street

Krispy Kreme Bonifacio High Street

Mizuno High Street

Shoe Thing and Big & Small Co

Bonifacio High Street during rainy days

days pass, we have seen lapses and unintentional deficiencies over there. Lots of commuters have no idea on where
to ride the next transport vehicle that will take them to their respective destinations.

lessen the stress of passengers especially those who don't want to waste time in looking forterminals and loading
comment form below this post. Aside from the list of destinations that I've givencommuting direction, you will also



Baclaran
Balintawak
Buendia
Commonwealth
Cubao
Divisoria
EDSA Crossing Shaw
Guadalupe
Intramuros
Julia Vargas
La Salle Taft
Lawton
LRT-1 EDSA Station
Malabon

Malanday
Malinta
Mall of Asia
MRT-3 Taft Station
NAIA Terminal 1
NAIA Terminal 2
NAIA Terminal 3
Navotas
Newport City
Ortigas Center
OWWA
Pagcor Casino
PGH - UP Manila
POEA
Shaw Blvd
SM Mega Mall
Sucat
Taft
Welcome Rotunda



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transport vehicles.

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Route #1



Route #2



Route #3



Route #4



Route #5

EDSA Crossing Shaw

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Terminal 4.

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22 Responses to Commute Guide From South West Terminal To Different Locations
Lailani Macalalad said...
11 August 2013 12:35
how to get into trinoma mall from southwest terminal? which bus will i ride?

Lag alag said...
11 August 2013 13:55
@ Lailani Macalalad. Ride a bus with any of these signs: "Monumento Crossing Ilalim Munoz", "Novaliches Crossing
Ilalim Munoz."

You can ride at the city bus terminal mentioned in the article. The bus will drop passengers at Trinoma but make sure
you say it to the conductor.

jien chie shuie said...
19 August 2013 21:51
how to get into welcome rotonda q.c from southwest terminal? And how much fare will i pay?

Lag alag said...
19 August 2013 23:01
@ jien chie shuie. First option, ride bus to Baclaran and ride a bus to Fairview via Espana, alight at Welcome
Rotunda. Second option, ride a jeepney in Baclaran bound for Cubao, alight at Welcome Rotunda.

michael arvesu said...
23 August 2013 16:49
Hi. Tried the bus today. Wanted to go to ospital ng maynila at roxas blvd-quirino. Rode the bus going to lawton but
the bus drop off point near the hospital is quitino lrt station. Unfortunately there is no jeepney route passing quirino to
roxas so i had to walk ~10mins.is there an alternative route as to lessen walking distance? Tnx.

Lag alag said...
23 August 2013 22:00
@ michael arvesu. Please ask a driver of UV Express in Coastal Mall if he passes through Roxas Blvd as what I
presume always. If he does, check if you can alight at Ospital ng Maynila. If negative, here's what I suggest: Take a
city bus and alight at Harrison cor EDSA. Take a jeepney with "Mabini" secondary sign. Alight at Mabini cor Quirino
where Ospital ng Maynila is just a stone's throw away. Please share to us your next experience so that we can help
other commuters. Thanks a lot.

jefferson encina said...
28 August 2013 23:54
Hi, I wanted to go to Ambassador Hotel Manila towers. I'm not aware in the coastal mall transportation. thanks...

Lag alag said...
29 August 2013 00:28
@ jefferson encina. Please ride a city bus and alight at Harrison St, ride a jeepney with "Mabini" sign and ask driver
to drop you off at your destination.

bhev said...
hello. i read your instruction as to how to go to duty free fiesta mall but what about how to go back to coastal mall
terminal? are there any jeepneys passing along, going to coastal mall terminal?

Lag alag said...
@ bhev. Yes po there are lots of jeepneys going back there. Just ride a jeepney with "Baclaran" sign outside gate of
Duty Free Philippines. They all pass by Coastal Mall. Just ask driver to drop you off.

Lim Ubaldo said...
14 October 2013 21:45
sir anu po sasakyan ko if ang route ko is going to market market....? ung route#5 po ba ung i fofollow ko?

Lag alag said...
15 October 2013 10:43
@ Lim Ubaldo. Yes sir, route #5 po. Sa Market Market po mismo ang last stop ng BGC Bus.

krizza mata said...
18 October 2013 07:48
Sir ano po ang sasakyan koo papuntang philpost pasay pagdating ng coastal?

Lag alag said...
19 October 2013 10:46
Paunawa po sa mga nagpapatulong sa direksyon. Kung pwede po sana ay pki bigay ang street name ng lugar na
inyong pupuntahan para po mabigyan ko kyo ng tamang direksyon. Kung Philpost Pasay po halimbawa ang
tinatanong ninyo, pkisabi na din po ang street kasi po may mga lumang Philpost address sa Pasay. Kung mali po ang
maibibigay ko na direction sa inyo ay lalo po kayong maaabala. Kaya pkibigay na din po ang address ng inyong
pupuntahan para po kyo ay aking matulungan. Marami pong salamat sa inyong lahat.

Pchan Takahashi said...
9 November 2013 20:42
may sakayan po ba SW terminal papunta NAIA terminal 3? yung diretso na po mismo dun? Thanks :)

Lag alag said...
10 November 2013 12:58
@ Pchan Takahashi. Wala pa po derecho sa NAIA-3 mula South West Terminal. Pkigamit na po ang 2-ride
commute.

teddy-ahsi said...
6 December 2013 11:28
how to commute from sw terminal or baclaran to united doctors medical center near banawe?

Lag alag said...
6 December 2013 11:53
@ teddy-ahsi. From SW ride city bus bound for Fairview via Espana, get off at UDMC.

cybaer pogz said...
11 June 2014 20:42
may fx po ba papuntang pasong tamo extension sa makati mula sa terminal?

Lag alag said...
14 June 2014 12:26
@ cybaer pogz. Nothing, as I know of.

Foxy sky said...
14 July 2014 10:31
sir paano po ako makakapunta ng bambang kung galing po ako ng coastal mall? vice versa

Lag alag said...
15 July 2014 00:27
@ Foxy sky. "Fairview UST Espana" bus, alight - Park & Ride. Jeepney to Monumento, alight - Bambang.


On my fourth day in Ilocos Region which is January 6, 2012, I decided to go to Bacarra Church in the morningand















the information.



Things to remember in commuting out of Pagudpud and back to Laoag. Last trip of the bus from the terminalnear
Cagayan.


10 Responses to Commute Guide To Bacarra Church & Pagudpod Ilocos Norte
13 January 2012 22:59
that was an amazing app. is it available for android phones?

Lagalag said...
14 January 2012 21:15
yup it's available for android phones. u can download it from market for free.

15 January 2012 23:06
oh I see. may ganyan ung akin but i am not using it kasi I just ignore it.wahhh. ganun pala ang use nito. alam ko na,
ignorant me haha

Lagalag said...
16 January 2012 00:58
ako din ignore ko lang dati yan pero nakita ko maganda at nakakalibang sa byahe kaya un ginamit ko. kaso
kumakain ng load e kaya mabilis ko lang gamitin.

22 January 2012 11:31
Ah ganun ba? Kumakain pala ito ng load urghhhh... Dahil sa sobra akong nalibang, ginagamit ko talaga ito kahit sa
bahy at kapag tumatakbo ang sasakyan, tingin lang ako ng tingin waaahhh!!!

Delikado ang bills ko dito haha..

Lagalag said...
22 January 2012 12:16
Postpaid ka pla. Di ko lang alam ang charging sa postpaid, baka mas mura. Mas maganda kung matanong mo sa
customer service ng network provider mo.

14 March 2012 18:56
another excellent guide! i miss saud!

Lagalag said...
14 March 2012 19:56
@ Christian Lucas Sangoyo, thank you so much. By the way, I have something to share to you for SEO.

2 May 2012 15:15
I'm not too familiar with SEO's so share ahead :)

Lagalag said...
2 May 2012 16:23
@ Christian Lucas Sangoyo. Thanks for asking. That's one question i was waiting for. I and Edmaration always talked
about that before. Now, it's time to push through with my plan to put up a blog on that matter. I'll let you know when
it's up and running. :)

Commute Guide To Buildings & Attractions Inside BGC From MRT Ayala
Station
BGC or Bonifacio Global City is situated approximately two kilometers to the east of MRT Ayala Station in EDSA,
Makati.

You can get to any building or destination within the privately owned highly urbanized district from MRT Ayala by
means of a bus ride from BGC Bus Terminal which is located at Shell Gasoline Station. The gas station is situated
at the corner of McKinley Road and EDSA. McKinley Rd is the exclusive street that goes to Forbes Park. Ayala Ave
and McKinley Rd are opposite each other. To get to Shell Station/BGC Bus Terminal from MRT Ayala Station, use
the only stair that leads to EDSA's northbound lane. Walk from stairs toward the corner of McKinley and EDSA.
Follow pedestrian directional signs to BGC Bus. Alight at designated Bus Stopnearest to your building or place of
destination and walk a little bit. Note: If your destination is inside High Street click here.

Important: If you're going to a building or spot in BGC during rush hours (6 am to 10 am and 5 pm to 9 pm), please
read the separate post which gives commute guide to BGC buildings during rush hours. Please go to this post: Rush
Hour Commute Directions To BGC Buildings From MRT Ayala Station

There are two routes the buses take in going to Bonifacio Global City (also known as Fort Bonifacio or simply Global
City) from BGC Bus Terminal in EDSA during off-peak hours:

WEST ROUTE EAST ROUTE
The bus that plies this route is:
BGC Bus - takes McKinley Drive from its
terminal in EDSA
Route Direction
The bus loops through the west part of BGC
and unloads/loads passengers at Bus Stops
located along the route and goes back to its
Buses that ply this route:
BGC Bus - takes McKinley Drive
HM Bus - takes EDSA and Kalayaan Ave
Worthy Bus - takes EDSA and Kalayaan Ave
Route Directions
The buses take passengers to buildings and places located within the
east part of BGC and then the bus parks at its other terminal in Market
EDSA terminal. Market parking ground. All passengers who haven't alighted in Bus
Stops at which the bus had stopped earlier must alight at Market Market.
Buy ticket
Get inside the terminal. Proceed to ticket
seller window with signage that reads West.
Buy ticket
Get inside the terminal. Proceed to ticket seller window with signage that
reads East.

How to get to BGC Bus Terminal in EDSA from different locations?

If you're in Glorietta or SM Makati, get across EDSA via MRT Ayala Station. If you're from Ayala Avenue, use the
pedestrian overpass to get to Shell Station. If you're riding a bus from north e.g. Caloocan, Cubao, Monumento,
Fairview or Novaliches, alight at SM Makati and get across EDSA via MRT Station. If you're riding a bus from south
e.g. Alabang, Sucat, Baclaran, NAIA, SM MOA or Pasay, alight at MRT Ayala Station. If you don't know how to get
here from your location, you can ask me through the comment section below this post.

Buildings & Destinations in BGC listed in Alphabetical order

Below are the buildings and destinations inside BGC. First column is the name of buildings/destinations, second
column is Bus Route for you to take, i.e. east and west, third column is name of Bus Stop nearest to the particular
building/destination and fourth column is the Bus Stop Number in relation to the The Fort Bus Terminal in EDSA. Just
click your place to get direction.

But first, go see the Route Map of each bus. So that you get bird's eye view of how the buses get around their
respective routes. After you examine the maps, just click the Back button to get back here. For West Route Map, click
here. For East Route Map, click here.

For fast direction, just click the name of your building or place of destination. All buildings and spots are
listed in alphabetical order. You will land to Bus Stop near it and with detailed map and walk guide from bus
stop. Use Back button to return.

Destination Bus Route Bus Stop Name Bus Stop Number
32&Fifth East Route 7th Ave Bus Stop
1st Bus Stop from
EDSA by HM Bus
Accralaw Tower West Route Stopover 1st Ave
5th Bus Stop
from EDSA
Active Fun Children's
Play & Party Centre
East Route High Street 30th St
2nd Bus Stop from
EDSA by HM Bus
Agave East Route High Street 30th St
2nd Bus Stop from
EDSA by HM Bus
American Cemetery West Route 5th Ave Bus Stop
1st Bus Stop
from EDSA
Amphitheater of High Street West Route The Fort 26th St
2nd Bus Stop
from EDSA
Autohub West Route Net One 3rd Ave
3rd Bus Stop
from EDSA
Autostrada East Route 7th Ave Bus Stop
1st Bus Stop from
EDSA by HM Bus
Avant The Fort West Route Net One 3rd Ave
3rd Bus Stop
from EDSA
Bench Tower West Route Net Cube 3rd Ave
4th Bus Stop
from EDSA
Blue Sapphire Residences West Route[ Stopover 1st Ave
5th Bus Stop
from EDSA
Bo Concept East Route High Street 30th St
2nd Bus Stop from
EDSA by HM Bus
Bonifacio Civic Center East Route Market Market Bus Terminal
4th Bus Stop from
EDSA by HM Bus
Bonifacio High Street East Route High Street 30th St
2nd Bus Stop from
EDSA by HM Bus
Bonifacio One Technology Tower West Route Net Cube 3rd Ave
4th Bus Stop
from EDSA
Bonifacio Ridge West Route Stopover 1st Ave
5th Bus Stop
from EDSA
Bonifacio Technology Center West Route Stopover 1st Ave
5th Bus Stop
from EDSA
British School Manila East Route STI 32nd Street
3rd Bus Stop from
EDSA by HM Bus
Brothers Burger East Route High Street 30th St
2nd Bus Stop from
EDSA by HM Bus
Burgos Circle West Route Stopover 1st Ave
5th Bus Stop
from EDSA
Central Square West Route The Forth 26th St
2nd Bus Stop
from EDSA
Commerce Center West Route Net Cube 3rd Ave
4th Bus Stop
from EDSA
Crescent Park Residences West Route Stopover 1st Ave
5th Bus Stop
from EDSA
Department of Energy East Route STI 32nd Street
3rd Bus Stop from
EDSA by HM Bus
Dimension East Route High Street 30th St
2nd Bus Stop from
EDSA by HM Bus
ECO Tower East Route High Street 30th St
2nd Bus Stop from
EDSA by HM Bus
Embassy of Singapore West Route 5th Ave Bus Stop
1st Bust Stop
from EDSA
Energy Development Corp East Route STI 32nd Street
3rd Bus Stop from
EDSA by HM Bus
Essensa East Forbes West Route 5th Ave Bus Stop
1st Bus Stop
from EDSA
Every Nation East Route STI 32nd Street
3rd Bus Stop from
EDSA by HM Bus
F1 City Center Hotel East Route 7th Ave Bus Stop
1st Bus Stop from
EDSA by HM Bus
Fairways Tower West Route 5th Ave Bus Stop
1st Bus Stop
from EDSA
Fiesta Market East Route Market Market Bus Terminal
4th Bus Stop from
EDSA by HM Bus
Fifth Avenue Place West Route 5th Ave Bus Stop
1st Bus Stop
from EDSA
Forbes Town Center West Route Net One 3rd Ave
3rd Bus Stop
from EDSA
Forbeswood Heights West Route Net One 3rd Ave
3rd Bus Stop
from EDSA
Forbeswood Parklane West Route Net One 3rd Ave
3rd Bus Stop
from EDSA
Ford Global City West Route Net Cube 3rd Ave
4th Bus Stop
from EDSA
Fort Legend Tower West Route Net Cube 3rd Ave
4th Bus Stop
from EDSA
Fort Palm Spring Condo West Route Stopover 1st Ave
5th Bus Stop
from EDSA
Fort Victoria U/C West Route 5th Ave Bus Stop
1st Bus Stop
from EDSA
Forum South Global West Route The Fort 26th St
2nd Bus Stop
from EDSA
Fully Booked East Route High Street 30th St
2nd Bus Stop from
EDSA by HM Bus
Furnitalia West Route Net Cube 3rd Ave
4th Bus Stop
from EDSA
GAP High Street East Route High Street 30th St
2nd Bus Stop from
EDSA by HM Bus
Globe Telecom Tower East Route 7th Ave Bus Stop
1st Bus Stop from
EDSA by HM Bus
Honda Cars Global City East Route High Street 30th St
2nd Bus Stop from
EDSA by HM Bus
HSBC Centre East Route 7th Ave Bus Stop
1st Bus Stop from
EDSA by HM Bus
Hyundai Global City West Route Net One 3rd Ave
3rd Bus Stop
from EDSA
Icon Plaza West Route The Fort 26th St
2nd Bust Stop
from EDSA
Icon Plaza Showroom West Route 5th Ave Bus Stop
1st Bus Stop
from EDSA
Icon Residences West Route Net One 3rd Ave
3rd Bus Stop
from EDSA
International School Manila East Route STI 32nd Street
3rd Bus Stop from
EDSA by HM Bus
Jeco Prime Building West Route 5th Ave Bus Stop
1st Bus Stop
from EDSA
Jollibee West Route Net Cube 3rd Ave
4th Bus Stop
from EDSA
JPMorgan Chase West Route Stopover 1st Ave
5th Bus Stop
from EDSA
Karport West Route Net Cube 3rd Ave
4th Bus Stop
from EDSA
Kensington Place West Route Stopover 1st Ave
5th Bus Stop
from EDSA
Kia Motors Global City West Route Net Cube 3rd Ave
4th Bus Stop
from EDSA
Korean Cultural Center West Route Net Cube 3rd Ave
4th Bus Stop
from EDSA
LR Phils Motors East Route 7th Ave Bus Stop
1st Bus Stop from
EDSA by HM Bus
Mancor Corporate Center West Route Net Cube 3rd Ave
4th Bus Stop
from EDSA
Manila Japanese School East Route STI 32nd Street
3rd Bus Stop from
EDSA by HM Bus
Marajo Tower West Route Net One 3rd Ave
3rd Bus Stop
from EDSA
Market Market East Route Market Market Bus Terminal
4th Bus Stop from
EDSA by HM Bus
MC Home Depot East Route 7th Ave Bus Stop
1st Bus Stop from
EDSA by HM Bus
McDonald's Burgos Circle West Route Net One 3rd Ave
3rd Bus Stop
from EDSA
McKinley Park Residences West Route Net Cube 3rd Ave
4th Bus Stop
from EDSA
Meguiar's VIP Auto Salon West Route Net Cube 3rd Ave
4th Bus Stop
from EDSA
Metro Market Market East Route STI 32nd Street
3rd Bus Stop from
EDSA by HM Bus
Mini Global City West Route The Fort 26th St
2nd Bus Stop
from EDSA
MOs Design East Route High Street 30th St
2nd Bus Stop from
EDSA by HM Bus
MUJI High Street East Route High Street 30th St
2nd Bus Stop from
EDSA by HM Bus
NAC Tower East Route High Street 30th St
2nd Bus Stop from
EDSA by HM Bus
NBC Tent West Route The Fort 26th St
2ne Bus Stop
from EDSA by HM Bus
Net Cube West Route Net Cube 3rd Ave
4th Bus Stop
from EDSA
Net Lima West Route The Fort Bus Stop
2nd Bus Stop
from EDSA
Net Plaza West Route Stopover 1st Ave
5th Bus Stop
from EDSA
Net Quad West Route Net Cube 3rd Ave
4th Bus Stop
from EDSA
Net Square West Route Net One 3rd Ave
3rd Bus Stop
from EDSA
NetOne Center West Route Net One 3rd Ave
3rd Bus Stop
from EDSA
Nuffnang Philippines East Route High Street 30th St
2nd Bus Stop from
EDSA by HM Bus
One Global Place West Route 5th Ave Bus Stop
1st Bus Stop
from EDSA
One McKinley Place West Route Net One 3rd Ave
3rd Bus Stop
from EDSA
One Parkade West Route The Fort Bus Stop
2nd Bus Stop
from EDSA
Pacific Plaza Towers West Route 5th Ave Bus Stop
1st Bus Stop
from EDSA
Penhurst Park Place West Route Stopover 1st Ave
5th Bus Stop
from EDSA
PGA Cars Audi East Route High Street 30th St
2nd Bus Stop from
EDSA by HM Bus
Philam Life West Route The Fort 26th St
2nd Bus Stop
from EDSA
Picadilly Star West Route Net One 3rd Ave
3rd Bus Stop
from EDSA
PNOC East Route STI 32nd Street
3rd Bus Stop from
EDSA by HM Bus
PS Bank West Route Stopover 1st Ave
5th Bus Stop
from EDSA
RCBC Corporate Tower West Route The Fort 26th St
2nd Bus Stop
from EDSA
Red Ribbon West Route Net Cube 3rd Ave
4th Bus Stop
from EDSA
Regent Parkway West Route 5th Ave Bus Stop
1st Bus Stop
from EDSA
S&R East Route 7th Ave Bus Stop
1st Bus Stop from
EDSA by HM Bus
Seattle's Best Coffee East Route High Street 30th St
2nd Bus Stop from
EDSA by HM Bus
Seattle Best Coffee 4th Ave West Route Net One 3rd Ave
3rd Bus Stop
from EDSA
Seda East Route High Street 30th St
2nd Bus Stop from
EDSA by HM Bus
Seibu Tower West Route 5th Ave Bus Stop
1st Bus Stop
from EDSA
Serendra East Route Market Market Bus Terminal
4th Bus Stop from
EDSA by HM Bus
Shell Gasoline Station West Route Stopover 1st Ave
5th Bus Stop
from EDSA
Slice East Route High Street 30th St
2nd Bus Stop from
EDSA by HM Bus
SM Aura Premier East Route Market Market Bus Terminal
4th Bus Stop from
EDSA by HM Bus
South of Market East Route Market Market Bus Terminal
4th Bus Stop from
EDSA by HM Bus
St Luke Medical Center West Route Net Cube 3rd Ave
4th Bus Stop
from EDSA
Starbucks Coffee 32 Ave West Route Net Cube 3rd Ave
4th Bus Stop
from EDSA
STI Academy East Route STI 32nd Street
3rd Bus Stop from
EDSA by HM Bus
Sun Life Centre West Route 5th Ave Bus Stop
1st Bus Stop
from EDSA
The Beaufort West Route 5th Ave Bus Stop
1st Bus Stop
from EDSA
The Beaufort Showroom West Route Net One 3rd Ave
3rd Bus Stop
from EDSA
The Bellagio West Route Stopover 1st Ave
5th Bus Stop
from EDSA
The Fort West Route The Fort 26th St
2nd Bus Stop
from EDSA
The Fort Residences West Route Stopover 1st Ave
5th Bus Stop
from EDSA
The Fort Strip West Route The Fort 26th St
2nd Bus Stop
from EDSA by HM Bus
The Grand Hamptons 1 & 2 West Route Stopover 1st Ave
5th Bus Stop
from EDSA
The Luxe Residences West Route Net One 3rd Ave
3rd Bus Stop
from EDSA
The Mind Museum West Route Net Cube 3rd Ave
4th Bus Stop
from EDSA
The Sapphire Residences West Route Stopover 1st Ave
5th Bus Stop
from EDSA
The Spa Wellness East Route High Street 30th St
2nd Bus Stop from
EDSA by HM Bus
Trade And Financial Tower East Route 7th Ave Bus Stop
1st Bus Stop from
EDSA by HM Bus
W Fifth Ave Bldg East Route 7th Ave Bus Stop
1st Bus Stop from
EDSA by HM Bus
W Global Center East Route High Street 30th St
2nd Bus Stop from
EDSA by HM Bus
W Office Building East Route High Street 30th St
2nd Bus Stop from
EDSA by HM Bus

How To Get To The Buildings & Places Around BGC Bus Stops

Direction of BGC Bus (West Route) from The Fort Bus Terminal in EDSA to West BGC
There are times when BGC Bus turns left to 5th Ave instead of crossing it. That's why there's another arrow in the
map, the lighter green. This happens especially when traffic lights turn red before the bus crosses 5th Ave and
passengers bound for McKinley Bus Stop have already alighted. Just remember to get off the bus once it stopped
immediately before 5th Ave.

How To Get To Buildings & Spots From A Bus Stop In West BGC

First Bus Stop From EDSA - 5th Ave:

5th Ave and McKinley Pkway intersection is the gateway to BGC from Ayala-EDSA and as such a BGC sign is
erected at the left corner, welcoming visitors to Bonifacio Global City. The bus turns left onto 5th Ave from McKinley
and then it will immediately stop after the left turn to drop passengers headed to the buildings near to this stop. If your
destination is in this vicinity, alight here. As you can see in the map below, you can walk your way to American
Cemetery via Rizal Drive. Please click red markers in the map to display building names. Regent
Parkway, Essensa East Forbes and Fifth Avenue Place are along 5th Avenue toward south. But their entrances
are situated facing 21st St, the road to the other side. Jeco Prime Building is the colored green glass building that
you see in front of Regent Parkway. Singapore Embassy is the large fenced compound located few meters from the
bus stop. Fairway Tower is at the other corner of 5th Ave and McKinley. Sun Life Centre is very visible from this bus
stop as its signage is facing your direction.Pacific Plaza Towers is a short walk away from Fairway Tower via 23rd
St, the short road opposite Embassy of Singapore. Just take 4th Ave from small roundabout. Next to Fairway Tower
is The Beaufort followed byVictoria Fort. To get to Seibu Tower, walk along 5th Ave, turn right onto 24th St. Icon
Plaza Showroom is at the right of 5th Ave opposite Sun Life Centre. Next to it is One Global Place, situated at 5th
Ave corner 25th St.

Location Map of buildings around McKinley Pkway Bus Stop. Click red pins for building names.

Gate of American Cemetery BGC

Jeco Prime Bldg Bonifacio Global City

Jeco Prime
Fifth Avenue Place
Essensa East of Forbes
Regent Parkway

Fairways Tower BGC

One Global Place BGC

Pacific Plaza Towers BGC

Seibu Tower BGC

Singapore Embassy BGC

Sun Life Centre Bonifacio Global City

Second Bus Stop From EDSA - The Fort 26th St

From 5th Ave, BGC bus turns right onto 25th St and turns left onto 7th Ave. Then it turns left again onto 26th St
where it will stop at this bus stop which is located before the intersection of 5th Ave. Opposite this bus stop across
26th St is RCBC Savings Corporate Tower. Next to RCBC toward 7th Ave is Icon Plaza. Located adjacent to the
parking area by the bus stop is The Fort. Where is BHS Amphitheater? If you're going toBonifacio High Street
Amphitheater and Central Square, walk to 5th Ave, turn right there and walk past the next intersection of 28th St.
Turn right onto High Street for the Amphitheater. Central Square is the building to your left. If your destination is
the NBC Tent which is located at the other side of 7th Ave, walk back until you get to the corner of 26th and 7th Ave
where you will immediately see NBC Tent at the other opposite corner.Forum South Global is located along the bus
route in 7th Ave, you should have seen it if you're on the right side of the bus. To get there, turn right onto 7th Ave
from 26th St The Fort Bus Stop, you will immediately see McDonald's branch in Forum South Global. The Fort
Strip is almost opposite NBC Tent, just walk further a bit.One Parkade is located at the corner of 7th Ave and 30th
St. Just walk past NBC Tent and The Fort Strip and you will immediately see the signage of OneParkade.
Meanwhile, Philam Life which occupies Net Lima bldg is located across 5th Ave exactly at the other corner of 26th
St and you will immediately see it from the bus stop because there's a signage of Philam Life. Mini Cooper is
situated at the other corner of 26th St and 5th Ave opposite Philam Life.

The Fort at Bonifacio Global City

NBC Tent Bonifacio Global City

The Fort Strip

Third Bus Stop From EDSA - 3rd Ave NetOne

After taking 26th St, the bus turns right onto 3rd Ave and stops immediately after passing by the building of Net One
Center which is located at the corner of 26th St and 3rd Ave. So if your destination is Net One Center, just walk back
a little bit. You can easily see McDonald's at Forbes Town, just walk across 3rd Ave and Rizal Dr. McDonald's is
opposite Net One Center. As you can see in the map below (click red pins), One McKinley Place is just across 26th
St. Marajo Tower is located next to Net One bldg along 26th St, so you need to walk back toward 5th Ave along 26th
St to get there. Marajo Tower is actually located at the corner of 4th Ave and 26th St. Seattle Best Coffee is opposite
Marajo Tower at the other corner of 4th Ave across 26th St. Autohubis at the other corner of 26th St across 4th Ave.
If your destination is Picadilly Star walk from bust stop forward along 3rd Ave and turn right onto 27th St. Picadilly
Star is situated at the corner of 27th St and 4th Ave. Walk past 27th St to get to 28 St where Net Square -
Ericsson is located at the corner. Turn right onto 28th St to get to Luxe Residences which is next to Net Square.
Turn left onto 28th St to get to Forbes Woods Heights. The Mind Museum is nearer to the next bus stop but you
can get there also by crossing 28th St.

How to commute to Forbes Town Center from EDSA? Alight from the BGC Bus at this bus stop. Walk across 3rd Ave
toward McDonald's Forbes Town which is very visible from this bus stop. It's just a short walk away. McDonald's
Forbes Town is exactly located at the corner of 26 St and Rizal Dr. Walk a little bit from the corner of 26th St and
Rizal Dr along 26th St until you get to Forbestown Road which is already the Forbes Town Center. Forbestown Road
also leads to the Burgos Circle.

Along Rizal Dr, next to McDonald's Forbes Town toward 28th St is Forbeswood Parklane, followed byForbeswood
Heights.

Entrances of Icon Residences and Avant The Fort are located at small roundabout at the end of 3rd Ave past Net
One Center and One McKinley Place. See photos of these buildings below this map.

Location Map around NetOne Bus Stop. Click red pins to read building names.

Marajo Tower Bonifacio Global City

Net One Center Global City

Net Square BGC

Picadilly Star BGC

Forbes Town Center

Forbeswood Heights

Forbeswood Parklane

The Luxe Residences BGC

Toro Restaurant & Bar Global City

Burgos Circle Bonifacio Global City

Avant The Fort & Icon Residences

One McKinley Place BGC

Fourth Bus Stop From EDSA - Net Cube

From Net One Bus Stop, the bus takes the whole stretch of 3rd Ave and drive all the way past 27th St, 28th St,
and The Mind Museum which is nearer to this stop compare to Net One Bus Stop. It will cross 30th St and
immediately stop here. Note that this is during off-peak hours only. Here are walking directions from this Bus Stop to
different buildings nearby. Net Cube is the building located right in this bus stop. Next to Net Cube along 3rd Ave
is McKinley Park Residences followed by Fort Legend tower which is at the other corner of 3rd Ave and 31st St.
To get to The Mind Museum, just cross 30th St at the other side. Net Quad is at the back of both Net Cube and
McKinley Park Residences. It occupies the whole block of 31st St, 4th Ave and 30th St.Commerce Center is at the
back of Fort Legend. You can get there from the bus stop by going to the corner of 31st St, walk along 31st Street
towards 4th Ave.

Furnitalia, Bench Tower and Bonifacio One Technology Tower are located along Rizal Drive which is paralleled
to 3rd Ave. From Bus Stop, cross 3rd Ave and walk along 30th St westward until you get to Rizal Drive. Cross Rizal
Dr to get to Bench Tower which located at the right corner of 30th St. Furnitalia is at the left corner. Bonifacio One
Technology Tower is next to Bench Tower and located at the corner of Rizal Drive and 31st St. There's a KFC at the
ground floor of Bonifacio One Technology Tower along Rizal Dr side.

CATS Motors Inc's Mercedes Benz is located at the other side of 32nd St corner of Rizal Drive. From Bus Stop,
walk northward along 3rd Ave and cross 32nd St. Left corner of 32nd and Rizal Dr is the Mercedes Benz. At the right
corner is St Luke Medical Center. How to commute to St Luke Medical Center from MRT Ayala Station in EDSA?
Take "The Fort Bus" and alight at Net Cube Bus Stop, walk northward along 3rd Ave, cross 32nd Street. Road
becomes Rizal Drive and the main entrance of St Luke is located along Rizal Dr. Next to Mercedes Benz along Rizal
Dr opposite St Luke is Ford Global City. Next to Mercedes Benz along 32nd St is Korean Cultural Center, followed
by Mancor Corporate Center, Meguiar's VIP Auto Salon,Meguiar's VIP Auto Salon, Kia Motors Global
City and Karport. Jollibee is at one corner of Rizal Drive and 32nd St, next to Red Ribbon while Starbucks - The
Fort is next to Jollibee along 32nd St.

Location Map buildings around Net Cube Bus Stop. Click red pins for building names.

Net Cube

Fort Legend Tower

Net Quad
Transnational Diversified Group (TDG)

Fort Legend Tower
Net Cube

Commerce Center BGC

St Luke Medical Center BGC Taguig City

Fifth Bus Stop From EDSA - Crescent Park 1st Avenue

As you can see in the map, the bus takes Rizal Drive from 3rd Ave via dedicated lane. Then it turns right onto the
next street perpendicular to Rizal Drive which is 31st St. The bus crosses 2nd Ave and turns left onto 1st Ave where
the fourth Bus Stop from EDSA is located. Both Upper Route - rush hour and West Route - off-peak hour take the
same direction from Net Cube Bus Stop in 3rd Ave to this Bus Stop.

Here are the buildings nearer to this bus stop:

If your destination is JP Morgan Chase which is located at Net Plaza bldg, walk back to 31st St, turn left onto 31st St
and you will immediately see the building from afar, right side of 31st St. Bonifacio Technology Centreis just
opposite 1st Ave along 31st St. It's the elongated building that stretches from the corner of 2nd Ave to the next
building which is the Net Plaza itself.

Burgos Circle is located at the other end of 1st Ave which bends to left. Just walk down the road (1st Ave) until you
get to its opposite end. Bellagio is also located there at the corner of 1st Ave and Burgos Circle roundabout.

The Grand Hamptons Tower 2 is just opposite the Bus Stop. It is located at the corner of 1st Ave and 31st St. Just
cross the road to get there. Turn right onto 31st St to get to The Grand Hamptons Tower 1 which is next to The
Grand Hamptons Tower 2 along 31st St. Cross 2nd Ave to ge to The Sapphire Residences which is at the corner of
2nd Ave and 31st St. Fort Palm Spring Condominium is next to The Grand Hamptons Tower 2 along 1st Ave. It is
located at the corner of 30th St. Penhurst Park Place is at the other corner of 1st Ave and 30th St. Next to Penhurst
Park Place along 1st Ave is Kensington Place. Still, along 1st Ave opposite Kensington Place is Bonifacio
Ridge which is to the right of side of 1st Ave if you're walking from the Bus Stop which is also at the right side of 1st
Ave. Turn left onto 30th St if you're going to Crescent Park Residenceswhich is next to Penhurst Park Place. Blue
Sapphire Residences is next to Fort Palm Spring Condominium. Blue Sapphire is at the left corner of 30th St and
2nd Ave. Lastly, cross 2nd Ave to get to Accralaw and The Fort Residences which are located at the left and right
corners of 2nd Ave and 30th St, respectively.

Location map: Buildings near 1st Ave Bus Stop. Click red pins to get building names.


Bonifacio Technology Center

Net Plaza BGC

The Grand Hamptons 1&2 BGC

Bonifacio Ridge Bonifacio Global City

The Sapphire Residences BGC

Fifth Bus Stop From EDSA - Fort Victoria 5th Avenue

This is the last Bus Stop before the bus goes back to EDSA terminal. Most passengers who are coming to the
buildings near to this bus stop alight at the first bus stop in McKinley Parkway. It's faster to reach destinations here
from McKinley Parkway Bus Stop than spending time inside the bus and wait till it reaches this Bus Stop.
Nevertheless, there are few who preferred to alight here. The buildings around it are: Sun Life Centre, Pacific Plaza
Towers, Icon Plaza Showroom, One Global Place, The Beaufort, Seibu Tower, Singapore Embassyand Fort
Victoria in which this Bus Stop is located. Please see map below to know "walk direction" to any of the buildings from
this Bus Stop.

Location Map of buildings around Fort Victoria Bus Stop. Click red pins for names.

Direction of HM Bus (East Route) from The Fort Bus Terminal in EDSA to Market Market

How To Get To Buildings & Destinations From A Bus Stop Along East Route Of BGC Bus

The difference between BGC Bus East Route and HM Bus East Route aside from the roads they take from EDSA is
that the former stops at McKinley Pkway Bus Stop before heading to The Fort Bus Stop which is the first Bus Stop of
HM Bus. So, you must remember this: If the bus you take East Route is HM Bus, it will not pass by Mckinley Pkway.
It's first Bus Stop from EDSA is The Fort. If the bus you take East Route is BGC Bus, it will stop in McKinley Pkway
Bus Stop if there are passengers alighting there. And the second Bus Stop of BGC Bus is The Fort. Directions
explain below is based on HM Bus routes and bus stops.

First Bus Stop From EDSA: 7TH Ave Globe Tower

Located along 7th Ave immediately after the bus turns right from 32nd St. This is where to get off the bus if your
destination is Globe Tower which the bus has passed by at the corner of 32nd St and 7th Ave. Walk back 32nd St,
turn left to get to the entrance. The Trade and Financial Tower is located at the other corner of 32nd and 7th
Ave. F1 City Center Hotel is next to Globe Tower. W Fifth Ave is along 5th Ave, just turn left from 32nd. HSBC
Centre is just across W Fift Ave. Walk across 32 Street to get to S&R Membership Shoppingwhich is at the other
corner of 32nd St and 5th Ave. MC Home Depot is along 32 Street next to S&R.
Cross 32nd from the corner of 5th Ave to get to 32nd & Fifth which is very visible from the bus
stop.Autostrade and LR Phils are next to 32nd & Fifth, exactly located at the corner of 32nd and 4th Ave. See map
below.

Location Map of buildings around MC Bus Stop. Click red pins to read building names.

Autostrada Bonifacio Global City

32nd and Fifth Bonifacio Global City

HSBC Centre Bonifacio Global City

Trade And Financial Tower BGC

F1 City Center Hotel BGC

Second Bus Stop From EDSA: High Street 30th Street

Located along 30th St few meters before the main intersection of 9th Ave. Exactly at that corner of 9th Ave and 30th
St is a under construction building. Opposite that building, located at the other corner or the opposite corner of 9th
Ave and 30th St is W Global Center building. To get to Seda building, walk from bus stop, cross 9th Ave, walk
further along 30th St until you see the building with the word "Seda" above it. It is located at the end tip of 30th St. If
your destination is either ECO Tower or NAC Tower, here's what to do. From bus stop, walk to 9th Ave. Now, cross
30th St to get to the other corner of 30th St and 9th Ave. Walk along 9th Ave which is northward until you get to that
tall building that you see from bus stop location. Those are row of buildings along 32nd St. The first building which is
located at the corner of 9th Ave and 32nd St is ECO Tower. NAC Tower is the building adjacent or next to it along
32nd St. To get to NAC Tower, turn left onto 32nd St.

From bus stop, walk to 9th Ave. Turn right onto 9th Ave. Walk along 9th Ave from 30th St to get to High
Street.Nuffnang Philippines is along 9th Ave, at the corner of Lane P and 9th Ave in Bonifacio High Street. Agave is
located at the same building where Nuffnang is. To get to Slice, walk past Agave until you get to the corner of High
Street where Nike is located, turn right. Walk past Seattle's Best Coffee, IStudio, Nokia, The Stock Market, Geox,
Runnr, Speedo and Starbucks Coffee. Walk across the road (7th Ave) towards C2 Building (visible from Starbucks)
which is to your left. Slice is at the ground floor of C2 Building alongside Mango and Jamba Juice. For fast commute
directions to different establishments in High Street, go to Commute Fast To Restaurants & Establishments In
Bonifacio High Street. Dimension is to the left of 9th Ave in High Street. Brothers Burger is also located near 9th
Ave. Walk past High Street and to your right is Bo Concept, then MOs Design andActive Fun Children's Play and
Party Center to the right of 9th Ave corner of 28th St. Opposite Active Fun, to the left corner is Honda Cars Global
City. Now walk along 28th St from Honda eastward and you will get toPGA Cars Audi, located at the corner of 28th
and 11th Ave which is W Office Building. If your destination isMUJI or Fully Booked, then, from Nuffnang, walk
inside Bonifacio High Street eastward until you get to 11th Ave where they are located opposite each other. GAP is at
the same building of MUJI.

Buildings and spots near 30th Street Bus Stop. Click red pins to get their names.

MUJI Bonifacio High Street

Fully Booked Bonifacio High Street

PGA Cars Audi at W Office Bldg in BGC


Third Bus Stop From EDSA: STI 32nd Street

Located right before C-5 and Metro Market Market where terminal of jeepneys and FXs bound for different directions
is located. The tall building of STI is just across 32nd St, situated at the corner of 32nd and 38th St. Also visible even
before the bus stops is Every Nation, located at the right corner of 32nd and 38 streets opposite STI. You just cross
32nd to get to them. Walk to the right of 38th Street from Every Nation to get toInternational School Manila which is
next to Every Nation. Walk to the left of 38th St from STI to get to Energy Development
Corporation and Department of Energy which are next to STI. PNOC is next. Then British School Manila followed
by Manila Japanese School which you might find too far for a walk, so you might consider taking a taxi from Market
Market. But you can actually ride a jeepney that passes through 38th St. The sign of the jeepney is "Guadalupe" and
you can ride this jeep at the loading area along McKinley Pkwy between Market Market and Serendra. 38th St
continues McKinley Pkway to the other side of 32nd St.

Location map of buildings around STI Bus Stop. Click red pins to read building names.

Metro Market Market BGC

Every Nation Bonifacio Global City

Energy Development Corporation BGC

STI Academy Global City

Fourth Bus Stop From EDSA: Market Market BGC Terminal

Located at the front of Market Market. The bus just gets around the mall and stops at its terminal located at 26th
St. SM Aura Premier is located just across 26th St. To get there, use the pedestrian crossing nearby. See map
below. Bonifacio Civic Center is the tall building attached to SM Aura. If you're destination is South of
Market and Serendra, then walk along 26th Street westward. The tall twin tower building you see to the left up ahead
is South of Market. Entrances of Serendra are situated along 11th Ave. Most of the passengers bound for Market
Market and SM Aura alight at this Bus Terminal which also known as BGC Central.

Fiesta Market

South of Market BGC

Serendra
66 Responses to Commute Guide To Buildings & Attractions Inside BGC From MRT
Ayala Station
16 February 2012 19:38
holy mother! kumpleto ah! kampay!

Lagalag said...
17 February 2012 00:46
Hello sir, thank you ha. Ilang araw din nasa draft yan bago ko na-published eh. Salamat sa pag-suri hehe.

Amado said...
19 February 2012 18:54
wOW THIS SHOULD BE MADE INTO A MINI HANDBOOK DIRECTIONS TO bgc

Wow. I'm dumbfounded. This should be made to a Directions Guide to BGC Map booklet and provided to any local or
foreign tourist. Calling the attention of INTELLECTUALLY savvy Taguig City Town managers---This is the perfect
guide to YOUR TAX RICH CITY PROPERTY. I can't say enough but again kudos to the blogger for the detailed and
meticulously crafted directional guide to BONIFACIO GLOBAL CITY.

Lagalag said...
19 February 2012 19:03
Thank you so much, sir Amado. Your nice words inspire me to publish more directions in this level. Marami po
salamat.

20 February 2012 16:50
Holy Moly! Pwede ka nang gumawa ng book para may bayad!!!! Publish na yan, libre lang kasi sa blog eh. The scope
is extensive. Ikaw na!

Lagalag said...
20 February 2012 17:18
Magandang ideya. Pero wala akong knowledge sa ganyan e. Gusto mo ikaw ang mag-publish ng book then hati tyo
sa royalty... Ganun ba yun? Hehe!

20 February 2012 17:29
Yay! Wala rin akong alam, pero wait, itweet ko siya at i-share sa mga twitter and Fb followers ko na mangilan-ngilan
baka may publisher sa kanila. HAha.

Lagalag said...
21 February 2012 03:02
Haha, sige raket tyo!

Chill_Geisha said...
21 February 2012 08:15
This was indeed a breather for those planning to work or simply visit the place..Mind you I had to learn my directions
the hard way last year plying to this unknown route. Since majority of the marathons have been organized @BGC
being familiar with the directions is a must.. This would really be a handy dandy.

Lagalag said...
21 February 2012 11:58
You bet it's gonna be a big help for health conscious individuals who would come here for upcoming marathons the
first time. Being on time is essential I think so that stress is eliminated and being familiar with how to get to the
starting line would definitely add up to sense of preparedness. Thanks for your appreciation. :)

Pamcakessss said...
26 April 2012 01:15
Thanks a lot. I'm amazed how you perfectly laid out the directions. Really helpful!

Lagalag said...
26 April 2012 01:46
@ Pamcakessss. You are welcome. Maybe because I am passionate about it. I enjoy doing this :)

VanityOrNot Pre-order Shop said...
7 May 2012 15:19
Hi, from Manila Japanese School, is there a bus or a jeep that would take you directly to Net Quad inside BGC? or do
you need to go to Market Market to ride the bus or get a taxi? TIA

Lagalag said...
7 May 2012 15:51
@ VanityOrNot Pre-order Shop. First, ride a jeepney bound for "Gate 3". Alight at Market Market The Fort Bus
Terminal. Ride "The Fort Bus" and ask the driver to drop you off at "Net Cube" bus stop. Net Quad is the building at
the back of Net Cube.

jpeddler said...
3 June 2012 02:36
thanks for this, we are offering bedspaces and this is a perfect 101 guide :-)

Lagalag said...
3 June 2012 17:02
@ jpeddler. Thanks for the positive feedback. Will be publishing more directions to BGC buildings and institutions
from the other side of the city. Kindly watch for it. :)

our group said...
10 June 2012 18:07
what route then, shall i take if i'm going to upper mckinley hill (the venice piazza) ?

Lagalag said...
10 June 2012 20:55
@ our group. Sir/Madam, can you please tell where you will be coming from? So that I ca give you accurate info. Are
you driving?

grace said...
11 July 2012 12:16
This is very very useful! Thank you so much! Now I'm more confident in commuting to my BGC destination!

Lagalag said...
11 July 2012 16:18
@ grace. You are welcome. You might like to "plus 1" me on Google+. I will be very thankful. Just click the Google
Plus button below the title of this post. Thanks.

Mot said...
23 October 2012 13:28
Help,

How to commute coming from Buendia going to the Fort? Is there a jeep on Buendia that goes to the Fort?

Lag alag said...
23 October 2012 14:06
@ Mot. You did not specify the exact spot in Buendia, it's very long. So I will now assume you are near Taft of
Buendia. From there take bus bound for Cubao with "Ayala" on its sign. You must alight at unloading area in
Glorietta, then walk towards EDSA and cross to the other side. You can now go to The Fort Bus Terminal in EDSA
and take the appropriate bus to get to The Fort. Please read my article above as I mentioned clearly the right Bus
Stop to get off the bus which is adjacent to The Fort. Hope my directions helps you. Cheers.

Mot said...
23 October 2012 17:01
Thanks. I heard there's an Ayala-Fort jeep at the Osmena Hiway x Buendia intersection that passes over Kalayaan
and passes by Market Market, is there such a thing?

Also I was told there's an Ayala-Washington jeep that they say passes through Buendia then Ayala and will take you
across EDSA to the Fort Bus terminal, is there such a thing, too?

Lag alag said...
23 October 2012 18:31
@ Mot. Yes there are jeepneys from Buendia corner Washington that go across EDSA and some of them pass by
The Fort Bus Terminal. Take note that these jeeps have "Ayala-Washington" wordings on their both sides. You can
take one of these jeepneys as well if you are in that vicinity.

With regards to your first question, I will go check it.

12 November 2012 21:55
Hi I'm a bit lost :) I don't know which bus stop is closest to the Maybank Corporate Center. The address is 7th Avenue
corner 30th Street, hope you can help me out.. thanks!

12 November 2012 21:58
Hi, hope you can help me out :) I don't know which bus stop is closest to Maybank Corporate Center, the address is
7th Ave corner 30th Street. Thanks!

Lag alag said...
13 November 2012 11:46
@ Lei Madarang. Hello, the nearest Bus Stop to your destination is either "High Street 30th St" or "32nd St MC
Depot". From there walk towards the corner of 7th Ave and 30th St. Just follow the road signs and you will not get
lost. Hope my direction helps you.

20 November 2012 17:23
Which bus stop is better to off? the 1st or the last. I'm going to The Beaufort. thanks

Lag alag said...
20 November 2012 18:20
@ Angelo Casiding. If you want to get there quickly, the first bus stop is better. Just walk a little bit along 5th Ave
towards 23rd St which is the exact location of your destination. Hope this direction helps you.

20 November 2012 23:46
Thank You. Sure, It really help

lenny said...
24 November 2012 07:46
Hi, is there any jeepneys from mckinley pkway to stopover 31st street? my route is from Two world square mckinly hill
to Jp morgan.. hope you could help me..

Lag alag said...
24 November 2012 12:19
@ lenny. You need two rides. There are jeepneys there bound for "Market Market", ride one of them. In Market
Market, go to the terminal of The Fort Bus, and take any of the two buses, they both stop at "Stopover 31st St", from
there Morgan is a short walk away. Hope this direction helps you :)

Ana Roces said...
9 January 2013 02:18
Hi, this is really helpful but i'd just like to ask how i'd be able to go back to MRT ayala station from the korean cultural
center? :)

Lag alag said...
9 January 2013 11:57
@ Ana Roces. Hello, Ana. Just walk back to the corner of Rizal Drive and cross towards the opposite corner where
Jollibee is situated. Walk along Rizal Dr until you get to the corner of 31st St, there's a Chowking there. Turn right and
you will see the nearest Fort Bus Stop which is "31st St Stop Over". Fall in line under the sign that reads "Ayala MRT"
because the other queue is for Bus bound for "Market Market". That's the nearest bus stop you can take to get back
to MRT Ayala Station. Hope my direction helps you.

Ana Roces said...
9 January 2013 14:37
Thank you so much!! you've been so helpful t everybody :D

Lag alag said...
9 January 2013 17:58
@ Ana Roces. Hi, you are very much welcome :)

Lady May Martinez said...
31 May 2013 09:02
Thank you very much for these very detailed directions! Super helpful. I've been using this to get to my meetings in
BGC!

Lag alag said...
31 May 2013 12:38
@ Lady May Martinez. The pleasure is mine. I am glad that you find my blog helpful. Thanks for the compliment :)

Aviva said...
9 June 2013 23:30
This is very useful and comprehensive. My question is, how do I get back to MRT Ayala from Bonifacio Global City?
Last time I was there, I had to take two bus rides (which means double the fare)--I got off at Market Market then got
on a BGC bus going to Ayala.

Lag alag said...
10 June 2013 15:19
@ Aviva. Hello po. I think you have ridden a wrong bus. If you are in either Net Cube Bus Stop or 31st St Bus Stop,
please remember that two bus routes use them. One is the bus bound for Market Market and with sign that reads
"BGC Central" or "Market Market". The other one is bound for MRT Ayala EDSA with sign that reads "WEST" or
"McKinley Stopover" or "MRT Ayala". Please don't use 30th St High St Bus Stop as it only serves bus bound for
Market Market. If you can give me your location, I will be very happy to assist you by giving you right direction to the
nearest bus stop where you can ride a bus that goes directly to EDSA/MRT Ayala.

Aviva said...
11 June 2013 17:39
Let's say I'm in Muji High Street, how do I get back to MRT Ayala?

Lag alag said...
11 June 2013 23:23
@ Aviva. Walk towards 9th Ave. Turn left on 9th Ave. Turn right on 28th St. Wait for a bus at BGC Bus Stop located
along 28th St between 9th Ave and 7th Ave. Make sure its headed to MRT Ayala by asking the driver. You can ride
any of these buses: BGC Bus, HM Bus or Worthy Bus. Hope my direction helps you.

Dave Cortiguerra said...
13 September 2013 08:55
24/7 ba operation ng mga bus dito? thanks

Lag alag said...
13 September 2013 15:08
@ Dave Cortiguerra. Hindi po, kung hindi ako nagkakamali hanggang 10pm lang. Wala po anuman.

venturer said...
7 February 2014 11:57
Hi Lag alag thank you so much for the directions. Can I ask you to do an update and give permission for me to use
your materials on this topic on my site? I am willing to pay a fee.

Lag alag said...
7 February 2014 14:35
@ venturer. You don't need to pay. Just copy and paste this to your topic:

< a href="http://directionsonweb.blogspot.com/2012/02/commute-guide-to-buildings-attractions.html" >Your own
words here< /a >

NOTE: There is no space between < and a, no space between html" and >, no space between < and /a

I only added spaces between them on this reply because comments interpreted the codes in another way. I need to
illustrate to you html coding to be used so I need to put the spaces. At your end, please don't use spaces otherwise
errors will occur.

If you have more questions or help regarding this, just let me know. Thanks.

Another thing: This is much better because if I update this post which I must considering the changes in bus routes
that I came to learn, you don't need to worry about updating your own topic. As you we are linked. This is the ethically
acceptable way of using other articles from other authors. Thanks again.

kriskadph said...
13 April 2014 18:28
Great blog! Very helpful for a first time commuter like me :) Could I also ask for some assistance? If I'm coming from
Upper Mckinley Hill, I know there's a jeep that can bring me back to BGC, what Bus stop would you recommend I
walk to/be dropped off at so I can ride the Bus going back to Ayala MRT? Appreciate your help! Thank you very
much!

Lag alag said...
13 April 2014 20:26
@ kriskadph. Thanks for the appreciation. The best bus stop to alight from the jeepney that will be coming from
Upper McKinley is the Market Market Terminal itself. It is located between Market Market mall and SM Aura. Ride the
bus bound for EDSA Ayala there, just make sure to ask the driver if he is indeed headed to EDSA because there are
two routes of buses there. Hope this direction helps you.

Andhie Garcia said...
18 April 2014 19:21
Hi! do you know how to get there at 26th street global city (net one) coming from masinag, antipolo terminal?
masinag-ayala route via c5. thanks

Lag alag said...
19 April 2014 21:36
@ Andhie Garcia. If you're riding "Masinag-Ayala via C-5" vehicle, alight at Market Market, ride a BGC bus with
"Central" sign and alight at "Net One". It will be announced by the driver.

Tef said...
10 June 2014 23:57
Galing! Salamat! Aprub to lalo na pag job hunting din. Keep it up! :)

Lag alag said...
12 June 2014 12:53
@ Tef. Salamat din sa iyong aprobal. Yes, I will.

23 June 2014 22:13
Hi! Can you help me? I would like to know the best route to take from 7th Avenue going back to Ayala MRT/Shell.

Lag alag said...
26 June 2014 23:59
@ Novembershowers. Just go to the nearest bus stop there, you won't miss it. Then take the bus with "West Route"
sign. It's headed back to its terminal in EDSA/MRT-Ayala.

27 June 2014 14:49
Thank you!

Lag alag said...
27 June 2014 19:18
@ Novembershowers. You are welcome.

SHENY said...
29 June 2014 22:41
Hi Lagalag,

Well this is an off-topic question but still it's within Taguig.
Do you know how to get to One World Square Bldg. in Upper McKinley Road from Eastwood Ave in Quezon City ( or
within the C-5 area). Many thanks.

C Garcia said...
3 July 2014 14:43
Hi...can you please advise which bus to take from Ayala and the nearest bus stop to get to W Tower on 39th Street

Lag alag said...
5 July 2014 03:44
@ SHENY. Jeepney to Cubao, MRT to Ayala, BGC bus to Market Market, "Gate 3" jeepney to your destination.
Alternative: "Gate 3" jeepney from Guadalupe..

Lag alag said...
5 July 2014 04:05
@ C Garcia. Take an East Route BGC bus and alight at STI 32nd St bus stop, Walk back to McKinley Pkway street
and take a jeepney bound for "Guadalupe" there. Ask driver to drop you off to 39th St.

Giovenna Bianca said...
Hello Lag alag, I know this is too much to ask but I would like to know if what's the most convenient time & place for
me to wait for the bus if I need to get to MRT Ayala at 8:00 in the morning, coming from 1st Ave Burgos Circle...and
what route (i really don't know anything about sa bus eh hehe)

Lag alag said...
18 September 2014 23:44
@ Giovenna Bianca. You can use the bus stop located along 1st Ave near cor 31st St. The bus must be headed to
MRT/EDSA.

24 September 2014 20:08
how to get to picadilly star building? pag hindi rush hour. and how to go back to edsa ayala? thanks.

Lag alag said...
24 September 2014 21:09
@ Rose Ann Velasco. Take the West Route BGC bus, and alight at 3rd Ave Net One bus stop, walk from bus stop
forward along 3rd Ave and turn right onto 27th St. Picadilly Star is situated at the corner of 27th St and 4th Ave

24 September 2014 22:51
Thanks for the swift response! Oh, another thing, how can i go back to Edsa-Ayala from Picadilly star building? Will I
go back to Net One bus stop and wait for a west route sign? Sorry, just a first time commuter in bcg. Many thanks
and God Bless!

Lag alag said...
24 September 2014 23:11
@ Rose Ann Velasco. Yes. Wait for the same bus (West Route) and on the same lane because the bus gets around
the West part of BGC continuously until it reaches EDSA/McKinley terminal again.

venues, spas, beauty salons, banks, insurance companies, hotels, offices, travel agencies, pawnshops,secondhand
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this page.

West Ave Map



122 West Ave
135 West Ave
138 West Ave
142 West Ave
144 West Ave
152 West Ave
158 West Ave
197 West Ave
45 West Ave
46 West Ave
7-11
846 Veritas
Ace Corp
Acwcompuadd
Aking Dentista
Ambianza Apartele
Andok's
Aqua Store
Arkigrafix Corp
AtoysCustoms
Auto Care Center
AVK
Azadi Persian Kabab
B&W
Baddeo
Baliwag Lechon
Banco San Juan
Bank of Commerce
BDO
Beauty Avenue

LAQ Kitchen
Laser Dentistry
LBC
Lederland
Lutong Bahay
Mang Bok's Manok
Mang Inasal
Manila Bulletin
Mary Santos Artcade
Mastercraft
McDonald's
MedCheck
Mercury Drug
Metro Bar
Metrobank
Mister Kabab
Moda Excellente
Moldex Bldg
Monterey Meat Shop
Mosveldtt
Ms O Ball Room
Nails & Tea
Nankang
NH Miller
Nice Mart
Nuat Thai
Onkyo
Oppein
P.G. Building
Bencom Bldg
Bioessence
BIR Rdo 28
BIR Rdo 38
Body Worx Spa
BPI
BPI West Baler
Buena Mano Car Sale
Cabalen
Cablelink Bldg
Saves
Carbal
Castrol Bike Point
CBT Condominium
Cebuana Lhuillier
CharmMed
Cheveux
ChicBoy
Chinabank
Chrislink Travel
Club Ultima
Coffee Belle
Columbian Bldg
Crafter's Corner
Creative Instinct
Dad's
Dental Concepts Inc
DHL
Don Henrico's
Durun Tires
E.G. Designs
EastWest Bank
Ersao
FHM Club
Firelli
Pan de Manila
Pancit Malabon
Panciteria Lido
Pangarap Bldg
Paramount Bldg
Pawnshop Manila
PC Gilmore
Philhealth
Piggylicious
PNB
Prince Albert
Prince Jireh Spa
PS Bank
Puregold Junior
Rai Rai Ken
Raw Matters Cafe
RCBC
Redrich Grills
Rivera
Rose Building
Saisaki
Sambokojin
Servicio Filipino
Shabby's
Shack Furniture
Shantung Restaurant
Shiyomatic
Skin Clinic
Skin Nutriance
Starbucks
Supladita
T. Tan Fashion
Hap Chan
HAPI
Health Is In
Hilti
Hollywood
Honda
Humanessence Spa
Husqvarna
Jafer Building
JASI
Jet's Trophy
Jollibbee
Kamay Kainan
Kamayan
Karcraft
Kia Motors
KMBI
Kowloon House
Kumon
Corporation
Landbank West Ave
Tambunting
The West Wing
Thinking Tools
Toptea
Toshiba
side
Union Bank
Unionbank
Validosa
Veria Bldg
Violago Auto Repair
Wally West
West Ave Hotel
West City Plaza
West Insula
West Life Place
West Medical Clinic
West Trade Center:
West Venue Bldg
Western Union
Westria Residences
White Beauty
Yokohama West Ave







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Left Side

135 West Ave
Bldg)

Right Side

7-11
Andoks
Arkigrafix Corp
West Insula
Landbank West Ave
Total Gas Station
Cablelink Building
West Medical Clinic
Yokohama West Ave
Durun Tires
Cable Link)
Vacant Lot
Ambianza Apartele
Bahay
McDonald's
EastWest Bank
Jollibbee
House Compound
E.G. Designs
House Compound
Metrobank
Shantung Restaurant
Monterey Meat Shop
PNB
House Compound
Beauty Avenue
Violago Auto Repair
Chinabank
Prince Jireh Spa
White Beauty
House Compound
Don Henrico's
Pan de Manila
Rebuilders
Azadi Persian Kabab
Ersao
Pancit Malabon
Union Bank
Shell Gas Station
Baler Street (road)
Dental Clinic
House compound
Catering
Buena Mano Car Sale
Cabalen
JASI - Bioessence
Jet's Trophy
Lederland
Vacant Lot
Chic Boy
Health Is In
Hap Chan
House Compound
House Compound
AVK
West City Plaza
MedCheck
CBT Condominium
Vacant Lot
Baliwag Lechon
House Compound
Mary Santos Artcade
Nutriance
Vacant House
BDO
Auto Care Center
House Compound
House Compound
Kamay Kainan
Moldex Bldg
Times Street (road)
(Quezon Ave side)
Thinking Tools
AtoysCustoms
PS Bank
Metro Bar
Crafter's Corner
Petron Gas Station
Mang Inasal
BPI
Redrich Grills
Shabby's
Piggylicious
Mister Kabab
Karcraft
Unionbank
House Compound
House Compound
House Compound
House Compound
Coffee Belle
Bank of Commerce
Mercury Drug
Zamboanga St)
7-11
Validosa
FHM Club



Left Side

FHM Club
Validosa
7-11
Mercury Drug
Bank of Commerce
Coffee Belle
House Compound
House Compound
House Compound
House Compound
Unionbank
Karcraft
Mister Kabab
Piggylicious
Shabby's
Redrich Grills
BPI
Mang Inasal
Petron
Crafter's Corner
Metro Bar
PS Bank
Cafe
Atoy Customs
Thinking Tools

Right Side

(Quezon Ave side)
Times Street (road)
Moldex
Kamay Kainan
House Compound
House Compound
Auto Care Center
BDO
Vacant House
Nutriance
Mary Santos Artcade
House Compound
Baliwag Lechon
Vacant Lot
CBT Condominium
MedCheck
West City Plaza
AVK
House Compound
Health Is In
ChicBoy
Vacant Lot
Lederland
Jet's Trophy
JASI - Bioessence
Cabalen
Buena Mano Car Sale
Catering
House compound
Dental Clinic
Baler Street (road)
Shell Gas Station
Union Bank
Pancit Malabon
Ersao
Azadi Persian Kabab
Rebuilders
Pan de Manila
House Compound
Hap Chan
Don Henrico's
House Compound
White Beauty
Prince Jireh Spa
Chinabank
Violago Auto Repair
Beauty Avenue
House Compound
PNB
Monterey Meat Shop
Shantung Restaurant
Metrobank
House Compound
E.G. Designs
House Compound
Jollibbee
EastWest Bank
McDonald's
Bahay
Ambianza Apartele
Vacant Lot
Cable Link)
Durun Tires
Cablelink Building
Total Gas Station
Landbank West Ave
West Insula
Arkigrafix Corp
Andoks
7-11
Yokohama West Ave
West Medical Clinic
Bldg)
135 West Ave


Route #1


bound for Fairview.


conductor.

Route #2




below this post.

Route #3



Route #4




Route #5




Route #6



Route #7





Metro Bar

Validosa



Coffee Belle

West Insula



West Trade Center

TV5 Delta Studio


Cabalen

Kamay Kainan




Cablelink

Westlife Place

Hollywood Square

FHM West Ave





Rose Bldg




West Ave Hotel

Mister Kabab

Moldex







Columbian Bldg

JASI

Brassrail


P.G. Bldg

Atoy Customs

Mary Santos Artcade
4 October 2012 00:56
Very nice

Lag alag said...
4 October 2012 01:41

25 June 2013 18:01

Lag alag said...
26 June 2013 01:12
po.

Commute To Dapitan Tiangge For Christmas Shopping 2011

Dapitan Tiangge
Exactly 44 days before Christmas, Holiday Shopping is now the most important task you need to plan. And nothing
beats doing it ahead of time. One of the best places to get your Christmas decors, gifts and other needs for Yuletide
Celebration is Dapitan Tiangge in Dapitan Arcade located in Dapitan Street corner Kanlaon Avenue in Quezon City. It
is also bordered by Apo Avenue and Nicanor Roxas Street.

Here's how you can go to Dapitan Tiangge by public transportation. For driving diretion, click here.


By Jeepneys

Route #1

Pay minimum fare and alight at the second intersection which is Dapitan Street. First intersection is Sen. Mariano
Cuenco.

Route #2


Route #3

Avenue and anywhere along Taft Avenue up to Quezon Boulevard in Quiapo. This jeepney last stop is at Dapitan
Arcade before it heads back to Pasay.

Route #4


Route #5


Route #6

Welcome Rotonda" sign. Ride one of these jeepneys and ask driver to drop you off at Dapitan Arcade. Or go to
jeepney terminal indicated in Route #4

By LRT/MRT

You can breeze into Dapitan Tiangge Arcade via train by getting off LRT-1 Doroteo Jose Station or LRT-2 Recto
Station.

From Doroteo Jose Station, ride jeepney with "Munoz Blumentritt Retiro" sign. Ask driver to drop you off at Mayon
Street. Along Mayon Street, wait for jeepney with "Mayon Del Monte Welcome Rotonda" sign. Ride one of these
jeepneys and ask driver to drop you off at Dapitan Arcade.

From Recto Station, ride a jeepney with "Morayta" or "Nicanor Reyes" sign. The jeep will turn left on Nicanor Reyes
Street also known as Morayta. Get off the jeepney at the other end of Nicanor Reyes. Walk towards Espana, the
main road. Use the pedestrian overpass there and go to the other side of Espana. There's a terminal of jeepney at P.
Campa Street, the road between KFC and McDonald's. The jeepneys in this terminal ply the route to Dapitan Arcade.
Ride one of these jeepneys and ask the driver to drop you off at Dapitan Arcade.

the building you're heading to is in our list below. Then, patiently read the entire article. Thedirection to these



AMA Pasig Campus
Amberland Plaza
Belvedere Tower
Gabriel III
Greenrich Mansion
Hanston Square
Jollibee Center
Linden Suites
Manila Luxury
Medico
Octagon Center

OMM Citra Building
Pacific Center
Pacific Place
PCRDF Building
Pearl Plaza
Residencia 8888
Richmonde Hotel
The Crescent
The Pearl
Tycoon Building

arterial road that bordered Ortigas Center to the south. MRT Shaw Station is situated at the intersection of EDSA and
kilometer.

Boulevard. But if the building of your destination is situated along San Miguel Avenue but nearer to Shaw
intersection, there's no need to ride the jeep from Mayflower Terminal. That's because Mayflower Terminal is
Palengke". It will pass by San Miguel Avenue. Pay minimum fare. Use the pedestrian overpass to get to San
Miguel Avenue.



to Pavilion Mall/EDSA Central. Here's what you do after getting off the train at Shaw Station. If you get off the
train that comes from Taft Station, go towards the rear of the train. If you get off the train that comes from North
Station, go towards the front of the train.


Pay minimum fare.


order.

Asia and the Pacific, PCRDF Building and San Miguel Corporation Head Office. Lourdes Street is the first
intersection of San Miguel Avenue from Shaw Boulevard with traffic lights.

San Miguel Corporation is situated to the left of San Miguel Avenue. You can also walk from MRT Shaw Station
to San Miguel Corporation Entrance located at the back of SM Mega Mall. Watch for separate post coming soon.


get to Tektite Towers. Get off the jeepney before it turns right onto Exchange Road if you're going to either Banker's
Center Building or Integrated Bar of the Philippines. Walk along San Miguel Avenue northward and towards main
intersection of Dona Julia Vargas Avenue. Banker's Center is situated at the south corner of San Miguel Avenue and
Dona Julia Vargas Avenue. Integrated Bar of the Philippines is next to it along Julia Vargas Avenue's south side.





100 Responses to Commute To Ortigas Center Buildings From MRT Shaw Station
kayee s said...
8 February 2012 16:59
thanks a lot! this is what i was looking for..

Lagalag said...
8 February 2012 17:25
@ kayee s, you are welcome. To my readers, kindly plus one me if you don't mind. Thanks for your support.

philtrvia01 said...
27 February 2012 16:49
nice post there, it helps a lot especially for those who are unfamiliar on the said direction. just like direction for
dummies. thanks

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philippine trivia

Lagalag said...
1 March 2012 00:36
Thanks, it's nice to hear that.

star22 said...
10 March 2012 02:25
ill be working at PSE Center starting next week. i dont even know that Tektite Towers is the other name. Taxi is also
expensive from Shaw MRt. thank you very much for this info.

Lagalag said...
10 March 2012 14:51
You are so welcome. I will appreciate it very much if you "plus 1" me. Just go
tohttp://www.directionsonweb.blogspot.com, then click the "Plus 1" button at the sidebar located right underneath
Facebook Like widget. Thank you so much.

21 March 2012 13:41
I really need this guide para di ako maligaw sa manila.

Job hunt mode :)

Lagalag said...
21 March 2012 15:20
@ bagotilyoako, thanks for the visit, good luck sa job hunting.

mskei04 said...
31 March 2012 13:50
hello.... i was about to apply in center point bldg. as a office staff but i saw in yahoo answer that there's a lot of scam
companies in ortigas... is this true?? if you have any idea?

Lagalag said...
1 April 2012 01:41
@ mskei04

I can't speak about the validity of these claims. DirectionsOnWeb's purpose is to help you get to your destination. All I
can give is advice to be careful in dealing with unknown companies :)

prince kenn said...
23 April 2012 13:47
hi need guide please.. going to tycoon building thankyou

Lagalag said...
23 April 2012 20:47
@ prince kenn. Nabasa mo na po ba ang buong direction sa itaas?

Regina Mae said...
23 May 2012 23:01
This is great! I really appreciate this. I'm familiar with almost the whole of Manila though I do not know which jeeps to
ride. This helps a lot! Thank you!

Lagalag said...
24 May 2012 09:54
@ Regina Mae. You are welcome. Glad you appreciates. :)

Kit said...
8 June 2012 12:24
Nice and detailed! Very helpful! +1

Lagalag said...
8 June 2012 13:04
@ Kit. Welcome to DirectionsOnWeb and thank you very much for the +1. Watch for more helpful directions. :)

bittersweetrants said...
16 September 2012 02:15
...or is it easier if I'll come from MRT Shaw station? Thanks again! :)

Ayame5987vhi said...
23 September 2012 12:46
Hi! I'm from Libis. It there a route I can follow to get to Octagon Building without riding MRT? Thanks ^_^

Lag alag said...
23 September 2012 14:31
@ Ayame5987vhi. You can ride a jeepney along C-5 with any of these signs: De Castro, EVER Rosario, IPI and
Floodway. Alight at Ortigas Ave before or after the jeep turns left (to Ortigas Ave, IPI location). In Origas Ave, ride
another jeepney with "EDSA Robinson's Galleria" or "San Juan Greenhills" sign. Alight at EDSA. In EDSA, board a
bus with secondary sign "Ibabaw Crossing", don't take "Ilalim Crossing". Alight at Shaw Blvd (Crossing). Walk to
Mayflower Jeepney Terminal and ride a jeepney with "Tektite Ugong" sign. Alight at Octagon Center Building. Hope
this direction helps you get there.

Lag alag said...
25 September 2012 09:56
@ Ayame5987vhi. But if I were you, I will ride a jeepney with "Crossing" or "Mayflower" sign. It's faster but you need
to walk a bit far. Ask driver to drop you off at unloading area near Tektite Towers. Walk along Exchange Road past
Tektite until you get to San Miguel Ave. Go left, you'll immediately see Octagon Center right there.

Mary Grace Sewani said...
11 October 2012 17:02
hi.. I'm going to tektite tower and I'll be coming from rosario pasig city.. I really don't know how to go there. can you
help me? thanks a lot.

Lag alag said...
12 October 2012 14:48
@ Mary Grace Sewani. Sorry, this is a bit late. You have two options. First: Board a jeepney with "Crossing Shaw
Ilalim" sign. The jeepney turns left on Meralco Ave from Ortigas Ave and then it will pass through flyover of Julia
Vargas. Alight at unloading area after the flyover. Walk back till you get to the corner of Exchange Road. Turn left
there and walk till you get to tall buildings of Tektite Towers with its sign very visible from the sidewalk. Second: Take
a jeepney with "EDSA Robinson's Galleria" sign. Get off the jeep at Robinson's Galleria. Go to the terminal of
jeepneys with "Ortigas Complex-Robinson's Galleria EDSA" signs on their both sides. Board one of them. Follow
direction given in this guide: How To Commute From EDSA To Buildings Inside Ortigas Center

kate said...
1 February 2013 11:46
Hi im going to West Tower Philippine Stock Exchange Centre, Exchange Road, Ortigas Center Pasig City, im from
qc.i dont know how to get there..can you help me?thanks a lot..

Lag alag said...
1 February 2013 16:47
@kate. Hello po, dadaan po mismo ang jip na to sa Tektite Tower. Marami po bumababa dun. Mula nman po QC pde
kyo tren at baba shaw den follow npo direction na to.

rodge alcantara said...
2 May 2013 00:15
if i will be from cubao how to get to julia vargas avenue ortigas center

Lag alag said...
2 May 2013 10:41
@ rodge alcantara. Julia Vargas starts from EDSA. It's the main thoroughfare between Bldg A and Bldg B of SM
Mega Mall and it passes through beneath the middle of SM Mega Mall. Since you didn't specify what part of Julia
Vargas you are headed, I will give fastest direction to get to the part of Julia Vargas corner EDSA. Take a MRT Train
bound for Taft and alight at Ortigas Station. Go to the other side and walk towards SM Mega Mall. Walk further until
you get to the wide road perpendicular to EDSA and as I've said passes through the middle part of SM Mega Mall.
That's Julia Vargas. If you give me specific building of your destination, I might give you a much quicker direction.

Dhans Canoy said...
11 June 2013 11:32
Hi! I am going to Bramante Piazza Renaissance Towers from either MRT Ortigas or shaw blvd. THANK YOU. :)

Lag alag said...
11 June 2013 12:22
@ Dhans Canoy. This jeepney passes by Renaissance Towers which is along Meralco Ave. Please get off the
jeepney after it makes the U-turn in Meralco Ave. You will immediately see tall towers of Renaissance. You can also
ask the driver. They know it. If you encounter some problem, let me know. Thanks.

Angela Felicia said...
20 June 2013 07:05
Thanks to this, I was able to commute to the IBP and back home alright. No more relying on expensive cabs. More
power po sa inyo :)

youdontsay said...
26 June 2013 12:38
hi. i just want to ask what's the fastest route i can take to get to NEDA? im coming from the mrt station. and from
NEDA how am i going to get to buendia taft? thank you very much pls reply asap. :)

Lag alag said...
26 June 2013 13:09
@ youdontsay. Take a jeepney with "Pasig" siign and alight at NEDA.

Take a jeepney with "MRT Shaw Ilalim" sign, drop off at mrt. Take train to Taft Station. Take a LRT 1 train or jeepney
to Gil Puyat aka Buendia.

youdontsay said...
27 June 2013 09:21
ok thanks! i'll probably take the jeepney. im not a fan of taking trains :)so i should take jeepneys with what signboards
exactly? sorry daming tanong. thanks!

Lag alag said...
27 June 2013 10:32
@ youdontsay. From MRT Taft Station, go to Taft Ave and ride a jeepney with any of these signs: "Divisoria",
"Quiapo", "Cubao". Ask driver to drop you off at Buendia corner Taft Ave.

youdontsay said...
27 June 2013 16:12 This comment has been removed by the author.

Lag alag said...
27 June 2013 16:53
@ youdontsay. Wait for a bus with "Ayala LRT Leveriza" sign at loading area in front of Star Mall (MRT Shaw). Get
off the bus right at Buendia Taft.

youdontsay said...
27 June 2013 18:16
i just cringed from reading the typos in my previous post. lol anyway thank you so much! godbless

Lag alag said...
28 June 2013 11:26
@ youdontsay. Oh don't worry about your typos, everybody commits mistake. You are welcome... and thank you as
well :)

Cixi said...
2 July 2013 06:05
Hello,

I would just like to ask how I could get to Transcom Pasig/Tiendesitas from Shaw Blvd?

Thanks!

Lag alag said...
2 July 2013 15:13
@ Cixi. Ride a jeepney bound for Ugong and ask the driver to drop you off at Tiendesitas. Transcom is the big bldg
you get to see there.

babs said...
6 August 2013 07:26
hi! i've just heard this morning that buses coming from batangas are no longer allowed to traverse edsa and are
allowed only up to a new terminal in paranaque. can you please tell me how am i suppose to commute from the
terminal to julia vargas in ortigas and back(batangas)?

i'd appreciate it so much if you could give me a reply asap. thank you!

Lag alag said...
6 August 2013 11:57
@ babs. You only need to take one bus ride from South West Terminal. Just go to City Bus Terminal in front of
Coastal Mall and ride a bus with any of these signs: Monumento Ortigas, Fairview Shaw, Novaliches Cubao, etc.
Alight at Mega Mall Bus Bays which is just located at the corner of EDSA and Julia Vargas. The city buses actually
pass through Macapagal Blvd and NAIA Rd Ext, the two roads that bounded South West Terminal to west and north,
respectively. Hope this guide helps you.

babs said...
6 August 2013 13:08
oh. okay now i have an idea. but what if i had to specifically go to the one coporate center bldg, what transpo (with
what signboards)should i take?

also, what transpo can i take to go to the bus terminal in buendia taft except for the mrt :) thanks!!!

Lag alag said...
6 August 2013 20:08
@ babs. Pkibasa po ang guide kung pano kyo makakapunta sa One Corporate Center. Nakasulat po sa post na eto.
Salamat po sa pagbabasa.

babs said...
10 August 2013 18:11
hi. again :) ive read your post. thanks! ehm, i was just wondering are there buses bound to batangas around the
ortigas area? are there buses in sm or robinsons? see, i might be going home late and i just want to make sure i
know where the terminals are. sorry i havent been around in the area.

also, are buses passing along edsa(bound for cubao) allowed to drop passengers at sm? i think it'll be easier if i ride
an fx/jeep at the terminal(sm's) to one corpo. what do you think? id really apreaciate your help. thanks!

Lag alag said...
10 August 2013 19:26
@ babs. I don't think there are still provincial buses bound for Batangas in Ortigas area and even in SM Mega Mall or
Robinson's. As per MMDA's implementation, no provincial buses bound for either Batangas or Cavite are allowed to
use or pass through EDSA.

Yes, if you are referring to SM Mega Mall, it'll be more convenient to take an UV Express AUV (FX) that will pass by
One Corporate Center from Mega Mall. Majority of the city buses that take northbound lane of EDSA (Cubao,
Monumento, Novaliches, Fairview, etc) stop at SM Mega Mall bus bays. Always mention to the conductor that your
destination is "Mega Mall."

babs said...
10 August 2013 21:43
if say, i decided to take a bus in the buendia taft terminal, as i've read from one of your previous posts, can i also wait
for buses with 'ayala lrt leveriza' signage in front of starmall and get off buendia taft.

thank you very much!

Lag alag said...
10 August 2013 23:43
@ babs. Yes, if you're going to Taft Ave cor Gil Puyat aka Buendia then the sign of bus should be "Ayala LRT
Leveriza." They stop in front of Starmall. The provincial buses in terminals there use SLEX routes so I think going
there is your best shot.

babs said...
11 August 2013 08:50
oh wow my other comment wasnt posted. anyway, thank you very much. you've been a great help. last na po, to go
to starmall, can i also ride jeepneys with edsa crossing ilalim after the ramp of the meralco-julia vargas flyover or can i
ride an fx/jeep back to mega mall? which route will be more convenient? salamat po ng marami!!

Lag alag said...
11 August 2013 11:43
@ babs. I think depends po sa oras. During rush hour ang tagal makasakay sa Meralco Ave at matagal din bago
makarating sa Crossing. Madalas malayo pa ay bababa ng lang mga pasahero at maglalakad ng malayo. If there are
lots of UV Express bound for Megamall near your building, go for it (rush hour).

babs said...

gryz said...
9 December 2013 14:07
Hi! Nu po ang best route ppnta ortigas kming from tayuman area? Mg job hunting po kasi.. thanks!

Lag alag said...
10 December 2013 02:08
@ gryz. Kung gusto po mabilis pede Lrt to EDSA, then MRT to Shaw Station, then follow directions given above.
Kung ang building po na pupuntahan nyo ay malapit naman sa Ortigas Ave, pede baba Ortigas Station at follow
directions given sa separate post, or bus to Ortigas Ave at sakay na ng jeepney na "Ortigas Complex - Galleria".
Pkibasa po ang separate post para po malaman nyo kung aling route ang mas applicable sa inyo.

gryz said...
10 December 2013 05:01
Maraming salamat sir! Prng my nbsa po ako sa iba n my fx from quiapo. Lam nyo p b yun route nun?

Lag alag said...
10 December 2013 16:53
@ gryz. To Mega Mall po and to Robinson's Galleria ang ruta sa pagkakaalam ko po, pkitanong na lang po ang
driver. Try nyo po abang sa kabila ng Quiapo Church. Salamat po

gryz said...
10 December 2013 21:05
Thank you sir! You're a great help! God bless!

Lag alag said...
11 December 2013 00:56
@ gryz. You are welcome po. Thank you as well.

Cesar Inocencio said...
20 December 2013 14:23
Thank you for a very informative and helpful article. I wanted to make sure I don't lose my way going to The Crescent.
Without wasting precious time...

Lag alag said...
20 December 2013 16:06
@ Cesar Inocencio. You are welcome. Thank you as well for the appreciation.

6 January 2014 00:14
Hello sir!! Ask ko lang po what's the fastest way papuntang medical plaza bldg. From commonwealth? Di po kc tlga
ako mgaling sa lugar kya naguguluhan ako:( hoping for ur reply, thanks much po:)

Lag alag said...
7 January 2014 03:08
@ Catherine Vicencio. Sakay po kyo ng bus na may sign na Crossing Ibabaw o kya sakay po MRT to Shaw Station.
Then punta npo kyo sa terminal ng jeepney na nakasaad d2. Dadaan npo yun ng Medical Plaza Bldg. Kung nlilito
kyo, sakay na lang kyo ng jeepney na "Pasig" ang sign sa kanto ng EDSA at Shaw pero punta kyo sa loading area
para hindi mahuli. Sabihin po sa driver na ibaba kyo ng San Miguel Ave. Sa San MIguel Ave, abang po kyo jeepney
na "Tektite" at baba npo ng Medical Plaza Bldg. Kung gusto nyo naman para sure ay maglakad na lang kyo sa
kahabaan ng San Miguel Ave para nkikita nyo ang mga name ng mga nakahilerang mga bldg. Mabasa nyo naman
po ang pangalan ng Medical Plaza, malaki yun at kanan side ng San MIguel Ave. Sana po ay makatulong.

7 January 2014 12:03
Okay sir!!! Thank u so much for that very helpful info:) Godbless po:)

Lag alag said...
7 January 2014 16:50
@ Catherine Vicencio. You are welcome po. Thank you as well.

karenheit said...
16 January 2014 14:10
hi!ask ko lng po kung paano pumunta sa rockwell business center ortigas from mrt ortigas station?at pabalik ng mrt
from there.thank you

Lag alag said...
16 January 2014 15:03
@ karenheit. Rockwell Business Center is located along Ortigas Ave, left side, next to Meralco complex. You can
also use MRT Ortigas Ave Station. Walk to Ortigas Ave and ride a jeepney with "Rosario - San Juan" sign located
along Ortigas Avenue near corner of EDSA. If you don't see any jeep, head to its terminal underneath the flyover. Via
MRT Shaw, just use Mayflower Terminal or Shaw Blvd, take a jeepney bound for "Antipolo", "Rosario", etc. Just ask
the driver if they take Meralco Ave and turn right onto Ortigas Ave. Alight at Meralco complex which is just opposite
Meralco Ave, cross Ortigas Ave and walk past Meralco complex, next to it is Rockwell Business Center. On the way
back, just take a jeepney with "Crossing Ilalim" sign and alight at EDSA-Crossing where MRT Shaw is located. Hope
these directions help you.

karenheit said...
16 January 2014 22:36
thank you so much for your immediate response.sobrang makakatulong 'to sa para di ako maligaw papunta doon :)

Lag alag said...
17 January 2014 22:06
@ karenheit. Walang anuman. Yun din ang hangarin ko.

Archie said...
18 January 2014 15:58
How to get to Astoria Plaza from Siniloan, Laguna commuting. thanks!

Lag alag said...
21 January 2014 11:36
@ Archie. Along Shaw Blvd near EDSA, take a "Pasig Palengke" jeepney. Alight at Pioneer cor Shaw, cross Shaw
and walk along Pioneer. You will immediately see Astoria Plaza as soon as you get to the end of Pioneer.

cathy09 said...
24 January 2014 11:52
hi paano po ako mkakapunta sa tektite bldg from antipolo? di ba sakay ng "crossing ilalim" then san po best way na
bumaba,?

Lag alag said...
24 January 2014 12:26
@ cathy09. Pag dumaan po yan Meralco Ave, baba kyo sa unloading na near Tektite den lakad npo kyo. Ask driver's
assistance po.

cathy09 said...
27 January 2014 23:27
@Lag Alag.iba po ba kung sa strata or benpres ako bababa?,mas malayo po ba yun papunta tektite blg?

Lag alag said...
28 January 2014 00:48
@ cathy09. Benpres po ay kasunod lang ng Tektite.

cathy09 said...
13 March 2014 16:02
hi paano po pumunta sa jollibee plaza bldg from megamall?

Lag alag said...
13 March 2014 22:58
@ cathy09. Walk along Julia Vargas left side. Cross ADB Ave, a major intersection with traffic lights. Turn left onto F
Ortigas Jr Rd, a perpendicular road to the left of Julia Vargas where pedestrian bridges are located. Walk along F
Ortigas Jr past a small park at the left called Ortigas Park until you reach Jollibee Plaza bldg.

joyce27 said...
16 March 2014 21:28
Paano po pumunta sa OAC bldg from antipolo?or must mabilis po b pgsa likod ng megamall dumaan

Lag alag said...
16 March 2014 22:59
@ joyce27. Sakay po jeep na 'Antipolo - Edsa' ang ruta. Baba po kyo sa kanto ng Shaw Blvd at San Miguel Ave.
Then pkisunod na po ang binigay ko direction sa artikulo na eto pag nasa kanto na kyo ng San Miigel Ave.

joyce27 said...
17 March 2014 22:27
Sa likod po n megamall ay san miguel na,tama po b? Walk distance na po b? Crossing ilalim po nasasakyan
ko.nalilito po kase ako.

Lag alag said...
18 March 2014 00:06
@ joyce27. Walk along Julia Vargas, turn right onto San Miguel Ave. Walk at the left side of San Miguel Ave until you
see your building destination. Click each red pin in the map above to have an idea of your building location.

joyce27 said...
26 March 2014 20:32
Hi anu po b best way para makarating ng jolibee plaza from cainta? Sa strata po b?

27 March 2014 04:39
Hi! I would like to ask how to get to this address: Chatime Head Office 8006 Pioneer St Cor United and Brixton Sts
Brgy. Kapitolyo, Pasig City.(Landmark: UNILAB/PIONEER CENTER SUPERMARKET). I'll be coming from Calamba.
I would also like to know how to get back to Calamba from this place. Thank you so much!

reg00 said...
27 March 2014 12:40
Hi! Is it possible to ride a jeepney from MRT-Shaw going to Strata 2000 on Emerald Avenue? TIA!

Lag alag said...
29 March 2014 06:57
@ reg00. Wait for a jeepney with "Ortigas Complex - Shaw" sign along San Miguel Ave near corner Shaw Blvd. Ask
driver to drop you off at your destination.

Lag alag said...
29 March 2014 07:17
@ Pastel Rhythm. Here's how to get to Pioneer St cor United: Bus to Metro Manila. If Gil Puyat/Buendia Taft
Terminal, ride LRT-1 to EDSA Station, then MRT-3 to Shaw Station. In Shaw, go to the inside of Pavilion Mall, exit at
United St. Walk along United St all the way past Mayflower and Sheridan streets. Next to Sheridan St is Pioneer.

Lag alag said...
29 March 2014 07:23
@ joyce27. Jollibee Plaza is at the northern part of Ortigas Center. You may read the other post. If still have problem,
ask again.

7 April 2014 08:03
Thank you so much!

joyce27 said...
23 April 2014 20:56
hi paano po pumunta sa San Antonio Village, Gen Atienza Pasig coming from rosario? anu po ba pinakamalapit na
landmark?

Lag alag said...
24 April 2014 02:01
@ joyce27. If the commuter's destination is Gen Atienza, San Antonio Vill, Pasig from Rosario, the jeepney to ride is
the one via Ortigas Ave and will turn left onto Meralco Ave. If the jeepney doesn't take Meralco Ave, alight at Meralco
Ave and wait for a jeepney that turns left onto Meralco Ave. After the jeepney passed through the flyover of Julia
Vargas, alight at the road that goes to PSC Arena. The building at the corner is 808 Bldg. Don't cross Meralco Ave.
Instead walk down that road where you alight. Next street is Gen Atienza which is paralleled to Meralco Ave.

Anon said...
11 May 2014 17:18

Anon said...
11 May 2014 17:19

Lag alag said...
12 May 2014 17:21
@ Anon. If from Robinson's Galleria, you need to go to the other end. Cross ADB Ave. Wait for a jeepney with "Shaw
Blvd" sign at the corner of Garnet Rd and ADB Ave. But I have to remind that you have to be patient as it takes long
before the jeepney arrives. Get off near NEDA and walk your way. To second destination, ride jeepney to Shaw, take
MRT to Quezon Ave. Take a trike to Civil Service. Trike Terminal is located between McDo and KFC, that's Panay
Ave.

Anon said...
12 May 2014 18:05
okay. thank you lag alag! paano po mag di ako mrt? may fx ba sa may ortigas na pwede magbaba sa may malapit sa
may panay ave? yung mga fx na pa sm north kaya? sorry wala po akong alam sa route na to. thank you!

Lag alag said...
13 May 2014 05:40
@ Anon. Before you ride the fx to SM North, ask the driver if he can drop you off at Centris, then cross EDSA via
MRT station there and go to the trike terminal. You can also walk down Panay Ave, cross the next intersection, Civil
Service is on your right, very near to EDSA actually.

26 May 2014 11:54 This comment has been removed by the author.

Lag alag said...
26 May 2014 21:37
@ jerome banda. You can take jeepney to Cubao in front of St Luke. In EDSA southbound, take a bus with
secondary sign that reads "Crossing Ibabaw" then follow the direction given in this article. You can also take a bus
with "Ortigas Ilalim" sign then follow direction to Tektite from Ortigas cor EDSA in the separate post entitled How to
Commute from EDSA to Buildings inside Ortigas Center.

26 May 2014 22:04
thanks!

Lag alag said...
27 May 2014 10:48
@ jerome banda. You are welcome.

kiel willas said...
4 August 2014 12:59
hi, from las pinas kasi ako. papunta ko ng antel global building located at julia vargas. first time ko sa location kasi.
what's the easiest way to get there? thank you! your reply would be very helpful :)

Lag alag said...
4 August 2014 13:30
@ kiel willas. Here's a fast route. From Las Pinas, take a bus via Coastal Road and quickly get off at Coastal Mall or
even in Roxas Blvd Baclaran area where you will take a city bus that takes EDSA, e.g., "Monumento", "Cubao",
"Fairview" etc. There must be a secondary sign in front of the bus that reads "Crossing Ibabaw/Shaw." Alight at Shaw
Blvd. Walk to the jeepney terminal mentioned here then follow the direction. Alternatively, you can use MRT from Taft
to Shaw Station. Note: For details on how to locate the jeepney terminal from Shaw Station, please read the article as
it is mentioned here.

renardjhay tongco said...
5 August 2014 19:18
open po b 24hrs ung uv express sa trinoma branch po khit 4 am mrning to meycauayan bul. nid responsed asap
thanks po

Lag alag said...
5 August 2014 19:24
@ renardjhay tongco. Hindi ako sigurado kung neron ng UV Express sa ganun kaaga oras. Pero hayaan po ninyo
pag nagkaron ako ng pagkaktaon na malaman ay isusulat ko d2.

Commute To Roxas Blvd Buildings & Destinations Malate-Ermita Districts
Directions on this post will guide you on how to commute to the buildings and institutions that dotted the whole stretch
of Roxas Blvd of Malate and Ermita districts from Pablo Ocampo Sr Ave formerly Vito Cruz (south) all the way up to
T.M. Kalaw (north). Check if your destination is included then continue reading to get the best route from your
location. For visual guide, I provided you with a full map at the bottom of this post aside from the small ones in
between directions.

Buildings & Destinations Along Roxas Blvd Malate-Ermita Destricts

Admiral Bay Suites
Aloha Hotel
Aristocrat Restaurant
Avenue of the Arts
Bal-Air Apartment
Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas
Baypark Malate
Bayview Park Hotel
Boulevard Mansion
Brothers Burger
Carmen Apartments
Cultural Center of the Philippines
Dept of Energy & Natural Resources DENR
Emerald Garden Restaurant
Ermita Center
Eton Baypark
G-Hotel
Gedisco Terraces

L&S Bldg
Manila Finest Grill
Manila Vice
Manila Yatch Club
Marbella Manila
Max's Restaurant
Miramar Hotel
MJ's Cafe Bar
Museo Pambata
Ocean Tower
Ospital ng Maynila
Pearl of the Orient
Philtrust Bank
Plaza Ferguson
Rajah Sulayman
S&L Bldg
VIP Bldg

Different Choices Of Route In Going To These Places

For quick result on getting direction to your building or spot destination, choose from the following Routes, then click it
to read the particular direction to where you're headed.

Roxas Blvd skyline
Route #1 - Jeepney from Baclaran: You can take this route if you're from Paranaque by riding a jeepney from
Baclaran that passes through Mabini from Vito Cruz which is now Pablo Ocampo Sr to T.M. Kalaw. If you're in SM
MOA, ride a jeepney bound for "Gil Puyat LRT Buendia" or "Malibay" and alight at Harrison St and wait for a jeepney
with any of the following signs: "Divisoria Mabini", "Monumento Mabini", "Quiapo Mabini", "Sta Crus Mabini" or "TM
Kalaw Mabini". In Baclaran, wait for a jeepney with these signs along Roxas Blvd service road near McDonald's or
Chowking. Click here for complete direction.

Building row along Roxas Blvd
Route #2 - One jeepney ride from Monumento:This route is slow, so use only this if you're not in a hurry,
otherwise, take a LRT-1 train. Read Route #3. You can take this route if you're from Caloocan, Malabon, Navotas,
Valenzuela (CAMANAVA), Tondo, 5th Ave, SM City San Lazaro, Tayuman, Ongpin, Recto, Sta Cruz, Quiapo or
anywhere near Rizal Avenue aka Avenida. Just wait for a jeep below LRT-1. The sign of the jeepney must be
"Baclaran M.H. Del Pilar (Mabini)" and the jeep passes through M.H. Del Pilar from T.M. Kalaw to Vito Cruz. Click
herefor complete direction.

Museo Pambata aka Children's Museum
Route #3 - One jeepney ride from LRT-1 U.N. Avenue Station: This is fast alternative to Route #2 and can also be
taken by commuters from Bulacan, Pampanga, Subic, Clark and other provinces of Northern Luzon. Just take a
jeepney or FX bound for Balintawak or EDSA and ride a train bound for "Baclaran" at either Roosevelt Station or
Balintawak Station. Get off the train at U.N. Avenue Station. You just need to walk approximately 280 meters from
U.N. Ave Station to the loading area of jeepneys that pass through M.H. Del Pilar St, the road paralleled to Roxas
Blvd. Click here for next direction on this route.

Route #4 - Walk approx 830 meters from LRT Pedro Gil Station to Roxas Blvd: This is only good if your
destination is near the corner of Roxas Blvd service road and Pedro Gil St. See map below this post. Click here for
walk direction to your destination. You will pass by Robinson's Place Manila, cross intersections of Adriatico St and A.
Mabini (with traffic lights). Next to Mabini St is M.H. Del Pilar St. The entire block of M.H. Del Pilar, Pedro Gil and
Roxas Blvd, left-side, is occupied by Jose P Laurel Foundation Bldg.

Rajah Sulayman Park
Route #5 - One jeepney ride from LRT-1 Libertad Station: Below Libertad Station at the corner of Taft and
Libertad now known as Arnaiz Ave, jeepney with "Pier" sign makes stopover to pick up passengers. Wait for this
jeepney outside Philtrust Bank Bldg. The jeepney turns right from Taft Ave onto Libertad aka Arnaiz Ave. So, you can
actually ride this jeep before it turns right. From Taft Ave, the jeepney turns right onto Harrison St. It takes Mabini
from Vito Cruz to Kalaw. Click here for complete direction.

RM Center, Landbank Plaza and Alpha Grandview
Route #6 - Two rides from MRT-3 Taft Station:This is good if you're from Ortigas Center, SM Mega Mall, EDSA-
Shaw Crossing, Pasig, Boni Pioneer, Fort Bonifacio aka Bonifacio Global City (BGC), Rockwell, Greenhills, etc. From
Taft Station, just ride a jeepney or bus bound for SM Mall of Asia and alight at Harrison St. Take another jeepney with
any of these signs: "Divisoria Mabini", "Monumento Mabini" or "Quiapo Mabini". Click here to continue. Note:You can
take a one bus ride from any point along EDSA and then alight at the corner of EDSA and Harrison St.

Manila Vice in Baypark food & drink strip Malate
Route #7 - One jeepney ride from Araneta Center Cubao: This is slower so use this only if you're not in a hurry.
Otherwise take either LRT-2 or MRT-3 train from Araneta Center Cubao Station and alight at either Recto Station or
Taft Station. If you prefer this route, wait for a jeepney with "Vito Cruz M.H. Del Pilar Mabini Harrison" signs on its
both sides and "Vito Cruz" on the front along Aurora Blvd. It takes M.H. Del Pilar from Kalaw to Vito Cruz. But unlike
jeepney from Monumento this jeepney gets around Harrison Plaza before it takes Vito Cruz and turns right onto
Mabini on the way back to Cubao. Click here for complete direction on this route.

Palacio de Maynila
Route #8 - One jeepney ride from LRT-2 Recto Station: This is for commuters from the eastern part of Metro
Manila, i.e., SM City Marikina, Cainta, Santolan Pasig, Robinson's East, Sta Lusia East, SSS Village, etc. Just
take the trainfrom Santolan Station and alight at Recto Station. You can also take this route from Ateneo de Manila
University, Katipunan and Araneta Center Cubao. Other stations are: Katipunan, Anonas, Araneta Center Cubao,
Betty Go Belmonte, Gilmore, J Ruiz, V. Mapa which is outside SM City Sta Mesa, etc. From Recto Station, walk to
Avenida and take a jeepney with "Baclaran M.H. Del Pilar Mabini" sign. It takes M.H. Del Pilar from Kalaw to Vito
Cruz. Or take a Baclaran bound train at LRT Doroteo Jose Station and follow Route #3. Click here to get
complete directions.

Direction #1

For Route #1, Route #5 & Route#6

The jeepney traverses F.B. Harrison St and crosses Pablo Ocampo Sr aka Vito Cruz. Mabini St starts at Pablo
Ocampo and ends in T.M. Kalaw. It is paralleled to Roxas Blvd and one-way from Pres Quirino Ave to T.M. Kalaw.
The street that serves as its opposite lane is M.H. Del Pilar which is one-way from T.M. Kalaw to Pres Quirino Ave.
M.H. Del Pilar St is between Roxas Blvd and Mabini St.

Alight at Vito Cruz aka Pablo Ocampo:

Ask driver to drop you there, walk along Vito Cruz towards Roxas Blvd. The building at the left corner of Vito Cruz
and Roxas Blvd service road is Legaspi Tower 300, next to it is Traders Hotel which is already part of
Pasay. Cultural Center of the Philippines is opposite Legaspi Tower. Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas is the entire
complex bounded by Mabini (the road that continues Harrison), Vito Cruz and Roxas Blvd. Bangko Sentral is located
to the right of Vito Cruz. Note: If your destination is Bangko Sentral or Central Bank of the Philippines, get off the
jeep past Vito Cruz to get near visitors' gate which is opposite Harrison Plaza.Metropolitan Museum of Manila is
located at the back of Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas, just turn right to Roxas Blvd service road from Vito Cruz, walk
further until you get there. Philippine Navy Headquarters is located to the other side or Roxas Blvd opposite
Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas. Next to Philippine Navy is the ManilaYacht Club. See map #1 below.


Alight at President Quirino Ave:

Next intersection to Vito Cruz is Pres Quirino Ave. Walk from the corner towards Roxas Blvd. Ospital ng Maynila is
located at the left corner of Quirino Ave and Roxas Blvd service road. You can also use this route to get
to Manila Yacht Club which is located opposite Ospital ng Maynila. Aloha Hotel is located at the right corner of
Quirino Ave and Roxas Blvd service road, followed by Admiral Bay Suites. Next to Admiral is G-Hotel. Marbella
Manila is next to G-Hotel, followed by Ocean Tower. Note: It's nearer to get to the last fivebuildings that I have
mentioned if you alight at the next street to the left of Mabini Street, then use the street next to Quirino Ave along
M.H. Del Pilar St. See map #1 above.

Alight at San Andres St:

After Quirino Ave, next main intersection with traffic lights is San Andres where Malate Church is located. Walk
towards Roxas Blvd. Culinary Institute of Aristocrat is located at the other left corner of M.H. Del Pilar and San
Andres. Aristocrat Restaurant is located past Culinary Institute to the left of San Andres. Rajah Sulayman is
located to your right. Turn left on Roxas Blvd service road to get to Carmen Apartments, located next to the
abandoned building of Grand Boulevard Hotel. See map #2 below.


Alight at Remedios St:

This street immediately follows San Andres and bounded Malate Church to the north. Max's Restaurant is at the
right corner of Roxas Blvd service road and Remedios St. Next to Max's along Roxas Blvd service road isPhiltrust
Bank and Patio de Manila which is situated inside Bay Park Malate, where scores of bars and restaurants are also
located. Among these eating and drinking joints are Bothers Burger, MJ 's Cafe Bar,Manila Finest Grill and Manila
Vice. See map #2 above.

Alight at Sinagoga St:

Next street to the left of Mabini St is Sinagoga. Alight here and walk along Sinagoga until you get to M.H. Del Pilar
st. Palacio de Maynila is right in front of you the moment you get to M.H. Del Pilar. See map #3 below.


Alight at J Quintos Sr St:

This is the next street to your left. Get off the jeep here. Landmark here is the tall building of Landbank of the
Philippines. Walk along J Quintos Sr St towards Roxas Blvd. Ramon Magsaysay Center is located at the left corner
of J Quintos Sr St and Roxas Blvd service road. Manila Diamond Hotel at located at the right corner of J Quintos Sr
St and Roxas Blvd service road. See map #3 above.

Alight at Pedro Gil St:

This is another main intersection with traffic lights. Landmark at the corner of Mabini and Pedro Gil is Hyatt Hotel.
Walk along Pedro Gil towards Roxas Blvd. Jose P Laurel Foundation Bldg is located at the right corner of Pedro Gil
St and Roxas Blvd service road. Turn right to Roxas Blvd service road, walk past vacant lot until you get to a narrow
street which is Cuarteles. Department of Energy and Natural Resources (DENR) is the old building at the next
corner of Cuarteles and Roxas Blvd service road. Next to DENR is S&L Bldg. See map #4 below.


Alight at Sta Monica St:

After the jeepney drove past cross-intersection of Salas St, alight at the next cross-intersection of Sta Monica. Walk
along Sta Monica past M.H. Del Pilar until you get to Roxas Blvd service road. Avenue of the Arts is located at the
left corner of Sta Monica St and Roxas Blvd service road. If you turn left, next to Avenue of the Arts is L&S Building,
followed by Boulevard Mansion. Ermita Center is located at the right corner of Sta Monica St and Roxas Blvd
service road, followed by PAGCOR. See map #4 above.

Alight at Padre Faura St:

This is a main intersection with traffic lights. Get off the jeepney here and walk past M.H. Del Pilar until you get to
Roxas Blvd service road. 1332 Golden Empire is the tall building at the left corner of Faura and Roxas Blvd. At the
right corner is Grand Riviera Suites, followed by Pearl of the Orient. See map #5 below.


Alight at Arquiza St:

Next to Faura is the cross-intersection of Arquiza. Walk from the corner of Mabini past M.H. Del Pilar until you get to
the corner of Arquiza and Roxas Blvd service road. At the right corner of Arquiza and Roxas Blvd service road
is Emerald Garden, followed by Gedisco Terrace which is followed by VIP Building. See map #5 above.

Alight at A. Flores St:

Walk from the corner of Flores St and Mabini towards Roxas Blvd. Flores ends in M.H. Del Pilar. Plaza Ferguson is
the park you get to see at the other side of M.H. Del Pilar opposite Ermita Church. Walk to Roxas Blvd via Plaza
Ferguson to get to US Embassy via pedestrian lane. See map #6 below.


Alight at United Nations Ave (U.N. Ave):

Walk along U.N. Ave past M.H. Del Pilar until you get to the service road of Roxas Blvd. At the left corner of U.N. Ave
is Bayview Park Hotel. At the right corner is Yellow Cab and Starbucks Coffee. If you turn right to the service road,
next to Yellow Cab is Miramar Hotel, followed by Bel-Air Apartment. Next to Bel-Air Apartment and located at the
corner of T.M. Kalaw ang Roxas Blvd service road is Eton Baypark Manila. Note: If your destination is Eton
Baypark, it's better to alight at T.M. Kalaw, walk past M.H. Del Pilar until you get to the corner of Roxas Blvd service
road where Eton stands. U.S. Embassy is located across Roxas Blvd.Museo Pambata is located at the other corner
of Roxas Blvd and T.M. Kalaw opposite Eton Baypark. See map #6 above.

Direction #2

For Route #2, Route #7 and Route #8

The jeepney will pass through Rizal Park via Maria Orosa St. Then it will turn right onto T.M. Kalaw. From T.M.
Kalaw, the jeepney will turn left on M.H. Del Pilar. Below are walk directions from strategic locations along M.H. Del
Pilar to the location of buildings and institutions along Roxas Blvd service road.

From T.M. Kalaw:

Alight at the corner of Kalaw ang M.H. Del Pilar. Walk towards Roxas Blvd. Eton Baypark Manila is located at the
corner of Kalaw and Roxas Blvd service road. Turn left to the service road to get to Bel-Air Apartmentwhich is next
to Eton Baypark. Across Roxas Blvd opposite Eton Baypark and Bel-Air Apartment is Museo Pambata. See map #7
below.

From U.N. Ave:

Next to Kalaw is United Nations Ave, main intersection with traffic lights. Alight at the corner of M.H. Del Pilar and
U.N. Ave. Walk to Roxas Blvd. Bayview Park Hotel Manila is located at the left corner of U.N. Ave and Roxas Blvd
service road. <i>Yellow Cab and Starbucks Coffee is at the right corner of U.N. Ave and Roxas Blvd. Turn right to
the service road to get to Miramar Hotel which is next to Yellow Cab. See map #7 below.

From Plaza Ferguson:

Next to U.N. Ave is Plaza Ferguson, a small park to your right in front of Ermita Church. Alight there and walk
towards Roxas Blvd. To get to US Embassy, use the pedestrian lane near Plaza Ferguson. VIP Bldg is located at
the left corner of Roxas Blvd service road and Plaza Ferguson. Turn left on the service road. Next to VIP Bldg
is Gedisco Terrace, followed by Emerald Garden which is located at the corner of Roxas Blvd service road and
Arquiza St which makes it more comfortable to alight at Arquiza St, the intersection next to Plaza Ferguson. See map
#7 below.

From Padre Faura:

After U.N. Ave, the next main intersection with traffic lights is Padre Faura. Alight at the corner of Faura and Del Pilar.
Walk to Roxas Blvd. Grand Riviera Suites is located at the right corner of Faura and Roxas Blvd service road. Turn
right to the service road to get to Pearl of the Orient which is next to Grand Riviera. 1332 Golden Empire Tower is
located at the left corner of Faura and Roxas Blvd service road. Turn left to the service road to get
to PAGCOR located next to 1332 Golden Empire Tower. See map #7 below.


From Sta Monica St:

Next intersection to Padre Faura is Sta Monica. Get off the jeepney at the corner of Sta Monica and M.H. Del Pilar,
walk to Roxas Blvd. Ermita Center is located at the right corner of Sta Monica and Roxas Blvd service road. Avenue
of the Arts is located at the left corner of Sta Monica and Roxas Blvd service road. Turn left to the service road to get
to the next building which is L&S Bldg, followed by Boulevard Mansion. See map #8 below.

From Salas St:

Get off the jeepney at the next intersection after Sta Monica which is Salas St. Walk to Roxas Blvd along Salas
St. S&L Bldg is located at the left corner of Salas and Roxas Blvd service road. See map #8 below.

From Cuarteles St:

After Salas is Cuarteles, a small road to the right of M.H. Del Pilar. Walk from the corner of M.H. Del Pilar to Roxas
Blvd. At the right corner of Cuarteles and Roxas Blvd service road is the Department of Energy and Natural
Resources or DENR. See map #8 below.

From Pedro Gil St:

Get off the jeepney at Pedro Gil St, the next main intersection with traffic lights after Cuarteles. J ose P Laurel
Foundation Bldg is located at the left side of Pedro Gil St. It occupies the entire block bounded by Pedro Gil, M.H.
Del Pilar and Roxas Blvd service road. If your destination is Diamond Hotel which is next to Jose Laurel Foundation,
then alight after the jeepney drove past Jose P Laurel Foundation Bldg. Next to Diamond Hotel isRamon Magsaysay
Center located next to J Quintos Sr St. Palacio de Maynila is located at the left side of Pasaje Del Carmen St, the
road next to Ramon Magsaysay St. See map #8 below.


Bay Park Malate:

Next to Palacio de Maynila is the open space where you can pass through to get to Patio de Manila and the different
bars and restaurants inside Bay Park Malate. Among the eating and drinking joints located along Roxas Blvd service
road side of Baypark are Manila Finest Grill, MJ 's Cafe Bar, Manila Vice and Brothers Burger. Note: If you can't
get to the other side of Baypark (Roxas Blvd service road) from here, walk your way to Rajah Sulayman and get
around the area. See map #9 below.

Rajah Sulayman:

It's the small park to the right of M.H. Del Pilar and in front of Malate Church. Alight here to get to Max's
Restaurants and Aristocrat Restaurants which is opposite Max's. Between them is Rajah Sulayman Park.Culinary
Institute of Aristocrat is located at the corner of M.H. Del Pilar and San Andres, the road that bounded Rajah
Sulayman Park to the south. To get to Carmen Apartments, walk along Roxas Blvd service road southward from
Aristocrat Restaurant. Carmen Apartment is located next to the old and abandoned building of Grand Boulevard
Hotel. See map #9 below.

From Quirino Avenue:

The jeepney will cross San Andres St, the road that bounded Rajah Sulayman. M.H. Del Pilar ends in Quirino Ave.
Get off the jeep at the road before Quirino Ave where Admiral Bay Suites is located. Walk to Roxas Blvd. Turn right
on Roxas Bldv service road. Next to Admiral Bay Suites is G-Hotel, followed by Marbella Manila. Next to Marbella
Mannila is Ocean Tower. Aloha Hotel is located at the right corner of Quirino Ave and Roxas Blvd service road.
Across Quirino Ave at the left corner of Roxas Blvd service road and Quirino Ave is Ospital ng Maynila. Manila
Yacht Club. See map #9 below.

From Vito Cruz corner Mabini St:

If your destination is Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas, alight before the jeepney gets to Vito Cruz. To get toLegaspi
Tower 300, walk along Vito Cruz to Roxas Blvd. Legaspi Tower 300 is located at the left corner of Vito Cruz aka
Pablo Ocampo and Roxas Blvd service road. Turn left on the service road to get to Traders Hotel which is next to
Legaspi Tower. Turn right to Roxas Blvd service road from Vito Cruz to get toMetropolitan Museum which is at the
back of Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas. You can also get there via Quirino Ave, just turn left to Roxas Blvd service road
from Quirino Ave. Cultural Center of the Philippines is across Roxas Blvd opposite Legaspi Tower 300. Philippine
Navy Headquarters is located across Roxas Blvd opposite Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas. Next to Philippine Navy
is Manila Yacht Club. See map #9 below.


Direction #3

For Route #3
Walk past NBI from LRT-1 U.N. Avenue Station along Taft Ave's southbound lane until you reach the corner of Padre
Faura (main intersection with traffic lights). Take a jeepney with "Sta Ana Robinson's Place Pedro Gil" or "Paco
Robinson's San Andres Bukid" sign. Make sure to ask the driver if he will take M.H. Del Pilar St because some
drivers make detour and go off route. Alight at the following locations to get to the nearest buildings and spots.
Padre Faura cor M.H. Del Pilar:

Walk along Padre Faura to Roxas Blvd. Grand Riviera Suites is located at the right corner of Faura and Roxas Blvd
service road. Next to it is the Pearl of the Orient. Then these buildings follow: Emerald Garden,Gedisco
Terraces, VIP Bldg, Plaza Ferguson (small park), Bayview Park Hotel, U.N. Avenue (street),Yellow Cab &
Starbucks Coffee, Miramar Hotel, Bel-Air Apartment and Eton Baypark Manila, in that order.1332 Golden
Empire Tower is located at the left corner of Faura and Roxas Blvd service road. It is followed byPAGCOR. Located
to the other side of Roxas Blvd opposite Eton Baypar and Bel-Air Apartment is Museo Pambata. If your destination
is US Embassy, use the pedestrian overpass or the nearest pedestrian lane. US Embassy is located across Roxas
Blvd. See map #10 below.


Sta Monica cor M.H. Del Pilar:

Walk along Sta Monica to Roxas Blvd. Ermita Center is located at the right corner of Sta Monica and Roxas Blvd
service road. Avenue of the Arts is located at the left corner of Sta Monica and Roxas Blvd service road. Turn left to
the service road to get to the next building which is L&S Bldg, followed by Boulevard Mansion. See map #11 below.
Salas St cor M.H. Del Pilar:

Walk along Salas to Roxas Blvd. S&L Bldg is located at the left corner of Salas and Roxas Blvd service road. See
map #11 below.
Cuarteles cor M.H. Del Pilar

Cuarteles St is the road to the right of M.H. Del Pilar before the main intersection with traffic lights which is Pedro Gil.
Walk along Cuarteles to Roxas Blvd. Department of Energy & Natural Resources or DENR Region IV is located at
the right corner of Cuarteles and Roxas Blvd service road. See map #11 below.
Pedro Gil cor M.H. Del Pilar

The jeepney turns left to Pedro Gil from M.H. Del Pilar so you must alight here. J ose P Laurel Foundation Bldg is
the building situated at the southwest corner of Pedro Gil and Del Pilar opposite Hyatt Hotel which is located at the
southeast corner of Pedro Gil and Del Pilar. If your destination is any of these buildings:Diamond Hotel, Ramon
Magsaysay Center or Palacio de Maynila, walk along M.H. Del Pilar southward. Diamond Hotel is next to Jose P
Laurel Foundation, followed by Ramon Magsaysay Center which is across J Quintos Sr St, the road next to Pedro
Gil. Walk further to get to Palacio de Maynila which is located across the next street to the right of Del Pilar. See map
#11 below.


One more jeepney ride to these buildings:

If your destinations is any of the following, then alight at the corner of Faura and M.H. Del Pilar and take another
jeepney with "Baclaran" or "Libertad Luna" sign.

Patio de Manila, Philtrust Bank, Bay Park Malate, Rajah Sulayman, Aristocrat Restaurants, Culinary Institute
of Aristocrat, Carmen Apartments, Admiral Bay Suites, Admiral Bay Suites, G-Hotel,, Marbella Manila, Ocean
Tower, Aloha Hotel, Ospital ng Maynila, Manila Yacht Club, Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas,Legaspi Tower
300, Cultural Center of the Philippines, Metropolitan Museum and Philippine Navy Headquarters.

Read Direction #2 to know where to alight to get to these buildings, click here.

Direction #4

For Route #4
There are only few buildings nearer to Pedro Gil cor Roxas Blvd service road. Going to these building on foot from
Pedro Gil Station of LRT is faster if you're fond of walking. Pedro Gil is one way from M.H. Del Pilar to Taft. See map
#12 below. The buildings nearer to Pedro Gil corner Roxas Blvd are:

J ose P Laurel Foundation - located at the corner of Roxas Blvd and Pedro Gil, also bounded by M.H. Del Pilar St so
the building also occupies the corner of M.H. Del Pilar and Pedro Gil.

Diamond Hotel - next to Jose P Laurel Foundation bldg, access is located at M.H. Del Pilar. There's no entrance
along Roxas Blvd. Entrance for employees, visitors and suppliers is located along M.H. Del Pilar. Hotel Lobby
Entrance for guests is located along J Quintos Sr St, the road next to Pedro Gil.

Ramon Magsaysay Center - next to Diamond Hotel but across J Quintos Sr St.

Dept of Energy & Natural Resources (DENR) - Walk towards Roxas Blvd. Turn right at Roxas Blvd service road,
walk past the vacant lot toward the next street which is Cuarteles St. DENR is located across Cuarteles St. It
occupies the corner of Roxas Blvd service road and Cuarteles.

S&L Bldg - next to DENR.


For other buildings located away from the corner of Roxas Blvd service road and Pedro Gil St, read Directions #1, #2
and #3. Choose which direction is best for you.


Aloha Hotel

Aristocrat Restaurants

Avenue of the Arts

Bayview Park Hotel Manila

Bel-Air Apartment

Boulevard Mansion

Brothers Burgers Baypark Roxas Blvd Malate

Carmen Apartments

CCP - Cultural Center of the Philippines

Central Bank of the Philippines - Bangko Sentral


DENR - Department of Energy & Natural Resources

Emerald Garden

Ermita Center

Eton Baypark Manila

Food & drink strip Baypark Roxas Blvd

Gedisco Terraces

G-Hotel

Grand Boulevard Hotel old & abandoned building


L&S Building

Legaspi Tower 300 and Traders Hotel


Manila Finest Grill in Baypark

Manila Yacht Club

Max's Restaurant

Miramar Hotel

MJ's Cafe Bar in Baypark Roxas Blvd

Ocean Tower and Marbella Manila

Ospital ng Maynila

Pearl of the Orient

Pearl of the Orient


Philtrust Bank in Baypark


S&L Building

VIP Building
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JAYSON UY said...
14 February 2013 23:24
How can I driving go to golden bay restaurant?

Lag alag said...
15 February 2013 16:59
@ JAYSON UY. Where will you be coming from, please?

JAYSON UY said...
16 February 2013 21:59
@ Lag alag.I am from monumento!
can you give me the specific details on how to go there?
direction on web is very useful on my driving and commute!

Lag alag said...
16 February 2013 22:48
@ JAYSON UY. Here's the driving direction. Either take Avenida Ave, the road below LRT-1 track all the way to
Carriedo or take Abad Santos Ave all the way to Recto and cross Recto Ave, drive further and follow the traffic until
you cross the Pasig River. If you choose Avenida, follow the traffic as it turns right and then eventually crosses Pasig
River. Take Roxas Blvd, after that. Turn right at CCP, drive all the way to Tanghalang Francisco Balagtas, make left.
Another left at PICC, then make right. Drive all the way and cross Diokno Blvd aka Gil Puyat. Now in Macapagal Blvd,
drive all the way and cross the main intersection with traffic lights which is EDSA. Drive further until you see Golden
Bay Restaurant, to your left. You need to make a U-turn or use Bradco Ave intersection with traffic lights to take
northbound lane of Macapagal and head toward Golden Bay Restaurant. Hope this directions help you. Please visit
my other blog, www.ThingsWorthToBuy.com. Thank you so much.

JAYSON UY said...
17 February 2013 14:44
@ Lag alag. Good afternoon po
Thank you for the reply.
If I see the golden bay restaurant in my left and where I can make U-turn? is use Bradco ave only ?
or ahead of restaurant?
How many U-turn if I passed restaurant?

Lag alag said...
17 February 2013 19:46
@ JAYSON UY. Sir, the moment you see Golden Bay Restaurant to your left, watch for any U-Turn slot ahead. Now,
if there's no U-Turn, use Bradco Ave if U-Turn is allowed there. If not, turn left on Bradco and then make a U-Turn in
Bradco Ave then turn right onto Macapagal to get to Golden Bay Restaurant. You can also cross Bradco and then
make a U-turn to return, cross Bradco Ave again and head toward Golden Bay Restaurant.

JAYSON UY said...
17 February 2013 21:27
@ Lag alag.Thank you so much!

Lag alag said...
17 February 2013 22:57
@ JAYSON UY. You are welcome.

JAYSON UY said...
20 February 2013 22:37
@ Lag alag.I have so many question to ask you!
This is my email JAYSONUY@HOTMAIL.COM
Is there another way to go to restaurant if not use CCP?

Lag alag said...
20 February 2013 23:23
@ JAYSON UY. This one is much easier. Drive all the way along Roxas Blvd past CCP, take Gil Puyat - Roxas Blvd
flyover and EDSA - Roxas Blvd flyover. Drive past Baclaran Church and then turn right onto Bradco Ave, the main
road perpendicular to Roxas Blvd. Turn right onto Macapagal Blvd, drive further until you see Golden Bay Restaurant
to your right.

JAYSON UY said...
23 February 2013 22:25
If I am go to MOA,can I drive all the EDSA to go there from Monumento?
or what I am going to ride to able to pass all EDSA to MOA?
Because I never take the whole stretch of EDSA,I want to experience it!
Ride bus or jeep? I don't want to take train,because I want to see the view and the road!
kindly please give me the guides,thanks!

Lag alag said...
24 February 2013 11:17
@ JAYSON UY. Yes you can take a bus from Monumento all the way to MOA. There are buses there that you can
take. If none, just go to Rizal Ave cor 5th Ave, and ride a bus with "MOA" sign in its windshield.

JAYSON UY said...
24 February 2013 20:32
If I am in Balintawak what I am going to ride to go to MOA?
Is there bus there direct go to MOA?

JAYSON UY said...
24 February 2013 20:36
If I driving go to star city where I can park my car?
Can you give the specific details if I am in vicento sotto?

Lag alag said...
24 February 2013 22:06
@ JAYSON UY. Please read complete directions to MOA here.

To get details that you need in Star City parking areas and driving directions, click here.

DPC Extension ECO Plaza Mantrade Jeepney Route
"DPC Extension ECO Plaza Mantrade" is the sign of jeepneys that ply the route of Chino Roces AvenueExtension.
Chino Roces Avenue is formerly known as Pasong Tamo. So, when we say Chino Roces Extension we refer to the
road also called Pasong Tamo Extension. This extension road runs southeast approximately 2-kilometer from
Alphaland Southgate Mall in Magallanes, EDSA towards Lawton Drive where it ends.

DPC Place can be seen from EDSA
This post serves as guide for commuters going to different corporate offices of various multinational corporations
located along this road of Southern Makati. Going to these companies for most commuters is via MRT-
3Magallanes Station which is linked to Alphaland Southgate Mall, the first building situated to the left of the road. This
is how to get to these buildings and offices from MRT-3 MagallanesStation.

Alphaland Southgate Mall view from Chino Roces Ext.
Jeepneys that ply the route of Chino Roces Extension aka Pasong Tamo Extension are plenty. You can ride at the
opposite corner of Alphaland Southgate Mall. The sign in front of jeepney reads "ECO Plaza DPC Extension".

Please check the following list of companies and establishments if your destination is included and read on to learn
how far or how near it is from MRT-3 Magallanes Station and Alphaland Southgate Mall in EDSA. Towards the end of
this post, you will know the location of a building along Chino Roces Extension and how to get to its location via
jeepney ride from EDSA and MRT.

Jump to Building Location

2262 Chino Roces - Philippine Allied Enterprises Corp, CTM
Management Corp, General Heat Corp, Friction Materials Corp.,
Autobus Industries Inc., Bridgestone
2275 Chino Roces Extension
2278 Pasong Tamo
2283 Pasong Tamo
Allegro Center
Alsons
Anson's
BPI Pasong Tamo Ext-EDSA
Bridgestone
Cash&Carry Express - Mercury Drug, Goldies Coffee Shop,
Countrystyle
Chery Makati - Auto Mall Service Center
Chevrolet
Chrysler Makati
Dacon Building - DMCI Plaza
DHL House
DPC Place
EastWest Bank
Eco Plaza
Fresenius Medical Care (Patio 2257) - Philhealth, Dan's Bikeshop,
Autometics, Jeaswin & Anne Dance Studio, Legacy Art Gallery,
Spotlight
G E E Building
Liberty Telecoms - Technology Center
Makati Hope Christian School - Makati Hope
Christian Church
Manila Contemporary
Manila Memorial Park Head Office
Mantrade Nissan
Mead Johnson Nutrition Phils Inc
Mirax Building
Narra Building
Natividad Building - Grundfos
Nissan CRVI Automotive Service Center
Office Busters/Hilti
Pancake House Center
Parking Lot
PIFCO Building
Prestige Cars
Priscilla 100
SAATCHI House - European Motors
Solid House
Southgate Mall
Sterling Place
Suzuki - Premium Wine Exchange, SmithBell
Group
Tao Corp - GNC Live Well
Tao Corporate Center - Altus Godiva Health
G&A Building
GlaxoSmithKline Corporate Center
Ideas for Living - Black & White
Intertek Building - Countrystyle
Jannov Plaza
Karrivin Plaza
Lapanday Center
Solutions i can New Marketlink Chiral
Toyota Pasong Tamo
Tupperware Brands
UPRC III Building - Firmenich Denso
Coolmate Corp
Volvo Viking Cars Inc
Whitespace
Yupangco Building - Autosport, Guerrilla,
Silverlens Gallery, VELTRUP Technik Phils
Inc., Liquimoly, VARTA

Now, here's their respective locations along Chino Roces Extension aka Pasong Tamo Extension. And how can you
get to each building via jeepney.

Buildings and Corporations located to the left of Chino Roces Extension:

Located to the left of Chino Roces Extension next to Alphaland Southgate Mall is Fresenius Medical Care. This
company occupies the ground floor of Patio 2257. Other companies in this building are: Philhealth, Dan's Bikeshop,
Autometics, Jeaswin & Anne Dance Studio, Legacy Art Gallery and Spotlight. Obviously, you can just walk here from
MRT-3 Magallanes Station. Next to Patio 2257 is the big multi-storey building of Pancake House Center. Still a
walking distance.

Next to Pancake House Center is a building being occupied by companies called Ideas for Living and Black & White.

Lapanday Center follows and next to it is a building with 2275 Chino Roces Extension written on its facade. A Parking
Lot followed and next to it is the BPI Pasong Tamo Ext-EDSA.

Now, I think we're getting farther, so the buildings and corporations that subsequently follow can be comfortably reach
by riding a jeepney. Again the sign of the jeepney must contains "DPC Extension". Where to ride? Opposite corner of
Alphaland Southgate Mall, along Chino Roces Extension near corner EDSA service road.

Three more buildings complete the line up from EDSA to the next road called Lumbang. These buildings are as
follows:

2283 Pasong Tamo

Lumbang road runs perpendicular to the left of Chino
Roces Avenue Extension.

Situated at the opposite corner of Lumbang and Chino
Roces Avenue Extension is Solid House.

Next to Solid House is Chrysler Makati, followed by UPRC III Building where
Firmenich, Denso and Coolmate Corp are located.

Next to UPRC III Building is Tao Corporate Center.

Tao Corporate Center is home of different companies such as Altus,
Godiva, Health Solutions, I Can, New Marketlink, and Chiral.

A tall pole sign of Bridgestone follows.

Next to it standing one after another respectively are the following: Jannov
Plaza, Priscilla 100, Tao Corp - GNC Live Well, G.E.E Building, G&A
Building, Eco Plaza and Chevrolet.

Next to Eco Plaza is Chevrolet.

As Chino Roces Avenue Extension turns to left, Mead Johnson Nutrition (Phils), Inc. occupies the last destination to
the left of Chino Roces being served by "ECO Extension DPC Plaza Mantrade" jeepneys. This is the last stop of
these jeepneys to the left of Chino Roces as they make the U-Turn to get back to MRT-3 MagallanesStation in EDSA.
Now, to know the buildings located to the right of Chino Roces Extension from EDSA, just read on.

Buildings and Corporations located to the right of Chino Roces Avenue Extension:

From MRT-3 Magallanes, you enter Southgate Mall which is linked to the station. You go down the mall towards the
ground floor where you exit the mall via door that leads to Chino Roces Avenue Extension. You walk across Chino
Roces to ride a jeepney going to your destination. But first you need to know if you can just walk to its location.

First building to the right of Chino Roces Avenue Extension from EDSA is 2262 where the following corporations are
located: Philippine Allied Enterprises Corporation, CTM Management Corporation, General Heat Corporation, Friction
Materials Corporation, Autobus Industries, Incorporated, and Bridgestone.

Next to 2262 is EastWest Bank followed respectively by GlaxoSmithKline Corporate Center, Mirax Building, Volvo
Viking Cars Incorporated, Nissan CRVI Automotive Service Center, Narra Building, 2278 Pasong Tamo and
Mantrade Nissan.

As the buildings and corporate offices that follow are getting farther, you can opt to ride the jeepney plying this route.
The jeepney sign must contains "DPC Extension ECO Plaza".

Next to Mantrade Nissan is Cash&Carry Express where a branch
of Mercury Drug, Goldies Coffee Shop and Countrystyle are also located.

Allegro Center, a mini mall home to some restaurants and with large parking
space in front of it, is next to Cash&Carry Express.

Next to Allegro Center respectively are Alsons, Tupperware Brands, Chery
Makati - Auto Mall Service Center and Toyota Pasong Tamo.

Next to Toyota Pasong Tamo is Suzuki. Also located at the same building is
Premium Wine Exchange and SmithBell Group.

SAATCHI House which also home to European Motors followed. Next to it is Liberty Telecoms which is also home to
Technology Center. Next building is PIFCO Building. And after that is a newly painted Sterling Place. Next to Sterling
is Anson's, followed by a brand new building of DHL House.

Next to DHL House is Natividad Building which also home to Grundfos. Intertek Building which also houses
Countrystyle is next to Natividad Building.

A large compound of Makati Hope Christian School and Makati Hope Christian Church is next to Intertek Building and
next to it is a factory-like building of Whitespace. Manila Contemporary is next, followed by an old building called
Karrivin Plaza.

Next to Karrivin Plaza is a compound of Yupangco Building which houses Autosport, Guerrilla, Silverlens Gallery,
VELTRUP Technik Philippines, Incorporated, Liquimoly and VARTA.

At the corner where Chino Roces Avenue Extension turns left, the glass
building of DPC Place stands.

Next to it is the Prestige Cars, the exclusive distributor of BMW cars in the
Philippines.

Last stop is the compound where Hilti and Office Busters are located.

This is where jeepneys make U-Turn on the way back to MRT-3 Magallanes
Station and Alphaland Southgate Mall in EDSA.

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DC said...
15 February 2013 09:04
Thanks for this post! Most helpful, and still up to date - as of Feb 15, 2013. The only notable changes since then
would be the renovation/development of Solid House Building & of the Automall Bldg.

Again, thank you! :)

Lag alag said...
15 February 2013 16:58
@ DC. Hello, thank you so much for the update. I really appreciate your comment, this also helps others who are
going there.

You are welcome. The pleasure is mine :)

7 April 2014 08:08
Hi! Thank you for helping me in your other post. :)

Within Chino Roces Ext naman po ang destination ko this time. From Calamba, paano po makakarating sa Toyota?
In front daw po kasi nun ang Cupcakes by Sonja (2293 Pasong Tamo Ext, Makati).

Lag alag said...
8 April 2014 02:15
@ Pastel Rhythm. This is also for commuters headed to Toyota in Pasong Tamo Ext from Calamba. You can ride a
bus or jeepney to Alabang. Then take a bus bound for north, e.g., Cubao, Fairview, Novaliches, etc. Alight at
Magallanes. Go to the frontage of AlphaLand Southgate Mall along Pasong Tamo aka Chino Roces. Ride a jeepney
with "Pasong Tamo Ext" sign. Ask driver to drop you off there. Hope this direction helps you.

Queena Mae said...
23 June 2014 22:27
Across whitespace po ba, may jeep na pabalik sa Magallanes MRT Station? :)

Lag alag said...
24 June 2014 02:09
@ Queena Mae. Yes po, lots of jeepneys there.

Direction Bytes: From NAIA Terminal 2 To POEA Ortigas

Whenever in a NAIA Terminal, always think of the NAIA Shuttle Bus. In NAIA Terminal 2 also known as Centennial
Terminal, the shuttle bus loading and unloading area is located in front of International Arrivals, between Bay 14 and
Bay 15, just below "AIRPORT SHUTTLE" sign. So, if you're an arriving passengers from a domestic flight, all you
need to do is go to the front of International Arrivals where you will see this sign. Wait for a shuttle bus to arrive and
once it does, get in the bus and pay 20 pesos.

The Shuttle bus will take all the passengers fromTerminal 2 of NAIA to NAIA Terminal 3. You get off the bus at NAIA-
3 and transfer to another NAIAShuttle Bus that will take you to MRT and LRT Stations that in turn will take you to your
destinaton, e.g. POEA. The shuttle bus going to MRT and LRT will park at the area where BusStation Route 2 is
displayed, just a few steps fromBus Station Route 1 where you get off the busfrom NAIA-2.

Wait for a shuttle bus to arrive and get in. Pay 20 pesos. From NAIA-3, the bus will take Andrews Avenue on the way
to Roxas Boulevard where it will turn right, then it will turn right again onto EDSA on its way to NAIAShuttle
Bus Station located at Pasay Taft Rotonda which is very near to LRT EDSA Station and MRT Taft Station.

You have 2 options in going to POEA:

Option 1

Get off the shuttle bus at its station in Pasay Rotonda and ride an MRT-3 Train bound for North Station and get
off the train at Ortigas Station. If you choose this option, you will travel fast but you need to walk a little bit far from
Ortigas Station to POEA, approximately 500 meters.

After you alight from the train at Ortigas Station, turn left from turnstile (exit machine) and go down the station via stair
located to the north part of the station. If you turn right from turnstile, the stair will take you to the ground going to SM
Mega Mall.

Walk along EDSA's north bound lane until you reach Robinson's Galleria mall which is located at the corner of EDSA
and Ortigas Avenue. POEA is located at the opposite corner of EDSA and Ortigas. To get to POEA, use the
footbridge that connects Robinson's Galleria and the walkway going to POEA.

Option 2

Ask the driver of NAIA Shuttle Bus to drop you off at Heritage Hotel. The driver will announce the arrival to unloading
area in Heritage Hotel. Get off right there and ride a bus with "Ortigas Ilalim POEA" sign. The sign of the bus may not
contain POEA but it should display "Ortigas Ilalim". Don't ride a bus with "Ortigas Ibabaw" sign. Only "Ortigas Ilalim"
buses stop at POEA. Get off the bus at the unloading area at Robinson's Galleria which is located at the corner of
EDSA and Ortigas Avenue. If you choose this option, your travel to POEA is slower because of the traffic in EDSA
and the long duration the bus spends in loading areas to pick up more passengers. But its more comfortable as you
don't need to walk far. Instead, you will just walk across EDSA via footbridge to get to POEA which is just opposite
Robinson's Galleria.
2 Responses to Direction Bytes: From NAIA Terminal 2 To POEA Ortigas
6 August 2012 12:42
how many meters is Holiday Inn Manila from POEA?

Lag alag said...
6 August 2012 13:39
@ aNciEnt aNd nOw. Holiday Inn Galleria Manila is approximately 450 meters from POEA. You can get there via
Robinson's Galleria Mall.

Direction Bytes: How To Get To GMA Kamuning from Malate
GMA Kamuning refers to the area in EDSA, Timog and Kamuning vicinities. Located here are provincial bus
terminals e.g. JAC Liner, Lucena Bus, Tritran and Victory Liner. It's here where Kapuso Network, GMA Channel 7 is
located, specifically at the corner of Timog Avenue and EDSA, Diliman. Most importantly, GMA Kamuning is the
gateway to the entertainment district of Quezon city by virtue of the fact that Timog Avenuebegins here.

GMA Kamuning also refers to the eleventh MRT-3 Station from Taft. Aptly called GMA Kamuning Station, it is where
most commuters going to Timog get off from different locations in the south as well as central and eastern parts
of Metro Manila.

And now, for the routes and directions to GMA Kamuning from Malate. There are two options to take. One is by
jeepney, the other is by train.

By Jeepney:

From Malate, go to either Taft or Mabini and ride a jeepney with "Quiapo" sign. Get off at Quiapo and ride another
jeepney with "Project 2-3" sign. Ask the driver to drop you off at EDSA corner Kamuning. Once you're in EDSA corner
Kamuning where a Chow King is located, walk across the road towards the opposite corner. From that corner walk
along EDSA northward or towards the opposite direction of vehicles passing through EDSA. Now, you're already in
GMA Kamuning area. Continuously walk until you get to Timog Avenue where GMA Network Channel 7 is located.
From there you can get to your destination in GMA Kamuning.

By LRT and MRT

There are four stations of LRT-1 located in Malate and Ermita Districts - Vito Cruz Station, Quirino AvenueStation,
Pedro Gil Station and U.N. Avenue Station. Depending on where is your current location, go to any of these stations,
the nearest one to you.

Route #1

This route will only be available in the future, once the LRT-1 North Station, which will also serve as common terminal
for MRT-3 and LRT-1, is already constructed in SM City North EDSA. Ride a train going to North Station. Get off at
North Station and ride an MRT-3 train going to Taft Station. In the future as I've said, North Station of LRT-1 will serve
as common terminal for LRT-1 and MRT-3, all you need to do is walk a few meters from LRT-1 train and ride a MRT-
3 train. Get off at GMA Kamuning Station of MRT-3. You would have arrived in GMA Kamuning.

Note: This idea is based on my research in Wikipedia and other reputable websites about LRT-1 North Station. As
much as I believe these are going to happen, I don't guarantee 100% that they do become reality as I've descrived.
This is Government Project and in my opinion subject to changes.

Route #2

This is how we commute to GMA Kamuning from Malate by train today. Ride a "Baclaran" bound train and get off at
EDSA Station. Use the footbridge or crossway that connects LRT-1 and MRT-3 and go to Taft Station of MRT-3. Ride
a "North Station" bound train and get off at GMA Kamuning Station. Note: Single journey commuters, mention to the
card seller your destination which is GMA Kamuning. Get off at GMA Kamuning Station and walk towards your
destination.

Direction Bytes: How To Get To POEA From NAIA-3
POEA or Philippine Overseas Employment Administration is situated at the corner of EDSA's southbound lane and
Ortigas Avenue. To get there from NAIA-3, you need to get to either MRT-3 or a bus bay along EDSAdepending
on what mode of transportation you prefer - bus or train.

First ride from NAIA-3

Ride a NAIA Shuttle Bus at the Bus Station which is located in front of Arrival Exit. After you exit the NAIA-3 building
via Arrival Exit, walk across the access road. Go to the area under the 'NAIA Bus Station Route 2' sign and wait for a
bus to arrive. Get in the bus and wait for a conductor to collect payment of 20 pesos.

Church in Baclaran,Heritage Hotel which is located at the corner of EDSA and Roxas Boulevard, and the Bus Station

Second ride from EDSA or Pasay Rotonda

By Train

If you prefer the fast travel to POEA, get off the NAIA Shuttle Bus at its station in Pasay Rotonda where MRT-3 Taft
Station is also located. Ride a train bound for North Station and alight at Ortigas Station. You need to walk
approximately 500 meters distance from Ortigas Station to POEA.

After you alight from the train at Ortigas Station, turn left from turnstile (exit machine) and go down the station via stair
located to the north part of the station. If you turn right from turnstile, the stair will take you to the ground going to SM
Mega Mall.

Walk along EDSA's north bound lane until you reach Robinson's Galleria mall which is located at the corner of EDSA
and Ortigas Avenue. POEA is located at the opposite corner of EDSA and Ortigas. To get to POEA, use the
footbridge that connects Robinson's Galleria and the walkway going to POEA.

By Bus

If you prefer the more convenient but slow travel to POEA where you don't need to walk far, get off the NAIAShuttle
Bus at Heritage Hotel.

The driver will announce the arrival to unloading area in Heritage Hotel. Get off right there and ride a bus with
"Ortigas Ilalim POEA" sign. The sign of the bus may not contain POEA but it should display "Ortigas Ilalim". Don't ride
a bus with "Ortigas Ibabaw" sign. Only "Ortigas Ilalim" buses stop at POEA. Get off the bus at the unloading area in
Robinson's Galleria which is located at the corner of EDSA's northbound lane and Ortigas Avenue. If you choose this
option, your travel to POEA is slower because of the traffic in EDSA and the long duration the bus spends in loading
areas to pick up more passengers. But its more comfortable as you don't need to walk far. Instead, you will just walk
across EDSA via footbridge to get to POEA which is just opposite Robinson's Galleria.

You can also alight from NAIA Shuttle Bus at Baclaran and take the bus to Ortigas there but it's more convenient at
the loading area near Heritage Hotel.

Direction Bytes: LRT-2 To Quiapo
You can go to Quiapo via LRT-2 train if you live in Marikina, Pasig, Antipolo, Project 4, Cubao, Gateway Mall, Araneta
Center, San Juan, Santa Mesa, SM Centerpoint, Kalentong , Mandaluyong, Sampaloc and nearby vicinities. Today,
I'm going to discuss how to get to Quiapo as well as Quiapo Church from LRT-2.

From your location, ride a jeep, a bus, a taxi or tricycle to the nearest LRT-2 station. Here are the stations of LRT-2
from Pasig: Santolan, Katipunan, Araneta Center Cubao, Betty Go Belmonte, Gilmore, J. Ruiz, V. Mapa, Pureza,
Legarda and Recto. Depending on your location, get to one of these stations, the nearest one to you.

Get a ticket up to Recto Station and get off right there. After you get off at Recto Station, get out of the station via Exit
near Isetann Mall, it's the colored orange big mall that you see to the left of the elevated track of the train and can be
seen even when the train is approaching Recto Station.

Once in the ground, you will notice a road between Isetann and LRT-2 Recto Station building. This road is
perpendicularly intersecting Recto Avenue. This is Evangelista Street. Get into this street and walk onwards until you
cross an intersection called Raon Street also known as Gonzalo Puyat. You're now in Quiapo. Continuously walk and
after crossing another street, Paterno Street, up ahead you will see statues of Santo Ninos and Saints being sold.
Next to these sidewalk stores is the Quiapo Church. This route is the most practical way to get to Quiapo from LRT-2
even if it takes approximately .5 km to walk from LRT-2 Station up to Quiapo Church.

If you don't want to walk, you can ride a jeepney that passes by Recto from Divisoria with "Quiapo" sign but it will take
you a long wait because there are only a few of them that plies this route.
Direction Bytes: Jeepney Route From PRC To United Nations Avenue LRT 1

Directions to NBI Clearance Office

Clearance Office of National Bureau of Investigation or NBI is located on the 5th Floor of Victory Central Mall, #717
Old Victory Liner Compound, Rizal Avenue, Monumento, Caloocan City. Victory Central Mall is just walking distance
from Monumento Station of LRT-1. It's not advisable to bring cars to the location as it's almost impossible to park
anywhere in the area because it's highly congested. You can park in paid basement parking of Ever Gotesco but
traffic here is so terrible.

The best way is to leave your car at home or in one of the parking areas near any stations and take MRT-3 north
bound if you are coming from the area of Makati, Mandaluyong, Pasig and other nearby areas. Get off at North Edsa
Station and ride a north bound bus that will bring you to Roosevelt Station of LRT 1. Take another train ride and get
off at Monumento Station. You have the option of going all the way to Monumento on board Monumento bound bus,
but LRT-1 is faster. Besides, when you take a bus, aside from heavy traffic, you have to walk way too far to get to
Victory Central Mall.

If you will be coming from Paranaque, Pasay and Manila area, these include applicants from Cavite, Laguna and the
rest of Southern Tagalog, it's always practical to take the LRT-1 up to Monumento Station. Most of the terminals of
buses coming in from Southern Tagalog provinces are located near LRT-1 stations like in Gil Puyat Station where
there are about five provincial bus terminals.

If you are coming from Northern Luzon, two bus companies go directly to Monumento as they have terminals exactly
located right near LRT-1 Monumento Station - Victory Liner and Sierra Madre Transport. Just travel on board one of
these buses.


Photos of Star City

located in the CCP Complex in Pasay City at the corner of Vicente Sotto andMagdalena Jalandoni streets.

Photos of Star City

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Route #1

change lane to the left and turn left on NAIA Road then turn right onto Diosdado Macapagal Boulevard. Stay to
the middle of Disdado Macapagal Boulevard, cross three major roads of NAIA Avenue, EDSA, and Gil Puyat Avenue.
While approaching Gil Puyat Avenue Intersection, you must stay to themiddle of the Macapagal Boulevard. Diosdado
Macapagal Boulevard ends up in Gil Puyat Avenue andMagdalena Jalandoni Street begins after crossing Gil Puyat
Avenue. Upon reaching Magdalena Jalandoni you're already inside CCP Complex ground. Stay to the right
of Magdalena Jalandoni to easily see entrance to the Parking Area of Star City.

Route #2

CCP Complex passing under LRT-1 and the Roxas Blvd flyover. Stay to the right of Gil Puyat after crossing Roxas
Blvd. Turn right onto Magdalena Jalandoni Street, the next street after Roxas Boulevard. Upon
reaching Magdalena Jalandoni you're already inside CCP Complex ground. Stay to the right of MagdalenaJalandoni
to easily see entrance to the Parking Area of Star City.

Route #3

and Lawton, crossing Pasig river via Quezon Bridge. Road name changed to Padre Burgos after passing Lawton
Roxas Blvd after crossing Pablo Ocampo Street. To your right at this time is the CCP building. Finally turn right onto

Route #4

street after Dasmarinas. Turn right onto Jones bridge. You are now taking Padre Burgos Street. Stay to the right of P.
street bordering Manila City Hall, stay to the middle of Padre Burgos. After crossing three stop lights, stay to the left

Route #5

right of Roxas Blvd after crossing Pablo Ocampo Street. To your right at this time is the CCP building. Finally turn
right onto Vicente Sotto Avenue in the CCP Complex. You can now see the Star City. Follow the signs to the Parking
Area.

Route #6

LRT-1 and the Roxas Blvd flyover. Stay to the right of Gil Puyat after crossing Roxas Blvd. Turn right
onto Magdalena Jalandoni Street, the next street after Roxas Boulevard. Upon reaching MagdalenaJalandoni you're
already inside CCP Complex ground. Stay to the right of Magdalena Jalandoni to easily see entrance to the Parking
Area of Star City.

Route #7

Street. To your right at this time is the CCP building. Finally turn right onto Vicente Sotto Avenue in the CCP


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BY JEEPNEY

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34 Responses to Directions to the Star City
Anonymous said...
2 January 2011 15:35
wow! really helpful! ^^

Anonymous said...
2 January 2011 15:40
wait , does the shuttles look like this?:http://ulebnieto.multiply.com/photos/hi-res/upload/Ra5eSwoKCjgAAG19Yq01

Philipinoy said...
2 January 2011 16:57
Yes, shuttles to Star City look like those on your url.

Sped Teacher said...
1 November 2012 13:11
how to commute frm SM Moa to Star City Theater? Thanks

Lag alag said...
1 November 2012 14:17
@ Sped Teacher. Hi, you can commute from MOA to Star City by riding a multi-cab turned jeepney bound for "LRT
Gil Puyat". Just go to the north jeepney terminal in front of Hypermart. In the terminal, walk past the CR and you will
hear the barkers yelling out. Kindly ask the driver to drop you off in front of World Trade Center. Just get across and
walk along Magdalena Jalandoni St, the road that continues Macapagal Blvd until you get to the next corner, turn
right onto the Star City main entrance. Star City rides are already visible from World Trade Center.

Leticia Tan said...
29 January 2013 22:25
How to commute from fairview to Star City ? riding a bus to where? then.. thank you :")

Lag alag said...
29 January 2013 23:02
@ Leticia Tan. Sakay po kyo bus with "Baclaran" sign. Baba po kyo sa Harrison St cor EDSA. Sakay po ng jeep na
may "Mabini" o "Harrison Plaza" sa gilid. Baba po ng Vito Cruz aka Pablo Ocampo st. At sundin nyo na po ang
direction na isinulat ko sa itaas.

jhem said...
4 February 2013 14:42
I am from angeles pampanga..how can i go to star city? thanks..

Lag alag said...
4 February 2013 18:11
@ jhem. Hello po. First, take a bus bound for Metro Manila, preferably Victory Liner with station in Pasay EDSA.
Along EDSA, take a jeepney with SM Mall of Asia" sign (you can also ride bus with that sign). Alight at the corner of
EDSA and Harrison St. Ride a jeepney with "Mabini" on its sign. Alight at the corner of Harrison and Pablo Ocampo
Sr St formerly Vito Cruz. You can either walk toward Roxas Blvd and head toward Star City which is to the other side
of CCP or ride the CCP Shuttle and ask driver to drop you off at Star City. Hope this direction helps you.

Mark Losa said...
12 February 2013 20:02
If I'm from sm north how can i go to the star city faster? which route shall i take?

Lag alag said...
13 February 2013 18:22
@ Mark Losa. Here's the fastest way from SM North to Star City. Ride a bus to Monumento and alight at Munoz.
Take a LRT-1 Train bound for Baclaran at Roosevelt Station and alight at Vito Cruz Station. Now, follow the direction
given above, ride the shuttle to Star City.

chizie said...
17 February 2013 22:22
Hello ! What is the fastest way to go to star city if From taguig city? Salamat:)

Lag alag said...
17 February 2013 22:56
@ chizie. I am assuming you are at Bonifacio Global City Taguig. Take a jeepney bound for Ayala EDSA. Take bus to
MOA. Alight at Harrison St. Ride another jeepney with "Mabini" sign. Alight at Vito Cruz then ride the shuttle
mentioned above.

Al Bongalonta said...
9 August 2013 21:57
hi! how to commute from edsa shaw crossing plz..

Lag alag said...
10 August 2013 15:06
@ Al Bongalonta. By train: ride one (MRT) to Taft, another one (LRT) to Vito Cruz, ride the CCP Complex Shuttle and
alight at Star City. By bus and jeepney: Ride bus to Baclaran, alight at Taft. Ride a jeepney to Quiapo or Monumento,
alight at Vito Cruz, ride CCP Shuttle and alight at Star City.

Maryrose Magsino said...
15 September 2013 17:36
hi..how to commute from Manila Zoo to Star City?

Lag alag said...
15 September 2013 18:18

Lag alag said...
15 September 2013 18:20

bHababzZ said...
30 October 2013 18:04
Hi.. i just ask how to go in starcity if from cavite..??wait for response thanks,..

Lag alag said...
30 October 2013 18:19
@ bHababzZ. Take bus to South West Integrated Terminal. Ride city bus bound for any of the ff: "Monumento",
"Fairview", "Novaliches", "Navotas", etc. Alight at Harrison St. Take a jeepney with "Mabini" sign. Get off at Vito Cruz
aka Pablo Ocampo. Wait for CCP Shuttle along Vito Cruz. Alight at Star Ctiy.

Simple Rose said...
30 November 2013 11:44
panu po mag commute from baclaran to star city?

Lag alag said...
30 November 2013 14:36
@ Simple Rose. Basa lang po kung may time kc po nakasulat po ang direction. Libre po ang mga direction dito.
Sinulat ko po. Babasahin nyo na lang po. Marami po salamat.

18 December 2013 13:47
Pno p0h ang pagsakay at an0 at ano ang sasakyan pbalik ng calamba mula star city,,?

Lag alag said...
18 December 2013 14:09
@ Anna Manzanilla. Pkisabi po kung pano kyo pumunta ng Star City, san bus terminal kyo bumaba? Para ng sa
ganun ay maibigay ko ang madaling ruta para sa inyo. Salamat po.

18 December 2013 14:24
Zakay kmi lawton Baba p0h kmi pedro gil tz zakay jip puntang del pilar baba kmi horiz0n plaza tz zkay ng padjak b un
puntang ng star city,,z0bra nga p0ng paikot paik0t ik0t kmi

Lag alag said...
18 December 2013 15:40
@ Anna Manzanilla. Hindi ko po maintindihan ang mga salita ninyo. Kung pwede po paki-ayos po ang pagtatagalog
para din sa ibang mga mambabasa. Yung pong itunuro ng mga kahanga-hangang guro sa eskwelahan. Para po
matulungan ko kayo. Marami pong salamat.

18 December 2013 15:51
Galing kami calamba sakay kmi dun ng papuntang lawton tapos baba kmi pedro gil pagbaba pedro gil sakay kami jip
delpilar tapos dun kami bumaba tapat ng horizon plaza tapoz nasakay na kmi sidecar puntang star city.

Lag alag said...
18 December 2013 16:12
@ Anna Manzanilla. Eto po pinakamadali pagpunta na hindi palipat-lipat at hindi din magastos. Ang baba nyo ay Taft
cor Vito Cruz na ngayon ay Pablo Ocampo na. Lumakad lang po kyo sa Vito Cruz papuntang gawing Manila Bay at
mkikita nyo na ang terminal ng mga shuttle na "CCP Complex - Taft Ave". Sakay lang po kyo, bayad ng minimum at
sabihin sa driver agad na pkibaba kyo sa Star Ctiy. Yan po ang pinakamadali at pinakamatipid pa na commute para
sa inyo papuntang Star City.

18 December 2013 16:19
Salamat po,,ang problema naman poh yung pagbalik ng calamba mula star city.ano poh pwede sakyan pag uwi at
saan po?

Lag alag said...
18 December 2013 16:27
@ Anna Manzanilla. Kung gusto nyo hindi puno ang bus to Calamba, eto po: Sakay kyo ng shuttle pabalik Taft pero
baba kyo kanto ng Horizon St at Vito Cruz. Sakay po ng jeepney na Quiapo o Sta Cruz. Baba po ng Lawton at lakarin
nyo na po ang terminal ng mga bus going to Calamba at iba pang lugar sa Laguna. Madali po makita ang terminal.
Kung hindi nyo po makita ay pede naman po kyo magtanong sa mga traffic officers dun. Kung gusto nyo nman po
mag-antay sa Taft ay balik lang po kyo dun at abang ng bus to Calamba.

18 December 2013 16:30
Salamat poh nakatul0ng p0h kayo sa aming paglalakbay.

Lag alag said...
18 December 2013 16:38
@ Anna Manzanilla. Wala po anuman.

91mjak said...
17 January 2014 21:13
ask lang po how to get to star city from MAO. and from Star City to Gil Puyat. tnx po. im from mindanao and we are
going to manila by April... tnx po

Lag alag said...
17 January 2014 22:02
@ 91mjak. San po ang tinutukoy nyo na MAO? Pki-linaw po para mabigyan ko kyo ng tamang direksyon. Salamat
po.

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Driving Directions

Route #1

via Magallanes interchange. Stay to the middle of EDSA and drive all the way to Quezon City,passing through Ayala
Tunnel, Cubao tunnel and flyovers of Ortigas and Santolan. After passing throughtunnel of Cubao or Cubao
Timog Avenue . Turn right onto Timog Avenue where the GMA Network, Inc. (Channel 7) is located. Stay to
the middle of Timog and drive all the way until you see up ahead the Boy Scout Circle, it's a rotonda or roundabout
where Timog Avenue and Tomas Morato Avenue intersect. Stay to the left after you cross Scout Torillo Street, the
last street before the Boy Scout Circle. ExcessSuper Club is located before the Boy Scout Circle, around 50-100
meters from the circle, to your left, opposite Rockville across Timog Avenue. There's a lot of parking space along
Timog so all you need to do is make a U-Turn when you already see Excess Super Club.

Excess Super Club via EDSA.

Route #2

Avenue Flyover. While you're on the flyover, stay to the right of the flyover. After passing throughQuezon Avenue


Route #3

road that runs perpendicular from the middle of Quezon Boulevard underpass tothe right, it's going to Espana. So
it's important that you're staying to the right of Quezon Boulevard underpass as soon as you descend. Stay to
the middle of Espana and drive all the way until you're traversing Quezon Avenue, passing by Welcome Rotonda.
You'll cross the intersection of Quezon Avenue and Araneta Avenue. After that you'll pass by a huge Sogo Hotel
located at the corner of Roces Avenue and Quezon Avenue to the right. You'll also pass by Capitol Medical Center
which is located at Scout Magbanua Street. At this point you must stay to the right of Quezon Boulevard. Next street
is Scout Reyes. After Scout Reyes is the Y junction of Timog Avenue. Turn right onto Y intersection of Timog Avenue.
Stay to the middle until you get to the Boy Scout Circle. Go with the traffic flow, pass Tomas Morato and back to
Timog again. After a while, Excess comes into view to your right, opposite Rockville to the left of Timog, around 50-
100 meters from Boy Scout Circle or rotonda.

Network, Inc. or GMA Channel-7. To get to GMA-7 just go straight ahead, passing by Excess along Timog Avenue
up to GMA Network Drive. Turn left on GMA Network drive opposite 11th Jamboree Street to get to GMA
Network Building.



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Route #2







Fisher Mall: Commuters' Guide
How to commute to Fisher Mall? If that is your question, you are in the right page. This post will guide you on how to
get to Fisher Mall from different locations in Metro Manila.

Location:

Fisher Mall is located at the corner of Quezon Ave and Roosevelt Ave in Quezon City. It is a huge elongated structure
prominently seen from the distance.

Modes of Public Transportation Available:

Almost all directions of different origins of jeepney and bus routes are headed to Fisher Mall. Going there takes only
one jeepney or bus ride from the following: Cubao, Fairview, Munoz, Quiapo, PRC-Morayta, Welcome Rotunda, Pier,
TM Kalaw, Pedro Gil-Taft, Manila City Hall, SM City Manila, Lawton, Trinoma, SM North EDSA, Philcoa, Quezon City
Hall, Southwest Integrated Terminal, etc.

How to go to Fisher Mall by public transportation?

Route #1

From Munoz, LRT-Roosevelt Station, Project 8, Congressional Ave, Frisco, etc.

At the corner of EDSA and Roosevelt, ride a jeepney with any of these signs on the front: "Pantranco", "Fisher Mall",
"Quiapo Espana", "Welcome Rotunda", "Morayta", "Banawe", "Quiapo". Pay minimum. The jeepney will traverse the
whole stretch of Roosevelt and it will turn right onto Quezon Ave. Get off the jeepney at the unloading area before
Quezon Ave. Cross the road to get to the other corner of Roosevelt-Quezon Ave where Fisher Mall is situated.

Route #2

From Cubao and MRT-3 Araneta Center Cubao Station - one jeepney ride only

Walk your way to the corner of EDSA and Aurora Blvd. Use the pedestrian overpasses there and climb down to the
EDSA-Aurora Blvd corner of southbound EDSA, meaning all buses that pass through EDSA lane are bound for
Pasay, Makati, Alabang, Baclaran, etc. Next, make sure that jeepneys that pass through your Aurora Blvd lane are
bound for Divisoria, Stop&Shop, SM City Sta Mesa, etc. Once you're on the correct corner, walk along Aurora Blvd
from the corner of EDSA until you get to the corner of the next corner which is Sgt J Cololos St. The jeepney to ride
has the route and sign of either "Roces Palengke Pantranco" or "Roces Palengke Fiher Mall" or any variation. The
important thing is there must be "Roces" and "Pantranco" or "Fisher Mall" on the sign of the jeepney. Pay minimum
and get off the jeepney at its terminal in Roces. All remaining passengers alight there. All you need now is a short
walk to Quezon Ave and you will see the mammoth building of Fishermall at the other side of Quezon Ave. Use the
pedestrian overpass to get there.

Route #3

From Southwest Integrated Terminal in Coastal Mall Paranaque - one bus ride only.

Go to the terminal of buses bound for "Fairvew" via Espana. Warning: Don't ride bus bound for Fairview that takes
EDSA. Make sure that the route is via Espana. Usually they have secondary sign that reads "Lawton" and "Quiapo."
It's a long trip and the stop you must use is the one nearer if not located at the corner of Quezon Ave and Roces Ave.
After getting off the bus at Roces Ave, just use the pedestrian overpass to get to Fisher Mall.

Route #4

From Pier-South, Rizal Park, Luneta, Manila Hotel, Intramuros, Pamantasan ng Maynila, Manila Cathedral, etc.

The sign of jeepney to ride is "Project-8 Munoz Pantranco" or "Project-8 Munoz Fisher Mall." Inside Intramuros, it
passes through the main road in front of Manila Cathedral before heading to Pier. From Pier, it passes by Manila
Hotel via Bonifacio Drive. It turns left onto Padre Burgos where you can ride if you're from Rizal Park or Luneta. If
you're from Pamantasan ng Maynila, just cross Padre Burgos and flag-down one of so many jeepneys with "Project
8" sign.

Just remember the jeepney must take Roosevelt Ave after traversing Quezon Ave. Roosevelt Ave is perpendicular to
the left of Quezon Ave. The jeepney will either make left or make a U-turn and turns right onto Roosevelt. You can
get off the jeepney at the exact location of Fisher Mall, just wait until it has already made a U-turn in Quezon Ave or
turns left onto Roosevelt (if Left-turns are allowed).

Route #5

From TM Kalaw, Manila City Hall, SM City Manila, Lawton, Quiapo, Lerma, Morayta, UST, Welcome Rotunda, etc.

Same jeepney to ride - Project 8 and must also have a secondary sign that reads "Pantranco" or "Fishermall." In
Kalaw, you can ride at the corner of Taft and Kalaw (southbound) or at Kalaw cor Maria Orosa St. In Manila City Hall
and SM City Manila, ride at Padre Burgos or outside SM City Manila. In Quiapo, wait for this jeepney along Quezon
Blvd opposite Quiapo Church. From other areas mentioned, flag-down a jeepney of this sign along Espana (north-
bound). Read second paragraph of Route #4.

Route #6

From MRT-3 Quezon Ave Station, Centris Station, Centris Walk, The Elements at Centrs

If you're taking an MRT train from south of MM, this is better compare to the route from Cubao. Just get inside Centris
Station mall and then take the exit to Quezon Ave, use the pedestrian overpass to get to the other side of Quezon
Ave and ride a jeepney with any of these signs: "Pantranco Roces", "Fisher Mall Roces", "Welcome Rotunda",
"Quiapo", etc. All of these jeepneys will take you to Fisher Mall, and you won't miss it. Pay minimum. Don't take a
jeepney with only "Delta" sign.

Route #7

From Alabang, Bicutan, FTI, Sucat, etc.

Ride a city bus bound for north of MM such as "Novaliches", "Monumento", "Fairview", "Malanday", etc. There must
be a secondary sign that reads "Cubao Ibabaw." Get off the bus at Cubao and follow direction given at Route #2. For
faster commute, you can alight at Magallanes and use MRT-3, just alight at Quezon Ave Station and follow direction
given at Route #6.

Route #8

From Market Market, SM Aura Premier, High Street and other areas within Bonifacio Global City (BGC).

Ride a jeepney or the BGC Bus bound for Ayala-MRT at Market Market Terminal, opposite SM Aura. In other areas
within BGC, wait for a BGC Bus or Worthy Bus bound for Ayala at any of Bus Stops in BGC. Once in EDSA-McKinley
(Ayala), you have two options: MRT to Quezon Ave or city bus to Cubao. Please read Route #2 and Route #6.

Route #9

From Monumento, Malanday, Navotas and all stations of LRT-1.

This route is via LRT-1 but you can also opt for bus/jeepney from Monumento. If you're from Malanday or Navotas,
ride a jeepney or bus to Monumento, then take LRT-1 train and alight at Roosevelt Station. You can also ride the bus
all the way to Munoz. And there are lots of jeepney in Monumento headed for Munoz. From all stations of LRT-1, take
the train to Roosevelt Station. Now everyone is at Roosevelt and Munoz area, go to the corner of Roosevelt and
EDSA and follow direction given at Route #1.

Route #10

From SM City Sta Mesa, Central Colleges of the Phils, Ramon Magsaysay Memorial Medical Center, G Araneta Ave,
etc.

You only need two jeepney rides. The first one is to Quezon Ave via G Araneta Ave. The terminal of jeepneys going
to Quezon Ave is located at Guirayan St, the road between SM Mezza Residences and SM Mezza II. Use the
pedestrian overpasses from SM City Sta Mezza and climb down the bridge at SM Mezza Residences which is
located at the other corner of Aurora Blvd and G Araneta Ave. All remaining passengers will alight at the last stop
(other terminal) of the jeepney located at the corner of G Araneta Ave and Agno Ext where the building of
Sanctuarium is located. Walk along G Araneta Ave toward the next main intersection which is Quezon Ave. Wait for a
jeepney bound for Project 8 with signs that read "Project 8 Frisco Pantranco" or "Project 8 Munoz Fisher Mall." Follow
direction given at the second paragraph of Route # 4.

If your location is not listed here, just use the comment form below to ask me and I will be more than willing to help.

How To Get To Tiendesitas And Frontera Verde In Public Transportation
Here are the commuting directions to Tiendesitas via two to three rides on bus or jeepney and MRT/LRT train and in
some cases FX. These directions are explained in two options: With MRT/LRT ride and without MRT/LRT ride. This is
the second part of our topic on how to go to Tiedesitas which is located inside Frontera Verde complex, an 18.5
hectare development at the corner of Ortigas Avenue and C-5 (E. Rodriguez Jr. Avenue) in Ugong, Pasig City. The
first part explains how to drive from different locations in Metro Manila tothis shopping and entertainment destination.
You can also use this guide as well as the first part if you're going to any of the spots inside Frontera Verde, namely:
Transcom, Silver City, SM Hypermart, McDonald's, Fun Ranch and Ark Avilon. See map of Frontera Verde and
Tiendesitas at the bottom of this post to know the location of each establishment or building inside Frontera Verde. If
you want to know how to get to Tiendesitas or any of these places in Frontera Verde by car, go to our first article by
clicking this: Driving Directions To Tiendesitas And Frontera Verde.

How to quickly get direction using this guide?

The guide is written in long article to make sure routes are thoroughly explained for more complete direction. To get
the direction from your location quickly, please scan the article. Scroll down while closely reading only the places
below the enumerated routes. Once you see your location or a place near to your location, read through the entire
direction under the particular route.

How to commute to Tiendesitas?
Route #1

From location of old downtown Manila area, e.g. Quiapo, Sta. Cruz, C.M. Recto, Chinatown aka Ongpin in Binondo,
Divisoria, Lerma, Morayta aka Nicanor Reyes Street and other areas nearby.

Option 1 - One bus ride from Quiapo, Lerma, Recto and Nicanor Reyes Street aka Morayta: If you're in Sta. Cruz, go
to Quezon Boulevard in Quiapo, northbound. If you're in Divisoria, Ongpin or Chinatown and Binondo, ride any jeep
with any of these signs: "Morayta Nicanor Reyes PRC", "Cubao" or "Marikina". Unloading areas are along Recto
Avenue Extension. Get off the jeep at the intersection of Recto and Nicanor Reyes aka Morayta. Wait for
any bus bound for Cainta or Taytay. These buses are usually air-conditioned and could be any of
these bus companies: G-Liner, RRCG or Green Star. The sign of bus is either "Cainta" or "Taytay". When paying,
your destination is IPI, the most popular reference point for commuters and known tobus and jeepney drivers. It's a
long journey. You will pass by SM City Santa Mesa, Greenhills Shopping Center, POEA (first corner of EDSA and
Ortigas Avenue) and Robinson's Galleria (second corner of EDSA and Ortigas Avenue). After Robinsons Galleria
next main intersection with traffic lights is Meralco Avenue. You can now ask conductor to drop u off at IPI. But even
without his assistance, you can alight at the exact location. Remember that after EDSA flyover interchange, the next
main intersection with flyover interchange is Ortigas Avenuenand C-5. Get off the bus just below the Ortigas Avenue-
C5 flyover either once the bus stopped in red signal before it crosses C-5 (Eulogio Rodriguez Jr Avenue) or after it
crossed C-5. Now, follow walking direction given at Walking Directions from unloading areas, CLICK HERE.

Option 2 - Faster route. Onne or two jeepney ride and one train ride: From Divisoria and Binondo area, ride a jeepney
with any of these signs: "Morayta", Cubao", "Marikina", or "Stop & Shop". Get off the jeep at LRT-2 Recto Station.
From Quiapo and Recto, walk to LRT-2 Recto Station. From Lerma and Morayta, ride a jeepney bound for Divisoria,
alight at LRT-2 Recto Station. Ride a train bound for Santolan and alight at Araneta Center Cubao Station. Get down
of the station to the right, meaning you must exit the station through the escalators at Gateway Mall which is
connected to the right of LRT-2 Araneta Center Cubao Station. Once in the ground level, walk along Aurora
Boulevard towards the direction of the train from which you alighted. Walk past General Aguinaldo Avenue where the
old tall building of Isetann is situated until you reach the next main intersection of General Romulo Avenue where
public jeepneys bound for different directions pass through. There's a big Mercury Drug branch at the corner of
General Romulo Avenue and Aurora Boulevard. Ride a jeepney in front of Mercury Drug entrance along General
Romulo. The sign in front of the jeepney should be "EVER Rosario De Castro" with the word EVER in bold and big
letters. The signs in both sides of the jeepneys read "Cubao via Libis Rosario" or "Cubao via Pasig Santolan Rosario"
and "Cubao via Junction Ever Rosario" as well as "Cubao Rosario Sta. Lucia". These jeepneys pass by
Eastwood City in Libis, to your left where glass tower building of Citibank Square is very visible from afar with its
prominent sign "Citi" attached to the building facade. After the jeep passed by Eastwood City, next main intersection
is Ortigas Avenue where Ortigas Avenue-C5 Flyover Interchange is located. You can get off the jeep below the
flyover either before the jeep turns left on Ortigas Avenue in red signal or after it turned left from C-5. Follow walking
direction given at Walking Directions from unloading areas, CLICK HERE.

Route #2

From Ermita and Malate area including Intramuros, SM City Manila, Mabini, U.N. Avenue, M.H. Del Pilar, Pedro Gil,
PGH, Philippine Women's University, Philippine Christian University, Saint Paul University, La Salle University,
Harrison Plaza and nearby areas.

Option 1 - Faster. By two train ride and one bus or jeepney ride: From your location take a Baclaran bound train at
any LRT-1 stations, e.g. Central Terminal Station/Arroceros, U.N. Avenue Station, Pedro Gil Station, Quirino Avenue
Station and Vito Cruz Station. Alight at EDSA Station. Use the footbridge and go to MRT-3 Taft Station. Take another
train bound for North. Alight at Ortigas Station. Walk along EDSA's north bound lane until you get to Ortigas Avenue
where Robinson's Galleria is located. Ride an air-conditioned bus with "Cainta" or "Taytay" sign or a jeepney with
"Rosario" sign. Bus loading area is along Ortigas Avenue in front of Ortigas Avenue entrance of Robinson's Galleria.
Terminal of jeepneys bound for Rosario is located just underneath Ortigas flyover. Use the pedestrian lane to get
there. Pay only minimum. When paying, your destination is IPI, the most popular drop off point nearest to Tiendesitas
that known to jeepney and bus drivers. After EDSA-Ortigas Avenue flyover, next main intersection with flyover
interchange is Ortigas Avenue and C-5 (Eulogio Rodriguez Jr Avenue). Get off the jeepney or bus below the Ortigas
Avenue-C5 flyover either before or after C-5 traffic lights. Follow walking direction given at
Walking Directions from bus unloading areas,CLICK HERE.

Option 2 - One jeepney ride and a long bus ride: From your location, go to the nearby thoroughfare where public
jeepneys pass through, e.g. M.H. Del Pilar Street and Taft Avenue. Along the north bound lane, ride any jeepney with
"Quiapo" word on its sign. Alight at Quiapo. Along north bound lane of Quezon Boulevard, wait for a bus with "Cainta"
or "Taytay" sign in its front. This bus could any of these bus companies: G-Liner, RRCG or Green Star. When paying,
your destination is IPI, the most popular reference point for commuters and known to bus and jeepney drivers. It's a
main intersection with flyover interchange is Ortigas and C-5. Get off the bus just below the Ortigas Avenue-C5
flyover either once the busstopped in red signal before it crosses C-5 (Eulogio Rodriguez Jr Avenue) or after it
crossed C-5. Now, follow walking direction given at Walking Directions from bus unloading areas, CLICK HERE.

Route #3

From Alabang, Metropolis Starmall, Festival Mall, Sucat, Bicutan, FTI and areas nearby.

Option 1 - Two bus rides. Travel time dependent on EDSA traffic situation: In Alabang bus bay area, ride a bus bound
for any destination in north of Metro Manila but must also have the sign that reads "Ortigas Ilalim". These buses also
pass by Sucat, Bicutan and FTI bus loading area. Get off the bus at the unloading area in EDSA and Ortigas Avenue
intersection which is near the front of Robinson's Galleria EDSA entrance. Ride an air-conditioned bus with "Cainta"
or "Taytay" sign or a jeepney with "Rosario" sign. Bus loading area is along Ortigas Avenue in front of Ortigas Avenue
entrance of Robinson's Galleria. Terminal of jeepneys bound for Rosario is located just underneath Ortigas flyover.
Use the pedestrian lane to get there. Pay only minimum. When paying, your destination is IPI, the most popular drop
off point nearest to Tiendesitas that known to jeepney and bus drivers. Next main intersection with flyover
interchange is Ortigas Avenue corner C-5 (Eulogio Rodriguez Jr Avenue). Get off the jeepney or bus below the
Ortigas Avenue-C5 flyover either before or after C-5 traffic lights. Follow walking direction given at Walking Directions
from bus unloading areas,CLICK HERE.

Option 2 - Faster. One train ride and two bus ride: Follow direction on where to ride in Alabang, Sucat, Bicutan and
FTI. Get off the bus at Magallanes unloading area nearer MRT-3 Magallanes Station. Lots of passengers alight here.
Walk your way to MRT Magallanes Station. Ride a train bound for North. Alight at Ortigas Station. Walk along EDSA's
north bound lane until you get to Ortigas Avenue where Robinson's Galleria is located. Ride an air-conditioned bus
with "Cainta" or "Taytay" sign or a jeepney with "Rosario" sign. Bus loading area is along Ortigas Avenue in front of
Ortigas Avenue entrance of Robinson's Galleria. Terminal of jeepneys bound for Rosario is located just underneath
Ortigas flyover. Use the pedestrian lane to get there. Pay only minimum. When paying, your destination is IPI, the
most popular drop off point nearest to Tiendesitas that known to jeepney and bus drivers. Next main intersection with
flyover interchange is Ortigas Avenue corner C-5 (Eulogio Rodriguez Jr Avenue). Get off the jeepney or bus below
the Ortigas Avenue-C5 flyover either before or after C-5 traffic lights. Follow walking direction given at Walking
Directions from bus unloading areas, CLICK HERE.

Route #4

From Cavite, Tagaytay, Imus, Baclaran, SM Mall of Asia, Pasay Rotunda, EDSA-Taft, NAIA-1 and nearby areas.

Option 1 - Faster by train: From Cavite, Tagaytay and Imus, ride a bus, jeepney or FX bound for Baclaran. In
Baclaran, ride a jeepney with "Nichols" sign or bus with signs like "Monumento", "Fairview" or "Novaliches".
Reminder: Dont ride a bus with secondary signboard that reads "Ayala Leveriza". From NAIA-1, ride a bus with
"Fairview" sign. From MOA, ride a jeepney bound for "Malibay" at the MOA Transport Terminal, go toPublic Transport
Terminals Located In Mall Of Asia Or MOA to locate the terminal in MOA. Get off the jeepney or bus at MRT-3 EDSA
Station. Ride a train bound for North. Alight at Ortigas Station. Walk along EDSA's north bound lane until you get to
Ortigas Avenue where Robinson's Galleria is located. Ride an air-conditioned bus with "Cainta" or "Taytay" sign or a
jeepney with "Rosario" sign. Bus loading area is along Ortigas Avenue in front of Ortigas Avenue entrance of
Robinson's Galleria. Terminal of jeepneys bound for Rosario is located just underneath Ortigas flyover. Use the
pedestrian lane to get there. Pay only minimum. When paying, your destination is IPI, the most popular drop off point
nearest to Tiendesitas that known to jeepney and bus drivers. Next main intersection with flyover interchange is
Ortigas Avenue corner C-5 (Eulogio Rodriguez Jr Avenue). Get off the jeepney or bus below the Ortigas Avenue-C5
flyover either before or after C-5 traffic lights. Follow walking direction given at Walking Directions from unloading
areas, CLICK HERE.

Option 2 - Bus and jeepney rides, travel time dependent on EDSA traffic situation: From NAIA-1, ride a bus with
"Fairview" sign, and alight at unloading area in Ortigas. In Baclaran, ride a bus bound for north of Metro Manila but
must also displays "Ortigas Ilalim" sign. From MOA, after getting off the jeep at Taft Avenue, ride a bus bound for
north but must also displays "Ortigas Ilalim" sign. Get off the bus at the unloading area in EDSA and Ortigas Avenue
intersection which is near the front of Robinson's Galleria EDSA entrance. Ride another air-conditioned bus with
"Cainta" or "Taytay" sign or a jeepney with "Rosario" sign. Bus loading area is along Ortigas Avenue in front of
Directions from unloading areas, CLICK HERE.

Route #5

From Market Market, Bonifacio Global City, Makati City Hall, Rockwell Center, Power Plant Mall, Glorietta 1-2-3-4-5,
Greenbelt 1-2-3-4-5, Ayala Avenue, Bel-Air, Washington, Chino Roces Avenue formerly known as Pasong Tamo,
Guadalupe and nearby areas.

Option 1 - Fast by train: Ride a jeep or bus from your location to the nearest MRT-3 Station. From Washington and
anywhere in Ayala Avenue, take jeep with "Ayala - Washington" sign, alight at EDSA to take train at MRT Ayala
Center Station. From anywhere along Chino Roces Avenue aka Pasong Tamo, ride a jeep with "Mantrade" sign and
alight at EDSA to take a train at MRT-3 Magallanes Station. From Makati City Hall and anywhere in J.P. Rizal, take
jeep with "Guadalupe" sign. These jeepneys pass through the main road paralleled to J.P. Rizal from Chino Roces to
Makati Avenue. Wait for one of these jeepneys along Kalayaan Avenue, Nicanor Garcia and S. Osmena Street. From
Makati towards Guadalupe such as in Rockwell Center and Power Plant Mall, take a jeepney with "Guadalupe" sign
along J.P. Rizal to take train at MRT-3 Guadalupe Station. From Gil Puyat Avenue aka Buendia in Makati, ride a jeep
with "Bel-Air Washington" signs on both sides and "Bel-Air MRT" sign in front to take train at MRT-3 Buendia Station.
From Greenbelt and Glorietta Malls, just walk your way to MRT-3 Ayala Center Station. From Market Market in
Bonifacio Global City, Taguig City, take a jeepney with "Guadalupe" sign at Market Market Public Transport Terminal,
click New Jeepney & FX Terminal In BGC Market! Market! if you don't know the location of transport terminal in
Market Market. Ride a train bound for North and alight at Ortigas Station. Walk along EDSA's north bound lane until
you get to Ortigas Avenue where Robinson's Galleria is located. Ride an air-conditioned bus with "Cainta" or "Taytay"
sign or a jeepney with "Rosario" sign. Bus loading area is along Ortigas Avenue in front of Ortigas Avenue entrance
of Robinson's Galleria. Terminal of jeepneys bound for Rosario is located just underneath Ortigas flyover. Use the
flyover either before or after C-5 traffic lights. Follow walking direction given at Walking Directions from bus unloading
areas, CLICK HERE.

Option 2- Two bus rides from any point along EDSA: Instead of train, you can ride a bus bound for any of these
destinations: "Monumento", "Malanday", "Navotas", "Fairview" or "Novaliches". Just make sure the bus has another
sign in front that reads "Ortigas Ilalim". Get off the bus at the unloading area in EDSA and Ortigas Avenue
Directions from bus unloading areas,CLICK HERE.

Route #6

From Monumento in Caloocan, Malanday in Navotas, Valenzuela, Malabon, Fairview, Novaliches, UP Diliman, UP
Ayala Technohub, Philcoa, Quezon City Hall, Quezon Memorial Circle, Elliptical Road and nearby areas.

Option 1 - Buses all the way: Take a bus that runs EDSA route to south of Metro Manila. These buses have signs that
read like "Alabang", "Baclaran MOA MIA Coastal", "FTI", "Sucat", etc. Just make sure, there's a secondary sign in
front of the bus that reads "Ortigas Ilalim". Don't ride a bus with "Ortigas Ibabaw" or you will walk way way too far
before the second bus ride. Get off the bus at the unloading area in Ortigas Avenue-EDSA intersection. Go to the
frontage of POEA or Philippine Overseas Employment Administration which is located along Ortigas Avenue near
corner EDSA. In red traffic signal for Ortigas vehicles, ride a bus with "Cainta" or "Taytay" sign. If you can't ride a bus
in that area because an MMDA enforcer won't allow you, just proceed to the other side of EDSA, use the footbridge
and go to the bus loading and unloading area located in front of Robinson's Galleria Ortigas Avenue entrance. Pay
only minimum. When paying, your destination is IPI, the most popular drop off point nearest to Tiendesitas that
known to jeepney and bus drivers. Next main intersection with flyover interchange is Ortigas Avenue corner C-5
(Eulogio Rodriguez Jr Avenue). Get off the bus below the Ortigas Avenue-C5 flyover either before or after C-5 traffic
lights. Follow walking direction given at Walking Directions from bus unloading areas, CLICK HERE.

Option 2 - By train. Faster but involved an approximately 500-meter walk from train drop off to the Tiendesitas bound
bus loading area: Follow direction in Option 1 but get off the bus at the first MRT-3 Station. From CAMANAVA
(Caloocan, Malabon, Navotas, Valenzuela), alight at MRT-3 North Station. From Fairview, UP Diliman, UP Ayala
Technohub, Quezon Memorial Circle, Quezon City Hall and Philcoa, get off the bus at EDSA before or after the bus
turn turns left from East Avenue. Walk your way to MRT-3 GMA Kamuning Station. Ride a train bound for Taft
Station, alight at Ortigas Station. Walk along EDSA northward until you get to Ortigas Avenue. Ride a bus with
"Cainta" or "Taytay" sign that passes through Ortigas Avenue from Quiapo. Pay only minimum. When paying, your
destination is IPI, the most popular drop off point nearest to Tiendesitas that known to jeepney and bus drivers. Next
main intersection with flyover interchange is Ortigas Avenue corner C-5 (Eulogio Rodriguez Jr Avenue). Get off the
bus below the Ortigas Avenue-C5 flyover either before or after C-5 traffic lights. Follow walking direction given at

Route #7

From Pampanga, Bulacan and other provinces north of Metro Manila

Ride a bus, jeepney or FX bound for Quezon City. You can quickly get to Tiendesitas via MRT-3. Follow these. If
you're riding a bus, make sure its terminal is located in Kamuning-EDSA. From the terminal walk your way to MRT-3
GMA Kamuning Station. If you're taking FX, there's an FX route with terminal located in Trinoma. From Trinoma
terminal, just walk your way to MRT-3 North Station. Ride an MRT train bound for Taft Avenue and get off the train at
Ortigas Station. Walk along EDSA northward until you get to Ortigas Avenue. Ride a bus with "Cainta" or "Taytay"
sign that passes through Ortigas Avenue from Quiapo. Pay only minimum. When paying, your destination is IPI, the
flyover interchange is Ortigas Avenue corner C-5 (Eulogio Rodriguez Jr Avenue). Get off the bus below the Ortigas
Avenue-C5 flyover either before or after C-5 traffic lights. Follow walking direction given at Walking Directions from
unloading areas, CLICK HERE.

Route #8

From Timog Avenue, West Avenue, Tomas Morato and other locations in South Triangle and West Triangle areas.

From West Avenue ride a jeepney bound for Project 6 and alight at MRT-3 North Station. From Timog Avenue, if
you're near to EDSA, you can just walk to the corner of Timog and EDSA. If you're somewhere along Timog nearer to
Quezon Avenue, ride a jeep with "Project 2-3" sign and alight at EDSA. From Tomas Morato, ride a jeep with "Project
2-3" sign and alight at EDSA.

Optin 1 - By bus, long travel, dependent on traffic situation: Ride a bus along EDSA's south bound lane. The bus
must displays in its front the secondary signboard that reads "Ortigas Ilalim". Get off the bus at the unloading area in
Ortigas Avenue-EDSA intersection. Go to the frontage of POEA or Philippine Overseas Employment Administration
which is located along Ortigas Avenue near corner EDSA. In red traffic signal for Ortigas vehicles, ride a bus with
"Cainta" or "Taytay" sign. If you can't ride a bus in that area because an MMDA enforcer won't allow you, just proceed
to the other side of EDSA, use the footbridge and go to the bus loading and unloading area located in front of
Robinson's Galleria Ortigas Avenue entrance. Pay only minimum. When paying, your destination is IPI, the most
popular drop off point nearest to Tiendesitas that known to jeepney and bus drivers. Next main intersection with
bus unloading areas, CLICK HERE.

Option 2 - Fast and recommended: From the corner of Timog and EDSA, walk to MRT-3 GMA Kamuning Station.
From the corner of EDSA and Kamuning, walk along EDSA northward to get to the approximately 500-meter distance
MRT-3 GMA Kamuning. You must cross Timog Avenue before you reach the station. Ride a train bound for Taft
Station, alight at Ortigas Station. Walk another approximately 500 meters along EDSA northward until you get to
Ortigas Avenue. Ride a bus with "Cainta" or "Taytay" sign that passes through Ortigas Avenue from Quiapo. Pay only
minimum. When paying, your destination is IPI, the most popular drop off point nearest to Tiendesitas that known to
jeepney and bus drivers. Next main intersection with flyover interchange is Ortigas Avenue corner C-5 (Eulogio
Rodriguez Jr Avenue). Get off the bus below the Ortigas Avenue-C5 flyover either before or after C-5 traffic lights.
Follow walking direction given at Walking Directions from unloading areas, CLICK HERE.

Route #9

From Marikina, Sta Lucia East, Robinson's East, SSS Village and other areas East of Metro Manila near to these
vicinities.

Ride a jeepney bound for Cubao, and alight at Yale Street, its the road to the right of Aurora Boulevard. Its name to
the left of Aurora Boulevard is General Romulo Avenue. Explained: Yale and General Romulo is only one road that
intersects Aurora Boulevard, only its name to the right of Aurora Boulevard if you're coming from Marikina is Yale and
to the left of Aurora Boulevard is General Romulo. Your landmark is Sogo Hotel, which is to the left of Aurora
Boulevard few meters before Yale/Gen. Romulo intersection. Walk across Aurora Boulevard towards the corner of
General Romulo and Aurora Boulevard. There's a big Mercury Drug branch at the corner of General Romulo Avenue
and Auroral Boulevard. Ride a jeepney in front of Mercury Drug entrance along General Romulo. The sign in front of
the jeepney should be "EVER Rosario De Castro" with the word EVER in bold and big letters. The signs in both sides
of the jeepneys read "Cubao via Libis Rosario" or "Cubao via Pasig Santolan Rosario" and "Cubao via Junction Ever
Rosario" as well as "Cubao Rosario Sta. Lucia". These jeepneys pass by Eastwood City in Libis, to your left where
glass tower building of Citibank Square is very visible from afar with its prominent sign "Citi" attached to the building
facade. After the jeep passed by Eastwood City, next main intersection is Ortigas Avenue where Ortigas Avenue-C5
Flyover Interchange is located. You can get off the jeep below the flyover either before the jeep turns left on Ortigas
Avenue in red signal or after it turned left from C-5. Follow walking direction given at Walking Directions from jeepney

Route 10

From Pasig Palengke area. Ride a jeepney with "Pasig Palengke E. Rodriguez Ugong" signs on both sides of the
jeep. These jeepney pass through the exact location of Tiendesitas via C-5 which is E. Rodriguez Jr. Avenue. The
jeep will make a U-turn immediately underneath Ortigas Avenue and C-5 flyover to return to Pasig Palengke. You can
get off the jeep after the U-Turn because the jeepney stops for a while to wait for passengers going to Pasig. From
there, you can walk southward (away from Ortigas). The next road to the right is Las Fiestas. It's the gate of Frontera
Verde. Go there, located to the left of the road is Tiendesitas, which is at the left corner of C-5 and Las Fiestas. At the
right corner of Las Fiestas and C-5 aka Eulogio Rodriguez Jr Avenue is Transcom.

Walking Directions From Bus Unloading Area Along Ortigas Avenue Before And After C-5:

Walk Direction #1 - If you're riding a bus that takes Ortigas Avenue, you can alight when it stops in red signal before
it crosses C5. Go to Frontera Drive, the road to the right of Ortigas Avenue before C-5. This road serves as the
entrance of Frontera Verde in Origas Avenue. In this photo is the entrance of Frontera Verde that you must see. Go
enter this road via pedestrian walk way. Walk along Frontera Drive further until you get to the first road to the left.
This road is called Las Fiestas. Tiendesitas is at the south corner of Las Fiestas and Frontera Drive. Use the
entrance along Las Fiestas. Follow walking direction number ONE in the map below.

Walk Map From Bus Unloading Areas

Walk Direction #2 - If the bus didn't stop before crossing C-5, it will stop at the unloading area after C-5 which is just
outside IPI. Walk back along Ortigas Avenue, cross C-5, go left and walk along C-5 away from Ortigas. The first road
to the right of C-5 is Las Fiestas and this serves as a Frontera Verde gate. Use the pedestrian walk way and take this
road. Tiendesitas is located to the left of Las Fiestas. An entrance to the shopping center is easily seen as you walk
up the ascending road. Map above illustrates walking direction from IPI unloading area - it's the number TWO in the
map.

Walking Directions From Jeepney Before And After It Turns Left From C-5 To Ortigas Avenue:

Walk Direction #1 - If you're riding a jeep from Cubao, you can alight when it stops in red signal before it turns left on
Ortigas Avenue. Cross Ortigas Avenue and walk along south bound lane of C-5. After Ortigas Avenue, the first road
up the ascending road. Map below illustrates walking direction from C-5 corner Ortigas Avenue immediately before
the jeep turns left on Ortigas Avenue - its number ONE in the map.

Walk Direction From Jeepney Unloading Areas

Walk Direction #2 - If the jeepney didn't stop before turning left on Ortigas Avenue, it will stop at the unloading area
outside IPI after the left turn. Walk back along Ortigas Avenue, cross C-5, go left and walk along C-5 away from
Ortigas. The first road to the right of C-5 is Las Fiestas and this serves as a Frontera Verde gate. Use the pedestrian
walk way and take this road. Tiendesitas is located to the left of Las Fiestas. An entrance to the shopping center is
easily seen as you walk up the ascending road. Numver TWO in our map above illustrates walking direction from IPI
unloading area.

Below is the Building & Establisment Map of Frontera Verde. In the middle is the Tiendesitas. Immediately near it are
spots and destinations such as Transcom, Silver City, SM Hypermart, McDonald's, Fun Ranch, Ark Avilon, Jollibee,
Ministop and Shell Gasoline Station. Click each icon or marker to reveal the name of particular establishment. Use
them as guide in going to other establishments inside Frontera Verde.
2 Responses to How To Get To Tiendesitas And Frontera Verde In Public
Transportation
Amado said...
30 September 2011 02:43
Wow Philippines! Nice detailed commuting instructions! I can't wait to see that place Tiendesitas - I heard it's good for
Balikbayans. I'll be back in the Philippines in 20 days. I guess I could ask my driver to drop by the place for
lunch(Korean Air arrives at 11am) - as it passes through C5 from the Airport. It would also bypass the heavy lunch
time traffic at EDSA. Hello Philippines!

Bernard said...
30 September 2011 10:05
Hi, sir welcome to the Philippines. I'm a tourguide from Bicol. Can I offer you my service. I can be your tour guide and
let you see nice places in the Philippines.

How To Commute Fast To SM Mall of Asia Arena Aka SM Arena
Lady Gaga christens the newest indoor entertainment and sporting event destination in the country as she performs
live on May 21, 2012 at SM Arena. The 5-time Grammy Award winner becomes the opening act of the newest iconic
landmark of Metro Manila. The concert dubbed The Born This Way Ball Tour: Lady Gaga Live in Manila starts at 8
pm.

For Driving Directions To SM Arena, click here.

The 16,000-seat SM Mall of Asia Arena is located to the southern part of the entire MOA Complex alongside SMX
Convention Center. There are two public transport terminals located at MOA, North Terminal which is in front of North
Parking Bldg with Hypermart at Ground Level and South Terminal which is in front of South Parking Terminal with SM
Department Store at Ground Level. In going to the exact location of SM Arena, you must know that the jeepney you're
riding from train station is headed to the right direction - South Terminal which is adjacent to SM MOA Arena.

SM Mall of Asia Arena

Obviously, the fastest way to commute to SM MOA Arena from any point of the metropolis is via train of our LRT and
MRT Lines.

Warning: Riding train in Metro Manila is not safe for high-end gadget owners. That's the fact. I have experienced it
and so did countless of others. A group of criminals who steal phones by playing noisy, happy, and talking to destruct
attention of passengers away from their phones are always on the look out for easy prey. So, please make sure that
your iphone, samsungs galaxy and other smartphones are secured in your pocket with your hand holding it. Believe
me, it's not enough to put your phone on your pocket. Hold it with your hand inside your pocket. Here's a classic
example of their modus operandi: click here.

Back to our topic.

By MRT-3, alight at Taft Station, then ride a jeepney from Malibay bound for MOA. You should see "SM MOA"
wordings on its front. Look at one side of the jeepney and check if there's a "Malibay" wording on it. The loading area
is along EDSA's southbound lane before MRT-3 EDSA Station.

By LRT-1, alight at EDSA Station and walk towards loading area along EDSA,s southbound lane. Confirm to driver if
he's going to south terminal. Because there are some drivers that don't take passengers to the terminal. They just
head back to Malibay after passing through Globe Rotunda at the middle of MOA frontage. If that happens, you need
to walk a little bit far and you might be late.

How To Get To SM Mall of Asia Arena From Different Locations By Train?

Route #1

Marikina, Antipolo, Cainta, Katipunan, Anonas, Project 4 and other areas nearby.

Take LRT-2 bound for Recto. Nearest stations are: Santolan, Katipunan and Anonas. Alight at Recto Staion. Ride
another train of LRT-1 bound for Baclaran at Doroteo Jose Station. Follow direction to LRT-1 inside LRT-2 Recto
Station. Alight at EDSA.

Route #2

Araneta Center Cubao, Gateway Mall, Farmers Plaza, part of Project 4 near to Araneta Center, Eastwood City-Libis,
Quezon Avenue-EDSA, Centris, Timog, Tomas Morato, Kamias, Kamuning, Project 2-3, Project 6, SM City North
EDSA, Trinoma, East Ave, Philcoa, Fairview, Quezon City Memorial Circle, UP-Ayala Technohub and other areas
nearby.

Ride a jeep or bus bound for EDSA and take train bound for Taft at any of these MRT-3 stations: North, Quezon,
GMA Kamuning and Araneta Center Cubao. Alight at Taft Station. From Eastwood, ride a jeepney with "Cubao" sign.
Read related post, go to Jeepney Route Bound For Eastwood City Libis

Route #3

Pasig, Ortigas Center, Greenhills, Mandaluyong, Robinsons's Galleria, SM Mega Mall, EDSA Shangri-la, Tiendesitas,
Kalentong, Boni, Guadalupe, Bonifacio Global City Taguig, Power Plant Mall Rockwell Center, J.P. Rizal Makati,
Ayala Ave, Glorietta, Greenbelt, Estrella-EDSA ang areas nearby.

Ride a jeep or bus that will pass by EDSA such as jeep to "Quiapo" from Pasig, "Rosario-San Juan" jeep from
Tiendesitas, shuttle bus to EDSA from Market Market, jeep with "Guadalupe' sign from J.P. Rizal and Rockwell
Center, jeepney to EDSA Santolan from Greenhills, etc. Ride train bound for Taft at any of these MRT-3 stations:
Santolan, Ortigas, Shaw, Pioneer, Guadalupe, Buendia and Ayala. Alight at Taft Station.

Route #4

Project 7-8, Munoz, Roosevelt Ave, Congressional Ave, San Francisco del Monte, Bagong Barrio, Balong Bato, A.
Bonifacio Ave, Novaliches, Caloocan, Malabon, Navotas, Valenzuela, Tondo, SM City Tayuman, UST, FEU, Legarda,
Lacson Ave, Divisoria, Ongpin, Binondo, Escolta, Carriedo, Quiapo, Manila City Hall, SM City Manila, Intramuros,
Robinson's Place Ermita, Paco, DLSU Taft, Rizal Memorial Sports Complex and other areas nearby.

Ride a jeepney bound for nearest LRT-1 station. Depending on your location, here are the LRT stations that dotted
the whole stretch from Project 7-8 to Malate: Roosevelt, Balintawak, Monumento, R. Papa, 5th Ave, Jose Abad
Santos, Blumentritt, Tayuman, Bambang, Doroteo Jose, Carriedo, Central Terminal Station, U.N. Ave. Pedro Gil,
Quirino and Vito Cruz. Ride train bound for Baclaran and alight at EDSA Station.

For other locations going to SM Mall of Asia Arena, please read How To Get To Mall Of Asia Or MOA. Click here.
4 Responses to How To Commute Fast To SM Mall of Asia Arena Aka SM Arena
piecingpuzzles said...
6 November 2013 12:25
hi.. how does one get here from NAIA T3? which Route is applicable? (sorry not very familiar. cebu-based kasi.)

thanks. thanks.

Lag alag said...
6 November 2013 23:27
@ piecingpuzzles. You can take the NAIA Shuttle, just ride the one bound for MRT/Taft Ave. Once the bus reached
its terminal in Taft, cross EDSA via MRT station and ride a jeepney with "Malibay MOA" wordings on its sides and
"MOA" sign on its front. The terminal of these jeepneys in MOA is very near to SM Arena.

Janima Ali said...
14 January 2014 21:45
For clarifications, the same question as above, how to get there in SM MOA areana from NAIA terminal 3? And is
there any taxi from naia term to sm moa. How much is the fare? Thanks. I'm from CDO. Anyway. :)

Lag alag said...
14 January 2014 23:02
@ Janima Ali. The best way is to get taxi outside departure area. Rate is not fixed. Just make sure that the meter is
being used while the driver is taking you to your destination.

How To Commute From EDSA To Buildings Inside Ortigas Center
The sign in front of jeepneys that ply the route from the corner of EDSA and Ortigas Avenue to different buildings
inside Ortigas Center CBD is 'Robinson's Galleria-Ortigas Complex'. The exact location where you can ride this jeep
is in front of Galleria Corporate Center, the tall building connected to Robinson's Galleria Mall. Wait for a jeep to pass
by at the corner of Galleria Corporate Center. This jeepney passes through the one way service road around
Robinson's Galleria Mall from Ortigas Complex to its Terminal along Ortigas Avenue. The terminal is a long walk so
commuters ride at Galleria Corporate Center and then they transfer to another jeepney at the terminal in going to
Ortigas Center Complex.

From top-right clockwise: Orient Square, Wynsum Corporate Plaza, Discovery Suites, and JMT Corporate
Condominium stand next to each other in this photo of Ortigas Center. Jeepneys with "Robinson's Galleria Ortigas
Center Complex" sign passes through their location.

'Robinson's Galleria-Ortigas Complex' jeepney route is a loop within Ortigas Center CBD that serves passengers
from EDSA-Ortigas bus loading and unloading zone. So if you're traveling by bus in EDSA from either north (e.g.
Monumento, Cubao, Fairview, Novaliches, Malanday, Valenzuela) or south (e.g. Baclaran, NAIA 1-2-3, Pasay,
Alabang, Sucat, Bicutan, Pacita, Muntinlupa, Magallanes, Makati) of Metro Manila, all you need to do is get off the
bus at Robinson's Galleria (just make sure you're riding a bus with "Ortigas Ilalim" sign and not "Ortigas Ibabaw") ,
ride this jeep, transfer to another jeep at the terminal and get off at the area in Ortigas Center Complex near to the
building of your destination. Riding a jeep from Galleria Corporate Center in EDSA to its terminal is FREE. Just get off
the jeep and get in another jeep located to the front of the terminal. Minimum fare applies.

This post is a second part of series of articles on how to get to buildings located inside Ortigas Center CBD. Our first
post entitled Walking Directions From MRT Station To Ortigas Center Buildings shares to you fastest way to reach
some buildings from MRT-3 Ortigas Station. You can also read the third part of this series which explains how to
commute to the buildings located to the southern side of Ortigas Center from MRT Shaw, clickHERE. Meanwhile, the
fourth chapter will give you walking directions from MRT Shaw to some important institutions nearer to the
train station, i.e. San Properties Centre, EDSA Shangri-la Hotel, St. Francis Twin Towers, St. Francis of Assisi
Church, etc., click HERE.

Ortigas Station is a long walk from jeepney route going to Ortigas Complex. I presume the time it takes to walk from
MRT Ortigas Station to loading area of the jeepney plus the waiting time while the jeepney is being filled up is longer
than the time it takes to walk from MRT-3 Ortigas Station to some of the buildings in Ortigas Center Complex. To find
out the buildings that are walking distance from MRT-3 Ortigas Station, go to Walking Directions From MRT Station
To Ortigas Center Buildings or click here.

Now, if you're riding a bus and you get off at Ortigas Avenue, riding a jeepney in going to the location of a building
inside Ortigas Center CBD is not quixotic. This is also true if you're riding a bus or jeepney or even taxi from Quiapo,
Greenhills, San Juan, SM City Santa Mesa, Legarda, Gilmore, Ronac Arts Center, Ever Gotesco Ortigas, Libis,
Antipolo, Taytay, etc. All you need to do is alight at unloading area along Ortigas Avenue in Robinson's Galleria, then
ride the jeep at its terminal nearby.

Even so, there's no need to ride a jeep if you're going to any building located outside the opposite end of Robinsons
Galleria such as Crowne Plaza, Holiday Inn, Robinson's Equitable Tower, Mega Plaza, AIC Burgundy, AIC Grande
Tower, Corinthian Executive Regency, AIC Gold Tower, Greenhills Christian Fellowship and East of Galleria. These
buidlings are just short walk away from the second main entrance of Robinson's Galleria located at the opposite end
of the mall which is in ADB Avenue. Just enter the mall at EDSA main entrance, walk towards the opposite end of the
mall, exit the mall at ADB main entrance and go towards the building of your destination.

Here's the route and direction of 'Robinson's Galleria-Ortigas Complex' jeepney from its terminal to different areas in
Ortigas Center Complex where you can get off to go to your building destination.

To make it easier for you to determine when and where to get off the jeep, the buildings are listed in order of their
locations along the route of 'Robinson's Galleria-Ortigas Complex' jeepney. Not all buildings have their photos taken.

From the terminal, the jeep enters Ortigas Center
Complex by turning right onto F. Ortigas Jr Road
formerly known as Emerald Avenue.

It will cross Sapphire Road where Ortigas Building and
AIC Gold Tower is located. These buildings are walking
distance from Robinson's Galleria.

The jeep will turn left on Garnet Road. Grand Emerald
Tower is at the corner of Garnet and F Ortigas Jr

formerly Emerald Avenue.

Next building to Grand Emerald Tower, along F. Ortigas
Jr Road is Jollibee Plaza, followed by Padilla Building.

Along Garnet Road to the right, first stop is back
entrance of PLDT. Followed by back entrances of Strata
2000 and Ortigas Center Post Office, respectively.
Garnet Road is the back door of most buildings along F.
Ortigas Jr Road formerly known as Emerald Avenue. If
you're going to the main entrances of the buildings
located along F. Ortigas Jr Road formerly Emerald
Avenue, get off the jeep at the corner of Garnet Road
and F. Ortigas Jr Road and walk your way to those
buildings.

To the left of Garnet Road opposite Ortigas Center Post
Office is Onyx Road, a T intersection. Get off at Onyx
Road to go to Unionbank Plaza, Parc Chateau
Condominium - corner of Garnet and Onyx, Horizon
Codominium - along Sapphire and Onyx Road, Suntree
Tower - next to Horizon Condominium, and the back of
Millenium Place - next to Suntree.

After the jeep stops at Onyx Road, it continues on Garnet
Road up to the corner of Garnet and Julia Vargas
Avenue. To the right of Garnet Road from Ortigas Center
Post Office located respectively are: back entrances of
Emerald Mansion, Raffles Corporate Center, Prestige
building and Taipan Place. The jeep stops at the corner
of Garnet Road and Julia Vargas Avenue, opposite
Centerpoint Building. It stands there for a while to wait for
passengers leaving Ortigas Complex.

Unionbank Plaza, Onyx Road cor Sapphire

Jeepney Stop in front Centerpoint Bldg


If you're going to One Corporate Center or Antel
GlobalCorporate Center, get off at Centerpoint Building,
corner of Julia Vargas Avenue and Garnet Road. The
two buildings stand to your left if you're facing Julia
Vargas. One Corporate Center is situated at the corner
of Meralco Avenue and Julia Vargas Avenue. Next to it is
the Antel Global. Just walk your way to Caltex, then walk
across Julia Vargas.

From Garnet Road the jeep will turn right onto Julia
Vargas. It will pass by T-intersection to the right. This
intersection is F. Ortigas Jr Road formerly Emerald
Avenue where the main entrances of the buildings and
different coffee shops, fast food chains, food court and
convenient stores are located. Among them areJollibee,
KFC, Greenwhich, Chowking, Starbucks, Figaro,
Lasapin Food Court (also accessible through back door
along Garnet Road), 7-11, etc.

There's pedestrian overpass at Julia Vargas and F.
Ortigas Jr Road. If you're going to Tektite Towers or
Octagon Building where Teleperformance and Sony
Philippines are located, get off at T-intersection of Julia
Vargas and F. Ortigas Jr Road.

Use the footbridge and get across Julia Vargas Avenue.
Located at the foot of the overpass, opposite of F.
Ortigas Jr Road alaong Julia Vargas is Amberland Plaza.
Next to it is Parc Royale Condomium, followed by
Nobleland Ventures.

Antel Global

Use the walkway located to the right of Amberland Plaza
to get to Tektite Towers, located at the back of
Amberland Plaza and Parc Royale. You need to pass
through another walkway at the middle of a large parking
lot behind Parc Royale to get to Exchange Road where
Tektite Towers are located. Octagon Building can also be
reached by using this direction. Just walk towards the
building.

After F. Ortigas Jr Road, the jeep will turn right onto
Ruby Road where El Pueblo is located to the left corner.
El Pueblo is a commercial area where fast food chains,
cafes, restaurants and bars are located. There's a
McDonald's here. Along Ruby Road, to the right, are
back entrances of buildings located along west side of F.
Ortigas Jr Road formerly known as Emereal Avenue.

First building is Agustin 1, followed by The Orient
Square, then Emerald Building. Fourth is Wynsum
Corporate Plaza. Next is Hanston Building. Followed by
Strata 100. To the left of Ruby Road, next to El Pueblo is
a T-intersection which bends to the right. This street is
called Topaz Road where after it bends THE JMT
Building is located to its left, followed by Discovery
Suites, then Anson's and lastly the Malayan Plaza.

Buildings along Ruby Road are nearer to the ones along
Topaz Road, as what you see in our main photo from
which Wynsum and Orient Square looked nearer to The
JMT and Discovery Suites as if they're all situated along
opposite sides of one street.

From Ruby Road, the jeep will turn left on Opal Road,
the next T-intersection to the left of Ruby Road. Opposite
Opal, to the right of Ruby Road is the Ortigas Park where
Coffeebean is also located. It is important to note, that

Tektite Towers

Octagon Bldg

El Pueblo

From top right: Orient Square, Wynsum, Discovery, JMT
you can get to Ortigas Park faster if you get off the jeep
at the corner of F. Ortigas Road and Garnet Road, just
before the jeep turn left. Walk along F. Ortigas west side
until you reach Ortigas Park. In Opal Road, the jeepney
will turn right onto ADB Avenue on its way to Robinson's
Galleria and the Bus Bay located in front of Robinson's
Galleria EDSA entrance. At the corner of Opal and ADB
is Yamaha Y-Zone. And along ADB Avenue's east side is
the Joy Nostalg, next to Volvo Ortigas.

Ortigas Park

Joy Nostalg

Below is the Route Map of Robinson's Galleria Ortigas Complex Jeepney that gives you clear view of how the
jeepney traverses the locations of the buildings we've just discussed on this chapter.


place.


Route #1


First ride. Take a jeep, FX or taxi and go to a LRT-1 Station nearest to you, e.g. Monumento Station, 5th
Avenue Station, R. Papa Station, Jose Abad Santos Station, Tayuman Station, Blumentritt Station, Doroteo Jose
Station, Carriedo Station and Central Terminal Station Arroceros.





Route #2


Pasay Rotunda Taft.


Third Ride. Walk across Taft Avenue towards the opposite corner of Taft and Pablo Ocampo where aStarbucks
jeepney-shuttles that ply the route of CCP Complex-Taft and vice versa. Ride one of these shuttles and
follow direction given in route #1.

Route #3




Third ride. Along P. Ocampo aka Vito Cruz, west lane, the lane going to Manila Bay and near to the concreteiron


Route #4




route of CCP Complex-Taft and vice versa. Ride one of these shuttles, pay minimum and followdirection in Route #1.

Route #5




Route #6






Route #7






Route #8


Cubao Station.





Route #9






Route #10






Route #11






Route #12



Center.


Heidrek said...
29 November 2012 06:24

Heidrek said...
29 November 2012 06:27
the LRT?

Lag alag said...
29 November 2012 10:22

Lag alag said...
29 November 2012 10:27

How To Commute To Aseana City
The main road inside Aseana City through which passenger buses from Fairview, Novaliches and Caloocan pass is
Macapagal Blvd. The sign of bus you must ride from your destination is any of the following: "Baclaran", "MIA",
"Coastal Mall" and "SM MOA Baclaran". From other locations, just read on.

As of this writing, commuters come to Aseana City to get to the places listed below. If your destination is listed and
you want to know how to get there by public jeepneys, buses, MRT/LRT trains, just read this guide. Most of these
establishments are located near Bradco Avenue and Macapagal Blvd intersection which is popularly known to both
jeepney and bus drivers as DFA, meaning - you can refer to this area as DFA even if you're going to different
establishment because DFA building is located at the corner of these roads. If your destination is not listed, see the
post that regularly updates commuting directions to Aseana City, just click here or go to Aseana City's Progress.

McDonalds
Solemare Parksuites
Yellow Cab

Asian Noodle Co
E-Games
Greenwich Pizza
Life Coffee & Tea
Luxembourg Suites
Mercury Drug
Park_Hair Salon Co
Pearl Marina
Starbucks Coffee
Yasubei

It's easy to get to Aseana City from any locations. By LRT-1, just alight at EDSA Station and ride the bus mentioned
above. By LRT-2, get off the train at Recto Station and take an LRT-1 train to EDSA Station. By MRT-3, alight at Taft
Station and ride a bus mentioned above. Then ask conductor to drop you off at DFA or Bradco. Then walk to your
destination. For guide, see map below this post.

From Pasig, Mandaluyong, Kalentong, Taytay, Marikina, Antipolo, Tiendesitas, Eastwood City, Sta Lucia East,
Robinson's Metro East and other areas with public jeepneys and buses bound for EDSA or headed to areas located
to the other side of EDSA, just get to EDSA via jeep or bus from your location and then ride a bus bound for Baclaran
or MRT-3 bound for Taft Station where you will ride the bus mentioned above. Ask the conductor to drop you off at
DFA or Bradco. Then walk to your destination. For guide, see map below this post.

You can also take a jeepney with "Baclaran" sign from any of these places: "Monumento", "Cubao", "Sta Cruz
Manila", "Quiapo", "Espana", "Lawton", "Ermita", "Malate" and other areas. Alight at EDSA and take a bus bound for
Baclaran which I mentioned at the beginning of this post. Then ask the conductor to drop you off at DFA or Bradco.
Then walk to your destination. For guide, see map below this post.

If you're from Alabang, Bicutan or FTI, just ride a jeepney with "Pasay Rotonda" or "SM MOA" sign. Get off the
jeepney at EDSA-Pasay area and take the bus mentioned above and ask the conductor to drop you off at DFA or
Bradco. Then walk to your destination. For guide, see map below this post.

From Sucat via Dr A Santos Ave, Imelda Ave and Ninoy Aquino Ave, ride a jeepney with "Baclaran" sign. There's a
jeepney route that serves passengers directly from Baclaran. These jeepneys are colored yellow multicab turned
jeepney and their terminal is located in front of Max's Restaurant Roxas Boulevard near corner Redemptorist Road.
Read separate post on this passenger jeepney by going to SM MOA Bound Passenger Jeepney New Terminal In
Baclaran. The signage of this yellow-colored jeepney version of multicabs in their body reads "Baclaran SM MOA
Bradco DFA". It passes by SM MOA on its way to Aseana City. It's stop in Aseana City is on DFA or Shell and
McDonald's which are all located near Bradco. Alight there and walk to your destination. See map below this post.

If you're in SM MOA and you're going to Aseana City, just ride the aforementioned yellow multicab bound for DFA.
They pass through SM MOA Globamaze rotunda and load passengers from there and near SM Arena. Alight at
Bradco Ave or McDonald's and DFA and walk toward your destination.

During Lagalag's trip to the city of Baguio, he made sure he could be of help to other vacationists flocking the
summer capital of the Philippines this peak season by making list of terminals of jeepneys that ply the routes to
major destinations.



Baguio Cathedral
Botanical Garden
Burnham Park
Camp John Hay
Crystal Cave
Lourdes Grotto
Mansion House
Mines View Park
Panagbenga Park
Session Road
Sunshine Park
Wright Park


Session Road is the main avenue of Baguio Citywhere all city life happens. It is the commercialcenter of Baguio and


in Baguio City.

sign, Baguio Plaza-Scout Barrio. According to the driver of one of the van that I talked to, their route is different from
the jeepneys as they pass through exact location ofCamp John Hay. At any rate, you can talk to driver of either










Shanum, you will see the sign board that read "Loading Area: Crystal Cave".

Shanum. That is Otek Street and in the corner is the terminal of jeepneys bound for Crystal Cave. Click here to view

Additional information: Talk to the dispatcher of the jeepney. Tell him that you're going to cave itself. Crystal Cave at
the sign of the jeepney doesn't refer specifically at the cave itself. It refers to Crystal Cave Road. And majority of the
passengers are residence living in different areas along Crystal Cave Road. It's important the driver knows he has
passengers going to the cave so that he can drop them off at the street leading to the site of Crystal Cave. As of this
time, jeepney fare to Crystal Cave is 8.50 pesos.




Street.





this terminal.



House.


















Enjoy.

During my travel to Cebu, my first time ever, I made sure I could be of help to other vacationists to the Queen City
of The South specially those backpackers and first timers who don't have any idea on how to get to some of the
popular attractions within Metro Cebu. I gathered commuting information such as signs of jeepneys headed to these
spots as well as where to ride a particular jeepney going to a specific tourist spot. I've also drawn up walking
directions one needs to take to some attractions from the location of affordable hotels that I also recommend because
of their proximity to downtown Cebu's main thoroughfare where most of public jeepneys pass through.



Casa Gorordo
Cebu Cathedral
Cebu's Ayala Center
Cebu's SM City
Colon Street
Fort San Pedro
Magellan's Cross
Plaza Independencia
Taoist Temple

Colon Street







Fort San Pedro
Plaza Independencia
Cebu Cathedral
Magellan's Cross

driver to drop you off at your destination. You will be alighted at Plaza Independencia. Get inside the park and
afterwards head towards Fort San Pedro which is just across the park. A museum is also located inside Fort San


Fort San Pedro

Magellan's Cross

Fort San Pedro Gate


Cebu Cathedral
















Taoist Temple

Taoist Temple Cebu


Taoist Temple




Latter-Day Saints.







Casa Gorordo

Casa Gorordo


Gorordo which is located to the left of the street at the corner of the street perpendicular to the left.


Cebu City Vice Versa" signage on its both sides.



Ayala Center Cebu

SM City Cebu

the front.



take place from June 22 to July 25, 2011 at Quirino Grandstand in Rizal Park, here's guide on how to commute to the
venue from different parts of Metro Manila.

riding an LRT-1 train from any station north of Metro Manila, e.g. Roosevelt, Balintawak, Monumento,5th Avenue, R.


Restaurant.


Quirino Grandstand.




Route #1

nearby.



Route #2


at Route #1.


Route #3



Route #4




Route #5



Route #6



Route #7



Route #8



Route #9



Route #10



How To Commute To DOST Bicutan
A lot of commuters have been asking through email (not advisable) how to get to DOST or Department ofScience &
Technology in Bicutan by bus routes, jeepney routes and train routes. So, to serve these people, I headed out to its
location and got all commute directions bound to the sprawling government agency. A map is available at the bottom
of this post.

DOST NCR Regional Office is situated approximately 240 meters away east of President Osmena Highway
(SLEX/Skyway) in Bicutan, Taguig where bus stops, jeepney loading/unloading areas and PNR Bicutan Station are
all located. Its opposite landmark is SM City Bicutan which touches the West Service Road of SLEX.

DOST sign is visible from footbridge right before the downhill ramp

Bus & Jeepney Unloading Areas And Train Station Nearest To DOST

By Bus - From any point of EDSA as well as from Novaliches and Fairvew, ride a bus bound for Alabang or Sucat
that must have a secondary sign that reads "Bicutan". Get off the bus at SM Bicutan unloading area. From any point
of SLEX northbound lane, just ride a bus with secondary sign that reads "Bicutan".

By J eepney - The jeepneys that pass by and unload passengers here are those come from MOA, Pasay Rotunda
and any point of EDSA between Taft Ave and Magallanes. The sign of jeepneys are any of these: "Alabang", "Sucat"
and "Bicutan". Get off the jeep at SM Bicutan unloading zone. From Alabang, FTI and Sucat, board a jeepney with
"Pasay Rotunda SM Mall of Asia" sign and alight at Bicutan.

By Train - PNR Bicutan Station is where to get off the Metro Commuter train from south of Metro Manila, e.g.,
Alabang Station, Sucat Station and Binan Station. If you come from Bicol Region or the provinces of Quezon,
Batangas and Laguna on board Bicol Express Train, just alight at Bicutan Station which is next to Sucat Station, the
station after Alabang. Now, if you're in an area of Manila, Pasay and Makati that's near to a PNR Station, you can opt
for a train ride instead of bus or jeepney. Here are the stations you might use: Tutuban, Blumentritt (transfer from
LRT-1 Blumentritt Station), Laong-Laan, Espana, Sta Mesa, Paco, Pandacan, San Andres, Vito Cruz, Buendia (Gil
Puyat Ave), Pasay Road (Arnaiz Ave), Magallanes (transfer from MRT-3Magallanes Station) Nichols and FTI. Get
off the train at Bicutan Station.

Walk Direction To DOST Gate

One thing to remember: Use the interconnected pedestrian footbridges and a pedestrian lane from any
point:Bus Unloading, Jeepney Stop and Train Station. Avoid Php 200 pesos penalty or time consuming seminar.
From SM City Bicutan jeepney and bus unloading areas and Osmena Highway service road jeepney stops, climb the
footbridge stairs and get to the other side of Osmena Highway. From Bicutan Station, climb the footbridge instead of
crossing the train track. You can easily see DOST signage from the footbridge, one good reason why you need to
use the footbridge even if you're just from train station. Go down at the other end of the footbridge which leads to
roadside market place. Use the pedestrian lane past the big roundabout (rotunda) to get to the other side of General
Santos Ave. Walk past the overhead DOST signage and follow the direction of the sidewalk as it turns right until you
get to Gate-4 of DOST complex. There's a walkway inside that leads to the DOST building. Talk to the security officer
at the gate.

Here are directions from different locations to DOST NCR Office in Taguig

SM City Bicutan is situated along SLEX (Skyway) opposite DOST

Route #1

From Pasay Rotunda, Mall of Asia, DFA and Baclaran.

You only need one jeepney ride from anywhere along EDSA in Pasay. So, if you're in Baclaran, ride a jeepney to
EDSA and from DFA, ride a jeepney to Baclaran, then, another one to EDSA. You can use this route from LRT-1
EDSA Station coming from all stations, e.g., Roosevelt, Balintawak. Monumento, etc. The sign of jeepney that you
must ride from EDSA and MOA is any of the following: "Bicutan", "Sucat", "Alabang". Alight at SM City Bicutan. Read
Walk Direction above.

Route #2

One bus ride from EDSA points of Monumento, Balintawak, Roosevelt-Munoz, SM City North EDSA, Trinoma,
Quezon Ave, Centris, Timog, Kamuning, Cubao, Santolan, Annapolis, Ortigas, SM Megamall, Shaw, Boni-Pioneer,
Guadalupe, Gil Puyat aka Buendia, Ayala and Magallanes.

Ride a southbound bus with any of these signs: "Alabang Bicutan", "Sucat Bicutan", "SM City Bicutan", etc. There
must be a secondary sign that reads "Bicutan" attached to the front of the bus. Alight at the unloading area in Bicutan
and use the interconnected footbridges to get to the other side of Osmena Highway. Follow walk direction above.

LRT-1 Plus PNR Metro Commuter Train
Route #3

One ride of LRT-1 and one ride of PNR Train.

This is good from any of these locations: Munoz-EDSA, Balintawak, Monumento, R. Papa, 5th Ave, Jose Abad
Santo-Rizal Ave and other locations near to LRT-1. Just ride a LRT-1 train bound for Baclaran and alight at
Blumentritt Station.

You can also opt for this route if you're in Pedro Gil, UN Ave, SM City Manila via Central Station, Carriedo, Doroteo
Jose and Bambang. Ride a LRT-1 Train bound for Roosevelt and then alight at Blumentritt.

In Blumentritt, go to PNR Blumentritt Station which is just a few meters away from LRT-1. Ride PNR Train bound for
Alabang and alight at Bicutan Station. Follow walk direction given above.

MRT-3 Plus PNR Commuter Train
Route #4

If you want to get to DOST by two train rides from Trinoma, SM City North, Timog, Cubao, Santolan-EDSA,
Megamall, Ortigas Center, Shaw (Starmall and Shangri-La), Robinson's Pioneer, Guadalupe, Buendia-EDSA and
Ayala: Ride a train bound for Taft and alight at Magallanes Station. From Taft, ride a MRT-3 bound for North and
alight at Magallanes.

Walk your way to PNR Magallanes Station located under Magallanes Bridge (flyover). Ride a train bound for Alabang
and then alight at Bicutan Station. Before Bicutan, the train stops at Nichols and FTI. Follow walk direction given
above.

LRT-2 Plus LRT-1 Plus PNR Train
Route #5

This is good if you're in SM City Sta Mesa (V Mapa Station), Pureza and Legarda. Just board a LRT-2 to Recto
Station, walk to LRT-1 Doroteo Station via footbridges (follow direction sign), then ride another train bound for
Roosevelt and alight at Blumentritt Station. Go to PNR Blumentritt Station, ride a PNR Train to Alabang and alight at
Bicutan. Use the walk directions given above.

LRT-2 Plus MRT-3 Plus PNR Train
Route #7

Alternative from SM City Sta Mesa via V Mapa Station and practical from J Ruiz, Gilmore and Betty Go Belmonte
stations of LRT-2: Board a train bound for Santolan and alight at Araneta Center Cubao Station.

From east of Metro Manila, e.g., SM City Marikina, Cainta, SSS Village, Robinson's Metro East, Riverbank, etc - via
Santolan Station. You can also use Katipunan and Anonas stations. Board a train bound for Recto Station and alight
at Araneta Center Cubao Station.

From Araneta Center Cubao Station, get inside Gateway Mall. Walk straight towards Smart Araneta Coliseum. Follow
direction signs pointing to MRT-3 Araneta Center Cubao Station. Ride a train bound for Taft Station and alight
at Magallanes Station, next to Ayala Station. Go to PNR Station located under Magallanes Flyover. Board your third
train ride which is bound for Alabang and alight at Bicutan Station. Follow walk direction given at the start of this
article.

Route #8

From Bulacan, Pampanga, Subic, Olongapo and other provinces in Northern Luzon.

Board a bus, jeepney or FX bound for Manila, Cubao or Balintawak. There are FXs and vans headed to SM City
North and Trinoma Transport Terminals. Depending on your chosen terminal, you can take any of these routes:
Balintawak Terminal - Choose either Route #2 or #3. Cubao - Route #2 or #4. SM City North and Trinoma as well as
Bust Terminals located in EDSA Kamuning - You can take Route #2 or #4.
2 Responses to How To Commute To DOST Bicutan
Jemma Lynne Ponti said...
4 August 2014 12:32
for route #2 is it a north bound bus? or south bound? thanks!

Lag alag said...
6 August 2014 22:12
@ Jemma Lynne Ponti. Thank you so much for letting me know. I stand corrected and I have already rectified it.
Again, thank you.

How To Commute To Lucban's Tourist Spots
If you're going to Kamay Ni Jesus in Lucban Town of Quezon Province and you don't know how to get there, just read
this quick commute guide and you will surely reach your destination even if it's your first time in Lucban. St Luis
Bishop Church, Pahiyas Festival every May 15 and the famous Pancit Habhab are among the other major
attractions Lucban is famous for. Meanwhile, Kamay ni Jesus actually refers to the healing church outside Lucban
town proper. Aside from the healing church, popular attractions flocked by lots of travelers and tourists from different
parts of the country as well as balikbayans are found in the sprawling territory of Kamay ni Jesus. Most prominently of
which is the Via Dolorosa Grotto and the Garden of Eden where lots of characters and elements of Old Testament
are featured including Noah's Arch House of Prayer & Spirituality. Hill of Ascending Christ is where the grotto is
located. While inside Kamay ni Jesus land, you can also check out the following: Eden Falls, Rock Theater, Marian
Park, Angels' Hill, Gallery of Saints, Luklukan ni Maria,Souvenir Shops, Candle Station, and you can get valuable info
at the Information Center. There are also canteen and restaurants as well as Retreat Center and Religious Stores.

How To Commute To Kamay ni Jesus

Hill of Ascending Christ & the Grotto

There are two routes you can take from Metro Manila, choose one:

Bus Route To Lucena Quezon
Bus Route To Sta Cruz Laguna

Bus Terminals:

EDSA Kamuning in Quezon City - JAC Liner and Lucena Bus Terminals along EDSA between Kamias Road and
Mapagmahal St
Taft cor Gil Puyat in Pasay City - There are Bus Terminals of JAC Liner, JAM, Tritran, DLTB, Ceres located few
meters from LRT-1 Gil Puyat Station.
Alabang in Muntinlupa City - Alabang Bus Terminal located in Metropolis Starmall
EDSA in Pasay City - Philtranco Bus Terminal along EDSA's northbound lane.
Araneta Center Cubao - JAC Liner in Araneta Bus Terminal.

How to get to Kamay ni J esus via Lucena

Yummy Pancit Habhab

Ride a provincial bus bound for Lucena City at any of the terminals mentioned above. Your destination when asked
by the conductor is "Lucena Grand Central Terminal"

After you have alighted from the bus at Lucena Grand Central Terminal, you could use a comfort room and a fast
food to freshen up. After that, look for a jeepney with "Lucban" sign. The jeepneys are long and bigger than the ones
you see in Metro Manila.

Tip: In a nice way avoid talking to barker, just look for a jeep only bound for Lucban. If you talk to them, they will let
you board a jeep bound for far flung location that will pass by Lucban. And you're going to wait longer before the jeep
leaves. So, my advice is to ride the jeepney bound only for Lucban. It leaves momentarily. Pay 20 pesos to the
conductor that collects fare. Tell him you're going to "Grotto", the most common reference to Kamay ni Jesus. The trip
to Lucban Proper is approximately 45 minutes. So in around 25 minutes, remind the conductor to drop you off at the
grotto. That's it.

How to go to Kamay ni J esus via Sta Cruz

Garden of Eden & Noah's Arch House of Spirituality

Ride a bus bound for Sta Cruz at any of the terminals mentioned above. Tell the conductor that your destination is
"Pagsawitan" where the terminal of jeepneys bound for Lucban is located. Ask the conductor to drop you off near the
jeepney terminal.

Ride the jeepney with "Lucban" sign. It's going to be a bit longer jeepney ride, approximately one hour and 30
minutes. You get to pass by three Laguna towns before you reach the border of Quezon Province. These towns are
Pagsanjan, Cavinti and Luisiana. After the border, the jeep still needs to pass by remote areas before you finally see
Lucban Town Proper. Get off the jeep at its terminal so that you know where to take the ride back to Sta Cruz. The
jeepney terminal is located along Rizal Ave formerly Lucban-Sampaloc Road.

Tip: I recommend to take only this route on broad daylight. The jeepney I have ridden has warning sign that reads
like this: "Mag-ingat sa Holdaper, Manunutok at Mandarukot".

From Lucban terminal of jeepneys or anywhere in the town, take a motorized tricycle and ask the driver to take you to
Grotto or Kamay ni Jesus. Fare as of this writing is 20 pesos if you're single and 15 pesos per person if you're in a
group. The trike will take some municipal roads before it takes Quezon Ave and as soon as you exit the town proper,
you get to see the majestically towering statue of Jesus Christ from afar. Soon after, you're right at the gate of Kamay
ni Jesus sprawling territory. Enjoy!

How To Go To Lucban's Other Attractions

San Luis Obispo Church - St Louis Bishop Parish

Pahiyas Lantern

Mount Banahaw

Patio Rizal Hotel is a landmark in Lucban town

There are motorized tricylces' queue just outside the gate of Kamay ni Jesus complex. Just ride the one in the front
and ask the driver to take you to San Luis Obispo Church, you will like it definitely if you are into church
photography. If you're purpose is the Pahiyas Festival, I suggest don't get there few days before May 15 more so on
the fiesta day itself. Why? First of all, thousands of passengers are headed to Lucban so the travel itself is hard right
from the bus terminal in Manila. Second, it's hard to get accommodation as hotels are fully booked. Now you wouldn't
want to squeeze into a friend's house when all their relatives from different parts of the planet are also on vacation
with them, right? Maybe 3 weeks before the festival is a good day to have arrived in Lucban before the Pahiyas
Festival day. You can still search for an affordable transient. Patio Rizalis the major hotel located only in Municipal
Plaza where Town Hall is also located. The hotel itself is an attraction. It's a few minutes walk from the San Luis
Church. By merely walking along the streets you can get a good vantage view of Mt Banahaw and take its photo
from any angle. Pansit Habhab which is available fromstreet vendors around Municipal Park during mornings are a
must-eat once in Lucban. I've really enjoyed it, both the taste and the manner it is eaten which in Tagalog term is
"Habhab". To eat in habhab manner means holding a rectangular banana leaf where the pancit is served, take it to
your mouth and eat the pancit slowly. Don't ask for utensil as it is insulting to the tradition and culture. Now if you're
eating Pancit Habhab atBuddy's, go and eat with pork and spoon. The unique part of eating pancit Habhab is you
need to pour some vinegar into the pancit before eating it to really enjoy its exotic taste. Speaking of Buddy's, the
original restaurant is located right here opposite Patio Rizal. And yes, you can also eat in habhab manner inside the
famous authentic restaurant. Just ask the waiter to give you banana leaves.

How To Commute Back to Manila From Lucban

Via Lucena
- Just take a jeepney with "Lucban-Lucena" sign. Alight at its terminal in Lucena Grand Central Terminal. Wait for any
bus bound for any destination in Manila e.g. Pasay, Cubao, Kamias or Alabang.

Via Sta Cruz
- Go to the terminal of Jeepneys bound for Sta Cruz. See map below to locate the terminal. Don't mention to
conductor the word Pagsawitan. This time ask the conductor to drop you off at the terminal of buses bound for any
destination in Manila e.g. Pasay, Cubao, Kamias or Alabang.

How To Commute To Lucky Chinatown Mall
This quick guide will tell you how to get to the posh shopping mall in Binondo-Divisoria area that will change the way
you perceive the premier wholesale and retail destination of Metro Manila. Lucky Chinatown is a little Eastwood in my
opinion and a bit of crossover between Newport Mall and Eastwood Mall. Are you a mall hopper? Go get down there
and see it for yourself. Everything you expect of a classy mall is in there. But above all, bargain centers such as 999
Mall, 168 Malls and CityPlace Square are all connected to the new hub via walkways and footbridges.

Lucky Chinatown

Location:

Along Reina Regente between Claro M. Recto Ave and Plaza Lorenzo Ruiz, the park across Binondo Church. See

Where to alight from the jeepney:

Unloading area one. C.M Recto Ave corner Jose Abad Santos - an intersection with pedestrian bridges.

Unloading area two. Soler cor Reina Regente - jeepneys from Recto turn right here if they take Masangkay St.

Unloading area three. Plaza Lorenzo Ruiz Metrobank Downtown Center - jeepneys from Pedro Gil, Baclaran, Pasay
Rotunda, Manila City Hall and Mabini pass by here.

Refer to the map below this post.

How To Quickly Get To Lucky Chinatown Mall

Route #1

From LRT-2 Recto Station, the nearest LRT-2 station.

Ride a jeepney with "Divisoria" sign. If the jeepney crosses Masangkay St, alight at Jose Abad Santos (Unloading
area one). Use the footbridge to get to the other corner of Recto which is Reina Regente, the road that continues
Abad Santos. Walk along Reina Regente past Soler St towards the mall which you will easily see from the corner. If
the jeepney turns left to Masangkay, it will turn right onto Soler St. Alight at Reina Regente corner Soler (Unloading
area two) and walk towards the mall. See map below.

Route #2

From LRT-1 Doroteo Jose Station, the nearest LRT-1 station.

Get to the corner of Avenida and Recto. Ride a jeepney with "Divisoria" sign. If the jeepney crosses Masangkay St,
alight at Jose Abad Santos (Unloading area one). Use the footbridge to get to the other corner of Recto which is
Reina Regente, the road that continues Abad Santos. Walk along Reina Regente past Soler St towards the mall
which you will easily see from the corner. If the jeepney turns left to Masangkay, it will turn right onto Soler St. Alight
at Reina Regente corner Soler (Unloading area two) and walk towards the mall. See map below.

Route #3

Via MRT-3 from all stations.

Alight at MRT-3 Taft Station. Use the footbridge and get to the connected LRT-1 EDSA Station. Take a LRT-1 train
bound for Roosevelt. Alight at Doroteo Jose Station. Follow direction at Route #2. See map below.

Route #4

Jeepneys from Baclaran, Pasay Rotunda, Harrison Plaza, Taft and Mabini. Jeepney sign reads "Divisoria". After the
jeep crosses Pasig River via Jones Bridge, it will take Quintin Paredes which ends up in Plaza Lorenzo Ruiz. Get off
the jeep after it passes by Binondo Church and reaches the tall building of Metrobank Downtown Center, opposite
Plaza Lorenzo Ruiz Park (Unloading area three). Walk along the road that continues Quintin Paredes, that's Reina
Regente. Lucky Chinatown is to the left past the small bridge over the creek. You can easily see it from afar. See
map below.

Route #5

Jeepneys from Monumento, Caloocan, Malabon and Navotas. The jeep takes Abad Santos Ave all the way to Recto.
Alight at Recto or before Recto (Unloading area one), use the pedestrian overpass to get to the other corner which is
Reina Regente, the road that continues Abad Santos. Walk along Reina Regente past Soler until you get to
Lucky Chinatown, to your right. You will easily see the mall even if you are still at Soler, the road next to Recto. See
map below.

Route #6

Jeepneys from Marikina, Cubao, Araneta Center, Magsaysay Blvd, SM City Sta Mesa, V. Mapa, Legarda, Broadway
Centrum and places nearby. The sign of jeepney that you must ride is "Divisoria". You can ride this jeep along the
road where LRT-2 runs - Aurora Blvd which becomes Magsaysay Blvd and Recto Ave. If you don't want to take train,
this is the best one-ride commute by jeepney to Lucky Chinatown Mall. It will turn right onto Recto Ave from Legarda
and Nagtahan. After the jeepney crosses Avenida with LRT-1 above it, it will either go straight to Abad Santos or turn
left on Masangkay St then right to Soler. If the jeepney crosses Masangkay St, alight at Jose Abad Santos (Unloading
area two) and walk towards the mall. Refer to the map below.

Route #7

From Escolta River Ferry Station. Ride a jeepney with "Divisoria" sign at the loading/unloading near the foot of Jones
Bridge. These jeepneys pass through Jones Bridge from its origin in Baclara, Pasay, Pedro Gil, etc. Follow the
direction given at Route #4 above.
6 Responses to How To Commute To Lucky Chinatown Mall
Viviene Tan said...
9 October 2012 15:23
These will a big help to the other people going in these Chinatown Mall; thank you so much for sharing this post.
Keep it up!

Viviene | shopping in the Philippines

Lag alag said...
9 October 2012 17:57
@ Viviene Tan. You bet it's gonna be a huge help for others as this new shopping destination in the heart of Manila's
Chinatown has a lot of things going for it. You are welcome... and thank you as well. Will visit you blog. :)

JayL Aquino said...
thank you! first time to commute going there :)

Lag alag said...

Khei Olaz said...
20 February 2014 13:02
From lucky china townmall. How to go to Marikina if there is no train available.

Lag alag said...
21 February 2014 10:13
@ Khei Olaz. Take a jeepney with "Marikina" sign along Recto which is very near to Lucky Chinatown.

How To Commute To Makati Coliseum
In this article, I'll show you how to get to the Makati Coliseum in a very simple way. First off, Makati Coliseum is
accessible from both MRT-3 and LRT-1 lines. The nearest MRT Station, commute wise, is Magallanes Station, while
the nearest LRT is Gil Puyat Station. You can also get off the train at Vito Cruz Station and ride a jeepney at a
terminal which is way too far, then ride a tricylce, but for first timer, it's not easy so Gil Puyat Station is more
convenient. The roads and landmarks are familiar. But if you're from the vicinity of La SalleTaft, then follow direction
at Route #11 below.

A jeepney ride from the train stations is needed to get to the vicinity of the coliseum and the sign of the jeepney you
must take from both Magallanesand Gil Puyat stations is "PRC". Makati Coliseum is situated approximately 430
meters from the jeepney drop off point at the corner of Chino Roces Avenue (formerly Pasong Tamo) and Mascardo
Street. There's a terminal of motorized tricycle at the corner of Mascardo and Chino Roces Avenue. You can walk
your way to Makati Coliseum which is located to the left of Maskardo Street or ride one of these tricycles.

Now, here's how you head off to the sport center from MRT-3 and LRT-1:

How to get to Makati Coliseum from MRT Magallanes Station?

Direction #1 - From MRT Magallanes Station, go to Chino Roces Avenue formerly known as Pasong Tamo. It's the
main thoroughfare that intersects EDSA underneath EDSA-Magallanes flyover where lots of passenger jeepneys
pass through, and its a short walk away from the train station. If you're riding a train from Taft Station, enter Alphaland
Southgate Mall which is connected to MRT, go down to the ground floor and exit the mall to the west side that leads
to Chino Roces Avenue.

Along Chino Roces Avenue, you get to see jeepneys of either "Ayala" or "PRC" signs in their front. Ride a jeepney
with "PRC" sign. Pay minimum. PRC here means Philippine Racing Club which is situated near the northern end of
Chino Roces, specifically A.P. Reyes Avenue, 1207 Makati City. It is also known as Santa Ana Park.

The jeepney will traverse the north bound lane of Chino Roces. The first main intersection the jeepney will cross is
Arnaiz Avenue formerly Pasay Road where Walter Mart is located to the first left corner. Mascardo Street is
approximately 3.2 km from EDSA. Next intersection with traffic lights is Herrera Street now known as Rufino Street,
followed by Dela Rosa Street, then the wide intersection of Gil Puyat Avenue formerly known as Buendia. There's a
McDonald's branch to the right first corner of Gil Puyat and Chino Roces, and opposite it to the left first corner is an
skyscraper called Export Bank Plaza.

After crossing Gil Puyat Avenue, there are two other intersections with traffic lights that the jeep will pass through -
Kamagong Street and Pablo Ocampo Sr Ext., respectively. There's a big Rustan's Shopwise branch to the right
second corner of Pablo Ocampo and Chino Roces. At this point Mascardo Street is approximately 200 meters away.
A large road sign with "Mascardo St" words written on it hangs conspicuously from a post at the corner. It's noticeable
from the distance. You get to see it from afar. Davila Street comes first before Mascardo. Get off the jeep at
Mascardo Street, walk across the road to get to the other side of Chino Roces and then decide if you walk or take
one of the tricycles at the corner.

If you decide to walk, all you need to remember is you will cross three streets before you get to see Makati Coliseum
to the left of Mascardo Street. First street is Metropolitan Avenue, followed by Pasong Tirad, then Primo de Riveria
Street. That's it, you're looking now at Makati Coliseum, next to the building with "WTJ Sports & Amusement Center"
signage to the left second corner of Primo Riveria and Mascardo streets. See map below.

How do you get to Makati Coliseum from LRT Gil Puyat Station?

Direction #2 - From Gil Puyat Station, go to the area of Gil Puyat Avenue where you can conveniently ride a jeepney.
Don't wait for a jeepeny at the corner. There are lots of traffic enforcers and jeepneys won't stop there. Walk a little bit
far from the corner, then wait for a jeepney with "PRC" sign in its front, flag it down, ride in and pay minimum fare.

No need to ask the driver to drop you off at Mascardo Street. Some of them forget because of the nature of their job.
Just follow this simple guide. Normally, the jeepney traverses Gil Puyat Avenue and crosses Osmena Highway
underneath Osmena Flyover before turning right onto Washington Street, then left on Dela Rosa Street and then left
on Chino Roces once again, its last turn. Remember, your drop off point is at the corner of Chino Roces Avenue and
Mascardo Street. See map below. Now, there are times, especially during the days when traffic in Gil Puyat is so
heavy, that some of jeepneys take the side road paralleled to Gil Puyat which is called Finlandia. In that case, the
jeep goes straight, crosses Osmena Highway underneath Osmena Flyover, takes Dela Rosa Street, then turns left on
Chino Roces Avenue from Dela Rosa Street.

After the left turn at Dela Rosa and Chino Roces intersecion, the jeepney will cross Gil Puyat Avenue on its way to
PRC. You should see a McDonald's to the right first corner of Gil Puyat and Chino Roces. To the left first corner
opposite McDonald's is an skyscraper called Export Bank Plaza.

After crossing Gil Puyat Avenue, there are two other intersections with traffic lights that the jeep will pass through -
Kamagong Street and Pablo Ocampo Sr Ext., respectively. There's a big Rustan's Shopwise branch to the right
second corner of Pablo Ocampo and Chino Roces. At this point Mascardo Street is approximately 200 meters away.
A large road sign with "Mascardo St" words on it hangs conspicuously from a post at the corner. It's noticeable from
the distance. You get to see it from afar. Davila Street comes first before Mascardo. Get off the jeep at Mascardo,
walk across the road to get to the other side of Chino Roces and then decide if you walk or take one of the tricycles at
the corner.

If you decide to walk, all you need to remember is you will cross three streets before you get to see Makati Coliseum
to the left of Mascardo. First street is Metropolitan Avenue, followed by Pasong Tirad, then Primo de Riveria Street.
That's it, you're looking now at Makati Coliseum, next to the building with "WTJ Sports & Amusement Center" signage
to the left second corner of Primo Riveria and Mascardo streets.

How do you get to Makati Coliseum from different parts of Metro Manila?

Route #1

From Caloocan, Malabon, Navotas, Valenzuela, Monumento, Balintawak, Bagong Barrio, Roosevelt, Munoz,
Congressional, Project 7 and 8 and areas nearby.

The fastest way is by train, of course. If you live far such as in Malanday, Navotas and Malabon, just ride a jeep or
bus bound for Monumento and take a Baclaran bound train at Monumento Station. You can also take Baclaran bound
train at Roosevelt Station or Balintawak Station. Get off the train at Gil Puyat Station and follow the guide at Direction
#2, click HERE.

Route #2

From Project 6, SM City North EDSA, Trinoma, West Avenue and nearby areas.

Use the MRT-3 North Station. Ride a train bound for Taft Station. Get off the train at Magallanes Station. Follow the
guide at Direction #1, click HERE.

Route #3

From Alabang, Metropolis Starmall, Festival Mall, Ayala Town Center, Filinvest City and other areas nearby.

Take a bus bound for north of Metro Manila with any of these signs: "Fairview", "Monumento", "Novaliches", "Cubao",
"Malanday", "Navotas", etc. These buses pick up passengers near Metropolis Starmall. Get off the bus at the
unloading area near to Magallanes MRT Station. Then walk along EDSA towards Alphaland Southgate Mall. It's the
big mall connected to MRT Magallanes Station and there's tall building above it. Chino Roces Avenue bordered the
west frontage of the mall. Wait for a jeepney with "PRC" sign in its front right at Chino Roces Avenue formerly Pasong
Tamo. Follow my guide at Direction #1, click click HERE.

Route #4

From Pasig, Ortigas Center, SM Mega Mall, Shangri-La Plaza, EDSA Crossing, Kalentong and other areas nearby.

From Pasig, ride a jeep with "Quiapo Crossing Ilalim" sign. From Kalentong, ride a jeep with "Pasig Palengke
Crossing Ilalim" sign. Get off at EDSA-Shaw. Ride an MRT train bound for Taft. From Ortigas Center and SM Mega
Mall, take a train bound for Taft at Ortigas Station. Get off the train at Magallanes Station. Follow the guide at
Direction #1, click HERE.

Route #5

From Sta. Lucia East, Robinson's Metro East, SM City Marikina and places nearby.

Take an LRT-2 train bound for Recto at Santolan Station. Get off the train at Araneta Center Cubao Station. Ride
another train bound for Taft at MRT-3 Araneta Center Cubao Station. LRT-2 Araneta Cubao Station and MRT-3
Araneta Center Cubao Station are interconnected by a series of walkway from Gateway Mall to Farmers Plaza via
Araneta Coliseum. Follow directions inside the malls. Alight at Magallanes Station. Follow our guide at Direction #1,
click HERE.

Route #6

From Fairview, UP Diliman, UP-Ayala Technohub, Quezon City Hall, Elliptical Road, Quezon Memorial Circle, East
Avenue, GMA-Kamuning and areas around these vicinities.

You can have a one bus ride to Magallanes. Take a bus with any of these signs: "Baclaran", "Alabang", or "Sucat".
Get off the bus at the unloading area near MRT Magallanes. Walk past MRT Magallanes Station towards Chino
Roces. Follow the guide at Direction #1, click HERE.

Alternatively, you can get off the bus and take a train bound for Taft at MRT GMA Kamuning Station and alight at
Magallanes Station, then follow guide at Direction #1.

Route #7

From Robinson's Place Manila, Mabini Street and Del Pilar Street in Malate and Ermita area.

This one doesn't need a train ride. Take a jeepney with "Paco" sign. These jeepneys pass through around Robinson's
Place Mall via Padre Faura Street, Del Pilar Street and Pedro Gil Street, The jeepney will cross Taft Avenue. Get off
the jeep at Agoncillo Street, the third street from Taft Avenue, with Taft Avenue as the first in your count. Along Pedro
Gil Street at the corner of Agoncillo Street is the terminal of jeepneys with "Guadalupe Herran Ilalim" sign. Ride one
of these jeepneys. Ask the driver to drop you off at Chino Roces Avenue. In Chino Roces Avenue, take a jeep with
"Mantrade" sign and alight at Mascardo Street. It's very near so please be alert. Watch for "Mascardo St" road sign.
Also, Philippine Daily Inquirer or PDI Building is situated at the first corner of Mascardo and Chino Roces, to your
right.

Or, if you want a simple route, get off the "Paco" bound jeep at Taft Avenue, ride a train bound for Baclaran at LRT
Pedro Gil Station located at Taft Avenue-Pedro Gil intersection, alight at Gil Puyat Station and follow the guide at
Direction #2, click HERE.

Route #8

From Espana, UST, FEU, Lerma, Nicanor Reyes Street formerly Morayta and other places in University Belt area.

If you're near Nicanor Reyes, Lerma and FEU area, ride a "Divisoria" bound jeepney at the terminal located at the
corner of Nicanor Reyes and Paredes Street where Professional Regulation Commission is situated. Get off the jeep
at Avenida, walk to LRT-1 Doroteo Jose Station, ride a "Baclaran" bound train and alight at Gil Puyat Avenue Station.
Follow guide at Direction #2, click HERE.

If you're in UST or somewhere in Espana far from Lerma, ride a jeep bound for "Baclaran", "Pasay" or "Quiapo
Ilalim". Get off the jeepeny at Quiapo, walk to LRT Carriedo Station, ride a train bound for "Baclaran" and alight at Gil
Puyat Station. Follow our guide at Direction #2, click click HERE.

Route #9

From Quirino Highway in Novaliches.

You can have just one bus ride to Chino Roces Avenue by taking a bus bound for either "Baclaran" or "Alabang", lots
of them in Novaliches Bayan and along Quirino Highway. It'g going to be a long journey. Get off the bus at the
unloading area near MRT Magallanes Station. Quite a lot of passengers alight at this area. The conductor usually
yells "Mantrade", "Magallanes MRT" or "Pasong Tamo" and "Chino Roces" once the bus gets to that location. It's
next to Ayala Station. Walk towards Chino Roces, and follow the guide at Direction #1, click HERE.

If you want fast travel, get off the bus at Munoz-EDSA and ride a "Baclaran" bound train at LRT-1 Roosevelt Station.
Get off the train at Gil Puyat Station and follow the guide at Direction #2, click HERE.

Route #10

From any station of LRT-2.

LRT Line 2 is the train that runs from Recto Station to Santolan Station. You can transfer to either LRT-1 or MRT-3 to
get to the location of Makati Coliseum. Which one takes you faster depends on which one is nearer to your location.

Location wise LRT-2 stations nearer to MRT-3 are the following: Santolan Station, Katipunan Station, Anonas Station,
Araneta Center Cubao Station, Betty Go Belmonte Station and Gilmore Station. If you're in either Betty Go Belmonte
Station or Gilmore Station, take a train bound for Santolan and alight at Araneta Center Cubao. If you're in either
Katipunan or Anonas stations, ride a train bound for Recto and alight at Araneta Center Cubao Station. Take another
train bound for "Taft" at MRT-3 Araneta Center Cubao Station. LRT-2 and MRT-3 stations in Araneta Center are
interconnected by walkway from Gateway Mall to Farmers Plaza via Araneta Coliseum, just follow directions inside
the malls. Get off the train at Magallanes Station and follow the guide at Direction #1, click HERE.

LRT-2 stations nearer to LRT-1 are the following: J Ruiz Station, V Mapa Station, Pureza Station, Legarda Station
and Recto Station. We have to take into the consideration the distance from LRT-2 Recto Station to LRT-1 Doroteo
Station and the distance from LRT-2 Araneta Center Cubao Station to MRT-3 Araneta Center Cubao Station and so,
according to me, J Ruiz Station is physically nearer to LRT-1. From these stations, ride a train bound for Recto
Station, alight at Recto Station and take another train bound for Baclaran at LRT-1 Doroteo Jose Station. LRT-2
Recto Station and LRT-1 Doroteo Jose Station are interconnected by a footbridge, just follow direction inside Recto
Station. You need to get to the other side of Doroteo Jose Station to ride a Baclaran bound train. There's an escalator
and elevator available in Doroteo Jose Station. Get off the train at Gil Puyat Station and follow the guide in Direction
#2, click click HERE.

Route #11

From La Salle Taft, Rizal Memorial Sports Complex, Torre Lorenzo, Pablo Ocampo corner Taft and St Scholastica's
College.

Take a jeepney with "Dulo" sign at its terminal in Pablo Ocampo (formerly Vito Cruz) corner Leon Guinto Street. It's
where St. Scholastica's College is located. Pay minimum fare. Get off the jeep at the other end of the Zobel Roxas
Street, the last stop of the jeepney before it goes back to Taft. Take a tricycle and tell the driver to take you to Makati
Coliseum.

Makati Coliseum capacity is 3,000.

13 Responses to How To Commute To Makati Coliseum
EDMARATION said...
14 August 2011 22:54
I think you're gaining a bunch of Facebook followers these past few days and I salute for that sir phil.

Lagalag said...
15 August 2011 20:43
Thank you po sir Ed.
:-)

BoyetMD said...
12 March 2012 09:32
hello sir phil. can you please tell me how to commute (jeep) from arguelles medical clinic in zobel roxas ave to jp rizal
ave corner antipolo street near chowking. thank you. need to know badly. please email boyetsee@yahoo.com

Lagalag said...
12 March 2012 12:31
@ BoyetMD, pls ride jeep with "Paco" sign. Ask driver to drop you off at san andres street where you will ride another
jeep with "Guadalupe" sign. Ask driver to drop you off at the corner of Kalayaan and Nicanor Garcia street. Walk
across Kalayaan toward the other corner and then walk your way to J.P. Rizal. Nicanor Garcia becomes Antipolo in
J.P. Rizal.

vto said...
3 May 2012 19:46
sir, paano po pag mangagaling po sa boni ave.? paano po ang route papuntang makati coliseum?

Lagalag said...
4 May 2012 02:06
@ vto. Sa EDSA Boni sakay ka po ng bus na ang sign sa harap ay "Ayala Leveriza LRT Taft". Baba ka po sa kanto
ng Chino Roces at Gil Puyat aka Buendia. Sakay ka po ng PRC at pkisabi sa driver baba ka sa street na papuntang
Makati Coliseum. Para di ka na magtanong sa driver pkisunod na lang ang guides na sinabi ko pag nakasakay ka na
ng jeep.

Lagalag said...
4 May 2012 02:09
@ vto. Pwede din sakay MRT baba ng Magallanes at sakay na ng PRC na jeep then pkisunod ang mga guides na
sinabi ko sa pagbaba sa location ng Makati Coliseum.

Veronica Bejasa said...
10 July 2012 09:10
Hi Sir! How do I commute to Pasong Tamo Extension (Eco Plaza) from La Salle Taft and vice versa. It would be
better if you could tell me what jeepney rides to take since I don't like riding the MRT/LRT. Thanks!

Lagalag said...
10 July 2012 09:34
@ Veronica Bejasa. Ok, here:

From La Salle, board a jeep with "Baclaran" sign in its front. Alight at Gil Puyat Ave aka Buendia. Ride a jeep with
"PRC" or "Guadalupe" sign, alight at Pasong Tamo now known as Chino Roces Ave. Take a jeep with "Mantrade"
sign, alight at its terminal there in EDSA. Board last jeep to your destination. The jeep must have sign that reads
"ECO Plaza Pasong Tamo Extension". It's located along Pasong Tamo near corner EDSA and in front of Alphaland
Southgate Mall. ECO Plaza is already near. Just ask the driver to drop you off at its location.

Note: There are some jeepneys that ply direct to ECO Plaza from Pasong Tamo cor Buendia, but they are limited.

How to get back to La Salle? Read my next comment.

Lagalag said...
10 July 2012 09:39
@ Veronica Bejasa. To get back to La Salle Taft, take the reverse direction: First, go back to Alphaland Southgate
Mall (same jeep). In front of the mall, ride a jeep with "PRC" sign, alight at Gil Puyat aka Buendia. In Buendia, ride a
jeep with "LRT Taft" sign. Now in Taft, take a jeep with "Quiapo" or "Monumento" or "Divisoria" sign. Alight at La
Salle.

Hope my direction help you get to your destination and back. Take care. :)

ivy clemente said...
20 June 2014 11:37
pano po pumunta sa SM makati from Sta.Ana, Manila..thanks :))

ivy clemente said...
20 June 2014 11:39
goodmorning Sir,ask ko lang kung paano mkapunta sa SM Makati pag galing ng Sta.Ana Manila..thank you

Lag alag said...
22 June 2014 00:08
@ ivy clemente. Jeepney to Guadalupe, then ride an "Ayala Ibabaw" bus. Alight at SM Makati.

How To Commute To Newport City & Resort World Manila
The nearest LRT-1 Station to Newport City and Resort World Manila, commute wise, is EDSA Station. The nearest
MRT-3 Station, commute wise, is Taft Station. These stations are situated at EDSA corner Taft Avenue, most
popularly known as Pasay Rotunda. There are two ways you can get to Newport City and Resort World Manila from
Pasay Rotunda on public transportation:

NAIA Shuttle at its Bus Stop in Newport City
Maxims, Resort World & Remington are at the back
Convenient way to commute to Newport City - One ride by NAIA Shuttle Bus with its terminal located at Genesis
Bus Terminal. Ride this bus and alight exactly at Newport City. The bus drops passengers at NAIA-3 and then it will
go to its terminal in Newport City to drop passengers going to Resort World. Bus Stop is located just next to Star
Cruise Bldg (second photo). If you don't know the location of NAIA Shuttle in Pasay Rotunda, CLICK HERE. Newport
City & Resort World Manila is situated opposite NAIA-3.

Star Cruise Bldg is located at jeepney loading &
unloading and NAIA Bus Stop in Resort World Manila
Commute to Newport City by jeepneys - By two jeepney rides you can get to Resort World Manila. From MRT-3
TAft Station and LRT-1 EDSA Station, go to the north bound lane of EDSA and wait for a jeepney with
"NicholsAndrews Ave NAIA-3" sign. The loading area is past MRT Station towards Aurora Blvd flyoverthat you see
from the train station. You can also get inside Genesis Bus Terminal and look for the terminal of these jeepneys.

From MRT and LRT
These jeepney turns right onto Aurora Blvd and turns left on Andrews Ave. Ride one of these jeepneys, pay minimum
and alight once driver stops the jeep at loading area in the big roundabout before NAIA-3. At the center of roundabout
is the sculpture that you see in this photo. Walk towards jeepney stop along NAIA-3 complex and wait for a jeepney
with "FtBonifacio Star Cruise Gate 4" sign in the front and "Nichols Ikot" in both sides. The terminal of these jeepneys
are explained below: For driving directions, click here.

You need to ride another jeepney even if you're already in NAIA-3 complex because Resort World is way too far from
the roundabout. Pay minimum and ask driver to drop you off at "Star Cruise" or "Resort World". The driver always say
"Star Cruise" instead of Resort World because Star Cruise building is situated right at jeepney stop in which
passengers must alight and ride. From the building, Resort World Manila and other important destinations in Newport
City can already be seen.

Two Terminals of Jeepneys That Pass By Newport City And Resort World Manila

Andrews Avenue - This terminal is located in front of Barangay 183 Hall, a building you can make out from where
you would get ofF the jeep from Pasay Rotunda. This is the terminal of the jeepney mentioned above. This is where
to ride if you're coming from Baclaran, Roxas Blvd, Heritage Hotel, Pasay Rotunda and MRT/LRT stations of Taft and
EDSA as well as from Cavite, Bacoor, Imus and other places in Cavite. You don't need to ride the jeep in this terminal
if you can just go to the jeepney stop located along Andrews Ave NAIA-3 side which is nearer to where you would get
off from the jeep that comes from Baclaran and Pasay Rotunda. Pay minimum and alight at Star Cruise or Resort
World.

Nichols J eepney Terminal - This terminal is located to the other side of Newport City vicinity near SLEX and
Fort Bonifacio. It's opposite Villamor Golf Course which you can make out from the distance. This terminal serves
commuters from Guadalupe, Bonifacio Global City or BGC, Market Market, Alabang, Bicutan, Sucat, Taguig,
Muntinlupa and areas nearby as well as those commuters from provinces of Batangas, Laguna and Quezon. You
need to walk across SLEX viaNichols Field Bridge through which private motorist pass. The sign in front of jeepneys
here reads "NAIA-3 Star Cruise Resort World AndrewsAve" and "Nichols Ikot" in both sides. Pay minimum. From the
terminal, the jeepney takes Sales Road and turns right onto Andrews Ave. Alight approximately 210 meters after the
jeepney turns right onto AndrewsAvenue from Sales Road. Star Cruise, the building that serves as landmark is
located right at the loading and unloading area (in first photo above).

How To Get To Resort World Manila From Different Locations Of Metro Manila & Nearby
Provinces

Route #1

From stations of LRT-1, e.g., Roosevelt, Balintawak, Monumento, 5th Ave, R. Papa, Abad Santos, Blumentritt,
Tayuman, Bambang, Doroteo Jose, Carriedo, Central Terminal Arroceros, United Nations, Pedro Gil, Quirino Ave,
Vijavascript:void(0)to Cruz, Gil Puyat and Libertad.

Ride a train bound for "Baclaran". Alight at EDSA Station. Use the footbridge and walk across EDSA and go to
EDSA's northbound lane and ride jeep with "Nichols Andrews Ave NAIA-3" or "Terminal 3" sign. Follow direction
given above in "From MRT & LRT" and refer to "Two Terminals of Jeepneys That Pass By Newport City And Resort
World Manila: AnGdrews Avenue Terminal".

Route #2

From all stations of LRT-2: Santolan, Katipunan, Anonas, Araneta Center Cubao, Betty Go Belmonte, Gilmore, J.
Ruiz, V. Mapa, Pureza, Legarda and Recto.

Ride a train bound for Recto. Alight at Recto Station. Use the footbridge that connects Recto Station to LRT-1
Doroteo Jose Station. Take a train bound for "Baclaran". Alight at EDSA Station. Follow direction at Route #1.

Route #3

From all stations of MRT-3: North, Quezon Avenue, GMA Kamuning, Araneta Center Cubao, Santolan, Ortigas,
Shaw Boulevard, Boni, Guadalupe, Buendia, Ayala Center, Magallanes and Taft.

Ride a train bound for Taft. Alight at Taft Station. Exit MRT Station at northbound lane of EDSA. A McDonal's is
situated at that side. Follow direction given in the first paragraph of this article. Read "From MRT & LRT" above.
Refer to Andrew Avenue Terminal.

Route #4

From Caloocan, Malabon, Navotas, Valenzuela, Bagon Barrio and areas nearby.

Ride a jeep, a bus or taxi and head to a nearest LRT-1 Station. Take a train bound for "Baclaran" and follow direction
in Route #1.

Route #5

From Bulacan, Pampanga, Subic, Angels, Tarlac and other provinces of Northern Luzon.

Ride a bus, jeepney or FX bound for Manila. You can ride a bus or jeepney bound for Blumentritt or Doroteo Jose.
Take a train bound for Baclaran. Follow direction given in Route #1. You can also ride a bus bound for Cubao or
Kamuning. In that case, ride a train at MRT-3 Kamuning or Araneta Cubao Station, alight at Taft Station and follow
direction given in Route #3. If you ride an FX headed to Trinoma, ride train bound for Taft at North Station which is
connected to Trinoma.

Route #6

From SM City Marikina, Sta Lucia East, Robinson's Metro East and other areas nearby.

If you want a fast travel, go to Santolan Station of LRT-2. Ride a train bound for Recto. Follow direction at Route #2.

Route #7

From Cainta, Taytay, Rosario, Ortigas Ave Ext, Ever Ortigas and areas nearby. From Cainta and Taytay, ride a bus
that plies the route to Quiapo, then take a train bound for Baclaran - Route #1. Or you can ride a jeepney or FX
bound for Cubao. Take a train bound for Taft at Araneta Center Cubao Station - Route #3.

Route #8

From Eastwood City

You can also ride the free shuttle to Newport City from Eastwood City. For details, talk to officers at the Information of
Eastwood Mall. Go to Resort World Manila: Most Exciting Integrated Destination in Manila. Otherwise, ride a jeepney
bound for Cubao. Take a train bound for Recto Station at LRT-2 Araneta Center Cubao Station or a train bound for
Taft at MRT-3 Araneta Center Cubao Station. Follow direction given in Route #1 or #3.

Route #9

From Novaliches, Quirino Avenue, SM Novaliches and other areas nearby. Ride a jeepney bound for Blumentritt,
take a LRT-1 train bound for Baclaran. Follow direction at Route #1.

Route #10

From Market Market

Ride a jeep with "Gate 3" sign at jeepney terminal located outside Metro Market Market. The jeepney will take you to
its other terminal near SLEX. Walk across SLEX via Nichols Field Bridge towards Nichols Jeepney Terminal. Follow
direction given above in "Nichols Jeepney Terminal".

Route #11

From Guadalupe

Ride a jeepney with "Fort Bonifacio MarketMarket Gate 3 Guadalupe" signs in both sides and "Gate 3" sign in the
front. Alight at the other terminal near SLEX. Walk across SLEX via Nichols Field Bridge towards NicholsJeepney
Terminal. Follow direction given above in "Nichols Jeepney Terminal".

Route #12

From Alabang, Muntinlupa, Festival Mall, Filinvest City, Metropolis Starmall and areas nearby.

Ride a jeepney with "Alabang - Pasay Rotunda" sign. Alight at Fort Bonifacio. Walk across SLEX towards Nichols
Jeepney Terminal. Follow direction above in "Nichols Jeepney Terminal".

Route #13

From Baclaran

In Roxas Boulevard, go to jeepney loading area near Redemptorist Church or the one near Airport Road. Wait for
jeepney with "Nichols Andrew Ave Terminal 3" or "Nichols Andrews Ave NAIA-3" sign. Ride this jeep, pay minimum
and alight at unloading area that explained in the first paragraph of this post. Follow direction given in "Two Terminals
of Jeepneys That Pass By Newport City And Resort World Manila: Andrews Avenue" above.

Route #14

From Tagaytay, Imus, Dasmarinas and other areas in Cavite province.

Ride a bus, jeepney or FX bound for Baclaran. Once in Baclaran, go to the loading area near Redemptorist or Airport
Road. Wait for a jeepney with "Nichols Andrew Ave Terminal 3" or "Nichols Andrews Ave NAIA-3" sign. Follow
direction given in Route #13.

Route #15

From NAIA Terminal 1 and 2

You can ride a free shuttle bus bound for Terminal 3. Resort World is located across NAIA-3. For details, go toNAIA
1-2-3 Shuttle Bus: Easy Way To Get To & From NAIA Terminals. Or ride a public bus that passes by Terminal 1 and
Terminal 2 bound for Fairvew, alight at Baclaran. Follow direction in Route #13.

Route #16

From SM Mall of Asia

Ride a jeepney with "Malibay" sign and alight at MRT-3 Taft Station. Ride a jeepney with "Nichols Andrews Ave
Terminal 3" sign. Follow direction given above in "From MRT and LRT" and "Two Terminals of Jeepneys That Pass
By Newport City And Resort World Manila: Andrews Avenue".
11 Responses to How To Commute To Newport City & Resort World Manila
LenaQ said...
1 January 2012 23:21
Useful post! Are there taxis easily available from the EDSA LRT Station to go directly to Resort World Manila? If so,
roughly how long would the journey take to the Newport Mall/Theatre? Thanks in advance :)

Lagalag said...
2 January 2012 01:36
Yes there are taxis just below LRT EDSA Station. Approximately 6 kilometers.

Lagalag said...
28 July 2012 09:51
Hello readers, just want you to know that this post is modified for latest update. When I created this guide, the NAIA
Shuttle didn't serve passengers bound for Newport City. Recently they put up their terminal right there. So this article
now highlights the convenient way of going to Newport City - and that is by NAIA Bus.

Thanks for the likes and shares. :)

Favee Favila said...
1 October 2013 17:29
Thanks. Very helpful post :)

Lag alag said...
1 October 2013 23:27
@ Favee Favila. You are welcome. Thank you as well.

joselito calayag said...
15 May 2014 19:17
pano po mag commute papunta sa RWM pag gling sucat paraaque.. thanks..

Lag alag said...
16 May 2014 11:48
@ joselito calayag. In going to Resort World Manila, there are two options of commuting from Sucat. First, take a
jeepney in SLEX service road. The jeepney sign is "Pasay Rotunda." Get off the jeepney at MRT then follow the
direction given in this article. Second option, take a jeepney to Baclaran via Sucat Rd. Once in Roxas Blvd, wait for a
jeepney with "Nichols" sign. This jeepney is the one mentioned from MRT and LRT so follow the same direction given
in this directional article.

din said...
26 July 2014 00:48
paano po pag mula sa coastalmall? papuntang star cruise?

Lag alag said...
30 July 2014 02:15
@ din. "Cubao" bus via EDSA, alight at Pasay Rotunda, then NAIA Shuttle to Star Cruise.

Reyman Mendoza said...
Kudos to this helpful post. Pano pag galing chino roces? Tnx! :-)

Lag alag said...
@ Reyman Mendoza. Cross SLEX via Sales Bridge, then take the jeep to Newport City.

How To Commute To PhilSports Arena From MRT

Philsport Arena was popularly known as ULTRA before it's name was changed some time last decade. Today, it is an
important destination for major concerts, sports competitions and religious events. PBA (Philippine Basketball
Association) occasionally holds games here. But even with that scope and the colossal importance in the whole
spectrum of Filipino lives that the institution brings, unfortunately, a whole lot of people don't have any idea of its
location much less have the knowledge of getting there.

So, for those of you having problems on how to get to Philsports Arena, here's the detailed 'commute' directions from
MRT to the sports complex. This route is designed for people travelling by train but you can also refer to this if you
travel by bus in EDSA.

The nearest MRT-3 Station to Philsport Arena, commute-wise, is Shaw Boulevard Station in EDSA-Crossing.
From the train station, the jeepney to ride are those with any of these signs: "Antipolo", "Binangonan", and "Tanay".
These public jeeps pass through the exact location of Philsports Complex and Philsports Arena which is in Meralco
Avenue corner Captain Javier Street.

You must exit MRT Shaw Station at North Exit. If you don't know North Exit, it's the north bound lane of EDSA, where
all buses are bound for Baclaran, Alabang or Sucat. South Exit is the side of MRT that goes to the lane of EDSA
where buses are bound for Monumento, Cubao and Novaliches.

There are two landmarks at the two corners of north bound lane EDSA. One is the big mall called Starmall at the
northern corner and a commercial block at the southern corner where various establishments lined up in a row along
Shaw Boulevard from the corner of EDSA. Next to this commercial spot is the PARKLEA Jeepney Terminal. Parklea
Terminal is where you take the ride to Philsport Complex or Philsport Arena. Starmall is very prominent, you can
easily see it. The entrance of the terminal is next to the row of small establishments along Shaw, e.g. Villarica
Pawnshop, Cebuano Lhuillier, some internet shops and Ukay-ukay outlets. The last establishment is "Andoks Litson
Manok". Beside Andoks is the entrance of the terminal where all jeepneys wait for passengers before heading to their
respective destinations.

From Starmall, just walk across Shaw using the pedestrian lanes at the corner of EDSA, then go right on Shaw to get
to the terminal.

Here's the important things to remember. Jeepneys on Parklea terminal are bound for different destinations. The
jeeps bound for "Antipolo", "Binangonan" and "Tanay" are parked near Andoks. There are lots of barkers filling up the
jeepneys with passengers. Don't ask the barkers if the jeepney he's working on will pass by Philsports Arena, they'll
just answer you things like "I don't know.", "Where's that?", etc. Just ride the jeep with "Binangonan" or "Tanay" or
"Antipolo" sign.

Another thing is these jeepneys charge Php 15.00 if your destination is near to the terminal. So, don't be shock if you
hear the conductor announce "Fifteen pesos po pag malapit." And, since your destination is near, you already know
the amount you must tender. The conductor asks where you're getting off the jeepney. Say "ULTRA" or "Philsport". If
he doesn't know it just tell him "DepEd". It's the most prominent institution situated at the same location of Philsport
Complex. The big sign is visible as the jeepney passes by and so all drivers know it.

From Parklea Terminal, the jeepney will cross EDSA and go straight on Shaw Boulevard. Meralco Avenue is a main
road to the left of Shaw Boulevard approximately 1 kilometer from EDSA. It is perpendicular to the left of Shaw. But
there's no left turn to Meralco Avenue from Shaw so the jeepney will drive past Meralco Avenue and then make a U-
Turn at the oval rotunda approximately 150 meters from Meralco Avenue to take the opposite lane of Shaw
Boulevard and then it will turn right onto Meralco Avenue.

Approximately 490 meters from Shaw is the first intersection on Meralco Avenue with traffic lights. This road is
Captain Javier Street. Get off the jeepney right at the corner of Meralco Avenue and Captain Javier Street. DepEd is
situated along Meralco Avenue approximately 50 meters from the corner of Captain Javier Street.

From the corner of Meralco Avenue and Captain Javier, walk approximately 300 meters along covered sidewalk until
you get to the gate of Philsports Arena located at the next corner to the left of Captain Javier which is Saint Martin.

To get back to Shaw Boulevard Station of MRT, ride a jeep with "EDSA Crossing Parklea" sign at the opposite lane of
Meralco Avenue. Note: There is another terminal of the same jeepneys located far from MRT Shaw Station. Make
sure to ride the jeepney with "Parklea" word on its sign so that you don't get to different terminal.

Hope this direction helps you in getting to Philsports Arena. If you want to receive detailed directions to different
places and important locations in Metro Manila, you can subscribe to my post, just click here.

How To Commute To Robinson's Place Manila And Midtown
Robinson's Place Manila is a 7 level shopping mall situated at Ermita District. It is bordered to the north by Padre
Faura Street, to the south by Pedro Gil Street, to the west by Adriatico Street and to the east by Philippine General
Hospital, UP Manila and Taft Avenue where LRT Line 1 runs. Nearest LRT station is Pedro Gil.

You can get to Robinson's Place Manila from all corners of Metro Manila by any means of public transportation
available, e.g. train, bus and jeepney.

How do you travel to Robinson's Place Manila?
Please read the directions below these photos:

Route #1

From Caloocan, Malabon, Navotas, Valenzuela and Monumento.

The most practical way to go to Robinson's Place Manila from these areas is by train. First, you need to get to the
nearest train station which is Monumento Station. Ride a jeep or bus that passes by Monumento area then ride a
train bound for Baclaran and get off at Pedro Gil Station. Then walk along Taft Avenue towards Pedro Gil Street
where you turn right. Since traffic in Pedro Gil is one way towards east or Taft, you just walk the distance of
approximately 350 meters from Taft Avenue and the Pedro Gil Wing Entrance of Robinson's Place. If you're going to
Midtown Wing, just walk further from first door along Pedro Gil Wing until you reach Midtown Wing Entrance.

Route #2

From Roosevelt, Munoz, Congressional, Project 6-7-8, Balintawak, SM City North EDSA, and nearby areas.

First, you need to get to Roosevelt Station of LRT-1. Ride a jeep going to EDSA or near EDSA then walk your way to
the station. If you're from Project 6, ride a jeep bound for Quiapo, get off at spot in EDSA where the jeep makes U-
Turn, then walk to the train station. If you're from SM North, you can walk along north bound lane of EDSA or ride bus
and get off at Munoz where the station is located. SM North is near to Roosevelt Station. Ride train bound for
Baclaran, get off at Pedro Gil Station and follow the direction given in Route #1. This is also the route to take from
Balintawak, you just use Balintawak Station of LRT-1. From Centris Walk, ride bus bound for Monumento and get off
at Munoz to ride the train.

Route #3

From SM Marikina, Santolan Pasig, Antipolo, SSS Village, Sta Lucia East, Robinson East, and nearby areas.

Ride a jeep going to Cubao and get off at Santolan Station of LRT-2. SM City Marikina is walking distance from this
station. Ride a train bound for Recto Station. Get off the train at Recto Station. Walk to LRT-1 Doroteo Station via
footbridge that connects the two stations. Ride a train bound for Baclaran in Doroteo Station. Note: You need to get
across Doroteo Station to ride Baclaran bound train. Use the escalator or elevator. Get off at Pedro Gil Station and
follow the rest of direction in Route #1.

Route #4

From Katipunan, Ateneo de Manila, Project 4, Araneta Center Cubao, Anonas, SM City Sta Mesa and other areas
along LRT-2.

Ride a train bound for Recto at the nearest LRT-2 Station, e.g. Katipunan, Anonas, Araneta Center Cubao, Betty
Go Belmonte, Gilmore, J Ruis, V Mapa, Pureza and Legarda. Get off at Recto Station. Follow the rest of direction in
Route #3.

Route #5

From Libis Eastwood City, Tiendesitas, Ever Gotesco Ortigas, Ynares Sports Complex and nearby areas.

Ride a jeep bound for Cubao. Walk to Araneta Center Cubao Station of LRT-2 located along Aurora Boulevard. Ride
a train bound for Recto Station and follow direction given in Route #3.

Route #6

From Fairview, UP Diliman, Ayala Technopark, Philcoa, Elliptical Road, Quezon City Memorial Circle and other
nearby areas.

Ride a jeep with "Pedro Gil PGH" sign. It's a long travel but you get off at PGH and you need just to walk to
Robinson's Place Manila from corner of Taft and Pedro Gil to the Faura Wing or Midtown Wing of Robinson's Mall.

Route #7

From Pasig, Kapitolyo, EDSA Crossing, Shangri-La Plaza, Star Mall, Greenfield District and nearby areas.

You can ride a jeep bound for Quiapo then ride jeep bound for PGH but the traffic is heavy so your travel will be
prolonged. The fastest way is to ride a jeep up to EDSA Crossing and ride a train bound for Taft at MRT-3 EDSA
Shaw Station. Get off at Taft Station and walk to LRT-1 Taft Station. Ride another train bound for
Monumento/Roosevelt and get of at Pedro Gil Station. Walk towards the corner of Pedro Gil and Taft and walk along
Pedro Gil westward until you get to Robinson's Place Mall Pedro Gil Wing.

Route #8

From Guadalupe, Fort Bonifacio Global City, Rockwell Center, JP Rizal Makati, Makati City Hall and nearby areas.

Ride a jeep from Fort Bonifacio bound for Guadalupe. In Guadalupe you can ride a jeep going directly to Taft-Pedro
Gil area where you only need to walk to Robinson's Place. This is the route if you're not in a hurry. This is also good
for people from Makati City Hall and the whole stretch of JP Rizal.

But if you want fast travel to Robinson's Place Manila, then ride a train bound for Taft at Guadalupe Station of MRT-3.
Get off at Taft Station and walk to LRT-1 Taft Station. Ride another train bound for Monumento/Roosevelt and get of
at Pedro Gil Station. Walk towards the corner of Pedro Gil and Taft and walk along Pedro Gil westward until you get
to Robinson's Place Mall Pedro Gil Wing.

Route #9

From Baclaran, Heritage Hotel, Harrison Street, Pasay City Hall, Libertad now known as Arnaiz Avenue, OWWA and
nearby areas.

Just ride a jeep with "Mabini" word at its sign. Get off at Pedro Gil. Robinson's Place is just a short walk from corner
of Pedro Gil and Mabini.

Route #10

From Alabang, Muntinlupa, Festival Mall, Filinvest City, Metropolis Star Mall, Sucat, SM Bicutan and nearby areas.

Ride a jeep with "Pasay Taft Rotonda" sign. Get off at Pasay Rotonda and ride a train bound for
Monumento/Roosevelt at LRT-1. Get off at Pedro Gil Station. Walk along Pedro Gil westward or towards Manila Bay
until you get to Pedro Gil Wing of Robinson's Place Manila. If you're going to Midtown Wing then walk further from
Pedro Gil Wing. Both wings are located along Pedro Gil Street.

How To Commute To Robinsons Magnolia
Robinsons Magnolia is located along Aurora Blvd between LRT-2 stations of Gilmore and Betty Go Belmonte. It is
exactly situated at the corner of Dona M Hemady and Aurora Blvd. If you're going there by train, the nearest station is
Gilmore Station. From the station, just walk eastward or toward the direction of Cubao.

Commute to Robinsons Magnolia by train

If your location is near to a station of any of the three lines of MRT/LRT, you can go to RobinsonsMagnolia in a
breeze. From any station of LRT-1 which runs the entire length of Taft Ave, Rizal Ave and EDSA's north portion, get
off the train at Doroteo Jose Station. Use the footbridge connected to LRT-2 Recto Station and ride another train
bound for Santolan. Alight at Gilmore Station and walk further ahead along Aurora Blvd until you see
Robinsons Magnolia on your right. From any station of MRT-3 which runs along EDSA, alight at Araneta Cubao
Station. Get inside Farmers Plaza and use the footbridge connected to Smart Araneta Coliseum and Gateway Mall.
Follow directional signs to Line 2 train Station which is LRT-2 Araneta Cubao Station located along Aurora Blvd and
connected to Gateway Mall. Take a second train bound for Recto Station and alight at Gilmore, third station from
Araneta Center Cubao. From any station of Line 2, which runs from Recto, passes through Aurora Blvd and ends in
Santolan Pasig, just get off the train at Gilmore Station.

How to get to Robinsons Magnolia from different parts of Metro Manila

Route #1

From Quiapo, Recto, Carriedo, Manila City Hall, SM City Manila, Intramuros, Divisoria, Recto, Morayta and other
areas nearby.

By Jeepney - First, if you're in other areas mentioned above such as Manila City Hall, SM City Manila and Intramuros,
ride a jeepney with "Monumento" or "Dapitan" sign and alight at Recto Ave. In Recto, ride a jeepney with "Cubao"
sign and after the jeepney passed through Gilmore Station and crossed Gilmore Ave, you get to see the
Robinsons Magnolia to your right.

By train - Ride a train at LRT-2 Recto Station, and alight at Gilmore then walk to Robinsons Magnolia.

Route #2

From Baclaran, Pasay Rotunda, Harrison, Malibay and other areas.

By Jeepney - Ride a jeepney with any of these signs: "Monumento", "Cubao" or "Dapitan." You can take this jeepney
at any of these spots: Roxas Blvd service road near McDonald's, Taft Ave in Pasay Rotunda and Harrison St. Alight
at Recto Station and follow direction in Route #1.

By trains - You have two options. First, ride a LRT-1 train bound for Roosevelt and alight at Doroteo Jose. Ride
another train at LRT-2 Recto Station bound for Santolan and alight at Gilmore. Second, ride a MRT-3 train at Taft
Station and alight at Araneta Cubao Station. Take a LRT-2 train, alight at Gilmore and walk eastward along Aurora or
toward Cubao.

Route #3

From Alabang, Muntinlupa, Sucat, Bicutan, FTI, Filinvest City, Festival Mall, Metropolis Starmall and other areas
nearby.

By Bus & Jeepney - Ride a bus with "Cubao Ibabaw" sign and alight at Cubao. Walk along EDSA's northbound lane
and use the footbridge to get across Aurora Blvd. Ride a jeepney along Aurora Blvd with "Divisoria" or "Stop&Shop"
sign. After the jeepney has passed through LRT-2 Betty Go Belmonte Station, watch for Robinsons Magnolia on your
left. Get off the jeepney exactly opposite the mall and cross Aurora Blvd.

By Train - Ride the same bus and alight at Magallanes loading area then walk toward MRT-3 MagallanesStation.
Take a "North" bound train and alight at Araneta Cubao Station. Follow direction given at Route #2 (by train, second
option).

Route #4

From Monumento, Bagong Barrio, Balintawak, Letre, Malabon, Navotas and other areas nearby.

By Bus/Jeepney - Ride a bus with "Cubao Ibabaw" sign and alight before the bus crosses Aurora Blvd. Walk to the
corner of EDSA and Aurora Blvd and ride a jeepney with either "Divisoria" or "Stop&Shop" sign. Alight at
Robinsons Magnolia.

By Train - Get off the bus at North Station of MRT-3. Ride a train bound for Taft Station. Alight at Araneta Cubao
Station and follow direction given at Route #2 (by train, second option).

Route #5

From Farview, Novaliches, Philcoa, Ayala Technohub and other areas nearby.

Just ride a bus southbound, e.g., "Baclaran", "Alabang", "Sucat", "Coastal", "NAIA/MIA", etc. The bus must have a
secondary signage that reads "Cubao Ibabaw." Follow direction in Route #4 (by bus/jeepney).

Route #6

From Marikina, SSS Village, Cainta, SM City Marikina, Ateneo and other areas nearby.

By Jeepney - Depending on your location, you can either take one ride or two rides to reach RobinsonsMagnolia. In
Marikina, you can take a jeepney bound for Divisoria or Stop&Shop and alight at RobinsonsMagnolia. If there's no
jeepney bound for Divisoria or Stop&Shop in your area, you can ride a jeep or UV Express to Cubao, then along
Aurora Blvd, take a jeepney bound for Stop&Shop and alight at RobinsonsMagnolia.

By Train - Ride a train at LRT-2 Santolan Station or a nearer station to you. The train is headed to Recto Station.
Alight at Gilmore and walk along Aurora Blvd eastward or toward Cubao until you see RobinsonsMagnolia.

How To Commute To SM Aura Premier Aka SM City Taguig
SM Aura Premier is located opposite the large parking area of Market Market in 26th St, Bonifacio Global City(BGC).
Market Market is on the north of 26th St while SM Aura is on the south. Bonifacio Civic Center is the 34-storey
building attached to SM Aura. The nearest Bus Stop if you're going to SM Aura from EDSA-Ayala via BGC Bus is the
BGC Bus Market Market Terminal. It is located exactly opposite SM Aura and all you need to do is use the pedestrian
lane to get to the SM mall.

BGC Bus is the convenient means of transportation to SM Aura from MRT-3 Ayala Station. You can get to SM Aura
from as far as Santolan Pasig or Monumento Caloocan by two train rides and a BGC Bus, i.e., LRT-1 plus MRT-3
plus BGC Bus or LRT-2 plus MRT-3 plus BGC Bus. Just get offthe train at MRT-3 Ayala Station, ride a BGC Bus
"East Route", and alight at Market Market Bus Station. For more details on how to ride a BGC Bus from MRT Ayala
Station, read this separate guide: Commute Guide To Buildings & Attractions Inside BGC From MRT Ayala Station.

How To Go To SM Aura Premier From Other Locations

By UV Express

You can go directly to SM Aura from these locations: Antipolo, Ayala, Crossing, FTI, Guadalupe, Pasig, Pateros,
Rosario, SM Bicutan, SM Marikina, SM Masinag, SM Megamall, SM Moa, Taguig Bicutan and Taguig Tipas.

The reason for this is because UV Express Terminal in SM Aura aka SM City Taguig is located at the
basement parking few meters from mall entrance. Unlike BGC Bus Terminal, riding a UV Express is more convenient
in the sense that you don't need to walk far from the terminal. So, if you preferred this mode of transportation, head to
the respective terminals of UV Express in your area, e.g., SM Megamall Terminal - back of Bldg B and SM MOA -
North or South Terminal.

By J eepney

From EDSA-McKinley in MRT Ayala Station vicinity

There's also a jeepney terminal from EDSA-Ayala. The jeepney terminal is located at the back of Shell Gasoline
Station. The difference between riding a jeepney and riding a BGC Bus is that the jeepney goes directly to Market
Market. So, it's faster compare to a BGC Bus which passes through various streets to drop off and pick up
passengers on its designated Bus Stops. In going to SM Aura, ask the driver as to where you can alight nearer to the
mall.

From Guadalupe

Take a jeepney with "Guadalupe Gate 3 Ft Bonifacio" signs on both sides of its body and "Market Market Gate 3" or
"SM Aura" signboard on its front. The loading terminal is located along Burgos St between Jollibee and McDonald's.
Burgos St is perpendicular to EDSA and both McDonald's and Jollibee are located at the opposite corners of EDSA
and Burgos St. From MRT Guadalupe Station, it's best to enter the connected mall, use the escalators and head
toward Burgos exit. Ask driver to drop you off at SM Aura or unloading area nearest to SM Aura.

From Pedro Gil Taft

Ride a jeepney bound for "Guadalupe Tulay" and with "Ilalim" secondary sign. Get off the jeep at Guadalupe
Commercial Center, the mall connected to MRT Guadalupe Station. Go to loading terminal of jeepneys that ply
"Guadlupe Gate 3 Ft Bonifacio" route. Follow direction given above (From Guadalupe).

From Lawton Ave-SLEX-PNR Nichols

Go to the big building of Gate 3 Plaza mall where a Jeepney Terminal is located in its front along Lawton Ave. This is
also good if you're coming from any point of Chino Roces aka Pasong Tamo Ext from EDSA to Lawton Ave, just ride
a jeepney with "Gate 3" sign on its front. Ride the same jeepney from Guadalupe, this time with "Guadalupe Market
Market" or "SM Aura" signboard on its front. The jeepney also has marking on its sides that read "Guadalupe
Fort Bonifacio Gate 3. Ask driver to drop you off at SM Aura.

From Rockwell

Just ride a jeepney with "Guadalupe Tulay Ilalim" sign and follow direction given in "From Pedro Gil Taft" mentioned
above.

By Public Bus

From north & south of MM, e.g., Alabang, Baclaran, NAIA-1, Monumento, Malanday, Novaliches, Fairview, etc

Ride any bus with secondary sign that reads "Ayala Ibabaw" and alight at unloading zone near MRT Ayala Station.
Go to the terminal of jeepneys bound for Market Market or the BGC Bus. Alight at Market Market and use the
pedestrian lane to get to SM Aura Premier.

If your location is not listed here and you want me to guide you in commuting to SM Aura Premier, just use the
comment form below. At this point, I need to say goodbye for now. Happy shopping! Please share this guide to help
others in going to SM Aura Premier. Thanks!
59 Responses to How To Commute To SM Aura Premier Aka SM City Taguig
kazusa-minase said...
17 May 2013 08:45
Is there a way to get to SM Aura by PNR? :)

Lag alag said...
17 May 2013 09:11
@ kazusa-minase. Yes, there is. Just alight at EDSA/Magallanes Station. Ride a bus or a MRT train to Ayala, then
take the BGC bus.

irish garcia said...
17 May 2013 11:16
how can we get to sm aura if we're coming from sm city masinag? thanks

17 May 2013 11:49
how to go to sm aura coming from sm city masinag?

Lag alag said...
17 May 2013 19:23
@ irish garcia. Hello po. I have stipulated po in this article that you can get directly to SM Aura from SM Masinag by
only one ride via UV Express. Please go to UV Express Terminal at SM Masinag and ride one of their coasters bound
for SM Aura. You will be dropped off right at the basement parking of SM Aura just meters away from mall entrance.

18 May 2013 11:27
okay. thank you so much. it's just that we're planning to go there on weekends, Sunday. and i believe there's no
shuttle every Sunday. thanks nay way :)

Lag alag said...
18 May 2013 11:51
@ irish garcia. You are welcome. By the way, re shuttle, if you're referring to BGC Bus, they are operational even on
weekends. If you had read an article telling otherwise, please share with us. So that I can verify. Thank you as well.

iya voreshka said...
21 May 2013 21:24
hw cn we get to SM aura if we r frm FTI ?

Lag alag said...
21 May 2013 22:12
@ iya voreshka. You can take either a jeepney that goes directly to Market Market or a bus bound for north of Metro
Manila (e.g. Monumento, Fairview, etc). If you prefer bus, alight at Ayala then take the BGC Shuttle, follow direction I
have mentioned above. Also, please read paragraph under subtitle "By Public Bus" to get complete details.

Ann Malaine said...
27 May 2013 15:05
How can I get there from SM North Edsa?

Lag alag said...
27 May 2013 17:36
@ Ann Malaine. Take bus with "Ayala Ibabaw" sign or MRT. Aligt at ayala and ride BGC bus East Route. Alight at
Market Market ang cross the road to get to SM Aura.

owen said...
7 June 2013 09:06
is there a way to get there thru lrt or mrt station?

Lag alag said...
7 June 2013 12:40
@ owen. Yes, it is clearly written on the post. Please read the full article, thanks.

Rui Labrague said...
14 June 2013 23:09
how about if im coming from taft avenue station?

Lag alag said...
14 June 2013 23:39
@ Rui Labrague. Take a MRT train, alight at Ayala Station and take BGC bus or jeepney to SM Aura.

Akiles Reyes said...
16 July 2013 21:17
how do you get to sm aura from alabang and back? thankyou :)

Lag alag said...
17 July 2013 00:46
@ Akiles Reyes. In going back to Alabang, go to open parking in front of Fiesta Market. The corner of parking area
near to Gerry's Grill is where bus bound for Alabang parks.

Yosha Trapal said...
31 August 2013 20:38
How can I get there to sm aura if I'm from Ust manila

Lag alag said...
31 August 2013 22:02
@ Yosha Trapal. There are lots of options. If you want fast, here is one. Take a jeepney to Quiapo. Walk to LRT
Carriedo Station and take a train bound for Bacaran, get off at EDSA Station. Use the footbridge to MRT Station.
Take another train bound for North and alight at Ayala Station. From Ayala Station, either take a BGC Bus or a
jeepney bound for Market Market/SM Aura. Details are written in the post.

Hannah Mangibin said...
12 November 2013 05:44
Hi do you know what time the sm marikina Uv terminal opens? Thansk!

Lag alag said...
12 November 2013 21:05
@ Hannah Mangibin. Sorry po, we don't have info on that. You may wish to inquire at SM Marikina Information
Counter.

Mich Fabunan said...
14 December 2013 01:31
This article has been helpful. Thank you =)

Lag alag said...
14 December 2013 02:14
@ Mich Fabunan. You are welcome po.

Protacio Kinalampagan said...
7 February 2014 13:07
is it possible to ride FTI buses on the way to sm aura if you came from edsa shaw?

Lag alag said...
7 February 2014 14:39
@ Protacio Kinalampagan. Yes, just make sure that there's a secondary sign that reads "Ayala Ibabaw."

straubrey kelamansi said...
18 March 2014 10:13
how to get there if im from festival alabang?

Lag alag said...
18 March 2014 10:41
@ straubrey kelamansi. Ride a bus with "Ayala Ibabaw" secondary sign, alight at MRT Ayala, walk to jeepney
terminal at the back of Shell or the BGC Bus Terminal there. Ride a jeepney bound for Market Market or BGC bus
with "East Route" sign.

Ambrozia Macabr said...
20 March 2014 14:28
How about going back? from SM Aura to Las Pias City? Please reply since I'm not familiar around that place..
what's the fastest way to get home without riding MRT.
Bus and Jeep only..

Lag alag said...
20 March 2014 15:41
@ Ambrozia Macabre. You can take the bus direct to Alabang from Market Market. Just go to the large parking area
and head to the corner near Gerry's and wait for the bus. You can also check first if there are UV Express route
bound for Alabang or Las Pinas at their terminal in SM Aura.

krishna luna said...
21 March 2014 16:07
Hi, how to get to SM Aura from San Pablo City Laguna? thanks - Krish

Lag alag said...
21 March 2014 16:48
@ krishna luna. Take a bus to Alabang. Then bus with "Ayala Ibabaw" sign. Next, alight at Ayala, walk to the back of
Shell Gas Station at the corner of EDSA and McKinley. Follow the direction mentioned in the article under Jeepney.
Or you can ride a BGC "East Route" bus, alight at Market Market which is just opposite SM Aura. For details, please
go to Commute Guide to BGC from MRT.

applegreen said...
27 March 2014 22:21
do you have any idea what is the best way to go to sm aura from dasmarinas cavite? where can i find a terminal
going back in dasmarinas? thnks

Lag alag said...
29 March 2014 07:04
@ applegreen. Bus to South West Integrated Terminal. City bus with "Ayala Ibabaw" sign. Alight at MRT Ayala.
Follow direction given at the article. Same route in going back to Dasmarinas. Return the way you got to SM Aura.

Seraphim Phoenix Sy said...
31 March 2014 09:39
From sm aura, how to go to cubao? Are there fx terminals?

Lag alag said...
31 March 2014 16:08
@ Seraphim Phoenix Sy. Kindly check FXs there if they serve Cubao bound shoppers. If not, take BGC Shuttle to
Ayala and ride MRT to Cubao.

John Michael Fernandez said...
8 April 2014 23:51
coming from sm aura to sm masinag?

Lag alag said...
9 April 2014 12:03
@ John Michael Fernandez. You can try UV Express.

jengpretty said...
25 April 2014 14:00
how to get there if I am from Taytay

Lag alag said...
26 April 2014 01:48
@ jengpretty. There are buses and jeepneys from Taytay that serve passengers going to EDSA. Take one of them.
Once in EDSA, take another bus that I have mentioned in the post and follow the direction I have given. You can also
take MRT if your first ride is jeepney with terminal near MRT Shaw.

Angielyn Reyes said...
26 April 2014 19:13
hi.if i came from sucat highway,ano po ung sasakyan n dadaan papuntang sm aura?..
not familiar po kc sakin ung way papunta dun eh..thank you. i will wait for the reply.
i mean is there a one ride only like from sucat highway to sm aura??
i want the cheap fares only..thank you once again

Lag alag said...
28 April 2014 02:56
@ Angielyn Reyes. Take a bus with "Ayala Ibabaw" sign at the bus stop in Sucat/SLEX. Alight at Ayala and follow
direction given in the article.

Christine Flores said...
13 May 2014 00:56
What about from tayuman? Can you please give me a route, it will be a big help! :)) commute by the way :)

Lag alag said...
13 May 2014 06:21
@ Christine Flores. In going to SM Aura from Tayuman, take LRT train to EDSA, transfer to MRT train to Ayala, then
take the BGC Shuttle East Route to SM Aura.

Allan Asuncion said...
15 May 2014 15:01
what about from gilpuyat lrt1 station pasay? how can i go to sm aura?

Lag alag said...
16 May 2014 11:56
@ Allan Asuncion. In going to SM Aura from LRT Gil Puyat Station, take a bus with "Ayala" secondary sign and alight
at unloading area in Rustan or Glorietta. Walk along Ayala towards EDSA, cross EDSA and take the BGC shuttle
East Route to SM Aura.

Chona Valmonte said...
4 June 2014 12:33
How to get there if I am at STI Academic Center Ortigas-Cainta. Thanks for the reply!

Zet Mayuga said...
4 June 2014 16:19
How can i get to sm aura from resorts world manila with jeepney?

Lag alag said...
4 June 2014 16:47
@ Chona Valmonte. Bus or jeep to EDSA-Ortigas. Ride bus in southbound EDSA with "Ayala Ibabaw" secondary
sign. Alight at Ayala Ave. Cross EDSA, go to the BGC bus terminal and follow direction given in the article.

Lag alag said...
4 June 2014 17:18
@ Zet Mayuga. You have to cross Andrews Ave and take a "Nichols Ikot" jeepney. Alight at its terminal in Lawton
Bridge. Walk and cross SLEX via Lawton Bridge. Walk along Lawton Ave until you get to the terminal of "Gate 3
Guadalupe" jeepneys. Ride the jeepney being loaded with passengers. The jeepney destinations here are Market
Market and SM Aura. And there are also jeepneys with "SM Aura" signs on them.

Gretl Roquim said...
18 June 2014 01:17
Do the UV expresses from Megamall and MOA go directly to SM Aura? How much is the transportation cost?

Lag alag said...
19 June 2014 22:52
@ Gretl Roquim. I need to check on that to give you accurate answer, will let you know.

ervinjake03 said...
23 June 2014 02:41
Hi! Is there a jeepney bound to market Market from PNR Nichols/PNR FTI? Thanks

Lag alag said...
24 June 2014 01:59
@ ervinjake03. Yes, it is written in the post - under "From Lawton Ave-SLEX-PNR Nichols.

Restie Pagulayan said...
12 July 2014 12:10
how can we get to sm aura if we're coming from tanauan batangas? thanks

Lag alag said...
12 July 2014 23:23
@ Restie Pagulayan. Provincial bus to EDSA/Kamuning Terminal, alight at EDSA/Ayala (MRT-3 Ayala Station), then,
BGC bus to SM Aura. Read the article for details.

Ermell Pangilinan said...
21 July 2014 10:46
Sir Paano nman po kung manggagaling ka ng Cavite from Coastal mall..

Lag alag said...
21 July 2014 22:21
@ Ermell Pangilinan. Sorry for late reply. To all who need assistance, it would be better if you add Lag alag to your
circle as he gets to read your questions immediately and can reply asap.

From Cavite, bus to Southwest Integrated Terminal, then, take a city bus bound for Cubao or Monumento or
Novaliches, alight at Ayala, then follow direction given in this article.

Fay marisse ramos said...
20 August 2014 22:06
how do i get there from paranaque?

Lag alag said...
23 October 2014 14:41
@ Fay marisse ramos. Follow route from Baclaran.

How To Commute To Tagaytay's Tourist Spots
Tagaytay is popular for the breathtaking views of the picturesque Taal Volcano which is visible from almost any
vantage point in the city. But more attractions came out and this city in the highlands of Cavite instantaneously
becomes a tourist magnet that attracts even the locals of northern part of Metro Manila. Thanks to The Sky Eye.
Here's how to get to Tagaytay and the next ride to take in going to some of attractions there.

This Commute Direction Guide shows you...

how to go to Sky Eye
how to go to Sky Ranch
how to go to Picnic Grove
how to go to Eco-Adventure Trail
how to go to People's Park
how to go to Puzzle Mansion

How To Commute To Tagaytay From Metro Manila

The most convenient way to get to Tagaytay is via South West Integrated Terminal. If you don't know the location of
Southwest Integrated Bus Terminal and how to get there, please go to Integrated Bus Terminal for Batangas & Cavite
Buses.

Take a bus with "Tagaytay" sign. You can also ride a "Mendez" or a "Nasugbu" signed bus. Your drop off point in
Tagaytay City is Olivarez Terminal. Get off the bus there. Olivarez Terminal is located at the city proper of Tagaytay.
It is the location of jeepneys headed to different spots of Tagaytay. Olivarez Terminal is located before the famous
Tagaytay Rotonda. There are lots of commercial buildings, banks, retail shops, food stalls, fast foods and restaurants.

Once in Olivarez Terminal, you can easily get to Tagaytay's popular attractions by means of jeepney rides plus
maybe a trike. So, without further ado, here are the directions:

How To get To Sky Ranch and Sky Eye?

The sign of jeepney to ride in going to both Sky Ranch and Sky Eye is any of the following: Mahogany, Alfonso,
Mendez, NBI. You don't need to go to the main terminal of these jeepneys as they stop and load passengers at the
southbound lane of Emilio Aguinaldo highway, the lane where you alighted from the bus that you would have ridden
from South West Integrated Terminal. But if you have decided to have some fast meal at any food establishments
located at Olivarez Terminal, then you must cross Emilio Aguinaldo highway again to take one of these jeepneys.

Same Location

Sky Ranch and Sky Eye is located at the same location. To avoid confusion, Sky Eye is actually one of many
attractions of or within Sky Ranch. There are just so much hypes about Sky Eye that make us think it is a separate
destination. You can easily determine you are nearing the Sky Ranch because you will surely see the giant Ferris
Wheel, the tallest in the Philippines, which is the Sky Eye itself even if the jeepney you're riding is still far. You will be
dropped off at the side road opposite Sky Ranch giant marker.

How To Get To Picnic Grove and Eco-Adventure Trail?

Picnic Grove and Eco-Adventure Trail are situated next to each other and perched in the sloping wide expanse of
land and forest of Tagaytay mountainous land. How to go there? Head to Olivarez Jeepney Terminal and ride the
jeepney bound for or with sign of "People's Park". There's a big signage of Picnic Grove at the right side of Tagaytay-
Calamba Road where the Picnic Grove is located. Nevertheless, ask the driver to drop you off there. Once dropped
off, walk your way up to the site of the Picnic Grove.

Things to do in Picnic Grove and Eco-Adventure Trail

The recommended exploring of these two major destinations if I were to be asked is to first have an enjoyable picnic
at one of the many huts of the Picnic Grove while enjoying the breathtaking view of Taal Volcano. Have some photo
shoots. And after your stomach has digested all you have eaten, begin your adventure of Eco-Adventure Trail. You
will definitely enjoy the trail as you walk and follow the directions of the wooden interconnected wooden bridges as
the trail snakes its way through the woods and ravines. Jump-off point of the boardwalk is just a few feet away from
the Picnic Grove. The highlight of the trail is the hanging bridge which is a little bit heart pumping to cross.

While crossing the hanging bridge, you can enjoy looking at the seemingly wild forest beneath it. Just don't panic as it
is natural for a hanging bridge to be a bit rickety. The view is really awesome for anyone who is nature's lover. Past
the hanging bridge, the boardwalk continued and you will be treated to different angles of Taal Lake views as well as
the Taal Volcano that you can't make out at times but nevertheless gives a different feeling of disappearing
panorama.

As the trail climbs up in zigzag boardwalk, you will be passing by the launch pad of the zip line that you would have
been seeing a long while. As you finished the trail, climb up the uphill opposite end of the Eco-Adventure Trail.
Waiting for you above is the viewing deck which will give you great vantage points of the entire panorama of Taal
Lake and the volcano. Other things to do in and around Picnic Grove are: horseback riding, cable car riding, boat
riding, souvenirs shopping, etc.

How To Get To People's Park in the Sky?

People's Park in the Sky is located at tip of a mountain where the route of the jeepney you will have ridden in going to
Picnic Grove ends. Simply take "People's Park" signed jeepney at its terminal in Olivarez Terminal. The jeepney
unloads the passengers just outside of the unfinished building intended to be a palace in the sky which is now known
as "People's Park in the Sky."

What to see in People's Park

Magnificent view of the lowlands resplendent with greeneries and dotted with colorful villas. With the winding highway
that looks like a car toy road curved in the mound and the tiny vehicles passing through it, the sight would pass for a
grand miniature that you are looking down at. Getting inside the old unfinished structure, you get to see a cloistered
garden where some travelers hangout and chat. A mini chapel and a statue of Jesus Christ stand at the edge
overlooking the zigzag road. There are souvenir shops, an eatery and a variety store. For call of nature, comfort
rooms are located near the garden.

How To Get To Puzzle Mansion

The sign of jeepney to ride in going to the Puzzle Mansion from Olivarez Terminal is either "Nasugbu" or "Alfonso".
Go to the terminal of jeepneys and ride a jeepney bound for Nasugbu or Alfonso". Ask driver to drop you off at "Radar
Taas". Just say it "Radar Taas" in Tagalog. You can monitor the distance of the jeepneys as it approaches Radar
Taas because there are signs of Puzzle Mansion placed conspicuously along Tagaytay Nasugbu Highway along
which the jeepney route passes. In each Puzzle Mansion sign, the remaining distance is indicated. Do not panic
when after a sign reads the lowest distance to Puzzle Mansion, the next sign would read increased distance. That's
because the signs are for private motorists. Besides, Puzzle Mansion is located at the very inner part of the village,
Barangay Asisan. It is way too far from the highway. Once you got off the jeepney at Radar Taas, take a trike at their
terminal that you would immediately see in the area. Your destination? Of course, "Puzzle Mansion."

Alternatively, you can wait for Puzzle Mansion free shuttle.

Reminders

It is not practical to go to Puzzle Mansion in public transportation. First off, there is no public transport ready anytime
to take you back to the highway. You would walk uphill to get to a barangay road which seemed not served by trikes
regularly. They said that there is a free shuttle that fetches visitors from highway to Puzzle Mansion and vice versa.
But when I was there, I didn't see it. Maybe, they only use it during peak hours. If you don't want to be stuck for long
hours in that spot, maybe you can pass visiting it.

Puzzle Mansion is for kids as it is very educational. But if you are an adult, I'm afraid you would not appreciate it. The
museum where the largest jigsaw puzzle collection is housed looked like an exhibit of large pictures and images in
frames except they are actually jigsaw puzzles in photo frames. Each jigsaw is so neat that you would think that
they've just been sliced but not actually undone to be fitted again. Like when you buy a small jigsaw puzzle and it's
still in its plastic packaging and it is not yet opened. But the subjects of photography are great. You will see iconic and
legendary figures such as The Mona Liza among others. There are also thescale models of New York, London,
Chicago, etc.

Php 100.00 entrance fee is expensive. They should charge Php 50.00 only. Why? First, the going rate of entrance
fees in major destinations of Tagaytay is only fifty pesos, including the Sky Ranch. Second, Puzzle Mansion is
located in a far flung area that even driving a car to get there is arduous, a lot of bending narrow alleys going up and
down, endless thoughts of you have already arrived in its location only to realize that you are still too far. Lastly, the
very steep decent of the road that leads to its exact location. When I was there and about to pay, I overheard a head
of the family asking "Pati driver my bayad?" in a somewhat disgruntled yet joking tone of voice.

How To Commute To The Filoil Flying V Arena In San Juan
Formerly known as The Arena in San Juan, The Filoil Flying V Arena is an indoor sporting stadium with 5,000
capacity and is situated along west side of Santolan Road near corner P. Guevara Street in San Juan City,Metro
Manila. It is under jurisdiction of Barangay Corazon De Jesus. There are important landmarks located near the arena
that make commuting to the coliseum relatively easy.

If you're coming from EDSA, the first important landmark you should watch for to the right of Santolan Road very
close to the bowl is theFountain International School. Once you see the school institution, get off the jeepney. Next to
the school is San Juan Police Station. Between the school and police station is the access road that leads to
Filoil Flying V Arena. See Map below this article.

If you're coming from Quiapo, Morayta, Legarda, LRT-2 V. Mapa Station, Magsaysay Boulevard, Araneta Avenue and
SM City Sta Mesa, watch for P. Guevara Street where Caltex and Seaoil gas stations are located on two corners to
your right. There's also road sign that read P Guevarra Stattached above the traffic light post at the corner of
Santolan Road and P. Guevarra Street. Get off the bus or jeep at P. Guevarra Street.

One important thing, if you're riding a jeep or bus from SM City Sta Mesa or Quiapo, please remember that Santolan
Road is the extension of Pinaglabanan Street. That means Pinaglabanan Street changes its name to Santolan Road
in P. Guevarra Street. See map below this article.

Below are detailed commuting directions from different places in Metro Manila to the exact location of The
FILOIL Flying V Arena. For your convenience, I created a link on each route to the part of this article that details how
you can observe places along the ride as you get nearer. In this way, you are assured that you don't exceed to its
location without you knowing it, even if it's your first time to head out to San Juan arena. This is important because
there are bus conductors and jeepney drivers that forget to tell passengers that they've already arrived to their
destination even though the passengers requested to drop them off at the location. In this guide, there's no need for
you to depend on the driver and conductor to get to the exact location of this arena. Just follow the clear-
cut direction. The links are placed at the end of each route.

Here's how to get to The Filoil Flying V Arena:

Route #1

From SM North, Trinoma, West Avenue, Project 6 and nearby areas.

Ride an MRT train bound for Taft. Get off the train at Santolan Station. Ride a bus along EDSA with "Ortigas Ilalim"
on its sign in the front. Get off the bus at Ortigas Avenue. Along Ortigas Avenue near corner EDSA is the terminal of
jeepneys with "ROSARIO - SAN JUAN" sign on both sides and "San Juan" sign in the front. Ride one of these
jeepneys and pay minimum fare. If you don't see any jeep, just wait for one to arrive. Click HEREfor complete guide.

Route #2

From Monumento, Malanday, Caloocan, Malabon, Navotas, Valenzuela, 5th Avenue and areas nearby.

Ride a bus of any destination down south, e.g. Baclaran, Alabang, FTI, Sucat but must also diplays "Ortigas Ilalim"
sign in front. Get off the bus at Ortigas Avenue and walk your way to the jeepney terminal along Ortigas Avenue near
EDSA. Follow direction at Route #1.

If you want to take an MRT train, then get off the bus at North Avenue Station and follow direction at Route #1.

Click HERE for complete guide after reading Route #1.

Route #3

From Novaliches, Congressional, Project 7-8, Munoz, Roosevelt, UP Diliman, Fairview, Philcoa, UP Ayala
Technopark, Quezon Memorial Circle, East Avenue, Central, Tandang Sora and nearby areas.

Ride a bus of any destination south of Metro Manila but make sure it has "Ortigas Ilalim" sign in front as well. Get off
the bus at Ortigas Avenue and go to the terminal of jeepney with "Rosario - San Juan" sign located along Ortigas
Avenue near corner of EDSA. If you don't see any jeep, just wait for one to arrive.

Alternatively, you can ride Taft bound train at MRT North Station. Follow direction in Route #1.

Click HERE for complete guide.

Route #4

From Baclaran, Paranaque, NAIA Terminal 1 & 2, Coastal Mall, NAIA Road and nearby areas.

Just ride a bus of any destination north of Metro Manila, e.g. "Fairview", "Monumento", "Malanday", "Novaliches" etc.,
but with "Ortigas Ilalim" sign in front as well. Get off the bus at Robinsons Galleria. Use the pedestrian overpass and
go to the other side of Ortigas Avenue. Ride a jeepney with "San Juan" sign in front. Pay minimum and tell the driver
either P. Guevarra or San Juan Arena. Click HERE for complete guide.

Alternatively, if you want to get to the arena quickly, you can get off the bus at Taft, ride a North bound train, alight at
Ortigas Station, ride another bus with "Ortigas Ilalim" on its sign and get off the bus at Robinson's Galleria which is
located at Ortigas Avenue.

Route #5

From Alabang, Sucat, Bicutan, Festival Mall, Metropolis Star Mall, and other nearby areas.

Just ride a bus bound for north of Metro Manila, e.g. "Monumento" and "Fairview" but must also displays "Ortigas
Ilalim" sign in front. Follow direction at Route #4. After reading route #4, click HERE for complete guide.

If traffic in EDSA is heavy, you can ride an MRT train at Magallanes Station and alight at Ortigas Station, then walk
your way to Ortigas Avenue or take another bus if its too far for you.

Route #6

From SM Mall of Asia or MOA, Blue Wave Macapagal, Harrizon Plaza, Libertad Pasay now known as Arnaiz Avenue
and nearby areas.

Just ride a jeepney that passes by MRT Taft Station. In MOA, ride a jeep with "Malibay" sign. There's a multi cab
turned jeepney bound for Pasay Taft but you need to walk far to get to MRT Taft so I recommend to ride the Malibay
bound jeepney which is situated at the FX and jeepney terminal opposite SM MOA Department Store in
South Parking building and near to the under construction SM Arena. From Harrizon Plaza, ride a jeep bound for
Baclaran, alight at EDSA and ride a Malibay bound jeepney. From Arnaiz aka Libertad just ride a Malibay bound
jeepney if your near corner Harrizon Street and Libertad, i.e. you're in Cuneta Astrodome. If you're near Taft corner
Arnaiz aka Libertad, either ride a jeep bound for Baclaran/Pasay Rotunda or take a Baclaran bound train at LRT
Libertad Station.

Alight at MRT Taft Station, situated at EDSA-Taft Avenue intersection also known as Pasay Rotunda.

Ride an MRT train bound for North Station, get off the train at Ortigas Station, walk to Ortigas Avenue or ride a bus
with "Ortigas Ilalim" sign in front and alight at Robinson's Galleria. Use the pedestrian overpass to get to the other
side of Ortigas Avenue. Take a jeepney with "San Juan" sign in front, pay minimum and tell the driver you're alighting
at P. Guevarra or San Juan Arena. Click HERE for complete guide.

Route #7

From Pasig Palengke, Pasig Boulevard, Pasig Cathedral and nearby areas.

Ride a jeepney or FX with "Quiapo Ilalim Crossing" sign and alight at EDSA or Shangri-La Plaza. Take a bus with
"Ortigas Ilalim" on its sign in front. Get off the bus at Robinson's Galleria. Use the pedestrian overpass to get to the
other side of Ortigas Avenue and ride a jeepney with "San Juan" sign in front. Pay munumum. Your destination - P.
Guevarra or San Juan Arena. Click HERE for complete guide.

Route #8

From Fort Bonifacio or Global City, Market Market and nearby areas.

Ride a bus or jeepney bound for Ayala-EDSA or a jeepney bound for Guadalupe. You can ride a train bound for North
Station at either MRT Ayala Station or Guadalupe Station, alight at Ortigas Station, then walk to Ortigas Avenue or
ride a bus with "Ortigas Ilalim" sign and get off the bus at Robinson's Galleria. Use the pedetrian overpass to get to
the other side of Ortigas Avenue, and ride a jeepney with "San Juan" sign in front. Pay minumum fare.

Route #9

From Ayala Avenue, Glorietta 1-2-3-4-5, Greenbelt 1-2-3-4-5, Paseo Center and other places in Makati CBD.

Just take a walk to MRT Ayala Station or if you're way too in Ayala Avenue, ride a jeepney with "Ayala EDSA-MRT"
sign. Take a train bound for NOrth Station at MRT Ayala Station and alight at Ortigas Station. Walk or ride a bus with
"Ortigas Ilalim" sign in front and get off the bus at Robinson's Galleria. Use pedestrian overpass to get to the other
side of Ortigas Avenue. Ride a jeepney with "San Juan" sign in front, pay minimum fare and tell the driver your
destination as P. Guevarra or San Juan Arena. Click HERE for complete guide.

Route #10

From Robinson's Place Manila, SM City Manila, Mabini, M.H. Del Pilar, UN Avenue, and other places in Malate-
Ermita Area.

Head out to Quiapo. Ride a jeepney with "Quiapo" sign in Mabini, Taft Avenue or in P. Burgos - the road near to SM
City Manila and Manila City Hall where public jeepneys pass through. Pay minimum fare and get off the jeep at
Quiapo unloading area. Ride an RRCG or G-Liner bus with either "Cainta" or "Taytay" sign in front. These buses pick
up passengers along Quezon Boulevard in Quiapo near the only pedestrian overpass in the area. If you don't see any
bus, just wait for one to arrive. Tell the conductor your destination as P. Guevarra, that's the most prominent drop off
point. Click HERE for complete guide.

Route #11

From Lerma, Espana, Nicanor Reyes formerly Morayta, Recto Avenue, Legarda, FEU, UST, Manila Plaza and other
places in University belt area.

RRCG and G-Liner buses bound for Taytay and Cainta pass through Lerma and Nicanor Reyes Street formerly
known as Morayta to pick up passengers. It's just a walking distance from UST and just outside FEU. The bus also
passes by Legarda. Ride one of these buses and alight at P. Guevarra Street. Click HERE for complete guide.

Route #12

From Binondo, Divisoria, Chinatown aka Ongpin, 999 Mall, Tutuban Mall, Isettan Recto, Avenida, Doroteo Jose LRT,
Recto Station LRT, and other areas nearby. This route is via LRT-2 train.

Ride an LRT-2 train in Recto Station bound for Santolan. If you're in Divisoria area, ride a jeep bound for Nicanor
Reyes also known as Morayta or jeepney bound for Cubao or Quiapo. From Doroteo Jose LRT Station, walk inside
the footbridge that connects it to Recto Station. Ongpin and Avenida is walking distance from Recto Station which is
just outside Isettan Recto.

Get off the train at V. Mapa Station, then ride an RRCG or G-Liner bus along Magsaysay Boulevard, the road where
LRT V. Mapa Station is situated. You can ride just beneath the station or walk your way to Araneta Avenue, the road
that intersects Magsaysay Boulevard and bordered SM City Sta Mesa, and ride right there at the designated loading
and unloading zones. Get off the bus at P. Guevarra Street. Click HERE for complete guide.

Route #13

From LRT-2 Santolan Station, Sta Lucia East, SM City Marikina, Robinson's Metro East and places nearby.

Ride a train bound for Recto at LRT-2 Santolan Station. Get off the train at V. Mapa Station, then ride an RRCG or G-
Liner bus along Magsaysay Boulevard, the road where LRT V. Mapa Station is situated. You can ride just beneath
the station or walk your way to Araneta Avenue, the road that intersects Magsaysay Boulevard and bordered SM City
Sta Mesa, and ride right there at the designated loading and unloading zones. Get off the bus at P. Guevarra Street.

Route #14

From provinces of Cavite, Batangas, Laguna and Quezon.

If you're from Cavite, just take a bus or jeepney bound for Baclaran and follow direction at route #4. If you're from
Batangas, Laguna and Quezon, take a bus bound for Manila and make sure you alight at the unloading zone near
Magallanes. Walk your way to MRT-3 Magallanes Station, ride a train bound for North Station and get off the train at
Ortigas Station. You can walk to Ortigas Avenue but it's a little bit far so you might just as well ride a bus with "Ortigas
Ilalim" on its sign in the front and alight at Robinson's Galleria. Use the pedestrian overpass to get to the other side of
Ortigas Avenue and ride a jeepney with "San Juan" sign in its front. Pay minimum. Click HERE for complete guide.

How do you notice that you're already in the location of The Filoil Flying V Arena if you're riding a jeep from EDSA?

The jeepney will traverse the whole stretch of Ortigas Avenue from EDSA. A lot of passengers will alight at Greenhills
Shopping Center, which is located along Ortigas Avenue approximately 1.2 km from EDSA. There are a few
intersections with traffic lights along Ortigas, but don't mind them. You can tell that you're nearing San Juan Arena
once the jeep turn left from Ortigas Avenue to a little bit busy street called Santolan Road. It's only once that the jeep
turns to another road. Ortigas then left on Santolan, that's it. In Santolan Road, watch for a street that runs diagonal
from road to your right. After that, Santolan Road bends to the right in a slowly curving direction. At this point you're
less than 300 meters to the access way of The Filoil Flying V Arena. Watch for Fountain International School big
sign to you're right. The school is located at the part of Santolan Road that bends back to the left in a little bit sharp
curve. The signage of the school is massive so it's a perfect landmark. Get off the jeep right there. The Filoil Flying
V Arena is visible from the access road next to Fountain International School. The access road is between the school
and the San Juah Police Precint which located at the corner of Santolan and P. Guevarra Street. See map below.

How do you notice you're already in the location of The Filoil Flying V Arena if you're riding a bus from Quiapo,
Nicanor Reyes or Morayta, SM City Sta Mesa, V. Mapa Station, Araneta Avenue and N. Domingo?

Okay, the important thing to remember is you'll be passing by SM City Sta Mesa. The bus turns right onto Araneta
Avenue from the frontage of SM City Sta Mesa. Araneta Avenue ends in N. Domingo. The bus turns left on N.
Domingo. In N. Domnigo, you will pass by a large Puregold branch to your right. Then the bus turns right onto the
main road perpendicular to the right of N. Domingo. This road is Pinaglabanan, the road in which The Filoil Flying V
Arena is situated to the left approximately 960 meters from the corner of N. Domingo. It just changes its name to
Santolan Road in P. Guevarra Street. There are important institutions you should see before you reach P. Guevarra.
A church called Holy Child Parish is to your right, followed by Pinaglabanan Elementary School, to the right as well.
And then there's the monument built to commemorate 1896 Philippine Revouliton called Pinaglabanan Shrine located
to the left of Pinaglabanan Street as the road bends to the left. P. Guevarra Strret intersection is up ahead. Watch for
Caltex to your right. Once you see it, you're also looking at P. Guevarra intersection, marked by traffic lights with "P.
Guevarra" road sign attached to it. You can get off the bus if the traffic light is red. You can also alight at Seaoil
Station. I don't recommend heading to Filoil Flying V Arena via P. Guevarra because it's more nearer and convenient
via the access road between San Juan Police Station and Fountain International School. The police headquarters is
located to the left of Santolan Road corner P. Guevarra Street. Next to it is the international school. Between them is
the entryway to Filoil Flying V Arena which is just a few meters from the sidewalk.
11 Responses to How To Commute To The Filoil Flying V Arena In San Juan
Mannoy said...
16 August 2011 16:35
Thanks. Maraming Sports activities dito eh, like NCAA, Filoil pre-season basketball, Shakey's V League etc.

Lagalag said...
16 August 2011 20:20
Welcome, mukang hobby mo po manood ng mga live basketball games ha.

Mannoy said...
23 August 2011 15:53
Hindi naman. rumaraket lang pa minsan minsan.
You can check some of it at http://www.statsboard.webnatin.com

Lagalag said...
23 August 2011 16:19
Sige sir. Ops meron pala akong gustong ishare syo na kung pwede po sana e madining ang opinyon mo kung di
bawal sa Google mga method to increase pagerank na nakapaloob sa naopen ko na site bago ko sana gamitin.

Mukang okay pero baka bawal. Email ko syo ang URL ng site, kung ok lang po.

Mannoy said...
25 August 2011 11:26
sige. try ko best ko ayon sa aking pagkakaintindi.

Lagalag said...
28 August 2011 14:57
Sir, email ko syo. Ano po uli email mo?

webnatin said...
23 March 2012 23:46
makakbaw din ako.
link kita dito
Cream of NCAA, UAAP featured in Filoil Cup

Lagalag said...
24 March 2012 02:01
@ webnatin, wow thank you so much, seen it already :)

jayvar salubre said...
24 March 2014 22:36
very good

jayvar salubre said...
24 March 2014 22:37
very usefull

Lag alag said...
24 March 2014 23:04
@ jayvar salubre. thanks.

How To Commute To The Portal & Pavilion Square And The Hub in
Greenfield District
Where are The Portal, The Hub and Pavilion Square located?

The Portal is a new dining destination in Greenfield District next to its central park that covered with manicured lawn.
Greenfield District is located at the corner of EDSA and Shaw Blvd in Mandaluyong, opposite Shangri-La
Plaza. Pavilion Square is a mall that serves as gateway to Greenfield District if you're going there by MRT-3 train
which you can take from LRT-1 EDSA Station or LRT-2 Araneta Center Cubao Station. The Bub is a restaurant row
along Mayflower St aka EDSA Central Ave, the second street paralleled to EDSA. Magflower St is also perpendicular
to Shaw Blvd and crosses United Ave. Please refer to the map below this post.

Pavilion Square is connected to MRT Shaw Station.
An elevated walkway connects Pavilion Mall to Greenfield Interactive Showroom, Soho Central and Twin Oaks Place.
And if your destination is The Hub going there by train, take this pedestrian walkway up to Mayflower St where you
take the stair and then cross the road. It's more convenient. To use the bridge, you must be at the second level of the
Pavilion Square, walk straight from entrance connected to MRT Station toward the opposite end. There you will exit
Pavilion Square and continue walking down the walkway bridge. You get to see the Greenfield Park to your right
below as well as The Portal. The Hub is across the park.

How to go to Pavilion Square from a MRT Train

Southbound Train (from North Station) - after getting off the train, walk toward the head end of the train (front) and
use the escalator nearer to that part of the train. Upon exit from turnstile, go left and turn right from theglass door. Go
downstairs and walk further ahead until you get to the third level entrance of Pavilion Square. There is also a second
level entrance linked to MRT Station. Just use one more stair from the third level.

Northbound Train (from Taft Station) - after you alight, walk toward the tail end of the train. Use the escalators near to
the back of MRT train instead of the ones near the head end. From the turnstile, go left then right and use the stairs
to come down either to third level or second level which both lead to Pavilion Square.

The Hub - Photo from lakwatserongunggoy
How To Get To The Hub

It's faster to go to The Hub if you enter on the second level. So, from MRT Station concourse level, come down to the
second level before heading to Pavilion Square. MRT concourse is fourth level.

The Portal - image from lakwatserongunggoy
How To Get To The Portal

Go to the ground level of Pavilion via escalator. From the escalator, go to any exit/entrance to the left side of the
elongated mall. You will immediately see the park and next to it is the prominent building of The Portal.

From Any parts of Metro Manila

By Bus

From all directions both south and north of Metro Manila: Monumento, Letre, Navotas, Fairview, Novaliches, SM
North, Cuao, Baclaran, Alabang, Sucat, FTI, etc.

Just ride a bus with secondary sign that reads "Crossing Ibabaw" and alight there. Use pedestrian lane and go toward
Pavilion Square which is exactly located along EDSA near corner Shaw Blvd. It is next to Zitan condo which opposite
the equally tall building of Citylad EDSA Shaw. Note: If you're riding a northbound train, you get to see Pavilion
Square before Shaw Blvd. Alight before Shaw Blvd. Use United St, the road before Shaw and bordered Pavilion
Hotel, to get to The Portal. Walk further along United past The Portal to get to The Hub.

By Jeepney

From Quiapo, Legarda, Recto, V Mapa, Pureza, SM City Sta Mesa and Kalantong

Take a jeepney with "Pasig" sign. If the jeepney takes EDSA Shaw flyover, alight before it take the flyover and walk
toward EDSA and follow given direction to Pavilion Square. Now if your destination is The Hub, get off the jeepney at
the unloading area located past the flyover. Walk back to Mayflower St and turn left there. If the jeepney takes
"Ilalim", you can alight at the unloading area past EDSA and then take Sto Cristo St, the first street of Greenfield
District paralleled to EDSA. Pavilion Square is next to Zitan condominium. The Portal is opposite Pavilion Square. To
get to The Hub faster, alight at unloading area nearer to Mayflower St. Both Sto. Cristo and Mayflower streets have
Greenfield District signage.

Hope this guide helps you. If your destination is The Portal, The Hub, Pavilion Square or any spot in Greenfield
District and you don't know how to get there, just ask me. I am more than willing to guide you by giving commute
directions. Thanks for always reading my directional guides.




Vigan Baluarte
map of the terminal of bus bound for Vigan at the bottom of this post. You may click here to see the map
now and click the back button above the map to get back here and continue reading this post.




you get to see are: tigers, donkey, camels, stags, colorful pheasants, parrots, macawsand a lot of others, all roaming
my weakness in photographing flowers. I took some shots of them. Hope you like my untrained hand in
focusing and framing objects. As I've said I'm inexperienced. At least, for now.




vessels used by many ordinary Filipino fishermen called "bangka" in Tagalog. Each boat has outriggers for
stability and safety of riders, which is good for rough river. But don't worry, the Mestizo River is calm all the way.

Mestizo River is a discovery of Vigan's History that dates back to Spanish Times. It's the showcase of Vigan's culture,
heritage and it's people's indigenous contributions to the society, lifestyle and progress of the Philippines.


potential of soil and climate of Ilocos for cultivating tobacco that led to imposition of tobacco culture to all
farmers and the ban of growing other crops, to how the popular dish called bagnet was started. From the story behind
the name of Mestizo River, to the different livelihoods that spawned out of the river, you get to discover important
milestones in Vigan's history in an unhurried and unconcerned fashion. Other visuals are the fish pens in various
parts of the river where school of tilapia go up on the surface from time to time as they are being fed by farmers.
There's also a work in progress for the betterment of this body of water that considered to be among major sources of
pride for people of Vigan. You get to photograph a fisherman in his small boat pulling up a fishnet, and even some
locals with their catch on their way home. Meanwhile, mangroves and other plants endemic to river banks lined the
whole stretch of both sides.

management. We left Mestizo River at 11:25 and arrived at the corner of Liberation Blvdand Calle Crisologo at 11:37
houses and buildings that lined up the whole stretch of Crisologo up to Plaza Burgos. You begin the tour of the
Heritage Village right at this crossroad all the way to the other end. This is the best spot to start photographing the


Vigan Cathedral
8 Responses to How To Commute To Vigan's Tourist Spots From Laoag
13 January 2012 22:57
wow sir philip! never thought you went in Vigan! we could have met sana kung alam ko... waahh...

And btw, congrats to your new DSLR, wow! fruits na ba yan ng blogging? hehe.

This blog is getting to a higher level. Before it was in anila and now the useful info has now reached the Ilocos region!

Lagalag said...
14 January 2012 08:54
oo nga e at naconquer ko din and land mo hehe.

thanks, yup... kelangan na dahil thinking of going to other places out of town.

priority ko pa din ang manila kc yun ang nasa niche ng blog ko e. pero syempre mag hide away din ako paminsan
minsan :-)

15 January 2012 23:08
yup, pero malay mo you will get ample of sponsors and they will allow you to go anywhere and make directions from
there aside from Manila. for that, nationwide na ang scope mo.hindi naman siguro malayong mangyari un.

Lagalag said...
16 January 2012 00:54
Naku sana magdilang anghel ka haha.
Uy pero ikaw nakita ko may direct sponsor ka na ha. Congrats pala.

Maan said...
10 January 2014 09:47
Thank you for sharing your Vigan experience with us. Are there other buses in Laoag that goes to Vigan at an earlier
time? We're hoping to be in Vigan as early as 8AM.

Lag alag said...
10 January 2014 14:07
@ Maan. You are welcome and thank you as well. I am not sure whether there are other buses that leave earlier or
none. What I suggest is to ask trikes' drivers or you can inquire at your hotel's concierge. Hope this helps.

Joy Fernandez said...
29 April 2014 12:36
question lang po, how much is the fare from vigan city to laoag?
Thanks!

Lag alag said...
29 April 2014 23:10
@ Joy Fernandez. Hello, sorry ha, I forgot the fare on that one, my apology.

How To Commute To Ynares Sports Arena
For Ynares Center Antipolo direction,
go to How To Get To Ynares Center In Antipolo
The 3,000 capacity Ynares Sports Arena is situated in Shaw Boulevard, Pasig City approximately 1 kilometer and
250 meters away from EDSA corner Shaw Boulevard where MRT-3 Shaw Station is located. Heading off to this
sports center from both north (Alabang, Sucat, Baclaran, FTI, Bicutan, NAIA) and south (Monumento, Caloocan,
Malabon, Navotas, Valenzuela, Cubao, Fariview, Novaliches) of Metro Manila is relatively easy.

By bus, you need to ride one with "Crossing Ibabaw" sign in its front, e.g. "Monumento Crossing Ibabaw", "Baclaran
Crossing Ibabaw", "Alabang Crossing Ibabaw" and "Fairview Crossing Ibabaw", and alight at Shaw Boulevard also
known as Crossing. By train, from any station of MRT-3, alignt at Shaw Station.

From EDSA, you need to ride a jeepney with "Pasig Palengke" sign. I'm gonna give you guide and direction in such a
way that you don't need to ask for driver's assistance. First, go to PARKLEA Jeppney Terminal located along Shaw
Boulevard opposite Starmall.

How to get to the jeepney terminal from MRT Shaw Station?

If you're riding a train from Taft Avenue Station, go to escalator near to the rear of the train. If you're riding a train
from North Avenue Station, go to escalator near to the front of the train. Go up the second level of the station. From
the turnstile (exit machine), go right and enter a glass door, then go right again and use the stairsto get to the lower
level of the station again. From the foot of the stairs, go to your left to exit the station towards the jeepney terminal.
Once in the ground, walk along Shaw Boulevard away from the corner of EDSA until you get to the jeepney terminal
next to Andok's Lechon.

How to get to jeepney terminal from the bus unloading areas?

If you're riding a bus from Monumento, Fairview, Cubao or Novaliches, and you get off the bus before the buscrosses
Shaw Boulevard, walk across Shaw Boulevard, then walk along Shaw Boulevard from corner of EDSA until you get to
the jeepney terminal next to Andok's. After the bus crossed Shaw, walk along Shaw Boulevard from the corner of
EDSA to get to the jeepney terminal.

If you're riding a bus from Baclaran, Alabang or Sucat, and you gets off the bus before the bus crosses Shaw
Boulevard, cross EDSA and walk further along Shaw Boulevard until you see the jeepney terminal next to Andok's
Lechon. If the bus has already crossed Shaw Boulevard before you got off, walk across Shaw to get back to the other
corner, then cross EDSA, and walk further along Shaw Boulevard to get the jeepney terminal next to Andok's.

Ride a jeepney with "Pasig Palengke" sign.

In the terminal entrance, jeepneys of different destinations are parked in a row. The jeepneys with "Pasig Palengke"
sign occupy the last two slots. Ride one of these jeepneys. Pay minimum fare.

Now, here's the simple guide along the jeepney route up to Ynares Sports Arena. If you pay attention here, there's no
need to ask the jeepney driver to drop you off at the exact location of Ynares Sports Arena. It would be a big help if
you're sitting beside the driver or if you're at the back, make sure you're sitting in the left side of the jeep. You can
easily do that because you're going to ride the jeep at the terminal.

Ynares Sports Arena is located to the left of Shaw Boulevard. See map below this post. The first main intersection
from EDSA with traffic lights is One San Miguel Avenue, where a very tall building called One San Miguel Avenue is
located at the corner of Shaw Boulevard and San Miguel Avenue, to your left. Next main road to the left of Shaw is
Meralco Avenue, there's no traffic light but a pedestrian overpass is erected across Shaw from corner of Meralco
Avenue. Before Meralco Avenue, the jeepney will pass by a main intersection to the right of Shaw Boulevard called
Pioneer Street and there's a big Caltex Gasoline Stationright at the corner of Shaw and Pioneer. Ynares Sports
Arena is approximately 200 meters away from Meralco Avenueu. There's an oval rotunda with some trees inside it
along Shaw Boulevard just before Ynares Sports Arena.

Once the jeepney pass through the oval rotunda, you'll surely see to your left from afar the big logo of Ynares Sports
Arena engraved outside the indoor arena. The sports center is located just before the tall building called Citystate
Centre. You can get off the jeepney at the unloading zone in the oval rotunda. Your other landmark to the right of
Shaw Boulevard exactly opposite the oval rotunda and at the corner of Shaw Boulevard and West Capitol Drive is a
Shell Gasoline Station. Use the pedestrian lane to get to the other side of Shaw Boulevard and head towards the the
building of Ynares Sports Center.

How do you get to Ymares Sports Arena from other parts of Metro Manila?

From Quiapo

In Quezon Boulevard north lane opposite Quiapo Church, ride a jeepney with "Pasig Palengke" sign. Once the jeep
crossed EDSA via flyover, or it passed through MRT Shaw Station, observe the landmarks along the route. The first
main intersection from EDSA with traffic lights is One San Miguel Avenue, where a very tall building called One San
Miguel Avenue is located at the corner of Shaw Boulevard and San Miguel Avenue, to your left. Next main road to the
left of Shaw is Meralco Avenue, there's no traffic light but a pedestrian overpass is erected across Shaw from corner
of Meralco Avenue. Before Meralco Avenue, the jeepney will pass by a main intersection to the right of Shaw
Boulevard called Pioneer Street and there's a big CaltexGasoline Station right at the corner of Shaw and Pioneer.
Ynares Sports Center is approximately 200 meters away from Meralco Avenue. There's an oval rotunda with some
trees inside it along Shaw Boulevard just before Ynares Sports Arena.

Once the jeep passed through the oval rotunda, you'll surely see to your left from afar the big logo of YnaresSports
Arena engraved outside the indoor arena. It's located before the tall building called Citystate Centre. You can get off
at the unloading zone in the oval rotunda. Your other landmark to the right of Shaw Boulevard exactly opposite the
oval rotunda is a Shell Station. Use the pedestrian lane to get to the other side of Shaw Boulevard and head towards
the stadium.

From SM Marikina, Sta. Lucia East, Robinson's Metro East and nearby areas

By jeep and bus

You can ride a jeepney bound for Divisoria or Stop&Shop and then get off the jeep at EDSA. Ride a bus bound for
south of Metro Manila, e.g. "Baclaran Crossing Ibabaw", "Alabang Crossing Ibabaw", "Sucat Crossing Ibabaw", etc.
Get off the bus and ride a "Pasig Palengke" bound jeepney. Please read how to get to jeepney terminal, click HERE,
and where to get off the jeepney, click HERE.

By train

Ride a train bound for "Recto" at LRT-2 Santolan Station. Alight at Araneta Center Cubao Station. Ride another train
bound for Taft at MRT-3 Araneta Center Cubao Station. LRT-2 and MRT-3 Araneta Center Cubao stations are
interconnected by walkways from Gateway Mall to Farmers Plaza mall via Areneta Coliseum. Just
follow directions inside the malls. Get off the train at Shaw Station. Ride a jeep with "Pasig Palengke" sign,
click HERE to know how to get to the jeepney terminal from MRT Shaw. Follow the guide on where to get off the
jeepney at the vicinity of Ynares Sports Center, click HERE.

From Cavite

By bus

Ride a bus or jeepney bound for Baclaran. In Baclaran, take a bus bound for south of Metro Manila with any of these
signs: "Monumento Crossing Ibabaw", "Fairview Crossing Ibabaw" or "Novaliches Crossing Ibabaw". Get off
the bus at Shaw Boulevard most popularly known as Crossing. Ride a jeepney with "Pasig Palengke" sign.
Click HERE for walking direction to the jeepney terminal. Follow my guide on how to get off the jeep at Ynares Sports
Center even without asking driver's assistance, click HERE.

By train

From Baclaran, get off the bus at Pasay Taft Rotunda where MRT Taft Station is located. Ride a train bound for North
Station and alight at Shaw Station. Ride a jeepney with "Pasig Palengke" sign. Click HERE if you don't know how to
get to the jeepney terminal from MRT Shaw Station. Follow my guide on where to get off the jeepney at the location
of Ynares Sports Arena even if you don't ask driver's assistance, click HERE.

From Batangas, Laguna and Quezon Province

Ride a bus bound for Manila or Pasay and alight at Magallanes. Use pedestrian overpasses and walkways to get to
MRT-3 Magallanes Station. Ride a train bound for "North Avenue Station". Alight at Shaw Station. Ride a jeepney
with "Pasig Palengke" sign. Click HERE to know how to get to the jeepney terminal from MRT Shaw Station. Follow
the guide on how and where to get off the jeep at the vicinity of Ynares Sports Arena, clickHERE.

From Pampanga and other areas in North Luzon

Ride a bus bound for Manila or Quezon City with terminal located in EDSA, In EDSA, you can either take a bus or
train.

By bus

Just ride a bus with any of these signs: "Baclaran Crossing Ibabaw", "Alabang Crossing Ibabaw", "Sucat Crossing
Ibabaw" or "FTI Crossing Ibabaw". Get off the bus at Crossing or Shaw Boulevard. Ride a jeepney with "Pasig
Palengke" sign. Click HERE to know how to get to the jeepney terminal from where you alight from the bus. Follow
the guide on how and where to get off the jeepney very near to Ynares Sports Arena, clickHERE.

By train

You must get off the provincial bus at the unloading area near any MRT Station, e.g. North Avenue Station, GMA
Kamuning Station or Araneta Center Cubao Station. Ride a train bound for Taft Station and alight at Shaw Station.
Ride a jeepney with "Pasig Palengke" sign. Click HERE to know how to get to the jeepney terminal from MRT Shaw
real quick. Follow the guide on how to get off the jeepney at the exact location of Ynares Sports Arena without the
driver's assistance, click HERE.

5 Responses to How To Commute To Ynares Sports Arena
barrio said...
2 June 2012 13:41
is there any way to commute to an area nearer to charlie's grind and grill in kapitolyo from sm sta mesa? thanks

barrio said...
2 June 2012 13:42
how do you commute from sm sta mesa to charlie's grind and grill in kapitolyo or any place near that. thanks

barrio said...
2 June 2012 13:50
how to commute from sm sta mesa to kapitolyo? the area of charlie's :)

Lagalag said...
2 June 2012 17:39
@ barrio. Please ride a jeepney with "Pasig Palengke" sign at the corner of V Mapa and Ramon Magsaysay Blvd.
That jeep will pass by Kapitolyo Pasig via Shaw Blvd.

Lagalag said...
2 June 2012 18:05
@ barrio. Its way too far from where you ride "Pasig Palengke" jeepney. You get to pass by MRT Shaw via either
Shaw EDSA Flyover or Shaw EDSA crossing. Then you will pass by Pioneer St. Next to it is West Capitol Drive. Get
off the jeep right there which is just few meters before Ynares Sports Arena. Walk your way to Charlie's Grind & Grill.

How To Commute To Zuellig Building
A new major office building has arisen in the Central Business District of Makati on the corner of Paseo de Roxas and
Makati Ave next to Atrium Building. Surely, a lot of job applicants will be headed to this new office tower. Managers,
clerks, newly graduates on OJT (on-the-jobs training), sales agents and buildingmaintenance crews as well as
janitorial and engineers are the common employments available once a high-rise building is newly built. To help these
individuals, I created this article that guides you on how to go to Zuellig Building - by public jeepney, bus and train.
You may want to see the location map which is located at the bottom of this post.

Zuellig Building located at the corner of Paseo de Roxas and Makati Ave

How To Get To Zuellig Building From Different Part Of Metro Manila

Route #1

From MRT-3 Buendia Station.

Commute wise, this is the nearest train station. Jeepney Terminal is located just across the corner of Gil Puyat Ave
formerly Buendia, specifically situated by the edge of SM CyberTwo Building, just outside McDonald's. The sign of
jeepney is "Bel-Air Washington Buendia". Get aboard this jeep and alight at the unloading area before or after the first
intersection with traffic lights which is Paseo de Roxas. Walk across Gil Puyat aka Buendia towards the other corner
and walk along Paseo de Roxaas until you get to the corner of Makati Ave in which Zuellig Building is situated to your
left.

Route #2

From LRT-1 Gil Puyat Station.

The sign of jeepney that you must ride is "Bel-Air MRT Buendia" or "Bel-Air Guadalupe". The loading area for these
jeepneys are located along Gil Puyat Ave aka Buendia near corner of Taft. There are so many jeepneys of these two
routes. The jeep will traverse the whole stretch of Gil Puyat. Alight at Makati Ave. Walk along Makati Ave from Pacific
Star building towards Paseo de Roxas. If you get off the jeep after it crosses Makati Ave, walk from DBP or
Development Bank of the Philippines building towards the corner of Paseo de Roxas. Note: You can ride an Aircon
bus with Ayala sign but you need to walk way too far from bus unloading zone. It's more practical if you take the
jeepney.

LRT Line 1 is the best train to ride if you're coming from these areas: Project 7-8, Munoz, Congressional Ave,
Roosevelt Ave, Balintawak, Bagong Bario, Caloocan, Malabon, Navotas, Valenzuela, Tondo, SM City San Lazaro,
UST, Carriedo, Binondo, Ongpin, Divisoria, Recto, FEU, Quiapo, Escolta, Intramuros, Ermita, Malate and areas
nearby. Just take a train bound for Baclaran at any of these stations: Roosevelt, Balintawak, Monumento, R. Papa,
5th Ave, Jose Abad Santos, Blumentritt, Tayuman, Bambang, Doroteo Jose, Carriedo, Central Terminal Station, U.N.
Ave. Pedro Gil, Quirino and Vito Cruz. Alight at Gil Puyat.

Route #3

Via LRT-2 from SM City Sta Mesa, N. Domingo, G. Araneta Ave, Legarda, Mendiola, Sampaloc and areas near to
LRT-2 stations. Ride a train bound for Recto at any of these stations: V Mapa, Pureza and Legarda. Alight at Recto.
Follow direction to LRT-1 Doroteo Jose Station. Take a train bound for Baclaran. Alight at Gil Puyat Station. Follow
direction given at Route #2.

Route #4

Via LRT-2 from: Area A - Marikina, Katipunan, Ateneo, Riverbanks Center & Mall, Project 4 and areas neary. Area B -
Broadway Centrum, New Manila, Saint Paul University QC, N Domingo Quezon City area, Robinson's Town Center,
Our Lady of Mt Carmel Shrine and nearby areas.

Area A, take a train bound for Recto Station at any of these stations: Santolan, Katipunan and Anonas. Alight at
Araneta Center Cubao Station. Area B, take a train bound for Santolan at any of these stations: J. Ruiz, Gilmore and
Betty Go Belmonte. Alight at Araneta Center Cubao Station. Enter Gateway Mall and follow directions to MRT-3
Araneta Center Cubao Station. Take an MRT train bound for Taft and alight at Buendia Station. Follow direction given
in Route #1.

Route #5

One bus ride from Quiapo, UST, Espana, Lacson and areas nearby.

Ride an aircon bus with Ayala sign at loading area by the Quiapo Church near 7-11. If you're in UST, Lacson, Lerma,
Morayta aka Nicanor Reyes St and nearby areas, wait for an aircon bus with "Ayala Nagtahan" sign along Espana
between Lerma and Lacson Ave. Take this bus. Alight at the unloading area nearest to Zuelling Building which is in
Glorietta (Ayala Center), just after the bus crossed Makati Ave. Remember, in Makati you don't just alight from the
bus as you wish. There's law in loading and unloading there. Walk across Ayala and walk back towards Makati Ave.
Turn right onto Makati Ave, walk further past Makati Atruim Building until you get to Zuellig Building.

Route #6

One bus ride from Alabang, Sucat, FTI, Bicutan, Festival Mall, Metropolis Star Mall and areas nearby.

Just ride a bus with any of these signs: Monumento, Novaliches, Fairview, Malanday. Preferably, a secondary sign
that reads "Ayala Ilalim" is much better if also attached on the bus windshield for fast arrival to your destination. Get
off the bus at MRT Buendia. Walk across EDSA via the MRT Station and head towards Jeepney Terminal bound for
Washington. Follow direction given in Route #1.

Route #7

One bus ride from Fairview, UP Diliman, UP Ayala Technohub, Quezon City Hall, East Ave, Kamuning, Timog-EDSA
and areas nearby.

Just ride a bus with "Ayala LRT Leveriza" sign. Alight at the first unloading area in Ayala Avenue which is opposite
Glorietta and Ayala Center. Walk along Ayala Ave towards next intersection with traffic lights which is Makati Avenue.
Go right in Makati Ave. Walk further past Makati Atrium until you get to Zuellig Building.

Route #8

From Project 6, West Ave, SM City North EDSA, Trinoma, Greenhills, Pasig, Eastwood City, Mandaluyong, Ortigas
Center, SM Mega Mall, Shangri-La Plaza, EDSA-Crossing, Kalentong, Boni and other areas nearby,

Ride a jeep to nearest MRT station, such as "Pier" or "Quiapo" jeep from Proj 6, jeep to "Quiapo" from Pasig,
"Rosario-San Juan" jeep from Tiendesitas, jeepney to "EDSA Santolan MRT" from Greenhills, jeepney with "Cubao"
sign from Eastwood, etc. Ride train bound for Taft at any of these MRT-3 stations: North, Quezon Ave, Kamuning,
Araneta Center Cubao, Santolan, Ortigas, Shaw and Boni. Alight at Buendia. Follow direction given in Route #1.

Route #9

One bus ride from Baclaran, NAIA-1, Pasay Rotunda, Evengelista-EDSA, Malibay Aurora Blvd Pasay and areas
neary.

Ride a bus bound for north of Metro Manila with secondary sign that reads "Ayala Ilalim". The main sign of the bus
should read any of these: Monumento, Fairview, Novaliches and Malanday. Alight at MRT Buendia. Walk across
EDSA via MRT Station and go to the jeepney terminal located at SM CyberTwo. Follow direciton in Route #1.
3 Responses to How To Commute To Zuellig Building
22 March 2013 10:11
Now I know how to do there. Thank you for sharing this.

makati map

Lag alag said...
22 March 2013 15:09
@ mjscottlanyard. You are welcome :)

Adone Nazareth said...
2 July 2014 14:08
Great help!

How To Commute to Century City
Site of the tallest building in the Philippines, Century City is a 3.4-hectare another development project in our
metropolis. Relatively small compare to other sprouting major developments such as the Aseana City, Eastwood City
and Rockwell. What sets it apart from the others is the record breaking upward development it undertakes. Now holds
the title of the tallest building in the country, Century City's 72-storey "The Gramercy Residences" is 20 floors taller
than it's predecessor, PBcom Tower in Ayala Ave. Aside from that, most of the towers has some sort of ties to names
of two world icons, Versace and Trump. Upon completion of the sprawling project, cluster of supertall brand
skyscrapers would have erected, dramatically changing the entire skyline of Metro Manila and creating the most
prestigious address in the Philippines yet. The other superstructures that completes Century City development are
the following: Trump Tower, The Milano Residences, The Knightsbridge Residences and Centuria Medical Makati.

Location

The Gramercy Residences is
the tallest building in the Philippines
Century City is located along Kalayaan Ave near corner Makati Ave in Makati City. Public jeepneys from MRT-3
Guadalupe Station pass through Makati Ave. Public jeepneys from Zapote cor Kalayaan Ave pass through Kalayaan
Ave side of Century City. See map below this post. Because of the height of The Gramercy Residences, you can
easily locate theCentury City. You can even walk to it from the corner of Makati Ave and Gil Puyat Ave aka Buendia
where jeepneys from LRT-1 Gil Puyat Station and MRT-3 Buendia Station pass through the opposite lanes.

How To Get To Century City By Public Transportation

Route #1

From MRT-3 Guadalupe Station:

Go down the only stair located at southbound lane of EDSA. If the train you're riding comes from Taft, use the bridge
above the station to get to the other side of EDSA. If you're riding the train from North, go down from the turnstile. At
the foot of the MRT stair is queue of jeepneys with "Delpan Guadalupe Ibabaw" sign. Don't take jeepney with that
sign. Wait for another jeepney with "Ayala JP Rizal Makati Ave Guad Ibabaw" signs on both sides that only drops
passengers there. Ride this jeepney and you will be transferred to another jeepney with the same sign at its terminal
located as soon as the jeepney turns right onto the next street perpendicular to EDSA. Pay minumum and alight at
Makati Ave cor Kalayaan which is located past A Venue Mall. Just walk towards the super tall buildings of Century
City.

Route #2

From Baclaran, Heritage Hotel, Pasay Rotunda, Alabang, Sucat, Muntinlupa, Bicutan, Metropolis Starmall, Festival
Mall, Filinvest City via bus:

Take a bus bound for north of Metro Manila, e.g., Monumento, Cubao, Fairview, Novaliches, etc. Get off the bus at
Guadalupe. Use the pedestrian bridge to get across EDSA and go to the road opposite Guadalupe Commercial
Center which is Bernardino St. Ride a jeepney mentioned in Route #1. The terminal is just outside Loyola Memorial
Chapel.

Route #3

From LRT-1 Gil Puyat Station:

Take a jeepney with "Guadalupe" sign. Pay minimum. The jeepneys take the whole stretch of Gil Puyat aka Buenda
from Taft to EDSA on its way to Guadalupe. Alight at Makati Ave. The Gramercy Residences' imposing tower is seen
from Gil Puyat Ave. Cross to the other corner and walk towards the super tall building.

Route #4

From Marikina, Taytay, Sta Lucia East, Robinson's Metro East and other locations east of Metro Manila via trains:

Take a train at LRT-2 Santolan Station and alight at Araneta Center Cubao. Transfer to train bound for Taft at MRT-3
Station. Get off the train at Guadalupe Station and follow Route #1.

Route #5

From Eastwood City:

Ride a jeepney with "Cubao" sign. In Araneta Center, walk to EDSA and ride a train bound for Taft at MRT-3 Araneta
Cubao Center Station. Alight at Guadalupe and follow Route #1.

Route #6

From Market Market:

Take a jeepney bound for Guadalupe. Get across EDSA via pedestrian overpass. Follow Route # 2.

Route #7

From SM Mall of Asia aka MOA

Ride a jeepney with "Malibay" sign. Alight at Taft Ave. Take a train bound for North at MRT-3 Taft Station. Alight at
Guadalupe Station. Follow Route #1.
4 Responses to How To Commute to Century City
Aquinna Duyan said...
12 January 2013 21:15
Do you have an app on the app store?

Lag alag said...
12 January 2013 22:20
@ Aquinna Duyan. Hi, I am very sorry I don't have app available for iphones and ipads. Thanks for asking.

EDMARATION #TownExplorer said...
27 January 2013 07:49
Excited for this development! Sana magtuloy-tuloy pa ang ganitong development sa ating bansa!

Lag alag said...
27 January 2013 13:17
EDMARATION #TownExplorer. Oo nga eh. Sana magkaron din tyo ng landmark skyscraper gaya ng Petronas
Towers, Taipei 101 at Burj Khalifa. Nangarap ano! LOL

How To Get To Arnel Pineda's RockVille Bar
Rockville, the bar co-owned by Arnel Pineda, and one of the latest night destinations that recently got opened in
Quezon City is located along Timog near Boy Scout Circle of Tomas Morato and Timog Avenue Junction. It's one of
the establishments next to Imperial Palace Suites.

Driving Directions

Route #1

Timog Avenue . Turn right onto Timog Avenue where the GMA Network, Inc. (Channel 7) is located. Stay to
the middle of Timog and drive all the way until you see up aheadthe Boy Scout Circle, it's a rotonda or roundabout
where Timog Avenue and Tomas Morato Avenue intersect. Stay to the right of Timog Avenue after you cross Scout
Torillo Street, the last street before the Boy ScoutCircle. Rockville is located before the Boy Scout Circle, around 50-
100 meters from the circle, to your right. Next to it is Music Bank. There's a lot of parking space along Timog so all
you need to do is make a right turn when you already see Rockville.

Rockville via EDSA.

Route #2

street of Scout Madrinan and finally turn right onto Timog Avenue. (Imporant: Scout Borromeo Street closes before
11 pm. If the gate is closed by the time you get to Scout Borromeo, get back to EDSA, drive straight while your right
signal is blinking, avoid Kamuning EDSA flyover, then turn right onto Timog Avenue, the next intersection along
EDSA with traffic lights.) Along Timog Avenue, cross Scout Torillo Street, the last street before you reach Boy
ScoutCircle which is at this point is already visible from the distance. Stay to the right. Rockville is located before the
Boy Scout Circle, around 50-100 meters from the circle, to your right. Next to Rockville is Music Bank. There's a lot
of parking space along Timog so all you need to do is make a right turn when you already see Rockville.

course Rockville. Other destination here is the Imperial Palace Suites, located exactly in the corner of Tomas Morato

Route #3

middle until you get to the BoyScout Circle. Go with the traffic flow, pass Tomas Morato and back to Timog again.
After a while, Rockville comes into view to your left, next to Music Bank, around 50-100 meters from Boy
Scout Circle or rotonda.

Network, Inc. or GMA Channel-7. To get to GMA-7 just go straight ahead, passing by Rockville along Timog Avenue
up to GMA Network Drive. Turn left on GMA Network drive opposite 11th Jamboree Street to get to GMA
Network Building.

How to get to Rockville Bar in Timog by jeepney

There are two routes of passenger jeepney that pass by Boy Scout Circle where Rockville is located around 50-100

Route #1

On the side of Imperial Palace that occupies Timog Avenue, walk away from the Imperial Palace and the
Boy Scout Circle. You'll see many bars and karaoke next to Imperial Palace. Next to Music bank is the Rockville.
Very easy, you wont get lost.


Route #2

Circle. You'll will see many bars and karaoke next to Imperial Palace. Next to Music Bank is the Rockville. Very easy,
you wont get lost.


How to get to Rockville in Timog by LRT or MRT

Cubao via Timog, but they turn left way too far from Rockville. As soon as the jeepney you're riding turns left, get off
and walk your way to the Boy Scout Circle or rotonda. You won't miss it as it's very visible from the distance.
Rockville is located before the Boy Scout Circle, around 50-100 meters from the circle, to your right. Next to it is
Music Bank.



How To Get To Atrium Building Makati And PAG-IBIG Corporate
Headquarters?
PAG-IBIG FUND Corporate Headquarters' address is Atrium of Makati, Makati Avenue, Makati City with telephone
numbers (02) 811-4401 to 07 connecting all departments.

We have separate post on how to get to PAG-IBIG Office located at Justine Building along Gil Puyat. If that's what
you're looking for, go to How To Get To PAGIBIG Justine Building. Click here.

If you want to commute to go to Makati Atrium Building and PAG-IBIG, here are the routes from different locations
of Metro Manila:

If you're coming from areas of Alabang, Sucat, Pacita and southern Tagalog provinces of Batangas, Laguna and
Quezon. Ride a bus going to Cubao or Monumento or Fairview but wth "Ayala Ibabaw" sign. There are two options:
Get off at Ayala Avenue or Buendia Avenue also known as Gil Puyat. I will explain later the next route or ride to take.

From Cavite, Tagaytay, Bacoor and nearby areas. Ride a jeep or bus to Baclaran. From Baclaran, ride a bus going to
Cubao or Monumento or Fairview but wth "Ayala Ibabaw" sign. There are two options: Get off at Ayala Avenue or
Buendia also known as Gil Puyat. I will explain later the next route or ride to take.

From Pasay Taft Rotonda and Mall of Asia or MOA. From MOA, ride a jeep to Taft. Ride a north bound train in Taft
Station of MRT-3. You have two options: Get off at Ayala Station or Buendia Station also known as Gil Puyat. I will
explain directions from both stations to Atrium building and make a comparison.

From Cubao, Trinoma, SM North EDSA, West Avenue, GMA-Kamuning, Quezon Avenue and Centris Walk, Shaw-
EDSA, Boni and nearby areas. Ride a south bound train or train going to Taft in any MRT-3 Station e.g. Araneta
Center Cubao Station, North Station or Quezon Avenue Staion. You have two options: Get off at Ayala Station or
Buendia Station also known as Gil Puyat. I will explain directions from both stations to Atrium buiding and make a
comparison.

Explanations and comparison:

If you choose to get off at Ayala Avenue or Ayala Station of MRT-3, walk towards the corner of EDSA
andMcKinley Road. McKinley is the road opposite Ayala Avenue. It's the road going to Forbes Park. Your landmark
here is the Shell Gasoline Station. There's a terminal of jeepneys with "Washington-Ayala" sign at the back of Shell.
Ride one of these jeepneys. Or you can ride right there at McKinley if there's a jeepney with "Washington-Ayala" sign.

Now, this one is important. There's strict ordinance in Makati. You need to get off at designated unloading zone. So,
you must remind the driver that you're going to Makati Atrium Building and tell him to "Please" drop you off at the
unloading zone nearest to your destination. Because if not, and you go beyond the first unloading zone, you will walk
way too far.

The first unloading zone is at Rustan's or Glorietta. Get off right there. You need to walk. Here's the route to take. See
the map below, then follow the direction next to the map:

Walk towards the direction of "Washington-Ayala" jeepneys and turn right onto the next small street before Peninsula
Hotel, which is Fonda. Turn left on the service road which is Apartment Ridge Road. Follow the red line you see on
the map until you reach the back entrance of Atrium Building.

If you get off at Buendia Avenue also known as Gil Puyat or Buendia Station of MRT-3, here's the route. Go to the
terminal of jeepneys with "Washington Bel-Air MRT" sign. The terminal is located between SM Cyberzone 2 building
and Shell Gasoline Station. Shell is located exactly at the corner of EDSA and Buendia. To get there from MRT, upon
exit turn left and use the footbridge. From unloading station of buses, climb the stairs of MRT-3 Buendia Station, and
go across EDSA. You will easily see the SM Cyborzone 2, the moment you get to the opposite side.

Ride a jeepney right there, and ask the driver to drop you off at Makati Avenue corner Buendia now known as Gil
Puyat.

At the corner of Makati Avenue and Gil Puyat formerly Buendia is Petron Gas Station and opposite it is the Pacific
Star Building. Ride a jeepney with "J.P. Rizal Zapote Ayala Avenue" sign along Makati Avenue, either at Petron side
or Pacific Star building side. Ask the driver to drop you off at Makati Atrium Building.

In comparison, route via Buendia is better than via Ayala Station for a simple reason that you don't need to walk way
too far to get to your destination.

From Gil Puyat Station of LRT-1. This is the route to take for commuters riding this train from Quiapo, Sta. Cruz,
Monumento, Roosevelt, Pedro Gil, Padre Faura, U.N. Avenue and vicinity of Manila, Caloocan, Tondo, Divisoria and
Pasay. Along Gil Puyat Avenue near corner Taft, ride a jeepney with "Guadalupe" or "Bel-Air MRT" sign. Get off at
the corner of Gil Puyat and Makati Avenue where Pacific Star Building is exactly located. Ride a jeepney with "J.P.
Rizal Zapote Ayala Avenue" sign along Makati Avenue near corner of Gil Puyat. Ask the driver to drop you off at
Makati Atrium Building.

From Kalayaan Avenue, Makati, ride a jeepney along Kalayaan Avenue with "Ayala Avenue Zapote J.P. Rizal sign
and ask the driver to drop you off at Makati Atrium Building.
4 Responses to How To Get To Atrium Building Makati And PAG-IBIG Corporate
Headquarters?
Marlo Magnaye said...
24 August 2012 08:53
Thank You!!!

Lag alag said...
24 August 2012 13:55
@ Marlo Magnaye. You are welcome. Added you on my Google Plus Circles.

Ronessa Irene Maglinte said...
15 January 2013 22:36
Thank you sooooooooo much!!!

Lag alag said...
10 April 2013 21:36
@ Ronessa Irene Maglinte.

The pleasure is mine :)

How To Get To Ayala Triangle Gardens
Amidst the bustling Central Business District of Makati City is the Ayala Triangle Gardens. A greenery full of plant,
trees and promenade that features dining experience in tranquil environment at the Restaurants at Ayala Triangle
Gardens. Ayala Triangle Gardens is located at the center of Makati CBD. It is bordered by Ayala Avenue, Paseo de
Roxas and Makati Avenue.

Driving Directions to Ayala Triangle Gardens
Jump to How to get to Ayala Triangle Gardens by bus
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Route #1

From Alabang, Muntinlupa, Pacita, Metropolis Star Mall, Laguna, Batangas, Quezon Province and nearby areas - Via
Skyway northbound, drive all the way to Makati and exit via Don Bosco Exit which is located
pastMagallanes Interchange. Via SLEX northbound, drive all the way to Makati and turn right onto Don Bosco Street,
the road next to EDSA and before Arnaiz Avenue formerly Libertad. All motorists from Skyway also turn right onto
Don Bosco Street. Turn left on Chino Roces Avenue formerly Pasong Tamo. Along Chino Roces or Pasong Tamo, to
your left is Laureno di Trevi, Wilcon Builders, Avida Towers San Lorenzo and Walter Mart Makati in that order.
There's also the Makati Executive Suites and to your right is Don Bosco Technical Institute. Across the next street
which is Arnaiz Avenue formerly Pasay Road is Eurotel Makati, MCS Mall andThe Beacon Amorsolo Tower. Turn
right onto Arnaiz Avenue. Along Arnaiz Avenue, to your right now is entrance of St. John Bosco Parish. Also along
Arnaiz Avenue are Columns Legaspi, One Corporate Plaza, Midland Plaza, The Residences at Greenbelt and
Renaissance Hotel Makati to your left and to your right are El Cielito Inn, Joni's Building, Azuthai Ya and Pamana
Languages Building. Stay on Arnaiz Avenue, drive past Paseo de Roxas, a main intersection to the left of Arnaiz, and
then turn left on Makati Avenue. Stay to the left of Makati Avenue. Turn left on Ayala Avenue. Ayala Triangle Garden
is right behind Philippine Stock ExchangeBuilding. It's best to drop off your family in front of Ayala Tower One
Building before you park your car to the nearest parking area. You can ask Security Personnel where to park your
car. It is advisable to go Saturday or Sunday to avoid heavy traffic in the vicinity.

Route #2

the Ayala Triangle Garden to your right. It's best to drop off your family infront of Ayala Tower One Building. You can
go park your car afterward. Just ask Security Personnel where to park your car. It is advisable to go Saturday or
Sunday to avoid heavy traffic in the vicinity.

This route also takes a driver to SM Cyberzone 2, Enzo Building, Jaguar Cars, Kimberly Clark International, Board of
Investments and Saville Building to the right of Gil Puyat Avenue; School of Fashion and the Arts at the corner of Gil
Puyat and Paseo de Roxas; Mandarin Oriental Hotel to the right of Paseo de Roxas. Along Makati Avenue before you
turn right to Ayala Avenue, to the left are Makati Atrium Building where the main office of Pag-Ibig Fund is located as
well as BIR Makati office, Somerset Olympia and The Peninsula Manila. You need to take different route in going to
these locations. Watch out for my upcoming post where I will feature this location.

Route #3

must stay to the right after you drove past Kalayaan Avenue. Turn right onto 32nd Street. Stay to the middle of 32nd
Street, drive past 5th Avenue and take the Kalayaan flyover. Stay on Kalayaan flyover up to Gil Puyat Avenue
formerly Buendia. Along Buendia stay to the left and turn left on Paseo de Roxas. Stay to the left of Paseo de Roxas
and turn left on Makati Avenue. Stay to the right and finally, turn right onto Ayala Avenue. While you are along Makati
Avenue, you can already see the Ayala Triangle Garden to your right. It's best todrop off your family infront of Ayala
Tower One Building. Just ask Security Personnel where to park your car. It is advisable to go Saturday or Sunday to
avoid heavy traffic in the vicinity.

Route #4

From Mandaluyong, San Juan and Boni take San Francisco Street or Primo Cruz and head toward Coronado Street.
Take the Mandaluyong-Makati bridge to get to Makati Avenue. After crossing the bridge, you're on Makati Avenue.
Stay to the middle of Makati Avenue, cross J.P. Rizal, Kalayaan Avenue, Gil Puyat Avenue formerly Buendia and
Paseo de Roxas Avenue. Along Makati Avenue from J.P. Rizal up to Paseo de Roxasare Blue Cross, A.Venue,
Millennium Plaza, Aberdeen Court Makati, City Garden Hotel, Isabelle Royal Hotel, Pacific Star Building, Executive
Center Building, Banco de Oro Tower and Mandarin Oriental Hotel. Watch out for my upcoming post on directions to
these locations. You can search for a direction on the Search Direction Box in the sidebar of this website. Now, after
crossing the intersection of Makati Avenue and Paseo de Roxas, stay to the right of Makati Avenue and finally, turn
right onto Ayala Avenue. While you are along Makati Avenue, you can already see the Ayala Triangle Garden to your
right. It's best to drop off your family infront of Ayala Tower One Building. You can go park your car afterward. Just
ask Security Personnel where to park your car. It is advisable to go Saturday or Sunday to avoid heavy traffic in the
vicinity.

Route #5

From Libertad in Pasay, Baclaran as well as Cavite who preferred this route. Take Roxas Boulevard and cross EDSA
via the flyover. After the flyover of EDSA, next main street is Libertad Street now known as Arnaiz Avenue. Turn right
onto Libertad Street or Arnaiz Avenue and drive all the way to Osmena Highway. It's a bit long drive, you'll cross Taft
Avenue under LRT-1 elevated track, Pasay City Cemetery and a Cockpit before you get to the intersection of Arnaiz
and Osmena Highway. Turn right onto Osmena Highway also known as South Super Highway. Stay to the right to
avoid going up the flyover. Also avoid the ramp to the Skyway. Make a U-Turn on the U-Turn slot under
the Magallanes Flyover Interchange, right before EDSA. Drive slowly to make sure you wont lead to the Skyway and
the flyover of SLEX as there's no turning back. Once you made the U-Turn, stay to the right of Osmena Highway.
Turn right onto Don Bosco Street then left on Chino Roces Avenue and again turn right onto Arnaiz
Avenue. Drive past Paseo de Roxas, a main intersection to the left with traffic lights and then turn left on Makati
Avenue. Stay to the left of Makati Avenue. Turn left on Ayala Avenue. Ayala Triangle is behind Philippine Stock
Exchange Building. It's best to drop off your family infront of Ayala Tower One Building before you park your car to
the nearest parking. You can ask Security Personnel where to park your car. It is advisable to go Saturday or Sunday
to avoid heavy traffic in the vicinity.

Route #6

Avenue. It's best to drop off your family infront of Ayala Tower One Building. You can go park your car afterward. Just
vicinity.

Route #7

Ayala Tower One Building. You can go park your car afterward. Just ask Security Personnel where to park your car. It

How to get to Ayala Triangle Garden by bus

Route #1

off exactly at Philippine Stock Exchange and walk your way up to the Ayala Triangle Garden.

Route #2

walk your way to the underpass and head onto the opposite side of Ayala where the Ayala Tower One is erected. At
the back of the building is Ayala Triangle Garden. During Saturdays and Sundays, you can get off at the opposite
side of Ayala Tower One Bldg and cross the road to get to the Ayala Triangle Garden.


How to get to Ayala Triangle Garden by jeepney

"Ayala-Washington" is the sign of the jeepney that you must ride from EDSA corner McKinley Road, the wide wide
street opposite Ayala Avenue where Shell Gasoline Station is located at right at the corner. The terminal of the
"Ayala-Washington" jeepney is located at the back of Shell Station. Ride one of these jeepneys. Get off the jeepney
at the unloading zone which is situated past Paseo de Roxas. In Makati, you need to observe loading and unloading
ordinance. Otherwise, you will be fined for violating them. But there are times, like during weekend that the ordinance
is not enforced. In that case, you can alight right at Ayala Triangle Gardens which is past Makati Avenue. At any rate,
always ask the driver if you can alight at particular time you ge there. If you get off the jeep at unloading zone past
Paseo de Roxas, walk bakc towards Paseo de Roxas and use pedestrian underpass to get to Ayala Triangle
Gardens. Again, no unloading in Ayala Triangle Gardens during weekdays, but during Saturdays and Sundays,
loading and unloading city ordinance of Makati is not being implemented.

How to get to Ayala Triangle Garden by MRT or LRT

Route #1

walk your way to the underpass and head onto the opposite side of Ayala where the Ayala Tower One is erected.
During Saturdays and Sundays, you can get off at the opposite side of Ayala Tower One Bldg and cross the road to
get to the Ayala Triangle Garden.

Route #2

and ride a jeepney at the terminal located at the service road of Mc Kinley Street opposite Shell Gasoline Station. Get
Makati is not being implemented.

Location Map of Ayala Triangle Gardens

That's it for today. Always drop by here to get familiar with different places in Metro Manila. For other routes to other
location, search direction on our Search Direction Box in the sidebar of this website. If "no result" returns, just contact
me and I will help you out. You can use our shoutbox too for immediate reply.
5 Responses to How To Get To Ayala Triangle Gardens
bonbon said...
11 March 2012 10:54
Thanks

Lagalag said...
11 March 2012 17:58
Welcome.
Seems "Thanks" is the only word to say for a SEO technique LOL. Anyways, got to open your sites. Seems it's
working. Keep it up.

Meliza Ann Soquena said...
3 July 2012 12:05
Hi there! Where can I park near Ayala Triangle?

Lagalag said...
4 July 2012 14:53
@ Meliza Ann Soquena. You can park at any of these parking areas: BPI Parking Lot - at the back of BPI Bldg you
get to see at the corner of Ayala Ave and Paseo de Roxas, Dela Roxa Car Park 1 - multi-lever parking building at the
back of Bank of Commerce, Nat'l Life Insurance Bldg and SGV 1 Bldg.

I recommend Dela Rosa - it's more convenient, you just use the footbridge towards Enterprise Center, get inside
Enterprise Center, exit to the other side (Ayala Ave) and use pedestrian underpass to get to Ayala Triangle Gardens.

But you might be coming from the other side, in that case, you may let me know where you're coming from so that I
can give you nearest parking which is more convenient for you. :)

Lag alag said...
22 November 2012 11:17
To all readers, we have a new post about Ayala Triangle Gardens. If you're going there by car and you want to know
where to park your vehicle, please go to Ayala Triangle Gardens Restaurants & Parking Areas. The name of
restaurants inside ATG are also listed there, go check them out. Finally, I have searched for alternative parking near
to Glorietta and Greenbelt but walking distance to ATG, if you want to go shopping after seeing lights and sounds
show. Please click the link or here.

night out from videoke bars, chinese and italian restaurants, spas, live band performers, booze etc., Bellagio
Square Malate is an ultimate entertainment destination in this part of the metropolis. Located at Jeorge Bacobo Street
near corner Pedro Gil Street, getting here either by commuting or driving is easy.

How to commute to Bellagio Square Malatefrom different parts of Metro Manila?


Ride a bus or jeepney that will pass by or going to a nearest LRT-1 Station, the Yellow Line.

passenger jeepneys from Navotas to Monumento and buses from Letre that will pass by 5th AvenueStation. Ride a



Roosevelt, Congresional, Munoz, Project 7 and Project 8 nearest station to you is Roosevelt Station - ride a jeepney,
bus or FX to Roosevelt Station, ride a Baclaran bound train.




Explanations:







Explanations:


drop you off at Jeorge Bacobo Street. Walk along Jeorge Bacobo until you see Bellagio Square to your left.


Pedro Gil.







Explanations:



drop you at the corner of Jeorge Bacobo and Pedro Gil streets. Walk along Jeorge Bacobo Street until you see


left.



areas

Station.

bound train.




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How to get to Blue Wave Macapagal from North ofMetro Manila -
Caloocan, Malabon, Navotas,Valenzuela, Fairview, Novaliches and
other parts of Quezon City
How to get to Blue Wave Macapagal from
Dapitan, Binondo

From Caloocan City




From Novaliches


From Fairview



From Alabang by bus

Ride bus going to Monumento, Novaliches or Fairview. Get off at unloading station in EDSA e.g. MagallanesMRT


way. Just ride any jeepney or even bus with MOA sign along EDSA. Get off at Macapagal Blvd.

Highway Junction

Macapagal Blvd.


Macapagal Blvd.

Top



across Taft Avenue and ride a jeepney going to MOA along EDSA just in front of Save More Supermarket.


Top


Route #1

Boulevard and make a U-Turn on the first U-Turn slot along Macapagal to get to theBlue Wave. You can easily see

Route #2

you cross EDSA. After crossing EDSA stay to the right and make a U-Turn to get to theBlue Wave Macapagal.

Route #3


Route #4


Route #5


Route #6

EDSA intersection. Before reaching EDSA stay to the right and the Blue Waveis located before the EDSA-Macapagal
Boulevard intersection.

How To Get To Cartimar Pasay

There are two things you must remember in driving to Cartimar Shopping Complex. First, Leveriza. Set your
destination to Leveriza Street, Pasay. Cartimar just presents itself once you get there. Second, traffic in Leveriza is
one way from Gil Puyat formerly Buendia to Antonio Arnaiz Street formerly Libertad.

Explanations. Taft Avenue is out of the question. You would never attempt to pass through here because of the
heavy traffic.Passing through Luna is not advisable for first timer here. Leveriza is the most convenient way to get to
Cartimar Pasay by car.

Route #1

From Caloocan, Malabon, Navotas, Valenzuela. This include Monumento, Tondo, Recto, Divisoria, Binondo, Sta
Cruz. Take Rizal Avenue then turn right onto Jose Abad Santos Avenue. Drive all the way and cross C.M. Recto
Avenue. Once you cross C.M. Recto Avenue, road name changes to Reina Regente. Stay to the middle of Reina
Regente until you reach Plaza Lorenzo Ruiz. Go with the flow of the traffic of Plaza Lorenzo Ruiz by turning right a
little bit and immediately turn left on Juan Luna. Follow the route of public jeepneys until you get to Lawton, crossing
Pasig River via Jones Bridge. You're now driving on Padre Burgos Street. Upon approach to the first intersection with
traffic lights after Lawton, you must be driving to the right lane of Padre Burgos to avoid getting onto the Lagusnilad
Underpass. Stay on Padre Burgos and turn left on Roxas Boulevard.

Drive all the way on Roxas Boulevard. Cross intersections of U.N. Avenue, Pedro Gil, Quirino Avenue and CCP
Complex. After you cross CCP Complex traffic lights, you must change lane to the right because you're going to turn
right onto Gil Puyat Avenue. Take the rightmost lane of Roxas Boulevard even if you're still in front of CCP Complex
because Gil Puyat flyover concrete barrier that separates the side road begins over 500meters from the foot of the
flyover. So to avoid getting onto the flyover make sure you're on the side road early on. Turn right onto Gil Puyat
Avenue and immediately make a U-Turn on the next U-Turn slot. Cross Roxas Boulevard under the Gil Puyat - Roxas
Boulevard flyover. Drive on Gil Puyat Avenue, crossing Harrison Street.After you pass through the foot bridge, turn
right onto the next street. That street is Leveriza Street. Approximately 330 meters from the corner of Gil Puyat and
Leveriza is the Cartimar Shopping Complex. There's enough parking spaces inside the complex. You can park your
car right after you get in.

To get home, you can take Taft Avenue. After you exit in Taft Avenue, turn right and then turn right again onto
Antonio Arnaiz Street also known as Libertad up to Roxas Boulevard. You can also take Leveriza Street. Follow the
one way traffic inside the Cartimar Complex up to the exit on Leveriza. Turn left on Leveriza and turn right onto
Antonio Arnaiz.

Route #2

From Bulacan, Pampanga, Novaliches, Balintawak, Bagong Barrio and nearby areas. Take NLEX and Quirino
Highway onto A. Bonifacio Avenue. From A. Bonifacio get to Quezon Boulevard. Take Quezon Boulevard all the way
to Lawton, passing through Quezon Boulevard underpass and Quezon Bridge. Road name changes to Padre Burgos
Street and the road bends to the left. Upon approach to the first intersection with traffic lights after Lawton, you must
be driving to the right lane of Padre Burgos to avoid getting onto the Lagusnilad Underpass. Stay on Padre Burgos
and turn left on Roxas Boulevard.


Antonio Arnaiz.

Route #3

From Munoz, Roosevelt, Congressional, Project 7 and 8, SFDM and other nearby areas. Take Del Monte Avenue
and head to A. Bonifacio Avenue then follow route #2 or you can take Roosevelt Avenue up to Quezon Avenue. Turn
right onto Quezon Avenue and drive all the way to Quiapo and Lawton, passing through Quezon Boulevard
underpass and Quezon Bridge. Road name changes to Padre Burgos Street and the road bends to the left. Upon
approach to the first intersection with traffic lights after Lawton, you must be driving to the right lane of Padre Burgos
to avoid getting onto the Lagusnilad Underpass. Stay on Padre Burgos and turn left on Roxas Boulevard.


Antonio Arnaiz.

Route #4

From Alabang, Muntinlupa, Pacita, Sucat, Metropolis Starmall and other nearby areas as well as southern Tagalog
provinces of Laguna, Batangas and Quezon. Take the Skyway or President Osmena Highway also known as South
Luzon Expressway all the way to Makati. Turn left on Gil Puyat Avenue. Drive all the way to Pasay,
crossing intersections of Filmore, Dian, Bautista, Marconi and Dominga Street. Pass through elevated Gil Puyat
Station of LRT-1. Leveriza is the street next to Caltex but Cartimar is to the left, so you need to make a U-Turn on the
next available U-Turn slot. After that, turn right onto Leveriza which is next to a footbridge. Approximately
330 meters from the corner of Gil Puyat and Leveriza is the Cartimar. There's enough parking spaces inside the
complex. You can park your car right after you get in.

Antonio Arnaiz. From Roxas Boulevard, turn right onto Gil Puyat Avenue.

Route #5

From Cavite, Tagaytay, Bacoor, Imus, and nearby areas. This is also an alternative route from Alabang, Paranaque,
South Mall and other areas to the south of Metro Manila. Take Emilio Aguinaldo Highway or Alabang-Zapote Road
and head toward the Coastal Road also known as Manila-Cavite Expressway or Aguinaldo Boulevard. Take Coastal
road and drive all the way without any turns. Road name changes to Roxas Boulevard after crossing NAIA Road.
Stay on Roxas Boulevard. Pass through EDSA-Roxas Boulevard flyover. Turn right onto Gil Puyat Avenue Avenue
and follow the route given in Route #1.

How to commute to Cartimar Shopping Complex

Route #1

From south of Metro Manila - Alabang, Pacita, Muntinlupa, Metropolis Star Mall, Festival Mall and southern Tagalog
provinces of Laguna, Batangas and Quezon. There are terminals of jeepneys going to Pasay Rotonda located in
Alabang near Metropolis Star Mall. Some of them just pick up passengers along East Service Road near corner
Montillano Street. Ride jeepney with Pasay Rotonda sign. Get off at Pasay Rotonda. At the corner of Taft and EDSA,
where Metropoint Mall is also located, ride a jeepney going to Quiapo, Monumento or Divisoria but via Palengke
Libertad. There are two routes these jeepneys take - via Taft and via Zamora. The jeepney sign must contain
Palengke so that the jeep pass through Pasay Taft. You will get off at the exact location of Cartimar. You just need to
walk across Taft Avenue. Ask driver to drop you off.

Route #2

From north of Metro Manila - Monumento, Caloocan, Malabon, Navotas, Valenzuela and other areas in these
vicinities. Ride a jeep or bus from your location to Monumento for those who live far. Ride a south bound train or
Baclaran bound train in Monumento Station of LRT-1, the Yellow Line. Get off at Libertad Station. Walk along Taft
Avenue northward about 350 meters until you get to Cartimar. My advise is to ride a jeep going to Quiapo,
Monumento or Divisoria and ask driver to drop you off at Cartimar.

Route #3

From Project 7, Project 8, Munoz, Roosevelt, Congressional and areas nearby. Get to Roosevelt Station of LRT-1,
the Yellow Line. Ride a Baclaran bound train and get off at Libertad Station. Walk along Taft Avenue northward about
350 meters until you get to Cartimar. My advise is to ride a jeep going to Quiapo, Monumento or Divisoria and ask
driver to drop you off at Cartimar.

Route #4

From Project 2-3. Ride a jeep going to Quiapo, get off at the corner of EDSA and West Avenue, walk to North Station
of MRT-3, the Blue Line. Ride a train going to Taft. Get off at Taft Avenue Station. At the corner of Taft and EDSA,

Route #5

From Antipolo, Ortigas, Pasig, Mandaluyong and nearby areas. From your respective locations ride a jeep or bus that
will take you to EDSA. Once you're along EDSA, walk your way toward the nearest MRT Station. If the MRT Station
is too far from your location, ride a bus. The MRT Stations you can get to are any of these: Ortigas Station, Shaw
Station and Boni Station. Ride a train going to Taft. Get off at Taft Station. At the corner of Taft and EDSA, where
Metropoint Mall is also located, ride a jeepney going to Quiapo, Monumento or Divisoria but via Palengke Libertad.
There are two routes these jeepneys take - via Taft and via Zamora. The jeepney sign must contain Palengke so that
the jeep pass through Pasay Taft. You will get off at the exact location of Cartimar. You just need to walk across Taft
Avenue. Ask driver to drop you off.

Route #6

From Novaliches and Bulacan. You can ride a bus or jeepney bound to Blumentritt or Doroteo Jose then ride a train
going to Baclaran in either Blumentritt Station or Doroteo Station of LRT-1, the Yellow Line. Or you can get off at
Balintawak and walk your way toward Balintawak Station of LRT-1 and ride a train going to Baclaran. Get off at
Libertad Station. Walk along Taft Avenue northward about 350 meters until you get to Cartimar. My advise is to ride a
jeep going to Quiapo, Monumento or Divisoria and ask driver to drop you off at Cartimar.

Route #7

From Marikina, Santolan Pasig, Project 4, Katipunan, Sta. Mesa, SM Centerpoint, and other nearby areas. Ride a
train from any station of LRT-2, the purple line. Get off at Recto Station. Walk your way to Doroteo Station of LRT-1
via the crossway that connects LRT-2 to LRT-1. Ride a Baclaran bound train and get off at Libertad Station. Walk
along Taft Avenue northward (going back towards Gil Puyat) about 350 meters until you get to Cartimar or ride a jeep
with "Quiapo" or "Monumento" or "Divisoria" sign and ask driver to drop you off at Cartimar. You can also get off at Gil
Puyat Avenue Station, ride a jeepney with "Baclaran" or "Pasay Rotonda" sign and ask the driver to drop you off at
Cartimar.

Route #8

From Cavite, Bacoor, Imus, Kawit, Dasmarinas, Tagaytay and other areas nearby. Ride a bus or jeep bound for
"Baclaran". You have two options. First option is to ride a bus with "Ayala Leveriza" sign at the loading area along
Roxas Boulevard near Redemptorist Church also known as Baclaran Church. Ask the conductor to drop you off at
Leveriza Street. At the corner of Leveriza and Gil Puyat, wait for a jeepney with "Pasay Luna Libertad" sign. Ride this
jeep and ask the driver to drop you off at Cartimar. Second option is to walk up to LRT Baclaran Station. Ride a
jeepney with any of these signs: "Quiapo Pasay Palengke", "Divisoria Pasay Palengke", "Monumento Pasay
Palengke", "Dapitan Pasay Palengke", etc. Make sure there's "Pasay Palengke" wording on the sign. Don't ride
jeepney with "Zamora" word on its sign as it will not pass by Cartimar Pasay. Ask the driver to drop you off at
Cartimar.
16 Responses to How To Get To Cartimar Pasay
mannoy @ webnatin said...
12 February 2011 09:26
Pre, Thanks. medyo nalito lang ako sa route #7

"Ride a Baclaran bound train and get off at Libertad Station. Walk along Taft Avenue northward about 350 meters
until you get to Cartimar. My advise is to ride a jeep going to Quiapo, Monumento or Divisoria and ask driver to drop
you off at Cartimar."

Philipinoy said...
12 February 2011 11:54
Welcome, pre.

Cartimar is located between Gil Puyat and Libertad kaya pag baba mo sa Libertad Station ng LRT maglalakad ka
pabalik para makita mo ang entrada ng Cartimar. Northward kc pabalik. Medyo malapit lang kc kya pwede lakarin
pero sa first timer e sakay ng jeep then pki sabi sa driver na pki baba sa Cartimar. Pwede ka din bumaba sa Gil
Puyat then ride a jeep going Baclaran then ask driver to drop you off at Cartimar.

Kung di ka nagmamadali at jeep ang sinakyan mo halimbawa galing Monumento ay sa Cartimar mismo ang baba
mo, pkisabi lang sa driver na ibaba ka.

mannoy @ webnatin said...
22 February 2011 11:43
Ok, getz ko na.
t.y.

Kristine said...
5 June 2011 14:53
Wala po bang how to commute from Cavite, Bacoor, Imus etc?

Lagalag said...
5 June 2011 15:07
Sakay po bus o jeep to Baclaran. Then ride bus with "Ayala Leveriza" sign. Baba po sa Leveriza. Sakay po sa kanto
ng Leveriza at Gil Puyat ng jeep na ang sign ay "Pasay Luna Libertad". Dadaan po yan mismo ng Cartimar.

Lagalag said...
5 June 2011 15:38
Para po kay Kristine at sa iba pang taga Cavite, nagpost na po ako ng commuting direction papuntang Cartimar. Yan
po ay nasa Route #8 ng How to commute to Cartimar. Huling bahagi po ng post sa itaas.

Kristine said...
5 June 2011 19:32
Ay sorry di ko napansin =)) thanks!

Kristine said...
5 June 2011 19:39
Uhm..

Second option is to walk up to LRT Baclaran Station. Ride a jeepney with any of these signs: "Quiapo", "Divisoria",
"Monumento", "Dapitan", etc. Ask the driver to drop you off at Cartimar.

Pano po pumunta sa LRT BAclaran station? Sorry..

Lagalag said...
5 June 2011 20:08
Daan po kyo sa Redemptorist Road, yung street na nasa pagitan ng Baclaran Church at Chow King. Main Road po
un. Lakad po kayo hanggang sa dulo nun at kumanan po kyo sa Taft Avenue, yung kinaroroonan ng LRT elevated
tracks. Lumakad po kyo sa ilalim ng LRT hanggang sa makarating kyo sa LRT Baclaran Station. Dun po marami na
jeep papunta Quiapo at iba pa. Ang sakyan nyo ay yun may nakalagay na "Pasay Palengke" para dumaan ng
Cartimar. Kasi yung iba ay "Zamora" ang daan. Pag "Zamora" ang sinakyan nyo na jeep na papunta Quiapo,
maliligaw na po kayo. Kya pki sigurado po na "Pasay Palengke".

Kris said...
5 June 2011 20:17
Lakad lang po ako mula Baclaran to LRTBAclaran Station?

Lagalag said...
6 June 2011 03:32
Pwede po kyo sumakay ng side car. Medyo malayo kc. Mas komportable ang first option di po kyo kelangan
maglakad ng malayo.

Maribeth Dela Cruz said...
19 January 2013 22:08
Anong oras nagbubukas yung cartimar?

Lag alag said...
19 January 2013 22:21
@ Maribeth Dela Cruz. Hi, mga 9 am po bukas na yun.

maricho99 said...
19 February 2014 12:23
thank u sayo lag alag,malinaw po ang explanation nyo about the route.good job.

maricho99 said...
19 February 2014 12:27
good job lag alag! malinaw po ang explanation nyo about the route. from where to where.

Lag alag said...
19 February 2014 17:38
@ maricho99. Marami pong salamat sa papuri.

How To Get To Cityplace Square in Divisoria
Cityplace Square is a new mall just across 999 Mall and 168 Mall along Felipe II St, the road paralleled to Soler St
and a short walk away from C.M. Recto corner Abad Santos Ave. It is next to 11/68 Mall which is situated right at the
corner of Reina Regente and Felipe.

Cityplace Square

If you're driving, park your car at Lucky Chinatown Mall and use the footbridge that connects it to the Cityplace
Square.

How To Commute To Cityplace Square

Cityplace Square

Follow or use the commute directions in How To Commute To Lucky Chinatown Mall, click here. From unloading area
in Abad Santos-Recto intersection, use the pedestrian footbridges and walk along Reina Regente, the road that
continues Abad Santos to the other side of Recto. Cross Soler St. From the corner of Soler and Reina Regente, you
will see these tall twin towers which is just next to 11/68 Mall along Felipe St. Walk towards the two buildings.
Cityplace Square is located right at the ground level of those buildings.

How To Get To Cuneta Astrodome
Cuneta Astrodome, the second home of the PBA, is an indoor sporting arena located in Pasay City. It is borders to
the west by Roxas Boulevard, to the east by Harrison Street and the Pasay City Sports Complex, to the north by
Derham Road, the road next to Libertad and to the south by U.S. Embassy Seafront Compound. Because of its
proximity to Roxas Boulevard, Libertad and Harrison Street, getting to Cuneta Astrodome bothby car and public
means of transportation is very easy.

Let's begin with commuting.

How to get to Cuneta Astrodome by bus and jeepney?

Route #1

From Fairview, Philcoa and U.P. Diliman - You can get to Cuneta Astrodome by only one ride. Ride a bus going to
Baclaran but with sign that contains this: "Baclaran LRT Leveriza" It's a long trip. The bus takes EDSA, Ayala, Gil
Puyat and then Roxas Boulevard. Always remind the conductor to drop you off at Libertad Street now known also as
Arnaiz Street, but LIbertad is still the popular. Alight at Libertad, Cuneta Astrodome is very visible from the distance.
Take the pedestrian overpass and walk your way to Cuneta Astrodome.

Alternatively, you can ride a bus with "Baclaran MOA" sign. And ask the conductor to drop you off at HarrisonStreet,
the next main intersection after Taft Avenue. At the corner of Harrison Street and EDSA, ride a jeep with any of these
signs: "Quiapo Mabini", "Divisoria", "Cubao Mabini", "Monumento Mabini", etc. These jeeps come from Baclaran. Ask
the driver to drop you off at Cuneta Astrodome. It's very near so watch out. It's to the left ofHarrison Street so you
need to cross the road. The building visible from Harrison Street is Pasay City Sports Complex and
Cuneta Astrodome is at the back. Take Derham Road to get to Cuneta Astrodome.

Route #2

From Bacoor, Zapote, Las Pinas, SM South Mall, Cavite and other areas near Alabang-Zapote Road and Emilio
Aguinaldo Highway Junction - Ride a bus going to Lawton, Sta. Cruz, or Buendia. These buses take the route of
Coastal Road also known as Manila-Cavite Expressway. These buses take two routes going to Manila. One is via
Quirino Avenue in Malate. From Roxas Boulevard, they turn right onto Quirino Avenue and left on Taft. The other one
is via Gil Puyat Avenue formerly Buendia Avenue. From Roxas Boulevard, they turn right onto Gil Puyat Avenue
formerly Buendia Avenue and left on Taft.

If the bus you ride turns right onto Gil Puyat, alight at unloading area near Harrison Street. Always ask
theconductor to drop you off at the right drop-off. At the corner of Harrison Street and Gil Puyat formerly Buendia, ride
a jeepney with "Baclaran" sign only. Ask the driver to drop you off at Cuneta Astrodome. Actually, it's very near to
Libertad Street which is now Arnaiz but Libertad is still popular. When you're on the corner of Libertad you can walk to
the stone's throw away Derham Road and turn right to get to Cuneta Astrodome. Derham is just like a service road.

If the bus you ride pass through Gil Puyat flyover and turn right onto Quirino Avenue, alight at unloading area
near Harrison Street. Always ask the conductor to drop you off at your destination area. At the corner or near corner
of Quirino Avenue and Harrison Street, ride a jeepney with "Baclaran" sign only. Ask the driver to drop you off at
Cuneta Astrodome. Actually, it's very near to Libertad Street which is now Arnaiz but Libertad is still popular. When
you're on the corner of Libertad you can walk to the stone's throw away Derham Road and turn right to get to
Cuneta Astrodome. Derham is just like a service road.

Route #3

From Espana, Quiapo, Dapitan, Welcome Rotonda and Morayta - Ride a jeepney with "Baclaran" or "Pasay" sign.
For those coming from Morayta, go to McDonald at the corner of P. Campa Street and Espana to ride a jeepney with
this route. Ask the driver if he's passing through "Taft" or "Manini". If he passes through Mabini, ask him to drop you
off at Cuneta Astrodome or Liberatd. If he passes through Taft, alight at Libertad and at the corner of Taft and
Libertad which is now changed to Arnaiz Avenue, wait for a jeepney with "Harrison" sign. Alight at the corner
of Harrison and Libertad. For those who alight at the corner of Libertad and HarrisonStreet, walk your way to the
stone's throw away Derham Road and turn right to get to Cuneta Astrodome. Derham is just like a service road. It's
very near next to Libertad.

Route #4

From Alabang, Pacita, Metropolis Star Mall and other areas on these vicinities - There are terminals of jeepneys
going to Pasay Rotonda located in Alabang near Metropolis Star Mall. Some of them just pick up passengers along
East Service Road near corner Montillano Street. Ride jeepney with Pasay Rotonda sign. Alight at any unloading
area along EDSA. Ride a jeepney from Malibay that's making a U-Turn in the junction under Makati-Magallanes
Interchange. There's a lot of jeepney routes along EDSA. Don't just ride any one of them. The sign of the jeepney that
you're riding must be "Holiday Plaza Harrison Libertad". Ask the driver to drop you off at Cuneta Astrodome.

Route #5

From Paranaque, ride a jeepney going to Baclaran. In Baclaran, along Roxas Boulevard service road near McDonald,
wait for a jeepney with any of these signs: Monumento, Quiapo, Divisoria and Cubao. Ask the driver to drop you off at
Cuneta Astrodome.

How to get to Cuneta Astrodome by MRT and LRT?

Route #1

From Munoz, Roosevelet, Congressional, Projent 7, Project 8, Monumento and other areas near LRT-1 - Ride a train
from your location. From any station of LRT-1 or Yellow Line, alight at Libertad Station. At the corner or near corner of
Taft Avenue and Libertad Street which is now changed to Arnais Avenue, wait for a jeepney with "Harrison Plaza" or
"Pier" sign. These jeepneys take Libertad Street and they turn right onto HarrisonStreet. Alight at the corner
of Harrison and Libertad and walk your way to the stone's throw away Derham Road and turn right to get to
Cuneta Astrodome. Derham is just like a service road. It's very near next to Libertad.

Route #2

From Marikina, Santolan Pasig, Project 4 Quezon City, Gateway Mall, Araneta Center, Araneta Avenue, San Juan,
Old Santa Mesa, SM Centerpoint, Kalentong, UERMMC or University of the East Ramon MagsaysayMemorial
Medical Center, Gilmore and other areas on these vicinities - Ride a train at the nearest station of LRT-2 or the
Purple Line. Alight at the last station which is Recto Station, then walk your way to the LRT-1 Doroteo Jose Station.
Follow the signs inside the terminal. LRT-2 and LRT-1 are interconnected so you will not get lost. Take LRT-1 south
bound or Baclaran bound train. You need to get to the other side of Doroteo Jose station. Use the escalator or
elevator, no need to get on the ground. Alight at Libertad Station. At the corner or near corner of Taft Avenue and
Libertad Street which is now changed to Arnais Avenue, wait for a jeepney with "Harrison Plaza" or "Pier" sign. These
jeepneys take Libertad Street and they turn right ontoHarrison Street. Alight at the corner of Harrison and Libertad
and walk your way to the stone's throw awayDerham Road and turn right to get to Cuneta Astrodome. Derham is just
like a service road. It's very near next to Libertad.

Route #3

From Project 6, Project 2-3, SM City North Edsa, Trinoma, Cubao, Santolan-Edsa, Antipolo, Greenhills, Ortigas
Avenue, Ortigas Center, SM Mega Mall, Pasig, Mandaluyong, Boni, Taguig, Fort Bonifacio Global City, Market-
Market, Guadalupe, Makati and other areas on these vicinities - First you need to get to EDSA from your location.
Along EDSA, short for Epifanio Delos Santos Avenue, the MRT-3 or Blue line runs from North Avenue in Quezon City
to Taft Avenue in Pasay City. There are some area that you only need to walk to an MRT-3 station like in Cubao,
Trinoma, West Avenue, SM North Edsa, etc. But there are so many locations that you need to ride a jeep or bus to
get to an MRT-3 station like Antipolo, Project 2-3, Project 6, Greenhills, Pasig, etc. Just remember along EDSA
there's always an MRT-3 and LRT-1 stations. From any station of MRT-3 or Blue Line, alight at the last station in the
south which is Taft Station. located in Pasay Rotonda. From here you can go to different destinations such as MOA
or Mall of Asia, Blue Wave Macapagal, DFA or Department and Foreigh Affairs. Just ride a bus with "Baclaran MOA"
sign and ask conductor to drop you off at your destination. Now to go to Cuneta Astrodome, you need to ride along
EDSA a jeep with "Holiday Plaza, Harrison, Libertad" sign only. These jeepneys pass by Cuneta Astrodome. Ask
driver to drop you off right there.

And now here's how to get to Cuneta Astrodome by car.

Driving Directions to Cuneta Astrodome

Route #1

From Cavite, Tagaytay, Imus, Bacoor, Las Pinas, SM South Mall, Alabang-Zapote Road and other areas in these
vicinities - Take Manila-Cavite Coastal Road or simply known as Coastal Road. This route is the simplest route to
both Cuneta Astrodome. It's just an L-shape route. Stay to the middle of Coastal road all the way until the road
becomes Roxas Boulevard after crossing NAIA Road. Stay to the middle of Roxas Boulevard and drive all the way
straight, crossing the intersection of Airport Road, and pass through EDSA flyover. After EDSA flyover, slowly change
lane to the right in preparation for right turn. To your right after your descent from the EDSA flyover is Midas Hotel
followed by Japan Embassy then the U.S. Embassy Seafront Compound. Next to U.S. Embassy Seafront is the
Cuneta Astrodome. You can turn right onto Derham Road and park your car at the available parking area along
Roxas Boulevard. If Derham is closed, turn right onto Libertad, which is now changed to Arnaiz Avenue. then turn
right again onto the service road going to Cuneta Astrodome.

Route #2

From Alabang, Pacita, Metropolis Star Mall, Filinvest Corporate City, Festival Supermall and other areas in these
vicinities - You can also get to Cuneta Astrodome by taking the direction given in Route #1. Just take the Alabang-
Zapote Road and head toward the Manila-Cavite Coastal Road. Or you can take the skyway and exit in Magallanes
Exit. Turn left on EDSA, stay to the middle and drive all the way, cross Taft Avenue under elevated MRT-3 Station
and the elevated track of LRT-1. After the loading and unloading zone of buses and jeepney along EDSA, slowly
change lane to the right in preparation for right turn. Turn right onto Harrison Street. Along F.B. Harrison Street you'll
pass by Queensland Motel, Philippine School for the Deaf, PLDT and Pasay City Hall in that order to your right; and
to your left is Gideon Academy followed by U.S. Embassy Seafront Company. Next to it is the Pasay City Sport
Complex. Turn left on Derham Road, which is next to Pasay City Sports Complex, to get to Cuneta Astrodome. You
can park your car in the available parking area along Roxas Boulevard service road. You can opt to turn right onto
Roxas Boulevard from EDSA and follow the direction in Route #1.

Route #3

From Bulacan, Pampanga, Southern Luzon and some parts of north Metro Manila except Navotas and Malabon.
Take A. Bonifacio Avenue and Dimasalang Street to Quezon Boulevard. On Quezon Boulevard go straight up to
right of Roxas Blvd after crossing Pablo Ocampo Street. To your right at this time is the CCP building. Now it's very
crucial that you take the right lane of Roxas Boulevard. There's an island that separate the right lane from the main
lane after the next street which is Vicente Sotto. If you get to the middle lane you'll lost your way as it passes through
the Gil Puyat flyover. You will turn right onto Gil Puyat so take the right lane, the road that touches the shoulder of the
road. Turn right onto Gil Puyat Avenue and immediately make a U-Turn in the U-Turn slot in the island of Gil Puyat
Avenue. Stay to Gil Puyat and after crossing Roxas Boulevard, immediately turn right onto the service road next to
Roxas Boulevard. Drive all the way on the service road, until you cross Libertad Street now changed to Arnaiz Street.
After crossing Libertad Street, you will immediately see the Cuneta Astrodome next to Derham Road to your left. You
can park your car on the parking area along the service road facing the west side of Cuneta Astrodome.

Route #4

onto the Lagusnilad underpass and Taft Avenue. After crossing the intersection of the street bordering Manila City
Hall, stay to the middle of Padre Burgos. After crossing three stop lights, stay to the left of Padre Burgos Street and
then turn left on Roxas Blvd. Drive on Roxas Blvd all the way and cross Pablo Ocampo Street formerly Vito Cruz.
Before you reach Pablo Ocampo you will cross intersections of U.N. Avenue, Pedro Gil and Quirino Avenue. After
Quirino Avenue to your right is Manila Yatch Club, then Philippine Navy Headquarters and next to it is the CCP
Complex. Stay to the right of Roxas Blvd after crossing Pablo Ocampo Street. To your right at this time is the CCP
building. Now it's very crucial that you take the right lane of Roxas Boulevard. There's an island that separate the
right lane from the main lane after the next street which is Vicente Sotto. If you get to the middle lane you'll lost your
way as it passes through the Gil Puyat flyover. You will turn right onto Gil Puyat so take the right lane, the road that
touches the shoulder of the road. Turn right onto Gil Puyat Avenue and immediately make a U-Turn in the U-Turn slot
in the island of Gil Puyat Avenue. Stay to Gil Puyat and after crossing Roxas Boulevard, immediately turn right onto
the service road next to Roxas Boulevard. Drive all the way on the service road, until you cross Libertad Street now
changed to Arnaiz Street. After crossing Libertad Street, you will immediately see the Cuneta Astrodome next to
Derham Road to your left. You can park your car on the parking area along the service road facing the west side of
Cuneta Astrodome.

Route #5

From Quezon City take Quezon Avenue all the way to Espana then take Lerma onto Quiapo and Lawton, crossing
Pasig river via Quezon Bridge. Road name changed to Padre Burgos after passing Lawton area, and the road also
bends to the left. Stay to the right of P. Burgos Street to avoid getting onto the Lagusnilad underpass and Taft
Avenue. After crossing the intersection of the street bordering Manila City Hall, stay to the middle of Padre Burgos.
After crossing three stop lights, stay to the left of Padre Burgos Street and then turn left on Roxas Blvd. Drive on
Roxas Blvd all the way and cross Pablo Ocampo Street formerly Vito Cruz. Before you reach Pablo Ocampo you will
cross intersections of U.N. Avenue, Pedro Gil and Quirino Avenue. After Quirino Avenue to your right is Manila Yatch
Club, then Philippine Navy Headquarters and next to it is the CCP Complex. Stay to the right of Roxas Blvd after
crossing Pablo Ocampo Street. To your right at this time is the CCP building. Now it's very crucial that you take the
right lane of Roxas Boulevard. There's an island that separate the right lane from the main lane after the next street
which is Vicente Sotto. If you get to the middle lane you'll lost your way as it passes through the Gil Puyat flyover.
You will turn right onto Gil Puyat so take the right lane, the road that touches the shoulder of the road. Turn right onto
Gil Puyat Avenue and immediately make a U-Turn in the U-Turn slot in the island of Gil Puyat Avenue. Stay to Gil
Puyat and after crossing Roxas Boulevard, immediately turn right onto the service road next to Roxas Boulevard.
Drive all the way on the service road, until you cross Libertad Street now changed to Arnaiz Street. After crossing
Libertad Street, you will immediately see the Cuneta Astrodome next to Derham Road to your left. You can park your
car on the parking area along the service road facing the west side of Cuneta Astrodome.

Route #6

Street. To your right at this time is the CCP building. Now it's very crucial that you take the right lane of Roxas
Boulevard. There's an island that separate the right lane from the main lane after the next street which is Vicente
Sotto. If you get to the middle lane you'll lost your way as it passes through the Gil Puyat flyover. You will turn right
onto Gil Puyat so take the right lane, the road that touches the shoulder of the road. Turn right onto Gil Puyat Avenue
and immediately make a U-Turn in the U-Turn slot in the island of Gil Puyat Avenue. Stay to Gil Puyat and after
crossing Roxas Boulevard, immediately turn right onto the service road next to Roxas Boulevard. Drive all the way on
the service road, until you cross Libertad Street now changed to Arnaiz Street. After crossing Libertad Street, you will
immediately see the Cuneta Astrodome next to Derham Road to your left. You can park your car on the parking area
along the service road facing the west side of Cuneta Astrodome.
4 Responses to How To Get To Cuneta Astrodome
EdgardoVOlaes said...
13 April 2012 23:25
I once lived there in Pasay City (2320 R.F. Mateo St, Pasay City MM 1300), and I found out that that City became
progressive! The Cuneta Astrodome, located at F.B. Harrison St cor Derham Rd, is a very convenient place to watch
the PBA Basketball Games, music concerts, and other events. This city is a very good place for traveling, hotel
booking, and shopping. More power to Mayor Calixto and to his City staff; and To the people of Pasay City!
Mabuhay!!
From Edgardo Valentino D. Olaes

Lagalag said...
14 April 2012 10:52
@ EdgardoVOlaes. Indeed Pasay City is very progressive now. You're right sir, it's conducive for traveler to stay
here. Mall of Asia is right here. And SM Arena will open on May with no less than Lady Gaga as the opening act.

EdgardoVOlaes said...
22 April 2012 14:42
Thanks for Pasay City's news update, Lagalag.
A few decades ago, I like the movie of Eddie Fernandez. titled LAGALAG (of Tagalog
Ilang-Ilang Productions).

Lagalag said...
22 April 2012 15:14
@ EdgardoVOlaes. Naku salamat po sa pag-inform skin. Maganda po ba un movie? Ano pong story? Gaya ko po
bang gala ng gala? :)

How To Get To DFA Office Of Consular Affairs Via Bus Or MRT/LRT Train
If you are a passport applicant either first time or for renewal heading to DFA Office in Pasay City, you need to
remember that the right address to go to is the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) Office of Consular Affais which is
exactly located at Diosdado Macapagal Boulevard corner Bradco Avenue, Paranaque City. A lot of people confuse
this location as still part of Pasay City because it's near the boundary of Pasay. And sad to say, quite a few applicants
still go to DFA Office in Roxas Boulevard near corner Libertad which is now Antonio Arnaiz Avenue, the old office
for passport applications and processing.

How To Commute To DFA

Diosdado Macapagal corner Bradco Avenue
Contrary to your initial assumption, going to DFA to apply for a passport or renew your old one, is very easy. All
buses coming from up north, e.g. Monumento, Malanday, Navotas, Novaliches, Fairview bound for Baclaran pass
through the exact location of the DFA building. In fact, some of them has secondary signs attached to the windshields
that read "DFA". The main signboard of these buses has this wording: "Baclaran MOA Coastal MIA Road" or
"Baclaran Simbahan Mall of Asia Redemptorist".

So, if your point of origin is along or near the route of these buses, such as Letre, 5th Avenue, Bagong
Barrio, Roosevelt, Munoz, Mindanao Avenue, Quirino Avenue, Congressional Avenue, West Avenue, SM City North
EDSA, Trinoma, UP Diliman, UP Ayalaland Technobub, Philcoa, Quezon City Hall, Elliptical Road, East Avenue,
Timog Avenue, Kamuning, Kamias, New York Street, Cubao, Araneta Center, etc., all you need is a one bus ride to
reach Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) Office of Consular Affairs. Along south bound lane of EDSA, 5th Avenue,
Commonwealth Avenue, Quirino Avenue, Mindanao Avenue and East Avenue, ride one of these buses. When
paying, your destination is "DFA". These buses take the whole stretch of EDSA. They pass by SM Mall of Aisa or
MOA then return to EDSA (north bound lane) and turn right onto Diosdado Macapagal Boulevard. But there are
times, a bus doesn't go to MOA. Instead, they immediately turn left to Diosdado Macapagal Boulevard from EDSA.
Please see map below after Commute Directions To DFA from different parts of Metro Manila. For
passport application requirements go to Passport Requirements for First-Time Applicants or Requirements for
Renewal of Passport below the map.

Bradco Avenue
Even without the help of conductor, you can get off the bus at the exact location. Just remember: 1) you will pass by
the last MRT-3 Station which is Taft Avenue in Pasay Rotonda where LRT-1 runs across EDSA, 2) after Taft you will
pass under Roxas Boulevard flyover crossing EDSA, 3) next main intersection with traffic lights after Roxas
Boulevard is Diosdago Macapagal Boulevard, the bus will either go cross Macapagal then go to MOA and return to
turn right onto Macapagal or turn left from Edsa to Macapagal, 5) the first main intersection with traffic lights from
EDSA along Macapagal is Bradco Avenue. Alight right there. DFA is to the left corner of Bradco and Macapagal.
There's a McDonald to the right corner where you will alignt.

Commute Directions To DFA from
different parts of Metro Manila
Route #1

From Caloocan, Roosevelt, Munoz, Roosevelt, Congressional, Bagong Barrio, Balintawak, Tondo, Blumentritt and
other areas near Rizal Avenue.

Option 1 - Via LRT-1. Fast and recommended: Ride a LRT-1 train bound for Baclaran from any station near to you,
e.g. Roosevelt Station, Balintawak Station, Monumento Station, 5th Avenue Station, R. Papa Station, Abad Santos
Avenue Station, Tayuman Station, Blumentritt Station, Bambang Station, etc. Get off the train at EDSA Station. Go to
the bus loading area along EDSA. You need to walk along Taft from LRT EDSA Station to the corner of EDSA. Go
right on EDSA to ride bus at the proper loading area. Follow direction given at How To Commute To DFA above.

Option 2 - Via bus or jeepney. Long & slow travel. Dependent on traffic situation and driver's greed for
passengers: You can ride a bus mentioned above in How To Commute To DFA or a jeep with "Baclaran" sign along
Rizal Avenue. Get off the jeep at EDSA. Go to the loading area along EDSA's south bound lane. Ride a bus
mentioned in How To Commute To DFA above and follow direction given there.

Route #2

From Bulacan, Pampanga or other provinces in Norther Luzon.

Option 1 - With an LRT/MRT ride: Ride a bus, jeep or FX/vans from your location bound for Manila, Caloocan or
Quezon City. If you ride a bus and alight at a terminal in Doroteo Jose, ride a train bound for Baclaran at LRT-1
Doroteo Jose Station, alight at EDSA. In Caloocan, ride a Baclaran bound train at Monumento Station, alight at
EDSA. If you ride a FX or vans with its terminal in Trinoma or SM City North EDSA, use MRT-3 North Station and ride
Taft bound train, alight at Taft. If your bus is in Kamuning-EDSA, use MRT-3 GMA Kamuning Station, ride Taft bound
train and alight at Taft. From LRT-1 EDSA Station, go to the bus loading station along EDSA. You need to walk along
Taft from EDSA Station to the corner of EDSA. Go right on EDSA to ride bus at the proper loading area. Follow
direction given at How To Commute To DFA above. From MRT-3 Taft Station, go to the bus loading area along
EDSA's south bound lane and ride bus wigh "Baclaran MOA Coastal MIA" sign. Follow direction given in How To
Commute to DFA above.

Option 2 - Without riding train: Ride a jeep bound for Baclaran underneath LRT-1 Doroteo Jose Station and
Monumento Station. Get off the jeep at EDSA, ride a bus bound for Baclaran and follow direction given in How To
Commute To DFA above. You can also ride bus bound for Baclaran along EDSA in Caloocan. In Kamuning EDSA,
ride the bus from Fairview bound for Baclaran. In Trinoma, ride a bus along EDSA bound for Baclaran. Follow
direction given at How To Commute To DFA above.

Route #3

From SM City Marikina, SSS Village, Sta. Lucia East, Robinsong's Metro East, Marcos Highway, A. Bonnifacio
Avenue Marikina, Auroran Boulevard Quezon City, Project 4 and other areas nearby.

Option 1 - Fast travel via LRT Line 1 and 2: From your destinations ride a jeep to Santolan Station of LRT-2. From A.
Bonifacio Avenue in Marikina, ride a jeepney bound for Cubao and alight at Katipunan Station. From Project 4, ride a
jeepney from Rosario or EVER bound for Aranetea Center and go to LRT-2 Araneta Center Cubao Station. Ride a
train bound for Recto Station and alight right there. Use the footbridge that connects LRT-2 Recto Station to LRT-1
Doroteo Jose Station. Ride a train bound for Baclaran at Doroteo Jose Station. Alight at EDSA Station. Walk along
Taft Avenue from EDSA LRT-1 Station towards the corner of EDSA, go right and ride a bus with "Baclaran MOA
Costal MIA" sign at designated loading area. Follow direction given at How To Commute To DFA above.

Option 2 - Without train rides. Slow travel, depends on traffic situation: From your area ride a jeepney with any of
these signs "Cubao", "Stop & Shop" and "Divisoria". Get off the jeepney after it crossed EDSA. From Project 4, just
go to Aurora Boulevard and ride one of these jeepneys or go to Araneta Center and proceed to EDSA south bound
lane. Along south bound lane of EDSA ride a bus with "Baclaran MOA Coastal MIA" sign. Other buses have
secondary sign that reads "DFA". Follow direction given at How To Commute to DFA above.

Route #4

From Pasig Palengke, Kalentong Manddaluyong, Shaw Boulevard, Boni Avenue and other areas nearby.

Option 1: Ride a jeepney bound for EDSA. Ride a MRT-3 train bound for Taft Avenue in either Shaw Station or Boni
Station. Alight at Taft and ride the bus at the loading area near the station. Follow direction given at How To
Commute To DFA.

Option 2: In EDSA's south bound lane, ride the bus discussed in How To Commute To DFA in the beginning of this
post and follow direction indicated there.

Route #5

From Fort Bonifacio, Guadalupe, J.P. Rizal, Makati City Hall and other areas nearby.

Ride a jeepney with "Guadalupe" sign.

Option 1: In loading area along EDSA's south bound lane of Guadalupe, ride a bus with "Baclaran MOA Coastal MIA"
sign and alight at DFA. Refer to direction given at How To Commute To DFA above.

Option 2: Ride a train bound for Taft Station and alight right there. Ride a bus with "Baclaran MOA Coastal MIA" sign
and alight at DFA. Refer to direction given at How To Commute To DFA in the beginning of this article.

Route #6

From Alabang, Metropolis Starmall, Festival Mall, Sucat, Bicutan, FTI and nearby areas.

Ride a jeepney with "Pasay Rotonda" or "Pasay Taft Rotonda MOA" sign. Alight at EDSA near MRT-3 Taft Station.
Along EDSA's southbound lane, ride a bus with "Baclaran MOA Coastal MIA" signboard in its windshild. Follow
direction given at How To Commute To DFA in the beginning of this post.

Route #7

From Chino Roces Avenue formerly known as Pasong Tamo, Southgate Mall, PRC Santa Ana, Washington, Makati
Coliseum and other areas nearby.

Ride a jeepney with "Mantrade" sign along Chino Roces Avenue's southbound lane. Alight at EDSA. Ride a train
bound for Taft at MRT-3 Magallanes Station. Alight at Taft. Go to the loading area near Taft Station and ride a bus
with "Baclaran MOA Coastal MIA" sign. Follow direction given at How To Commute To DFA in the beginning of this
article.

Route 8

From Quezon Avenue, Espana, Quiapo, Santa Cruz, Avenida, Intramuros, SM City Manila, Manila City Hall and
nearby areas.

Option 1 - Via jeepney, train and bus: In Quezon Avenue and Espana, ride a jeepney bound for Quiapo, alight at
Quiapo Church. Walk to LRT-1 Carriedo Station. In Sta. Cruz and Avenida, go to Carriedo Station. Take a train
bound for Baclaran, alight at EDSA Station. From Intramuros, SM City Manila and Makati City Hall, walk your way to
LRT-1 Central/Arroceros Station. Ride a train bound for Baclaran and alight at EDSA Station. Walk along Taft Avenue
from EDSA Station, towards EDSA, go right to get to the bus loading area along EDSA. Ride a bus with "Baclaran
MOA Coastal MIA" sign. Follow direction given at How To Commute To DFA in the beginning of this article.

Option 2 - For people who don't want to ride trains: From Quiapo, Quezon Boulevard, Lerma, Quezon Avenue and
Espana, ride FX, bus or a jeepney with any of these signs: "PGH Pedro Gil", "Kalaw", "Buendia Gil Puyat", "Libertad
Pasay Taft", "Pasay Rotonda". These vehicles pass through Taft Avenue. Alight at the destination of the vehicle you
ride. Except if you're already in Pasay Rotonda, ride another jeepney with either "Baclaran" or "Pasay Rotonda" signs
and alight at Pasay Rotonda. Once in Pasay Rotonda, go to the bus loding area along EDSA and ride bus with
"Baclaran MOA Coastal MIA" sign. Follow direction given at How To Commute DFA in the beginning of this post.

Route 9

From Project 6, Project 2-3, Kamias, Kamuning, Tomas Morato, Timog Avenue, West Avenue, SM City North EDSA,
Trinoma and nearby areas.

Option 1 - Fast via MRT train: From Project 6, ride a jeepney bound for Quiapo and alight at West Avenue corner
EDSA, walk your way to MRT-3 North Station. From West Avenue, walk or ride a jeepney with "Project 6" sign to
North Station. From Kamuning, Tomas Morato and the part of Timog Avenue from Quezon Avenue to Tomas Morato,
ride a jeepney with "Project 2-3" sign, alight at EDSA, walk along EDSA towards Timog and East Avenue, and go to
MRT-3 GMA Kamuning Station. From Kamias, ride a jeepney with "Welcome Rotonda" or "Quiapo" sign and alight at
EDSA, walk to GMA Kamuning Station. From the area of Timog between EDSA and Tomas Morato, walk to EDSA to
get to MRT-3 GMA Kamuning Station. Ride a train bound for Taft, alight at Taft Station, the last station. Below the
station, walk along EDSA's southbound lane which goes to MOA and ride a bus with "Baclaran MOA Coastal MIA
RD" sign in the bus loading area. Follow direction given at How To Commute to DFA in the beginning of this post.

Option 2 - For those who prefer riding bus rather than riding train: Once in EDSA from your location, just ride a bus
with "Baclaran MOA Coastal MIA". Follow the complete guide and direction given at How To Commute To DFA in the
beginning of this post.

Route 10

From Legarda, Ramon Magsaysay Boulevard, Pureza, v. Mapa, SM City Sta Mesa, N. Domingo & Pinaglabanan in
San Juan and other nearby areas.

Option 1 - Fast via LRT-1 & LRT-2: If you're in N. Domingo or Pinaglabanan in San Juan, ride a bus from Taytay or
Cainta with "Quiapo" sign, alight at V. Mapa Station of LRT-2. From SM City Sta Mesa, walk to V. Mapa Station. If
your location is near Pureza and Legarda, walk your way to LRT-2 Pureza or Legarda stations. Ride a train bound for
Recto Station, alight right there. Use the footbridge that connects LRT-2 Recto Station to LRT-1 Doroteo Jose Station
to get to the second station. Go to the other side of Doroteo Jose Station via escalator, elevator or stais and ride a
train bound for Baclaran. Get off the train at EDSA Station. Walk along Taft Avenue from LRT-1 EDSA Station
towards the corner of EDSA. Go to the bus loading area along EDSA, ride a bus with "Baclaran MOA Coastal MIA"
sign and alight at DFA. Refer to the guide and direction given at How To Commute To DFA in the beginning of this
post.

Option 2 - For those who prefer riding bus than riding train: If you're from Pinagbuhatan or N. Domingo in San Juan,
ride a bus from Cainta or Taytay with "Quiapo" sign. Alight at Quiapo. These route is also applicable for applicants
from any point along the route of this bus, such as Greenhills, POEA, IPI, Ortigas Avenue, Cainta and Taytay. In
Quiapo, ride a jeep with "Pasay Rotonda" sign, alight at Pasay Rotonda. If there's no jeep of this sign, you can make
two rides. Ride a jeep with "Pedro Gil PGH" sign, then in Pedro Gil, ride another jeep with "Baclaran" or Pasay
Rotonda" sign, alight at Pasay Rotonda. In EDSA, bus loading area, ride a bus with "Baclaran MOA Coastal MIA"
sign. Now, follow direction given at How To Commute to DFA in the beginning of this post.

Route #11

From Sucat Road, Dr. A. Santos Avenue, Imelda Avenue, Ninoy Aquino Avenue and areas neat to these
thoroughfares.

Ride a jeepney from Sucat with "Baclaran" sign. In Baclaran-Roxas Boulevard-Redemptorist area, ride a jeepney with
"Nichols" sign. Alight at EDSA corner Harrison Street where there's a pedestrian footbridge. Go to the other side of
EDSA. Ride a bus with "Baclaran MOA Coastal MIA" sign in its windshield. Alight at exactly at DFA. Please refer to
How to Commute to DFA for complete guide and direction.
Passport Requirements for First-Time
Applicants:

Personal Appearance is required.
Duly accomplished application form.
Birth Certificate (BC) in Security Paper (SECPA) issued by the National Statistics Office (NSO) or Certified True Copy
(CTC) of BC issued by the Local Civil Registrar duly authenticated by NSO.
Proof of identity / Supporting documents indicating full name, date and place of birth and citizenship
Other Supporting documents.

Additional Requirements:

For married women, who want to use surname of their spouse
Marriage Contract (MC) in Security Paper issued by NSO or Certified True Copy issued by the Local Civil Registrar
duly authenticated by NSO.
For married women who would like to revert back to their maiden name
If already widowed: Death Certificate of the deceased husband;

If marriage is annulled: Certified true copy and photocopy of the first page and the dispositive portion of the judgment
on annulment and NSO-issued MC with the annotation on the annulment decree;
If divorced: Certified true copy and photocopy of the first page and the dispositive portion of the judgment on divorce
secured by foreign spouse authenticated by the Philippine Embassy or Consulate where the divorce is obtained.
For Minors (below 18 years old)

Personal appearance of either parent (if minor is of legitimate status).
Personal appearance of mother (if minor is of illegitimate status)

If minor is NOT traveling with either parent:

Original and photocopy of DSWD Clearance
Affidavit of Support and Consent
If both parents are abroad:

Affidavit of support and consent (must be authenticated by the nearest Philippine Embassy or Consulate General if
not executed before a Consul).
Special Power of Attorney (must be authenticated by the nearest Philippine Embassy or Consulate General if not
executed before a Consul designating the representative by name and authorizing him to apply for a passport on
behalf of the minor).
Passport and photocopy of the passport of the traveling companion of the minor.
Identification Card and photocopy thereof of the duly authorized person.
For Muslim applicants

For those whose births were registered:
Please refer to requirements for first time passport applicants.

For those whose births were not registered:

Late registered Birth Certificate (BC) in Security Paper (SECPA) issued by the National Statistics Office (NSO)
Original and photocopy of Voter's Affidavit or other supporting documents indicating date and place of birth and
citizenship, identity and tribal affiliation.
Certificate from the Office on Muslim Affairs (OMA)
For Applicants with Foreign-Sounding Family Names: (e.g. Lim, Cho, Sy, Lee, Samadi, Singh, Nakamura, Hasegawa,
etc.) are required to submit the following documents:

Birth Certificate (BC) issued by the National Statistics Office (NSO) (by birth)
Certificate of No Marriage Record of Mother issued by NSO / LCR (if illegiitimate status, foreign father)
Marriage Certificate of Parents issued by NSO (if legitimate status)
Bureau of Immigration Identifacation Certificate No. (by naturalization; by election; by marriage; by recognition)
Applicant who availed of Dual Citizenship under RA9225 are required to submit the following:

1. Birth Certificate issued by NSO/OLD Philippine Passport
2. Identification certificate No.
3. Oath of Allegiance

4. Report of Birth (for those born abroad)

Source: Department of Foreign Affairs

Requirements for Renewal of Passport:

Applicants renewing a brown passport (issued before 1996) with foreign sounding family names are required to
submit the following documents:

Birth Certificate issued by NSO (by birth).
Certificate of No Marriage Record of Mother issued by NSO/LCR (if illegitimate status, foreign father);
Marriage Certificate.of parents issued by NSO (if legitimate status);
Bureau of Immigration Identification Cerficate No. (by naturalization; by election; by marriage; by recognition).
Applicants who availed of Dual Citizenship under RA 9225 are required ot submit the following:

1. Birth Certificate issued by NSO / Old Philippine Passport
2. Identification Certificate No.
Brown Passport or issued prior to 01 May 1995

Old passport and photocopy of passport pages 1,2,3 (amendment). The pages showing latest Bureau of Immigration
departure and arrival stamps.
Supporting document with complete middle name.
MRP & Green Passport or issued after 01 May 1995

Present passport and photocopy of inside and back cover.
The pages showing latest Bureau of Immigration departure and arrival stamps.
For illegitimate minor, personal appearance of mother is required.
For married women, who want to use surname of their spouse:

Personal Appearance is required
Marriage Contract (MC) in Security Paper issued by NSO or CTC issued by the Local Civil Registrar duly
authenticated by NSO.
For Minors (below 18 years old): Personal appearance of either parent is required.

not executed before a Philippine Consul).
Special Power of Attorney (must be authenticated by the nearest Philippine Embassy or Consulate if not executed
before a Philippine Consul designating the representative by name and authorizing him to apply for a passport on
Passport and photocopy of the passport of person travelling with the minor.

Source: http://www.dfa.gov.ph

How To Get To Dangwa Flower Market By Commuting

Dangwa Flower Market
Dangwa Market, as popularly called by many to refer to the fresh flower market in Sampaloc, Manila where supplies
come from various flower havens of the Philippines such as La Trinidad, Tagaytay City, Davao City, Laguna, etc., as
well as imported from major sources of flowers outside the country such as Thailand and Holland, is situated at
crossroads where three prominent city streets meet - Lacson Avenue, Dimasalang Street and Laon Laan Street.
Because of this, commuting to the flower center of Metro Manila is relatively easy.

Manila Flower Center
The nearest LRT station, commute wise, is LRT-1 Tayuman Station. That means you can go to this place in a breeze
from any point of MRT-3 as well, e.g. Santolan, Ortigas, Shaw, Boni, Guadalupe, Buendia, Ayala Center
andMagallanes. Just alight at Taft Station, ride another train at LRT-1 EDSA Station and alight at Tayuman Station.
You only need to take one short jeepney ride and you're ready to go. Details below. Needless to say, you can get
herevia train from both ends of LRT-1 - Baclaran Station and Roosevelt Station. So, if you're from Libertad in Pasay,
Gil Puyat, Vito Cruz, Quirino Avenue in Malate, Pedro Gil Taft, U.N. Avenue, SM City Manila, Carriedo,
Monumento, 5th Avenue Rizal Avenue, Jose Abad Santos-Rizal Avenue, Monumento or Balintawak, and you need
to get here quickly, just ride the LRT-1 and alight at Tayuman Station.

Below are simple ways on how to commute to Dangwa Flower Market:

Dangwa Fresh Flower Market

Route #1

From LRT-1 Tayuman Station

Ride a jeepney with "Espana Lardizabal" sign at their terminal in Tayuman corner Felix Huertas Street. Walk along
Tayuman from LRT towards east, third street from Rizal Avenue (Avenida) is Felix Huertas. This jeep will pass by SM
City San Lazaro before it will cross two intersections along Lacson Avenue. Get off the jeep at the third main
intersection where a road sign that reads "Laong Laan" is attached to traffic lights. Cross Lacson Avenue. Walk along
either Dimasalang or Laon Laan until you get to the next corner which is next to Chowking. That's Dangwa. See Map
below

Route #2

From E. Rodriguez Sr. Avenue in Quezon City. This route can also be taken from Cubao by jeep.

Ride a jeepney with "Quiapo Welcome Rotonda" sign. Alight at Lacson Avenue, the wide road that borders UST. Ride
another jeepney with "Tayuman SM San Lazaro" sign at their terminal along Lacson Avenue near corner Espana.
Alight at fourth intersection with traffic lights where a road sign that reads "Dimasalang" is attached. Before
Dimasalang, the jeep passes by three intersections - Florentino, Margal and Dapitan. Dangwa Flower Market is next
to Chowking along Laon Laan. See map below.

Route #3

From Baclaran by jeep. This route can also be taken from Pasay City Hall, Harrison Street, OWWA, Harison Plaza
and Mabini. Note: There's also jeepney route from Baclaran and Pasay Rotonda that plies Taft Avenue. So, if you
don't want to ride a train or you're not in a hurry, you can ride a jeepney beneath LRT-1. The jeepney sign in its front
should be "Dapitan Dimasalang" or "Blumentritt Dimasalang"

Ride a jeepney with "Blumentritt Dimasalang" or "Dapitan Dimasalang" sign. This jeepney passes by Dangwa Flower
Market. Just ask the driver to drop you off the location. But it would be easy if you know some landmarks. You can
get there with the driver's assistance. The jeep passes by Quiapo, then Quezon Boulevard Underpass before it turn
right onto Laon Laan. Next main intersection along Laon Laan is Lacson Avenue, a wide road. A road sign that reads
"Lacson Avenue" is attached to the traffic lights in Lacson Avenue. After the jeep crosses Lacson, alight at the next
corner after Chowking. There you get to see Dangwa easily. See Map below.

Route #4

From Manila City Hall and SM City Manila.

Ride a jeepney with "Arroceros Dimasalang Dapitan Blumentritt" wordings on both sides of its body and "Dapitan
Dimasalang" or "Blumentritt Dimasalang" sign in front. You can ride this jeepney outside SM City Manila and beneath
LRT elevated track. The jeep passes by Quiapo, then Quezon Boulevard Underpass before it turns right onto Laon
Laan. Next main intersection along Laon Laan is Lacson Avenue, a wide road. A road sign that reads "Lacson
Avenue" is attached to the traffic lights in Lacson Avenue. After the jeep crosses Lacson, alight at the next corner
after Chowking. There you get to see Dangwa easily. See map below.

Route #5

From Lerma and Nicanor Reyes Street formerly Morayta.

Use the pedestrian overpass and go to P. Campa Street, the road between McDonald's and KFC. Ride on the
jeepney with "P. Campa Dimasalang Blumentritt" wordings on both sides of the body and "Blumentritt" or "Dapitan"
sign in front. It will pass by the exact location of Dangwa. After the jeep crosses Lacson, alight at the next corner after
Chowking. There you get to see Dangwa easily. See Map below.

Route #6

From Fairview, UP Ayala Technohub, UP Diliman, Philcoa, Quezon City Hall, Elliptical Road and any point along
Quezon Avenue.

Ride a jeepney with "Quiapo" or "Pedro Gil" sign. Get off the jeepney at Lacson Avenue, the road that borders UST.
Ride another jeepney with "Tayuman SM San Lazaro" sign at their terminal along Lacson Avenue near corner
Espana. Alight at fourth intersection with traffic lights where a road sign that reads "Dimasalang" is attached. Before
to Chowking along Laon Laan or Dimasalang Streets. See Map below.

Route #7

From Project 6, SM City North EDSA and Trinoma by jeepney. This is not advisable especially during peak hours and
now that Araneta Avenue Quezon Ave Underpass is under construction. The fastest way is to ride a train bound for
Baclaran at LRT-1 Roosevelt Station and follow Route #1.

Ride a jeep bound for Quiapo. Alight at Lacson Avenue, the road that borders UST. Ride another jeepney with
"Tayuman SM San Lazaro" sign at their terminal along Lacson Avenue near corner Espana. Alight at fourth
intersection with traffic lights where a road sign that reads "Dimasalang" is attached. Before Dimasalang, the jeep
passes by three intersections - Florentino, Margal and Dapitan. Dangwa Flower Market is next to Chowking along
Laon Laan and Dimasalang streets. See Map below.

Route #8

From Munoz - Roosevelt area by jeepney ride. This is not advisable if you're in a rush. Traffic along the route is
heavy. It will take you too long to get to Dangwa. Use this only if you're not in a hurry and you don't want to ride a
train. Traffic is caused by Araneta Avenue-Quezon Avenue Underpass on-going construction. If you prefer fast route,
ride a train bound for Baclaran at LRT-1 Roosevelt Station, alight at Tayuman Station and follow direction at Route
#1.

There are two jeepney routes from Munoz. You can opt to ride a jeepney bound for Quiapo via Espana at the terminal
along Roosevelt near corner EDSA. Alight at Lacson Avenue, the road that borders UST. Follow direction at Route
#2.

Another route is via A. Bonifacio Avenue. Ride a jeepney bound for Sta. Cruz at its terminal in San Antonio Ext.
corner Roosevelt. Just walk from EDSA towards Del Monte. San Antonio is the road next to EDSA alongRoosevelt.
You must buy ticket first before riding the jeep. Ticket seller is located across the jeepney terminal. Ask driver to drop
you off at the corner of Aurora Blvd corner Blumentritt. Walk across Blumentritt and ride a jeepney bound for Quiapo
at the terminal along Aurora Blvd near corner Blumentritt. You must first buy plastic token before you ride the jeep.
The jeep will turn right onto Dimasalang Street. Alight before Lacson Avenue. Dangwa Flower Market is situated
approximately 30 meters before Lacson Avenue. See Map below.

Route #9

From Novaliches and areas along the way - by jeepney. Alternatively, you can get off the jeepney in Balintawak and
ride a train at LRT-1 Balintawak Station, alight at Tayuman Station and follow direction in Route #1. If you prefer past
route, take the train.

Ride a jeepney bound for Blumentritt. Get off the jeep at the corner of Blumentritt and Aurora Blvd. The best time to
ask driver for assistance is when the jeep turns right onto Blumentritt from the long stretch of A. Bonifacio Avenue.
Your landmark in Blumentritt and A. Bonifacio junction is the Manila North Cemetery and Chinese General Hospital.
Aurora Blvd is first main intersection with traffic lights after the jeep turns right from A. Bonifacio. Walk across
Blumentritt and ride a jeepney bound for Quiapo at the terminal along Aurora Blvd near corner Blumentritt. You must
first buy plastic token before you ride the jeep. The jeep will turn right onto Dimasalang Street. Alight before Lacson
Avenue. Dangwa Flower Market is situated approximately 30 meters before Lacson Avenue. See Map below.

Route #10

From Project 2-3, Kamuning, Kamias, Tomas Morato and Timog by jeepney.

Ride a jeepney with "Quiapo" sign along Kamias, Kamuning and Tomas Morato. The jeepney will turn left on Tomas
Morato then take E. Rodriguez Sr. Avenue. If you're in Tomas Morato Avenue, walk towards Kamuning or ride a
jeepney with "Project 2-3" and alight at Kamuning, then ride "Quiapo" jeep. From Timog, the area between Tomas
Morato and Quezon Avenue, ride a jeep with "Project 2-3" sign, alight at Kamuning and ride jeep with "Quiapo" sign.
From E. Rodriguez Sr. Avenue, the jeep will take Espana via Welcome Rotonda. Alight at Lacson Avenue, the road
that borders UST. Ride another jeepney with "Tayuman SM San Lazaro" sign at their terminal along Lacson Avenue
near corner Espana. Alight at fourth intersection with traffic lights where a road sign that reads "Dimasalang" is
attached. Before Dimasalang, the jeep passes by three intersections - Florentino, Margal and Dapitan. Dangwa
Flower Market is next to Chowking along Laon Laan and Dimasalang streets.

From other locations

Dangwa Market
You can get to Dangwa Flower Market and Manila Flower Center from other locations within Metro Manila by first
going to the nearest spot indicated here, then follow the routes from there. For example, if you're from Marikina or
Sta. Lucia East, ride a jeep to Araneta Center Cubao where you take either train ride (Route #1) or jeepney ride
(Route #2). From Alabang, ride a jeepney to Pasay Rotonda and ride train at LRT EDSA Station (Route #1). From
Sucat, get to Baclaran (Route #3). From Pasig Palengke, you can go directly to Quiapo by jeep with "Quiapo" sign
and ride a jeepney bound for Dapitan from Manila City Hall or Pasay Rotonda (Route #4) or take two train rides
(Route #1).
11 Responses to How To Get To Dangwa Flower Market By Commuting
Mannoy said...
28 October 2011 09:51
Hi. Thanks for posting. Nakalimutan ko na kung pano pumunta dito eh.

Salamat
Mannoy

Lagalag said...
28 October 2011 15:30
You are welcome, sir. Kelangan kong ikutin ang vicinity at sumakay sa mga jeeps that ply routes bound for its
location kasi isa yan sa mga lugar na di ako pamilyar hehe.

philtrvia01 said...
27 February 2012 16:53
i like those flowers looks fresh. i don know if its expensive, but a worth travel at all

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philippine trivia

Lagalag said...
1 March 2012 00:23
@ philtrvia01
Dangwa is a flower outlet, so it's definitely cheaper. It's worth the trip. They carry imported and local flowers. :-)

Jef Fernandez said...
7 February 2013 11:33
hello, From Malate ano po easy route? Malapit lng ako sa LRT Vito Cruz station.

Lag alag said...
7 February 2013 21:12
@Jef Fernandez. Pki-basa po ang Route #3, salamat po.

insane Money said...
27 April 2013 11:37
#7 route: its not Quezon boulevard that is under construction, its Quezon Avenue

Lag alag said...
27 April 2013 17:43
@ insane Money. I stand corrected. Now edited. Thanks a lot.

samson smith said...
10 July 2013 19:11
This market is good for fresh flowers. This road map is very helpful to find the specific location.
go to market road map

Ghoust Lancer said...
16 October 2013 07:33
Thank you for this... very much helpful... :)

Lag alag said...
16 October 2013 09:50
@ Ghoust Lancer. You are welcome.

How To Get To Dapitan Arcade

Today I'm gonna take you to Dapitan, Quezon City. This is the small market district where you can buy handcrafted
items, home interiors, gift items and Christmas decors at very affordable price. Shoppers flock here during Christmas
to get maximum value for their money, and this year is no different. So for those of you who have no idea on the
location of Dapitan Market or Dapitan Arcade as it is popularly known, just bookmark this for your future reference.

But before I give directions to Dapitan Arcade, I wanna share some images taken just two days ago when we went to
Dapitan Arcade.

To jump to Directions to Dapitan Arcade, click here
To jump to the Vicinity Map of Dapitan, clik here

Vicinity Map of Dapitan Arcade, Quezon City, Metro Manila, Philippines

Directions to Dapitan Arcade, Quezon City, Metro Manila, Philippines
How to get to Dapitan Arcade
How to get to Dapitan Market

By Car

Route #1

From Fairview, Philcoa, West Avenue, Timog, Scout Area. Take Quezon Ave and turn right onto Banawe Avenue
then turn left on the third street which is Dapitan Street. Drive straigh ahead crossing intersections ofCordillera, D.
Tuazon, Speaker Perez and Apo Avenue. Dapitan Arcade is right after Apo Avenue on the right side of Dapitan
Street.

Route #2

From Cubao, Marikina, San Juan and New Manila area. Take E. Rodriguez Avenue all the way to Welcome Rotonda.
Turn right onto Quezon Avenue and make a U-Turn on the first U-Turn slot. Right turn onto Kanlaon Street, the road
beside Burger King. Stay on Kanlaon. Cross Sen. Mariano Cuenco. Next Street is Dapitan Street. Dapitan Arcade is
on the corner of Dapitan and Kanlaon streets.

Route #3

From Tondo, Tayuman, Avenida area take Lacson Avenue and then Laong Laan. Stay on Laong Laan crossing
intersections of Vicente Cruz, Antonio Maceda and dozens of city street in between them. Laon Laan ends in
Blumentritt Street. Cross Blumentritt Street onto opposite Nicanor Roxas. Stay on Nicanor Roxas until you cross
Mayon Street. Next to Mayon Street is Kanlaon. Turn right onto Kanlaon towards Dapitan Arcade.

Fourth #4

From Navotas, Malabon, Caloocan area. Take C-3 and head toward A. Bonifacio Avenue. Observe traffic rules and
take A. Bonifacio Avenue. Stay on A. Bonifacio Avenue up to Mayon Avenue and take Mayon Avenue. Stay on
Mayon Avenue until you reach Nicanor Roxas, turn left on Nicanor Roxas then turn right onto Kanlaon towards
Dapitan Arcade.

Fifth #5

From Bulacan, Pampanga, Novaliches and Northern Luzon. Stay on NLEX and go straight toward A. Bonifacio
Avenue, passing through Balintawak Cloverleaf Interchange. Stay on A. Bonifacio Avenue up to C-3. Follow direction
on Route #4.

Route #6

From Makati, Pasay, Paranaque, Quiapo, Lawton, Ermita, Roxas Blvd and South of Metro Manila as well as Southern
Tagalog provinces of Batangas, Laguna and Quezon. If you're from Cavite, Tagaytay, Imus, Bacoor, Alabang-Zapote
Road and areas nearby, take Roxas Boulevard all the way to Luneta or Rizal Park. Turn right onto Padre Burgos from
Roxas Boulevard. You can also take Taft Avenue or Maria Orosa Street, depending where you're exactly coming
from. From Maria Orosa Street in Ermita including Robinson's Place Manila, drive all the way, cross T.M. Kalaw until
you're passing through Luneta or Rizal Park. Turn right onto Padre Burgos. From Taft Avenue, just go past Rizal Park
and cross Ayala Boulevard until Taft Avenue merge to Padre Burgos. Stay on Padre Burgos but fter crossing
intersection with traffic lights in Manila City Hall area, just go past the jeepney unloading/loading area, then change
lane to the right of Padre Burgos and take Quiapo via Quezon Bridge. Now, you're on Quezon Boulevard. Go straight
passing through Quezon Boulevard underpass. Don't turn right onto Lerma. Instead stay on Quezon Boulevard and
go straight. Staying on Quezon Boulevard, you must bypass Dapitan Street because it's a one way traffic toward you.
Instead, continue driving until you reach next street which is Laong Laan. Turn right onto Laong Laan. Go straight
ahead until you cross Lacson Avenue. Then follow direction on Route #3.

By Jeepney


Route #1

Pay minimum fare and ask driver to drop you off at Dapitan. It's very near so watch out.

Route #2


Route #3

Avenue and anywhere along Taft Avenue up to Quezon Boulevard in Quiapo. This jeepney passes by Dapitan
Arcade.

Route #4


Route #5


Route #6

Welcome Rotonda" sign. Ride one of these jeepneys and ask driver to drop you off at Dapitan Arcade.

I'm back! Fresh from 6-day vacation in Singapore and Kuala Lumpur. Thanks to Post Option of Blogspot, I was able
to schedule publishing of three posts in advance. While I was away, the three posts I've created prior to my departure
were published on their respective scheduled days. So, the three posts that preceded this entry were published while
I was on vacation. And now, our topic contains an answer to the question of one of our guests in DirectionsOnWeb
Answers, "How to get to Export Bank?".

Exportbank Plaza, with telephone number 878-0000 connecting all departments, is formerly known as Urban Bank
Plaza. It's the headquarters of Export and Industry Bank, simply known as Exportbank. Situated at the corner of Gil
Puyat Avenue, formerly known as Buendia Avenue and Chino Roces Avenue, formerly known as Pasong Tamo,
Exportbank Plaza can be easily reached from any locations both outside and inside Metro Manila through major
roads such as EDSA, Taft Avenue, Gil Puyat and Ayala Avenue. You can commute to Exportbank Plaza either by
bus or combination of LRT/MRT and bus. If you want to go to it's location by car, the route are very easy as well.
Going to Exportbank Plaza by car and by commuting are both discussed in this post.

How to commute to Exportbank Plaza:

Route #1

From Cavite, Tagaytay, Imus, Bacoor, Dasmarinas and Baclaran. This is also the route and direction on how to get to
Chino Roces aka Pasong Tamo from these locations. Ride a bus or jeepney bound to Baclaran. In Baclaran, along
service road of Roxas Boulevard near Redemptorist Church, ride a bus with this sign: "Ayala Leveriza Cubao
Monumento" or "Ayala Leveriza Fairview". Don't ride bus with "Ayala-Monumento" or "Ayala-Cubao" or "Ayala-
Fairview". It's important that "Ayala-Leveriza" is written in the sign whatever the destination of the bus is.

This bus passes through at the exact location of Exportbank Plaza. Ask the conductor to drop you off at Pasong
Tamo. Once there, you will see the tall building of Exportbank at the corner of Gil Puyat and Chino Roces.

Route #2

From Alabang, Pacita, Metropolis Starmall, Festival Mall, Filinvest City, Sucat, Bicutan and nearby areas. This is also
the route and direction on how to get to Chino Roces or Pasong Tamo from any of these locations. Ride any bus
going to north of Metro Manila such as Monumento, Novaliches, Cubao and Fairview. Get off at unloading zone in
MRT Magallanes Station where Alpha Southgate Mall is also located. It's the first bus stop after the bus turns to
EDSA from Osmena Highway aka SLEX or from skyway if the bus takes the Skyway.

Once you got off the bus, walk towards Southgate Mall. This is the big building which is connected to the MRT
Magallanes Station. Pass the mall and head towards the road intersecting EDSA beneath the EDSA-Magallanes
flyover. That road is Chino Roces aka Pasong Tamo. Along Chino Roces ride a jeepney with "PRC" sign. Pay
minimum fare and ask the driver to drop you off at Gil Puyat. Once you're at the corner of Gil Puyat and Chino Roces,
you will see the tall building of Exportbank Plaza opposite McDonald's.

Route #3

From Monumento, Balintawak, Roosevelt, Project 7, Project 8, Congressional, Munoz, Novaliches, Tondo, Binondo,
Sta Cruz, SM Manila, Manila City Hall and nearby areas. Take LRT-1 through any nearest station such as Roosevelt,
Balintawak, Monumento, R. Papa, 5th Avenue, Jose Abad Santos, Blumentritt, Doroteo Jose, Central Terminal etc.
This is how to get to Exportbank from LRT-1. Ride a "Baclaran" bound train. Get off at Gil Puyat Station formerly
Buendia.

Along Gil Puyat Avenue formerly Buendia near corner of Taft, ride any bus that passes through Ayala Avenue. This
buses' destinations are Cubao, Monumento, Fairview, etc. Or you can ride a jeepney with this sign: "Bel-Air
Guadalupe" Ask the conductor or driver to drop you off at Chino Roces or the most familiar to driver which is Pasong
Tamo. You can easily see the tall building of Exportbank right at the corner of Gil Puyat and Pasong Tamo.

Route #4

From Fairview, UP-Ayala Land TechnoHub, UP-Diliman, Commonwealth, Quezon City Hall, Philcoa, Quezon City
Memorial Circle and nearby areas. Ride a bus with this sign: "Ayala LRT Leveriza". This bus passes through the
exact location of Exportbank. Ask the conductor to drop you off at Pasong Tamo. Once there, you can easily see the
tall building of Exportbank Plaza at the opposite corner of Gil Puyat.

Route #5

From SM City North EDSA, Trinoma, Project 6, West Avenue, Timog, Quezon Avenue, Centris, Cubao, SM
Megamall, EDSA Shaw, Shangri-la Plaza, EDSA Crossing, Boni, Pioneer, Pasig, Mandaluyong and nearby areas.
Take the MRT-3. This is how to go to Exportbank Plaza from MRT. Go to any nearest MRT Station such as North,
GMA-Kamuning, Quezon Avenue, Araneta Center, Ortigas, Shaw, Boni and Santolan. Ride a train bound to Taft. Get
off at Buendia Station also known as Gil Puyat.

From Buendia Station of MRT-3, take the exit towards the corner of Gil Puyat and EDSA where you will see SM
Cybertwo building. This is how to get to SM Cybertwo from MRT. Located at the groundfloor of Cybertwo is
McDonald's, next to it is KFC. There's a terminal of jeepneys in front of SM Cybertwo near KFC. The jeepney sign is
"Bel-Air Washington" or "LRT Leveriza Taft". Ride one of these jeepneys and get off at the corner of Chino Roces,
where you will see Exportbank at the opposite corner. You can ask the driver to drop you off at Pasong Tamo.

Route #6

From Bulacan, Pampanga, Subic, Olongapo and other areas in the North. This is also the route and direction on how
to go to Chino Roces formerly Pasong Tamo from these provinces. All you need to do is ride a bus or an FX that will
brought you to any of the following: SM City North EDSA, Trinoma, Balintawak or Blumentritt.

If you ride an FX to Trinoma or SM North EDSA, walk towards North Station of MRT-3 and follow the direction given
in Route #5.

If you ride a bus, a jeepney or an FX and you get off at Balintawak, walk towards Balintawak Station of LRT-1 and
follow the directions given in Route #3. If you get off at Blumentritt then walk towards Blumentritt Station of LRT-1 and
follow direction also given in Route #3.

Route #7

From Marikina, Antipolo, Sta. Lucia, Pasig-Santolan and other nearby areas including Anonas, Katipunan, Ateneo de
Manila, etc. This is also the route and direction to take to get to Chino Roces Avenue also known as Pasong Tamo.
Take a bus, a jeepney, a tricycle or a taxi and get to the nearest LRT-2 Station such as Santolan, Katipunan and
Anonas. Ride a train going to Recto Station. Get off at Araneta Center Cubao Station. Walk towards MRT-3 Araneta
Center Station via Gateway Mall and the footbridge that connects it to Farmers Plaza where MRT-3 is connected.
Ride a train going to Taft Station of MRT-3 and follow the direction given in Route #5.

How to get to Exportbank Plaza by car:

Route #1

From Baclaran and Coastal Road as well as Mall of Asia or MOA and World Trade Center. From Coastal Road and
Baclaran, take Roxas Boulevard and drive northward going to Manila passing through EDSA-Roxas Boulevard
flyover, then turn right onto Gil Puyat Avenue. From MOA, take Seaside Boulevard, turn left on Diosdado Macapagal
Boulevard and turn right onto Gil Puyat Avenue where World Trade Center is located. From World Trade Center, take
Gil Puyat and drive towards Roxas Boulevard.

Stay to the middle of Gil Puyat Avenue and drive all the way to Makati, passing through the LRT-1 Gil Puyat Station.
Drive all the way in Gil Puyat, crossing Bautista, Dian, Batangas and Osmena Highway aka South Super Highway,
where you will pass through underneath Buendia Osmena flyover followed by PNR rail track. Next intersection with
traffic lights is Chino Roces. Turn right onto Chino Roces and immediately turn right onto the driveway leading to
frontage of Exportbank Plaza. By this time, you're already seeing the ramp of the parking to the left of the building.
Just follow the direction to the entrance of parking. There are lots of security personnels to assist you.

Route #2

From Alabang, Filinvest City, Metropolis Starmall, Sucat, SM Bicutan and nearby areas. Take the Skyway and exit via
Buendia Exit. Turn right onto Gil Puyat. Next intersection with traffic lights is C. Roces. Turn right onto Chino Roces
and immediately turn right onto the driveway leading to frontage of Exportbank Plaza. By this time, you're already
seeing the ramp of the parking to the left of the building. Just follow the direction to the entrance of parking. There are
lots of security personnels to assist you.

Route #3

From Bulacan, Pampanga, Novaliches, and nearby areas. Drive all the way to Balintawak and take EDSA going to
Makati. From Novaliches, you can take Congressional Avenue then EDSA. Drive all the way on EDSA and turn right
onto Gil Puyat Avenue formerly Buendia. Drive all the way along Gil Puyat and cross intersections of Paseo de
Roxas, Makati Avenue, Malugay Street and Ayala Avenue.


Route #4

From SM North EDSA, Trinoma, Centris, Quezon Avenue, Fairview, UP Diliman, Ayala TechoHub, Philcoa, Cubao,
Ortigas, SM Megamall, Shangri-la Plaza, EDSA Shaw and areas near EDSA. This route is via EDSA. Take EDSA
and drive towards Makati. Turn right onto Gil Puyat Avenue formerly Buendia. Drive all the way along Gil Puyat and
cross intersections of Paseo de Roxas, Makati Avenue, Malugay Street and Ayala Avenue.

2 Responses to How To Get To Exportbank Plaza
emjay said...
1 December 2012 03:58
Good Morning Mr Blogger,

Need help how to reach 802 km 18 West Service Road South Super Highway Paranaque City from Cubao or
Balintawak Area.

Lag alag said...
1 December 2012 19:53
@ emjay. Take a bus with "Alabang Bicutan" sign. Alight at SM City Bicutan. Ride jeepney with "Alabang" sign that
passes through West Service Road. KM18 is located between SM City Bicutan and Sucat, the next Exit of SLEX. Ask

hectare commercial land owned by Araneta Family that links MRT-2 and LRT-2 making it the most visited hub
in Metro Manila with an estimated 1 million visitors per day.


Coliseum, one parking entrance to the basement parking ofGateway Mall, one parking entrance each for SM Cubao


Route #1

Cubao.


road you're taking is General Aguinaldo Avenue. To get to Araneta Coliseum orGateway Mall parking areas, stay to
so turn right onto street next to Shop Wise. This street is General Roxas Avenue. Make a U-Turn to get back
towards Gateway Mall. Turn left on General Aguinaldo. Now, you're in your destination. Entrance of basement
the coliseum.

Route #2

Bulacan and Pampanga. Take EDSA and drive all the way to Quezon City, passing through EDSA-Quezon Avenue
flyover and EDSA-Kamuning flyover.

Center. After crossing General Malvar and General Roxas Avenue, respectively, gazebo ofGateway Mall appears.

Route #3

as Santa Mesa, Legarda, etc. Take Roxas Boulevard or Taft towards Padre Burgos, the road that borders Manila City
Hall. Drive all the way to Quiapo, crossing Pasig River via Quezon Bridge. Avoid getting onto the Quezon underpass,
take the ground level lane of Quezon Boulevard. Turn right onto C.M. Recto and turn left on Legarda. Stay on
Legarda Street and pass through Ramon Magsaysay flyover. After that, keep driving underneath the elevated tracks
of LRT-2. Road name changes to Aurora Boulevard once you get to Quezon City. Drive all the way to Cubao. Cross
EDSA. Next intersection after EDSA is General Araneta, followed by General Aguinaldo. Cross General Araneta and
turn right onto General Aguinaldo. You're now in Araneta Center. After crossing General Malvar and General Roxas
Avenue, respectively, gazebo of Gateway Mall appears. Next to it is the entrance to the basement parking
of Gateway Mall. If you want to park your car on the open parking around the coliseum, just get straight ahead until
you see a parking entrance.

Route #4


Center.

parking entrance.

Route #5

and the road you're taking is General Aguinaldo Avenue. To get to Araneta Coliseum orGateway Mall parking areas,
the coliseum.




at Araneta Center.





Directions to Harbor Square

Harbor Square is a bar, strip mall and restaurant row combined into one great entertainment destination located
across the back of the main building of Cultural Center of the Philippines and adjacent to Manila Yatch Club. Its great
location provides for a panoramic view of Manila Skyline and the picturesque Manila sunset. It's the location of this
very relaxing hang-out called Coal Bar. How are we going to get to the Harbor Square from different parts of Metro
Manila? Click here.

View from Harbor Square

Photos of Harbor Square

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Route #1

From Cavite, Imus, Bacoor, Tagaytay and other nearby areas. Take Coastal Road or Manila-Cavite Expressway and
drive all the way to NAIA Road where Coastal Road ends. NAIA Road is where Coastal Mall is situated to the left
corner. NAIA Road is a main intersection with traffic lights. Upon approaching NAIA Road, change lane to the left and
turn left on NAIA Road then turn right onto Diosdado Macapagal Boulevard. Stay on Disdado Macapagal, cross three
major roads - NAIA Avenue, EDSA (Epifanio Delos Santos Avenue), and Senator Gil Puyat Avenue. While
approaching Gil Puyat Avenue Intersection, you must stay to the middle of the Macapagal Boulevard to avoid

Route #2

onto Diosdado Macapagal Boulevard. Cross EDSA (Epifanio Delos Santos Avenue), and Senator Gil Puyat Avenue.
While approaching Gil Puyat Avenue Intersection, you must stay to the middle of the Macapagal Boulevard to avoid

Route #3

Puyat Avenue and drive all the way to the ground of CCP Complex. It's a long drive. You'll pass under LRT-1
elevated track on Taft Avenue and the flyover on Roxas Boulevard. Use those structures as your reference point.
Once you passed flyover of Roxas Boulevard, that means you're already in CCP Complex. Stay to the right of Gil
Puyat after crossing Roxas Blvd. Turn right onto the next major street which isMagdalena Jalandoni. Before you turn
right onto Jalandoni, you'll see the World Trade Center or WTC to your left. Stay to the middle of Jalandoni. To your
right now is Star City at the corner of Vicente Sotto and Jalandoni. Before Star City is Wensha Spa, very visible from
the distance. Cross Vicente Sotto Street, then turn right onto Pedro Bukaneg Street. Jalandoni Street is perpendicular
to Bukaneg Street. Stay to the left of the road. After a few meters, you will be seeing the Harbor Square, opposite
Police Headquarters. Make a U-Turn along CCP building and head toward parking entrance located near row of fast
food chains Jollibee, KFC and Mang Inasal.

Route #4

From Bulacan, Pampanga and North Luzon, take A. Bonifacio Avenue and Dimasalang Street toward Quezon
Boulevard. On Quezon Boulevard go straight up to Quiapo and Lawton. Cross Pasig River via Quezon Bridge. Road
name changes to Padre Burgos after passing in front of Post Office Building in Lawton area and the road bends to
the left. Stay to the right of Padre Burgos Street to avoid getting onto Lagusnilad and Taft Avenue. After crossing
the intersection with stop light in Manila City Hall vicinity, you must avoid getting onto the Lagusnilad underpass.
That's why it's important that you're on the right side of Padre Burgos. Stay on P. Burgos and cross two more
intersections with stop lights - General Luna Street and Palacio Street. After Palacio Street intersection, stay to the
left of Padre Burgos in preparation for left turn. Turn left on Roxas Blvd. Stay to the middle of Roxas Boulevard and
cross intersections of U.N. Avenue, Pedro Gil and Quirino Avenue. After crossing Quirino Avenue, to your right is
Manila Yacht Club, followed by Philippine Navy Headquarters. Next to Philippine Navy is the CCP Complex ground.
You'll see marker of CCP and the CCP building itself. Turn right onto CCP Complex which is next to Philippine Navy
Headquarters. You're now traversing the first street inside CCP Complex which is Padre Bukaneg. It's opposite street
across Roxas Boulevard is Pablo Ocampo Street. Stay to the right of Bukaneg and go straight pass CCP Main
Building. Parking of Harbor Square is up ahead located near row of fast food chains Jollibee, KFC and Mang Inasal.

Route #5

getting onto Lagusnilad and Taft Avenue. After crossing the intersection with stop light in Manila City Hall vicinity, you
must avoid getting onto the Lagusnilad underpass. That's why it's important that you're on the right side of Padre
Burgos. Stay on P. Burgos and cross two more intersections with stop lights - General Luna Street and Palacio
Street. After Palacio Street intersection, stay to the left of Padre Burgos in preparation for left turn. Turn left on Roxas
Blvd. Stay to the middle of Roxas Boulevard and cross intersections of U.N. Avenue, Pedro Gil and Quirino Avenue.
After crossing Quirino Avenue, to your right is Manila Yacht Club, followed by Philippine Navy Headquarters. Next to
Philippine Navy is the CCP Complex ground. You'll see marker of CCP and the CCP building itself. Turn right onto
CCP Complex which is next to Philippine Navy Headquarters. You're now traversing the first street inside CCP
Complex which is Padre Bukaneg. It's opposite street across Roxas Boulevard is Pablo Ocampo Street. Stay to the
right of Bukaneg and go straight pass CCP Main Building. Parking of Harbor Square is up ahead located near row
of fast food chains Jollibee, KFC and Mang Inasal.

Route #6

CCP Complex ground. You'll see marker of CCP and the CCP building itself. Turn right onto CCP Complex which is
next to Philippine Navy Headquarters. You're now traversing the first street inside CCP Complex which is Padre
Bukaneg. It's opposite street across Roxas Boulevard is Pablo Ocampo Street. Stay to the right of Bukaneg and go
straight pass CCP Main Building. Parking of Harbor Square is up ahead located near row of fast food chains Jollibee,
KFC and Mang Inasal.
Route #7

From Makati take Ayala Avenue or Gil Puyat Avenue. Drive all the way to the ground of CCP Complex. It's a long
drive. You'll pass under LRT-1 elevated track on Taft Avenue and the flyover on Roxas Boulevard. Use those
structures as your reference point. Once you passed flyover of Roxas Boulevard, that means you're already in CCP
Complex. Stay to the right of Gil Puyat after crossing Roxas Blvd. Turn right onto the next major street which is
Magdalena Jalandoni. Before you turn right onto Jalandoni, you'll see the World Trade Center or WTC to your left.
Stay to the middle of Jalandoni. To your right now is Star City at the corner of Vicente Sotto and Jalandoni. Before
Star City is Wensha Spa, very visible from the distance. Cross Vicente Sotto Street, then turn right onto Pedro
Bukaneg Street. Jalandoni Street is perpendicular to Bukaneg Street. Stay to the left of the road. After a few meters,
you will be seeing the Harbor Square, opposite Police Headquarters. Make a U-Turn along CCP building and head
toward parking entrance located near row of fast food chains Jollibee, KFC and Mang Inasal.

Route #8

by taking the flyover to Legarda. On Legarda Street, just cross Recto Avenue. Legarda ends up in Arlegui but the
road continues under the name of P. Casal Street. Drive on P. Casal all the way and cross Pasig River via Ayala
Bridge. You are now in Ayala Blvd. Go straight crossing Taft Avenue passing under LRT-1 elevated track. You're now
on Finance Road. Turn left on Padre Burgos Street. Two more stop lights - General Luna Street and Palacio Street.
After Palacio Street, you must stay to the left of Padre Burgos Street in preparation for a left turn. Turn left on Roxas
Blvd. Stay to the middle of Roxas Blvd. Cross intersections of U.N. Avenue, Pedro Gil and Quirino Avenue. After
Quirino Avenue, Manila Yacht Club is to your right, next to it is Philippine Navy Headquarters. Next to Philippine Navy
is the CCP Complex ground. You'll see marker of CCP and the CCP building itself. Turn right onto CCP Complex
which is next to Philippine Navy Headquarters. You're now traversing the first street inside CCP Complex which is
Padre Bukaneg. It's opposite street across Roxas Boulevard is Pablo Ocampo Street. Stay to the right of Bukaneg
and go straight pass CCP Main Building. Parking of Harbor Square is up ahead located near row of fast food chains
Jollibee, KFC and Mang Inasal.

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How to get to Harbor Square from MRT or LRT

Route #1

and Taft Avenue walk toward west along Pablo Ocampo until you see the terminal of the orange colored shuttles that
and ask the driver to drop you off at at Harbor Square where fast food chains Jollibee, KFC and Mang Inasal are also
located along Pedro Bukaneg. Actually your drop-off is the exact location of these fast food chains.

Route #2

toward west along Pablo Ocampo until you see the terminal of the orange colored shuttles that ply the CCP Complex-
drop you off at drop off at Harbor Square where fast food chains Jollibee, KFC and Mang Inasal are also located

Route #3

the terminal of the orange colored shuttles that ply the CCP Complex-Taft route. It's near to the gate of Rizal
Memorial Sports Complex. Ride one of these shuttles and ask the driver to drop you off at Harbor Square where fast
food chains Jollibee, KFC and Mang Inasal are also located along Pedro Bukaneg. Actually your drop-off is the exact
location of these fast food chains.

Route #4

west along Pablo Ocampo until you see the terminal of the orange colored shuttles that ply the CCP Complex-Taft
you off at Harbor Square where fast food chains Jollibee, KFC and Mang Inasal are also located along Pedro
Bukaneg. Actually your drop-off is the exact location of these fast food chains.

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How to get to Harbor Square by JEEPNEY

Route #1

Cruz. Along Pablo Ocampo Street formerly Vito Cruz near corner Harrison Street, wait for a orange colored shuttle
So make sure you're on the right lane. Ask driver to drop you off at Harbor Square where fast food chains Jollibee,
KFC and Mang Inasal are also located along Pedro Bukaneg. Actually your drop-off is the exact location of these fast
food chains.

Route #2


chains.


These routes can also be taken by commuters from Santa Cruz Manila, Intramuros, Blumentritt, Carriedo, Doroteo
Jose, R. Papa, Recto Avenue, Jose Abad Santos and other areas from Monumento to Ermita-Malate vicinity going to
CCP, Harbor Square, Star City, Harrison Plaza, Vito Cruz, etc.

Route #3


chains.



These routes can also be taken by commuters from SM Centerpoint, V. Mapa, Araneta Avenue, Araneta Center,
Pasig, San Juan, Santa Mesa, Legarda, Gilmore, Pureza, Betty-Go Belmonte, Ramon Magsaysay Boulevard,
Nagtahan and other areas along the way going to Harbor Square, CCP, Star City, Harrison Plaza, Vito Cruz and
other areas in the vicinity.

Route #4

orange colored shuttles that ply the CCP Complex-Taft route. It's near to the gate of Rizal Memorial Sports Complex.
Ride one of these shuttles and ask the driver to drop you off at Harbor Square where fast food chains Jollibee, KFC
and Mang Inasal are also located along Pedro Bukaneg. Actually your drop-off is the exact location of these fast food
chains.

These route can also be taken by commuters from Rockwell, J.P. Rizal Makati, PRC, Zapote Makati, Pasong Tamo
or Chino Roces, Makati City Hall, Burgos Makati, Kalayaan Makati, Makati Avenue, Kamagong, Zobel Roxas and
other areas along the way going to Harbor Square, CCP, Star City, Vito Cruz, Harrison Plaza, Rizal Memorial, Torre
Lorenzo, DLSU or De La Salle University and other areas in the vicinity.

If you're coming from Fort Bonifacio, Market-Market, Serenda or High Street then just ride a jeep bound to Guadalupe
Makati and take another jeepney ride to Taft.

If you want to know how to get to the Harbor Square from other locations not listed here, please click
here and type your question and click "Post Comment". I will reply to you as soon as possible.
4 Responses to How To Get To Harbor Square
Clet Rodriguez said...
9 January 2014 14:37
Wrong grammar ka dito, brod: "colored orange shuttles".

Lag alag said...
9 January 2014 16:45
@ Clet Rodriguez. I stand corrected. It's now edited. Thank you so much.

Niel Estacio said...
25 January 2014 17:02
malapit lang to sa star city diba?

Lag alag said...
25 January 2014 18:43
@ Niel Estacio. Pag pumukol k po ng bato, aabot sa Star City.

How To Get To Harrison Plaza
Harrison Plaza is the oldest shopping mall in the Philippines. It opened to the public in 1976 and underwent major
reconstruction in the early 1980's. When it reopened, two major department stores added more prestige to its unique
status. SM Department Stores and Rustan's completed the 75,000 square meters of retails, dining and entertainment
hub that was considered as one of the major destinations during that period. Cinemas, activity area, and a spacious
lobby like of a hotel's teemed with both aristocratic and general masses were the major crowd drawer. There were
bars outside and arcades inside. We can say that it's the place to be seen during those days.

Harrison Plaza Shopping Mall of today has changed. For the better, and to get attuned with the needs of the
spending market. The grandeur lobby much like of a big hotel was gone. Not quite literally, though. The entire floor
used to be an indoor promenade is now being occupied by various stalls of small entrepreneurs who lease
commercial spaces so that the generation of today can have access to many choices of products, most of them are
not yet invented when this mall was erected - cellphones, ipods, DVDs, PSPs, e-book readers, laptops and IPADs.
We can say that HP has aged gracefully. It becomes more popular today because of its transformation.

Everything you need, under one roof ataffordable prices. This is what Harrison Plaza Shopping Mall today.
SM Department Storesgot a new interior look, Rustan's has to give way for Shop Wise and the most hippiest
supermarket has just opened. SM Hypermart now occupies an annex building of HarrisonPlaza Shopping Mall
Complex to give more choices and comfort to the buying public. Cinemas were gone. A theater called super cinema
is now being occupied by a religious group called Victory Christian Fellowship. Fast food and restaurants grew in
numbers as more establishments opened.

Harrison Plaza
Harrison Plaza is located at the southern tip of Manila near boundary of Pasay. It borders to the west by Mabini Street
and Central Bank of the Philippines, to east by M. Adriatico Street and Rizal Memorial Sports Complex, to the north
by Manila Zoo and tothe south by Pablo Ocampo Street formerly Vito Cruz and Century Park Hotel.

As some users ask, this is "how to go to Harrizon Plaza". This is how to commute to get down there.

If you live way too far in Metro Manila like Marikina, Pasig, Caloocan, Malabon, Navotas, Valenzuela, Balintawak,
Novaliches, Bagong Barrio, Project 7 and Project 8, here's the best and fastest way to commute toHarrison Plaza.

Ride an MRT or LRT train. First you need to get to the nearest station of MRT or LRT.

Route #1

From Marikina and Santolan Pasig, get to Santolan Station or Katipunan Station of LRT-2.

Route #2

From Pasig Kapitolyo or Mangghan and nearby areas you can get to Shaw Station of MRT-3

Route #3

From Libis, Cubao, Araneta Center, Project 4, Sta Mesa, San Juan, SM Centerpoint, V. Mapa, Kalentong and nearby
areas. Ride a jeep, bus or tricycle to a nearest station of LRT-2, the Purple Line.

Route #4

From Munoz, Congressional, Roosevelt, Project 7, Project 8, Balintawak, Bagong Barrio, Novaliches, Bulacan,
Pampanga and nearby areas. Ride any public transportation and go to the nearest station of LRT-1, the Yellow Line.
The nearest stations are Balintawak Station and Roosevelt Station.

Route #5

From Caloocan, Malabon, Navotas, Valenzuela and nearby areas. Ride any jeep, bus, tricycle or taxi and go to the
nearest station of LRT-1 like Monumento Station or 5th Avenue Station.

Route #6

From Project 2-3, Project 6, Trinoma, SM City North Edsa, West, Timog, Centris Walk, Veterans Village, Philcoa,
U.P. Diliman, East Avenue and nearby areas. Go to the nearest MRT Station, the Blue Line. Depends on your
location, you can go to any of the following: North Avenue Station, Quezon Avenue Station or GMA Kamuning
Station.

Route #7

From Antipolo, Ortigas, Ever Gotesco Ortigas, Tiendesitas and nearby areas. Go to Ortigas Station of MRT-3. Ride a
bus or jeep bound to Quiapo or Greenhills, get off at EDSA corner Ortigas Avenue, then walk towards Ortigas Station
of MRT-3

Route #8

From Mandaluyong, EDSA-Shaw, Gabby's, EDSA-Pioneer, Boni, Libertad-Mandaluyong and nearby areas. Go to the
nearest MRT-3 Station: Shaw Station or Boni Station.

Route #9

From Guadalupe, Fort Bonifacio, Taguig, Rockwell Power Plant Mall. Go to MRT Guadalupe Station.

Details

Ride a south bound train. MRT-3 commuters must ride train going to Taft and get off at Taft Station. LRT-2
commuters must ride train going to Recto and get off at Recto Station. LRT-1 commuters must ride train going to
Baclaran Station and get off at Quirino Avenue Station or Vito Cruz Station.

LRT-2 passengers. From Recto Station walk your way towartd Doroteo Station of LRT-1 via the crossway or
footbridge that connects LRT-1 to LRT-2. Ride a south bound LRT-1 train or train going to Baclaran. Get off at
Quirino Avenue Station or Vito Cruz Station.

MRT-3 passengers. From Taft Station walk towards EDSA Station of LRT-1 via crossway or footbridge that links MRT
to LRT. Ride a north bound train or train going to Monumento or Roosevelt at EDSA Station. Get off at Quirino
Station or Vito Cruz Station.

The difference of Vito Cruz and Quirino Avenue stations with regards to going to Harrison Plaza is the distance it
takes you need to walk to get to the entrance of Harrison Plaza.

If you take Vito Cruz route, you need to walk around 174 meters from LRT Station up to the terminal of CCP shuttles
that pass by Harrison Street where you still need to walk around 230 meters to get to an entrance ofHarrison Plaza.
You can hire a pedicab that will take you to the main entrance of Harrison Plaza along Adriatico Street but these
pedicabs charge more, about three times the regular fare.

On the other hand, if you take the route of Quirino Avenue, you just need to ride a jeepney that passes through LRT-1
Quirino Avenue Station and get off at the exact location of Harrison Plaza entrance. For me, the most practical way to
get to Harrison Plaza is via LRT-1 Quirino Avenue Station.

Nevertheless, here's how to get to Harrison Plaza from both stations of LRT.

From LRT-1 Vito Cruz Station, the Yellow Line, walk southward towards Pablo Ocampo Street formerly Vito Cruz.
Turn right onto Pablo Ocampo and walk towards the terminal of CCP Complex shuttles. These are colored orange
jeepney version of public transportation that ply the route of CCP Complex. Ride one of these shuttles and ask driver
to drop you off at Harrison Street. At the corner of Pablo Ocampo formerly Vito Cruz where you get off, that
intersection is Harrison Street to the left and Mabini to the right but most people including drivers don't know that.
They still refer to that street as Harrison Street. You can't blame them because Harrison Plaza is located there. Now
walk from that corner along Mabini Street until you see HarrisonPlaza. You can also get off in front of Mang
Inasal Restaurant and walk towards parking area of HarrisonPlaza. There you will see the entrance
of Harrison Plaza.

From LRT-1 Quirino Avenue Station, ride a jeepney with "Harrison Dakota Vito Cruz" sign. They take San Andres
Street to get to Harrison Plaza via Adriatico Street. If you're from north or Monumento, you can ride right at the foot of
the elevated Quirino Station. If you're riding a train from Baclaran Terminal, you need to walk across Taft Avenue.
These jeepneys come from Quiapo and Cubao. Their destination is Harrison Plaza but they go all the way to Vito
Cruz to get back to Cubao. Some of them parks at their terminal in front of HarrisonPlaza along Adriatico. Either way,
just get off when you see Harrison Plaza signage. Harrison Plaza main entrance is located next to SM Hypermart.

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From Baclaran, you can go to Harrison Plaza by only one jeepney ride. There's a lot of jeepneys going to Quiapo,
Monumento, Divisoria, etc. They're all pass by Harrison Plaza. Ride one of these jeepneys and ask driver to drop you
off at Harrison Plaza.

Driving Directions to Harrison Plaza Shopping Mall from Different Parts of Metro Manila:

Route #1


Drive all the way on Roxas Boulevard. Cross intersections of U.N. Avenue, Pedro Gil and Quirino Avenue. Turn right
onto CCP Complex. Make a U-Turn to get back towards Roxas Boulevard. Cross Roxas Boulevard. Next intersection
is Harrison Street to the right and Mabini to the left. Cross that intersection. You will see KFC and Mang Inasal to your
left. Next to them is a service road that serves as driveway to the parking of Harrison Plaza. Turn left on that road
towards Harrison Plaza parking lot. You must turn right onto the street that borders the parking lot because it's one
way traffic counter clockwise around the parking lot. Turn left on SM to park your car.

Route #2



Route #3



Route #4

Luzon Expressway all the way to Makati. Turn left on Gil Puyat Avenue. Drive all the way to Pasay, crossing
intersections of Filmore, Dian, Bautista, Marconi and Dominga Street. Pass through elevated Gil Puyat Station of
LRT-1. Cross intersections of Leveriza and Harrison Street, then turn right onto Roxas Boulevard. Roxas Boulevard is
the road with flyover. Stay on Roxas Boulevard and turn right onto Pablo Ocampo Street formerly Vito Cruz which is
opposite CCP Complex. In Pablo Ocampo Street, next intersection is Harrison Street to the right and Mabini to the
left. Cross that intersection. You will see KFC and Mang Inasal to your left. Next to them is a service road that serves
as driveway to the parking of Harrison Plaza. Turn left on that road towards Harrison Plaza parking lot. You must turn
right onto the street that borders the parking lot because it's one way traffic counter clockwise around the parking lot.
Turn left on SM to park your car.

Route #5

Route #5

South Mall, Paranaque, Filinvest City, Sucat and other areas to the south of Metro Manila. Take Emilio Aguinaldo
Highway or Alabang-Zapote Road and head toward the Coastal Road also known as Manila-Cavite Expressway or
Aguinaldo Boulevard. Take Coastal road and drive all the way without any turns. Road name changes to Roxas
Boulevard after crossing NAIA Road. Stay on Roxas Boulevard. Pass through EDSA-Roxas Boulevard flyover and Gil
Puyat-Roxas Boulevard flyover. Turn right onto Pablo Ocampo Street formerly Vito Cruz which is opposite CCP
Complex. In Pablo Ocampo Street, next intersection is Harrison Street to the right and Mabini to the left. Cross that
intersection. You will see KFC and Mang Inasal to your left. Next to them is a service road that serves as driveway to
the parking of Harrison Plaza. Turn left on that road towards Harrison Plaza parking lot. You must turn right onto the
street that borders the parking lot because it's one way traffic counter clockwise around the parking lot. Turn left on
SM to park your car.

How To Get To Mall Of Asia Or MOA
The Mall of Asia or most popularly known as MOA is located exactly at the southern end of EDSA in the reclaimed
land in Pasay City, Metro Manila. EDSA is the acronym of Epifanio Delos Santos Avenue, the main thoroughfare that
cuts across Metro Manila from the north. Mall of Asia occupies 42 hectares of land by the Manila Bay. You can easily
know that you're approaching MOA when you see its distinctive marker - the giant globe that illuminates at nights.


How to get to Mall of Asia or MOA from North of Metro Manila - Caloocan,
Malabon, Navotas, Valenzuela, Fairview, Novaliches, West Avenue, SM
North, Trinoma and other parts of Quezon City
How to get to MOA from South of
Metro Manila - Alabang,
From Las Pinas, Cavite and
nearby areas
Dapitan, Binondo

From Caloocan City

Ride bus with "Baclaran MOA" sign at the corner of Rizal Avenue and 5th Avenue or at Monumento. This bus will
take you directly to MOA. But make sure the sign has the word "MOA" on it.


You need to get to EDSA anywhere in Caloocan, then ride bus with "Baclaran MOA" sign. If there are buses that ply
directly from your area going to Baclaran like in Letre and Marulas, then ride right there. But make sure the sign of the
bus has the word "MOA" or the phrase "Mall of Asia" on it.

From Novaliches

Ride bus with "Baclaran MOA" sign along Quirino Highway. This bus will take you directly to MOA. Always make sure
the sign has the word "MOA" or phrase "Mall of Asia" on it.

From Fairview

Ride bus with "Baclaran MOA" sign.

How to get to Mall of Asia from South of Metro Manila - Alabang, Muntinlupa, Pacita, etc.

From Alabang by bus

Ride bus with sign that contains any of these destinations: Monumento, Novaliches, Letre, Philcoa and Fairview. Get
off at unloading station in EDSA e.g. Magallanes MRT Station or Ayala MRT Station. Make sure the bus will not pass
through the tunnel of Ayala. Ask the conductor if the bus will stop at Ayala or pass directly through the tunnel. Cross
EDSA via MRT station's overpass - there are elevators in some MRT stations. Ride another bus with "Baclaran MOA"
sign. This bus will take you directly to MOA. Tips: Magallanes Station has elevators on both sides, Ayala has only
one, the other side, so you need to use stairway to go up. Loading zone in Ayala - just below the station and no need
to walk too far. Loading station in Magallanes - too far from exit of elevator, you need to walk far along EDSA to take
a ride. The comfort of elevator is offset by discomfort of walking too far to the loading zone.


them drop off passengers after crossing Taft Avenue. You can either ride just below theelevated MRT Station or near
way. Just ride any jeepney or even bus with MOA sign along EDSA. Just make sure the word "MOA" or phrase "Mall
of Asia" is present on the sign.

Highway Junction

Ride a bus going to Lawton, Sta. Cruz, or Buendia. This buses take the route of Coastal Road also known as Manila-
Cavite Expressway or Aguinaldo Blvd. Lawton and Santa Cruz bound buses cross EDSA intersection via the flyover.
So you must get off right before or after the bus get onto the flyover. Always tell the conductor or driver to drop you off
on the unloading station. Most of the time, they don't stop after stopping on the last unloading before EDSA. In this
case, it's safe to get off at Baclaran. There's a terminal of jeepneys going to MOA near Lydia's Restaurant along
the service road of Roxas Blvd before Redemptorist Church. Ride right there and you'll be on your way to MOA. If any
chance you get to EDSA, then ride a bus or jeepney with MOA sign along EDSA.


Ride jeepney going to Baclaran and get off at Gil Puyat Avenue. Walk westward toward the terminal of the passenger
shuttles that ply the route of MOA-Buendia Taft located along Gil Puyat Avenue near JAC Bus Terminal. Ride one of
them, pay minimum fare and you'll be on your way to Mall Of Asia. Those passenger shuttles has also terminal at
MOA where you can take the ride back to Taft Avenue corner Gil Puyat Avenue formerly Buendia.

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How to get to MOA or Mall Of Asia by MRT and LRT?

You can get to Mall Of Asia from LRT-1 by getting off at Gil Puyat Station. If you're coming from LRT-2 get off at
Recto Station, the last station of LRT-2, then use the crossway to the LRT-1 Doroteo Jose Station and ride a train
southbound or Baclaran bound, and then get off at Gil Puyat Station or Buendia, they're the same. After you get off at
Gil Puyat Station, walk westward toward the terminal of the passenger shuttles that ply the route of MOA-Buendia
Taft located along Gil Puyat Avenue near JAC Bus Terminal. Ride one of them, pay minimum fare and you'll be on
your way to Mall Of Asia. Those passenger shuttles has also terminal at MOA where you can take the ride back to
Taft Avenue corner Gil Puyat Avenue formerly Buendia.

You can get to Mall Of Asia from MRT-3 by getting off at Taft Avenue Station. Under the elevated MRT Taft Station,
ride a jeepney going to MOA or Mall of Asia. Jeepneys stop right before the MRT Station so you might walk a little bit
to MOA along EDSA just in front of Save More Supermarket.

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How to get to MOA or Mall Of Asia by car?

Route #1

Coming to the Mall Of Asia by car from the North is easy. Just take EDSA, stay to the middle and drive all the way up
to the end of the road. When you see the Mall of Asia huge Globe structure, turn right to go with the flow of traffic on
the roundabout or rotonda around the globe, then turn right onto the next street which is Jose Diokno Blvd. At the end
of Diokno Boulevard, turn left on Seaside Boulevard. One Esplanade is to your right at the corner of Seaside
Boulevard and Diokno Boulevard. Drive on until you see the entrance of the open parking of MOA whick is also the
esplanade or park by the water. You can also park in the covered parking located at the North Building and another
one at the South Building. From Seaside Boulevard turn left on Sunset Avenue, and you'll easily see the entrance to
the covered parking up ahead.

Route #2

From South of Metro Manila and the province of Cavite take Coastal Road and turn left on Pacific Avenue then turn
right onto Diosdado Macapagal Boulevard. Stay to the middle and drive all the way. After crossing the intersection of
Bradco Street where DFA is located and next to it is Petron, you must stay to the left of the Macapagal. Turn left on
EDSA and immediately you'll see the MOA Globe standing magnificently up ahead. As soon as you reach the globe,
turn right to go with the flow of traffic on the roundabout or rotonda around the globe, then turn right onto the next
street which is Jose Diokno Blvd. At the end of Diokno Boulevard, turn left on Seaside Boulevard. One Esplanade is
to your right at the corner of Seaside Boulevard and Diokno Boulevard. Drive on until you see the entrance of the
open parking of MOA whick is also the esplanade or park by the water. You can also park in the covered parking
located at the North Building and another one atthe South Building. From Seaside Boulevard turn left on Sunset
Avenue, and you'll easily see the entrance to the covered parking up ahead.

Route #3

Avenue and Ninoy Aquino Avenue. Turn left on NAIA Road and stay to the middle of NAIA Road. Cross Roxas Blvd
and turn right onto Diosdado Macapagal Boulevard. Stay to the middle and drive all the way. After crossing the
intersection of Bradco Street where DFA is located and next to it is Petron, you must stay to the left of the Macapagal.
Turn left on EDSA and immediately you'll see the MOA Globe standing magnificently up ahead. As soon as you reach
the globe, turn right to go with the flow of traffic on the roundabout or rotonda around the globe, then turn right onto
entrance of the open parking of MOA whick is also the esplanade. You can also park in the covered parking located
at the North Building and another one at the South Building. From Seaside Boulevard turn left on Sunset Avenue, and
you'll easily see the entrance to the covered parking up ahead.

Route #4

drive all the way up to the end of EDSA. Avoid getting onto the flyover of Tramo. As soon as you see the the ramp of
the flyover, change your lane to the right, and then return to the middle of EDSA and continue your drive, pass
through the elevated MRT-3 Station and the Roxas Boulevard flyover. When you see the Mall of Asia huge Globe
structure, turn right to go with the flow of traffic on the roundabout or rotonda around the globe, then turn right onto
entrance of the open parking of MOA whick is also the esplanade or park by the water. You can also park your car in
the covered parking located at the North Building and another one at the South Building. From Seaside Boulevard

Route #5

the middle.If Magdalena Jalandoni is closed to left turning vehicles, then go directly toward the next intersection
where Tanghalang Balagtas or Folk Arts Theater is located, turn left there, then left again on Vicente Sotto Street
where the PICC or Philippine International Convention Center is located and then you can now turn right onto
Magdalena Jalandoni Street. Stay to the middle of Magdalena Jalandoni Street and cross Gil Puyat Avenue
Extension. After crossing Gil Puyat Avenue intersection, road name changes to President Diosdado Macapagal
Boulevard. Upon approach to the first stop light, stay to the right of Macapagal and turn right onto Seaside Boulevard.
Stay to the middle of Seaside Boulevard all the way until you see the Mall Of Asia. You will cross the intersection of
Diokno Boulevard. After you cross Diokno Boulevard, to your right is the One Esplanade located at the corner of
Diokno Boulevard and Seaside Boulevard. And then the road bends to the left, giving you full view of MOA or Mall Of
Asia. You can park at the open parking which is visible a little while or at the covered parking located at the North
Building and another one at the South Building. From Seaside Boulevard turn left on Sunset Avenue, and you'll easily
see the entrance to the covered parking up ahead.

Route #6

From Quezon City, take the route to CCP Complex from Quezon City. Search "how to get to ccp complex from
quezon city" in our search box on the sidebar. From Pedro Bukaneg in CCP Complex turn left on Magdalena
Jalandoni and stay to the middle. If Magdalena Jalandoni is closed to left turning vehicles, then go directly toward the
next intersection, turn left there, then left again on Vicente Sotto Street where the PICC or Philippine International
Convention Center is located and then you can now turn right onto Magdalena Jalandoni Street. Stay to the middle of
Magdalena Jalandoni and cross Gil Puyat Avenue Extension. After crossing Gil Puyat Avenue intersection, road
name changes to President Diosdado Macapagal Boulevard. Upon approach to the first stop light, stay to the right of
Macapagal and turn right onto Seaside Boulevard. Stay to the middle of Seaside Boulevard all the way until you see
the Mall Of Asia. You will cross the intersection of Diokno Boulevard. After you cross Diokno Boulevard, to your right
is the One Esplanade located at the corner of Diokno Boulevard and Seaside Boulevard. And then the road bends to
the left, giving you full view of MOA or Mall Of Asia. You can park at the open parking which is visible a little while or
at the covered parking located at the North Building and another one at the South Building. From Seaside Boulevard

Cathedral we see today is the result of a 2-year earthquake retrofitting and major refurbishment that also
involved adapting modern amenities such as CCTV cameras and LED screens as well as enhanced interior and
exterior lighting system. Manila Cathedral has reopened April 9, 2014. The church had also undergone 4-year
construction from 1954 to 1958. Manila Cathedral historical value in the present time was recently seen on August 3,
2009 when remains of our late President Corazon Aquino was transferred here from La Sale Greenhills for the
funeral mass. Here are the directions to Manila Cathedral from different parts ofMetro Manila:


Route #1

U.N. Avenue. Turn right onto T.M. Kalaw Street and then turn left onto Maria Orosa Street. Stay to the middle
of Maria Orosa Street, you are now driving and passing in Luneta Park. There's a junction up ahead, a fork. But you
intersection of Padre Burgos. Up ahead you must see the gate of Intramuros. Follow the route to the gate. You are
now in General Luna Street inside Intramuros. Stay to themiddle of this road and continue driving, up ahead is the


Route #2


Route #3


Route #4

to this road until you see Jollibee to your right. Next street is Andres Soriano Jr, the main thoroughfare that cut across
Intramuros. Turn right onto Andres Soriano Jr. Here you get to see Chowking to your right and up ahead to your left is
the Manila Cathedral, standing magnificently amidst the greenery in front of it right before the Palacio del Governador
Building. Make turn to park your car.

Route #5

Jones bridge. After crossing the Jones Bridge, turn right onto the first street of Magallanes Drive, right after the

Route #6


Route #7



Route #1

"Pier".

Route #2

walking to the west side of Carriedo Street between Plaza Fair and Philtrust Bank, then turn right on the next corner.
The church is up ahead. Make sure the jeepney you're going to ride bear sign that read "Pier".

Route #3


Route #4



Route #1


Route #2


Route #3


Route #4

4 Responses to How To Get To Manila Cathedral
claire cruz said...
11 September 2012 12:39
Hi. Is there a jeepney coming from buendia, pasay to andres soriano ave. in intramuros? Need to go there for my
medical exam on sept. 19.. Thanks!

Lag alag said...
11 September 2012 18:35
@ claire cruz. You need to take an LRT and a jeepney to get there if you want fast route. First, ride a train bound for
Monumento/Roosevelt, and alight at Doroteo Jose. Down the LRT Doroteo Jose Station, cross Avenida and wait for a
jeepney with "Pier" sign. The jeep will take the whole stretch of Andres Soriano Ave. If you don't prefer train, just let
me know.

jm said...
16 September 2012 22:55
how can i get to jollibee luneta from recto lrt station. thnks

Lag alag said...
17 September 2012 00:18
@ jm. Walk to the corner of Recto and Avenida. There's a Chowking there. In front of Chowking, along Avenida, ride
a jeep with "Baclaran Mabini" or "Mabini T.M. Kalaw" sign. Ask the driver to drop you off at the corner of Maria Orosa
and T.M. Kalaw. Jollibee is at the opposite corner.


one near to ManilaOcean Park. Another way is to ride a taxi from LRT and let the driver take that short distance from



3. LRT-1/Yellow Line passengers get off at U.N. Station or United Nations Avenue Station. LRT-2/Purple Line
passengers get off at Recto Station and then use the crossway that links LRT-2 to the LRT-1 and get paypass card
ticket going U.N. Station. You must cross the LRT-1 and get to the south bound lane or the lane going to Baclaran
Terminal. Use the stairs, escalator or elevator. MRT-3/Blue Line passengers get off at Taft Station, use the crossway
that links MRT-3 to LRT-1, and get a paypass ticket up to U.N. Station. You must be in the north bound lane, the lane
going to Monumento or Roosevelt. Now get off at U.N. Station - the next station after the Central Terminal or
Arroceros if you're riding the train coming from Monumento or Roosevelt and if you transferred from LRT-2 in Recto,
and the next station from Pedro Gil Station if you're riding a train coming from Baclaran and if you transfered from
MRT-3.




them are forgetful.
Quirino Grandstand to your right. Behind the Grandstand is the Manila Ocean Park. Taking this route will cut the
distance of the walk from U.N. Avenue Station by 50 percent.

How To Get To PICC and PCSO

This post will help you how to get to PCSO and PICC both by commuting and driving. The best way to reach PICC if
you want to commute is by LRT and MRT, then ride a shuttle, a jeepney version that plies the route going to CCP
Complex.

Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office or PCSO is located inside PICC or Philippine International Convention Center.
PICC is inside the sprawling complex of CCP in Pasay City. You can get to PICC and PCSO if you know how to
get to CCP Complex. First, you need to view the post on how to get to CCP Complex that will tell you directions from
different parts of Metro Manila by car and public mode of transportation. Here's what you do. In the Search Direction
Here box that you see above right sidebar of this blog, enter "how to get to ccp complex" then hit
"Search" button or just press Enter on your keyboard. Second, click "Directions On Web: How To Get To CCP or
Cultural Center of the..." link from the list of the results. Third, browse the content until you see the part
that discusses directions to CCP Complex from your location or area that near you.

Once you knew the directions going to CCP Complex either by car or by commuting, it becomes easy how to get to
PICC and PCSO. By car, if you enter CCP Complex from south and you take either President Diosdado Macapagal
or Gil Puyat Avenue, then all you need to do is turn left on Vicente Sotto from Magdalena Jalandoni Street. Stay to
the middle of Vicente Sotto until you see the elongated PICC building to the left. Make a U-turn to get to the driveway
passing by the main entrance of PICC. There's enough parking space at the surroundings of PICC, but it would be
better if you ask Security Officers as to where to park your car. As far as I know, parking is no longer free anywhere in
the CCP Complex, unlike before. So you ought to know how much is the rate.

If you enter CCP Complex via Roxas Boulevard, Pablo Ocampo Street and Pedro Bukaneg, then just stay to the
middle of Pedro Bukaneg and drive all the way up to the tip of the road where the Folk Arts Theater is located. Turn
left on that intersection and PICC comes into view, located along Vicente Sotto Street. Turn right onto Vicente Sotto
Street and make a U-Turn to get to the driveway passing by the main entrance of PICC.

going to PICC. Ask him to drop you off the site of the building.

How To Get To Places In Naga City
You've finally arrived in Naga City. You're in your suite in your chosen hotel in the city center which is popularly
known among Nagauenos as Centro. And now, it's time to get around the city. What would you do? How do you get
to SM City Naga? or Penafrancia Basilica? or Naga City Coliseum?

Commuting in Naga City is a bit different to Manila, where you are used to taking jeepney to get to any places. Public
jeepney is the main mode of transportation in Manila. In fact, you can let a bus pass, but a jeepney is a must.

In Naga City, the king of the road is the motorized tricycle that we only use in Manila in areas not served by jeepneys.

Commuting to key locations is so easy in NagaCity. Tricycles ply on all major roads. In this photo is Elias Angeles
Street, one of the main roads in Centro, Naga. It is the Taft Avenue or Quezon Avenue of Naga. The only difference
is 90 percent of public transportation vehicles that pass through it are motorized tricycles.

This other photo is taken in General Luna Street, another main road in the city center. Naga CityPeople's Mall, the big
yet clean public market is situated along General Luna Street, making it one of the main arteries of Naga City's
infrastructure network. Still, as you can see, it is the bulwark of the motorized tricycles.

If you're going to any location in Naga City, you just instruct the driver to take you there. You can get to
SM City Naga, Naga Coliseum, Naga Cathedral or even the farthest Penafrancia Basilica by flagging a motorized
tricycle. Fare rate is only Php 8.00. Because tricycle is the main mode of transportation here, it functions like a public
jeepneys. So, expect that it picks up more passengers along the route.

So, how does it work?

As simple as one two three.

One. Flag down a motorized tricycle.

Two. Ride and say your destination, e.g. Basilica, SM, CBT, Naga Cathedral, Crown Hotel, Caceres Street, etc.

Three. Get off the tricycle and pay 8.00.

Note: Drivers charge more if your destination is way too far. When I went to PNR from Naga Land Hotel to buy fare
ticket, I was only charged 8 pesos. I just gave the driver 10 pesos and never got the change.


Quiapo Church is officially known as Minor Basilica of the Black Nazarene. It is located along Quezon Boulevard in
Quiapo right before the foot of the Quezon Bridge going to Lawton. To its front is Plaza Miranda. If you're coming
from Lawton, Taft, Ermita or Roxas Boulevard and you're going to Quiapo Church via Quezon Bridge, the church is to
your left so you need to get down the pedestrian underpass to get to Quiapo Church after crossing Pasig River.

Walk To Quiapo Church

Here's a guide for Black Nazarene devotees that just arrived in Metro Manila who would come to Quiapo Church this
week prior to the day of Feast of the Black Nazarene on January 9. If you plan to walk from a certain location up to
the Quiapo Church, all you need to remember is stay to the main roads.

Coming from areas of Caloocan, get down the Monumento Circle or Andres Bonifacio Monument. From there go
toward Rizal Avenue, the road under the track of LRT-1, and start your walk right there. Stay under the LRT-1 and
walk your way up to Carriedo in Santa Cruz. Before you get to Carriedo you would have passed by 7 LRT Stations,
namely, 5th Avenue, R. Papa, Jose Abad Santos, Blumentritt, Tayuman, Bambang and Doroteo Jose, in that order.
After Doroteo Jose Station, you'll cross C.M. Recto Avenue and right up ahead is the Carriedo Station, between
Plaza Fair and Isetann Department Stores. Turn left on Carriedo Street. Quiapo Church is to the end of the road, very
visible from the corner of Carriedo and Avenida Avenue.

From Paranaque areas, start off from the southern tip of of the LRT-1 located in the junction in Baclaran where
Redemptorist Road, Quirino Avenue and Taft Avenue meet. Take the direction toward north staying under the LRT-1
elevated track. Walk up to the foot of Quezon Bridge in Lawton. You would have to pass by 8 Stations of LRT-1
including the Central Terminal before you get to Quezon Bridge. These stations are EDSA, Libertad, Gil Puyat, Vito
Cruz, Quirino, Pedro Gil, U.N. Avenue and Central Terminal Station, in that order. Cross Pasig River via Quezon
Bridge as soon as you get to the foot of Quezon Bridge. Then cross Quezon Boulevard via Quiapo Underpass to get
to Quiapo Church.

From Cubao, Santa Mesa and San Juan. You can walk up to the Quiapo Church from any points under the elevated
track of LRT-2. Coming from Cubao, start off in EDSA corner Aurora Boulevard and walk undert LRT-2 all the way to
the foot of the flyover at the end of Ramon Magsaysay Boulevard. At this point LRT-2 elevated track takes different
course, so you need to go under the flyover toward the opposite street of Ramon Magsaysay Boulevard which is
Legarda Street. Also at this point, you would have already passed by five stations of LRT-2, namely, Go-Belmonte,
Gilmore, J. Ruiz, V. Mapa, and Pureza, in that order. Now, stay to Legarda until you get to the corner of C.M. Recto
Avenue where the elevated LRT-2 track appears again above C.M. Recto. Follow the direction the LRT-2 takes until
you reach Quezon Boulevard Underpass from which vehicles going to Quiapo from Quezon City pass through. Take
the pedestrian underpass across Quezon Boulevard to get across Recto Avenue. You would see a big mall, Isetann,
at the corner of C.M. Recto Avenue and Quezon Boulevard. From that corner, continue walking along Quezon
Boulevard southward until you reach Quiapo Church standing magnificently along Quezon Boulevard right before
Quezon Bridge.

Commute to Quiapo Church

Because of the heavy traffic along the way, the smart, easy and comfortable way to commute to Quiapo Church is by
LRT or MRT or combination of the two plus some jeepney and bus rides. Here's what you do. From your location ride
a jeepney or tricycle to the nearest MRT or LRT Station. If bus is applicable, then ride abus and get off at a station of
LRT or MRT. Car owners who live in Triangle areas in Quezon City, I let you on a secret. Drive your car from your
home and park free in Centris Walk. Yes, you heard it right parking is free, at least as of now, inside the Centris Walk
Complex. If you want to know how to get to Centris Walk, search "centris walk" in our Search Direction Box on the
sidebar of this blog site. After you park your car, ride a busbound to Monumento just along EDSA, a short walk from
your car. Get off at Munoz, ride a train going to Baclaran and get off at Carriedo Station. Presto! Quiapo Church is
right in front of you, just a few meters walk eastward. Believe me it's more convenient, fast, and economical.

Okay here are the guides from different stations of LRT and MRT to the location of Quiapo Church. From any station
of LRT-2 anywhere from Santolan Station, get off at Recto Station, the last station of LRT-2. See, it's easy. Now, all
you need to do is walk toward the corner of C.M. Recto and Quezon Boulevard, where the big Isetann Mall is located,
and from there walk southward until you see the Quiapo Church.

From any station of MRT-3, get off at the last station which is Taft Station. Using the crossway that links MRT-3 to
LRT-1, walk up to the EDSA Station of LRT-1 and ride a train north bound or Monumento/Roosevelt bound. Get off at
Carriedo Station and you're right there, just a few meters walk eastward from majestic Quiapo Church.

Coming from south of Metro Manila e.g. Paranaque, Sucat, Alabang, Muntinlupa, etc. Just get to a station of LRT-1,
ride a Monumento or Roosevelt bound train and get off at Carriedo Station. Same way for those coming from north
of Metro Manila like Navotas, Malabon, Valenzuela, Caloocan, Novaliches and other nearby areas. All you need to do
is ride a train, a Baclaran bound train, and get off at Carriedo Station. Walk eastward to get to the Quiapo Church.

Important Reminders

Take extra precaution while you're in Quiapo. There are lots of bad elements in the area in the forms of snatchers,
robbers, holdapers, bag & pocket slashers and the like.

Don't bring big amount of money, expensive jewelries and latest models of gadgets e.g. celphones, ipod, psp, mini
laptop, laptop, ipad, etc. either in a bag or worn while you're in the vicinity of Quiapo Church especially Carriedo
Street and other roads in the environs of the church.

Don't carry your bag at your back. Always carry it by hand and in front of your body. And be suspicious of the people
around you. It's better to be safe than sorry.

Believe me when I say I had had a bad experience while in the area. I was walking toward Carriedo Station. I was in
a rush and carrying my satchel bag in such a way that the bag was hanging on my right hip with its strap strung
diagonal from my left shoulder. When I got to the station I noticed my bag became light so Ichecked it. I was shocked
to learn that the outside zipper was open and my psp was gone.
How To Get To Rizal Memorial Sports Complex & Ninoy Aquino Stadium
Rizal Memorial Sports Complex is the Philippines' national sports complex. It was built in 1934 and was thevenue of
the second Asian Games in 1954. The sports facilities here are Ninoy Aquino Stadium, RizalMemorial Coliseum,
Rizal Memorial Swimming Center, Rizal Memorial Baseball Stadium, Rizal MemorialTrack and Football Stadium,
Rizal Memorial Tennis Center, PSC Badminton Hall, PSC Bowling Hall, Gymnastics Hall, Philippine Center for Sports
Medicine, Philippine Taekwondo Association Dojang and Main Office, Boxing Gym and Pencak Silat Gym. It is
bordered to the east (northeast) by Taft Avenue and De La Salle University, to the south (southeast) by Pablo
Ocampo Street formerly Vito Cruz, and to the west (southwest) by M. Adriatico Street and Harrison Plaza Shopping
Mall. Here are directions to Rizal MemorialSports Complex from different parts of Metro Manila.


How to get to Rizal Memorial Sports Complex and Ninoy Aquino Stadium by bus and jeepney?

Route #1

From north of Metro Manila
Ride
Caloocan City - Ride a jeepney with "Baclaran Pasay Taft" sign.
Novalichez - Ride a jeepney going to Blumentrit, Carriedo and Santa Cruz. Ride another jeep with "Baclaran Pasay
Taft" sign.
Fairview - Ride a jeepney to Quiapo. Ride another jeepney with "Baclaran Pasay Taft" sign.
Project 2&3, 6, 7, 8 SM City North Edsa and Trinoma - Ride jeepney to Quiapo. Ride another jeepney with "Baclaran
Pasay Taft" sign.
Munoz and Retiro - Ride jeepney to Blumentritt or Santa Cruz. Ride another jeepeny with "Baclaran Pasay Taft" sign.
Alight
at Pablo Ocampo Street formerly Vito Cruz. It would be better if you ask the driver to drop you off at Pablo Ocampo
and to remind you when the jeep gets to Pablo Ocampo or simply P. Ocampo. Landmark here is DeLa
Salle University Taft. Next to De La Salle University is McDonald's, then University Mall, and at the corner of Pablo
Ocampo Street formerly Vito Cruz Street and Taft Avenue is Torre Lorenzo Condominium whereStarbucks Coffee is
also located, occupying the ground floor of the condominium.
Walk
Walk from the corner of Pablo Ocampo Street and Taft Avenue towards west (Manila Bay). When you see the
terminal of colored orange shuttles that ply "Taft Ave - CCP Complex" route, next to it is the gate of
RizalMemorial Sports Complex.
Alternative Routes
From Quiapo, you can ride a jeepney with "Vito Cruz Dakota Harrison" sign and then get off the jeep at Harrison
Plaza Shopping Mall along M. Adriatico Street. This is the route you must take if you're going toNinoy
Aquino Stadium because Ninoy Aquino Stadium is nearer to the gate of Rizal Memorial Sports Complex that is
located along M. Adriatico Street, and that gate is opposite of a new SM Hypermart. It is important to remind the
driver to drop you off the area of M. Adriatico Street opposite Ninoy Aquino Stadiumbecause both Harrison Plaza and
Rizal Memorial Sports Complex are so massive. To make sure you don't get out of the way, just get off at SM
Hypermart and cross M. Adriatico Street to get to Ninoy Aquino Stadium.

Route #2

From Cubao
Ride a jeepney with "PGH Pedro Gil" sign or "Quiapo" sign. After getting off at PGH, Pedro Gil or Quiapo, ride
another jeepney with "Baclaran Pasay Taft" or "Vito Cruz Dakota Harrison" sign depending on what part of
Rizal Memorial Sports Complex you're going to. If you're going to Ninoy Aquino Stadium, then ride jeepney going to
Harrison via Dakota. Follow direction given above. If you're going to Philippine Taekwondo Association or the main
gate of Rizal Memorial Sports Complex which are located along Pablo Ocampo Street formerly Vito Cruz Street, then
ride the jeepney with "Baclaran Taft" sign. Then follow walking direction given in Route #1.

Route #3

From Pasig, San juan, Shaw Boulevard, Legarda, SM City Sta Mesa and V. Mapa Street - Ride jeepney going to
Quiapo. In Quiapo ride a jeepney with "Baclaran Pasay Taft" or "Vito Cruz Dakota Harrison" sign depending on what
part of Rizal Memorial Sports Complex you're going. If you're going to Ninoy Aquino Stadium, then ride jeepney going
to Harrison via Dakota. Follow direction given above. If you're going to Philippine Taekwondo Association or the main
gate of Rizal Memorial Sports Complex which are located along Pablo Ocampo Street formerly Vito Cruz Street, then
ride the jeepney with "Baclaran Taft" sign. Then follow walking direction given in Route #1.

Route #4

From Makati
Guadalupe, Rockwell or Power Plant Mall, Makati City Hall and PRC - Ride jeepney with "Pedro Gil Herran Taft" sign.
Walk to Pedro Gil corner Taft Avenue from drop off, then ride a jeepney with "Baclaran Pasay Taft" or "Vito Cruz
Dakota Harrison" sign depending on what part of Rizal Memorial Sports Complex you're going. If you're going
to Ninoy Aquino Stadium, then ride jeepney going to "Horrison via Dakota". Follow tips given on Route #1 to make
sure you get off exactly opposite Ninoy Aquino Stadium. If you're going to Philippine Taekwondo Association which is
located along Pablo Ocampo Street formerly Vito Cruz Street then ride the jeepney with "Baclaran Taft" sign. Then
follow walking direction given on Route #1.

From Buendia or Gil Puyat and Ayala Avenue - Ride jeepney or bus to "Taft". At the corner of Taft Avenue and Gil
Puyat Avenue below LRT Station ride jeepney south bound e.g. Monumento, Quiapo, Santa Cruz and Divisoria. Get
off at Pablo Ocampo Street formerly Vito Cruz Street. Follow walking direction given in Route #1.

Route #5

From Baclaran and Pasay City
Ride jeepney south bound via Taft Avenue e.g. Monumento, Quiapo, Santa Cruz and Divisoria. Get off at Pablo
Ocampo Street formerly Vito Cruz Street. Follow walking direction given in Route #1.

Route #6

From South of Metro Manila
Alabang
sign. Get off at Pasay Rotonda. Ride jeepney south bound via Taft Avenue e.g. Monumento, Quiapo, Santa Cruz and
Divisoria. Get off at Pablo Ocampo Street formerly Vito Cruz Street. Follow walking direction given in Route #1.

From Bacoor, Zapote, Las Pinas, SM South Mall, Cavite and other areas near Alabang-Zapote Road and Emilio
Aguinaldo Highway Junction
Ride a bus going to Lawton, Sta. Cruz, or Buendia. These buses take the route of Coastal Road also known as
Manila-Cavite Expressway or Aguinaldo Blvd. These buses take two routes going to Manila. One is via Quirino
Avenue in Malate. From Roxas Boulevard, they turn right onto Quirino Avenue and left on Taft. The other one is via
Gil Puyat Avenue formerly Buendia Avenue. From Roxas Boulevard, they turn right onto Gil Puyat Avenue formerly
Buendia Avenue and left on Taft. If the bus you ride turns right onto Gil Puyat then turn left on Taft, just get off at
Pablo Ocampo Street formerly Vito Cruz Street. Follow walking direction to RizalMemorial Sports Complex given in
Route #1. If the bus you ride turn right onto Quirino Avenue from Roxas Boulevard then turn left on Taft Avenue, then
get off at the corner of Taft Avenue and Quirino Avenue. There are two routes you can take from this location to
Rizal Memorial Sports Complex. One is via Taft and the other is via Dakota. If you're going to Ninoy Aquino Stadium,
then take the Dakota route. Cross Taft Avenue and at the corner of Taft and San Andres Street, where Marc 2000
Tower building is located, ride jeepney with "Vito Cruz Dakota Harrizon Plaza" sign and get off at M. Adriatico Street
opposite the gate of Rizal Memorial Sports Complex nearer to Ninoy Aquino Stadium. Follow the tips given in Route
#1 to avoid missing the right unloading area near the venue. If you're going to the main entrance of
Rizal Memorial Sports Complex along Pablo Ocampo Street formerly Vito Cruz, then ride jeepney along Taft going to
Baclaran, then get off at the corner of Taft Avenue and Pablo Ocampo Street formerly Vito Cruz. Follow walking
direction to Rizal MemorialSports Complex given in Route #1.

How to get to Rizal Memorial Sports Complex and Ninoy Aquino Stadium by MRT and LRT?

From any station of MRT-3, get off at Taft Avenue Station, then walk to Edsa Station of LRT-1 and ride another train
north bound or Monumento bound train. Get off at Vito Cruz Station.
From any station of LRT-1 get off at Vito Cruz Station.
From any station of LRT-2 get off at Recto Station then walk to Doroteo Jose Station of LRT-1 and ride a south bound
or Baclaran bound train. LRT-1 and LRT-2 are linked together by a crossway so no need to get on the ground. Get off
at Vito Cruz Station.

From Vito Cruz Station of LRT-1 walk your way to the main entrance of Rizal Memorial Sports Complex along Pablo
Ocampo Street formerly Vito Cruz Street. Walk toward the corner of Taft and Pablo Ocampo then turn right onto
Pablo Ocampo Street. You'll see Starbucks Coffee at the corner of Taft Avenue and Pablo Ocampo formerly Vito
Cruz Street, located in the ground floor of Torre Lorenzo Condominium. Walk on until you see the terminal of the
orange passenger shuttles that ply the route of CCP Complex-Taft Avenue. Next to it you'll see the main gate of Rizal
Memorial Sports Complex.

Alternatively, all train commuters of LRT-1, LRT-2 and MRT-3 going to Rizal Memorial Sports Complex can get off at
Quirino Avenue Station of LRT-1 and take a jeepney ride via Harrison Dakota. Follow train direction from your
location given above. But you must first know where in Rizal Memorial Sports Complex you're going to. Rizal
Memorial Sports Complex is so big. If you're going to Ninoy Aquino Stadium, definitely, this route is the best. From
Quirino Avenue Station of LRT-1 walk to Taft Avenue corner San Andres Street, where Marc 2000 Tower building is
located, ride jeepney with "Vito Cruz Dakota Harrizon Plaza" sign and get off at M. Adriatico Street opposite the gate
of Rizal Memorial Sports Complex nearer to Ninoy Aquino Stadium. Tip: Just get off at SM Hypermart adjacent to
Harrison Plaza. Exact opposite across M. Adriatico is the gate of Rizal Memorial Sports Complex and Ninoy Aquino
Stadium.

How to get to Rizal Memorial Sports Complex and Ninoy Aquino Stadium by car?

Route #1

Monumento, Navotas and Malabon - Take Rizal Avenue and drive all the way under the elevated track of LRT-1 up to
Santa Cruz, Manila. Cross Recto Avenue. Follow the route of passenger jeepneys and turn right onto Ronquillo
Street and cross Pasig River via MacArthur Highway. Stay to the middle of the road which at this point is now Padre
Burgos Street. Get onto the Lagusnilad underpass going to Taft Avenue after the stop light on the next intersection
after Lawton. Stay to the middle of the road which is by now becomes Taft Avenue and you're back again under the
elevated tracks of LRT-1. You will cross intersections of T.M. Kalaw, U.N. Avenue, Padre Faura, Pedro Gil, Malvar,
Nakpil and Remedios before you get to the intersection of Taft Avenue and Quirino Avenue where San Andres Street
also share the junction. Now, if your going to Ninoy Aquino Stadium turn right onto San Andres Street. You must
staying to the right of Taft Avenue long before you reach the junction of Taft, Quirino and San Andres if you're taking
San Andres Street. You see, San Andres Street is just kind of a slip lane, a small road that appears right at the corner
of Taft Avenue and Quirino Avenue. You must be very careful in getting to the right road way. After you turn right,
stay to the middle of San Andres and cross the streets of Pilar Hidalgo Lim, Luis Maria Guerero, Maria Orosa and
George Bacobo before you turn left on M. Adriatico Street. M. Adriatico Street is the only street from Taft with stop
light. Before you get to the intersection of San Andres and M. Adriatico Street, you'll pass by San Andres Market,
located to the left of San Andres right before George Bacobo Street. After you turn left on M. Adriatico Street, stay to
the middle and cross Quirino Avenue. Right after crossing Quirino Avenue at the corner is the Manila Zoological and
Botanical Garden most popularly known as Manila Zoo. Now stay to the middle of M. Adriatico and continue your
drive until Rizal Memorial Sports Complex comes into view to your left. Ninoy Aquino Stadium is located right at the
first corner of Rizal Memorial Sports Complex. Opposite the gate nearer to Ninoy Aquino Stadium is SM Hypermart.
That would be your reference point. There are enough parking spaces along M.Adriatico Street. Restaurants and fast
food chains are located inside Harrison Plaza which is just across Rizal Memorial Sports Complex with few dine-in
restaurants just outside Rizal Memorial Sports Colisium along M. Adriatico Street.

If you're going to Rizal Memorial Sports Complex via the main entrance along Pablo Ocampo Street formerly
Vito Cruz Street, then cross Quirino Avenue and stay on Taft Avenue up to Pablo Ocampo Street and turn right onto
Pablo Ocampo Street. Before you get to the corner of Pablo Ocampo, you will pass by De La Salle University. Next to
De La Salle University is McDonald and then Pablo Ocampo Street formerly Vito Cruz Street. At the corner of Pablo
Ocampo Street formerly Vito Cruz and Taft Avenue is the Torre Lorenzo Condominium where Starbucks Coffee is
located at the ground floor. Stay to the right of Pablo Ocampo Street. Next to the terminal of orange passenger
shuttles that ply CCP Complex-Taft Avenue route is the main entrance of the Rizal Memorial Sports Complex. If you
took this route on your way to Ninoy Aquino Stadium, then drive straight ahead and turn right onto M. Adriatico Street.
Continue driving until the last gate of Rizal Memorial Sports Complex is visible. Opposite the gate is SM Hypermart.
There are enough parking spaces along M.Adriatico Street. Restaurants and fast food chains are located inside
Harrison Plaza which is just across Rizal Memorial Sports Complex with few dine-in restaurants just outside Rizal
Memorial Sports Colisium along M. Adriatico Street.

Route #2

From Bulacan, Pampanga, Novaliches and North Luzon, take A. Bonifacio Avenue and Dimasalang Street up to
Quezon Boulevard. From Quezon Boulevard continue driving up to Lawton, crossing Pasig River via Quezon Bridge.
Follow the road which is by now becomes Padre Burgos Street, staying to the middle. Get onto the Lagusnilad
underpass going to Taft Avenue after the stop light on the next intersection after Lawton. Stay to the middle of the
road which is by now becomes Taft Avenue and you're back again under the elevated tracks of LRT-1. You will cross
intersections of Kalaw, U.N. Avenue, Faura, Pedro Gil, Malvar, Nakpil and Remedios before you get to the
intersection of Taft Avenue and Quirino Avenue where San Andres Street also share the junction. Now, if your going
to Ninoy Aquino Stadium turn right onto San Andres Street. You must staying to the right of Taft Avenue long before
you reach the junction of Taft, Quirino and San Andres if you're taking San Andres Street. You see, San Andres
Street is just kind of a slip lane, a small road that appears right at the corner of Taft Avenue and Quirino Avenue. You
must be very careful in getting to the right road way. After you turn right, stay to the middle of San Andres and cross
the streets of Pilar Hidalgo Lim, Luis Maria Guerero, Maria Orosa and George Bacobo before you turn left on M.
Adriatico Street. M. Adriatico Street is the only street from Taft with stop light. Before you get to the intersection of
San Andres and M. Adriatico Street, you'll pass by San Andres Market, located to the left of San Andres right before
George Bacobo Street. After you turn left on M. Adriatico Street, stay to the middle and cross Quirino Avenue. Right
after crossing Quirino Avenue at the corner is the Manila Zoological and Botanical Garden most popularly known as
Manila Zoo. Now stay to the middle of M. Adriatico and continue your drive until Rizal Memorial Sports Complex
comes into view to your left. Ninoy Aquino Stadium is located right at the first corner of Rizal Memorial Sports
Complex. Opposite the gate nearer to Ninoy Aquino Stadium is SM Hypermart. That would be your reference point.
There are enough parking spaces along M.Adriatico Street. Restaurants and fast food chains are located inside
Harrison Plaza which is just across Rizal Memorial Sports Complex with few dine-in restaurants just outside Rizal
Memorial Sports Colisium along M. Adriatico Street.

If you're going to Rizal Memorial Sports Complex via the main entrance along Pablo Ocampo Street click here.

Route #3

From Quezon City take Quezon Avenue up to Quiapo via Espana Boulevard. Cross Pasig River via Quezon Bridge.
Follow the road which is by now becomes Padre Burgos Street, staying to the middle. Get onto the Lagusnilad
underpass going to Taft Avenue after the stop light on the next intersection after Lawton. Stay to the middle of the
road which is by now becomes Taft Avenue and you're driving under the elevated tracks of LRT-1. You will cross
intersections of T.M. Kalaw, U.N. Avenue, Padre Faura, Pedro Gil, Malvar, Nakpil and Remedios before you get to
the corner of San Andres and Taft. Right after San Andress is the main intersection of Taft and Quirino Avenue. You
must stay to the right of of Taft Avenue long before you reach the junction of San Andres Street, Taft Avenue and
Quirino Avenue if you're taking San Andres Street. You see, San Andres Street is just kind of a slip lane, a small road
that appears right at the corner of Taft Avenue and Quirino Avenue. You must be very careful in getting to the right
road way.

If you're going to Ninoy Aquino Stadium, click here.

If you're going to Rizal Memorial Sports Complex via its main entrance along Pablo Ocampo Street formerly Vito Cruz
Street, click here.

Route #4

From Alabang - Take the Skyway or SLEX, then take President Osmena Highway and turn left on Quirino Highway.
Turn left on Taft Avenue, the road under the elevated track of LRT-1 and turn right onto Pablo Ocampo Street. Before
you get to the corner of Pablo Ocampo, you will pass by De La Salle University. Next to De La Salle University is
McDonald and then Pablo Ocampo Street formerly Vito Cruz Street. At the corner of Pablo Ocampo Street formerly
Vito Cruz and Taft Avenue is the Torre Lorenzo Condominium where Starbucks Coffee is located at the ground floor.
Stay to the right of Pablo Ocampo Street. Next to the terminal of orange passenger shuttles of CCP Complex is the
main entrance of the Rizal Memorial Sports Complex. If you took this route on your way to Ninoy Aquino Stadium,
then drive straight ahead and turn right onto M. Adriatico Street. Continue driving up to the last gate of Rizal Memorial
Sports Complex where Ninoy Aquino Stadium is accessible. Opposite the gate nearer to Ninoy Aquino Stadium is SM
Hypermart. That would be your reference point. There are enough parking spaces along M.Adriatico Street.
Restaurants and fast food chains are located inside Harrison Plaza which is just across Rizal Memorial Sports
Complex with few dine-in restaurants just outside Rizal Memorial Sports Colisium along M. Adriatico Street.

If you're going directly to the Ninoy Aquino Stadium, then while in Quirino Avenue stay to the middle and cross the
intersection of Taft Avenue and Quirino Avenue. After crossing Leveriza Street, stay to the left of Quirino Avenue in
preparatio for left turn on M. Adriatico Street. Turn left on Adriatico Street. After the left turn to Adriatico from Quirino
Avenue, Manila Zoological and Botanical Garden most popularly known as Manila Zoo will be visible at the corner of
Adriatico and Quirino Avenue to your right. Now stay to the middle of M. Adriatico and continue your drive until Rizal
Memorial Sports Complex comes into view to your left. Ninoy Aquino Stadium is located right at the first corner of
Rizal Memorial Sports Complex. Opposite the gate nearer to Ninoy Aquino Stadium is SM Hypermart. That would be
your reference point. There are enough parking spaces along M.Adriatico Street. Restaurants and fast food chains
are located inside Harrison Plaza which is just across Rizal Memorial Sports Complex with few dine-in restaurants
just outside Rizal Memorial Sports Colisium along M. Adriatico Street.

Route #5

From Cavite, Tagaytay, Imus, Bacoor, Las Pinas, SM South Mall, Alabang-Zapote Road and other areas in these
vicinities - Take Manila-Cavite Coastal Road or simply known as Coastal Road. This route is the simplest route to
both Rizal Memorial Sports Complex and Ninoy Aquino Stadium. It's just an L-shape route. Stay to the middle of
Coastal road all the way until the road becomes Roxas Boulevard after crossing NAIA Road. Still stay to the middle of
Roxas Boulevard and drive all the way straight, crossing the intersection of Airport Road, and pass through two
flyovers - EDSA and Gil Puyat Avenue. After Gil Puyat flyover, slowly change lane to the right in preparation for right
turn. Next main intersection with traffic lights is Pablo Ocampo Street formerly known as Vito Cruz. Turn right onto
Pablo Ocampo Street, completing the L-shape route to Rizal Memorial Sports Complex. Along Pablo Ocampo Street,
after you turn right from Roxas Boulevard, to your left is the Central Bank of the Philippines and to your right is
Legaspi Towers Condominium. Cross Harrison Street. After crossing Harrison Street, to your left is HP Village
Square followed by a driveway to the parking area of Harrison Plaza, and then there's Century Seafood Restaurant
and finally before the next main street of Adriatico is the Century Hotel. Before you reach Adriatico Street to your right
almost opposite Century Hotel is the Orchid Garden and Orchid Garden Suites followed by Vietnam Embassy. At this
point, Rizal Memorial Sport Complex is in full view, bordering by Pablo Ocampo Street and Adriatico. Now it's for you
to decide which way to go. Turn left on Adriatico if you're coming to Ninoy Aquino Stadium. Go straight on Pablo
Ocampo Street if you're going to the main entrance of Rizal Memorial Sports Complex or the sports facilities located
there. Tip: There's a lot of available free parking along Adriatico but you need to walk far to the main gate. Parking
along Pablo Ocampo, always full but it's a few meters walk to the main gate of Rizal Memorial Sport Complex. You
can take your chance. Restaurants and fast food chains are located inside Harrison Plaza which is just across Rizal
Memorial Sports Complex with few dine-in restaurants just outside Rizal Memorial Sports Colisium along M. Adriatico
Street. Parkinng inside the Harrison Plaza Complex is also free, you just give those "back up boys" a few bucks for
humanitarian reason.

This post also answers these questions: How to get to Rizal Stadium? and How to go to Rizal Stadium?

If you want to know more routes from other places to Rizal Memorial Sports Complex and Ninoy Aquino Stadium,
just click here.

Source of RMSC sports facilities and history: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rizal_Memorial_Sports_Complex
3 Responses to How To Get To Rizal Memorial Sports Complex & Ninoy Aquino
Stadium
John Paul Manahan said...
27 June 2011 22:32
This will be handy for those who are going to watch the football game for July 3 and beyond.

Lagalag said...
27 June 2011 22:52
Yes sir, definitely handy. So, what's your team?

Mielle said...
22 October 2011 11:35
Thanks for the information. It also gives good availability and great rates.

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How To Get To Star City From Libertad and Gil Puyat LRT Stations

There's a post entiled Directions to the Star City here in DirectionsOnWeb. Discussed there is the best route one can
take from their location to the Star City via MRT and LRT. Now, there are some who preferred their way and ask
questions like "How to go to Star Cityfrom LRT Libertad Station?". I created this post for them.

From Libertad Station, located in the corner of Taft Avenue and Libertad Street also known now as Arnaiz Street, all
you need to do is go to the corner of Taft and Libertad bordering Philtrust Bank. Right there, jeepneys going
to Harrison Plaza via Libertad and Harrison streets pass by, and some of them even stand there for a few minutes to
get passengers, not exactly in the corner but a few meters from the corner along Libertad Street that borders Philtrust
Bank. They turn right onto Libertad from Taft and stop for a while. Their signs read "Harrison Plaza". But you can also
ride jeepneys with signs that read "Pier". They both pass by the same route. Ride one of these jeepneys, pay
minimum fare and get off at the corner or near corner ofHarrison Street and Vito Cruz Street also now known as
Pablo Ocampo Street. Walk your way to the sidewalk of Vito Cruz that borders Central Bank, the complex with tall
steel black fences, opposite Petron. Wait for the orange CCP shuttle and ride right there. Pay minimum fare and tell
the driver that you are going to the StarCity immediately after bording the shuttle and ask him to drop you off near
Star City. You still need to walk 40 to 50 meters from drop off to the Star City.

From LRT Gil Puyat Station, the quickest way to do it is to ride a jeepney along Taft going to Manila area with signs
that read "Quiapo", "Pedro Gil", "Monumento", "Dimasalang", etc. Get off at Vito Cruz also now known as Pablo
Ocampo Street and walk along Vito Cruz toward Rizal Memorial Sports Complex. Right before the gate of Rizal
Memorial Sports Complex, you will see the terminal of the CCP Shuttle Service. Pay the minimum fare and ask the
driver to drop you off at Star City.

If you want to view the post on directions to the Star City, just click here.

Hope you enjoy the trip.

How To Get To The Buildings Along Buendia From LRT Gil Puyat Station
This article will guide you on how to get to your building destination located along Gil Puyat Ave formerly known as
Buendia from LRT-1 Gil Puyat Station which is located in Taft Ave corner Gil Puyat in Pasay. The sign of the jeepney
you must ride is either "Guadalupe" or "Bel-Air MRT.".

To know if your building destination is included in this post, please press "ctrl" + "G" on your keyboard (Google
Chrome only). Enter the nameof your building destination inside the box that will appear on your browser. If your
building is written here, the box will display number of times it is written. You will see the count at the right end of the
box. If your building is not written here, the boxwill display red color. Let's begin.

From LRT Gil Puyat Station, go to any loading area along Gil Puyat. You can cross Taft Ave (use pedestrian crossing
only) then go to loading area near 7-11 store. Or you ride a jeepney while the traffic lights are red for Gil Puyat Ave.
Please observe traffic rules. You may walk a little bit from Taft intersection to ride if boarding is prohibited near Taft.

The jeepney will cross Osmena Highway (with flyover above it) followed by PNR railways. Get off the jeepney before
it crosses Osmena to go to Cash & Carry or SM Hypermarket Osmena Highway. Cross Gil Puyat, walk along
Osmena to get to Cash&Carry. Do not cross Buendia, just turn right onto Osmena Highway and walk toward
SM Hypermarket located at the corner of Finlandia and Osmena.

Get off the jeepney after it crossed Osmena and PNR railways if your destination are any of the following:

The Linear Makati - located at the corner of Malugay and Mayapis. Cross Gil Puyat and walk along Mayapis, the
road paralleled to railways. The condo is at next corner.

The Collective - just walk from The Linear along Malugay, The Collective is next, at your left.

Avida Towers Makati West - is along Malugay also, walk past The Collective and you'll see the condo right away.

If your destination are the following, do not cross Gil Puyat after you get off the jeepney:

Citiland Makati Executive Tower 3 - the building located right where your alight.

Citiland Makati Executive Tower 2&1 - are located next to each other at the back. Walk along Mayapis and turn left
at the next street which is Dela Rosa.

Citiland Dela Rosa Condominium - next to Citiland Makati Executive Tower 1.

Makati Gospel Church - between Citiland Makati Executive and Citiland Dela Rosa.

Next unloading area is Washington, the road perpendicular to Gil Puyat. Alight there if your destination is located at
Washington St. Cross Gil Puyat from Washington if your destination is either LPL Bldg or Grepalife Bldg which are
next to each other opposite Wahington Washington St.

Next intersection with traffic lights is Chino Roces Ave formerly known as Pasong Tamo. Get off the jeepney at Chino
Roces if your building destination are any of the following:

Exportbank Plaza - also known as Export Bank Plaza, located exactly at the corner of Gil Puyat and Chino Roces.
It's the tall building.

McDonald's - located opposite Exportbank Plaza, opposite corner of Gil Puyat and Chino Roces.

Center Point Bldg - next to McDonald's along Chino Roces. The signage at the building spells Centrepoint Bldg.

Jaka - next to Centerpoint along Chino Roces opposite corner of Export Drive/Urban Ave.

Oriental Garden Makati - next to Exportbank Plaza along Chino Roces.

Comfoods Bldg - located opposite McDonald's, corner of Gil Puyat and Chino Roces. Cross Gil Puyat and cross
Chino Roces.

Centro Escolar University - next to Comfoods along Gil Puyat.

STI College - next to McDonald's along Gil Puyat.

West of Ayala - the tall building past STI College.

Burgundy Corporate Tower - next to West of Ayala.

Next intersection with traffic lights is Ayala Ave. Get off the jeepney before it crosses Ayala Ave if your destination are
any of the following:

Aegis Peoples Support Center - corner of Ayala and Gil Puyat.

Makati Central Post Office - opposite Aegis People's Support along Buendia. Cross Buendia/Gil Puyat to get there.

Philippine Axa Life Center - the tall glass and concrete building next to Makati Central Post Office.

Skyland Plaza - next to Philippine Axa Life Center, located at the corner of Tindalo St.

After the jeepney has cross Ayala Ave intersection, here are buildings along Gil Puyat Ave that you can get to:

RCBC Plaza - the skyscraper at the corner of Ayala Ave and Gil Puyat Ave aka Buendia.

Yuchengco Museum - located at RCBC Plaza, either get in Gil Puyat entrance or walk along Ayala Ave to get there.
It is next to Yuchengco Tower.

The Columns Ayala Ave - opposite corner or left of Gil Puyat, that means you will cross Buendia.

One Central - next to RCBC Plaza along Gil Puyat, located at the corner of Buendia and the small road next to
Ayala.

FEU Makati - opposite of One Central, cross Buendia to get there.

If your destination are any of the following, wait until the jeepney has crossed Ayala Ave and passed the road
between RCBC Plaza and One Central. Walk to any of these buildings:

In this order from One Central,

Trident
Planters Bank
Eastern Telecom Plaza

At the opposite side of Gil Puyat are:

BIR Revenue Region 8
GYNOSIS Int'l Learning Center
Pag-ibig Fund Makati - Justine Bldg
Star Centrum

Next intersection is Tordesillas. Get off the jeepney before it pass Tordesillas if your destination are any of these:

Le Triomphe - next to Eastern Telecoms.
Mondragon House - next to Le Triomphe.
Le Metropole - next to Mondragon House.

The following buildings are located between Tordesillas and Makati Ave, right side only of Gil Puyat Ave.
Thebuildings are listed below in the order of their locations from the corner of Tordesillas and Makati Ave. So if your
building destination are somewhat in the middle of the list, you must adjust yourself on where to get off the jeepney
so that you get near the building. Please observe rules in loading and unloading areas to avoid any inconveniences.

Shang Salcedo Place
Elizabeth Place
The World Centre
GF & Partners Bldg
ACT Tower
Country Space 1
Soho Makati
Salcedo Park
Petron Mega Plaza (Norwegian Embassy)
BPI Buendia Center
Pacific Star Bldg

The following buildings are located at the left side of Gil Puyat from Tordesillas to Makati Ave. This means you will
cross Gil Puyat. You must use pedestrian lane to avoid inconveniences. Alight at proper unloading area only. For
your reference, the buildings are listed in order of their positions from Tordesillas to Makati Ave so that if your building
destination is near Makati Ave, alight at Makati Ave, cross Gil Puyat and walk back toward your building.

Mapua Institure of Technology - corner of Gil Puyat and Nicanor Garcia
Yupangco Bldg - other corner of Gil Puyat and Nicanor Garcia
ITC Bldg
This one is an abandoned building
Metro House
Union Ajinomoto
Morning Star Center
OPPEN Bldg aka Welding Industries of the Philippines
Another abandoned building
New Solid Building
SSS or Social Security System
DTI or Department of Trade & Industry
Petron Gas Station Gil Puyat

Next intersection after Makati Ave is Paseo de Roxas. There are only two buildings at the right side of Gil Puyat on
that area. I will update this if a building is constructed there. So, get off the jeep and walk to:

DBP or Development Bank of the Philippines - corner of Gil Puyat and Makati Ave.
Metrobank Plaza

The following buildings are located at the left side of Gil Puyat from Makati Ave to Paseo de Roxas. Get off the
jeepney at the proper unloading area, cross Gil Puyat Ave and walk toward your building. If your building is near
Paseo de Roxas, alight at Paseo de Roxas, cross the road and walk back toward your destination.

The buildings are listed below in order of their locations from Makati Ave to Paseo de Roxas:

Executive Building
NAPOLCOM
SM CyberOne
DTI International
Goldland Building Herbalife
ECB Bldg BDO Paseo de Roxas

The only building between Paseo de Roxas is:


To get there, get off the jeepney before it crosses Paseo de Roxas or alight after it crosses Paseo.

The following buildings are located at the left side of Gil Puyat Ave from Paseo de Roxas to EDSA. If your building
destination is nearer to Paseo de Roxas, alight after the jeepeny has crossed Paseo de Roxas, cross Gil Puyat Ave
and walk toward your building. If your building destination is nearer to EDSA, get off the jeepney at unloading zone
near to EDSA, cross Gil Puyat and walk toward your building.

Important: Some jeepneys with "Bel-Air" sign turn left onto Paseo de Roxas and then turn right onto Jupiter, the road
paralleled to Gil Puyat. Jupiter is at the back of the buildings listed below. So, if your jeepney takes Jupiter, you can
alight anywhere along Jupiter. If that is the case, then get off the jeepney at the right location of your building
destination and enter your building at its back entrance, all of them has back entrances.

Tip: If your building destination is one of the buildings listed below, it would be better if you ride a jeepney that would
take or pass through Jupiter on its way to EDSA or MRT Buendia Station. "Guadalupe" bound jeepneys don't take
Jupiter. Only jeepneys with "Bel-Air" signs take Jupiter St. Not all of them take Jupiter, so it's better if you ask the
driver if he's passing through Jupiter.

For your reference, the buildings are listed in the order of their location from Paseo de Roxas to EDSA/MRT-3
Buendia Station:

Saville Building
DTI Board of Investments
387 Used Auto Center
Tara Building
ALCO Building
Goodwill Building
ENZO Building
Midland Buendia
Urban Building
PDAF Building
SM CyberTwo

How To Get To World Trade Center

World Trade Center is located at the corner of President Diosdado Macapagal Avenue and Senator Gil Puyat Avenue
Extension in Pasay City, Metro Manila. It's along the way going to Mall of Asia. Here are the directionsfrom different
parts of Metro Manila to the location of the World Trade Center Metro Manila.

BY CAR FROM MRT/LRT BY BUS LOCATION MAP

Route #1

From Alabang and Southern Metro Manila. Take the Skyway and exit on Senator Gil Puyat Avenue Exit. At this time
you're now on President Osmena Highway aka South Super Highway or SLEX. There's a flyover on the intersection
of Gil Puyat and President Osmena Highway, you must avoid getting onto it. Instead, take theground level and turn
left on Senator Gil Puyat Avenue. Stay to the middle of Gil Puyat Avenue and continue driving all the way to the end
of Gil Puyat Avenue. You must pass and cross intersections of Batangas Street, Dian Stree, Bautista Street, Marconi
Street and Tramo Street in that order. Now you will see the LRT Gil Puyat Station up ahead. Go pass under it and
cross the Taft Avenue intersection. You will cross Leveriza andHarrison Street before crossing Roxas Boulevard
under its flyover. After crossing Roxas Boulevard, you must stay to the right of the road because most of the vehicles
will make a U-Turn few meters away from Roxas Boulevard and some will turn right onto the next street of Jalandoni.
A bit later you will see the huge building of World Trade Center to your left. You can enter parking entrance along
Disdado Macapagal so turn left on Macapagal Avenue and carefully make the necessary turn.

Route #2

From NAIA-3 or Ninoy Aquino International Airport TERMINAL 3. From the building of NAIA=3 itself you must make a
U-Turn on the the turnaround junction of Andrews Avenue. This will take you to the opposite direction going to Roxas
Bulevard. Stay to the middle of Andrews Avenue until you reach the next turnaround road. Turn right to go with the
traffic flow. Stay to the middle of the bending road and take the next turn right onto Andrews Avenue again. Now go
straight staying to the middle of Andrews Avenue. You must cross the intersection Aurora Boulevard which run
perpendicular from Andrews Avenue. After Aurora Boulevard road name changed and you are now driving along
Airport Road. Stay to the middle of Airport Road. You will cross intersections of Domestic Road and Quirino Avenue
before you get to Roxas Boulevard. After crossing Quirino Avenue road bends a little bit to the right. After that you
must stay to the right of Airport Road, majority of the traffic turn left on Roxas Boulevard. You must turn right onto
Roxas Boulevard and go all the way pass Redemptorist Church which located to your right and Redemptorist Road
which run perpendicular from Roxas Boulevard. After that is EDSA, the main thoroughfare running across Metro
Manila. Get onto it. First avoid getting onto the flyover then turn right onto EDSA but you must stay to the outer lane
or left lane of the EDSA after turning right from Roxas Blvd. Now immediately, there's a U-Turn. Get onto it and make
a U-Turn. At this time you're now on the opposite lane of EDSA. Cross Roxas Boulevard under its flyover. After
crossing Roxas Boulevard you must stay to the right or inner lane of EDSA and turn right onto Diosdado Macapagal
Avenue up ahead. Stay to the middle of Macapagal Avenue untl you cross a bridge. Now stay to the right. You will
pass by HK Sun Plaza and PNB Headquarters before you reach the World Trade Center. Next to PNB is the entrance
to the parking area and the ground of World Trade Center.

Route #3

onto Diosdado Macapagal Avenue. Stay to the middle of Macapagal Avenue and go straight and cross the
intersection of Macapagal Avenue and EDSA. EDSA is the main thoroughfare that cut acrossMetro Manila. Stay to
the middle of Macapagal Avenue untl you cross a bridge. Now stay to the right. You will pass by HK Sun Plaza and
PNB Headquarters before you reach the World Trade Center. Next to PNB is the entrance to the parking area and
the ground of World Trade Center.

Route #4

From Cavite and other parts of Metro Manila near Alabang-Zapote Road. Take Coastal Road also known as Manila-
Cavite Expressway. Turn left on Pacific Avenue then turn right onto Diosdado Macapagal Avenue. Stay to the middle
of Diosdado Macapagal Avenue. It will be a long way and soon after you must cross intersection of EDSA - the main
thoroughfare that cut across Metro Manila. Stay to the middle of Macapagal Avenue untl you cross a bridge. Now
stay to the right. You will pass by HK Sun Plaza and PNB Headquarters before you reach the World Trade Center.
Next to PNB is the entrance to the parking area and the ground ofWorld Trade Center.

Route #5

From Bulacan, Pampanga and North Luzon, take A. Bonifacio Avenue and Dimasalang Street to Quezon Boulevard.
On Quezon Boulevard go straight up to Quiapo, passing through the Quezon Boulevard underpas, and Lawton,
crossing Pasig river via Quezon Bridge. Road name changes to Padre Burgos after passing Lawton area, and the
road also bends to the left. Stay to the right of P. Burgos Street to avoid getting onto the Lagusnilad underpass and
Taft Avenue. Again let me reiterate, after crossing the intersection of the street next to Lawton that borders Manila
City Hall, avoid passing through the Lagusnilad underpass by staying to the right of Padre Burgos. After passing that
stay to the left of Padre Burgos Street and then turn left on Roxas Blvd. Stay to the middle of Roxas Blvd. Cross
intersections of U.N. Avenue, Pedro Gil and Quirino Avenue. After crossing Quirino Avenue to your right is Manila
Yacht Club followed by Philippine Navy Headquarters. Next to Philippine Navy is CCP Complex. Turn right onto the
street next to Philippine Navy Headquarters which is CCP Complex. You're now traversing first street in CCP
Complex which is called Pedro Bukaneg. Stay to the middle of Pedro Bukaneg. To your left is the main building of
CCP, afterward to your right is Harbor Square. You must turn left on the next street which is Magdalena Jalandoni.
Now stay to the middle and cross the intersection of Vicente Sotto - this is the intersection where the Star City is
located. Note: If Magdalena Jalandoni is close to left-turning vehicles, go straight ahead up to Tanghalang Francisco
Balagtas formerly Folk Arts Theater, then turn left on the next street. Turn left on Vicente Sotto where PICC is located
then turn right onto Magdalena Jalandoni. Magdalena Jalandoni bends to the right upon nearing the junctions of
Senator Gil Puyat Extension and President Diosdado Macapagal Avenue. At this point you will now see the huge
building of the World Trade Center. To get to the parking entrance, take President Diosdado Macapagal Avenue and
carefully make the necessary turn.

Route #6

right onto Jones bridge. After crossing Jones Bridge, the road becomes Padre Burgos Street. Stay to the right of P.
Burgos Street to avoid getting onto the Lagusnilad underpass and Taft Avenue. Again let me reiterate, after crossing
the intersection of the street next to Lawton that borders Manila City Hall, avoid passing through the Lagusnilad
turn left on Roxas Blvd. Stay to the middle ofRoxas Blvd. Cross intersections of U.N. Avenue, Pedro Gil and Quirino
Avenue. After crossing Quirino Avenue to your right is Manila Yacht Club followed by Philippine Navy Headquarters.
Next to Philippine Navy is CCP Complex. Turn right onto the street next to Philippine Navy Headquarters which is
CCP Complex. You're now traversing first street in CCP Complex which is called Pedro Bukaneg. Stay to the middle
of Pedro Bukaneg. To your left is the main building of CCP, afterward to your right is Harbor Square. You must turn
left on the next street which is Magdalena Jalandoni. Now stay to the middle and cross the intersection of Vicente
Sotto - this is the intersection where the Star City is located. Note: If Magdalena Jalandoni is close to left-turning
vehicles, go straight ahead up to Tanghalang Francisco Balagtas formerly Folk Arts Theater, then turn left on the next
street. Turn left on Vicente Sotto where PICC is located then turn right onto Magdalena Jalandoni. Magdalena
Jalandoni bends to the right upon nearing the junctions of Senator Gil Puyat Extension and President Diosdado
Macapagal Avenue. At this point you will now see the huge building of the World Trade Center. To get to the parking
entrance, take President Diosdado Macapagal Avenue and carefully make the necessary turn.

Route #7

From Quezon City take Quezon Avenue all the way to Espana then take Lerma onto Quiapo, passing through the
Quezon Boulevard underpas, and Lawton, crossing Pasig river via Quezon Bridge. Road name changes to Padre

Route #8

by taking flyover to Legarda. This route can also be taken by those coming from Marikina and Antipolo through
Aurora Boulevard in Cubao. On Legarda Street, just cross Recto Avenue. Legarda ends up in Arlegui but the road

Route #9

and the Roxas Blvd flyover. After crossing Roxas Boulevard, you must stay to the middle of the road because most of
the vehicles will make a U-Turn few meters away from Roxas Boulevard and some will turn right onto the next street
of Jalandoni. A bit later you will see the huge building of World Trade Center to your left. You can enter parking
entrance along Disdado Macapagal so turn left on Macapagal Avenue and carefully make the necessary turn.

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How to get to World Trade Center from LRT or MRT

Route #1

LRT-1 from North Roosevelt, Balintawak, Monumento and other stations. Get off at Gil Puyat Station. Ride a shuttle
going to MOA or Mall of Asia. The terminal of these shuttles is located near JAC Bus Terminal which is along Gil
Puyat Avenue. After getting off train walk your way toward west to get to the terminal. Ask the driver of the shuttle to
drop you off at World Trade Center.

Route #2

LRT-1 from south Stations e.g. Baclaran, Libertad, Gil Puyat etc. Get off at Gil Puyat Station. Ride a shuttle going to
MOA or Mall of Asia. The terminal of these shuttles is located near JAC Bus Terminal which is along Gil Puyat
Avenue. After getting off train walk your way toward west to get to the terminal. Ask the driver of the shuttle to drop
you off at World Trade Center.

Route #3

Baclaran bound. Get off at Gil Puyat Station. Ride a shuttle going to MOA or Mall of Asia. The terminal of these
shuttles is located near JAC Bus Terminal which is along Gil Puyat Avenue. After getting off train walk your way
toward west to get to the terminal. Ask the driver of the shuttle to drop you off at World Trade Center.

Route #4

bound on LRT-1. LRT and MRT are interconnected. Get off at Gil Puyat Station. Ride a shuttle going to MOA or Mall
of Asia. The terminal of these shuttles is located near JAC Bus Terminal which is along Gil Puyat Avenue. After
getting off train walk your way toward west to get to the terminal. Ask the driver of the shuttle to drop you off at World
Trade Center.

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How to get to World Trade Center by bus

Take a bus from EDSA going to Baclaran but with additional signs of "Ayala LRT Leveriza Taft" on its front. Get off at
the corner of Roxas Blulevard and Gil Puyat and walk your way to the World Trade Center. It's around 200 meters
walk.

How to avoid Taxi Scams in Manila using a Taxi Booking App?
Christmas is the time to love, give, and be extra-careful amidst the prevalence of crimes, especially theft, robbery,
and transportation-related scams. If you've been watching the news lately, you'll be reasonably anxious to ride a taxi
in Metro Manila. But worry no more, since you can now order registered taxis, monitor, and track them in real time
using Easy Taxi.

Here's a quick guide to avoiding taxi scams with Easy Taxi, the world's largest and most trusted taxi-
booking application:

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In a few minutes, your exclusive taxi servicebearing the Easy Taxi sticker will arrive at your chosen pick-up location.
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How to get to CCP or Cultural Center of the Philippines Complex
CCP Complex or Cultural Center of the Philippines Complex is an 88-hectare land covered with coconut trees and
iconic buildings showcasing Filipino cultures and arts. It's the home of Star City and Aliw Theater and the iconic
landmarks of Cultural Center of the Philippines, PICC - home of Philippine Charity Sweepstake Office, Folk Arts
Theater now known as Tanghalang Francisco Balagtas and the Manila Film Center building where the Amazing
Show is being held, regularly. But the hippies part of this complex is the Harbor Square where during New Year's
Eve, families gather to watch fireworks display in Manila Bay and to welcome the coming New Year in a very festive
mode. Not to be outshine in importance is the Sofitel Philippine Plaza Hotel where a countdown to the coming New
Year is also held yearly. You can book your New Year stay in a complete package with buffet meal and watch the
countdown in a grand setting.

Other important destinations here are: Coconut Palace, Gloriamaris, Senate of the Philippines located at GSIS
Building, Wensha, Sun Cruises, the floating Jumbo Restaurant which is now closed to the public, etc.

CCP complex is located in a reclaimed land in Pasay City, Metro Manila. The main roads that point toward the
direction of CCP Complex are Roxas Boulevard and President Disdado Macapagal Boulevard with Pablo Ocampo
Street formerly Vito Cruz as the route of colored orange public shuttles from Taft Avenue to the whole complex up
to the Senate. Here are the directions to CCP Complex from different parts of Metro Manila:


Route #1

left on NAIA Road then turn right onto Diosdado Macapagal Boulevard. Stay to the middle of Disdado Macapagal,
cross three major roads of NAIA Avenue, EDSA, and Gil Puyat Avenue. While approaching Gil Puyat Avenue
Intersection, you must stay to the middle of Macapagal Boulevard. Macapagal Boulevard slowly bends towards the
opposite street which is Magdalena Jalandoni. Diosdado Macapagal Boulevard ends up in Gil Puyat and Magdalena
Jalandoni begins after crossing Gil Puyat Avenue. The moment you crossed Gil Puyat Avenue and you drive along
Magdalena Jalandoni, you're already in the CCP Complex. Straight ahead is the direction to the Harbor Square, Star
City is to your right and Sofitel Hotel is to the west of the CCP complex. To get PICC, turn left on the next street which
is Vicente Sotto.

Route #2

onto Diosdado Macapagal Boulevard. Stay to the middle of Disdado Macapagal, cross EDSA (Epifanio Delos Santos
Avenue) and Gil Puyat Avenue. While approaching Gil Puyat Avenue Intersection, you must stay to the middle of
Macapagal Boulevard. Macapagal Boulevard slowly bends towards the opposite street which is Magdalena
Jalandoni. Diosdado Macapagal Boulevard ends up in Gil Puyat and Magdalena Jalandoni begins after crossing Gil
Puyat Avenue. The moment you crossed Gil Puyat Avenue and you drive along Magdalena Jalandoni, you're already
in the CCP Complex. Gil Puyat Avenue is the road bordering World Trade Center Metro Manila to the north. Before
World Trade Center is the PNB Headquarters. They are both to the right of President Diosdado Macapagal
Boulevard. Straight ahead along Magdalena Jalandoni is the direction to the Harbor Square, Star City is to your right
and Sofitel Philippine Plaza Hotel is to the west of the CCP complex. To get to PICC or Philippine international
Convention Center, turn left on the next street after Gil Puyat which is Vicente Sotto.

Route #3

From Alabang, Pacita, Metropolis Star Mall and neighboring vicinities - Take the Skyway and exit on Gil Puyat. Avoid
getting onto the Gil Puyat Avenue flyover. Turn left on Gil Puyat Avenue and drive all the way. Cross Taft Avenue
under LRT-1 and Roxas Boulevard under its flyover. After crossing Roxas Boulevard turn right onto the next street of
Magdalena Jalandoni. The moment you're driving along Jalandoni, you're already in the CCP Complex. Straight
of the CCP complex. To get to PICC or Philippine international Convention Center, turn left on the next street after Gil
Puyat which is Vicente Sotto.

Route #4

From Bulacan, Pampanga and North Luzon - Take A. Bonifacio Avenue and Dimasalang Street onto Quezon
Boulevard. On Quezon Boulevard go straight up to Quiapo and Lawton. Road name changes to Padre Burgos after
driving past Lawton area and the road bends to the left. Stay to the right of Padre Burgos Street to avoid getting onto
Lagusnilad underpass and Taft Avenue. After crossing the intersection with stop light avoid getting onto the
underpass, take Padre Burgos bending this time to the right. Stay to the middle of Padre Burgos Street, cross three
intersections with stop lights and turn left on Roxas Blvd. Stay to the middle of Roxas Blvd. Cross intersections of
U.N. Avenue, Pedro Gil and Quirino Avenue. After Quirino Avenue, Manila Yacht Club is to your right, next to it is
Philippine Navy Headquarters. Next to Philippine Navy is the CCP Complex ground. Turn right onto the first street
after Philippine Navy which is CCP Complex. You're already in the ground of CCP Complex once you turn right from
Roxas Boulevard, and the road you're taking actually is Pedro Bukaneg. Harbor Square is to your right up ahead and
Sofitel Philippine Plaza Hotel is to the west of the CCP Complex. To get to PICC, just stay on Pedro Bukaneg and
turn left once you reach Tanghalang Francisco Balagtas.

Route #5

getting onto Lagusnilad underpass and Taft Avenue. After crossing the intersection with stop light avoid getting onto
the underpass, take Padre Burgos bending this time to the right. Stay to the middle of Padre Burgos Street, cross
three intersections with stop lights and turn left on Roxas Blvd. Stay to the middle of Roxas Blvd. Cross intersections
of U.N. Avenue, Pedro Gil and Quirino Avenue. After Quirino Avenue, Manila Yacht Club is to your right, next to it is
Philippine Navy Headquarters. Next to Philippine Navy is the CCP Complex ground. Turn right onto the first street
after Philippine Navy which is CCP Complex. You're already in the ground of CCP Complex once you turn right from
Roxas Boulevard, and the road you're taking actually is Pedro Bukaneg. Harbor Square is to your right up ahead and
Sofitel PhilippinePlaza Hotel is to the west of the CCP Complex. To get to PICC, just stay on Pedro Bukaneg and turn
left once you reach Tanghalang Francisco Balagtas.

Route #6


Route #7

and the Roxas Blvd flyover. Stay to the right of Gil Puyat after crossing Roxas Blvd. Turn right onto next street which
is Magdalena Jalandoni. The moment you're driving along Jalandoni, you are already in the CCP Complex. Straight
of the CCP complex. To get PICC, turn left on the next street which is Vicente Sotto.

Route #8

continues under the name of P. Casal Street. Drive on P. Casal and cross Pasig River via Ayala Bridge. You're now
in Ayala Blvd. Go straight crossing Taft Avenue passing under LRT-1. You're now in Finance Road. Turn left on
Padre Burgos Street. Another stop light and you must stay to the left of Padre Burgos Street. Turn left on Roxas Blvd.
Stay to the middle of Roxas Blvd. Cross intersections of U.N. Avenue, Pedro Gil and Quirino Avenue. After Quirino

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How to get to CCP Complex from LRT and MRT

Route #1

LRT-1 from north e.g. Roosevelt, Balintawak, Monumento and other stations. Get off at Vito Cruz Station. From Vito
Cruz Station, walk up to Pablo Ocampo Street formerly Vito Cruz. Then from the corner of Pablo Ocampo and Taft
Avenue walk toward west along Pablo Ocampo until you see the terminal of the colored orange shuttles that ply the
CCP Complex-Taft route. It's near to the gate of Rizal Memorial Sports Complex. Ride one of these shuttles and ask
the driver to drop you off at your destination inside the CCP Complex.

Route #2

LRT-1 from south e.g. Baclaran, EDSA, Libertad and Gil Puyat stations. Get off at Vito Cruz Station. From Vito Cruz
Station, walk up to Pablo Ocampo Street formerly Vito Cruz. Then from the corner of Pablo Ocampo and Taft Avenue
walk toward west along Pablo Ocampo until you see the terminal of the colored orange shuttles that ply the CCP
Complex-Taft route. It's near to the gate of Rizal Memorial Sports Complex. Ride one of these shuttles and ask the
driver to drop you off at your destination inside the CCP Complex.

Route #3

LRT-2 Stations, all stations. From your station get off at Recto station, the last station. Then walk your way to the
LRT-1 Doroteo Jose Station. Follow the signs inside the terminal. LRT-2 and LRT-1 are interconnected so you will not
get lost. Take LRT-1 south bound or Baclaran bound. Get off at Vito Cruz Station. From Vito Cruz Station, walk up to
Pablo Ocampo Street formerly Vito Cruz. Then from the corner of Pablo Ocampo and Taft Avenue walk toward west
along Pablo Ocampo until you see the terminal of the colored orange shuttles that ply the CCP Complex-Taft route.
It's near to the gate of Rizal Memorial Sports Complex. Ride one of these shuttles and ask the driver to drop you off
at your destination inside the CCP Complex.

Route #4

MRT-3, all Stations. From your station, get off at Taft Station, the last station. Then walk to EDSA Station of LRT-1
and take another train ride North bound or Monumento and Roosevelt bound. LRT-1 and MRT-3 are interconnected.
Get off at Vito Cruz Station. From Vito Cruz Station, walk up to Pablo Ocampo Street formerly Vito Cruz. Then from
the corner of Pablo Ocampo and Taft Avenue walk toward west along Pablo Ocampo until you see the terminal of the
Ride one of these shuttles and ask the driver to drop you off at your destination inside the CCP Complex.

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How to get to CCP Complex by jeepney

Route #1

So make sure you're on the right lane. Ask driver to drop you off at your destination inside the CCP Complex.

Route #2


one of these shuttles and ask the driver to drop you off at your destination inside CCP Complex.


Route #3


one of these shuttles and ask the driver to drop you off at your destination inside the CCP Complex.



Route #4

Ride one of these shuttles and ask the driver to drop you off at your destination inside CCP Complex.

You can always ask the driver of the shuttle or jeepney as you might prefer to call the transport service that plies CCP
Complex-Taft to drop you off at your destination inside the CCP Complex. Destinations here are CCP, Harbor
Square, Star City, Aliw Theater, PICC, PCSO, Philippine Plaza, Manila Film Center, and Senate or GSIS building.
5 Responses to How to get to CCP or Cultural Center of the Philippines Complex
Fritz said...
whenWgoing back to taft avenue/ vito cruz LRT station from CCP, will I also ride the orange shuttle? thanks

Lag alag said...
@ Fritz. Yes, you also take that orange shuttle to get back to Taft Ave.

Lag alag said...
@ Fritz. You will alight at its terminal where you've ridden the shuttle, walk back to LRT Vito Cruz Station and take
the train back home.

marjerieroxas said...
26 July 2013 13:45
Hi. How can I go to St. Lukes Extension Clinic in j. bocobo st., Ermita from Doroteo Jose? Thank you very much

Lag alag said...
27 July 2013 14:51
@ marjerieroxas. Ride a jeepney with "Baclaran Mabini" or "Vito Cruz Mabini" sign. Ask driver to drop you off at
Bacobo St and walk along the road to your destination.

The nearest MRT-3 station to Chino Roces Avenue formerly Pasong Tamo is Magallanes Station. If you're going to
any buildings and establishments along Chino Roces Avenue or Pasong Tamo from MRT-3Magallanes Station, all
you need to do is to ride a jeepney with "PRC" sign. PRC here means Philippine Racing Club which is located next to
the terminal of these jeepneys at the northern end of Chino Roces Avenue.

Where to ride?

From MRT-3 Magallanes Station south exit (south bound lane which is going to Taft), walk along EDSA past San
Lorenzo Place Construction Site towards Chino Roces where a SM Save More is located at the opposite side.
Exactly at that corner of Chino Roces and EDSA Service Road, these jeepneys stop to pick up passengers.

From MRT-3 Magallanes Station north exit (north bound lane which is going to North Station), go inside Alphaland
Southgate Mall and exit the mall to the front facing Chino Roces Avenue Extension. In front of Southgate Mall along
Chino Roces Extension, these jeepneys stop to pick up passengers. They pass through a small tunnel across
EDSA Magallanes Bridge on their way to PRC via Chino Roces aka Pasong Tamo.

Below are the buildings and offices located along Chino Roces Avenue. They are arranged in order of their locations
with the first as the nearest to EDSA, e.g. SM Save More, and the last as the farthest, e.g. ShopWise.

Left side of Chino Roces from EDSA to J.P. Rizal:
To make it easy for you to go to a building or establishment along Chino
Roces or Pasong Tamo by jeepney, use intersections as you're guide. For

example, Miracle Building 1 is listed here under 'Javier Street to Dela Rosa
Street'. That means Miracle Building 1 is at the corner of Chino Roces and
Javier Reyes. Blu Racket Badminton Place is next to Miracle Building I, next
to it is Matrinco and so on. Knowing what's the nearest intersection to your
destination will help you to 'not miss' it.

Save More
BHAGI'S iNT'L TRADING CORP, NEWTRENDS INT'L, PARADIGM
retailers, Inc.
Roche (Philippines) Inc.
Federal Hardware
PC EXPRESS
Home Depot Makati
Under one roof - Living 'n Style, mobelhaus, Roca
Philippine Industrial Engineering Company, Inc.
Under one roof - UR Home, CANCIO CADI, Bike Town Cyclery Bike Town
Coca Cola Makati Sales Office
Pfizer Wyeth
Universal Motors Corporation Anthony p. Lee Center
CAR & R.V., INC. NISSAN
UPRC I - Seatrade
Tile Depot
PDIC or Philippine Deposit Insurance Corporation

Don Bosco Street to Arnaiz Avenue
Citimotors, Inc. - Mitsubishi Motors
Ssangyong (along Don Bosco Drive back of Citimotors)
Laureano di Trevi - Trevi
Wilcon Depot
Avida Towers San Lorenzo
Walter Mart Makati

Arnaiz Avenue(formerly Pasay Rd) to Javier St (opposite Herrera Street)
Eurotel
Andok's Restaurant
The Generic Pharmacy
Tower of David Car Aircon
Slims Fashion & Arts School
M&CO Direct Sale
Wedding Connections
Bacolod Chicken House
Copylandia
PC Express
Leelin Building

SM Save More

Bhagi's Int'l Trading Corp.

PC Express, Federal Hardware

Home Depot

Philippine Industrial Engineering Co.

Pfizer Wyeth

Catipon Dental Center
Mercury Drug
Felicity's Skin Care
ALVA Computer
Around the World Manpower
Motolite Goodyear
Carmen Building
Stargate Spa
Saika Japanese Restaurant
Franchise One Hotel - located at the back of Stargate Spa, along Santillan
Street corner Fernando Street
Herald Suites
Pizza Hut
Reyes Hair Cutters
Touch N' Wellness Massage and Spa
Dat Express Courier Inc.
Botak
Soliman Corporate Center
BPI Pasong Tamo
SAGA
MJMM Music Jam Theater Bar & Restaurant
Money Changer
Parungao Singzon Sangalang Lawyers
Jobsite Grill
The Oriental Place

Javier Street to Dela Rosa Street
Miracle Building I
Blu Racket Badminton Place
Matrinco
Regal Travel Service, Inc
Fuji-Hava
AIMCOOP
Kawasaki Authorized Service Shop
Pares Point
2168
Bruce Hardwood Floors
Motolite
Obeertime
Makati International Inn - located at the back of Obeertime, along Dela Rosa
Street

Dela Rosa Square
Oriental Garden Makati
Universal Motors Corp.

Tile Depot

PDIC

Mitsubishi Motors


Wilcon Depot

Walter Mart
Exportbank Plaza

Gil Puyat Avenue to Bagtikan Street
Petron Station
Malugay Street
Cafe Puro
High Pointe Building formerly N&M

Bagtikan Street to Estrella Street
GMA LOU BEL PLAZA
Piedra Building
Copyer
M.G.T. Guerra Bldg
VECA Building

Estrella Street to Kamagong Street
CF Pablo & Sons
NYS Bldg
A Cue Stick
Carland
Heartland
Prudence

Kamagong Street to P. Ocampo (formerly Vito Cruz)
Raman Condo
KFC
Kingswood - located along P. Ocampo near corner Chino Roces Avenue

Eurotel


Right side of Chino Roces from EDSA to J.P. Rizal:

There are open spaces along Chino Roces Avenue. There are also
Abandoned buildings. Next to Under Construction San Lorenzo Place is a
deserted building. Next to this empty structure is the Tokyo Health Link. A
big gap between Marvin Plaza and American Wire & Cables Co., Inc. is an
open sprawling land. You need to be aware of these empty spaces to avoid
getting confused when you see nothing is next to a building mentioned here.
If you encounter such areas, try to look at the next building to find out if it's
the building you're going to.

San Lorenzo Place (under construction)
An abondoned building
Tokyo Health Link
Kodak
Artemis
Mazda
Sabio

Kodak

Artemis
La Fuerza 2 - TUV Rheinland, Factory Sales, RATS, Design Square, Pietro,
Choir link Office Gallery
La Fuerza Plaza - FINALE ART FILE WAREHOUSE 17, The Soup Kitchen,
Aspac/Law, Puma, Black Station, BORDERS, Tomato Outlet, Republ1c,
Cirrus GLOBAL, Synchronizity Authentic Reflexology Center
Cafe Breton, SABAK Bike Shop, Country Style, Tile Express Shop
Allied Bank
Marsman Drysdale, Bulb Studios
Molave Building
Alegra Building - SGS, SKF, CROMA Medic
Philscan Travel, BCD Travel, SCANMAR Crewing Specialists
ZIEBART AUTOMALL
Makati Executive Suites (back of Ziebart along Don Bosco Street)

Don Bosco Street to Arnaiz Avenue(formerly Pasay Road)
Don Bosco Technical Institute
Meriam Bookstore

Arnaiz Avenue to Rufino Street(formerly Herrera)
Beacon
Makati Square
Shinjuku Ramen
Little Tokyo
Cactus PPC Laser
Catipon Clinic
JTKC Centre
Shell Gas Station

Rufino Street aka Herrera to Dela Rosa Street
Marvin Plaza
American Wire & Cables Co., Inc.
Kings Court II
Kings Court

Dominga Bldg - Fortune Insurance Group, BusinessMirror, Eternal Gardens,
97.9 Home Radio, Isuzu Gencars Makati, Asian Security & Investigation
Agency, Cook, Key Finance
JAKA Center
Centrepoint Building
McDonald's

Gil Puyat to Bagtikan
COMFOODS
First Homes Makati
Pryce Center Building

La Fuerza 2

Republ1c

Molave Building

Philscan Travel

Makati Square

Marvin Plaza

Bagtikan to Dao Street
Trans-Phil House
MJL Building
Ambers Best
Phil Tek
Kool King Aircon
CLF I Building - Alpha Machinery & Engineering
HCG

Dao to Kamagong
ISLA
HJR Auto Enhancer
Yokohama Benedicto Steel Corporation
Firewolf Motors

Kamagong to Metropolitan Avenue
Logicall (C. Roces corner Metropolitan Avenue)

Chowking
P. Ocampo Street
ShopWise
Dominga Bldg - Fortune Insurance

King's Court 2

King's Court
60 Responses to Jeepney Route Along Chino Roces Ave Or Pasong Tamo From MRT
ces said...
19 January 2013 11:29
Very informative blog. Can you give directions on the route from Fort Bonifacio to Chino Roces that passes under the
Magallanes flyover? Thanks.

Lag alag said...
19 January 2013 13:18
@ ces. Hello, ces. Are you driving or commuting?

jhoy era said...
7 June 2013 10:56

jhoy era said...
7 June 2013 10:57

Lag alag said...
7 June 2013 12:34
@ jhoy era. Sakay po bus na "Ayala Leveriza", baba ng Chino Roces at sakay ng "PRC" jeepney. Sabihin po sa
driver na ibaba ng Bagtikan St.

17 July 2013 09:13
thanks po sa blog, very helpful. May question lang po ako, kapag po ba sumakay ako ng jeep napa-PRC,
madadaanan din po ba yung Philippine Daily Inquirer? Thanks po

Lag alag said...
17 July 2013 13:09
@ gabrielle Marie Consuelo Binaday. Yes po dadaan po sa Inquirer ang PRC na jeep, left side po ng Pasong Tamo.
Ibaba po kyo ng driver, sabihin nyo lang.

Randy Epa said...
30 July 2013 15:35
Good day po.. I need help po going to Mall of kitchens sa may kamagong st. corner Lawaan st. Nearest landmark nya
daw is Pasong Tamo shopwise. Kung manggagaling po ako ng Quezon City, an-ano po ba sasakyan at saan
bababa?? Thank you po.

Lag alag said...
31 July 2013 13:50
@ Randy Epa. Get off the train or bus at Magallanes Station. Walk to the corner of Chino Roces aka Pasong Tamo.
Ride a jeepney with "PRC" sign. Drop off at Pasong Tamo cor Kamagong (ask driver). Cross Pasong Tamo and walk
along Kamagong past St Paul Rd. Next street is Lawaan.

Mark Domingo said...
16 September 2013 19:27
Hello po, ask lang po ako on how to commute to dela rosa (solaris one bldg) from kingswood makati (chino roces).

Lag alag said...
17 September 2013 08:43
@ Mark Domingo. Lakad po sa Buendia aka Gil Puyat, sakay jeep na "Ayala Washington", baba ng Herrera St, tawid
po at pasok ng Herrera, lakad hanggang kanto ng Dela Rosa, kaliwa po ng Dela Rosa, lakad hanggang umabot sa
Solaris One.

Denville Gatal said...
9 January 2014 10:25
Kung galing ako ng imus cavite papuntang ANSA 2Building 1078 don chino? Ano pinaka malapit na landmark sa
building na ito?

Lag alag said...
9 January 2014 14:51
@ Denville Gatal. Bus o jeepney po to South West Integrated o Baclaran, city bus po with "Ayala Leveriza" sign.
Baba po Chino Roces Ave. Sakay po jeep na "PRC" ang signboard. Sabihin sa driver ibaba sa Montojo St. Nasa
kabilang kanto po ng Montojo at Chino Roces ang ANSA II.

Sab Gomez said...
13 January 2014 10:54
Kung sasakay ako ng PRC Jeep, malilibot niya ba ako sa lahat ng stops and lugar na nakalagay dito? Pupunta po
kasi ako sa La Fuerza (Aspac Advertising) Thank you po :)))

Lag alag said...
13 January 2014 20:23
@ Sab Gomez. Ah lapit lang po nyan. Ayan po nakasulat, pagitan lang ng EDSA at Don Bosco St. Pkisunod po ang
pagkakasunod sunod ng mga bldg na nakasulat, pero may mga bago po ngayon na wala jan. Pkitingin n lng po,
magkakasunod sunod naman e.

Abi Paco said...
13 February 2014 13:17
Hi! This is very helpful, much appreciated!

What is the most efficient way to get to Net Lima Building in Bonifacio Global City coming from Buendia Avenue
(perhaps from Shell Maya)? I heard there are aircon jeeps from Buendia Avenue. Where do the aircon jeeps get off,
for me to efficiently get to Net Lima Building?

Thank you!

Lag alag said...
14 February 2014 10:10
@ Abi Paco. Hete's the convenient way. Ride a jeepney to EDSA which you can take at the corner of Ayala Ave and
Buendia, just go to loading area near it. The route of jeepney written on its side is "Ayala Washington" and in the front
is "Ayala."

In EDSA, go to Shell Station at the corner of EDSA and McKinlyey (opposite Ayala). Ride BGC Bus West Route. You
must choose "Lower West" not "Upper."

Get off the bus at The Fort Bus Stop, you will immediately see Net Lima across 5th St. Hope this direction helps you.

luffy piece said...
14 April 2014 15:39
hello.good day.i need help po from makati buendia mrt station going to southgate premiere. ano pong sasakyan kong
jeep?(signage ng jeep) thank you! :)

Lag alag said...
15 April 2014 00:19
@ luffy piece. To all readers: If you need help in direction, may i please request to give the complete address of your
destination so that I can give you accurate direction. Please help me in helping you. If you don't give me the name of
the building, there's no way I can guide you.

redmuz dakila said...
20 April 2014 11:04
good morning!i need help po pa'no makapunta ng DHL Express kayamanan-c, chino roces, ano po ang sasakyan na
jeep galing mrt magallanes station?... ty po.

-redmuz

Lag alag said...
20 April 2014 13:54
@ redmuz dakila. Commute direction to DHL Express Kayamanan-C is written in this post

Rana Gail Lim said...
22 April 2014 22:07
Sir anong jeep sasakyan from Edsa Magallanes MRT station. Going to The Beacon International School Foundation,
Inc Chino roces Ext. yung PRC ba na jeep ?

Lag alag said...
22 April 2014 22:43
@ Rana Gail Lim. You must ride "DPC Extension ECO Plaza Mantrade" and then alight at the end of its route in
Chino Roces Ext. Walk further along Chino Roces Ext until you get to 2332 PCPD Building where your destination is
located. It is already part of Western Bicutan, Taguig. For directions on how to get to Chino Roces Ext from MRT
Magallanes, please go to DPC Extension ECO Plaza Mantrade Jeepney Route.

kathie said...
9 May 2014 14:56
Good day. This site has been a tremendous help to me as a first time traveler to Manila.

Next week, I'm heading to DHL House at Chino Roces Extension (Makati). I already know how to get there through
this post. May I know if I can get to NAIA 3 from there and how? If not, can you give me an alternative route. I will be
commuting. Thank you very much.

Lag alag said...
10 May 2014 16:57
@ kathie. Sure. From DHL, get back to MRT Magallanes Station. Take a train to Taft Station and ride NAIA Shuttle.
For details, please go to NAIA 1-2-3 Shuttle Bus: Easy Way To Get To & From NAIA Terminals

Justine Nycole Abad said...
20 May 2014 14:40
hi, paano po ang jeepney ride papuntang DMCI Annex Bldg 2278 Don Chino Roces Ave Pasong tamo exit from edsa
taft?

Lag alag said...
20 May 2014 22:52
@ Justine Nycole Abad. It is located on the other part of Chino Roces. DMCI Annex is near to DMCI Plaza (Dacon
Bldg.) Please read separate post which provides directions to all buildings located on that part of Chino Roces. Go
to DPC Extension ECO Plaza Mantrade Jeepney Route.

Edmarc Arucan said...
21 May 2014 13:34
Hello po. How do i commute from LRT Gil Puyat Station to DHL in Chino Roxas Avenue?

lelay turqueza said...
21 May 2014 19:00
good pm po paano po pumunta sa DCL HOUSE2598 MANCHAS ST BRGY STA CRUZ MAKATI from cubao po

Lag alag said...
21 May 2014 23:18
@ lelay turqueza. In going to DCL House from Cubao, take MRT train to Magallanes, ride a jeepney with "PRC" sign
and get off the jeepney at Pablo Ocampo. Walk along Pablo Ocampo and turn right onto next perpendicular road,
then left on next perpendicular road. You will see the building on the right side of that street.

Lag alag said...
21 May 2014 23:38
@ Edmarc Arucan. To get to DHL House from LRT Gil Puyat, ride a jeepney with "Guadalupe" or "PRC" sign. Alight
at Chino Roces, take another jeepney with "Mantrade" sign and alight at Alphaland Southgate Mall, then follow the
direction to DHL in separate post. go to DPC Extension ECO Plaza Mantrade Jeepney Route

Pasige said...
28 May 2014 14:30
Hi! Ill be coming from pasig Kapitolyo headed to EcoPlaza Building in Chino roces Extension. What PUVs should I
take? thanks!

Also, if by car, are there any flat rate parking/ cheap parking spaces near the Eco plaza building. Hope you could
help. thank you!!!

Pasige said...
28 May 2014 14:33
another question, how about the commute from mckinley hill to Ecoplaza? would really appreciate your help!

Lag alag said...
28 May 2014 22:51
@ Pasige. You can take a jjeepney bound for Quiapo but must have a secondary sign of "Crossing Ilalim" and then
take MRT at Shaw Station to Magallanes where you can take the jeepney with "ECO Plaza" sign outside Alphaland
Southgate Mall (opposite lane.)

With regards to affordable parking, sorry no idea.

Lag alag said...
28 May 2014 22:57
@ Pasige. You can get to Eco Plaza from Mckinley by either jeepney or BGC bus bound for EDSA-Ayala then take
MRT to Magallanes or any southbound city bus.

29 May 2014 21:31
question lang po.. ano po sasakyan from Export bank to SM dasmarinas cavite?

Lag alag said...
1 June 2014 11:14
@ Kazuhiko Sunzhu. "Baclaran" bus to Coastal Mall, then "Dasmarinas."

2 June 2014 12:06
where can i find yung BACLARAN BUS? dumadaan po ba sa harap ng export bank yun?

Lag alag said...
2 June 2014 22:37
@ Kazuhiko Sunzhu. Westbound of Gil Puyat. Bus sign: "Baclaran LRT Leveriza."

kaziie eil said...
7 June 2014 16:31
pano pumunta ng DMCI bldg. don chino roces av. ext. galing ng dasmarinas cavite.commute po.thanks

Lag alag said...
9 June 2014 03:39
@ kaziie eil. From Southwest Integrated Terminal, take a city bus via EDSA and alight at Magallanes, then go to
jeepney loading area along Chino Roces to get to your destination.

ooohhcarol said...
10 June 2014 16:55
Paano po makapuntang HR & F International (4006 Yague St. Pasong Tamo, Makati) kapag galing ng Dela Rosa
station? Thank you po.

11 June 2014 19:21
Sir/Mam I'd like to know a much convenient way how to commute to Mrs. Fields that is located to UPRC Bldg. Chino
Roces Ave coming from Southwest Integrated Terminal. Thank you

11 June 2014 19:35
and also a better way to commute going to Gloria Bldg , situated at Aguirre St. Legaspi Village. coming from
Southwest. Thank you and God Bless

Lag alag said...
12 June 2014 12:46
@ ooohhcarol. Yague is the 3rd st past Shopwise, you wont miss it when you see ShopWise.

Lag alag said...
14 June 2014 01:15
@ Maridel Manalo. City bus via EDSA bound for north of Metro Manila. Alight at Magallanes, walk back to Chino
Roces, then follow directions given in this article.

Jhoy Ragundiaz said...
23 June 2014 14:40
hello! ask ko lang po kung paano pumunta sa Marvin Plaza from Magallanes station?

Queena Mae said...
23 June 2014 21:42
What jeep/transpo to ride from Magallanes Station to Whitespace Manila?

Lag alag said...
24 June 2014 02:11
@ Queena Mae. I have already answered you in the other article.

Lag alag said...
24 June 2014 02:17
@ Jhoy Ragundiaz. Marvin Plaza is written on this commuters' guide. Kindly read the direction, thanks.

MERRYROS GALANO said...
5 July 2014 12:21
paano po magcommute papuntang LRT BUENDIA-DLTB BUS STATION from PIFCO BLDG PASONG TAMO,
MAKATI?

Lag alag said...
6 July 2014 08:12
@ MERRYROS GALANO. Walk or ride jeepney back to MRT Magallanes. Train or bus to Taft Ave. Jeepney to
Buendia.

amie said...
11 July 2014 04:17
hi poh...panu poh pumunta ng mjl building don chino roces ave...galing poh ako ng market market mall fort
bonifacio...please help thanks....

Lag alag said...
11 July 2014 16:20
@ amie. BGC bus or jeepney to Ayala. "Washington" jeepney to Chino Roces, then follow directions given here.

Herbert Reyes said...
2 August 2014 11:04
Sir anu po best na sakayan going to chino roces (Alegra Bldg.) from pasig rosario. (commuters choices iwas trapik at
malayong lakad)..thanks and advance.

Lag alag said...
5 August 2014 16:24
@ Herbert Reyes. My reply is late because you ignored my note above the comment box. Jeepney to EDSA/Shaw +
MRT to Magallanes + jeepney to PRC, alight at Alegra Bldg.

Reggie said...
7 August 2014 18:41
Hi! Dadaan po ba yung jeep sa Whitespace? Salamat!

Lag alag said...
9 August 2014 20:46
@ Reggie. Please go to DPC Extension ECO Plaza Mantrade Jeepney Route

Louie said...
ano po direction from pasay victory terminal to NYS bldg. 1156 chino roces ave. san antonio village makati city? tnx
po.

Lag alag said...
18 September 2014 23:39
@ Louie. Cross EDSA, take bus, alight at Magallanes MRT Station. Walk back to Chino Roces, follow given direction.

Jeepney Route Bound For Eastwood City Libis
The jeepneys that ply the route that passes by Eastwood City have signboards in their front that read any of the
following: "EVER Rosario Citibank Libis Eastwood", "De Castro Rosario Floodway" "Citibank Libis IPI Eastwood" and
"EVER Rosario De Castro".

Jeepney bound for Eastwood City
The stopover or loading/unloading for commuters going to Eastwood City is along General Romulo Avenue near
corner Aurora Boulevard in Cubao. You can also ride this jeepney along General Romulo Avenue opposite Ali Mall.
So, by train, you can get to Eastwood City through the nearest MRT/LRT stations, commute wise, which are MRT-3
Araneta Center Cubao Station and LRT-2 Araneta Center Cubao Station. For driving directions, go to Driving
Directions To Eastwood City

How To Commute To Eastwood City From LRT-2 Araneta Center Cubao Station

Aurora Blvd cor Gen Romulo Ave Cubao
This station is located at Aurora Blvd and connected to Gateway Mall. If you got off the train bound for Santolan
Station, go down the station and walk along Aurora Boulevard's Santolan bound lane or towards the direction of the
train you've ridden until you get to the corner of General Romulo Avenue. See map below. The purple arrow is the
direction you take from the station.

There's a road sign at Aurora cor Gen Romulo as you can see in our second photo here. Also, a Mercury Drug
branch is located at the corner of Aurora Boulevard and General Romulo Avenue. If you got off the train bound for
Recto Station, walk back towards the origin of the train you've ridden. Walk across General Romulo (Mercury Drug
side) and ride a jeepney with any of the aforementioned signs.

You can also ride a free shuttle bound for Ali Mall opposite loading area for this jeepney. Get inside Gateway Mall,
walk towards the opposite end, go down the ground level, exit the mall, the shuttle terminal is right there as you exit.
Ride the jeep. Pay minimum and alight at Eastwood City where a pedestrian overpass is located. You will easily know
that you're nearing Eastwood City as its tall buildings are visible from the distance. The jeepney unloading zone in
Eastwood City is located just opposite MDC 100 and Citibank buildings with their names visible from the distance.
Use the pedestrian overpass to get to Eastwood Avenue, the main road of Eastwood City perpendicular to C-5 where
MDC 100 and Citibank Building are located at both corners. Click here to get walking directions from Eastwood
Avenue corner C-5 to different destinations inside Eastwood City.
How To Commute To Eastwood City From MRT-3 Araneta Center Cubao Station

This station is located at EDSA and connected to Farmers Plaza. After getting off the train, get inside Farmers Plaza
and use the footbridge that links Farmers Plaza to Smart Araneta Coliseum. Follow the directional signs pointing to
Araneta Coliseum and Gateway Mall. Exit to the other side of Smart Araneta Coliseum. Refer to the map above. The
blue arrow is the walking direction you take from MRT and Farmers Plaza to get to the jeepney loading areas along
Romulo. To get there, walk across General Aguinaldo Avenue towards ShopWise. Go to the back of ShopWise via
General Roxas Avenue or General McArthur Avenue, the roads that bordered ShopWise to the north and south,
respectively.

Walk further past Araneta Center Bus Terminal eastward until you get to General Romulo Avenue. Ride a jeepney
with any of the aforementioned signs. Pay minimum and alight at Eastwood City where a pedestrian overpass is
located. You will easily know that you're nearing Eastwood City as its tall buildings are visible from the distance. The
jeepney unloading zone for Eastwood City goers is located just opposite MDC 100 and Citibank buildings with their
names visible from the distance. Use the pedestrian overpass to get to Eastwood Avenue, the main road of Eastwood
City perpendicular to C-5 where MDC 100 and Citibank Building are located at both corners. Click here to get walking
directions from Eastwood Avenue corner C-5 to different destinations inside Eastwood City. You can also ride a free
shuttle from Smart Araneta Coliseum to Ali Mall. Once you enter Gateway Mall from walkway inside Aranetea
Coliseum, go down to the ground floor, exit the mall. The shuttle terminal is just in front of the Gateway Mall entrance.

How To Get To Eastwood City From Different Locations Of Metro Manila

Route #1

From Alabang, Muntinlupa, Pacita, Festival Mall, Filinvest City, Metropolis Starmall, Sucat and provinces of
Batangas, Laguna and Quezon including areas near to these locations.

Jeepney with "De Castro Citibank Rosario" sign
too. And the bus will stay there a little bit longer to pick up more passengers. Get inside Farmer's Plaza Mall, go up
the second floor, use the footbridge that connects Farmer's Plaza and Smart Araneta Coliseum, then follow direction
given above in "How To Commute To Eastwood City From MRT-3 Araneta Center Cubao Station". You can also walk
to the back of Farmers Plaza and walk past Araneta Coliseum towards General Romulo Avenue.

Option 2. But if you want to travel fast, then you can ride any bus bound for north of Metro Manila e.g. Monumento,
Center Cubao Station. Go inside the mall connected to MRT Araneta Center Station. That's Farmer's Plaza. Follow
direction given above in "How To Commute To Eastwood City From MRT-3 Araneta Center Cubao Station".

Route #2

nearby areas.

Jeepney Loading/Unloading in Eastwood City
ride "Cubao Ilalim" bus as it will not pass by Aurora Boulevard. Get off the bus as it stops before Aurora Boulevard.

Route #3


Eastwood Avenue road sign in Eastwood City
bus as it will not pass by Aurora Boulevard. Get off the bus at the unloading area in EDSA-Aurora Boulevard
intersection. Walk across EDSA towards Aurora Boulevard corner EDSA. Walk further along along Aurora Boulevard
past Gateway Mall and LRT-2 Araneta Center Station until you get to General Romulo Street. It's approximately 600

Cubao Station. Go inside the mall connected to MRT Araneta Center Station. That's Farmer's Plaza. Follow direction
given above in "How To Commute To Eastwood City From MRT-3 Araneta Center Cubao Station".

Route #4


ride "Cubao Ilalim" bus as it will not pass by Aurora Boulevard. Get off the bus at the unloading area in EDSA-Aurora
Boulevard intersection. Walk across EDSA towards Aurora Boulevard corner EDSA. Walk further along along Aurora
Boulevard past Gateway Mall and LRT-2 Araneta Center Station until you get to General Romulo Street. It's
approximately 600 meters from EDSA to General Romulo. If it's way too far for you to walk, then ride jeepney with
"Marikina" sign and alight at General Romulo. Follow direction given above in "How To Commute To Eastwood City
From LRT-2 Araneta Center Cubao Station".

Route #5

From Marikina, Antipolo, Santolan, Sta. Lucia East, Robinson's Metro East, Katipunan, Anonas and other areas
nearby.

Walk jeepney or FX bound for Cubao. Usually, jeepneys headed for Cubao has signs that read "Divisoria", "Recto",
"Stop & Shop" etc. Get off the jeepney at the corner of Aurora Boulevard and General Romulo. Walk across Aurora
Boulevard and ride the jeep bound for Eastwood along General Romulo near corner Aurora Boulevard, Mercury Drug
side. Follow direction given above.

Route #6


it will not pass by Aurora Boulevard. Get off the bus at the unloading area in EDSA-Aurora Boulevard intersection.

Route #7

From Quiapo, Carriedo, Escolta, Morayta, C.M. Recto and areas nearby.

Option 1. Takes longer time on getting to Eastwood City. Ride a bus with "Cainta" or "Taytay" at bus stop located in
Quiapo along Quezon Blvd near pedestrian overpass or opposite Quiapo Church. When conductor asks for your
destination, say "IPI". It's a long journey. You will pass by SM City Sta Mesa, San Juan, Greenhills, then the bus will
cross EDSA. Next to EDSA is Meralco Avenue intersection with traffic lights. After that watch for Ortigas Avenue C-5
flyover interchange. That's the only interchange after EDSA Ortigas flyovers. Get off the bus after it cross C-5. Walk
across Ortigas Avenue and ride jeepney with "Cubao" or "Eastwood" sign. Alight at Eastwood Avenue. Your

Option 2. Faster. Ride a train bound for Santolan Station at LRT-2 Recto Station. Alight at Areneta Center Cubao
Station. Follow direction given above in "How To Commute To Eastwood City From LRT-2 Araneta Center Cubao
Station"

Route #8

From Mabini & Del Pilar in Ermita/Malate, Harrison Plaza, Pablo Ocampo aka Vito Cruz, La Salle, San Andres,
Quirino Avenue Taft, Pedro Gil Taft, PGH, Robinson's Place Manila, SM Manila, Intramuros, Manila City Hall and
other areas nearby.

Option 1. Ride a jeepney with "Cubao" sign. You can ride one of these jeepneys along north bound lane of Taft
Avenue, in Pablo Ocampo aka Vito Cruz near corner Harrison Street, along Adriatico between Rizal Memorial and
Harrison Plaza, between Central Bank and Harrison Plaza, along Mabini Street in Ermita and Malate and along Padre
Burgos that borders Manila City Hall. Alight at Aurora Boulevard in Cubao and walk your way towards General
Romulo Avenue. Then ride the jeepney bound for Eastwood City.

Option 2. Ride a train bound for Roosevelt Station at any LRT-1 Station near to you, e.g., Vito Cruz Station, Quirino
Avenue Station, Pedro Gil Station, U.N. Avenue Station and Arroceros Central Terminal Station. Alight at Roosevelt
Station. At the south bound lane of EDSA, ride bus bound for south of Metro Manila, e.g. "Baclaran Cubao Ibabaw",
Alabang Cubao Ibabaw", "Ayala Leveriza Cubao Ibabaw", "Sucat Cubao Ibabaw", etc. Take note of the words
"Cubao Ibabaw" on the sign of the bus. Don't ride "Cubao Ilalim" bus as it will not pass by Aurora Boulevard. Get off
the bus at the unloading area in EDSA-Aurora Boulevard intersection. Walk across EDSA towards Aurora Boulevard
corner EDSA. Walk further along along Aurora Boulevard past Gateway Mall and LRT-2 Araneta Center Station until
you get to General Romulo Street. It's approximately 600 meters from EDSA to General Romulo. If it's way too far for
you to walk, then ride jeepney with "Marikina" sign and alight at General Romulo. Follow direction given above in
"How To Commute To Eastwood City From LRT-2 Araneta Center Cubao Station".

Route #9

From SM Mall of Asia or MOA, Blue Wave Macapagal, SMX, SM Arena, Microtel and other places near these
locations.

Ride a jeepney with "Malibay" sign at SM MOA Jeepney and FX Terminal located in front SM Department Store or
along EDSA Extension near Macapagal Boulevard. Alight at the unloading area near MRT Taft Station. Ride an MRT
train bound for North Station at MRT-3 Taft Station. Alight at Araneta Center Cubao Station. Get inside the mall
connected to MRT Araneta Center Station. That's Farmer's Plaza. Follow direction given above in "How To Commute
To Eastwood City From MRT-3 Araneta Center Cubao Station".

Route #10

From Makati, Greenbelt, Glorietta, Buendia, Guadalupe, Fort Bonifacio, Market Market, J.P, Rizal, Makati Avenue,
Ayala Avenue, Mandaluyong, Boni Pioneer, Shaw Boulevard, Pasig, Kalentong, Gabby's, Shangri-La Plaza,
locations.

Ride a jeepney, FX or taxi bound for nearest MRT-3 Station e.g., Magallanes Station, Ayala Station, Buendia Station,
Guadalupe Station, Boni Station, Shaw Blvd Station and Ortigas Station. Ride a train bound for North Station and
alight at Araneta Center Cubao Station. Get inside the mall connected to MRT Araneta Center Station. That's
Cubao Station".

Route #11

From Recto, Binondo, Divisoria, Legarda, FEU, Morayta, Sampaloc, Nagtahan, Pureza, V. Mapa, SM City Sta Mesa,
Central Colleges of the Philippines, UERM, San Juan, Araneta Avenue, Gilmore and other areas near to these
locations.

Option 1. Ride a jeepney with "Marikina" sign that plies the route from Divisoria via Recto Avenue, Ramon
Magsaysay Blvd and Aurora Blvd. Get off the jeep right at the corner of Aurora Blvd and General Romulo Avenue in
Cubao. Ride the jeep bound for Eastwood City along General Romulo near corner Aurora Boulevard, Mercury Drug
side. Alternatively, from Legarda, FEU, Morayta, Pureza, V. Mapa, SM City Sta Mesa and other places nearby, you
can take the bus bound for Taytay or Cainta that passes by along Recto and Ramon Magsaysay Boulevard. Please
read direction in Route #7 Option 1.

Option 2. For fast travel, take LRT-2 train bound for Santolan Station at any nearest station e.g., Recto Station,
Legarda Station, Pureza Station, V. Mapa Station and Gilmore Station. Alight at Araneta Center Cubao Station.
Follow direction given above in "How To Commute To Eastwood City From LRT-2 Araneta Center Cubao Station".

Route #12

From Greenhills and Robinson's Galleria in Ortigas.

Along Ortigas Avenue, take a bus or jeepney with any of these signs: "Cainta", "Taytay", "Rosario Junction", "Ever".
Alight at IPI. It's the area at the corner of C-5 and Ortigas Avenue after the bus crossed C-5. You will easily know that
you're approaching C-5 because there are flyovers and overpasses at the intersection of Ortigas Avenue and C-5.
Walk across Ortigas Avenue and ride jeepney with "Cubao" or "Eastwood" sign. Alight at Eastwood Avenue. Your

Route #13

From Tagaytay and places in Cavite such Dasmarinas, Imus, Bacoor, Kawit, etc.

Ride a jeepney, bus or FX bound for Manila and alight at Baclaran. Ride a bus with any of these signs: "Monumento",
"Novaliches" or "Fairview".

Option 1. Faster. Get off the bus at unloading area near MRT-3 Taft Station. Ride a train bound for North Station.
Alight at MRT-3 Araneta Center Cubao Station. Get inside the mall connected to MRT Araneta Center Station. That's
Cubao Station".

Option 2. By bus, takes longer in the road. Ride the same bus from Baclaran but there must be also secondary sign
in front of the bus that reads "Cubao Ibabaw". Do not ride bus with "Cubao Ilalim" sign as it will not pass by Araneta
Coliseum. Get off the bus at Farmers Plaza, the mall connected to MRT-3 Araneta Center Cubao Station. Get inside
Farmers Plaza Mall, go up the second level and use the footbridge that links Farmer's Plaza to Smart Araneta
Coliseum. Follow direction given above in "How To Commute To Eastwood City From MRT-3 Araneta Center Cubao
Station".

Route #14

From Timog Avenue, IL Terrazzo Mall, Tomas MOrato and nearby areas.

Take jeepney that passes through Timog, Tomas Morato and Kamuning. The sign of this jeepney reads "Project 2-3".
It comes from Welcome Rotunda, turns right onto Timog Avenue from Quezon Avenue, turns right onto Tomas
Morato via Boy Scout Circle then turns left on Kamuning. Get off the jeepney at EDSA. Ride a bus with secondary
sign that reads "Cubao Ibabaw". Don't ride "Cubao Ilalim" bus as it will not pass by Aurora Boulevard. Get off the bus
as it stops before Aurora Boulevard. Walk across EDSA towards Aurora Boulevard corner EDSA. Walk further along
along Aurora Boulevard past Gateway Mall and LRT-2 Araneta Center Station until you get to General Romulo
Street. It's approximately 600 meters from EDSA to General Romulo. If it's way too far for you to walk, then ride
jeepney with "Marikina" sign and alight at General Romulo. Follow direction given above in "How To Commute To
Eastwood City From LRT-2 Araneta Center Cubao Station". If your location along Timog is towards EDSA, you can
walk your way to EDSA or ride a jeepney with "Fairvew" sign from Cubao that turns right onto Timog Avenue from
Ybardolaza Street. In EDSA, either take MRT-3 train bound for Taft and alight at Araneta Center Cubao Station or
ride a bus from Fairview that turns left from East Avenue to EDSA.

Walk Direction From Eastwood Avenue corner C-5 to Spots in Eastwood City

On both corners of Eastwood Avenue and C-5 are Citibank Building and MDC 100 Tower, respectively. Walk along
Eastwood Avenue from C-5. Next to Citibank is Eastwood Corporate Plaza building, followed by IBM Plaza building.
The fourth building along Eastwood Avenue to the right is Eastwood Cybermall aka Cyber & Fashion Mall and it is
connected to Eastwood City Walk 1 & 2 via footbridge. In the ground level, Eastwood Walk of Fame and Activity
Center or Central Plaza are located to the right as Eastwood Avenue turns to left. There's a road perpendicular to the
right of Eastwood Avenue next to Eastwood Cybermall. This road is called E-Commerce Road. Global One Center is
the tall building at the far end of E-Commerce Road. Either from Cyber & Fashion Mall or Walk of Fame, you can get
to Eastwood Cinemas. If you take the ground level, you get to see various restaurants and fast food outlets. Walk
further along Eastwood Avenue and go right on Orchard Road to get to Eastwood Mall, Eastwood Central Plaza,
Eastwood Show Rooms & Model Units, Eastwood Richmonde Hotel, E-Commerce Plaza and Food Junction.
McDonald's is at the corner of Eastwood Avenue and Orchard Road. Keep walking straight on Eastwood Avenue
from Cyber & Fashion Mall up to the other end of Eastwood Avenue if you're going to Holy Family Chapel. The
buildings to the left of Eastwood Avenue are Lafayette 1, Lafayette 2, Lafayette 3 and The Palazzo. At the back of
Eastwood Mall, to the right of Orchard Road are: Techno Plaza 2, Techno Plaza 1, Fitness First and Informatics. One
Orchard Road and Olympic Heights are alongside Holy Family Chapel.
43 Responses to Jeepney Route Bound For Eastwood City Libis
21 April 2012 11:29
Hello, ask ko lang po kung ano pinaka convenient na way pa eastwood from marilao bulacan. Last time may nakita
akong sign sa trinoma terminal going to eastwood pero nung nagtanong ako sa tao dun wala daw byahe sa eastwood
not sure kung niloloko lang ako ni manong... Ayoko na kasi sanang maglakad ng malayo lalo na nightshift ako.
Thanks!

Lagalag said...
21 April 2012 21:43
Di po kc regular ang byahe eastwood city from trinoma. Kung ayaw mo po maglakad ng malayo e bus po sakyan mo
na may "Ortigas Ilalim" ang sign. Baba po kanto Ortigas, sakay po sa kanto ng Ortigas at EDSA ng jeep na "Rosario"
ang sign. Baba po ng kanto ng Ortigas at C-5. Then sakay po ng jeep na "Cubao" ang sign sa northbound ng C-5
kanto ng Ortigas. Baba ka na po ng Eastwood. Yan po di ka na maglalakad ng malayo. Regular po ba ang punta ng
Eastwood? What time po ba ang byahe nyo to Eastwood?

23 April 2012 00:22
Ah ganun po ba, wala na po bang ibang van na masasakyan pa eastwood? Yes po regular ang pagpunta ko dun and
siguro mga 8pm byahe ko.. Thanks po ng madami! :)

Lagalag said...
23 April 2012 09:35
@ Vanilla Frost. Hayaan nyo po at research ko at ipost ko po dito sa comment section na to. Inform ko din po kyo na
pwede kyong sumakay sa free shuttle mula Smart Araneta Coliseum hanggang Ali Mall, then sakay na kyo jeep to
Eastwood.

23 April 2012 18:48
Sige po pasensya na po sa abala ha hehe tska thank you po talaga ang laki ng tulong nyo. :)

ladygem said...
15 May 2012 23:30
hello, ask ko lang po if dadaan po ba ito ng acropolis? thanks.

Lagalag said...
16 May 2012 12:24
@ ladygem. Acropolis Busdivision po ay nasa Mandaluyong. Eastwood City po ay QC. Hindi po dadaan ang jeep na
to sa Acropolis. :)

29 May 2012 17:16
from mrt cubao, wla po bang jeep going to gen romulo ave?

Lagalag said...
29 May 2012 18:53
@ Celine Regala. Pwede po kyo sumakay ng jeep sa kanto ng EDSA at Aurora Blvd. Sakay po kyo jeep na byaheng
Marikina then baba po kyo ng kanto ng Gen Romulo. Pwede din nman kyo sumakay ng free shuttle sa ibaba ng
Araneta Coliseum papunta ng Ali Mall na ang location ay Gen Romulo din kung saan pwede na kyo sumakay ng jeep
na papuntang Eastwood City. Sana po ay makatulong ang sagot ko. :)

30 May 2012 10:42
Thank you very much, using your direction i reached Eastwood last night :) Yung dulo po pala sa Gen. Romulo ay
Save More, dun naka pila ang jeep. Yung Lady natanungan ko was kind enough to assist me. We Rode
Bagumbayan. She told me I can ride jeep with sign Cubao-Yale if I dont want to the long walk from edsa, since
Marikina jeeps goes straight ahead & rarely stops in nearby streets. Then just drop of Mercury drugs or Tropical hut
she said. Going back I rode a jeep Cubao AliMall from Citibank near the walkway overpass. That's when i realized it
was way too far from were i'll be coming from which is Malabon.

30 May 2012 10:43
By the way the fare from Gen.Romulo Cubao to Eastwood is P10.00

Lagalag said...
30 May 2012 12:08
@ Celine Regala. Yeah I think that is the fare amount. Glad to hear you got to Eastwood City using my direction.

Anyways, I also created FX & Jeepney Terminal located in Trinoma and I remember when I went there to get the
facts, there's also GT Express and UX Express bound for Eastwood City. If you are from Malabon, maybe it would be
more convenient to take ride at Trinoma. But the think is I learned lately that the trip to Eastwood is not on regular
basis within a day. Nevertheless, I suggest to check the schedule of those aircon vans and FXs especially if you will
be going to Eastwood regularly. If their schedule fits yours, then I recommended it.

gor gasdw said...
13 June 2012 19:26
pwede parin ba dumaan sa farmers plaza kahit mga 9:30pm na galing sa mrt? 10pm kasi pasok ko, ganun din pag
6am saan ako dadaan papunta mrt?

thankyou

Lagalag said...
13 June 2012 22:05
@ gor gasdw. Kung sakali pong sarado na ang Farmers, pwede nyo pong gawin ang ginawa ng isa ding commuter
na nag-iwan ng comment dito. Lakad po kyo along EDSA towards Aurora Blvd, then sakay po kyo ng jeep na ang
sign ay Cubao-Yale at baba po kyo ng Gen Romulo. Sakay na kyo ng jeep to Eastwood. Or pwede din nman kyo
maglakad kahit sa labas ng Farmers. Baba lang po kyo ng MRT at lakad kyo, lagpasan nyo lang ang Smart Araneta
Coliseum hanggang makarating kyo sa Gen Romulo. Sana po ay matulungan kayong makarating sa destinasyon nyo
ng sagot ko. :)

lady_garnet008 said...
29 July 2012 13:52
How to go to 110 E. Rodriguez ave. Jr., Libis, Quezon City if I'm from from Malabon City?

Lagalag said...
29 July 2012 17:54
@ lady_garnet008. Ride a jeep to Monumento, ride bus to Cubao Ibabaw, go to Araneta Center, then you can follow
the directions on this post. The jeep bound for Eastwood City that mentioned here passes through the whole stretch
of E. Rodriguez ave. Jr., Libis, Quezon City.

raymond_membrebe said...
magkano po lahat ng magagastos from santolan station to perdo gil??

Lag alag said...
@ raymond_membrebe. Kung hindi pa po nagtataas ang train fares gaya ng nasa mga news, 12 pesos po mula
Doreteo Jose Station at mula Santolan hanggang Recto Station naman po ay pkitanong na lang po sa ticket seller. Di
nman siguro aabot ng 20 pesos kaya approximately, wala pang Php 35 mula Santolan Station hanggang Pedro Gil
Station.

Jexcribble said...
11 September 2012 16:04
Hi, meron ka po ba alam na way from market-market to eastwood and vice versa na hindi na po dadaan ng EDSA?
along c5 lng po or Pasig, and hindi rin mag ttaxi, for regular basis po kasi hehe salamat :)

Lag alag said...
11 September 2012 18:38
@ Jexcribble. Have you already read the post entitled "New Jeepney & FX Terminal In BGC Market! Market!"?

shahani marie said...
1 October 2012 20:17
pwede nyo poh b koh bgyn ng full directon papuntang EASTWOOD CENTRAL PLAZA???taga cavite poh kc ako
eh.salamat and godbless!!!

Lag alag said...
1 October 2012 21:44
@ shahani marie. Napansin ko po na hindi nyo binasa ang post, sayang naman po pagod ko at unfair nman po sa iba
na nagbabasa ng buong article. Pki basa nyo na muna po, then kung may tanong po kyo ay sasagutin ko po. Kahit
hanggang bago po ang Route #1 ey pkibasa nyo po. After that pkibasa po ang Route #13 na mula Cavite. Ang
kumpleto po direction ay nasa umpisa hanggang before Route #1 plus Route #13. Salamat po sa pagbabasa.

Master Ryann said...
17 March 2013 23:45
I'm from cainta, kailangan ko pa po pumunta ng cubao at sakay ulit pabalik? Wala po ba mas convenient na way?

Lag alag said...
18 March 2013 01:18
@ Master Ryann. Sir master isang sakay lang po ng jeep nasa Eastwood City na kyo. Abang lang po kyo sa Ortigas
Ave Ext na mga jeepney na may sign na "Eastwood Cubao".

regina miguel said...
4 May 2013 20:31
Hello, pano po pumunta o ano dapat sakyan if punta ng lrt-1 from cainta..

Lag alag said...
4 May 2013 21:18
@ regina miguel. One bus ride to quiapo po. Mula quiapo church lakarin npo ang LRT-1 Carriedo Station.

RRJ said...
22 August 2013 23:22
Pano po from eastwood to marikina? Yung d na sasakay ng jeep papuntang cubao ..meron po ba? Pls help.

Lag alag said...
23 August 2013 22:07
@ RRJ. Pki check po sa UV Express kung may byahe sila na pa-Marikina. Pkitanong po sa concierge o information
desk sa Eastwood Mall kung saan ang terminal ng mga UV Express. Ang alam ko po ay weekdays lang sila at may
takdang oras lang po, kaya kung sakali may byehe silang Marikina ay pkitanong na lang din po ang schedules nila.
Salamat po.

Jeypi Romero said...
9 October 2013 16:31
Hi tanong ko lang kung around 8pm ba may jeep pa papuntang Eastwwod sa Gen Romulo?

Lag alag said...
9 October 2013 19:31
@ Jeypi Romero. Yes sir, opo.

22 October 2013 06:03
Hello po! I need your help here. So glad I found your page. How can I get to 110 Rodriguez Ave., Libis Qezon City
from NAIA Terminal 3. Magcocomute kasi ako. Via MRT. Thank you so much I will appreciate your kindness. More
power!

Lag alag said...
22 October 2013 10:55
@ Vivian Sue Tabar. Sakay po ng NAIA Shuttle to Pasay Rotunda terminal nla. Pagbaba po ninyo sakay naman po
kyo ng MRT at baba po kyo ng Araneta Center Cubao Station. Then pki follow po ang route mula sa station papunta
sa sakayan ng jeepney na tumatahak ng Libis na nakasaad po sa article na to. Pkisabi sa driver ibaba kyo sa
ShopWise paglagpas ng Eastwood, tawid kyo sa tamang tawiran at hanapin nyo na po ang 110. Para po sa direction
nula NAIA 3 to MRT, please CLICK HERE po. Sana po ay makatulong ang directions na binigay ko.

22 October 2013 21:46
Thank you so much po! Godspeed! :)

Lag alag said...
23 October 2013 11:11
@ Vivian Sue Tabar. Welcome po.

Dovi Amor Sabong said...
30 November 2013 09:11
how to get to Eastwood from bgc?

Lag alag said...
30 November 2013 14:29
@ Dovi Amor Sabong. Click here to get to EDSA-Ayala from BGC. Ride train to Cubao from MRT Ayala Station.
Then follow directions above.

Ira said...
10 December 2013 21:25
Do you know about the fx/uv sa may McDo sa Quezon Ave na papuntang Eastwood? And if yes, andun pa rin kaya
yun? Thanks!

Lag alag said...
11 December 2013 00:54
@ Ira. Meron po ako nkikita pero hindi regular, kung meron man ay umaga lang. Pag tanghali na wala npo ako
nkikita.

josephine rita said...
1 January 2014 19:43
How to go to E. Rodriguez ave. Jr., Libis, Quezon City main office mercury if I'm from mendez,cavite?

Lag alag said...
1 January 2014 20:37
@ josephine rita. Bius to South West Integrated Terminal. City bus with "Cubao Ibabaw" sign or MRT to Araneta
Cubao Station. Follow direction on this article and ride the jeepney to Eastwood. Alight at Mercury Head Office
located before Eastwood City. Ask driver to drop you off there.

Roa Penarroyo said...
7 February 2014 19:41
hi. I need help. anu po sasabihin ko sa driver san ako ibaba papuntang mercury head office if nakasakay na ko ng
jeep?

Lag alag said...
8 February 2014 00:13
@ Roa Penarroyo. If your destination is Mercury Drug head office which is located at Mercury Ave, a road
perpendicular to the left of C-5 from Cubao, just ask driver to drop you off at pedestrian overpass nearer to Mercury
Ave. Use the bridge and enter Mercury Ave. You will immediately see the Mercury buildings there. Besides, there are
lots of security officers there.

LRT-1 Quirino Station Routes & Destinations
There are so many maritime corporations and seaman-hiring companies as well as POEA accredited recruitment
agencies located around LRT-1 Quirino Station. Some of them have their own buildings while others are housed in
multi-story buildings. I created this guide for job seekers that don't know how to get to their respective recruiter's
address here. Aside from OFW (Overseas Filipino Workers) destinations, scores of restaurants, hotels, bars and
clubs are also accessible via this train station. By commute, it's much nearer to use Quirino Station if you're headed
to Remedios Circle as there are jeepneys you can take to Adriatico St and other paralleled roads from which Malate's
nightlife attraction is a stone's throw away. You can also get to Malate Church faster from this station, just take
jeepney with "Dakota Harrison Plaza" sign with its loading bay located right below the station.

Marc 2000 Tower
It's always best to get to where you're headed as fast as you can. Especially if you're from outside of Metro Manila,
e.g., Pampanga, Bulacan, Tarlac, Cavite, Laguna, Batangas, Quezon Province, etc. After a bus route to Manila,
nothing compares to taking a LRT train to get to your destination. In this article, I will guide you to buildings and
institutions that can be reached on foot or a short jeepney ride from LRT-1 Quirino Ave Station.

Check if your destination is listed below and then read the rest of this article to guide yourself in getting
there.Important: If your destination is listed, please read the whole article until you get to the part in which your
destination is given direction. I created this to help you out so please be patient while reading. Use the maps I created
for your convenience and to help you even more. There are eight maps in this guide including the zoomed out version
where you can see how far a building is from LRT-1 Quirino Station.

Adriatico Executive Center
Amf Puyat Bowling
AMF-Puyat Bowling Inn
Ang Bistro sa Remedios
Apotolic Nunciature
Arthur's
Aurora Quezon Elem School
BSM
Bureau of Plant Industry
Casa de Antonio Pension Inn
Club Socialista
Commission on Filipinos Overseas
COMPASS - Competent Maritime Professionals & Sea Staff
Cowboy Grill Remedios
Dematisse
Diamond Rose Human Resources & Services Corp
Dona Felisa Syjuco Bldg
Dona Mercedes Bldg
Dulo-Zobel Roxas bound jeepneys
E-Games by Philweb
Eligardi Building
Estrella Condominium
FBIC Reefer Center
Felisas Building
FFW Bldg
FILHIGH-GNS INC
Forex Building
FSR Building
Full Speed
Garden Brew Pension Inn
Green Residences
Guieb Building
Ideal Placement
Insomnia
Jollibee San Andres
Junnil Building
Korean Palace
Leon Guinto Townhomes III
Leonis Bldg
Lolo Dad's
M&M Placement Int'l Inc
Malate Bayview Mansion
Malate Crown Plaza
Man Maritime Inc
Manila Int'l Recruitment Services Inc MIRSI
Manila Zoo
Marc 1971 Taft Ave
Marc 2000
Marlow Navigation Dormitory
McDonald's
Medbulk Maritime Management Corp
Mercury Drug
Metro view
Minerva Marine Agency Inc
NAESS House
Natasha
NICFUR Building
Ninoy Aquino Stadium
Only You Bar & Music Lounge
Our Lady of Remedies Catholic Center
Our Lady of Remedies Parish aka Malate Church
Our Lady of Remedios School
Pearl Grace Ship Management Inc
Philippine Academy of Family Physicians
PRC-Zapote and Guadalupe bound jeepneys
Puregold San Andres
Remedios Circle
Rosario Reyes Health Center
Royal Medicheck Inc
Ruby Ann Building
RVA Building
San Andres bound jeepneys
San Andres Market
San Andres Sports Complex
San Marcelino Medical Clinic
Sherwood Plaza
SMS Valesco Strategic Manpower Solutions
Stardust Bar & Resto
Stargazer KTV Bar
STI College
Sundance
Sunway Int'l Manpower Services Inc
Taft Business Center
The Hue House Massage
The M-Bay Health Spa
Tropical Harbour Bar
V-Zone KTV
Vegetarian Food Center
Vellagio Tower
Victoria Manor
Zigo Bar & Restaurant

How To Get To Buildings And Institutions Around LRT-1 Quirino Station

Below is the vicinity map where LRT-1 Quirino Station is located. As you can see, it's the intersection of Taft Ave and
President Quirino Ave. The two main thoroughfares intersect each other in letter X form. San Andres St served as
strike-through of letter X intersection. So you're looking at a letter X (Taft and Quirino avenues) with a horizontal line
(San Andres) through its center.

Walk or ride a jeepney along San Andres St to get to these places:

Along San Andres St from Taft Ave towards Manila Bay (west of Taft Ave)

San Andres left side from Taft:Bureau of Plant Industry, followed by San Andres Market which followed by a
commercial building where aMercury Drug is situated. San Andres Sports Complex is next and Dona Mercedes
Bldg followed it.

Malate Crown Plaza - Man Maritime & V-Zone
San Andres right side from Taft: Marc 2000 Tower is at the corner of Taft and San Andres, followed by an open
space and a building then Antonio Vasquez St. Another property of Bureau of Plant Industry and next to it isAurora
Quezon Elem School. Luis Maria Guerero St and at the corner is Puregold San Andres. Take Guerero St to get
to Medbulk Maritime Management Corp which is located at the unfinished twin towers tall building you see from
afar. Malate Crown Plaza (Man Maritime and V-Zone are located here) is the tall building that you see towards the
other end of San Andres but located exactly at the left corner of Adriatico St. You can ride a jeepney in getting there if
you hate walking, the sign of jeepney is "Dakota Harrison" and it will ultimately pass by Manila Zoo, ask driver to
drop you off there. Loading is at the corner of Taft and San Andres.

There's a J ollibee (corner of Maria Orosa St) after Puregold. Rosario Reyes Health Center is up ahead. Next
intersection is Jorge Bacobo, alight here from the jeepney if you're riding, walk along Bacobo to get to Remedios
Circle. Bacobo is followed by Adriatico St. The jeepney will turn left to Adriatico on its way to Manila Zoo, so alight at
this corner where Malate Crown Plaza is located. Take Adriatico St, right side of San Andres to get to Malate
Bayview Mansion, the tall building with its name you can make out even while still on the train. The building is
located opposite Remedios Circle.

Korean Palace is opposite Tropical Harbour in Remedios Circle
At the right corner of Adriatico and San Andres is a bank, second building is Adriatico Executive Center while on
the left side of Adreatico isFBIC Reefer Center. As you walk towards Malate Bayview Mansion -
Stardust,Stargazer and Only you are next to each other, right side of Adriatico St before Remedios Circle. Once
you get to Remedios Circle,Korean Palace is visible from the distance (corner of Remedios St). Ang Bistro sa
Remedios is to your left followed by Tropical Harbour. Turn left to Remedios St and you'll immediately see Cowboy
Grill, Insomnia, Dematisse and Club Socialista. The Hue House Massage is seen from Remedios Circle Park.

If you walk along San Andres straight past Adriatico, you get to Catholic Center Our Lady of Remedies, Our Lady
of Remedios Catholic School and Our Lady of Remedies Parish aka Malate Church located at the corner of
Mabini and San Andres.

Click each red pin to reveal building names.

Quirino Ave West of Taft Ave

Left side of Quirino Ave from Taft towards Manila Bay: Second building is where E-Games Philweb is located.Zigo
Bar is next and up ahead is M-Bay Health Spa.


Click each red pin to get building names.

Quirino Ave East of Taft Ave

Walk along the left side of Quirino Ave from the train station towards SLEX or Osmena Highway: NICFUR Building is
at the corner of Taft and Quirino. Lolo Dad's is not far from Taft. BSM entrance is along Leon Guinto St, next to Taft,
just turn left from Quirino and you'll see the tall building up ahead, left of Leon Guinto.J eepneys bound for San
Andres Bukid, PRC and Guadalupe take Leon Guinto and cross Quirino Ave.

BSM Building in Leon Guinto near Quirino Ave

Leonis Bldg is located at the corner of Guinto and Quirino, you'll see its name from afar. It is followed by the big
building of Metro View where Royal Medicheck Inc and FILHIGH-GNS INC are also located. Victoria Manor is
located at the next corner which is Agoncillo St. Pearl Grace Ship Management Inc is next to Victoria Manor along
Agoncillo St. Next important building along Quirino Ave is Guieb Building followed byForex Building which is at the
corner of Marcelino St. Vegetarian Food Center is located at this building.M&M PLACEMENT INT'L INC is up
ahead, located at the corner of Singalong St. J eepneys with "Dulo-Zobel Roxas" sign take Singalong and cross
Quirino Ave.

Metro View - Royal Medicheck Inc & FILHIGH-GNS INC

If your destination is the Commission on Filipinos Overseas building, walk further as it is located near corner of
SLEX aka Osmena Highway which is perpendicular to the right of Quirino Ave. You get to pass by Ideal
Placement and J unnil Building, in that order after San Bartolome St, before Commission on Filipinos Overseas.
There are no jeepneys from Taft to Osmena via Quirino so you need to walk approximately 750 meters from Taft Ave
to its location. There are areas with informal settlers so be alert and cautious.

Sunway Int'l Manpower Services

Walk along the right side of Quirino Ave from the train station towards SLEX: McDonald's is the first establishment,
followed by Vellagio Tower located at the corner of Leon Guinto and Quirino Ave. Felisa Bldgis located at the
corner of San Pascual St. Diamond Human Resources Services Corp is located at the ground floor of this
building. MIRSI or Manila Int'l Recruitment Services Inc is at the corner of San Marcelino St and Eligardi Bldg is
situated at the corner of Modesto St. Sunway Int'l Manpower Services is visible from the distance because of its
striking signage. Full Speed building is located at the corner of the last street before Osmena Highway which is Anak
Bayan.

Full Speed Building

Click red pins to reveal more information.

San Andres St East of LRT-1 Quirino Station

Estrella Condominium is next to J ollibee along the right side of San Andres, it is opposite McDonald's. Ruby Ann
Building is along the left side of San Andres corner of Leon Guinto St. Turn right to Leon Guinto St from San Andres
to get to these buildings: Left side of Leon Guinto - Marlow Navigation Dormitory, San Marcelino Medical
Clinic and Leon Guinto Townhomes III. Right side of Leon Guinto - just walk from the corner of San Andres past
the gates of Apostolic Nunciature until you get to NAESS House.

Marlow Navigation Dormitory as seen from LRT Quirino Station

Click the red pins on the map.

Along Taft Ave Towards Baclaran

Left side from Quirino: A commercial building is located at the corner of San Andres. Apostolic Nunciature is the
third building from Quirino Ave. Walk further until you get to Philippine Academy of Family Physicians.
Immediately next to it is the Sherwood Place.

Philippine Academy of Family Physicians building along Taft Ave

Sherwood Place along Taft Ave near La Salle

Right side from Quirino Ave: Two buildings at the corner of Quirino Ave. Then there's the STI College, followed
by Taft Business Center. Garden Brew Pension Inn is next. Walk further till you get to Arthur's. And then there'w
the under construction Green Residences.


Arthur's Tailoring building along Taft Ave

Please click the red pins on the map.

Along Taft Ave Towards Monumento

At the northwest corner of Taft Ave and San Andres, is the tall building of Marc 2000 Tower with its name visible
from the train station. Next to it is Marc Taft 1971 followed by a building where SMS Valesco Strategic Manpower
Solutions Inc and Minerva Marine Agency Inc are located. As you walk further, these buildings come next to each
other in this order: Natasha, FFW Building, AMF-Puyat Bowling Inn and Billiard Center,Sundance (F/X Fashion
Exchange) and COMPASS Competent Maritime Professionals & Sea Staff Training Center Inc. Dona Felisa
Syjuco Building is located at the northeast corner of Taft Ave and Remedios St, the road next to Quirino Ave. RVA
Building is at southeast corner of Remedios and Taft opposite Dona Felisa Syjuco Building.

COMPASS Competent Maritime Professionals Training Center

SMS Valesco Strategic Manpower Solutions Inc

AMP-Puyat Bowling & Billiard Center

Dona Felisa Syjuco Building

RVA Building

Clicking the red pins on the map will reveal building names.

Photos of other buildings and establishments

McDonald's Quirino Ave-Taft-San Andres Branch

Vellagio Tower


Ang Bistro Sa Remedios

Guieb Building


Leonis Building


MIRSI - Manila Int'l Recruitment Services Inc


Remedios Circle Park

Ruby Ann Building

Victoria Manor Building in Qurino Ave near LRT Station


Bldg followed it.


There's a J ollibee (corner of Maria Orosa St) after Puregold. Rosario Reyes Health Center is up ahead. Next











Quirino Ave.




Bayan.

Full Speed Building




















RVA Building




Vellagio Tower



Guieb Building


Leonis Building





Ruby Ann Building


Naga City's CBD II - Major Destination In The Heart Of Bicol
One thing that I've never expected to discover in Naga City is the existence of the emerging business district called
CBD II. Lately, I've learned that the old city proper where major businesses, hotels, restaurants and banks are located
had been developed couple of years ago, earning the title of CBD I for itself. The commercial sector is continuously
growing and attracting needed attention from local government. Thus, a new Central Business District has been born.

Visitors to the capital will find it inevitable to get to CBD II even if they preferred to come in by train with its station
situated at the old business district. Four important destinations are situated right at the gateway of the CBD II.
These spots somewhat compliment each other, unwittingly making the CBD II a melting pot in this part of the region.

SM City Naga - The first SM Supermall in Bicol Region, opened on May 2009. Cosmopolitan bothin and out. Home of
many popular restaurants and fast food outlets of Bicol Region. Great place to take your notebook and blog all the
things that you've experienced in the city and its suburbs. Like in Manila, wifi is free and the food court is the best
place to publish your posts, after you've ingested some Bicolano meal. They're all served in the food court of SM City
Naga.

CBT (Central Bus Terminal) - Visiting Bicol Region wouldn't be complete without taking your photos in Cagsawa
Ruins, showcasing Mount Mayon as your backdrop. You can breeze into Cagsawa Ruins by riding a right bus that
only plies the route from the CBT. However, there are some important things to remember in taking a bus to Daraga
where Cagsawa Ruins is situated. Please go to How To Commute To Cagsawa Ruins From Naga City.

CBD Plaza Hotel - The only hotel inside the CBD 2, located opposite CBT, serves primarily those who come in from
Manila by bus. Great place to spend a night if you're going further south of Bicol and you decide to have a glimpse of
the bustling Naga City.

Naga City Coliseum - The second largest indoor sporting arena in the Philippines, next to Araneta Coliseum. Opened
August, 2010. Erected alongside CBD Plaza Hotel. Favorite venue of major sporting and entertainment events of
both regional and national importance. The Araneta Center of the Bicol Region is also the regularvenue of out of town
games of the PBA (Philippine Basketball Association).

SM City Naga, CBT, Naga Coliseum and CBD Plaza Hotel are all situated next to each other along CBD II Road
which runs from Panganiban Street, approximately 583 meters from Plaza Rizal.

You can get to the site faster from anywhere in Naga City by riding a motorized tricycle. Flag down one of them along
any roads, and tell the driver any of the destinations, e.g. "SM", "CBT", "CBD Plaza Hotel" or "Naga Coliseum".
Minimum fare is Php 8.00.



Do you know that Ongpin Street connects two Catholic Churches - Sta Cruz Church inone end and Binondo Church
in the other? Now back to the topic. Ongpin Street is a home to different herbal stores as well as Chinese medicines,
groceries and Chinese restaurants, most prominent of them is the President Restaurant located near corner of
Salazar Street. There are also jewelry stores especially near Ronquillo Street. So much have been written about
Ongpin on different webpages. And now the question is "How do we get to Ongpin Street?"






Route #1

right. Road name changes to Padre Burgos when you reach Manila City Hall. Another intersection with traffic lights

As you near this intersection, you must change your lane to the leftmost of Padre Burgos. After crossing
thisintersection, which is by the way called Natividad-Almeda Lopes to the right and Victoria Street to the left, stay to
the left of Padre Burgos and head toward Jones Bridge, the bridge west of the huge Post Office Building in Lawton.



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you will see the Arch of Filipino-Chinese Friendship standing in Quintin Paredes Street. Turn left on
Quintin Paredes Street. Stay to the middle of Quintin Paredes and cross intersections of San Vicente, Dasmarinas,
Gandara and Carvajal.



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terminal.





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Street.




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BY TRAIN

of Baclaran, the stairway at the front end of the train is the easy way to get to Ongpin. Please view map and follow
direction given below:

monument.


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mannoy said...
14 December 2010 23:30

Philipinoy said...
16 December 2010 11:07
thanks bro

Schizoprano said...
29 September 2011 03:15

thanks!

Lagalag said...
29 September 2011 10:21


25 October 2011 11:29
power...

Lagalag said...
25 October 2011 14:49

jeyeykei said...
24 February 2014 23:22

Lag alag said...
25 February 2014 01:59

Palacio De Manila Commute Guide
Palacio de Maynila is the official name of a grand event venue by the Manila Bay. It's a great location for birthday
celebrations, insurance conventions, sales conferences, weddings and other social events. Located along Roxas
Blvd, Malate near boundary of Ermita, it's very easy to get there by combination of these modes of transportation: bus
routes, jeepney routes and MRT/LRT. Or if you're nearer, you can just take one jeepney ride.

How To Commute To Palacio de Maynila
Please take a look at this map. The red pin is where Palacio de Maynila is located. Read directions below on how to
go to its location.

Signs of Jeepneys that you need to ride and where to alight

From Monumento, Sta Cruz Manila, Avenida Ave, Rizal Ave, LRT Doroteo Jose Station, Carriedo, Lawton and
other areas along these routes - "Baclaran Mabini MH Del Pilar"

This jeepney will pass by the exact location of Palacio de Manila along MH Del Pilar. After the jeep had crossed the
intersection of Pedro Gil along Del Pilar, it will cross another street which is Quinto Sr and then, next road is a street
perpendicular only to the right of Del Pilar towards Roxas Blvd. Alight there, as you will see the back of Palacio de
Maynila right at the corner, as seen in this photo:

Back of Palacio de Maynila from M.H. del Pilar St

From Baclaran, EDSA cor Harrison St, Pasay City Hall, Libertad cor Harrison St - "Monumento Mabini MH Del
Pilar", "Mabini Divisoria", "Mabini Sta Cruz" and "Mabini TM Kalaw".

The jeep will not pass by exact location because Del Pilar is one way towards Baclaran. Its counterpart street that
serves as its opposite lane towards Monumento is Mabini St which is just paralleled to Del Pilar. Just ask the driver to
drop you off at Sinagoga St then walk along Sinagoga towards Roxas Blvd (Del Pilar) and you will see Palacio de
Maynila as seen in our photo above.

Note: Some driver don't know Sinagoga St. In that case, tell him to drop you off at Malvar St, then walk towards
Sinagoga, see the map above for more clarity of this.

From Libertad cor Taft Ave or LRT-1 Libertad Station - "Pier Mabini"

Wait for this jeepney along Libertad St (now Arnaiz Ave) near corner Taft Ave and opposite Pasay Market which
looks like a mall. Follow direction on where to alight in jeepneys from Baclaran (above).

From LRT-1 UN Ave Station. You need to walk along Taft Ave past NBI until you get to the corner of Padre Faura
where these jeepneys pass through - "Sta Ana Pedro Gil Robinsons" and "San Andres Bukid Robinsons Pedro Gil"

You must ask the driver if he will take MH Del Pilar because some of them cut their trip and take Adriatico St instead.
The jeep must drive past Adriatico, cross Mabini and then turn left on MH Del Pilar. It will take MH Del Pilar only down
to Pedro Gil where it will turn left again. Get off the jeep at the corner of Del Pilar and Pedro Gil and walk along MH
Del Pilar towards Baclaran past Quintos Sr St until you see Palacio de Maynila as seen in our photo above.

How To Get To Palacio de Maynila From Different Lcoations

Front of Palacio de Maynila from Roxas Blvd

Route #1

From Alabang, Muntinlupa, Sucat, Bicutan, FTI and provinces of Batangas, Laguna, Quezon, parts of Cavite or
CALABARZON.

From the provinces mentioned, go to Alabang area. In Alabang ang other areas mentioned above, take a jeepney
with "Pasay Rotunda Mall of Asia" sign. Get off the jeep at the corner of EDSA and Harrison St. Take the jeepney
from Baclaran that mentioned under "Signs of Jeepneys that you need to ride and where to alight", above.

Route #2

From Caloocan, Malabon, Navotas, Valenzuela or Camanava and the provinces of Northern Luzon, e.g. Bulacan,
Olongapo, Subic, Clark, etc.

Ride a bus, FX or jeepney from these provinces bound for Blumentritt or Caloocan. You need two options: by jeepney
or LRT 1. By jeepney, it will be a bit longer. By LRT-1 it's more faster, just alight at UN Ave Station. Follow the
appropriate route in "Signs of Jeepneys that you need to ride and where to alight", above.

Route #3

From East of Metro Manila e.g. Marikina, Cainta, Antipolo and other areas there.

You have lots of options depending if you are in a hurry or not. From Cainta and Antipolo, you can take the slow route
which is via bus to Quiapo and ride a jeepney with "Mabini" on its sign. Or go to the nearest MRT or LRT-2 Station,
follow direction via train in Route #5. Or you can take the fast route via LRT-2 Santolan Station, alight at Recto
Station and take another train to UN Ave. Read "Signs of Jeepneys that you need to ride and where to alight", above.

Route #4

From Cubao and Araneta Center by jeepneys.

Ride a jeep bound for Quiapo. In Quiapo ride a jeepney with "Vito Cruz Mabini" sign. You can also wait for jeepney
with "Vito Cruz Mabini" sign in Aurora Blvd Cubao, but those jeepneys are scarce.

Route #5

From all stations of LRT-1, LRT-2 and MRT-3

You can transfer from one train to another to get to Palacio de Maynila. If you're in LRT-2 station, just get off the train
at either Recto Station or Araneta Center Cubao, depending which one is nearer to you.

From Recto Station, use the footbridge to get to LRT-1 Doroteo Station, take a train bound for Baclaran and alight at
UN Ave Station. From Araneta Cubao Station, follow directional signs inside Gateway Mall pointing to MRT-3 Araneta
Cubao Station and take another train bound for Taft.

From any station of MRT-3, alight at Taft Station, use the footbridge that connects MRT-3 to LRT-1 EDSA Station,
ride a train bound for Monumento/Roosevelt and alight at next station which is Libertad Station. Note: You can also
ride a jeep from EDSA to Libertad. Ride any jeepney below LRT-1 EDSA Station and alight at Libertad aka Arnaiz
Ave.

For next ride, please read "Signs of Jeepneys that you need to ride and where to alight".
1 Responses to Palacio De Manila Commute Guide
Viviene Tan said...
17 January 2013 11:33
Your post was very useful. Thanks for sharing this guide on how to going in Palacio de Manila.

Pasig River Ferry Commute Guide
Getting to your destination by ferry boat is a good alternative if you hate traffic and crowded trains. But if commuting
by boat is new to you, then this post is ultimately the solution. Discussed in this article are valuable pieces of
information such as departure schedules, approximate travel time, next ride from ferry station, etc. We will be
updating this guide so if the information you sought is not answered, my suggestion is to always get back here to
check out. Below are the questions answered in this guide, click each one for particular answer.

What are the stations served by Pasig River Ferry and where are they located?
How much is the fare?
What are the schedules of departures for all the stations?
How long does it take to travel by ferry from one station to another?
How to take a BGC Shuttle Bus from Guadalupe Station to Bonifacio Global City?
What are the jeepneys I can take to my destination from Guadalupe Station?
What are the places near to Mexico Plaza and how to get there?
What are the places near to Escolta Station and how to get there?
What are the places near to Guadalupe Station and how to get there?
What can you say about Pasig River Ferry?
Any updates?

Ferry Terminals and locations

Plaza Mexico Ferry Station - Riverside Drive, Intramuros, Manila

Escolta River Ferry Station - exactly located next to Jones Bridge where jeepneys bound for Divisoria and Binondo
pass through.

PUP Station - located in Sta Mesa within the complex of Polytechnic University of the Philippines.

Guadalupe River Bus Ferry Station - located very near to EDSA and Guadalupe Commercial Complex Bldg which
is attached to MRT-3 Guadalupe Station.

Pinagbuhatan - Pasig City

Pasig River Ferry Fares

The interim fares for a ride of Pasig River Ferry are Php 25, 32, 35 and 50 as what written on the ticket. Free ride is
extended for this week. Watch for update on which fare is for what station destination.

Departure Schedules of Pasig River Ferry

As of this writing the only station that has departure schedule is Guadalupe Station. For some reason, other stations
or the people in-charge of each station can't post the schedule of departure of ferries as they are dependent on the
time at which the ferry from Guadalupe would arrive. Below is the departure schedules of ferries from Guadalupe
bound for Pinagbuhatan Station in Pasig and Mexico Plaza in Intramuros.

Guadalupe to Plaza Mexico via PUP

6:45 am
7:45 am
8:45 am
9:45 am
10:45 am
Mid-day break
2:45 pm
3:45 pm
4:45 pm
5:45 pm

Guadalupe to Pinagbuhatan

6:45 am
7:15 am
7:45 am
8:15 am
8:45 am
9:15 am
9:45 am
10:14 am
Mid-day break
2:45 pm
3:14 pm
3:45 pm
4:14 pm
4:45 pm

If you are going to take a ferry from a station that don't have departure schedule, the thing to do is look at
thedeparture schedule of Guadalupe Station and make a time estimate of what time the ferry would arrive to your
station. Factors to consider are:

1.) Travel duration of one ferry differs from the others as they are not of the same size and speed.
2.) Travels are interrupted always because they have to stop the motor every time some garbage get stuck on the
propeller and clean it all up.
3.) Pasig River ferries have to give way to small boats that taking people across the river from one bank to the other
and the most number of small boats crossing the river at one time is three, so expect traffic there.
4.) The boat from Escolta Station have to go to the Coast Guard ship so that an escort can get on board as required
every time a ferry passes through Malacanang.

Pasig River Ferry Travel Time

Travel time varies. One time I boarded at Escolta, it took 1 hour and 20 minutes to reach Guadalupe Station. Much of
the delay on that one was when the boat had to stay a while at a Coast Guard ship and then had to make a return
path to another Coast Guard ship where the escort finally got on board. It was a bit longer that it should and I know it
happens on occasion. You see it's not as simple as berthing the ferry and the officer hop in. Coast Guard job is to
protect the passengers so there is a lot of checking like if there's an engine man which is vital for the safety of all
passengers. The man steering the boat and always at the helm who is the one to board the Coast Guard ship to
report is asked on some important matters and at times get reprimanded if at fault. Meanwhile PUP to Guadalupe
station clocked at 27 minutes when I have timed it and heading to Pinagbuhatan from Guadalupe took longer than the
return trip which was only 34 minutes. Apparently, there were lots of times that junks got stuck on the propeller on our
way there.

There's one more thing. When registering your name and waiting for a ferry to arrive are added into the equation, the
time involved would be more longer that what you might think. Having said that, it will be at your convenient to expect
that you wouldn't arrive at your destination on schedule.

Let's just be thankful that we have another way of commuting. One that showcases the sin we made to our "beloved"
Pasig River which has now become stinky and looked more like a dumping site for all kinds of waste.

BGC Shuttle Bus from Guadalupe Station to Bonifacio Global City

The shuttle bus owned by BGC with its signage on its outer body has its own terminal just outside the Guadalupe
Station. You will immediately see it even if the boat is still far from the station. It would be more convenient for you to
use this bus in going to your destination inside BGC. The bus takes EDSA on its way to BGC Bus Terminal located in
EDSA/McKinley/Ayala intersection, specifically at Shell Gas Station in the corner of McKinley and EDSA.

There are times that the bus stops over at this terminal to pick up passengers then proceed to BGC. Other times, you
need to get off the bus and transfer to another bus. If you don't know what Bus Stop to alight inside BGC nearer to
your destination, you can take a look at our directory of buildings and destination in BGC, just go to Commute Guide
to Buildings & Attractions inside BGC...

There are times that BGC Bus is not available. In that case take a jeepney to Market Market. Details below.

Jeepneys from Guadalupe Station to different directions

To Market Market BGC - across Guadalupe Station is jeepney queue. Ride one with "FTI C-5 Market" sign in the
front and ask driver to drop you off at Market Market.

To Pateros - same jeepney queue, look for Pateros sign. Or go to Guadalupe Commercial Complex, the building
attached to MRT-3 Guadalupe Station. At the back of the building is terminal of jeepneys bound for Pateros.

To Pedro Gil Taft - walk towards EDSA, the third road perpendicular to the left is where these jeepneys pass and
they turn left onto JP Rizal which is the road where Guadalupe Ferry Station stands. The sign of these jeepneys are
"Pedro Gil Taft Herran PRC Delpan."

To Landmark Makati - jeepneys with "Landmark" sign pass by in front of Guadalupe Ferry Station but they are
always full. But one time, in an afternoon, I happened to flag down a "Landmark" jeepney, with only 2 passengers,
right in the front of the ferry station. Try to walk away from the ferry station and wait for this jeepney in a part of the
road where they can conveniently load passengers.

Destinations & Spots near to Mexico Plaza

Intramuros is the destination itself on Mexico Plaza Ferry Terminal. But from Mexico Plaza, you can also get to
South Harbor Pier, Manila Hotel and Rizal Park. Of course, you need to take a jeepney ride. Just read on and I will
show you how.

Inside Intramuros, you can walk to the following:

Manila Cathedral - just follow the direction of the public jeepneys or if you don't want to hike just take one of them.
The name of the main road through which jeepney pass is Soriano Ave. It's a bit wide compare to other roads inside
Intramuros. You won't get lost if you just walk and take that road. Soon you get to see Manila Cathedral, on your left.

Fort Santiago - located just opposite Manila Cathedral and on the right hand side of Soriano Ave with you coming
from Mexico Plaza.

San Agustin Church - located along Gen Luna St, the road next to Manila Cathedral. You need to hike from Manila
Cathedral to get to San Agustin Church.

Palacio del Governador - huge building next to Manila Cathedral. You won't miss it, the signage is big.

BF Condominium Intramuros - just a stone's throw away from Mexico Plaza. You get to see it right away while
walking along Soriano Ave and its signage is very visible, too.

National Press Club - located by the Pasig River along side Mexico Plaza. Just walk towards Jones Bridge. The
signage that reads "National Press Club" is easily seen from the ferry as it approaches Mexico Plaza.

Bureau of the Treasury - is the building at the left of Soriano Ave immediately before Manila Cathedral.

Bureau of Immigration - is the building opposite Mexico Plaza station. You need to get around the building to be on
its front.

COMELEC - located on the right of Soriano Ave before you get to Manila Cathedral.

Jeepneys headed to "Pier" or "Pier 15" pass right at Mexico Plaza. Take one of these jeepneys if your destination is
listed below. The sign of the jeepney that you must ride must be any of the following: "Proj 6 Quiapo Pier", "Pagasa
Quipo Pier", "Monument Sta Crus Pier", "Cubao Quiapo Pier."

Pier - just get off the jeepney in the exact location of your destination in the South Harbor.

Bureau of Custom - ask driver to drop you off there.

Manila Hotel - get off the jeepney before it turns left onto Burgos Ave from Bonifacio Drive.

Manila Ocean Park - walk from Manila Hotel towards Manila Bay.

Rizal Park - alight at Burgos Ave and walk to Rizal Park or Luneta.

If your destination is not in the list, you can use the comment form below to ask me.

Destinations & Spots near to Escolta River Ferry Station

Sta Cruz Church - Ride a jeepney in front of the tall building which is AIC. It is located at the corner of Jones and
Escolta, the road paralleled to Pasig River. The jeepney comes from Pier and stops at Sta Cruz Church on its way
back to Pier.

LRT-1 Carriedo Station - If you're going to ride a train to your destination, use this train station. Take the same
jeepney mentioned above that stops at Sta Cruz Church. Walk toward McArthur Bridge and look at your left, you will
immediately see the train station.

Carriedo - If you're shopping and want to check out Carriedo Stalls and shopping centers, it's beneath Carriedo train
station.

Quiapo Church - it is located at the other end of Carriedo Street which starts right beneath LRT-1 Carriedo Station.
The church is easily seen from the train station.

Post Office Building - it is the magnificent building located at the opposite bank of the river. Use the Jones Bridge
and walk towards it. Or you can ride a public jeepney and alight at the other end of Jones Bridge.

Manila City Hall - Go to the foot of Jones Bridge and cross Jones. Take a jeepney with any of these signs: "Pedro
Gil", "Taft", "Mabini", "Baclaran", "Pasay Rotunda", "Manila City Hall", "SM City Manila". Alight at Manila City Hall. It's
near so watch for it.

SM City Manila - located at the back of Manila City Hall.

US Embassy - The jeepney to ride must have a "Mabini" and "MH del Pilar" wordings on its signs. Ask driver to drop
you off at US Embassy.

Bay Walk/Roxas Blvd - if your destination is located along Roxas Blvd, just take a jeepney with "Mabini" and "MH
del Pilar" signs and get off the jeepney right at the spot nearer to your destination. For detailed directional guide in
going to buildings and places along Roxas Blvd, go to Commute To Roxas Blvd Buildings & Destinations Malate-
Ermita Districts.

Lucky Chinatown Mall - Read Route #7 of the article on how to commute to Lucky Chinatown Mall, just go toHow
To Commute To Lucky Chinatown Mall.

Divisoria - Use the route (Route #7 of commuting to Lucky Chinatown Mall). But don't alight at Plaza Lorenzo Ruiz.
Instead, wait until the jeepney takes Juan Luna St and traverse the whole road up to CM Recto Ave. Note: During
peak hours, jeepneys cut their trips and the make detour. In that case get off the jeepney along Juan Luna and walk
your way to Divisoria area.

CCP Complex - There's a CCP Complex shuttle that serve passengers to anywhere inside CCP Complex. First,
cross Jones. That means, you must go to where Jones bridge ends and then cross the road. Ride a jeepney with
either "Mabini MH del Pilar" or "Pasay Taft" secondary signs on both sides of its body aside from the main sign of its
destination, i.e., "Baclaran", "Pasay Rotunda", etc. For next ride which is the CCP Shuttle, go to How to get to CCP or
Cultural Center of the Philippines Complex.

Destinations & Spots near to Guadalupe Ferry Station

MRT-3 Gudalupe Station - you can get to your destination along EDSA from this train station.

BGC buildings & Bonifacio High Street - you can go to your destination inside BGC from here. First, you need to
ride the BGC Bus outside Guadalupe Ferry Station. For direction to your destination inside BGC, readCommute
Guide to Buildings & Attractions inside BGC.

Rockwell Center - one jeepney ride from Guadalupe, just take the jeepney bound for Taft I mentioned above. Ask

A Venue - you can go to A Venue Mall from Guadalupe Ferry Station by taking a jeepney with "Landmark" sign. It will
pass right there. Or jeepney bound for Taft, alight at Makati Ave. Ride another "Ayala" jeepney and alight there.

Robinson's Pioneer - you can cross Pasig River via Guadalupe Bridge and be in Robinson's Pioneer in minutes, just
on foot.

If you have any destination that you want to be given direction from Guadalupe Ferry Station, just use the comment
section below.

What I saw and experienced on board Pasig River Ferry

Earlier, I have pinpointed the elements that cause the delays of Pasig River Ferry from one station to another. With all
those mentioned, I can say that Pasig River Ferry will not be on your side if you have your schedule cut-out and that
you have to be on time for your appointment such as meeting, seminar, etc.

But if riding a Pasig River ferry boat is for purposes of jaunting in Intramuros or Escolta, going to either Manila
Cathedral of Quiapo Church for a mass, dining in Chinatown, shopping in Carriedo among others, then the Pasig
River Ferry is the ultimate means of transportation just to avoid the traffic and the jam packed trains. Another thing, I
don't think that those salaried government employees from MMDA are happy to serve. Not all of them, though.

Well it happened on May 2, 2014. I arrived at Escolta Station around 2:40 pm to board the ferry which was still at dry
run and riding is free. They didn't allow me to sign my name which is the SOP. I was told that last trip was 3:45 pm
and they said I might not be able to get on board. In asserting myself I was given ticket. Lots of commuters arrived
soon and were told the same, no ferry after 3:45 pm. Then someone from commuters side talked to a personnel and I
heard something like, "Does Tolentino knows about this you're posting a 'Last Trip 3:45 pm' on your ticket window..."
something to that effect. The guy continued and showed the departure schedules from Guadalupe and in soft voice
he said that if those boat left Guadalupe at 3:45 pm then there are still ample time to fetch the people "here."
Suddenly, they (MMADA manning the station) posted another piece of paper with a note that read "Last Trip 4:45
pm."

Another boat arrived for 4:45 pm schedule and all those who waited got on board. The question that's been boggling
my head is "What if no one stood up among the commuters side and talked to those MMDA employees that's running
the show?" "Who would have ridden the 4:45 pm trip to Guadalupe if that guy didn't speak up and those commuters
just left the station?" Anyways, I happened to glance at a man wearing a shirt with MMDA printed on his back like the
rest of his co-workers. He was talking to a woman and other companions outside the station. It seemed to me they
were all related. Yes, they looked like a family and dressed up and all that.

Updates

I will post updates about Pasig River Ferry in this section. At the moment, the free ride of Pasig River Ferry is
extended. So, if you want some joy ride, get down your nearest station and hop in.

Philippine Arena Commuters Guide
This directional guide will tell you how to go to Philippine Arena from different locations of Metro Manila as well as
other nearby provinces. Going to the exact location of Philippine arena by public transportation, e.g., bus, jeepney,
and even in part by MRT/LRT trains is a breeze.

Where is Philippine Arena located

The largest indoor arena in the world is located at 75 hectare land owned by Iglesia ni Cristo at Bocaue, Bulacan.
Specifically referred to as Ciudad de Victoria, the massive territory in which the world's largest dome arena
majestically stands is bordered by NLEX itself. That said, you will have no trouble in going to the exact location of
Philippine Arena as the giant iconic building is very visible from the distance. And as the bus or jeepney from Manila
you're riding in passes by this architectural and engineering marble, you would think that you could literally walk right
from the edge of NLEX straight to the gigantic dome and get there quickly. Well, if you can get off the vehicle on that
spot, that is.

How to Commute to Philippine Arena from Different parts of Metro Manila

Photo from inewmedia

First, go to any terminals of jeepney or bus headed to its location. Or along EDSA, go to the loading zone and ride the
bus headed to its location.

Second, alight at "Barangay Turo" or you can simply say to driver or bus conductor as "Turo" which is approximately
535 meters from NLEX ramp where the bus or jeepney bearing you and other passengers turn right after stopping at
Bocaue Exit on its way to destination in Bulacan. A tall and wide metal arch is erected at the corner of the street
perpendicular to the left of the main road you're taking from NLEX which is Gov F Halili Ave. Attached to the arch
reads "Welcome Brgy Turo Bocaue Bulacan" and that's where you must alight.

Third, go to the terminal or queue of tricycles that you would see not far. Take a trike and say your destination to the
driver - "Philippine Arena"

The trike takes the narrow road perpendicular to the right of Gov Halili Ave which is just a little bit past the Brgy Turo
welcome arch. It will take you right to the Philippine Arena. You can view the location map of Philippine Arena at the
end of this article.

Terminals & Loading Areas one ride to Philippine Arena Vicinity

As I have already mentioned, after getting off the jeepney or bus from Manila, you still need to take a trike to set foot
on the ground of Philippine Arena. So, below are three different spots in Metro Manila where you can take a one ride
route to Brgy Turo from which you take a trike to Philippine Arena.

Monumento Jeepney Terminal

There are two terminals of jeepneys bound for Philippine Arena - via McArthur Highway and via NLEX. Forget about
'via McArthur Highway' as it takes long to get there. Take only the jeepney with route 'via NLEX' for fast commute.
The terminal of jeepneys that take NLEX is located near LRT-1 Monumento Station. Exact location is Benin St corner
Maximo St. The route and sign of jeepneys there is "Monumento - Sta Maria."

How to locate the terminal

From LRT Monumento Station, walk towards EDSA where Andres Bonifacio Monument is located. Turn right onto
street before EDSA which is L Bustamante. Walk past a street perpendicular to the left and then turn left onto the
next street perpendicular to the left which is Benin. Walk to the next corner on the left of Benin before EDSA, where
the terminal is located.

From Andres Bonifacio Monument aka Bantayog ni Andres Bonifacio and popularly known as Monumento, walk on
the right of EDSA. Turn right onto the first corner from Andres Bonifacio Monument which is Benin. The terminal is
located at the next corner of Benin St, on the right from EDSA.

From footbridge of EDSA before Bantayog ni Andres Bonifacio (Monumento.) If you're in the northbound lane of
EDSA (you have alighted from jeepney or bus from Balintawak part of EDSA), use the footbridge and cross EDSA.
Walk toward Andres Bonifacio Monument and turn left onto the road before Andres Bonifacio Monument.

Doroteo Jose Bus Terminal

Located below LRT-1 Doroteo Jose Station, exactly beneath the footbridge that connects LRT-2 Recto Station to
LRT-1 Doroteo Jose Station. The route and sign of bus to take here is "Sta Cruz - Bocaue."

How to locate the bus terminal

From LRT-2 Recto Station, follow directional signs to LRT Doroteo Jose Station, use the footbridge. Don't cross to the
other side of LRT-1 D Jose Station. Just go down the road once you get to Doroteo Jose train station. You'll
immediately see the bus terminal next to the building of LRT Doroteo Jose Station, along Doroteo Jose St and just
below the footbridge.

From a Baclaran bound LRT-1 train, go down the D Jose Station. Cross Avenida towards the opposite corner of D
Jose and Avenida. Go to the back of LRT D Jose Station via D Jose St and the bus terminal is there.

From a Roosevelt bound train, go down to Doroteo Jose St, and go to the first bus terminal below footbridge of LRT-1
and 2.

EDSA Bus Loading Zones

The most convenient spot to board a bus headed to the location of Philippine Arena along EDSA is at Farmers Plaza
in Cubao. The bus has a lot of vacant seats there. During peak hours, it helps if you take the bus at this area. Other
loading zones are located past Aurora Blvd, Trinoma, SM North EDSA, Roosevelt-Munoz and Balintawak. The sign of
the bus to take is any of these: "Garden Bocaue Exit Sta Maria", "Sta Clara Bocaue Exit" and "Sta Maria Bocaue
Exit."

How to find the bus at Farmers

Just go out of Farmers Plaza and wait along the sidewalk in front of Farmers Plaza which is shaded by Farmers
Plaza building itself. The bus passes through the lane nearer to the sidewalk.

How to go to Philippine Arena from...
(Note: You must have read the directions above before reading routes below)

Route #1

From Alabang, Sucat, Bicutan, FTI via SLEX

Option 1 - take a bus with secondary sign that reads "Cubao Ibabaw" and alight at Farmers Plaza. Then ride the bus
to Brgy Turo in Bocaue.

Option 2 (faster) - alight at MRT-3 Magallanes Station, ride train to Araneta Center Cubao Station which is connected
to Farmers. Go down to the loading area and take the bus to Bgy Turo.

Option 3 - take a jeepney with "Pasay Rotunda" sign, alight at Pasay Rotunda, ride a LRT-1 train to Roosevelt and
alight at either Doroteo Jose or Monumento stations. Then go to the terminal of either bus or jeepney mentioned
earlier.

Route #2

From NAIA Terminals

Terminal 1 & 2 - take a NAIA shuttle and and alight at Terminal 3 then ride the shuttle headed to Pasay Rotunda in
Taft.

Terminal 3 - go to shuttle bus bay and ride the train headed to Taft/Genesis Terminal.

Terminal 4 - jeepney along Domestic Road, alight at Airport Rd. Ride another jeepney with "Nichols MRT/LRT" sign.
Alight at Pasay Rotunda.

Take MRT-3 train to Araneta Center Cubao and ride the bus to Bocaue Bulacan mentioned earlier.

Route #3

From Southwest Integrated Terminal

Option 1 - Ride city bus bound for Fairview via Espana, Lawton and UST. Alight at any point along the route with
LRT-1 station. Ride a train bound for Roosevelt and follow Option 3 of Route #1. You can also take jeepney with "Sta
Cruz Monumento" sign.

Option 2 - Ride a city bus with "Cubao Ibabaw" secondary sign. Follow either Option 1 or Option 2 of Route #1.

Route #4

From Cavite towns and cities, i.e., Dasmarinas, Bacoor, Silang, Tagaytay, Imus, Kawit, etc as well as in Batangas
City via Southwest Integrated Terminal.

Ride a provincial bus to Southwest Integrated Terminal, then, follow directions given in Route #3.

Note: If the terminal of bus you're riding from your provincial origin is located along EDSA such as in Kamuning, you
can take the provincial bus headed to Brgy Turo. Just wait for that bus at loading area near the terminal of the bus
you have ridden from Batangas or Cavite.

Route #5

From SM Mall of Asia and SM Arena

There are lots of jeepneys you can take to EDSA. Look for "Malibay" bound jeepney at South Terminal which is just
outside SM Store or SM Department Store. You can ride that jeepney and alight at MRT-3 Taft Station then take the
train to Araneta Center Cubao Station and follow Option 2 of Route #1.

If you prefer bus, then get off the jeepney at Heritage Hotel, then ride the bus with "Cubao Ibabaw" secondary sign.

Route #6

From Divisoria, Binondo, Lucky Chinatown Mall and areas nearby.

Walk from Lucky Chinatown Mall to Recto Ave which is very near. In Divisoria, Recto is where ends. In Binondo, use
a pedicab or if you can, then walk your way to Recto or take a jeepney headed to Divisoria in front of Binondo Church
or nearby.

Ride a jeepney bound for Cubao, Morayta/PRC, Quiapo or Marikina. Alight at Avenida where LRT-1 runs above.

Option 1 - Cross Recto Ave and walk along Avenida until you get to Doroteo Jose. Now, take the provincial bus to
Bulacan mentioned earlier in the post.

Option 2 - Ride a train at Doroteo Jose Station bound for Roosevelt and alight at Monumento. Now, follow direction to
the jeepney terminal which is mentioned also at the start of this post.

Route #7

From Eastwood City

Along C-5 Road, just outside Eastwood City, jeepneys bound for Cubao pass through. Take one of these jeepneys. In
Cubao, walk your way to Farmer's Plaza mall. Once there, go to the frontage which is EDSA. Now take the bus to
Brgy Turo.

Route #8

From Marikina, Antipolo, Angono, Cainta, SSS Village, Sta Lucia East, Robinsons Metro East, SM City Marikina and
nearby places.

You can take a jeepney or Urvan Express. You can also take a bus with "Quiapo" sign if there are in your area. If bus,
alight at EDSA-Ortigas or Robinsns Galleria. If jeepney or FX, alight at either EDSA-Crossing or EDSA-Ortigas. Ask
the driver if where he's headed. Either way is okay, as long as you're near EDSA.

In EDSA, ride a bus with secondary sign that reads "Cubao Ibabaw." Now, take the provincial bus to Brgy Turo in
Bulacan.

Route #9

From Central Temple of Iglesia ni Cristo in Commonwealth Ave Quezon City where New Era University College of
Evangelical University is also located. Also from Quezon Memorial Circle, Quezon City Hall, Philcoa and other areas
nearby.

Ride a jeepney bound for "Roces", "Pantranco", "Delta", "Fisher Mall", "Quiapo" in any loading area located along
Commonwealth Ave. Alight at the corner of Quezon Ave and EDSA. Use the pedestrian footbridge, cross Quezon
Ave and go to Centris. Go to the bus loading area along EDSA and wait for the bus bound for Bulacan. Note: Some
bus also stop at the spot along EDSA past Quezon Ave but it's not convenient to wait there because most of the time
buses are already full. Buses stand longer at Centris area before crossing Quezon Ave.

Route #10

From any station of LRT Line 2. You can get to Philippine Arena faster by using LRT-2 from your location along
Aurora Blvd, Magsaysay Blvd or from Santolan Station. Legarda Station is the one to use from Sampaloc/Legarda
area and Mendiola where university belt is located.

Just take a train either to Recto Station (last station) or to Araneta Center Cubao Station, depends on what type of
bus you want to take. Most buses in Doroteo Jose are ordinary while in Farmers Plaza/EDSA bus bay, buses are air-
conditioned. Take the exit to Gateway Mall in Areneta Center and follow the directional sign to MRT-3 which is
connected to Farmer's Plaza. Once there just go down to EDSA and ride the bus to Bulacan.

Route #11

From BGC or Bonifacio Global City - Market Market, SM Aura, Bonifacio High Street (BHS), etc.

Take a BGC Bus bound for EDSA-Ayala at Market Market BGC Bus Terminal. If you're location is at west part of the
BGC, just go to any Bus Stop located near you and take a bus with "West Route" sign, it returns to EDSA after
dropping all passengers in all bus stops there while also loading passengers headed to Makati and MRT-3.

Once in EDSA, ride a northbound train at MRT-3 Ayala Station and alight at Araneta Center Cubao Station. Get down
to the bus loading bay in front of Farmer's Plaza and wait for the bus headed to Bulacan.

Route #12

UV Express via NLEX from SM San Fernando, Angeles, Dau, Tarlac, Pangasinan, Bataan.

Look for the terminal of UV Express in your area and ask for the one headed to its terminal in Bocaue. Once you
reach Bocaue terminal, just walk down Gove Halile Road away from NLEX until you get to the arch of Brgy Turo.
Take a trike to Philippine Arena. Note: If you're riding a provincial bus bound for Manila, make sure to alight at
Bocaue Exit, cross NLEX and walk further until you get to Brgy Turo arch where you a tricycle to Philippine Arena.

If your point of origin is not included in this commuting direction to Philippine Arena, you can use the comment form
below to seek my help.
10 Responses to Philippine Arena Commuters Guide
alexie aragon said...
24 July 2014 08:41
Thank you for this article! :) Kahapon pa ako nagse-search sa net ng info kung paano makakarating sa Phil. Arena
para maki-celebrate sa July 27. Great help po ito (y)

istoy said...
24 July 2014 20:52
how about malinta exit from novaliches po?

Lag alag said...
24 July 2014 21:09
@ alexie aragon. You are welcome. And thank you for your comment. Kindly share this to others so that they too can
find the easiest commuting direction to Phil Arena from their respective locations.

Lag alag said...
24 July 2014 21:20
@ istoy. Either W or E Service roads are served by jeepneys, FXs and small buses. Please see "which" has one
bound for those destinations written in this guide.

dric dayaon said...
26 July 2014 12:40
Sir pano po makakapuntang pil arena from commonwealth?

Rufino Carino said...
26 July 2014 13:21
Sir pano po makakapunta ng phil arena from commonwealth templo central?

Lag alag said...
26 July 2014 15:51
@ Rufino Carino. Sakay po kyo ng jeepney to EDSA cor Quezon Ave. Byahe po ng Quiapo o Delta o Pantranco ang
sasakyan nyo. Pagbaba nyo ng EDSA, punta na po kyo sa loading zone ng mga buses at pki sunod nyo ang
direksyon na isinulat ko sa article na to.

Lag alag said...
30 July 2014 02:20
@ Rufino Carino. Your question is clearly answered in this directional guide article.

Lovely said...
25 August 2014 11:35
Hi, do you know if there are fx or van going to phil arena coming from sm north edsa? We will bring my 2 y.o toddler
with us.so it's more convenient than taking a bus ride.

Lag alag said...
@ Lovely. Please check out the FX Terminal located just below the Sky Garden and in front of SM The Block Bldg.

Rajah Sulayman Park: Where Is It And How To Get There?

watch fireworks on Manila Bay.

Here are directions from different parts of Metro Manila to Rajah Sulayman Park:


Route #1

From south of Metro Manila and the province of Cavite. Take Coastal Road, stay on the middle, and drive all the way.
Coastal Road ends up in NAIA Road. Roxas Boulevard begins right after you cross NAIA Road. Maintain your car on
the middle and just stay on Roxas Boulevard. You will cross Airport Road then get onto the flyover of EDSA and
another flyover crossing the intersection of Gil Puyat Avenue. You shall cross two more intersections with stop lights
before you turn onto Rajah Sulayman Park. These intersections are Pablo Ocampo formerly Vito Cruz located infront
of CCP Complex and Quirino Avenue after the Central Bank of the Philippines Complex. After crossing Quirino
Avenue, you must stay to the right of the road and when you see Aristocrat Restaurant, turn right onto the street next
to it. Rajah Sulayman Park is right there opposite the north side of the Aristocrat Restaurant.

Route #2

Avenue and Ninoy Aquino Avenue. Turn left on NAIA Road and stay on the middle. After crossing the two
intersections of Airport Road and Quirino Avenue, you must stay to the right of NAIA Road and turn right onto Roxas
Boulevard. Avoid getting onto the service road of Roxas Boulevard. Make sure you're on the main road of Roxas
Boulevard. Maintain your car on the middle and just stay on Roxas Boulevard. You will cross Airport Road then get
onto the flyover of EDSA and another flyover crossing the intersection of Gil Puyat Avenue. You shall cross two more
intersections with stop lights before you turn onto Rajah Sulayman Park. These intersections are Pablo Ocampo
formerly Vito Cruz located infront of CCP Complex and Quirino Avenue after the Central Bank of the Philippines
Complex. After crossing Quirino Avenue, you must stay to the right of the road and when you see Aristocrat
Restaurant, turn right onto the street next to it. Rajah Sulayman Park is right there opposite the north side of the
Aristocrat Restaurant. There are lot's of parking area around the plaza but you must make sure to arrive early so that
there are still available slots for you.

Route #3

Puyat Avenue and drive all the way. Cross Taft Avenue under LRT-1 and after crossing Leveriza Street and Harrison
Street, you must stay to the right of Gil Puyat Avenue. Turn right onto Roxas Boulevard. Avoid getting onto the
service road of Roxas Boulevard. Make sure you're on the main road of Roxas Boulevard. Stay to the middle of
Roxas Boulevard. You shall cross two more intersections with stop lights before you turn onto Rajah Sulayman Park.
These intersections are Pablo Ocampo formerly Vito Cruz located infront of CCP Complex and Quirino Avenue after
the Central Bank of the Philippines Complex. After crossing Quirino Avenue, you must stay to the right of the road
and when you see Aristocrat Restaurant, turn right onto the street next to it. Rajah Sulayman Park is right there
opposite the north side of the Aristocrat Restaurant. There are lot's of parking area around the plaza but you must
make sure to arrive early so that there are still available slots for you.

Route #4

area. Stay to the right of P. Burgos Street to avoid getting to Taft Avenue. Stay on P. Burgos and turn left on Roxas
Blvd. Stay to the middle of Roxas Blvd. After crossing stop light of Padre Faura, you must stay to the left of Roxas
slots for you.

Route #5

to Taft Avenue. Stay on P. Burgos and turn left on Roxas Blvd. Stay to the middle of Roxas Blvd. After crossing stop
light of Padre Faura, you must stay to the left of Roxas Boulevard and turn left on the next intersection of Pedro Gil
Street. Right after you turn left from Roxas Boulevard onto Pedro Gil Street, you must immediately turn right onto the
service road running parallel to Roxas Boulevard. Stay on the middle of Roxas Boulevard. You will pass by Diamond
Hotel and after the junction is the Magsaysay Building. Go on and up ahead you will see Max Restaurant. Next to
Max Restaurant is the Rajah Sulayman Park. There are lot's of parking area around the plaza but you must make
sure to arrive early so that there are still available slots for you.

Route #6

Lawton, the road you are taking bends and it becomes Padre Burgos Street. Stay to the right of P. Burgos Street to
avoid getting to Taft Avenue. Stay on P. Burgos after the stop light on area of Manila City Hall. Padre Burgos bends
to the right. After two stop lights stay to the left of P. Burgos and turn left on Roxas Blvd. Stay to the middle of Roxas
Blvd. After crossing stop light of Padre Faura, you must stay to the left of Roxas Boulevard and turn left on the next
intersection of Pedro Gil Street. Right after you turn left from Roxas Boulevard onto Pedro Gil Street, you must
immediately turn right onto the service road running parallel to Roxas Boulevard. Stay on the middle of Roxas
Boulevard. You will pass by Diamond Hotel and after the junction is the Magsaysay Building. Go on and up ahead
you will see Max Restaurant. Next to Max Restaurant is the Rajah Sulayman Park. There are lot's of parking area
around the plaza but you must make sure to arrive early so that there are still available slots for you.

Route #7

From Makati take Ayala and Gil Puyat Avenue. Drive all the way on the middle of Gil Puyat Avenue. Cross Taft
Avenue under LRT-1 and after crossing Leveriza Street and Horizon Street, you must stay to the right of Gil Puyat
Avenue. Turn right onto Roxas Boulevard. Avoid getting onto the service road of Roxas Boulevard. Make sure you're
on the main road of Roxas Boulevard. Stay to the middle of Roxas Boulevard. You shall cross two more intersections
with stop lights before you turn onto Rajah Sulayman Park. These intersections are Pablo Ocampo formerly Vito Cruz
located infront of CCP Complex and Quirino Avenue after the Central Bank of the Philippines Complex. After crossing
Quirino Avenue, you must stay to the right of the road and when you see Aristocrat Restaurant, turn right onto the
street next to it. Rajah Sulayman Park is right there opposite the north side of the Aristocrat Restaurant. There are
lot's of parking area around the plaza but you must make sure to arrive early so that there are still available slots for
you.

Route #8

Stay to the middle of Roxas Blvd. After crossing stop light of Padre Faura, you must stay to the left of Roxas
slots for you.

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How to get to Rajah Sulayman by MRT or LRT?

Route #1

"Mabini" Ask driver to kindly drop you off at Rajah Sulayman Park which is right there near the loading and unloading

Route #2

Roxas Boulevard to get to Rajah Sulayman.

Route #3

there. Ask driver to kindly drop you off at Rajah Sulayman Park which is right there near the loading and unloading

Route #4

for jeepney bound to Pier or Horizon. Ride and then if you ride a Pier bound jeep, get off at San Andres and walk
toward Roxas Boulevard. If you ride Horizon bound jeep, take another jeepney via "Mabini" and get off at San
Boulevard to get to Rajah Sulayman.

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How to get to Rajah Sulayman by jeepney?

All jeepneys that ply the route of "Monumento-Baclaran" vice versa via Mabini pass by Rajah Sulayman Park. There
are also Baclaran bound jeepneys that ply the route of Mabini. Always make sure that there's the "Mabini" word on
the sign of jeepney you are going to ride.

get off at Horizon Street then ride a jeep bound to Monumento or Quiapo via Mabini. Wherever you might be coming

Resort World Manila: Most Exciting Integrated Destination in Manila


Just accross NAIA Terminal-3 lies the sprawling opulence of the Resort World Manila. It's a massive and impressive
complex that is now beginning to be the talk of the town, and is now being frequented by wealthy members of
Manila's Society. Definitely the place to be seen, and a memorable one at that. Because once you get there with your
family you wouldn't let the opportunity pass without taking pictures with them in the great looking facades of Newport
Mall. Resort World Manila features movie watching at it's best through Newport Ultra Cinema. With 80 reclining seats,
butler service for your bottomless soda and popcorn, and a divider for every pair of seats, your date will definiely
enjoy it, lol. Aside from the Ultra cinema and grand Newport mall facades, Resort World Manila boasts of a world-
class casino, the first six-star luxury hotel in the Philippines in the presence of Maxim's Tower, international
boutiques, upscale restaurants and the state-of-the-art 1500-seat Newport Performing Arts Theater. There's a lot of
exciting things going on in here. A lot of events and attractions. There's the newly concluded Grand Fiesta Manila
2010 which started on Nov. 25, 2010 and ended on Nov 28, 2010. So, how we're going to get to the Resort World
Manila? Click the appropriate link below.

Directions to Resort World Manila



For Driving Directions, go to: Driving Directions To Newport City

For Commuting Directions, go to: How To Commute To Newport City & Resort World Manila

Resort World Manila provides free shuttle service from major points in Metro Manila. Just leave your car behind and
get to the Resort World Manila Shuttle service pick up point nearest to you. Enjoy this world class service only from
Resort World Manila. Please be advised that shuttle service leaves exactly on time. For more information, please call
Resort World Manila Visitor/Tourist hotline 836 6333.

Here are the pick up points and schedule of departure:

Pasig

Julia Vargas Avenue corner Frontera Drive - McDonald

1:30 pm
4:30 pm
8:30 pm
11:30 pm

Binondo

Tytana Plaza Metrobank

10:30 am
2:00 pm
5:30 pm
8:45 pm
12:30 am

Sto Cristo corner San Fernando Street

10:30 am
11:30 am
3:00 pm
5:00 pm
7:30 pm
8:30 pm
12:00 mn
1:00 am

Ermita

Roxas Blvd - Bayview Hotel

10:00 am
1:00 pm
4:00 pm
4:30 pm
7:30 pm
10:00 pm
10:30 pm

Sta. Monica Street - Horizon Travel & Tours

10:00 am
1:00 pm
4:00 pm
4:30 pm
7:30 pm
10:00 pm
10:30 pm

Quezon City

Quezon Avenue - McDonald near Great Eastern Hotel

10:00 am
1:30 pm
5:00 pm
8:15 pm
11:00 pm
1:00 am

peak hours only.

read the walk direction for you. This is because the page automatically scrolls down to the location of particular



ticket, fall in line under the sign of your bus route,i.e., Upper, Lower or East. Or follow directions given by officers


32nd & Fifth
Accralaw
Autostrada
Bellagio
Bench Tower
Bonifacio Ridge
Burgos Circle
CATS Mercedes Benz
Commerce Center
Fort Legend Tower
Furnitalia
HSBC Centre
JPMorgan Chase
Kensington Place
MC Home Depot
Net Cube
Net Plaza
Net Quad
Penhurst Park Place
S&R
The Fort Residences
W Fifth Avenue


Upper West route.

Bench Tower
Commerce Center
Ford Global City
Fort Legend tower
Furnitalia
Net Cube
Net Quad
Red Ribbon



Accralaw
Bellagio
Bonifacio Ridge
Burgos Circle
JP Morgan Chase
Kensington Place
Net Plaza
Penhurst Park Place
The Fort Residences



Bellagio
Burgos Circle
Essensa Tower
Fairways Tower
Fifth Avenue Place
Forbes Town Center
Forbeswood Heights
Fort Victoria
Hyundai Global City
Icon Plaza
Jeco Prime Bldg
Marajo Tower
MINI Cooper
NBC Tent
Net Lima
Net One
Net Square
One Global Place
One McKinley Place
Philam Life
Picadilly Star
Regent Park
Seibu Tower
Singapore Embassy
Sun Life Centre
The Beaufort
The Fort
The Mind Museum



American Cemetary
Essensa Towers
Fairways Tower
Fifth Avenue Place
Fort Victoria
Jeco Prime Bldg
Regent Park
Seibu Tower
Singapore Embassy
Sun Life Centre
The Beaufort



Hyundai Global City
Icon Plaza
Mini Cooper
NBC Tent
Net Lima
One Global Place
Philam Life
The Fort

Ave toward Mini Cooper and then cross 26th St to get to Philam Life.Hyundai Global City is next to Mini Cooper
along 26th St.


Forbeswood Parklane
Marajo Tower
Net One
Net Square
One McKinley Place
Picadilly Star
The Mind Museum



Bo Concept BHS
Dimension BHS
ECO Tower
Every Nation
Fort NAC Tower
Fully Booked BHS
GAP BHS
Japanese School
Market Market
Metro Market Market
MOs Design BHS
MUJI BHS
PGA Cars Audi
PNOC
Seda
Serendra
SM Aura Premier
South of Market
STI College
The Fort Strip
W Global Center
W Office Building

Route.



Bo Concept
ECO Tower
GAB High Street
MOs Design
MUJI High Street
NAC Tower
PGA Cars Audi
Seda
Slice High Street
W Global Center
W Office Building

completely loaded.



Every Nation
Metro Market Market
PNOC
STI College




Fiesta Market
Market Market
SM Aura Premier
South of Market



Sidcor Weekend Market in Centris Walk
There's now a good reason to shun supermarkets and groceries during Sundays in Quezon City. Sidcor Weekend
Market is now in Centris Walk every Sunday from 6 am to 2 pm. Guaranteed fresh fruits and vegetables can be
bought at very low price. So you are assured that you get to buy nutritious agricultural products fresh from farms that
fits family budget.

You can also find complete array of seafood from shrimp, crabs, and tuna to snails, sea cucumber and abalone.

Even your favorites in Department Stores are sold here like bags, shirts and sundresses. But the items you should
not miss are the ethnic hand-woven dresses.

Imported accessories from Bangkok and Hong Kong are also displayed. These include keychains, fans, carved
wooden crafts and batiks.

Pinoy native products are also available. You'll see Vigan's famous bagnet and longanisa, Laguna's white carabao
cheese and milk, and all time favorite bagoong balayan from Ilocos.

Meanwhile, garden section are complete with both fruit-bearing and flower-bearing plants. If you are on the look out
of a rare plant specie, chances are you can find it here. You can also ask for seeds of a plant you want to grow in
your own garden.

Enjoy food in various eateries in food section with wide variety of sumptuous meals.

Everything you need in Sidcor Market every Sunday. Parking is free but you need to come early to get available slot
for your car. This is now a major destination especially this season so manage your time in coming here.

How to get to Centris Walk? Just click here

Photos:

By Car

Route #1

momentarily.

and U-Turns.

Route #2

in Route #1.

Luzon.

Route #3


Route #4

heavier traffic on the area. Turn left on Panay Avenue, drive all the way to Sgt. Esguerra Avenue. Turn left on Sgt.
Esguerra then turn right onto Quezon Avenue, then follow the rest of the directions on Route #3.

By Train





By Bus and Jeepney



Spectacular Symphony of Parols: A Grand Christmas Destination

Directions to Symphony of Parols
Location Map of Symphony of Parols

It's a must see Christmas spectacle for the whole family this holiday season. It's also a great attraction for foreign
tourists. An awesome music, light and sound show with Christmas theme that happens every 30 minutes from 6 pm
to 8 pm daily including weekend, surely this event is a treat for everyone. Go get your cameras and video recorders
and head to the Ayala Triangle Gardens to experience world class presentation of the Ayala Land.
Enjoy all the photos here, then go get there with your friends and family and experience it for yourself. The Symphony
of Parols will last until December 23, 2010. It started on November 17, 2010.


Directions to Symphony of Parols - Ayala Triangle Garden

BY CAR BY BUS BY JEEPNEY BY TRAIN

Route #1

From Alabang, Sucat, Bicutan, Taguig and neighboring vicinity as well as provinces from Southern Luzon. Take the
Skyway all the way to Makati. Exit to Don Bosco. Turn right onto Don Bosco Street and left on Chino Roces Avenue
formerly Pasong Tamo. Turn right onto Arnaiz Avenue. You must turn left on Makati Avenue, passing Paseo de
Roxas. Stay to the left of Makati Avenue. Turn left on Ayala Avenue. Ayala Triangle is located in Philippine Stock
Exchange Building. It's best to drop off your family infront of Ayala Tower One Building before you park your car to
the nearest parking, because the Symphony of Parols is just right behind the building. You can ask Security

Route #2

the Ayala Triangle Garden to your right. It's best to drop off your family infront of Ayala Tower One Building because
the Symphony of Parols is just right behind the building. You can go park your car afterward. Just ask Security

Route #3

must stay to the right after you passed Kalayaan Avenue. Turn right onto 32nd Street. Stay to the middle of 32nd
Street, pass 5th Avenue and take the Kalayaan flyover. Stay on Kalayaan flyover up to Gil Puyat Avenue formerly
Buendia. Along Buendia stay to the left and turn left on Paseo de Roxas. Stay to the left of Paseo de Roxas and turn
left on Makati Avenue. Stay to the right and finally, turn right onto Ayala Avenue. While you are along Makati Avenue,
you can already see the Ayala Triangle Garden to your right. It's best to drop off your family infront of Ayala Tower
One Building because the Symphony of Parols is just right behind the building. You can go park your car afterward.
Just ask Security Personnel where to park your car. It is advisable to go Saturday or Sunday to avoid heavy traffic in
the vicinity.

Route #4

From Mandaluyong, San Juan, Boni take San Francisco Street or Primo Cruz and head toward Coronado Street.
Take the Mandaluyong-Makati bridge and head to Makati Avenue. Stay to the middle of Makati Avenue, cross J.P.
Rizal, Kalayaan, Gil Puyat Avenue formerly Buendia and Paseo de Roxas Avenue. Now stay to the right of Makati
Avenue and finally, turn right onto Ayala Avenue. While you are along Makati Avenue, you can already see the Ayala
Triangle Garden to your right. It's best to drop off your family infront of Ayala Tower One Building because the
Symphony of Parols is just right behind the building. You can go park your car afterward. Just ask Security Personnel
where to park your car. It is advisable to go Saturday or Sunday to avoid heavy traffic in the vicinity.

Route #5

From Libertad in Pasay, Baclaran as well as Cavite who preferred this route. Take Libertad Street now named Arnaiz
Avenue. Turn right onto Osmena Highway also known as South Super Highway. Stay to the right to avoid going up
the flyover. Also avoid the ramp to the Skyway. Make a U-Turn on the U-Turn slot under the Magallanes Flyover
Interchange, right before EDSA. Drive slowly to make sure you wont lead to the Skyway and the flyover of SLEX as
there's no turning back. Once you made the U-Turn, stay to the right of Osmena Highway. Turn right onto Don Bosco
Street then left on Chino Roces Avenue and again turn right onto Arnaiz Avenue. You must turn left on Makati
Avenue, passing Paseo de Roxas. Stay to the left of Makati Avenue. Turn left on Ayala Avenue. Ayala Triangle is
located in Philippine Stock Exchange Building. It's best to drop off your family infront of Ayala Tower One Building
before you park your car to the nearest parking, because the Symphony of Parols is just right behind the building.
You can ask Security Personnel where to park your car. It is advisable to go Saturday or Sunday to avoid heavy
traffic in the vicinity.

Route #6

Avenue. It's best to drop off your family infront of Ayala Tower One Building because the Symphony of Parols is just
right behind the building. You can go park your car afterward. Just ask Security Personnel where to park your car. It

Route #7

Ayala Tower One Building because the Symphony of Parols is just right behind the building. You can go park your car
afterward. Just ask Security Personnel where to park your car. It is advisable to go Saturday or Sunday to avoid
heavy traffic in the vicinity.


Top

BY BUS

Route #1

off exactly at Philippine Stock Exchange and walk you way up to the Ayala Triangle Garden.

Route #2




Top

BY JEEPNEY

From the corner of Ayala and McKinley, ride jeepney at the terminal located at the service road of Mc Kinley Street
opposite Shell Gasoline Station. Get off after Paseo de Roxas and use the the underpass to get to the Ayala Triangle
Garden. No unloading in Ayala Triangle Garden during weekdays, but during Saturdays and Sundays, loading and
unloading city ordinance of Makati is not being implemented or enforced.


Top

BY TRAIN

Route #1


Route #2

and ride jeepney at the terminal located at the service road of Mc Kinley Street opposite Shell Gasoline Station. Get
Makati is not being implemented or enforced.



Reputed to be the Philippines first world-class science museum, the sleek and futuristic designed exhibition hall
dubbed as The Mind Museum is situated at the entire block of a western part of Bonifacio Global City in Taguig
the vicinity. There are three immediate locations from which you can ride a jeepney or a shuttle bus bound
for Mind Museum. They are: The Fort Bus Terminal in EDSA adjacent to MRT Ayala Station, BGC Central Terminal
in Market Market adjacent to C-5 and the Loading Area of Jeepney with "Gate 3" sign in Guadalupe outside
Guadalupe Commercial Complex.


Station where the temporary terminal of BGC Bus is located. Buy your ticket at the window inside the
terminal. Depending on what time you will ride a bus at BGC Bus Terminal, you can take any of these
three bus routes: "West Route", "West Upper", "West Lower"

Cube Bus Stop. If you're riding either "West Route" or "Lower West" bus, alight at the third busstop from EDSA. The
RCBC Corporate Center. The third bus stop is at 3rd Ave, Net One Bus Stop, after the busturns right from 26th St.
You must get off the bus at Net One Stop and walk along 3rd Ave. The Mind Museumis the elongated building at the
left side of 3rd Ave next to 28th St intersection. You can easily see it from thebus stop. "Upper West" buses take
EDSA and Kalayaan Ave. They stop at Net Cube 3rd Ave which is the second bus stop, the first bus stop is 5th
Ave Bus Stop HSBC. Alight at Net Cube Bus stop, cross 30th St which is the road Upper West bus comes from. Walk
along 3rd Ave past the small park at your right. The MindMuseum building is at the right of 3rd Ave next to the park
which is also part of the whole complex of The MindMuseum.

Go to the BGC Central Terminal located in front ofFiesta Market, the open-air food court and small shops at the
that serve commuters from this terminal. The first bus is with "East Route" sign. The second bus is with "BGC Central
Market Market" sign. You must ride only the bus with "BGC Central Market Market" sign. If there's none when you
arrive, just wait for it. First Bus Stop is "Bonifacio High Street" as the driver announces it, but the bus won't stop if no
one is alighting there. Second Bus Stop is at 26th St, before 5th Ave and opposite RCBC Corporate Center.
Third Bus Stop is 3rd Ave "Net One". And the fourth busstop is at Neb Cube. Alight at this bus stop, Net Cube, and
follow walking direction in the map above.


5th Ave corner Rizal Drive where you can alight and walk your way to MindMuseum. The second option is to get off
sign, follow direction in "How To Reach Mind Museum From Market Market?". The difference between the two is the
distance involved in the walk needed to get to MindMuseum. If you take the jeepney all the way to 5th Ave, you have
Ave and Rizal Dr to The MindMuseum. Fort Victoria is located right at the corner after the jeeps turns left to 5th Ave

Route #1


Sucat, take a jeepney with "Sucat Market Market" wordings on its both sides. Once you're alighted at Market Market,

"Ibabaw" in Ayala. Alight at MRT Ayala Station. Follow direction given above in "How To Reach MindMuseum From

Route #2


Monumento, 5th Ave, R. Papa, Jose Abad Santos, Blumentritt, Tayuman, Bambang, Doroteo Jose, Carriedo, Central

Route #3




Route #4




Route #5



Route #6



Route #7



Route #8



Route #9



Ayala Station?".

Route #10




Route 11



Route #12



Route #13

From SM Mega Mall

jeremy said...
30 May 2012 21:10


Lagalag said...
31 May 2012 11:57


In my article dated July 3, 2011, entitled "To Naga On-Board PNR Bicol Express Train" I've shared to you how I
traveled from Tutuban to Naga for the very first time coincided with the second trip of the newly rehabilitated PNR
Bicol Express Train to the cultural and religious capital of the Bicol Region.

Through that post, you've gotten to know the fact as far as the travel time of the famous locomotive train is
concerned. The second voyage from Manila to Naga from which I was one of the passengers in ReclinerAircon, the
newly refurbished locomotive train took more that 12 hours to reach Naga City Station. The trip was hampered by
non-synchronization with other trains using the same track and a minor incident somewhere in Sta Rosa. For those
who did't read it yet, kindly go to "To Naga On-Board PNR Bicol Express Train".

Now, I'm back in Manila. Guess what? The train left Naga City at 6:23 pm of July 4, 2011. It arrived in Tutuban
Station at 7:10 am of July 5, 2011. Yes, this time Bicol Express Train traveled 13 hours from Naga Station to Tutuban
Station. 12 hours and 47 minutes to be exact.

Slippery Rail syndrome apparently caused much of the delay according to some of the PNR officers on-board. This
problem is known to have caused same problem in other countries years ago. And with the current situation and
trend of the way PNR renders service, it will stay for quite a long time here in our country. So, don't believe it when
they say in the press that Bicol Express Train reaches Naga from Manila in 10 hours. Take it from me as I've ridden
their route from Manila toNaga and vice versa.

Okay, let's try to be more constructive here. PNR is doing their best to serve commuters. They haven't announced in
media how their second trip to Bicol and the one to Manila from Bicol got along. Maybe, they'll do in the coming days.
For the meantime, let's just make some adjustment on our itinerary in Naga City, if we're traveling by train, that is.

The only good thing that happened to me during my trip back to Manila on-board Bicol Express Train was that I got to
sleep well. For some reason, the shaky movement of the coach induced sleep. The bed was comfortable, the curtains
that served as my enclosure also protected me from the extreme cold of the air-conditioning system. One thing to
remember if you're riding Bicol Express Train is to never forget to take your jacket. Especially if you
choose Recliner Aircon coach. Believe me it's freezing cold in there. That's why I haven't enjoyed my trip from Manila
to Naga, but I needed to do it (chose recliner) for me to keep awake so that I could record each time the
train stopped.

The other plus factor of sleeper coach is the small tray table that you could use of to enjoy your meal. You know, I've
eaten a lot during those trips. Eating on the train made rice and chicken more delectable for me. I've taken a lot of
provisions on board the train.

Because I gave in to sleepiness, I was deeply asleep during the whole night, occasionally waking up to go to the
men's room. I only woke up completely when it's already dawn.

And now, for your reference, here's how the traingot along during the last part of the journey. The train stopped in
Alabang Station at 5:43 am, it continued at 5:50 am. Momentarily, I heard a loud voice said "Next stop - Pasay Road".
That meantthe train would stop only in Pasay Road Station. As it is, we've stopped again in FTI at 6:06 am. The
train moved again at 6:16 am. The train stopped at Pasay Road at 6:23 am, and after a long wait, it moved again at
6:37 am. I heard again a loud voice yelled "Next station - Espana". But before we got to Espana, the train needed to
stop in Pandacan at 6:47 am, we left immediately at 6:48 am. The train, then, stopped in Espana Station at 6:54 am.
At 7:01 am, the train went on. Last stop before Tutuban was Blumentritt Station where we stopped for one minute at
7:04 am. Finally, we arrived in Tutuban Station at 7:10 am.

That's how I got back to Manila from Naga City riding the Bicol Express Train. There's much more to tell about my trip
to the "Heart of Bicol". Stay tuned.

Ops! I almost forgot. The "Sleeper Coach" of Bicol Express Train is smelly. I had to spray some perfume all over my
"moving tent" to get rid of the nasty smell. Also, expect some mosquitoes flying around the train. Just drive them
away. Other than that, Sleeper Coach is excellent for a well rested long distance travel.


After having read the news about what happened on the maiden trip of Bicol Express Train that literally didn't arrive in
Naga City on time, the trainwas six hours late because of major glitch in its track somewhere in Sipocot, still nothing
could have prevented me to take the second trip on Friday, July 1, 2011. Yes, I'm writing this post right here in the
lobby of my chosen hotel in Naga City - the Naga Land Hotel.

I've documented my travel from the time I left Timog, Quezon City to the time I've checked in, with recordings of exact
time the train arrived in and left each stopover . My purpose is to inform travelers who are thinking of riding Bicol
Express Train of the actual traveltime the new rehabilated train takes the Tutuban - Naga route.

For the latest update on Bicol Express Train, go to Bicol Express Train Update. Click here.

I took a cab to LRT-1 Roosevelt Station at around 3:30 pm and took a Baclaran bound train. I alighted at Bambang
Station and took a motorized tricycle to PNR Tutuban Station. The tricycle only took 10 minutes to take me to PNR
Tutuban.

After I bought a one way ticket to Naga, I had to wait more that one hour sitting in one of the benches of the old
station. Then I heard the loud speaker announced the magic words. It's boarding time.

Finally, I was inside the fully refurbished train that I'd only seen in the news. The train left Tutuban Station exactly
6:15 pm and here's the rest of the account.

Contrary to my belief, the train did't stop at Blumentritt Station. It's first stop was in Espana Station at 6:24 pm. It
moved again immediately at 6:27 pm. It stoped in Pandacan Station, 6:34 pm. After 11 minutes, it moved again at
6:45 pm. Third time it stopped was in Pasay Road at 6:56 pm where it left at 7:04 pm. FTI was the fourth station
where the train stopped at 7:13 pm. It left at 7:16 pm. Then, after a 2 minute stop in the middle of the track, the
train stopped in Alabang at 7:39 pm. It resumed the trip immediately at 7:41 pm.

For a while, the train continuously went on its shaky run. And just as I enjoyed the precarious ride, we heard a loud
sound as if something hit us. The newly rehabilitated train stopped again in the dark somewhere in Sta. Rosa as I've
seen SM Sta Rosa minutes ago. A handful of crew got off the train to check the train and then one told us that the
train hit some construction iron that apparently protruded from on-going repair of some utility company. We've waited
for 14 minutes and the train resumed its journey.

Next station where the train stopped was San Pablo as I was told. It stopped there 9:30 pm and at no time it moved
again. At 10:31 pm, we stopped at Lucena, and after 6 minutes we're moving again.

Next, we stopped in Hondagua at 1:39 am, left immediately at 1:44 am. In Tagkawayan, Quezon, we arrived at 2:53
am and left exactly 3:00 am. And then our first stop in Camarines Sur was in Ragay at 4:00 am where after 3 minutes
we headed again towards our destination.

The train slowed down a bit after a few kilometers and one of the Rail Police told us that area was where the train on
its maiden trip stopped for 6 hours and waited while some hollow under the track was being covered with soil. I felt
some uneasiness when I realized we're already in Sipocot. And then, soon enough, we stopped at Sipocot Station at
5:17 am. I was thankful that this time the train left Sipocot immediately without any glitch.The train spent only 2
minutes in Sipocot Station.

Our last stop before we got to our destination was Libmanan. This was where a long wait was overshadowed by the
reality that it's already dawn and that I would get to Naga at daybreak. The train stopped in Libmanan at 5:41 am. It
needed to wait for the late incoming train to pass before ours was given a green sign. A lot of passengers found time
to even get off the train and buy coffee in some makeshift stores along the rail track. Finally, the train started to move
forward again at 6:05 am.

The train arrived in Naga City Station exactly 6:40 am, finally.

And that's how I got to Naga City from Tutuban on July 2, 2011. PNR Bicol Express train traveled from Tutuban to
Naga in more than 12 hours. I've experienced it first hand. My question now is - what happened to 10 hours? Hehe.

Anyways, I rode a tricycle outside the Naga Station. I asked the driver to take me to the nearest Jollibee. After I had
my jolly breakfast meal, it's time for hotel hunting. Until I found myself in the front desk of Naga Land Hotel.

I'll update you on "what happens next in Bicolandia" on my next post. So stay tuned.
10 Responses to To Naga On-Board PNR Bicol Express Train
man gervacio said...
5 July 2011 13:27
yun lang? okey ba seats? maganda ba view? marami bang pasahero? sulit ba? :)

salamat sa info

Lagalag said...
5 July 2011 14:15
kung ako po tatanungin e sulit lang kung sa sleeper coach, pki abangan po ang post ko na nagsasalaysay ng paguwi
ko ng manila sakay sa sleeper.

Mannoy said...
7 July 2011 17:53
hope may photos ka rin ng views outside the train.

Lagalag said...
8 July 2011 00:19
sige sir sa sunod kunan ko ang outside.

Mannoy said...
12 July 2011 11:03
salamat. yun lang ang chance naming hindi makabyahe eh. sa pictures na lang tumitingin. he he

Lagalag said...
12 July 2011 12:39
ako biglaan lang punta dun e, blita ko tigil n nman byahe sa bicol

Mannoy said...
12 July 2011 14:36
sayang naman. laki ata ginastos dun ah. tapos di gagamitin. uhum.

Lagalag said...
12 July 2011 18:49
dami pa din kc ako nakita mga problema. am sure un ang mga dahilan

yanyanyun said...
12 July 2011 21:41
thank you for this "trip". :p magkano pamasahe? hehe plan ko din bumiyahe eh. for experience lang.

Lagalag said...
12 July 2011 22:29
sir makikita nyo ang train fare sa post na entitled "Bicol Express Train Fare Rate And Schedules"


PNR Bicol Express, the newky rehabilitated train line of the long-stalled route to Naga City in Camarines Sur, had its
soft launch on June 29, 2011 with its maiden trip left Tutuban Station at scheduled time of 6:30 pm. The maiden
voyage constitutes promotional run from Tutuban in Manila to Naga City in Camarines Sur which is done to create
awareness that the route is revived. Lucky passengers who took the initial trip enjoyed fare discount.

After the maiden trip, Bicol Express will take the 10-hour travel distance from Manila to Naga on every other day
basis departing Tutuban Station at 6:30 pm. Click here for complete schedules, fare rates and stations between
Manila and Naga.

To travel to Naga City by Bicol Express train, commuters need to get to PNR Tutuban Station where they shall take
the train.

PNR Tutuban is in the vicinity where public commuting is constantly changing. Here's the newest guide on how to
commute to Tutuban PNR Terminal nowadays.

BY TAXI

If the taxi you're riding takes C.M. Recto Avenue from areas of Cubao, San Juan, Santa Mesa, EDSA-Crossing,
Pasig, Mandaluyong, etc., and the driver doesn't know what's the next turn to take, tell him to turn right onto Jose
Abad Santos Avenue, a major intersection with pedestrian overpass. The taxi will cross two intersections along Jose
Abad Santos Avenue. Then, the driver must change lane to the leftmost and then turn left on Mayhaligue Street, a
one way road going to PNR Tutuban Station. Just stay on Mayhaligue until PNR Tutuban Station is visible to your
right.

If the taxi takes Jose Abad Santos from anywhere in CAMANAVA, e.g. Monumento, Caloocan, Malabon, Navotas,
Valenzuela, Letre, Bagong Barrio, Balintawak, etc., tell the driver to turn right onto Mayhaligue Street. Before
Mayhaligue, you will cross the PNR Rail Track itself, then two main intersections of Tayuman and Bambang,
respectively. After that, just watch for the road sign that read Mayhaligue Street to your right.

If you're riding a taxi from areas of Paranaque, Pasay, Ermita, Malate, Taft, San Andres, etc., and the taxi takes
Jones Bridge where jeepneys bound for Divisoria pass through, tell the driver the best way to get there is via Reina
Regente. The trick is to avoid the traffic in Tutuban Mall so make sure you don't pass in that area. Once you're taking
Reina Regente, the taxi should cross Recto Avenue and take Jose Abad Santos, which is the opposite street of
Reina Regente to the other side of Recto. Cross two more small intersections and then turn left on Mayhaligue Street.
You can easily see the road sign and there's a traffic left turn signal to Mayhaligue from Abad Santos Avenue.

If you come from area of Espana, Dapitan, Quezon Avenue, Dimasalang, A. Bonifacio Avenue, Del Monte,
Roosevelt, Munoz, Congressional, etc., your taxi can take Espana or the side road parallel to it which is Dapitan
Street. If the taxi takes Espana, the driver must turn right onto P. Campa Street and then tell him to take Fugoso
Street all the way and cross Rizal Avenue or Avenida. Left on T. Mapua and then turn right onto Recto all the way to
Jose Abad Santos Avenue, the main intersection with pedestrian overpass. Turn right onto Jose Abad Santos, cross
two intersections and then turn left on Mayhaligue Street where PNR Tutuban Station is located to the other end, right
side. If the driver prefers Dapitan, then tell hime to cross Quezon Boulevard and take Fugoso and follow the rest of
direction from Espana.

BY TRAIN

LRT 1 South & North Bound - Option One (Recommended). Get off the train at Bambang Station. Ride a tricycle at
the corner of Bambang and Rizal Avenue. Tell the driver to take you to Tutuban PNR Station. Avoid the confusion,
say it loudly - "PNR Tutuban Station". If the driver doesn't hear you, he'll take you to Tutuban Mall, and it's way way
too far you would be greatly delayed. These tricycles drop off their passengers right at the entrance of the station.
This route is the most convenient way to get to the station especially if you're carrying heavy luggage. Option
Two. Get off the train at Jose Abad Santos Avenue. At the corner of Jose Abad Santos Avenue and Rizal Avenue,
you can take either jeepney or taxi. If you don't carry heavy luggage then you can take the jeep bound for Divisoria
and ask the driver to drop you off at Mayhaligue Street. Again, avoid the confusion, the sign of the jeepney that you
must ride is "Divisoria Abad Santos". Don't ride a jeepney with "Recto" sign as it will take you to Recto in Quiapo
area. From the corner of Jose Abad Santos and Mayhaligue Street, you can walk to PNR Tutuban Station. It's near,
approximately 290 meters. This route is recommended if you're in budget. But if you're carrying large luggage, then
take the taxi and instruct the driver to turn right onto Mayhaligue Street. This option is not convenient for those
carrying heavy luggage because first you need to walk way too far, second, it's hard to take taxi in the area.

LRT 2 - Get off the train at Recto Station and then ride jeepney or taxi. Take jeepney bound for Divisoria, alight at
Jose Abad Santos Avenue, ride another jeepney along Jose Abad Santos Avenue bound for Navotas or Monumento
and ask the driver to drop you off at Mayhaligue Street. Cross Jose Abad Santos and walk along Mayhaligue until you
get to Tutuban Station.

MRT 3 - Get off at Taft Station and then ride another train bound for Monumento/Roosevelt. Alight at either Bambang
Station or Abad Santos Station, depending on your budget and luggage. Please read LRT 1 South & North Bound
Two Options above. This direction is better than Doroteo Jose if you're taking LRT 1 because it is faster and you get
to avoid the traffic along Recto Avenue particularly near Jose Abad Santos Avenue intersection.

BY JEEPNEY

The jeepneys that you can take that go directly to the vicinity of PNR Tutuban Station are the following: Jeep from
Cubao, Marikina, Quiapo, Morayta, Caloocan, Monumento, Malabon, Navotas and Valenzuela. The sign of the
jeepney must be "Divisoria". From Marikina, Quiapo, and Morayta, get off the jeep at the corner of Recto and Jose
Abad Santo Avenue. You can either ride another jeep bound for Navotas and Caloocan along Jose Abad Santos or
you can hire a pedicab or tricycle that moves around the area. From Caloocan, Malabon, Navotas or Valenzuela, just
get off the jeep at the corner of Abad Santos and Mayhaligue Street.

It's not advisable to take jeepney with "Divisoria" sign from Baclaran, Pasay, Taft, Pedro Gil, Ermita, San Andres,
Mabini, etc. This is because the jeepneys from these areas take Juan Luna Street. Traffic condition in area near
Tutuban Mall along Recto Avenue is now at its worst and it spills over different streets that connect to Tutuban Mall
from which PNR Tutuban Station is approximately 550 meters away. The best way is to take jeepney with
"Monumento" sign and then get off the jeep at either Bambang where you ride tricycle to get to Tutuban Station or
Abad Santos Avenue where you can ride a jeepney bound for Divisoria that passes by Mayhaligue Street from which
you can walk your way to PNR Tutuban Station approximately less than 300 meters away.

Stay tuned for more updates on Bicol Express Train.

For PNR Bicol Express Fare Rates, Schedule, Stations & Stopovers, go to Bicol Express Train Fare Rate And
Schedules

Where To Stay In Cebu City
Travelling to Cebu City on shoestring budget entails familiarity to the downtown where accommodations are very
affordable. The areas near Colon St - Osmena Blvd junction are the locations of many popular hotels. Public
transportation is abundant and meals of all types are available from popular food chains to small food stalls and
sidewalk vendors. If the place where you sleep is right where jeepneys of all destinations pass through and
inexpensive foods are everywhere, you wouldn't get worried of running out of money. The result is a stress-free
vacation whether you're travelling solo or in group.

Cheap accommodations should not sacrifice comfort and security. A good night sleep is a key element in making
your travel a memorable one.

Even 3-star hotel in downtown Cebu like GV Tower Hotel is affordable

This entry is the fourth post of information-rich series about travelling to Cebu. To read the first post, go toGood Eats
And Good Rides From Manila To Cebu. The second post is entitled Cebu: Taking Taxi From Mactan Airport To
Colon and the third which tackles commute guides and walk directions to Cebu's places of interest can be read by
going to How To Commute To Cebu's Tourist Spots. I highly recommend to budget travelers flying for the first time to
Cebu to first read How To Commute To Cebu's Tourist Spots so that you can have a sense of how to get around the
city. Things like how to commute, where to ride, locations and guides to important attractions complete with map app
are discussed there. Furthermore, tips and a warning that youmust be aware of are also tackled in that article. So, if
you haven't read it yet, click here.

For those who've already read How To Commute To Cebu's Tourist Spots, here's the detailed guide on
affordable hotels in Cebu City.

List of affordable hotels around the area of Colon and Osmena Blvd.

Cebu Business Hotel
Cebu Hallmark Hotel
Cebu View Tourist Inn
Elicon House
Golden Valley Hotel
GV Tower Hotel
Hotel Sogo
TMS Lodge
Tuxedo Business Suites

Rates of these hotels range from Php 450 to 1,200 with the fan room being the lowest. Most of them has free wifi
although they differ when it comes to the availability. There are hotels with wifi which is available only at the lobby
and there are hotels with wifi that is available right inside the room. I suggest you ask about wifi availability before you
check-in. And if it's important for you to have a free wifi in your hotel room, a tip from me which you would get toward
the end of this post will surely be invaluable for you when a time comes that you're in the middle of browsing and the
wifi suddenly stops.

Lodges like TMS are very economical for shoestring travelers

Now, let me share to you how I got along in deciding what hotel should I stay at during my 5-day travel inCebu. Cebu
Business Hotel has complete amenities including free wifi but the rate of Php 1200 is not for me. Hallmark Hotel is
okay so I had included it as among my choices. GV Tower Hotel is an imposing landmark building at the corner of
Sanciangko St and Osmena Blvd. But when the reception staff of the 3-star hotel told me that the wifi is only available
at their lobby, I crossed it off my list, notwithstanding their rate of Php 900 which is reasonable considering the GV
Tower Hotel star status. Dorm rate of Elicon House is Php 450 while its single is Php 790. Room rate of Golden
Valley Hotel is Php 1,000. After checking out hotels in the area except for Sogo, I've found out that no hotels on my
list would allow me to check-in earlier than 12 noon. It was past 8 am. I decided to check out Sogo and see what they
have to offer. The lady at the reception desk was very nice and accomodating. She was smiling the whole time. The
rate is Php 850 with free wifi, a/c and hot&cold shower. Even though the check-in time is at 12 noon, she said I could
check-in right at that moment. That's where Sogo won the competition and they got me.

I've chosen Sogo Cebu because of their location and being considerate

Hotels' Locations

Cebu Hallmark Hotel is located opposite Jollibee along Osmena Blvd before Colon. Cebu Business Hotel is situated
at the corner of Colon and Junquera St. Get there by walking along Colon eastward from Osmena. To get to Elicon
House from Colon corner Osmena Blvd, walk along Osmena Blvd northward past Sanciangko St then turn right on
the next street which is P. Del Rosario. Walk past Pelaez St until you get to the next intersection which is Junquera St
where Elicon House is situated right at the corner. Golden Valley Hotel is located along Pelaez near corner
Sanciangko St. From Osmena cor Colon, walk northward, turn right onto Sanciangko St and turn left on the next
street that intersects Sanciangko which is Pelaez. Golden Valley Hotel is the second building to the right of Pelaez.
To the left opposite Golden Valley is Tuxedo Business Suites. Sanciangko is the road paralleled to Colon and it
serves as the westbound lane for jeepneys and other motorists that take the eastbound Colon. You can easily Sogo,
located along Sanciangko near corner Osmena, just turn right from Osmena. Next to Sogo is Cebu View Touist Inn.
TMS Lodge is located just opposite newly opened Mall called Elizabeth Mall aka E-Mall. From GV Tower, walk along
Sanciangko St westward past Leon Kilat St. From afar the sign of the the new economy inn is visible. Map below
shows the locations of these hotels in the vicinty of Colon St and Osmena Blvd intersection. Click each red pin to
reveal hotel name.

Now, here's my eight tip. This is regarding wifi connection that suddenly breaks down while you're in the middle of
web browsing. Do not ever rely on reception attendants when they say they will fix it. Believe me, on my experience
in Cebu and yes it's in Sogo, they had me waiting for so long I could feel it would take them forever to do something
about it. But when I demanded the manager to go up into my room and when he showed up I talked to him
constructively but with conviction that I am their client that needed the service I deserved. I asserted the need to have
the wifi fix. The manager was very professional and apologetic in the way he attended to me and it only took 15
minutes after we talked for me to be online again. After a while, a reception attendant called me up and asked if I was
already connected. See the thing is the staff don't know nothing about certain issues that occur from time to time.
Only the manager has the skills to fix technical matters. So my eight tip: Once your wifi connection breaks down, talk
to manager directly and be assertive in your demand to have it connected, because he knows that you know your
right as a customer and the service you're demanding is included in their service that you fully paid. I'm sharing to you
this because it happens all the time - wife connection breaking down and those stuff. For all we know, all they need to
do is to reset the router. Okay so much about this tip. The other seven tips from me on this topic can be read on the
posts that precede this with their links I've already mentioned above. If you don't want to miss out important articles
from me subscribe now. Click here.
10 Responses to Where To Stay In Cebu City
23 March 2012 02:43
I so love this post @lagalag! Ikaw na talaga ang kelangan ko whenever I'll travel. Gaya ng nasabi ko noon, feel ko
lilibutin mo talaga ang Pinas para sa mga directions na ito which are all useful to travelers. Haaay, sige more and
more pa para dito ako mag-rerefer for my future travels. You know what, hindi talaga ako napapahiya to recommend
your blog to my travel-blogger cyber friends kasi it's all here I swear!

michymichymoo said...
23 March 2012 08:56
I remember we stayed at Verbena Capitol Suites, which is also a bit affordable for a big group. :)

Lagalag said...
23 March 2012 11:41
@ Edmaration, uy thank you sa pagrerecommend mo ha. Ewan ko ba enjoy na enjoy ako sa pagdedetalye ng mga
directions. Sa damdamin ko e may mga nangangailangan at masarap sa pkiramdam na nakakatulong ako.

Lagalag said...
23 March 2012 11:46
@ michymichymoo, oh yeah that one is right in front of Cebu Capitol Bldg. Nice place and location as well.

Amado said...
24 March 2012 11:18
As a Balikbayan I often stay in 4 to 5 Star Hotels, and it occurred to me that as a tourist I often leave the hotel
premises at 9am to go on tour and come back at around 4pm for a quick refresh, then leave again at 6pm for a night
out and come back at around 1am. So paying Php 4,700 for an empty hotel room for almost 16 hours is a sure waste
of money. Thanks for this blog , I will now be wise and choose a cheaper hotel room next time. As tourist all I need is
a comfortable bed at night and a hot shower to refresh and the rest of the time is spent touring the city.

Lagalag said...
24 March 2012 11:32
@ Amado, hello sir... Thanks for your input here. You are right, during travel most of the time we are outside so we
don't need to spend much money on exorbitant hotels.

dearmykang said...
9 April 2012 15:30
Thanks for sharing this! Scored a nice deal on a room in GV Tower Hotel via http://gvhotels.com.ph during my recent
visit to Cebu. It pretty much lived up to my expectations, being practical & affordable. :)

Lagalag said...
10 April 2012 23:10
@ dearmykang, you are welcome. Glad that you've enjoyed your stay in GV Tower.

Emil R. Enriquez said...
16 September 2012 22:41
how much is the rate for tms?

Lag alag said...
17 September 2012 00:25
@ Emil R. Enriquez. Sir, please bear with me with regards to hotel rates. If you haven't seen any figure for a
particular hotel in this post, that means I didn't have information for that hotel. I am sorry if I couldn't help you with this
one, sir. Salamat po.

Wilson - Greenhills Jeepney Route
This multi-cab turned jeepney that plies the route of McDonald's Wilson - Unimart Greenhills Shopping
Centerand Vice versa has been a great help for me in going home via Resort World Manila free shuttle service which
is exclusive for members of Resort World Manila by virtue of a membership card that you can avail from their
concierge at Newport City. You see RWM shuttle vans have fixed schedule of departure from Newport to
specific destinations.

I wanted to leave Resort World at past 4 pm. But the available shuttle van scheduled to leave at 4:30 pm was headed
to McDonald's Wilson, an area I've been passing through on wheels but haven't set my foot into. Still I decided to
board the air-conditioned van from Newport City. As soon as I alighted at Wilson I saw the terminal of these multi-
cabs with their routes painted on the vehicles' side.

The public transport takes the whole stretch of Wilson all the way to Ortigas Ave where it makes left then turns right
onto Club Filipino Ave and offloads passengers inside Greenhills Shopping Center Complex where passengers
headed to McDonald's Wilson in turn will board the jeepney.

The unloading area is near to the terminal of another jeepney bound for EDSA MRT-3 Santolan Station in which I
boarded the train bound for North. It was a breeze for me. The shuttle left Newport exactly at 4:30 pm and at 5:15 pm
I was already in Greenhills.

I recommended this route to other members of Resort World Manila who might need to leave Newport City at 4:30
pm.

Amoranto Sports Complex Driving Directions
In our post entitled How To Commute To Amoranto Stadium And Amoranto Theater, commuters learn how to go to
Amoranto Sports Complex from different parts of Metro Manila by public transportation i.e., jeepney routes, bus
routes and MRT LRT.

This guide now will give motorists the driving directions to take in going to the sport and concert venue destination.

Location

Amoranto Sports Complex is located to the southern part of Barangay Paligsahan, Quezon City which is just across a
street from Roxas District. It is bordered to the north by Don Alejandro Roces Ave most popularly known as Roces, to
the south by Scout Chuatoco, to the west by SAA St, and to the east by Scout Reyes. Below this post are three
maps. A location map that familiarizes you with access roads from different locations. A map for Parking Area
entrances which, upon clicking the P icon on the map, points to you what a particular Parking Area is for - Stadium,
Theater or Swimming Pool. And then I created a special map for one Access Road to avoid the confusion it presents
especially to first timers in taking that route. Please use the maps in conjunction of directions given here.

Parking Areas

There are available parking areas in each location inside Amoranto Sports Complex as follow:

Swimming Pool: Gate 5 - along Roces Ave and next to Gate 1.

Stadium, Basketball Court and other main facilities: Gate 1 - main gate and the first from Quezon Ave.

Theater: Gate 4 - along Scout Chuatoco near corner of Scout Reyes.

For each gate's location, please refer to the map below this post. You can also park your car along Roces Ave, just
outside the sports complex.

Access Roads

Access Road One: Roces Ave eastbound - from the corner of Quezon Ave and Roces. Sogo Hotel, a prominent
landmark, stands at the corner of Quezon Ave and Roces Ave. Drive along Roces until you get to the first Gate which
is for Stadium and where playing courts of different sports such as basketball are located. If your destination is the
Swimming Pool, then drive past Gate 1 until you see the second gate which is actually Gate 5. That's the entrance
parking area for Swimming Pool goers. If your destination is Amoranto Theater, then drive past Gate 5, turn right onto
Scout Reyes, then right again onto Scout Chuatoco. There you will see the Parking Entrance for Amoranto Theater.

Access Road Two: Roces Ave westbound - from the corner of Tomas Morato and Roces. Drive past Scout
Tuason, Scout Tobias and Scout Santiago. Next to Santiago is Scout Reyes. Turn left on Scout Reyes then right onto
Scout Chuatoco if you're going to Amoranto Theater. If your destination is either the Swimming Pool or Amoranto
Stadium, cross Scout Reyes and make a U-Turn for Gate 1 or Gate 5 of Amoranto Sports Complex. See Parking Map
below this post.

Access Road Three: Scout Chuatoco eastbound - from the corner of Quezon Ave and Scout Chuatoco. Pegasus
Club is located at the corner of Quezon Ave and Scout Chuatoco. Just drive along this road from Quezon Ave until
you see Amoranto Sports Complex to your left. First Gate is Gate 2 and it's the Exit for those who park via Gate 1.
Gate 4 which is for Amoranto Theater is the last before the intersection of Scout Reyes. If you're going to the Stadium
or Swimming Pool, turn left on Scout Reyes then left again on Roces Ave and make a U-Turn. Please see one of the
three maps below this post.

Access Road Four: Eymard Drive - from E. Rodriguez Ave take this road if you're coming from Broadway Ave, the
road from Braodway Centrum or Dona M. Hemady St. Turn left on E. Rodriguez from Dona Hemady. Drive past
Gilmore and turn right onto Eymard Drive, the next road to the right. Drive all the way to the other end of Eymard
which bends to the left. Make right and drive all the way of the sloping road that suddenly goes uphill upon approach
to the bridge that runs to the right. Take the bridge and turn left on Scout Reyes, the first main road. Turn left on
Scout Chuatoco for Amoranto Theater or cross Scout Chuatoco and turn left on Roces Ave for parking areas of
Stadium and Swimming Pool. See map below this post.

Access Road Five: Sta Ignacia St - If you're traversing E. Rodriguez Sr Ave from Welcome Rotunda or from
Araneta Ave, turn left on this road which is between St Lukes Medical Center and St Joseph College. Turn right onto
the first street perpendicular to the right (16th) and then left on the other end. Drive all the way to the other end of the
sloping road that goes uphill upon approach to a bridge that appears to the right. All vehicles turn right onto the
bridge. Take the bridge and turn left on the first road to the left which is Scout Reyes. Head towards the Gate of your
destination. Refer to last sentence of Access Road Four.

Access Road Six: Scout Reyes - the road to take from EDSA and Quezon Ave intersection via Panay Ave. This
route is explained in actual route below. Just remember once you reached Roces Ave while taking Scout Reyes, you
will have two options. First, cross Roces Ave if your destination is Amoranto Theater. Turn right onto Scout Chuatoco
and you will see the parking entrance for Amoranto Theater. Second, turn right onto Roces Ave if your destination is
either Amoranto Stadium and Basketball Court as well as other sports facilities or the entrance of parking for those
going to the Swimming Pool area. Make a U-Turn to park inside Gate-1 (Stadium) or Gate-5 (Swimming Pool). Now,
to know how to get to Amoranto Stadium by car, read the next subtopic.

How To Drive To Amoranto Sports Complex From Different Parts Of Metro Manila

Route #1

From northern Metro Manila via EDSA's southbound lane. This is simple route from Monumento, Caloocan, Malabon,
Navotas, Valenzuela and other locations of CAMANAVA and also for those coming from Bulacan, Olongapo,
Pampanga, Subic, Clark and other provinces of Northern Luzon.

Depending on your location, either take NLEX from SCTEX or EDSA's northern end. Taking NLEX, drive all the way
to EDSA and take the lane going to EDSA via EDSA-Balintawak Cloverleaf. Once in EDSA, drive to the middle of the
southbound lane. From Monumento area, take EDSA southbound lane all the way past Balintawak.

Now in EDSA drive past MRT Roosevelt, SM North EDSA, MRT North Station and then avoid getting to Quezon Ave
EDSA Flyover by driving to the right of EDSA making sure not taking the yellow lane which is for public buses. Cross
Quezon Ave and turn right onto Panay Ave, the road between McDonald's and KFC. Drive all the way and after
crossing minor intersections, cross main intersecion of Timog Ave and then turn left on first road after Timog which is
Scout Reyes.

It's a bit tricky thereafter because once in Scout Reyes you will be approaching a junction in which five roads meet
and you might get confused which one is the continuation of Scout Reyes. For that, click here to see the map and
then click back button there to get back here.

Now taking Scout Reyes, drive all the way to the main of intersection of Don Alejandro Roces Ave. Either turn right
onto Roces or cross it depending on which part of Amorato Complex you are headed. See map below this post.

Route #2

From Northern Luzon as well as some portions of CAMANAVA via NLEX and Mindanao Exit. This route is alternate
for motorists and drivers coming from Bulacan, Pampanga and other provinces mentioned in Route #1.

Driving along NLEX and headed to Manila, take the lane to Mindanao Exit which you get to see some kilometer
before reaching it (road signs are attached to prominent spots along the highway). After exiting NLEX via Mindanao
Exit, you will be driving along Mindanao Ave afterwards and soon will be passing through Mindanao Ave Underpass
which crosses Quirino Highway in Novaliches. There are two major intersectionsthat cross Mindanao Ave,
Congressional Ave and North Ave, in that order. You have two options.

First option. Turn right onto Congressional Ave, a wide road that intersects Mindanao Ave after you passed through
the underpass. In Congressional Ave, drive all the way to EDSA. You need to take the southbound lane of EDSA. To
do that, you turn right onto EDSA and make a U-Turn if applicable (meaning - if it's the road condition as of you're
reading this) or if MMDA has removed the U-Turn and created Turn Left to EDSA's southbound lane from
Congressional Ave, then use it. Now driving along southbound lane of EDSA, follow direction given in Route #1.

Second option. Cross Congressional Ave and turn right onto North Ave, the last major intersection and next to
Congressional Ave. As of this writing, there's a McDonald's at the corner of Mindanao Ave and North Ave. Drive
along North Ave which immediately merges to EDSA's northbound lane. To take EDSA's southbound lane, make a U-
Turn on the first U-Turn slot past SM City North EDSA. Follow direction given in Route #1.

Route #3

From East of Metro Manila i.e. Marikina, Antipolo, Taytay, Cainta, San Mateo, Rizal as well as institutions along the
way e.g. SM City Marikina, Ateneo, Riverbanks and district of Project 4 and Araneta Center Cubao via Aurora Blvd.
Simple Route.

Depending on your location, take Marcos Highway or Sumulong Ave and A. Bonifacio Ave which merges to Marcos
Highway that becomes Aurora Blvd before it crosses Katipunan C-5 under Katipunan Aurora Blvd Flyover. Now in
Aurora Blvd westbound lane, drive past LRT-2 Anonas Station and LRT-2 Araneta Center Cubao Statin and then
cross EDSA.

Immediately after crossing EDSA, E. Rodriguez Sr Ave appears to the right making Y-intersection. You need to take
E. Rodriguez Sr Ave. To do that, just drive to the right and avoid the flyover that continues Aurora Blvd to the left and
go with the road that separates from Aurora Blvd.

Drive along E. Rodriguez Sr Ave all the way past Tomas Morato Ave, a major road that runs perpendicular to the right
of E. Rodriguez Sr Ave. You have two options.

First option. This direction goes directly to Gate 1 and 5. Turn right onto Tomas Morato Ave. Drive past Kamuning, a
main road perpendicular to the right of Tomas Morato then turn left on Don Alejandro Roces Ave, a wide road with
center island to the left of Tomas Morato. Follow direction given in Access Road Two above.

Second option. This route goes immediately to Amoranto Theater parking. Drive past Tomas Morato all the way along
E. Rodriguez Sr Ave. You will cross Dona M Hemady intersection and next to it is a major road that runs
perpendicular to the left of E Rodriguez Sr Ave which is Gilmore. There's a road sign that reads Gilmore attached to
the traffic light that you get to see. Next to Gilmore is Eymard Drive. Turn right onto Eymard Drive and follow direction
given in Access Road Four which I earlier mentioned above with subtitle Access Roads.

Route #4

Via Ortigas Ave from Ortigas Center, SM Mega Mall, Julia Vargas Ave, Tiendesitas, Eastwood City, The Medical City,
White Plains, Green Meadows, Robinson's Place Cainta, International Pipe Industries (IPI), Greenhills, Robinson's
Galleria, Pasig City and other locations near these places.

Take Ortigas Ave westbound lane. Cross major intersection of Santolan Road. Next major road that intersects
(crosses) Ortigas Ave (becomes Granada) is N Domingo St. Turn left On N Domingo with care as there is no traffic
light there (as of this writing).

Turn right onto the first street along N Domingo from Granada (Ortigas Ave). Drive past Broadway Centrum and cross
Ramon Magsaysay Blvd, the major road where LRT-2 runs above it. At this point you are taking the one-way
Broadway Ave which has other name of Dona Juana S Rodriguez Ave. Next major intersection is E Rodriguez Sr
Ave. You must turn right onto E Rodriguez Sr Ave because, the opposite road of Broadway Ave is also one-way but
towards E Rodriguez Sr Ave, so you cannot take that. After turning right onto E Rodriguez Sr Ave from Broadway
Ave, turn left on Eymard Drive which is perpendicular to the left of E Rodriguez Sr Ave. Follow direction given in
Access Road Four above under subtitle Access Roads.

Route #5

Via E Rodriguez Sr Ave from Quiapo, Espana Blvd, Lerma, UST, Mabuhay Rotunda, Dapitan Market, Mayon Street,
Banawe, La Loma, Dimasalang and other areas nearby.

Depending on your location, take either Mayon towards Welcome Rotunda or Espana Blvd. In Mayon, drive towards
the prominent Sun Residences owned by SM, take the Mabuhay Rotunda runabout and then take E Rodriguez Sr
Ave. In Espana Blvd, cross Lacson Ave towards Wecome Rotunda and turn right onto E Rodriguez Sr Ave. Cross
Banawe and Araneta Ave, respectively.

After crossing Araneta Ave, just watch for St Luke Medical Center which is to your left. As soon as you see St Luke
Medical Center, turn left on the street next to it. The road is only perpendicular to the left of E Rodriguez Sr. Turn right
onto the first road and follow direction given in above in Access Road Five under subtitle Access Roads.

Route #6

Via Shaw Blvd from Greenfield District, Starmall EDSA Shaw, Worldwide Corporate Center, MRT-3 Shaw, Shangri-
La Plaza, Crossing Shaw, Soho Shaw, United Laboratories, Mayflower, Sheridan, Square, Philusa Corporation,
Capitol Pasig, Nueve de Pebrero, Boni Ave, Robinson's Pioneer, Cybergate, Madaluyong City Hall and other areas in
the vicinity of Mandaluyong and Pasig. This is also applicable for those coming from SM City Sta Mesa.

Drive towards Shaw Blvd and take Shaw westbound lane or towards Manila. Shaw Blvd becomes P. Sanches before
its name changes to Victorino Mapa Blvd or simply known as V Mapa. A major road intersects V Mapa before V
Mapa widens to the other side of this major road intersection. This road is formerly known as Old Sta Mesa and now
called N Domingo St. Turn right onto N Domingo and then turn left on the wide major road perpendicular to the left of
N Domingo which is called Gregorio Araneta Ave aka Araneta Ave.

Drive past SM City Sta Mesa and cross Ramon Magsaysay Blvd, the major intersection above which LRT-2 runs
through. Turn right onto the next major intersection which is E Rodriguez Sr Ave. Follow direction given in Route #5.

Route #7

Via Quezon Ave from Espana, Banawe, Sto Domingo Church, Welcome Rotunda, UST, Lerma, Morayta, Sun
Residences, Southeast Asian College, Vicente Cruz and other locations nearby.

Espana Blvd becomes Quezon Ave past Welcome Rotunda. Take Quezon Ave towards Philcoa and Quezon City
Memorial Circle. Drive to the middle of the road and take Araneta Ave-Quezon Blvd Underpass (Note: this is not yet
finished as of this writing so please use E Rodriguez Sr route). You have two options.

First option. Turn right onto Scout Chuatoco immediately after Araneta Ave. Please read Access Road Three above
under subtitle Access Roads.

Second option. Drive past Scout Chuatoco and turn right onto Roces Ave. Please read Access Road One above

Route #8

Via Don Alejandro Roces Ave from Tomas Morato, ABS-CBN, GMA-7, Imperial Palace Suites, Kamuning, Kamias,
Boy Scout Circle, Project 2-3, Sikatuna Village, V Luna Ave, Xavierville Ave, Anonas and other areas nearby.

From Xavierville, Sikatuna, Anonas, V Luna and Proj 2-3, take Kamias Road towards EDSA. Cross EDSA and take
Kamuning towards Tomas Morato. Turn right onto Tomas Morato. Don Alejandro Roces Ave is the first intersection
with traffic lights. Turn left on Don Alejandro Roces Ave. Follow direction given in Access Road Two above.

From ABS-CBN, take Tomas Morato and drive past Boy Scout Circle. From GMA-7, take timog towards Boy Scout
Circle and turn left on Tomas Morato via Boy Scout Circle runabout. Turn right onto Don Alejandro Roces Ave. Follow
direction given in Access Road Two above.

Route #9

Via West Ave from SM City North EDSA, Del Monte Ave, Phil-Am, Pag-asa QC, Project 6, Project 7 and other nearby
areas.

Take West Ave all the way to Quezon Ave where it ends. Turn right onto Quezon Ave and immediately change lane
to the leftmost part of the road. Then make a U-turn on the first U-Turn slot. Immediately, with care, change lane to
the right as you approach the first road perpendicular to the right of Quezon Ave before Timog which is Scout Reyes.
Turn right onto Scout Reyes and follow the rest of direction given in the fourth paragraph of Route #1.

Route #10

Via Roosevelt Ave from San Francisco Del Monte and other areas nearby.

Take Roosevelt Ave towards Quezon Ave. Turn right onto Quezon Ave, immediately change lane to the left and
make a U-Turn. This is if MMDA has not removed this U-Turn as what they said in the news. If MMDA has removed
the U-Turn, obviously, the will create left turn. In that case, turn left on Quezon Ave from Roosevelt, assuming a new
left-turn has been provided.

Take Access Road One by turning right onto Don Alejandro Roces Ave. For details, read Access Road One above

How To Commute Fast To SM Mall of Asia Arena Aka SM Arena
Lady Gaga christens the newest indoor entertainment and sporting event destination in the country as she performs
live on May 21, 2012 at SM Arena. The 5-time Grammy Award winner becomes the opening act of the newest iconic
landmark of Metro Manila. The concert dubbed The Born This Way Ball Tour: Lady Gaga Live in Manila starts at 8
pm.

For Driving Directions To SM Arena, click here.

The 16,000-seat SM Mall of Asia Arena is located to the southern part of the entire MOA Complex alongside SMX
Convention Center. There are two public transport terminals located at MOA, North Terminal which is in front of North
Parking Bldg with Hypermart at Ground Level and South Terminal which is in front of South Parking Terminal with SM
Department Store at Ground Level. In going to the exact location of SM Arena, you must know that the jeepney you're
riding from train station is headed to the right direction - South Terminal which is adjacent to SM MOA Arena.


Obviously, the fastest way to commute to SM MOA Arena from any point of the metropolis is via train of our LRT and
MRT Lines.

Warning: Riding train in Metro Manila is not safe for high-end gadget owners. That's the fact. I have experienced it
and so did countless of others. A group of criminals who steal phones by playing noisy, happy, and talking to destruct
attention of passengers away from their phones are always on the look out for easy prey. So, please make sure that
your iphone, samsungs galaxy and other smartphones are secured in your pocket with your hand holding it. Believe
me, it's not enough to put your phone on your pocket. Hold it with your hand inside your pocket. Here's a classic
example of their modus operandi: click here.

Back to our topic.

By MRT-3, alight at Taft Station, then ride a jeepney from Malibay bound for MOA. You should see "SM MOA"
wordings on its front. Look at one side of the jeepney and check if there's a "Malibay" wording on it. The loading area
is along EDSA's southbound lane before MRT-3 EDSA Station.

By LRT-1, alight at EDSA Station and walk towards loading area along EDSA,s southbound lane. Confirm to driver if
he's going to south terminal. Because there are some drivers that don't take passengers to the terminal. They just
head back to Malibay after passing through Globe Rotunda at the middle of MOA frontage. If that happens, you need
to walk a little bit far and you might be late.

How To Get To SM Mall of Asia Arena From Different Locations By Train?

Route #1

Marikina, Antipolo, Cainta, Katipunan, Anonas, Project 4 and other areas nearby.

Take LRT-2 bound for Recto. Nearest stations are: Santolan, Katipunan and Anonas. Alight at Recto Staion. Ride
another train of LRT-1 bound for Baclaran at Doroteo Jose Station. Follow direction to LRT-1 inside LRT-2 Recto
Station. Alight at EDSA.

Route #2

Araneta Center Cubao, Gateway Mall, Farmers Plaza, part of Project 4 near to Araneta Center, Eastwood City-Libis,
Quezon Avenue-EDSA, Centris, Timog, Tomas Morato, Kamias, Kamuning, Project 2-3, Project 6, SM City North
EDSA, Trinoma, East Ave, Philcoa, Fairview, Quezon City Memorial Circle, UP-Ayala Technohub and other areas
nearby.

Ride a jeep or bus bound for EDSA and take train bound for Taft at any of these MRT-3 stations: North, Quezon,
GMA Kamuning and Araneta Center Cubao. Alight at Taft Station. From Eastwood, ride a jeepney with "Cubao" sign.
Read related post, go to Jeepney Route Bound For Eastwood City Libis

Route #3

Pasig, Ortigas Center, Greenhills, Mandaluyong, Robinsons's Galleria, SM Mega Mall, EDSA Shangri-la, Tiendesitas,
Kalentong, Boni, Guadalupe, Bonifacio Global City Taguig, Power Plant Mall Rockwell Center, J.P. Rizal Makati,
Ayala Ave, Glorietta, Greenbelt, Estrella-EDSA ang areas nearby.

Ride a jeep or bus that will pass by EDSA such as jeep to "Quiapo" from Pasig, "Rosario-San Juan" jeep from
Tiendesitas, shuttle bus to EDSA from Market Market, jeep with "Guadalupe' sign from J.P. Rizal and Rockwell
Center, jeepney to EDSA Santolan from Greenhills, etc. Ride train bound for Taft at any of these MRT-3 stations:
Santolan, Ortigas, Shaw, Pioneer, Guadalupe, Buendia and Ayala. Alight at Taft Station.

Route #4

Project 7-8, Munoz, Roosevelt Ave, Congressional Ave, San Francisco del Monte, Bagong Barrio, Balong Bato, A.
Bonifacio Ave, Novaliches, Caloocan, Malabon, Navotas, Valenzuela, Tondo, SM City Tayuman, UST, FEU, Legarda,
Lacson Ave, Divisoria, Ongpin, Binondo, Escolta, Carriedo, Quiapo, Manila City Hall, SM City Manila, Intramuros,
Robinson's Place Ermita, Paco, DLSU Taft, Rizal Memorial Sports Complex and other areas nearby.

Ride a jeepney bound for nearest LRT-1 station. Depending on your location, here are the LRT stations that dotted
the whole stretch from Project 7-8 to Malate: Roosevelt, Balintawak, Monumento, R. Papa, 5th Ave, Jose Abad
Santos, Blumentritt, Tayuman, Bambang, Doroteo Jose, Carriedo, Central Terminal Station, U.N. Ave. Pedro Gil,
Quirino and Vito Cruz. Ride train bound for Baclaran and alight at EDSA Station.

For other locations going to SM Mall of Asia Arena, please read How To Get To Mall Of Asia Or MOA. Click here.
4 Responses to How To Commute Fast To SM Mall of Asia Arena Aka SM Arena
piecingpuzzles said...
6 November 2013 12:25
hi.. how does one get here from NAIA T3? which Route is applicable? (sorry not very familiar. cebu-based kasi.)

thanks. thanks.

Lag alag said...
6 November 2013 23:27
@ piecingpuzzles. You can take the NAIA Shuttle, just ride the one bound for MRT/Taft Ave. Once the bus reached
its terminal in Taft, cross EDSA via MRT station and ride a jeepney with "Malibay MOA" wordings on its sides and
"MOA" sign on its front. The terminal of these jeepneys in MOA is very near to SM Arena.

Janima Ali said...
14 January 2014 21:45
For clarifications, the same question as above, how to get there in SM MOA areana from NAIA terminal 3? And is
there any taxi from naia term to sm moa. How much is the fare? Thanks. I'm from CDO. Anyway. :)

Lag alag said...
14 January 2014 23:02
@ Janima Ali. The best way is to get taxi outside departure area. Rate is not fixed. Just make sure that the meter is
being used while the driver is taking you to your destination.

place.


Route #1


First ride. Take a jeep, FX or taxi and go to a LRT-1 Station nearest to you, e.g. Monumento Station, 5th Avenue
Station, R. Papa Station, Jose Abad Santos Station, Tayuman Station, Blumentritt Station, Doroteo Jose Station,
Carriedo Station and Central Terminal Station Arroceros.





Route #2


Pasay Rotunda Taft.


Third Ride. Walk across Taft Avenue towards the opposite corner of Taft and Pablo Ocampo where a Starbucks
jeepney-shuttles that ply the route of CCP Complex-Taft and vice versa. Ride one of these shuttles and follow
direction given in route #1.

Route #3




Third ride. Along P. Ocampo aka Vito Cruz, west lane, the lane going to Manila Bay and near to the concrete iron


Route #4





Route #5




Route #6






Route #7






Route #8


Cubao Station.





Route #9






Route #10






Route #11






Route #12



Center.


Heidrek said...
29 November 2012 06:24

Heidrek said...
29 November 2012 06:27
the LRT?

Lag alag said...
29 November 2012 10:22

Lag alag said...
29 November 2012 10:27

How To Commute To Amoranto Stadium And Amoranto Theater
For driving directions, click here.

Amoranto Sports Complex is situated along Don Alejandro Roces Avenue, simply known as Roces, with its main gate
located approximately 400 meters from the corner of Quezon Avenue and Roces Avenue where the tall building of
Hotel Sogo is located. Amoranto Sports Complex is so massive, having 5 gates, 2 along Roces Avenue and 3 along
Scout Chuatoco, the road that bordered the sports complex to the south. Roces bordered the sports complex to the
north. Amoranto Stadium access is the main entrance, Gate 1. Amoranto Theater is at Gate 4, along Scout
Chuatoco. If you're going directly to Amoranto Theater, the best way is to alight from the jeep at Roces corner Scout
Reyes then walk down the slope towards Scout Chuatoco, turn right until you get to Gate 4.

Here's how to get to Amoranto Sports Complex by jeepney, bus and MRT/LRT train

Route #1

From Alabang, Muntinlupa, Pacita, Festival Mall, Filinvest City, Metropolis Starmall, Sucat and provinces
of Batangas, Laguna and Quezon including areas near to these locations.

too. And the bus will stay there a little bit longer to pick up more passengers.

From bus drop-off point, walk northward along EDSA or towards Aurora Boulevard. Use the footbridge at Aurora
Boulevard and go to the third corner of EDSA and Aurora Boulevard. The first corner is where you climb the
footbridge, the second corner is either the opposite side of EDSA or the opposite side of Aurora Boulevard,
depending which way you go. Don't go down at the second corner. Instead, walk further past the second corner to the
other side. See map below.

Go down the footbridge via stair located along Aurora Boulevard. At this point you would notice that you're on the
lane of Aurora Boulevard bound for Quiapo, SM City Sta Mesa, Recto and Divisoria. Walk along Aurora Boulevard
towards Sgt J. Calolos Street, the road next to EDSA. Wait for a jeepney with "Roces Palengke Pantranco" sign at
the corner of Aurora Boulevard and Calolos Street. See the red pin on the map above, that's where you ride the jeep.

Option 2. But if you want to travel fast, then you can ride any bus bound for north of Metro Manila e.g. Monumento,
Center Cubao Station.

Take the south exit and walk along EDSA past Hotel Sogo Cubao towards Aurora Boulevard, climb the footbridge, go
to the other side of Aurora Boulevard and go down the footbridge via stair located along Aurora Boulevard. See map
below.

Walk towards Sgt. J. Calolos Street, the next road to EDSA, and wait for jeepney with "Roces Palengke Pantranco"
sign at the corner of Sgt. J. Calolos Street and Aurora Boulevard.

Next ride for Option 1 and 2. Ride the jeep with "Roces Palengke Pantranco" sign. Pay minumum and ask driver to
drop you off at either Gate 1 of Amoranto Sports Complex if you're going to Amoranto Stadium or Scout Reyes corner
Roces if you're going to Amoranto Theater. Click here to see walking direction toAmoranto Theater from Scout Reyes
corner Roces.

Don't get impatient as the jeepney will pass through different streets before it reach your destination. From Aurora
Boulevard it will take E. Rodriguez Sr. Avenue, turn right onto New York Street, then pass through different small
roads before it gets to Kamuning, then Tomas Morato and finally it will turn left on Roces Avenue. Last turn is Roces
Avenue. So my tip is to wait for the jeep to take Roces Avenue before you ask the driver to drop you off at your
destination. Amoranto Sports Complex is to your left on this route.

Route #2

nearby areas.

ride "Cubao Ilalim" bus as it will not pass by at your first stop which is Aurora Boulevard.

Get off the bus at the unloading area in EDSA-Aurora Boulevard intersection. Walk southward along EDSA towards
the corner of EDSA and Aurora Boulevard. Turn right onto Aurora Boulevard until you get to the next road of Sgt. J.
Calolos. Wait for a jeepney with "Roces Palengke Pantranco" sign at the corner of Calolos and Aurora Boulevard.
The jeep will come from Calolos other end. In other words, if you're at the corner of Aurora and EDSA, all you need to
do is walk along Aurora Boulevard until you get to second street from EDSA which is Calolos where you ride the jeep.

Ride one of these jeepneys. Pay minumum and ask driver to drop you off at either Gate 1 of Amoranto Sports
Complex if you're going to Amoranto Stadium or Scout Reyes corner Roces if you're going to Amoranto Theater.Click
here to see walking direction toAmoranto Theater from Scout Reyes corner Roces.

roads before it get to Kamuning, then Tomas Morato and finally it will turn left on Roces Avenue. Last turn is Roces
destination.

Route #3


bus as it will not pass by at your first stop which is Aurora Boulevard.

The jeep will come from Calolos other end.

Complex if you're going to Amoranto Stadium or Scout Reyes corner Roces if you're going to Amoranto
Theater. Click here to see walking direction to Amoranto Theater from Scout Reyes corner Roces.

Cubao Station.

Exit Araneta Center Cubao Station via south exit or going to the south bound lane of EDSA. Walk northward along
EDSA or towards Aurora Boulevard, climb the footbridge at the corner of EDSA and Aurora Boulevard, go to the
other side of Aurora Boulevard and go down the footbridge via stair located along Aurora Boulevard. See second
map at Route #1.

Walk towards Sgt. J. Calolos Street, the next road to EDSA along Aurora Boulevard, and wait for jeepney with "Roces
Palengke Pantranco" sign at the corner of Sgt. J. Calolos Street and Aurora Boulevard. The jeep will come from
Calolos other end.

Complex if you're going to Amoranto Stadium or Scout Reyes corner Roces if you're going to Amoranto Theater.

destination.

Route #4


ride "Cubao Ilalim" bus as it will not pass by at your first stop which is Aurora Boulevard.

Ask conductor to drop you off at Aurora Boulevard and follow direction given at Route #2.

Route #5

From Marikina, Antipolo, Santolan, Sta. Lucia East, Robinson's Metro East, Katipunan, Anonas, Project 4 and other
nearby areas.

Option 1. Via LRT-2. Ride a jeepney or FX bound for Cubao that will pass by LRT-2 Santolan Station. Ride a train
bound for Recto and alight at Araneta Center Cubao Station.

Walk along Aurora Boulevard towards EDSA. Use the footbridge and go to the opposite side or corner of EDSA. Go
down the footbridge via stair located along Aurora Boulevard, not EDSA. Walk further up to the next street which is
Sgt. J. Calolos. Wait for a jeepney with "Roces Palengke Pantranco" sign at the corner of Calolos and Aurora
Boulevard. The jeep will come from Calolos other end.


destination.

Option 2. Ride a jeepney with "Divisoria Recto" or "Stop & Shop" sign. Get off the jeepney after it cross EDSA, and
go to the corner of Aurora Boulevard and Sgt. J. Calolos Street, the road next to EDSA along Aurora Boulevard.
Follow direction at Option 1.

Route 6


it will not pass by at your first stop which is Aurora Boulevard.



destination.

Route #7

From Quiapo, Espana, Morayta aka Nicanor Reyes, UST, Welcome Rotonda and areas near to these locations.

Ride a jeepney with any of these signs: "Fairview", "Philcoa", "SM West North EDSA" and "Project 6". Ask driver to
drop you off at Roces.

From the corner of Quezon Avenue and Roces where Sogo Hotel is located walk along Roces up to the next street
which is Panay Avenue. At the corner of Panay Avenue and Roces is the terminal of jeepneys with "Cubao Palengke
Mercury" sign. Ride one of these jeepneys and ask the driver to drop you off at Amoranto Stadium.

Gate 1 of Amoranto Sports Complex is very near. The distance from jeepney terminal to the gate is only
approximately 320 meters. Just walking distance. You will not miss it if you walk to the right of Roces Avenue.

If you're going to Amoranto Theater, you can pass through Gate 1, get out through Gate 2 and walk past Gate 3 to
Gate 4.

Route #8

From Ermita, Malate, Harrison Plaza, Robinson's Place Manila, SM Manila, Intramuros, Sta Cruz, Blumentritt,
Cariedo and other areas near to these locations.

Ride an LRT-1 train bound for Roosevelt Station. Alight at Roosevelt Station.

Along EDSA's south bound lane, ride bus bound for south of Metro Manila, e.g. "Baclaran Cubao Ibabaw", Alabang
Cubao Ibabaw", "Ayala Leveriza Cubao Ibabaw", "Sucat Cubao Ibabaw", etc. Take note of the words "Cubao Ibabaw"
on the sign of the bus. Don't ride "Cubao Ilalim" bus as it will not pass by at your first stop which is Aurora Boulevard.



destination.

Route #9

From Pasay, Makati, Greenbelt, Glorietta, Buendia, Guadalupe, Fort Bonifacio, Market Market, J.P, Rizal, Makati
Avenue, Ayala Avenue, Mandaluyong, Boni Pioneer, Shaw Boulevard, Pasig, Kalentong, Gabby's, Shangri-La Plaza,
locations.

First ride a jeep, FX or taxi to the nearest station of MRT-3. Ride a train bound for North. Alight at Araneta Center
Cubao Station. Exit Araneta Center Cubao Station via south exit or going to the south bound lane of EDSA. Walk
northward along EDSA or towards Aurora Boulevard, climb the footbridge at the corner of EDSA and Aurora
Boulevard, go to the other side of Aurora Boulevard and go down the footbridge via stair located along Aurora
Boulevard. See second map at Route #1.

Walk towards Sgt. J. Calolos Street, the next road to EDSA along Aurora Boulevard, and wait for jeepney with "Roces
Palengke Pantranco" sign at the corner of Sgt. J. Calolos Street and Aurora Boulevard. The jeep will come from
Calolos other end.


destination.

Route #10

From Recto, Binondo, Divisoria, Legarda, FEU, Sampaloc, Nagtahan, Pureza, V. Mapa, SM Centerpoint, Central
Colleges of the Philippines, UERM, San Juan, Araneta Avenue, Gilmore and other areas near to these locations.

The fastest way is via LRT-2. From your location ride a jeepney or FX and go to the nearest station, e.g. Recto,
Legarda, Pureza, V. Mapa, Gilmore, etc.

Ride a train bound for Santolan Station and alight at Araneta Center Cubao Station. Walk along Aurora Boulevard
towards EDSA. Use the footbridge and go to the opposite side or corner of EDSA. Go down the footbridge via stair
located along Aurora Boulevard, not EDSA. Walk further up to the next street which is Sgt. J. Calolos. Wait for a
jeepney with "Roces Palengke Pantranco" sign at the corner of Calolos and Aurora Boulevard. The jeep will come
from Calolos other end.


destination.
2 Responses to How To Commute To Amoranto Stadium And Amoranto Theater
Tax & Acctg. Center said...
23 May 2012 14:30
Thanks a lot, very helpful!

Lagalag said...
23 May 2012 15:13
@ Tax & Accounting Tutorial Center. You are welcome.

How To Commute To PhilSports Arena From MRT

Philsport Arena was popularly known as ULTRA before it's name was changed some time last decade. Today, it is an
important destination for major concerts, sports competitions and religious events. PBA (Philippine Basketball
Association) occasionally holds games here. But even with that scope and the colossal importance in the whole
spectrum of Filipino lives that the institution brings, unfortunately, a whole lot of people don't have any idea of its
location much less have the knowledge of getting there.

So, for those of you having problems on how to get to Philsports Arena, here's the detailed 'commute'directions from
MRT to the sports complex. This route is designed for people travelling by train but you can also refer to this if you
travel by bus in EDSA.

The nearest MRT-3 Station to Philsport Arena, commute-wise, is Shaw Boulevard Station in EDSA-Crossing.
From the train station, the jeepney to ride are those with any of these signs: "Antipolo", "Binangonan", and "Tanay".
These public jeeps pass through the exact location of Philsports Complex and Philsports Arena which is in Meralco
Avenue corner Captain Javier Street.

You must exit MRT Shaw Station at North Exit. If you don't know North Exit, it's the north bound lane of EDSA, where
all buses are bound for Baclaran, Alabang or Sucat. South Exit is the side of MRT that goes to the lane of EDSA
where buses are bound for Monumento, Cubao and Novaliches.

There are two landmarks at the two corners of north bound lane EDSA. One is the big mall called Starmall at the
northern corner and a commercial block at the southern corner where various establishments lined up in a row along
Shaw Boulevard from the corner of EDSA. Next to this commercial spot is the PARKLEA Jeepney Terminal. Parklea
Terminal is where you take the ride to Philsport Complex or Philsport Arena. Starmall is very prominent, you can
easily see it. The entrance of the terminal is next to the row of small establishments along Shaw, e.g. Villarica
Pawnshop, Cebuano Lhuillier, some internet shops and Ukay-ukay outlets. The last establishment is "Andoks Litson
Manok". Beside Andoks is the entrance of the terminal where all jeepneys wait for passengers before heading to their
respective destinations.
From Starmall, just walk across Shaw using the pedestrian lanes at the corner of EDSA, then go right on Shaw to get
to the terminal.

Here's the important things to remember. Jeepneys on Parklea terminal are bound for different destinations. The
jeeps bound for "Antipolo", "Binangonan" and "Tanay" are parked near Andoks. There are lots of barkers filling up the
jeepneys with passengers. Don't ask the barkers if the jeepney he's working on will pass by Philsports Arena, they'll
just answer you things like "I don't know.", "Where's that?", etc. Just ride the jeep with "Binangonan" or "Tanay" or
"Antipolo" sign.

Another thing is these jeepneys charge Php 15.00 if your destination is near to the terminal. So, don't be shock if you
hear the conductor announce "Fifteen pesos po pag malapit." And, since your destination is near, you already know
the amount you must tender. The conductor asks where you're getting off the jeepney. Say "ULTRA" or "Philsport". If
he doesn't know it just tell him "DepEd". It's the most prominent institution situated at the same location of Philsport
Complex. The big sign is visible as the jeepney passes by and so all drivers know it.

From Parklea Terminal, the jeepney will cross EDSA and go straight on Shaw Boulevard. Meralco Avenue is a main
road to the left of Shaw Boulevard approximately 1 kilometer from EDSA. It is perpendicular to the left of Shaw. But
there's no left turn to Meralco Avenue from Shaw so the jeepney will drive past Meralco Avenue and then make a U-
Turn at the oval rotunda approximately 150 meters from Meralco Avenue to take the opposite lane of Shaw
Boulevard and then it will turn right onto Meralco Avenue.

Approximately 490 meters from Shaw is the first intersection on Meralco Avenue with traffic lights. This road is
Captain Javier Street. Get off the jeepney right at the corner of Meralco Avenue and Captain Javier Street. DepEd is
situated along Meralco Avenue approximately 50 meters from the corner of Captain Javier Street.

From the corner of Meralco Avenue and Captain Javier, walk approximately 300 meters along covered sidewalk until
you get to the gate of Philsports Arena located at the next corner to the left of Captain Javier which is Saint Martin.

To get back to Shaw Boulevard Station of MRT, ride a jeep with "EDSA Crossing Parklea" sign at the opposite lane of
Meralco Avenue. Note: There is another terminal of the same jeepneys located far from MRT Shaw Station. Make
sure to ride the jeepney with "Parklea" word on its sign so that you don't get to different terminal.

Hope this direction helps you in getting to Philsports Arena. If you want to receive detailed directions to different
places and important locations in Metro Manila, you can subscribe to my post, just click here.
4 Responses to How To Commute To PhilSports Arena From MRT
EDMARATION said...
19 July 2011 23:35
Hello Mr. Lagalag, you got a lot of posts lately ha. thanks for this directions. They'll be helpful when I'll be in NCR.

Lagalag said...
20 July 2011 00:16
Yes sir. I am inspired hehe. Wanna help a lot of people through this blog.

Mannoy said...
2 August 2011 09:24
Thanks for this post. para sa manood ng UAAP. minsan kasi dito ang game. meron ka na bang papuntang Arena sa
San Juan para sa manonood ng NCAA. malaking tulong to.

Lagalag said...
2 August 2011 11:42
Nice idea sir. I'll do it asap hehe. Salamat din syo sir. :-)

Mall Of Asia Arena Driving Directions & Parking Buildings
SM Arena is situated to the southernmost part of SM MOA complex. In going to the arena by car, it's better to park
your vehicle to a parking building that is connected to the indoor entertainment hub than in remote areas of Mall of
Asia. There are two parking buildings connected to Mall of Asia Arena by footbridges - the Mall of Asia Arena Annex
Building and the South Parking Building which is also connected to SMX Convention Center and the main building of
Mall of Asia.


Mall of Asia Arena Annex Parking Building

This quick guide will show you how to get to SM Arena in a breeze and where to park your car so that it will be more
convenient when it's time to go home. Please see map below then read directions.
mmediate Access Roads

Access Road One - Coral Way. Turn left from Macapagel Blvd northbound lane from Aseana City, Bradco Ave,
Aseana Ave and NAIA Road.

Access Road Two - Jose Diokno Blvd. Turn right onto Seaside Blvd from Macapagal Blvd southbound lane and turn
left on Diokno Blvd. Drive all the way past SM Globe roundabout. From EDSA southbound lane, pass through the SM
Globe roundabout and drive towards the arena.

Drop-off Areas

Along Diokno Blvd - After the drop-off, turn right onto Coral and either make a U-Turn to get to Arena Annex Parking
or get around the arena to park at South Parking Bldg.

Along Coral WAy - After the drop-off, just drive past the footbridge that connects the arena to its annex and make a
U-Turn to enter the SM Arena Annex Parking Building.

How To Get To SM Mall Of Asia Arena From Different Locations

Route #1

From NAIA-1 & 2, Sucat, Paranaque, Muntinlupa, Alabang and other nearby areas via Sucat Road.

Take Sucat Road which becomes Ninoy Aquino Ave and ends at NAIA Road. Turn left on NAIA Road. From NAIA-2,
take NAIA Road. Drive all the way past Domestic Road and Quirino Ave then cross Roxas Blvd. Turn right onto
Macapagal Blvd. You will pass through two bridges which are the south and north entry/exit of Aseana City,
respectively. After the second Bridge, turn left on Coral Way to take the Access Road One.

Route #2

From Malolos, Bulacan, Subic, Clark, Tarlac, SCTEX, Pampanga, Olongapo and other areas of North Luzon.

Palacio St. Turn left on Roxas Blvd and drive all the way CCP Complex. Turn right onto CCP Complex. Drive all the
way to Tanghalang Francisco Balagtas aka Folk Arts Theater bldg. Make left. Turn left on PICC. Turn right onto the
next street. Drive all the way and cross Gil Puyat Ext. Follow Access Road Two.

Route #3

From NAIA-3, Andrews Ave, Villamor Air Base, Newport City, Resort World Manila, Sales Road and nearby areas.

Take Andrews Ave westbound all the way past Aurora Blvd aka Tramo until road becomes Airport Road. Drive
towards Roxas Blvd where you turn left. Turn right onto Aseana Ave if it's already open, if not, drive further and turn
right onto NAIA Road Ext, then turn right onto Macapagal Blvd to take the Access Road One I mentioned above.
Read Route #1.

Route #4

From CCP Complex, Gil Puyat, World Trade Center, Roxas Blvd southbound lane which is the route if you come from
Ermita, Malate, Quiapo, DLSU, UN Ave, Manila Ocean Park, Intramuros, Binondo, etc.

Take Macapagal Blvd southbound lane, turn right onto Seaside Blvd, the road next to the bridge after Gil Puyat. Take
Access Road Two that I mentioned above.

Route #5

From Cavite, Kawit, Imus, Bacoor, Alabang-Zapote Road, Las Pinas, Dasmarinas and other parts of Cavite via
Coastal Road.

Take either Emilio Aguinaldo Highway or Cavitex and traverse Coastal Road. Turn left on NAIA Road. Follow Route
#1.

Route #6

Via EDSA from Makati, Mandaluyong, Pasig, Ortigas Center and nearby areas.

Take southbound lane of EDSA all the way to SM Mall of Asia. Pass through the roundabout of SM Globe and follow
Access Road Two.

Driving Route That Encompasses Eight Major Destinations
Today, Lagalag lives in South Triangle area in Quezon City. He transferred there more than two years ago from
Sampaloc. That was the time when he acquired a second hand car for himself. Might have had felt he needed a
change of means of moving around the city. Strolling and commuting became daunting routine so driving around in-
between would put a spice on his daily cruising.

Lagalag needed to discover driving shortcuts and alternative routes to major destinations. Not only to save gas but to
avoid traffic and to make his trips more enjoyable. And today he shares to you a driving direction that encompasses
eight major destinations - entertainment, gadgets & laptops, shopping & movies, financial district, high end shopping,
upscale dining, world class entertainment, and a major airport terminal. You would probably ask, "Isn't there a
particular hub where we can take in all these kinds of destinations?"

Well, none, when we're talking about Timog, Gilmore, Greenhills, Makati CBD, Rockwell, Fort Bonifacio,Resort World
Manila and NAIA Terminal 3.

Techies know that Gilmore is where we can buy lowest priced laptops and other gadgets. Timog is the entertainment
center of Quezon City. Greenhills has become popular to shoppers and movie goers. Going to Makati CBD is
inevitable for city dwellers, it's home to airline offices, bank headquarters, etc. Rockwell is such a magnet for
fashionistas. Fort Bonifacio is the site of numerous upscale fine dining restaurants. Resort World Manila is synonym
to world class performances ala Las Vegas. And NAIA-3 is where to take people bound for a Hong Kong Tour. This
driving direction is the best alternative and shortcut compare to EDSA. It serves motorists from nearby vicinities of
North EDSA, SM City North, Veterans, Project 6-7-8, Munoz, Roosevelt, Congressional, West Avenue, West
Triangle, Philam Village, Walter Mart North EDSA, Centris Walk and Balintawak, as well as motorists from farthest
locations of Caloocan, Monumento, Bagong Barrio, Malabon, Navotas, Valenzuela, Bulacan and Pampanga.

Once you get familiar with this route, you'll find it convenient and quite fast to get to any of these destinationsand get
back home. And making a decision to travel to any of these locations would be quick. There will be no more
underlying presumptions like "It's too far, traffic is heavy, can't remember the roads, etc." The action to drive your car
becomes "in the snap of a finger" because the whole large area from which these destinationsare situated will be
virtually shrunken.

Here is the route to take:

From your point of origin take EDSA's south bound lane. Your first turn from EDSA is on Scout Borromeo Street.
Pass through EDSA-Quezon Avenue flyover and then after passing by a street to the right of EDSA which is Eugenio
Lopez Street, turn right onto the next street which is Scout Borromeo. There's a Shell Station and a Jollibee
Restaurant before Scout Borromeo. Please turn on your signal and change lane only on broken white lines to avoid
MMDA Traffic Enforcers' apprehension.

Take Scout Borromeo Street past Samar Avenue towards Sgt Esguerra Avenue, the main road that intersects Scout
Borromeo. Opposite Scout Borromeo to the other side of Esguerra Avenue is Y intersection. The road to the right is
extension of Scout Borromeo. The road to the left is Scout Ybardolaza. Cross Sgt Esguerra Avenue and turn left on
Scout Ybardolaza Street. Drive on Scout Ybardolaza Street, cross next street of Scout Madrinan until you get to next
main intersection which is Timog Avenue - the first destination of this driving route. Turn right onto Timog Avenue. Up
ahead is a rotunda called Boy Scout Circle.

Drive on Timog Avenue and pass through the rotunda of Boy Scout Circle to take Tomas Morato Avenue's southern
part. Tomas Morato Avenue is the main road that intersects Timog Avenue. Basically, you will turn left on Tomas
Morato's southern part from Timog, but since you will pass through Boy Scout Circle, you will first pass by Tomas
Morato's north part and Timog Avenue's west part before turning right onto Tomas Morato southern part.

Stay on Tomas Morato Avenue all the way to its southern end which is in E. Rodriguez Sr Avenue. Turn right onto E.
Rodriguez Sr Avenue where you must cross an intersection with traffic lights which is Dona M. Hemady, a one way
road with traffic going to E. Rodriguez Avenue. Next intersection is Gilmore Avenue, anintersection with traffic lights
and a one way with traffic going towards south. Turn left onto Gilmore Avenue.

Next stop along this route is situated at the south corners of Gilmore Avenue and Aurora Boulevard. Aurora
Boulevard is the main intersection where public jeepneys bound for Quiapo and Cubao pass through. LRT-2 also
runs above ground along Aurora Boulevard. You need to cross Aurora Boulevard to get to Gilmore IT Center which is
located to the left of Gilmore and PC Corner which is to the right corner of Aurora Boulevard and Gilmore. Parking is
limited in front of the buildings so it's best to get here early in the morning.

Next destination is Greenhills Shopping Center. After crossing Aurora Boulevard, stay to the middle of Gilmore
Avenue, cross a small road that intersects Gilmore, and then drive all the way until you get to N. Domingo street, a
main roadintersection. If you're going home from Gilmore IT Center after buying some stuffs, turn left on N. Domingo
and left again on Dona M. Hemady and drive all the way to E. Rodriguez Sr Avenue.

One way traffic on Gilmore Avenue ends up in N. Domingo Street. So change lane to the right of the road before
crossing N. Domingo Street. After crossing N. Domingo Street from Gilmore, road name changes to Granada. Next
main intersection with traffic lights is Santolan Road. Cross Santolan Road. Granada becomes Ortigas Avenue after
crossing Santolan Road.

Drive to the middle of Ortigas Avenue and observe road names on each intersection. You will cross intersections of
Madison, Roosevelt and Club Filipino Drive. If you're going to Greenhills Shopping Center, change lane to the left
after crossing Roosevelt and turn left on Club Filipino Drive. Entrance to the open parking of Greenhills Shopping
Center is the first turn to the right along Club Filipino Drive. You can use this parking or drive further on Club Filipino
Drive to locate covered parking connected to V-Mall and other malls within Greenhills Shopping Center.

Next destination is Makati CBD. After crossing Santolan Road, drive past Club Filipino Dr and turn right onto Wilson
Street, the next mainintersection with traffic lights. Stay on Wilson Street all the way to P. Guevara Street where you
will turn left. There are some markings that easy to remember to avoid confusion. First, after turning right onto Wilson
Street from Ortigas Avenue, you will immediately enter the gate of Greenhills Homes West. Then you will pass by
Cardinal Santos Memorial Hospital, to the left of Wilson. Next to Hospital zone is the exit gate of Greenhills Homes
West. Drive further until you get to the intersection of A. Mabini Street. Wilson Street is two way road from Ortigas
Avenue to A. Mabini Street only. There are concrete barriers placed by MMDA in the middle of Wilson Street and A.
Mabini intersection. Next to A. Mabini Street is P. Guevara Street. Traffic flow from A. Mabini to P. Guevara is one
way. So, that's your reference point. After A. Mabini, change lane and occupy the left-side of Wilson and then turn left
on P. Guevara Street.

Now in P. Guevara Street. You're now traversing a part of Mabuhay Lane also known as Christmas Lane, the
alternative route put up by MMDA for motorists to take during Christmas Season. After turning left from Wilson to P.
Guevara, you will cross one small road intersection. That road is Recto. Next to Recto is a junction where you will see
MMDA Road Sign that read "To Makati..." and an arrow pointing to the left. This junction is crossroad of Ortega, Luna
Mencias and P. Guevara. Ortega is the road running perpendicular to the left of P. Guevara. Luna Mencias is the
road that forms Y intersection with P. Guevara. So, it's vital that you don't make a sharp left turn. Instead, take the
sloping road to the left of P. Guevara that runs from P. Guevara in YIntersection way.
Luna Mencias ends up in Shaw Boulevard. Drive on Luna Mencias and turn right onto Shaw Boulevard. Immediately,
after turning right onto Shaw from Mencias, next intersection with traffic lights to the left of Shaw is F. Martinez
Avenue. But the road sign also contains "Nueve de Febrero" wording. Turn left on this intersection and go straight.
Actually, Nueve de Febrero Street is the third road to the left of F. Martinez. The road sign in Shaw merely gives
direction to Nueve de Febrero.

Drive on F. Martinez Avenue down to its southern end which is in Maysilo Circle. Turn right onto Maysilo Circle.
There's a big monument at the center island of Maysilo and F. Martinez Avenue intersection. Maysilo Circle is a large
rotunda where Mandaluyong City Hall is located. You need to get to San Francisco Avenue, the counterpart of F.
Martinez Avenue to the other side of the circle. So, turn right onto Maysilo from F. Martinez, pass through Maysilo
Circle past Boni Avenue, a wide road to the right of Maysilo and then turn right onto San Francisco. San Francisco
ends up in area by the Pasig River where another road runs along the edge of the river. This road is Coronado. Turn
left on Coronado. Stay to the left of Coronado and slow down a little bit so as not to go beyond the dedicated lane
going to Makati-Mandaluyong Boundary Bridge. Because, by now, you're already seeing Makati-Mandaluyong
Bridge. Turn left onto the flyover that connects to Makati-Mandaluyong Bridge and cross Pasig River to get to Makati.

Makati Avenue begins at the foot of the Makati-Mandaluyong Bridge. If you're going to Makati CBD, drive to the
middle of Makati Avenue, cross J.P. Rizal, Kalayaan Avenue and Gil Puyat Avenue. At the right corner of Gil Puyat
and Makati Avenue. to the other side, is Pacific Star Building. Next intersection to Gil Puyat is Paseo de Roxas. If
you're going to Salcedo Village and Citibank Bldg, turn right onto Paseo de Roxas and turn right again onto the first
street to the right. If you're going to Ayala Triangle Gardens, Makati Stock Exchange and Ayala Tower One, stay on
Makati Avenue and turn right onto Ayala Avenue. Atrium Building is to the left of Makati Avenue, after crossing Paseo
de Roxas. Greenbelt, Glorietta, Raffles Residences Makati and Renaissance New World Hotel are situated to the
other side of Ayala Avenue. Stay to the middle of Makati Avenue and cross Ayala Avenue.

If your destination is Rockwell Center and Powerplant Mall, from Makati-Mandaluyong Bridge turn left on J.P. Rizal
Avenue, the first intersection with traffic lights. Drive all the way until you get to Rockwell Center, to the right of J.P.
Rizal. A new bridge is built connecting Rockwell Center directly to Mandaluyong. This bridge is Rockwell Bridge. You
can enter Rockwell Center by turning right onto Estrella Street, the road where Rockwell Bridge flyover is linked.
Once in Estrella, turn right onto Rockwell Drive.

Next destination, the sixth on this route, is Fort Bonifacio. If your destination is Market Market, High Street or Fort
Bonifacio Global City, drive on Estrella all the way to EDSA. Turn right onto EDSA and change lane to the leftmost
southbound lane of EDSA. Turn on your left signal, slow down a little bit and make a U-Turn at the first U-Turn slot
that you see. You're now on the northbound lane of EDSA. Turn right onto Kalayaan Avenue, the road perpendicular
to the right of EDSA where Kalayaan flyover passes through.

As soon as you turn right on Kalayaan Avenue, avoid the main road of Kalayaan Avenue. Slow down a bit and use
the opening to service road. Take the Kalayaan Service Road, stay there and drive on until the road name changes to
32nd Street. You will cross 2nd Avenue, Rizal Drive and 3rd Avenue before the road becomes 32nd Street. Welcome
to Bonifacio Global City. Drive on 32nd Street and turn right onto 11th Avenue, the road between High Street and
Serendra, then go further to your destination within Fort Bonifacio, e.g. Market Market, The Fort, etc.

Seventh destination - Resort World Manila. If your destination is Resort World Manila, turn right onto 5th Avenue.
Next to 3rd Avenue is a small road to the right of 32nd Street. Next to this small road is the main intersection of 5th
Avenue and 32nd Street. Turn right onto 5th Avenue from 32nd Street. Stay to the middle of 5th Avenue all the way
until road name becomes Lawton Avenue. Stay to the middle of Lawton Avenue and drive all the way until it cross
President Osmena Highway through overpass. It's smooth sailing from Fort Bonifacio's 5th Avenue until you cross
Osmena Highway. After crossing Osmena Highway, road name changes to Sales Road. Stay to the middle of Sales
Road until it turn right and road name finally becomes Andrews Avenue. Resort World Manila is situated at the corner
of Sales Road and Andrews Avenue. In Andrews Avenue, turn right onto Resort Drive and follow direction to the
parking area.

Last destination on this driving route is NAIA Terminal 3. If you're going to NAIA Terminal 3, stay to the middle of
Andrews Avenue, turn right onto rotunda where a giant sculpture that looks like a giant skeletal egg is located in the
middle and drive past Andrews Avenue extension towards the NAIA-3 entry ramp.

How To Commute To IL Terrazzo
IL Terrazzo is a high end Mall located at the corner of Tomas Morato and Scout Madrinan in South Triangle, Quezon
City. There's already a post here in DirectionsOnWeb about driving directions to IL Terrazzo. To get there by car, go
to Driving Directions To IL Terrazzo

Here's how to get to this mall by jeepney, bus and LRT/MRT.

Route #1

From Alabang, Metropolis Starmall, Sucat, Bicutan, Festival Mall, Filinvest City, southern Tagalog provinces
ofBatangas, Laguna and Quezon and all areas near to these locations.

In Alabang near Metropolis, ride a bus with "Fairview" sign. This bus will take the approximately 26.5 kilometers
distance from Alabang up to Kamias corner EDSA where you must get off. Fromc the corner of Kamias and EDSA
where a Jollibee is located, go to the other side of EDSA where the opposite road of Kamias is Kamuning Road. At
the corner of Kamuning and EDSA, there's a lot of jeepneys that stop to pick up passengers. Ride a jeepney with
"Welcome Rotonda Timog" or "Pantranco Roces Timog" sign. Don't ride "Quiapo Welcome Rotonda" as this jeepney
takes different route.

You will get off at a part of Boy Scout Circle where Imperial Palace stands. Imperial Palace is at the corner of Tomas
Morato and Timog, but because there's a rotonda or roundabout at this intersection, it's important that you alight at
the part of Boy Scout Circle that's near to your destination and in this case Imperial Palace is near to IL Terrazzo.
Besides, the only familiar landmark to all drivers is Imperial Palace. So, ask the driver to drop you off at "Imperial
Palace". Once you got off exactly where I said, IL Terrazzo is already visible from the distance, located to the left of
Tomas Morato. Imperial Palace is at your right, walk towards the next street which is Scout Madrinan, and to the left
corner is the IL Terrazzo.

Route #2

From Mall of Asia or MOA, Pasay Rotonda, Taft, Harrison Street, Heritage Hotel, Metropoint Mall, Mantrade,
Southgate Mall, Ayala Avenue, Magallanes, Guadalupe, JP Rizal, Pasig, Mandaluyong, EDSA-Crossing, Shangri-la
Plaza, Megamall, Boni, Greenhills, Santolan and areas near to MRT-3 Stations.

Go to the nearest MRT Station such as Taft Station if you're from MOA, Heritage and Harrison; Magallanes if you're
from Mantrade; Ayala Station if you're from Ayala Avenue Greenbelt and Glorietta; Guadalupe Station if you're from
Fort Bonifacio, Market Market and JP Rizal; Boni Station if you're from Gabby's and Mandaluyong; Shaw Boulevard
Station; Ortigas Station; Anapolis Santolan Station, etc.

Ride a north bound train and get off at GMA Kamuning Station. From the train station walk towards Timog Avenue
corner EDSA where GMA 7 Network Inc Channel 7's big building is located. Along Timog Avenue near corner EDSA,
jeepneys with "Cubao Arayat" sign pass through. They stop for a while to pick up passengers. Ride one of these
jeepneys and pay minimum fare. Get off at Scout Ybardolaza Street. No need to remember this because the jeepney
will turn left on Ybardolaza from Timog Avenue. So, once the jeep turns left from Timog, alight.

Walk along Timog towards the opposite end until you see the Boy Scout Circle and the Imperial Palace at the corner
of Timog Avenue and Tomas Morato. Turn right onto Tomas Morato, walk further until you see IL Terrazzo Mall to
your left at the corner of Tomas Morato and Scout Madrinan Street.

Route #3

From Cavite, Imus, Tagaytay, Alabang-Zapote Road, South Mall, Baclaran, Paranaque and other areas near to these
locations.

Ride any bus or jeepney bound to Baclaran. In Baclaran, there are terminals of buses, MMDA Bus terminal, located
at the service road of Roxas Boulevard in front of the gate of Redemptorist Church.

Now you have 2 options: Slow 2-ride and Fast 3-ride.

Slow 2-ride:

Ride a bus with "Fairview" sign. This bus will traverse the approximately 15 kilometers distance from Baclaran up to
Kamias corner EDSA where you must alight. It's slow and takes longer time of commuting because of heavy traffic
along the way and because of extended time drivers spend in loading terminals. That's the first ride. For the second
ride, please refer to Route #1 and read the part after the commuter gets off at Kamias corner EDSA.

Fast 3-ride:

From Baclaran, still at the bus terminal, ride any bus except the bus with "Ayala Leveriza" on its sign. You can ride
bus with "Monumento", "Fairview" or "Novaliches" sign. Only make sure it doesn't have the word "Ayala Leveriza".
Ask the conductor to drop you off at Mantrade. From drop off point, walk towards MRT-3 MagallanesStation and ride
a north bound train. Why Magallanes Station, instead of Taft Station? Because Taft Station is jam-packed all the time.
It's always like a sardines, too crowded and you need to be patient in getting ticket. But if you have a prepaid card or
stored value card, then take Taft Station. But if you have to buy card or ticket first, then the smart thing to do is to
ride the train in Magallanes Station where it's more comfortable, the number of passengers buying card is
manageable.

Alight at GMA Kamuning Station. That's your second ride. For your third ride, please refer to Route #2 and read the
part where the commuter rides a jeepney along Timog near corner EDSA.

Route #4

From Espana, Quiapo, UST, Dimasalang, Lacson Avenue, Araneta Avenue, Welcome Rotonda and other areas near
to these locations.

First you need to get to Welcome Rotonda. Ride any jeepney or bus that passes through Welcome Rotonda. In
Welcome Rotonda, the sign of jeepneys that plies the route that pass through near IL Terrazzo contains either "Proj.
2-3" or "Timog". Now, confusion might arise that will lead to wrong direction. That's because there are also jeepneys
from Quiapo with the same sign, "Proj. 2-3", that pass by Welcome Rotonda. Do not ride any of these jeepneys. They
take different route, via E. Rodrigues Avenue. You will get lost the moment you ride a Project 2-3 bound jeepney from
Quiapo.

What you do is go across E. Rodriguez where the Project 2-3 bound via Timog jeepney stop to pick up passengers.
These jeepneys are the ones who pick up passengers in EDSA-Kamuning. They take Quezon Avenue from Welcome
Rotonda and turn right onto Timog Avenue. So the key here is Quezon Avenue route and not E. Rodriguez. Ride one
of these jeepneys and ask driver to drop you off at Imperial Palace, that's the common reference known to driver.
Don't say IL Terrazo or Boy Scout Circle. Imperial Palace is the known landmark there. As soon as you get off, you'll
see the huge building of Imperial Palace Suites. Go towards the direction of Imperial Palace Suites.

Once you're standing in front of Imperial Palace, specifically at the part where 7-11 store is located. IL Terrazzo is
already visible from the distance to the left of Tomas Morato. Just walk towards the next street that intersects Tomas
Morato which is Scout Madrinan, cross the road to get near IL Terrazzo.

Route #5

From Caloocan, Malabon, Navotas, Valenzuela, Bagong Barrio, R. Papa, 5th Avenue, Tondo and other areas near to
these locations.

Ride any bus or jeepney bound to Monumento. In Monumento or 5th Avenue corner Rizal Avenue, ride a bus going
to Makati or Cubao via EDSA. Ask the conductor to drop you off at MRT. Actually, all buses that pass through EDSA
stops at MRT-3 North Station because a lot of commuters alight there to ride train. So, as for you, get off too at North
Station of MRT-3.

Ride a south bound train or train bound to Taft Station, get off at GMA Kamuning Station and follow the direction
given in Route #2. Just read the part after the commuter gets off the train at GMA Kamuning Station.

This is the route I recommend because all buses passing through EDSA takes EDSA Kamuning flyover and you need
to walk way too far if you choose to alight at the unloading station located before the bus ascends the flyover.

Route #6

From Pampanga, Bulacan, Novaliches and other areas near to these lcoations.

Ride an FX going to either SM City North EDSA or Trinoma. Walk to North Station of MRT-3. Ride a train bound to
Taft, get off at GMA Kamuning Station and follow the direction given in Route #2. Just read the part after the
commuter getS off the train at GMA Kamuning Station.

How To Commute To The Portal & Pavilion Square And The Hub in
Greenfield District
Where are The Portal, The Hub and Pavilion Square located?

The Portal is a new dining destination in Greenfield District next to its central park that covered with manicured
lawn. Greenfield District is located at the corner of EDSA and Shaw Blvd in Mandaluyong, opposite Shangri-La
Plaza. Pavilion Square is a mall that serves as gateway to Greenfield District if you're going there by MRT-3 train
which you can take from LRT-1 EDSA Station or LRT-2 Araneta Center Cubao Station. The Bub is a restaurant row
along Mayflower St aka EDSA Central Ave, the second street paralleled to EDSA. Magflower St is also perpendicular
to Shaw Blvd and crosses United Ave. Please refer to the map below this post.

Pavilion Square is connected to MRT Shaw Station. An
elevated walkway connects PavilionMall to Greenfield Interactive Showroom, Soho Central and Twin Oaks Place.
And if your destination is The Hub going there by train, take this pedestrian walkway up to Mayflower St where you
take the stair and then cross the road. It's more convenient. To use the bridge, you must be at the second level of
the Pavilion Square, walk straight from entrance connected to MRT Station toward the opposite end. There you will
exitPavilion Square and continue walking down the walkway bridge. You get to see the GreenfieldPark to your right
below as well as The Portal. The Hub is across the park.

How to go to Pavilion Square from a MRT Train

Southbound Train (from North Station) - after getting off the train, walk toward the head end of the train (front) and
use the escalator nearer to that part of the train. Upon exit from turnstile, go left and turn right from the glass door. Go
downstairs and walk further ahead until you get to the third level entrance of Pavilion Square. There is also a second
level entrance linked to MRT Station. Just use one more stair from the third level.

Northbound Train (from Taft Station) - after you alight, walk toward the tail end of the train. Use the escalators near to
the back of MRT train instead of the ones near the head end. From the turnstile, go left then right and use the stairs
to come down either to third level or second level which both lead to Pavilion Square.

The Hub - Photo from lakwatserongunggoy
How To Get To The Hub

It's faster to go to The Hub if you enter on the second level. So, from MRT Station concourse level, come down to the
second level before heading to Pavilion Square. MRT concourse is fourth level.

The Portal - image from lakwatserongunggoy
How To Get To The Portal

Go to the ground level of Pavilion via escalator. From the escalator, go to any exit/entrance to the left side of the
elongated mall. You will immediately see the park and next to it is the prominent building of The Portal.

From Any parts of Metro Manila

By Bus

From all directions both south and north of Metro Manila: Monumento, Letre, Navotas, Fairview, Novaliches, SM
North, Cuao, Baclaran, Alabang, Sucat, FTI, etc.

Just ride a bus with secondary sign that reads "Crossing Ibabaw" and alight there. Use pedestrian lane and go
toward Pavilion Square which is exactly located along EDSA near corner Shaw Blvd. It is next to Zitan condo which
opposite the equally tall building of Citylad EDSA Shaw. Note: If you're riding a northbound train, you get to
see Pavilion Square before Shaw Blvd. Alight before Shaw Blvd. Use United St, the road before Shaw and
bordered Pavilion Hotel, to get to The Portal. Walk further along United past The Portal to get to The Hub.

By Jeepney

From Quiapo, Legarda, Recto, V Mapa, Pureza, SM City Sta Mesa and Kalantong

Take a jeepney with "Pasig" sign. If the jeepney takes EDSA Shaw flyover, alight before it take the flyover and walk
toward EDSA and follow given direction to Pavilion Square. Now if your destination is The Hub, get off the jeepney at
the unloading area located past the flyover. Walk back to Mayflower St and turn left there. If the jeepney takes
"Ilalim", you can alight at the unloading area past EDSA and then take Sto Cristo St, the first street
of Greenfield District paralleled to EDSA. Pavilion Square is next to Zitan condominium. The Portal is
opposite Pavilion Square. To get to The Hub faster, alight at unloading area nearer to Mayflower St. Both Sto. Cristo
and Mayflower streets have Greenfield District signage.

Hope this guide helps you. If your destination is The Portal, The Hub, Pavilion Square or any spot
inGreenfield District and you don't know how to get there, just ask me. I am more than willing to guide you by giving
commute directions. Thanks for always reading my directional guides.

Direction Bytes: Cuneta Astrodome From MOA
By Jeepney:

Go to the terminals of jeepneys located in front of North Parking Building. North Parking Building is the one where
Hypermart is located at the ground floor . Its counterpart at the opposite side of MOA is the South Parking Building
where SM department store is located at the ground floor. There are also terminals of jeepneys infront of South
Parking Building but to get to Cuneta Astrodome, go to the terminals in front of North Parking Building.

Look for the terminal of shuttles with "Buendia Taft LRT" or "Gil Puyat Taft LRT" sign. There are barkers shouting
"Buendia LRT" and the shuttle terminal is visible as you walk past the toilet.

Ride one of these shuttles and ask the driver to drop you off at the unloading area near corner of Gil Puyat and
Harrison Street.

At the corner of Harrison Street and Gil Puyat Avenue, ride a jeepney with "Baclaran" sign. Ask the driver to drop you
off at Cuneta Astrodome. To help you familiarize with the vicinity, this jeepney will first cross a major intersection with
traffic lights before it pass by Pasay Sports Complex where the Cuneta Astrodome is located at the back of the
complex. This intersection is Libertad. It's approximately .8 km from corner of Buendia aka Gil Puyat up to Pasay
Commercial Complex.

Located to the left corner of Libertad which is now known as Arnaiz Avenue is Andok's Restaurant, to the right corner
is Chowking. Next to Libertad Street is Derham Street where Pasay City Sports Complex is located. Get off at
Derham corner Harrison Street. Walk along Derham Street to get to the back of Pasay City Sports Compex where
Cuneta Astrodome is located.

By car:

From MOA, take EDSA Extension and cross intersections of President Diosdado Macapagal Boulevard and Roxas
Boulevard. After crossing Roxas Boulevard under EDSA-Roxas Boulevard flyover, make a U-Turn on the U-Turn slot
next to Roxas Boulevard.

Slowly change lane to the right of EDSA and turn right onto Roxas Boulevard. Drive on Roxas Boulevard, stay to the
right. As you near Arnaiz Avenue formerly Libertad Street, you will get to see Cuneta Astrodome approximately 90
metes from Arnaiz Avenue.

As you drive past by Cuneta Astrodome, turn right onto Derham Street, the road before Arnaiz Avenue and the one
that borders Cuneta Astrodome and Pasay City Sports Complex. Now, you can just turn around to park your car in
front of Cuneta Astrodome.

Direction Bytes: Direction To Malate From Taft Avenue
Now, here's the quick guide. The heart of Malate is Remedios Circle. Once you're feet is on Remedios Circle you can
walk to all bars and clubs surrounding this mini-park. You can get to places like Forbes Grill, The Library, Cafe
Adriatico, Cafe Havana, Padis Point and many others. If you're commuting along Taft Avenue, get off at Remedios
Street. Drivers know this street so ask them to drop you off. From corner of Taft and Remedios walk toward where
the sun sets until you see Remedios Circle. Well, it look's like a rotonda or a roundabout in technical term with park
inside and surrounded by bars and clubs. Once there, you can explore different places with some kind of bar-
hopping. If you're driving from Taft Avenue, take Nakpil Street, it's the street that borders PWU or Philippine Women's
University to the south. Let's say you're in PWU, along Nakpil, which is one way going to Malate, cross Taft Avenue
and drive all the way up to Adriatico Street, where Nakpil ends. From Taft Avenue, count the streets intersecting
Nakpil with the Street next to Taft as the first. The sixth street is M. Adriatico. Turn left on M. Adriatico to get to the
Remedios Circle where you can look for open parking with some "back-up" boys guarding your car while you're
enjoying the night away.
Direction Bytes: Driving Direction From Shaw Boulevard To NAIA Terminal
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The best way is to take EDSA. From Shaw near Shangri-La Plaza, turn left onto EDSA. From Shaw near Starmall
Annex, Worldwide Corporate Center and Lancaster Hotel Manila, turn right onto EDSA.

Drive on EDSA all the way to Pasay. After passing through EDSA-Magallanes Interchange, change lane to the left or
near concrete wall of MRT-3. Up ahead is the turning left flyover to Aurora Boulevard Pasay. Go pass through that
flyover. Stay to the middle of Aurora Boulevard for a while, but upon nearing the tip of Aurora Boulevard, change lane
to the right and turn right onto Airport Road. Aurora Boulevard Pasay ends up in Airport Road, so you will not get
confused.

In Airport Road, the next busy junction is the Domestic Road. Turn left on Domestic Road, and stay to the middle until
you pass by Manila Domestic Terminal to your left. Domestic Road ends up in NAIA Road. Turn left on NAIA Road as
most of the vehicles do so.

Next intersection with traffic lights is Ninoy Aquino Avenue. And this is where to pass through to get to NAIA Terminal
1. Turn right onto Ninoy Aquino Avenue. Soon after, you will see the ramp going to NAIA Terminal 1. Take the ramp
and follow the sign to get to your destination.

Direction Bytes: From Cubao To Makati Shangri-La Hotel
At times when you're not familiar with the routes to your destination, it counts to stay to main roads to make sure you
don't get lost. So I give you the simple route and let you pass through the familiar roads available.

Let's begin with Araneta Coliseum. That's our landmark in Cubao, our point of origin. The road between Araneta
Coliseum and Shop Wise is General Aguinaldo Avenue. Take the south lane of General Aguinaldo. If you don't know
your south, just take the lane nearest to Araneta Coliseum and drive away from Gateway Mall Gazebo. Cross next
intersection of General Mc Arthur Avenue and turn right onto P. Tuazon Boulevard, the main thoroughfare that
borders Araneta Center to the southwest.

Stay to the middle of P. Tuazon Boulevard until you see up ahead the main thoroughfare that intersects P. Tuazon
Boulevard, and where MRT-3 passes through. That road is EDSA (Epifanio De Los Santos), the wide road that
connects five cities of Metro Manila - Caloocan, Quezon City, Mandaluyong, Makati and Pasay, in that order.

Turn left on EDSA and drive all the way to Makati, the fourth city EDSA connects. On your way to Makati, stay to the
middle of EDSA, follow road sign with "Makati" on it, and pass through Santolan-EDSA flyover, followed by Ortigas
EDSA flyover, where you must choose the lane going to "Pasay" and "Makati", then, after you pass under the
elevated MRT-3 Ortigas Station, you will pass through the EDSA-Shaw Underpass.

After EDSA-Shaw Underpass, you will pass under the elevated MRT-3 Boni Station followed by the Guadalupe
Bridge. At this time, you're already in Makati and the buildings you see to your right while traversing the bridge is
Rockwell Center. Immediately, after the bridge, you will pass under MRT Guadalupe Station.

Up ahead you will pass under a flyover that comes from the opposite lane of EDSA going to Rockwell. Next, you will
pass under the long flyover that runs above EDSA towards "Buendia" where "MRT-3 Buendia Station is located at the
corner of EDSA and Buendia aka Gil Puyat. At this point, choose the lane where "Ayala" road sign is displayed. Next
to EDSA-Buendia junction is the Ayala Tunnel. Avoid passing through the tunnel by changing lane to the right and
stay to the lane going to Ayala Avenue, the main thoroughfare that crosses the heart of Makati's Central Business
District.

As you approach Ayala Avenue, take the dedicated lane to the rightmost of EDSA and turn right onto Ayala Avenue.
Makati Shangri-la Hotel is located at the left corner of Ayala Avenue and Makati Avenue, the first intersection of Ayala
with traffic lights. To get to the front of the hotel where driveway is located, change lane to left of Ayala Avenue and
turn left on the last left turn slot before Makati Avenue. Follow direction to the Parking area.

Direction Bytes: From EDSA-Crossing To Intramuros
From EDSA-Crossing ride a jeep with "Quiapo" sign. During day-time no jeepney is allowed to pass through the
ground level lane crossing EDSA. All jeepney passing along Show Boulevard bound to Quiapo pass through EDSA-
Shaw flyover. The route these jeepneys take is "Pasig-Quiapo". You must take the ride at the loading area along
Shaw Boulevard on either side of the foot of the flyover. If you near Shangri-La Plaza, you need to walk down the
street toward the foot of the flyover near corner of St. Francis Street and Shaw Boulevard where Citiland Shaw Tower
stands. Cross St. Francis Street up to the loading and unloading Area of jeepney, right before they get onto the
flyover.

Once in Quiapo, cross Quezon Boulevard via Quiapo Underpass. Along Quezon Boulevard, by the Quiapo Church,
jeepneys going to "Baclaran" stop to pick up passengers. Ride a jeepney with sign that read "Baclaran-Mabini" only.
Don't ride a jeepney with "Baclaran-Taft" sign. Pay minimum fare. These jeepneys that take Mabini route, pass by
Intramuros. Now, there are two entrances of Intramuros, each too far from each other. You must first determine the
location of your destination inside the walled city of Intramuros so that you know where to get off. And there's also
another jeepney route that gets in right inside Intramuros. But if you're destination is near PLM or Pamantasan ng
Maynila, ride "Baclaran-Mabini" jeepney and ask the driver to drop you off at Round Table. PLM is only around 100
meters from the drop-off. Near to PLM are these institutions: San Agustin Church, Philippine Red Cross, Department
of Labor and Employment and Manila Buletin. If your destination is near San Juan De Letran Colloge, ask driver to
drop you off at Manila City Hall. Once you got off, don't go toward Manila City Hall. Just walk to the entrance of
Intramuros which is very visible from your location. It's only around 100-meter walk to the wall of Intramuros. Once
inside Intramuros, to your right is San Juan De Letran College. You can go to your destination from there. Now, if
you're going to a location near Manila Cathedral, Fort Santiago, Palacio del Governador and Comelec, ride a jeepney
with "Pier" sign, also right along Quezon Boulevard, by the Quiapo Church. You can get off at Palacio del Governador
Building, from which Manila Cathedral is near, then walk to your exact destination.

Knowing where exactly in Intramuros you're going to will save you time and energy as you know which route of
jeepney to take. On the other hand, if you're a tourist, I recommend starting your tour from the location of PLM and
walk along General Luna toward Manila Cathedral, as you get to pass by different souvenir, art and antique shops as
well as museum, restaurant and the San Agustin Church. After that, you can explore other parts of Intramuros, such
as the wall itself.

The current situation in Libya sends many relatives of OFWs to Overseas Workers' Welfare Administration or OWWA
to meet up with their love ones who arrive in Manila amidst the unrest in the country where they had worked for
years.

From any point along J.P. Rizal, Ride a jeepney that will pass by PRC. Most of these jeepneys are going to Taft from
Guadalupe and bear "Paco Taft" sign. Ride one of these jeepneys and ask the driver to drop you off at PRC. This is
not the PRC in Morayta. PRC here means Philippine Racing Club which is near J.P. Rizal corner Chino Roces
formerly known as Pasong Tamo.

Once you get off at the unloading zone for PRC, you will not actually see the PRC. You need to walk towards it.
Anyway, there are two terminals of jeepneys near where you get off. One is for "Mantrade" bound jeepneys and the
other is for "LRT Taft" jeepneys.

Ride a jeepney with "LRT Taft" sign either at the terminal or walk towards the corner of J.P. Rizal and Chino Roces
formerly Pasong Tamo and wait for a jeepney to arrive there.

This jeepney takes Chino Roces and turns right onto Gil Puyat where if goes all the way to Roxas Boulevard but few
meters from Roxas Boulevard it makes a U-Turn to get back to PRC.




How do you get to OWWA Center via LRT? Just go to the nearest station of LRT or MRT.

If you're riding an LRT-2, which comes from Santolan Station, get off at the last station which is Recto. Walk towards
Doroteo Jose Station of LRT-1, ride a train going to Baclaran and get off at Gil Puyat Station.

If you're riding an MRT-3, which comes from North Station, get off at the last station which is Taft. Walk toward EDSA
Station of LRT-1, ride a train going to Monumento/Roosevelt and get off at Gil Puyat Station.

If you're riding an LRT-1, which either comes from Monumento/Roosevelt or Baclaran, then get off at Gil Puyat
Station.

Walk towards the side of Gil Puyat Avenue formerly Buendia where the big JAC Bus Terminal is located. It's very
visible from the distance.

Along that part of Gil Puyat, jeepney with "Guadalupe LRT" and "PRC LRT Taft" signs pass through. Ride one of
these jeepneys.

They go all the way to Roxas Boulevard passing by Harrison Street but a few meters from Roxas Boulevard they
make a U-Turn to get back to PRC or Guadalupe.



Note: There are times some jeepney drivers are cutting trips and make U-Turn even before reaching HarrisonStreet.

You can go to OWWA from NAIA Terminal 1 by riding a bus and a jeepney. From Arrival Area, exit the NAIA 1
Terminal and once outside the building of Ninoy Aquino International Airport, walk towards the right of NAIA. You will
find there the main road where public buses bound to EDSA and jeepneys bound to Baclaran pass through. They
stop right there to pick up passengers.

Ride a bus with any of these signs: "Monumento", "Fairview", "Cubao" and "Letre". These buses take NAIA Road,
turn right on Roxas Boulevard then turn right onto EDSA. Ask the conductor to drop you off at the unloading station
near F.B. Harrison Street.

At the corner of EDSA and F.B. Harrison where a Sogo Hotel can be seen, ride a jeepney with any of these signs:
"Divisoria Mabini", "Monumento Mabini", "Quiapo Mabini" and "Cubao Mabini". This jeepney will turn right onto EDSA,
makes a U-Turn to get back, then turn right back again onto Harrison Street on its way to its destination. Ask the
driver to drop you off at OWWA.

you're in the corner of Gil Puyat and Harrison, you will see Metrobank building. Walk back along Harrison and go
towards the building next to Metrobank. You will find there the big building of OWWA Center or Overseas Workers
Welfare Administration.

GMA Kamuning refers to the area in EDSA, Timog and Kamuning vicinities. Located here are provincial bus terminals
e.g. JAC Liner, Lucena Bus, Tritran and Victory Liner. It's here where Kapuso Network, GMA Channel 7 is located,
specifically at the corner of Timog Avenue and EDSA, Diliman. Most importantly, GMA Kamuning is the gateway to
the entertainment district of Quezon city by virtue of the fact that Timog Avenue begins here.

GMA Kamuning also refers to the eleventh MRT-3 Station from Taft. Aptly called GMA Kamuning Station, it is where
most commuters going to Timog get off from different locations in the south as well as central and eastern parts of
Metro Manila.

And now, for the routes and directions to GMA Kamuning from Malate. There are two options to take. One is by
jeepney, the other is by train.

By Jeepney:

From Malate, go to either Taft or Mabini and ride a jeepney with "Quiapo" sign. Get off at Quiapo and ride another
jeepney with "Project 2-3" sign. Ask the driver to drop you off at EDSA corner Kamuning. Once you're in EDSA corner
Kamuning where a Chow King is located, walk across the road towards the opposite corner. From that corner walk
along EDSA northward or towards the opposite direction of vehicles passing through EDSA. Now, you're already in
GMA Kamuning area. Continuously walk until you get to Timog Avenue where GMA Network Channel 7 is located.
From there you can get to your destination in GMA Kamuning.

By LRT and MRT

There are four stations of LRT-1 located in Malate and Ermita Districts - Vito Cruz Station, Quirino Avenue Station,
Pedro Gil Station and U.N. Avenue Station. Depending on where is your current location, go to any of these stations,
the nearest one to you.

Route #1

This route will only be available in the future, once the LRT-1 North Station, which will also serve as common terminal
for MRT-3 and LRT-1, is already constructed in SM City North EDSA. Ride a train going to North Station. Get off at
North Station and ride an MRT-3 train going to Taft Station. In the future as I've said, North Station of LRT-1 will serve
as common terminal for LRT-1 and MRT-3, all you need to do is walk a few meters from LRT-1 train and ride a MRT-
3 train. Get off at GMA Kamuning Station of MRT-3. You would have arrived in GMA Kamuning.

Note: This idea is based on my research in Wikipedia and other reputable websites about LRT-1 North Station. As
much as I believe these are going to happen, I don't guarantee 100% that they do become reality as I've descrived.
This is Government Project and in my opinion subject to changes.

Route #2

This is how we commute to GMA Kamuning from Malate by train today. Ride a "Baclaran" bound train and get off at
EDSA Station. Use the footbridge or crossway that connects LRT-1 and MRT-3 and go to Taft Station of MRT-3. Ride
a "North Station" bound train and get off at GMA Kamuning Station. Note: Single journey commuters, mention to the
card seller your destination which is GMA Kamuning. Get off at GMA Kamuning Station and walk towards your
destination.

Direction Bytes: How To Get To Hyatt Manila Via MRT
This 5-star luxurious hotel is situated in Malate District of Manila overlooking Manila Bay. To get there via MRT, you
need to alight at the last station which is Taft Avenue, then take one more train ride and a jeepney ride. Here's the
detail.

In Cubao, go to MRT-3 Araneta Center Cubao Station, ride a train bound for Taft. After getting off the train at Taft
Station, take the exit to the right of the station. Avoid entering Metropoint Mall which is connected to the station.
Instead, walk towards the footbridge that connects MRT-3 Taft Station to LRT-1 EDSA Station. From the turnstiles
(exit machines) of Taft Station, just go to the left of the only elevator at that part of the station. To the right of the

At the end of the footbridge is EDSA Station of LRT-1, buy your train ticket and tell the seller your going to Libertad
Station. Ride the train bound for Monumento/Roosevelt and alight at the next station which is Libertad.

Walk towards the corner of Taft Avenue and Libertad Street where a Philtrust Bank is located. For your information,
Libertad is now known as Arnaiz Avenue, though Libertad is still being used.


Ride one of these jeepneys, pay minimum and ask the driver to drop you off at "Hyatt". The jeep will take Libertad,
turn right onto Harrison Street, pass through Gil Puyat aka Buendia, get back to Harrison Street, pass by Harrison
Plaza, cross Quirino Avenue before taking A. Mabini Street. In Mabini, the jeep will cross San Andres and Remedios
streets before it pass by the exact location of Hyatt Hotel And Casino Manila which is located at the corner of Mabini
and Pedro Gil streets.

Note: During Sundays and late night of weekdays, jeepney bound for Pier is very scarse. In this case, ride a "Harrison
Plaza" jeepney, then at Harrison Plaza ride any jeepney with "Mabini" on its sign.

Alternatively, you can get to Libertad corner Taft by riding a jeepney with any of these signs: "Quiapo Pasay
Palengke", "Monumento Pasay Palengke" and "Divisoria Pasay Palengke". There must be "Pasay Palengke" on the
jeepney signs. Otherwise, you'll get lost or you need to walk far to get to Taft Avenue corner Libertad Street.
Direction Bytes: How To Get To Pasong Tamo Aka Chino Roces From
Ayala Avenue
There are two options in going to Pasong Tamo which is now known as Chino Roces Avenue from Ayala Avenue.

If you're going to Pasong Tamo corner Buendia now known as Gil Puyat or any establishments and buildings near it,
then you must ride a bus with "LRT Leveriza" sign or jeepney with "Washington" sign at the loading zone along Ayala
Avenue near Ayala Tower One and Ayala Triangle Garden or any loading zone along Ayala Avenue. Get off at Gil
Puyat corner Chino Roces formerly Pasong Tamo and walk to your destination or ride another jeepney that passes
through Chino Roces. Important places in this vicinity are: Comfoods Building, Pryce Center, Avida Towers, Export
and Industry Bank, King's Court, JAKA Center, Dela Rosa Square, Marvin Plaza and Saint Illian's Inn among others.

Now, if you're going to any of these places: Columns Legaspi, Sunvar Plaza, The Beacon Arnaiz Tower, MCS, Little
Tokyo, Herald Suites, The Gallery, Eurotel Makati, Waltermart Makati, Don Bosco Technical Institute, Splash
Mountain, Asian Massage, Wilcon Builders, Citi Motors, Laureno di Trevi, Makati Executive Suites, PDIC, The
Beacon International School, Wyeth Philippines, Philippine School of Interior Design, Living & Style, Coca Cola Sales
Office, Kodak Philippines Limited, Molave Building, Alegra Building, Mantrade, Auto Zone, Roche Incorporated, Levi's
Philippines, Glaxo Smith Kline, Singer and Alphaland Southgate Mall among others; you need to take a different
route.

Ride a jeepney with "Mantrade Pasong Tamo" sign at the loading station along Ayala Avenue opposite Ayala Triangle
and near McDonald's. This jeepney turns right from Paseo de Roxas onto Ayala Avenue, picks up passengers at the
loading zone, then turns right again onto Makati Avenue on its way to Pasong Tamo or Chino Roces Avenue.

Direction Bytes: Jeepney Route From PRC To United Nations Avenue LRT
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Jeepney routes that pass by U.N. Avenue Station of LRT-1 take Espana Boulevard from different locations. So, the
commuter first route from PRC is a walk along Paredes Street up to Espana Boulevard. From PRC, walk up to
Nicanor Reyes Street formerly Morayta. Turn right onto Nicanor Reyes, where a Greenwich Pizza is located at the
corner of Nicanor Reyes and Paredez. From the distance, you can see the pedestrian overpass in Espana Boulevard.
Go towards the pedestrian overpass and cross Espana Boulevard via this overpass.

Go to McDonald's at the corner of Espana and P. Campa where "Babaan and Sakayan" Station is located along
Espana Boulevard. Ride any jeepneys with these signs: Baclaran Taft, PGH-Taft, Pasay Taft and
Dakota Harrison Taft. Take note of the Taft in the signs. Don't ride a jeepney with signs like Baclaran Mabini, Vito
Cruz Mabini or EDSA Mabini as they don't pass through United Nation Station of LRT-1. Ask driver to drop you off at
U.N. Avenue.

To help you familiarize, U.N. Avenue Station is the first LRT-1 Station you get to pass through from Espana if you're
riding a jeepney with "Baclaran Taft" sign. Next to U.N. Avenue is Pedro Gil Station, followed respectively by Quirino
Station, Vito Cruz Station, Gil Puyat Station, Libertad Station, EDSA Station and lastly Baclaran Station.

Having knowledge of our city's public transport system saves you time in commuting. Keep it right here on
DirectionsOnWeb.

You can go to Quiapo via LRT-2 train if you live in Marikina, Pasig, Antipolo, Project 4, Cubao, Gateway Mall, Araneta
Center, San Juan, Santa Mesa, SM Centerpoint, Kalentong , Mandaluyong, Sampaloc and nearby vicinities. Today,
I'm going to discuss how to get to Quiapo as well as Quiapo Church from LRT-2.

From your location, ride a jeep, a bus, a taxi or tricycle to the nearest LRT-2 station. Here are the stations of LRT-2
from Pasig: Santolan, Katipunan, Araneta Center Cubao, Betty Go Belmonte, Gilmore, J. Ruiz, V. Mapa, Pureza,
Legarda and Recto. Depending on your location, get to one of these stations, the nearest one to you.

Get a ticket up to Recto Station and get off right there. After you get off at Recto Station, get out of the station via Exit
near Isetann Mall, it's the colored orange big mall that you see to the left of the elevated track of the train and can be
seen even when the train is approaching Recto Station.

Once in the ground, you will notice a road between Isetann and LRT-2 Recto Station building. This road is
perpendicularly intersecting Recto Avenue. This is Evangelista Street. Get into this street and walk onwards until you
cross an intersection called Raon Street also known as Gonzalo Puyat. You're now in Quiapo. Continuously walk and
after crossing another street, Paterno Street, up ahead you will see statues of Santo Ninos and Saints being sold.
Next to these sidewalk stores is the Quiapo Church. This route is the most practical way to get to Quiapo from LRT-2
even if it takes approximately .5 km to walk from LRT-2 Station up to Quiapo Church.

If you don't want to walk, you can ride a jeepney that passes by Recto from Divisoria with "Quiapo" sign but it will take
you a long wait because there are only a few of them that plies this route.

Direction Bytes: Nagtahan To Chino Roces
From either Nagtahan Flyover or Nagtahan Boulevard itself, take the south bound lane toward Nagtahan Bridge.
Pass through the Nagtahan Bridge. After crossing the bridge, cross the first intersection next to it which is Paz
Mendoza Guazon Street. As soon as you cross Guazon, road name becomes President Quirino Avenue. It's the
same road you're taking only the name had changed. Now stay to the middle of President Quirino Avenue and cross
another intersection with the same street name as Pas Mendoza Guazon. This road seems to be running somewhere
and bends back again toward Quirino Avenue. After you cross the second intersection from Nagtahan Bridge, you'll
notice President Quirino Avenue's island becomes wider. Drive on, stay to the middle and cross intersections of
Gonzales, Obisis and Zamora Street. Quirino Avenue bends to the right after you pass UNICEF. Continue driving,
stay to the middle, until you pass by Plaza Dilaw where CRS Tower Apartelle is located along Plaza Dilao Road, the
road that borders Plaza Dilao aside from Quirino Avenue. You'll also pass by junction of Quirino Avenue and Plaza
Dilao Road. Now after you pass by Plaza Dilao Road, change lane to the right of President Quirino Avenue and turn
right onto the next street after Plaza Dilao Road. This street is Sto. Sepulcro. Turn right onto Sto. Sepulcro Street.
Cross Figueroa Street then turn left on the second street which is Penafrancia Street. Finally, turn left on Pedro Gil
Street. We're now done in our first stage of traversing the route to Chino Roces.

Now, stay on Pedro Gil Street and cross President Quirino Avenue. You will pass by PNR Paco Station to the left of
Pedro Gil next to President Quirino Avenue. Continue your drive, you will pass by Paraiso ng Batang Maynila Park to
your right, and then Pasig Line Street, followed by Aragon Street. Next to Aragon is Tejeron. Turn right onto Tejeron
and drive all the way until its name becomes J.P. Rizal after passing Delpan Street to the left of Tejeron. Now you've
just entered Makati and to your right now is the Puregold Makati. Continue driving, follow the direction of passenger
jeepneys, turn right onto Pasong Tirad Street and finally, turn left on one way Kalayaan Avenue. You're now
approaching Chino Roces formerly Pasong Tamo. From the corner of Pasong Tirad to Chino Roces the distance is
around 200 meters. Chino Roces begins in J.P. Rizal which is around 130 meters away from the corner of Kalayaan
Avenue. You turned right onto Pasong Tirad instead of going straight on J.P. Rizal Because J.P. Rizal Street is one
way up to Pasong Tirad. Once you reach the corner of Chino Roces and Kalayaan Avenue, stage clears, you're now
completed the route from Nagtahan to Chino Roces. Turn right onto Chino Roces to get to your destination.

Direction Bytes: Route From Lawton To Harrison Plaza
From Lawton, we assume you're taking Padre Burgos Street, the road name that continued Quezon Boulevard. Stay
on Padre Burgos Street. Upon approach to the next intersection you must change your lane to the right of P. Burgos
Street to avoid getting onto the Lagusnilad underpass and Taft Avenue. But not totally to the rightmost lane as you're
not turning right. Just enough to avoid the Lagusnilad underpass. Again let me reiterate, after crossing the
intersection of the street next to Lawton that borders Manila City Hall, avoid passing through the Lagusnilad
turn left on Roxas Blvd. Drive on Roxas Blvd all the way, stay to the middle, and cross intersections of U.N. Avenue,
Pedro Gil and Quirino Avenue.

After crossing Quirino Avenue, change lane to the right in preparation for a right turn. Turn right onto CCP Complex.
Then make a U-Turn at the end of the island to get back to Roxas Boulevard. Cross Roxas Boulevard onto Pablo
Ocampo Street formerly Vito Cruz. Stay to the middle of Pablo Ocampo Street and cross Harrison Street.
Immediately, change lane to the left and turn left on the street next to Mang Inasal. This street serves as driveway to
the big parking lot of Harrison Plaza. To park your car in Harrison Plaza parking lot, turn right onto the next street.
Traffic inside Harrison Plaza Complex is one way, that's why you need to turn right. After passing Century Hotel to
your right, turn left onto the next street, the road beside SM Department Store. You can now park your car in any
comfortable parking slot. Tip: Go all the way pass SM and turn left on the next corner so that you can park near the
main entrance of Harrison Plaza.

This driving route is the best direction to avoid traffic in any roads passing Harrison Plaza. This is the route to take for
private vehicles.

Commuting by jeep, ride a jeep with "Vito Cruz Harrison Plaza" sign or "Baclaran Mabini" and get off at Harrison
Plaza.

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Direction Bytes: To Mall Of Asia From Espana
How to commute from Espana to Mall of Asia or MOA?

You have two options - route #1, by jeepney and route #2, by LRT.

Route #1

To get to MOA by jeepney, you only need two rides but it takes longer time on the road because of the heavy traffic
especially in major Taft Avenue intersections. Here's the route:

Ride a jeepney anywhere in Espana with "Baclaran Taft" sign. These jeepney comes from Aurora Boulevard in
Cubao and plies the route of Baclaran-Cubao. Ask the driver to drop you off at Gil Puyat Avenue. You will easily know
you're already in Gil Puyat because Gil Puyat Avenue is the only wide road with center island that intersects Taft
Avenue. And there's the LRT-1 Gil Puyat Station right above the intersection.

Along Gil Puyat Avenue near corner Taft Avenue, there's the big JAC Bus Terminal. Walk towards that terminal. Walk
further past that terminal until you see the terminal of MOA shuttle up ahead along Gil Puyat about 20 meters from
JAC Terminal. You won't miss it as there are barkers, many of them, calling out for passengers going to MOA.

The fare is minimum and the shuttle stops exactly at its terminal in MOA. All passengers alight there. Remember the
location of the terminal as this is where you will board the same shuttle to get home.

Route #2

To get to MOA by train, you still need to ride jeepney and shuttle, but the long journey from Quiapo to Gil Puyat is by
train, making your travel fast as you get to avoid heavy traffics in the ground. Here's the route to take:

From anywhere in Espana, ride a jeepney with "Quiapo" on its sign. Get off at Quiapo. Walk towards the opposite
side of Quiapo Church and walk further towards the Carriedo Station of LRT-1. You could already see Carriedo
Station from Quiapo Church, as the station is above ground. Ride a south bound train or "Baclaran" bound train and
get off at Gil Puyat Station.

It's important to note that there are times drivers of LRT-1 trains don't announce the station it's heading to. In this
regard, I advice you to be alert if you're not familiar with LRT Stations. Just remember, Gil Puyat Station is the
seventh station from Carriedo, with Carriedo as the first. Next to Carriedo is Central Terminal, followed respectively
by these stations: U.N. Avenue, Pedro Gil, Quirino Avenue, Vito Cruz and then Gil Puyat.

Get off at Gil Puyat Station and follow the direction given in Route #1.

Directions Bytes: Direction To Araneta Coliseum From SLEX
Here's a quick guide:

From SLEX, turn right onto EDSA via the flyover in EDSA Interchange that turns right onto EDSA. In EDSA, stay to
the middle lane, pass through Ayala tunnel, and drive all the way. You must pass through the following, in this order:
Guadalupe Bridge - this is the bridge that crosses Pasig River, EDSA-Shaw Underpass - underneath Shaw Terminal
of MRT-3, EDSA-Ortigas Flyover - the flyover after you pass SM Mega Mall to your right, and lastly, Santolan Flyover
- this is the flyover after you pass the People Power Monument along EDSA and Camp Aguinaldo both to your right
and after you pass under another MRT Station which is Santolan Station.

Now, while you're descending Santolan Flyover, you must change lane to the rightmost. You will turn right onto the
street next to Santolan Flyover which is Main Avenue. You need to be very careful as you'll cross orange lane. There
are MMDA Traffic Enforcers in the junction so follow traffic rules. Wait until you see the broken white lines that runs
diagonally from your lane to the corner of Main Avenue. Drive slowly as soon as you passed Santolan to make sure
you don't go beyond the path to Main Avenue. There's Shell Gasoline Station at the corner of EDSA and Main
Avenue

At this point, you're now driving along Main Avenue. This street is a narrow road even if they call it "avenue". You will
turn left anytime soon. After crossing two streets, 7th Avenue and 8th Avenue, respectively, turn left on the third
street which is 9th Avenue. Stay to the middle of 9th Avenue and drive on. Next main intersection is P. Tuazon Blvd.
Cross Tuazon Boulevard and welcome, you are now in Araneta Center, Cubao. To your right is SM Cubao and up
ahead is the Araneta Coliseum, to your left. The road name also changed. It's now General Aguinaldo Avenue.

Now, since you're going to Araneta Coliseum, I will guide you to the parking area located beneath the coliseum. It's
the most convenient for me as you just need to take an escalator to get to the ground which is just a few steps away
from Araneta Coliseum. I've watched Pacquio-Margarito Fight last year and this is how I parked.

The parking near to Araneta Coliseum is at the basement of Gateway Mall which is adjacent to Araneta Coliseum.
Stay to the middle of General Aguinaldo Avenue and cross the next intersection which is General Mc Arthur Avenue.
At this time, you're now staring to Araneta Coliseum to your left. Entrance parking is right next to Araneta Coliseum.
But wait, there's no U-Turn along General Aguinaldo Avenue so you need to change your lane to the right of General
Aguinaldo Avenue. Turn right onto the next street which is General Roxas Avenue. After you turned right onto Roxas
Avenue, make a U-Turn back onto the direction of General Aguinaldo Avenue. Turn left on General Aguinaldo
Avenue. Before Araneta Coliseum and near to the Gazebo of Gateway Mall is the entrance to the basement parking.
Follow the sign and you're on the way to park your car.

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Driving Directions

Route #1

Timog Avenue and Tomas Morato Avenue intersect. Stay to the left after you cross Scout Torillo Street, the last street
before the Boy Scout Circle. Excess Super Club is located before the Boy Scout Circle, around 50-100 meters from
the circle, to your left, opposite Rockville across Timog Avenue. There's a lot of parking space along Timog so all you
need to do is make a U-Turn when you already see Excess Super Club.

vicinity who'd like to get to Timog Avenue, GMA Network, Inc. (GMA-7), Imperial Palace Suites and of course Excess
Super Club via EDSA.

Route #2



Route #3

After a while, Excess comes into view to your right, opposite Rockville to the left of Timog, around 50-100 meters
from Boy Scout Circle or rotonda.

Network, Inc. or GMA Channel-7. To get to GMA-7 just go straight ahead, passing by Excess along Timog Avenue up
to GMA Network Drive. Turn left on GMA Network drive opposite 11th Jamboree Street to get to GMA Network
Building.



Route #1



Route #2







Distance from a LRT-1 Station to Another
Going to Alabang by train is convenient. Anywhere in EDSA from North, just take a MRT-3 train, alight
atMagallanes and ride another train of PNR bound for Alabang.

Below is the table of distance from one station of LRT-1 to
another station. LRT-1 is the fastest way to travel to Alabang by two train rides from Roosevelt, Balintawak, Bagong
Barrio, Grace Park, Tondo and other areas nearby. You just alight at Blumentritt Station and take another train via
PNR Commuter Train.

Approximate Distance Between LRT-1 Stations

From To
Vice Versa

Distance

Roosevelt Station Balintawak Station 1.83 km
Roosevelt Station Monumento Station 4.26 km
Roosevelt Station 5th Ave Station 5.36 km
Roosevelt Station R Papa Station 6.32 km
Roosevelt Station Abad Santos Ave 6.97 km
Roosevelt Station Blumentritt Station 7.96 km
Roosevelt Station Tayuman Station 8.59 km
Roosevelt Station Bambang Station 9.19 km
Roosevelt Station Doroteo Jose 9.84 km
Roosevelt Station Carriedo Station 10.56 km
Roosevelt Station Central Terminal 11.28 km
Roosevelt Station UN Ave Station 12.48 km
Roosevelt Station Pedro Gil Station 13.24 km
Roosevelt Station Quirino Ave Station 14.04 km
Roosevelt Station Vito Cruz Station 14.89 km
Roosevelt Station Gil Puyat Station 15.95 km
Roosevelt Station Libertad Station 16.69 km
Roosevelt Station EDSA Station 17.68 km
Roosevelt Station Baclaran Station 18.26 km
Balintawak Station Monumento Station 2.38 km
Balintawak Station 5th Ave Station 3.48 km
Balintawak Station R Papa Station 4.44 km
Balintawak Station Abad Santos Ave 5.08 km
Balintawak Station Blumentritt Station 6.08 km
Balintawak Station Tayuman Station 6.71 km
Balintawak Station Bambang Station 7.32 km
Balintawak Station Doroteo Jose 7.97 km
Balintawak Station Carriedo Station 8.69 km
Balintawak Station Central Terminal 9.40 km
Balintawak Station UN Ave Station 10.60 km
Balintawak Station Pedro Gil Station 11.37 km
Balintawak Station Quirino Ave Station 12.17 km
Balintawak Station Vito Cruz Station 13.01 km
Balintawak Station Gil Puyat Station 14.07 km
Balintawak Station Libertad Station 14.81 km
Balintawak Station EDSA Station 15.80 km
Balintawak Station Baclaran Station 16.39 km
Monumento Station 5th Ave Station 1.06 km
Monumento Station R Papa Station 2.02 km
Monumento Station Abad Santo Ave 2.67 km
Monumento Station Blumentritt Station 3.67 km
Monumento Station Tayuman Station 4.29 km
Monumento Station Bambang Station 4.89 km
Monumento Station Doroteo Jose 5.55 km
Monumento Station Carriedo Station 6.27 km
Monumento Station Central Terminal 6.98 km
Monumento Station UN Ave Station 8.18 km
Monumento Station Pedro Gil Station 8.95 km
Monumento Station Quirino Ave Station 9.75 km
Monumento Station Vito Cruz Station 10.59 km
Monumento Station Gil Puyat Station 11.65 km
Monumento Station Libertad Station 12.39 km
Monumento Station EDSA Station 13.38 km
Monumento Station Baclaran Station 13.97 km
5th Ave Station R Papa Station 0.94 km
5th Ave Station Abad Santos Ave 1.59 km
5th Ave Station Blumentritt Station 2.59 km
5th Ave Station Tayuman Station 3.21 km
5th Ave Station Bambang Station 3.81 km
5th Ave Station Doroteo Jose 4.44 km
5th Ave Station Carriedo Station 5.18 km
5th Ave Station Central Terminal 5.89 km
5th Ave Station UN Ave Station 7.10 km
5th Ave Station Pedro Gil Station 7.85 km
5th Ave Station Quirino Ave Station 8.65 km
5th Ave Station Vito Cruz Ave 9.49 km
5th Ave Station Gil Puyat Station 10.55 km
5th Ave Station Libertad Station 11.29 km
5th Ave Station EDSA Station 12.28 km
5th Ave Station Baclaran Station 12.88 km
R Papa Station Abad Santos Ave 0.58 km
R Papa Station Blumentritt Station 1.57 km
R Papa Station Tayuman Station 2.20 km
R Papa Station Bambang Station 2.81 km
R Papa Station Doroteo Jose 3.47 km
R Papa Station Carriedo Station 4.18 km
R Papa Station Central Terminal 4.89 km
R Papa Station UN Ave Station 6.09 km
R Papa Station Pedro Gil Station 6.85 km
R Papa Station Quirino Ave Station 7.65 km
R Papa Station Vito Cruz Station 8.50 km
R Papa Station Gil Puyat Station 9.56 km
R Papa Station Libertad Station 10.29 km
R Papa Station EDSA Station 11.30 km
R Papa Station Baclaran Station 11.89 km
Abad Santos Ave Blumentritt Station 0.95 km
Abad Santos Ave Tayuman Station 1.58 km
Abad Santos Ave Bambang Station 2.17 km
Abad Santos Ave Doroteo Jose 2.84 km
Abad Santos Ave Carriedo Station 3.55 km
Abad Santos Ave Central Terminal 4.27 km
Abad Santos Ave UN Ave Station 5.46 km
Abad Santos Ave Pedro Gil Station 6.23 km
Abad Santos Ave Quirino Ave Station 7.03 km
Abad Santos Ave Vito Cruz Station 7.87 km
Abad Santos Ave Gil Puyat Station 8.94 km
Abad Santos Ave Libertad Station 9.67 km
Abad Santos Ave EDSA Station 10.68 km
Abad Santos Ave Baclaran Station 11.27 km
Blumentritt Station Tayuman Station 0.61 km
Blumentritt Station Bambang Station 1.21 km
Blumentritt Station Doroteo Jose 1.86 km
Blumentritt Station Carriedo Station 2.57 km
Blumentritt Station Central Terminal 3.29 km
Blumentritt Station UN Ave Station 4.50 km
Blumentritt Station Pedro Gil Station 5.25 km
Blumentritt Station Quirino Ave Station 6.07 km
Blumentritt Station Vito Cruz Station 6.89 km
Blumentritt Station Gil Puyat Station 7.96 km
Blumentritt Station Libertad Station 8.69 km
Blumentritt Station EDSA Station 9.70 km
Blumentritt Station Baclaran Station 10.30 km
Tayuman Station Bambang Station 0.54 km
Tayuman Station Doroteo Jose 1.21 km
Tayuman Station Carriedo Station 1.93 km
Tayuman Station Central Terminal 2.64 km
Tayuman Station UN Ave Station 3.85 km
Tayuman Station Pedro Gil Station 4.61 km
Tayuman Station Quirino Ave Station 5.42 km
Tayuman Station Vito Cruz Station 6.26 km
Tayuman Station Gil Puyat Station 7.32 km
Tayuman Station Libertad Station 8.05 km
Tayuman Station EDSA Station 9.05 km
Tayuman Station Baclaran Station 9.64 km
Bambang Station Doroteo Jose 0.63 km
Bambang Station Carriedo Station 1.33 km
Bambang Station Central Terminal 2.06 km
Bambang Station UN Ave Station 3.26 km
Bambang Station Pedro Gil Station 4.02 km
Bambang Station Quirino Ave Station 4.82 km
Bambang Station Vito Cruz Station 5.66 km
Bambang Station Gil Puyat Station 6.73 km
Bambang Station Libertad Station 7.46 km
Bambang Station EDSA Station 8.46 km
Bambang Station Baclaran Station 9.06 km
Doroteo Jose Carriedo Station 0.68 km
Doroteo Jose Central Terminal 1.40 km
Doroteo Jose UN Ave Station 2.60 km
Doroteo Jose Pedro Gil Station 3.36 km
Doroteo Jose Quirino Ave Station 4.16 km
Doroteo Jose Vito Cruz Station 5.01 km
Doroteo Jose Gil Puyat Station 6.06 km
Doroteo Jose Libertad Station 6.80 km
Doroteo Jose EDSA Station 7.80 km
Doroteo Jose Baclaran Station 8.39 km
Carriedo Station Central Terminal 0.67 km
Carriedo Station UN Ave Station 1.88 km
Carriedo Station Pedro Gil Station 2.64 km
Carriedo Station Quirino Ave Station 3.44 km
Carriedo Station Vito Cruz Station 4.28 km
Carriedo Station Gil Puyat Station 5.34 km
Carriedo Station Libertad Station 6.08 km
Carriedo Station EDSA Station 7.08 km
Carriedo Station Baclaran Station 7.68 km
Central Terminal UN Ave Station 1.16 km
Central Terminal Pedro Gil Station 1.93 km
Central Terminal Quirino Ave Station 2.73 km
Central Terminal Vito Cruz Station 3.57 km
Central Terminal Gil Puyat Station 4.63 km
Central Terminal Libertad Station 5.37 km
Central Terminal EDSA Station 6.37 km
Central Terminal Baclaran Station 6.96 km
UN Ave Station Pedro Gil Station 0.70 km
UN Ave Station Quirino Ave Station 1.50 km
UN Ave Station Vito Cruz Station 2.34 km
UN Ave Station Gil Puyat Station 3.40 km
UN Ave Station Libertad Station 4.13 km
UN Ave Station EDSA Station 5.13 km
UN Ave Station Baclaran Station 5.73 km
Pedro Gil Station Quirino Ave Station 0.75 km
Pedro Gil Station Vito Cruz Station 1.59 km
Pedro Gil Station Gil Puyat Station 2.65 km
Pedro Gil Station Libertad Station 3.39 km
Pedro Gil Station EDSA Station 4.39 km
Pedro Gil Station Baclaran Station 4.99 km
Quirino Ave Station Vito Cruz Station 0.79 km
Quirino Ave Station Gil Puyat Station 1.85 km
Quirino Ave Station Libertad Station 2.58 km
Quirino Ave Station EDSA Station 3.58 km
Quirino Ave Station Baclaran Station 4.19 km
Vito Cruz Station Gil Puyat Station 1.01 km
Vito Cruz Station Libertad Station 1.75 km
Vito Cruz Station EDSA Station 2.75 km
Vito Cruz Station Baclaran Station 3.35 km
Gil Puyat Station Libertad Station 0.70 km
Gil Puyat Station EDSA Station 1.70 km
Gil Puyat Station Baclaran Station 2.29 km
Libertad Station EDSA Station 0.99 km
Libertad Station Baclaran Station 1.55 km
EDSA Station Baclaran Station 0.53 km

Distance to a LRT-2 Station from Another
By now, you get to know the distance from a MRT Station to another regardless of how many stations are between
them. That is if you have already read Distance to a MRT-3 Station from Another.

We use LRT-2 train to transfer to either LRT-1 or MRT-3 on our way to destinations. If your current location is a LRT-
2 station between LRT-1 and MRT-3, and your destination is Pasay Rotunda, which line are you going to use as your
second train ride - Line 1 or Line 3? This is where the knowledge of distance comes in. You must use the line which
is nearer to you, right? So, here's the complete information of distance between two LRT-2train stations. Remember,
distances here are not only computed between a station and its next station but from one station to all other stations.

Now in deciding which Line to use as second train ride, walk distance involved must also take into account. From
LRT-2 Recto Station to LRT-1 D Jose Station, it's 345 meters approx. From LRT-2 Cubao Station to MRT-3 Araneta
Center-Cubao Station, the walk is around 455 meters approx.

Approximate Distances Between LRT-2 Stations

From To
Vice Versa

Distance

Santolan Station Katipunan Station 1.94 km
Santolan Station Anonas Station 2.88 km
Santolan Station Araneta Center Cubao 4.28 km
Santolan Station Betty Go-Belmonte 5.48 km
Santolan Station Gilmore Station 6.56 km
Santolan Station J Ruiz Station 7.48 km
Santolan Station V Mapa Station 8.73 km
Santolan Station Pureza Station 10.10 km
Santolan Station Legarda Station 11.48 km
Santolan Station Recto Station 12.52 km
Katipunan Station Anonas Station 0.89 km
Katipunan Station Araneta Center Cubao 2.30 km
Katipunan Station Betty Go-Belmonte 3.51 km
Katipunan Station Gilmore Station 4.57 km
Katipunan Station J Ruiz Station 5.51 km
Katipunan Station V Mapa Station 6.76 km
Katipunan Station Pureza Station 8.11 km
Katipunan Station Legarda Station 9.50 km
Katipunan Station Recto Station 10.52 km
Anonas Station Araneta Center Cubao 1.38 km
Anonas Station Betty Go-Belmonte 2.58 km
Anonas Station Gilmore Station 3.65 km
Anonas Station J Ruiz Station 4.58 km
Anonas Station V Mapa Station 5.83 km
Anonas Station Pureza Station 7.18 km
Anonas Station Legarda Station 8.56 km
Anonas Station Recto Station 9.60 km
Araneta Center Cubao Betty Go-Belmonte 1.16 km
Araneta Center Cubao Gilmore Station 2.23 km
Araneta Center Cubao J Ruiz Station 3.16 km
Araneta Center Cubao V Mapa Station 4.41 km
Araneta Center Cubao Pureza Station 5.76 km
Araneta Center Cubao Legarda Station 7.13 km
Araneta Center Cubao Recto Station 8.18 km
Betty Go-Belmonte Gilmore Station 1.04 km
Betty Go-Belmonte J Ruiz Station 1.97 km
Betty Go-Belmonte V Mapa Station 3.21 km
Betty Go-Belmonte Pureza Station 4.57 km
Betty Go-Belmonte Legarda Station 5.94 km
Betty Go-Belmonte Recto Station 6.97 km
Gilmore Station J Ruiz Station 0.90 km
Gilmore Station V Mapa Station 2.15 km
Gilmore Station Pureza Station 3.50 km
Gilmore Station Legarda Station 4.86 km
Gilmore Station Recto Station 5.90 km
J Ruiz Station V Mapa Station 1.21 km
J Ruiz Station Pureza Station 2.56 km
J Ruiz Station Legarda Station 3.92 km
J Ruiz Station Recto Station 4.96 km
V Mapa Station Pureza Station 1.32 km
V Mapa Station Legarda Station 2.68 km
V Mapa Station Recto Station 3.72 km
Pureza Station Legarda Station 1.33 km
Pureza Station Recto Station 2.39 km
Legarda Station Recto Station 1 km

Hope you could use this article. Thanks for giving me your feedback. If you need distance computation, you know I
am here to help you out. Take care on your daily commute :)

Distance to a MRT-3 Station from Another
Knowing the distance is so important in travelling. In a very populous city like Metro Manila where commuter trains
play major role in daily commute for the majority, one has an advantage if he knows the distance between two train
stations. Why? Because our commuter trains are always jam-packed especially during peak hours. Walking to your
destination located near to the next station instead of squeezing yourself into a jam-packed train is sometimes more
practical. Furthermore, if your destination is way too far from your current location, then at least you know how
far you're going to travel.

Here is the first of our series about approximate distances
between Metro Manila train stations. And this particular guide I have created is for MRT-3 Metrostar which is also
known as Metro Rail Transit LIne-3. Watch for upcoming posts about distance between two stations of LRT-1, LRT-2
and the PNR Commuter Train.

Approximate Distance Between MRT-3 Stations

From To
Vice Versa

Distance

North Ave Quezon Ave Station 1.22 km
North Ave GMA Kamuning Station 2.19 km
North Ave Araneta Center Cubao 4.09 km
North Ave Santolan Annapolis Station 5.55 km
North Ave Ortigas Station 7.87 km
North Ave Shaw Blvd Station 8.69 km
North Ave Boni Ave Station 9.74 km
North Ave Guadalupe Station 10.51 km
North Ave Buendia Station 12.38 km
North Ave Ayala Station 13.32 km
North Ave Magallanes Station 14.57 km
North Ave Taft Ave Station 16.52 km
Quezon Ave GMA Kamuning 0.94 km
Quezon Ave Araneta Center Cubao 2.83 km
Quezon Ave Santolan Annapolis Station 4.3 km
Quezon Ave Ortigas Station 6.64 km
Quezon Ave Shaw Blvd Station 7.45 km
Quezon Ave Boni Ave Station 8.48 km
Quezon Ave Guadalupe Station 9.27 km
Quezon Ave Buendia Station 11.14 km
Quezon Ave Ayala Station 12.07 km
Quezon Ave Magallanes Station 13.32 km
Quezon Ave Taft Ave Station 15.3 km
GMA Kamuning Araneta Center Cubao 1.85 km
GMA Kamuning Santolan Annapolis 3.32 km
GMA Kamuning Ortigas Station 5.66 km
GMA Kamuning Shaw Blvd Station 6.49 km
GMA Kamuning Boni Ave Station 7.51 km
GMA Kamuning Guadalupe Station 8.30 km
GMA Kamuning Buendia Station 10.16 km
GMA Kamuning Ayala Station 11.10 km
GMA Kamuning Magallanes Station 12.34 km
GMA Kamuning Taft Ave Station 14.32 km
Araneta Center Cubao Santolan Annapolis 1.45 km
Araneta Center Cubao Ortigas Station 3.79 km
Araneta Center Cubao Shaw Blvd Station 4.6 km
Araneta Center Cubao Boni Ave Station 5.63 km
Araneta Center Cubao Guadalupe Station 6.43 km
Araneta Center Cubao Buendia Station 8.29 km
Araneta Center Cubao Ayala Station 9.22 km
Araneta Center Cubao Magallanes Station 10.47 km
Araneta Center Cubao Taft Ave Station 12.44 km
Santolan Annapolis Ortigas Station 2.31 km
Santolan Annapolis Shaw Blvd Station 3.09 km
Santolan Annapolis Boni Ave Station 4.13 km
Santolan Annapolis Guadalupe Station 4.94 km
Santolan Annapolis Buendia Station 6.81 km
Santolan Annapolis Ayala Station 7.74 km
Santolan Annapolis Magallanes Station 8.99 km
Santolan Annapolis Taft Ave Station 10.96 km
Ortigas Station Shaw Blvd Station 0.77 km
Ortigas Station Boni Ave Station 1.79 km
Ortigas Station Guadalupe Station 2.59 km
Ortigas Station Buendia Station 4.46 km
Ortigas Station Ayala Station 5.4 km
Ortigas Station Magallanes Station 6.64 km
Ortigas Station Taft Ave Station 8.60 km
Shaw Blvd Station Boni Ave Station .98 km
Shaw Blvd Station Guadalupe Station 1.77 km
Shaw Blvd Station Buendia Station 3.64 km
Shaw Blvd Station Ayala Station 4.57 km
Shaw Blvd Station Magallanes Station 5.82 km
Shaw Blvd Station Taft Ave Station 7.76 km
Boni Ave Station Guadalupe Station 0.77 km
Boni Ave Station Buendia Station 2.63 km
Boni Ave Station Ayala Station 3.56 km
Boni Ave Station Magallanes Station 4.81 km
Boni Ave Station Taft Ave Station 6.76 km
Guadalupe Station Buendia Station 1.83 km
Guadalupe Station Ayala Station 2.76 km
Guadalupe Station Magallanes Station 4.01 km
Guadalupe Station Taft Ave Station 5.96 km
Buendia Station Ayala Station 0.88 km
Buendia Station Magallanes Station 2.14 km
Buendia Station Taft Ave Station 4.10 km
Ayala Station Magallanes Station 1.19 km
Ayala Station Taft Station 3.12 km
Magallanes Station Taft Station 1.89 km

For those of you who want to know commuting or driving distance between your location and a certain place such as
mall, building, landmark, etc, you can ask me through comment form below. I can give you distance in kilometer,
meter or miles. Just give me point A and point B.
4 Responses to Distance to a MRT-3 Station from Another
16 April 2013 22:23
Uy! May bagong post! hehe.. napaka-comprehensive naman nito Lagalag! san kapa!

Lag alag said...
17 April 2013 01:31
@ EDMARATION #TownExplorer. Hello Ed, ang town explorer hehe. Salamat. Medyo mahirap lang magsukat, mainit
haha joke.

17 April 2013 21:45
Adik ka tol! Hahaha.. MMDA ang peg! Dapat i-hire ka na! lols!

Lag alag said...
18 April 2013 04:22
@ EDMARATION. Pwede. Taga measure ng distance. Mas ok siguro sa DPWH hehe.

Today I'll take you to the newest, and one of the hippies Shopping Malls that consistently changing the face of
wholesale and retail shopping in the market district. 168 Shopping Mall Phase 5 has just opened. Experience
old 168 Mall. Ground floor and second floor is where the wholesale and retail products are located, third floor is for
fashion boutique, fourth floor is for electronics, toys, services, household & appliances, and the fifth floor is large


by car
by train
by jeepney
Traffic in the area


BY CAR:


Route #1

ahead crossing Recto Avenue to take Reina Regente Street passing Soler Street a little bitthen turn right immediately
onto Felipe Street. 168 Shopping Mall Parking entrance is located at the end of Felipe Street, so just drive all the way
until you see signage of 168 Mall.



Route #2

crossing Reina Regente turn left a little bit to take Felipe Street and go straight towards parking entrance of
168 Shopping Mall.



Route #3


opposite Soler one way street and then immediately turn right onto Felipe Street towards 168Shopping Mall parking
entrance.


turn to Espana.

Route #4




Route #5




BY TRAIN





BY JEEPNEY



cabs in the area.

Traffic in the Area


Masangkay Street. Remember, Recto Avenue is the major road for passenger jeepneys coming to Divisoriafrom

driving along Soler without stopping up to Reina Regente. To avoid traffic, all along, plan your
Christmas Shopping ahead of time and schedule it early in the morning.




Traffic in the Area
Photos of 999 Mall

Yuletide Season. Who would think an elegant shopping mall for wholesale and retail is possible to rise in Divisoria?
mushrooms one after another. There's the Phase 5 of 168 Shopping Mall, the 11/68 Shopping Mall among others.
But one really stands out. The 999 Shopping Mall. I based my opinion on three facts. Excellent location that gives
ease of travel to and from the mall itself, spacious wide walkways that constitute to more comfortable shopping, and
of course low-priced goods. Well, good air-conditioning system and other facilities as well as security are already
given. Basement parking is free as of this writing. Truly, 999 Shopping Mall is the ultimate destination for Christmas
Shoppers this holiday season. The mall opens 7:30 am and closes 7:30 pm daily. Here are some of the photos of 999
Shopping Mall I've taken last November 14, 2010.

Photos of 999 Mall




Route #1




Route #2




Route #3


opposite Soler one way street and then immediately turn right onto Felipe Street towards 999 Shopping Mall. Turn


turn to Espana.

Route #4




Route #5





Top

BY TRAIN:






Top

BY JEEPNEY:



cabs in the area.


Top

Traffic in the Area



ahead of time and schedule it early in the morning. 999 Shopping Mall opens 7:30 am and closes 7:30 pm daily.


am.

Alternative routes and directions is very helpful at all times. So here are other options to take in going to Mall Of Asia
as well as the Cultural Center of the Philippines Complex if you really need to take the car with you. Try to drive along
these routes to get yourself familiar with them.

stop light on Padre Burgos, change lane from middle to the right to avoid getting onto the Lagusnilad underpass,

you passed that junction, stay to the middle of Padre Burgos Street. As you'll notice Padre Burgos bends to the right
at this point. And then there's the second stop light. That road that runs perpendicurlly to the left of Padre Burgos is
Finance Road. After that road is the third stop light of Padre Burgos, and that intersection is General Luna Street, the
route and direction to Intramuros Entrance nearer to Pamantasan Ng Maynila or PLM, Department of Labor, San
exist I think.



After Quirino Avenue to your right is the Manila Yatch Club followed by Philippine Navy Headquarters and then the
Cultural Center of the Philippines or CCP Complex. Turn right onto the next street after the Philippine Navy


To be continued

Amoranto Sports Complex Driving Directions
In our post entitled How To Commute To Amoranto Stadium And Amoranto Theater, commuters learn how to go to
Amoranto Sports Complex from different parts of Metro Manila by public transportation i.e., jeepney routes, bus
routes and MRT LRT.

This guide now will give motorists the driving directions to take in going to the sport and concert venue destination.

Location

Amoranto Sports Complex is located to the southern part of Barangay Paligsahan, Quezon City which is just across a
street from Roxas District. It is bordered to the north by Don Alejandro Roces Ave most popularly known as Roces, to
the south by Scout Chuatoco, to the west by SAA St, and to the east by Scout Reyes. Below this post are three
maps. A location map that familiarizes you with access roads from different locations. A map for Parking Area
entrances which, upon clicking the P icon on the map, points to you what a particular Parking Area is for - Stadium,
Theater or Swimming Pool. And then I created a special map for one Access Road to avoid the confusion it presents
especially to first timers in taking that route. Please use the maps in conjunction of directions given here.

Parking Areas

There are available parking areas in each location inside Amoranto Sports Complex as follow:

Swimming Pool: Gate 5 - along Roces Ave and next to Gate 1.

Stadium, Basketball Court and other main facilities: Gate 1 - main gate and the first from Quezon Ave.

Theater: Gate 4 - along Scout Chuatoco near corner of Scout Reyes.

For each gate's location, please refer to the map below this post. You can also park your car along Roces Ave, just
outside the sports complex.

Access Roads

Access Road One: Roces Ave eastbound - from the corner of Quezon Ave and Roces. Sogo Hotel, a prominent
landmark, stands at the corner of Quezon Ave and Roces Ave. Drive along Roces until you get to the first Gate which
is for Stadium and where playing courts of different sports such as basketball are located. If your destination is the
Swimming Pool, then drive past Gate 1 until you see the second gate which is actually Gate 5. That's the entrance
parking area for Swimming Pool goers. If your destination is Amoranto Theater, then drive past Gate 5, turn right onto
Scout Reyes, then right again onto Scout Chuatoco. There you will see the Parking Entrance for Amoranto Theater.

Access Road Two: Roces Ave westbound - from the corner of Tomas Morato and Roces. Drive past Scout
Tuason, Scout Tobias and Scout Santiago. Next to Santiago is Scout Reyes. Turn left on Scout Reyes then right onto
Scout Chuatoco if you're going to Amoranto Theater. If your destination is either the Swimming Pool or Amoranto
Stadium, cross Scout Reyes and make a U-Turn for Gate 1 or Gate 5 of Amoranto Sports Complex. See Parking Map
below this post.

Access Road Three: Scout Chuatoco eastbound - from the corner of Quezon Ave and Scout Chuatoco. Pegasus
Club is located at the corner of Quezon Ave and Scout Chuatoco. Just drive along this road from Quezon Ave until
you see Amoranto Sports Complex to your left. First Gate is Gate 2 and it's the Exit for those who park via Gate 1.
Gate 4 which is for Amoranto Theater is the last before the intersection of Scout Reyes. If you're going to the Stadium
or Swimming Pool, turn left on Scout Reyes then left again on Roces Ave and make a U-Turn. Please see one of the
three maps below this post.

Access Road Four: Eymard Drive - from E. Rodriguez Ave take this road if you're coming from Broadway Ave, the
road from Braodway Centrum or Dona M. Hemady St. Turn left on E. Rodriguez from Dona Hemady. Drive past
Gilmore and turn right onto Eymard Drive, the next road to the right. Drive all the way to the other end of Eymard
which bends to the left. Make right and drive all the way of the sloping road that suddenly goes uphill upon approach
to the bridge that runs to the right. Take the bridge and turn left on Scout Reyes, the first main road. Turn left on
Scout Chuatoco for Amoranto Theater or cross Scout Chuatoco and turn left on Roces Ave for parking areas of
Stadium and Swimming Pool. See map below this post.

Access Road Five: Sta Ignacia St - If you're traversing E. Rodriguez Sr Ave from Welcome Rotunda or from
Araneta Ave, turn left on this road which is between St Lukes Medical Center and St Joseph College. Turn right onto
the first street perpendicular to the right (16th) and then left on the other end. Drive all the way to the other end of the
sloping road that goes uphill upon approach to a bridge that appears to the right. All vehicles turn right onto the
bridge. Take the bridge and turn left on the first road to the left which is Scout Reyes. Head towards the Gate of your
destination. Refer to last sentence of Access Road Four.

Access Road Six: Scout Reyes - the road to take from EDSA and Quezon Ave intersection via Panay Ave. This
route is explained in actual route below. Just remember once you reached Roces Ave while taking Scout Reyes, you
will have two options. First, cross Roces Ave if your destination is Amoranto Theater. Turn right onto Scout Chuatoco
and you will see the parking entrance for Amoranto Theater. Second, turn right onto Roces Ave if your destination is
either Amoranto Stadium and Basketball Court as well as other sports facilities or the entrance of parking for those
going to the Swimming Pool area. Make a U-Turn to park inside Gate-1 (Stadium) or Gate-5 (Swimming Pool). Now,
to know how to get to Amoranto Stadium by car, read the next subtopic.

How To Drive To Amoranto Sports Complex From Different Parts Of Metro Manila

Route #1

From northern Metro Manila via EDSA's southbound lane. This is simple route from Monumento, Caloocan, Malabon,
Navotas, Valenzuela and other locations of CAMANAVA and also for those coming from Bulacan, Olongapo,
Pampanga, Subic, Clark and other provinces of Northern Luzon.

Depending on your location, either take NLEX from SCTEX or EDSA's northern end. Taking NLEX, drive all the way
to EDSA and take the lane going to EDSA via EDSA-Balintawak Cloverleaf. Once in EDSA, drive to the middle of the
southbound lane. From Monumento area, take EDSA southbound lane all the way past Balintawak.

Now in EDSA drive past MRT Roosevelt, SM North EDSA, MRT North Station and then avoid getting to Quezon Ave
EDSA Flyover by driving to the right of EDSA making sure not taking the yellow lane which is for public buses. Cross
Quezon Ave and turn right onto Panay Ave, the road between McDonald's and KFC. Drive all the way and after
crossing minor intersections, cross main intersecion of Timog Ave and then turn left on first road after Timog which is
Scout Reyes.

It's a bit tricky thereafter because once in Scout Reyes you will be approaching a junction in which five roads meet
and you might get confused which one is the continuation of Scout Reyes. For that, click here to see the map and
then click back button there to get back here.

Now taking Scout Reyes, drive all the way to the main of intersection of Don Alejandro Roces Ave. Either turn right
onto Roces or cross it depending on which part of Amorato Complex you are headed. See map below this post.

Route #2

From Northern Luzon as well as some portions of CAMANAVA via NLEX and Mindanao Exit. This route is alternate
for motorists and drivers coming from Bulacan, Pampanga and other provinces mentioned in Route #1.

Driving along NLEX and headed to Manila, take the lane to Mindanao Exit which you get to see some kilometer
before reaching it (road signs are attached to prominent spots along the highway). After exiting NLEX via Mindanao
Exit, you will be driving along Mindanao Ave afterwards and soon will be passing through Mindanao Ave Underpass
which crosses Quirino Highway in Novaliches. There are two major intersections that cross Mindanao Ave,
Congressional Ave and North Ave, in that order. You have two options.

First option. Turn right onto Congressional Ave, a wide road that intersects Mindanao Ave after you passed through
the underpass. In Congressional Ave, drive all the way to EDSA. You need to take the southbound lane of EDSA. To
do that, you turn right onto EDSA and make a U-Turn if applicable (meaning - if it's the road condition as of you're
reading this) or if MMDA has removed the U-Turn and created Turn Left to EDSA's southbound lane from
Congressional Ave, then use it. Now driving along southbound lane of EDSA, follow direction given in Route #1.

Second option. Cross Congressional Ave and turn right onto North Ave, the last major intersection and next to
Congressional Ave. As of this writing, there's a McDonald's at the corner of Mindanao Ave and North Ave. Drive
along North Ave which immediately merges to EDSA's northbound lane. To take EDSA's southbound lane, make a U-
Turn on the first U-Turn slot past SM City North EDSA. Follow direction given in Route #1.

Route #3

From East of Metro Manila i.e. Marikina, Antipolo, Taytay, Cainta, San Mateo, Rizal as well as institutions along the
way e.g. SM City Marikina, Ateneo, Riverbanks and district of Project 4 and Araneta Center Cubao via Aurora Blvd.
Simple Route.

Depending on your location, take Marcos Highway or Sumulong Ave and A. Bonifacio Ave which merges to Marcos
Highway that becomes Aurora Blvd before it crosses Katipunan C-5 under Katipunan Aurora Blvd Flyover. Now in
Aurora Blvd westbound lane, drive past LRT-2 Anonas Station and LRT-2 Araneta Center Cubao Statin and then
cross EDSA.

Immediately after crossing EDSA, E. Rodriguez Sr Ave appears to the right making Y-intersection. You need to take
E. Rodriguez Sr Ave. To do that, just drive to the right and avoid the flyover that continues Aurora Blvd to the left and
go with the road that separates from Aurora Blvd.

Drive along E. Rodriguez Sr Ave all the way past Tomas Morato Ave, a major road that runs perpendicular to the right
of E. Rodriguez Sr Ave. You have two options.

First option. This direction goes directly to Gate 1 and 5. Turn right onto Tomas Morato Ave. Drive past Kamuning, a
main road perpendicular to the right of Tomas Morato then turn left on Don Alejandro Roces Ave, a wide road with
center island to the left of Tomas Morato. Follow direction given in Access Road Two above.

Second option. This route goes immediately to Amoranto Theater parking. Drive past Tomas Morato all the way along
E. Rodriguez Sr Ave. You will cross Dona M Hemady intersection and next to it is a major road that runs
perpendicular to the left of E Rodriguez Sr Ave which is Gilmore. There's a road sign that reads Gilmore attached to
the traffic light that you get to see. Next to Gilmore is Eymard Drive. Turn right onto Eymard Drive and follow direction
given in Access Road Four which I earlier mentioned above with subtitle Access Roads.

Route #4

Via Ortigas Ave from Ortigas Center, SM Mega Mall, Julia Vargas Ave, Tiendesitas, Eastwood City, The Medical City,
White Plains, Green Meadows, Robinson's Place Cainta, International Pipe Industries (IPI), Greenhills, Robinson's
Galleria, Pasig City and other locations near these places.

Take Ortigas Ave westbound lane. Cross major intersection of Santolan Road. Next major road that intersects
(crosses) Ortigas Ave (becomes Granada) is N Domingo St. Turn left On N Domingo with care as there is no traffic
light there (as of this writing).

Turn right onto the first street along N Domingo from Granada (Ortigas Ave). Drive past Broadway Centrum and cross
Ramon Magsaysay Blvd, the major road where LRT-2 runs above it. At this point you are taking the one-way
Broadway Ave which has other name of Dona Juana S Rodriguez Ave. Next major intersection is E Rodriguez Sr
Ave. You must turn right onto E Rodriguez Sr Ave because, the opposite road of Broadway Ave is also one-way but
towards E Rodriguez Sr Ave, so you cannot take that. After turning right onto E Rodriguez Sr Ave from Broadway
Ave, turn left on Eymard Drive which is perpendicular to the left of E Rodriguez Sr Ave. Follow direction given in
Access Road Four above under subtitle Access Roads.

Route #5

Via E Rodriguez Sr Ave from Quiapo, Espana Blvd, Lerma, UST, Mabuhay Rotunda, Dapitan Market, Mayon Street,
Banawe, La Loma, Dimasalang and other areas nearby.

Depending on your location, take either Mayon towards Welcome Rotunda or Espana Blvd. In Mayon, drive towards
the prominent Sun Residences owned by SM, take the Mabuhay Rotunda runabout and then take E Rodriguez Sr
Ave. In Espana Blvd, cross Lacson Ave towards Wecome Rotunda and turn right onto E Rodriguez Sr Ave. Cross
Banawe and Araneta Ave, respectively.

After crossing Araneta Ave, just watch for St Luke Medical Center which is to your left. As soon as you see St Luke
Medical Center, turn left on the street next to it. The road is only perpendicular to the left of E Rodriguez Sr. Turn right
onto the first road and follow direction given in above in Access Road Five under subtitle Access Roads.

Route #6

Via Shaw Blvd from Greenfield District, Starmall EDSA Shaw, Worldwide Corporate Center, MRT-3 Shaw, Shangri-
La Plaza, Crossing Shaw, Soho Shaw, United Laboratories, Mayflower, Sheridan, Square, Philusa Corporation,
Capitol Pasig, Nueve de Pebrero, Boni Ave, Robinson's Pioneer, Cybergate, Madaluyong City Hall and other areas in
the vicinity of Mandaluyong and Pasig. This is also applicable for those coming from SM City Sta Mesa.

Drive towards Shaw Blvd and take Shaw westbound lane or towards Manila. Shaw Blvd becomes P. Sanches before
its name changes to Victorino Mapa Blvd or simply known as V Mapa. A major road intersects V Mapa before V
Mapa widens to the other side of this major road intersection. This road is formerly known as Old Sta Mesa and now
called N Domingo St. Turn right onto N Domingo and then turn left on the wide major road perpendicular to the left of
N Domingo which is called Gregorio Araneta Ave aka Araneta Ave.

Drive past SM City Sta Mesa and cross Ramon Magsaysay Blvd, the major intersection above which LRT-2 runs
through. Turn right onto the next major intersection which is E Rodriguez Sr Ave. Follow direction given in Route #5.

Route #7

Via Quezon Ave from Espana, Banawe, Sto Domingo Church, Welcome Rotunda, UST, Lerma, Morayta, Sun
Residences, Southeast Asian College, Vicente Cruz and other locations nearby.

Espana Blvd becomes Quezon Ave past Welcome Rotunda. Take Quezon Ave towards Philcoa and Quezon City
Memorial Circle. Drive to the middle of the road and take Araneta Ave-Quezon Blvd Underpass (Note: this is not yet
finished as of this writing so please use E Rodriguez Sr route). You have two options.

First option. Turn right onto Scout Chuatoco immediately after Araneta Ave. Please read Access Road Three above

Second option. Drive past Scout Chuatoco and turn right onto Roces Ave. Please read Access Road One above

Route #8

Via Don Alejandro Roces Ave from Tomas Morato, ABS-CBN, GMA-7, Imperial Palace Suites, Kamuning, Kamias,
Boy Scout Circle, Project 2-3, Sikatuna Village, V Luna Ave, Xavierville Ave, Anonas and other areas nearby.

From Xavierville, Sikatuna, Anonas, V Luna and Proj 2-3, take Kamias Road towards EDSA. Cross EDSA and take
Kamuning towards Tomas Morato. Turn right onto Tomas Morato. Don Alejandro Roces Ave is the first intersection
with traffic lights. Turn left on Don Alejandro Roces Ave. Follow direction given in Access Road Two above.

From ABS-CBN, take Tomas Morato and drive past Boy Scout Circle. From GMA-7, take timog towards Boy Scout
Circle and turn left on Tomas Morato via Boy Scout Circle runabout. Turn right onto Don Alejandro Roces Ave. Follow
direction given in Access Road Two above.

Route #9

Via West Ave from SM City North EDSA, Del Monte Ave, Phil-Am, Pag-asa QC, Project 6, Project 7 and other nearby
areas.

Take West Ave all the way to Quezon Ave where it ends. Turn right onto Quezon Ave and immediately change lane
to the leftmost part of the road. Then make a U-turn on the first U-Turn slot. Immediately, with care, change lane to
the right as you approach the first road perpendicular to the right of Quezon Ave before Timog which is Scout Reyes.
Turn right onto Scout Reyes and follow the rest of direction given in the fourth paragraph of Route #1.

Route #10

Via Roosevelt Ave from San Francisco Del Monte and other areas nearby.

Take Roosevelt Ave towards Quezon Ave. Turn right onto Quezon Ave, immediately change lane to the left and
make a U-Turn. This is if MMDA has not removed this U-Turn as what they said in the news. If MMDA has removed
the U-Turn, obviously, the will create left turn. In that case, turn left on Quezon Ave from Roosevelt, assuming a new
left-turn has been provided.

Take Access Road One by turning right onto Don Alejandro Roces Ave. For details, read Access Road One above


previously stagnant area of land along Edsa near corner Quezon Avenue. Because of its strategic location, it is
destined to be a major destination in Quezon City for dining, lifestyle and entertainment.





By Car

Route #1


that flyover by changing lane to the right but since the right lane is for buses and jeepneys, do it while nearing the foot
of the flyover. Entrance to the Centris Walk is visible momentarily.

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Route #3

momentarily.

and U-Turns.

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in Route #1.

Luzon.

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EDSA. Turn left on Sgt. Esguerra then turn right onto Quezon Avenue, then follow the rest of the directions on Route
#5.

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Photos of Star City

located in the CCP Complex in Pasay City at the corner of Vicente Sotto and Magdalena Jalandoni streets.

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Route #1

change lane to the left and turn left on NAIA Road then turn right onto Diosdado Macapagal Boulevard. Stay to the
middle of Disdado Macapagal Boulevard, cross three major roads of NAIA Avenue, EDSA, and Gil Puyat Avenue.
While approaching Gil Puyat Avenue Intersection, you must stay to the middle of the Macapagal Boulevard. Diosdado
Macapagal Boulevard ends up in Gil Puyat Avenue and Magdalena Jalandoni Street begins after crossing Gil Puyat
Avenue. Upon reaching Magdalena Jalandoni you're already inside CCP Complex ground. Stay to the right of
Magdalena Jalandoni to easily see entrance to the Parking Area of Star City.

Route #2

CCP Complex passing under LRT-1 and the Roxas Blvd flyover. Stay to the right of Gil Puyat aftercrossing Roxas
Blvd. Turn right onto Magdalena Jalandoni Street, the next street after Roxas Boulevard. Upon reaching Magdalena
Jalandoni you're already inside CCP Complex ground. Stay to the right of Magdalena Jalandoni to easily see
entrance to the Parking Area of Star City.

Route #3

and Lawton, crossing Pasig river via Quezon Bridge. Road name changed to PadreBurgos after passing Lawton
Roxas Blvd after crossingPablo Ocampo Street. To your right at this time is the CCP building. Finally turn right onto

Route #4

street after Dasmarinas. Turn right onto Jones bridge. You are now takingPadre Burgos Street. Stay to the right of P.
street bordering Manila City Hall, stay to the middle of PadreBurgos. After crossing three stop lights, stay to the left

Route #5

Quiapo and Lawton, crossing Pasig river via Quezon Bridge. Road name changed to PadreBurgos after passing
right of Roxas Blvd after crossingPablo Ocampo Street. To your right at this time is the CCP building. Finally turn right
onto Vicente Sotto Avenue in the CCP Complex. You can now see the Star City. Follow the signs to the Parking
Area.

Route #6

LRT-1 and the Roxas Blvd flyover. Stay to the right of Gil Puyat after crossing Roxas Blvd. Turn right onto Magdalena
Jalandoni Street, the next street after Roxas Boulevard. Upon reaching Magdalena Jalandoni you're already inside
CCP Complex ground. Stay to the right of Magdalena Jalandoni to easily see entrance to the Parking Area of Star
City.

Route #7

From Pasig, Sta. Mesa and neighboring vicinity take Ramon Magsasay Blvd and Legarda Street crossingNagtahan
in Ayala Blvd. Go straight crossing Taft Avenue passing under LRT-1. You are now in Finance Road. Turn left
on Padre Burgos cross another intersection with stop light then turn left on Roxas Blvd. Drive on Roxas Blvd all the
way and cross Pablo Ocampo Street formerly Vito Cruz. Before you reach Pablo Ocampo you will cross intersections
of U.N. Avenue, Pedro Gil and Quirino Avenue. After Quirino Avenue to your right is Manila Yatch Club, then
Philippine Navy Headquarters and next to it is the CCP Complex. Stay to the right of Roxas Blvd after crossing Pablo
Ocampo Street. To your right at this time is the CCP building. Finally turn right onto Vicente Sotto Avenue in the CCP


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Driving DIrection From Greenhills To Tomas Morato
You can get to Tomas Morato from Greenhills by taking Ortigas Avenue. Take the lane going towards LRT-2 which is
in Gilmore. So it's the reverse of going towards MRT-3 which is in EDSA. You drive away from EDSA.

Stay to the middle of Ortigas Avenue and cross intersections of Roosevelt, Madison and Santolan Road. After you
cross Santolan Road, street name changes to Granada. Ortigas Avenue ends up in Santolan Road.

Drive on Granada and after crossing few small streets and a bridge, you will get to see a main road intersecting
Granada where from the distance a tall building is visible standing at the right corner. This road is N. Domingo Street.
Granada ends up in N. Domingo and its opposite road is Gilmore. Don't cross N. Domingo and don't pass
through Gilmore because Gilmore is one way from the opposite end which is in E. Rodrigueztowards Granada.

Turn right onto N. Domingo Street. The road that serves as the opposite lane of Gilmore going to E. Rodriguezis

left. Turn right onto E. Rodriguez Sr Avenue. At this point, your next turn to the left would be already your destination
- Tomas Morato Avenue.

Morato Avenue is perpendicular to E. Rodriguez. And the distance from the corner of Dona M. Hemady and
E. Rodriguez up to the corner of Tomas Morato and E. Rodriguez is approximately 143 meters only.

approach to this junction, you will immediately see the traffic lights from the distance and it's a main intersection so
there's no reason you don't get it.

Turn left onto Tomas Morato and head towards your destination. If you want to know more spots such as clubs, bars,
KTVs, restaurants, malls, food plaza and other destinations located along Tomas Morato, go to How To Get To
Timog's Nightspots And Tomas Morato's Nightlife Destinations or use our Search Direction Box on the sidebar.

Driving Directions From Ermita And Malate Area To Skyway
Metro Manila Skyway first entry if you're from Ermita or Malate is located along Osmena Highway or South Super
Highway next to Gil Puyat Avenue in Makati.

Route #1

If you're coming from Robinson's Place Manila in Pedro Gil, exit Robinson's Place basement parking via Adriatico
Exit. Adriatico is a one way road, just turn left from parking exit onto Adriatico Street. Stay on Adriatico and cross
Pedro Gil Street. Turn left on street after Pedro Gil which is General Malvar. Drive on General Malvar all the way and
cross Taft, the main road where LRT-1 track passes through. After crossing Taft Avenue, you will cross Leon Guinto
Street, then Felipe Agoncillo Street. Next to Agoncillo is SanMarcelino Street. Turn right onto San Marcelino.
San Marcelino is one way so stay to the middle and cross Nakpil and Remedios streets. After crossing Remedios
Street change lane to the left and turn left on Quirino Avenue. From Quirino Avenue, turn right onto President
Osmena Highway and drive all the way to Makati. You will cross San Andres Street, P. Ocampo Street and then
Zobel Roxas Street. Next to Zobel Roxas is Gil Puyat. Upon nearing Gil Puyat, keep your lane to the right and avoid
getting onto the flyover of Gil Puyat so that you'd notice signs of Skyway Entry. Stay to the right of Osmena Highway
and cross Gil Puyat Avenue. As soon as you cross Gil Puyat Avenue, you're nearing the skyway entry as indicated by
the signs. And soon after you will see the ramp of the skyway to the rightmost lane of Osmena Highway.

Route #2

If by any means, you found yourself driving along along Pedro Gil near Saint Paul University or UP Manila, avoid
crossing Taft Avenue. Because that area is where heavy traffic builds up. Turn right onto Pilar Hidalgo Lim, the street
before Taft Avenue. Next street is General Malvar. Turn left on General Malvar, cross Taft Avenue and follow the
direction given in Route #1.

Route #3

From U.S. Embassy, take Roxas Boulevard all the way, crossing Pedro Gil, and turn left on Quirino Avenue. Stay to
the middle of Quirino Avenue and cross M.H. Del Pilar, Mabini, Adriatico, Leveriza and Taft Avenue where LRT-1
Quirino Avenue Station is located. Cross all other streets before President Osmena Highway. Then turn right onto
Osmana Highway and follow the direction given in Route #1.

Route #4

Let's say you're in Padre Faura. Padre Faura is one way. All traffic goes towards Roxas Boulevard. This is especially
if you come from parking of Robinson's Place located on top of the mall where the only exit goes towards Padre
Faura. Or if you will be coming from Supreme Court or UP Manila. All you need to do is drive on Padre Faura, turn
left on Adriatico Street, cross Pedro Gil and follow the direction given in Route #1.

Route #5

If you're coming from U.N. Avenue or places along this road like Manila Pavilion Hotel, Philam Life Building, Maria
Orosa Street, Jade Valley, and more, all you need to do is drive towards Taft Avenue. Cross Taft Avenue and turn
right onto the Y intersection that begins at the corner of Taft Avenue and U.N. Avenue. This slip lane is called
General Luna Street. From General Luna Street turn right onto one-way San Marcelino and drive all the way crossing
intersections of Apacible, Escoda, Pedro Gil, General Malvar, Nakpil and Remedios. Next to Remedios is Quirino
Avenue. Turn left on Quirino Avenue and follow the direction given in Route #1.

Route #6

Via P. Ocampo Street formerly Vito Cruz. This route can be taken if you're coming from Harrison Plaza, Central Bank
of the Philippines, CCP Complex, Rizal Memorial Sports Complex and other institutions along Pablo Ocampo. Drive
along Pablo Ocampo towards Taft Avenue. Cross Taft Avenue and go straight ahead. Turn right onto Arellano
Avenue then turn left on Zobel Roxas. Drive on Zobel Roxas all the way up to President Osmena Highway aka South
Super Highway. Turn right onto President Osmena Highway and follow the direction given in Route #1.

It saves time and energy when you have more knowledge on routes and directions. Keep it right here on
DirectionsOnWeb.

Driving Directions From Ermita To Quiapo Church
Quiapo is a small district in Manila. Every time one says Quiapo, it always assumed he/she is referring to Quiapo
Church as most of the people who come here are devotees of the Black Nazarene.

This is the route to take if you're driving from Ermita and you're going to Quiapo Church and you want to park your
car along Quezon Boulevard by the church. This only applies every Friday when parking is allowed along area of
Quezon Boulevard just adjacent to Quiapo Church. The best time to go to Quiapo Church on Fridays by car is early
morning such as 3 to 6 am when there's no heavy traffic yet.

Depending on your exact location in Ermita, you can take any of these main roads: Roxas Boulevard, Mabini, Maria
Orosa Street and Taft Avenue.

Route #1

Drive on Roxas Boulevard toward Luneta or Rizal Park. After crossing T.M. Kalaw, the street that borders Rizal Park
to the south, turn right onto Padre Burgos, the street that borders Rizal Park to the north. Stay to the middle
of Padre Burgos, cross intersections of Palacio and General Luna, and drive all the way to Lawton
where Padre Burgos becomes three main roads. The one to the left is going to Binondo. The one in the middle is
going to Carriedo Santa Cruz and the one in the right is going to Quiapo.

You can't pass through the road going to Quiapo because, there's no route going to Quiapo Church which is located
to the left of Quezon Boulevard.

Take the one in the middle which is going to Santa Cruz. You will cross Pasig River via Mac Arthur Bridge. Stay to
the middle of the road until it turns right onto Carriedo Station of LRT-1. Turn left on Avenida, the road beneath the
elevated LRT-1 Station and drive all the way to C.M. Recto Avenue, the main intersection where LRT-2 elevated
track passes through over LRT-1.

Turn right onto C.M. Recto Avenue. A big mall, Isetann, is located at the corner of C.M. Recto and Quezon Boulevard
Underpass. You will pass through first under the elevated LRT-2 Recto Station before you pass by Isetann Mall,
which is to the right of Recto. After passing by Isetann Mall, turn right onto the service road of Quezon Boulevard
Underpass. Drive on until you get to the main Quezon Boulevard. Stay to the right of Quezon Boulevard and go
straight ahead past the pedestrian overpass. Soon after, you will see Citystate Hotel to the right of Quezon
Boulevard. And after that is the Quiapo Church which is next to a BPI bank and a 7-11 convenient store. You can
now park your car in any available parking space along Quezon Boulevard just a few steps away from Quiapo
Church, assuming that you come on Friday. There's a lot of so called "back up boys" so it wont be hard for you when
it's time to leave after the Holy Mass.

I've experienced parking along Quezon Boulevard during ordinary days when I bought some electrical stuffs in Raon.
I took the risk of apprehension even if there are road signs of "No Parking" along Quezon Boulevard because a lot
of cars were parked too at that time. Even today, everytime I pass by Quezon Boulevard I see a lot of cars parked
along Quezon Boulevard although they're far from Quiapo Church. So If you really need to go to Quiapo any time and
any day of the week by car, all I can say is park but take the risk.

Route #2

From Mabini, drive towards Luneta or Rizal Park and turn right onto T.M. Kalaw. Next intersection with traffic lights
along Kalaw is Maria Orosa Street. Turn left on Maria Orosa. Stay to the right of Orosa Street and take the dedicated
lane turning right onto Padre Burgos Street, the next main road. Cross Finance Road and follow directions given in
Route #1.

Route #3

From Maria Orosa Street. Maria Orosa is one way road. All traffic goes towards Luneta. So, all you need to do is
drive on Maria Orosa, staying to the middle, cross T.M. Kalaw Street and follow directions given in Route #2 and
Route #1, respectively.

Route #4

From Taft Avenue. This route applies if you're coming from areas near DLSU, Quirino Avenue Taft, Pedro Gil Taft,
PGH, etc. Drive on Taft, the road where LRT-1 passes through, all the way to Lawton, crossing PadreFaura, U.N.
Avenue, T.M. Kalaw and Ayala Boulevard. After crossing Ayala Boulevard, Taft Avenue merges toPadre Burgos and
LRT-1 elevated track goes to different direction to the right. Drive to Padre Burgos and follow direction given in Route
#1.

Driving Directions To Lucky Chinatown Mall
Lucky Chinatown is a new mall in Binondo-Divisoria area that seems to become the final stroke on ultimate
transformation of Metro Manila's popular retail and wholesale destination into a classy complete shopping, dining and
entertainment attraction. It's a little Eastwood right in the heart of Binondo.

Lucky Chinatown Mall

Location:

Along Reina Regente between Claro M. Recto Ave and Plaza Lorenzo Ruiz, a park opposite Binondo Church. Once
parked inside Lucky Chinatown, you can walk to Binondo Church, then back for shopping. You can also do wholesale
shopping in adjacent 999 Mall, 168 Mall and the CityPlace Square which is connected to Lucky Chinatown by a
footbridge. See location map below this post.

Lucky Chinatown

Parking:

Entrance to the parking is located at the south end of the mall along Reina Regente. Parking Rates: Monday to
Thursday - Php 60 (6am to 12mn). Overnight charge - Php 150. Motorcycle flat rate - Php 30. Regular Rate (Friday to
Sunday and holidays) - Php 60 first 3 hours and Php 15 succeeding hour or fraction thereof.

Lucky Chinatown Cinemas

Driving Access Roads:

One. From South of Metro Manila - take Padre Burgos, cross Pasig River via Jones Bridge. Road becomes Quintin
Paredes after Jones Bridge. Drive past Binondo Church and Plaza L. Ruis. Drive straight ahead. Road name
becomes Reina Regente after Lorenzo Ruiz Plaza. Lucky Chinatown is to the left and can be seen from the small
bridge over the creek. Drive to the left of Reina Regente's northbound lane and turn on your left signal as both traffic
enforcers and Lucky Chinatown's security officers managing the traffic are watching for motorists bound for the
shopping mall.

Two. From North of Metro Manila - Take Jose Abad Santos Ave, cross C.M. Recto Ave, the main intersection with
pedestrian bridges. Cross Soler St, drive to the right, turn on your signal and follow "Parking" signage.

Three. From East of Metro Manila - Take C.M. Recto Ave, turn left on Masangkay St, turn right onto Soler St. Drive
all the way to Reina Regente where you will turn left. Follow direction to the "Parking" of Lucky Chinatown Mall.

Refer to the map below.

How To Get To Lucky Chinatown From....

Malate, Ermita, Pasay, Baclaran, Paranaque, Osmena Highway aka SLEX and places nearby.

Depending on your location, take any of these directions: Roxas Blvd northbound lane, Taft northbound lane, and
from Osmena take Quirino Ave turning right onto Taft Ave. Drive all the way along Taft Ave until it becomes Padre
Burgos past Manila City Hall. Follow Access Road One.

Espana, Welcome Rotunda, Quezon Ave and areas nearby.

Take Espana Blvd. Turn right onto P. Campa Street, the street between McDonald's and KFC before Lerma. Drive all
the way to the other end of the road, turn left on Quezon Blvd but immediately turn right onto dedicated lane that goes
to Fugoso Street. Drive all the way past LRT Line 1 and then turn left on Tomas Mapua Street. Continuosly drive until
you cross Recto Avenue. Finally, turn right onto Soler Street and follow direction in Access Road Three.

Caloocan, Malabon, Navotas, Valenzuela and nearby areas.

Drive all the way to Jose Abad Santos. Turn right onto Jose Abad Santos from Rizal Ave's southbound lane. Follow
direction given in Access Road Two.

Legarda, Nicanor Reyes aka Morayta and areas nearby.

Take C.M. Recto Ave all the way past LRT-1 elevated track. Turn left onto Masangkay. Follow direction given in
Access Road Three.
5 Responses to Driving Directions To Lucky Chinatown Mall
Jackie Go said...
14 August 2012 21:15
Thanks for the directions! This is very helpful! :)

Lag alag said...
14 August 2012 22:46
@ Jackie Go. You are welcome. Please share this to your friends and relatives, thanks. :)

Viviene Tan said...
3 October 2012 13:19
Thanks for sharing this direction going to the China Town Mall; hopefully I will visit and shop there someday.

Viviene Tan said...
3 October 2012 13:37
Thanks for sharing this information about the China Town Mall; hopefully I will visit and shop there someday. I will
definitely this also to my friend.

Lag alag said...
3 October 2012 19:03
@ Viviene Tan. You have read this as well? Thanks. Read more hehehe!

NAIA Terminal 1 is simply known as NAIA. By car, it's relatively easy to get to the main terminal of our premier airport
which also serves as the gateway to our country. The driving directions to NAIA are the same as the ones bound for
NAIA 2. You only just need to turn right onto Ninoy Aquino Ave aka Imelda Ave from NAIA Road instead of
crossing Ninoy Aquino Ave which will take you to NAIA 2.

Once you're traversing NAIA Rd either from Domestic Rd or Roxas Blvd and Macapagal Blvd, just stay to the right
lane and drive under road signs that read "NAIA 1 Paranaque". That lane will turn right onto Ninoy Aquino Ave and
will take you to the ramp that goes to NAIA 1. Once inside NAIA 1 complex, just follow either "Departure" or "Arrival"
sign depending on where you're actually going.

How To Get To NAIA-1 By Car

You must drive under NAIA-1 road sign
Route #1

Via NLEX, A. Bonifacio Ave and Roxas Blvd from Malolos, Bulacan, Subic, Clark, Tarlac, SCTEX, Pampanga,
Olongapo and other areas of North Luzon.

Take NLEX and cross EDSA below EDSA Balintawak/Cloverleaf Bridge to traverse A.Bonifacio Ave. Drive all the way
to the other end of Bonifacio and turn right onto Blumentritt, left on Aurora Blvd then right onto Dimasalang. Cross
Lacson and take Laong Laan all the way to the wide Alfonso Mendoza (Quezon Blvd). Turn left on Alfonzo Mendoza.
Drive to the middle and take Quezon Underpass to get to Quiapo. Cross Pasig River via Quezon Bridge and drive to
the middle, avoid Lagusnilad Underpass by driving to the right of Padre Burgos after Lawton area. Cross four
intersections with traffic lights - first in Manila City Hall, second is Finance Road, third is Juan Luna and fourth is
Palacio St. Turn left on Roxas Blvd and drive all the way to NAIA Road. Follow directions in Route #2 ofDriving
Directions To NAIA Terminal 2, click here. Just remember, drive under road signs of "NAIA-1 Paranaque" instead of
road signs of "NAIA-2".

Route #2

Via SLEX aka Osmena Highway or Skyway from Alabang, Muntinlupa, Sucat, Sta Rosa, and places in Laguna,
Batangas, Tagaytay, Quezon and some parts of Cavite nearer to Sta Rosa which form the CALABARZON.

Exit SLEX via Sucat Exit. Cross SLEX via bridge above Osmena Highway that becomes Sucat Road aka Dr A.
Santos Ave. Stay to this road without any turn, passing under C-5 Extension Flyover which is situated past SM City
Sucat. Road name becomes Ninoy Aquino Ave. Watch for Duty Free Philippines Fiesta Mall to your right. After
passing by Duty Free complex, take the lane going to NAIA-1.

Route #3


Follow directions in Route #2 of Driving Directions To NAIA Terminal 2, click here. After turning left from Domestic
Road to NAIA Road, change lane and choose the one under the road sign that reads "NAIA 1 Paranaque". It will take
you directly to the ramp of Ninoy Aquino International Airport. Once inside NAIA complex, follow direction to either
"Departure" or "Arrival".

Route #4

nearby.

After turning left from Domestic Road to NAIA Road, change lane and choose the one under the road sign that reads
"NAIA 1 Paranaque". It will take you directly to the ramp of Ninoy AquinoInternational Airport. Once inside NAIA
complex, follow direction to either "Departure" or "Arrival".

Route #5

Via Skyway's northbound lane and Andrews Ave taking NAIA-3 Exit from Alabang, Festival Mall, Muntinlupa,
Metropolis Starmall, Sta Rosa, Laguna, Batangas, Tagaytay and other towns and places nearby. This is driving
directions from NAIA-3 and Resorts World Manila Newport City to NAIA-1.

Traversing Skyway, drive all the way past Bicutan exit. Next to Bicutan Exit is NAIA-3 Exit. Change lane to the right.
From the distance, after Bicutan Exit, you will see another flyover crossing above the skyway. It's the NAIA-3 Exit
running from your lane. Take the lane going to NAIA-3 Exit. The ramp goes down to Andrews Ave, the road between
Resorts World Manila and NAIA-3. Drive all the way past the gigantic sculpture which looks like an skeletal giant egg.
Andrews Ave becomes Airport Road past Aurora Blvd, an intersection to the right. Turn left on Domestic Road and
drive all the way to the other end which is in NAIA Road. Turn left on NAIA Rd and immediately drive on the lane
below road sign that reads "NAIA 1 Paranaque". It will take you directly to the ramp of Ninoy Aquino International
Airport. Once inside NAIA complex, follow direction to either "Departure" or "Arrival".

Route #6


Take Lawton Ave all the way from BGC (Bonifacio Global City) and cross Osmena Highway aka South Super
Highway via Sales Bridge. Continue onto Sales Road, the main road that continues Sales Bridge. Drive all the way
until Sales Road turns right and becomes Andrews Ave. Drive all the way past NAIA Terminal 3 (located to the left of
Andrew Ave). Follow traffic direction that takes Circulo del Mundo Rotunda, the roundabout with a giant sculpture
which looks like a giant skeletal egg. If your destination is NAIA Terminal 3, you must take this roundabout past the
extension of Andrews Ave and then take the dedicated lane that goes to NAIA-3. Just follow road signs there. To
continue to Terminal 1 or Terminal 2, take take the extension of Andrews Ave which you get to see immediately up
ahead while traversing the roundabout. Drive all the way past Aurora Blvd (the main intersection perpendicular to the
right of Andrews Ave). Road name becomes Airport Road. Next intersection is Domestic Road (this one is
perpendicular to the left of Airport Rd). Turn left onto Domestic Road. Drive all the way past Manila Domestic Airport
(Terminal 4). Turn left onto NAIA Road where Domestic Road ends. In NAIA Rd, there are road signs that read either
"NAIA Terminal 2" or "NAIA Terminal 1". You will immediately see the signs. If your destination is Terminal 2, drive
under the sign "Terminal 2". Now since your destination is Terminal 1, drive under those road signs that read
"NAIA Terminal 1" as the lane turns right ontoNinoy Aquino Ave aka Imelda Ave. Now follow the dedicated lane
to Ninoy Aquino International Airport and take the lane under "Departure" sign or "Arrival", depending on your
situation.

International Airport Terminal 2 which is also known as the Centennial Airport.

How To Get To NAIA Terminal 2 By Car

Route #1

Via Sucat Road from Paranaque City, BF Homes, EVACOM, SM Sucat and areas nearby.

Take Dr A Santos Ave that becomes Sucat Road and drive all the way until road name becomes Ninoy Aquino Ave.
Drive past Duty Free Philippines Fiesta Mall and NAIA Terminal 1 access road towards where it ends which is NAIA
Road. Upon approach to NAIA Road, change lane to the right and turn right onto NAIA Road. Drive to the middle, you
are now headed to Terminal 2. Follow road signs that read "Terminal 2" and depending on whether you're going to
"Arrival" or "Departure" area, follow the corresponding sign.

Route #2

Via Roxas Blvd from Ermita, Malate, Quiapo, Binondo, Tondo and some parts of CAMANAVA.

Drive along Roxas Blvd southbound lane all the way to NAIA Road. Turn left on NAIA Road. Alternatively, you can
take Macapagal Blvd which is paralleled to Roxas Blvd then turn left on NAIA Road and cross Roxas Blvd. In NAIA
Road, cross Quirino Ave, a main intersection with traffic lights, then drive under road signs that read "Terminal 2" and
cross main intersection of Ninoy Aquino Ave. You're now headed to Terminal 2. Followdirections to either "Arrival" or
"Departure".

Route #3

Via southbound lane of Osmena Highway aka SLEX or the Skyway above it from Nagtahan, RamonMagsaysay Blvd,

Take Quirino Ave and turn left on Osmena aka SLEX. Drive all the way past Magallanes Interchange in EDSA.
Skyway entry is located past Gil Puyat-Osmena flyover. In Skyway, drive to the rightmost lane after EDSA and take
the "Terminal 3 Exit". Down in Osmena Highway, drive to the rightmost lane after EDSA and turn right onto dedicated
lane before the Skyway crossover flyovers that you see up ahead. Follow the road to Sales and eventually to
Andrews Ave, the road between NAIA Terminal 3 and Resort World Newport City. Drive all the way on Andrews Ave
past the gigantic sculpture which looks like an skeletal giant egg. Andrews Ave becomes Airport Road past Aurora
Blvd, an intersection to the right. Turn left on Domestic Road and drive all the way to the other end and make left.
Now drive under road signs that read "Terminal 2" and cross mainintersection of Ninoy Aquino Ave. You're now

Route #4

nearby.


Route #5

Via Skyway's northbound lane from Alabang, Festival Mall, Muntinlupa, Metropolis Starmall, Sta Rosa, Laguna,
Batangas, Tagaytay and other towns and places nearby.

Drive all the way past Bicutan exit. Next to Bicutan Exit is NAIA-3 Exit. Change lane to the right. From the distance,
after Bicutan Exit, you will see another flyover crossing above the skyway. It's the NAIA-3 Exit running from your lane.
Take the lane going to NAIA-3 Exit. The ramp goes down to Andrews Ave. Drive all the way on Andrews Ave past the
gigantic sculpture which looks like an skeletal giant egg. Andrews Ave becomes Airport Road past Aurora Blvd,
an intersection to the right. Turn left on Domestic Road and drive all the way to the other end and make left. Now
drive under road signs that read "Terminal 2" and cross main intersection of Ninoy Aquino Ave. You're now headed
to Terminal 2. Follow directions to either "Arrival" or "Departure".

Route #6



Here are driving directions from different parts of Metro Manila including nearby provinces to Ninoy
AquinoInternational Airport Terminal 3 or simply known as NAIA-3.

How to get to NAIA-3 by car

Route #1


From the provinces mentioned, take the NLEX. From NLEX take EDSA's south bound lane or the lane going to
Makati, Cubao and Pasay. Pass under the EDSA Balintawak/Cloverleaf Bridge, change lane to the right and as soon
as you drove past the bridge, turn right onto the dedicated lane going to EDSA's south bound lane. From Caloocan,
Malabon, and Navotas, take EDSA.

Stay on EDSA and drive all the way to Makati where you will turn left onto SLEX aka President Osmena Highway
via Magallanes Interchange. Stay to the middle of EDSA and pass through EDSA-Quezon flyover, EDSA-Kamuning
flyover, Cubao Underpass, EDSA-Santolan flyover, EDSA-Ortigas flyover, EDSA-Shaw Underpass, Guadalupe
Bridge and EDSA-Ayala Tunnel.

After Ayala Tunnel is EDSA-Magallanes Interchange. Choose the lane with "Alabang SLEX" road sign. It's the flyover
to the right of Magallanes Bridge. This is the direction and route from EDSA to NAIA-3.

In the flyover, choose the lane with "Alabang SLEX" road sign above it which is to your left. So, as soon as you get
onto the flyover stay to the left because a lane going to Manila with road sign that reads "Manila" will occur at flyover.
And you must avoid getting onto that lane.

After you pass through the Magallanes Interchange flyover going to SLEX, you will have 2 options.

Option 1 - via Skyway. Drive to the right of SLEX and watch out for the entry ramp of Skyway where you willpass
through. Take the Skyway but slow down a little bit because up ahead is "NAIA-3" exit. The sign is very visible from
the distance if you're not driving fast. So make sure, you're on the rightmost lane of the Skywaydriving slowly, and
exit the Skyway via NAIA-3 Exit.

road name changed to Andrews Avenue and Resort World Manila appears to the right. You've just taken the route to
Resort World Manila which is just opposite NAIA-3.

Option 2 - via Osmena Highway. Avoid getting onto the Entry ramp of skyway. Stay to the rightmost lane of Osmena
Highway. Approximately 2 kilometers from MagallanesInterchange, and before the Skyway Crossover Interchange
(shown in picture here), turn right onto the service road going to Sales Road, the main road that runs through beneath
Skyway NAIA-3 Exit ramp. Drive into Sales Road past "The Air Force Course" gate.

Once you get to Sales Road, drive further underneath Skyway ramp past Newport Boulevard, until the road turns
right. If you're going to Resort World, you can turn right onto Newport Boulevard. After Sales Road turns right, road
name changes to Andrews Avenue.


The giant sculpture is situated at the center of large rotunda where you need to pass throughto get to the entry of
NAIA-3. Turn right onto the rotunda to go with the traffic flow. Avoid getting onto the extension of Andrews Avenue.
As soon as you drove past the extension of Andrews Avenue, change lane to the right and take the dedicated lane
going to NAIA-3. Upon approach to the ramp of NAIA-3, you will see airport signs such as "Arrival", "Departure, etc.

Route #2

From Laguna, Batangas, Quezon and other Southern Tagalog provinces as well as areas along this route such as
Alabang, Muntinlupa, Filinvest City, Festival Mall, Metropolis Starmall, Sucat and nearby locations.

Take the skyway and drive all the way past Bicutan exit. Next to Bicutan Exit is NAIA Exit. From the distance while
traversing skyway, after you drove past Bicutan Exit, you will see another flyover crossing above the skyway. It's the
NAIA Exit running from your lane. Change lane to the right and take the lane going to NAIA Exit.

turn right, road name changed to Andrews Avenue and you will get to see Resort World Manila tothe right. You've just
taken the route to Resort World Manila which is just opposite NAIA-3.



Route #3

From Cavite, Tagaytay, Bacoor, Imus, Dasmarinas, General Mariano Alvarez, Alabang-Zapote Road and other areas

Take Coastal Road, which is officially known as Manila-Cavite Expressway and Aguinaldo Boulevard. It ends up in
NAIA Road, the main intersection going to NAIA Terminal 1, 2 and 3. NAIA Road is where Coastal Mall is located, to
the left corner. There's a KFC to the right corner of NAIA Road and Coastal Road. Turn right onto NAIA Road. Cross
first intersection with traffic lights which is Quirino Avenue. You will pass through a bridge and then you must turn left
on the next main intersection with traffic lights. That intersection is Domestic Road, to the left of NAIA Road. Change
lane to the left and turn left on Domestic Road.

Stay to the middle of Domestic Road and drive all the way past Manila Domestic Terminal and turn right onto Airport
Road, the main intersection where there's an small rotunda.

Stay to the middle of Airport Road and cross the next intersection with traffic lights. That intersection is Aurora
Boulevard also known as Tramo. Road name changed to Andrews Avenue as soon as you drove past Aurora
Boulevard.

Stay to the middle of Andrews Avenue until you see up ahead the gigantic sculpture which looks like an skeletal giant
egg. This big sculpture is inside a wide rotunda. Turn right onto the rotunda and take the dedicated lane going to the
entry of NAIA Terminal 3.

Upon approach to the ramp of NAIA-3, you will see airport signs such as "Arrival", "Departure, etc.

Route #4

From Ermita and Malate area.

Take Quirino Avenue, turn right onto President Osmena Highway and drive all the way to Makati. You will cross San
Andres Street, P. Ocampo Street and then Zobel Roxas Street. Next to Zobel Roxas is Gil Puyat where there's a
flyover. Pass through the flyover and enter Skyway through the ramp next to flyover. Take the skyway and drive
approximately 3.5 kilometers, and then change lane to the rightmost, slow down a little bit and turn right onto NAIA-3
Exit.

road name changed to Andrews Avenue and Resort World Manila appears to your right. You've just taken the route
to Resort World Manila which is just opposite NAIA-3.



Route #5

From Nagtahan, Magsaysay Boulevard, Santa Mesa, Legarda, West and East Zamora.

Take Nagtahan Bridge and drive towards Quirino Avenue. Take Quirino Avenue, cross Pedro Gil Street (intersection
with traffic lights) and turn left on President Osmena Highway. In Osmena Highway, cross three intersections with
traffic lights, namely San Andres, P. Ocampo and Zobel Roxas. Next to Zobel Roxas is the flyover of Gil Puyat
Avenue. Take the flyover and after your descent from Gil Puyat flyover enter the skyway through the ramp next to the
flyover. Take the skyway and drive approximately 3.5 kilometers, and then change lane to the rightmost, slow down a
little bit and turn right onto NAIA-3 Exit.




Route #6



Newport City is home to a luxury casino resort called Resort World Manila, two world class hotels by the name
of Maxims and Marriott, a popular night club and one of the most popular entertainment destinations in Manila called
accessible via Skyway through NAIA-3 Exit and a short drive away from Fort BonifacioGlobal City. Here are
directional guides on how to go to Newport City from different locations in Metro Manilaand nearby provinces. See

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Route #1


you get to Sales Road, drive further underneath Skyway ramp until the road turn right and road name changes to
Andrews Avenue. Before Sales Road turns right, Newport Boulevard appears to the right. As of this writing, Newport
Boulevard is one way towards Sales. But they might change it into two way so I suggest to observe as you get near it
and use this road. Otherwise, keep driving straight on Andrews Avenue and then turn right onto Resort Drive, the
main road of Newport City from Andrews Avenue.

in one main road from NLEX. Drive all the way past Tandang Sora and cross CongressionalAvenue, a wide main
onto Tandang Sora, then turn right again onto Mindanao Avenue and crossCongressional Avenue. Immediately make
a U-Turn to get back towards Congressional Avenue. Turn right onto Congressional. (Note: This direction is by virtue
of the fact that as of this writing, there are no left turns in Mindanao and Congressional intersection.) Now
in Congressional, cross Visayas Avenue, another wide road intersecting Congressional Avenue (with traffic lights).
Your next turn is Tandang Sora Avenue. Remember: Tandang Sora Avenue is approximately 625 meters from
Visayas Avenue. A lot of motorists turn right onto Tandang Sora. There are many road signs pointing to Tandang
Sora which is a little bit narrow and runs diagonal from Congressional. Now, turn right onto Tandang Sora Avenue.
Next main intersection to cross is Commonwealth Avenue, the so called "killer highway" because of its being the
widest road in the Philippines. It is easy to notice you're approaching Commonwealth Avenue because there's a
flyover above it. Traffic in this intersection is moderate to heavy. Go cross Commonwealth Avenue. Now, after
crossing Commonwealth Avenue, Tandang Sora Avenue bends to the left as it merges a little bit with Commonwealth
Avenue and then separate again in a diagonal way. Just follow the road direction. Traffic here is sometimes heavy
because of public jeepneys that stand right at the corner, but after that it's gonna be smooth sailing. Tandang Sora
Avenue becomes Katipunan Avenue in area where you will conspicuously see Manila Water Head Office signage that
stands in the center island of now widened road. This area is popularly known as MWSS and you get to see another
sign of Maynilad. Now, stay to the middle and watch for road signs above and take the lane below Eastwood City
sign. You get to pass through Katipunan Aurora Boulevard Flyover, Libis Boni Serrano Katipunan Tunnel and Boni
Serrano Libis Flyover, and then Eastwood City skyline becomes very visible from the distance. Drive past Eastwood
City all the way to Fort Bonifacio Global City Taguig. Follow direction given in Route #6, starting there in part where
you will be crossing Pasig River.

Route #2



Route #3

places nearby.

Leon Guinto Street, then Felipe Agoncillo Street. Next to Agoncillo is SanMarcelino Street. Turn right onto
San Marcelino. San Marcelino is one way so stay to the middle and cross Nakpil and Remedios streets. After
crossing Remedios Street change lane to the left and turn left on Quirino Avenue. From Quirino Avenue, turn right
onto President Osmena Highway and drive all the way to Makati. You will cross San Andres Street, P. Ocampo Street
and then Zobel Roxas Street. Next to Zobel Roxas is Gil Puyat Flyover. Pass through Gil Puyat Flyover. Upon
descent of the flyover, change lane to the rightmost if you're taking the Skyway.

Option 1. After your descent of Gil Puyat Flyover, carefully change lane to the rightmost of Osmena Highway topass
through the ramp of the Skyway which is a little bit closer to Gil Puyat Flyover. Take the Skyway all the way
past Magallanes Interchange after which, you must change lane to the right and watch for "NAIA-3 Exit". Take "NAIA-
3" exit and drive on the smooth descent of the skyway ramp. The road will turn right and as soon as it turn right, road
name changed to Andrews Avenue. Turn right onto Resort Drive, the main road of Newport City from Andrews
Avenue.


Route #4



Route #5



Route #6

below.


Route #7



Route #8


bends to the right.

Route #9



commercial complex.

Route #10



Route #11


Avenue.


Route #12



Route #13


3 Responses to Driving Directions To Newport City
21 November 2011 01:22
Sir, nung nakita ko yung post title mo sa blog feed ko akala ko napunta ka na ng Amerika kasi Newport City! haha.
Naisahan ako dun ha. :-)

As usual, very detailed post. galing!

Lagalag said...
21 November 2011 14:30
Thanks, tama ka very American and dating ng pangalan. Kinuha din yata sa Newport City sa U.S.

Amado said...
21 November 2011 17:44
Nice, comprehenshive, detailed post.

Driving Directions To SM City North EDSA
As you can see in the map below, SM City North EDSA is situated at the north end of West Ave, south end of North
Avenue and along EDSA's northbound lane. Based on these facts, you can get to to SM City North EDSA by:

One - take West Ave from Quezon Ave.
Two - take North Ave's westbound lane from Quezon Memorial Circle or Elliptical Road.
Three - take EDSA's southbound lane from Balintawak, Monumento and Roosevelt-Munoz.
Four - take EDSA's northbound lane from Cubao, Makati, Mandaluyong and Pasay.

Parking

Entrance to Parking is situated in the following:

EDSA - Annex Building which is the north end of the SM City North EDSA complex. From EDSA northbound lane,
drive straight, all the way past North Ave, change lane to the right and take the driveway past Buses' Terminal.
North Ave - Carpark Buidling and Open Parking. From EDSA northbound turn right onto North Ave, change lane to
the left and turn left to SM complex, follow directions to parking. Taking North Ave, turn right onto the driveway to SM
North which is after Mindanao Ave.
How To Get To SM City North EDSA From Different Directions

SM City North EDSA
Route #1

Via NLEX and Mindanao Exit rom Malolos, Bulacan, Pampanga, Valenzuela, Olongapo, Subic, SCTEX, Clark, Tarlac
and other nearby areas.

Take the Mindanao Exit from NLEX. Traverse Mindanao Ave all the way passing through Quirino Highway-Mindanao
Ave Underpass and crossing Congressional Ave (main intersection with traffic lights) and then turn right onto North
Ave (main intersection with traffic lights). See map above for more clear direction. There's a McDonald'sbranch at the
corner of North Ave. Read "Parking" above.

Route #2

Via SLEX (Osmena Highway) and C-5 from Alabang, Sucat, Muntinlupa, Taguig, Paranaque, Sta Rosa, Tagaytay
and other areas in the vicinity and southern Tagalog provinces of CALABARZON.

Take the Exit to C-5. Drive all the way on C-5 past Bonifacio Global City, Tiendesitas and Eastwood City. Stay under
the road sign that reads NLEX. After Eastwood, you will pass through a flyover and then Katipunan Tunnel. Take
Aurora flyover. Katipunan becomes Tandang Sora past Manila Water that you get to see to the right. Road narrows
and then you will be approaching the widest road in the Philippines called Commonwealth Ave where Tandang Sora
Flyover runs above it. Turn left on Commonwealth below the flyover and drive all the way to its end which is in
Quezon Memorial Circle. Turn right onto Elliptical Road which encircles QMC. Drive past Visayas Ave, a main road
perpendicular to the right then change lane to the rightmost and turn right onto North Ave. That's it, traverse North
Ave, cross Mindanao and take the driveway which leads to parking areas. Read "Parking" above.

Route #3

Via Quezon Ave from Espana, UST, Lerma, Morayta aka Nicanor Reyes, Quiapo, Recto, Sto Domingo Church,
Welcome Rotunda, Lacson, Nagtahan and areas nearby.

Take Espana and Quezon Ave lane bound for Quezon Memorial Circle. After taking Araneta-Quezon Ave Underpass
(under construction click here for alternate routes), stay to the middle lane and drive past Roces Ave, the road where
big Sogo Hotel is situated. After passing by a Y-intersection to the right which is Timog Ave, change lane to the left
and make a U-Turn and then make a sharp right-turn onto West Ave. Drive all the way to EDSA where you must turn
right but immediately make a U-Turn on the first U-Turn Slot. That's it, you're in SM City EDSA vicinity. Make your
choice on where to park - Annex Bldg or Carpark Bldg located at the back of SM City North main building. Read
"Parking" above.

Route #4

Via EDSA's northbound lane from Makati, Pasay, Baclaran, Mandaluyong, MOA, Ortigas Center, Mega Mall, Shangri -
La Plaza, EDSA Shaw and other areas along the route.

Traverse EDSA, stay to the middle and drive under road signs of Monumento passing through all flyovers, tunnels
and underpasses. Next to Quezon Ave-EDSA flyover is North Ave where SM City North EDSA is located at the other
corner. See map above. Follow directions to parking entrance. Read "Parking" above.

Route #5

Via EDSA's southbound lane from Monumento, Balintawak, Roosevelt, Munoz and areas nearby.

Stay to the middle lane of EDSA until you see the huge complex of SM City North EDSA to your left. Make a U-turn at
the first U-Turn slot after the busy West Ave which runs to the right of EDSA. Head to parking areas. Read "Parking"
above.

Route #6

From Blumentritt, Chinese Medical Center, Retiro and other areas nearby areas.

Take A. Bonifacio Ave northbound and then turn right onto EDSA. Drive all the way to North Ave and make a U-Turn.
Read "Parking" above.

Route #7

Via C-5 from Bonifacio Global City, Tiendesitas and Eastwood City.

Take C-5 northbound. After Eastwood, you will pass through a flyover and then Katipunan Tunnel. Take Aurora
flyover. Katipunan becomes Tandang Sora past Manila Water that you get to see to the right. Road narrows and then
you will be approaching the widest road in the Philippines called Commonwealth Ave where Tandang Sora Flyover
runs above it. Turn left on Commonwealth below the flyover and drive all the way to its end which is in Quezon
Memorial Circle. Turn right onto Elliptical Road which encircles QMC. Drive past Visayas Ave, a main road
perpendicular to the right then change lane to the rightmost and turn right onto North Ave. That's it, traverse North
Ave, cross Mindanao and take the driveway which leads to parking areas. Read "Parking" above.

Route #8

Via Ortigas Ave from Tiendesitas, Eastwood City, Ortigas Center, Mega Mall, Robinson's Galleria and other areas
nearby.

From Eastwood, take C-5 northbound and avoid the Katipunan Tunnel to take Bonny Serrano Ave. Cross EDSA and
drive all the way to Ortigas Ave. Make right. From Tiendesitas and Robinson's Galleria, take Ortigas Ave lane bound
for EDSA. Cross EDSA. From Mega Mall and Origas Center, take Julia Vargas and turn right onto EDSA. Drive to the
left and take the flyover that turns left to Ortigas Ave. Drive all the way past GreenhillsShopping Center.
Follow directions given in How To Get To SM City North EDSA From Greenhills, click here.

2 Responses to Driving Directions To SM City North EDSA
Viviene Tan said...
3 October 2012 13:39
Thanks for sharing this information about the SM City North Edsa; hopefully I will visit and shop there someday. I will
definitely this also to my friend.

Lag alag said...
3 October 2012 19:01
@ Viviene Tan. You are welcome! Thanks for the visit. :)

Driving Directions To Tiendesitas And Frontera Verde

How do we go to Tiendesitas by car?

First off, there are three main roads that lead to Tiendesitas, please make sure you know them. Second, take the
direction that goes to one of these main arterial streets depending on where you will be coming from.

Before we cut to the chase, please be informed that Tiendesitas is located inside Frontera Verde complex, an 18.5
hectare development at the corner of Ortigas Avenue and C-5 (E. Rodriguez Jr. Avenue). Aside from Tiendesitas,
other destinations inside this development project are: Transcom, Silver City, SM Hypermart, McDonald's, Fun
Ranch, Ark Avilon and Shell Gasoline Station which is located at the corner of C-5 and Julia Vargas Avenue, the road
that bordered Frontera Verde to the south. Please see Building/Establishment Map of Frontera Verde and Route Map
of Tiendesitas below this post. For commuting directions, click this How To Get To Tiendesitas And Frontera Verde In
Public Transportation

Here are the driving directions to Tiendesitas from different parts of Metro Manila

The three roads that lead to Tiendesitas:

Road #1

Entrance of Frontera Verde along Ortigas Ave
Ortigas Avenue - taking the east lane from EDSA, Greenhills, San Juan or Robinson's Galleria, just turn right onto
Frontera Verde Ortigas Avenue entrance called Frontera Drive which is approximately 270 meters before the corner
of Ortigas Avenue and C-5 aka E. Rodriguez Jr Avenue. Now driving along Frontera Drive, you can either turn left on
Las Fiestas and use the Parking entrance there, or drive further on Frontera Drive and enter Tiendesitas at Frontera
Drive Parking entrance. Tiendesitas is bordered to the north by Las Fiestas street.

Road #2

Julia Vargas Avenue - taking the east lane from SM Mega Mall, Ortigas Center, Meralco Avenue, San Miguel
Avenue, Shaw Boulevard or Lanuza Avenue, stay to the leftmost lane and make a left to Frontera Drive,
approximately 113 meters before the corner of Julia Vargas Avenue and C-5 aka E. Rodriguez Jr Avenue.
McDonald's is located at the corner of Frontera Drive and Julia Vargas. To your left now is Silver City opposite SM
Hypermart which is next to McDonald's. Cross the first intersection which is La Tiendas. Tiendesitas south side is at
the corner of Frontera Drive and Las Tiendas. Parking entrance is near the corner.

Road #3

C-5 aka E. Rodriguez Jr Avenue - here we have two directions. From Eastwood, Libis, Cubao, Katipunan or
Commonwealth, pass through Ortigas Avenue and C-5 flyover, immediately change lane to the right and go right at
Las Tiendas, the road you get to see upon descent of the flyover. SM Hypermart is located at the corner of C-5 and
La Tiendas. To your right is Tiendesitas parking entrance. From Fort Bonifacio, Global City, Market Market or
Alabang, take the U-turn slot below Ortigas Avenue and C-5 flyover and immediately turn right onto Las Fiestas, the
first road you get to see which also serves as Frontera Verde entrance. Transcom is located at the corner of Las
Fiestas and C-5 and to your left is Tiendesitas parking entrance.

How to get to Tiendesitas

Route #1

From Makati areas of Ayala Avenue, Gil Puyat Avenue aka Buendia, Bel-Air, Greenbelt, Glorietta and Ayala Triangle
Gardens.

Take EDSA's north bound lane and turn right onto Kalayaan Avenue. From Gil Puyat flyover, take Kalayaan flyover.
In Kalayaan Avenue, turn right onto C-5 and pass through the U-Turn C-5 Kalayaan flyover. Now in north bound lane
of C-5, stay to the middle and drive all the way up to Ortigas Avenue. Don't take the Ortigas C-5 flyover. Use the U-
Turn slot underneath the flyover, just before Ortigas Avenue. Follow direction at Road #3 above. Approximate
distance from Kalayaan Avenue corner C-5 to the U-Turn slot going to Tiendesitas is 3.5 km.

From Makati areas of Rockwell, J.P. Rizal, Makati City Hall, Olympia, Poblacion, Guadalupe Viejo and nearby areas.

Taking J.P. Rizal Avenue, turn right onto Estrella. Go all the way to EDSA and turn right to take south bound lane of
EDSA. From Guadalupe Viejo, just take EDSA's south bound lane. Use the U-Turn slot underneath Buendia-EDSA
flyover to take EDSA's north bound lane. Immediately, turn right onto Kalayaan Avenue, the road with flyover that
extends from Buendia-EDSA flyover. Stay in Kalayaan Avenue and follow direction given to drivers from Makati
Ayala, Makati Buendia, etc.

Route #2

From SM Mall of Asia (MOA), Baclaran, Coastal Road, Atlantic Avenue, Pacific Avenue, NAIA-3, Resorts World
Manila.

MOA - Avoid EDSA, take Macapagal Boulevard left to NAIA Road, cross Roxas Boulevard. In NAIA Road, turn left on
Domestic Road. Baclaran - take Quirino Avenue, left to NAIA Road and left to Domestic Road, which ends in Airport
Road. Turn right onto Airport Road which becomes Andrews Avenue and drive all the way to the big rotunda near
NAIA-3. Turn right to go with the traffic flow in the rotunda and back to Andrews Avenue. Follow the direction of the
road until it turn left and change its name to Sales Road. This is the direction to take if you're coming from Resort
World Manila and NAIA-3. Avoid getting to the skyway. Stay to the ground level road and cross SLEX via dedicated
flyover. Once you crossed SLEX, road name becomes Lawton Avenue and from then, it would be a smooth swirling
drive towards Bonifacio Global City. Road names becomes 5th Avenue in Global City. Head towards Kalayaan. Cross
McKinley, Rizal Drive, 26th, 28th, 29th and 30th streets. Then turn left on 32nd Street. Drive all the way crossing 3rd
Street and Rizal Drive. Avoid getting onto Kalayaan flyover. Turn right onto Kalayaan Avenue and drive all the way to
C-5. Turn right onto C-5 and pass through the U-Turn C-5 Kalayaan flyover. Now in north bound lane of C-5, stay to
the middle and drive all the way up to Ortigas Avenue. Don't take the Ortigas C-5 flyover. Use the U-Turn slot
underneath the flyover, just before Ortigas Avenue. Follow direction at Road #3 above. Approximate distance from
Kalayaan Avenue corner C-5 to the U-Turn slot going to Tiendesitas is 3.5 km.

Route #3

From Timog, Tomas Morato, South Triangle, Kamuning, Dona Alejandro Roces Avenue, E. Rodriguez Sr Avenue and
nearby areas.

Take Tomas Morato. Turn right on E. Rodriguez Sr Avenue in which Tomas Morato ends. First traffic lights are at
Dona M Hemedy Street. Second traffic lights are at Gilmore Avenue. Turn left on Gilmore. Drive all the way, cross
Aurora Boulevard where LRT Line 2 runs. Stay to the middle, cross Santolan Road, and drive past Greenhilss all the
way and cross EDSA. You're now driving along Ortigas Avenue which starts at Santolan Road. After EDSA, the next
busy intersection with traffic lights is Meralco Avenue. Next to Meralco Avenue is Lanuza Avenue. After crossing
Lanuza Avenue, change lane to the right then take the Frontera Drive to get to Tiendesitas. Follow direction at Road
#1 above.

Route #4

From Proj 6-7-8, SM City North EDSA, TRinoma and nearby areas via Quezon City Memorial Cirlce/Elliptical Road,
Kalayaan and Kamias Road.

From your origin head to Quezon City Memorial Circle. From Project 6, take Visayas. From Project 7 and 8, take
Mindanao, left to North Avenue. From Trinoma and SM North, take North Avenue. Take the one way Elliptical Road
past Quezon Avenue and East Avenue, the two respective main roads perpendicular to the right of Elliptical Road,
then turn right onto Kalayaan Avenue, the main road next to Quezon City Hall. Drive all the way past steets of
Mayaman, Matalino, Malingap, Matino and the main intersection of V. Luna Avenue, then turn left on Kamias Avenue.
There's a Caltex at the right corner of Kalayaan and Kamias. Stay to the middle of Kamias Road, cross main
intersection of Anonas and turn right onto Langka. Drive past Bignay Street, then go left in Chico Street aka
Xavierville Avenue which ends up in C-5 (Katipunan). Turn left on Esteban Abada Street, the intersection before C-5.
If you go straight to C-5 from Chico, you will end up in Aurora Boulevard where traffic is heavy and you will need to
make a U-Turn back to C-5 again. So, make sure you turn left on Esteban Abada Street to be able to take Katipunan
flyover. Again, Abada Street is the last road before C-5 (Katipunan). In Abada, turn right onto the next street (Rosa
Alvero), then turn right onto C-5 (Katipunan), take the flyover and drive past C-5/Katipunan-Boni Serrano Tunnel and
Eastwood City to your left all the way to Frontera Drive. Take the C-5/Ortigas flyover and follow direction given at
Road #3 above.

Route #5

From NLEX, Bulacan, Pampanga, other areas north of Metro Manila.

Take NLEX-Mindanao Exit. In Mindanao Avenue, pass through Quirino Tunnel and drive all the way past Tandang
Sora and cross Congressional Avenue, a wide main road (with traffic lights). Immediately make a U-Turn to get back
towards Congressional. Turn right onto Congressional. (Note: This direction is by virtue of the fact that as of this
Avenue, another wide road intersecting Congressional Avenue. Your next turn is Tandang Sora Avenue. Remember:
Tandang Sora Avenue is approximately 625 meters from Visayas Avenue. A lot of motorists turn right onto Tandang
Sora. There are many road signs pointing to Tandang Sora which is a little bit narrow and runs diagonal from
Congressional. Now, turn right onto Tandang Sora Avenue. Next main intersection to cross is Commonwealth
Avenue, the so called "killer highway" because of its being the widest road in the Philippines. It is easy to notice
you're approaching Commonwealth Avenue because there's a flyover above it. Traffic in this intersection is moderate
to heavy. Go cross Commonwealth Avenue. Now, after crossing Commonwealth Avenue, Tandang Sora bends to the
left as it merges a little bit with Commonwealth and then separate again in a diagonal way. Just follow road direction.
Traffic here is sometimes heavy because of public jeepneys that stand right in the corner, but after that it's gonna be
smooth sailing. Tandang Sora Avenue becomes Katipunan Avenue in area where you will conspicuously see Manila
Water Head Office signage that stands in the center island of now widened road. This area is popularly known as
MWSS and you get to see another sign of Maynilad. Now, stay to the middle and watch for road signs and take the
lane below Eastwood City sign. You get to pass through a flyover and then the Libis Boni Serrano Katipunan Tunnel
and eventually C-5 and Ortigas Avenue flyover. Follow direction in Road #3 to familiarize where to turn from C-5 and
locate the Parking Area.

Route #6

From Taguig, Bonifacio Global City, Market Market and nearby areas.

Take C-5 north bound lane from your origin. Drive all the way up to Ortigas Avenue-C5 flyover. Don't take the flyover.
Use the U-Turn slost below the flyover few meters before Ortigas Avenue. Follow direction given in Road #3
explaining where to turn from C-5 and where to park your car.

Route #7

From Quiapo, Intramuros, SM City Manila, C.M. Recto Avenue, Sta. Cruz Manila, Divisoria, Binondo, Ongpin and
other nearby areas.

SM City Manila and Intramuros - take Ayala Boulevard crossing Pasig River via Ayala Bridge. Quiapo - take Carlos
Palanca Sr Street and left to P. Casal which changes to Legarda in C.M. Recto. Santa Cruz, Ongpin, Binondo,
Divisoria - take C.M. Recto Avenue and left to Legarda. In Legarda, take the Legarda-Ramon Magsaysay flyover
which crisscrosses with Nagthan Bridge and LRT Line 2. You're now traversing Ramon Magsaysay Boulevard. After
passing by LRT-2 Pureza Station, turn right onto Old Sta Mesa Street. Up ahead, Old Sta Mesa forms a Y-
intersection with each side a one way traffic. Take the right side of the Y-intersection to go with the traffic flow. This
road becomes Valenzuela Street and the next main road that intersects it is Vactorio Mapa. Turn right onto V. Mapa.
In V. Mapa, you will pass through a bridge and next to it is a main intersection of Kalentong. Go cross Kalentong.
Now, you're traversing Shaw Boulevard which intersects EDSA where there's a flyover known as EDSA-Shaw Blvd
Overpass. Avoid getting onto the overpass or flyover, because you will turn left on EDSA. Take the service road
below EDSA-Shaw Blvd Overpass, stay to the left and at green light, turn left on EDSA. Now, turn right onto Julia
Vargas Avenue, the main road that runs right below the middle of the huge SM Mega Mall. Turn right onto Saint
Francis Street, the road at the back of SM Mega Mall, then left on Lourdes Street, the next intersection. Turn left on
San Miguel Avenue and then turn right back onto Julia Vargas Avenue. You need to get around because Julia Vargas
is one way from San Miguel to Saint Francis with all traffic go towards EDSA. Back in Julia Vargas, stay to the middle
and drive all the way, crossing main intersection of Meralco Avenue below Meralco Avenue-Julia Vargas flyover. Next
intersection is Lanuza Avenue. After crossing Lanuza Avenue, change your lane to the left in preparation for the left
turn that will take you to Frontera Verde where Tiendesitas is exactly located. Follow direction given at Road #2
above detailing how to get to the exact location of Tiendesitas inside Frontera Verde and telling you where to park
your car.

Route #8

From Mandaluyong area of Mandaluyong City Hall, Boni Avenue, Gabby's, Primo Cruz, San Francisco, Boni-Pioneer,
EDSA-Pioneer, EDSA-Boni, Robinson's Pioneer, and places near to these areas.

Take Boni Avenue's EDSA bound lane. Pass through Boni-EDSA Tunnel to get to the other side. Boni Avenue
becomes Pioneer Street after the tunnel. Continue your drive in Pioneer all the way to Shaw Boulevard where a
Caltex Station is located to the right corner. Turn right onto Shaw Boulevard. Next turn is to Meralco Avenue which
starts to the left of Shaw, but there's no left turn from Shaw Boulevard to Meralco Avenue. So, drive past Meralco
Avenue and use the oval rotunda up ahead, located before Ynares Sports Arena which is to the left of Shaw and
visible from afar. After your U-turn, turn right onto Meralco Avenue. Avoid getting onto Meralco Avenue-Julia Vargas
flyover. Turn right onto Julia Vargas Avenue, the main road that passes through below the middle of the
flyover/overpass. In Julia Vargas, you will cross the intersection of Lanuza. Change your lane to the left after crossing
Lanuza in preparation for the left turn to Frontera Verde where Tiendesitas is exactly located. Please read direction in
Road #2 above detailing how to get to the exact location of Tiendesitas inside Frontera Drive and telling you where to
park your car.

Route #9

From Alabang, Sucat, Metropolis Starmall, Alabang Town Center, Festival Mall, Filinvest and nearby areas.

Take SLEX and use C-5 Exit. Stay to the middle of swirling road of C-5 and drive past Fort Bonifacio Global City.
Approximate distance from SLEX to the U-Turn slot below Ortigas-C5 flyover is 11 km. Follow direction at Road #3
above.

Route #10

From Robinson's Place Manila, Ermita, Malate, CCP Complex and nearby areas.

Option 1. Take Pedro Gil Street. Drive all the way and cross President Quirino Avenue. Option 2. Take President
Quirino Avenue and turn right onto Pedro Gil Street. This is the best way to take if you're coming from CCP Complex.
Stay on Pedro Gil and drive all the way, crossing a part of Pasig River via bridge. Road name becomes New
Panaderos in area where you cross Pasig River. Turn right onto Boni Avenue and drive all the way to EDSA passing
through a big rotunda where Mandaluyong City Hall is located in the middle. Avoid getting to EDSA. Pass through the
Boni-EDSA Tunnel to get to the other side. Boni Avenue becomes Pioneer Street after the tunnel. Continue your
drive in Pioneer all the way to Shaw Boulevard where a Caltex Station is located to the right corner. Turn right onto
Shaw Boulevard. Next turn is to Meralco Avenue which starts to the left of Shaw, but there's no left turn from Shaw
Boulevard to Meralco Avenue. So, drive past Meralco Avenue and use the oval rotunda up ahead, located before
Ynares Sports Arena which is to the left of Shaw and visible from afar. After your U-turn, turn right onto Meralco
Avenue. Avoid getting onto Meralco Avenue-Julia Vargas flyover. Turn right onto Julia Vargas Avenue. In Julia
Vargas, you will cross the intersection of Lanuza. Change your lane to the left after crossing Lanuza in preparation for
the left turn to Frontera Verde where Tiendesitas is exactly located. Please read direction in Road #2 above detailing
how to get to the exact location of Tiendesitas inside Frontera Drive and telling you where to park your car.

Route #11

From Caloocan area, e.g. Monumento, Bagong Barrio, Balintawak and nearby areas.

Take EDSA's south bound lane. Make a U-Turn to Congressional Avenue in Munoz. Turn right onto Congressional
and drive all the way, crossing Mindanao Avenue, Visayas Avenue and and a small road of Macaya Steet, then turn
right onto Tandang Sora Avenue which intersects Congressional in a little bit curb direction for a driver to notice, take
care not to miss. After crossing the main and the widest highway in the Philippines called Commonwealth Avenue, it
would be a smooth drive all the way to Tiendesitas with no more turns to make. Just pass through C-5/Katipunan-
Boni Serrano Tunnel and eventually C-5 and Ortigas Avenue flyover. Follow direction in Road #3 to familiarize where
to turn from C-5 and locate the Parking Area.
4 Responses to Driving Directions To Tiendesitas And Frontera Verde
EDMARATION said...
22 September 2011 00:38
hi sir, do you have knowledge about 404 error? Because I experienced it and I lost my blog for awhile. Ang pangit ng
moment na un. All my hard works were gone. Gladly I regained it. But any insights about it para d na maulit un? tnx!

Lagalag said...
22 September 2011 01:27
Di ako sure pero madalas ko ma-encounter yan sir pero bumabalik din nman sa dati. Eto din problema ko mukang
messed up ang template ko sa oras na to. Sama ng hitsura di ba?

Mannoy said...
29 September 2011 09:25
Hi :) keep posting. laking tulong ito sa mga mahilig mamasyal.

Lagalag said...
29 September 2011 15:10
Yes sir, thank u for reminding, meron na bagong post - commuting direction from your location to tiendesitas.

Tuloy-tuloy yan sir, post lang ako ng post ng direction para marami tyo matulungan.

Driving Directions to Duty Free Philippines Fiesta Mall
Many Filipinos who arrive from a trip abroad, even some balikbayans and returning OFWs has a habit of doing
their duty free shopping days after their arrival date. I don't see any wrong with that. It's more relaxing and stress-free
when you've already rested your body before you do the shopping, most especially that you're buying imported
goods. We just need to remember that there are deadlines for duty free shopping. 48 hours for arriving passengers
and foreign tourists, 15 days for balikbayans and OFWs and 1 year for senior citizens and handicapped persons. To
help you manage your time, here are driving directions from different parts of Metro Manila to the Duty Free
Philippines Fiesta Mall located in Ninoy Aquino Avenue, Paranaque City. You can also view photos of Duty Free
Philippines and it's location map below.

How To Get To Duty Free Philippines Fiesta Mall By Car

Route #1

From north of Metro Manila including Bulacan, Novaliches, Caloocan City, Balintawak, Bagong Baryo, Pampanga,
Subic, Zambalez and other areas in Norther Luzon - you can take the route via Quiapo and Roxas Boulevard if you
want to avoid the perennial traffic along EDSA.

Take A. Bonifacio Avenue from NLEX. A. Bonifacio is the road that continues NLEX after passing through EDSA
Cloverleaf Interchange in Balintawak. Stay on A. Bonifacio Avenue up to its other end which is in Blumentritt. Turn
right onto Blumentritt. In Blumentritt, you get to pass by Dimasalang, a T-intersection to the left, and the Chinese
General Hospital complex, and then, you must change your lane to the leftmost in preparation for a left turn in Aurora
Boulevard.

Here's a very important reminder. Aurora Boulevard intersection is a junction of more than two roads. Another street
called Isagani runs diagonal to the left from where Blumentritt and Aurora Boulevard intersect. Avoid getting onto
Isagani. You can do that by making a very sharp left turn, around 42 degree, to Aurora Boulevard. Most of the
vehicles including passenger jeeps go left on Aurora Boulevard, so you can just follow them. I need to remind you
about this because, it's very confusing when you already there. Aurora is wide and so is Isagani. So, just remember,
sharp left to the wide road that intersects Blumentritt, that's Aurora Boulevard.

In Aurora Boulevard, immediately go to to the rightmost lane and then turn right onto Dimasalang Street. Next
intersection is Lacson Avenue. Cross Lacson Avenue and take Laon Laan Street. Dimasalang ends up in Lacson
Avenue. Next main intersection in Laon Laan is Alfonso Mendoza in which Laong Laan ends. Alfonso Mendoza
becomes Quezon Boulevard. Turn left on Alfonso Mendoza aka Quezon Boulevard.

Stay to the middle of Quezon Boulevard and drive all the way, passing through Quezon Underpass. Cross Pasig
River via Quezon Bridge until you get to Lawton where the big Post Office Building is situated to your right.

Road name changes to Padre Burgos after passing Lawton area, and the road also bends to the left. Stay to the right
of P. Burgos Street to avoid getting onto the Lagusnilad underpass and Taft Avenue. Again let me reiterate, after
crossing the intersection of the street next to Lawton that borders Manila City Hall, avoid passing through the
Lagusnilad underpass by staying to the right of Padre Burgos. After passing that junction, stay to the middle of Padre
Burgos, to your left now is the National Museum. Cross intersections of Finance Road, General Luna Street which is
the way going to Intramuros, and Palacio Street. After crossing Palacio Street, stay to the left of Padre Burgos Street
and then turn left on Roxas Blvd. Drive on Roxas Blvd all the way, stay to the middle, cross all intersections and pass
through two flyovers - Gil Puyat flyover and EDSA flyover. By this time you're in the vicinity of Baclaran. After crossing
the intersection of Airport Road, change lane to left of Roxas Boulevard in preparation for left turn. Turn left on NAIA
Road. By the way, for added information, at the corner of Roxas Boulevard and NAIA Road to the other side is the
location of Uniwide Coastal Mall. So if you're going there sometime, this is the route to take but you must stay to the
right to get to Uniwide Coastal Mall.

Back to topic. Now, you're on NAIA Road. Stay to the middle and cross intersections of Quirino Avenue and Domestic
Road, respectively. After crossing Domestic Road, stay to the right. Next intersection with traffic lights is Ninoy
Aquino Avenue. Turn right onto Ninoy Aquino Avenue. Avoid getting onto the ramp going toNinoy
Aquino International Airport Terminal 1 also known as NAIA-1 which is located to the left of Ninoy Aquino Avenue.
After passing the ramp to NAIA-1, stay to the middle of Ninoy Aquino Avenue.

Immediately next to the ramp of NAIA is PAGCOR, a huge landmark to the right of Ninoy Aquino Avenue. While
traversing PAGCOR complex, you will conspicuously notice Gate-3, followed by Gate-4. These are the gates of
PAGCOR along Ninoy Aquino Avenue.

Next to Gate-4, still to the right of Ninoy Aquino Avenue and also noticeable is the arch of Barangay Sto. Nino. After
passing Barangay Sto. Nino arch, change your lane to the leftmost lane in preparation for the left turn toDuty Free
Philippines.

Duty Free Philippines Fiesta Mall is very visible to your left, located before you get to Puregold Paranaque, which is
located to the right of Ninoy Aquino Avenue and also very visible from the distance.

So, once you see the Puregold Paranaque from the distance, make sure you're driving to the leftmost lane ofNinoy
Aquino Avenue.

Once you see the signs of Duty Free Philippines Fiesta Mall, flash your left signal and slowly turn left on the slot at
the tip of the island and stop for a while so that the security officers on the gate or entrance to the complex
of Duty Free Philippines notice you. They'll assist you by stopping all the incoming vehicles passing on the opposite
lane of Ninoy Aquino Avenue. Stop by the gate, open your window and wait for the security officers to give you
parking card. The parking area is to the left of the Fiesta Mall building. From the gate pass through the small rotonda
or roundabout counter-clockwise and head towards the parking area. Parking is free. Please make sure you have
your passport before you get off the car and proceed to the main entrance of the Duty Free Philippines Fiesta Mall
which is located opposite the parking area. Once you get to the main entrance of the Duty Free Philippines building,
security officers will greet you and conduct some security procedure. You can ask them for assistance on what to do
next. Enjoy your shopping.

Added information: This is also the route and direction to Puregold Paranaque. To get to Puregold Paranaque, just
stay to the right of Ninoy Aquino Avenue.

Route #2

Via EDSA. This route is good only during weekend and off-peak hours. But you can calculate your travel depending
on your location along EDSA. This route is from Monumento, Project 8, Project 7, Project 2-3, Philcoa, Fairview, U.P.
Diliman, Cubao and other areas on these vicinities. Take EDSA all the way to Pasay, pass through all the flyovers,
tunnels and underpasses. Once you passed Magallanes flyover, stay to the left of EDSA and take the flyover that
turns left onto Tramo, also known as Aurora Boulevard. It's the only flyover from EDSA turning left in Pasay area.
Stay to the middle of Aurora Boulevard. Upon approach of the intersection where Aurora Boulevard ends, change
your lane to the right and turn right onto Airport Road. Now before I continue this route to Duty Free Philippines, if you
turn left the name of the road is Andrews Avenue from Aurora Boulevard, turning right the road is Airport Road from
the corner of Aurora Boulevard. If you turn left on Andrew Avenue, you'll be going to Resort World Manila and NAIA
Terminal 3. That's the route to Resort World Manila and NAIA-3 from EDSA and all the locations I've mention at
beginning of the route. Just stay on Andrews Avenue to get to Resort World and NAIA-3. You'll pass through a
roundabout or rotonda before you get back again onto Andrews Avenue where the NAIA-3 is to the right and the
Resort World Manila is to the left. To get to the Resort World, you need to make a U-Turn at the end of Andrews
Avenue. Now back to this route. Stay to the middle of Andrews Avenue. When you turn right from Aurora Boulevard
or Tramo onto Andrews Avenue, you're on you're way to Domestic Airport and Terminal 2 and 3 of NAIA. Upon
approach of the next main intersection which is Domestic Road, change lane to the left and turn left onto Domestic
Road. Stay to the middle of Domestic Road all the way, pass Zest Air, Manila Domestic Air Terminal and Ninoy
Aqunino Domestic Airport to your left. Domestic Road ends in NAIA Road, so upon approach change lane to the left.
At the the right corner of Domestic Road and NAIA Road is the Park and Fly building where some passengers leave
cars before boarding planes for a fee. Turn left on NAIA Road. Once in NAIA Road, immediately stay to the right and
turn right onto the next main road which is Ninoy Aquino Avenue. If you go straight on NAIA Road, you'll be on your
way to NAIA-2 or Terminal 2.

Turn right onto Ninoy Aquino Avenue. Avoid getting onto the ramp going to Ninoy Aquino International Airport
Terminal 1 also known as NAIA-1 which is located to the left of Ninoy Aquino Avenue. After passing the ramp to
NAIA-1, stay to the middle of Ninoy Aquino Avenue.

Next to the ramp of NAIA is PAGCOR, a huge landmark to the right of Ninoy Aquino Avenue. While traversing
PAGCOR complex, you will conspicuously notice Gate-3, followed by Gate-4. These are the gates of PAGCOR along
Ninoy Aquino Avenue.

Next to Gate-4, still to the right of Ninoy Aquino Avenue and also prominently noticeable is the arch of Barangay Sto.
Nino. After passing Barangay Sto. Nino arch, change your lane to the leftmost lane in preparation for the left turn to
Duty Free Philippines.


So, once you see the Puregold Paranaque from the distance, make sure you're driving to the leftmost lane of Ninoy
Aquino Avenue.

the tip of the island and stop a while so that the security officers on the gate or entrance to the complex of Duty Free
Philippines notice you. They'll assist you by stopping all the incoming vehicles passing on the opposite lane of Ninoy
Aquino Avenue. Stop by the gate, open your window and wait for the security officers to give you parking card. The
parking area is to the left of the Fiesta Mall building. From the gate pass through the small rotonda or roundabout
counter-clockwise and head towards the parking area. Parking is free. Please make sure you have your passport
before you get off your car and proceed to the main entrance of the Duty Free Philippines Fiesta Mall which is located
opposite the parking area. Once you get to the main entrance of the Duty Free Philippines building, security officers
will greet you and conduct some security procedure. You can ask them for assistance on what to do next. Enjoy your
shopping.


Route #3

From Tondo, Caloocan, Malabon, Navotas, Valenzuela, Binondo, Divisoria and other areas on these vicinities. Note:
This route is the alternative route from Monumento. Route #2 is also an alternative route from Caloocan, Malabon
and Valenzuela (Camanava). Advice from DirectionsOnWeb. Don't take Route #2 or the via EDSA route during peak
hours as well as Fridays as this thouroughfare is congested during these days. Always check traffic situation along
EDSA before you decide to take that route. I think, this route #3 is the good route compare to EDSA, except
Wednesdays, of course, when all devotees of Our Mother of Perpetual Help flock to Redemptorist Church. The
beauty of this route is the fact that many vehicles that used to passing through Roxas Boulevard now take the parallel
highway which is President Diosdado Macapagal Boulevard. Especially those going to the south of Metro Manila as
well as the province of Cavite. A large volume of motorists is cut from Roxas Boulevard making it conducive for
driving smoothly. You know, people, I myself can't express the feeling I feel everytime I cruise this historic boulevard,
especially along the former Bay Walk area. The road widened, the coconut trees trimmed down so that it
proportionally aligned the whole stretch of promenade along this grand boulevard, capped by a picturesque backdrop
of Manila Bay below the great looking sky. I don't exactly look, otherwise I will collide with other vehicles. It just feels
great cruising Roxas Boulevard. Where are we? I was carried away. I was enjoying it vicariously hehe. Okay back to
topic.

From your area, get to Jose Abad Santos Avenue. Those from Caloocan, Navotas, Malabon and Valenzueal take
Rizal Avenue or any street parallel to it to get to Jose Abad Santos Avenue. Stay to the middle of Jose Abad Santos
Avenue up to its end. Jose Abad Santos Avenue ends up in Recto. Cross Recto Avenue and Reina Regente begins.
Drive on Reina Regente up to Plaza Lorenzo Ruiz. Turn right to go with the flow of one way traffic around Plaza
Lorenzo Ruiz turning left on Juan Luna Street. Stay on Juan Luna crossing Dasmarinas Street. Follow where public
jeepneys turn. Turn left on the next street after Dasmarinas. Turn right onto Jones bridge to cross Pasig River. You
are now in Lawton taking Padre Burgos Street. Stay on Padre Burgos Street. Upon approach to the next intersection
you must change your lane to the right of P. Burgos Street to avoid getting onto the Lagusnilad underpass and Taft
Avenue. But not totally to the rightmost lane as you're not turning right. Just enough to avoid the Lagusnilad
underpass. Again let me reiterate, after crossing the intersection of the street next to Lawton that borders Manila City
Hall, avoid passing through the Lagusnilad underpass by staying to the right of Padre Burgos. After passing that
stay to the left of Padre Burgos Street and then turn left on Roxas Blvd. Drive on Roxas Blvd all the way, stay to the
middle, cross all intersections and pass through two flyovers of Gil Puyat and EDSA. By this time you're in the vicinity
of Baclaran. After crossing the intersection of Airport Road, stay to left of Roxas Boulevard in preparation for left turn.
Turn left on NAIA Road. By the way, for added information, at the corner of Roxas Boulevard and NAIA Road to the
other side is the location of Uniwide Coastal Mall. So if you're going there sometime, this is the route to take but you
must stay to the right to get to Uniwide Coastal Mall.

Road. After crossing Domestic Road, stay to the right. Next intersection with traffic lights is Ninoy Aquino Avenue.




Aquino Avenue.

shopping.


Route #4

From Tagaytay, Cavite, Imus, Bacoor and other areas in these vicinities. It's always best to take the road with lesser
traffic congestion. So I recommend, from your area take Emmilio Aguinaldo Highway onto the Manila-Cavite Coastal
Road, most commonly known as Coastal Road. Stay to the middle and drive all the way to NAIA Road. Turn right
onto NAIA Road. By the way, before you turn right onto NAIA Road, to your left, at the opposite corner of Coastal
Road and NAIA Road is the Uniwide Coastal Mall. Okay, now you're along NAIA Road. Stay to the middle and cross
intersections of Quirino Avenue and Domestic Road. After crossing Domestic Road, stay to the right.

Next intersection with traffic light is Ninoy Aquino Avenue. Turn right onto Ninoy Aquino Avenue. Avoid getting onto
the ramp going to Ninoy Aquino International Airport Terminal 1 also known as NAIA-1 which is located to the left of
Ninoy Aquino Avenue. After passing the ramp to NAIA-1, stay to the middle of Ninoy Aquino Avenue.




Aquino Avenue.

shopping.


Route #5

From Alabang, Muntinlupa, Pacita, Metropolis Star Mall, Festival Mall, Sucat, Escalades South Metro, southern
Tagalog provinces such as Laguna, Batangas, Quezon, and other areas in this region. The best and easy route is to
take SLEX - South Luzon Expressway. Then take the East Service Road in Sucat to turn left on Dr. Santos Avenue
also known as Sucat Road. Stay to the middle and drive all the way. You will pass by, to your right, Santana Grove,
Paranaque Medical Center, SSS, Elorde Sports Complex, Ramon Pascual Institute, Jaka Plaza, Sucat Virramall and
Paranaque Post Office before you pass through Imelda Bridge, from which road name changed to Ninoy Aquino
Avenue after you pass through. To your left from SLEX up to Imelda Bridge are these: Mercury Drug, Hyundai, Saint
James College, San Miguel Corporation, Delos Santos Polyclinic, Philippine Red Cross, AMA Computer College, Air
Force One Digital KTV and Dampa Seafood Market and Restaurants. After Dampa, just drive on until the road bends
to the right and then pass through Imelda Bridge. Now, you're on Ninoy Aquino Avenue. Stay to the middle. After a
while you will pass by the very noticeable Multinational Avenue to the right of Ninoy Aquino Avenue. Thare's a big
sign of Multinational. After you pass by Multinational, it's time to change your lane to the right. Next is the Duty Free
Philippines Fiesta Mall with the sign visible from the road. As soon as you see the gate or entrance, turn right.
Security officers will attend to you. By this time, your passport must be ready as they will ask for it before they let you
in. The parking area is to the left of the Fiesta Mall building now that your facing the building. From the gate pass
through the small rotonda or roundabout counter-clockwise and head toward the parking area. The entrance of the
Fiesta Mall building is located opposite the parking area.

Driving Shortcut To Quiapo From Ermita And Roxas Boulevard
Lagalag used to take the route of Padre Burgos all the way to Quiapo on the way home to Quezon City from Roxas
Boulevard and Ermita. The problem in this route is the perennial traffic particularly from the junction where Taft
Avenue merges with Padre Burgos up to Lawton area. This part of Padre Burgos seems to be a bulwark of
undisciplined public jeepney and bus drivers that passing through this road is becomes a headache for private vehicle
owners and drivers as these jeepneys and buses occupy the lane for private vehicles. There are times they stop
there and don't go on green just to pick up passengers - too many of them. The result is a gridlock that always takes
place especially during rush hours.

Lagalag found the solution. To avoid the traffic hot spot in Padre Burgos, the best way if you're coming from north
bound lane of Roxas Boulevard is to turn right onto T.M. Kalaw Avenue. This is the road that borders Rizal Park to
the south. T.M. Kalaw is next to United Nations Avenue and a tall condominium called Eton Baypark Manila is
situated at the corner of Roxas Boulevard and T.M. Kalaw. If you're coming from Robinson's Place Manila, make sure
that you exit the parking area via Padre Faura Exit, and from Padre Faura you turn right onto Maria Orosa Street.
Stay on Maria Orosa, cross United Nations Avenue and turn right onto T.M. Kalaw, the road next to U.N. Avenue.
Mabini Street ends up in T.M. Kalaw, so from there turn right onto T.M. Kalaw.

Take T.M. Kalaw Street all the way to Taft Avenue where you must turn left. Taft Avenue is where LRT Line 1 runs
above ground. In Taft Avenue, cross Ayala Boulevard and after that make sure that you're on the right lane as you
will take the right road of Y intersection of Taft Avenue and Villegas Street. As you see in this photo, Manila City Hall
is located at the corner of Y junction of Taft Avenue and Villegas Road, the street where LRT-1 elevated track
continues. It's different in the photo. Villegas road is not that prominent. If you'redriving fast you might overlook that
you already went past the small road. And the large concrete post of the elevated LRT-1 is blocking the view if
you're driving to the middle of Taft Avenue. As per Traffic Law and Regulations, private vehicles must not drive on
jeepney and bus lane, so the time to change lane to the rightmost lane of Taft Avenue is after you pass by jeepney
and bus loading/unloading area. Then watch out for the small road to the right of Taft Avenue, just beside the
concrete post of LRT-1, which seems to be erected at the middle of Taft Avenue.

View of Taft Avenue from Kalaw Avenue
Turn left on Taft from Kalaw
Turn right onto Villegas Road under the LRT-1 elevated tracks. Stay on Villegas Road all the way up to where it ends
which is in the foot of Quezon Bridge. In Villegas Road, you will past by SM City Manila to your right, cross
intersection with traffic lights called Natividad Almeda Lopez, pass by LRT-1 Central Station to your left, pass by Park
N' Ride building also to the left, and the Metropolitan Theater which next to Park N' Ride. Turn right onto Quezon
Bridge to get to Quiapo and into your destination.

How To Get To Avenida Manila Via Roxas Boulevard

Traveling to Avenida Manila via Roxas Boulevard is the best way one can take if they're coming from south of Metro
Manila and Cavite. Here's the route. From Roxas Boulevard turn right onto Padre Burgos Street. This is the street
that borders Luneta Park or Rizal Park to the north. From CCP Complex, you will cross four intersections before you
get to Rizal Park from which you make your right turn onto Padre Burgos Street. Theseintersections are P. Ocampo
formerly Vito Cruz, Quirino Avenue, Pedro Gil, and T.M. Kalaw Street. T.M. Kalaw is the street that borders Rizal
Park or Luneta to the south.

After the right turn, stay to the middle of Padre Burgos Street. While traversing the edge of Rizal Park, you will cross
two stop lights before Padre Burgos Street bends to the left and a slip lane occurred to the right. Be careful not to get
onto the slip lane, this will take you to Finance Road and lost your way. Another stop light and after that you are
driving along the edge of National Museum, the building to your right. Up ahead the road bends again to the left and
another road merges to it. Now you must make sure you're on the middle of the road upon approaching the next
intersection. To your right now is Manila City Hall. It's important that you're on the middle of Padre Burgos to avoid
apprehension. Traffic here is very heavy because of lots of jeepneys and buses from the road that merged a while
ago. You will be tempted to change lane to the left but don't. Because if you're on the outermost lane you must take
the direction toward Binondo or you will get the ticket.

You see Padre Burgos becomes wider when the other road merged with it. And 250-meter away from the last stop
light, two slip lanes occur dividing Padre Burgos Street into three main roads. Slip lane to your left will bring you to
Binondo. Slip lane to your right will bring you to Quiapo. And the middle is the one that will bring you to Avenida.
MMDA traffic officers stand right in this junction and I was flagged down once for that mistake. So avoid that.

Use the elevated road toward the Pasig River and cross the river via Mac Arthur Bridge. Go with the flow of the traffic
being taken by passenger jeepneys going to Monumento. Once you are under the elevated LRT Carriedo Station,
you can be sure that you are now in Avenida Manila.

How To Get To Ayala Triangle Gardens
Amidst the bustling Central Business District of Makati City is the Ayala Triangle Gardens. A greenery full of plant,
trees and promenade that features dining experience in tranquil environment at the Restaurants at Ayala
Triangle Gardens. Ayala Triangle Gardens is located at the center of Makati CBD. It is bordered by Ayala Avenue,
Paseo de Roxas and Makati Avenue.

Driving Directions to Ayala Triangle Gardens
Jump to How to get to Ayala Triangle Gardens by bus
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Route #1

From Alabang, Muntinlupa, Pacita, Metropolis Star Mall, Laguna, Batangas, Quezon Province and nearby areas - Via
Skyway northbound, drive all the way to Makati and exit via Don Bosco Exit which is located
pastMagallanes Interchange. Via SLEX northbound, drive all the way to Makati and turn right onto Don Bosco Street,
the road next to EDSA and before Arnaiz Avenue formerly Libertad. All motorists from Skyway also turn right onto
Don Bosco Street. Turn left on Chino Roces Avenue formerly Pasong Tamo. Along Chino Roces or Pasong Tamo, to
your left is Laureno di Trevi, Wilcon Builders, Avida Towers San Lorenzo and Walter Mart Makati in that order.
There's also the Makati Executive Suites and to your right is Don Bosco Technical Institute. Across the next street
which is Arnaiz Avenue formerly Pasay Road is Eurotel Makati, MCS Mall and The Beacon Amorsolo Tower. Turn
right onto Arnaiz Avenue. Along Arnaiz Avenue, to your right now is entrance of St. John Bosco Parish. Also along
Arnaiz Avenue are Columns Legaspi, One Corporate Plaza, Midland Plaza, The Residences at Greenbelt and
Renaissance Hotel Makati to your left and to your right are El Cielito Inn, Joni's Building, Azuthai Ya and Pamana
Languages Building. Stay on Arnaiz Avenue, drive past Paseo de Roxas, a main intersection to the left of Arnaiz, and
then turn left on Makati Avenue. Stay to the left of Makati Avenue. Turn left on Ayala Avenue. Ayala Triangle Garden
is right behind Philippine Stock Exchange Building. It's best to drop off your family in front of Ayala Tower One
Building before you park your car to the nearest parking area. You can ask Security Personnel where to park your
car. It is advisable to go Saturday or Sunday to avoid heavy traffic in the vicinity.

Route #2

the Ayala Triangle Garden to your right. It's best to drop off your family infront of Ayala Tower One Building. You can
go park your car afterward. Just ask Security Personnel where to park your car. It is advisable to go Saturday or
Sunday to avoid heavy traffic in the vicinity.

This route also takes a driver to SM Cyberzone 2, Enzo Building, Jaguar Cars, Kimberly Clark International, Board of
Investments and Saville Building to the right of Gil Puyat Avenue; School of Fashion and the Arts at the corner of Gil
Puyat and Paseo de Roxas; Mandarin Oriental Hotel to the right of Paseo de Roxas. Along Makati Avenue before you
turn right to Ayala Avenue, to the left are Makati Atrium Building where the main office of Pag-Ibig Fund is located as
well as BIR Makati office, Somerset Olympia and The Peninsula Manila. You need to take different route in going to
these locations. Watch out for my upcoming post where I will feature this location.

Route #3

must stay to the right after you drove past Kalayaan Avenue. Turn right onto 32nd Street. Stay to the middle of 32nd
Street, drive past 5th Avenue and take the Kalayaan flyover. Stay on Kalayaan flyover up to Gil Puyat Avenue
formerly Buendia. Along Buendia stay to the left and turn left on Paseo de Roxas. Stay to the left of Paseo de Roxas
and turn left on Makati Avenue. Stay to the right and finally, turn right onto Ayala Avenue. While you are along Makati
Avenue, you can already see the Ayala Triangle Garden to your right. It's best to drop off your family infront of Ayala
Tower One Building. Just ask Security Personnel where to park your car. It is advisable to go Saturday or Sunday to
avoid heavy traffic in the vicinity.

Route #4

From Mandaluyong, San Juan and Boni take San Francisco Street or Primo Cruz and head toward Coronado Street.
Take the Mandaluyong-Makati bridge to get to Makati Avenue. After crossing the bridge, you're on Makati Avenue.
Stay to the middle of Makati Avenue, cross J.P. Rizal, Kalayaan Avenue, Gil Puyat Avenue formerly Buendia and
Paseo de Roxas Avenue. Along Makati Avenue from J.P. Rizal up to Paseo de Roxas are Blue Cross, A.Venue,
Millennium Plaza, Aberdeen Court Makati, City Garden Hotel, Isabelle Royal Hotel, Pacific Star Building, Executive
Center Building, Banco de Oro Tower and Mandarin Oriental Hotel. Watch out for my upcoming post on directions to
these locations. You can search for a direction on the Search Direction Box in the sidebar of this website. Now, after
crossing the intersection of Makati Avenue and Paseo de Roxas, stay to the right of Makati Avenue and finally, turn
right onto Ayala Avenue. While you are along Makati Avenue, you can already see the Ayala Triangle Garden to your
right. It's best to drop off your family infront of Ayala Tower One Building. You can go park your car afterward. Just
vicinity.

Route #5

From Libertad in Pasay, Baclaran as well as Cavite who preferred this route. Take Roxas Boulevard and cross EDSA
via the flyover. After the flyover of EDSA, next main street is Libertad Street now known as Arnaiz Avenue. Turn right
onto Libertad Street or Arnaiz Avenue and drive all the way to Osmena Highway. It's a bit long drive, you'll cross Taft
Avenue under LRT-1 elevated track, Pasay City Cemetery and a Cockpit before you get to the intersection of Arnaiz
and Osmena Highway. Turn right onto Osmena Highway also known as South Super Highway. Stay to the right to
avoid going up the flyover. Also avoid the ramp to the Skyway. Make a U-Turn on the U-Turn slot under
the Magallanes Flyover Interchange, right before EDSA. Drive slowly to make sure you wont lead to the Skyway and
the flyover of SLEX as there's no turning back. Once you made the U-Turn, stay to the right of Osmena Highway.
Turn right onto Don Bosco Street then left on Chino Roces Avenue and again turn right onto Arnaiz
Avenue. Drive past Paseo de Roxas, a main intersection to the left with traffic lights and then turn left on Makati
Avenue. Stay to the left of Makati Avenue. Turn left on Ayala Avenue. Ayala Triangle is behind
Philippine Stock Exchange Building. It's best to drop off your family infront of Ayala Tower One Building before you
park your car to the nearest parking. You can ask Security Personnel where to park your car. It is advisable to go
Saturday or Sunday to avoid heavy traffic in the vicinity.

Route #6

Avenue. It's best to drop off your family infront of Ayala Tower One Building. You can go park your car afterward. Just
vicinity.

Route #7

Ayala Tower One Building. You can go park your car afterward. Just ask Security Personnel where to park your car. It

How to get to Ayala Triangle Garden by bus

Route #1

off exactly at Philippine Stock Exchange and walk your way up to the Ayala Triangle Garden.

Route #2

walk your way to the underpass and head onto the opposite side of Ayala where the Ayala Tower One is erected. At
the back of the building is Ayala Triangle Garden. During Saturdays and Sundays, you can get off at the opposite
side of Ayala Tower One Bldg and cross the road to get to the Ayala Triangle Garden.


How to get to Ayala Triangle Garden by jeepney

"Ayala-Washington" is the sign of the jeepney that you must ride from EDSA corner McKinley Road, the wide wide
street opposite Ayala Avenue where Shell Gasoline Station is located at right at the corner. The terminal of the
"Ayala-Washington" jeepney is located at the back of Shell Station. Ride one of these jeepneys. Get off the jeepney
at the unloading zone which is situated past Paseo de Roxas. In Makati, you need to observe loading and unloading
ordinance. Otherwise, you will be fined for violating them. But there are times, like during weekend that the ordinance
is not enforced. In that case, you can alight right at Ayala Triangle Gardens which is past Makati Avenue. At any rate,
always ask the driver if you can alight at particular time you ge there. If you get off the jeep at unloading zone past
Paseo de Roxas, walk bakc towards Paseo de Roxas and use pedestrian underpass to get to Ayala Triangle
Gardens. Again, no unloading in Ayala Triangle Gardens during weekdays, but during Saturdays and Sundays,
loading and unloading city ordinance of Makati is not being implemented.

How to get to Ayala Triangle Garden by MRT or LRT

Route #1

walk your way to the underpass and head onto the opposite side of Ayala where the Ayala Tower One is erected.
During Saturdays and Sundays, you can get off at the opposite side of Ayala Tower One Bldg and cross the road to
get to the Ayala Triangle Garden.

Route #2

and ride a jeepney at the terminal located at the service road of Mc Kinley Street opposite Shell Gasoline Station. Get
Makati is not being implemented.

Location Map of Ayala Triangle Gardens

That's it for today. Always drop by here to get familiar with different places in Metro Manila. For other routes to other
location, search direction on our Search Direction Box in the sidebar of this website. If "no result" returns, just contact
me and I will help you out. You can use our shoutbox too for immediate reply.
5 Responses to How To Get To Ayala Triangle Gardens
bonbon said...
11 March 2012 10:54
Thanks

Lagalag said...
11 March 2012 17:58
Welcome.
Seems "Thanks" is the only word to say for a SEO technique LOL. Anyways, got to open your sites. Seems it's
working. Keep it up.

Meliza Ann Soquena said...
3 July 2012 12:05
Hi there! Where can I park near Ayala Triangle?

Lagalag said...
4 July 2012 14:53
@ Meliza Ann Soquena. You can park at any of these parking areas: BPI Parking Lot - at the back of BPI Bldg you
get to see at the corner of Ayala Ave and Paseo de Roxas, Dela Roxa Car Park 1 - multi-lever parking building at the
back of Bank of Commerce, Nat'l Life Insurance Bldg and SGV 1 Bldg.

I recommend Dela Rosa - it's more convenient, you just use the footbridge towards Enterprise Center, get inside
Enterprise Center, exit to the other side (Ayala Ave) and use pedestrian underpass to get to Ayala Triangle Gardens.

But you might be coming from the other side, in that case, you may let me know where you're coming from so that I
can give you nearest parking which is more convenient for you. :)

Lag alag said...
22 November 2012 11:17
To all readers, we have a new post about Ayala Triangle Gardens. If you're going there by car and you want to know
where to park your vehicle, please go to Ayala Triangle Gardens Restaurants & Parking Areas. The name of
restaurants inside ATG are also listed there, go check them out. Finally, I have searched for alternative parking near
to Glorietta and Greenbelt but walking distance to ATG, if you want to go shopping after seeing lights and sounds
show. Please click the link or here.

How To Get To DFA Office of Consular Affairs By Car
For commute guide to DFA, please go to:
How To Get To DFA Office Of Consular Affairs Via Bus Or MRT/LRT Train.

If you're going to DFA for passport application or renewal, the exact address is DFA Office of Consular Affairs,
Diosdado Macapagal Boulevard corner Bradco Avenue, Paranaque City. Yes, its under the jurisdiction of Paranaque.
It's just near to Paranaque-Pasay boundary.

There's a pay parking area located at the other corner of Bradco and Macapagal opposite DFA.

In this guide are driving directions from different parts of Metro Manila to DFA. But before that, please familiarize
yourself with four main thoroughfares through which you can drive on your way to DFA depending on where you'll be
coming from:

Four Road Directions Headed To DFA
Direction #1 - Via EDSA

Take EDSA's southbound lane all the way to Diosdado Macapagal Boulevard, passing by MRT-3 Magallanes Station
and the last station which is Taft, and passing under Roxas Boulevard flyover that crosses EDSA. Next
main intersection with traffic lights after Roxas Boulevard is Macapagal Blvd. You must change lane to the left
immediately after the U-Turn slot next to Roxas Boulevard. Turn left on Macapagal Boulevard. First
mainintersection with traffic lights along Macapagal Boulevard is Bradco. DFA is to the left but there's no left turn from
Macapagal to Bradco. Turn right onto wide Bradco Avenue, then make a U-Turn, and go cross Macapagal Boulevard.
To the right corner is the pay parking entrance. To the left corner is the DFA Office of the Consular Affairs building.

Direction #2 - Via Roxas Boulevard

Take Roxas Boulevards's south bound lane all the way past Baclaran Redemptorist Church and turn right onto the
wide road to the right of Roxas Boulevard called Bradco Avenue. Macapagal Boulevard is the first
main intersection with traffic lights from Roxas Blvd. To the right corner is the DFA. To the left corner is the entrance
to the pay parking area. There's no center island on Bradco Avenue. Just carefully make a left towards the parking
entrance.

Direction #3 - Via NAIA Road aka MIA Road

Cross Roxas Boulevard and turn right onto Diosdado Macapagal Boulevard. First main intersection along Macapagal
Boulevard is Aseana Avenue. Next to it is Bradco Avenue. Simply turn right onto Bradco Avenue and enter
the Parking Area. Opposite, to the other corner is the building of DFA Office of Consular Affairs.

Direction #4 - Via Pablo Ocampo Sr. and CCP Complex

From Pablo Ocampo Sr Street aka Vito Cruz, cross Roxas Boulevard to take CCP Complex. Drive all the way past
CCP Theater until you get to the Tanghalang Francisco Balagtas (Folk Arts Theater) building. Go left on the road that
goes to PICC which is located along Vicente Sotto Street. Turn left again on Vicente Sotto. Turn right onto next street
which is Magdalena Jaloandoni. Drive all the way to DFA. Magdalena Jalandoni becomes Diosdado Macapagal
Boulevard after it crosses Gil Puyat Avenue where World Trade Center is situated to the left corner. First main
crossing with traffic lights is EDSA where Petron Station and Blue Wave Macapagal is located to the right corner. Go
cross EDSA, drive all the way until the main intersection with traffic lights of Bradco Avenue. DFA is to the left corner.
No let turn to Bradco. Turn right onto Bradco, then make a U-Turn, cross Macapagal and enter the Pay Parking
Entrance to the right corner of Bradco and Macapagal.

Driving Directions From Different
Locations

Route #1

From Caloocan, Malabon, Navotas, Valenzuela and areas nearby including Monumento via Jose Abad Santos
Avenue.

Take Jose Abad Santos Avenue, all the way crossing Recto Avenue. Road name becomes Reina Regente after
Recto Avenue. Stay on Reina Regente until you get to Plaza Lorenzo Ruiz. Go with the flow of one way traffic in
Plaza Lorenzo Ruiz by going right theh immediately left. You're now in one way Juan LUna Street. Follow direction of
public jeepneys, turning left on San Vicente Street, the road next to Dasmarinas Street, then turn right onto Jones
Bridge. Drive all the way along Padre Burgos, the road connected to Jones Bridge that crosses Pasig River. Cross
main intersection with traffic lights where Manila City Hall is situated to the left. Stay on P. Burgos, avoid Lagusnilad
Tunnel. Padre Burgos bends to the right. Turn left on Roxas Boulevard and drive all the way until you get to CCP
Complex with road sign reads CCP Complex. Turn right onto CCP Complex and follow direction at Direction #4
above. Alternatively, you can take Roxas Boulevard all the way to DFA, just go cross CCP Complex and follow
direction given in Direction #2 of Four Road Directions Headed To DFA.

Route #2

From Novaliches, Quirino Highway, Balintawak, Bagong Barrio, NLEX, A. Bonifacio Avenue and areas nearby. This is
the route to take if you're driving from Bulacan, Pampanga and other provinces north of Metro Manila.

Take NLEX if your from north of Metro Manila, e.g. Novaliches, Quirino Avenue, Pampanga, Bulacan, etc. Drive all
the way past Cloverleaf Interchange in Balintawak until you traverse A. Bonifacio Avenue. From Bagong Barrio and
Balintawak use the Cloverleaf to take A. Bonifacio Avenue. Stay to the middle of A. Bonifacio Avenue and drive all
the way to its other end which is in Blumentritt where to the right corner of Blumentritt and A. Bonifacio is the Manila
North Cemetery. Turn right onto Blumentritt. Change lane to the left of Blumentritt and drive past Dimasalang, a T-
intersection to the left of Dimasalang, towards Aurora Boulevard road sign that you will immediately see. It's
approximately 300 meters from A. Bonifacio to Aurora Boulevard. Make a sharp 'left turn' to wide Aurora Boulevard.
In Aurora Boulevard, change your lane to the rightmost and turn right onto Dimasalang Street. Dimasalang ends up in
Lacson Avenue. Next road to take is Laong Laan, the road to the other side of Lacson. Cross Lacson Avenue and
take Laon Laan which ends in Alfonso Mendoza Street also known as Quezon Boulevard. Turn left on Alfonso
Mendoza Street and drive all the way to Quiapo, passing through Quezon Boulevard Underpass. Cross Pasig River
via Quezon Bridge and follow the road which becomes Padre Burgos as it bends to the left. Cross
Tunnel. P. Burgos bends to the right. Turn left on Roxas Boulevard and drive all the way to Bradco Avenue. Follow

Route #3

From SM North EDSA, Trinoma, North Avenue, West Avenue, Del Monte and areas nearby.

When the Araneta Avenue-Quezon Avenue is constructed, you can take West Avenue and Quezon Avenue and drive
all the way to Quiapo.

Since it's still being constructed, here's the alternate route. Turn right onto Del Monte Avenue, a T intersectionto the
right of West Avenue. Drive on Del Monte Avenue all the way and cross Gregorio Araneta Avenue and
another intersection with traffic lights which is Sto. Domingo Street. Then turn left on the next street which is Biak na
Bato. Cross main intersections of N.S. Amoranto Sr. Avenue and Maria Clara, respectively as well as small roads
between them. Then, turn right onto Dapitan Street. Drive all the way on Dapitan down to its other end which is in
Alfonso Mendoza Street which becomes Quezon Boulevard. Turn left on Alfonso Blvd and drive all the way to Quiapo
passing through Quezon Boulevard underpass. For more detailed direction on this alternate route via Biak Na Bato
from Del Monte, go to Quezon Ave-Araneta Ave Underpass: Alternative Routes Part 3

From Quiapo, cross Pasig River via Quezon Bridge and follow the road which becomes Padre Burgos as it bends to
the left. Cross main intersection with traffic lights where Manila City Hall is situated to the left. Stay on P. Burgos,
avoid Lagusnilad Tunnel. P. Burgos bends to the right. Turn left on Roxas Boulevard and drive all the way to Bradco
Avenue. Follow direction given in Direction #2 of Four Road Directions Headed To DFA.

Route #4

From Fairview, UP Diliman, UP Ayala Technohub, Elliptical Road, Philcoa, Commonwealth, Quezon City Hall and
other areas nearby.

When the construction of Quezon Avenue-Araneta Avenue is finished, you can drive all the way to Quiapo via
Quezon Avenue, Espana, Lerma and Quezon Boulevard.

Since it's still under construction, to avoid traffic you can use an alternate route. After passing through EDSA-Quezon
Avenue Underpass, turn right onto Examiner Street. Drive all the way to West Avenue and turn left. In West Avenue,
turn right onto Del Monte Avenue. Drive all the way to the other end of Del Monte which is in A. Bonifacio Avenue.
Turn left on A. Bonifacio Avenue and drive all the way to where it ends which is in Blumentritt. Turn right onto
Blumentritt. Change lane to the left of Blumentritt and drive past Dimasalang, a T-intersection to the left of
Bonifacio to Aurora Boulevard. Make a sharp 'left turn' to wide Aurora Boulevard. In Aurora Boulevard, change your
lane to the rightmost and turn right onto Dimasalang Street. Dimasalang ends up in Lacson Avenue. Next road to
take is Laong Laan, the road to the other side of Lacson. Cross Lacson Avenue and take Laon Laan which ends in
Alfonso Mendoza Street also known as Quezon Boulevard. Turn left on Alfonso Mendoza Street and drive all the way
to Quiapo, passing through Quezon Boulevard Underpass. For complete and detailed explanation of this alternate
route, go to Quezon Ave-Araneta Ave Underpass: Alternative Routes

In Quiapo, cross Pasig River via Quezon Bridge and follow the road which becomes Padre Burgos as it bends to the
left. Cross main intersection with traffic lights where Manila City Hall is situated to the left. Stay on P. Burgos, avoid
Lagusnila Tunnel. P. Burgos bends to the right. Turn left on Roxas Boulevard and drive all the way until you get to
CCP Complex with road sign that reads CCP Complex. Turn right onto CCP Complex to follow direction at Direction
#4 of Four Road Directions Headed To DFA above. Alternatively, you can take Roxas Blvd. all the way to DFA, just
follow Direction #2, but not on Wednesdays.

Route #5

From Cavite City, Tagaytay, Imus, Dasmarinas, and other areas in the province of Cavite.

Take Cavitex and drive all the way to NAIA Road also known as MIA Road. Upon approach to NAIA Road, change
your lane to the left then turn left on NAIA Road and turn right onto Diosdado Macapagal Blvd. Follow direction given
at Direction #3 of Four Road Directions Headed To DFA above.

Route #6

From Sucat, Dr. Santos Avenue, SM Sucat, Ninoy Aquino Avenue, Imelda Avenue and areas near these
thoroughfares.

Take Dr. Santos Avenue and drive all the way without any turn up to to NAIA Road where the road ends. Turn left on
NAIA Road, cross Roxas Boulevard and follow direction given at Direction #3 of Four Road Directions Headed To
DFA above.

Route #8

From Alabang-Zapote Road.

Take Coastal Road also known now as Cavitex all the way to NAIA Road. Upon approach to NAIA Road, change
lane to the left and turn left on NAIA Road then turn right onto Diosdado Macapagal Blvd. Follow direction given in
Direction #3 of Four Road Directions Headed To DFA above.

Route #9

From Rockwell, Bel-Air, Guadalupe, Greenbelt, Glorietta, Pasay Road aka Arnaiz Avenue, and other areas in Makati
CBD.

From Guadalupe, take EDSA's southbound lane. From Rockwell, take Estrella and turn right onto EDSA's
southbound lane. From Bel-Air, take Gil Puyat Avenue and turn right onto EDSA. From Greenbelt and Glorietta, take
Ayala, turn right onto EDSA, use Ayala Tunnel. From Pasay Road, turn right onto EDSA. Take EDSA's southbound
lane all the way to Macapagal Blvd, follow direction in Direction #1 of Four Road Directions Headed To DFA above.

Route #10

From Kalentong in Mandaluyong, Tejeron, San Andres Bukid, Pedro Gil, Paco and nearby areas.

Take Pedro Gil Street, then, take President Quirino Avenue's southbound lane by turning right onto Quirino and use
the U-Turn in Plaza Dilaw. Drive all the way to Roxas Blvd. Turn left on Roxas Blvd and drive all the way to Baclaran
except on Wednesdays. Follow Direction #2 given in Four Road Directions Headed To DFA above. On Wednesdays
or whenever Roxas Blvd is traffic-clogged, use CCP Complex direction, just follow direction in Direction #4 given in
Four Road Directions Headed To DFA above.

Route 11

From Old Sta. Mesa, SM City Sta. Mesa, N. Domingo in San Juan and nearby areas.

From SM City Sta. Mesa, take Araneta Avenue and turn right onto N. Domingo Street. From N. Domingo Quezon City
and N. Domingo San Juan including Pinaglabanan and Flying V Oil Arena San Juan, take N. Domingo's southbound
lane. Drive on N. Domingo until road name change to Old Sta. Mesa. Drive on Old Sta Mesa crossing busy
intersection with traffic lights called V. Mapa, and then make a U-Turn onto Valenzuela Street, a road intersecting Old
Sta Mesa in an inverted Y. Note: You can make a shortcut to Valenzuela Street by passing through Prince Court
Hotel driveway. You will notice lots of motorists turning left onto the hotel. Drivers give one peso to an employee of
the hotel in-charge at the driveway. Upon exit of the hotel driveway, turn left and then change lane to the right. Next
T-intersection to the right is Paco-Sta Mesa Road, where Sta Mesa Bridge is located. Turn right onto Paco-Sta Mesa
Road, pass through Sta Mesa Bridge and take the flyover next to the bridge. Turn right onto President Quirino
Avenue and immediately make a U-Turn to take Pres. Quirino Avenue's southbound lane. Drive all the way to Roxas
Blvd. Turn left on Roxas Blvd and drive all the way to Baclaran except on Wednesdays. Follow Direction #2 given in
Four Road Directions Headed To DFA above. On Wednesdays or whenever Roxas Blvd is traffic-clogged, use CCP
Complex direction, just follow direction in Direction #4 given in Four Road Directions Headed To DFA above.

Route #12

From Harrison Plaza, La Salle Taft, Estrada Street and nearby areas.

From Estrada Street, left to Taft Avenue. From Taft Avenue in front of La Salle, take Taft southbond. Turn right onto
Pablo Ocampo Street aka Vito Cruz. From Harrison Plaza and Rizal Memorial Sports Complex, take P. Ocampo.
Drive all the way to Roxas Boulevard. Now, you have two options. Either turning left to Roxas Blvd and follow
Directions #2 in Four Road Directions Headed To DFA above or cross Roxas Boulevard to take CCP Complex route,
Direction #4, indicated in Four Road Directions Headed To DFA above. I personally prefer Roxas Blvd except on
Wednesdays. There are no intersections with traffic lights, thanks to two flyovers, it's a continues drive. In Direction
#4, you need to bear with the long wait on EDSA-Macapagal Boulevard.
How To Get To SM City North EDSA From Greenhills
For Driving Directions to SM City North EDSA from different locations, go to Driving Directions To SM City North
EDSA.

Here's the best way to take to get to SM City North EDSA from Greenhills both by driving and commuting. You only
need one jeepney ride and one bus ride to get to SM North from Greenhills.

By Car

The short cut and the best route to get to SM North from Greenhills is to take Ortigas Avenue. Take the lane going
towards LRT-2 which is in Gilmore. So it's the reverse of going towards MRT-3 which is in EDSA. You drive away
from EDSA.

Stay to the middle of Ortigas Avenue and cross intersections of Roosevelt, Madison and Santolan Road. After you
cross Santolan Road, street name changes to Granada. Ortigas Avenue ends up in Santolan Road.

Drive on Granada and after crossing few small streets and a bridge, you will get to see a main road intersecting
Granada where from the distance a tall building is visible standing at the right corner. This road is N. Domingo Street.
Granada ends up in N. Domingo and its opposite road is Gilmore. Don't cross N. Domingo and don't pass
through Gilmore because Gilmore is one way from the opposite end which is in E. Rodriguez and the traffic goes
towards Granada.

Turn right onto N. Domingo Street. The road that serves as the opposite lane of Gilmore going to E. Rodriguez is

left. Turn right onto E. Rodriguez Sr Avenue. At this point, your next turn to the left would be Tomas Morato Avenue.

Morato Avenue is perpendicular to E. Rodriguez. And the distance from the corner of Dona M. Hemady and E.
Rodriguez up to the corner of Tomas Morato and E. Rodriguez is approximately 143 meters only.

approach to this junction, you will immediately see the traffic lights from the distance.

Turn left on Tomas Morato and drive all the way up to the opposite end which is perpendicular to Eugenio Lopez
Avenue. Before you get to Eugenio Lopez, you will cross intersection of Kamuning and other small roads before you
reach the rotonda of Boy Scout Circle. Pass through the Boy Scout Circle, then turn right back to Tomas Morato,
drive on and after crossing small intersections of Scout Madrinan, Scout Borromeo and Scout Bayoran, turn left on
Eugenio Lopez where ABS CBN Headquarters is located to your right.

Driving on E. Lopez, you will pass by Pinoy Big Brother House to your left before you get to the next junction where
you must turn right onto the next street of Mother Ignacia Avenue. From Mother Ignacia, turn left on the next street
which is Sgt Esguerra Avenue. In Sgt. Esguerra, cross the next intersection of Panay Avenue, then turn right onto
Quezon Avenue.

In Quezon Avenue, next intersection is EDSA. As you can see, this is a crossing of two main thoroughfares ofMetro
Manila. So expect traffic here especially where EDSA and Quezon Avenue meet. Turn right onto EDSA and
immediately turn left on the first U-Turn slot next to Quezon Avenue, just beneath the EDSA-Quezon Avenue flyover.
Complete the U-Turn to get back to EDSA, this time on north lane. Cross Quezon Avenueintersection, stay on EDSA
and drive all the way up to North Avenue where Trinoma is situated at the corner of EDSA and North. Turn right onto
North Avenue but immediately change lane to the left and turn left on the next left turn going to SM City North EDSA.
Follow direction to the Car Park building or to the open parking located to the opposite end of the road.

By Bus/Jeepney

From Greenhills Shopping Center, go the opposite side of Ortigas Avenue via pedestrian overpass. Ride a jeepney
with "Robinson Galleria EDSA" sign or take the aircon G-Liner bus bound for Taytay. Both jeepney and bus will cross
EDSA. Alight after the they cross EDSA and stop at the unloading area in Robinson's Galleria. Walk towards the bus
bay or loading area along EDSA near corner Ortigas in front of Robinson's Galleria entrance.

Ride a bus with any of these signs: "Monumento", "Malanday" and "Novaliches"
Tip: Look for bus with additional information written at their sign that read "Cubao Ilalim". If you ride a bus with
"Cubao Ibabaw" wording on its sign, you spend longer time on the bus as it will stand longer in Cubao to fill the bus
with more passengers. Besides, traffic there is so heavy you might get irritated. So take Ilalim (e.g. Monumento
Cubao Ilalim).

The bus will take approximately 8 kilometers distance to SM North EDSA where it will stop by SM North EDSA Bus
Bay.

By MRT

Alternatively, you can take MRT. Walk your way to Ortigas Station of MRT-3, ride a North bound train and alight at
the last station of North Avenue. Enter Trinoma Mall and follow direction to the other door and from there use the
footbridge that connects Trinoma to SM North EDSA.

How To Get To Sofitel Hotel Philippine Plaza And Siete Pecados

Sofitel Hotel Philippine Plaza is located at the northwest tip of CCP Complex. It's right on the edge of the reclaimed
land in Pasay City,Metro Manila. It's one of the three hotels in Manila located right by the Manila Bay. The other two
is Manila Hotel, located at Rizal Park and Microtel, located at MOA Complex. The only road that borders Philippine
Plaza is Atang Dela Rama Street.

You can get to Sofitel Hotel Philippine Plaza quickly if you know how to get to the CCP Complex. First, you need to
view the post on how to get to the CCP complex. In the Search Direction Box that you see to the right of this blog,
enter "how to get to ccp complex" then hit "Search" button or just press Enter on your keyboard. Second, click
"Directions On Web: How To GetTo CCP or Cultural Center of the..." link from the list of the results. Third, browse the
content until you see the part that discuss directions from the area that near you.

Now, here's how to get to Sofitel Hotel Philippine Plaza based on the directions given in "How to get to CCP
Complex". If you enter CCP Complex via Gil Puyat Avenue, stay on Gil Puyat Avenue all the way up to the western
tip where Manila Film Center building stands to the right. Manila Film Center building is the venue of the show called
Amazing Show which is very popular not only in the Philippines but also abroad. Along Gil Puyat, you will cross
the intersection of Magdalena Jalandoni before you reach the end. Turn right onto the street at the end of Gil Puyat
Avenue. That street is Atang Dela Rama, it's right in front of Manila Film Center building. But don't take that street all
the way because it's one way. Take the road that bends from Atang Dela Rama up to opposite side of Manila Film
Center. At this point, you're already seeing Philippine Plaza. Turn right back onto the main street of Atang Dela
Rama. Up ahead is the entrance of the Philippine Plaza to your left. Siete Pecados is right there. You might consider
parking your car outside Philippine Plaza compound. But it's okay to park your car inside the ground of Sofitel Hotel
Philippine Plaza. That is if you're so reach that you can afford Php 500.00 just for a parking fee. Well, parking outside
is not free but at least it's not that exorbitant. Talking about hotel rates, lol.

If you're coming in via Diosdado Macapagal Boulevard, turn left on Gil Puyat Avenue. Just drive slowly here as this is
a big junction of bending roads with no traffic lights and vehicles come from different directions. And there are the
traffic officers ready to give you a ticket at any mistake.

Coming from Roxas Boulevard and the main building of CCP, stay to the middle of Pedro Bukaneg and drive all the
way, crossing Magdalena Jalandoni, up to the end of the road where Folk Arts Theater building is located. Turn left
onto the street on that corner. PICC comes into view across the next street of Vicente Sotto. Turn right onto Vicente
Sotto. Drive all the way. At the end of Vicente Sotto is a roundabout. Take that rotonda to turn left onto Atang Dela
Rama Street. Philippine Plaza is to your right now. Proceed to the parking area.

going to Philippine Plaza. Ask him to drop you off right there.

How To Get To Timog's Nightspots And Tomas Morato's Nightlife
Destinations
Sights, Sounds, Entertainment and Culinary Destination in Quezon City. That's what Tomas Morato and Timog
avenues are all about. What makes these two important avenues special is the fact that two major pillars in Philippine
Showbiz, ABS-CBN and GMA-7, are located right at their tips, respectively. ABS-CBN, the Kapamilya Network,
stands in the north end of Tomas Morato Avenue. GMA-7, the Kapuso Network, on the other hand, is located in the
eastern point of Timog Avenue. ABS-CBN is bordered by Eugenio Lopez, Mother Ignacia Avenue and Sgt. Esguerra
Avenue. GMA-7 is bordered by EDSA, Timog Avenue, Samar Avenue and GMA Network Drive. See, the two
competing giant networks have their own turf after all, 800 meters away from each other, right here in QC. No wonder
Quezon City is called "City of Stars".

Now, to live up to this synonymousness, both Timog Avenue and Tomas Morato continue to host nightlifeattractions
and destinations. Aside from existence of old nightclubs, restaurants, spas, comedy bars and KTVs, new players
keep coming in. As I walk you through these roads, from your location, I will mention spots, both new and old, that
lined up these attractive thoroughfares.

Directions To Tomas Morato and Timog

By Car - Driving Directions
(for public transportation click here)

Route #1

From south of Metro Manila e.g. Alabang, Pacita, Muntinlupa, Sucat, Metropolis Starmall, Festival Mall, Filinvest City,
SM South Mall, BF Homes Paranaque and Southern Tagalog provinces e.g. Laguna, Batangas and Quezon. This
driving direction can also be taken by drivers from areas where this route passes through like Pasay, Makati, Taguig,
parts of Pasig near EDSA, parts of Mandaluyong near EDSA, Guadalupe, J.P. Rizal, Rockwell, Buendia, Ayala,
Pioneer-Boni, EDSA-Shaw, Ortigas Center, Ortigas Avenue, Araneta Center Cubao, etc.

Take the Skyway and exit via Magallanes Exit. Or take President Osmena Highway also known as SLEX, the ground
level highway beneath Metro Manila Skyway. Turn right onto EDSA via Magallanes interchange. Stay to the middle of
EDSA and drive all the way to Quezon City, passing through Ayala Tunnel, Cubao tunnel or underpass and flyovers
of Ortigas and Santolan. After passing through tunnel of Cubao or Cubao underpass, you must avoid getting onto the
Kamuning Flyover. Kamuning-EDSA flyover is the flyover next to Cubao Underpass. Avoid passing through this
flyover because underneath it is your destination which is Kamuning Road, the street going to Tomas Morato.
Change your lane to the right of EDSA before the Kamuning-EDSA flyover. Better yet, change your lane to the
leftmost of EDSA before the Kamuning-EDSA flyover and pass through the gap between the north bound and south
bound bridges of Kamuning-EDSA flyover. Immediately, you'll see the traffic lights of EDSA and Kamuning/Kamias
intersection. If you're confuse, Kamias is the opposite road of Kamuning. Kamias is to the righ of EDSA if you're
coming from Makati. Kamuning is it's opposite road to your left if you're coming from Makati. Cross the EDSA-
Kamuning Intersection and make a U-turn on the first U-turn slot next to Kamuning intersection to go back to
Kamuning Road. Turn right onto Kamuning Road. Stay to the middle of Kamuning Road and drive all the way up to
the end of the road. Kamuning Road ends up in Tomas Morato. Kamuning is perpendicular to Tomas Morato Avenue.

As you near Tomas Morato, you decide whether to turn left or turn right on Tomas Morato. Now, this is where I will
start the tour of Tomas Morato Avenue, and later on, the Timog Avenue.

Turning left on Tomas Morato, you get to see the following:

Dekada Resto and Disco Bar, Polari Comedy Club, Daungan Sa Morato, Bamboo Grande Garden Restaurant,
Kowloon House, Starway Family KTV, Creekside Square and some spas. From the corner of Tomas Morato and
Kamuning Road to it's southern tip which is perpendicular to E. Rodriguez Sr Avenue, the distance is approximately
330 meters.

Turning right onto Tomas Morato from Kamuning Road is where you get to see the real Tomas Morato - full of cars,
bright neon lights and night clubs of all kinds. In the following order, here are the establishments you're going to see
along Tomas Morato from corner of Kamuning up to Timog Avenue where the Boyscout Circle is also located:


Dishes & Mugs Bar and Restaurant

Figaro Tomas Morato

Zirkoh Tomas Morato

White Avenue

Annabel's


Bubble Tea

California Berry

Under one roof are the following:
Octoboy Japanese Pizza, The White Hat, Golden Lily Therapeutic & Wellness Center,
KR Express, Cheesecake Etc, Chicken Street, Grilled Tomato and
Tantric Bar & Resto


AREA05 and other clubs under one roof

Asya Tomas Morato

Kimono Ken




Under one roof:
Rollingstone Bar
Kalye Juan
and more

Barrakz

and Petron.

Now if you turn righ onto Timog Avenue from Tomas Morato up to EDSA, you're in for more surprises. To see what
are the spots that dotted that stretch of Timog, just read Route #2.

Going to the other side of Tomas Morato, from Boy Scout Circle up to Eugenio Lopez Avenue where ABS-CBN is
located, here are some of important places worth visiting:

Belo Medical Group
Dolce
Il Terrazzo
Burgoo
Clad Shoppe
C Beers
Hotel Rembrandt
Alex III

Now, if you go to the left of Timog, by passing through Boy Scout Circle and bypassing the other side of Tomas
Morato, a lot more surprises are waiting for you. See them in Route #3.

Route #2

From north of Metro Manila, e.g. Caloocan, Malabon, Navotas and Valenzuela. This driving direction can also be
taken by those drivers coming from Pampanga, Bulacan, Novaliches-Quirino Avenue via NLEX and Balintawak
cloverleaf interchange and from areas where this route passes through e.g. Bagong Barrio, Balintawak, Project 7,
Project 8, Munoz, Roosevelt, Congressional, etc. Take EDSA all the way to Scout Borromeo. Here's the details: Stay
to the middle of EDSA, crossing the Congressional/Roosevelt intersection in Munoz and West Avenue where SM City
North Edsa is located to your left. After West Avenue, you mustpass through the Quezon Avenue Flyover. While
you're on the flyover, stay to the right of the flyover.

After passing through Quezon Avenue flyover, stay to your lane. The first street after you descennded from the
flyover is Eugenio Lopez. As soon as you passed by Eugenio Lopez Street, watch out for the broken white lines that
gives direction for private vehicles from EDSA into the Scout Borromeo Street. Avoid MMDA apprehension, drive
smart, follow traffic rules and regulations. Once you see the white broken lines running diagonally to the next street
after Eugenio Lopez which is the Scout Borromeo, turn on signal lights, change your lane, follow the broken lines and
turn right onto Scout Borromeo Street. There's a Jollibee one block before Scout Borromeo. Drive on Scout
Borromeo, cross Samar Avenue and then turn left on the next street which is Sgt. Esguerra Avenue.

Drive on until you get to Timog Avenue. This is where we're going to start the tour. At the junction of Sgt. Esguerra is
Caltex located to the right corner and to the left corner is GMA Network Drive. Sergent Esguerra Avenue ends up in
Timog and its opposite road across Timog is 11th Jamboree Street.

Located at the corner of Timog Avenue and 11th Jamboree to the left is Goodyear Servitek and to the right corner is
Torio's Grill Timog and the Forest Grill & Cafe.

Torio's Grill Timog

Forest Grill & Cafe

If you turn left on Timog Avenue from Sergent Esguerra, here are what you're going to get to, in this order:

Adonis - located to your right

East Garden - located to your right

Gerardo's - to your right

Kabooom Grill's Garden

Channel KTV - to your right

Ludos Resto & Bar - to your right

Pansit Malabon - to your right

GMA-7 Network Inc
located to your left and very visible from the distance

Not in photos are: South Homes Apartelle - before GMA 7, Golden Eagle Travel & Tours - near South Homes, and
Lydia's Lechon near Pancit Malabon.

From Sergent Esquerra, if you turn right onto Timog Avenue, up to Boy Scout Circle in Tomas Morato are the best
places for me. In order of their locations from Sergent Esguerra to Tomas Morato, here they are:

The Cuisinier Brasserie - located at Rich Well Building
to your left

Video Music Lounge - to your right

TVX Channel V Philippines - to your right

Chic-Boy - to your left

Live Band at Chic-Boy

Merci Restaurant & Bar - to your right

Grand Amihan - to your right

Faustino's Sizzler - to your left

Buddy's
Dito Parang Laging Fiesta
to your left

Quattro Grill Bar Restaurant
to your left

Plaza Ibarra - to your right

Slice n' Dice Steakhouse - to your right

Puti Bar & Grill - to your right

Cake2Go - to your right

Hong Kong KTV - to your right

Grandeur Health Club - to your left

Off The Grill - to your right

Kalye Timog - to your right

Jade Valley - to your left

Kusina ni Ka Anang - to your left

Club Zen

Fujian Family Spa - to your right

Tramway Garden Buffet - to your right

Also located along this stretch of Timog are: Arnerl Pineda's Rockville Bar, Excess Club, Maginoo and many more.
Please see seperate posts for Rockville Bar and Excess Club. Search for them using our Search Direction Box
located in our side bar.

If you turn right onto Tomas Morato, here are the places you're going to see:

Belo Medical Group
Dolce
Il Terrazzo
Burgoo
Clad Shoppe
C Beers
Hotel Rembrandt
Alex III

The left side of Tomas Morato is where Alan K's Zirkho and the Bellagio Square Tomas Morato are located. To see
all of the places in that part of Tomas Morato, please read Route #1.

And to discover what's in store for you at the other side of Timog from Boy Scout Circle up to Quezon Aveneu, just
read Route #3.

Route #3

From Malate and Ermita area. This driving direction can also be taken from T.M. Kalaw Street, Maria Orosa Street
corner U.N. Avenue where Manila Pavilion Hotel is located, Robinson's Place Manila, Adriatico Street, Remedios
Street, Padre Burgos Street, Pedro Gil Street, Padre Faura Street as well as areas where this route passes through
e.g. Intramuros, SM City Manila, Manila City Hall, Sta. Cruz, Quiapo, C.M. Recto, Morayta, Lerma, Padre Noval,
UST, etc.

Take any of these major roads: Taft Avenue, Roxas Boulevard or Mabini. Get to Quiapo. How? Take the north bound
lane of your chosen road - the lane going to Quiapo and Quezon City. There's only one main road going to Quiapo,
Padre Burgos Street, the road where passenger jeepneys pass through. It's easy to see. From Roxas Boulevard,
drive to Rizal Park, staying on Roxas Boulevard and turn right onto Padre Burgos. From Mabini, turn right onto T.M.
Kalaw, turn left on Maria Orosa Street, the street that runs across Luneta with Jolibee in the corner. From Maria
Orosa corner U.N. Avenue, cross T.M. Kalaw, pass Jollibee located at the corner of T.M. Kalaw, then turn right onto
Padre Burgos. From Taft Avenue, pass by Rizal Park, cross Ayala Boulevard where Philippine Normal College is
located, then merge with Padre Burgos.

Now, once Padre Burgos reaches Lawton area it multiplies into three major roads. Take the rightmost main road
where Metropolitan Theater stands. That road will take you to Quiapo. Cross Pasig River via Quezon Bridge. After
Quezon Bridge is Quiapo and you're now traversing Quezon Boulevard.

Drive on until you pass through Quezon Boulevard Underpass. While driving down the underpass, stay to the right
and turn right onto Espana in the middle of the underpass. How? There's slip lane or road that forms Y-intersection in
the middle of Quezon Boulevard underpass to the right, it's going to Espana. So it's important that you're staying to
the right of Quezon Boulevard underpass as soon as you descend, then turn right onto the Y-intersection inside the
underpass, that's going to Espana.

Rotonda. You'll cross the intersection of Quezon Avenue and Araneta Avenue, then up ahead is the Pegasus, to the
right. After that you'll pass by a huge Sogo Hotel located at the corner of Roces Avenue and Quezon Avenue to the
right. You'll also pass by Capitol Medical Center which is located at Scout Magbanua Street. At this point you must
stay to the right of Quezon Avenue. Next street is Scout Reyes. After Scout Reyes is another Y intersection. And the
road to the right that completes this Y junction is your destination - Timog Avenue.

This is where we start the tour of the entertainment district of Quezon City from this gateway. Turn right onto Timog
Avenue, and in the order of how I mention them in this blog, here are the spots of Timog Avenue from Quezon
Avenue up to Boy Scout Circle where Tomas Morato intersects:

First off, to the left of Timog is the Music Box, one of the popular comedy bars in this district.

Music Box

Different types of institutions that follow will definitely give you 101 ways to unwind. Here they are:

Wensha Spa - to your right now
Experience full amenities spa

Le Ching Tea House - to your left

Marina - to your left
With live bands performing nightly

R Bistro Bar - to your right

Savory Chicken Timog - to your left

Metro Blend - to your left

Wan Wan Restaurant - to your right

MTO Reflexology - to your right

Jay-j's Inasal - to your left

Burger King Timog - to your left

Fiorgelato - to your right

Torre Lorenzo - to your right

Laffline Comedy Bar - to your left

Karaoke Republic - to your left

MTRCB - to your right

Kabab Grille


Causeway - to your right

Fat Johnny's Grill - to your right

MGM - to your left

Music 21 Timog - to your left

Spring Deer Seafood Restaurant - to your left

Prince Jun Condominium - to your right

Sir William's Hotel - to your left

Facial World Timog - to your left

Yam Cha Seafood Restaurant - to your right

Danny's Grill Acoustic Band - to your right

Food Plaza Kiosks - to your right

Dampa Timog - to your right

Hollywood - to your right

Jesus is Lord Church - to the right

The Skin Specialist- to the right of Timog

Pier 39 - to the left near Boy Scout Circle

and Petron.

If you turn right onto Tomas Morato, you'll see Alan K's Zirkho and the Bellagio Square and a whole lot more. Read
Route #1 to see more destinations located there.

Meanwhile, Arnel Pineda's Rockville Bar is located at the other side of Timog. So you need to pass through the Boy
Scout Circle, pass Tomas Morato, then turn right onto Timog again. To discover more of hot places located from Boy
Scout Circle up to EDSA, read route #2.

And to the left of Tomas Morato, you will find this equally important spots:

Belo Medical Group
Dolce
Il Terrazzo
Burgoo
Clad Shoppe
C Beers
Hotel Rembrandt
Alex III

Hope you enjoy your night out. Have a good time. Below are directions on how to get to Timog and Tomas Morato
and to the places dotting these popular streets that never sleep.

Routes to Timog and Tomas Morato

By Commuting - Bus, Jeepneys and LRT/MRT

How to go to Timog and Tomas Morato by jeepney

There are two routes of passenger jeepney that pass through Tomas Morato Avenue and Timog Avenue.

Route #1

take. Ride one of these jeepneys and ask driver to drop you off at your destination either in Tomas Morato or Timog.

Note: The jeepney will turn left on Timog via Boy Scout Circle. So if your destination is to the right of Timog, get off at
Boy Scout Circle and walk towards your destination. Same way if your destination is to the other side of Tomas
Morato.


Route #2

Rodriguez. Ride one of these jeepneys and ask driver to drop you off at your destination.

Note: This jeepney turns right onto Tomas Morato and will not pass through the other half part of Timog. So if your
destination is located to that part of Timog, get off at Boy Scout Circle and walk towards EDSA to get to your
destination. Same way if your destination is located to the left part of Tomas Morato that will never be passed through
by this jeepney route.


How to get to Timog and Tomas Morato by LRT or MRT

GMA-Kamuning Station, walk towards the corner of Timog Avenue and EDSA where the headquarters of GMA
Cubao via Timog, but they turn left on Ybardaloza Street, way too far from Tomas Morato. The sign of jeepney is
"Cubao Arayat".

If your destination is located along the route of this jeepney, then get off exactly at the location. But if your destination
is in Tomas Morato, then walk towards Boy Scout Circle and ride another jeepney with "Project 2-3" sign that passes
through Tomas Morato. But you need to walk to the left of Tomas Morato if your destination is located there because
there's no jeepney going that way. Anyway, it's just a short walk from Boy Scout Circle up to the end of Tomas
Morato in Eugenio Lopez where ABS-CBN is located.

If your destination is located along the other half of Timog from Boy Scout Circle up to Quezon Avenue, then ride a
jeepney near Chowking in Boy Scout Circle, and ask the driver to drop you off at your destination.

off at GMA-Kamuning Station. Follow direction given above.


Mall Of Asia Arena Driving Directions & Parking Buildings
SM Arena is situated to the southernmost part of SM MOA complex. In going to the arena by car, it's better to park
your vehicle to a parking building that is connected to the indoor entertainment hub than in remote areas of Mall of
Asia. There are two parking buildings connected to Mall of Asia Arena by footbridges - the Mall of Asia Arena Annex
Building and the South Parking Building which is also connected to SMX Convention Center and the main building of
Mall of Asia.


Mall of Asia Arena Annex Parking Building

This quick guide will show you how to get to SM Arena in a breeze and where to park your car so that it will be more
convenient when it's time to go home. Please see map below then read directions.

Mall of Asia Arena Location Map

Immediate Access Roads

Access Road One - Coral Way. Turn left from Macapagel Blvd northbound lane from Aseana City, Bradco Ave,
Aseana Ave and NAIA Road.

Access Road Two - Jose Diokno Blvd. Turn right onto Seaside Blvd from Macapagal Blvd southbound lane and turn
left on Diokno Blvd. Drive all the way past SM Globe roundabout. From EDSA southbound lane, pass through the SM
Globe roundabout and drive towards the arena.

Drop-off Areas

Along Diokno Blvd - After the drop-off, turn right onto Coral and either make a U-Turn to get to Arena Annex Parking
or get around the arena to park at South Parking Bldg.

Along Coral WAy - After the drop-off, just drive past the footbridge that connects the arena to its annex and make a
U-Turn to enter the SM Arena Annex Parking Building.

How To Get To SM Mall Of Asia Arena From Different Locations

Route #1

From NAIA-1 & 2, Sucat, Paranaque, Muntinlupa, Alabang and other nearby areas via Sucat Road.

Take Sucat Road which becomes Ninoy Aquino Ave and ends at NAIA Road. Turn left on NAIA Road. From NAIA-2,
take NAIA Road. Drive all the way past Domestic Road and Quirino Ave then cross Roxas Blvd. Turn right onto
Macapagal Blvd. You will pass through two bridges which are the south and north entry/exit of Aseana City,
respectively. After the second Bridge, turn left on Coral Way to take the Access Road One.

Route #2

From Malolos, Bulacan, Subic, Clark, Tarlac, SCTEX, Pampanga, Olongapo and other areas of North Luzon.

Palacio St. Turn left on Roxas Blvd and drive all the way CCP Complex. Turn right onto CCP Complex. Drive all the
way to Tanghalang Francisco Balagtas aka Folk ArtsTheater bldg. Make left. Turn left on PICC. Turn right onto the
next street. Drive all the way and cross Gil Puyat Ext. Follow Access Road Two.

Route #3

From NAIA-3, Andrews Ave, Villamor Air Base, Newport City, Resort World Manila, Sales Road and nearby areas.

Take Andrews Ave westbound all the way past Aurora Blvd aka Tramo until road becomes Airport Road. Drive
towards Roxas Blvd where you turn left. Turn right onto Aseana Ave if it's already open, if not, drive further and turn
right onto NAIA Road Ext, then turn right onto Macapagal Blvd to take the Access Road One I mentioned above.
Read Route #1.

Route #4

From CCP Complex, Gil Puyat, World Trade Center, Roxas Blvd southbound lane which is the route if you come from
Ermita, Malate, Quiapo, DLSU, UN Ave, Manila Ocean Park, Intramuros, Binondo, etc.

Take Macapagal Blvd southbound lane, turn right onto Seaside Blvd, the road next to the bridge after Gil Puyat. Take
Access Road Two that I mentioned above.

Route #5

From Cavite, Kawit, Imus, Bacoor, Alabang-Zapote Road, Las Pinas, Dasmarinas and other parts of Cavite via
Coastal Road.

Take either Emilio Aguinaldo Highway or Cavitex and traverse Coastal Road. Turn left on NAIA Road. Follow Route
#1.

Route #6

Via EDSA from Makati, Mandaluyong, Pasig, Ortigas Center and nearby areas.

Take southbound lane of EDSA all the way to SM Mall of Asia. Pass through the roundabout of SM Globe and follow
Access Road Two.

New Driving Direction To DFA From NLEX
I've just learned that the new road that runs from Roxas Boulevard towards President Macapagal Boulevard in Pasay
City has been completely open to all motorists for quite sometime now. Last time I saw it, east lane was still closed
and both west and east bound vehicles had to squeeze in the narrow west bound lane.

I am referring to Bradco Street, the road that borders Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) Office of Consular Affairs
to the south. DFA is bordered to the west by President Macapagal Boulevard. To it's east is the
S&RMembership Shopping building. And to the north is Shell Station.

Because of this new development, a new driving direction has also opened for those going to DFA by car from north
of Metro Manila as well as those coming from Northern Luzon provinces, e.g. Bulacan, Pampanga, Subic, Zambales,
etc.

You see, ever since Macapagal Boulevard had been opened, large chunk of motorists bound for south that used to
take the entire stretch of Roxas Boulevard had shifted to the new eponymous road. What happened is Roxas
Boulevard became less-traffic. The way I see it, Macapagal Boulevard is now heavier in traffic than Roxas Boulevard.
The bottleneck in EDSA and Macapagal Boulevard intersection is the major cause of the congestion. On the other
hand, traffic in Roxas Boulevard is free-flowing, thanks to the two flyovers in EDSA-Roxas Blvd and Gil Puyat-Roxas
Blvd intersections.

Here's the new driving route from NLEX to DFA Office of Counsular Affairs:

From NLEX, go straight past EDSA overpass to take A. Bonifacio Avenue, the road that continues NLEX. Stay on A.
Bonifacio all the way to its opposite end which is in Blumentritt Street. Turn right onto Blumentritt, changelane to the
leftmost and drive past Dimasalang up to Aurora Boulevard. Make a sharp left turn to take Aurora Boulevard, then
turn right onto Dimasalang.

Cross Lacson Avenue and take Laon Laan. Stay on Laon Laan up to its other end which is in Alfonso Mendoza Street
aka Quezon Boulevard.

Turn left on Alfonso Mendoza aka Quezon Boulevard and drive past Quezon Underpass up to Quiapo. Take Quezon
Bridge to cross Pasig River. Stay to the middle of the road. The road bends to the left and road name changes to
Padre Burgos. Change lane to the right, cross the next intersection with traffic lights, avoid Lagusnilad Underpass by
taking the rightlane. Padre Burgos bends to the right and separates from Lagusnilad.

Stay on Padre Burgos and drive all the way to Roxas Boulevard, crossing three intersections with traffic lights -
Finance Road, General Luna and Palacio Street. Turn left on Roxas Boulevard.

Stay to the middle of Roxas Boulevard's south bound lane all the way to Baclaran, passing through the two flyovers,
Gil Puyat-Roxas Boulevard and EDSA-Roxas Boulevard, respectively.

Bradco is the first T-intersection to the right of Roxas Boulevard after passing through EDSA-Roxas Boulevard
flyover. Turn right onto Bradco and park your car at the "Pay Parking Area" located to the left corner of Bradco-

Stay tuned for New Directions to DFA from Different Parts of Metro Manila.

One Night In Tiendesitas
Last night, friends invited me to Tendesitas to have some booze and see a band performed live. When I learned that
one of us, the one who would drive, doesn't drink I considered coming. I am a law abiding citizen who doesn't drive
while intoxicated and I don't want to ride a car being driven by a person with even a bit ofpick-me-up inside their body.
It's Saturday night and I figured I needed a time-out from blogging, so I obliged to go. Besides, I thought it would give
me an avenue to search for a safe driving direction from Tiendesitas to Timog-Morato area that can be taken past
midnight.

SK8s performing live at Tiendesitas

After filling up the tank at Petron in Boy Scout Circle, we headed out to our destination. I was the one who
suggested the route. We took the driving direction I posted in my blog entry entitled Driving Directions To Tiendesitas
And Frontera Verde. We took Kamuning Road, crossed EDSA, took Kamias Road all the way to Langka Street where
we turned right. Then, we turned left on Xavierville Ave and drove all the way to Esteban Abada St, the last road
before Katipunan Ave. We turned left on Abada to get around so that we could pass through Katipunan Aurora
flyover. This is the route to take to avoid the traffic in Aurora Blvd intersection. To get the details of this route, go
to Driving Directions To Tiendesitas And Frontera Verde. Once we're in Katipunan Ave, the drive was smooth all the
way to Tiendesitas with a bit of traffic in Libis caused by the U-turn to Eastwood City. We left Petron at 7:40 pm and
parked at Tiendesitas at 8:25 pm.

Tiendesitas nightlife experience

We had a ball all through out the night. The band named SK8s performed well. The food was great as well. We
bought our food from Sinugba stall. A group meal served in circular basket and called "Bilao Meal" which contains
different assortment of Filipino favorite dishes, namely: Nilasing na Hipon, Crispy Calamares, Pork Liempo, Boneless
Bangus, Chicken Teriyaki, Garlic Chicken, Chop suey, Sinigang na Baboy, Manggang Binagoongan, and of course
rice (6 cups). It costs Php 1,200 and served with free two towers of ice tea, each tower measures 1 liter. Now, with
the sumptuous finger foods and meals in front of us and a live band playing great rock and pop songs, we ordered
enough quantity of light beer to enjoy the night in Tiendesitas.

A night in Tiendesitas

We took different route on our way back to Boy Scout Circle. I had quickly drawn up in my mind a map in which
Tiendesitas and Boy Scout Circle are connected by different roads and I came out with this direction: from
Tiendesitas take Julia Vargas, turn right onto EDSA, left on Ortigas Ave via flyover, turn right onto N. Domingo, left at
Dona Hemedy, right onto E. Rodriguez Sr Ave and finally, turn left on Tomeas Morato. And so I instructed our
designated driver along our way. Not bad, because we've reached Boy Scout Circle in no time. We left Tiendesitas
parking area at 11:55 pm and at 12:20 am we're already encircling Boy Scout Roundabout.
4 Responses to One Night In Tiendesitas
19 February 2012 21:59
I am so curious on how the food had look like. Sounds uhhmmm...

Lagalag said...
19 February 2012 23:31
Aesthetically pleasing and surprisingly a culinary delight.

Amado said...
22 February 2012 15:32
As a Balikbayan , I've heard of Tiendesitas for a long time but never ventured to the place for fear of the unknown.
But now as an educated (on routes and directions--Thanks to directions on Web) tourist I am planning to visit the
place for a night out with my relatives. The food price seems reasonable enough and hope its a culinary astonishment
to behold.

Lagalag said...
22 February 2012 17:56
I'm sure you will enjoy it there, sir Amado. There are wide array of foods that you can choose from. And the
entertainment is excellent as well. :-)

Parking Areas & Driving Directions To Quezon Memorial Circle
In this guide, you will learn different driving routes from various locations to one of our national parks situated in
Quezon City where the remains of our former President Manuel L Quezon had been put to rest inside a mausoleum
of the 66-meter tall monument eponym for the first President of the Commonwealth of the Philippines.

Parking Areas

Quezon Memorial Circle
Parking fee for medium vehicle is Php 15 flatrate. Because Quezon Memorial Circle is so massive, measuring up to
80 hectares, it is important that you know where to park your vehicle in relation to your immediate destination inside
the complex so that you get there on time. That's why I have done all the work to give you the information on Parking
Areas. For example, if you're headed to QMC Restaurants, Mabini Hall or the Basketball Court, you must use the
entrance opposite East Ave. Pay the parking fee. park your car and walk a little bit to your destination. Peoples Hall,
on the other hand is located near to the next entrance which is opposite Commonwealth Ave. Now these pieces of
information are good only if you're in a hurry and you are in an appointment. You see, QMC is not only for recreation.
There are some places here which are good forbusiness meeting, especially in QMC Restaurants. So, if it's your first
time to get there by car and you have anappointment, these guides will definitely help you. Another thing, if your
destination is at Quezon City Hall, this is the best parking because it's hard to park at Quezon City Hall ground. I've
had experienced it before and it's really inconvenient for me looking for available parking slot there. In QMC, you just
use the Quezon City Hall pedestrian underpass and you're at the City Hall in a breeze.

Now if you're in an excursion with your family or friends, you might prefer to park anywhere allowed, stroll around,
enjoy the trip, then back to your vehicle when you get tired and want to go home. Right?

Well, there's a way you can get the most out of your QMC trip without exhausting yourselves and getting droopy
quickly. You see, QMC has a lot of attractions to offer and you can move your vehicle from one spot to another so
that you don't need to walk far to your next area of interest.

Let's say your family is enjoying it now at Circle of Joy with your car parked near its entrance and there are lots of
kids with you. Although, Pedal & Paddle is just opposite Circle of Joy and Zipline is adjacent, a big ride attraction
called Circle of Fun is conveniently located along the one way Path Parking that goes around the strategic locations
within QMC. You can move your car to the frontage of Circle of Fun, buy tickets and enjoy all the rides. Later on,
move your car again to another slot near to other attractions such as Tropical Garden, Fanomart Organic Market if it's
open or the Fountain, QMC Stage and the QMC Shrine itself. The one way vehicular pathway with parking slots on
the left side runs through the woodlands of Quezon Memorial Circle and crosses between the Fountain and the
Shrine. It passes by the back of QMC Restaurants and Mabini Hall and then passes through Food Stalls and the
Picnic Areas where you can park your vehicle side by side with a concrete picnic table. Below are the major spots
inside Quezon Memorial Circle, followed by a map with clickable red pins that reveal the attractions when clicked.

Circle of Joy
Circle of Fun
Pedal & Paddle
QMC Zip-Line
QMC Restaurants
Basketball Court
Picnic Area 1
Picnic Area 2
Tropical Garden
Fountain
QMC Monument (Shrine)
QMC Bicycles
Peoples Hall
Mabini Hall
Fern Garden
Food Stalls
QMC Stage aka Grandstand
Fanomart Organic Market

Shown in the map, aside from red pins are blue shades, parking signs and red directional arrows. Blue shades are
areas where parking slots are abundant and so parking signs are embedded in the map. Arrow signs represent the
flow of traffic both inside the Parking Lots and the roads outside the parking lots. The road that goes around the
center of QMC is the vehicular pathway with parking slots on the left side. The only road that has no parking is the
two-way that connects the first large parking lot and the road that encircles QMC center.

How To Get To Quezon Memorial Circle By Car From:

Route #1: Norther Luzon provinces, e.g., Pampanga, Bulacan, Subic, Clark, SCTEX, etc.

Take NLEX and use Mindanao Exit. Stay to the middle of Mindanao Ave and drive all the way to North Ave. Turn left
on North Ave and turn right where it ends, Elliptical road. Change lane to the left and use your preferred entrance.

Route #2: Southern Luzon provinces, e.g., Laguna, Batangas, Quezon, etc as well as from Alabang, Sucat, Festival
Mall, Metropolis Starmall, etc via SLEX.

Take SLEX aka Osmena Highway and then choose from three options: EDSA, C-5 and Taft Ave. Via EDSA: Drive all
the way to East Ave. Details: Keep driving under road signs that read Monumento from Magallanes up to Aurora Blvd
Underpass in Cubao. You must pass through Ayala Tunnel, Shaw Blvd Underpass, Ortigas Flyover, Santolan Flyover
and then Aurora Blvd Underpass. Next to Aurora Blvd Underpass is EDSA-Kamuning Flyover. Don't take the flyover.
Drive to the rightmost lane of EDSA, cross Kamias Road ang turn right onto East Ave. Drive all the way to its end and
turn right (Elliptical Road). Change lane to the left and take the entrance opposite Commonwealth Ave or drive further
past this entrance, make one complete circle and take the entrance opposite East Ave. Read the next routes for C-5
and Taft Ave.

Route #3: Via C-5 from Bonifacio Global City, Tiendesitas, Pasig, Taguig, Ugong, Ortigas and other areas nearby.

Take northbound lane of C-5 and drive under road signs that read NLEX then turn left on Commonwealth Ave.
Details: You must pass through Ortigas Flyover and after passing by Eastwood City, you must pass throughC5/Boni
Serrano-Katipunan Ave Interchange followed immediately by a tunnel. Then you will take the Aurora Blvd-
C5/Katipunan Flyover. You will be passing by Manila Water Company and MWSS, to your right, and the road
becomes part of Tandang Sora Ave. Turn left on Commonwealth Ave, the widest road of Metro Manila. A flyover is
located there (Tandang Sora-Commonwealth Flyover). Commonwealth Ave ends in Elliptical Road which encircles
QMC. Make left. Change lane to the leftmost until you get to the entrance. Take either East Ave or Commonwealth
Ave entrance (you would have completely encircled the QMC before entering via the entrance opposite
Commonwealth Ave.

Route #4: Via Taft Ave from SLEX/Skyway, La Salle Taft, Rizal Memorial Sports Complex, Harrison Plaza, etc.

Turn left from SLEX to Quirino Ave where SLEX ends. Turn right onto Taft Ave. Drive under LRT-1 elevated track.
You will pass through between Manila City Hall and SM City Manila. Road ends in the uphill ramp of Quezon Bridge.
Make right. Next to Quezon Bridge is Quezon Blvd Underpass. Down the underpass, turn right onto the Lerma
Underpass and take Espana Blvd. Drive past UST (to your left) and cross Lacson Ave. Road name becomes Quezon
Ave after Welcome or Mabuhay Rotunda. Drive under road signs that read QMC until the road ends in Elliptical Road
that encircles QMC. You will pass through Araneta Ave-Quezon Ave Underpass and EDSA-Quezon Ave Tunnel.
Turn right onto Elliptical Road and immediately change lane to the leftmost. First entrance you get to see is the one
opposite East Ave, followed by the one opposite Commonwealth Ave.

Route #5: Via Roxas Blvd from Cavitex, Cavite, Coastal Mall, SM Mall of Asia, World Trade Center, Macapagal Blvd,
Baclaran, Heritage Hotel, Aseana City, etc.

You just drive from Cavitex or Coastal Road along the whole stretch of Roxas Blvd, the road the continues Cavitex,
until you get to TM Kalaw, the road before Rizal Park and next to UN Ave. Turn right onto TM Kalaw and drive all the
way to Taft Ave. Make left. From SM MOA, Macapagal Blvd and World Trade Center, take CCP then Roxas Blvd,
turn right onto Kalaw and left on Taft Ave. Drive under the elevated track of LRT-1 and followed the rest of direction
given on Route #4.

Where To Park For Grand Fiesta Manila 2011 Celebration
In our article entitled Driving Directions To Newport City, you get to know how to drive from different locations in
Metro Manila to Newport City where Resort World Manila is located. Resort World Manila is the entertainment
complex in which Grand Fiesta Manila 2011 is being held this Christmas Season.

One of vintage cars in Grand Fiesta Manila 2011
If you're heading to Resort World for Grand Fiesta Manila 2011 Celebration, the best parking area is the one located
inside Resort World itself. From Resort Dr, turn right onto Newport Boulevard. This parking is also adjacent to the
casino and Rupubliq. Resort World Manila is located to your left along Newport Boulevard as indicated by Resort
World neon sign at the top of the building. The parking entrance is located at the other end of the building near corner
Sales Road. Make left towards the driveway to parking entrance.

Map below illustrates driving directions from Andrews Avenue to the multilevel parking of Resort World Manila. To get
driving direction from your location to Resort World Manila, click Driving Directions To Newport City
Open Parking Space Along Roxas Boulevard Beside U.S. Embassy
Flash Update!!! The place written on this post may not available at this moment because of what had happened to
Roxas Blvd wrought by the havoc of typhoon Pedring. Roxas Blvd seawall is currently under major reconstruction
today.

There's an open space converted into parking space along Roxas Boulevard near U.S. Embassy. It's just a walking
distance from the embassy. But take note that this parking space, as I've noticed upon passing byhere on my cruising
from time to time, is not open all the time. There are times a lot of cars are parked. There are times, not one, and
some iron sticks are set up across the entrance. Now let me share to you an experience that had happened in a
similar parking near Manila Yacht Club right before Quirino Avenue. Those "back-up boys" were setting up those iron
structure to control the parking area and convey the message to the drivers that they must be paid for watching after
the cars. What we did that time was to blow our horn and they immediately allow us. That time I was carrying
a handycam and when they noticed it, they disappeared. When we're about to leave the parking area, not single
person approach us to collect parking fees.

Before I guide you to that public parking areaalong Roxas Boulevard. let's just learn how to get to U.S. Embassy. So
here's the directions to U.S. Embassy from different parts of Metro Manila. Each route contains direction to the open
space that's now converted into publicparking area along Roxas Boulevard.

Route #1

From north of Metro Manila including Bulacan, Novaliches, Caloocan City, Balintawak, Bagong Baryo and other areas
near these vicinities - you can take the route via Quiapo. Take A. Bonifacio Avenue and Dimasalang Street to
Quezon Boulevard. On Quezon Boulevard go straight up to Quiapo, passing through the Quezon Boulevard
underpas, and Lawton, crossing Pasig river via Quezon Bridge. Road name changes to Padre Burgos after passing
Lagusnilad underpass and Taft Avenue. Again let me reiterate, after crossing the intersection of the street next to
Lawton that borders Manila City Hall, avoid passing through the Lagusnilad underpass by staying to the right of Padre
Burgos. After passing that junction, stay to the middle of Padre Burgos, to your left now is the National Museum.

Cross intersections of Finance Road, General Luna Street which is the way going to Intramuros, and Palacio Street.
After crossing Palacio Street, stay to the left of Padre Burgos Street and then turn left on Roxas Blvd. You're now at
Luneta Park also known as Rizal Park. If your destination is Manila Ocean Park, Luneta Park, H2O Hotel, Harbor
View Restaurant, Manila Hotel, Museum of the City of Manila and Quirino Grandstand, then from Padre Burgos, stay
to the middle and cross Roxas Boulevard and follow the road onto the publicparking area in front of Quirino
Grandstand and walk to your destination.

Now since you're going to U.S. Embassy, you've turned left on Roxas Boulevard. Stay to the middle of Roxas
Boulevard. Cross the next intersection that borders Luneta or Rizal Park to the south which is T.M. Kalaw Street.
Next to Kalaw is U.N. Avenue intersection and next to it is the U.S. Embassy compound to your right. U.S. Embassy
compound is big. So drive on, but as soon as you pass the gate of U.S. Embassy change lane to the rightmost lane,
slow down a little bit and turn on right signal. After you pass the ground of U.S. Embassy, next to it is the parking
area. Slow down so that you don't go beyond the driveway onto the parking lot.

Route #2

From South of Metro Manila - Alabang, Muntinlupa, Pacita, Metropolis Star Mall, Festival Mall as well as Southern
Tagalog provinces e.g. Laguna, Batangas and Quezon. Take the Skyway and President Osmena Highway then turn
left on Quirino Avenue. Go all the way to Roxas Blvd passing under the elevated Quirino Station of LRT-1 and
crossing the intersections of Adriatico, Mabini and M.H. Del Pilar streets. Turn right onto Roxas Boulevard and stay to
the middle. Cross intersections of Pedro Gil, Padre Faura and U.N. Avenue. After crossing U.N. Avenue intersection,
stay to the left of Roxas Boulevard in preparation for left turn. Turn left on the next main intersection before Luneta
Park. This intersection is T.M. Kalaw Street to the right and South Drive to the left. It borders Luneta Park to the
south. Turn left on South Drive. Now, you've just taken the direction going to Manila Ocean Park as well as Luneta
Park or Rizal Park from the places mentioned above. Other destinations that you'll see here are the following: H2O
Hotel, Harbor View Restaurant, Manila Hotel, Museum of the City of Manila and Quirino Grandstand. We need
to pass through this direction to get to theparking space located very near to U.S. Embassy.

Along South Drive, make a U-Turn to get back to Roxas Boulevard. Turn right onto Roxas Boulevard. Next traffic light
is on U.N. Avenue intersection and next to it is the U.S. Embassy compound to your right. U.S. Embassy compound
is big. So drive on, but as soon as you pass the gate of U.S. Embassy change lane to the rightmost lane, slow
your drive and turn on right signal. After you pass the compound of U.S. Embassy, next to it is the parking area. Slow
down so that you don't go beyond the driveway onto the parking lot.

Route #3

From Makati, Mandaluyong and neighboring Areas via J.P. Rizal Street Stay on J.P. Rizal until road name becomes
Tejeron. From Tejeron turn left on Pedro Gil. Then turn right onto President Quirino Avenue.

You must stay to the left of the Quirino Avenue immediately. Turn left on the next stop light towards Plaza Dilaw
Road. You will immediately see the building of Philippine Columbian Association. After that building, turn right onto
President Quirino Avenue Extension. Turn left on United Nations Avenue. Stay to the middle of United Nations
Avenue and drive all the way to Roxas Boulevard, crossing Taft Avenue under the elevated U.N. Avenue Station of
LRT-1 and crossing main intersections of Maria Orosa Street where Manila Pavilion Hotel is located to your right,
Jorge Bacobo, Mabini and M.H. Del Pilar. After you cross the intersection of M.H. Del Pilar, change lane to the left
and turn left on Roxas Boulevard. U.S. Embassy ground is now to your right along Roxas Boulevard after you turned
left from U.N. Avenue. U.S. Embassy compound is big. So drive on, but as soon as you pass the gate of U.S.
Embassy change lane to the rightmost lane, slow your drive and turn on right signal. After you pass the compound of
U.S. Embassy, next to it is the parking area. Slow down so that you don't go beyond the driveway onto the parking
lot.

Route #4

From Quezon City take Quezon Avenue all the way to Espana then take Lerma onto Quiapo, passing through
Quezon Boulevard underpass, and Lawton, crossing Pasig river via Quezon Bridge. Road name changes to Padre
You're now at Luneta Park also known as Rizal Park. If your destination is Manila Ocean Park, Luneta Park, H2O
Hotel, Harbor View Restaurant, Manila Hotel, Museum of the City of Manila and Quirino Grandstand, then from Padre
Burgos, stay to the middle and cross Roxas Boulevard and follow the road onto the public parking area in front of
Quirino Grandstand and walk to your destination.

Now since you're going to U.S. Embassy, you're now driving along Roxas Boulevard. Cross the next intersection that
borders Luneta or Rizal Park to the south which is T.M. Kalaw Street. Next to Kalaw is U.N. Avenue intersection and
next to it is the U.S. Embassy compound to your right. U.S. Embassy compound is big. So drive on, but as soon as
you pass the gate of U.S. Embassy change lane to the rightmost lane, slow your drive and turn on right signal. After
you pass the compound of U.S. Embassy, next to it is the parking area. Slow down so that you don't go beyond the
driveway onto the parking lot.

Route #5

Padre Burgos, cross intersections of General Luna and Palacio streets, respectively, then turn left on Roxas Blvd.

slow your drive and turn on right signal. After you pass the ground of U.S. Embassy, next to it is the parking area.
Slow down so that you don't go beyond the driveway onto the parking lot.

Route #6

From Tondo, Caloocan, Malabon, Navotas, Valenzuela, Binondo, Divisoria and other areas on these vicinities. From
your area, get to Jose Abad Santos Avenue. Those from Caloocan, Navotas, Malabon and Valenzueal take Rizal
Avenue or any street parallel to it to get to Jose Abad Santos Avenue. Stay to the middle of Jose Abad Santos
stay to the left of Padre Burgos Street and then turn left on Roxas Blvd.


slow your drive and turn on right signal. After you pass the ground of U.S. Embassy, next to it is the parking area.
Slow down so that you don't go beyond the driveway onto the parking lot.

Route #7

From Cavite, Tagaytay, Bacoor, Zapote, Las Pinas and other areas in these vicinities. Take Coastal Road and head
toward Manila via Roxas Blvd. Please don't make a detour on Disodado Macapagal during peak season, traffic is
heavy on CCP Complex. Stay to the middle of Roxas Boulevard and drive all the way up to Ermita, passing through
flyovers of EDSA and Gil Puyat Avenue and crossing intersections of P. Ocampo Street formerly Vito Cruz, Quirino
Avenue, Pedro Gil Street, Padre Faura and U.N. Avenue. After crossing U.N. Avenue intersection, stay to the left of
Roxas Boulevard in preparation for left turn. Turn left on the next main intersection before Luneta Park. This
intersection is T.M. Kalaw Street to the right and South Drive to the left. Turn left on South Drive.

Now, you've just taken the direction to Manila Ocean Park as well as Luneta Park or Rizal Park from the places
mentioned above. Other destinations that you'll see here are the following: H2O Hotel, Harbor View Restaurant,
Manila Hotel, Museum of the City of Manila and Quirino Grandstand. We need to pass through this direction to get to
the parking space locate very near to U.S. Embassy.

Along South Drive, make a U-Turn to get back to Roxas Boulevard. Turn right onto Roxas Boulevard. Next traffic light
is on U.N. Avenue intersection and next to it is the U.S. Embassy compound to your right. U.S. Embassy compound
is big. So drive on, but as soon as you pass the gate of U.S. Embassy change lane to the rightmost lane, slow your
drive and turn on right signal. After you pass the compound of U.S. Embassy, next to it is the parking area. Slow
down so that you don't go beyond the driveway onto the parking lot.

Driving Directions To Cirque Du Soleil's VAREKAI
Varekai, a world class touring acrobatic production of Cirque Du Soleil is now in Manila. Performances are scheduled
to be held from June 22 to July 24, 2011 at Quirino Grandstand in Rizal Park.

Here's how to get to the site from different parts of Metro Manila by car:

Route #1

From Alabang, Muntinlupa, Sucat, Festival Mall, Metropolis Starmall and other areas near to these vicinities.

Take northbound lane of either Skyway or Osmena Highway aka South Super Highway. Major repair of Buendia-
Osmena flyover is on-going so you must avoid that area. My suggestion is to exit Skyway in Magallanes and turn left
on EDSA.

Drive all the way to Roxas Boulevard, the road where a flyover passes through. Turn right onto Roxas Boulevard and
drive all the way to Rizal Park. You will pass through Roxas Boulevard-Gil Puyat flyover and cross four intersections
with traffic lights before you get to Rizal Park. These intersections are Pablo Ocampo, Quirino Avenue, Pedro Gil and
UN Avenue. Rizal Park is next to UN Avenue. It is bordered by the next intersection with traffic lights. This
intersection is Kalaw, if you turn right, and Katigbak Drive aka South Drive, if you turn left.

After crossing UN Avenue, change lane to the left and turn left on Katigbak aka South Drive. Quirino Grandstand
stands approximately 330 meters from Roxas Boulevard. Just follow the road as it turns right. Parking spaces abound
around the area.

Route #2

From NAIA Terminal 3 and Newport Resort World Manila.

Take Resort Drive from Resort World Manila and Newport City and turn right onto Andrews Avenue, the main road
between NAIA-3 and Resort World Complex. Coming from NAIA-3, take Andrews Avenue and make a U-Turn to take
the opposite lane.

Drive on Andrew Avenue. Pass through the big rotunda with giant sculpture and turn right again to the extension of
Andrews Avenue. Stay on Andrews Avenue all the way to Roxas Boulevard, crossing respectively these intersections
with traffic lights: Aurora Boulevard aka Tramo, Domestic Road, and Quirino Avenue.

Turn right onto Roxas Boulevard and drive all the way to Rizal Park. You will pass through two flyovers in Roxas
Boulevard, EDSA-Roxas flyover and Gil Puyat-Roxas Boulevard flyover. You will also cross four intersections with
traffic lights before you get to Rizal Park, namely, CCP Complex/Ocampo Street, Quirino Avenue, Pedro Gil Street
and UN Avenue. After crossing UN Avenue, change lane to the left and turn left on South Drive also known as
Katigbak Drive.

The road turns right and Quirino Grandstand stands after the turn approximately 330 meters from Roxas Boulevard.
Parking areas abound around the area.

Route #3

From Cavite, Tagaytay, Naic, Kawit, Bacoor, and other areas nearby.

Take either Aguinaldo Hi-way or the new Cavitex and drive towards Coastal Road. Stay to the middle of Coastal
Road past NAIA Road until road name becomes Roxas Boulevard. Stay to the middle of Roxas Boulevard and drive
all the way to Rizal Park. Last intersection with traffic lights that you will have to cross bears the sign that read UN
Avenue. After crossing UN Avenue, turn left on the next intersection which is Katigbak Drive aka South Drive. Its
opposite road to the right is Kalaw. Quirino Grandstand is located after South Drive turns to right approximately 330
meters from Roxas Boulevard. There are ample parking spaces around the area.

Route #4

From Fort Bonifacio Global City, Market Market, High Street, Forbes Park, McKinley Road, and other areas nearby.

Take the south lane of 5th Avenue, one of the prominent main roads inside Fort Bonifacio Global City. 5th Avenue
becomes Lawton Avenue. Stay to the middle of Lawton Avenue and drive all the way until you cross Osmena
Highway via Osmena Highway-Lawton Drive Overpass. Lawton Avenue becomes Sales Road, and it now runs under
the elevated NAIA-3 Exit ramp of Skyway. Soon, Sales Road turns right, and it becomes Andrews Avenue.

Drive all the way on Andrews Avenue, passing through a big rotunda where a giant sculpture is erected. Andrews
Avenue becomes Airport Road and it ends up in Roxas Boulevard. Before you get to Roxas Boulevard, you would
have crossed three intersections with traffic lights, namely, Aurora Boulevard aka Tramo, Domestic Road and Quirino
Avenue. Turn right onto Roxas Boulevard and drive all the way to Rizal Park, passing through two flyovers, EDSA-
Roxas flyover and Gil Puyat-Roxas Boulevard flyover, and crossing four intersections with traffic lights, namely, CCP
Complex/Ocampo Street, Quirino Avenue, Pedro Gil Street and UN Avenue.

Turn left on the intersection next to UN Avenue to get to Quirino Grandstand. There are lots of parking areas in the
vicinity.

Route #5

From Rockwell Center Makati.

First Option. Take Estrella and turn right onto EDSA. Stay on EDSA all the way to Roxas Boulevard, the intersection
with flyover after the last station of MRT-3. Turn right onto Roxas Boulevard and drive all the way to Rizal Park. After
crossing the fourth intersection with traffic lights which is United Nations Avenue, turn left on the next intersection to
get to Quirino Grandstand.

Second Option. For those who avoid traffic in EDSA. Take the west lane of JP Rizal. West lane is the one nearest to
the edge of the Pasig River. Drive past Makati Avenue all the way to the junction of Chino Roces/AP Reyes Avenue.
There's a McDonald's Store at the corner of JP Rizal and AP Reyes. Turn right onto AP Reyes and make a U-turn
and then turn right back to JP Rizal.

Stay to the middle of JP Rizal until road name change to Tejeron at the area where a Puregold is situated to the left.
Tejeron ends up in Pedro Gil Street. Turn left on Pedro Gil and right onto President Quirino Avenue. Immediately,
change lane to the leftmost and turn left on Quirino Avenue Extension. From Quirino Avenue Extension, turn left on
United Nations Avenue. Drive all the way to Roxas Boulevard where UN Avenue ends. Turn right onto Roxas
Boulevard and turn left on the next intersection with traffic lights which is Katigbak Drive aka South Drive. Quirino
Grandstand shows up as the road turns right. Parking spaces abound around the area.

Route #6

From Eastwood City Libis.

First, turn right onto Eulogio Rodriguez Jr Avenue aka C-5 from Eastwood City Complex. Then, make a U-Turn
underneath the flyover to get to the south bound lane of C-5. Take the south lane of C-5 aka Eulogio Rodriguez Jr
Avenue, cross Ortigas Avenue via Ortigas-C5 flyover and turn right onto Julia Vargas Avenue.

Turn left on San Miguel Avenue. Turn right onto Shaw Boulevard, the road where San Miguel Avenue ends, and take
Shaw-EDSA flyover to get to the other side of EDSA. Stay to the middle of Shaw Boulevard west bound lane and
drive all the way and turn left on one way Old Sta Mesa Road, the road opposite N Domingo Street which is to the
right. Drive on Old Sta Mesa past two T intersections to the left, and then make a U-Turn onto Valenzuela Street, a
road intersecting Old Sta Mesa in an inverted Y-Intersection. Note: You can make a shortcut to Valenzuela Street
from Old Sta Mesa by passing through Prince Court Hotel driveway. You will notice lots of motorists turning left onto
next to the bridge.

Quirino Avenue bends to the right. Next intersection with traffic lights is Quirino Avenue EXTENSION which is
connected to President Quirino Avenue by Plaza Dilao Road. Turn right onto Plaza Dilo Road and then go right at
Quirino Avenue Extension.

drive all the way to its other end which is in Roxas Boulevard. Turn right onto Roxas Boulevard and finally, turn left on
the next intersection with traffic lights which is Katigbak Drive aka South Drive. Quirino Grandstand is located

Route #7

From SM Mall of Asia.

You can either come from Seaside Boulevard, the road at the back of SM MOA, or Jose Diokno Boulevard, the road
at the front of SM MOA. Either way, take the north bound lane. Seaside Boulevard turns right. Diokno intersects
Seaside Boulevard. From Diokno turn right onto Seaside Boulevard.

From Seaside Boulevard, turn left on Diosdado Macapagal Boulevard, the main road where Seaside Boulevard ends.
Stay to the middle of Diosdado Macapagal Boulevard and cross Gil Puyat Avenue Extension. Diosdado Macapagal
Boulevard ends up in Gil Puyat. Road name becomes Magdalena Jalandoni which ends up in Pedro Bukaneg. Turn
right onto Bukaneg and then turn left on Roxas Boulevard.

Drive all the way to Rizal Park, crossing three intersections with traffic lights, namely, President Quirino Avenue,
Pedro Gil Street and United Nations Avenue aka UN Avenue. Turn left on the road next to UN Avenue which is South
Drive aka Katigbak Drive to get to Quirino Grandstand.

Route #8

From Greenhills and nearby areas.

Take the west lane of Ortigas Avenue and turn left on Santolan Road. Santolan Road becomes Pinaglabanan after
crossing P. Guevara Street. Pinaglabana ends up in N. Domingo Street. Turn left on N. Domingo Street. Drive all the
way on N. Domingo, crossing T-Intersection of Araneta Avenue and main intersection of V. Mapa Boulevard. After
crossing V. Mapa intersection, road name becomes Old Sta Mesa Road.

Drive on Old Sta Mesa past two T intersections to the left, and then make a U-Turn onto Valenzuela Street, a road
intersecting Old Sta Mesa in an inverted Y. Note: You can make a shortcut to Valenzuela Street by passing through
Prince Court Hotel driveway. You will notice lots of motorists turning left onto the hotel. Drivers give one peso to an
employee of the hotel in-charge at the driveway. Upon exit of the hotel driveway, turn left and then change lane to the
right. Next T-intersection to the right is Paco-Sta Mesa Road, where Sta Mesa Bridge is located. Turn right onto
Paco-Sta Mesa Road, pass through Sta Mesa Bridge and take the flyover next to the bridge.

Quirino Avenue bends to the right. Next intersection with traffic light is Quirino Avenue Extension which is connected
to President Quirino Avenue by Plaza Dilao Road. Turn right onto Plaza Dilao Road and then go right at Quirino
Avenue Extension.

drive all the way to its opposite end which is in Roxas Boulevard. Turn right onto Roxas Boulevard and finally, turn left
on the next intersection with traffic lights which is Katigbak Drive aka South Drive. Quirino Grandstand is located

Route #9

From Araneta Center Cubao.

Quezon Avenue intersecting Araneta Avenue will be closed to all private vehicles starting June 20, 2011. Take
Aurora Boulevard's west lane, cross EDSA, and take E. Rodriguez Sr Avenue. Drive all the way to the other end of E.
Rodriguez Sr Avenue which is located in Welcome or Mabuhay Rotunda. Turn right onto Quezon Avenue and make a
U-Turn to get to the other side. Drive towards Espana Boulevard past Mabuhay Rotunda. Drive all the way to Lerma
where Espana Boulevard ends. You will pass by UST. Turn right onto Lerma and left onto Quezon Boulevard
Underpass to get to Quiapo. Cross Pasig River via Quezon Bridge.

Quezon Boulevard bends to the left at Lawton and road name changes to Padre Burgos. After crossing an
intersection with traffic lights, Padre Burgos bends to the right. And Lagusnilad Underpass appears to the left. Avoid
the Underpass, take Padre Burgos Street. Cross Finance Road, General Luna Street and Palacio Street
intersections, all with traffic lights. Next main intersection is Roxas Boulevard to the left and Bonifacio Drive to the
right. Cross this intersection to get to Quirino Grandstand which is visible as the road turns left. There are lots of
parking areas available around the area.

Route #10

From SM North EDSA and Trinoma.

Quezon Avenue intersecting Araneta Avenue will be closed to all private vehicles starting June 20, 2011 to give way
to the construction of Quezon Avenue Underpass.

Take West Avenue and turn right onto Del Monte Avenue. Turn left on A. Bonifacio Avenue and right onto Blumentritt.
Turn left on Aurora Boulevard and then turn right onto Dimasalang.

Quezon Bridge.

around the area.

Route #11

From Pampanga, Bulacan, Subic, Zambalez and other parts of Norther Luzon.

Take NLEX and head towards Manila. NLEX ends up in Balintawak Cloverleaf interchange which is in EDSA. Road
continues by the name of A. Bonifacio Avenue. So, just drive on NLEX and cross EDSA under EDSA flyover and then
continue driving on A. Bonifacio Avenue. Drive on A. Bonifacio Avenue up to its southern end which is in Blumentritt.
Turn right onto Blumentritt. Turn left on Aurora Boulevard aka Maceda and then turn right onto Dimasalang.

Quezon Bridge.

around the area.

take place from June 22 to July 25, 2011 at Quirino Grandstand in Rizal Park, here's guide on how to commute to the
venue from different parts of Metro Manila.

riding an LRT-1 train from any station north of Metro Manila, e.g. Roosevelt, Balintawak, Monumento, 5th Avenue, R.


Restaurant.


Quirino Grandstand.




Route #1

nearby.



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Here are the commuting directions to Tiendesitas via two to three rides on bus or jeepney and MRT/LRT train and in
some cases FX. These directions are explained in two options: With MRT/LRT ride and without MRT/LRT ride. This is
the second part of our topic on how to go to Tiedesitas which is located inside Frontera Verde complex, an 18.5
hectare development at the corner of Ortigas Avenue and C-5 (E. Rodriguez Jr. Avenue) in Ugong, Pasig City. The
first part explains how to drive from different locations in Metro Manila tothis shopping and entertainment destination.
You can also use this guide as well as the first part if you're going to any of the spots inside Frontera Verde, namely:
Transcom, Silver City, SM Hypermart, McDonald's, Fun Ranch and Ark Avilon. See map of Frontera Verde and
Tiendesitas at the bottom of this post to know the location of each establishment or building inside Frontera Verde. If
you want to know how to get to Tiendesitas or any of these places in Frontera Verde by car, go to our first article by
clicking this: Driving Directions To Tiendesitas And Frontera Verde.



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Route #1


Avenue Extension. Get off the jeep at the intersection of Recto and Nicanor Reyes aka Morayta. Wait for any bus
bound for Cainta or Taytay. These buses are usually air-conditioned and could be any of these bus companies: G-
Liner, RRCG or Green Star. The sign of bus is either "Cainta" or "Taytay". When paying, your destination is IPI, the
most popular reference point for commuters and known to bus and jeepney drivers. It's a long journey. You will pass
by SM City Santa Mesa, Greenhills Shopping Center, POEA (first corner of EDSA and Ortigas Avenue) and
Robinson's Galleria (second corner of EDSA and Ortigas Avenue). After Robinsons Galleria next main intersection
with traffic lights is Meralco Avenue. You can now ask conductor to drop u off at IPI. But even without his assistance,
you can alight at the exact location. Remember that after EDSA flyover interchange, the next main intersection with
flyover interchange is Ortigas Avenuenand C-5. Get off the bus just below the Ortigas Avenue-C5 flyover either once
the bus stopped in red signal before it crosses C-5 (Eulogio Rodriguez Jr Avenue) or after it crossed C-5. Now, follow
walking direction given at Walking Directions from unloading areas, CLICK HERE.

and "Cubao via Junction Ever Rosario" as well as "Cubao Rosario Sta. Lucia". These jeepneys pass by Eastwood
City in Libis, to your left where glass tower building of Citibank Square is very visible from afar with its prominent sign
"Citi" attached to the building facade. After the jeep passed by Eastwood City, next main intersection is Ortigas
Avenue where Ortigas Avenue-C5 Flyover Interchange is located. You can get off the jeep below the flyover either
before the jeep turns left on Ortigas Avenue in red signal or after it turned left from C-5. Follow walking direction given
at Walking Directions from unloading areas, CLICK HERE.

Route #2


bus unloading areas,CLICK HERE.

long journey. You will pass by SM City Santa Mesa, GreenhillsShopping Center, POEA (first corner of EDSA and
flyover either once the bus stopped in red signal before it crosses C-5 (Eulogio Rodriguez Jr Avenue) or after it

Route #3




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areas, CLICK HERE.


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areas, CLICK HERE.


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Route #9

vicinities.


Route 10




night out from videoke bars, chinese and italian restaurants, spas, live band performers, booze
etc.,Bellagio Square Malate is an ultimate entertainment destination in this part of the metropolis. Located at Jeorge
Bacobo Street near corner Pedro Gil Street, getting here either by commuting or driving is easy.

How to commute to Bellagio Square Malatefrom different parts of Metro Manila?


Ride a bus or jeepney that will pass by or going to a nearest LRT-1 Station, the YellowLine.

passenger jeepneys from Navotas to Monumento and buses from Letre that will pass by 5th Avenue Station. Ride a



Roosevelt, Congresional, Munoz, Project 7 and Project 8 nearest station to you is Roosevelt Station - ride a
jeepney, bus or FX to Roosevelt Station, ride a Baclaran bound train.




Explanations:

driver to drop you off at the corner of Pedro Gil and Jeorge Bacobo Street. Walk along Jeorge Bacobo until you
see Bellagio Square to your left.

which is opposite Midtown Robinson's Place Mall. Turn left on Jeorge Bacobo. Continue walking until you





Explanations:

which is opposite Midtown Robinson's Place Mall. Turn left on Jeorge Bacobo. Continue walking until you

drop you off at Jeorge Bacobo Street. Walk along Jeorge Bacobo until you see BellagioSquare to your left.


Pedro Gil.

Robinson's Place Mall. Turn left on Jeorge Bacobo. Continue walking until you seeBellagio Square to your left.






Explanations:


Robinson's Place Mall. Turn left on Jeorge Bacobo. Continue walking until you see BellagioSquare to your left.

drop you at the corner of Jeorge Bacobo and Pedro Gil streets. Walk along Jeorge Bacobo Street until you


left.



areas

Station.

bound train.




Explanations:










How To Get To Pambansang Muziklaban! Francis Magalona Tribute
Pambansang Muziklaban! Francis Magalona Tribute happens on January 22, 2011 in the Open Field at thecorner
of Roxas Boulevard and EDSA Extension. How do we get there? Here's direction guide to the Open Field Roxas
Boulevard corner EDSA Extension.

Look for your location from the routes given below and follow the direction.

Route #1

Montillano Street. Ride jeepney with Pasay Rotonda sign. Get off at Pasay Rotonda. Some jeepney drivers drop off
passengers right at the MRT Taft Station. Some of them drop off passengers after crossing Taft Avenue. You can
either ride just below the elevated MRT Station or near Save More Supermarket after crossing Taft. Ride another
jeepney or bus with MOA or Mall of Asia sign. Get off at Toyota Manila Bay, which is located along EDSA Extension
after passing Roxas Boulevard under EDSA-Roxas Boulevard Flyover. The Open Field is opposite Toyota, across
EDSA Extension.

Route #2

Baclaran bound train in Monumento Station of LRT-1, the Yellow Line. Get off at EDSA Station. At the foot of the
elevated EDSA Station is the terminal of passenger shuttles going to MOA. Ride one of these shuttles. They don't like
jeepneys, that's why we call them shuttles. Get off at Toyota Manila Bay, which is located along EDSA Extension
EDSA Extension.

Route #3

From Fairview, Commonwealth, U.P. Diliman, Philcoa, East Avenue, Quezon Memorial Circle. You only need a one
ride which by bus and you get off at the exact location of this venue. Ride a bus with "Baclaran MOA" sign. It's going
to be a long trip. Ask the conductor to drop you off at Toyota Manila Bay, which is located along EDSA Extension
EDSA Extension.

Route #4

From Project 7, Project 8, Munoz, Roosevelt, Congressional and areas nearby. Get to Roosevelt Station of LRT-
1, the Yellow Line. Ride a Baclaran bound train and get off at EDSA Station. At the foot of the elevated EDSA Station
is the terminal of passenger shuttles going to MOA. Ride one of these shuttles. They don't like jeepneys, that's why
we call them shuttles. Get off at Toyota Manila Bay, which is located along EDSA Extension after passing Roxas
Boulevard under EDSA-Roxas Boulevard Flyover. The Open Field is opposite Toyota, across EDSA Extension.

Route #5

of MRT-3, the Blue Line. Ride a train going to Taft. Get off at Taft Station. If you're from Trinoma and SM North
EDSA, just walk your way toward MRT. Under the elevated MRT Taft Station, ride a jeepney or bus going to MOA or
Mall of Asia. Jeepneys stop right before the MRT Station so you might walk a little bit backward. If at any case, you
find it hard to get a ride there, you can go across Taft Avenue and ride a jeepney going to MOA along EDSA just in
front of Save More Supermarket. Get off at Toyota Manila Bay, which is located along EDSA Extension after passing
Roxas Boulevard under EDSA-Roxas Boulevard Flyover. The Open Field is opposite Toyota, across EDSA
Extension.

Route #6

will take you to EDSA. Once you're along EDSA, walk your way toward the nearest MRT Station. If theMRT Station is
too far from your location, ride a bus. The MRT Stations you can get to are any of these: Ortigas Station, Shaw
Station and Boni Station. Ride a train going to Taft. Get off at Taft Station. Under the elevatedMRT Taft Station, ride a
jeepney or bus going to MOA or Mall of Asia. Jeepneys stop right before the MRTStation so you might walk a little bit
to MOA along EDSA just in front of Save More Supermarket. Get off at Toyota Manila Bay, which is located along
EDSA Extension after passing Roxas Boulevard under EDSA-Roxas Boulevard Flyover. The Open Field is opposite
Toyota, across EDSA Extension.

Route #7

From Cavite, SM South Mall, Bacoor, Zapote, Tagaytay and nearby areas. Ride a bus or jeep that will bring you to
Baclaran. Get off before the bus or jeep you're riding get to Redemptorist Church. There's a terminal of jeepneys
going to MOA along the service road of Roxas Boulevard near to Lydia's Lechon Restaurant. Ride right there. Get off
at Toyota Manila Bay, which is located along EDSA Extension after passing Roxas Boulevard under EDSA-Roxas
Boulevard Flyover. The Open Field is opposite Toyota, across EDSA Extension.

Route #8

Balintawak and walk your way toward Balintawak Station of LRT-1 and ride a train going to Baclaran. Get off at EDSA
Station. At the foot of the elevated EDSA Station is the terminal of passenger shuttles going to MOA. Ride one of
these shuttles. They don't like jeepneys, that's why we call them shuttles. Get off at Toyota Manila Bay, which is
located along EDSA Extension after passing Roxas Boulevard under EDSA-Roxas Boulevard Flyover. The Open
Field is opposite Toyota, across EDSA Extension.

Route #9

From Araneta Center and Gateway Mall. Proceed to Araneta Center-Cubao Station of MRT. Ride a train going to
Taft. Get off at Taft Station. Under the elevated MRT Taft Station, ride a jeepney or bus going to MOA or Mall of Asia.
Jeepneys stop right before the MRT Station so you might walk a little bit backward. If at any case, you find it hard to
get a ride there, you can go across Taft Avenue and ride a jeepney going to MOA along EDSA just in front of Save
More Supermarket. Get off at Toyota Manila Bay, which is located along EDSA Extension after passing Roxas
Boulevard under EDSA-Roxas Boulevard Flyover. The Open Field is opposite Toyota, across EDSA Extension.

Route #10

via the crossway that connects LRT-2 to LRT-1. Ride a Baclaran bound train and get off at EDSA Station. At the
foot of the elevated EDSA Station is the terminal of passenger shuttles going to MOA. Ride one of these shuttles.
They don't like jeepneys, that's why we call them shuttles. Get off at Toyota Manila Bay, which is located along EDSA
Extension after passing Roxas Boulevard under EDSA-Roxas Boulevard Flyover. The Open Field is opposite Toyota,
across EDSA Extension.

If you're going to "Pambansang Muziklaban! Francis Magalona Tribute" by car, follow directions on how to getto Blue
Wave Macapagal. Blue Wave Macapagal is very near to the Open Field of Roxas Boulevard corner EDSA Extension.
Search "how to get to blue wave macapagal" in our Search Direction Box located at the sidebar of this blog.

Palacio De Manila Commute Guide
Palacio de Maynila is the official name of a grand event venue by the Manila Bay. It's a great location for birthday
celebrations, insurance conventions, sales conferences, weddings and other social events. Located along Roxas
Blvd, Malate near boundary of Ermita, it's very easy to get there by combination of these modes of transportation: bus
routes, jeepney routes and MRT/LRT. Or if you're nearer, you can just take one jeepney ride.

How To Commute To Palacio de Maynila
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Please take a look at this map. The red pin is where Palacio de Maynila is located. Read directions below on how to
go to its location.

Signs of Jeepneys that you need to ride and where to alight

From Monumento, Sta Cruz Manila, Avenida Ave, Rizal Ave, LRT Doroteo Jose Station, Carriedo, Lawton and
other areas along these routes - "Baclaran Mabini MH Del Pilar"

This jeepney will pass by the exact location of Palacio de Manila along MH Del Pilar. After the jeep had crossed the
intersection of Pedro Gil along Del Pilar, it will cross another street which is Quinto Sr and then, next road is a street
perpendicular only to the right of Del Pilar towards Roxas Blvd. Alight there, as you will see the back of Palacio de
Maynila right at the corner, as seen in this photo:

Back of Palacio de Maynila from M.H. del Pilar St

From Baclaran, EDSA cor Harrison St, Pasay City Hall, Libertad cor Harrison St - "Monumento Mabini MH Del
Pilar", "Mabini Divisoria", "Mabini Sta Cruz" and "Mabini TM Kalaw".

The jeep will not pass by exact location because Del Pilar is one way towards Baclaran. Its counterpart street that
serves as its opposite lane towards Monumento is Mabini St which is just paralleled to Del Pilar. Just ask the driver to
drop you off at Sinagoga St then walk along Sinagoga towards Roxas Blvd (Del Pilar) and you will see Palacio de
Maynila as seen in our photo above.

Note: Some driver don't know Sinagoga St. In that case, tell him to drop you off at Malvar St, then walk towards
Sinagoga, see the map above for more clarity of this.

From Libertad cor Taft Ave or LRT-1 Libertad Station - "Pier Mabini"

Wait for this jeepney along Libertad St (now Arnaiz Ave) near corner Taft Ave and opposite Pasay Market which
looks like a mall. Follow direction on where to alight in jeepneys from Baclaran (above).

From LRT-1 UN Ave Station. You need to walk along Taft Ave past NBI until you get to the corner of Padre Faura
where these jeepneys pass through - "Sta Ana Pedro Gil Robinsons" and "San Andres Bukid Robinsons Pedro Gil"

You must ask the driver if he will take MH Del Pilar because some of them cut their trip and take Adriatico St instead.
The jeep must drive past Adriatico, cross Mabini and then turn left on MH Del Pilar. It will take MH Del Pilar only down
to Pedro Gil where it will turn left again. Get off the jeep at the corner of Del Pilar and Pedro Gil and walk along MH
Del Pilar towards Baclaran past Quintos Sr St until you see Palacio de Maynila as seen in our photo above.

How To Get To Palacio de Maynila From Different Lcoations

Front of Palacio de Maynila from Roxas Blvd

Route #1

From Alabang, Muntinlupa, Sucat, Bicutan, FTI and provinces of Batangas, Laguna, Quezon, parts of Cavite or
CALABARZON.

From the provinces mentioned, go to Alabang area. In Alabang ang other areas mentioned above, take a jeepney
with "Pasay Rotunda Mall of Asia" sign. Get off the jeep at the corner of EDSA and Harrison St. Take the jeepney
from Baclaran that mentioned under "Signs of Jeepneys that you need to ride and where to alight", above.

Route #2

From Caloocan, Malabon, Navotas, Valenzuela or Camanava and the provinces of Northern Luzon, e.g. Bulacan,
Olongapo, Subic, Clark, etc.

Ride a bus, FX or jeepney from these provinces bound for Blumentritt or Caloocan. You need two options: by jeepney
or LRT 1. By jeepney, it will be a bit longer. By LRT-1 it's more faster, just alight at UN Ave Station. Follow the
appropriate route in "Signs of Jeepneys that you need to ride and where to alight", above.

Route #3

From East of Metro Manila e.g. Marikina, Cainta, Antipolo and other areas there.

You have lots of options depending if you are in a hurry or not. From Cainta and Antipolo, you can take the slow route
which is via bus to Quiapo and ride a jeepney with "Mabini" on its sign. Or go to the nearest MRT or LRT-2 Station,
follow direction via train in Route #5. Or you can take the fast route via LRT-2 Santolan Station, alight at Recto
Station and take another train to UN Ave. Read "Signs of Jeepneys that you need to ride and where to alight", above.

Route #4

From Cubao and Araneta Center by jeepneys.

Ride a jeep bound for Quiapo. In Quiapo ride a jeepney with "Vito Cruz Mabini" sign. You can also wait for jeepney
with "Vito Cruz Mabini" sign in Aurora Blvd Cubao, but those jeepneys are scarce.

Route #5

From all stations of LRT-1, LRT-2 and MRT-3

You can transfer from one train to another to get to Palacio de Maynila. If you're in LRT-2 station, just get off the train
at either Recto Station or Araneta Center Cubao, depending which one is nearer to you.

From Recto Station, use the footbridge to get to LRT-1 Doroteo Station, take a train bound for Baclaran and alight at
UN Ave Station. From Araneta Cubao Station, follow directional signs inside Gateway Mall pointing to MRT-3 Araneta
Cubao Station and take another train bound for Taft.

From any station of MRT-3, alight at Taft Station, use the footbridge that connects MRT-3 to LRT-1 EDSA Station,
ride a train bound for Monumento/Roosevelt and alight at next station which is Libertad Station. Note: You can also
ride a jeep from EDSA to Libertad. Ride any jeepney below LRT-1 EDSA Station and alight at Libertad aka Arnaiz
Ave.

Ayala-Washington Jeepney Terminal & Loading/Unloading Along Ayala Ave
This post will guide you on how to locate the terminal of jeepneys with Ayala-Washington sign that passes through
Ayala Avenue from MRT-3 Ayala Station. Unloading Only and Loading Only areas are also illustrated here for those
who are not familiar with where to alight from jeepneys/buses and how to get back to MRT Ayala Station, like our
email sender.

Last June 4 one of our readers had emailed me. Unfortunately, I don't check my email regularly so I didn't get to reply
to her email, copy of which is pasted below:

Good Day,

I've been searching a lot and also reading you're blog as well and thanked God i found your's
I hope you guy's can help me :D

Mag wowork na po kasi ako sa Antel building alam ko na po kung san yung unloading.. since my map
po dun sa blog post nyo. ( i attached the file poh :D)

eto po yung mga question ko:

- saan po yung mga jeep pa ayala kung galing ako sa MRT ayala (wala po kasing map)
and i've tried to google d ko po makita ang sabi nyo po sa likod ng shell gas station my map po ba kyo?

- pano nman po yung pauwi. pabalik ng mrt,. saan po yung mga jeep station kung galing ako
ng antel building? my map din po ba kyo?

will wait for your reply po :D will start my job this June 8

The reason I don't log in to my email as frequent as I should is the fact that it's the Blogger that I always open to
check for new comments. Even if I am not about to publish a new post, I log in to my Blogger regularly to publish valid
comments while deleting those from spammers. For me, questions from readers are with utmost priority. I also check
our Facebook page for those who post their questions on our wall and timeline, to answertheir questions on how to
get to their specific destination. To Camille, our email sender, please accept my apology.

Here's how to get to the terminal of jeepneys that you need to ride from MRT Ayala Station to the buildings along and
near Ayala Ave.

Take a look at first map below. As you can see all you need
to do is to exit MRT-3 Ayala Station via North Exit or the exit that goes down to the northbound lane of EDSA where
buses are headed to Monumento, Fairview, Cubao, Novaliches, etc. Follow the red arrow in the map and walk
towards the corner of McKinley Rd which is the opposite road of Ayala Avenue. Cross the road and go straight to the
back of Shell Station which is located at the other corner of EDSA and McKinley. There you will see two terminals of
jeepneys - the first is for jeepneys bound for Market Market and next to it are the jeepneys with "Ayala-Washington"
sign. Get there and board the jeep (Ayala-Washington) being filled with passengers which is the one you need to ride
to get to the buildings discussed in our series of posts entitled "How To Get To Buildings Along & Near Ayala Avenue
From MRT" with their links listed below next to this map:


Loading Only & Unloading Only areas along Ayala Ave

In our second map, below are the Loading & Unloading Bay locations along Ayala Ave from EDSA. You need to
move the map to see the whole stretch of Ayala Ave. To do that, left-click your mouse and hold (press leftbutton of
mouse and hold), then drag the map to desired direction, in this case, towards southeast for you to see the loading
and unloading signs along Ayala Ave. You should see little hand icon while moving the map. Please click each icon to
make sure what it is meant.

How To Return To MRT Ayala Station From Any Building Along Ayala Avenue

Just go to the Loading Zones (refer to the second map) nearer to you via walkways and underpasses, wait for the
same jeepney - the one with "Ayala-Washington" signs on both sides and "Ayala MRT EDSA" in its front.

This guide is to be used in conjunction with the directions to the buildings along Ayala Ave from MRT. So, if you don't
know the nearest loading or unloading area to your building destination, please read the articles onhow to get to
buildings in Ayala Ave from MRT. Just click the links I mentioned above (below the first map).
24 Responses to Ayala-Washington Jeepney Terminal & Loading/Unloading Along
Ayala Ave
dorelie francisco said...
4 April 2013 09:21
Thank you to this blog...it helps me find my route in going to yuchengco tower! More power and God bless!

Lag alag said...
4 April 2013 15:11
@ dorelie francisco. You are welcome. I am happy that this direction has helped you. Thank you for wishes.

Bryan Dexter Delmendo said...
28 May 2013 19:35
The loading and unloading zones, they are anywhere between the roads specified right? or are there specific sheds
or areas where you are supposed to go ride or go down the bus or jeep?

Lag alag said...
28 May 2013 20:21
@ Bryan Dexter Delmendo. Loading and unloading zones in Ayala Ave are alternately situated along Ayala Ave, e.g.,
from EDSA first zone (opposite Glorietta) is unloading only, second zone (between Makati Ave and Paseo de Roxas)
is loading only. It's always best to ask the driver if you can alight legally on certain spot.

Rasha Joie said...
10 June 2013 18:43
Hello! I would like to know how to get back to MRT Ayala station from Trade and Financial Tower 7th ave cor. 32nd
the fort. I know how to go to TFT by bus from MRT Ayala, but I do not know how to get back there. Thank you.

Lag alag said...
10 June 2013 19:11
@ Rasha Joie. Walk along 32nd St westward. Cross 5th Ave, turn left on 4th Ave, turn right on 31st St. Finally, turn
left on 3rd Ave. You get to see the Bus Stop there. Don't ride a bus without making sure that it's headed to MRT
Ayala, you might end up in Market Market. Ask the conductor or driver if it's headed to EDSA/MRT Ayala. You can
use this map here. Just click it.

25 June 2013 16:38
minimum fare din ba mga jeep ayala ave route?

Lag alag said...
25 June 2013 17:02
@ justin quiambao. yes po

17 July 2013 08:58
hi po. itatanong ko po sana kung anong sign board ng jeepney sa loading station sa may shell yung sasakyan ko
kung pupunta po ako ng Philippine Daily Inquirer sa Chino Roces Ave.,? Salamat po.

Lag alag said...
17 July 2013 13:13
@ gabrielle Marie Consuelo Binaday. Ayala-Washington po ang sign ng sasakyan nyo. Baba po kyo sa Pasong
Tamo aka Chino Roces. Sakay po uli ng jeep na PRC naman ang sign at sabihin sa driver na ibaba kyo sa Philippine
Daily Inquirer.

Dalisay said...
2 October 2013 18:02
Hi there. Can I ask if that same jeepney from Ayala to Washington also passes by the King's Court Bldg in Chino
Roces Ave? Thank you!

Lag alag said...
2 October 2013 20:27
@ Dalisay. Yes po, just ask the driver to drop you off at the corner where you can walk your way to its exact location.

Lim Ubaldo said...
31 December 2013 16:10
Hi guys, I just wanna ask how to go to Market Market from MRT Ayala? I mean the step by step guide..... PLS...is it
bus or jeepney? or if ever bus ibbaba ba mismo ako sa market market? i'm so confused, I'm from cavite pa kc e....so
pls help me guys...I will appreciate your help... thanks :))

Lag alag said...
31 December 2013 17:04
@ Lim Ubaldo. Use BGC Bus, its last stop is at Market Market po. For details, pls go to Commute Guide To Buildings
& Attractions Inside BGC From MRT Ayala Station.

Lim Ubaldo said...
5 January 2014 00:00
@Lag alag thank you thank you brad... a huge thanks tlga...

Lag alag said...
5 January 2014 11:38
@ Lim Ubaldo. You are very much welcome po.

Mark Leo Gante said...
8 June 2014 09:32
I really found ur Blog . I too have a question.

Please help me po. Same lng din po ba ang jeepney route if i am from MRT-Ayala and my destination is at Cityland
Tower Ayala Ave corner Salcedo???

Hope u can help me...

Lag alag said...
9 June 2014 03:35
@ Mark Leo Gante. Yes, definitely yes.

Abby Aquitania said...
9 June 2014 14:57
Hi, do you know if I'd be able to get to SM Aura if I came from MRT Ayala station?

Lag alag said...
10 June 2014 16:06
@ Abby Aquitania. Type 'sm aura' inside search box above, hit 'Search.'

Marck Dave Marquez said...
2 July 2014 19:57
Hi there! how can I get to Paseo de Roxas if I am from Buendia Station (PNR). I would like to know if there is a
nearby jeepney terminal going to paseo de roxas. thank you! :)

Lag alag said...
5 July 2014 03:48
@ Marck Dave Marquez. Walk a little bit to Washington St and take "Ayala-Washington" jeepney. That's their terminal
right there.

ren benavidez said...
12 September 2014 16:46
hi.. kung nsa ayala-washington jeep na po, san yung unloading nya para mkapunta sa paseo de roxas?

Lag alag said...
20 September 2014 01:31
@ ren benavidez. To get to Paseo de Roxas by Ayala-Washington jeepney, alight between Herrera aka Rufino St
and Paseo de Roxas.St.

days pass, we have seen lapses and unintentional deficiencies over there. Lots of commuters have no idea on
where to ride the next transport vehicle that will take them to their respective destinations.

lessen the stress of passengers especially those who don't want to waste time in looking for terminals and loading
comment form below this post. Aside from the list of destinations that I've given commuting direction, you will also



Baclaran
Balintawak
Buendia
Commonwealth
Cubao
Divisoria
EDSA Crossing Shaw
Guadalupe
Intramuros
Julia Vargas
La Salle Taft
Lawton
LRT-1 EDSA Station
Malabon

Malanday
Malinta
Mall of Asia
MRT-3 Taft Station
NAIA Terminal 1
NAIA Terminal 2
NAIA Terminal 3
Navotas
Newport City
Ortigas Center
OWWA
Pagcor Casino
PGH - UP Manila
POEA
Shaw Blvd
SM Mega Mall
Sucat
Taft
Welcome Rotunda



City Buses Terminal








transport vehicles.

Baclaran

J eepney Terminal













Route #1



Route #2



Route #3



Route #4



Route #5

EDSA Crossing Shaw

Ave.

Route #6



Route #7



Route #8


Terminal 4.

Route #9


to drop you off.

Route #10



Route #11




How To Get To Ynares Center In Antipolo
Ynares Center, an indoor sporting arena and a major landmark of Antipolo City, is located at the heart of the city
beside the Rizal Provincial Capitol. The coliseum hosts many important events regularly such as PBA Games and big
concerts.

To help those of you who don't know how to commute to this arena, here are the routes and directions to take to go
there.

Ynares Center

There are two options in going to Ynares Center. First option, we will refer to that as Route #1, is via Araneta Center
Cubao FX Terminal. Second option, we will refer to that as Route #2, is via Greenfield District Mayfair Parking
Terminal of Jeepneys and FXs..

It would be near for you to take Route #1 if you come from any of these locations: Caloocan, Malabon,
Navotas, Valenzuela, Pampanga, Bulacan, Novaliches, Fairview, UP Diliman, UP Ayala Technohub, Timog Avenue,
Quezon Avenue, West Avenue, Trinoma, SM North Edsa, Project 6, Project 7, Project 8, Project 4, Kamuning,
Kamias, Quezon Boulevard, Bagong Barrio, Tondo, Recto, Morayta, Legarda, Santa Mesa and other areas nearby, If
you're location is not listed here, just get down to Araneta Center and follow thedirections in Route #1. If you're from
Marikina, Santolan, Ateneo de Manila, Katipunan, Anonas, just go to the second stop of this route which is Santa
Lucia East. Details below in Route #1.

It would be near for you to take Route #2 if you come from Mandaluyong, Makati, Pasay, Alabang, Batangas,
Laguna, Quezon Province, Bicutan, Sucat, Pasay Taft Rotonda, Mall of Asia or MOA, Baclaran, Paranaque, Taguig,
Fort Bonifacio, Market Market, Ayala, JP Rizal, Ortigas Center, EDSA Crossing Shaw, Kalentong, Pasig, Mega Mall,
Robinson's Galleria, Robinson's Place Manila, Boni Pioneer, Rockwell, Power Plant, Paseo de Roxas, Gil Puyat
Avenue aka Buendia, Zobel Roxas, Harrison Plaza, Ermita, Malate, San Andres, Chino Roces aka Pasong Tamo,
Greenbelt, Ayala Triangle Gardens and areas near to these locations. If your location is not here, just go to Shaw
Station of MRT-3 and follow directions in Route #2 given below.

Route #1

From your location, go to Araneta Center Cubao. You can ride an LRT-2 or MRT-3 and get off at Araneta Center
Cubao Station. Once you're in Araneta Center e.g. Farmers Plaza, Araneta Coliseum, Ali Mall, and Gateway Mall,
you're first destination is Santa Lucia East. You must get to Santa Lucia East to ride a jeepney going to Ynares
Center. This is because, Antipolo bound FX and jeepneys are very scarce in Cubao even in the terminal that I will
direct you to. Another important thing is the sign of FX or jeepney you're going to ride must be "Antipolo Simbahan" or
"Antipolo Junction". There are other FXs and jeepneys bound for Antipolo but via different route and they have
different sign such as "Antipolo Sumulong". FXs and jeepneys with "Antipolo Sumulong" sign don't pass by Ynares
Center.

Go to the entrance of Gateway Mall, the one located along Aurora Boulevard. This Gateway Mall entrance is beneath
the LRT-2 Araneta Center Cubao Station. There's McDonald's Restaurant alongside this entrance.

As you get out of Gateway Mall through this door, you will get to see the ramp for vehicles dropping off passengers in
front of Gateway Mall entrance. This ramp is being occupied by passenger FX going to the east of Metro Manila like
Marikina, Cainta, SSS Village, and supposedly Antipolo. But as I've learned, Antipolo bound FX is very scarce and
there are times there's none even one.

What people going to Ynares Center do is to ride a Cogeo FX right there. Cogeo bound FX is abundant in numbers,
so ride one of them, make sure the sign in front is "Cogeo", pay php 20 and get off at Santa Lucia East Mall. As
accustomed, ask driver to drop you off.

Santa Lucia East sign

Walk towards the Felix Avenue, the road that borders Santa Lucia East to the east and at its entry is this arch:

From the corner of Felix and Marcos Highway, walk along Felix toward Sogo Hotel, where loading and unloading
zone is located as jeepneys will not stop in Santa Lucia East Mall. Don't ride in any jeepneys at the terminal located
near Santa Lucia as they're going to different locations. Wait for jeepneys with "Antipolo Simbahan" or "Antipolo
Junction" sign at the loading station near Sogo Hotel.

Santa Lucia East as seen from Felix Avenue near corner Marcos Highway

This is what you see when you look back as you go to loading zone near Sogo

Ride a jeepney with "Antipolo Simbahan" or "Antipolo Junction" sign only. Ask the driver to drop you off at Ynares
Center.

When the jeep get to the location and if you're riding in front beside the driver this is what you see at the junction
where you will get off:

After the jeep turned left at Oliveros Street you get off at the corner

Walk along the road in front of Rizal Provincial Capitol:

Rizal Provincial Capitol

This is the view as you walk towards Ynares Center from unloading zone after the jeep turned left.

As soon as you get to the other end of Rizal Provincial Capitol, Ynares comes into view and a more picturesque
angle of the Capitol appears:

Ynares Center as seen from the road

Rizal Provincial Capitol view as you walk toward Ynares Center

Rizal Provincial Capitol back as you walk past towards Ynares Center

Route #2

Ride an MRT-3 train and alight at Shaw Station or go to the location of Shaw Station. From Shaw Station of MRT-3
go to Pavilion Mall formerly known as EDSA Central Mall. This mall is connected to MRT-3 Shaw and there's a lot of
entrances located along EDSA as well. Here's what you do after getting off the train at Shaw Station. If you get off the
train that comes from Taft Station, go towards the rear of the train. If you get off the train that comes from North
Station, go towards the front of the train.

"Greenfield District" signs on both sides. That's Pavilion Mall. Get in Pavilion Mall and pass through it. Take the exit at
the back between Mercury Drug and KFC after which you'll get to see a large open space covered with green bent
grass between a wide building and the Edsa Central Public Market.

Green Open Space at the back of EDSA Central Mall
Go to the park and walk down the concrete walkway towards the back of EDSA Central Public Market. Once you get
to the back of the the public market, you'll get to see the Greenfield District Mayflower Parking from the distance
located to the opposite corner of Edsa Central Avenue and United.

Inside that parking area is the big terminal of FXs and jeepneys going to various destinations in the east ofMetro
Manila.

Look for Antipolo Terminal of jeepneys or FX, depending on your preference. Just remember, whatever you ride,
make sure the sign is "Antipolo Simbahan" or "Antipolo Junction". Or ask the driver beforehand if he will pass by
Ynares Center and ask him a favor to drop you off at your destination. Use the photos of Ynares and Rizal Provincial
Capitol in Route #1 as your guide.
8 Responses to How To Get To Ynares Center In Antipolo
Zorgon said...
5 March 2012 02:06
Just wanted to hand out a huge thank you for this set of directions. It was my first day in Manila, and as a foriegner I
was able to find my way to the Ynares center, relatively pain free. Was totally worth it, got to see some awesome
basketball!

Lagalag said...
5 March 2012 11:36
I'm glad that my directions and guides did helped you in your visit in Manila. And I am also thankful that you find time
in sending me your appreciation. :)

anonymous said...
15 May 2012 10:23
Hehehe di ko ma get dami pasikot pasikot pwdeng tagalogin mo,hehehe
Galing kami ng Cavite or rather Airport kasi sa June may aattend kaming event dyan di ko masayadong kabisado pag
nasa EDSA SHAW na...pero joke lang I understand your direction nalilito lang me,hehehe
daming lakaran....
thank you
-anonymous-

Lagalag said...
15 May 2012 12:11
@ anonymous. Salamat po sa biro hehe. Malayo talaga ang jeepney terminal eh. Pag nasa Shaw Station po kyo ng
MRT, pasok lang po kyo ng Pavilion Mall na connected sa station pero sa gawing hulihan ng tren na galing ng Taft.
Kasi po pag gawing unahan kyo ng tren lalabas ay Shangri-La Mall ang connected. Labas lang po kyo sa likod ng
Pavilion Mall (ground floor), tawid po kyo ng kalye, lakad papunta sa makikita nyo na malawak ng lupa na natamnan
ng berdeng damo, tawirin nyo po ang damuhan na yun hanggang sa kalsada na naman at lakad kyo sa kanto na may
nakalagay na Mayflower Terminal.

jhunley march villacora said...
18 October 2012 17:31
thanks..i'll try the directions this week,,,come tnt vs san mig....

Lag alag said...
18 October 2012 20:57
@ jhunley march villacora. You are welcome. Enjoy the game. :)

NoName said...
14 May 2013 20:26
what a great help!
I have something to do in the capitol there and the only direction I was pointed to was to drop off at Ynares Center.
Planning to do a trip on my own,...
this is a big help! Thanks a lot! :)

Lag alag said...
14 May 2013 21:14
@ NoName. You are welcome. Glad to hear that!
8 Responses to How To Get To Ynares Center In Antipolo
Zorgon said...
5 March 2012 02:06
Just wanted to hand out a huge thank you for this set of directions. It was my first day in Manila, and as a foriegner I
was able to find my way to the Ynares center, relatively pain free. Was totally worth it, got to see some awesome
basketball!

Lagalag said...
5 March 2012 11:36
I'm glad that my directions and guides did helped you in your visit in Manila. And I am also thankful that you find time
in sending me your appreciation. :)

anonymous said...
15 May 2012 10:23
Hehehe di ko ma get dami pasikot pasikot pwdeng tagalogin mo,hehehe
Galing kami ng Cavite or rather Airport kasi sa June may aattend kaming event dyan di ko masayadong kabisado pag
nasa EDSA SHAW na...pero joke lang I understand your direction nalilito lang me,hehehe
daming lakaran....
thank you
-anonymous-

Lagalag said...
15 May 2012 12:11
@ anonymous. Salamat po sa biro hehe. Malayo talaga ang jeepney terminal eh. Pag nasa Shaw Station po kyo ng
MRT, pasok lang po kyo ng Pavilion Mall na connected sa station pero sa gawing hulihan ng tren na galing ng Taft.
Kasi po pag gawing unahan kyo ng tren lalabas ay Shangri-La Mall ang connected. Labas lang po kyo sa likod ng
Pavilion Mall (ground floor), tawid po kyo ng kalye, lakad papunta sa makikita nyo na malawak ng lupa na natamnan
ng berdeng damo, tawirin nyo po ang damuhan na yun hanggang sa kalsada na naman at lakad kyo sa kanto na may
nakalagay na Mayflower Terminal.

jhunley march villacora said...
18 October 2012 17:31
thanks..i'll try the directions this week,,,come tnt vs san mig....

Lag alag said...
18 October 2012 20:57
@ jhunley march villacora. You are welcome. Enjoy the game. :)

NoName said...
14 May 2013 20:26
what a great help!
I have something to do in the capitol there and the only direction I was pointed to was to drop off at Ynares Center.
Planning to do a trip on my own,...
this is a big help! Thanks a lot! :)

Lag alag said...
14 May 2013 21:14
@ NoName. You are welcome. Glad to hear that!

Legazpi City's Jeepney & UV Express Terminals
The terminal of jeepneys and air-conditioned UV Express Service vans are located opposite the main bus terminal of
the city called Legazpi Grand Central Terminal. The jeepney terminal and UV Express terminal are situated in
large area called LKY Metro Transport and Lifestyle Hub.If you are headed to a town or city served by these jeepney
and van terminals, all you need to do is walk across the Access Road between the LegazpiGrand Central
Terminal and LKY Metro Transport & Lifestyle Hub.

LKY Metro Transport & Lifestyle Hub is a small commercial center where a lot of services and establishments are
located. Aside from a big supermarket owned by SM, also found here are: courier and parcel services, photography
services shop, food stalls, fast food joints, souvenir shops, comfort rooms, waiting sheds and more.

Here are some of the destinations of jeepneys and air-conditioned vans in LKY Metro Transport and Lifestyle Hub:

Bacacay, Banquerohan, Bigaa, Bonga, Buenavista, Buyuan, Camalig, Donsol, Guinobatan, Homapon, Iriga, Libon,
Ligao, Manito, Nabua, Naga, OAS, Padang, Pilar, Pio Duran, Polangui, San Francisco, Sorsogon, Sto Domingo,
Tabaco, Tiwi

You can get to LKY Metro Transport & Lifestyle Hub from any main city street of Legazpi City such as Rizal St by
riding a jeepney with "LKY Metro Terminal" sign attached at the windshield of the jeepney. Enjoy your trip!

Read our main articles about Legazpi City Travel:

How To Commute To Legazpi City's Tourist Spots?
Where To Stay In Legazpi City?
What & Where To Eat In Legazpi City?

New Jeepney & FX Terminal In BGC Market! Market!
ew terminal of jeepneys and FXs has been opened to the commuting public in Bonifacio Global City's Market! Market!
in Taguig. The new terminal is called New Transport Terminal and it is located in front of Metro Market! Market!

Jeepney routes that you can take from here are bound for the following destinations: Ayala, Guadalupe, Gate 3,
Pateros, Sucat, EDSA/Forbes, and Kalawaan Sur.

Meanwhile, FX and Vans that serve commuters from the new terminal are bound for the followingdestinations:
Alabang/Pacita, Taguig, Rosario, Pasig, Marikina, Bicutan, and Ortigas.

These jeepneys and FXs previously served commuters at the open parking old terminal in front of Market! Market!
Mall where they still operate for limited period of time during the day from 5:00 am to 10 am as the old terminal will be
available only for buses for the whole day from 5:00 am to 11:00 pm.

The new terminal serves the public from 10:00 am to 12:00 midnight.

So, the next time you get to Market! Market! in Fort Bonifacio, don't panick when you don't see any jeepney or FX at
the usual terminal. Just get back inside Market! Market! Mall, go towards the activity center and exit through the
entrance beside or inside Metro. The new terminal is right outside Metro. It is also near to the big building of STI
Academic Center which is located at the opposite side of 32nd Street corner 38 Street.

See related post entitled New Market Market Transport Terminal Schedule.
New Market Market Transport Terminal Schedule
SM MOA Bound Passenger Jeepney New Terminal In Baclaran
How To Get To Ynares Center In Antipolo
Public Transport Terminals Located In Mall Of Asia Or MOA

13 Responses to New Jeepney & FX Terminal In BGC Market! Market!
myka-tok said...
11 April 2012 00:20
Sure ba na may Marikina shuttle/fx dun sa Market Market? :)

Lagalag said...
11 April 2012 11:32
Ang information po sa post na to ay base sa aktwal na lagay ng terminal at mga byahe ng jeep, FX at mga shuttles
as of the date this blog entry was published. Kung may pagbabago po sa mga routes ng mga nasabing public
transports ay hindi po natin kontrolado. Salamat po.

Nostalgic Damsel said...
10 July 2012 17:36
Wala po bang pa-Las Pias?

Lagalag said...
10 July 2012 20:35
@ Nostalgic Damsel. Nun ginawa ko po ang post na to ay nagtungo ako sa Terminal na to at sa petsa na yun ay ang
mga nakatala lang po dito ang mga available na byahe ng mga pampublikong sasakyan ang nasa Terminal po na to.

11 July 2012 12:28
I see. May idea po ba kayo kung magkano ang shuttle van nila pa-Alabang?

Lagalag said...
11 July 2012 16:10
@ Nostalgic Damsel. Pasensya npo wala po idea sa mga pamasahe? Guide lang po sa direction, routes, how to get
to, terminals ang mga bagay na nasasakupan ng kaalaman ng inyong lingkod.

Pero may mga posts po na pag alam ko ang fare ng particular na public transportation ay sinusulat ko po.

12 July 2012 11:35
Ok, thanks! :)

Viviene Tan said...
16 October 2012 14:37
Thanks for sharing this information about the new terminal in going to Market Market Mall. I definitely refer this also to
my friend. Keep sharing!

Viviene | Makati City

Lag alag said...
17 October 2012 10:45
@ Viviene Tan. You are welcome. Yes I will. Thanks also. :)

untuned_guitar said...
24 October 2012 15:12
big help! i have been looking for an alternative to reach cubao aside from going to edsa ayala.

Lag alag said...
24 October 2012 15:49
@ untuned_guitar. Glad you have been helped by this guide. For other direction needs, kindly visit DirectionsOnWeb
again. Thanks a lot.

cesar campos said...
23 October 2013 17:53
Thanks.. :)

Lag alag said...
23 October 2013 23:11
@ cesar campos. Welcome.

New Market Market Transport Terminal Schedule
I've been to Market! Market! in Fort Bonifacio Global City today and the first thing I've noticed is the major changes
that took place in public transport system there. At 3:15 pm, the old terminal in the open parking is deserted without a
single jeepney or FX parked in the terminal. Certainly, anybody would be surprised to see the lot empty. Lots of
passengers are dislocated as to where they should proceed to take ride to get out of Market Market.

So, this will be handy for those who don't have any knowledge of the changes.

The new operation of schedules of the Market! Market! Transport Terminal took effect 12:01 am of June 27, 2011, as
follows:

New Transport Terminal - opens from 10:00 am to 12:00 midnight for FX and jeepney only.

New Transport Terminal is located in front of Metro Market! Market!

Open Parking Transport Terminal - opens from 5:00 am to 10:00 am for FX and jeepney only.

Open Parking Transport Terminal - opens from 5:00 am to 11:00 pm for buses.

Please be guided accordingly.

Public Transport Terminal In SM City North EDSA

The Public Transport Terminal in SM City North EDSA is located beneath Sky Garden and immediately below the
Sky Dome. It's a bit small terminal of jeepneys and air-conditioned vans & FXs of GT Express and UV Express
Service. Here are the routes and directions of public passengers vehicles in this terminal:

J eepneys:

Munoz Ikot

UP Diliman

Balintawak/Monumento

Lagro

Quezon City Hall

NIA/NPC

Air-conditioned GT & UV Express

SM Valenzuela

Obando

Vicas Deparo

San Mateo Batasan

Baesa Sangandaan

SM Novaliches

SM Fairview

Don Antonio

Sto Nino Meycauayan

Malolos Bulacan

St. Michael Marilao

Tandang Sora Saint James

Quiapo Buendia
via Morayta UST

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34 Responses to Public Transport Terminal In SM City North EDSA
paul said...
3 March 2012 22:02
ano sasakyan papuntang sampaguita avenue? yung sa mapayapa village 2?

Lagalag said...
3 March 2012 22:24
Pki bigay po ang kumpletong address o lugar na kinaroroonan nyan.

me0w said...
24 June 2012 23:29
yng fx po ba na quiapo buendia via morayta UST yung sasakyan papunta PRC? sa mcdo yung bababaan?

Lagalag said...
25 June 2012 10:06
@ me0w. Sakto po. Yun po ang sakyan nyo papuntang PRC kung gusto nyo ng FX. Baba po kyo sa McDonald's na
sinabi ko sa post ko sa PRC, gamitin nyo ang pedestrian overpass para makarating sa PRC.

ruthchel oxio said...
17 August 2012 17:43
yung route po ba ng lagro d2 sa sm north dadaan po ng east fairview papuntang la mesa ecopark?

Lag alag said...
17 August 2012 19:41
@ ruthchel oxio. Mas makabubuti po na bago kayo sumakay ay pkitanong po sa driver kung dadaan sya ng La
Mesa Ecopark. Mas sigurado po ang maibibigay na sagot ng mismong tsuper ng sasakyan nyo na public
transportation.

romimar said...
Sorry kung off-topic ang tanong ko. Any idea kung pano ako makarating sa DOST Bicutan, Taguig? Thanks in
advance!

Lag alag said...
@ romimar. You can choose any of these: Bus with "Bicutan" secondary sign at the front, MRT to Magallanes then
PNR to Bicutan Station, or jeep with "Bicutan" sign. DOST is located to the east side of SLEX aka Osmena Highway
(Skyway). SM Bicutan is to the west so just go across SLEX from SM Bicutan. Once there, just ask locals there on
which way to the DOST. Already very near, just a walking distance. But check if there are some trikes in area, ride
one. Hope this direction helps you. Take care.

romimar said...
Salamat ng marami!

Lag alag said...
@ romimar. Wala po anuman. :)

dian capito said...
17 January 2013 21:05
may mga masasakyan na po ba ng 4am sa sm north transpo terminal?

Lag alag said...
18 January 2013 00:07
@ dian capito. Boss, sensya npo wala tyo access sa info na yan. Mga directions lang po sinusulat ko.

mariecon said...
22 May 2013 11:10
Meron po bang sakayan ng jeep going to Quiapo na dadaan sa Servicio Filipino Bldg. #105 west ave. Qc galing sm
north? Thanks.

Lag alag said...
22 May 2013 11:34
@ mariecon. Abang po kyo ng jeepney along North Ave sa loading area below Sky Garden connected to The Block
bldg ng SM North, dami po jan jeep going Quiapo at dadaan po lahat yan ng West Ave.

florence said...
7 June 2013 14:02
hanggang anong oras nagooperate yung public transport terminal especially the jeepneys? thanks

Lag alag said...
7 June 2013 18:15
@ florence. Pasensya na po ma'am, wala po akong impormasyon sa skedyul nila. Sa palagay ko sabay po sa mall
hours.

Leeyet Escaros said...
23 September 2013 13:29
Pano po mag commute from bf homes paranaque going to cityland pasong tamo?salamat ng marami

Lag alag said...
23 September 2013 17:20
@ Leeyet Escaros. Sakay po jeepney o bus to Baclaran. Then sakay po bus to Monumento, Fairview o Navaliches
via EDSA po ha hindi Leveriza o Ayala. Baba po ng Mantrade. Sakay po jeepney na "PRC" o "Washington". Dadaan
po sila parehas ng Cityland Pasong Tamo. Sana po ay makatulong.

Yenoh Reinhart said...
18 November 2013 12:56
MerOn pOh bang zakayan ng OlOngapO jan sa terminal ng sm nOrth? Thank yOu pOh

Lag alag said...
20 November 2013 23:12
@ Yenoh Reinhart. Sensya po sa late na reply. Pakibasa po ang post para malaman nyo ang kasagutan. Marami po
salamat.

Maria Marcelo said...
3 December 2013 22:58
May sakayan po ba dito papuntang BIR QC? Thanks:)

Lag alag said...
4 December 2013 01:07
@ Maria Marcelo. Sa pagkakaalam ko po meron, pki-ask po mga dispatcher. Kung sakali po wala, tawid po kyo sa
pedestrian overpass at punta kyo sa Trinoma Terminal, sa pagkakaalam ko po ay meron din po dun. Pki-ask po ang
mga driver para maturo sa inyo.

sara said...
5 January 2014 08:23
Meron po bang nearby bus terminals going to tarlac or baguio from sm north edsa? Salamat!

sara said...
5 January 2014 08:26
May walking distance po ba na bus terminals na papuntang tarlac/baguio from sm north edsa? And safe po ba to
walk there at,like,2 am alone? maraming salamat :)

Lag alag said...
5 January 2014 11:29
@ sara. Ang mge terminal po ng bus ay nasa Kamuning area at malayo po yun para lakarin. 2 am po ng umaga, taxi
na lang po kyo dahil sa mga news na lumalabas ay delikado sumakay ng bus ng madaling araw, taxi na lang po sila
ma'am.

Laura Shane Joya said...
8 April 2014 23:16
Wala po bang UV Express from Sm North to Sucat

Lag alag said...
9 April 2014 12:04
@ Laura Shane Joya. Please make inquiry there.

baby bulilit said...
22 April 2014 02:43
what uv express from trinoma or bus from sm north should i take to go to registry of deeds sta rita guiguinto
bulacan.help me im lost!!!

Lag alag said...
22 April 2014 11:23
@ baby bulilit. There are lots of buses bound for Sta Rita Bulacan along EDSA. You can also ask drivers of FXs in
this terminal.

Minnie Rose Baquiran said...
18 August 2014 16:39
Meron po UV express na dadaan sa St Lukes Global?

Lag alag said...
25 August 2014 03:46
@ Minnie Rose Baquiran. Sorry late, reason is you ignore the note above comment box. If you still need answer let
me know. Otherwise, ignore this, thanks.

Dionamyr Ceria said...
29 September 2014 17:31
Hi! may UV express ba sa SM North Edsa papuntang Sta. Rita (Guiguinto Bulacan)? Thank you!

Lag alag said...
29 September 2014 21:22
@ Dionamyr Ceria. Nun ginawa ko po ang post na to at inalam ko mga ruta dun ay wala po.

ling garcia said...
8 October 2014 22:11
Hi... May uv express po ba from sm north to moa? Salamat

Public Transport Terminals Located In Mall Of Asia Or MOA
There are times that we go to a certain place by car of relatives or a friend and then suddenly something unexpected
happens that we ought to leave the place immediately. So it's important that we have knowledge of the locations of
transport terminals in that particular place. Not only that, we must also have the complete list of all the destinations of
all public transport vehicles located in the area.

Jeepney Queue at MOA Terminal
In MOA, there are two transport terminals that take commuters to various locations in Metro Manila including towns
and landmarks in the provinces of Laguna and Cavite as well as Cavite City. I recommend to bookmark this page
especially in your handheld devices such as android phones and ipads so that you can easily check if a certain
location is being served by a jeepney or an FX from the two terminals located just outside the massive buildings that
consist Mall Of Asia. Wi-fi is free in this super mall, just type directionsonweb.blogspot.com in your browser then use
the search box and search for "transport terminals mall of asia". It would be handy if you bookmark the page, you get
to open it quickly especially when the need to breeze out of MOA arises.

Here are the destinations and important places to which jeepneys, FXs, multicabs and vans from the MOA terminals
are headed.

Aguinaldo Highway
Airport Road

Malibay
Mcdo EDSA Baclaran
Alabang
Alabang Zapote Road
ATC
Baclaran Simbahan
Balibago
Bayanan
BF Mcdo
Bicutan
Buhay Na Tubig
C5
Cash & Carry
Casimiro
Cavite City
Coastal Road
Dapitan
Dasmarinas Bayan
Dasmarinas, Cavite
DFA
EVACOM
Evangelista, Makati
Fort Bonifacio
FTI
Golden City
Heritage Hotel
Imus
Imus BDO
K Line
Lianas Supermarket Pasay Rotunda
Libertad Pasay Palengke
Ligas
LRT Gil Puyat Station
Lydia's Lechon Baclaran
Macapagal Boulevard Pasay
Magallanes, Makati
Metropoint Mall
Molino
Moonwalk
MRT Taft Station
Naic
Nichols
Noveleta
NSO
Pacita Complex
PAGASA Subdivision
Paliparan
Pasay Rotunda
PNB
Quezon Avenue
Quiapo
Rosario
Seaside Macapagal Boulevard
SLEX
SM Bacoor
SM North City EDSA
SM South Mall
SM Sucat
Sucat
Sucat Highway
Talaba
Tanza
Tenement
TESDA
Tramo, Pasay
Trinoma
Valley 1&2
World Trade Center
Zapote

The transport terminals are located in two easy to locate areas. The first terminal is right outside the NorthParking
Building while the second one is to the front of the South Parking Building. If you're not familiar, here are the things to
remember: North Parking Building is the one where Hypermart, a big supermarket, is located at its ground floor and
there's a McDonald's outlet to its front end. North terminal is located just across the service road called Pacific Drive
to its front. South Parking Building is the one where SM Department Store is located at the ground floor. South
terminal is located across Pacific Drive and near to SM Mall Of Asia Arena, now under construction. Between the two
terminals is the SM Mall Of Asia Globe that illuminates at night.Please see map below.

Aside from jeepneys, FXs, and vans, taxis are also available in both terminals. Here are the specificdestinations of
different public transport vehicles you get to see in each terminal of MOA:

North Terminal
First row Taxi bay

South Terminal
First row is Taxi Bay

Second row Taxi
bay

Third row (UV
Express Vans &
Fxs)
Alabang via Coasta
Road
Alabang-Zapote
Road
Dasmarinas
Paliparan

Fouth row (UV
Express Vans &
Fxs)
SM City North EDSA
via Quezon Avenue
Sucat via
Bicutan
SM North/Trinoma
via Quiapo

Fifth row (Vans)
Pagasa Subdivision
Buhay na Tubig
Imus
Naic
Tanza
Rosario
Cavite City
Noveleta

Sixth row:
Macapagal
Boulevard
via Buendia
LRT Gil Puyat
Cash & Carry
Golden City
via Bayanan
Ligas
Molino

Seventh row
(Jeepneys):
Second row (UV Express Vans and Fxs):
Moonwalk, Casimiro, Zapote, ATC, Alabang, Sucat Highway, BF Mcdo, Valley 1&2, Evacom,
SM Sucat

Third row (UV Express Vans & Fxs)
Dasmarinas Bayan, Pag-asa Imus, SM Bacoor, Paliparan, Molino, Dasmarinas
via AguinaldoHighway, Paliparan via SM Molino, Golden City, Pag-asa via Coastal Road,
Talaba, SM Bacoor, Imus BDO, Buhay na Tubig, Balibago via SLEX, Pacita Complex

Fourth row (Jeepneys)
Alabang Derecho, Skyway, SM Bicutan, DOST

Fifth row (Jeepneys)
MRT LRT
Heritage Hotel
Pasay Rotunda

Sixth row (Jeepneys)
FTI via:
Evangelista, Magallanes, Fort Bonifacio, TESDA, C-5, Tenement

Seventh row (Jeepneys)
Dapitan
Quiapo via Taft
Buendia aka Gil Puyat
Libertad aka Arnaiz Avenue Pasay
Pasay Palengke
Sucat Highway

Eight row (Jeepneys)
Baclaran

Night row (Mulitcabs)
LRT Taft Buendia/Gil Puyat
Seaside
Macapagal Boulevard
PNB NSO
World Trade Center

Tenth row ( Multicabs)
EDSA Taft
Pasay Rotunda
Lianas & Metropoint Mall
Heritage Hotel

Eleventh row (Multicabs)
Nichols
via Tramo
DFA Roxas
Boulevard
Baclaran Simbahan

Eight row
(Jeepneys):
FTI
via Evangelista
Magallanes
Fort Bonifacio
TESDA
C-5
Tenement

Ninth row
(Multicabs)
Macapagal
Boulevard
via Buendia
LRT Gil Puyat
Station
MRT Taft Station
Pasay Rotunda
Baclaran Simbahan
K Line
DFA
Airport Road
Lydia's Lechon Baclaran
Mcdo Baclaran
Heritage Hotel

UV Express Vans & FXs at MOA Terminal

MOA Transport Terminal Signs

Multicabs bound for various destinations at MOA

MOA Globe seen from Transport Terminal
8 Responses to Public Transport Terminals Located In Mall Of Asia Or MOA
mikki fudolig said...
12 June 2012 11:02
Thanks for this post...just wondering. I want to avoid having to walk on EDSA-Taft on my way to QC via MRT. Is there
a way to go to another MRT or LRT station (which doesn't flood) via one FX/bus ride? Thanks!

Lagalag said...
12 June 2012 18:02
@ mikki fudolig. You can take a multicab turned jeepney bound for LRT Gil Puyat Station. Please go to SM MOA
North Jeepney and Fx Terminal located infront of Hypermart. Hope my reply helps you find your way. :)

18 March 2013 15:37
Hi Mr Lag alag...is there jeepney route from terminal 3 (st. andrew) pass airport road, roxas blv and then MOA? And if
we are in MOA going to Makati (greenbelt mall) what jeepney route should I take? Thanks again if you wish to answer
my question so and so.

Lag alag said...
18 March 2013 23:01
@ terus jalan dan makan. You can ride a jeepney with "Nichols Pasay Rotunda Baclaran" signs on both sides across
Andrews Ave. Alight at Redemptorist. Or ride a jeepney with "Baclaran" sign then from its terminal in Airport Rd take
another jeepney with "Pasay Rotunda" or "Nichols" or EDSA MRT" sign and get off the jeep at Redemptorist and ride
a jeepney bound for MOA at its terminal in Roxas Blvd. To know the details please use our search box and enter
"moa jeepney bound in baclaran" and hit "Search".

arbienicz said...
3 August 2013 09:22
anong oras po nagcoclose tong terminal?

Lag alag said...
3 August 2013 20:53
@ arbienicz. palagay ko po mall hours po o hanngang may mga pasahero.

.xiNg. said...
20 August 2014 20:46
Hi, what time earliest operation time niya? coz i'm looking for a shuttle van sana as early as 530-6AM from Pasay-
Dasmarinas Cavite.

Lag alag said...
27 August 2014 21:47
@ .xiNg. so sorry late reply. if you still need answer just let me know. Also pls read note above comment box.

SM MOA Bound Passenger Jeepney New Terminal In Baclaran
A new terminal of jeepneys bound for SM Mall of Asia has just open in Baclaran. For years, commuters had been
experiencing difficulties in going to MOA from Baclaran. The only terminal then was situated way too far from
Baclaran Church - few meters to the south of Lydia's Lechon frontage.

The new terminal of the yellow-colored jeepneyversion of multicabs with "Baclaran - SM Mall of Asia via EDSA (Vice
Versa)" sign is located in the strategic location at the corner of Roxas Boulevard service road and Redemptorist
Road. Today, commuters from various locations such as Cavite, Dasmarinas, Tagaytay, Bacoor, Naic, Kawit, Sucat,
Multinational Village, SM South Mall, Las Pinas, Paranaque, and Villamor Air Base can get to SM MOA in a more
convenient and fastest way. They only need to take either a jeepney or minibus from their respective locations, alight
at Baclaran and ride one of these multicabs-turned-jeepneys. Even passengers of NAIA Shuttle Bus from the three
terminals of NAIA can opt to take the ride to MOA here. The terminal is very visible from the distant and very near to
Baclaran Roxas Boulevard pedestrian overpass. Moreover, it's just few meters away from Max's Restaurant
Baclaran, Chow King and Redemptorist Church ground.

Clearly, the creation of this new terminal is part of major improvement that Redemptorist Road-Roxas Boulevard
junction had undergone. The vicinity which was previously cluttered with fusion of traffic of buses, jeepneys,
pedicabs, and illegal vendors is now a scenery of organized road intersection. The bus bay in front of Redemptorist
Church main gate, that caused major traffic problem in the area, is now gone. It's replaced by a widened service road
with vehicle traffic going towards Redemptorist Road from which they need to pass through a small newly built
rotunda before heading towards their respective destinations.

Now, that's what I call 'result-oriented' governance.

Trinoma Transport Terminal - UV Express Vans & FXs And Jeepneys

Trinoma Transport Terminal stepped commuting up for commuters' convenience. Almost almost all locations within
360 radius of the surrounding of Quezon City as far as Bulacan, San Mateo, Ortigas Center and Ermita are being
served by this green transport hub. Speaking of green, it's one of the most well planned terminals I've seen in Metro
Manila. See it for yourself. In this article, I will guide you to what mode of public transport to take to get to your
destination.

As you know, the terminal has a full range of PUVs, i.e. jeepneys, FXs and UV Express Vans. Now, before I give you
the guide, please look at the following locations, listed in alphabetical order, to make sure your destination is
included. Below the list is the guide, e.g. how to get to Trinoma Terminal from MRT-3 North Station and from the
inside of Trinoma Mall (see the map at the bottom of this post), what vehicle to ride and the specific locations within
the terminal of each vehicle headed to your destination. Note: There are places in the list which are common like
Kapitolyo. You need to read the guide completely to make sure it's the Kapitolyo of your destination. Common names
like this are given specific locations in the guide by way of their placement in vehicle's route.

Destinations of Jeepneys and UV
Express Service Vans & FXs in Trinoma
Transport Terminal:
Almar Zabarte
Ampid
Apalit
Baesa
Bagong Barrio
Bagumbong
Balagtas
Balintawak
Blueridge
Bocaue Exit Crossing

NIA
Ninoy Aquino Parks & Wildlife
NLEX
North Olympus
Novaliches
Novaliches Bayan
NPC
Ortigas Center
Payatas
Bristol
C-5
C5 Libis
Calumpit
Camarin
Casimiro Road
Caybiga
Cielito Homes
Commonwealth
Congressional
Deparo
Double L
Eastwood
Erap (Sub-urban)
Espana
Fairview
General Avenue
General Luis
HBC
Heritage
Hilltop
Holy Cross
Holycross
Jem7
Kalaw
Kapitolyo
Katipunan
Lagro
LITEX
Loma de Gato
Luzon Avenue
Malarya
Malinta Exit
Malolos
Manila Hills
Marikina
Marilao
Marilao Exit
Merry Homes
Meycauayan
Mindanao Avenue
Miranla
Montalban
Monumento
Munoz
Muzon
Philand Subdivision
Philcoa
Production
Project 6
Quezon Avenue
Quezon City Hall
Quezon Memorial Circle
Quiapo
Quirino Avenue Bayan
Quirino Highway
Regalado
Republic Avenue
Robinson's Fairview
RP
San Bartolome
San Mateo
San Mateo Road
Sandigan
Sangandaan
Sauyo
Sauyo - C5
SB Road
Shorthorn
SM Fairview
SSS
St. Francis
St. James
St. Michael
Sto. Nino
Tabang
Tabing Ilog
Tagumpay
Talipapa Prok 8
Tandang Sora
Tandang Sora Palengke
Tungko
UP
UP Ayala Technohub
UP Campus
URC
Veterans Village
Vicas
Visayas Avenue
Vista Verde
Wakas
West Avenue

Trinoma Transport Terminal is located in the large chunk of open space right at the corner of EDSA and North
Avenue beside Trinoma Mall. It shares the land with the pay parking area for Trinoma customers.

From MRT-3 North Avenue Station, walk along EDSA's north bound lane which also the edge of Trinoma building. At
the corner of Trinoma building is the Exit driveway for all the public vehicles from the Trinoma Transport Terminal and
there's a pedestrian entry to the terminal to the right of the driveway. Go get in and you're right there inside the publi c
terminal. See map below

From inside of Trinonma, walk from activity center using the walkway to the right of Kenny Rogers until you get to the
exit. Go down the stair outside the Trinoma Entrance. In the ground, go left and walk along the edge of Trinoma
building past the pay parking area for private vehicles until you get to the terminal. See map below.

From SM City North EDSA, walk from Sky Garden and cross North Avenue using the pedestrian footbridge towards
the opposite corner of North Avenue and EDSA. From there, you can see the Trioma Transport Terminal entrance.
Just go down the stair, enter the terminal via North Avenue entrance. See map below.

Now, here's what vehicle to ride for specific locations. Some destinations are served by two different types of
vehicles.

From the terminal entrance for commuters coming from MRT-3 North Station and inside of Trinoma mall, once you
enter the terminal, this is what you see upon entering the terminal. Now, to the left of the terminal are UV Express
Service Vans and FXs. To your right are jeepneys with some FXs and vans.

To your left, in the following order

UV Express Vans & FXs:

Novaliches - Bayan
Via Sauyo, Holy Cross, RP

Tandang Sora - Palengke
Via NIA - NPC, Visayas Avenue,
Congressional

St. Michael - Marilao

To your right, in the following order

UV Express Service Vans:

Montalban
Via LITEX, Payatas, Tagumpay, Erap (Sub-urban), Manila Hills,
Double L

Camarin

Quirino - C5
Via Mindanao Avenue, Tandang Sora, Jem7
Via St. Francis, Meralco

Muzon - Marilao Exit
Via Tabing Ilog, Loma de Gato

Sto. Nino - Meycauayan
Via NLEX, Heritage

UP - Ayala Land Technohub

Malolos - Apalit
Via Tabang, Kapitolyo, Calumpit

Balagtas
Via Bocaue Exit, Crossing, Wakas

Eastwood - C5 Libis
Via Katipunan, Blueridge, URC

Ortigas Center

Tungko
Via Quirino Highway, Hilltop, Malaria

San Mateo
Via Sandigan, Ampid, San Mateo Road

Almar - Zabarte
Via Merry Homes, Cielito Homes, North
Olympus

Talipapa - Prok 8
Via Quirino Highway, HBC, General Avenue

Sangandaan
Via Shorthorn, Production, Baesa

Congressional - Luzon
Via Philand Subd, Miranla, Republic Avenue

Vicas

Deparo - Bagumbong
Via SB Road, General Luis, Casimiro Road

Holy Cross - San Bartolome

Fairview
Via SM, Robinson's, Regalado

Kalaw - Quiapo
Via West Avenue, Quezon Avenue, Espana

Project 6
Via Mindanao Avenue, Visayas Avenue

St. James - C5
Via Mindanao Avenue, C5, Tandang Sora

Quirino - Bayan
Via Novaliches, RP, Holy Cross

Vista Verde - Caybiga

Malinta Exit
Via Mindanao Avenue, NLEX

Marikina

J eepneys:

NIA/NPC
Via Congressional, Mindanao Avenue, Tandang Sora

Lagro
Via Commonwealth, Regalado, Bristol

Quezon City Hall
Via Veterans, Wildlife, Circle

UP Campus
Via Philcoa, SSS

Monumento
Via Munoz, Balintawak, Bagong Barrio
Via Mindanao Avenue, Sauyo, C5

33 Responses to Trinoma Transport Terminal - UV Express Vans & FXs And Jeepneys
30 September 2011 12:01
ang raming options.. maliligaw parin ako neto hahaha...

Lagalag said...
30 September 2011 18:19
Lagi ko po iniisip at ipinalalagay ang indivudual na bago sa area, kaya dun nagbabase ang mga directions ko.
Layunin ko talgang makatulong... Naks! :-)

1 October 2011 16:28
grabe talaga diyan sa maynila sir ang raming circuits, dito sa ilocos sur lahat ng rota ay iisa ang highway na
dadaanan mo. haha :-)

Lagalag said...
2 October 2011 01:36
kaya kelangan po ng direction guide hehe

2 October 2011 17:41
tama... thanks for the help and inspiration as well. :-)

Razelle Soriano said...
24 November 2012 21:32
May fx na po ba going to bulacan as early as 7 am?

Lag alag said...
25 November 2012 01:44
@ Razelle Soriano. Hello madam, mga direction lang po ang sine-share ko sa blog, wala po tyo schedule, pasensya
npo. Pki-tanong na lang po sa mga dispatcher dun. Salamat po.

Hunny said...
23 January 2013 12:41
Hi. Ano po fastest way from Timog Ave going to Roxas Blvd? Meron po ba fx or van from Centris going to Roxas
Blvd? Ano ano po ang mga commuting options? Maraming salamat po.

Lag alag said...
23 January 2013 13:04
@ Hunny. Meron po jeep sa Timog to Welcome Rotunda kung saan pede kayo mag-abang ng jeep na "Baclaran
Mabini MH Del Pilar" ang sign at sabihin sa driver ibaba kyo sa destinasyon nyo sa Roxas Blvd. Lalakad lang kyo ng
konti. Wala po FX mula Centris to Roxas Blvd. Pki basa po ang post ko on how to commute to Roxas Blvd, pki-click
po eto -> Commute To Roxas Blvd Buildings & Destinations Malate-Ermita Districts

Rhoda Joy Baltazar said...
21 March 2013 15:21
hi! how do i commute from trinoma terminal to blue ridge katipunan?

Lag alag said...
24 March 2013 15:33
@ Rhoda Joy Baltazar. Check if there's a FX bound for Katipunan at Trinoma Terminal. If none, you can ride train to
MRT Araneta Center Cubao Station. Follow direction signs to Gateway Mall. Go down to Aurora Blvd where lots of
FXs and UX Express vans as well as jeepneys bound for east of Metro Manila pass through. Ask driver to drop you
off at Katipunan Ave. Hope this guide helps you.

leonardo sabile said...
30 March 2013 01:18
ung papunta po bang libis mabilis po ba mapuno tuwing umaga???

Lag alag said...
2 April 2013 13:19
@ leonardo sabile. Di pa ho ako nakasakay kaya di ko masasagot ang tanong nyo. Sensya npo.

Jasmin Roque said...
20 April 2013 10:44
ask lng po kung, ung biyaheng ortigas center saan po ang baba nya? i mean saan-saan lugar umiikot? salamat.

Lag alag said...
20 April 2013 11:19
@ Jasmin Roque. Madam kung pede pkitanong nlang po sa driver para sa eksaktong kasagutan.

Kizivelle said...
23 April 2013 14:27
magkano po kaya fx/van fare from sm north to malolos??

Lag alag said...
24 April 2013 16:22
@ Kizivelle. wala po tyo info ng fare.

Richard villarama said...
10 May 2013 14:35
Hi, ask ko lang kung familiar kayo sa Kowloon House, yung main branch nila. Ano kaya sasakyan papunta dun? And
pabalik sa edsa? thx

Lag alag said...
10 May 2013 17:53
@ Richard villarama. I have made a post on how to commute to buildings, restaurants, bars, etc located along West
Ave where Kowloon House main is located. And you will know exactly how to go there by reading that post. Just go
to Commute Guide To Buildings And Bars & Restaurants Along West Ave.

lui duardin said...
23 December 2013 21:58
Meron pa po ba available na franchisempara dyan sa trinoma and any point sa bulacan mag uuv express din po sana
kasi kami e thanks po sa feedback salamat

Lag alag said...
27 December 2013 14:43
@ lui duardin. Pki check po sa post, kung wala makipagugnayan po kyo sa knila. Salamat po.

maine said...
27 May 2014 16:11
24-hours po b ang operation ng mga UV Express vans and FX

Tambie Oliveros said...
27 May 2014 20:50
Hello! May fx pa din po ba papuntang Eastwood Libis sa Trinoma Terminal? Many thanks!

Lag alag said...
27 May 2014 21:02
@ maine. Will let you know, thanks.

Lag alag said...
27 May 2014 21:18
@ Tambie Oliveros. I think there are, on limited time. Please inquire at dispatcher as to the schedule.

Anne Xy said...
28 May 2014 13:44
hi, would you know if there is a terminal going out of eastwood naman? thanks

Lag alag said...
28 May 2014 22:14
@ Anne Xy. Yes, for the location please inquire at concierge of Eastwood Mall.

Conan Penawin said...
7 June 2014 02:30
laking tulong talaga neto!! :))))
at least alam ko n yong mga bounded PTVs jan s trinoma..
especially yong mga dadaanan nila!!
galing!! :)

Lag alag said...
9 June 2014 03:42
@ Conan Penawin. Salamat po sa appreciation, sir.

Trisha Jade Casuela said...
26 September 2014 14:51
Hi Sir, up until what time po merong FX or van bound to Apalit? I'll appreciate your reply though. :)

Lag alag said...
7 October 2014 23:35
@ Trisha Jade Casuela. You can make the inquiry right there.

Tomas Jr. Cristobal said...
8 October 2014 13:19
hi! meron paring bang fx going to eastwood. and till what time? thanks!

annelei A.T. said...
21 October 2014 15:46
@ trisha Jade, usually till 11 to 12am ang fx dun. better kung sa may cubao ka, kasi kahit madaling meron.

UV & GT Express Van & FX Terminal At Lucky Chinatown Mall
There is a public transport terminal of air-conditioned vans and FXs owned by UV Express and GT Express at
Lucky Chinatown Mall. These vans and FXs take passengers to remote areas of Metro Manila directly from the posh
shopping mall. So, if you're wondering if there's a direct commute route to your vicinity from LuckyChinatown, you
may want to take a look at destination list of these public passenger vehicles.

Lucky Chinatown Public Transport Terminal is served by UV Express

According to the Public Transport Terminal bulletin board at Lucky Chinatown, their public transport vehicles currently
serve passengers going to the following locations:

A Mitsubishi Adventure bound for Sucat at Lucky Chinatown Terminal
Ayala-Makati
Baclaran
Buendia (Gil Puyat Ave)
Cavite
Fairview
Las Pinas
Macapagal
Malolos - Bulacan
MCU - Monumento
Montalban
North EDSA
Sucat - Paranaque

Note: Please be informed that as of this early, one thing noticeable is the scarcity of van and FX on the terminal
which is located right in front of Lucky Chinatown Mall along Reina Regente. When I got there, I only saw three
vehicles waiting for passengers. Two of the air-conditioned public passenger vehicles are bound for Sucat while the
other one is bound for North EDSA. So, please don't expect that all destinations listed above are available when you
need them.

For directions on how to commute to Lucky Chinatown Mall, go to How To Commute To Lucky Chinatown Mallor click
here.

For other jeepney and FX terminals, browse our Table of Contents and scroll down to "FX and Jeepney Terminals".
5 Responses to UV & GT Express Van & FX Terminal At Lucky Chinatown Mall
city said...
22 May 2012 08:42
nice opinion.. thanks for sharing.

Viviene Tan said...
23 October 2012 10:43
Thanks for sharing this nice post regarding directions going to Lucky China Town Mall; thus, this was very helpful to
us and many people that we want to go in this place. Keep sharing!


Lag alag said...
23 October 2012 14:09
@ Viviene Tan & city. You are welcome. It is my pleasure to help Metro Manilans get to their destinations.

Cish del said...
16 January 2014 16:09
how much ang fare from lucky china town to sucat paraaque? thanks

Lag alag said...
16 January 2014 22:27
@ Cish del. Kindly ask the driver po, please. Thank you.

Free Parking in 999 Mall Full as early as 8 am

It's twenty seven days before Christmas and influx of shoppers in Divisoria is now full to the brim. Most of us think of
only one thing - shop and shop and shop. But the bottom line is we always go for the lowest price without
compromising the convenience. No wonder my post about 999 Mall, the newest shopping destination in Divisoria gets
the most numbers of visitors ever since it was posted here. So I must inform those shoppers who bring their cars to
999 Mall this shopping season on one crucial situation - parking.

We all know that parking area on the basement of 999 Mall is free. But I've learned that as early as 8 am, entrance to
the parking is already closed because there's no more available parking slots. And you don't have any choice but to
park your car in the next convenient parking area, and that's in the 168 Mall. Parking there is so massive and equally
convenient because it's so spacious. But parking in 168 is not free. First 3 hours parking fee is Php 50.00 and Php
20.00 per hour hereafter. So for those who really want to save money, my tip is to arrive at 999 Mall parking entrance
as early as 7 am. That's mean you must leave your home as early as 6 am, depending on where will you be coming
from.

One main advantage of parking in 999 Mall is less stress shopping. If your car is parked in secured area without toll,
you can take your time in shopping. You can go out of 999 Mall and explore other Malls like 168 Mall and Tutuban
Mall, buy some stuffs from there, and get back to your car to load those items and head back again to other areas.
Considering the complete lines of products inside 999 Mall, you have more options. It's just sometimes it's not
enough for us to be contented in one shopping location. We always go out of our way to look for more. You can take
your time even if it takes you 8 hours, you don't accumulate expenses in parking.

GMA News TV Pasabay Libreng Sakay Schedules & Terminal Location

Free ride anyone?

GMA News TV PASABAY Libreng Sakay is currently serving commuters for free ride from SM North EDSA to SM
City Manila and vice versa. This public service of Kapuso Network runs until August 25, 2011. Now to help those of
you who would like to take this opportunity to save on gas and budget, DirectionsOnWeb is giving you guide on how
to get to the terminal of the PASABAY buses in SM City North EDSA.

PASABAY free ride public service is time sensitive, there are fix schedules of departures. So, it's crucial to get to the
terminal on time or at least ahead of departure time.

You will know in this post shortest walking route to Pasabay bus terminal in SM North EDSA from different locations,
e.g. MRT North Station, Trinoma, Bus loading zone, SM North covered parking, etc. Just follow these detailed
directions to get to the bus real quick.

But before that, here's the Pasabay Libreng Sakay Schedule:

From SM North EDSA to SM City Manila - Departure Schedules

Bus 1
6:00 AM
10:00 AM
1:45 PM
5:30 PM

Bus 2
7:30 AM
11:30 AM
3:15 PM
7:00 PM

Students are priority during 6:00 AM and 10:00 AM trips. 7:00 PM schedule is subject to change without prior notice.

As soon as you get to the PASABAY bus terminal, you must go to the PASABAY Booth first for the free ticket.

Here's how to get to the SM North EDSA Terminal of PASABAY bus.

The terminal is located at Waterfalls Area beneath SM Sky Garden.

If you're coming from MRT North Station, the fastest way to get to the terminal is to walk along EDSA towards SM
North, use the pedestrian overpass connected to the SM Sky Garden. There's stair at the other end of the pedestrian
just before it connects to the SM Sky Garden. Walk down the pedestrian overpass stair and head towards the
waterfall area to get to the terminal. Alternatively, you can go straight to the SM Sky Garden, walk towards the
second footbridge of Sky Garden that connects to main building of SM North. The first footbridge is connected to SM
The Block building. Use the escalator or elevator near the second footbridge to get to the ground and head to the
PASABAY Booth where the bus stands to load passengers.

If you're coming from Trinoma, just use the pedestrian overpass that links Trinoma to SM North. Once in SM Sky
Garden, walk past the first bridge that connects to SM The Block until you get to the second bridge. Use escator or
elevator to get to the ground where you will immediately see the PASABAY Booth and the bus if it's already arrived.

If you're riding a bus from Monumento, Novaliches, Bulacan or other areas in the northern Metro Manila, get off the
bus near Eurotel. Use the pedestrian overpass located near Eurotel not the overpass located at West Avenue. Walk
across EDSA via that pedestrian overpass, and at the other end of the overpass, use the stairs to get to the ground.
Head towards the waterfalls area. There you see the PASABAY Booth and the bus.

If you're coming from covered parking area at the back of SM City North, this is the parking building that also houses
furniture & interiors, use the last bridge which leads to cinema 9, 10, 11, 12 and IMAX Theater. The first bridge is the
one that connects to SM The Block, the second is the middle bridge that leads to cinema 5, 6, 7 and 8. Use the
elevator near IMAX Theater to get to the ground level. Walk towards Jollibee and use the entrance beside Jollibee to
get out of the mall. Immediately, you will see the PASABAY Booth and the bus if it's already arrived, across the
service road to your left.

If you're coming from the new SM City North Annex Building which houses Cyberzone, just get out of the building at
the second floor and towards the Sky Garden. Walk along the walkway of the Sky Garden until you get to Marina
Restaurant. There's an escalator near comfort rooms to the left just before you get to Marina Restaurant. Use that to
get to the ground where you will immediately see the waterfalls area and near it is the PASABAY Booth and the bus if
it's already arrived.

Here's the schedule of departure
from SM City Manila to SM North EDSA:

Bus 1
8:00 AM
12:00 PM
3:30 PM
7:30 PM

Bus 2
9:30 AM
1:30 AM
5:00 PM
9:00 PM

Students given priority during 3:30 PM and 7:30 PM trips. 9:00 PM trip is subject to change without prior notice.

Enjoy the ride!

2 Responses to GMA News TV Pasabay Libreng Sakay Schedules & Terminal Location
EDMARATION said...
10 August 2011 21:43
=> yepeeeeeee! I love the new feature.. the "loading" thing out there. that's a cool stuff! Anyway, napapanood ko to
sa tv.. hehe.. ganda ng service na to jan sa kamaynilaan. I hope you don't mind. Did Cathay leased a space in ur
blog? hehe.. "usisero" I'm just becoming so inspired by your heavy traffic in the cloud... and your hardwork and talent
is not in vain.. kudos!

Lagalag said...
10 August 2011 23:16
thanks, very nice compliment hehe.
the preloader is just a little tweak you do on your html, i plan to create a blog on everything "how to" and i think i'm
gonna post it there.

about the cathay ad, haha, hindi naman. what happened was i contacted admaxnetwork through email and an officer
emailed me back and to make it short they've sent me the code for ad campaigns.

You can visit their site at http://www.admaxnetwork.com

GMA News TV Pasabay on the Go Campus Edition
Students from schools and universities around the vicinity of Taft Ave Manila, it's time for you to celebrate. That's
because GMA News TV Pasabay Campus Edition brings to your location the Kapuso Network's public service of free
bus rides from Trinoma to Taft Ave and vice from June 24 to July 19, 2013.

But unlike the previous Pasabay editions, this season's free rides of GMA Network has only one route from Trinoma.
There is no terminal at Taft Ave. The route is continues from Trinoma and the bus makes a U-Turn at TM Kalaw Ave
to take the opposite lane back to Trinoma.

The Route

Trinoma - EDSA - Quezon Ave - Espana - Quiapo - Manila City Hall - U-Turn at Taft Ave (Kalaw) - Manila City Hall -
Quiapo - Espana - Quezon Ave - EDSA - Trinoma

Bus Departure Time From Trinoma

BUS 1 BUS 2
5:00AM 6:00AM
10:00AM 11:00AM
3:00PM 4:00PM
8:00PM 9:00PM

For details on the location of bus terminal in Trinoma, please read it on our last post about the last Pasabay, just go
to Trinoma to Market Market Free Bus Ride via GMA News TV Pasabay On The Go

Educational institutions near to the route of Pasabay on the go are: Adamson University, Araullo High School,
Emilio Aguinaldo College, Manila Science High School, Philippine Christian University, Philippine Normal University,
Philippine Women's University, Saint Paul University Manila, Santa Isabel College, Technological University of the
Philippines and University of the Philippines Manila. I will update this post to give you the exact address of the bus
terminal in Taft Ave/UN Ave.

The Ride

Photo from
http://www.flickr.com/photos/cavitebatangaslawton/7542089610
It's not your ordinary "libreng sakay." A fun-filled ride awaits you. While on the bus and travels, you get to experience
a Pinoy favorite group entertainment which is videoke or karaoke. You get to mingle and be entertained by News To
Go Team consists of friendly and gleeful individuals including the courteous driver. Program is held inside a bus in
which prizes of useful items are given to those who sing well. So, if I were you I will hone my singing talent a little bit.
Lots of giveaways are up for grabs, too.

Requirement

You only need to present your School ID to qualify for a free ride of GMA News TV Pasabay Campus Edition.

Trinoma to Market Market Free Bus Ride via GMA News TV Pasabay On The
Go
GMA Pasabay Free Bus Ride from Trinoma to Market Market and vice versa runs until May 25, 2013. It started on
April 29. Shoppers, mallers, students, professionals and other commuters can go to two mall destinationsfor free via
air-conditioned buses courtesy of GMA News TV. Dubbed "GMA NewsTV Pasabay on the go", the Kapuso Network
public service also serves individuals headed to various spots between its two mall terminals. You can get off the bus
at any of the following bus stops:

Pasabay on the Go Loading and Unloading

From Trinoma to Market Market - GMA Kamuning, Cubao
Farmers, Santolan, Crame, Ortigas, Shaw Blvd, Guadalupe, Buendia

From Market Market to Trinoma - Gate 1 Kalayaan, Gudalupe, Boni, Shaw, Origas, Santolan, Cubao Farmers, GMA
Kamuning, Quezon Ave

How to ride a GMA NEWS TV Pasabay Libreng Sakay bus

First, you need to register and present any valid ID at designated booth. Second, you go to bus terminal minutes
before your chosen schedule of bus departure.

GMA NEWS TV Pasabay on the go booth locations - In Trinoma, the booth is located at activity center, beside
escalators which are across KFC and near to the entrance to Landmark. In Market Market, the booth is located
outside the mall. Within Fiesta Market, near to large open parking area which also serves as public transport terminal.
The booth is actually opposite Gerry's Grill.

Early Morning Rides

If the mall is still closed, you can go directly to the respective terminals of the buses. In Trinoma, it's located along
EDSA near Landmark entrance. In Market Market, the bus is parked at the main public transport terminal and parking
area. You can easily see it as the bus is marked and bears signage of GMA News TV as well as logo of Pasabay on
the go all over its body.

Bus Schedule

Bus 1 Departure from Trinoma

5 am, 8 am, 11:30 am, 2:30 pm, 6 pm

Bus 2 Departure from Trinoma

6 am, 9 am, 12:30 pm, 3:30 pm, 7 pm

Bus 1 Departure from Market Market

6:30 am, 10 am, 1 pm, 4 pm, 8 pm

Bus 2 Departure from Market Market

7:30 am, 11 am, 2 pm, 5 pm, 9 pm

Other Perks of GMA NEWS TV Libreng Sakay

En route to destination, you can use free wifi plus GMA NEWS TV stuffs are up for grabs. There's also karaoke for
those who are fond of singing. What's more exciting is you get a price after you sing. Truly, riding GMA NEWS TV
Pasabay on the go is fun. But I need to say this also: Wifi is available at all bus scheduled travels. But the contest on
the go as well as giveaways and karaoke, they don't do that on board at all scheduled travels. You are lucky if you
pick the schedule where games will be held :)

How To Commute To POEA Or Philippine Overseas Employment
Administration
Philippine Overseas Employment Administration, most commonly known as POEA, is situated at the corner of EDSA
and Ortigas Avenue in Mandaluyong City, Metro Manila. You can get to it from any far flung areas both inside and
outside Metro Manila by a bus ride. All passenger buses that ply the route of north to south of Metro Manila and vice
versa pass by POEA. The only thing to remember is the "Ortigas Ilalim" wording that must be present at the sign of
the bus you're going to ride, regardless of where you'll be coming form - Alabang, Baclaran, FTI, Novaliches,
Fairview, Monumento or Malanday. The nearest train station walking distance to POEA is MRT-3 Ortigas Station.

FROM MRT-3 TAFT AVENUE STATION

If you're riding an MRT train that comes from Taft Station, alight at Ortigas Station, then after passing through the
turnstile (exit machine where you insert your card), you must turn left to go down the stairway that lead to pedestrian
footbridge which is located beneath Ortigas Station yet above the busy highway of EDSA. Use this footbridge to go to
the opposite side of EDSA. If you turn right after you pass through the turnstile, you will not be able to cross EDSA as
the stairway leads directly to the ground going to SM Mega Mall.

Once you reach the opposite side of EDSA also known as the south bound lane, go down and walk northward to get
to Ortigas Avenue where POEA is situated. If you don't know your north, just walk opposite the direction of the
vehicles passing through EDSA.

FROM MRT-3 NORTH AVENUE STATION

If you ride a train that comes from North Station of MRT-3, get off the train at Ortigas Station, go down and walk back
northward to get to Ortigas Avenue where POEA is located. This is because the train has already past Ortigas
Avenue before it stop at Ortigas Station.

MRT-3 Ortigas Station is not exactly located at the corner of Ortigas Avenue. You need to walk an approximately 580
meters or .58 kilometer from the foot of Ortigas Station up to the building of POEA. See map at the bottom of this
post.

I think, it's just a short walk and a good exercise for our body. Considering the perennial traffic along EDSA, the fast
travel MRT gives outweigh the convenience of getting to the exact location of POEA by bus, which is by the way
takes longer time to get to a destination. The long duration of time buses spend in bus bays and loading areas
extends the time to your travel even more.

But if you're coming from a far location like Alabang or Monumento and you want to economize, bus ride is practical.
Going to POEA from those locations by bus takes only one ride. Just make sure you put time allowance on your
travel to be on time.

Here are the detailed directions and routes from different parts of Metro Manila as well as nearby provinces to POEA:
(Note: All directions here are the same routes to take if you're coming to Robinson's Galleria, Holiday Inn, EDSA
Shrine, Eton Cyberpod Corinthian and Ortigas Center CBD. Watch out for my post on how to get
toindividual buildings situated inside the Central Business District of Ortigas Center)

Route #1

From Alabang, Muntinlupa, Metropolis Star Mall, Filinvest City, Festival Mall, Pacita, Muntinlupa, provinces of
Batangas, Laguna, Quezon and areas located near to these locations.

If you're far from Alabang, just go to the bus bay or loading area located near Sogo Alabang which is adjacent to
Metropolis Starmall. From far places mentioned above, ride a bus or jeep bound for Alabang.

In Alabang ride a bus with any of these signs: "Monumento Ortigas Ilalim", "Fairview Ortigas Ilalim", "Novaliches
Ortigas Ilalim", "Malanday Ortigas Ilalim" etc. Dont take bus with "Ortigas Ibabaw" on its sign. Ask the conductor to
drop you off at Ortigas or POEA. A lot of passengers will alight at Ortigas Avenue. Some buses also have "POEA" on
their signs.

After you get off the bus at Ortigas, use the footbridge to get to the opposite corner of EDSA-Ortigas where POEA is
located.

If you want to use MRT, then alight at Magallanes Station of MRT-3, ride a North bound train and alight at Ortigas
Station.

Route #2

From Caloocan, Monumento, Malanday, Malabon, Navotas, Valenzuela, Ever Gotesco Grand Central and nearby
areas.

Ride a bus with any of these signs: "Alabang Ortigas Ilalim", "Baclaran Ortigas Ilalim", "Sucat Ortigas Ilalim", "Ayala
Leveriza Ortigas Ilalim", etc. Some buses add "POEA" wording on the signs. If there's no buses going to
these destinations at your location, ride a jeepney bound for Monumento and ride right there. You can also ride one
of these buses at 5th Avenue corner Rizal Avenue in Caloocan.

When paying, tell the conductor your destination as "POEA". The bus will stop exactly at the bus bay few meters from
POEA.

If you want to use the train, then get off the bus as it stops at MRT-3 North Avenue Station. Ride a train bound for
Taft and get off at Ortigas Station.

Route #3

From Cavite, Tagaytay, Imus, Dasmarinas, Bacoor, Paranaque, Pasay, Baclaran and nearby areas.

From your location ride a bus or jeepney bound for Baclaran. In Baclaran, go to the bus bay or loading zone located
near to the gate of Redemptorist Church. As in Route #1, ride a bus with any of these signs: "Monumento Ortigas
Ilalim", "Fairview Ortigas Ilalim", "Novaliches Ortigas Ilalim", "Malanday Ortigas Ilalim" etc. Dont take bus with
"Ortigas Ibabaw" on its sign. Ask the conductor to drop you off at Ortigas or POEA. A lot of passengers will alight at
Ortigas Avenue. Some buses also have "POEA" on their signs.

If you're from any locations in Pasay, just ride a jeepney to EDSA, and wait for these buses at any loading area
nearest to you.

From MOA, ride a jeepney bound for "Malibay" or "Sucat" and "Alabang". Alight at unloading area near to Heritage
Hotel which is located at the corner of EDSA and Roxas Boulevard. Ride same bus and alight at Ortigas Ilalim.

From unloading area in Ortigas which is located in front of Robinson's Galleria, use the footbridge and go to the
opposite corner of EDSA and Ortigas Avenue where POEA is located.

If you want to use the train, then alight at Taft if you have Stored Value ticket for MRT-3. If you don't have Stored
Value ticket, get off the bus at Magallanes Station. Ride a train bound for North and alight at Ortigas Station.

Taft Station is always jam-packed. The lines are terrible. It takes almost forever just to buy a one way ticket even if
you fall in line of "Exact Fare" window. So if you don't have Stored Value ticket, just ride the train at Magallanes
where both passengers riding the train and buying tickets are few.

Route #4

From Pampanga, Bulacan, Tarlac, Nueva Ecija, Ilocos and other provinces in Northern Luzon. You can ride a bus or
FX with terminal located anywhere in EDSA e.g. JAC Liner, Lucena Bus, Tritran and Victory Liner. All of these buses
has terminal located along EDSA, particularly in GMA Kamuning area and Cubao where there's also Baliwag Transit
Terminal.

If you ride an FX with terminal located at SM North EDSA and Trinoma, just walk towards EDSA.

Along EDSA, go to the nearest bus bay or loading area and ride a bus with any of these signs: "Alabang Ortigas
Ilalim", "Baclaran Ortigas Ilalim", "Sucat Ortigas Ilalim", "Ayala Leveriza Ortigas Ilalim", etc. Some buses add "POEA"
wording on the signs.

When paying, tell the conductor your destination as "POEA". The bus will stop exactly at the bus bay or unloading
area few meters from POEA.

If you want to ride the train instead, go to the nearest MRT-3 station (e.g. North Station, Quezon Avenue Station,
GMA-Kamuning Station, Cubao Station, etc), ride a train bound for Taft and alight at Ortigas Station.

Route #5

From Quiapo, Recto, Legarda, Pureza, SM Centerpoint, V. Mapa and other areas near to these locations.

Ride a colored green air conditioned G-Liner bus with "Taytay" sign. When paying, tell the conductor to drop you off
at POEA. The conductor will announce the arrival to POEA by loudly saying "EDSA", "POEA", "Robinson's" and
"Galleria".

Route #6

From Ermita, Malate, Robinson's Place Manila, Mabini, M.H. Del Pilar, Pedro Gil and other areas near to these
locations.

Option #1. Ride a jeepney bound for Quiapo and in Quiapo near the only pedestrian overpass, ride a colored green
air conditioned G-Liner bus with "Taytay" signs. When paying, tell the conductor to drop you off at POEA. The
conductor will announce the arrival to POEA by loudly saying "EDSA", "POEA", "Robinson's" and "Galleria".

Option #2. Walk or ride a jeepney to LRT-1 which is in Taft Avenue. Ride a "Baclaran" bound train at any LRT-1
station (e.g. Central Terminal if you're from Intramuros, Manila City Hall or SM City Manila; U.N. Aveneu Station;
Pedro Gil Station, Quirino Statio; Vito Cruz Station). Alight at EDSA Station. Use the footbridge that connects LRT-1
to MRT-3. Ride an MRT-3 train bound for North Avenue. Alight at Ortigas Station.

Route #7

From Fort Bonifacio Global City, Taguig, Market Market, Guadalupe, Makati, J.P. Rizal, Delpan, Chino Roces aka
Pasong Tamo and other areas near to these locations.

If you're in Delpan or J.P. Rizal, ride a jeepney with "Guadalupe Ilalim" sign. If you're from Fort Bonifacio or Global
city and Taguig etc, ride a jeepney with "Guadalupe" sign. From Chino Roces, ride a jeep with "Mantrade" sign.

These jeepneys' last stop is in EDSA where you can ride a bus with any of these signs: "Monumento Ortigas Ilalim",
"Fairview Ortigas Ilalim", "Novaliches Ortigas Ilalim", "Malanday Ortigas Ilalim" etc. Dont take bus with "Ortigas
Ibabaw" on its sign. Ask the conductor to drop you off at Ortigas or POEA. A lot of passengers will alight at Ortigas
Avenue. Some buses also have "POEA" on their signs.

located.

If you want to ride a train, then just go up the Guadalupe Station or Magallanes Station, ride a train bound for North
Avenue Station and alight at Ortigas Station.

Route #8

From Pasig Palengke, EDSA-Shaw Crossing, EDSA Central, Kalentong, Boni Mandaluyong, Pioneer and other areas
near to these locations. If you're from Pasig Palengke, ride a jeepney bound for Quiapo. Alight at EDSA. If you're
from Kalentong, ride a jeepney bound for Pasig and alight at EDSA. From Boni, ride a jeepney going to EDSA.

In EDSA, ride a bus with any of these signs: "Monumento Ortigas Ilalim", "Fairview Ortigas Ilalim", "Novaliches
Ortigas Ilalim", "Malanday Ortigas Ilalim" etc. Dont take bus with "Ortigas Ibabaw" on its sign. Ask the conductor to
drop you off at Ortigas or POEA. A lot of passengers will alight at Ortigas Avenue. Some buses also have "POEA" on
their signs.

located.

Route #9

From Marikina, Sta Lucia East, Robinson's Metro East, Santolan Pasig, Katipunan, Anonas, Project 4, Cubao and
other areas near to these locations.

First, you need to go to Cubao. You can go to the nearest LRT-2 Station (e.g. Santolan Station, Katipunan Station,
Anonas Station) and ride a train bound for Recto Station and alight at Araneta Center Cubao Station. Or you can ride
a bus or jeepney bound for Cubao or Recto and alight at Araneta Center Cubao.

Second, you can either ride a train bound for Taft at MRT-3 Araneta Center Cubao Station and alight at Ortigas
Station, or ride a bus with "Ortigas Ilalim" on its sign and get off the bus at Ortigas corner EDSA where POEA is just a
few meters away. If you use the train, you need to walk around 580 meters or more than half a kilometer to POEA.
Traveling by train as I've already said is faster than bus even if the bus stop right in front of POEA. The main sign of
the bus you're going to ride must be any of these: "Alabang Ortigas Ilalim", "Baclaran Ortigas Ilalim", "Sucat Ortigas
Ilalim", "Ayala Leveriza Ortigas Ilalim"

Route #10

From Taytay, Antipolo Simbahan, Ynarez Gym, Ever Gotesco Ortigas and other areas near to these locations. This
route is via Ortigas Avenue.

Ride any bus bound for Quiapo. These buses include the ones belong to G-Liner, the colored green air-conditioned
new buses that ply the route of Quiapo-Taytay and vice versa. Ask the conductor to drop you off at POEA. You need
to go to the opposite corner of EDSA-Ortigas via the footbridge to get to the exact location of POEA.

How To Get To DFA Office Of Consular Affairs Via Bus Or MRT/LRT Train
If you are a passport applicant either first time or for renewal heading to DFA Office in Pasay City, you need to
remember that the right address to go to is the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) Office of Consular Affais which is
exactly located at Diosdado Macapagal Boulevard corner Bradco Avenue, Paranaque City. A lot of people confuse
this location as still part of Pasay City because it's near the boundary of Pasay. And sad to say, quite a few applicants
still go to DFA Office in Roxas Boulevard near corner Libertad which is now Antonio Arnaiz Avenue, the old office
for passport applications and processing.

How To Commute To DFA
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Diosdado Macapagal corner Bradco Avenue
Contrary to your initial assumption, going to DFA to apply for a passport or renew your old one, is very easy. All
buses coming from up north, e.g. Monumento, Malanday, Navotas, Novaliches, Fairview bound for Baclaran pass
through the exact location of the DFA building. In fact, some of them has secondary signs attached to the windshields
that read "DFA". The main signboard of these buses has this wording: "Baclaran MOA Coastal MIA Road" or
"Baclaran Simbahan Mall of Asia Redemptorist".

So, if your point of origin is along or near the route of these buses, such as Letre, 5th Avenue, Bagong Barrio,
Roosevelt, Munoz, Mindanao Avenue, Quirino Avenue, Congressional Avenue, West Avenue, SM City North EDSA,
Trinoma, UP Diliman, UP Ayalaland Technobub, Philcoa, Quezon City Hall, Elliptical Road, East Avenue, Timog
Avenue, Kamuning, Kamias, New York Street, Cubao, Araneta Center, etc., all you need is a one bus ride to reach
Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) Office of Consular Affairs. Along south bound lane of EDSA, 5th Avenue,
Commonwealth Avenue, Quirino Avenue, Mindanao Avenue and East Avenue, ride one of these buses. When
paying, your destination is "DFA". These buses take the whole stretch of EDSA. They pass by SM Mall of Aisa or
MOA then return to EDSA (north bound lane) and turn right onto Diosdado Macapagal Boulevard. But there are
times, a bus doesn't go to MOA. Instead, they immediately turn left to Diosdado Macapagal Boulevard from EDSA.
Please see map below after Commute Directions To DFA from different parts of Metro Manila.
Forpassport application requirements go to Passport Requirements for First-Time Applicants or Requirements for
Renewal of Passport below the map.

Bradco Avenue
Even without the help of conductor, you can get off the bus at the exact location. Just remember: 1) you will pass by
the last MRT-3 Station which is Taft Avenue in Pasay Rotonda where LRT-1 runs across EDSA, 2) after Taft you will
pass under Roxas Boulevard flyover crossing EDSA, 3) next main intersection with traffic lights after Roxas
Boulevard is Diosdago Macapagal Boulevard, the bus will either go cross Macapagal then go to MOA and return to
turn right onto Macapagal or turn left from Edsa to Macapagal, 5) the first main intersection with traffic lights from
EDSA along Macapagal is Bradco Avenue. Alight right there. DFA is to the left corner of Bradco and Macapagal.
There's a McDonald to the right corner where you will alignt.

Commute Directions To DFA from
different parts of Metro Manila
Route #1

From Caloocan, Roosevelt, Munoz, Roosevelt, Congressional, Bagong Barrio, Balintawak, Tondo, Blumentritt and
other areas near Rizal Avenue.

Option 1 - Via LRT-1. Fast and recommended: Ride a LRT-1 train bound for Baclaran from any station near to you,
e.g. Roosevelt Station, Balintawak Station, Monumento Station, 5th Avenue Station, R. Papa Station, Abad Santos
Avenue Station, Tayuman Station, Blumentritt Station, Bambang Station, etc. Get off the train at EDSA Station. Go to
the bus loading area along EDSA. You need to walk along Taft from LRT EDSA Station to the corner of EDSA. Go
right on EDSA to ride bus at the proper loading area. Follow direction given at How To Commute To DFA above.

Option 2 - Via bus or jeepney. Long & slow travel. Dependent on traffic situation and driver's greed for
passengers: You can ride a bus mentioned above in How To Commute To DFA or a jeep with "Baclaran" sign along
Rizal Avenue. Get off the jeep at EDSA. Go to the loading area along EDSA's south bound lane. Ride a bus
mentioned in How To Commute To DFA above and follow direction given there.

Route #2

From Bulacan, Pampanga or other provinces in Norther Luzon.

Option 1 - With an LRT/MRT ride: Ride a bus, jeep or FX/vans from your location bound for Manila, Caloocan or
Quezon City. If you ride a bus and alight at a terminal in Doroteo Jose, ride a train bound for Baclaran at LRT-1
Doroteo Jose Station, alight at EDSA. In Caloocan, ride a Baclaran bound train at Monumento Station, alight at
EDSA. If you ride a FX or vans with its terminal in Trinoma or SM City North EDSA, use MRT-3 North Station and ride
Taft bound train, alight at Taft. If your bus is in Kamuning-EDSA, use MRT-3 GMA Kamuning Station, ride Taft bound
train and alight at Taft. From LRT-1 EDSA Station, go to the bus loading station along EDSA. You need to walk along
Taft from EDSA Station to the corner of EDSA. Go right on EDSA to ride bus at the proper loading area. Follow
direction given at How To Commute To DFA above. From MRT-3 Taft Station, go to the bus loading area along
EDSA's south bound lane and ride bus wigh "Baclaran MOA Coastal MIA" sign. Follow direction given in How To
Commute to DFA above.

Option 2 - Without riding train: Ride a jeep bound for Baclaran underneath LRT-1 Doroteo Jose Station and
Monumento Station. Get off the jeep at EDSA, ride a bus bound for Baclaran and follow direction given in How To
Commute To DFA above. You can also ride bus bound for Baclaran along EDSA in Caloocan. In Kamuning EDSA,
ride the bus from Fairview bound for Baclaran. In Trinoma, ride a bus along EDSA bound for Baclaran. Follow
direction given at How To Commute To DFA above.

Route #3

From SM City Marikina, SSS Village, Sta. Lucia East, Robinsong's Metro East, Marcos Highway, A. Bonnifacio
Avenue Marikina, Auroran Boulevard Quezon City, Project 4 and other areas nearby.

Option 1 - Fast travel via LRT Line 1 and 2: From your destinations ride a jeep to Santolan Station of LRT-2. From A.
Bonifacio Avenue in Marikina, ride a jeepney bound for Cubao and alight at Katipunan Station. From Project 4, ride a
jeepney from Rosario or EVER bound for Aranetea Center and go to LRT-2 Araneta Center Cubao Station. Ride a
train bound for Recto Station and alight right there. Use the footbridge that connects LRT-2 Recto Station to LRT-1
Doroteo Jose Station. Ride a train bound for Baclaran at Doroteo Jose Station. Alight at EDSA Station. Walk along
Taft Avenue from EDSA LRT-1 Station towards the corner of EDSA, go right and ride a bus with "Baclaran MOA
Costal MIA" sign at designated loading area. Follow direction given at How To Commute To DFA above.

Option 2 - Without train rides. Slow travel, depends on traffic situation: From your area ride a jeepney with any of
these signs "Cubao", "Stop & Shop" and "Divisoria". Get off the jeepney after it crossed EDSA. From Project 4, just
go to Aurora Boulevard and ride one of these jeepneys or go to Araneta Center and proceed to EDSA south bound
lane. Along south bound lane of EDSA ride a bus with "Baclaran MOA Coastal MIA" sign. Other buses
have secondary sign that reads "DFA". Follow direction given at How To Commute to DFA above.

Route #4

From Pasig Palengke, Kalentong Manddaluyong, Shaw Boulevard, Boni Avenue and other areas nearby.

Option 1: Ride a jeepney bound for EDSA. Ride a MRT-3 train bound for Taft Avenue in either Shaw Station or Boni
Station. Alight at Taft and ride the bus at the loading area near the station. Follow direction given at How To
Commute To DFA.

Option 2: In EDSA's south bound lane, ride the bus discussed in How To Commute To DFA in the beginning of this
post and follow direction indicated there.

Route #5

From Fort Bonifacio, Guadalupe, J.P. Rizal, Makati City Hall and other areas nearby.

Ride a jeepney with "Guadalupe" sign.

Option 1: In loading area along EDSA's south bound lane of Guadalupe, ride a bus with "Baclaran MOA Coastal MIA"
sign and alight at DFA. Refer to direction given at How To Commute To DFA above.

Option 2: Ride a train bound for Taft Station and alight right there. Ride a bus with "Baclaran MOA Coastal MIA" sign
and alight at DFA. Refer to direction given at How To Commute To DFA in the beginning of this article.

Route #6

From Alabang, Metropolis Starmall, Festival Mall, Sucat, Bicutan, FTI and nearby areas.

Ride a jeepney with "Pasay Rotonda" or "Pasay Taft Rotonda MOA" sign. Alight at EDSA near MRT-3 Taft Station.
Along EDSA's southbound lane, ride a bus with "Baclaran MOA Coastal MIA" signboard in its windshild. Follow
direction given at How To Commute To DFA in the beginning of this post.

Route #7

From Chino Roces Avenue formerly known as Pasong Tamo, Southgate Mall, PRC Santa Ana, Washington, Makati
Coliseum and other areas nearby.

Ride a jeepney with "Mantrade" sign along Chino Roces Avenue's southbound lane. Alight at EDSA. Ride a train
bound for Taft at MRT-3 Magallanes Station. Alight at Taft. Go to the loading area near Taft Station and ride a bus
with "Baclaran MOA Coastal MIA" sign. Follow direction given at How To Commute To DFA in the beginning of this
article.

Route 8

From Quezon Avenue, Espana, Quiapo, Santa Cruz, Avenida, Intramuros, SM City Manila, Manila City Hall and
nearby areas.

Option 1 - Via jeepney, train and bus: In Quezon Avenue and Espana, ride a jeepney bound for Quiapo, alight at
Quiapo Church. Walk to LRT-1 Carriedo Station. In Sta. Cruz and Avenida, go to Carriedo Station. Take a train
bound for Baclaran, alight at EDSA Station. From Intramuros, SM City Manila and Makati City Hall, walk your way to
LRT-1 Central/Arroceros Station. Ride a train bound for Baclaran and alight at EDSA Station. Walk along Taft Avenue
from EDSA Station, towards EDSA, go right to get to the bus loading area along EDSA. Ride a bus with "Baclaran
MOA Coastal MIA" sign. Follow direction given at How To Commute To DFA in the beginning of this article.

Option 2 - For people who don't want to ride trains: From Quiapo, Quezon Boulevard, Lerma, Quezon Avenue and
Espana, ride FX, bus or a jeepney with any of these signs: "PGH Pedro Gil", "Kalaw", "Buendia Gil Puyat", "Libertad
Pasay Taft", "Pasay Rotonda". These vehicles pass through Taft Avenue. Alight at the destination of the vehicle you
ride. Except if you're already in Pasay Rotonda, ride another jeepney with either "Baclaran" or "Pasay Rotonda" signs
and alight at Pasay Rotonda. Once in Pasay Rotonda, go to the bus loding area along EDSA and ride bus with
"Baclaran MOA Coastal MIA" sign. Follow direction given at How To Commute DFA in the beginning of this post.

Route 9

From Project 6, Project 2-3, Kamias, Kamuning, Tomas Morato, Timog Avenue, West Avenue, SM City North EDSA,
Trinoma and nearby areas.

Option 1 - Fast via MRT train: From Project 6, ride a jeepney bound for Quiapo and alight at West Avenue corner
EDSA, walk your way to MRT-3 North Station. From West Avenue, walk or ride a jeepney with "Project 6" sign to
North Station. From Kamuning, Tomas Morato and the part of Timog Avenue from Quezon Avenue to Tomas Morato,
ride a jeepney with "Project 2-3" sign, alight at EDSA, walk along EDSA towards Timog and East Avenue, and go to
MRT-3 GMA Kamuning Station. From Kamias, ride a jeepney with "Welcome Rotonda" or "Quiapo" sign and alight at
EDSA, walk to GMA Kamuning Station. From the area of Timog between EDSA and Tomas Morato, walk to EDSA to
get to MRT-3 GMA Kamuning Station. Ride a train bound for Taft, alight at Taft Station, the last station. Below the
station, walk along EDSA's southbound lane which goes to MOA and ride a bus with "Baclaran MOA Coastal MIA
RD" sign in the bus loading area. Follow direction given at How To Commute to DFA in the beginning of this post.

Option 2 - For those who prefer riding bus rather than riding train: Once in EDSA from your location, just ride a bus
with "Baclaran MOA Coastal MIA". Follow the complete guide and direction given at How To Commute To DFA in the
beginning of this post.

Route 10

From Legarda, Ramon Magsaysay Boulevard, Pureza, v. Mapa, SM City Sta Mesa, N. Domingo & Pinaglabanan in
San Juan and other nearby areas.

Option 1 - Fast via LRT-1 & LRT-2: If you're in N. Domingo or Pinaglabanan in San Juan, ride a bus from Taytay or
Cainta with "Quiapo" sign, alight at V. Mapa Station of LRT-2. From SM City Sta Mesa, walk to V. Mapa Station. If
your location is near Pureza and Legarda, walk your way to LRT-2 Pureza or Legarda stations. Ride a train bound for
Recto Station, alight right there. Use the footbridge that connects LRT-2 Recto Station to LRT-1 Doroteo Jose Station
to get to the second station. Go to the other side of Doroteo Jose Station via escalator, elevator or stais and ride a
train bound for Baclaran. Get off the train at EDSA Station. Walk along Taft Avenue from LRT-1 EDSA Station
towards the corner of EDSA. Go to the bus loading area along EDSA, ride a bus with "Baclaran MOA Coastal MIA"
sign and alight at DFA. Refer to the guide and direction given at How To Commute To DFA in the beginning of this
post.

Option 2 - For those who prefer riding bus than riding train: If you're from Pinagbuhatan or N. Domingo in San Juan,
ride a bus from Cainta or Taytay with "Quiapo" sign. Alight at Quiapo. These route is also applicable for applicants
from any point along the route of this bus, such as Greenhills, POEA, IPI, Ortigas Avenue, Cainta and Taytay. In
Quiapo, ride a jeep with "Pasay Rotonda" sign, alight at Pasay Rotonda. If there's no jeep of this sign, you can make
two rides. Ride a jeep with "Pedro Gil PGH" sign, then in Pedro Gil, ride another jeep with "Baclaran" or Pasay
Rotonda" sign, alight at Pasay Rotonda. In EDSA, bus loading area, ride a bus with "Baclaran MOA Coastal MIA"
sign. Now, follow direction given at How To Commute to DFA in the beginning of this post.

Route #11

From Sucat Road, Dr. A. Santos Avenue, Imelda Avenue, Ninoy Aquino Avenue and areas neat to these
thoroughfares.

Ride a jeepney from Sucat with "Baclaran" sign. In Baclaran-Roxas Boulevard-Redemptorist area, ride a jeepney with
"Nichols" sign. Alight at EDSA corner Harrison Street where there's a pedestrian footbridge. Go to the other side of
EDSA. Ride a bus with "Baclaran MOA Coastal MIA" sign in its windshield. Alight at exactly at DFA. Please refer to
How to Commute to DFA for complete guide and direction.

Passport Requirements for First-Time
Applicants:

Personal Appearance is required.
Duly accomplished application form.
Birth Certificate (BC) in Security Paper (SECPA) issued by the National Statistics Office (NSO) or Certified True Copy
(CTC) of BC issued by the Local Civil Registrar duly authenticated by NSO.
Proof of identity / Supporting documents indicating full name, date and place of birth and citizenship
Other Supporting documents.

Additional Requirements:

For married women, who want to use surname of their spouse
Marriage Contract (MC) in Security Paper issued by NSO or Certified True Copy issued by the Local Civil Registrar
duly authenticated by NSO.
For married women who would like to revert back to their maiden name
If already widowed: Death Certificate of the deceased husband;

If marriage is annulled: Certified true copy and photocopy of the first page and the dispositive portion of the judgment
on annulment and NSO-issued MC with the annotation on the annulment decree;
If divorced: Certified true copy and photocopy of the first page and the dispositive portion of the judgment on divorce
secured by foreign spouse authenticated by the Philippine Embassy or Consulate where the divorce is obtained.
For Minors (below 18 years old)

Personal appearance of either parent (if minor is of legitimate status).
Personal appearance of mother (if minor is of illegitimate status)



not executed before a Consul).
Special Power of Attorney (must be authenticated by the nearest Philippine Embassy or Consulate General if not
executed before a Consul designating the representative by name and authorizing him to apply for a passport on
Passport and photocopy of the passport of the traveling companion of the minor.
Identification Card and photocopy thereof of the duly authorized person.
For Muslim applicants

For those whose births were registered:
Please refer to requirements for first time passport applicants.

For those whose births were not registered:

Late registered Birth Certificate (BC) in Security Paper (SECPA) issued by the National Statistics Office (NSO)
Original and photocopy of Voter's Affidavit or other supporting documents indicating date and place of birth and
citizenship, identity and tribal affiliation.
Certificate from the Office on Muslim Affairs (OMA)
For Applicants with Foreign-Sounding Family Names: (e.g. Lim, Cho, Sy, Lee, Samadi, Singh, Nakamura, Hasegawa,
etc.) are required to submit the following documents:

Birth Certificate (BC) issued by the National Statistics Office (NSO) (by birth)
Certificate of No Marriage Record of Mother issued by NSO / LCR (if illegiitimate status, foreign father)
Marriage Certificate of Parents issued by NSO (if legitimate status)
Bureau of Immigration Identifacation Certificate No. (by naturalization; by election; by marriage; by recognition)
Applicant who availed of Dual Citizenship under RA9225 are required to submit the following:

1. Birth Certificate issued by NSO/OLD Philippine Passport
2. Identification certificate No.


Source: Department of Foreign Affairs

Requirements for Renewal of Passport:

Applicants renewing a brown passport (issued before 1996) with foreign sounding family names are required to
submit the following documents:

Birth Certificate issued by NSO (by birth).
Certificate of No Marriage Record of Mother issued by NSO/LCR (if illegitimate status, foreign father);
Marriage Certificate.of parents issued by NSO (if legitimate status);
Bureau of Immigration Identification Cerficate No. (by naturalization; by election; by marriage; by recognition).
Applicants who availed of Dual Citizenship under RA 9225 are required ot submit the following:

1. Birth Certificate issued by NSO / Old Philippine Passport
2. Identification Certificate No.
Brown Passport or issued prior to 01 May 1995

Old passport and photocopy of passport pages 1,2,3 (amendment). The pages showing latest Bureau of Immigration
departure and arrival stamps.
Supporting document with complete middle name.
MRP & Green Passport or issued after 01 May 1995

Present passport and photocopy of inside and back cover.
The pages showing latest Bureau of Immigration departure and arrival stamps.
For illegitimate minor, personal appearance of mother is required.
For married women, who want to use surname of their spouse:

Personal Appearance is required
Marriage Contract (MC) in Security Paper issued by NSO or CTC issued by the Local Civil Registrar duly
authenticated by NSO.
For Minors (below 18 years old): Personal appearance of either parent is required.

not executed before a Philippine Consul).
Special Power of Attorney (must be authenticated by the nearest Philippine Embassy or Consulate if not executed
before a Philippine Consul designating the representative by name and authorizing him to apply for a passport on
Passport and photocopy of the passport of person travelling with the minor.

Source: http://www.dfa.gov.ph

How To Get To DFA Office of Consular Affairs By Car
For commute guide to DFA, please go to:
How To Get To DFA Office Of Consular Affairs Via Bus Or MRT/LRT Train.

If you're going to DFA for passport application or renewal, the exact address is DFA Office of Consular Affairs,
Diosdado Macapagal Boulevard corner Bradco Avenue, Paranaque City. Yes, its under the jurisdiction of Paranaque.
It's just near to Paranaque-Pasay boundary.

There's a pay parking area located at the other corner of Bradco and Macapagal opposite DFA.

In this guide are driving directions from different parts of Metro Manila to DFA. But before that, please familiarize
yourself with four main thoroughfares through which you can drive on your way to DFA depending on where you'll be
coming from:

Four Road Directions Headed To DFA
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Direction #1 - Via EDSA

Take EDSA's southbound lane all the way to Diosdado Macapagal Boulevard, passing by MRT-3 MagallanesStation
and the last station which is Taft, and passing under Roxas Boulevard flyover that crosses EDSA. Next
main intersection with traffic lights after Roxas Boulevard is Macapagal Blvd. You must change lane to the left
immediately after the U-Turn slot next to Roxas Boulevard. Turn left on Macapagal Boulevard. First
mainintersection with traffic lights along Macapagal Boulevard is Bradco. DFA is to the left but there's no left turn from
Macapagal to Bradco. Turn right onto wide Bradco Avenue, then make a U-Turn, and go cross Macapagal Boulevard.
To the right corner is the pay parking entrance. To the left corner is the DFA Office of the Consular Affairs building.

Direction #2 - Via Roxas Boulevard

Take Roxas Boulevards's south bound lane all the way past Baclaran Redemptorist Church and turn right onto the
wide road to the right of Roxas Boulevard called Bradco Avenue. Macapagal Boulevard is the first
main intersection with traffic lights from Roxas Blvd. To the right corner is the DFA. To the left corner is the entrance
to the pay parking area. There's no center island on Bradco Avenue. Just carefully make a left towards the parking
entrance.

Direction #3 - Via NAIA Road aka MIA Road

Cross Roxas Boulevard and turn right onto Diosdado Macapagal Boulevard. First main intersection along Macapagal
Boulevard is Aseana Avenue. Next to it is Bradco Avenue. Simply turn right onto Bradco Avenue and enter
the Parking Area. Opposite, to the other corner is the building of DFA Office of Consular Affairs.

Direction #4 - Via Pablo Ocampo Sr. and CCP Complex

From Pablo Ocampo Sr Street aka Vito Cruz, cross Roxas Boulevard to take CCP Complex. Drive all the way past
CCP Theater until you get to the Tanghalang Francisco Balagtas (Folk Arts Theater) building. Go left on the road that
goes to PICC which is located along Vicente Sotto Street. Turn left again on Vicente Sotto. Turn right onto next street
which is Magdalena Jaloandoni. Drive all the way to DFA. Magdalena Jalandoni becomes Diosdado Macapagal
Boulevard after it crosses Gil Puyat Avenue where World Trade Center is situated to the left corner. First main
crossing with traffic lights is EDSA where Petron Station and Blue Wave Macapagal is located to the right corner. Go
cross EDSA, drive all the way until the main intersection with traffic lights of Bradco Avenue. DFA is to the left corner.
No let turn to Bradco. Turn right onto Bradco, then make a U-Turn, cross Macapagal and enter the Pay Parking
Entrance to the right corner of Bradco and Macapagal.

Driving Directions From Different
Locations
Route #1

From Caloocan, Malabon, Navotas, Valenzuela and areas nearby including Monumento via Jose Abad Santos
Avenue.

Take Jose Abad Santos Avenue, all the way crossing Recto Avenue. Road name becomes Reina Regente after
Recto Avenue. Stay on Reina Regente until you get to Plaza Lorenzo Ruiz. Go with the flow of one way traffic in
Plaza Lorenzo Ruiz by going right theh immediately left. You're now in one way Juan LUna Street. Follow direction of
public jeepneys, turning left on San Vicente Street, the road next to Dasmarinas Street, then turn right onto Jones
Bridge. Drive all the way along Padre Burgos, the road connected to Jones Bridge that crosses Pasig River. Cross
Tunnel. Padre Burgos bends to the right. Turn left on Roxas Boulevard and drive all the way until you get to CCP
Complex with road sign reads CCP Complex. Turn right onto CCP Complex and follow direction at Direction #4
above. Alternatively, you can take Roxas Boulevard all the way to DFA, just go cross CCP Complex and follow

Route #2

From Novaliches, Quirino Highway, Balintawak, Bagong Barrio, NLEX, A. Bonifacio Avenue and areas nearby. This is
the route to take if you're driving from Bulacan, Pampanga and other provinces north of Metro Manila.

Take NLEX if your from north of Metro Manila, e.g. Novaliches, Quirino Avenue, Pampanga, Bulacan, etc. Drive all
the way past Cloverleaf Interchange in Balintawak until you traverse A. Bonifacio Avenue. From Bagong Barrio and
Balintawak use the Cloverleaf to take A. Bonifacio Avenue. Stay to the middle of A. Bonifacio Avenue and drive all
the way to its other end which is in Blumentritt where to the right corner of Blumentritt and A. Bonifacio is the Manila
North Cemetery. Turn right onto Blumentritt. Change lane to the left of Blumentritt and drive past Dimasalang, a T-
intersection to the left of Dimasalang, towards Aurora Boulevard road sign that you will immediately see. It's
approximately 300 meters from A. Bonifacio to Aurora Boulevard. Make a sharp 'left turn' to wide Aurora Boulevard.
In Aurora Boulevard, change your lane to the rightmost and turn right onto Dimasalang Street. Dimasalang ends up in
Lacson Avenue. Next road to take is Laong Laan, the road to the other side of Lacson. Cross Lacson Avenue and
take Laon Laan which ends in Alfonso Mendoza Street also known as Quezon Boulevard. Turn left on Alfonso
Mendoza Street and drive all the way to Quiapo, passing through Quezon Boulevard Underpass. Cross Pasig River
via Quezon Bridge and follow the road which becomes Padre Burgos as it bends to the left. Cross
Tunnel. P. Burgos bends to the right. Turn left on Roxas Boulevard and drive all the way to Bradco Avenue. Follow

Route #3

From SM North EDSA, Trinoma, North Avenue, West Avenue, Del Monte and areas nearby.

When the Araneta Avenue-Quezon Avenue is constructed, you can take West Avenue and Quezon Avenue and drive
all the way to Quiapo.

Since it's still being constructed, here's the alternate route. Turn right onto Del Monte Avenue, a T intersectionto the
right of West Avenue. Drive on Del Monte Avenue all the way and cross Gregorio Araneta Avenue and
another intersection with traffic lights which is Sto. Domingo Street. Then turn left on the next street which is Biak na
Bato. Cross main intersections of N.S. Amoranto Sr. Avenue and Maria Clara, respectively as well as small roads
between them. Then, turn right onto Dapitan Street. Drive all the way on Dapitan down to its other end which is in
Alfonso Mendoza Street which becomes Quezon Boulevard. Turn left on Alfonso Blvd and drive all the way to Quiapo
passing through Quezon Boulevard underpass. For more detailed direction on this alternate route via Biak Na Bato
from Del Monte, go to Quezon Ave-Araneta Ave Underpass: Alternative Routes Part 3

From Quiapo, cross Pasig River via Quezon Bridge and follow the road which becomes Padre Burgos as it bends to
the left. Cross main intersection with traffic lights where Manila City Hall is situated to the left. Stay on P. Burgos,
avoid Lagusnilad Tunnel. P. Burgos bends to the right. Turn left on Roxas Boulevard and drive all the way to Bradco
Avenue. Follow direction given in Direction #2 of Four Road Directions Headed To DFA.

Route #4

From Fairview, UP Diliman, UP Ayala Technohub, Elliptical Road, Philcoa, Commonwealth, Quezon City Hall and
other areas nearby.

When the construction of Quezon Avenue-Araneta Avenue is finished, you can drive all the way to Quiapo via
Quezon Avenue, Espana, Lerma and Quezon Boulevard.

Since it's still under construction, to avoid traffic you can use an alternate route. After passing through EDSA-Quezon
Avenue Underpass, turn right onto Examiner Street. Drive all the way to West Avenue and turn left. In West Avenue,
turn right onto Del Monte Avenue. Drive all the way to the other end of Del Monte which is in A. Bonifacio Avenue.
Turn left on A. Bonifacio Avenue and drive all the way to where it ends which is in Blumentritt. Turn right onto
Blumentritt. Change lane to the left of Blumentritt and drive past Dimasalang, a T-intersection to the left of
Bonifacio to Aurora Boulevard. Make a sharp 'left turn' to wide Aurora Boulevard. In Aurora Boulevard, change your
lane to the rightmost and turn right onto Dimasalang Street. Dimasalang ends up in Lacson Avenue. Next road to
take is Laong Laan, the road to the other side of Lacson. Cross Lacson Avenue and take Laon Laan which ends in
Alfonso Mendoza Street also known as Quezon Boulevard. Turn left on Alfonso Mendoza Street and drive all the way
to Quiapo, passing through Quezon Boulevard Underpass. For complete and detailed explanation of this alternate
route, go to Quezon Ave-Araneta Ave Underpass: Alternative Routes

In Quiapo, cross Pasig River via Quezon Bridge and follow the road which becomes Padre Burgos as it bends to the
left. Cross main intersection with traffic lights where Manila City Hall is situated to the left. Stay on P. Burgos, avoid
Lagusnila Tunnel. P. Burgos bends to the right. Turn left on Roxas Boulevard and drive all the way until you get to
CCP Complex with road sign that reads CCP Complex. Turn right onto CCP Complex to follow direction at Direction
#4 of Four Road Directions Headed To DFA above. Alternatively, you can take Roxas Blvd. all the way to DFA, just
follow Direction #2, but not on Wednesdays.

Route #5

From Cavite City, Tagaytay, Imus, Dasmarinas, and other areas in the province of Cavite.

Take Cavitex and drive all the way to NAIA Road also known as MIA Road. Upon approach to NAIA Road, change
your lane to the left then turn left on NAIA Road and turn right onto Diosdado Macapagal Blvd. Follow direction given
at Direction #3 of Four Road Directions Headed To DFA above.

Route #6

From Sucat, Dr. Santos Avenue, SM Sucat, Ninoy Aquino Avenue, Imelda Avenue and areas near these
thoroughfares.

Take Dr. Santos Avenue and drive all the way without any turn up to to NAIA Road where the road ends. Turn left on
NAIA Road, cross Roxas Boulevard and follow direction given at Direction #3 of Four Road Directions Headed To
DFA above.

Route #8

From Alabang-Zapote Road.

Take Coastal Road also known now as Cavitex all the way to NAIA Road. Upon approach to NAIA Road, change
lane to the left and turn left on NAIA Road then turn right onto Diosdado Macapagal Blvd. Follow direction given in
Direction #3 of Four Road Directions Headed To DFA above.

Route #9

From Rockwell, Bel-Air, Guadalupe, Greenbelt, Glorietta, Pasay Road aka Arnaiz Avenue, and other areas in Makati
CBD.

From Guadalupe, take EDSA's southbound lane. From Rockwell, take Estrella and turn right onto EDSA's
southbound lane. From Bel-Air, take Gil Puyat Avenue and turn right onto EDSA. From Greenbelt and Glorietta, take
Ayala, turn right onto EDSA, use Ayala Tunnel. From Pasay Road, turn right onto EDSA. Take EDSA's southbound
lane all the way to Macapagal Blvd, follow direction in Direction #1 of Four Road Directions Headed To DFA above.

Route #10

From Kalentong in Mandaluyong, Tejeron, San Andres Bukid, Pedro Gil, Paco and nearby areas.

Take Pedro Gil Street, then, take President Quirino Avenue's southbound lane by turning right onto Quirino and use
the U-Turn in Plaza Dilaw. Drive all the way to Roxas Blvd. Turn left on Roxas Blvd and drive all the way to Baclaran
except on Wednesdays. Follow Direction #2 given in Four Road Directions Headed To DFA above. On Wednesdays
or whenever Roxas Blvd is traffic-clogged, use CCP Complex direction, just follow direction in Direction #4 given in
Four Road Directions Headed To DFA above.

Route 11

From Old Sta. Mesa, SM City Sta. Mesa, N. Domingo in San Juan and nearby areas.

From SM City Sta. Mesa, take Araneta Avenue and turn right onto N. Domingo Street. From N. Domingo Quezon City
and N. Domingo San Juan including Pinaglabanan and Flying V Oil Arena San Juan, take N. Domingo's southbound
lane. Drive on N. Domingo until road name change to Old Sta. Mesa. Drive on Old Sta Mesa crossing busy
intersection with traffic lights called V. Mapa, and then make a U-Turn onto Valenzuela Street, a road intersecting Old
Sta Mesa in an inverted Y. Note: You can make a shortcut to Valenzuela Street by passing through Prince Court
Hotel driveway. You will notice lots of motorists turning left onto the hotel. Drivers give one peso to an employee of
the hotel in-charge at the driveway. Upon exit of the hotel driveway, turn left and then change lane to the right. Next
T-intersection to the right is Paco-Sta Mesa Road, where Sta Mesa Bridge is located. Turn right onto Paco-Sta Mesa
Road, pass through Sta Mesa Bridge and take the flyover next to the bridge. Turn right onto President Quirino
Avenue and immediately make a U-Turn to take Pres. Quirino Avenue's southbound lane. Drive all the way to Roxas
Blvd. Turn left on Roxas Blvd and drive all the way to Baclaran except on Wednesdays. Follow Direction #2 given in
Four Road Directions Headed To DFA above. On Wednesdays or whenever Roxas Blvd is traffic-clogged, use CCP
Complex direction, just follow direction in Direction #4 given in Four Road Directions Headed To DFA above.

Route #12

From Harrison Plaza, La Salle Taft, Estrada Street and nearby areas.

From Estrada Street, left to Taft Avenue. From Taft Avenue in front of La Salle, take Taft southbond. Turn right onto
Pablo Ocampo Street aka Vito Cruz. From Harrison Plaza and Rizal Memorial Sports Complex, take P. Ocampo.
Drive all the way to Roxas Boulevard. Now, you have two options. Either turning left to Roxas Blvd and follow
Directions #2 in Four Road Directions Headed To DFA above or cross Roxas Boulevard to take CCP Complex route,
Direction #4, indicated in Four Road Directions Headed To DFA above. I personally prefer Roxas Blvd except on
Wednesdays. There are no intersections with traffic lights, thanks to two flyovers, it's a continues drive. In Direction
#4, you need to bear with the long wait on EDSA-Macapagal Boulevard.

Araneta Ave-Quezon Ave Underpass Grand Opening
Today, September 28, 2012, Araneta Ave-Quezon Ave underpass aka C3-Quezon Ave Tunnel opens doors to the
public. Commuters and motorists celebrate as the approximately 15-month stressful traffic in theintersection of
Araneta Ave and Quezon Ave caused by the underpass construction that started June of last year has finally come to
an end. It was a long wait and the daily traffic jam have had put patience of drivers and commuters to the test.

G Araneta-Quezon Ave Underpass
The much awaited opening of Php 430 million peso government project which aimed to improve traffic situation in
the area was inaugurated by no less than President Benigno Nonoy Aquino III. Prior to opening day, clamors of
jeepney drivers and private car owners were seen on prime time news as the project couldn't open yet even if it's
already finished as of last week. Well, that's the way it goes folks. We haveschedule to follow. What can I say, the
tunnel is now passable. And since the underpass is already operational, let's enjoy the ride to our work or school
whether by commuting or driving. As for me, I'm now excited to have "Araneta Ave-Quezon Ave Underpass" on my
upcoming posts in giving you guys directions and guides in your daily commute and drive.

G Araneta Underpass vertical clearance is 5.2 meters
With the Araneta Ave-Quezon Ave Underpass now completed and it will be known simply as G Araneta Underpass, a
motorist headed to Philcoa, Quezon City Memorial Circle or Quezon City Hall can now go and take the whole stretch
of Quezon Ave from Welcome Rotunda without the worry of getting stuck in the traffic. For those who drive big trucks
and other tall vehicles, vertical clearance of Araneta Underpass is 5.2 meters only. So, check the height of your
vehicle before passing through the tunnel to avoid accident. We've seen scores of accident in theroads which
involved overhead structures and tall transport trucks with drivers that overlooked height limit.

Traffic in Quezon Ave before Araneta Underpass opens
This photo shows the volume of traffic along Quiapo bound lane of Quezon Ave prior to the opening of the
underpass. Look at that! The tail-end of this traffic jam was extended beyond Caltex Station located before the bridge
of San Juan River. And it's taken on a Sunday. I took it myself on Sept 23. Went there, strolled the entire EDSA-
bound lane of the tunnel and backed via Quiapo-bound lane taking some pictures. C3-Quezon Ave Underpass has
four lanes, two on each of the opposite directions.

Araneta Ave-Quezon Ave Tunnel Inauguration
- Sept 28, 2012. Photo taken 5 days before the inaugural
The completion of Araneta Ave-Quezon Ave Underpass makes the total number of tunnels along Quezon Ave to two.
EDSA-Quezon Ave Underpass project has been operational ever since I wasn't born yet. LOL. That's a joke. I was
still not a Manilenio when it got opened. So, which intersection is next? Hopefully, they also build a tunnel in Lacson-
Espana intersection. I think everybody agrees when I say that's another traffic hotspot. And can you imagine if there's
already a "Lacson-Espana Underpass"? The commute and drive time involved in going to school and work? Whoa!
That would be amazing. It's gonna be a whole lot of comfort for drivers as driving from UST to Commonwealth Ave
via Espana and Quezon Ave would be in a breeze. I just hope it materialize. And I'm gonna be the first one to publish
a blog entry with the title - "Lacson Ave-Espana Blvd Underpass Opens Today".

A Luxury Hotel's Convenient Accessibility Amidst Undesirable Location
Hotel in old Manila, anyone?

Seems everyone has apprehension in spending a day or two in a hotel in old districts of Manila such as Sta Cruz.
The stigma comes from the menace of street crimes that seem to always lurk there. A friend of mine had experienced
losing his valuables to a bag-slasher. He just arrived from the north riding a Philippine Rabbit bus. When he got to
Issetan where he'd to meet up with a relative, he was shocked to find out that hisbackpack was slashed and his
valuable holder was gone. Apparently, the culprit got behind him and slashed his bag when he walked from Philippine
Rabbit bus terminal in Rizal Avenue, taking Recto Avenue, on the way to the mall.

I don't want to cause any alarm, but I was also a victim of these ruthless criminals. It happened while I was on my
way to LRT-1 Carriedo Station. You can read how I was victimized by these people in my article entitledHow To Get
To Quiapo Church By Walking And Commuting.

That's why the exact location of Manila Grand Opera Hotel, though apparently a paradox, gives utmost security for its
guests against those dangerous elements lurking in the alleys and streets of the decadent district.

Manila Grand Opera Hotel, which is situated at the former site of the historical and famed Manila Grand Opera
House, is the only elegant hotel with luxury of a 5-star hotel in downtown Manila that you can check in without
stepping on the ground of the decaying surroundings.

The luxurious hotel with 3-star rate have another main entrance directly open to the second level of LRT-1 Doroteo
Station from which the LRT-2 walkway or footbridge is also connected.

That means, even if you're coming from Marikina in the east, Roosevelt in the north, NAIA-3 in the south or SM Mall
of Asia in the west, you can go and check-in this elegant hotel by commuting through the trains of LRT-1, LRT-2 and
MRT-3 lines.

How to get to Manila Grand Opera Hotel by trains

LRT-1 Southbound - Get off the train at Doroteo Jose Station, and from the turnstile, walk towards the entranceof
Manila Grand Opera Hotel.

LRT-1 Northbound - Get off the train at Doroteo Jose Station, use elevator, escalator or stairs to get to the other side
of the station and enter Manila Grand Opera Hotel through its door at the second level of LRT-2 Doroteo Jose
Station.

LRT-2 - Get off the train at Recto Station, use the footbridge and walk your way to Doroteo Jose Station, use the
elevator or escalator to get to the other side and enter the hotel in the second level of LRT-2 Doroteo Jose Station.

MRT-3 Southbound - Get off the train at either Araneta Center Cubao Station or Tat Station. From Araneta Cubao
Station, walk to LRT-2 Araneta Center Cubao Station, ride a Recto bound train, alight at Recto and walk to LRT-1
Doroteo Jose Station. From Taft Station, use the footbridge and go to LRT-1 EDSA Station, ride a
Monumento/Roosevelt bound train, alight at Doroteo Jose Station, go to the other side of the station and enter Manila
Grand Opera Hotel entrance at the second level of the station.

MRT-3 Northbound - Get off the train at Araneta Center Cubao Station and walk to LRT-2 Araneta Center Cubao
Station, ride a Recto bound train, alight at Recto and walk to LRT-1 Doroteo Jose Station. Go to the other side of
Doroteo Station through elevator or escalators and enter Manila Grand Opera Hotel through itsentrance at the
second level of the LRT-1 Station.

You wouldn't get to Manila Grand Opera Hotel by bus and public jeep if you're carrying jewelries and cash, would
you? Taking taxi is not practical because of the heavy traffic in the area. And driving your car to the hotel's parking
space presents inconvenience and hassle issue. With the existence of PAGCOR Casino in the hotel, one would be
tempted to bring some extra cash. Clearly, train is the safest and fastest way to get to Manila Grand Opera Hotel from
any locations in Metro and Mega Manila and vice versa. The sense of security is definitely there. In fact, you can
vicariously feel that you're in an Ortigas Center hotel or an Ayala Center hotel once you're inside Manila Grand Opera
Hotel. Well, you can close your eyes while on the transit, go directly through the door of Manila Grand and discard in
your mind that you're actually in Avenida-Recto-Sta Cruz area. That way, you would feel the same ambiance of
Makati or Ortigas or even MOA, NAIA and Resort World while you're in Manila Grand Opera Hotel.

Simply put, omit the timeline between your point of origin and the moment you're standing in front of the concierge of
Manila Grand Opera Hotel. Try it, it feels great, and it's fun.


On my fourth day in Ilocos Region which is January 6, 2012, I decided to go to Bacarra Church in the morning and















the information.



Things to remember in commuting out of Pagudpud and back to Laoag. Last trip of the bus from the terminal near
Cagayan.



Getting To Ilocos Norte's Important Attractions
On my second day in Laoag City which happened January 4, 2012, I decided to go see some populardestinations of
Ilocos Norte. Now this post is in two parts. The first part tells you how I actually toured these not-to-be-missed spots
in Ilocos Norte. On the second part is my recommended way to get around Ilocos Norte to see them in practical way,
that is economically and conveniently. I will also talk about do's and don't. For those of you who got here in
DirectionsOnWeb blog the first time, this entry is a second part of a series. You might like to read the first part. Kindly
go to "To Laoag From Manila In 52 Minutes".

How To Commute To Ilocos Norte's Tourist Spots

Paoay Church
Here's how I went. After I had my free breakfast at 10:21 am, I got out of Isabel Suites and ambled towards the
Sinking Bell Tower. I took a tricycle for 11 pesos to the terminal of jeepneys bound for Paoay. I paid Php 34 fare from
Laoag City to the site of Paoay Church. Approximate distance is 18 kilometers. Jeepney left its terminal at 10:37 am
and I arrived at Paoay Church also known as San Agustin Church at 11:20 am.

Malacanang of the North
After enjoying different views of the historical church, I took the same type of trike to Malacanang of the North. I
arrived there at 12:33 pm. I was not allowed to enter because of the lunch break. I had my lunch outside which I could
say one of the best lunches I had, ever! See separate post about food I enjoyed in Ilocos (coming soon). I entered the
Malacanang version of Ilocandia at 1:17 pm and got out at 1:47 pm. The trike at Paoay Church from which I hired one
are under strict regulations of the local government. Drivers are so polite and don't take advantage. You don't need to
haggle. Since the Php 100 rate from Paoay Church to Malacanang for me is reasonable, I accepted the driver's offer
to be my service in going to my subsequentdestinations.

Sand Dunes Ilocos Norte

We arrived at Sand Dunes exactly 2 pm. It was a bad timing to be on a desert in that hour, so hot that I refused the
idea of 4x4 ride. Not really, the rate which Php 1,500 was the culprit hehe. For me, it's exorbitant. I'm on a budget.
Kidding aside, the time was not conducive. That's why, you need to read my recommended plan of tour on the
second part of this post. Nevertheless, I proceeded and climbed up some higher part of the fore which still mixed with
soil and grass. I just took some shots of the actual "Dubai-like" as the locals put it. I could see right in front of me
sands billowed from the wind. We left at 2:35 pm on our way to Batac.

4x4 at Sand Dunes
In my opinion, not because Ferdinand Marcos was a dictator, we shall ostracize everything about the former
President. It's the various parts and stages of our history that made what we are now. So, I went to theMausoleum of
Ferdinand Marcos, arriving there at 3:07 pm.

Batac Marcos Museum
After that, I got inside Batac Marcos Museum which is adjacent to the mausoleum. And then, to theFerdinand
Marcos Photo Gallery nearby. We left at 3:43 pm and the driver of the trike recommended some other attractions.
But I passed it up. Instead, I asked him to take me to the terminal of buses bound for Laoag which is near to our
location in Market area. After paying him the right amount plus tip, I boarded the bus. At 3:51 pm, the bus left the
terminal. It was 4:22 pm when I got back to Laoag City. On my way to the hotel, I happened to pass by Ilocos Norte
Museum.

Marcos Photo Gallery
Now, here's my recommendations for the first timers:

Don't entertain offers from tricycle drivers from Laoag City for a tour of five tourist destinations. They charged way too
much. Imagine Php 1,500?

As I've said trike drivers in Paoay Church are the kind ones. I highly recommend them.

Plan your trip that the Sand Dunes will fall as your last or first destination either in the morning or afternoon when the
scorching heat is non-existent.

Okay, since you can trust those trike at Paoay Church, you can arrange the whole tour so that the Sand Dunesfall in
the schedule after you've been to San Agustin Chuch, Malacanang of the North, Ferdinand Marcos Mausoleum,
Batac Museum, and the Photo Gallery.

Best time to do this is: Be at Paoay Church at 2 pm if you want to be at Sand Dunes around 4:30 to 5 pm. That way,
you also get to avoid the lunch break in Malacanang of the North.

You can also get to Paoay Church early in the morning and make arrangement with the trike driver to makeSand
Dunes as your second destination. They are willing to wait once the agreement is made.

That's all for the moment. I can't stay longer in the computer right now. Till next. Watch for more.

What do you think would I see in Vigan aside from those Heritage Village? Mmmmm let us see...




Vigan Baluarte
map of the terminal of bus bound for Vigan at the bottom of this post. You may click here to see the map now and
click the back button above the map to get back here and continue reading this post.




you get to see are: tigers, donkey, camels, stags, colorful pheasants, parrots, macaws and a lot of others, all roaming
my weakness in photographing flowers. I took some shots of them. Hope you like my untrained hand in focusing and
framing objects. As I've said I'm inexperienced. At least, for now.




vessels used by many ordinary Filipino fishermen called "bangka" in Tagalog. Each boat has outriggers for stability
and safety of riders, which is good for rough river. But don't worry, the Mestizo River is calm all the way.

Mestizo River is a discovery of Vigan's History that dates back to Spanish Times. It's the showcase of Vigan's
culture, heritage and it's people's indigenous contributions to the society, lifestyle and progress of the Philippines.


potential of soil and climate of Ilocos for cultivating tobacco that led to imposition of tobacco culture to all farmers and
the ban of growing other crops, to how the popular dish called bagnet was started. From the story behind the name of
Mestizo River, to the different livelihoods that spawned out of the river, you get to discover important milestones in
Vigan's history in an unhurried and unconcerned fashion. Other visuals are the fish pens in various parts of the river
where school of tilapia go up on the surface from time to time as they are being fed by farmers. There's also a work in
progress for the betterment of this body of water that considered to be among major sources of pride for people of
Vigan. You get to photograph a fisherman in his small boat pulling up a fishnet, and even some locals with their catch
on their way home. Meanwhile, mangroves and other plants endemic to river banks lined the whole stretch of both
sides.

management. We left Mestizo River at 11:25 and arrived at the corner of Liberation Blvd and Calle Crisologo at 11:37
houses and buildings that lined up the whole stretch of Crisologo up to Plaza Burgos. You begin the tour of
the Heritage Village right at this crossroad all the way to the other end. This is the best spot to start photographing the


Vigan Cathedral

To Laoag From Manila In 52 Minutes

Suddenly, I've found myself in the comfort of my chosen hotel in the center of Laoag City, Ilocos Norte. Yes, I'm
creating this post in one of the homey rooms of Isabel Suites. Just 89 minutes ago, I was in Manila. It's not your
ordinary thing of boarding a plane and getting to some place of some Ilocano friends or relatives. First off, this is my
first time in Laoag City and the entire Northern Luzon for that matter. Second, I don't know anyone here. Getting here
is just a spur of the moment thing. It's been a while since I published a post about a way to travel to a provincial city.
That's when I created To Naga On-Board PNR Bicol Express Train.

I've documented this trip to Laoag City to inform would-be first time visitors to Ilocos Norte that you can land here and
check in a hotel in a breeze without any hassles even if its your first time.

I bought an E-ticket bound for this capital city by phone from AirPhil Express on December 2, 2011. By now, I think its
one of the airline inaugural flights when I saw in the paper the rate of Php 750. Hey, it's the same amount you pay in
the bus, only it takes 8 hours to get here. I paid through card and they emailed my Travel Reservation. I would just
have to print it.

AirPhil Express at Laoag Airport
I've Googled for affordable hotels and quickly listed down few of them, namely: Aurelio's Mansion, Grand Octagon
Resort, Hotel Tiffany, Isabel Suites, Java Hotel, Mira De Polaris, Northview Hotel, Palazzo De Laoag and Rio Grande
Laoag. Through my knowledge in maps and directions, I perused Laoag City and familiarized myself with the city
streets, landmarks, attractions and commercial centers. Days before my flight, I've known I would be looking at
Northview for its proximity to the airport, Tiffany for its rate of Php 856 and Isablel for its adjacency to Jollibee. I left
Mira De Polaris out even if its near to Robinson's Place Ilocos Norte since it's also out of the city center.

The downpour had no sign of letting up when I was already sitting inside the plane. From the window, I could see the
rain waters flowing through the left wing and the exterior of turbine engine. We were taken by bus from Terminal 3 to
the tarmac where the plane is waiting exactly 4 pm. We boarded the plane at 4:10 pm. Due to traffic in the runways,
the take-off was delayed for 30 minutes. At 4:45 pm the captain announced for the second time he was waiting for
clearance. It was 4:51 pm when the plane ran in full throttle and momentarily took off. After 50 minutes the captain
had announced the start of our decent at 5:40 pm. We're landed at 5:42 pm and at full stop at 5:43 pm.

Now, this is the part where you would get anxious about the surrounding getting dark and you're in an unfamiliar
place and how you would make round of the hotels and finally deciding which one to stay. As you know, the only
airport in Ilocos Region is situated near the ocean and as I've observed I couldn't see any jeepney or motorized
tricycles outside.

Laoag Airport Free Shuttle
Enter the Free Shuttle Service. It's just waiting outside of the brick walled airport. This is the amazing part. I couldn't
believe it. There's a free shuttle bus for us? In an airport with only one airplane arrival in a day. For me, it's a bit of
auspicious. Anyways, I hurriedly get into the bus. I was the first one to board the cozy transport that looked somewhat
like of Resort World Manila Shuttle.

According to the attendant the bus is courtesy of Hon. Gov. Imee Marcos. I got to see Northview Hotel as some
passengers alighted there. The driver parked the bus inside the hotel compound then headed back to the main road. I
opted to go directly to Hotel Tiffany and Isabel Suites which by the way are near to each other. I told the attendant to
take me to Tiffany Hotel and they're so polite to oblige.

Hotel Tiffany costs much higher than expected at Php 1250 so I passed up and walked across the street towards
here, the Isabel Suites. For me the price is just right at Php 850, with free breakfast, hot shower, clean rooms, two
networks of wifi and good surroundings. I've checked-in at 6:12 pm and get into my room at 6:20 pm.

And so that's how I got here, in this hotel suites, from Manila in just 89 minutes. Not bad for a total stranger and first
timer.

I'll update you on "what happens next in Ilocandia" on my next post. So stay tuned.
3 Responses to To Laoag From Manila In 52 Minutes
Jaz said...
4 January 2012 18:14
I would love to go to that place and stay at the nicest accommodation in town.

Mareiro Hotel at Meireles Beach

ByahengBarok said...
5 January 2012 15:26
yey! easier to get to laoag now than spending 12 hours overland :)

Lagalag said...
5 January 2012 22:51
@ ByahengBarok & Jaz thanks. guys if you think you got something from this blog, you might consider clicking plus
button above. :-)
Many Filipinos who arrive from a trip abroad, even some balikbayans and returning OFWs has a habit of doing their
duty free shopping days after their arrival date. I don't see any wrong with that. It's more relaxing and stress-free


Route #1


Boulevard.





Aquino Avenue. Turn right onto Ninoy Aquino Avenue. Avoid getting onto the ramp going to Ninoy Aquino
International Airport Terminal 1 also known as NAIA-1 which is located to the left of Ninoy Aquino Avenue. After
passing the ramp to NAIA-1, stay to the middle of Ninoy Aquino Avenue.


passing Barangay Sto. Nino arch, change your lane to the leftmost lane in preparation for the left turn to Duty Free
Philippines.


Aquino Avenue.

the tip of the island and stop for a while so that the security officers on the gate or entrance to the complex of Duty
Free Philippines notice you. They'll assist you by stopping all the incoming vehicles passing on the opposite lane of
Ninoy Aquino Avenue. Stop by the gate, open your window and wait for the security officers to give you parking card.
The parking area is to the left of the Fiesta Mall building. From the gate pass through the small rotonda or roundabout
before you get off the car and proceed to the main entrance of the Duty Free Philippines Fiesta Mall which is located
shopping.


Route #2

Stay to the middle of Aurora Boulevard. Upon approach of the intersection where Aurora Boulevard ends, change
your lane to the right and turn right onto Airport Road. Now before I continue this route to Duty Free Philippines, if you
turn left the name of the road is Andrews Avenue from Aurora Boulevard, turning right the road is Airport Road from
the corner of Aurora Boulevard. If you turn left on Andrew Avenue, you'll be going to Resort World Manila and NAIA
Terminal 3. That's the route to Resort World Manila and NAIA-3 from EDSA and all the locations I've mention at
beginning of the route. Just stay on Andrews Avenue to get to Resort World and NAIA-3. You'll pass through a
roundabout or rotonda before you get back again onto Andrews Avenue where the NAIA-3 is to the right and the
Resort World Manila is to the left. To get to the Resort World, you need to make a U-Turn at the end of Andrews
Avenue. Now back to this route. Stay to the middle of Andrews Avenue. When you turn right from Aurora Boulevard
or Tramo onto Andrews Avenue, you're on you're way to Domestic Airport and Terminal 2 and 3 of NAIA. Upon
approach of the next main intersection which is Domestic Road, change lane to the left and turn left onto Domestic
Road. Stay to the middle of Domestic Road all the way, pass Zest Air, Manila Domestic Air Terminal and Ninoy
Aqunino Domestic Airport to your left. Domestic Road ends in NAIA Road, so upon approach change lane to the left.
At the the right corner of Domestic Road and NAIA Road is the Park and Fly building where some passengers leave
cars before boarding planes for a fee. Turn left on NAIA Road. Once in NAIA Road, immediately stay to the right and
turn right onto the next main road which is Ninoy Aquino Avenue. If you go straight on NAIA Road, you'll be on your
way to NAIA-2 or Terminal 2.





Aquino Avenue.

shopping.


Route #3

topic.






Aquino Avenue.

shopping.


Route #4






Aquino Avenue.

shopping.


Route #5


Comet E-Jeepney Is The New King Of Philippine Roads
Metro Manila. Packed with hi-tech features for the riding public, the new electrically powered publictransportation
vehicle for the masses hits the road this March.

Beginning of a new era

The forthcoming start of operation of the City Optimized Managed Environmental Transport (COMET) E-Jeepneys
marks the beginning of a modernized public transportation system in the Philippines similar to the ones already
existed in our neighboring Southeast Asian countries for so many years now.

For starters, fare is charged and paid through card. No ticket booth lines, no fare collection on board. Next, there are
designated loading and unloading areas at which boarding passengers should wait and alighting passengers should
get off. Now that's civilized way of commuting. These coupled ways of commuting, card payment system and
loading/unloading only in designated areas, has long been the rule enforced and observed in Singapore, Kuala
Lumpur, Bangkok and Hong Kong. Among the contemporaries, the Philippines is the only country that is
still primitive in the area of moving its people through reliable, efficient and fast public transportation.

Moving forward, the COMET E-Jeepney is environment friendly as it doesn't emit fumes which caused polution.

High-tech

Each unit of COMET E-Jeepneys has wifi connection, flat screen tv, built-in camera for passengers' security and
above all it utilizes a technology called 'air suspension' which enables the vehicle to drop and load disabled persons
fast, safe and conveniently by lowering the platform in the door area and automatically moving it back up again to
floor level of the vehicle. Definitely a good news for persons with disabilities. Lastly, the hi-tech e-jeep is capable of
passing through flooded areas. That's what I've heard. Just want to see as to what extent. Very interesting! Let's just
see come rainy season.

More economical to the old PUJ jeepney

Compare to regular jeepney, comet e-jeepney is cost efficient as it only needs to be charged for 5 hours in 220 volts
that would amount to Php 400 to 500. With the same distance both types of jeepney take, traditional PUJ consume
diesel that costs drivers and operators money amount to the tune of Php 1,200. Even with the impending power hike,
electric consumption needed to charge COMET jeepney is way too low.

Initial Route

The first batch of COMETS numbering to 30 units is scheduled to open officially this coming March. They will serve
the riding public from North EDSA to EDSA Ortigas and vice versa. Existing jeepney fare rate applied and charged
through the card.

Let's welcome the arrival of COMETs!
2 Responses to Comet E-Jeepney Is The New King Of Philippine Roads
Mustachio said...
11 January 2014 10:49
Fantastic! I hope this gets to Cebu soon :)

Lag alag said...
11 January 2014 18:23
@ Mustachio. Comets jeepney will look great in Cebu.

Comet E-Jeepney Routes and Faring System
Just today I have learned that Commet E-Jeepney is operational already in Quezon City. So I created this post so
that commuters will be guided in riding Comet jeepneys.

What are the routes served by Comet E-Jeepney?

As the e-jeepney is relatively new, the only available route now is in Quezon City which is from SM City North EDSA
to Katipunan LRT-2 Station and vice versa. As they open new routes in the future, I will update this post so that other
commuters from different areas of Metro Manila will also experience riding this amazing public transport which was
introduced to the public by no other than US President Barack Obama in July.

How to ride a comet e-jeepney?

Here's the faring system of the comet jeepney. Say goodbye to loose coins and the hassles of not receiving a full
change from traditional jeepney drivers. To ride a comet jeepney, you must first buy a reloadable GET pass card. Tap
the card on a marked portion of the passengers' door, then ride. For the locations of where to buy GET cards, you
can ask drivers once they stop at loading areas.

Why would I ride a comet?

Environment friendly because they don'r emit fumes, fast as their speed is 60 km per hour, and fan for its free wifi and
television on-board. And the best part is the e-jeepney has camera installed at other end of the jeepney aimed at the
door. The cameras take photos of each passengers getting on board and then transmit all photos taken to
the command center. Now that's a one step forward for passenger safety, right?

Operating hours of Comet E-Jeepneys

Commets served passengers from 5am to 9pm.

How Comet E-Jeepneys are managed to serve the riding public?

All comets are being monitored by the command center for any problem, be it technical or human related, that might
occurred while on the road. The command center has GPS tracking device that ensures all units are monitored
wherever they are on their respective routes.

For our introductory post about COMET E-Jeepney, please go to Comet E-Jeepney Is The New King Of Philippine
Roads

DPC Extension ECO Plaza Mantrade Jeepney Route
"DPC Extension ECO Plaza Mantrade" is the sign of jeepneys that ply the route of Chino Roces Avenue Extension.
Chino Roces Avenue is formerly known as Pasong Tamo. So, when we say Chino Roces Extension we refer to the
road also called Pasong Tamo Extension. This extension road runs southeast approximately 2-kilometer from
Alphaland Southgate Mall in Magallanes, EDSA towards Lawton Drive where it ends.

DPC Place can be seen from EDSA
This post serves as guide for commuters going to different corporate offices of various multinational corporations
located along this road of Southern Makati. Going to these companies for most commuters is via MRT-
3Magallanes Station which is linked to Alphaland Southgate Mall, the first building situated to the left of the road. This
is how to get to these buildings and offices from MRT-3 MagallanesStation.

Alphaland Southgate Mall view from Chino Roces Ext.
Jeepneys that ply the route of Chino Roces Extension aka Pasong Tamo Extension are plenty. You can ride at the
opposite corner of Alphaland Southgate Mall. The sign in front of jeepney reads "ECO Plaza DPC Extension".

Please check the following list of companies and establishments if your destination is included and read on to learn
how far or how near it is from MRT-3 Magallanes Station and Alphaland Southgate Mall in EDSA. Towards the end of
this post, you will know the location of a building along Chino Roces Extension and how to get to its location via
jeepney ride from EDSA and MRT.

Jump to Building Location

2262 Chino Roces - Philippine Allied Enterprises Corp, CTM
Management Corp, General Heat Corp, Friction Materials Corp.,
Autobus Industries Inc., Bridgestone
2275 Chino Roces Extension
2278 Pasong Tamo
2283 Pasong Tamo
Allegro Center
Alsons
Anson's
BPI Pasong Tamo Ext-EDSA
Bridgestone
Cash&Carry Express - Mercury Drug, Goldies Coffee Shop,
Countrystyle
Chery Makati - Auto Mall Service Center
Chevrolet
Chrysler Makati
DHL House
DPC Place
EastWest Bank
Eco Plaza
Fresenius Medical Care (Patio 2257) - Philhealth, Dan's Bikeshop,
Autometics, Jeaswin & Anne Dance Studio, Legacy Art Gallery,
Spotlight
G E E Building
Liberty Telecoms - Technology Center
Makati Hope Christian School - Makati
Hope ChristianChurch
Manila Contemporary
Mantrade Nissan
Mead Johnson Nutrition Phils Inc
Mirax Building
Narra Building
Natividad Building - Grundfos
Nissan CRVI Automotive Service Center
Office Busters/Hilti
Pancake House Center
Parking Lot
PIFCO Building
Prestige Cars
Priscilla 100
SAATCHI House - European Motors
Solid House
Southgate Mall
Sterling Place
Suzuki - Premium Wine Exchange, SmithBell
Group
Tao Corp - GNC Live Well
Tao Corporate Center - Altus Godiva Health
G&A Building
GlaxoSmithKline Corporate Center
Ideas for Living - Black & White
Intertek Building - Countrystyle
Jannov Plaza
Karrivin Plaza
Lapanday Center
Solutions i can New Marketlink Chiral
Toyota Pasong Tamo
Tupperware Brands
UPRC III Building - Firmenich Denso Coolmate
Corp
Volvo Viking Cars Inc
Whitespace
Yupangco Building - Autosport, Guerrilla,
Silverlens Gallery, VELTRUP Technik Phils
Inc., Liquimoly, VARTA

Now, here's their respective locations along Chino Roces Extension aka Pasong Tamo Extension. And how can you
get to each building via jeepney.

Buildings and Corporations located to the left of Chino Roces Extension:

Located to the left of Chino Roces Extension next to Alphaland Southgate Mall is Fresenius Medical Care. This
company occupies the ground floor of Patio 2257. Other companies in this building are: Philhealth, Dan's Bikeshop,
Autometics, Jeaswin & Anne Dance Studio, Legacy Art Gallery and Spotlight. Obviously, you can just walk here from
MRT-3 Magallanes Station. Next to Patio 2257 is the big multi-storey building of Pancake House Center. Still a
walking distance.

Next to Pancake House Center is a building being occupied by companies called Ideas for Living and Black & White.

Lapanday Center follows and next to it is a building with 2275 Chino Roces Extension written on its facade. A Parking
Lot followed and next to it is the BPI Pasong Tamo Ext-EDSA.

Now, I think we're getting farther, so the buildings and corporations that subsequently follow can be comfortably reach
by riding a jeepney. Again the sign of the jeepney must contains "DPC Extension". Where to ride? Opposite corner of
Alphaland Southgate Mall, along Chino Roces Extension near corner EDSA service road.

Three more buildings complete the line up from EDSA to the next road called Lumbang. These buildings are as
follows:

2283 Pasong Tamo

Lumbang road runs perpendicular to the left of Chino Roces Avenue
Extension.

Situated at the opposite corner of Lumbang and Chino Roces Avenue
Extension is Solid House.

Next to Solid House is Chrysler Makati, followed by UPRC III Building where
Firmenich, Denso and Coolmate Corp are located.

Next to UPRC III Building is Tao Corporate Center.

Tao Corporate Center is home of different companies such as Altus,
Godiva, Health Solutions, I Can, New Marketlink, and Chiral.

A tall pole sign of Bridgestone follows.

Next to it standing one after another respectively are the following: Jannov
Plaza, Priscilla 100, Tao Corp - GNC Live Well, G.E.E Building, G&A
Building, Eco Plaza and Chevrolet.

Next to Eco Plaza is Chevrolet.

As Chino Roces Avenue Extension turns to left, Mead Johnson Nutrition (Phils), Inc. occupies the last destination to
the left of Chino Roces being served by "ECO Extension DPC Plaza Mantrade" jeepneys. This is the last stop of
these jeepneys to the left of Chino Roces as they make the U-Turn to get back to MRT-3 MagallanesStation in EDSA.
Now, to know the buildings located to the right of Chino Roces Extension from EDSA, just read on.

Buildings and Corporations located to the right of Chino Roces Avenue Extension:

From MRT-3 Magallanes, you enter Southgate Mall which is linked to the station. You go down the mall towards the
ground floor where you exit the mall via door that leads to Chino Roces Avenue Extension. You walk across Chino
Roces to ride a jeepney going to your destination. But first you need to know if you can just walk to its location.

First building to the right of Chino Roces Avenue Extension from EDSA is 2262 where the following corporations are
located: Philippine Allied Enterprises Corporation, CTM Management Corporation, General Heat Corporation, Friction
Materials Corporation, Autobus Industries, Incorporated, and Bridgestone.

Next to 2262 is EastWest Bank followed respectively by GlaxoSmithKline Corporate Center, Mirax Building, Volvo
Viking Cars Incorporated, Nissan CRVI Automotive Service Center, Narra Building, 2278 Pasong Tamo and
Mantrade Nissan.

As the buildings and corporate offices that follow are getting farther, you can opt to ride the jeepney plying this route.
The jeepney sign must contains "DPC Extension ECO Plaza".

Next to Mantrade Nissan is Cash&Carry Express where a branch
of Mercury Drug, Goldies Coffee Shop and Countrystyle are also located.

Allegro Center, a mini mall home to some restaurants and with large parking
space in front of it, is next to Cash&Carry Express.

Next to Allegro Center respectively are Alsons, Tupperware Brands, Chery
Makati - Auto Mall Service Center and Toyota Pasong Tamo.

Next to Toyota Pasong Tamo is Suzuki. Also located at the same building is
Premium Wine Exchange and SmithBell Group.

SAATCHI House which also home to European Motors followed. Next to it is Liberty Telecoms which is also home to
Technology Center. Next building is PIFCO Building. And after that is a newly painted Sterling Place. Next to Sterling
is Anson's, followed by a brand new building of DHL House.

Next to DHL House is Natividad Building which also home to Grundfos. Intertek Building which also houses
Countrystyle is next to Natividad Building.

A large compound of Makati Hope Christian School and Makati Hope Christian Church is next to Intertek Building and
next to it is a factory-like building of Whitespace. Manila Contemporary is next, followed by an old building called
Karrivin Plaza.

Next to Karrivin Plaza is a compound of Yupangco Building which houses Autosport, Guerrilla, Silverlens Gallery,
VELTRUP Technik Philippines, Incorporated, Liquimoly and VARTA.

At the corner where Chino Roces Avenue Extension turns left, the glass
building of DPC Place stands.

Next to it is the Prestige Cars, the exclusive distributor of BMW cars in the
Philippines.

Last stop is the compound where Hilti and Office Busters are located.

This is where jeepneys make U-Turn on the way back to MRT-3 Magallanes
Station and Alphaland Southgate Mall in EDSA.

Direction Bytes: Baclaran Mabini Jeepney Route
There's no particular route of jeepneys from Baclaran to Mabini or Kalaw. To get to Mabini from Baclaran, you
need to ride a jeepney with any of the following signs: "Quiapo Mabini", "Monumento Mabini" and "Divisoria Mabini".

You can ride one of these jeepneys along service road of Roxas Boulevard near McDonald Roxas Boulevard
Baclaran branch. This jeeneys take F.B. Harrison Street, turn right onto EDSA and make a U-Turn, turn right
onto Harrison Street, cross Libertad Street now known as Arnaiz Avenue, turn right onto Gil Puyat and make a U-
Turn, turn right again onto Harrison, cross intersection of Vito Cruz now known as Pablo Ocampo, and along Mabini
cross intersections of Quirino Avenue, San Andres, Remedios, Pedto Gil, Padre Faura, and U.N. Avenue.

From Baclaran, these are the important places, in this order, that can be found along this route up to Mabini corner
T.M. Kalaw:

Copacabana Apartelle and Music 21 - located next to each other along EDSA near corner Harrison Street to the left,
Sogo Hotel - to the right of Harrison before EDSA.

From EDSA to Libertad now known as Arnaiz, along F.B. Harrison Street:

EDSA Entertainment Complex - located at the corner of EDSA and Harrison to the left, Auto Mall - located to the right
corner of Harrison and EDSA. From corner of EDSA and F.B. Harrison Street, you will pass by Queensland Motel,
Philippine School for the Deaf, PLDT and Pasay City Hall in that order to your right; and to your left is Gideon
Academy followed by U.S. Embassy Seafront Company. Next to it is the Pasay City Sport Complex and Cuneta
Astrodome.

From Libertad also known as Arnaiz up to corner of Mabini and Kalaw, along Harrison Street and Mabini Street:

Miss Universal Night Club, Harrison Lodge, Harrison Mansion Condominium, Our Lady of Sorrow Church, OWWA or
Overseas Workers Welfare Administration, Harrison House of Wine, Chinese Temple, Longwood Gardens Hotel,
Central Bank of the Philippines, CCP Complex, HP Village Square, Harrison Plaza, ShopWise, Malate Police Station-
9, Ospital ng Maynila, Sogo Hotel Malate, Echelon Towers, Malate Church, Rajah Sulayman Park, Remedios Circle,
Riviera Mansion, Las Palmas Hotel, Hyatt Hotel, Robinson's Place Manila, Citystate Tower, G-Point Bar, City Garden
Suites, Mabini Mansion, U.S. Embassy, Rizal Park or Luneta, National Library and Manila Ocean Park.

To avoid delays, always ask driver's assistance and ask him to drop you off at your destination.

Direction Bytes: From Sampaloc To Pasong Tamo
For your information, folks, Pasong Tamo is no longer in used. It's already obsolete. The official name of that road
now is Chino Roces Avenue.

The best way to get to Chino Roces formerly known as Pasong Tamo from Sampaloc, if you're not in a hurry, is to go
to Quiapo, particularly near Quiapo Church, where an air-conditioned bus bound to Ayala Avenue Makati stands for
about 30 minutes to wait for passengers. This bus takes President Osmena Highway and Gil Puyat Avenue formerly
Buendia then it crosses Chino Roces Avenue on the way to Ayala Avenue.

Chino Roces Avenue is a long road. Approximately, it runs 5.7 kilometers from its northern tip in J.P. Rizal Street
down to its southern tip in Lawton Avenue.

It's important that you have the knowledge as to what part of Chino Roces you're going to. For fast travel, you can get
to Quiapo Church, then walk along Carriedo Street towards LRT-1 Carriedo Station. Ride a Baclaran bound train and
alight at Gil Puyat Avenue Station where you ride a jeepney with "PRC" sign along Gil Puyat. PRC here means
Philippine Racing Club. This jeep takes Gil Puyat and passes through Chino Roces northern part from De La
Rosa Street up to J.P. Rizal Street on its way to PRC. If your destination is located to the south of Chino Roces
Avenue, just get off the jeepney at the corner of De La Rosa Street or Gil Puyat Avenue. Ride another jeepney, this
time with "Mantrade" sign. This jeepney goes southward, towards EDSA where its terminal is located.

If you're going to PDIC or Philippine Deposit Insurance Corporation, ride the jeepney with "Mantrade" sign. If your
destination is Makati Coliseum, ride the jeepney with "PRC" sign.

Familiarizing yourself with our city streets, saves you time in the future.
Keep it right here at DirectionsOnWeb.

Directions Of Jeepneys from Doroteo Jose LRT-1 Station To Baclaran
Some people prefer to ride trains in going to their destination but immediately change their mind and opt for jeepney
when they learned they'll be too far from station of the second train passing their destination. They ask questions like
"is there jeepney going to padre faura from doroteo jose". The person who asked this might have ridden LRT-2 and
when he or she realized that both Pedro Gil and U.N. stations of LRT-1 are too far from their destination which
apparently is located somewhere along Padre Faura, they pondered on taking a jeepney. And because they're in
doubt, naturally they asked. That's the smart thing to do - ask. Ask and you'll be answered. Here in DirectionsOnWeb
you can ask questions like that in our Search Direction Box. If the search box returns "No results", you can ask me
directly and I'm more than willing to help.

LRT station near to Padre Faura Street is U.N. Avenue Station and Pedro Gil Station.

For the user who asked that question, here is the route of jeepneys that pass by Doroteo Jose Station of LRT-1 and
go to Padre Faura. We will also consider other commuters going to different destinations in this direction. So we will
cover many places that might be reached by riding a jeepney from Doroteo Station or C.M. Recto for that matter.

First off, all jeepneys plying the route of Monumento-Baclaran and vice-versa pass by Doroteo Jose, C.M. Recto and
Padre Faura Street. Second, there are two routes of jeepneys that pass by Padre Faura. One is via Taft and the other
one is via M.H. del Pilar. Destinations in Padre Faura that can be reached by a jeepney ride from Monumento,
Doroteo Jose, C.M. Recto and Carriedo in Santa Cruz Manila via Taft include Robinson's Place Ermita. Ride a jeep
with "Baclaran" or "Pasay Taft" sign anywhere along Rizal Avenue from Monumento to Carriedo and that's include
Doroteo Jose. Get off at Padre Faura. At the corner of Padre Faura and Taft, wait for a jeepney that plies the route of
Santa Ana-Robinson's Place-Pedro Gil. Ride one of these jeepneys and get off exactly in front of Robinson's Place
Ermita. You can also get to the Supreme Court from Doroteo Jose though this route. Supreme Court is located at the
corner of Taft Avenue and Padre Faura Street. Next to it along Padre Faura to the right is UP Manila College of Art
and Sciences, followed by Department of Justice. To the left is the Cancer Institute.

It's important to know what part of Padre Faura you're going to. So that you know which jeepney route to take. For
example, if you're going to G-Point Bar which is located along Padre Faura but near corner A. Mabini Street, the
jeepney route to take is via M.H. del Pilar Street. That's because A.Mabini Street is just the north bound lane of south
bound M.H.del Pilar Street which is like A. Mabini Street a one way street. Other importantdestinations near M.H. dil
Pilar-Mabini-Padre Faura area include Lotus Garden, Citystate Tower, City Garden Suites, Iseya Tourist Restaurant,
Golden Empire Building and the 1322 Golden Empire Building located along Roxas Boulevard corner Padre Faura
Street.

Along the way before Padre Faura both jeepney routes also pass by Lawton, Manila City Hall, SM City Manila,
National Museum, Luneta Park or Rizal Park, T.M. Kalaw and U.N. Avenue. But there are certain institutions that can
only be reached by one route. If you're going to PLM or Pamantasan ng Maynila, DOLE orDepartment of Labor and
Employment, National Library and Sunview Palace Condominium, ride a jeepney from your location bound to
Baclaran via M.H. del Pilar. On the other hand, if you're going to Adamson's University, Philippine Normal College,
Araullo High School, Central United Methodist Church, Times Plaza, Manila Doctors Hospital, Medical Center Manila,
WHO or World Health Center, Pearl Manila, Cathedral of Praise and NBI Headquarters, then the route to take is via
Taft. From your location ride a jeepney with "Baclaran" or "Pasay Taft" sign and ask the driver to drop you off at your
destination.

That's it for now. Always visit here to get familiar with different routes to various places in Metro Manila.

Malugay Kamagong
Malugay-Kamagong is the route of the jeepneys from Zobel-Roxas corner Kamagong to its terminal in Yakal Street
corner Ayala Avenue, where Makati Central Fire Station and Makati Central Police Headquarters are located and
walking distance to Makati Central Post Office as well as RCBC Tower, People Support Contact Center,
Philippine Dental Association, Skyland Towers and The Columns in Ayala Avenue.

You need to walk along Kamagong Street from Zobel-Roxas toward the direction of the traffic to get to the terminal in
Kamagong. Kamagong is one way. Along the way to the other terminal, these jeepneys cross, in this order, the
following streets: Akle, Anubing, Baticulin, Calantas, Dungon, Dita, Catmon, Banuyo, Aranga, Tanguile, Teka,
Lawaan, Saint Paul Road, Pasong Tamo which is now Chino Roces Avenue, Guijo, Sacred Heart and Bagtikan.

If your destination is on the vicinity being traverse by this jeepney route, check your street so that you know where to
get off.

Pier-Luna Harrison Plaza Mabini
The sign of jeepney that plies the route from Libertad Street, now known as Arnaiz Avenue, in Pasay City up to Pier
South Harbor is Pier-Luna Harrison Plaza Mabini. Its terminal in Pasay Libertad or Arnaiz Avenue is near corner Taft
Avenue opposite the Pasay City Public Market which by now looks like a mall. Actually the terminal is just a drop-off.
They just stop there and stand for a while to pick up passengers. If there's a traffic enforcer they don't stay longer. So
if there's no jeepney when you get there, just wait until one comes.

Bureau of Customs
From corner of Taft Avenue and Libertad, this jeepney takes the following streets, in this order: Libertad or Arnaiz
Avenue, turns right to Harrison Street, turns right onto Gil Puyat aka Buendia then makes a U-Turn, turns right back
to Harrison Street, then Mabini Street, turns right onto T.M. Kalaw Street, turns left on Maria Orosa Street, onto
General Luna Stree in Round Table which is located just outside Intramuros, turns left on Palacio Street, turns right
onto Padre Burgos Street, turns right onto Bonifacio Drive in the area where Manila Hotel is located, and turns left on
25th Street in Port Area Manila South Harbor.

Ptt Gas Station Railroad Street corner 25th Street
In Port Area, it turns right onto Railroad Drive and make a round trip in Port Area passing and crossing all streets
from 13th Street to 25th Street on the way back to Pasay. From Pier, it takes the following roads, in this order:
Bonifacio Drive, turns left on Padre Burgos, right on Maria Orosa, right on Kalaw, left on M.H. del Pilar, left on Quirino
Avenue, right on Harrison, right on Gil Puyat formerly Buendia, U-Turn onto opposite lane of Gil Puyat, right on
Leveriza, left on Villaroel and finally right on Luna and onto Liberatad Street to repeat the route of travel again.

Pier-Luna Harrison Plaza Mabini route is the jeepney you ride if your coming from Liberad corner Taft where
Libertad Station of LRT-1, Yellow Line, and Pasay Public Market are located and you want to go to places and
locations listed below. Just a reminder, in going to one of these places, all you need to do is ask the driver if he could
drop you off at your destination. Most of the drivers are kind enough to accomodate your request. They do tell
passengers that they're already in theirdestinations.

In the order of how they appear from the corner of Taft Avenue and Libertad Street up to the corner of Padre Burgos
and Bonifacio Drive, these are the institutions and important places you're going to see along the way: Cuneta
Astrodome, Our Lady of Sorrow Church, OWWA or Overseas Workers Welfare Administration,Harrison House of
Wine, Chinese Temple, Longwood Gardens Hotel, Central Bank of the Philippines, CCP Complex, HP Village
Square, Harrison Plaza, ShopWise, Malate Police Station-9, Ospital ng Maynila, Sogo Hotel Malate, Echelon Towers,
Malate Church, Rajah Sulayman Park, Remedios Circle, Riviera Mansion, Las Palmas Hotel, Hyatt Hotel, Robinson's
Place Manila, Citystate Tower, G-Point Bar, City Garden Suites, Mabini Mansion, Rizal Park or Luneta, National
Library, Manila Ocean Park, Intramuros, PLM or Pamantasan ng Maynila, Department of Labor and Employment or
DOLE, Round Table, Manila Hotel and Cory Aquino Memorial Shrine & Ninoy Aquino Monument.

DPWH
Once you enter the Port Area, the following institutions and places appear in this order: From corner of 25th Street
and Railroad Street up to the time the jeepney completed the round trip going back to 25th Street - walking distance
from corner of 25th Street and Railroad are: Gate-1 of South Harbor, Arrival/Departure Terminal, Eva Macapagal
Super Terminal, All Oceans Maritime, Transnational Diversified Group, Dolphin Ship Management Inc, Transnational
Resources Inc, TDG, Transnational Financial Services Inc, Transnational Plans Inc. Along Railroad Street in order
they appear are the following: Citadel Lines Manning and Crewing Services, Sea Merchants Inc, Asian Terminal Inc,
FAR Publications, Philippine Gazette, Business Insight, Philippine Ports Authority building, MMDA Workers' Inn and
Department of Public Works and Highway or DPWH.

The jeepney will stop by its terminal located at the corner of Railroad Street and 13th Street. Walking distance at the
corner of Railroad Street and 13th Street to the right is Eastern Shipping Lines and Anda Circle. Located right at the
corner of Railroad and 13th Street is the Philippine Star. Philippine Red Cross is along Bonifacio Drive, approximately
70 meters walk northward from Anda Circle. Knight of Rizal is along Bonifacio Drive, just walk towards Anda Circle,
turn right onto Bonifacio Drive, you'll see it right there. Now, how to go to Intramurosfrom South Harbor? Walk from
corner of Railroad Street and 13th Street to the right towards Anda Circle, pass through Anda Circle crossing
Bonifacio Drive towards Intramuros' entrance which is only about 265 meters from Railroad street. Manila Cathedral
is approximately 450 meters from Railroad Street while Fort Santiago is around 600 meters walk from corner of
Railroad Street and 13th Street.

The jeepney, turning left on 13th Street, will pass by New Port Shopping Center located along 13th Street. Along 13th
Street and inside New Port Shopping Center of South Harbor Port Area Manila, you can find motorcycle gear and
accessories like helmets, boots, jackets and gloves at affordable prices. Then the jeep turns left from 13th Street to
Antonio C Delgado Street formerly Chicago Street. At the corner of 13th Street and Antonio Delgado Street is Velco
Center. As the jeep traverses Antonio Delgado Street towards 25th Street, it will pass by the following in the order of
how they appear: Transnational Logistics Solution Corporation, Shipcu Hiring Hall Asian Terminals Incorporated,
PCIC building, Bureau of Customs Port of Manila, Goldwin, Amalgamated Motors Incorporated, National Steel
Corporation Steel Service Center, 2GO, Aboitiz Jebsen and Oceancrew Marine Services Incorporated.

Hope this post helps you in "how to go to", "how to get to", "finding directions to", "finding routes to" the places
mentioned above from Pasay Libertad aka Antonio Arnaiz and from LRT Libertad Station.

Zobel Roxas Dulo
Zobel-Roxas Dulo. This is the route of the jeepneys that take office workers in Makati one more ride away to Ayala-
Gil Puyat junction from Taft Avenue corner Pablo Ocampo and LRT Vito Cruz Station. After they got off at the corner
of Zobel Roxas and Kamagong, they ride another jeepney that take the Kamagong-Malugay route.

The terminal of the jeepneys going to Zobel Roxas is located at the corner of Pablo Ocampo Street corner Leon
Guinto, Sr. From Vito Cruz Station of LRT-1, the yellow line, one must cross Taft toward the Jollibee then walk to the
next street which is Leon Guinto. St. Scholastica's College is located across Leon Guinto, and also border by
Estrada, Singalong and Vito Cruz or Pablo Ocampo streets. From the terminal, the jeepneys take the direction of
Pablo Ocampo (Vito Cruz) eastward, turn right onto Arellano Avenue, turn left on Zobel-Roxas Avenue and stay there
all the way up to the tip of the road. Along the way, these jeepneys cross intersections of Enrique, Mercedes,
Bautista, Fernando, Conchu, T. Ayala, Dian, Jacobo, Espiritu, Alfonso, Filmore, Taal, G. Del Pilar, Lemery and the
major intersction of Osmena Highway, also known as S. Superhighway, before crossing PNR Vito Cruz Station, in
that order. Next to PNR is Kamagong Street. If your destination is Osmena corner Zobel Roxas, this is how to get
there from Taft and LRT-1 Vito Cruz Station.

Check what's the nearest street to your destination and refer to the mentioned streets so that you get off at the exact
location.

Direction Bytes: How To Get To Pasong Tamo Aka Chino Roces From
Ayala Avenue
There are two options in going to Pasong Tamo which is now known as Chino Roces Avenue from Ayala Avenue.

If you're going to Pasong Tamo corner Buendia now known as Gil Puyat or any establishments and buildings near it,
then you must ride a bus with "LRT Leveriza" sign or jeepney with "Washington" sign at the loading zone along Ayala
Avenue near Ayala Tower One and Ayala Triangle Garden or any loading zone along Ayala Avenue. Get off at Gil
Puyat corner Chino Roces formerly Pasong Tamo and walk to your destination or ride another jeepney that passes
through Chino Roces. Important places in this vicinity are: Comfoods Building, Pryce Center, Avida Towers, Export
and Industry Bank, King's Court, JAKA Center, Dela Rosa Square, Marvin Plaza and Saint Illian's Inn among others.

Now, if you're going to any of these places: Columns Legaspi, Sunvar Plaza, The Beacon Arnaiz Tower, MCS, Little
Tokyo, Herald Suites, The Gallery, Eurotel Makati, Waltermart Makati, Don Bosco Technical Institute, Splash
Mountain, Asian Massage, Wilcon Builders, Citi Motors, Laureno di Trevi, Makati Executive Suites, PDIC, The
Beacon International School, Wyeth Philippines, Philippine School of Interior Design, Living & Style, Coca Cola Sales
Office, Kodak Philippines Limited, Molave Building, Alegra Building, Mantrade, Auto Zone, Roche Incorporated, Levi's
Philippines, Glaxo Smith Kline, Singer and Alphaland Southgate Mall among others; you need to take a different
route.

Ride a jeepney with "Mantrade Pasong Tamo" sign at the loading station along Ayala Avenue opposite Ayala Triangle
and near McDonald's. This jeepney turns right from Paseo de Roxas onto Ayala Avenue, picks up passengers at the
loading zone, then turns right again onto Makati Avenue on its way to Pasong Tamo or Chino Roces Avenue.
Direction Bytes: Nagtahan To Chino Roces
How To Get To Buildings Along & Near Ayala Avenue From MRT

How To Get To The Buildings Along Gil Puyat From MRT Buendia
If you're from LRT Gil Puyat, please go to How To Get To The Buildings Along Buendia From LRT Gil Puyat Station.
In this article, I will guide you to the buildings located along Gil Puyat Avenue (formerly known as Buendia) from
EDSA where MRT-3 Buendia Station is located up to Chino Roces Avenue (formerly known as Pasong Tamo). This
post helps you not only to locate a building along the stretch of Gil Puyat Avenue but also tells you where to get off
the jeepney. You need to remember that Gil Puyat Avenue, like Ayala Avenue, has these metal fences
and barriers along the whole stretch of the road from EDSA to Mayapis Street. Of course, these barriers stop in
intersections and gasoline stations. In creating this directional guide, I put these metal fences into the whole route so
that you get the right spot in which you must get off the jeepney to quickly arrive to your building destination.

Also, all buildings and institutions in this article are located to the right of Gil Puyat Avenue, that is if you're coming
from MRT Buendia Station in EDSA. That means you just need to walk a little bit from drop off point to your
destination located in the same side of Gil Puyat as where you get off the jeep. The commuting direction to the
buildings located to the left of Gil Puyat Avenue from EDSA is explained in second part of this topic, go to How To
Get To The Buildings Along Gil Puyat From MRT Buendia 2. We do this in parts for quick reference.

Please check if your building destination is listed below, then patiently read the rest of this direction to know where to
get off the jeep from MRT, or if you can just walk your way to the building, if it's near to EDSA.

ALCO Building - Chevrolet Philippines
Auto Center
BIR Revenue Region 8 Makati
Centro Escolar University
Comfoods Building
DTI
Mapua Institute of Technology
Metro House 345
Midland Buendia
Morning Star Center
NAPOLCOM Building
New Solid Building
OPPEN Building - Welding Industries of the
Philippines
DTI - Board of Investments
DTI International Building
EBC Building - BDO Paseo-Gil Puyat
Enzo Building
Executive Building
FEU Makati - Loop Creative Dining / The Institute of Culinary Arts &
Food Service
GNOSIS International Learning Center
Goodland Building - Herbalife / ICSEC-KAPLAN
Goodwill Building
Grepalife Building
ITC Building
Makati Central Post Office
PAG-IBIG FUND Makati Branch - Justine
Building
PDAF Building
Philippine AXA Life Centre
Saville Building
Skyland Plaza
SM CyberOne Building
SM Cybertwo
SSS Makati 355 ECC Building
Star Centrum
Tara Building
Union Ajinomoto Building with BDO branch at
G/F
Urban Building
Yupangco Building

How to get to a building along the right side of Gil Puyat Avenue from MRT Buendia Station?

Avenue. From the footbridge which is extended from MRT station, just before you go down the stairs, SM CyberTwo
Building is visible. This photo is taken from the footbridge right at the top of the stairs. Get to the ground, walk across
Gil Puyat Avenue under the flyover to get to SM CyberTwo.

Once in SM CyberTwo, you get to see the terminal of jeepneys with "Bel-Air Washington Buendia MRT" wordings in
both sides of the body and "Washington" sign in its front. The terminal is located near the entrance of McDonal's
which is located at the ground floor of SM CyberTwo. Ride one of these jeepneys, pay minimum fare.

Since there are metal fences along the sidewalk of Gil Puyat, you can't alight infront of a building located before the
next main intersection of Paseo de Roxas. So, the following buildings can be accessed just by walking from
CyberTwo Building:

Next building to SM CyberTwo is PDAF Building. It's followed by Urban Building. Fouth Building from CyberTwo
is Midland Buendia, followed by ENZO Building, and next to it is Buendia Car Exchange. Next to Buendia Car
Exchange is Accelerando Building, followed by Goodwill Building. The ninth building from SM CyberTwo including
Buendia Car Exchange is ALCO Building where Chevrolet Philippines is located in the fifth floor. Tara Building is
next to ALCO Building. The last three buildings before Paseo de Roxas intersection can be quickly reached by riding
the "Washington" jeepney because they are nearer to the corner of Paseo de Roxas. These buildings are: 387
Used Auto Center, a used car sales company, which is next to Tara Building; Department of Trade & Industry -
Board of Investments, next to Auto Center; and Saville Building, exactly located at the corner of Paseo de Roxas
and Gil Puyat Avenue. See location map of these buildings below, click HERE.

After Paseo de Roxas, the next main intersection is Makati Avenue. There are only six buildings located between
Paseo de Roxas and Makati Avenue. Get off the jeepney at Paseo de Roxas if your destination is one of these three
buildings: EBC Building - BDO Paseo-Gil Puyat, the first building from the corner of Paseo de Roxas and Gil Puyat
Avenue. Goodland Building - Herbalife / ICSEC-KAPLAN, next to EBC Building. AndDTI International Building,
third building from Paseo de Roxas. Get off the jeepney at Makati Avenue if your building destination is one of these
buildings: SM CyberOne Building, fourth building from Paseo de Roxas.NAPOLCOM Building, fifth building and
very near to Makati Avenue. Executive Building, sixth building from Paseo de Roxas and exactly located at the
corner of Makati Avenue and Gil Puyat Avenue. See location mapof these buildings, click HERE.

Have you located your building destination yet? If not, here are other sets of buildings to the right of Gil Puyat
Avenue:

These buildings are located to the right of Gil Puyat Avenue from Makati Avenue to Nicanor Garcia Street (formerly
know as Reposo).

Located at the corner of Makati Avenue and Gil Puyat Avenue is Petron Gasoline Station. Next to it is the first
building from Makati Avenue which is Department of Trade & Industry - DTI. Like other DTI buildings that precede
this building, there's a big signage of DTI in this building. Second building is SSS Makati - ECC Building, there's also
a big signage that read SSS outside the building. You can get off the jeepney right in front of DTI Building or when the
jeepney stops at Petron, then walk right to DTI, SSS and the buildings that follow. Next to SSS Building
is Employees Compensation Commission, there's also a big signage with its name above the entrance. Fourth
building is New Solid Building, next to it is an abandoned building that formerly housed Intellectual
Property Philippines which moved its office to Fort Bonifacio. Sixth building isOPPEN Building aka Welding
Industries of the Philippines. Next to it is the Morning Star Center. There is an small opening in the metal fence
near the front of Morning Star Center purportedly done illegally so that people regularly come to the buildings in the
area can just get off the jeepney near the buildings. The eight building and of course the remaining four is near to
Nicanor Garcia Street, the next intersection. So I recommend to get off the jeepney at the corner of Nicanor Reyes
Street if your destination is one of these buildings. The eight building is Union Ajinomoto Building with BDO branch
at the ground floor. It is followed by Metro House, the ninth building. Next to to it is another abandoned building
formerly occupied by Home Guaranty Corporation. ITC Building is the eleventh building from Makati Avenue to
Nicanor Reyes. And the last bulding which is located at the corner of Nicanor Reyes Street and Gil Puyat Avenue
is Yupangco Building. Based on their locations, the right unloading area if you're going to any of the last five
buildings is at Nicanor Reyes Street also known as Reposo. See location map of these buildings, click HERE.

Next intersection which is not far from Nicanor Garcia Street is Malugay Street. There's only one building located
between Nicanor Reyes Street and Malugay Street, there's a vacant lot at the corner of Malugay and Gil Puyat. The
only building here is Mapua Institute of Technology, located at the corner of Nicanor Reyes and Gil Puyat. Get off
the jeepney at Nicanor Garcia also known as Reposo if you're going to Mapua Institute of Technology. The signage of
Mapua is engraved in the facade of the building. See location map below, clickHERE.

In the second corner of Malugay Street is a parking lot. The next intersecion to the right of Gil Puyat is Zuellig Loop.
There are only seven building from the parking lot at the corner of Malugay Street to Zuellig Loop. Get off the jeepney
at the corner of Malugay Street if your going to any of these buildings: Next to parking lot isStar Centrum Building, it
is followed by an abondoned building. PAG-IBIG Fund Makati Branch - Justine Building is the third building from
Malugay Street. Next to it is GNOSIS International Learning Center. You can get off the jeepney at the corner of
Zuellig Loop if your destination is one of the three buildings near to the corner. These are: BIR Revenue Region 8
Makati, fifth building from Malugay Street. An abandoned building is next to BIR Region 8 building. FEU Makati is
located at the corner of Gil Puyat Avenue and Zuellig Loop. Located in FEU Makati Building is Loop Creative Dining
and The Institute of Culinary Arts and Food Service.

Next main intersection is Ayala Avenue which is very near to Zuellig Loop. The Columns Ayala Avenue is located
between Zuellig Loop and Ayala Avenue. See location map of these buildings, click HERE.

After Ayala Avenue, the next major intersection is Chino Roces Avenue also known as Pasong Tamo. But there's an
access road perpendicular to Gil Puyat Avenue called Tindalo Street which is between the tallPhilippine AXA Life
Centre building and the twin towered Sky Plaza building. The first building from Ayala Avenue to Chino Roces
Avenue is Makati Central Post Office, and next to it is Philippine AXA Life Centre. You can get off the jeep in front of
Makati Central Post Office or the next corner which is Tindalo Street, next to Philippine AXA Life Centre if your
destination is either Sky Plaza or Philippine AXA Life Centre. Next to Sky Plaza is Centro Escolar University. Get
off the jeepney at the corner Tindalo Street if you're going to Centro Escolar University. Comfoods Building is a
building that occupies the long stretch of Gil Puyat Avenue from the corner of Chino Roces Avenue towards the
building of Centro Escolar University. The right area to get off the jeepney if your destination is Comfoods is at the
corner of Gil Puyat Avenue and Chino Roces Avenue since the metal fence is built from the corner of Tindalo Street
all the way to the corner of Chino Roces.

Grepalife Building is the third institution between Chino Roces Avenue and Mayapis Street, the road just before the
PNR rail track. A Petron station is situated at the second corner of Chino Roces Avenue and Gil Puyat Avenue. Next
to it is Caltex. Then, Grepalife Building with its big sign visible from the corner of Chino Roces. See location map of
these buildings, click HERE.

NAPOLCOM Bldg

FEU Makati

SSS Makati Branch

Goldland Bldg - Herbalife


Morning Star Center

New Solid Bldg

119 Responses to How To Get To The Buildings Along Gil Puyat From MRT Buendia
ginaidea said...
21 March 2012 22:30
Wow! This is very detailed. Thank you so much! :-)

Lagalag said...
21 March 2012 22:49
@ ginaidea, hope na makatulong syo ang mga guides ko, you are welcome :)

kei said...
2 June 2012 06:45
ilang jeepneys po ang masasakyan kung galing sa sm cyber two building to feu makati?
I mean, anu-anong jeep?

Lagalag said...
2 June 2012 18:12
@ kei. Isang jeep lang po ma'am. Yun jeep na sasakyan nyo sa CyberTwo Bldg na byaheng "Washington" ay
dadaan po mismo yun sa FEU Makati bago po umabot sa kanto ng Ayala Ave. Madali nyo po makita ang FEU
Makati, nasa gawing kanan po yun at may signage na madali makita na mababasa nyo "FEU Makati". Sana po ay
matulungan kyo ng sagot ko :)

emjay said...
7 June 2012 00:36
hi po, ask ko lng po ano pong jeep ang pwede ko sakyan papuntang Jade Building (Home Guaranty Corporation)
from MRT Buendia, or if galing ako ng LRT Gil puyat station..thnk you in advance

Lagalag said...
7 June 2012 21:45
@ emjay. Kung galing po kyo MRT Buendia, sundan nyo lang po ang direksyon sa post na to at pkisabi sa driver na
ibaba kyo bago umabot sa Nicanor Garcia St. Ang Home Guarantee po ay ang building bago po ang Nicanor Garcia.
After ng Home Guarantee may dalawa pang building bago ang Nicanor Garcia St. Kung galing po kyo sa LRT Gil
Puyat, sakay lang po kyo ng jeep na ang sign ay "Guadalupe Bel-Air MRT Buendia". Pkisabi sa driver ibaba kyo sa
Nicanor Garcia tapos tawid po kayo at lakad kayo mula sa kanto ng Nicanor Garcia hanggang sa ikatlong building na
Jade Bldg. Sana po ay matulungan kyo ng direksyon ko. :)

emjay said...
8 June 2012 19:54
thank you Mr Blogger..mlaking tulong dn po ito...maraming slamat ulit sa tulong...God bless..

Lagalag said...
8 June 2012 20:20
@ emjay. Kaligayahan ko po na makatulong. Masisiyahan din po ako kung mapa-plus one nyo ako sa Google Plus.
Thank you :)

emjay said...
8 June 2012 23:01
Mr Blogger i really want to but my office access is limited and google plus is restricted..i'll gonna do it if i'll go online
once our internet connection (in our apt)is back.

Lagalag said...
8 June 2012 23:45
@ emjay. Please don't take it seriously. I'm just kidding. It's okay and no problem at all. Thanks and have fun. :)

Benj said...
20 August 2012 01:15
hi po., pahelp naman po..,, my mga jeepneys po ba from buendia going near sa makati city hall??

Lag alag said...
20 August 2012 09:06
@ Benj. Sakay po kyo ng jeep na ang sign ay "Bel-Air Washington" kung nsa EDSA cor Buendia kyo. Baba po ng
Chino Roces aka Pasong Tamo. Sakay po ng jeep na "PRC" ang sign sa harap. Baba po ng Kalayaan. Kung nasa
Taft cor Buendia aka Gil Puyat kyo, sakay kyo ng jeep na ang sign nman ay "PRC". Baba ng Kalayaan. Pkisabi sa
driver na ibaba kyo Kalayaan. Sakay uli kyo ng jeep na "Guadalupe" ang sign sa harap. Dadaan po yun mismo ng
Makati City Hall. Pki request nlang sa driver na ibaba kyo ng Makati City Hall. Sana po ay matulungan kyo ng ibinigay
ko na mga direksiyon.

Benj said...
20 August 2012 14:35
tnx po...ahhm...meron po kaya na 1 ride lng? para po sana makatipid, ung hindi n palipat2...mgwork po kasi ako
buendia near edsa/makati ave,,, tpos umuuwi po ako sa malapit sa makati city hall.... slmt n din po sa mga directions
nio...

Lag alag said...
20 August 2012 19:54
@ Benj. Wala po isa sakay pero may alternatibo. Kung manggaling kayo Buendia near EDSA, sakay nlang po jeep
na "Guadalupe". Then sakay po kyo ng jeep na "Pedro Gil Taft" or "San Andres Bukid" ang sign sa harap. Pkisabi po
sa driver na ibaba kyo sa Makati City Hall. Then sa mga susunod na pag-uwi nyo ay madali na po. Pki-tingnan po
kung alin ang mas convenient sa inyo.

Benj said...
21 August 2012 01:10
maraming salamat po... :))

Lag alag said...
21 August 2012 11:46
@ Benj. Wala po anuman, pki plus one nlang po at pki share sa iba ang blog ntin. Pwede nyo gamitin ang mga
buttons below the title post or share buttons below the post.

Sa mga gusto mag-follow, pki-CLICK po dito.

RYKC said...
24 August 2012 23:39
Thank you for posting this! Great help :)

Lag alag said...
25 August 2012 10:29
@ RYKC. You are welcome, kindly share our blog to others. Thanks. :)

gemini said...
18 October 2012 13:38
from mandaluyong po ako.. if mag mrt po ako galing boni station tapos baba po ako ng buendia station san po ako
sasakay para makapunta sa executive building.. anu pong jeep ung sasakyan ko??? help po plss..

Lag alag said...
18 October 2012 20:55
@ gemini. Nakasulat po sa article na to ang sasakyan nyo mula MRT Buendia Station. Ang kelangan nyo lang po
gawin ay basahin ang post mula umpisa hanggang sa part na sinabi ang exact location ng Executive Bldg at dun kyo
sakto bababa ng jeepney.

gemini said...
19 October 2012 02:03
ask ko lng po my jeep po ba akong masasakyan pabalik ng mrt buendia station galing ng executive bldg.? tnx po ulit

Lag alag said...
19 October 2012 12:24
@ gemini. Meron po, tawid lang po kyo sa kabilang side ng Gil Puyat kung saan kyo bumaba at sumakay po kyo ng
jeepney na ang sign ay "Bel-Air MRT". Sakto po sa MRT ang terminal nun.

Monaliza Olan said...
4 November 2012 22:34
hello...from batangas po ako manggagaling. which one is better na babaan ko? LRT buendia or Dela Rosa... going to
Jupiter St. Bel air makati. tnx po...

Lag alag said...
4 November 2012 22:50
@ Monaliza Olan. San po ba sa Jupiter? Mahaba po kasi ang Jupiter eh.

30 November 2012 13:37
hi po! un po bang executive building saka Penthouse, Executive Building, 369 Sen. Gil Puyat Avenue, Makati City?
wla po kz aq makitang penthouse sa post nyo.. saka po kung manggagaling sa lrt gil puyat anu sasakyan and saan
bababa po? salamat po :)

Lag alag said...
30 November 2012 17:07
@ Xheila Francisco. Pki-linaw po yun tanong nyo. Penthouse is a part of a building. Ano po ba building ang punta
ninyo. Pki-check po ang pangalan ng building na pupuntahan ninyo. Salamat po.

3 December 2012 20:16
eto po yung binigay na address Penthouse, Executive Building, 369 Sen. Gil Puyat Avenue, Makati City.. hindi ko po
alam kung anung building.. kasi po may nakita ako sa post nyo sa tass na executive building yan din po ba yung
penthouse or nsa loob po nung building kaya yung penthouse, sorry po ayaw kasi magreply nung pupuntahan ko,
panu po magpunta han from lrt gil puyat? thank you po :)

Lag alag said...
4 December 2012 11:57
@ Xheila Francisco. From LRT Gil Puyat sakay po ng jeep na ang sign sa harap ay Guadalupe. Baba po kyo sa
Makati Ave. Tawid po kyo sa kabila at mkikita nyo na ang Executive Center Building sa kanto ng Makati Ave at Gil
Puyat tapat po ng Petron Station.

4 December 2012 16:34
Ok po salamat :) may sasakyan po ba ako jan papuntang mrt station? thank you po ulit ng marami..

Lag alag said...
4 December 2012 21:14
@ Xheila Francisco. Sakay po kyo ng jeepney na ang sign ay "Bel-Air MRT" kung saan po kyo bumaba from LRT Gil
Puyat.

22 March 2013 11:50
Makati is one of the place in Metro Manila na diko makabisado, Buti nalang may Google map. :)

zabrina balero said...
3 April 2013 20:42
panu pumunta sa FEU makati galing fairview? salamat po!!!

Lag alag said...
3 April 2013 22:16
@ zabrina balero. Sakay lang po bus to "Baclaran" or "Alabang". Baba po Buendia corner EDSA. Then pkisunod na
po ang direksyon na ibinigay ko sa post sa itaas. Tip: Pakibasa po ng buo ang article para po makuha nyo ng
malinaw ang direksyon papunta sa FEU Makati.

Mary Pascual said...
6 April 2013 08:12
Sir lagalag, ask ko lang if yung jeepneys na may signage na "Washington" sa may Paseo de Roxas, same as dun sa
post na yun and kung dadaan ito ng Oppen Building. Thanks. and if not what's the easiest way to get there ng hindi
na sasakay ng Mrt Buendia, from Paseo de Roxas na mismo specifically sa may Bpi/Hsbc/Enterprise side

Lag alag said...
6 April 2013 18:07
@ Mary Pascual. Bago ko po sagutin ang tanong mo, linawin ko lang po muna ang "Bpi/Hsbc/Enterprise". Ang
tinutukoy mo po ba dito ay ang Enterprises Center na nasa Paseo de Roxas cor Ayala Ave at hindi po ang Paseo de
Roxas cor Buendia Ave?

ARNOLD PAA said...
8 May 2013 12:28
hi lagalag from batangas din po ako punta po ako accelerando bldg. sa gil puyat buendia makati ano po sakyan ko
bus lrt/bendia o cubao, san po ako baba? tnx po

ARNOLD PAA said...
8 May 2013 12:30
sir from batangas po ako, punta ako accelerando bldg. sa gil puyat buendia makati, ano po ba sakyan ko bus,
lrt/buendia o cubao, san po ako baba? tnx po...

Lag alag said...
9 May 2013 11:53
@ ARNOLD PAA. Cubao po at baba ng EDSA cor Buendia at sundin nyo npo ang direction na binigay ko sa article
sa itaas para po makapunta kyo sa sakayan ng jeepney papunta sa destination po ninyo. Sana po ay matulungan
kyo ng guide ko.

mark said...
6 June 2013 20:28
if sasakay po ako ng jeep na paguadalupe from taft avenue cor gil puyat, san po ako bababa para makarating sa
enzo building, kasi diba may mga harang dun? and may alternative route ba from ust espana to enzo building na
hindi sasakay ng mrt/lrt?

Lag alag said...
6 June 2013 22:31
@ mark. Sakay po kyo bus na "Ayala" jan sa UST, sa Quiapo meron den. Baba po kyo sa unloading lagpas ng Chino
Roces aka Pasong Tamo. Sakay po kyo jeepney na "Bel-Air MRT". Baba po kyo sa likod ng Enzo Bldg kasi po ang
mga jeepney na yan ay sa likod dumadaan. Sabihin nyo sa driver na ibaba kyo sa Enzo. Then pasok po kyo sa back
entrance ng Enzo.

mark said...
6 June 2013 23:31
Thank you. Kapag pabalik po ng espana ano po marerecommend niyo?

Lag alag said...
7 June 2013 01:04
@ mark. Sir pede po kyo sumakay ng jeep "LRT Taft" po. Tapos sakay po kyo ng "UST" jeep po.

Limuel Ubaldo said...
22 June 2013 07:53
sir ask ko lang kung ano anong route madadaanan ng BEL AIR WASHINGTON JEEPNEY? my destination is at BDO
Corporate Center.

Lag alag said...
22 June 2013 11:50
@ Limuel Ubaldo. Baba lang po kyo ng kanto ng Buendia at Makati Ave. Tapos po lakad kyo sa Makati Ave mula
kanto kung saan andun ang Pacific Star Bldg. Susunod po sa Pacific Star ang BDO Corporate Center. Malapit lang
po yun. Dalawang tower o building po ang BDO Corporate Center.

Louiver Delosreyes said...
25 June 2013 01:32
paano po pumunta sa grepalife bldg. pag galing po ng recto?

Lag alag said...
25 June 2013 09:35
@ Louiver Delosreyes. jeep po o lrt to baclaran baba gill puyat, jeep to guad baba po grepa

micheen said...
2 July 2013 13:13
how to get to Urban bldg po if mangagaling akong baclaran? ano po bang mga sasakyan at directions..thanks for the
help :)

Lag alag said...
2 July 2013 15:10
@ micheen. Ride a bus to Monumento or Cubao, alight at MRT Buendia Station. Use MRT Station and come down at
Buendia. Walk on the right sidewalk until you get to Urban Bldg which is very near.

micheen said...
3 July 2013 13:38
ah..ok po thanks :)

ace balayan said...
17 July 2013 22:13
hi...help me naman po..anu po ang puwedeng sakyan from lrt buendia station papapunta sa sm cyber2?
thanks

Lag alag said...
17 July 2013 22:33
@ ace balayan. Sakay po jeep na "Guadalupe" ang sign. Baba po bago umakyat sa EDSA flyover at pumunta sa
building bago ang Shell Station. Yun po ang SM Cyber Two bldg.

Nel said...
3 August 2013 11:31
Hi Sir Lag alag, ask ko lang kung anong sasakyan papuntang alco building sa gil puyat, magmumula po ako sta rosa
laguna..tnx

Lag alag said...
3 August 2013 21:04
@ Nel. From Laguna po punta kyo Alabang. From Alabang sakay po ng bus na Monumento o Fairview. Baba po kyo
sa MRT Buendia Station. Tawid po kyo ng EDSA. Sundin nyo na po ang guide na sinulat ko sa post na to papunta sa
ALCO.

Nel said...
4 August 2013 10:36
Sir Lag alag kapag sumakay po ba ako na byaheng cubao o lawton galing sa balibago, sta rosa, dadaan po ba yon
ng Mrt Buendia Station? Kapag nasa Mrt Buendia station na po ba ako walking distance na lang po ba ang alco
building?

Lag alag said...
4 August 2013 12:52
@ Nel. Yun bus lang po na Cubao via EDSA ang dadaan ng MRT Buendia Station. Baba po kyo dun at pki follow po
ang nakasaad sa post na to. Nakasulat po ang ALCO Bldg at kung paano kyo pupunta doon mula sa MRT Buendia
Station.

Mockingjay said...
1 October 2013 14:32
yung jeep na pawashington ay madadaanan miso yung DTI-BOI? Salamat po!

Lag alag said...
1 October 2013 17:12
@ Mockingjay. Opo, dadaan po sa DTI ang Washington na jeep mula sa MRT Buendia Station.

Patty said...
2 October 2013 15:24
Ano po exactly ang nakalagay sa jeep na dadaan ng skyland tower bldg. from buendia MRT station ?

Lag alag said...
2 October 2013 16:35
@ Patty. Sa harap po ay "Washington", sa gilid po ay Bel-Air Washington MRT.

Bernadette Cruz said...
5 October 2013 11:10
Hi, I'm coming from Makati City Hall JP Rizal, anong way po papuntang Enzo bldg? Thanks. :)

Lag alag said...
5 October 2013 12:56
@ Bernadette Cruz. Sakay po jeep "Guadalupe Ibabaw", baba po MRT Guadalupe, sakay jeep "Bel-Air Buendia",
baba Enzo Bldg.

Zc14 said...
6 October 2013 01:06
May jeep po ba from guadalupe to skyland plaza, gil puyat ?? Thank you!!

Lag alag said...
6 October 2013 09:50
@ Zc14. Opo, Abang po sa ilalim ng MRT, signs - "LRT Leveriza Washington Buendia".

Zc14 said...
6 October 2013 14:36
Thanks! mga ilang minutes po ang byahe?

Lag alag said...
6 October 2013 15:25
@ Zc14. Depende po sa trapik. Wala po anuman.

cloud16 said...
23 October 2013 16:52
hello, ask ko lang po sana if ano sakyan ko na jeep from mrt buendia if punta po ako dian st.
thank you.

Lag alag said...
23 October 2013 23:07
@ cloud16. Mag-abang lang po ng jeepney na ang sign ay "LRT Leveriza" na kumakanan sa Buendia mula EDSA at
galling ng Guadalupe. Pkisabi sa driver na ibaba po kyo sa Dian.

monette almojuela said...
10 November 2013 13:38

mon reyes said...
10 November 2013 13:52

Lag alag said...
10 November 2013 14:45
@ mon reyes & monette almojuela. Dalawa po ang campus ng CEU sa Makati - Gil Puyat at Legazpi. San po sa
dalawa ang punta nyo? Para mabigay ko ng tama ang direksyon.

12 November 2013 19:11
hi po. ask ko lang po papunta po kasi ako ng goodwill bbldg 393 g. puyat ave, manggaling po kaasi ako ng LRT gil
puyat ano po pwede kong sakyan? thank you po.

Lag alag said...
12 November 2013 21:18
@ Reth Marasigan. Pagbaba mo po ng LRT Gil Puyat, sakay po ng jeepney na ang sign sa harap ay "Guadalupe",
baba po pag cross ng Paseo de Roxas. Tawid po sa kabila side ng Buendia at maglakad po papunta EDSA. Mga
pang-anim po na building ang Goodwill. Pede din po kyo sumakay ng jeepney kung meron kyo mkita na ang sign ay
"Bel-Air MRT". Pag ganun po ang sasakyan nyo dadaan po yan mismo sa likod ng GoodWill kasi kakaliwa ng Paseo
at kakanan ng Bel-Air. Paki-sabi na lang sa driver na ibaba po sila sa Goodwill Bldg.

14 November 2013 09:52
Thank you po. Very useful post. :)

Angelique Maasin said...
17 November 2013 16:30
Sir tanong ko lang, pupunta po ako sa Asia Pacific Medical & Diagnostics Inc pero di ko po alam sasakyan ko
papunta doon edison cor.faraday sts. po sya bale.. tas galing po ako sa mrt buendia . sana po masagot nyo agad
salmat po! :)

Lag alag said...
18 November 2013 00:12
@ Angelique Maasin. Abang po jeepney na ang sign ay "LRT Leveriza" na kumakanan sa Buendia mula EDSA.
Medyo matagal lang po ang dating. Sabihin po sa driver na ibaba kyo sa Bautista St. Tumawid po at maglakad sa
Bautista, tawirin ang Finlandia, maglakad pa hanggang makarating sa susunod na street na Edison. Kumaliwa po sa
Edison at maglakad pa hanggang makarating sa susunod na intersection na Faraday. Nasa kaliwa po ang Asia
Pacific Diagnostic. Kung may tricycle po, sakay kyo at sundan ang sinabi ko na walk direction. Sana po ay
matulungan kyo. Salamat po.

anonymyty said...
3 December 2013 03:33
Sir Galing akong Espana, tapos sasakyan ko is PNR, tapos baba ako sa may PNR Buendia Station...Mula poh doon
anong jeep ang pwdeng sakyan papuntang Pacific Star Building(makati ave) ?

Lag alag said...
3 December 2013 17:20
@ anonymyty. Sa Buendia po sakay ng jeepney na ang sign sa harap ay "Guadalupe", dadaan po yun ng Pacific
Star.

pamela nepa said...
3 January 2014 14:46
hi po ask ko lang po if from buendia station aq galing punta po aq ng grepalife ano po sasakyan ko na mabilis thanks
po if jeep wat signage if bus ano rin po ba ang dapat.. thamks

Lag alag said...
3 January 2014 16:46
@ pamela nepa. Sakay po bus na Ayala o jeepney na Guadalupe, paglagpas ng flyover ng Osmena Hi-way o PNR
railways, lapit na po dun ang Grepalife. Baba sa Washington at tawid na po ng Grepalife Bldg.

Joemar Hadlocon said...
23 January 2014 09:28
Hi po ask ko lng po if galing po ako pasay malibay anu po sasakyan ko papuntang comfoods building?,thanks

Lag alag said...
23 January 2014 13:56
@ Joemar Hadlocon. Sakay lang po bus to Magallanes MRT Station at sakay po jeepney na "PRC" sa Chino Roces
aka Pasong Tamo at baba po ng Gil Puyat aka Buendia. Dun npo ang Comfoods.

dora said...
28 January 2014 23:50
Ask ko lang,pano pmunta sa Q2 HR solutions from buendia station?thanks!

Lag alag said...
29 January 2014 11:05
@ dora. Madali po yan kung kumpleto ang address.

janet sedoon said...
29 January 2014 20:25
ask lang po paano po papunta sa Phil. Axa Life galing pa po kasi ako ng cavite. kung nasa baclaran na po ako ano-
ano po ang pwede sakyan hanggang sa marating po ang Phil. Axa Life. ty po.

Lag alag said...
30 January 2014 10:54
@ janet sedoon. Philippine Axa Life - one ride from Baclaran by bus with "Ayala Leveriza" sign. Alight at unloading
area along Gil Puyat Ave (Buendia) before Ayala intersection. Cross the road and walk toward the tall building of
Philippine Axa Life.

makulitako said...
24 February 2014 09:58
hi...ask ko lang how to get to NAPOLCOM buendia from MRT buendia station? i mean anong jeep yung dapat
sakyan?many thanks

Lag alag said...
24 February 2014 15:22
@ makulitako. For commuters going to NAPOLCOM from MRT Buendia Station, ride the jeepney indicated here.
Follow direction given in this article. Please note that you need to read the article to get the direction on where to get
off the jeepney where NAPOLCOM is located.

Efraim Arahan said...
4 April 2014 22:50
ask lang po sir, ano po sasakyan ko kung galing akong gil puyat station paputang mayapis/bakawan? tnx po.

Lag alag said...
4 April 2014 23:44
@ Efraim Arahan. If you are going to Mayapis cor Bakawan, take a jeepney with "PRC" or "Guadalupe" sign, alight
after the jeepney has crossed Osmena Highway (with flyover above) and then cross Gil Puyat. Walk down Mayapis
St past Malugay and Yakal St. Next street is Bakawan.

yellowranger said...
11 April 2014 23:33
Hi ask ko lang po paano po pumuntang Asia Pacific Medical & Diagnostics, Inc. kapag galing ng Quirino Station?
Sana po masagot asap. Thanks in advance. God bless.:)

Lag alag said...
12 April 2014 00:46
@ yellowranger. To all readers going to Asia Pacific Medical & Diagnostic, Inc from any station of LRT-1, here's the
direction. Get off the train at Gil Puyat Station. Ride a jeepney with "PRC" or "Guadalupe" sign and alight at Bautista
St. Walk along Bautista and cross Finlandia St. Walk further until you get to the next street which is Edison. Turn left
onto Edison. Walk down the road until you get to the next intersection of Faraday St where Asia Pacific Diagnostic is
located. If there are tricycles at the corner of Gil Puyat and Bautista, take one of them and follow the direction I have
mentioned. Hope I have answered your question.

batangtsina said...
12 April 2014 10:19
gud am ask ko lng po pano po papunta na BDO Paseo-Gil Puyat galing po ako ng alabang..ano po ang mga
sasakyan koh..maraming salamat poh

Lag alag said...
12 April 2014 12:27
@ batangtsina. To you and to others going to BDO Paseo de Roxas - Gil Puyat from Alabang. You can take a one
bus ride to Buendia cor EDSA by riding a bus bound for any of the ff: Cubao, Monumento, Novaliches, Fairview, etc.
Alight at Buendia and use the MRT to get across EDSA. Go to the terminal of the jeepneys there and ride one and
then alight at Paseo de Roxas. Note: It's very near, you can walk down Buendia to get there. You will immediately
see BDO at the corner of Paseo and Buendia aka Gil Puyat. Hope this direction helps you.

Delson Reyes said...
29 April 2014 18:45
Hi po ask ko lang paano po papunta sa Phil. Axa Life Centre kung galing po ako ng LRT Gil Puyat station? thanks

Lag alag said...
29 April 2014 23:19
@ Delson Reyes. Kindly read the separate post - How To Get To The Buildings Along Buendia From LRT Gil Puyat
Station.

jean ea said...
15 May 2014 11:30
pano po aq mkkpunta ng dti kpag galing ng lrt gil puyat station? tnx

Lag alag said...
15 May 2014 13:48
@ jean ea. If you are going to DTI in Buendia from LRT Gil Puyat Station, the direction to take is detailed in separate
post. Please go to How To Get To The Buildings Along Buendia From LRT Gil Puyat Station.

Joana Rey Catbagan said...
16 May 2014 17:01
hi sir!

papunta po ako ng Valdecon building sa Jupiter St. Mangagagaling po ako ng MRT Cubao.

Pwede nyo po ba kong tulungan? Salamat po.

Lag alag said...
16 May 2014 18:03
@ Joana Rey Catbagan. This reply is also for those searching for direction to Valdecon Bldg in Jupiter from MRT
Cubao. Get off the train at MRT Buendia Station. Go down to Gil Puyat Ave. You can walk your way to Valdecon
Bldg, it is very near. Jupiter is the road paralleled to Gil Puyat aka Buendia. Walk down Jupiter St past two streets on
the right. The third corner is Antares St where Valcedon is located at the other corner.

radgel6 said...
18 May 2014 22:37
Good evening Sir. I know my question is off to the direction listed above but do you happen to know how will I get to
First Global Bldg. (GNN BLDG.), Gamboa cor. Adelantado st. Legaspi Village, Makati City. (near BPI legaspi-gamboa
branch) from Boni? Will appreciate your response. Thank you.

Lag alag said...
20 May 2014 10:20
@ radgel6. One bus ride to Ayala Ave, bus sign must be "Ayala LRT Leveriza." Alight at unloading area near Herrera
St now known as Rufino. Walk to Rufino, cross Ayala via underpass. Walk the entire stretch of Rufino (Herrera) past
Dela Rosa, Legazpi and Salcedo streets. Next to Salcedo is Adelantado. Turn left onto Adelantado. Next corner is
Gamboa. Check all four corners for your building destination.

Kevin Rivera said...
21 May 2014 07:38
good day, ask ko lang po if we are driving from lrt-1 gil puyat station and we are going to justin bldg along gil puyat
where pagibig fund is located, can we left turn at gil puyat corner ayala avenue kung saan makikita yung columns
kasi sa malugay st. daw magpark? salamat po

Lag alag said...
21 May 2014 11:54
@ Kevin Rivera. No. Just cross Ayala Ave and turn right onto the road next to RCBC Plaza. Get around the tall
building and turn right again onto Ayala Ave. Cross Gil Puyat to get to Malugay St where you said you wanna park
you car.

4 June 2014 15:30
Paano po makakarating ng Pacific Star building from UST Espana? If I take the Buendia fx. Thank you. :>

Lag alag said...
4 June 2014 16:53
@ Ma. Victoria Dizon. In Buendia aka Gil Puyat corner Taft, take "Bel-Air" or "Guadalupe" jeepney then ask driver to
drop you off at Pacific Star.

4 June 2014 22:04
Thank you so much.

Lag alag said...
6 June 2014 00:30
@ Ma. Victoria Dizon. You are welcome.

cybrogrey said...
10 July 2014 17:47
Hi po. Patulong po sana kung pano po ang pinakamadaling trip mula balibago sta rosa laguna papuntang BPI
buendia center? Nid ko po sna reply nyo asap. Thanks po in advance

Lag alag said...
10 July 2014 22:26
@ cybrogrey. Bus to Buendia, alight at Buendia. Jeepney to Guadalupe, alight at BPI Buendia Center.

cybrogrey said...
11 July 2014 19:24
Thanks very much po sir. Last question po kung pwd pa. San po exactly s buendia o ano pong landmark kung san
pwd bumaba at may makita pong jeepney papuntang guadalupe? Sorry po first time ko kc magcommute papuntang
makati.

Lag alag said...
11 July 2014 19:36
@ cybrogrey. After the bus from Laguna has turned left onto Buendia aka Gil Puyat from Osmena Hiway, you can
alight, cross Buendia and wait tor a jeepney with Guadalupe sign. The terminal of the bus from Laguna should be
headed for its terminal located in Taft/Buendia in Pasay.

cybrogrey said...
11 July 2014 21:44
Thank you very much po. You're very helpful. Godbless po.

Lag alag said...
12 July 2014 04:25
@ cybrogrey. You are welcome.

18 July 2014 23:14
Hi sir! Help naman po kng pano pumunta sa BIR Gil Puyat coming from Cubao? Which way is better, LRT or MRT?
Pano po ako pupunta run.. Ano po kayang jeep ang pwede kong masakyan papunta run... Thanks po sa help!

Lag alag said...
19 July 2014 13:19
@ Kimberly Miraflor. MRT to Buendia Station, then follow direction given in this directional guide for commuters.

19 July 2014 20:54
eh sir, if i'm at BIR Gil Puyat, pano naman po pumunta pa puntang LRT Buendia?

Lag alag said...
20 July 2014 12:35
@ Kimberly Miraflor. Ride jeepney with "LRT Leveriza Taft" sign.

fa choi said...
27 July 2014 01:41
Hello po. Thank u soo much for the very informative article. I am a first time traveler in Makati, I would like to ask po
paano po pumunta ng PES bldg from LRT Buendia? ..Need ur help on this po.

Lag alag said...
30 July 2014 16:37
@ fa choi. You are welcome. I could give you direction if you provide the address.

This is the second part of our topic on how to commute to the buildings located along Gil Puyat Avenue from EDSA
where MRT Buendia Station is located to Chino Roces Avenue. Gil Puyat Avenue is formerly known as Buendia
Avenue and Chino Roces Avenue is formerly known as Pasong Tamo. In this article, the buildings to the left side of
Gil Puyat are our subjects. The buildings to the right are given directions in the first part of this topic, you can get
direction to the location of those buildings in the first article, go to How To Get To The Buildings Along Gil Puyat From
MRT Buendia.

From left: Pacific Star, BPI Buendia Center and Petron Mega Plaza

Check if your building destination is listed below then patiently read this direction guide to locate the building and get
the commuting direction from MRT Buendia Staion. For complete guide please refer to the building maps at the
bottom of this article. Some buildings have photos which you can also view below this post.

ACT Tower
Aegis People Support

Metrobank Plaza
Mondragon House
Bank of Commerce Buendia Pasong Tamo Branch
BPI Buendia Center
Burgundy Corporate Tower
Country Space 1
DBP Building
Elizabeth Place
Exportbank Plaza
GF & Partners Building
Grand Soho Makati
Le Metropole
Le Triomphe
McDonalds Gil Puyat Chino Roces
Mercury Drug Branch
One Central
One Pacific Place Show Room
Pacific Star
Petron Mega Plaza
Planters Bank
RCBC Plaza
Salcedo Park Twin Towers
STI College
Telecom Plaza
The World Centre
Trident Gil Puyat
Tropical Hut Humberger Gil Puyat
West of Ayala

How to get to a building along the left side of Gil Puyat Avenue from MRT Buendia Station?

Avenue. Walk across Gil Puyat Avenue under Gil Puyat-EDSA flyover. There's a terminal of jeepney with "Bel-Air
Washington Buendia MRT" wordings in both sides of the body and "Washington" sign in its front near the entrance of
McDonald's branch located at the ground floor of SM CyberTwo, the first office building from EDSA next to Shell
Gasoline Station. Ride one of these jeepneys. Pay Minimum.

Two men crossing Gil Puyat from Metrobank Plaza to CybertOne
Get off the jeep at Paseo de Roxas, the first intersection with traffic lights from EDSA if your destination is Medicard
Lifestyle Center andMetrobank Plaza. Walk across Gil Puyat to get to the other corner where Medicard Lifestyle
Center is located at the left corner of Gil Puyat and Paseo de Roxas. Metrobank Plaza is located at the middle of
Paseo de Roxas and Makati Avenue, the next main intersection (with traffic lights). It's just a little bit walk from
Medicard Lifestyle Center. If you are a typical Filipino who doesn't follow traffic law, you can get off the jeep at SM
CyberOne, the building to the right opposite Metrobank Plaza, then like the two men in this photo, take the risk of
crossing Gil Puyat and tread on the well-landscaped center island.

Next main intersection is Makati Avenue. Buildings near the corner are: DBP or Development Bank of the Philippines,
located at the first left corner of Gil Puyat and Makati Avenue. Pacific Star, located at the second left corner of Gil
Puyat and Makati Avenue. BPI Buendia Center, next to Pacific Star. Petron Mega Plaza, third building from Pacific
Star. The Church of Christ of Latter Day Saints, next to Petron Mega Plaza. Get off the jeep at Makati Avenue and
just walk towards those buildings. They're just stone's throw away from where you would alight.

Next to The Church of Christ is a vacant lot and next to it is Salcedo Park Twin Towers, but it's more nearer to the
next intersection which is Nicanor Garcia. There's a lot of pedestrians getting off the jeep infront of Ajinomoto
Building, the building located to the right of Gil Puyat exactly opposite Salcedo Park Twin Towers, and they just cross
the road right there as if it's legal to do it. Can't blame them, the center island don't have any barrier at all and it's
quite fast to just walk across in that part of the road. It's your call, but if it's you're first time here, just follow the law
and use pedestrian crossing.

Get off the jeep at Nicanor Garcia Street. And follow this guide. Use the pedestrian crossing to get to the left side of
Gil Puyat Avenue. Grand Soho Makati is just a few meters from pedestrian crossing. It's next to vacant lot that
followed Salcedo Park Twin Towers. Next to Grand Soho is Country Space and as you step the sidewalk of left side
of Gil Puyat from corner of Nicanor Garcia, ACT Tower is in the front, facing you.

Next to ACT Tower is a parking lot. GF & Partners is next to the parking area, and a vacant lot followed it.

Next corner is Malugay Street. Get off the jeepney at Malugay Street. Walk across the road to get to the other corner.
Road name opposite Malugay Street left of Gil Puyat is different, it is called Tordesillas Street. So Tordesillas is the
one to the left of Gil Puyat while Malugay is to the right. Go left as soon as you crossed from Malugay. The World
Centre is the tall building next to the parking lot that followed GF Partners. Next to The World Centre is Show Room
of One Pacific Place, then Elizabeth Place and at the corner of Gil Puyat Avenue and Tordesillas Street is an
under construction building.

Located at the second left corner of Tordesillas and Gil Puyat is Le Metropole, followed by Mondragon House.
Third building from the second corner of Tordesillas and Gil Puyat is Le Triomphe and next to it isTelecom
Plaza also known as Eastern Telecom Plaza. The building to the right of Gil Puyat Avenue opposite Telecom Plaza
is PAG-IBIG Fund. The barriers or metal fence in front of these two building have openings, and I noticed lots of
pedestrians crossing this part of Gil Puyat Avenue from one side to another. Next to Eastern Telecom
is Plantersbank, followed by Trident. Under construction One Central is next to Trident. Located at the first left
corner of Ayala Avenue and Gil Puyat Avenue is RCBC Plaza. By law, you are requred to get off the jeep near Ayala
Avenue, if you're going to Plantersbank, Trident, One Central. But if you're like those people who keep on crossing
streets in wrong places, then you can get off at PAG-IBIG and cross the road right there. Eastern Telecom is nearer
to Malugay than Ayala Avenue.

Located opposite RCBC Plaza, at the second left corner of Ayala Avenue and Gil Puyat Avenue is Aegis People
Support. Just get off the jeep near corner Ayala Avenue and walk across the road to get to this building, there's a
large sign that read Aegis People Support above the building. You also must get off the jeep at Ayala Avenue if
you're going to the Mercury Drug and Tropical Hut branches located next to Aegis People Support, respectively.

Last intersection along Gil Puyat Avenue is Chino Roces Avenue formerly known as Pasong Tamo. Thebuildings you
can walk to from the corner of Chino Roces Avenue and Gil Puyat Avenue are the following:Burgundy Corporate
Tower, West of Ayala, STI College, Bank of Commerce, McDonald's Gil Puyat Rocesand Export Bank Plaza.
These buildings lined up after Tropical Hut in that order. But an under construction building owned by Greenfield
Development Corporation comes first before Burgundy Corporate Tower. Walk across Gil Puyat Avenue to get to the
other corner of Chino Roces. Go left to proceed to Burgundy and West of Ayala. They are tall buildings with building
names on their facades. McDonald's is just across the corner. Bank of Commerce is next to West of Ayala and Export
Bank Plaza is the skyscrpaer located at the second left corner of Gil Puyat Avenue and Chino Roces Avenue.

DBP Building

BPI Buendia Center

Petron Mega Plaza

Salcedo Park

ACT Tower

Gil Puyat Avenue with its metal fence

Pedestrians wrongfully crossing Gil Puyat Avenue


Underground Walkway From Glorietta 5 To Glorietta 4
It was raining hard when we finished our meal in Giligan's Restaurant at Gloritta 5's third level yesterday afternoon.
We needed to get to Glorietta 4 so that we could walk our way to MRT-3 Ayala Station without getting wet.

Before that, we were enjoying the superb meal on the veranda of Giligan's Restaurant overlooking the greenery and
free flowing traffic below. The scene of the twin towers of Ascot Hotel protruding from Glorietta 4 podium blurred
by the mist had served as an excellent backdrop in our otherwise humid surrounding.

After the meal, and just we're about to go, the downpour started and we wondered how we could get across the park
and into Glorietta 4 from which we could walk to the MRT Station.

Until we discovered a walkway that connects Glorietta 4 and Glorieeta 5 under the ground where the park androads
are laid.

I was amazed, really. I think, only few people have knowledge about the existence of this walkway. But of course,
private car owners who happened to park their cars in Glorietta 5 basement parking have full knowledge of this
shoppers' underground walkway. Primarily, the tunnel serves private car owners as it has doors directly open to the
parking.

But, ultimately, shoppers, diners, pedestrians and office workers who travel by train get the maximum benefit and
convenient of using this somewhat hidden walkway especially during this season of heavy rains.

The entry into the walkway is located at the northwest side of Glorietta 5 Mall which is Rustan's Supermarket side.
From the main lobby of Glorietta 5, walk towards the entrance in East Drive, the road between Rustan's and Glorietta
5. There's another hallway to the right before the entrance. Take this hallway and go left until you see the "Walkway
To Glorietta 4" sign. Get down the stair and follow the direction it takes. Soon, you'll be walking inside the
airconditioned walkway that will take you to Glorietta 4.

Fisher Mall: Commuters' Guide
How to commute to Fisher Mall? If that is your question, you are in the right page. This post will guide you on how to
get to Fisher Mall from different locations in Metro Manila.

Location:

Fisher Mall is located at the corner of Quezon Ave and Roosevelt Ave in Quezon City. It is a huge elongated structure
prominently seen from the distance.

Modes of Public Transportation Available:

Almost all directions of different origins of jeepney and bus routes are headed to Fisher Mall. Going there takes only
one jeepney or bus ride from the following: Cubao, Fairview, Munoz, Quiapo, PRC-Morayta, Welcome Rotunda, Pier,
TM Kalaw, Pedro Gil-Taft, Manila City Hall, SM City Manila, Lawton, Trinoma, SM North EDSA, Philcoa, Quezon City
Hall, Southwest Integrated Terminal, etc.

How to go to Fisher Mall by public transportation?

Route #1

From Munoz, LRT-Roosevelt Station, Project 8, Congressional Ave, Frisco, etc.

At the corner of EDSA and Roosevelt, ride a jeepney with any of these signs on the front: "Pantranco", "Fisher Mall",
"Quiapo Espana", "Welcome Rotunda", "Morayta", "Banawe", "Quiapo". Pay minimum. The jeepney will traverse the
whole stretch of Roosevelt and it will turn right onto Quezon Ave. Get off the jeepney at the unloading area before
Quezon Ave. Cross the road to get to the other corner of Roosevelt-Quezon Ave where Fisher Mall is situated.

Route #2

From Cubao and MRT-3 Araneta Center Cubao Station - one jeepney ride only

Walk your way to the corner of EDSA and Aurora Blvd. Use the pedestrian overpasses there and climb down to the
EDSA-Aurora Blvd corner of southbound EDSA, meaning all buses that pass through EDSA lane are bound for
Pasay, Makati, Alabang, Baclaran, etc. Next, make sure that jeepneys that pass through your Aurora Blvd lane are
bound for Divisoria, Stop&Shop, SM City Sta Mesa, etc. Once you're on the correct corner, walk along Aurora Blvd
from the corner of EDSA until you get to the corner of the next corner which is Sgt J Cololos St. The jeepney to ride
has the route and sign of either "Roces Palengke Pantranco" or "Roces Palengke Fiher Mall" or any variation. The
important thing is there must be "Roces" and "Pantranco" or "Fisher Mall" on the sign of the jeepney. Pay minimum
and get off the jeepney at its terminal in Roces. All remaining passengers alight there. All you need now is a short
walk to Quezon Ave and you will see the mammoth building of Fishermall at the other side of Quezon Ave. Use the
pedestrian overpass to get there.

Route #3

From Southwest Integrated Terminal in Coastal Mall Paranaque - one bus ride only.

Go to the terminal of buses bound for "Fairvew" via Espana. Warning: Don't ride bus bound for Fairview that takes
EDSA. Make sure that the route is via Espana. Usually they have secondary sign that reads "Lawton" and "Quiapo."
It's a long trip and the stop you must use is the one nearer if not located at the corner of Quezon Ave and Roces Ave.
After getting off the bus at Roces Ave, just use the pedestrian overpass to get to Fisher Mall.

Route #4

From Pier-South, Rizal Park, Luneta, Manila Hotel, Intramuros, Pamantasan ng Maynila, Manila Cathedral, etc.

The sign of jeepney to ride is "Project-8 Munoz Pantranco" or "Project-8 Munoz Fisher Mall." Inside Intramuros, it
passes through the main road in front of Manila Cathedral before heading to Pier. From Pier, it passes by Manila
Hotel via Bonifacio Drive. It turns left onto Padre Burgos where you can ride if you're from Rizal Park or Luneta. If
you're from Pamantasan ng Maynila, just cross Padre Burgos and flag-down one of so many jeepneys with "Project
8" sign.

Just remember the jeepney must take Roosevelt Ave after traversing Quezon Ave. Roosevelt Ave is perpendicular to
the left of Quezon Ave. The jeepney will either make left or make a U-turn and turns right onto Roosevelt. You can
get off the jeepney at the exact location of Fisher Mall, just wait until it has already made a U-turn in Quezon Ave or
turns left onto Roosevelt (if Left-turns are allowed).

Route #5

From TM Kalaw, Manila City Hall, SM City Manila, Lawton, Quiapo, Lerma, Morayta, UST, Welcome Rotunda, etc.

Same jeepney to ride - Project 8 and must also have a secondary sign that reads "Pantranco" or "Fishermall." In
Kalaw, you can ride at the corner of Taft and Kalaw (southbound) or at Kalaw cor Maria Orosa St. In Manila City Hall
and SM City Manila, ride at Padre Burgos or outside SM City Manila. In Quiapo, wait for this jeepney along Quezon
Blvd opposite Quiapo Church. From other areas mentioned, flag-down a jeepney of this sign along Espana (north-
bound). Read second paragraph of Route #4.

Route #6

From MRT-3 Quezon Ave Station, Centris Station, Centris Walk, The Elements at Centrs

If you're taking an MRT train from south of MM, this is better compare to the route from Cubao. Just get inside Centris
Station mall and then take the exit to Quezon Ave, use the pedestrian overpass to get to the other side of Quezon
Ave and ride a jeepney with any of these signs: "Pantranco Roces", "Fisher Mall Roces", "Welcome Rotunda",
"Quiapo", etc. All of these jeepneys will take you to Fisher Mall, and you won't miss it. Pay minimum. Don't take a
jeepney with only "Delta" sign.

Route #7

From Alabang, Bicutan, FTI, Sucat, etc.

Ride a city bus bound for north of MM such as "Novaliches", "Monumento", "Fairview", "Malanday", etc. There must
be a secondary sign that reads "Cubao Ibabaw." Get off the bus at Cubao and follow direction given at Route #2. For
faster commute, you can alight at Magallanes and use MRT-3, just alight at Quezon Ave Station and follow direction
given at Route #6.

Route #8

From Market Market, SM Aura Premier, High Street and other areas within Bonifacio Global City (BGC).

Ride a jeepney or the BGC Bus bound for Ayala-MRT at Market Market Terminal, opposite SM Aura. In other areas
within BGC, wait for a BGC Bus or Worthy Bus bound for Ayala at any of Bus Stops in BGC. Once in EDSA-McKinley
(Ayala), you have two options: MRT to Quezon Ave or city bus to Cubao. Please read Route #2 and Route #6.

Route #9

From Monumento, Malanday, Navotas and all stations of LRT-1.

This route is via LRT-1 but you can also opt for bus/jeepney from Monumento. If you're from Malanday or Navotas,
ride a jeepney or bus to Monumento, then take LRT-1 train and alight at Roosevelt Station. You can also ride the bus
all the way to Munoz. And there are lots of jeepney in Monumento headed for Munoz. From all stations of LRT-1, take
the train to Roosevelt Station. Now everyone is at Roosevelt and Munoz area, go to the corner of Roosevelt and
EDSA and follow direction given at Route #1.

Route #10

From SM City Sta Mesa, Central Colleges of the Phils, Ramon Magsaysay Memorial Medical Center, G Araneta Ave,
etc.

You only need two jeepney rides. The first one is to Quezon Ave via G Araneta Ave. The terminal of jeepneys going
to Quezon Ave is located at Guirayan St, the road between SM Mezza Residences and SM Mezza II. Use the
pedestrian overpasses from SM City Sta Mezza and climb down the bridge at SM Mezza Residences which is
located at the other corner of Aurora Blvd and G Araneta Ave. All remaining passengers will alight at the last stop
(other terminal) of the jeepney located at the corner of G Araneta Ave and Agno Ext where the building of
Sanctuarium is located. Walk along G Araneta Ave toward the next main intersection which is Quezon Ave. Wait for a
jeepney bound for Project 8 with signs that read "Project 8 Frisco Pantranco" or "Project 8 Munoz Fisher Mall." Follow
direction given at the second paragraph of Route # 4.

If your location is not listed here, just use the comment form below to ask me and I will be more than willing to help.

How To Commute To Greenhills
When we say Greenhills, we refer to Greenhills Shopping Center, a 16 hectare commercial complex in San
Juan City, Metro Manila. Located here are different malls, cinemas and a concert venue such as Annapolis Carpark
Square, The Jewellery, Connecticut Carpark, Bridgeway Shops, The Shops, Lifestyle Center, Beauty
Central, McKinley Arcade, The Strip, Theater Mall, Promenade, Music Museum, Shoppesville Arcade and V Mall.

Greenhills is accessible by public transportation such as jeepneys and buses through Ortigas Avenue, a popular road
that also intersects EDSA, the only main highway of Metro Manila where major buses ply the route from north to
south and vice versa. This makes commuting to Greenhills simple for Metro Manilans. Either from north or south by
bus, they just alight at the intersection of Ortigas Avenue and EDSA, then ride a jeepney or bus to go to Greenhills.

The nearest train station to Greenhills is MRT-3 Santolan-Annapolis Station. Going to Greenhills by MRT is faster.
Just get off the train at Santolan-Annapolis Station, walk a little bit along southbound lane of EDSA up to Annapolis
Street, then ride a jeepney that plies the route of EDSA Annapolis-Greenhills Shopping CenterSan Juan and vice
versa.

Here's how to get to Greenhills by public transport system from different parts of Metro Manila including nearby
provinces.

Route #1

From Cavite, Tagaytay, Bacoor, Imus, Alabang-Zapote Road, South Mall, Paranaque, Baclaran and other areas near
to these locations.

Option 1. By bus. Ride a bus or jeepney going to Baclaran. In Baclaran, along service road of Roxas Boulevard and
near gate of Redemptorist Church, there's bus terminal. You can ride a bus here or along Roxas Boulevard. Ride a
bus with any of these signs: "Monumento Ortigas Ilalim", "Malanday Ortigas Ilalim" or "Fairview Ortigas Ilalim". Don't
ride a bus if it's not passing through Ortigas Ilalim. Otherwise you will walk too far. Make sure the sign contains
Ortigas Ilalim. If you're in doubt ask the conductor if it will pass through Ortigas Ilalim. Alight at Ortigas Ilalim where
Robinson's Galleria and EDSA Shrine is located.

Use the pedestrian overpass and walk towards opposite side of Ortigas Avenue and ride a jeepney with "San
Juan Unimart Greenhills" sign or bus with "Quiapo San Juan Greenhills" sign. Any bus or jeepney bound toSan
Juan or Quiapo passing through Ortigas Avenue will stop by Greenhills. Pay minimum fare and ask the driver to drop
you off there.

Option 2. By train. From Baclaran, alight at Pasay Taft Rotonda and ride an MRT-3 train bound for North Avenue. Get
off the train at Santolan-Annapolis Station. Use the pedestrian overpass that runs above the station to get to the
opposite side of EDSA. Walk southward along EDSA towards row of tall buildings that you see to your left while in the
overpass. Those tall buildings lined the street called Annapolis. Walk along Annapolis and wait for a jeepney at the
loading area next to Deco Centrum, the building situated at the corner of EDSA and Annapolis Street.

Route #2

From Mall of Asia or MOA, Pasay Taft Rotonda, Harrison Street, Libertad Street in Pasay, Ayala Avenue, Estrella, JP
Rizal, Fort Bonifacio, Market Market, Bonifacio High Street, Boni and other areas particularly near MRT.

Ride a bus or jeepney going to the nearest MRT-3 Station such as Taft Station if you're from MOA, Harrison or
Libertad. There's the Magallanes Station in Mantrade or Pasong Tamo aka Chino Roces, Ayala Station, Buendia
Station and Guadalupe Station if you're from Fort Bonifacio, Market Market and High Street. Boni Station is near to
Boni Avenue and Robinson's Pioneer.

Ride a train going north and alight at Santolan-Annapolis Station. Use the pedestrian overpass connected to the MRT
station to get to the opposite side of EDSA. Walk southward along EDSA towards row of tall buildings that you see to
your left while in the overpass. Those tall buildings lined the street called Annapolis. Walk along Annapolis and wait
for a jeepney at the loading area next to Deco Centrum, the building situated at the corner of EDSA and Annapolis
Street.

Route #3

From Marikina, Santa Lucia East, Robinson's Metro East, SM City Marikina, Santolan Pasig, Katipunan, Anonas,
Project 4 and areas near to these locations.

Option 1 (Recommended). Ride a jeepney bound for Araneta Center in Cubao. Walk towards MRT-3 Araneta Center
Cubao Station. This station is connected to Farmers Plaza. Ride a train bound for Taft and get off at Santolan-
Annapolis Station. Walk southward along EDSA up to Annapolis Street. Walk along Annapolis and wait for a jeepney
at the loading area next to Deco Centrum, the building situated at the corner of EDSA and Annapolis Street.

Option 2. Ride a train going to Recto and alight or get off the train at V. Mapa Station. Exit the station via South Exit.
Along Magsaysay Boulevard, just in front of the stairs of LRT-2 V. Mapa Station, G Liner Bus passes through and
they stop to pick up passengers right there. The sign of these buses is "Taytay" and they are colored green. Ride one
of these buses, pay minimum and ask conductor to drop you off at Greenhills. If for some reason they don't stop
below the V. Mapa Station, then walk towards the direction they're heading and turn right onto Araneta Avenue, the
main road intersecting Magsaysay Boulevard and the one that borders SM Centerpoint to the north east. These
buses turn right onto Araneta Avenue from Magsaysay Boulevard and they stop for a while near corner to wait for
more passengers.

From Araneta Avenue, this bus turns left on N. Domingo Street, then right onto Pinaglabanan Street, then Santolan
Road and finally turn right onto Ortigas Avenue where your destination which is Greenhills is located approximately 1
kilometer away from Santolan Road corner Ortigas Avenue.

Along the way before it gets to Greenhills, this bus will pass by some important places and institutions that might be
also your destination in the future. Here they are in order of their locations from the corner of Araneta and N.
Domingo Street: Puregold Agora and Agora Public Market, San Juan Medical Center, White Cross Children's Home,
The Orange Place Hotel, RONAC Arts Center and Avalon Condominium - both located along Ortigas Avenue near
corner Santolan Road, and along Ortigas near Greenhills are LIMKETKAI Bldg, Grace Bldg and State Condominium
IV. Opposite Greenhills Shopping Center, at the corner of Wilson Street and Ortigas Avenue, is the Zirkoh Greenhills.

Route #4

From Pampanga, Subic, Bulacan and other province in the north.

Ride a bus or FX bound to any of the following: Balintawak, SM City North EDSA or Trinoma. If you choose
Balintawak as your first stop in Metro Manila, ride a bus along EDSA going to Baclaran or Alabang. Get off the bus at
Annapolis Street. For fast travel, get off the bus at North Station of MRT-3, ride a train bound for Taft and alight at
Santolan-Annapolis Station.

If you ride FX and alight at either SM City North EDSA or Trinoma, walk up to North Station of MRT-3. Ride a train
bound for Taft and get off the train at Santolan-Annapolis Station.

Walk southward along EDSA up to Annapolis Street. Walk along Annapolis and wait for a jeepney at the loading area
next to Deco Centrum, the building situated at the corner of EDSA and Annapolis Street.

Route #5

From Quiapo, Santa Crus Manila, Lawton, Intramuros, SM City Manila, Escolta and nearby areas.

Ride a jeepney going to Quiapo. In Quiapo near the pedestrian flyover, wait for G Liner bus with "Taytay" sign or
RRCG bus with "Cainta" sign. Ride one of these buses and ask the driver to drop you off at Greenhills. This bus will
turn right onto Recto Avenue, then turn left on Legarda on the way to Ramon Magsaysay Boulevard and will take the
route mentioned in Route #3 Option 2. So if you're going to places mentioned in Route #3 Option 2 from Quiapo, just
follow the direction there.

Route #6

From Divisoria, Binondo, Recto Avenue, Tondo, SM City San Lazaro and areas near to these locations.

Go to Recto Station of LRT-2. Ride a train going to Santolan Station and alight at V. Mapa Station. Take the South
Exit and go down the Station.

more passengers.



Route #7

From Novaliches, Fairview, U.P. Diliman, Ayala U.P. Technohub, Philcoa, East Avenue, Elliptical Road and areas

Option 1 (slow). Ride a bus bound for south, e.g. "Baclaran", "Alabang", "FTI", "Ayala Leveriza LRT". Alight at
Annapolis Street. Walk along Annapolis Street and wait for a jeepney at the loading area next to Deco Centrum, the
building situated at the corner of EDSA and Annapolis Street.

Option 2 (fast). Get off the bus at EDSA-Timog intersection and ride an MRT-3 train bound for Taft at GMA-Kamuning
Station. Get off the train at Santolan-Annapolis Station. Walk along EDSA's southbound lane until you get to
Annapolis Street. Along Annapolis Street, next to Deco Centrum, the building located at the corner of EDSA and
Annapolis, is jeepney loading area. Wait for a jeepney to arrive and ride this jeepney.

Route #8

From Caloocan, Monumento, Malabon, Navotas, Valenzuela, Bagong Barrio, 5th Avenue and areas near to these
locations.

Ride any bus going to Baclaran or Alabang. Alight at North Station of MRT-3. A lot of passengers get off the bus at
North Station of MRT to ride the train there. Conductors also inform passengers once the bus is approaching that
station.

In MRT-3 North Station, ride a train bound for Taft Station and alight at Santolan-Annapolis Station. Walk along
EDSA's southbound lane up to Annapolis Street. Along Annapolis Street, just next to Deco Centrum, the building at
the corner of EDSA and Annapolis, is loading area of jeepneys with "Greenhills Shopping Center-Annapolis" sign.
Wait for a jeepney to arrive and ride.

Route #9

From Alabang, Metropolis Starmall, Festival Mall, Filinvest City, provinces of Laguna, Batangas, Quezon, and other
areas near to these locations.

Option 1 (slow). In Alabang, near Metropolis, ride a bus with "Ortigas Ilalim" on its sign. Don't ride a bus with "Ortigas
Ibabaw" on its sign. If in doubt, ask the driver or conductor if the bus will pass through Ortigas Ilalim. It will be a long
travel to Ortigas Avenue, approximately 22 kilometers from Alabang to Ortigas Avenue. You will alight at Robinson's
Galleria Mall, together with other passengers. There are many commuters going to Ortigas, and the bus stops there a
little bit longer.

You will see a pedestrian walkway. Climb up this footbridge and go to the other side of Ortigas Avenue. Along Ortigas
Avenue near corner EDSA, ride a jeepney with "San Juan Unimart Greenhills" sign or bus with "Quiapo San Juan
Greenhills" sign. Any bus or jeepney bound to San Juan or Quiapo passing through Ortigas Avenue will stop by
Greenhills. Pay minimum fare and ask the driver or conductor to drop you off there.

Option 2 (fast). Ride any bus bound for north of Metro Manila, e.g. "Monumento", "Malanday", "Valenzuela",
"Fairview", etc. Get off the bus at MRT-3 Magallanes Station. Ride a train bound for North Station and get off the train
at Santolan-Annapolis Station. Use the overpass located at the station and cross EDSA. Walk along EDSA's
southbound lane towards row of buildings that you see to the left while in the overpass. The buildings lined the road
called Annapolis Street. Walk along Annapolis Street and wait for a jeepney at the loading area next to Deco
Centrum, the first building on Annapolis Street. The jeepney sign is "Greenhills Shopping Center Annapolis Gate 5".

How To Commute To IL Terrazzo
IL Terrazzo is a high end Mall located at the corner of Tomas Morato and Scout Madrinan in South Triangle, Quezon
City. There's already a post here in DirectionsOnWeb about driving directions to IL Terrazzo. To get there by car, go
to Driving Directions To IL Terrazzo

Here's how to get to this mall by jeepney, bus and LRT/MRT.

Route #1

From Alabang, Metropolis Starmall, Sucat, Bicutan, Festival Mall, Filinvest City, southern Tagalog provinces of
Batangas, Laguna and Quezon and all areas near to these locations.

In Alabang near Metropolis, ride a bus with "Fairview" sign. This bus will take the approximately 26.5 kilometers
distance from Alabang up to Kamias corner EDSA where you must get off. Fromc the corner of Kamias and EDSA
where a Jollibee is located, go to the other side of EDSA where the opposite road of Kamias is Kamuning Road. At
the corner of Kamuning and EDSA, there's a lot of jeepneys that stop to pick up passengers. Ride a jeepney with
"Welcome Rotonda Timog" or "Pantranco Roces Timog" sign. Don't ride "Quiapo Welcome Rotonda" as this jeepney
takes different route.

You will get off at a part of Boy Scout Circle where Imperial Palace stands. Imperial Palace is at the corner ofTomas
Morato and Timog, but because there's a rotonda or roundabout at this intersection, it's important that you alight at
the part of Boy Scout Circle that's near to your destination and in this case Imperial Palace is near to IL Terrazzo.
Besides, the only familiar landmark to all drivers is Imperial Palace. So, ask the driver to drop you off at "Imperial
Palace". Once you got off exactly where I said, IL Terrazzo is already visible from the distance, located to the left of
Tomas Morato. Imperial Palace is at your right, walk towards the next street which is Scout Madrinan, and to the left
corner is the IL Terrazzo.

Route #2

From Mall of Asia or MOA, Pasay Rotonda, Taft, Harrison Street, Heritage Hotel, Metropoint Mall, Mantrade,
Southgate Mall, Ayala Avenue, Magallanes, Guadalupe, JP Rizal, Pasig, Mandaluyong, EDSA-Crossing, Shangri-la
Plaza, Megamall, Boni, Greenhills, Santolan and areas near to MRT-3 Stations.

Go to the nearest MRT Station such as Taft Station if you're from MOA, Heritage and Harrison; Magallanes if you're
from Mantrade; Ayala Station if you're from Ayala Avenue Greenbelt and Glorietta; Guadalupe Station if you're from
Fort Bonifacio, Market Market and JP Rizal; Boni Station if you're from Gabby's and Mandaluyong; Shaw Boulevard
Station; Ortigas Station; Anapolis Santolan Station, etc.

Ride a north bound train and get off at GMA Kamuning Station. From the train station walk towards Timog Avenue
corner EDSA where GMA 7 Network Inc Channel 7's big building is located. Along Timog Avenue near corner EDSA,
jeepneys with "Cubao Arayat" sign pass through. They stop for a while to pick up passengers. Ride one of these
jeepneys and pay minimum fare. Get off at Scout Ybardolaza Street. No need to remember this because the jeepney
will turn left on Ybardolaza from Timog Avenue. So, once the jeep turns left from Timog, alight.

Walk along Timog towards the opposite end until you see the Boy Scout Circle and the Imperial Palace at thecorner
of Timog Avenue and Tomas Morato. Turn right onto Tomas Morato, walk further until you see IL Terrazzo Mall to
your left at the corner of Tomas Morato and Scout Madrinan Street.

Route #3

From Cavite, Imus, Tagaytay, Alabang-Zapote Road, South Mall, Baclaran, Paranaque and other areas near to these
locations.

Ride any bus or jeepney bound to Baclaran. In Baclaran, there are terminals of buses, MMDA Bus terminal, located
at the service road of Roxas Boulevard in front of the gate of Redemptorist Church.

Now you have 2 options: Slow 2-ride and Fast 3-ride.

Slow 2-ride:

Ride a bus with "Fairview" sign. This bus will traverse the approximately 15 kilometers distance from Baclaran up to
Kamias corner EDSA where you must alight. It's slow and takes longer time of commuting because of heavy traffic
along the way and because of extended time drivers spend in loading terminals. That's the first ride. For the second
ride, please refer to Route #1 and read the part after the commuter gets off at Kamias corner EDSA.

Fast 3-ride:

From Baclaran, still at the bus terminal, ride any bus except the bus with "Ayala Leveriza" on its sign. You can ride
bus with "Monumento", "Fairview" or "Novaliches" sign. Only make sure it doesn't have the word "Ayala Leveriza".
Ask the conductor to drop you off at Mantrade. From drop off point, walk towards MRT-3 MagallanesStation and ride
a north bound train. Why Magallanes Station, instead of Taft Station? Because Taft Station is jam-packed all the time.
It's always like a sardines, too crowded and you need to be patient in getting ticket. But if you have a prepaid card
or stored value card, then take Taft Station. But if you have to buy card or ticketfirst, then the smart thing to do is to
ride the train in Magallanes Station where it's more comfortable, the number of passengers buying card is
manageable.

Alight at GMA Kamuning Station. That's your second ride. For your third ride, please refer to Route #2 and read the
part where the commuter rides a jeepney along Timog near corner EDSA.

Route #4

From Espana, Quiapo, UST, Dimasalang, Lacson Avenue, Araneta Avenue, Welcome Rotonda and other areas near
to these locations.

First you need to get to Welcome Rotonda. Ride any jeepney or bus that passes through Welcome Rotonda. In
Welcome Rotonda, the sign of jeepneys that plies the route that pass through near IL Terrazzo contains either "Proj.
2-3" or "Timog". Now, confusion might arise that will lead to wrong direction. That's because there are also jeepneys
from Quiapo with the same sign, "Proj. 2-3", that pass by Welcome Rotonda. Do not ride any of these jeepneys. They
take different route, via E. Rodrigues Avenue. You will get lost the moment you ride a Project 2-3 bound jeepney from
Quiapo.

What you do is go across E. Rodriguez where the Project 2-3 bound via Timog jeepney stop to pick up passengers.
These jeepneys are the ones who pick up passengers in EDSA-Kamuning. They take Quezon Avenue from
Welcome Rotonda and turn right onto Timog Avenue. So the key here is Quezon Avenue route and not E. Rodriguez.
Ride one of these jeepneys and ask driver to drop you off at Imperial Palace, that's the common reference known to
driver. Don't say IL Terrazo or Boy Scout Circle. Imperial Palace is the known landmark there. As soon as you get off,
you'll see the huge building of Imperial Palace Suites. Go towards the direction of Imperial Palace Suites.

Once you're standing in front of Imperial Palace, specifically at the part where 7-11 store is located. IL Terrazzo is
already visible from the distance to the left of Tomas Morato. Just walk towards the next street that intersects Tomas
Morato which is Scout Madrinan, cross the road to get near IL Terrazzo.

Route #5

From Caloocan, Malabon, Navotas, Valenzuela, Bagong Barrio, R. Papa, 5th Avenue, Tondo and other areas near to
these locations.

Ride any bus or jeepney bound to Monumento. In Monumento or 5th Avenue corner Rizal Avenue, ride a bus going
to Makati or Cubao via EDSA. Ask the conductor to drop you off at MRT. Actually, all buses that pass through EDSA
stops at MRT-3 North Station because a lot of commuters alight there to ride train. So, as for you, get off too at North
Station of MRT-3.

Ride a south bound train or train bound to Taft Station, get off at GMA Kamuning Station and follow the direction
given in Route #2. Just read the part after the commuter gets off the train at GMA Kamuning Station.

This is the route I recommend because all buses passing through EDSA takes EDSA Kamuning flyover and you need
to walk way too far if you choose to alight at the unloading station located before the bus ascends the flyover.

Route #6

From Pampanga, Bulacan, Novaliches and other areas near to these lcoations.

Ride an FX going to either SM City North EDSA or Trinoma. Walk to North Station of MRT-3. Ride a train bound to
Taft, get off at GMA Kamuning Station and follow the direction given in Route #2. Just read the part after the
commuter getS off the train at GMA Kamuning Station.

How To Get To IL Terrazzo
IL Terrazzo is a hi-end mall located in Tomas Morato corner Scout Madrinan Street. It's very near to ABS-CBN,
Imperial Palace Suites, Rembrandt Hotel, Burgoo, Pier One, TGI Fridays, Gerry's Grill, Alex III, Belo Medical
Clinic and other destinations for upper and middle class.

Here are driving directions to Il Terrazzo Mall from different parts of Mega Manila:

Route #1

Timog Avenue and Tomas Morato Avenue intersect. Stay to the right of Timog Avenue, then turn right onto Tomas
Morato via the Boy Scout Circle.

Immediately, you will see Il Terrazzo up ahead to the left of Tomas Morato. Stay to the left and turn left on Scout
Madrinan to park your car on available parking areas or if you see available parking along Tomas Morato, go and
park your car there.

vicinity.

Route #2

Avenue where SM City North Edsa is located to your left. After West Avenue, you must pass throughthe Quezon
Street. There's a Jollibee one block before Scout Borromeo.

Drive on Scout Borromeo, cross Samar Avenue. Next intersection is Sgt. Esguerra Avenue. After Scout Borromeo
crossed Sgt. Esguerra Avenue, it turns to the right and another road appears to the left of Scout Borromeo. This
street is Scout Ybardolaza. Take this street and turn right onto the next street that intersects Ybardolaza which is
Scout Madrinan.

Drive on Scout Madrinan, pass the intersection of Scout Torillo, until you get to Tomas Morato. At this point, you can
already see Il Terrazzo across Tomas Morato, to the right. Cross Tomas Morato for available parking near Il
Terrazzo. Or you can park your car anywhere along Tomas Morato and walk towards Il Terrazzo.

Quirino Avenue, Novaliches and nearby areas.

Route #3

underpass, stay to the right and turn right onto Espana in the middle of the underpass. There's slip lane or Y
intersection at the middle of Quezon Underpass to the right, it's going to Espana. So it's important that you're staying
to the right of Quezon Boulevard underpass as soon as you descend, then turn right onto this Y-intersection.

Stay to the middle of Espana and drive all the way until you're traversing Quezon Avenue, passing by
Welcome Rotonda. You'll cross the intersection of Quezon Avenue and Araneta Avenue. After that you'll pass by a
huge Sogo Hotel located at the corner of Roces Avenue and Quezon Avenue to the right. You'll also pass by Capitol
Medical Center which is located at Scout Magbanua Street. At this point you must stay to the right of Quezon
Boulevard. Next street is Scout Reyes. After Scout Reyes is another Y junction, and that's Timog Avenue. Turn right
onto Y intersection of Timog Avenue.

Stay to the middle, drive all the way until you get to the Boy Scout Circle. Go with the traffic flow and pass through the
Boy Scout Circle, passing Tomas Morato side going south and Timog Avenue side going EDSA. And then turn right
onto Tomas Morato side going north. You will immediately see Il Terrazzo up ahead to the left of Tomas Morato. Turn
left onto Scout Madrinan to park your car or go anywhere near with available parking space.

nearby areas.

Route #4

From Libis Eastwood, Ortigas, Tiendesitas, Greenhills, San Juan and nearby areas. Take Ortigas Avenue and drive
towards Gilmore but turn right onto N. Domingo to avoid going onto the wrong way of Gilmore which is one way.
From N. Domingo, turn left onto the next street which is Dona Hemady Avenue. Cross Aurora Boulevard, the main
road from which the LRT-2 pass through. Drive all the way on Dona Hemady Avenue until you get to E. Rodriguez Sr
Avenue, the main road where public jeepneys pass through.

Turn right onto E. Rodriguez and turn left onto the next busy main road with traffic lights. That road is Tomas Morato.
Drive all the way on Tomas Morato until you get to Boy Scout Circle. Pass through Boy Scout Circle and get back on
Tomas Morato. Immediately, you will see Il Terrazzo once you go back on Tomas Morato from Boy Scout Circle. Il
Terrazzo is to the left of Tomas Morato at the corner of Scout Madrinan.

You can park your car along Scout Madrinan or you can look for available parking space along Tomas Morato near Il
Terrazzo Mall.

How To Commute To Rockwell And Power Plant Mall
Power Plant Mall is the centerpiece of Rockwell Center, a 15.5 hectare upscale mixed-use project in Makati
City, Metro Manila. It is accessible by jeepney via J.P. Rizal Street. You can go to Rockwell from a far distant location
either by LRT and MRT or if you're taking EDSA, you can get near it by bus.

How to get to Rockwell from MRT-3

The nearest MRT-3 Station to Rockwell Center is Guadalupe Station. From Guadalupe Station, walk downhill along
EDSA, turning right onto the service road next to Guadalupe Commercial Center, until you reach J.P. Rizal Street, the
road that passes along the edge of Pasig River. This is if you take the train from Taft Avenue. If you ride a train that
comes from North Avenue Station, go down the station and walk downhill towards the edge of the Pasig River,
turning left on the service road going to J.P. Rizal.

Walk across J.P. Rizal towards the opposite side and near the edge of the river, and wait for a jeepney with "Paco
Taft Herran" or "Paco Taft Bukid" sign. Pay minimum and ask driver to drop you off at Rockwell. It's near,
approximately 1 kilometer from Guadalupe MRT Station. The jeepney from Guadalupe going to Paco passes under
EDSA Guadalupe Bridge. Now, once the jeep pass the second time under a small bridge, you can alight at the next
stop where you'll get to see Rockwell Center across J.P. Rizal. It's a wide complex with tall and modern buildings
inside it. Walk in via the only road for commuters until you see the Power Plant Mall, approximately 85 meters from
J.P. Rizal.

How to get to Rockwell from LRT-1

You can go to Rockwell and Power Plant Mall from LRT-1 by only one jeepney ride. From any station of LRT-1, alight
at Pedro Gil Station. From Pedro Gil Station, walk towards Pedro Gil Street. Cross Taft Avenue towards the opposite
side where there's a 7-11 Convenient Store, and from that corner, walk along Pedro Gil Street. Next street from Taft
is Leon Guinto Street where there's also a 7-11. Walk further along Pedro Gil past Leon Guinto and that 7-11 until
you reach the next street which is Agoncillo Street. Along Pedro Gil Street at the corner of Agoncillo Street is the
terminal of jeepneys with "Guadalupe Herran Ilalim". In the other side of the corner along Agoncillo Street is the
terminal of jeepneys with "Guadalupe Ilalim Bukid". Choose "Guadalupe Herran" as this is faster than "Bukid". Pay
the amount needed and ask the driver to drop you off at Rockwell. It's a main destination so there's a lot of
commuters going there.

Here are detailed directions from different parts of Metro Manila as well as nearby provinces to Rockwell Center and
Power Plant Mall:

Route #1

From Alabang, Metropolis Star Mall, Filinvest City, Festival Mall, Sucat, Pacita Complex, Southern Tagalog Provinces
of Batangas, Laguna, Quezon and nearby areas.

First ride a bus, jeepney or FX to Alabang. In Alabang near Metropolis Star Mall, ride a bus with any of these signs:
Monumento, Fairview, Cubao, Novaliches and Malanday. From Sucat and Bicutan, just go to the loading area where
these buses stop to pick up passengers.

Tell the conductor your destination is "Guadalupe" also known as "Tulay". Get off the bus at Guadalupe.

Alternatively, you can alight at Magallanes Station of MRT. You can do it if you're in a hurry and if EDSA is heavily
congested. Ride a North bound train and alight at Guadalupe Station.

Walk downhill along EDSA, turning right onto the service road next to Guadalupe Commercial Center, until you reach
J.P. Rizal Street, the road that passes along the edge of Pasig River.

Walk across J.P. Rizal towards the opposite side and near the river, and wait for a jeepney with "Paco Taft Herran" or
"Paco Taft Bukid" sign. Pay minimum and ask driver to drop you off at Rockwell. It's near, approximately 1 kilometer
from Guadalupe MRT Station. The jeepney from Guadalupe going to Paco passes under EDSA Guadalupe Bridge.
Now, once the jeep pass the second time under a small bridge, you can alight at the next stop where you'll get to see
Rockwell Center across J.P. Rizal. It's a wide complex with tall and modern buildings inside it. Walk in via the only
road for commuters until you see the Power Plant Mall, approximately 85 meters from J.P. Rizal.

Route #2

From Pampanga, Bulacan, Novaliches and other areas near or inside these locations.

First option: Ride an FX going to SM City North EDSA or Trinoma. From Novaliches, you can ride a bus going to
Baclaran or Alabang via EDSA and get off at Trinoma. Walk your way to MRT-3 North Avenue Station.

Ride a Taft bound train and get off at Guadalupe Station. Go down the station and walk downhill towards Pasig River,
turning left on the service road that goes to J.P. Rizal Street, the road that passes along the edge of Pasig River.
Walk across J.P Rizal towards the opposite side near the edge of the river and wait for a jeepney with "Paco Taft
Herran" or "Paco Taft Bukid" sign. Pay minimum and ask driver to drop you off at Rockwell. It's near, approximately 1
kilometer from Guadalupe MRT Station. The jeepney from Guadalupe going to Paco passes under EDSA Guadalupe
Bridge. Now, once the jeep pass the second time under a small bridge, you can alight at the next stop where you'll
get to see Rockwell Center across J.P. Rizal. It's a wide complex with tall and modern buildings inside it. Walk in via
the only road for commuters until you see the Power Plant Mall, approximately 85 meters from J.P. Rizal.

Second Option: Ride a bus or FX, alight at EDSA Balintawak, ride a bus with "Baclaran" or "Alabang" sign, alight at
Guadalupe, walk downhill towards the Pasig River and follow the direction given at First Option.

Third Option: From Balintawak, ride a bus going to Baclaran or Alabang, get off at MRT-3 North Avenue Station and
follow direction in First Option.

Route #3

From Monumento, Caloocan, Malabon, Navotas, Valenzuela, Bagong Barrio, 5th Avenue and other areas near to
these locations.

Ride any bus going to Baclaran, Alabang or FTI. These buses stop at Guadalupe. Get off the bus at Guadalupe and

Alternatively, you can alight at MRT-3 North Station and follow direction in Route #2 Third Option.

Route #4

From LRT-1 Pedro Gil Station. This is the route to take if you want one jeepney ride to get to Rockwell from LRT-1
and if you come from Santa Cruz Manila, Quiapo, Recto, Binondo, Tondo, Ongpin, Divisoria, Blumentritt, Tayuman,
Jose Abad Santos, Lawton, SM City San Lazaro, SM City Manila, Manila City Hall, U.N. Avenue and other areas near
to these locations.

From your location, ride a Baclaran bound train and get off the train at Pedro Gil Station. All these places are near to
LRT Stations namely Jose Abad Santos Station, Blumentritt Station, Tayuman Station, Doroteo Station, Carriedo
Station, Central Station and U.N. Avenue Station.

From Pedro Gil Station, walk towards Pedro Gil Street. Cross Taft Avenue towards the opposite side where there's a
7-11 Convenient Store, and from that corner, walk along Pedro Gil Street. Next street from Taft is Leon Guinto Street
where there's also a 7-11. Walk further along Pedro Gil past Leon Guinto and that 7-11 until you reach the next street
which is Agoncillo Street. Along Pedro Gil Street at the corner of Agoncillo Street is the terminal of jeepneys with
"Guadalupe Herran Ilalim". In the other side of the corner along Agoncillo Street is the terminal of jeepneys with
"Guadalupe Ilalim Bukid". Choose "Guadalupe Herran" as this is faster than "Bukid". Pay the amount needed and ask
the driver to drop you off at Rockwell. It's a main destination so there's a lot of commuters going there.

Route #5

From Ermita, Malate, Jorge Bacobo, Maria Orosa, Padre Faura, Mabini, M.H. Del Pilar, Robinson's Place
Manila, Bellagio Square Malate, UP Manila, Supreme Court, PGH, Midland Plaza, Adriatico, Hyatt Hotel, Department
of Justice, Manila Pavilion, Philam Life Bldg, PWU, U.S. Embassy, Executive Plaza and other places located near to
these locations.

From your location, walk up to any of these streets: Padre Faura, M.H. Del Pilar, Pedro Gil. Ride a jeepney with
"Paco" sign. This jeepney will take Pedro Gil Street and cross Taft Avenue on the way to Paco. Next to Taft is Leon
Guinto Street, followed by Agoncillo Street. Along Pedro Gil Street near corner Agoncillo Street is the terminal of
jeepneys with "Guadalupe Herran Ilalim". In the other side of the corner along Agoncillo Street is the terminal of
jeepneys with "Guadalupe Ilalim Bukid". Choose "Guadalupe Herran" as this is faster than"Bukid". Pay the amount
needed and ask the driver to drop you off at Rockwell. It's a main destination so there's a lot of commuters going
there.

Route #6

From Baclaran, Paranaque, NAIA Terminal 1, 2 and 3, Alabang-Zapote Road, SM South Mall, SM Sucat, Mall of Asia
or MOA, Pasay Rotonda, Heritage Hotel, Diosdado Macapagal Boulevard, Blue Wave Macapagal and other places
nearby.

Ride a jeepney or bus going to Baclaran. In Baclaran, ride a bus with "Monumento" or "Fairview" sign, ask the
conductor if the bus will pass through Pasay Rotonda because there are also "Monumento" and "Fairview" buses that
take different route - Leveriza. If you're from MOA or Bluewave Macapagal, just ride jeepney with "Malibay" sign or
any jeepney with "MRT Taft" on its sign. You have two options.

First Option is to go all the way and alight at Guadalupe, just ask conductor to drop you off at Guadalupe. But if you're
in a rush or traffic in EDSA is gridlock, then take Second Option.

Second Option. Applicable if you're from MOA or Bluewave. Get off the jeepney at MRT-3 Taft. From Baclaran. Get
off the bus at MRT Magallanes Station if you use a single journey train card. If your card is Stored Value, then alight
at Taft Station. The queues in Taft Station's card sales windows are very long most of the time so the bypass. Ride a
North bound train and alight at Guadalupe Station.

In Guadalupe. Walk downhill along EDSA, turning right onto the service road next to Guadalupe Commercial Center,
until you reach J.P. Rizal Street, the road that passes along the edge of Pasig River.

Walk across J.P. Rizal towards the opposite side and near the river, and wait for a jeepney with "Paco Taft Herran" or
"Paco Taft Bukid" sign. Pay minimum and ask driver to drop you off at Rockwell. It's near, approximately 1 kilometer
from Guadalupe MRT Station. The jeepney from Guadalupe going to Paco passes under EDSA Guadalupe Bridge.
Now, once the jeep pass the second time under a small bridge, you can alight at the next stop where you'll get to see
Rockwell Center across J.P. Rizal. It's a wide complex with tall and modern buildings inside it. Walk in via the only
road for commuters until you see the Power Plant Mall, approximately 85 meters from J.P. Rizal.

Route #7

From Harrison Plaza, Harrison Street, Libertad Pasay or Arnaiz Avenue, Gil Puyat aka Buendia, Vito Cruz aka Pablo
Ocampo, Ninoy Aquino Stadium, Rizal Memorial Stadium, Pasay City Sports Complex, Cuneta Astrodome, CCP
Complex and places near to these locations.

From your location go to any of these streets: Taft Avenue, Harrison Street, Libertad or Arnaiz Avenue. Ride a
jeepney going to Baclaran and get off the jeep at EDSA. From Libertad, ride "Malibay" bound sign and alight at Taft
MRT. Walk your way to MRT-3 Taft Station or ride any jeep going to Taft.

In MRT-3 Taft Station, ride a North bound train, get off at Guadalupe and follow direction at Route #6.

Route #8

From Marikina, Antipolo, Cogeo, Sta. Lucia East, Robinson's Metro East, Katipunan, Ateneo, Santolan, Anonas,
Project 4 and nearby areas.

Go to the nearest LRT-2 Station. These are Santolan Station, Katipunan Station and Anonas Station. Ride a train
going to Recto. Get off the train at Araneta Center Cubao Station. Walk inside Gateway Mall towards Araneta
Coliseum and use the footbridge connecting Araneta Coliseum and Farmers Plaza. From Farmers Plaza go to MRT-3
Araneta Center Cubao Station, which is connected to the mall. Ride a Taft bound train and alight at Guadalupe
Station.

Go down the station and walk downhill towards Pasig River, turning left on the service road that goes to J.P. Rizal
Street, the road that passes along the edge of Pasig River. Walk across J.P Rizal towards the opposite side near the
edge of the river and wait for a jeepney with "Paco Taft Herran" or "Paco Taft Bukid" sign. Pay minimum and ask
driver to drop you off at Rockwell. It's near, approximately 1 kilometer from Guadalupe MRT Station. The jeepney
from Guadalupe going to Paco passes under EDSA Guadalupe Bridge. Now, once the jeep pass the second time
under a small bridge, you can alight at the next stop where you'll get to see Rockwell Center across J.P. Rizal. It's a
wide complex with tall and modern buildings inside it. Walk in via the only road for commuters until you see the Power
Plant Mall, approximately 85 meters from J.P. Rizal.

Route #9

From Fairview, Commonwealth, UP Diliman, Ayala UP Technohub, Philcoa, Elliptical Road, East Avenue, Quezon
City Memorial Circle, Quezon City Hall and places near to these locations.

Ride a bus with "Baclaran" or "Alabang" sign. Alight at Guadalupe. Once in Guadalupe, follow direction in Route #8,
after the commuter has got off the train at Guadalupe Station.

Route #10

From Project 6, Project 2 and 3, Project 7 and 8, Munoz, Roosevelt, West Avenue, SM City North EDSA, Trinoma,
Quezon Avenue, Centris Walk, Timog, Kamuning, Kamias, Cubao, Ortigas Center, EDSA-Shaw Crossing, Shangri-la
Plaza, Pioneer Boni.

Go to the nearest MRT-3 Station. Depending on your location, here are the MRT Stations available to you: North
Station, Quezon Avenue Station, GMA Kamuning Station, Araneta Center Cubao Station, Santolan Station, Ortigas
Station, Shaw Station and Boni Station.

Ride a Taft bound train, get off at Guadalupe Station and follow direction in Route #8, the part where the commuter is
already alighted from the train.
4 Responses to How To Commute To Rockwell And Power Plant Mall
edrix7 said...
26 September 2012 08:39
very helpful! thank you!

Lag alag said...
26 September 2012 12:06
@ edrix7. You are welcome. You can expect more directions like this. :)

Levin Joy Marollano said...
16 November 2012 09:51
I need help... I'm new here in Manila kasi. How do i get to Rockwell from Greenhills area?

Lag alag said...
16 November 2012 13:10
@ Levin Joy Marollano. Sakay lang po bus na "Baclaran" or "Alabang" ang sign sa harap at baba po sa Guadalupe.
Sa kanto po ng EDSA at Ortigas. Pede din sakay ng MRT to Taft at baba Guadalupe. Sa Guadalupe punta kyo sa
pagitan ng Jollibee at yun malaki Guadalupe Commercial Center. Abang po kyo ng jeep na ang sign ay "Pedro Gil
Paco Taft" o "San Andress Bukid". Sabihin nyo sa driver ibaba po kyo ng Rockwell. Ingat po sa Guadalupe madami
mandurukot ng cp lalo na sa pedestrian overpass. Sana po ay makatulong :)

How To Get To Cityplace Square in Divisoria
Cityplace Square is a new mall just across 999 Mall and 168 Mall along Felipe II St, the road paralleled to Soler St
and a short walk away from C.M. Recto corner Abad Santos Ave. It is next to 11/68 Mall which is situated right at
the corner of Reina Regente and Felipe.

Cityplace Square

If you're driving, park your car at Lucky Chinatown Mall and use the footbridge that connects it to the Cityplace
Square.

How To Commute To Cityplace Square

Cityplace Square

Follow or use the commute directions in How To Commute To Lucky Chinatown Mall, click here. From unloading area
in Abad Santos-Recto intersection, use the pedestrian footbridges and walk along Reina Regente, the road that
continues Abad Santos to the other side of Recto. Cross Soler St. From the corner ofSoler and Reina Regente, you
will see these tall twin towers which is just next to 11/68 Mall along Felipe St. Walk towards the two buildings.
Cityplace Square is located right at the ground level of those buildings.

How To Get To Avenida Manila Via Roxas Boulevard

Traveling to Avenida Manila via Roxas Boulevard is the best way one can take if they're coming from south of Metro
Manila and Cavite. Here's the route. From Roxas Boulevard turn right onto Padre Burgos Street. This is the street
that borders Luneta Park or Rizal Park to the north. From CCP Complex, you will cross four intersections before you
get to Rizal Park from which you make your right turn onto Padre Burgos Street. These intersections are P. Ocampo
formerly Vito Cruz, Quirino Avenue, Pedro Gil, and T.M. Kalaw Street. T.M. Kalaw is the street that borders Rizal
Park or Luneta to the south.

After the right turn, stay to the middle of Padre Burgos Street. While traversing the edge of Rizal Park, you will cross
two stop lights before Padre Burgos Street bends to the left and a slip lane occurred to the right. Be careful not to get
onto the slip lane, this will take you to Finance Road and lost your way. Another stop light and after that you are
driving along the edge of National Museum, the building to your right. Up ahead the road bends again to the left and
another road merges to it. Now you must make sure you're on the middle of the road upon approaching the next
intersection. To your right now is Manila City Hall. It's important that you're on the middle of Padre Burgos to avoid
apprehension. Traffic here is very heavy because of lots of jeepneys and buses from the road that merged a while
ago. You will be tempted to change lane to the left but don't. Because if you're on the outermost lane you must take
the direction toward Binondo or you will get the ticket.

You see Padre Burgos becomes wider when the other road merged with it. And 250-meter away from the last stop
light, two slip lanes occur dividing Padre Burgos Street into three main roads. Slip lane to your left will bring you to
Binondo. Slip lane to your right will bring you to Quiapo. And the middle is the one that will bring you to Avenida.
MMDA traffic officers stand right in this junction and I was flagged down once for that mistake. So avoid that.

Use the elevated road toward the Pasig River and cross the river via Mac Arthur Bridge. Go with the flow of the traffic
being taken by passenger jeepneys going to Monumento. Once you are under the elevated LRT Carriedo Station,
you can be sure that you are now in Avenida Manila.


Commercial Complex.


Use the north exit of MRT Ayala Station which leads to the lane of EDSA where the buses thatpass through are
Station where the temporary terminal of BGC Bus is located. Buy your ticket at the window inside the terminal.
Depending on what time you will ride a bus at BGC Bus Terminal, you can take any of these three bus routes: "West
Route", "West Upper", "West Lower"

left side of 3rd Ave next to 28th St intersection. You can easily see it from the bus stop. "Upper West" buses take
EDSA and Kalayaan Ave. They stop at Net Cube 3rd Ave which is the second bus stop, the first bus stop is 5th Ave
Bus Stop HSBC. Alight at Net Cube Bus stop, cross 30th St which is the road Upper West bus comes from. Walk
along 3rd Ave past the small park at your right. The Mind Museum building is at the right of 3rd Ave next to the park
which is also part of the whole complex of The Mind Museum.

Follow the red arrow in the map and walk from Net Cube Bus Stop to The Mind Museum.


that serve commuters from this terminal. The first bus is with "East Route" sign. The second bus is with "BGC Central
Market Market" sign. You must ride only the bus with "BGC Central Market Market" sign. If there's none when you
arrive, just wait for it. First Bus Stop is "Bonifacio High Street" as the driver announces it, but the bus won't stop if no
one is alighting there. Second Bus Stop is at 26th St, before 5th Ave and opposite RCBC Corporate Center. Third
Bus Stop is 3rd Ave "Net One". And the fourth bus stop is at Neb Cube. Alight at this bus stop, Net Cube, and follow
walking direction in the map above.


sign, follow direction in "How To Reach Mind Museum From Market Market?". The difference between the two is the
from 24th St. Sun LifeCenter building is at the other corner. Just remember, the jeepney takes 26th St from Market


Route #1


Sucat, take a jeepney with "Sucat Market Market" wordings on its both sides. Once you're alighted at Market Market,


Route #2



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Route #9



Ayala Station?".

Route #10




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Route #13

From SM Mega Mall


The Mind Museum Driving Directions
There are four main roads headed to Bonifacio Global City in Taguig that can be taken from different locations around
the urbanized district where The Mind Museum is located to its western part. These roads are: Lawton
Ave, McKinley Road, Kalayaan Ave, and C-5.

The Mind Museum in Bonifacio Global City Taguig
Before I give you different driving directions to the Philippines' first world class science museumvia each of these
main artillery roads, I will first show you where to park your car nearer to its location. There are two parking areas
adjacent to The Mind Museum. First is across 30th St (north of The Mind Museum), second is across 28th St (south
of The Mind Museum). These are the two roads that bounded The Mind Museum to its north and south sides,
respectively. See the map below to familiarize yourself with the parking areas' locations and the flow of traffic around
TheMind Museum. Please observe the one way traffic along 3rd Ave and Rizal Dr. You can view two more location
maps of The Mind Museum at the end of this post. For Commute Directions, go to The Mind Museum Commuters'
Guide.

As you can see in this map, you can drive around The Mind Museum counter clockwise. Rizal Dr and 3rd Ave are
one-way while 28th and 30th streets are two-way. So, you can always park your car after dropping off your
companions by crossing either 30th Street or 28th St.

How To Get To The Mind Museum By Car

Depending on your location, take any of these roads:

Lawton Avenue - the road that continues Sales Road across Osmena Highway aka SLEX. This is the raod to take to
The Mind Museum from Newport City, Resort World Manila, NAIA 1-2-3, Andrews Ave, Baclaran, Airport Road,
Aseana City, Solaire Resort & Casino, SM Mall of Asia, Tramo, NAIA Road, Duty Free Philippines and other areas
nearby.

You can also take these road from Cavite via Coastal Road and Cavitex. If you need a detail route from your specific
location, leave a comment below this post.

Take Andrews Ave all the way past NAIA 3 and Newport City until it turns left and road name becomes Sales Rd.

Stay to the middle of Sales Road, avoid Skyway ramp, and cross SLEX via Sales Bridge. After the bridge, the road
becomes Lawton Ave.

Once in Lawton Ave, stay there and drive all the way until you reach the gateway of BGC where tall building of Fifth
Avenue Place condominium is located. Road name becomes 5th Avenue and it widens with center island.

Take the wide road of 5th Ave and drive past Fifth Avenue Place which is to your right.

Cross McKinley Pkwy, first intersection with traffic lights inside BGC. Cross 26th Street, second intersection with
traffic lights, then turn left onto 28th Street.

Turn right onto 3rd Ave where The Mind Museum is located to your left now. The nearest parking area is past 30th St
intersection. Cross 30th St and turn left onto the parking entrance.

You can drop off your passengers first before heading to the parking lot. Drop off point of The Mind Museum is just
few meters after you turn right onto 3rd Ave from 28th St.

See maps below this post.

McKinley Road - the road that continues Ayala Avenue across EDSA in Makati. You can take this road if you're
coming from Ayala Avenue, Glorietta, Greenbelt, SM Makati, Oakwood Premier Makati, Ayala Triangle Gardens,
Ayala Tower 1, The Enterprise Center, Raffles Manila, New World Hotel, Peninsula Manila, Intercontinental Hotel,
Legaspi Village and other locations inside Makati CBD. You can also turn left from EDSA's southbound lane
to McKinley coming from Gil Puyat Ave corner EDSA. Likewise, you can turn right onto McKinley coming from
northbound lane of EDSA.

Next intersection with traffic lights along McKinley is 5th Ave. Turn left onto 5th Ave and drive all the way to 28th
Street, make left.

Turn right onto 3rd St and The Mind Museum is at your left. Drop off your passengers or companions then head
toward parking area. You can park your car at the Parking Area located across 30th St. See maps below this post.

Kalayaan Ave - the road that runs perpendicular to EDSA's northbound lane next to MRT-3 Buendia Station.
Kalayaan Flyover also runs above it. This is the road to take if you're coming from Rockwell Center, Powerplant Mall,
Makati City Hall, J.P. Rizal, Makati Coliseum, A Venue, Century City, Makati-Mandaluyong Bridge, Estrella
Mandaluyong, Greenhills, Tomas Morato, Timog Ave, Gilmore, New Manila and other areas around these vicinities.

Just head toward the intersection of J.P. Rizal and Estrella St. Turn right onto Estrella from Guadalupe bound lane,
drive all the way and turn right onto EDSA. Drive to the leftmost lane of EDSA and make a U-turn at available U-Turn
slot before MRT-3 Buendia Station.

Turn right onto Kalayaan Ave and turn right again onto 2nd Ave, the first intersection to the right of Kalayaan Ave.

You can also take this route from areas of CAMANAVA as well as all areas along the stretch of EDSA such as
Megamall, Starmall, Shangri-la, Boni-EDSA, EDSA-Shaw, etc. Just make a U-Turn before MRT-3 Buendia Station. In
2nd Ave, drive past 31st St and turn left on 30th St.

Once at The Mind Museum, you can easily decide which Parking areas to use. You might decide to drop off your
companions first and head towards any of the Parking Areas mentioned earlier. See maps below this post.

C-5 aka Carlos P Garcia Ave - This is the counterpart of EDSA to the east of Bonifacio Global City. This is the road
to take if you're coming form Alabang, Sucat, Taguig, FTI, Bicutan, Festival Mall, Metropolis Starmall, Filinvest City,
Pasig, Eastwood City, Libis, Tiendesitas, Cubao, UP Diliman, Ortigas Center, Julia Vargas and other areas nearby.

You can also take this road from provinces of Batangas, Laguna, Quezon, Bulacan, Pampanga, Bataan, etc. For
detailed route from your location, leave a comment.

From the southbound lane of C-5, cross Kalayaan Ave, and turn right onto 32nd St. From northbound lane of C-5,
which is coming from Alabang and SLEX, Skyway and Osmena Highway, take the rightmost lane of C-5 that leads to
26th St.

Turn left onto the bridge that crosses C-5 toward 26th St. In 26th St, stay to the middle, drive all the way, cross 5th
Ave and turn right onto the next street which is 4th Ave. Drive past 27th St then turn left on 28th St that leads to
The Mind Museum.

In 32nd St, drive all the way, cross main intersection of McKinley Pkway and other small intersections that follow,
then turn left on the main intersection of 5th Ave. Turn right onto the first intersection which is 30th St.

You can either park your car or head towards drop off point of The Mind Museum to unload your passengers or
companions. To park your car, turn right onto the next intersection of 3rd Ave where you will immediately see the
entrance of Parking Lot to the left. To drop off your passengers first, cross 3rd Ave, turn left onto one-way Rizal Drive
and get around The Mind Museum by turning left on 28th St and 3rd Ave where the drop off is located. See maps
below.

Direction Bytes: LRT Station Near Padre Faura
You can get to Padre Faura from U.N. Avenue by walking along Taft Avenue southward. You will pass by NBI
Headquarters to your right and Pearl Hotel to your left. At the corner of Padre Faura and Taft Avenue, where
the Supreme Court is located, you can ride a jeep that will pass by Robinson's Place Faura Wing. All jeepneys plying
this route pass by Robinson's Place.If you're going to Pedro Gil Wing of Robinson's Place or Midtown, don't get off
at Padre Faura. The jeep will make a round trip. From Padre Faura, these jeepneys turn left on M.H. Del Pilar Street
and turn left again on Pedto Gil. You can immediately see Midtown once the jeepney you're riding gets near. Next to
Midtown is the Pedro Gil Wing of Robinson's Place where National Bookstore is located. Midtown and Robinson's
Place are attached to each other and you can get to one from the other. They're only one mall. Midtown is the annex,
just constructed a few years ago.
LRT-1 U.N. Avenue Station Routes & Destinations


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Importance of Knowing U-Turn Slot Locations
Finally we got home after the heavy rains that caused too much flooding all over Metro Manila left us stuck in one of
the snarliest road traffics I've ever seen. My uncle took me to Dapitan Arcade to buy Christmas decors. We're still
inside the arcade when the rains started passed 1 pm and continued heavily for 3 hours straight. The rain finally
subsided long after we completed our task. Although we managed to get back to his car, we begun to worried when
we saw road and traffic condition.

My uncle is a bit stubborn and don't want to listen to any advice. He was the one driving, We took Dapitan Street
towards Banawe to get back home in South Triangle, Quezon City. Initially, the plan was to turn right onto Banawe
and use the U-Turn slot he's only familiar with along Quezon Avenue right after Banawe. As it is, we went straight on
Dapitan with a new plan to take Araneta Avenue. Bottleneck greeted us in Biak na Bato intersection, and for whatever
reason he turned left on Biak na Bato. And that's when we entangled in long, terrible, ever growing snarl traffic. Flood
up ahead on Biak na Bato, and we found ourselves back in Banawe along bumper to bumper area of Philippine
Orthopedic Hospital. We decided to eat in a Chinese fastfood and took our chance on the road around 6:30pm.

While in Banawe we had a chance of taking Biak na Bato towards Quezon Avenue and use the U-Turn Slot right
there. Instead, we took the hard way and stayed on very slow moving traffic of Banawe. As a result, it took us one
and a half hours from Philippine Orthopedic Hospital up to Quezon Avenue and another 45 minutes just to complete
the U-turn onto Edsa bound lane of Quezon Avenue. Right before we passed Biak na Bato intersection, the U-turn
servicing vehicles from the less congested Biak na Bato road showed up. And my uncle uttered, "Oh I thought there's
no U-turn here. We could have been here much earlier had I known this."

It pays to get familiar to U-Turn slot locations.


Metro Manila Christmas Lanes are now open to the public. Shoppers can used these alternative routes also known
as Mabuhay Lanes to avoid heavy traffic during this Holiday Season.

For Private Vehicles From North going South of Metro Manila:

From McArthur Highway

Right turn to Samson Road, C-4/Letre, R-10, A. Bonifacio, Roxas Blvd., to destination.

From North Luzon Expressway:

Exit at Mindanao Avenue Access Ramp, right at Mindanao Ave., left at Congressional,
right at Tandang Sora crossing Commonwealth flyover, Katipunan Avenue, C-5, to
destination.
Exit at Mindanao Ave., Access Ramp, right at Mindanao Ave., left at North Avenue, QMC,
right at Kalayaan, left at Kamias rd. right at Anonas, left at Aurora Blvd., right at
Katipunan Avenue, C-5, to destination.
Straight at A. Bonifacio Ave, left at C-3 - Araneta Ave., right at Aurora Blvd, R.
Magsaysay Blvd., left at Nagtahan - P. Quirino Avenue, left at South Super Highway
to destination.
From West Avenue, right at Quezon Avenue, U-turn near Magbanua, right at Roces, right
at T. Morato, right at E. Rodriguez, left at Gilmore, right at N. Domingo, left at
Pinaglabanan, right at P. Guevarra, right at Shaw Blvd., left at Nueve de Pebrero, Maysilo,
Francisco, Mandaluyong Makati Bridge, to destination.
From Roosevelt, right turn at Quezon Avenue, U-turn after G. Araneta, right at G.
Araneta, right at Aurora Blvd., Magsaysay Blvd., left at Nagtahan, Pres. Quirino, left at
SSH, to destination.
Mo. Ignacia left at Timog Ave. right at T. Morato, right at E. Rodriguez, left at Gilmore,
right at N. Domingo, left at Pinaglabanan, right at P. Guevarra, right at Shaw Blvd., left at
Nueve de Pebrero, Maysilo, Francisco, Mandaluyong Makati Bridge, to destination.
Kamias Road left at T. Morato, right at E. Rodriguez, left at Gilmore, right at N. Domingo,
left at Pinaglabanan, right at P. Guevarra, right at Shaw Blvd., left at Nueve de Pebrero,
Maysilo, Francisco, Mandaluyong Makati Bridge, to destination.
Shaw Blvd. left at Nueve de Pebrero, Maysilo, Francisco, Mandaluyong Makati Bridge, to
destination.

For Private Vehicles From South going North of Metro Manila:

From Coastal Road Expressway:

Straight at Roxas blvd to R10 right at C4, Samson road to destination.

From South Luzon Expressway:

Exit to C-5, Katipunan, Tandang Sora Ave., U-turn at Congressional, right to Mindanao
Ave., to destination.
Pres.Osmea highway, right turn to P. Quirino, Nagtahan, right at Magsaysay Blvd. left at
C3 Araneta Ave. right at A.Bonifacio to destination.
E. Rodriguez, left at Tomas Morato, left at Timog Ave. Then right at Quezon Ave to QMC,
right at Visayas Ave., left at congressional Ave., right at Mindanao Ave. to destination.
E. Rodriguez, left at Tomas Morato, right at Kamuning / Kamias to destination.
Pebrero, left/right at Shaw Blvd. to destination.
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giving us favorable response on our request to have a copy of this information on our blog.

Tunnel Discovered Along Edsa-Guadalupe

Courtesy of GMA News

A man made underground tunnel wide and big enough to accomodate dump trucks has been discovered around 5
am today along Epifanio Delos Santos Avenue(EDSA)-Guadalupe area.

It was reported by Radio dzBB and radio reporter Denver Trinidad said that the crew of Manila Water found the tunnel
during digging operations at the area.

Initial information showed that the tunnel was about 3.5 meters below street level and crew members of the water
concessionaire immediately notified the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) and Metropolitan Manila
Development Authority (MMDA) about their findings.

The MMDA, in reponse, had advised Manila Water to suspend its operations for the moment, the report said.

Manila Water is rehabilitating water lines along EDSA.
2 Responses to Tunnel Discovered Along Edsa-Guadalupe
mannoy said...
15 January 2011 09:47
buti na lang di gumuho yung kalsada.

Philipinoy said...
15 January 2011 14:43
oo nga e, ingat na lang sa pagdaan sa area.

Valentine's Weekend at Tomas Morato: Food Fiesta Non Stop Dance Music
These videos were taken last night during a Quezon City Valentine Celebration. Tomas Morato became a party
ground on February 12, 2011. A large portion of the road got closed off as early as 1 pm in preparation for what they
called "Banchetto Food Fiesta Non Stop Dance Music" scheduled from 5pm to 12 midnight. Three intersections were
impassable to all vehicles - Scout Madrinan, Scout Borromeo and Scout Bayoran. As it was, it's already 1:30 am of
February 13, and the crowd were still having a ball.

There were lots of food and drinks sold in makeshifts, complete with barbecue grille and different dishes. It was a
Valentine's weekend mixed with Fiesta celebration with those performers throwing out popular songs from the 80's.
Three bands gave their best to make this event memorable with their performances - Flintstones and The Gang,
Route 70 and Rockin' Revival.

December 31, 2010. Plan your trip so that you can set up as early as possible for the full view of the New Year's Eve
Fireworks Spectacle.

Gil up to Quirino Avenue. Yearly, the local government of the city of Manila allots big budget for pyrotechnics to make
directions
part of this complex is the Harbor Square where during New Year's Eve, families get down here to watch fireworks
display and to welcome the coming New Year in a very festive mode. Click here for directions
directions

Direction Bytes: How To Get To Hyatt Manila Via MRT
This 5-star luxurious hotel is situated in Malate District of Manila overlooking Manila Bay. To get there via MRT, you
need to alight at the last station which is Taft Avenue, then take one more train ride and a jeepney ride. Here's the
detail.

In Cubao, go to MRT-3 Araneta Center Cubao Station, ride a train bound for Taft. After getting off the train at Taft
Station, take the exit to the right of the station. Avoid entering Metropoint Mall which is connected to the station.
Instead, walk towards the footbridge that connects MRT-3 Taft Station to LRT-1 EDSA Station. From the turnstiles
(exit machines) of Taft Station, just go to the left of the only elevator at that part of the station. To the right of the

At the end of the footbridge is EDSA Station of LRT-1, buy your train ticket and tell the seller your going to Libertad
Station. Ride the train bound for Monumento/Roosevelt and alight at the next station which is Libertad.

Walk towards the corner of Taft Avenue and Libertad Street where a Philtrust Bank is located. For your information,
Libertad is now known as Arnaiz Avenue, though Libertad is still being used.


Ride one of these jeepneys, pay minimum and ask the driver to drop you off at "Hyatt". The jeep will take Libertad,
turn right onto Harrison Street, pass through Gil Puyat aka Buendia, get back to Harrison Street, pass by Harrison
Plaza, cross Quirino Avenue before taking A. Mabini Street. In Mabini, the jeep will cross San Andres and Remedios
streets before it pass by the exact location of Hyatt Hotel And Casino Manila which is located at the corner of Mabini
and Pedro Gil streets.

Note: During Sundays and late night of weekdays, jeepney bound for Pier is very scarse. In this case, ride a "Harrison
Plaza" jeepney, then at Harrison Plaza ride any jeepney with "Mabini" on its sign.

Alternatively, you can get to Libertad corner Taft by riding a jeepney with any of these signs: "Quiapo Pasay
Palengke", "Monumento Pasay Palengke" and "Divisoria Pasay Palengke". There must be "Pasay Palengke" on the
jeepney signs. Otherwise, you'll get lost or you need to walk far to get to Taft Avenue corner Libertad Street.

the building you're heading to is in our list below. Then, patiently read the entire article. The direction to these



AMA Pasig Campus
Amberland Plaza
Belvedere Tower
Gabriel III
Greenrich Mansion

OMM Citra Building
Pacific Center
Pacific Place
PCRDF Building
Pearl Plaza
Residencia 8888
Hanston Square
Jollibee Center
Linden Suites
Manila Luxury
Medico
Octagon Center
Richmonde Hotel
The Crescent
The Pearl
Tycoon Building

arterial road that bordered Ortigas Center to the south. MRT Shaw Station is situated at the intersection of EDSA and
kilometer.

Boulevard. But if the building of your destination is situated along San Miguel Avenue but nearer to Shaw
intersection, there's no need to ride the jeep from Mayflower Terminal. That's because Mayflower Terminal is
Palengke". It will pass by San Miguel Avenue. Pay minimum fare. Use the pedestrian overpass to get to San Miguel
Avenue.



to Pavilion Mall/EDSA Central. Here's what you do after getting off the train at Shaw Station. If you get off the train
that comes from Taft Station, go towards the rear of the train. If you get off the train that comes from North Station, go
towards the front of the train.

downstairs to lower level and follow the walkway that links MRT and Pavilion Mall until you get to glass doorswith

Pay minimum fare.


order.

Asia and the Pacific, PCRDF Building and San Miguel Corporation Head Office. Lourdes Street is the first
intersection of San Miguel Avenue from Shaw Boulevard with traffic lights.

San Miguel Corporation is situated to the left of San Miguel Avenue. You can also walk from MRT Shaw Station to
San Miguel Corporation Entrance located at the back of SM Mega Mall. Watch for separate post coming soon.


get to Tektite Towers. Get off the jeepney before it turns right onto Exchange Road if you're going to
either Banker's Center Building or Integrated Bar of the Philippines. Walk along San Miguel Avenue northward
and towards main intersection of Dona Julia Vargas Avenue. Banker's Center is situated at the south corner of San
Miguel Avenue and Dona Julia Vargas Avenue. Integrated Bar of the Philippines is next to it along Julia Vargas
Avenue's south side.






How To Commute From EDSA To Buildings Inside Ortigas Center
The sign in front of jeepneys that ply the route from the corner of EDSA and Ortigas Avenue to
differentbuildings inside Ortigas Center CBD is 'Robinson's Galleria-Ortigas Complex'. The exact location where you
can ride this jeep is in front of Galleria Corporate Center, the tall building connected to Robinson's Galleria Mall. Wait
for a jeep to pass by at the corner of Galleria Corporate Center. This jeepney passes through the one way service
road around Robinson's Galleria Mall from Ortigas Complex to its Terminal along Ortigas Avenue. The terminal is
a long walk so commuters ride at Galleria Corporate Center and then they transfer to another jeepney at the terminal
in going to Ortigas Center Complex.

From top-right clockwise: Orient Square, Wynsum Corporate Plaza, Discovery Suites, and JMT Corporate
Condominium stand next to each other in this photo of Ortigas Center. Jeepneys with "Robinson's Galleria Ortigas
Center Complex" sign passes through their location.

'Robinson's Galleria-Ortigas Complex' jeepney route is a loop within Ortigas Center CBD that serves passengers
from EDSA-Ortigas busloading and unloading zone. So if you're traveling by bus in EDSA from either north (e.g.
Monumento, Cubao, Fairview, Novaliches, Malanday, Valenzuela) or south (e.g. Baclaran, NAIA 1-2-3, Pasay,
Alabang, Sucat, Bicutan, Pacita, Muntinlupa, Magallanes, Makati) of Metro Manila, all you need to do is get off
the bus at Robinson's Galleria (just make sure you're riding abus with "Ortigas Ilalim" sign and not "Ortigas Ibabaw") ,
ride this jeep, transfer to another jeep at the terminal and get off at the area in Ortigas Center Complex near to the
building of your destination. Riding a jeep from Galleria Corporate Center in EDSA to its terminal is FREE. Just get off
the jeep and get in another jeep located to the front of the terminal. Minimum fare applies.

This post is a second part of series of articles on how to get to buildings located inside Ortigas Center CBD. Our first
post entitled Walking Directions From MRT Station To Ortigas Center Buildings shares to you fastest way to reach
some buildings from MRT-3 Ortigas Station. You can also read the third part of this series which explains how
to commute to the buildings located to the southern side of Ortigas Center from MRT Shaw, clickHERE. Meanwhile,
the fourth chapter will give you walking directions from MRT Shaw to some important institutions nearer to the train
station, i.e. San Properties Centre, EDSA Shangri-la Hotel, St. Francis Twin Towers, St. Francis of Assisi Church,
etc., click HERE.

Ortigas Station is a long walk from jeepney route going to Ortigas Complex. I presume the time it takes to walk from
MRT Ortigas Station to loading area of the jeepney plus the waiting time while the jeepney is being filled up is longer
than the time it takes to walk from MRT-3 Ortigas Station to some of the buildings in Ortigas Center Complex. To find
out the buildings that are walking distance from MRT-3 Ortigas Station, go to Walking Directions From MRT Station
To Ortigas Center Buildings or click here.

Now, if you're riding a bus and you get off at Ortigas Avenue, riding a jeepney in going to the location of a building
inside Ortigas Center CBD is not quixotic. This is also true if you're riding a bus or jeepney or even taxi from Quiapo,
Greenhills, San Juan, SM City Santa Mesa, Legarda, Gilmore, Ronac Arts Center, Ever Gotesco Ortigas, Libis,
Antipolo, Taytay, etc. All you need to do is alight at unloading area along Ortigas Avenue in Robinson's Galleria, then
ride the jeep at its terminal nearby.

Even so, there's no need to ride a jeep if you're going to any building located outside the opposite end of Robinsons
Galleria such as Crowne Plaza, Holiday Inn, Robinson's Equitable Tower, Mega Plaza, AIC Burgundy, AIC Grande
Tower, Corinthian Executive Regency, AIC Gold Tower, Greenhills Christian Fellowship and East of Galleria. These
buidlings are just short walk away from the second main entrance of Robinson's Galleria located at the opposite end
of the mall which is in ADB Avenue. Just enter the mall at EDSA main entrance, walk towards the opposite end of the
mall, exit the mall at ADB main entrance and go towards the building of your destination.

Here's the route and direction of 'Robinson's Galleria-Ortigas Complex' jeepney from its terminal to different areas in
Ortigas Center Complex where you can get off to go to your building destination.

To make it easier for you to determine when and where to get off the jeep, the buildings are listed in order of their
locations along the route of 'Robinson's Galleria-Ortigas Complex' jeepney. Not all buildings have their photos taken.

From the terminal, the jeep enters Ortigas Center
Complex by turning right onto F. Ortigas Jr Road
formerly known as Emerald Avenue.

It will cross Sapphire Road where Ortigas Building and
AIC Gold Tower is located. These buildings are walking
distance from Robinson's Galleria.

The jeep will turn left on Garnet Road. Grand Emerald
Tower is at the corner of Garnet and F Ortigas Jr
formerly Emerald Avenue.

Next building to Grand Emerald Tower, along F. Ortigas
Jr Road is Jollibee Plaza, followed by Padilla Building.

Along Garnet Road to the right, first stop is back
entrance of PLDT. Followed by back entrances of Strata
2000 and Ortigas Center Post Office, respectively.
Garnet Road is the back door of mostbuildings along F.
Ortigas Jr Road formerly known as Emerald Avenue. If
you're going to the main entrances of
the buildings located along F. Ortigas Jr Road formerly
Emerald Avenue, get off the jeep at the corner of Garnet
Road and F. Ortigas Jr Road and walk your way to
those buildings.

To the left of Garnet Road opposite Ortigas Center Post
Office is Onyx Road, a T intersection. Get off at Onyx
Road to go to Unionbank Plaza, Parc Chateau
Condominium - corner of Garnet and Onyx, Horizon
Codominium - along Sapphire and Onyx Road, Suntree
Tower - next to Horizon Condominium, and the back of
Millenium Place - next to Suntree.

After the jeep stops at Onyx Road, it continues on Garnet

Unionbank Plaza, Onyx Road cor Sapphire

Jeepney Stop in front Centerpoint Bldg

Road up to the corner of Garnet and Julia Vargas
Avenue. To the right of Garnet Road from Ortigas Center
Post Office located respectively are: back entrances of
Emerald Mansion, Raffles Corporate Center, Prestige
building and Taipan Place. The jeep stops at the corner
of Garnet Road and Julia Vargas Avenue, opposite
Centerpoint Building. It stands there for a while to wait for
passengers leaving Ortigas Complex.

If you're going to One Corporate Center or Antel
GlobalCorporate Center, get off at Centerpoint Building,
corner of Julia Vargas Avenue and Garnet Road. The
two buildings stand to your left if you're facing Julia
Vargas. One Corporate Center is situated at the corner
of Meralco Avenue and Julia Vargas Avenue. Next to it is
the Antel Global. Just walk your way to Caltex, then walk
across Julia Vargas.

From Garnet Road the jeep will turn right onto Julia
Vargas. It will pass by T-intersection to the right. This
intersection is F. Ortigas Jr Road formerly Emerald
Avenue where the main entrances of the buildings and
different coffee shops, fast food chains, food court and
convenient stores are located. Among them are Jollibee,
KFC, Greenwhich, Chowking, Starbucks, Figaro, Lasapin
Food Court (also accessible through back door along
Garnet Road), 7-11, etc.

There's pedestrian overpass at Julia Vargas and F.
Ortigas Jr Road. If you're going to Tektite Towers or
Octagon Building where Teleperformance and Sony
Philippines are located, get off at T-intersection of Julia
Vargas and F. Ortigas Jr Road.


Antel Global

Use the footbridge and get across Julia Vargas Avenue.
Located at the foot of the overpass, opposite of F.
Ortigas Jr Road alaong Julia Vargas is Amberland Plaza.
Next to it is Parc Royale Condomium, followed by
Nobleland Ventures.

Use the walkway located to the right of Amberland Plaza
to get to Tektite Towers, located at the back of
Amberland Plaza and Parc Royale. You need to pass
through another walkway at the middle of a large parking
lot behind Parc Royale to get to Exchange Road where
Tektite Towers are located. Octagon Building can also be
reached by using this direction. Just walk towards the
building.

After F. Ortigas Jr Road, the jeep will turn right onto
Ruby Road where El Pueblo is located to the left corner.
El Pueblo is a commercial area where fast food chains,
cafes, restaurants and bars are located. There's a
McDonald's here. Along Ruby Road, to the right, are
back entrances of buildings located along west side of F.
Ortigas Jr Road formerly known as Emereal Avenue.

First building is Agustin 1, followed by The Orient
Square, then Emerald Building. Fourth is Wynsum
Corporate Plaza. Next is Hanston Building. Followed by
Strata 100. To the left of Ruby Road, next to El Pueblo is
a T-intersection which bends to the right. This street is
called Topaz Road where after it bends THE JMT
Building is located to its left, followed by Discovery
Suites, then Anson's and lastly the Malayan Plaza.

Buildings along Ruby Road are nearer to the ones along
Topaz Road, as what you see in our main photo from

Tektite Towers

Octagon Bldg

El Pueblo
which Wynsum and Orient Square looked nearer to The
JMT and Discovery Suites as if they're all situated along
opposite sides of one street.

From Ruby Road, the jeep will turn left on Opal Road,
the next T-intersection to the left of Ruby Road. Opposite
Opal, to the right of Ruby Road is the Ortigas Park where
Coffeebean is also located. It is important to note, that
you can get to Ortigas Park faster if you get off the jeep
at the corner of F. Ortigas Road and Garnet Road, just
before the jeep turn left. Walk along F. Ortigas west side
until you reach Ortigas Park. In Opal Road, the jeepney
will turn right onto ADB Avenue on its way to Robinson's
Galleria and the Bus Bay located in front of Robinson's
Galleria EDSA entrance. At the corner of Opal and ADB
is Yamaha Y-Zone. And along ADB Avenue's east side is
the Joy Nostalg, next to Volvo Ortigas.

From top right: Orient Square, Wynsum, Discovery, JMT

Ortigas Park

Joy Nostalg

Below is the Route Map of Robinson's Galleria Ortigas Complex Jeepney that gives you clear view of how the
jeepney traverses the locations of the buildings we've just discussed on this chapter.


Walking Directions From MRT Station To Ortigas Center Buildings
Ortigas Center is home to many skyscrapers, shopping malls, hotels, restaurants and night clubs. It is the second
most important business district in Metro Manila, after Makati. Going to a particular spot, for example, a building in
this bustling commercial center is very confusing especially if you come from a far distant part of our metropolis.
Terminal of jeepneys that ply the route of main thoroughfares inside the central business district is way too far from
the nearest MRT-3 Station which is Ortigas.

To solve the problem, I explored the north part of Ortigas Center to find possible walking directions from MRT-3
Ortigas Station to numerous buildings here. And I found out it's faster to reach these locations if you walk via a short
road named Guadix Drive.

Here are the buildings and other important destinations you can get to from MRT-3 Ortigas Station via Guadix Drive:

AIC Burgundy Empire Tower
AIC Gold Tower
AIC Grande Tower
Anson's Ortigas
Corinthian Executive Regency
Crowne Plaza
Discovery Suites
East Of Galleria
El Pueblo Real
Grand Emerald Tower
Greenhills Christian Fellowship
Holiday Inn
JMT Corporate Condo
Jollibee Plaza
Joy-Nostalg Center (home of Oakwood Premier)
Mega Plaza of City & Land
Ortigas Building
PLDT Ortigas Center
Robinson's Equitable Tower
Visitor's Entrance of Asian Dev't Bank
The Malayan Plaza
The Podium
Unionbank Plaza
Yamaha Ortigas

Let's Walk!

If you're riding a train that comes from Taft Station, after you alight, turn left from turnstile (exit machine) and go down
the station via stair located to the north part of the station. If you turn right from turnstile, the stair will take you to the
ground going to SM Mega Mall.

If you're riding a train that comes from North Station, use the footbridge located beneath the station and go to the
other side of the station which is EDSA's northbound lane. Go down the station via the only stair to the left of the
footbridge.

Walk along EDSA towards north, the direction of all vehicles passing through EDSA. Turn right onto the first street
after your descent from MRT-3 Ortigas Station. That street is the Guadix Drive. Walk further until you get to the other
end where you will see this sign post:

The signpost tells you that you're at the corner of Guadix Drive and ADB Avenue.

We start the tour here. If you turn right onto ADB Avenue, first place you get to is the Visitors' Entrance of Asian
Development Bank or ADB. Opposite ADB Headquarters is Joy-Nostalg Center, home of Oakwood Premier. Next to
ADB Headquarters is a parking lot, and next to it is The Podium, an upscale shopping Mall.

To the other side of ADB Avenue, next to Joy-Nostalg is Yamaha Y Zone, located at the corner of ADB Avenue and
Opal Road. Situated at the opposite corner of ADB Avenue and Opal Road is The Malayan Plaza. Next to The
Malayan, along ADB Avenue, is Anson's Ortigas, followed by Discovery Suites and next to Discovery Suites is JMT
Corporate Condominium. El Peublo Real follows, located at the corner of ADB Avenue and Julia Vargas, being
bordered by a slip lane from Julia Vargas to ADB Avenue.

Going back to our point of origin, at the corner of Guadix Drive and ADB Avenue, to your left, you'll get to see this
skyscraper. This is Robinson's Equitable Tower, located along ADB Avenue, border by slip roads to its two sides.

Walk towards the front of Robinson's Equitable Tower and you'll get to see Holiday Inn, still along ADB Avenue, next
to Robinson's Equitable Tower. Holiday inn is connected to Robinson's Galleria Mall, with its entrance along ADB
Avenue next to Holiday Inn, and after the main entrance of Robinson's Galleria is the Crowne Plaza Hotel, situated at
the corner of ADB Avenue and Ortigas Avenue.

To the other side of ADB Avenue, opposite Robinson's Equitable Tower is Mega Plaza, situated at the corner of ADB
Avenue and Garnet Road. At the opposite corner of Garnet and ADB Avenue is AIC Burgundy Empire Tower, which
is also borders to the north by another street called Sapphire Road, from which Corinthian Executive Regency is
located.

Walking along Garnet Road from the corner of ADB Avenue, next corner is Topaz Road, where Greenhills
Christian Fellowship is located. Next to Greenhills Christian Fellowship along Topaz Road is East of Galleria.

Back to Garnet, opposite Greenhills Christian Fellowship is AIC Grande Tower. And the next street to the right is
Ruby Road, where Grand Emerald Tower is located. Entering Ruby Road, you'll get to Jollibee Plaza, to the left of
Ruby Road.

Aside from Garnet Road and Ruby Road, Grand Emerald Tower is also being bordered by a main street called F.
Ortigas Jr Road. Situated at the other corner of Garnet and Ortigas Jr is AIC Gold Tower.

If you turn left from Garnet to the north of F. Ortigas Road, which is actually going northeast, you'll be heading to the
intersection of Sapphire Road and F. Ortigas Jr. Walk across F. Ortigas Road to get to the opposite corner, the one to
the left, where a McDonald is located. Next to McDonald along Sapphire Road is Ortigas Building. And further
towards the opposite end of Sapphire Road, left side, another skycraper called Unionbank Plaza stands
magnificently.

These are only a few of the many buildings within Ortigas Center. I considered them to be at walking distance from
Ortigas Station of MRT-3 because there's no public transport system going directly to their locations from MRT. This
post is only a part of series of articles on how to get to buildings located inside Ortigas CBD by means of commuting.
We will cover all buildings as well as nightlife destinations as we discover what's the best way to get to their locations.
You can print this article and use it as guide in going to a building listed here. Just click the "Print this article" at the
bottom of this post (below Share icons). If you have any comments, justclick here.
13 Responses to Walking Directions From MRT Station To Ortigas Center Buildings
loodec said...
8 April 2011 19:45
Just visit top of blog and drop here..nice blog and could learn new word here...I want to bbokmark your blog..why
dont u install google friend connect so I can follow ur blog trough google friend connect

Lagalag said...
9 April 2011 01:29
Hi, loodec, thank you and welcome to our blog. Rest assured that you will learn a lot from here. I also installed
Google Friend Connect for your convenience.

Yanny said...
15 January 2013 15:52
Thank you! this is so helpful :)

Nikka chan said...
30 March 2013 15:12
Hello there! I just wanted to ask directions from Robinson's Galleria to Eton Cyberpod E-Life Building 1 by foot. I
know it's not that far but don't know if I can just cross the street or there are foot bridges or exits from Robinsons that I
can go thru to get there. Thank you in advance.

P.S. What if I come from Greenhills Christian Fellowship (going to Eton Cyberpod E-Life Building 1)? Thank you
again.

Lag alag said...
2 April 2013 13:16
@ Nikka chan. Yes you can walk across Ortigas Ave from Robonson's Galleria to Eton Cyberpod. Just use
pedestrian lane. If none, use the one located at the corner of Edsa and Ortigas Ave which is connected to Robinson's
Galleria.

elaine woot said...
8 June 2013 01:53
is there any shortcut if I'll go to ADB BLDG, the blfg behind ansons? I have to there early. ><

Lag alag said...
8 June 2013 15:15
@ elaine woot. Take Guadix Dr and you get to see ADB visitors' entrance to the right.

joyce27 said...
29 March 2014 13:32
hi lag alag.. I saw this post. pero nalilito pa rin po ako kung pano po makapunta sa jollibee plaza from cainta?... sakay
po ako ng jeep from robinson galleria then dadaan na po ba yun?

Lag alag said...
29 March 2014 18:26
@ joyce27. Here's how to get to Jollibee Plaza from Cainta. Take a bus bound for Quiapo and alight at Robinson's
Galleria. Cross Ortigas Ave and wait for a jeepney with "Ortigas Complex-Robinson's Galleria" sign on its sides. It will
pass along the side of Robinson's Galleria, just wait for it. The jeepney will take Ortigas Ave and it will turn right onto
F Origas Jr Rd. You must get off the jeepney before it turns left onto Garnet Rd. Now, walk along the right side of F
Ortigas Rd away from Garnet. You will see Jollibee Plaza at the right side of F Ortigas Rd. It's a tall building and the
sign that reads Jollibee Plaza is very visible.

joyce27 said...
1 April 2014 11:33
@lag alag. Thank you so much. If you dont mind I can ask again next time to this site if Im not familiar to the
place.heheh .. :-)

Lag alag said...
1 April 2014 23:43
@ joyce27. You are welcome. Yeah, sure, no problem.

daidara said...
26 June 2014 22:39
Hi
I would like to ask if how to get in 102 emerald mansion ortigas center pasig city.im from caloocan so i will take MRT
for transportation.I'll go there by tommorrow.please help me.thank you.

Lag alag said...
27 June 2014 00:21
@ daidara. Please go to
How To Commute From EDSA To Buildings Inside Ortigas Center. Emerald Mansion is mentioned there.

Walking Directions To Ortigas Buildings From MRT Shaw Station
This article shows you the walking directions from MRT Shaw Station to the important institutions
andbuildings located to the south-west part of Ortigas Center. Below are the names of these significant places. Check
if your destination is listed here, then read the directions that start at the train station. If your building destination is not
listed here, visit other chapters of how to get to the buildings in Ortigas Center, click HERE.

Citiland Shaw Tower
Crossing Department Stores
Lourdes School of Mandaluyong
Medical Plaza
Medico
One San Miguel Avenue

Richmonde Hotel
San Miguel Properties Centre
Shangri-La Plaza Mall
SM Mega Mall Building B
St. Francis of Assisi Parish Church
The Alegro @ Sonata
The St. Francis Shangri-La Place

Here's how to get to any of these buildings from MRT Shaw Station:

MRT Shaw Station is big. If you get out via wrong exit, you'll get to the wrong side. And it's long before you get to
right directions because you need to wait for pedestrian green signals, it's a long wait because this is a crossing of
two busy main thoroughfares. So, if you want to get to your destination real quick, follow this: If you get off the
train from Taft Station, use the escalator located towards the front of the train. If the train you're riding comes from
North Station, the escalator to take is the one near to the rear of the train. From the turnstiles (exit machines), go
right. That's the side going to Ortigas Center south-west area.

Shaw Station is connected to Shangri-La Plaza Mall, just go straight and enter the mall at the end of the
walkway. Crossing Department Store is inside Shangri-La Plaza. Just go down to the lobby, take the hallway that
goes south east and walk past National Bookstore. Crossing Department Store is to the other end of the mall.

Going to SM Mega Mall Building B, where Cyberzone is situated at fourth level, take the stairs to the left
ofMRT walkway. In the ground, just walk and cross Internal Avenue (you'll see the road sign) until you get to the open
parking space that leads to the entrance of SM Mega Mall B.

From the foot of the stairs, go right at the corner of Shangri-La Plaza building. Walk along the edge of the mall past
main entrance until you see the signage of EDSA Shangri-La Hotel to the left of Internal Avenue. Use the pedestrian
lane to get to the side entrance of the hotel down the slope. The St. Francis Shangri-La Place also known as The
St. Francis Shangri-La Towers 1 & 2 is situated next to Shangri-La Plaza Mall along Internal Avenue. Just walk past
the sign of EDSA Shangri-La Hotel and towards the end of Internal Avenue until you get to the tall twin tower
skyscraper which is exactly situated at the corner of Internal Avenue and Saint Francis Street. That's St. Francis
Shangrila-la Place.

St. Francis of Assisi Parish Church is just across St. Francis Street opposite the corner of Internal Avenue. Now, if
you go right from Internal Avenue corner St. Francis Street, you get to Shaw Boulevard where Citiland Shaw
Tower stands next to St. Francis Shangri-La Place. The entrance of Lourdes School of Mandaluyohg is just across
St. Francis Shangri-La Place.

If you go left on St. Francis Street from Internal Avenue, you'll see San Miguel Properties Centre building from the
distance, situated to the right of St. Francis Street. To go there, you need to cross St. Francis Street first from the
corner of Internal Avenue. Walk along St. Francis, cross Lourdes Drive, to get to the building. The Alegro is situated
right at the corner of Lourdes Drive and St. Francis Street, just before the San Miguel Porperties Centre
building. Richmonde Hotel is situated to the other end of Lourdes Drive. Just walk along Lourdes Drive up to San
Miguel Avenue. Richmonde Hotel is across San Miguel Avenue, to the other corner.Medico is opposite Richmonde
Hotel to the left cornner. And Medical Plaza is next to Medico along San Miguel Avenue.

If you're going to One San Miguel Avenue building which is situated at the corner of Shaw Boulevard and San
Miguel Avenue, follow this: From the turnstile, walk towards the entrance of Shangri-La Plaza Mall. Before you get to
the mall entrance there's stairs to the right of the walkway that leads to the ground where EDSA and Shaw Boulevard
intersects. Take that stairs to get to the corner, go left on Shaw Boulevard, walk past Shangri-la Plaza, cross St.
Francis Street until you get to San Miguel Avenue where this skyscraper stands. It's only 8 to 12-minute walk and the
distance between EDSA and San Miguel Avenue is approximately 492 meters. If it's way too far for you to walk, then
read the article that explains how to commute to the buildings located along San Miguel Avenue from MRT Shaw
Station. Click HERE.

Click the red pins to see the building names.

If you're looking for a direction to a building inside Ortigas Center CBD, go to the following chapters of this topics:
Commute To Ortigas Center Buildings From MRT Shaw Station - click HERE
How To Commute From EDSA To Buildings Inside Ortigas Center - click HERE
Walking Directions From MRT Station To Ortigas Center Buildings - click HERE

places in Metro Manila. Click HERE.

Alternative routes and directions is very helpful at all times. So here are other options to take in going to Mall Of
Asia as well as the Cultural Center of the Philippines Complex if you really need to take the car with you. Try to drive
along these routes to get yourself familiar with them.

stop light on Padre Burgos, change lane from middle to the rightto avoid getting onto the Lagusnilad underpass,

you passed that junction, stay to the middle of Padre Burgos Street. As you'll notice Padre Burgos bends to the
right at this point. And then there's the second stop light. That road that runs perpendicurlly to the left of Padre Burgos
is Finance Road. After that road is the third stop light of Padre Burgos, and that intersection is General Luna Street,
the route and direction to Intramuros Entrance nearer to Pamantasan Ng Maynila or PLM, Department of Labor, San
exist I think.



After Quirino Avenue to your right is the Manila Yatch Club followed by Philippine Navy Headquarters and then
the Cultural Center of the Philippines or CCP Complex. Turn right onto the next street after the Philippine Navy


Take EDSA's southbound lane and drive all the way past Magallanes to Pasay driving on lanes under
"Baclaran" road signs. Take the "left turn flyover" next to Magallanes flyover. This flyover is bound for NAIA
andDomestic Airport and will take you to Aurora Blvd (Pasay) also known as Tramo. Drive all the way to the other
end of Aurora Blvd and turn right onto Airport Road also known as Andrews Avenue in which Aurora Blvd ends. In
Airport Road, drive all way past Domestic Road, a main road perpendicular to the left and then cross Quirino Avenue,
a major intersection with traffic lights, and then turn right onto the service road of Roxas Blvd.


leave the car there, do some shopping and bring them all back to my car. I sometimes hired pedicab when I have
too much to carry. That way, getting out of Baclaran is a breeze. I just take either service road of Roxas Blvd and turn

Christmas Lanes are alternate routes created by MMDA to help private motorists get around Metro Manila toavoid

station. Drive past MRT-3 Station. First road to the right of EDSA next to MRT-3 Station is Annapolis
Street. Drive past Annapolis Street and turn right onto the next street which is Connecticut. There's a Caltex Gasoline
Station at the right corner of EDSA and Connecticut. Opposite Caltex, at the left corner is KFC. Approximate distance
between Annapolis Street and Connecticut Street is 550 meters. Drive on Connecticut up to the next junction.
Connecticut makes left while a short road appears to the right. You can take Connecticut all the way to its other end
which is in Ortigas Avenue. Turn right onto Ortigas Avenue. Keep driving straight and turn right onto Wilson Street
and look for a parking entrance. What I do is to take Club Filipino which is past Wilson Street. In Club Filipino I turn
right onto the next street to Ortigas Avenue inside Greenhills Shopping Center Complex and immediately right there
is the parking area. Back in Connecticut, you can also make right at the road to the right that I've mentioned earlier.
Then make right and them left towards Greenhills Shopping Center and follow the road where a lot of
Parking Buildings are located along the street.


previously stagnant area of land along Edsa near corner Quezon Avenue. Because of its strategic location, it is
destined to be a major destination in Quezon City for dining, lifestyle and entertainment.





By Car

Route #1


that flyover by changing lane to the right but since the right lane is for buses and jeepneys, do it while nearing the
foot of the flyover. Entrance to the Centris Walk is visible momentarily.

Route #2


Route #3

momentarily.

and U-Turns.

Route #4

in Route #1.

Luzon.

Route #5


Route #6

EDSA. Turn left on Sgt. Esguerra then turn right onto Quezon Avenue, then follow the rest of thedirections on Route
#5.

By LRT and MRT





By Bus and Jeepney




percent discount as initial offering to the train commuters. There are two types of accomodations - Family Sleeper
and Reclining Aircon. Regular rate of Family Sleeper is 950.00, and its discounted rateis 760.00. Regular rate of

FLASH UPDATE!!!
here.


Lucena 133.04 9:46 PM
Gumaca 210.59 12:04 AM
Ragay 312.41 2:43 AM
Naga 377.57 4:15 AM


Express.

conducted on December 7 from PNR Tutuban Central Station that ended in Ligao City. Unfortunately, regulartrip
to Ligao will not happen until next year. There are quite a lot of issues that need to be fixed. Until then, Bicol Express

FLASH!!!

our readers.


to station.
If you're taking Bicol Express Train from other stations or stopovers, payment is made inside the train through train
conductors.

10 Responses to Bicol Express Train Update
15 December 2011 02:19
How I wish umabot din ang PNR sa North Luzon.

Lagalag said...
15 December 2011 09:57
Sana. Pero sa palagay ko nakahold ang plano na irehabilitate ang PNR railways to north Luzon dahil sa mga issues
sa nagdaang administrasyon.

Cruz Pizarro Sabatin Jr. II said...
20 December 2011 11:13
Sana magtuloy-tuloy na yang hanggang sa Mindanao (mukhang imposible)para mapagaan ang biyahe.

Anyway, nais kong iparating ito sa iyong award dahil sa napakalaking tulong ng blog mo sa ating mga kababayan na
malaman kung paano nila pupuntahan ang iba't-ibang lugar dito sa atin.

Lagalag said...
20 December 2011 15:51
Hangad ko din po na makumpleto ang ating railway system mula northernmost hanggang southernmost part ng ating
archipelago.

Mmmmm sarap po magka-award sa blogging hehe. Pero mas masarap ang pakiramdam na nakakatulong ako sa
ating mga kababayan. :-)

31 December 2011 13:40
^^ really sir? Anung award yun? Wow congrats much!

Lagalag said...
2 January 2012 01:42
@ Edmar, LOL response ko lang un sa comment ni Cruz Pizarro Jr. May nasabi kasi syang award hehe.

Mustachio said...
15 January 2012 10:02
Thanks for this update! :-) Planning on taking the Bicol Express from Naga to Manila...which station do I want to get
off from that's nearest to the airport in Manila?

Lagalag said...
15 January 2012 13:08
You may get off the train where you can easily take a cab to NAIA. The best station then is Pasay Road Station.

itsmejustine said...
21 February 2012 17:48
Hi. Hello. Ask ko lang po, how many hours will it take from Manila to Naga|?

Lagalag said...
22 February 2012 10:16
Nun po bumyahe ako to Naga from Manila inabot po ng 11 hours.

LRT-1 Balintawak Station Destinations
Balintawak is most commonly known as the part of Metro Manila where the biggest depot of agricultural andmeat
products can be found. Cloverleaf Market also known as Balintawak Market serves as drop-off point of
agricultural and meat products from Northern Luzon before these products go to different public markets andretail
stores around the metropolis.

Balintawak LRT-1 Station, the yellow line, is the third station from the future common station of LRT and MRT which
will be constructed along EDSA near corner North Avenue. The future North Station of LRT-1 will be connected to SM
City North EDSA.

Here are some of the landmarks and institutions near Balintawak LRT-1 Station:

Balintawak Market
EDSA Cloverleaf Interchange
Andres Bonifacio Park
Saint Joseph the Worker Parish Church
Nissan Balintawak
Sony Service Center
Bonifacio Memorial Elementary School
Watson
Chowking
Petron

LRT-1 Monumento Station Destinations
Monumento is where you find the avenue of department stores just walking distance from the LRT 1 station. They
stand side by side along Rizal Avenue where major provincial bus companies like Victory Bus are also located.
Monumento Station formerly held the distinction of being the last station of LRT-1 north of Metro Manila before the
extension is built and new stations opened (Balintawak, Roosevelt and soon North common station of LRT-1 and
MRT-3). This might be one of the reasons why plenty of hotels also flourish here.

Quick Update: Gotesco Grand Central no longer exists because of the fire on March 17, 2012. This post is not edited
except for this update done July 23, 2012.

Destinations in Monumento Station

Asian Institute of Computer Studies
Victory Bus Terminal
National Bureau of Investigation
Victory Central Mall Department Store
Ever Gotesco Mall Department Store
Uniwide Sales
Araneta Square
Sierra Madre Transport
Puregold Supermarket
Parco Supermarket & Department Store
Jackman Department Store
Novotel Caloocan
Astro Hotel
Nice Hotel Branches
Sogo Hotel Branches
Andres Monument
Manila Central University
Bonifacio Market

LRT-1 Quirino Station Routes & Destinations
There are so many maritime corporations and seaman-hiring companies as well as POEA accreditedrecruitment
agencies located around LRT-1 Quirino Station. Some of them have their own buildings while others are housed in
multi-story buildings. I created this guide for job seekers that don't know how to get to their respective recruiter's
address here. Aside from OFW (Overseas Filipino Workers) destinations, scores of restaurants, hotels, bars and
clubs are also accessible via this train station. By commute, it's much nearer to use Quirino Station if you're headed
to Remedios Circle as there are jeepneys you can take to Adriatico St and other paralleled roads from which Malate's
nightlife attraction is a stone's throw away. You can also get to Malate Church faster from this station, just take
jeepney with "Dakota Harrison Plaza" sign with its loading bay located right below the station.

Marc 2000 Tower
It's always best to get to where you're headed as fast as you can. Especially if you're from outside of Metro Manila,
e.g., Pampanga, Bulacan, Tarlac, Cavite, Laguna, Batangas, Quezon Province, etc. After a bus route to Manila,
nothing compares to taking a LRT train to get to your destination. In this article, I will guide you to buildings and
institutions that can be reached on foot or a short jeepney ride from LRT-1 Quirino Ave Station.

Check if your destination is listed below and then read the rest of this article to guide yourself in getting
there.Important: If your destination is listed, please read the whole article until you get to the part in which your
destination is given direction. I created this to help you out so please be patient while reading. Use the maps I created
for your convenience and to help you even more. There are eight maps in this guide including the zoomed out version
where you can see how far a building is from LRT-1 Quirino Station.

Adriatico Executive Center
Amf Puyat Bowling
AMF-Puyat Bowling Inn
Ang Bistro sa Remedios
Apotolic Nunciature
Arthur's
Aurora Quezon Elem School
BSM
Casa de Antonio Pension Inn
Club Socialista
COMPASS - Competent Maritime Professionals & Sea Staff
Cowboy Grill Remedios
Dematisse
Diamond Rose Human Resources & Services Corp
Dona Felisa Syjuco Bldg
Dona Mercedes Bldg
Dulo-Zobel Roxas bound jeepneys
E-Games by Philweb
Eligardi Building
FBIC Reefer Center
Felisas Building
FFW Bldg
FILHIGH-GNS INC
Forex Building
FSR Building
Full Speed
Garden Brew Pension Inn
Green Residences
Guieb Building
Ideal Placement
Insomnia
Jollibee San Andres
Junnil Building
Korean Palace
Leon Guinto Townhomes III
Leonis Bldg
Lolo Dad's
M&M Placement Int'l Inc
Malate Crown Plaza
Man Maritime Inc
Manila Int'l Recruitment Services Inc MIRSI

Marc 1971 Taft Ave
Marc 2000
McDonald's
Medbulk Maritime Management Corp
Mercury Drug
Metro view
Minerva Marine Agency Inc
NAESS House
Natasha
NICFUR Building
Ninoy Aquino Stadium
Only You Bar & Music Lounge
Our Lady of Remedies Catholic Center
Our Lady of Remedies Parish aka Malate Church
Our Lady of Remedios School
Philippine Academy of Family Physicians
PRC-Zapote and Guadalupe bound jeepneys
Puregold San Andres
Remedios Circle
Rosario Reyes Health Center
Royal Medicheck Inc
Ruby Ann Building
RVA Building
San Andres bound jeepneys
San Andres Market
San Marcelino Medical Clinic
Sherwood Plaza
SMS Valesco Strategic Manpower Solutions
Stardust Bar & Resto
Stargazer KTV Bar
STI College
Sundance
Sunway Int'l Manpower Services Inc
The Hue House Massage
Tropical Harbour Bar
V-Zone KTV
Vegetarian Food Center
Vellagio Tower
Victoria Manor
Zigo Bar & Restaurant
Manila Zoo

How To Get To Buildings And Institutions Around LRT-1 Quirino Station

Below is the vicinity map where LRT-1 Quirino Station is located. As you can see, it's the intersection of Taft Ave and
President Quirino Ave. The two main thoroughfares intersect each other in letter X form. San Andres St served as
strike-through of letter X intersection. So you're looking at a letter X (Taft and Quirino avenues) with a horizontal line
(San Andres) through its center.



Bldg followed it.


There's a J ollibee (corner of Maria Orosa St) after Puregold. Rosario ReyesHealth Center is up ahead. Next











Quirino Ave.




Bayan.

Full Speed Building




















RVA Building




Vellagio Tower



Guieb Building


Leonis Building





Ruby Ann Building


LRT-1 Roosevelt Station Destinations
It's very comforting in our part that we know what landmarks and establishments are located near our LRT and MRT
stations, especially if we're talking about a train station that serves intersection of two major thouroughfares like
EDSA and Roosevelt Avenue. So as you can see, I had started posting destinations in LRT Stations by creating first
post on this subject on November 29, 2010 entitled "LRT-1 Monumento StationDestinations".

Today I'm gonna take you to important places that you can just walk right up to after getting off the train at Roosevelt
Station of LRT-1. Here they are:

Walter Mart
Munoz Market
Meralco
Lemon Square
Fast Food Chains e.g. McDonald, Jollibee, Chowking, Tropical Hut
Rosas Traveler's Inn
Bus Ride to Novaliches via C-5
Jeepney Ride to San Francisco del Monte
Pawnshops

Walter Mart gives utmost convenience for those people driving car going to Carriedo or Divisoria but don't want to
take their car to those congested areas. The huge Mall serves as "park & ride" for drivers who like quick shopping in
Carriedo. It's more practical if you only buy some hand carry and head back home. Parking area of Walter Mart is in
the basement. Entrance is along EDSA and another one at the back of the Mall. Parking fee is 20 pesos first 2 hours
and 10 pesos per hour hereafter.

Munoz Market is located along Roosevelt Avenue near corner EDSA. Roosevelt Avenue ends up in EDSA, and its
opposite road is Congressional Avenue where the pawnshops are located. All food chains I have mentioned are
visible from the corner of EDSA and Roosevelt-Congressional. The huge Membership Shopping Club of S&R can be
seen from the distance of EDSA-Congressional intersections.

We all have friends and relatives from provinces and some are balikbayans, It pays that we know places that they
might ask us about. So stay logged in here, there's more to come.
2 Responses to LRT-1 Roosevelt Station Destinations
Bix said...
5 August 2013 19:45
Tanong ko lang po: How do you commute from Mcdonalds along visayas avenue to PAGASA Science Garden along
BIR Road? Yung shortest commute sana..Thanks a lot..

Lag alag said...
5 August 2013 22:31
@ Bix. Sakay lang po ng jeepney na "City hall" along Visayas near McDonald's. Sakay po uli jeepney na "Delta" o
"Quiapo." Baba po ng BIR Road at sakay po uli jeepney along BIR, sabihn po sa driver na ibaba kyo sa destinasyon
ninyo.

LRT-1 Tayuman Station Destinations
Tayuman Station of LRT-1 or the yellow lane serves commuters from district of Tondo as well as Santa Cruz Manila.
Main destination here is the SM San Lazaro, a branch of SM Shopping Malls, where you can watch movies after
shopping and then eat on fast food chains and restaurants. Along Tayuman Street near to SM San Lazaro is a nice
and affordable traveler's hotel. There's a church and student dormitories. Arsenio Lacson Avenue starts
perpendicularly from Tayuman near SM City San Lazaro. Lacson Avenue is the main thoroughfare that is connected
to Nagtahan Flyover, the main linkage to the SLEX and the first entrance ramp of Manila Skyway.

Here are the destinations in going to Tayuman Station of LRT-1:

Esperito Santo Parochial Church
SM City San Lazaro
Starbucks
Land Transportation Office (LTO) Tayuman
Tayuman Hotel
Jeepney ride to Pritil Puregold
Family Clinic Colleges
Tayuman Commercial Center
La Suerte Garments Manufacturing

LRT-1 U.N. Avenue Station Routes & Destinations
U.N. Avenue Station of LRT-1, the Yellow Line serves Ermita District. It is located at the corner of Taft Avenue and
United Nations Avenue and near to Rizal Park and Government offices as well as school, universities, hospitals,
malls and hotels. If you're coming from a far distant area in the north like Bulacan, Pampanga, Novaliches,
Balintawak, U.P. Diliman, Fairview, CAMANAVA, etc or east of Metro Manila like Pasig, Antipolo, Marikina, etc, and
you're going to U.S. Embassy, the best route to take is via MRT and LRT. Get off at U.N. Avenue Station and ride a
taxi to get to the U.S. Embassy, which is located exactly at the southwest tip of Roxas Boulevard. It's approximately
940 meters from U.N. Avenue Station to the gate of U.S. Embassy, a good walk exercise if you will. Especially in the
early morning when most of visa applicants go there.

This post will tell you how to get to different places in the surrounding areas of LRT-1 U.N. Avenue Station. You can
go to Robinson's Place Manila more faster from a far flung location if you get off here rather than in Pedro Gil Station
where you need to walk towards the direction of Robinson's. If you take this route to get to Robinson's, you still need
to walk but not that far. Of course, the reason is there's a jeepney route along Padre Faura that passes through all
wings of Robinson's Place Manila. U.N. Avenue Station is also the best route if you're going to Bellagio Square if
you're coming from a far distant location and you're commuting by LRT and MRT. To get to Bellagio Square, you only
need to walk a little bit towards Padre Faura, ride a jeepney and ask the driver to drop you off at Pedro Gil corner
Jeorge Bacobo. For a complete direction guide on how to go to Bellagio Square, type how to get
to bellagio square inside Search Direction Here box that you see in our side bar - above, right. Then click "Search"
or just press enter on your keyboard.

Here are the places, buildings and institutions you can get to via U.N. Avenue Station of LRT-1. For your reference,
I've also measure their distances from corner of Taft Avenue and United Nations Avenue. They're listed below
in alphabetical order:

Araullo High School - located just outside of the U.N. Avenue Station, northeast corner of Taft Avenue and U.N.
Avenue intersection.

Barrio Fiesta - a popular Filipino Restaurantlocated at the left corner of United Nations Avenue and Alhambra street,
around 728meters from U.N. Avenue Station toward southwest near Roxas Boulevard.

Bayview Park Hotel Manila - a three star hotel located next to Barrio Fiesta. Exact location is Roxas Boulevard corner
United Nations Avenue. Approximate distance is 798 metersfrom U.N. Station to the main lobby entrance which is
located along Roxas Boulevard service road.

Casa Bacobo Hotel - located to the right corner of United Nations Avenue and Jeorge Bacobo from Taft going
southwest or Roxas Boulevard. Approximate distance from Taft Avenue to the main entrance which is locate along
Bacobo Street is 450 meters.

Cowboy Grill - a popular bar with live bandperformers nightly located to the left side of U.N. Avenue from Taft going
southwest or Roxas Boulevard approximately 400 metersfrom Taft.

Crewcare Bldg - Crew Care, Inc. is a seafarers' company giving services not only to seafarers but to their families as
well. This building also houses King's Manpower Services. Located to the right of United Nations Avenue going to
Roxas Boulevard. Approximately 732 metersfrom Taft Avenue. Exact Address: 415 U.N. Avenue, Ermita, Manila.

Department of Justice - located along Padre Faura Street. From U.N. Avenue Station, walk southward along Taft
Anvenue to Padre Faura pass NBI, about 276 meters. Ride a jeepney going to Robinson's Place mall and ask driver
to drop you off right at Department of Justice.

Department of Tourism - located at Rizal Park. See how to get to Rizal Park below.

Emilio Aguinaldo College - located at the corner of San Marcelino and Gonzales streeet, which is to the east of U.N.
Avenue Station. Between U.N. Avenue and Taft Avenue another road runs through. This road is General Luna Street.
Take that road up to Gonzales Street. Turn left on Gonzales Street. Approximate distance from U.N. Station to Emilio
Aguinaldo College is 260 meters.

Don Alfonso Sycip Condominium - located to the left of U.N. Avenue around 660 metersfrom Taft Avenue going to
Roxas Boulevard or toward southwest. Border by M.H. Del Pilar, U.N. Avenue and Guerrero Street.

G.E. Antonio Building is actually located at T.M. Kalaw Avenue corner Jeorge Bacobo Street. But you can easily
reach its main entrance which is located along Jeorge Bacobo if you pass through U.N. Avenue, turning left onto
Bacobo Street. A short walk of about 510 meters toward southwest or Roxas Boulevard.

Hiraya Gallery - is a small museum of Philippine arts created by young but talented Filipino artists. Located to the left
of U.N. Avenue about 475 meters from Taft Avenue going southwest or toward Roxas Boulevard.

Manila Doctors Hospital - located to the right of U.N. Avenue approximately 162 meters from Taft going southwest or
toward Roxas Boulevard.

Manila Pavilion Hotel - located to the right of U.N. Avenue next to Manila Doctors Hospital around 270 meters from
Taft Avenue. Exactly located at the corner of Maria Orosa Street and U.N. Avenue. Manila Pavilion houses a
PAGCOR Casino. This 4-star hotel is a Waterfront Hotels & Casinos member hotel.

Manila Police Precint #5 - located to the left of U.N. Avenue 115 meters from corner of Taft Avenue going southwest
or Roxas Boulevard.

Manila Prince Hotel - 4 Star Hotel with 5 Star Hotel furnitures, facilities and amenities. Located at #1000 San
Marcelino Street. Walking direction: From U.N. Station, walk along U.N. Avenue toward northeast end of U.N.
Avenue. Turn left on the next street which is San Marcelino. Manila Prince is to the right of San Marcelino about
110 meters from corner of U.N. Avenue and San Marcelino Street. Approximate distance from Taft is 385meters.

Mayfair Tower - a condominium with magnificient view inside and out. Located at the left corner of U.N. Avenue and
Mabini Street approximately 515 meters from U.N. Avenue Station of LRT-1.

Medical Center Manila - is located just around 28 meters from U.N. Avenue Station north bound side of LRT or to the
east of Taft Avenue.

Miramar Hotel - a 3-star hotel built in 1930, renovated to restore its former glory. One of the few remaining art deco
buildings along Roxas Boulevard. Approximately 795 metersfrom U.N. Avenue Station going southwest. You can get
there by taxi from Taft or just walk the distance, turning right onto the service road of Roxas Boulevard. Miramar is
next to the corner building which is occupied by a Starbuck's and Yellow Cab.

National Bureau of Investigation Headquarters - located along Taft Avenue, southbound, approximately
108meters from U.N. Avenue Station.

National Library of the Philippines - also known as Pambansang Aklatan ng Pilipinas, located along T.M. Kalaw in
Rizal Park. You can get there by walking about 650 meters from Taft Avenue, taking southwest direction of U.N.
Avenue or toward Roxas Boulevard. Turn right onto Mabini Street and cross T.M. Kalaw.

Philam Life Building - located to the left of U.N. Avenue next to Manila Police Precint #5 around 178 meters from Taft
going to Roxas Boulevard.

Physician's Tower - is an old building located to the right of U.N. Avenue approximately 480meters from Taft going
southwest or toward Roxas Boulevard.

Puso ng Maynila building - located at the corner of U.N. Avenue and Mabini Street. Approximately 529 meters from
Taft Avenue up to the entrance which is located along Mabini Street. Direction is toward southwest or Roxas
Boulevard.

Rizal Park or Luneta Park - national park of the Philippines where Manila Ocean Park and H20 Hotel is also located
at the back of Quirino Grandstand. Best way from U.N. Avenue by walking is toward T.M. Kalaw. Walk along Taft
Avenue nortward. Or you can take the road running 25 degrees from Taft Avenue northward. This road is General
Luna. If you take General Luna, crossing T.M. Kalaw and staying on this road will take you first to the Department of
Tourism building and then to the Agrifina Circle where Sultan Kudarat Statue stands and is already part of Rizal Park.
Walking from Agrifina Circle toward west will take you to Luneta Dancing Music Fountain which is about
587 meters from U.N. Avenue Station of LRT, Jose Rizal Monument - 855 meters, Quirino Grandstad - 1186 meters,
and Manila Ocean Park approximately 1.3 kilometers from U.N. Avenue Station of LRT-1, the Yellow Line. You can
take a taxi along T.M. Kalaw corner General Luna Street to get to Manila Ocean Park faster.

Robinson's Place Mall - you can get here faster via U.N. Avenue Station, walk approximately 273 meters southward
along Taft Avenue pass NBI toward corner of Padre Faura where you ride a "Paco San Andres" bound jeepney. Get
off right on Robinson's Place depending on your destination in Robinson's Place. If you're going to Midtown part of
Robinson's get off at Pedro Gil Wing. You see, jeepneys plying this route pass through 3 roads that border
Robinson's Place Mall - Padre Faura, then they turn left on M.H. Del Pilar Street, and finally turn left on Pedro Gil
Street. Robinson's Place Ermita is so big. You must know what part of Robinson's your going to, so that you know
where to get of. If you're in doubt, ask the driver to drop you off.

Roxas Boulevard - this picture was taken during the parade of Santo Nino Festival along Roxas Boulevard on
Sunday, January 30, 2011. Roxas Boulevard is approximately 800 meters from U.N. Avenue Station of LRT-1 which
is located in Taft Avenue - U.N. Avenue intersection.

Royal Bay Terrace - a condominium located to the right of U.N. Avenue going southwest or toward Roxas Boulevard,
approximately 560 meters from Taft Avenue.

San Carlos Mansion - is a budget apartelle or apartment hotel that caters to foreign tourists. It is located along a small
road called San Carlos which is next to Jeorge Bacobo Street. From U.N. Avenue Station of LRT-1, walk to the right
of U.N. Avenue toward Roxas Boulevard or southwest, then turn right onto San Carlos Street. Approximate distance
from U.N. Station is 510 meters.

Seafarers Place - is a meeting place of seafarers looking for jobs in foreign vessels. Located at a part of Rizal Park
adjoining T.M. Kalaw Street. From U.N. Avenue Station of LRT-1, walk toward T.M. Kalaw via General Luna Street,
the road that runs northwwest 25 degrees from Taft Avenue. Walk along T.M. Kalaw pass Maria Orosa Street until
you see their marker.

Segundina Building - this is where Vizcarra Diagnostic Center is located. As it is the building is now known as
Vizcarra. Located to the left of U.N. Avenue approximately 565 meters from Taft Avenue going southwest or toward
Roxas Boulevard.

Shakeys - stands alongside Cowboy Grill to the left of U.N. Avenue opposite McDonals approximately 365 meters
from U.N. Avenue Station of LRT.

Starbucks Coffee and Yellow Cab Pizza - located at the corner of Roxas Boulevard service road and U.N. Avenue to
the right. Approximately 773 meters from Taft Avenue.

Jade Vine - is a popular Filipino restaurant which was started as a small coffee shop in M.H. Del Pilar in 1960 and
because of its popularity had moved in here in 1963 to accommodate its growing number of customers. With official
address at 537 United Nations Avenue, it is located at the right corner of U.N. Avenue and Jeorge Bacobo Street.
Approximately 438 meters from Taft Avenue in the direction of Roxas Boulevard.

The Pearl Manila - is a hotel located along Taft Avenue's southbound side, approximately
780 meters from U.N. Avenue Station of LRT.

Times Plaza - is an office building with commercial establishments connected to the southbound lane of LRT-1, the
Yellow Line.

U.S. Embassy - is located where U.N. Avenue ends in Roxas Boulevard, at the opposite side. This picture was taken
during parade of Festival of Santo Nino on January 30, 2011. At the background is the American embassy. You can
get to the U.S. Embassy via U.N. Avenue Station of LRT-1 by riding a taxi right near the corner of U.N. Avenue and
Taft Avenue.

Victoria Bldg - located to the right of U.N. Avenue approximately 700 meters from Taft going southwest or toward
Roxas Boulevard. Complete address is 429 United Nations Avenue, Ermita, Manila.

WHO - Asia-Pacific Regional Headquarters of World Health Organization. Located opposite Times Plaza,
approximately just 10 meters from U.N. Avenue Station of LRT-1, the Yellow Line.

United Nations Avenue Map from LRT-1 U.N. Station

8 Responses to LRT-1 U.N. Avenue Station Routes & Destinations
Paola Isabella said...
14 January 2012 23:02
Hi! i just want to ask how to get from LRT UN Ave to PAGCOR HOuse in Roxas Blvd? What will I take? a bus?jeep?

Lagalag said...
14 January 2012 23:17
From LRT UN Ave Station, walk along Taft Ave up to the corner of Padre Faura where Supreme Court is situated.
Ride a jeepney with "Robinson's Place Sta Ana" sign. Alight at the corner of Padre Faura and MH Del Pilar on which
the jeepney will turn left. From the corner of Del Pilar and Padre Faura, walk towards Roxas Blvd. Pagcor House is
located to the left corner of Faura and Roxas Blvd service road.

Jhoi Corotan said...
22 June 2012 20:11
Hi sir can i ask the easiest way to commute back and forth going to Palacio De Maynila in Roxas Boulevard coming
from Monumento Lrt Station. Thank u very much :)

Lagalag said...
22 June 2012 21:24
@ Jhoi Corotan. Two options: fast and slow. Fast - take a LRT train bound for Baclaran. Alight at Doroteo Jose
Station. Below the station, ride a jeepney with "Baclaran Mabini Del Pilar" signs on its sides and "Baclaran Mabiti" on
its front. Watch for Diamond Hotel to your right, ask the driver's help. Tell him to point you to Diamond Hotel. Once
the jeep goes past Diamond Hotel, it will cross two streets - J Quintos Sr, the street that bordered Diamond hotel, and
the second street to your right is Pasaje del Carmen. Get off the jeep after Pasaje del Carmen. Palacio de Manila is
to the right of the road where you alighted which is M.H. del Pilar Street past Pasaje del Carmen. Slow - Ride the
same jeepney in Monumento and follow the same direction. Note: You can get off the train at Carriedo Station if you
know where to ride the jeepney which is a bit far from the station unlike in Doroteo where the jeepneys stop right
below the station

How to get back to Monumento? Del Pilar Street is one way towards Baclaran. The road that goes towards
Monumento is paralleled to del Pilar. From Palacio de Manila, take Sinagoga Street, the road perpendicular to Del
Pilar. Walk towards the other end of Sinagoga, that's Mabini. Ride the same jeepney from Baclaran only this time the
sign in its front is "Monumento". I am hoping that these directions help you get to your destination. Take care. :)

Jhoana Mari Clenista said...
13 September 2013 07:53
hi dear please give me details on how to reach US manila embassy started from United Nation Station. I want to ride
jeepney or is there any FX going there.Please help

Lag alag said...
13 September 2013 15:01
@ Jhoana Mari Clenista. There is no jeepney or fx from UN Ave Station. Either take a taxi or walk the entire UN Ave.
If you still prefer jeepney, walk to the corner of Padre Faura and ride a jeepney bound for Sta Ana or San Andres and
ask driver to drop you off at Del Pilar corner Faura. Walk along Faura a little bit until you get to Roxas Blvd. US
Embassy is located at the other side of Roxas Blvd but still need to walk a bit. Hope my guide helps you.

Juvy Gungon said...
10 February 2014 21:30
Hi! How far is UN avenue station from Swagman Hotel?

Lag alag said...
11 February 2014 06:48
@ Juvy Gungon. Approximately 700 to 800 meters.

LRT-1 Vito Cruz Station Routes & Destinations
There's a lot of places you can get to from Vito Cruz Station of LRT-1 the Yellow Line. First off, surrounding this
station are landmarks and institutions that are so important in Philippine history and culture. Aside from De La
Salle University, one ride away is CCP Complex with its terminal located just outside Rizal Memorial Sports Complex.
Second, you can get to a back door of Makati Financial District by jeep from Vito Cruz Station. Pablo Ocampo Senior
Street formerly Vito Cruz from which the name of this station was derived extends up to northeast part of Makati,
intersecting a main thoroughfare there - Chino Roces formerly Pasong Tamo. Here are important places,
in alphabetical order, you can get to from Vito Cruz Station either on foot or by shuttle and jeep:

CCP Complex Shuttle Terminal is located along Pablo Ocampo Senior Street formerly Vito Cruz near main gate of
Rizal Memorial Sports Complex. From Vito Cruz Station, walk toward corner of Taft Avenue and Pablo Ocampo, turn
right, walk on until you see the terminal. These shuttles take passengers to the following: CCP, Harbor Square, Aliw
Theater, Star City, Folk Arts Theater, PICC, PCSO, Coconut Palace, Gloriamaris, Sofitel Hotel Philippine Plaza,
Amazing Show at Manila Film Center, Senate of the Philippinesat GSIS Building.

Central Bank of the Philippines' entrance is located along Harrison Street. You can ride the shuttle of CCP, get off at
corner of Pablo Ocampo and Harrison Street and walk to the gate. Or you can take a taxi and get off at the exact gate
of Central Bank.

Century Park Hotel is next to Rizal Memorial Sports Complex along Pablo Ocampo Street, opposite corner of M.
Adriatico Sreet and Pablo Ocampo. You can either ride a taxi or a CCP shuttle. But you know what? It's a walking
distance, around 500 meters.

Friedenshaus Residence Hall is located at the corner of Estrada and Leon Guinto streets. From Vito Cruz Station
walk toward Dela Salle University, which is northward along Taft Avenue. First Street from Vito Cruz Station to the
right is Estrada Street. Walk along Estrada up to the next street which is Leon Guinto Street. Friendenshaus is visible
momentarily.

Harrison Plaza Shopping Mall is located along M. Adriatico Street opposite Rizal Memorial Sports Complex. From
Vito Cruz Station, walk toward corner of Taft Avenue and Pablo Ocampo. You can ride a pedicab to get there. Before
you board a pedicab make sure you and the driver agree on the fare. If you decide to walk, from the corner of Taft
Avenue and Pablo Ocampo Street, walk toward Rizal Memorial Sports Complex until you reach M. Adriatico. Turn
right on Adriatico, walk on until you see SM to the left of Adriatico. Walk across Adriatico toward SM. Next to SM is
the entrance of Harrison Plaza or you can pass through inside SM and head toward Harrison Plaza.

Jeepney Terminal of jeeps going to Zobel Roxas, Makati. These jeepneys pass by Zobel Roxas cor Osmena
Highway or South Luzon Expressway. The terminal is located at the corner of Pablo Ocampo Sr and Leon Guinto
streets. From Vito Cruz Station walk southward along Taft Avenue, walk across Taft towardJollibee Taft. Walk
pass Jollibee, next street from Taft is Leon Guinto, and right there is the terminal of these jeepneys. Their sign read
"Zobel Roxas - Dulo".

La Salle - Dela Salle School of Design and Arts Campus. This is along Pablo Ocampo Street, 100 meters away from
the terminal of "Zobel Roxas-Dulo" jeepneys.

La Salle - De La Salle University Taft is next to McDonald's which is very visible from Vito Cruz Station.

Legazpi Towers is located at the corner of Roxas Boulevard and Pablo Ocampo Street. Ride a CCP shuttle and ask
the driver to drop you off right there.

Manila Yacht Club - located in Manila Bay next to Philippine Navy Headquarters, approximately 200 meters from
CCP Complex. How to commute to Manila Yacht Club? You can ride a shuttle bound to CCP Complex and get off at
the corner of Roxas Boulevard and CCP Complex or Pedro Bukaneg, then walk northward along Roxas Boulevard
pass Philippine Navy Headquarters, until you see Manila Yacht Club entrance.

Ninoy Aquino Stadium is located at the northwest tip of Rizal Memorial Sports Complex. By walking its 650 meters
from Taft. Walk toward Pablo Ocampo from Vito Cruz Station, turn right on Pablo Ocampo, walk pass terminal of
CCP Complex shuttles, turn right on Adriatico Street, walk along Adriatico Street pass Wushu Federation and Rizal
Memorial Stadium until you get to the next gate of Rizal Memorial Sports Complex. Right there is theNinoy
Aquino Stadium.

Orchids Garden Suites is located along Pablo Ocampo Street opposite Century Park Hotel, approximately 450
meters from corner of Taft Avenue and Pablo Ocampo Street.

Philippine Sports Commission is located along Pablo Ocampo Street next to the main gate of Rizal Memorial Sports
Complex, approximately 217 meters from corner of Taft Avenue and Pablo Ocampo Street formerly Vito Cruz.

Philippine Taekwondo Headquarters is located along Pablo Ocampo Street next to Philippine Sports Commission and
approximately 240 meters from corner of Taft Avenue and Pablo Ocampo Sr Street.

PSC Badminton Hall is the first Sport Facility you get to see along Pablo Ocampo Street, 70 meters walk from corner
of Taft Avenue and Pablo Ocampo Street.

Rizal Memorial Baseball Stadium - located at the corner of Pablo Ocampo and Adriatico streets, next to Philippine
Taekwondo Headquarters, approximately 300 meters away from corner of Taft Avenue and Pablo Ocampo Street.

Rizal Memorial Sports Complex Gate along Pablo Ocampo Street, approximately 170 meters from corner of Taft
Avenue and Pablo Ocampo Street.

Rizal Memorial Stadium Track & Football - located along Adriatico Street, oppositeHarrison Plaza, approximately 580
meters from Taft Avenue.

SM Department Store at Harrison Plaza - along Adriatico Street, opposite Rizal Memorial Sports Complex, around
550-meter walk from corner of Taft Avenue and Pablo Ocampo Street. You can ride a pedicab to get there, just make
sure you and the driver of pedicab are in agreement on the fare before you board.

SM Hypermart Harrison Plaza - along Adriatico Street, next to the main building ofHarrison Plaza, opposite Ninoy
AquinoStadium and approximately 680 meters from Taft Avenue.

St. Scholastica's Church - located in St. Scholastica's College Campus along Leon Guinto Street near terminal of
jeepneys going to Zobel Roxas Makati. From Jollibee Taft, walk along Pablo Ocampo Street up to Leon Guinto, until
you see the church from the corner of Pablo Ocampo and Leon Guinto. Approximately 130 meters from Jollibee Taft.

St. Scholastica's Archives-Museum - located along Pablo Ocampo Street opposite the terminal of jeepneys going to
Zobel Roxas Makati. From Vito Cruz Station, walk towardJollibee Taft at the corner of Taft Avenue and Pablo
Ocampo formerly Vito Cruz. FromJollibee Taft walk along Pablo Ocampo eastward up to Leon Guinto Street. The
museum is to the right of Pablo Ocampo, approximately 90 meters from Taft Avenue.

Student's Place - it's a students' need oriented commercial building with fast food restaurants like Tropical Hut,
internet cafes like I.T. Log P@rk, book shops and many others. It's located at the corner of Taft Avenue and Estrada
Street exactly opposite Dela Salle University. From Vito Cruz Station, walk northward until you see the building,
approximately 100 meters from LRT Vito Cruz Station.

The Buoy Cafe Bar Grill & Restaurant - located along Pablo Ocampo Street formerly Vito Cruz just ouside Orchids
Garden Suites and approximately 400 meters from Taft. Practical way to get there is to ride a shuttle going to CCP
Complex. Or, just walk!

The Grand Towers and Pacific Regency - two condominium buildings standing side by side along Pablo Ocampo Sr
Street formerly Vito Cruz opposite Rizal Memorial Sports Complex and approximately 120 meters from corner of Taft
Avenue and Pablo Ocampo. Walking distance to DLSU or Dela Salle University.

The Providence Tower Condominium - located along Leon Guinto Street near corner Estrada. From Vito Cruz Station
walk northward up to Estrada Street, walk along Estrada and turn left on Leon Guinto. Approximately 218 meters
from Vito Cruz Station of LRT-1.

De La Salle College of Saint Benilde - located just around 20 meters from Vito Cruz Station of LRT-1 along north
bound side of Taft Avenue.

Torre Lorenzo Residences - located at the corner of Taft Avenue and Pablo Ocampo Sr. Street. Most of the
occupants are De La Salle students. Starbucks Cafe occupies a portion of the ground floor facing the corner of the
intersection. Approximately 73 meters from Vito Cruz Station.

United Evangelical Church of Manila - along Leon Guinto Street. From Vito Cruz station walk northward, turn right
onto Estrada Street then left on Leon Guinto Street. Walk to the left side of Leon Guinto, passing by The Providence
tower, until you see this building, standing approximately 130 meters from the corner of Estrada and Leon Guinto
streets.

University Mall - is connected to Vito Cruz Station of LRT-1 but only passengers from the north can pass through the
crossway connecting the two buildings. Passengers from south need to get on the ground and walk across Taft
Avenue to get to the University Mall.

Vietnam Embassy - located alongside The Buoy and Orchids Garden Suites. It's visible from the corner of Pablo
Ocampo Street formerly Vito Cruz and Adriatico Street. The most practical way to get there is by riding a shuttle
going to CCP or you can just walk. Approximate distance from Taft Avenue is 390 meters.

HP Village Square - a mini mall with fast food as well as fine dining restaurants, bank and atm machines around it,
located at the corner of Pablo Ocampo Street formerly Vito Cruz and Harrison Street. This one is a bit far for you to
walk so the best way is to ride a shuttle going to CCP Complex and ask the driver to drop you off the location.

Vito Cruz Towers - Condominiums owned by Citiland Groups, located alongside Pacific Regency but a little bit far.
Approximately 250 meters from corner of Taft Avenue and Pablo Ocampo Street formerly Vito Cruz.

Wushu Federation Philippines - located along Adriatico Street, approximately 140 meters from corner of Adriatico and
Pablo Ocampo streets where the Baseball Stadium is located and around 450 meters from Taft Avenue. Pedicabs
can take you there if you don't feel like walking. Just make sure you and the pedicab driver agree on the amount of
fare before you board the pedicab.
8 Responses to LRT-1 Vito Cruz Station Routes & Destinations
Philippines Travel Guide said...
29 January 2011 10:48
galing detailed talaga pati mga building good job very helpful to :)

Philipinoy said...
29 January 2011 11:12
Thanks Philippines Travel Guide.
Expect more of this.
:-)

norbert pagaspas said...
29 March 2012 13:05
hi! just wanna ask if how could i get to SM North EDSA or WalterMart, Trinoma from Pier 2, Manila South Harbor.

norbert pagaspas said...
29 March 2012 13:16
Hi! Just wanna ask how could i get to Walter Mart in North EDSA via bus or jeep. I'll be from Pier 2, Manila South
Harbor. Need the info ASAP, please!!! Thanks in advance!!!

Lagalag said...
29 March 2012 14:20
Just ride a jeep with "Munoz" sign. At the corner of EDSA and Roosevelt, Walter Mart is next to Munoz Market. You
can also ride jeep with "Del Monte Proj 8". It will cross EDSA. Get off the jeep before it crosses. There are jeepneys
right there at Pier 2. If you can't find jeepney with these sign, ride to Quiapo and take the jeep over there. "Munoz"
jeep also passes through Sta Cruz Carriedo area so you can first ride a jeep to Sta Cruz.

Lagalag said...
29 March 2012 14:29
You can easily go to SM North EDSA by riding a jeep with "Proj 6 West SM North EDSA" signs on both sides of the
jeep and "Proj 6" sign in its front. You can take this jeep right at Pier 2, along the main road where jeepneys pass
through. If it's your first time to go to SM North EDSA, the landmark is when you see the LRT elevated track running
above the wide EDSA. There are pedestrian overpasses and West Ave ends there while North Ave continues it on
opposite side of EDSA. Lots of passengers alight there. Climb the pedestrian overpass and you will surely see the big
signage of SM City North EDSA. You will not get lost if you go to SM North EDSA by following this guide even without
driver's assistance.

Kate Roxas said...
14 August 2014 11:44
Sir goodmorning po.. Ask ko lang po if ano pong sasakyan from vito cruz para makapunta po ng arguelles medical
clinic. Salamat po. Badly needed po.. Maraming maraming salamat po.

Lag alag said...
14 August 2014 15:02
@ Kate Roxas. "Zobel Roxas Dulo" jeepney in front of Saint Scholastica College. Ask driver to drop you there.

PNR Train Now Goes To Ligao Albay
A lot of commuters are headed to their respective home provinces these days for the Observance of Lent. One of
major destinations during Easter Season is Bicol Region. That's why I did checked on the status of PNR Bicol
Express Train service to give readers an update on whether there are new stations that had opened or train
commuters still need to board the train down to Naga City and take another route to their final destination such as
Albay.

PNR Bicol Express Train opens Ligao Station in Albay

Here are important things you should know on Philippine National Railways train service to Bicol:

PNR has just opened Ligao City Station in Albay.
You have two choices of trains to board bound for Ligao: Aircon and Ordinary. (No Sleeper Coaches)
Fare of Aircon Train bound for Ligao costs Php 717 while Ordinary is Php 344.
Aircon Train bound for Ligao is scheduled on M-W-F (Monday, Wednesday and Friday) while Ordinary Train is
available on S-T-Th (Sunday, Tuesday and Thursday).
Train bound for Ligao leaves PNR Tutuban Terminal at 8:30 pm and scheduled to arrive in Ligao Station at 7 am
the following day.
PNR Bicol Express Train (Reclining Aircon & Sleeper Coach) bound for Naga City leaves Tutuban at 6:30 pm daily
and scheduled to arrive in Naga City at 4:30 am.
Fare Rates of Bicol Express Train bound for Naga are as follow: Sleeper Coach - Php 665, Reclining Seat - Php
548.
If you prefer an ordinary train in going to Naga City, take PNR Train bound for Ligao and alight once it stop in
Naga Station.

If you have other questions, kindly go to previous posts on PNR Bicol Express Train and read comments from
other readers below them, just click the URLs below:


drivers and the system in which airport taxis are managed. There are two types of taxi in Mactan Cebu International

their meters.


meters are on.

headed out to the taxi terminal. It's from him that I got the information about the difference between the yellow and
white taxis.


via access ramp. As soon as you get to departure lobby, go outside via the first entrance/exitglass door. There you'll


In travelling out of town, it's always my habit to go first to a Jollibee outlet near the hotels that I had already checked
out on the internet prior to my travel. I would have some meal to freshen up and quickly plan out walking direction to
those hotels to check out their rates, check-in time, etc., one after another. In time like this, Latitude App of my
cellphone has been a big help. Imagine traveling without a map? Speaking of that, my first tip on this series constitute
the basic thing you should not forget in travelling especially when you visit Cebu: Make sure your cellphone has
Latitude App. Most android phone has it. If your phone don't have a capability, just bring any map you can buy at any
bookstore.



than a highway.



are just so contented with their life, and that makes me admire them. Mactan Cebu International Airport is way too far
Sogo Hotel.






Jon Robert said...
30 August 2012 16:04
Airport Pickup
Taxi Service London

Lag alag said...
30 August 2012 17:08

Rae Danao said...
1 October 2012 03:05

Lag alag said...
1 October 2012 18:24
Salamat po.

Chekulit said...
9 December 2012 10:10
the tips.

Lag alag said...
9 December 2012 18:35

yadhav said...
13 December 2012 11:34


London Taxi Fares

David John said...
8 February 2013 19:37

Jack Witson said...

Lag alag said...
4 April 2013 15:07

4 February 2014 00:35

#Fort San Pedro
#Plaza
#Cebu City Hall
#Colon St
#Heritage Monument
#Casa Gorordo
#Mactan Shrine

:))

Lag alag said...
4 February 2014 10:53

Unknown said...
30 March 2014 16:56

Lag alag said...
31 March 2014 01:12

Good Eats And Good Rides From Manila To Cebu
In the post entitled World-Class Airport With The Most Reasonably Priced Food, I shared to you the existence of
Food Court inside NAIA Terminal 3 which houses number of both high-end restaurants and stalls that serve
affordable meals to both outbound and arriving passengers. Most of us have bad connotation that foods in our
airports are expensive and only rich people can afford to have a fast meal right before they board planes to
their destinations. The tendency, especially for those flying on their first trip via airplane, is to squeeze time of having
some heavy meals into their schedule of getting to the airport. The result is a stressful flight. So, for those of you who
don't have knowledge about the affordability of eaing in NAIA-3, you can relax now and get rid of thinking much about
eating heavy at home before going to the airport. If a friend or relative of yours is flying, you can tell them to have
their meal right at the aiport for a more relaxed travel.

7-11 at NAIA-3
The restaurants and fast foods are located next floor up the departure level. You might not notice it. Just take an
escalator and when you get there, you will immediately see the sign. Aside from Ministop which serves Pinoy favorite
meals, 7-11 is now open at NAIA-3. The popular 24 hour open convenience store serves their meals at the same
price as in their branches outside the airport.

Ministop at NAIA-3

Ministop has increased their prices 3 pesos more of their regular pricing. Ala Carte meals which cost only 49 pesos in
their other branches are sold for 52 pesos in their branch inside NAIA 3. Nevertheless, they're still in our budget,
aren't they?

On Feb 26, I headed to NAIA-3 at 2 am for my flight to Cebu scheduled at 5:50 am. I had my meal at 7-11 before
proceeding to the boarding gate. It was a very relaxing trip. I didn't rush. I just grabbed my backpack, plugged down a
taxi and 35 minutes after, I was passing the time at the lounge near the Viewing Deck, after which I walked a little bit
to 7-11 and ordered my favorite Beef Caldereta and a bottle of water.

Jollibee inside NAIA-3
One thing I've noticed at NAIA-3 is more popularfast food chains are opening their outlets here. I've already
mentioned that Jollibee is already open. Kenny Rogers has already opened, although the store is closed at the time
of my flight. There's also Mister Donut and the popular Dimsun And Dumpling.

The flight to Cebu only takes 1 hour and 5 minutes. At 6:55 am, the Air Philippines plane I boarded was already at full
stop in Mactan Cebu International Airport. And my first step on the Queen City of the south which is also the second
important city of the Philippines next to Metro Manila has begun.

The first siginificant thing I've noticed in this major destination not only for Filipinos but for numerous foreign tourists
as well (seen them everywhere), is the good manner of taxi drivers that serve arriving passengers and the ease of
going to downtown Cebu without any hassles - very organized, fast and reliable. (Unlike in Metro Manila) When I say
taxi, I am referring to the white ones not the yellow. Two types of taxi take passengers from Mactan International
Airport to the downtown and anywhere in Cebu. And you should know which one to take and how to locate their
terminal, for your convenience and security. For that, I need to open this topic in a new post which will give you more
tips especially where to stay in Cebu City, practically.

Please read it here: Cebu: Taking Taxi From Mactan Airport To Colon

In this article, I will guide you to the respective locations of buildings and institutions within Eastwood City, so that the
next time you need to get to your destination there, you just breeze into the commercial center and head to your
building location. But before that, please see below the list of buildings inside Eastwood City. Go check if your
destination is listed, then read on to get the driving direction. You can view the building map of Eastwood City at the
bottom of this post.

For Commuting Directions, go to Jeepney Route Bound For Eastwood City Libis

Destinations In Eastwood City

1800 Eastwood Avenue - Dell
1880 Eastwood Avenue
Amberbase Solutions
Citibank Citi Square Building
Cyber & Fashion Mall aka Eastwood Cybermall
E-Commerce Plaza
Eastwood Central Park
Eastwood City Walk
Eastwood Corporate Plaza

Eastwood LeGrand 1
Eastwood LeGrand 2
Eastwood Mall
Food Junction
Global One Center
Holy Family Chapel
IBM Plaza
Informatics
MDC 100
Megaworld Building
Olympic Heights
One Orchard Road
Technoplaza (Emerson, Concentrix, Fitness First)

Access Roads To Eastwood City
There are three access roads to Eastwood City:

Drive straight to those buildings to take Eastwood Ave
Access Road #1

Eastwood Avenue - The main road that runs through the middle of Eastwood City from Eulogio Rodriguez Jr.
Avenue aka C-5. Served as gateway to Eastwood City, two landmark buildings are situated in both corners of
Eastwood Avenue and C-5. They are MDC 100and Citibank Square Building. This road goes immediately to the
driveway to parking area of Eastwood Cybermall otherwise known as Cyber & Fashion Mall which is linked to
Megaworld Building. If your destination is Eastwood Cyber Mall, take this road. For other buildings accessible

U-turn slot from Katipunan to Orchard Road
Access Road #2

Orchard Road - The most preferred access road from Katipunan, Araneta Cubao, Boni Serrano Marikina, etc.
Headed immediately to Holy Family Chapel and directly to basement parking of Eastwood Mall and the frontage of
The Palazzio and Lafayette 1,2 & 3 and their parking entrances. If your destination is Eastwood Mall, take this route.
Holy Family Chapel Sunday Mass Schedule: 9:00 AM, 11:00 AM, 12:15 PM, 5:00 PM and 6:15 PM. For other
buildings accessible immediately through this road, click here.

Calle Industria Road corner C-5
Access Road #3

Calle Industria Street - The most convenient access if you're from Alabang or Fort BonifacioGlobal City and from
Green Meadows Avenue or White Plains Avenue which is the route to take if you're coming in from Greenhills, San
Juan, Pinaglabanan, N. Domingo and Gilmore. Headed immediately to Global One Center Building and passes
through Eastwood City Walk One and Two. The best route if you need to drop off companions heading to any
restaurants in Eastwood City Walk of Fame which also situated in the Activity Center. For other buildings accessible

Access Roads' Locations:

Orchard Road is accessible along south bound lane of C-5 from Katipunan and Boni Serrano via a U-Turn slot
located opposite Eastwood City before Eastwood Avenue. You get to see a BMW Autohaus to the left of C-5 where
the U-Turn slot is located. In north bound lane of C-5, Orchard road is next to Eastwood Avenue.

Eastwood Avenue is accessible along south bound lane of C-5 through the U-Turn slot after you get past Eastwood
Avenue itself. There's a pedestrian overpass across C-5 right at the corner of Eastwood Avenue. Along northbound
lane, drive straight to Citibank Square building which you can make out from the distance.

Meanwhile, Calle Industria Street is the road to the right of C-5 approximately 205 meters before Eastwood Avenue.
Nuvo City showroom building and Honda Cars Pasig are situated at the corners of Calle Industria Street.

How to get to Eastwood City by car from any of the locations listed below in alphabetical order? For quick direction,
select a location from the list and click it.

A Venue Mall
Alabang
Ali Mall
Andrews Avenue Pasay

Microtel MOA
Monumento
Muntinlupa
Araneta Center Cubao
Ayala Avenue
Ayala Center
Ayala Triangle Gardens
Batangas Province
Bel-Air
Binondo
Blue Wave Macapagal
Bradco Avenue
Bulacan Province
Caloocan
Carriedo
CCP Complex
Centris
Clark Pampanga
Divisoria
Elliptical Road
Ermita
Espana
Farmers Plaza
Festival Mall
Filinvest City
Fort Bonifacio
Gateway Mall
Gil Puyat Avenue
Gilmore
Global City
Glorietta 1,2,3,4 & 5
Gramercy Residences (Century City)
Greenbelt 1,2,3,4, & 5
Greenhills
H2O Hotel
IL Terrazzo Mall
Imelda Avenue
Intramuros
J.P. Rizal
Julia Vargas Avenue
Laguna Province
M.H. Del Pilar Street (Malate/Ermita)
Mabini Street (Malate/Ermita)
Makati Avenue
Makati City Hall
Makati Shangri-la Hotel
N. Domingo San Juan
NAIA Terminal 1
NAIA Terminal 2
NAIA Terminal 3
Navotas
New Manila
New World Hotel Makati
Ninoy Aquino Avenue
Ongpin
Ortigas Center
Pacific Star Building
Pampanga Province
Paseo de Roxas
Pedro Gil
Philippine Air Force Museum
PICC
Pinaglabanan
Power Plant Mall
Puregold Paranaque
Quezon City Hall
Quezon City Memorial Circle
Quezon Province
Quiapo
Raffles Residences Makati
Remedios
Resort World Manila
Rizal Park
Robinson's Galleria
Robinson's Place Manila
Rockwell Center
San Juan
Shangri-La Plaza
SM Arena
SM City Cubao
SM City North EDSA
SM City San Lazaro
SM City Sta. Mesa
SM City Sucat
SM Mall of Asia
SM Mega Mall
Smart Araneta Coliseum
SMX Convention Center
Sofitel Philippine Plaza Hotel
Star City
Subic Angeles
Sucat
Malanday
Malate
Mandaluyong City Hall
Mandaluyong's Boni Avenue
Mandarin Hotel
Manhattan Garden City
Manila Hotel
Manila Ocean Park
Maxims (Resort World)
Metropolis Starmall
Taguig
Tayuman
Tomas Morato Avenue
Trinoma
U.N. Avenue
U.P. Manila
UST
Valenzuela City
Villamor Air Base Airmen's Club
West Avenue
World Trade Center

Here's how to get to buildings and spots inside Eastwood City from different parts of Matro Manila by car:

Route #1

MDC 100 Tower and Citibank Building
From Alabang, Muntinlupa, Sucat, Festival Mall, Filinvest City, Metropolis Starmall, Fort Bonifacio,Global City, Taguig
and provinces of Batangas, Laguna and Quezon.

Take SLEX or Skyway and exit at C-5 Toll Plaza in Carlos Garcia Avenue which is the name of C-5 in this area of
Taguig and Makati. Just follow road sign that reads C-5. Stay to the middle of Carlos Garcia and drive all the way to
Eastwood City which is approximately 13 kilometers from SLEX. You will pass by Fort Bonifacio Global City, and
cross Pasig River. Just remember to stay on the lane below road signs that read "Pasig Quezon City". You get to
pass through a flyover in Pasig area and as soon as you get near Ortigas Avenue & C-5 flyover, you get to see
"Eastwood City" and "Cubao" road signs. Take the lane below them and cross Ortigas Avenue via Ortigas & C-5
get near, take the access road that immediately headed to your destination.

Route #2

Roundabout Eastwood Avenue cor Orchard Road
From NAIA Terminal 3, Resort World Manila, Maxims, Villamor Air Base Airmen's Club, Philippine Air Force Museum,
Andrews Avenue and nearby areas.

From NAIA 3, take Andrews Avenue and follow its direction. Road name changes to Sales oncethe road make left.
From Resort World Manila, take Andrews Avenue, pass through the oval rotunda to take the opposite lane (NAIA 3
side) and follow the road direction as it turns left. Stay to the ground level and cross SLEX to take Lawton
Avenue, the road to the other side of SLEX headed to Fort Bonifacio Global City. Stay to the middle of Lawton
Avenue and drive all the way to Fort Bonifacio. The road which turns left onto the northbound lane of C-5 from Global
City is 26th Street. So, you must turn right onto 26th Street to take C-5 which is the road bound for Eastwood City.
You can take the narrow one way Old Lawton Avenue that continues Lawton Avenue at theBonifacio Global
City entrance or take 5th Avenue which is the wide road that diagonally runs to the left of Lawton Avenue also at BGC
Gate. If you take Old Lawton Avenue, the recommended route, drive towards its opposite end. American Cemetery is
to your right while traversing Old Lawton Avenue. Turn right onto the roundabout at the end of Old Lawton Avenue.
Drive on the rotunda past American Cemetery Gate and turn right onto Bonifacio Avenue, the wide two way road
opposite Old Lawton Avenue, turn right onto McKinleyPkwy and then turn right onto 26th Street on your way to the
northbound lane of C-5. Taking 5th Avenue, you will cross two intersections before you get to 26th Street. The
roads to cross along 5th Avenue are McKinleyPkwy and Rizal Dr. Immediately past Rizal drive is 24th Street and then
25th Street, two roads perpendicular to the right of 5th Avenue. Drive past 25th Street and turn right onto 26th Street.
Drive on 26th Street past Market Market and turn left on C-5 via 26th Street & C-5 Overpass. Now in C-5 which is
Carlos P. Garcia Avenue in this part, go cross Kalayaan Avenue and drive all the way to Eastwood City. Just
remember to stay on the lane below road signs that read "Pasig Quezon City". You get to pass through a flyover in
Pasig area and as soon as you get near Ortigas Avenue & C-5 flyover, you get to see "Eastwood City" and "Cubao"
road signs. Take the lane below them and cross Ortigas Avenue via Ortigas & C-5 flyover. After passing through
Ortigas C-5 flyover, you can make out the tall buildings of Eastwood City. When you get near, take the access road
that immediately headed to your destination.

Route #3

From NAIA Terminal 1 & 2, Duty Free Philippines Fiesta Mall, Ninoy Aquino Avenue, Imelda Avenue, Puregold

From NAIA-2, take NAIA Road, turn right onto Domestic Road. From NAIA-1 and Duty Free Philippines, take Ninoy
Aquino Avenue, make left on NAIA Road (end of Ninoy AquinoAvenue), turn right onto Domestic Road (the next main
intersection with traffic lights). Turn right onto Airport Road which becomes Andrews Avenue. Stay to the middle and
drive all the way until you get to a big oval rotunda right before NAIA-3. Pass through the rotunda to get to the
extension of Andrews Avenue. Once in Andrews Avenue again, stay to the middle and drive all the way to the other
end where road turns left and it becomes Sales Road. Follow direction given in Route #2.

Route #4

Food Junction at Eastwood City Walk 2
From SM Mall of Asia, SMX Convention Center, Microtel MOA, SM Arena, Blue Wave Macapagal, DFA Office of
Consular Affairs, Bradco Avenue, Sofitel Philippine Plaza Hotel, PICC, World Trade Center, CCP Complex, Star City
and areas nearby.

To avoid traffic, you must take the road with less public buses and jeepneys. From SM Mall of Asia, Microtel MOA,
SM MOA Arena and SMX, take Coral Way, the road in front of Microtel and between SMX and Shrine of Jesus The
Way Parish Church. Turn right onto Diosdado Macapagal Blvd and turn left on NAIA Road, the wide road to the left of
Macapagal in which at the corner the old huge building of Coastal Mall is situated. From CCP Complex, including
Philippine Plaza, PICC, Star City and World Trade Center, take Diosdado Macapagal Boulevard all the way to NAIA
Road, turn left on NAIA Road. Cross Roxas Boulevard and the next intersection with traffic lights which is Quirino
Avenue. Make left on the next intersection with traffic lights which is Domestic Road. Follow direction given in Route
#3, starting on Domestic Road.

Route #5

Eastwood City Central Park
From Gramercy Residences in Century City, A Venue Mall, Makati Avenue, Gil Puyat Avenue Bel-Air, Pacific Star
Building, Mandarin Hotel, Paseo de Roxas and nearby areas.

Take any of these streets from your locations: Paseo de Roxas, Makati Avenue and Gil Puyat Avenue. From
Gramercy Residences and A Venue Mall, take Makati Avenue's south bound lane (going to Gil Puyat). Turn left on Gil
Puyat Avenue. Cross Paseo de Roxas and use Kalayaan Flyover which starts immediately as soon as you approach
EDSA. As the flyover bends to the left, passing through EDSA, the rightmost lane descends to take EDSA's
northbound lane. Take this lane to traverse EDSA. Turn right onto ground level Kalayaan Avenue to which the rest of
flyover is headed above ground. So, you will drive under Kalayaan flyover as soon as you turn right from EDSA. Drive
on Kalayaan Avenue all the way to C-5 (Carlos Garcia Avenue). Turn right onto C-5. Use the U-Turn C-5 Kalayaan
Flyover to get to the north bound lane of C-5. Drive all the way to Eastwood City, passing through Ortigas C-5 flyover.
Follow road signs. After passing through Ortigas C-5 flyover, you can make out the tall buildings of Eastwood City.
When you get near, take the access road that immediately headed to your destination.

Route #6

Eastwood Mall

Take Ayala Avenue's lane bound for EDSA. Use Ayala Avenue EDSA flyover to take EDSA's north bound lane. Drive
past MRT-3 Buendia Station and turn right onto Kalayaan Avenue, the road that runs from EDSA and beneath the
flyover (Kalayaan Flyover) that bends to the right that you can easily see from the distance. So, you will drive under
Kalayaan flyover as soon as you turn right from EDSA. Drive on Kalayaan Avenue all the way to C-5 (Carlos Garcia

Route #7

From Rockwell Center, Power Plant Mall, Makati City Hall, J.P. Rizal, Mandaluyong's Boni Avenue, Mandaluyong City
Hall and nearby areas.

From Mandaluyong, take either Makati-Mandaluyong Bridge or Estrella Bridge towards Makati, and then turn left on
J.P. Rizal. Take J.P. Rizal lane bound for EDSA. Turn right onto Estrella Street. From Rockwell and Power Plant Mall,
take Estrella Street's lane bound for EDSA. From Mandaluyong via Estrella Bridge, just go straight to EDSA. Turn
right onto EDSA. In EDSA, change lane to the left as you approach the part of EDSA where Kalayaan Flyover passes
through. Turn on your left signal and make a U-Turn on the only U-Turn slot of EDSA in Makati area (watch for it).
Turn right onto Kalayaan Avenue, the road that runs from EDSA through which Kalayaan Flyover passes. Drive under
Kalayaan flyover as soon as you turn right from EDSA. Stay on Kalayaan Avenue all the way to C-5 (Carlos Garcia

Route #8

Eastwood Avenue towards Orchard Road
From Valenzuela, Bulacan, Pampanga, Clark, Subic and other provinces of northern Luzon via NLEX.

Exit NLEX via Mindanao Avenue Exit. Take Mindanao Avenue - NLEX Road and eventually Mindanao Avenue. Pass
through Quirino Tunnel. Note: These are all in one main road from NLEX. Drive all the way past Tandang Sora and
cross Congressional Avenue, a wide main road (with traffic lights). Immediately make a U-Turn to get back towards
Congressional Avenue. Turn right onto Congressional. (Note: This direction is by virtue of the fact that as of this
Avenue, another wide road intersecting Congressional Avenue (with traffic lights). Your next turn is Tandang Sora
Avenue. Remember: Tandang Sora Avenue is approximately 625 meters from Visayas Avenue. A lot of motorists turn
right onto Tandang Sora. There are many road signs pointing to Tandang Sora which is a little bit narrow and runs
diagonal from Congressional. Now, turn right onto Tandang Sora Avenue. Next main intersection to cross is
Commonwealth Avenue, the so called "killer highway" because of its being the widest road in the Philippines. It is
easy to notice you're approaching Commonwealth Avenue because there's a flyover above it. Traffic in this
intersection is moderate to heavy. Go cross Commonwealth Avenue. Now, after crossing Commonwealth Avenue,
Tandang Sora Avenue bends to the left as it merges a little bit with Commonwealth Avenue and then separate again
in a diagonal way. Just follow the road direction. Traffic here is sometimes heavy because of public jeepneys that
stand right at the corner, but after that it's gonna be smooth sailing. Tandang Sora Avenue becomes Katipunan
Avenue in area where you will conspicuously see Manila Water Head Office signage that stands in the center island
of now widened road. This area is popularly known as MWSS and you get to see another sign of Maynilad. Now, stay
to the middle and watch for road signs above and take the lane below Eastwood City sign. You get to pass through a
flyover and then the Libis Boni Serrano Katipunan Tunnel, another flyover, and then Eastwood City skyline becomes
very visible from the distance. Go drive to it and follow your chosen access road depending on your building or spot
destination within the mega commercial center.

Route #9

Cyber & Fashion Mall aka Eastwood Cyber Mall
From SM City North EDSA, Trinoma, West Avenue, Centris, Quezon City Memorial Circle, Elliptical Road, Quezon
City Hall and places nearby and along the way.

Take North Avenue from SM City North EDSA, Trinoma and West Avenue. Turn right onto Elliptical Road to go with
the traffic flow, then, turn right onto Kalayaan Avenue. There's a big road sign pointing to Kalayaan Avenue. Before
Kalayaan Avenue, you get to pass by Quezon Avenue and East Avenue, two main roads perpendicular to the right of
Elliptical Road. Quezon City Hall is at the corner of East Avenue and Elliptical Road. Quezon Memorial Circle is the
park inside Elliptical Road. From Centris Walk, take Quezon Avenue towards Quezon City Memorial Circle, turn right
onto Elliptical Road. Drive past East Avenue and Quezon City Hall, then turn right onto Kalayaan. Drive all the way
past streets of Mayaman, Matalino, Malingap, Matino and the main intersection of V. Luna Avenue, then turn left on
Kamias Avenue. There's a Caltex at the right corner of Kalayaan and Kamias. Stay to the middle of Kamias Road,
cross main intersection of Anonas and turn right onto Langka. Drive past Bignay Street, then go left in Chico Street
aka Xavierville Avenue which ends up in C-5 (Katipunan). Turn left on Esteban Abada Street, the intersection before
C-5 (In this part of QC, C-5 is Katipunan Avenue). If you go straight to C-5 from Chico, you will end up in Aurora
Boulevard where traffic is heavy and you will need to make a U-Turn back to C-5 again. You wouldn't like it. So, make
sure you turn left on Esteban Abada Street to be able to take Katipunan flyover. Again, Abada Street is the last road
before Katipunan or the C-5. Now in Abada, turn right onto the next street (Rosa Alvero), then turn right onto C-5
(Katipunan), take the flyover and drive all the way, passing through Libis Boni Serrano Katipunan Tunnel. Eastwood
City skyline becomes very visible from the distance momentarily. Go drive to it and follow your chosen access road
depending on your building or spot destination within the mega commercial center.

Route #10

Eastwood Avenue corner Orchard Road
From Greenhills, Gilmore, New Manila, Pinaglabanan. N. Domingo Street, San Juan, SM City Sta. Mesa, Tomas
Morato Avenue, IL Terrazzo and areas nearby.

From SM City Sta. Mesa, take Araneta Avenue, left to N. Domingo. Turn right onto Pinaglabanan, then, turn right
onto Ortigas Avenue. From IL Terrazzo, take Tomas Morato, turn right onto E. Rodriguez Sr. Avenue, then turn left
on Gilmore Avenue and drive all the way until road becomes Ortigas Avenue. You will cross Aurora Boulevard (LRT-
2), N. Domingo and Santolan Road (Pinaglabanan), in that order, before road name changes to Ortigas Avenue.
From Greenhills, take any of these roads: Ortigas Avenue (towards EDSA), Annapolis or Connecticut. Drive towards
EDSA. From Ortigas Avenue, turn left on EDSA. From Connecticut and Annapolis streets, turn right onto EDSA and
take the U-Turn slot beneath EDSA Ortigas flyover to take the northbound lane of EDSA. Now in EDSA, turn right
onto White Plains Avenue, the wide road perpendicular to the right of EDSA where the mammoth People Power
Monument is erected at the corner. Drive all the way to the other end where you shall turn right onto Temple Drive, in
which White Plains Avenue ends. Temple Drive bends to the left and it ends in Green Meadows Avenue. Turn left on
Green Meadows Avenue and traverse the wide road that runs through the posh village called Green Meadows which
is known to be the exclusive village of some showbiz and political personalities. The road bends to the left a little bit
before bends to the right and ends right at C-5, also known in this part of QC as Eulogio Rodriguez Jr. Avenue. Now,
turn right onto C-5 and use the first U-Turn slot to take the north bound lane. You get to see the buildings of
Eastwood City particularly Citibank and MDC 100 as soon as you take the north bound lane. Now, follow the direction
of the access road you preferred depending on your destination.

Route #11

1800 Eastwood Avenue - DELL
Alternate route from Gilmore, San Juan, Pinaglabanan, N. Domingo, SM City Sta. Mesa and areas nearby.

Via Santolan Road. Cross Ortigas Avenue from Pinaglabanan, instead of turning right onto Ortigas. Turn left on
Santolan From Gilmore, instead of crossing Santolan. Traverse Santolan and cross EDSA until road name becomes
Boni Serrano. You will pass by a busy road perpendicular to the left of Boni Serrano through which public jeepneys
from Cubao bound for Eastwood and Rosario pass. There are traffic lights here. After that, the junction of Katipunan
Avenue and Boni Serrano where traffic is moderate to heavy, and at times, heavy. After crossing Katipunan Avenue,
Boni Serrano slopes towards the bottom of Katipunan C-5 flyover which bends to the right from your left. Follow road
direction but avoid the lane going to Blue Ridge which is the leftmost. So, as you pass under Katipunan flyover make
sure you're on a right lane as the road makes a sharp right. At this point, you're already in Eulogio Rodriguez Jr
Avenue part of C-5, and after you merge with the ramp of descending Katipunan C-5 flyover, you can make out the
tall buildings of Eastwood City on the horizon momentarily. As you get close, decide which access road to take.

Route #12

Holy Family Chapel

City skyline can already be seen. Get to it. Choose the access road nearer to your destination.

Route #13

Eastwood City
From Monumento, Caloocan, Malanday, Navotas and areas nearby.

Use EDSA from Caloocan to North Avenue. Use the U-Turn slot next to West Avenue to take the opposite lane going
to North Avenue. Turn right onto North Avenue and follow the direction given in Route #9

Route #14

From Robinson's Place Manila, U.N. Avenue, Ermita, Malate, Manila Ocean Park, H2O Hotel, Manila Hotel, U.P.
Manila, Pedro Gil, Remedios, Mabini Street, M.H. Del Pilar Street, Rizal Park, Intramuros and other areas near these
vicinities.

From your location, take northbound lane of any of these streets: Roxas Boulevard, Mabini Street and Taft Avenue.
From Taft Avenue, turn right onto Ayala Boulevard. That is: U.N. Avenue, then Kalaw Avenue and the next
intersection is Ayala Boulevard. From Mabini and Roxas Boulevard, right to T.M. Kalaw, left on Taft Avenue and then
turn right onto Ayala Blvd. From Manila Ocean Park and H2O Hotel, take T.M. Kalaw, cross Roxas Boulevard, M.H.
Del Pilar, Orosa Street then turn left on Taft Avenue (LRT-1 is above it) and turn right onto Ayala Boulevard. From
Manila Hotel and Rizal Park, take Padre Burgos, the road that borders Rizal Park aka Luneta, stay to the right lane
and choose the direction below the road sign that reads Malacanang which is Ayala Boulevard. Now in Ayala
Boulevard, you get to pass through Ayala Bridge crossing Pasig River. Stay to the same road which changes its
name to P. Casal. Soon, you get to cross Recto Avenue, the road where LRT-2 elevated track passes through and
bends away from the road. Road name changes to Legarda. Stay to the middle. Avoid turning left on the next
intersection with traffic lights. Stay on Legarda Street until you pass through a flyover and road name changes to
Ramon Magsaysay Blvd. LRT-2 re-merged after the flyover. Stay to the middle of Magsaysay Boulevard. You get to
pass by two LRT-2 stations - Pureza Station and V. Mapa Station. Next to V. Mapa Station is SM City Sta. Mesa.
Turn right onto Araneta Avenue, the wide road that borders SM City Sta. Mesa, then turn left on N. Domingo where
Araneta ends. Now, follow direction given in Route #10.

Route #15

Road signs at the corner of C-5 and Orchard Rd
If you're from Katipunan, change lane to the rightmost
immediately after making U-Turn.
From Quiapo, Carriedo Sta. Cruz, Ongpin, Binondo, Divisoria, SM City San Lazaro, Tayuman, UST, Espana and
areas near to these vicinities.

Quiapo and Carriedo, take Quezon Boulevard and turn right onto C.M. Recto Avenue. Ongpin, Binondo and Divisoria,
take C.M. Recto Avenue. Tayuman, SM City San Lazaro and UST, take Lacson Avenue towards Nagtahan. Espana,
either turn left or right on Lacson Avenue depending which lane of Espana you're traversing. Avoid Nagtahan flyover.
Take the ground level Lacson Avenue and take the lane pointing to Ramon Magsaysay Boulevard which is
intersecting Nagtahan bridge at the middle. Now in Magsaysay Boulevard, follow direction given in Route #14.

Route #16

From SM Mega Mall, Robinson's Galleria, Shangri-La Plaza, EDSA Shangri-La Hotel.

Take a short portion of EDSA's northbound lane and turn right onto White Plains Avenue. Follow this: From
Robinson's Galleria, exit the mall in EDSA, take EDSA and cross Ortigas Avenue. From EDSA Shangri-La Hotel, SM
Mega Mall and Shangri-La Plaza Mall, take the north bound lane of EDSA. Take the lane below road sign that reads
"Cubao" or "Monumento". Pass through EDSA Ortigas flyover, after that, turn on your right signal while changing lane
to the right and then turn right onto White Plains Avenue, the wide road perpendicular to the right of EDSA where the
mammoth People Power Monument is erected at the corner. Drive all the way to the other end where you shall turn
right onto Temple Drive, in which White Plains Avenue ends. Temple Drive bends to the left and it ends in Green
Meadows Avenue. Turn left on Green Meadows Avenue and traverse the wide road that runs through the posh
village called Green Meadows which is known to be the exclusive village of some showbiz and political personalities.
The road bends to the left a little bit before bends to the right and ends right at C-5, also known in this part of QC as
Eulogio Rodriguez Jr. Avenue. Now, turn right onto C-5 and use the first U-Turn slot to take the north bound lane.
You get to see the buildings of Eastwood City particularly Citibank and MDC 100 as soon as you take the north
bound lane. Now, follow the direction of the access road you preferred depending on your destination. You can also
take the direction given in Route #17. Take Julia Vargas, then C-5 all the way to Eastwood City. It's just there are
times traffic in Julia Vargas towards C-5 is so heavy.

Route #17

From Ortigas Center via Julia Vargas

Take Julia Vargas Avenue towards C-5 in which Julia Vargas ends. Turn right onto C-5 and make a U-Turn on the
first U-Turn slot to take the northbound lane of C-5. Drive all the way to Eastwood City past Ortigas Avenue & C-5
get near, take the access road that immediately headed to your destination. Alternatively, you can use direction in
Route #16 if traffic in Julia Vargas is heavy. Take Julia Vargas towards EDSA and take White Plains Avenue.

Buildings immediately accessible via Access Road #1 (Eastwood Avenue)

Citibank Square Building - Eastwood Avenue corner C-5
MDC 100 - opposite corner Eastwood Avenue and C-5
Eastwood Corporate Plaza (Amberbase Solutions) - next to Citibank
IBM Plaza - with basement parking accessible from Eastberwood Avenue
Eastwood Cyber Mall aka Cyber & Fashion Mall - fourth building to the right of Eastwood Avenue from C-5
Megaworld Building - connected to Eastwood Cyber Mall
Parking Driveway - accessible from Eastwood Avenue. Parking is at multi-level Eastwood Mall or Cyber & Fashion
Mall.
Eastwood City Walk 1 - connected to Cyber & Fashion Mall.

Buildings immediately accessible via Access Road #2 (Orchard Road)

Holy Family Chapel - to the left of Orchard Road (for mass schedule, click here)
Parking Driveway - as you turn right onto Eastwood Avenue, entrance of basement parking of Eastwood Mall is
immediately to your left.
Eastwood Mall
The Palazzo - building at the corner of Orchard Road and Eastwood Avenue. All traffic must turn right onto Eastwood
Avenue.
1880 Eastwood Avenue - opposite corner of Eastwood Avenue and Orchard Road. Establishments here include:
WNS, Accenture, Emperador, Megaworld MicroSourcing and The Bar.
Eastwood Lafayette 3 - next building to The Palazzo, to the right of Eastwood Avenue.
Eastwood Lafayette 2 - follows
Eastwood Lafayette 1 - fourth building from the right corner of Eastwood Avenue and Orchard Road.

Buildings immediately accessible via Access Road #3 (Calle Industria Street)

Turn left on Economia Road, first street paralleled to the left of Industria Street. Follow road direction as it turns left to
Eastwood City and road name becomes Eastwood Palm Tree Avenue. In the following order, the buildings to the right
of Palm Tree Avenue are:
Global One Center - You can make right for parking if this is your destination. Otherwise, drive on towards Eastwood
City Walk. Up ahead, you will be driving through the restaurant row across Eastwood Walk of Fame. Here, you can
drop off companions headed to
Eastwood City Walk 1, and then park your car in convenient parking area.
Eastwood Walk of Fame, Activity Center, Eastwood City Walk and different dining destinations.
As you get past Eastwood Central Plaza, you will turn right onto Eastwood Avenue towards Eastwood Mall. You will
be passing by
McDonald's which is located at Eastwood Avenue corner Orchard Road which encircles Eastwood Mall and all the
buildings adjacent to it.
Dell - opposite corner of Eastwood Avenue and Orchard Road.
1800 Eastwood Avenue - This is the building Dell occupies.
Traffic turns right onto Orchard Road.
Eastwood Mall & Eastwood City Central Park - to your left.
Eastwood Richmonde Hotel - connected to Eastwood Mall
Eastwood City Show Room - the building to your right opposite Eastwood Mall
Food J unction
A street perpendicular to the right of Orchard Road appears. This street is called Garden Road.
E-Commerce Plaza - located towards the opposite end of Garden Road.
Eastwood Ferry Station - located at the opposite end of Garden Road.
Techno Plaza - to the right of Orchard next to under construction building at the corner of Garden Road. Business
establishments located in Techno Plaza include Emerson, Concentrix and Fitness First.
Informatics
Olympic Heights - to the right of Orchard Road.
One Orchard Road - next to Olympic Heights.

Driving Directions To Lucky Chinatown Mall
Lucky Chinatown is a new mall in Binondo-Divisoria area that seems to become the final stroke on ultimate
transformation of Metro Manila's popular retail and wholesale destination into a classy complete shopping, dining and
entertainment attraction. It's a little Eastwood right in the heart of Binondo.

Lucky Chinatown Mall

Location:

Along Reina Regente between Claro M. Recto Ave and Plaza Lorenzo Ruiz, a park opposite Binondo Church. Once
parked inside Lucky Chinatown, you can walk to Binondo Church, then back for shopping. You can also do wholesale
shopping in adjacent 999 Mall, 168 Mall and the CityPlace Square which is connected to LuckyChinatown by a
footbridge. See location map below this post.

Lucky Chinatown

Parking:

Entrance to the parking is located at the south end of the mall along Reina Regente. Parking Rates: Monday to
Thursday - Php 60 (6am to 12mn). Overnight charge - Php 150. Motorcycle flat rate - Php 30. Regular Rate (Friday to
Sunday and holidays) - Php 60 first 3 hours and Php 15 succeeding hour or fraction thereof.

Lucky Chinatown Cinemas

Driving Access Roads:

One. From South of Metro Manila - take Padre Burgos, cross Pasig River via Jones Bridge. Road becomes
Quintin Paredes after Jones Bridge. Drive past Binondo Church and Plaza L. Ruis. Drive straight ahead. Road name
becomes Reina Regente after Lorenzo Ruiz Plaza. Lucky Chinatown is to the left and can be seen from the small
bridge over the creek. Drive to the left of Reina Regente's northbound lane and turn on your left signal as both traffic
enforcers and Lucky Chinatown's security officers managing the traffic are watching formotorists bound for the
shopping mall.

Two. From North of Metro Manila - Take Jose Abad Santos Ave, cross C.M. Recto Ave, the main intersection with
pedestrian bridges. Cross Soler St, drive to the right, turn on your signal and follow "Parking" signage.

Three. From East of Metro Manila - Take C.M. Recto Ave, turn left on Masangkay St, turn right onto Soler St. Drive
all the way to Reina Regente where you will turn left. Follow direction to the "Parking" of LuckyChinatown Mall.

Refer to the map below.

How To Get To Lucky Chinatown From....

Malate, Ermita, Pasay, Baclaran, Paranaque, Osmena Highway aka SLEX and places nearby.

Depending on your location, take any of these directions: Roxas Blvd northbound lane, Taft northbound lane, and
from Osmena take Quirino Ave turning right onto Taft Ave. Drive all the way along Taft Ave until it becomes Padre
Burgos past Manila City Hall. Follow Access Road One.

Espana, Welcome Rotunda, Quezon Ave and areas nearby.

Take Espana Blvd. Turn right onto P. Campa Street, the street between McDonald's and KFC before Lerma. Drive all
the way to the other end of the road, turn left on Quezon Blvd but immediately turn right onto dedicated lane that goes
to Fugoso Street. Drive all the way past LRT Line 1 and then turn left on Tomas Mapua Street. Continuosly drive until
you cross Recto Avenue. Finally, turn right onto Soler Street and follow direction in Access Road Three.

Caloocan, Malabon, Navotas, Valenzuela and nearby areas.

Drive all the way to Jose Abad Santos. Turn right onto Jose Abad Santos from Rizal Ave's southbound lane. Follow
direction given in Access Road Two.

Legarda, Nicanor Reyes aka Morayta and areas nearby.

Take C.M. Recto Ave all the way past LRT-1 elevated track. Turn left onto Masangkay. Follow direction given in
Access Road Three.

Newport City is home to a luxury casino resort called Resort World Manila, two world class hotels by the name of
Maxims and Marriott, a popular night club and one of the most popular entertainment destinations in Manila called
accessible via Skyway through NAIA-3 Exit and a short drive away from Fort BonifacioGlobal City. Here are
directional guides on how to go to Newport City from different locations in Metro Manilaand nearby provinces. See

Route #1


you get to Sales Road, drive further underneath Skyway ramp until the road turn right and road name changes
to Andrews Avenue. Before Sales Road turns right, Newport Boulevard appears to the right. As of this writing,
Newport Boulevard is one way towards Sales. But they might change it into two way so I suggest to observe as you
get near it and use this road. Otherwise, keep driving straight on Andrews Avenue and then turn right onto Resort
Drive, the main road of Newport City from Andrews Avenue.

in one main road from NLEX. Drive all the way past Tandang Sora and cross Congressional Avenue, a wide main
onto Tandang Sora, then turn right again onto Mindanao Avenue and cross Congressional Avenue. Immediately
make a U-Turn to get back towards Congressional Avenue. Turn right onto Congressional. (Note: This direction is by
virtue of the fact that as of this writing, there are no left turns in Mindanao and Congressional intersection.) Now in
Congressional, cross Visayas Avenue, another wide road intersecting Congressional Avenue (with traffic lights). Your
next turn is Tandang Sora Avenue. Remember: Tandang Sora Avenue is approximately 625 meters from Visayas
Avenue. A lot of motorists turn right onto Tandang Sora. There are many road signs pointing to Tandang Sora which
is a little bit narrow and runs diagonal from Congressional. Now, turn right onto Tandang Sora Avenue. Next main
intersection to cross is Commonwealth Avenue, the so called "killer highway" because of its being the widest road in
the Philippines. It is easy to notice you're approaching Commonwealth Avenue because there's a flyover above it.
Traffic in this intersection is moderate to heavy. Go cross Commonwealth Avenue. Now, after crossing
Commonwealth Avenue, Tandang Sora Avenue bends to the left as it merges a little bit with Commonwealth Avenue
and then separate again in a diagonal way. Just follow the road direction. Traffic here is sometimes heavy because of
public jeepneys that stand right at the corner, but after that it's gonna be smooth sailing. Tandang Sora Avenue
becomes Katipunan Avenue in area where you will conspicuously see Manila Water Head Office signage that stands
in the center island of now widened road. This area is popularly known as MWSS and you get to see another sign of
Maynilad. Now, stay to the middle and watch for road signs above and take the lane below Eastwood City sign. You
get to pass through Katipunan Aurora Boulevard Flyover, Libis Boni Serrano Katipunan Tunnel and Boni Serrano
Libis Flyover, and then Eastwood City skyline becomes very visible from the distance. Drive past Eastwood City all
the way to Fort Bonifacio Global City Taguig. Follow direction given in Route #6, starting there in part where you will
be crossing Pasig River.

Route #2



Route #3

places nearby.

Leon Guinto Street, then Felipe Agoncillo Street. Next to Agoncillo is San Marcelino Street. Turn right onto San
Marcelino. San Marcelino is one way so stay to the middle and cross Nakpil and Remedios streets. After crossing
Remedios Street change lane to the left and turn left on Quirino Avenue. From Quirino Avenue, turn right onto
President Osmena Highway and drive all the way to Makati. You will cross San Andres Street, P. Ocampo Street and
then Zobel Roxas Street. Next to Zobel Roxas is Gil Puyat Flyover. Pass through Gil Puyat Flyover. Upon descent of
the flyover, change lane to the rightmost if you're taking the Skyway.

Option 1. After your descent of Gil Puyat Flyover, carefully change lane to the rightmost of Osmena Highway topass
through the ramp of the Skyway which is a little bit closer to Gil Puyat Flyover. Take the Skyway all the way
past Magallanes Interchange after which, you must change lane to the right and watch for "NAIA-3 Exit". Take "NAIA-
3" exit and drive on the smooth descent of the skyway ramp. The road will turn right and as soon as it turn right, road
name changed to Andrews Avenue. Turn right onto Resort Drive, the main road of Newport City
from Andrews Avenue.


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Route #5



Route #6

below.


Route #7



Route #8


bends to the right.

Route #9



commercial complex.

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Route #11


Avenue.


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Route #13



Driving Directions To Tiendesitas And Frontera Verde

How do we go to Tiendesitas by car?

First off, there are three main roads that lead to Tiendesitas, please make sure you know them. Second, take the
direction that goes to one of these main arterial streets depending on where you will be coming from.

Before we cut to the chase, please be informed that Tiendesitas is located inside Frontera Verde complex, an 18.5
hectare development at the corner of Ortigas Avenue and C-5 (E. Rodriguez Jr. Avenue). Aside from Tiendesitas,
other destinations inside this development project are: Transcom, Silver City, SM Hypermart, McDonald's, Fun
Ranch, Ark Avilon and Shell Gasoline Station which is located at the corner of C-5 and Julia Vargas Avenue, the road
that bordered Frontera Verde to the south. Please see Building/Establishment Map of Frontera Verde and Route
Map of Tiendesitas below this post. For commuting directions, click this How To Get To Tiendesitas And Frontera
Verde In Public Transportation

Here are the driving directions to Tiendesitas from different parts of Metro Manila

The three roads that lead to Tiendesitas:

Road #1

Entrance of Frontera Verde along Ortigas Ave
Ortigas Avenue - taking the east lane from EDSA, Greenhills, San Juan or Robinson's Galleria, just turn right onto
Frontera Verde Ortigas Avenue entrance called Frontera Drive which is approximately 270 meters before the corner
of Ortigas Avenue and C-5 aka E. Rodriguez Jr Avenue. Now driving along Frontera Drive, you can either turn left on
LasFiestas and use the Parking entrance there, or drive further on Frontera Drive and enter Tiendesitas at Frontera
Drive Parking entrance. Tiendesitas is bordered to the north by LasFiestas street.

Road #2

Julia Vargas Avenue - taking the east lane from SM Mega Mall, Ortigas Center, Meralco Avenue, San Miguel
Avenue, Shaw Boulevard or Lanuza Avenue, stay to the leftmost lane and make a left to Frontera Drive,
approximately 113 meters before the corner of Julia Vargas Avenue and C-5 aka E. Rodriguez Jr Avenue.
McDonald's is located at the corner of Frontera Drive and Julia Vargas. To your left now is Silver City opposite SM
Hypermart which is next to McDonald's. Cross the first intersection which is La Tiendas. Tiendesitas south side is at
the corner of Frontera Drive and Las Tiendas. Parking entrance is near the corner.

Road #3

C-5 aka E. Rodriguez Jr Avenue - here we have two directions. From Eastwood, Libis, Cubao, Katipunan or
Commonwealth, pass through Ortigas Avenue and C-5 flyover, immediately change lane to the right and go right at
Las Tiendas, the road you get to see upon descent of the flyover. SM Hypermart is located at the corner of C-5 and
La Tiendas. To your right is Tiendesitas parking entrance. From Fort Bonifacio, Global City, Market Market or
Alabang, take the U-turn slot below Ortigas Avenue and C-5 flyover and immediately turn right onto Las Fiestas, the
first road you get to see which also serves as Frontera Verde entrance. Transcom is located at the corner of
Las Fiestas and C-5 and to your left is Tiendesitas parking entrance.

How to get to Tiendesitas

Route #1

From Makati areas of Ayala Avenue, Gil Puyat Avenue aka Buendia, Bel-Air, Greenbelt, Glorietta and Ayala Triangle
Gardens.

Take EDSA's north bound lane and turn right onto Kalayaan Avenue. From Gil Puyat flyover, take Kalayaan flyover.
In Kalayaan Avenue, turn right onto C-5 and pass through the U-Turn C-5 Kalayaan flyover. Now in north bound lane
of C-5, stay to the middle and drive all the way up to Ortigas Avenue. Don't take the Ortigas C-5 flyover. Use the U-
Turn slot underneath the flyover, just before Ortigas Avenue. Follow direction at Road #3 above. Approximate
distance from Kalayaan Avenue corner C-5 to the U-Turn slot going to Tiendesitas is 3.5 km.

From Makati areas of Rockwell, J.P. Rizal, Makati City Hall, Olympia, Poblacion, Guadalupe Viejo and nearby areas.

Taking J.P. Rizal Avenue, turn right onto Estrella. Go all the way to EDSA and turn right to take south bound lane of
EDSA. From Guadalupe Viejo, just take EDSA's south bound lane. Use the U-Turn slot underneath Buendia-EDSA
flyover to take EDSA's north bound lane. Immediately, turn right onto Kalayaan Avenue, the road with flyover that
extends from Buendia-EDSA flyover. Stay in Kalayaan Avenue and follow direction given to drivers from Makati
Ayala, Makati Buendia, etc.

Route #2

From SM Mall of Asia (MOA), Baclaran, Coastal Road, Atlantic Avenue, Pacific Avenue, NAIA-3, Resorts World
Manila.

MOA - Avoid EDSA, take Macapagal Boulevard left to NAIA Road, cross Roxas Boulevard. In NAIA Road, turn left on
Domestic Road. Baclaran - take Quirino Avenue, left to NAIA Road and left to Domestic Road, which ends in Airport
Road. Turn right onto Airport Road which becomes Andrews Avenue and drive all the way to the big rotunda near
NAIA-3. Turn right to go with the traffic flow in the rotunda and back to Andrews Avenue. Follow the direction of the
road until it turn left and change its name to Sales Road. This is the direction to take if you're coming from Resort
World Manila and NAIA-3. Avoid getting to the skyway. Stay to the ground level road and cross SLEX via dedicated
flyover. Once you crossed SLEX, road name becomes Lawton Avenue and from then, it would be a smooth swirling
drive towards Bonifacio Global City. Road names becomes 5th Avenue in Global City. Head towards Kalayaan.
Cross McKinley, Rizal Drive, 26th, 28th, 29th and 30th streets. Then turn left on 32nd Street. Drive all the way
crossing 3rd Street and Rizal Drive. Avoid getting onto Kalayaan flyover. Turn right onto Kalayaan Avenue and drive
all the way to C-5. Turn right onto C-5 and pass through the U-Turn C-5 Kalayaan flyover. Now in north bound lane of
C-5, stay to the middle and drive all the way up to Ortigas Avenue. Don't take the Ortigas C-5 flyover. Use the U-Turn
slot underneath the flyover, just before Ortigas Avenue. Follow direction at Road #3 above. Approximate distance
from Kalayaan Avenue corner C-5 to the U-Turn slot going to Tiendesitas is 3.5 km.

Route #3

From Timog, Tomas Morato, South Triangle, Kamuning, Dona Alejandro Roces Avenue, E. Rodriguez Sr Avenue and
nearby areas.

Take Tomas Morato. Turn right on E. Rodriguez Sr Avenue in which Tomas Morato ends. First traffic lights are at
Dona M Hemedy Street. Second traffic lights are at Gilmore Avenue. Turn left on Gilmore. Drive all the way, cross
Aurora Boulevard where LRT Line 2 runs. Stay to the middle, cross Santolan Road, and drive past Greenhilss all the
way and cross EDSA. You're now driving along Ortigas Avenue which starts at Santolan Road. After EDSA, the next
busy intersection with traffic lights is Meralco Avenue. Next to Meralco Avenue is Lanuza Avenue. After crossing
Lanuza Avenue, change lane to the right then take the Frontera Drive to get to Tiendesitas. Follow direction at Road
#1 above.

Route #4

From Proj 6-7-8, SM City North EDSA, TRinoma and nearby areas via Quezon City Memorial Cirlce/Elliptical Road,
Kalayaan and Kamias Road.

From your origin head to Quezon City Memorial Circle. From Project 6, take Visayas. From Project 7 and 8, take
Mindanao, left to North Avenue. From Trinoma and SM North, take North Avenue. Take the one way Elliptical Road
past Quezon Avenue and East Avenue, the two respective main roads perpendicular to the right of Elliptical Road,
then turn right onto Kalayaan Avenue, the main road next to Quezon City Hall. Drive all the way past steets of
Mayaman, Matalino, Malingap, Matino and the main intersection of V. Luna Avenue, then turn left on Kamias Avenue.
There's a Caltex at the right corner of Kalayaan and Kamias. Stay to the middle of Kamias Road, cross main
intersection of Anonas and turn right onto Langka. Drive past Bignay Street, then go left in Chico Street aka
Xavierville Avenue which ends up in C-5 (Katipunan). Turn left onEsteban Abada Street, the intersection before C-5.
If you go straight to C-5 from Chico, you will end up in Aurora Boulevard where traffic is heavy and you will need to
make a U-Turn back to C-5 again. So, make sure you turn left on Esteban Abada Street to be able to take Katipunan
flyover. Again, Abada Street is the last road before C-5 (Katipunan). In Abada, turn right onto the next street (Rosa
Alvero), then turn right onto C-5 (Katipunan), take the flyover and drive past C-5/Katipunan-Boni Serrano Tunnel and
Eastwood City to your left all the way to Frontera Drive. Take the C-5/Ortigas flyover and follow direction given at
Road #3 above.

Route #5

From NLEX, Bulacan, Pampanga, other areas north of Metro Manila.

Take NLEX-Mindanao Exit. In Mindanao Avenue, pass through Quirino Tunnel and drive all the way past Tandang
Sora and cross Congressional Avenue, a wide main road (with traffic lights). Immediately make a U-Turn to get back
towards Congressional. Turn right onto Congressional. (Note: This direction is by virtue of the fact that as of this
Avenue, another wide road intersecting Congressional Avenue. Your next turn is Tandang Sora Avenue. Remember:
Tandang Sora Avenue is approximately 625 meters from Visayas Avenue. A lot of motorists turn right onto Tandang
Sora. There are many road signs pointing to Tandang Sora which is a little bit narrow and runs diagonal from
Congressional. Now, turn right onto Tandang Sora Avenue. Next main intersection to cross is Commonwealth
Avenue, the so called "killer highway" because of its being the widest road in the Philippines. It is easy to notice
you're approaching Commonwealth Avenue because there's a flyover above it. Traffic in this intersection is moderate
to heavy. Go cross Commonwealth Avenue. Now, after crossing Commonwealth Avenue, Tandang Sora bends to the
left as it merges a little bit with Commonwealth and then separate again in a diagonal way. Just follow road direction.
Traffic here is sometimes heavy because of public jeepneys that stand right in the corner, but after that it's gonna be
smooth sailing. Tandang Sora Avenue becomes Katipunan Avenue in area where you will conspicuously see Manila
Water Head Office signage that stands in the center island of now widened road. This area is popularly known as
MWSS and you get to see another sign of Maynilad. Now, stay to the middle and watch for road signs and take the
lane below Eastwood City sign. You get to pass through a flyover and then the Libis Boni Serrano Katipunan Tunnel
and eventually C-5 and Ortigas Avenue flyover. Follow direction in Road #3 to familiarize where to turn from C-5 and
locate the Parking Area.

Route #6

From Taguig, Bonifacio Global City, Market Market and nearby areas.

Take C-5 north bound lane from your origin. Drive all the way up to Ortigas Avenue-C5 flyover. Don't take the flyover.
Use the U-Turn slost below the flyover few meters before Ortigas Avenue. Follow direction given in Road #3
explaining where to turn from C-5 and where to park your car.

Route #7

From Quiapo, Intramuros, SM City Manila, C.M. Recto Avenue, Sta. Cruz Manila, Divisoria, Binondo, Ongpin and
other nearby areas.

SM City Manila and Intramuros - take Ayala Boulevard crossing Pasig River via Ayala Bridge. Quiapo - take Carlos
Palanca Sr Street and left to P. Casal which changes to Legarda in C.M. Recto. Santa Cruz, Ongpin, Binondo,
Divisoria - take C.M. Recto Avenue and left to Legarda. In Legarda, take the Legarda-Ramon Magsaysay flyover
which crisscrosses with Nagthan Bridge and LRT Line 2. You're now traversing Ramon Magsaysay Boulevard. After
passing by LRT-2 Pureza Station, turn right onto Old Sta Mesa Street. Up ahead, Old Sta Mesa forms a Y-
intersection with each side a one way traffic. Take the right side of the Y-intersection to go with the traffic flow. This
road becomes Valenzuela Street and the next main road that intersects it is Vactorio Mapa. Turn right onto V. Mapa.
In V. Mapa, you will pass through a bridge and next to it is a main intersection of Kalentong. Go cross Kalentong.
Now, you're traversing Shaw Boulevard which intersects EDSA where there's a flyover known as EDSA-Shaw Blvd
Overpass. Avoid getting onto the overpass or flyover, because you will turn left on EDSA. Take the service road
below EDSA-Shaw Blvd Overpass, stay to the left and at green light, turn left on EDSA. Now, turn right onto Julia
Vargas Avenue, the main road that runs right below the middle of the huge SM Mega Mall. Turn right onto Saint
Francis Street, the road at the back of SM Mega Mall, then left on Lourdes Street, the next intersection. Turn left on
San Miguel Avenue and then turn right back onto Julia Vargas Avenue. You need to get around because Julia Vargas
is one way from San Miguel to Saint Francis with all traffic go towards EDSA. Back in Julia Vargas, stay to the middle
and drive all the way, crossing main intersection of Meralco Avenue below Meralco Avenue-Julia Vargas flyover. Next
intersection is Lanuza Avenue. After crossing Lanuza Avenue, change your lane to the left in preparation for the left
turn that will take you to Frontera Verde where Tiendesitas is exactly located. Follow direction given at Road #2
above detailing how to get to the exact location of Tiendesitas inside Frontera Verde and telling you where to park
your car.

Route #8

From Mandaluyong area of Mandaluyong City Hall, Boni Avenue, Gabby's, Primo Cruz, San Francisco, Boni-Pioneer,
EDSA-Pioneer, EDSA-Boni, Robinson's Pioneer, and places near to these areas.

Take Boni Avenue's EDSA bound lane. Pass through Boni-EDSA Tunnel to get to the other side. Boni Avenue
becomes Pioneer Street after the tunnel. Continue your drive in Pioneer all the way to Shaw Boulevard where a
Caltex Station is located to the right corner. Turn right onto Shaw Boulevard. Next turn is to Meralco Avenue which
starts to the left of Shaw, but there's no left turn from Shaw Boulevard to Meralco Avenue. So, drive past Meralco
Avenue and use the oval rotunda up ahead, located before Ynares Sports Arena which is to the left of Shaw and
visible from afar. After your U-turn, turn right onto Meralco Avenue. Avoid getting onto Meralco Avenue-Julia Vargas
flyover. Turn right onto Julia Vargas Avenue, the main road that passes through below the middle of the
flyover/overpass. In Julia Vargas, you will cross the intersection of Lanuza. Change your lane to the left after crossing
Lanuza in preparation for the left turn to Frontera Verde where Tiendesitas is exactly located. Please read direction in
Road #2 above detailing how to get to the exact location of Tiendesitas inside Frontera Drive and telling you where to
park your car.

Route #9

From Alabang, Sucat, Metropolis Starmall, Alabang Town Center, Festival Mall, Filinvest and nearby areas.

Take SLEX and use C-5 Exit. Stay to the middle of swirling road of C-5 and drive past Fort Bonifacio Global City.
Approximate distance from SLEX to the U-Turn slot below Ortigas-C5 flyover is 11 km. Follow direction at Road #3
above.

Route #10

From Robinson's Place Manila, Ermita, Malate, CCP Complex and nearby areas.

Option 1. Take Pedro Gil Street. Drive all the way and cross President Quirino Avenue. Option 2. Take President
Quirino Avenue and turn right onto Pedro Gil Street. This is the best way to take if you're coming from CCP Complex.
Stay on Pedro Gil and drive all the way, crossing a part of Pasig River via bridge. Road name becomes New
Panaderos in area where you cross Pasig River. Turn right onto Boni Avenue and drive all the way to EDSA passing
through a big rotunda where Mandaluyong City Hall is located in the middle. Avoid getting to EDSA. Pass through the
Boni-EDSA Tunnel to get to the other side. Boni Avenue becomes Pioneer Street after the tunnel. Continue your
drive in Pioneer all the way to Shaw Boulevard where a Caltex Station is located to the right corner. Turn right onto
Shaw Boulevard. Next turn is to Meralco Avenue which starts to the left of Shaw, but there's no left turn from Shaw
Boulevard to Meralco Avenue. So, drive past Meralco Avenue and use the oval rotunda up ahead, located before
Ynares Sports Arena which is to the left of Shaw and visible from afar. After your U-turn, turn right onto Meralco
Avenue. Avoid getting onto Meralco Avenue-Julia Vargas flyover. Turn right onto Julia Vargas Avenue. In Julia
Vargas, you will cross the intersection of Lanuza. Change your lane to the left after crossing Lanuza in preparation for
the left turn to Frontera Verde where Tiendesitas is exactly located. Please read direction in Road #2 above detailing
how to get to the exact location of Tiendesitas inside Frontera Drive and telling you where to park your car.

Route #11

From Caloocan area, e.g. Monumento, Bagong Barrio, Balintawak and nearby areas.

Take EDSA's south bound lane. Make a U-Turn to Congressional Avenue in Munoz. Turn right onto Congressional
and drive all the way, crossing Mindanao Avenue, Visayas Avenue and and a small road of Macaya Steet, then turn
right onto Tandang Sora Avenue which intersects Congressional in a little bit curb direction for a driver to notice, take
care not to miss. After crossing the main and the widest highway in the Philippines called Commonwealth Avenue, it
would be a smooth drive all the way to Tiendesitas with no more turns to make. Just pass through C-5/Katipunan-
Boni Serrano Tunnel and eventually C-5 and Ortigas Avenue flyover. Follow direction in Road #3 to familiarize where
to turn from C-5 and locate the Parking Area.

directions are explained in two options: With MRT/LRT ride and without MRT/LRT ride. This is the second part of our
topic on how to go to Tiedesitas which is located inside Frontera Verde complex, an 18.5 hectare development at the
corner of Ortigas Avenue and C-5 (E. Rodriguez Jr. Avenue) in Ugong, Pasig City. The first part explains how to
drive from different locations in Metro Manila tothis shopping and entertainment destination. You can also use this
guide as well as the first part if you're going to any of the spots inside Frontera Verde, namely: Transcom, Silver City,
SM Hypermart, McDonald's, Fun Ranch and Ark Avilon. See map of Frontera Verde and Tiendesitas at the bottom of
this post to know the location of each establishment or building inside Frontera Verde. If you want to know how to
get to Tiendesitas or any of these places in Frontera Verde by car, go to our first article by clicking this: Driving
Directions To Tiendesitas And Frontera Verde.



Route #1


Avenue Extension. Get off the jeep at the intersection of Recto and Nicanor Reyes aka Morayta. Wait for any bus
bound for Cainta or Taytay. These buses are usually air-conditioned and could be any of these bus companies: G-
Liner, RRCG or Green Star. The sign of bus is either "Cainta" or "Taytay". When paying, your destination is IPI, the
most popular reference point for commuters and known to bus and jeepney drivers. It's a long journey. You will pass
by SM City Santa Mesa, Greenhills Shopping Center, POEA (first corner of EDSA and Ortigas Avenue) and
Robinson's Galleria (second corner of EDSA and Ortigas Avenue). After Robinsons Galleria next main intersection
with traffic lights is Meralco Avenue. You can now ask conductor to drop u off at IPI. But even without his assistance,
you can alight at the exact location. Remember that after EDSA flyover interchange, the next main intersection with
flyover interchange is Ortigas Avenuenand C-5. Get off the bus just below the Ortigas Avenue-C5 flyover either once
the bus stopped in red signal before it crosses C-5 (Eulogio Rodriguez Jr Avenue) or after it crossed C-5. Now, follow
walking direction given at Walking Directions from unloading areas, CLICK HERE.

and "Cubao via Junction Ever Rosario" as well as "Cubao Rosario Sta. Lucia". These jeepneys pass by Eastwood
City in Libis, to your left where glass tower building of Citibank Square is very visible from afar with its prominent sign
"Citi" attached to the building facade. After the jeep passed by Eastwood City, next main intersection is Ortigas
Avenue where Ortigas Avenue-C5 Flyover Interchange is located. You can get off the jeep below the flyover either
before the jeep turns left on Ortigas Avenue in red signal or after it turned left from C-5. Follow walking direction given
at Walking Directions from unloading areas, CLICK HERE.

Route #2


bus unloading areas,CLICK HERE.

flyover either once the bus stopped in red signal before it crosses C-5 (Eulogio Rodriguez Jr Avenue) or after it

Route #3




Route #4


areas, CLICK HERE.


Route #5


areas, CLICK HERE.


Route #6




Route #7



Route #8





Route #9

vicinities.


Route 10




Walk Map From Bus Unloading Areas

Walk Direction #2 - If the bus didn't stop before crossing C-5, it will stop at the unloading area after C-5 which is just
outside IPI. Walk back along Ortigas Avenue, cross C-5, go left and walk along C-5 away from Ortigas. The first road
up the ascending road. Map above illustrates walking direction from IPI unloading area - it's the number TWO in the
map.

Walking Directions From Jeepney Before And After It Turns Left From C-5 To Ortigas Avenue:

Walk Direction #1 - If you're riding a jeep from Cubao, you can alight when it stops in red signal before it turns left on
Ortigas Avenue. Cross Ortigas Avenue and walk along south bound lane of C-5. After Ortigas Avenue, the first road
up the ascending road. Map below illustrates walking direction from C-5 corner Ortigas Avenue immediately before
the jeep turns left on Ortigas Avenue - its number ONE in the map.

Walk Direction From Jeepney Unloading Areas

Walk Direction #2 - If the jeepney didn't stop before turning left on Ortigas Avenue, it will stop at the unloading area
outside IPI after the left turn. Walk back along Ortigas Avenue, cross C-5, go left and walk along C-5 away from
Ortigas. The first road to the right of C-5 is Las Fiestas and this serves as a Frontera Verde gate. Use the pedestrian
walk way and take this road. Tiendesitas is located to the left of Las Fiestas. An entrance to the shopping center is
easily seen as you walk up the ascending road. Numver TWO in our map above illustrates walking direction from IPI
unloading area.

Below is the Building & Establisment Map of Frontera Verde. In the middle is the Tiendesitas. Immediately near it are
spots and destinations such as Transcom, Silver City, SM Hypermart, McDonald's, Fun Ranch, Ark Avilon, Jollibee,
Ministop and Shell Gasoline Station. Click each icon or marker to reveal the name of particular establishment. Use
them as guide in going to other establishments inside Frontera Verde.

Many Filipinos who arrive from a trip abroad, even some balikbayans and returning OFWs has a habit of doing
their duty free shopping days after their arrival date. I don't see any wrong with that. It's more relaxing and stress-free


Route #1


Boulevard.





Aquino Avenue. Turn right onto Ninoy Aquino Avenue. Avoid getting onto the ramp going toNinoy
Aquino International Airport Terminal 1 also known as NAIA-1 which is located to the left of Ninoy Aquino Avenue.
After passing the ramp to NAIA-1, stay to the middle of Ninoy Aquino Avenue.


passing Barangay Sto. Nino arch, change your lane to the leftmost lane in preparation for the left turn toDuty Free
Philippines.


So, once you see the Puregold Paranaque from the distance, make sure you're driving to the leftmost lane ofNinoy
Aquino Avenue.

the tip of the island and stop for a while so that the security officers on the gate or entrance to the complex
of Duty Free Philippines notice you. They'll assist you by stopping all the incoming vehicles passing on the opposite
lane of Ninoy Aquino Avenue. Stop by the gate, open your window and wait for the security officers to give you
parking card. The parking area is to the left of the Fiesta Mall building. From the gate pass through the small rotonda
or roundabout counter-clockwise and head towards the parking area. Parking is free. Please make sure you have
your passport before you get off the car and proceed to the main entrance of the Duty Free Philippines Fiesta Mall
which is located opposite the parking area. Once you get to the main entrance of the Duty Free Philippines building,
security officers will greet you and conduct some security procedure. You can ask them for assistance on what to do
next. Enjoy your shopping.


Route #2

Stay to the middle of Aurora Boulevard. Upon approach of the intersection where Aurora Boulevard
ends, change your lane to the right and turn right onto Airport Road. Now before I continue this route to Duty Free
Philippines, if you turn left the name of the road is Andrews Avenue from Aurora Boulevard, turning right the road is
Airport Road from the corner of Aurora Boulevard. If you turn left on Andrew Avenue, you'll be going to Resort World
Manila and NAIA Terminal 3. That's the route to Resort World Manila and NAIA-3 from EDSA and all the locations
I've mention at beginning of the route. Just stay on Andrews Avenue to get to Resort World and NAIA-3. You'll pass
through a roundabout or rotonda before you get back again onto Andrews Avenue where the NAIA-3 is to the right
and the Resort World Manila is to the left. To get to the Resort World, you need to make a U-Turn at the end of
Andrews Avenue. Now back to this route. Stay to the middle of Andrews Avenue. When you turn right from Aurora
Boulevard or Tramo onto Andrews Avenue, you're on you're way to Domestic Airport and Terminal 2 and 3 of NAIA.
Upon approach of the next main intersection which is Domestic Road, change lane to the left and turn left onto
Domestic Road. Stay to the middle of Domestic Road all the way, pass Zest Air, Manila Domestic Air Terminal and
Ninoy Aqunino Domestic Airport to your left. Domestic Road ends in NAIA Road, so upon approach change lane to
the left. At the the right corner of Domestic Road and NAIA Road is the Park and Fly building where some
passengers leave cars before boarding planes for a fee. Turn left on NAIA Road. Once in NAIA Road, immediately
stay to the right and turn right onto the next main road which is Ninoy Aquino Avenue. If you go straight on NAIA
Road, you'll be on your way to NAIA-2 or Terminal 2.





Aquino Avenue.

shopping.


Route #3

topic.






Aquino Avenue.

shopping.


Route #4






Aquino Avenue.

shopping.


Route #5


How To Commute To Greenhills
When we say Greenhills, we refer to Greenhills Shopping Center, a 16 hectare commercial complex in San
Juan City, Metro Manila. Located here are different malls, cinemas and a concert venue such as Annapolis Carpark
Square, The Jewellery, Connecticut Carpark, Bridgeway Shops, The Shops, Lifestyle Center, Beauty
Central, McKinley Arcade, The Strip, Theater Mall, Promenade, Music Museum, Shoppesville Arcade and V Mall.

Greenhills is accessible by public transportation such as jeepneys and buses through Ortigas Avenue, a popular road
that also intersects EDSA, the only main highway of Metro Manila where major buses ply the route from north to
south and vice versa. This makes commuting to Greenhills simple for Metro Manilans. Either from north or south by
bus, they just alight at the intersection of Ortigas Avenue and EDSA, then ride a jeepney or bus to go to Greenhills.

The nearest train station to Greenhills is MRT-3 Santolan-Annapolis Station. Going to Greenhills by MRT is faster.
Just get off the train at Santolan-Annapolis Station, walk a little bit along southbound lane of EDSA up to Annapolis
Street, then ride a jeepney that plies the route of EDSA Annapolis-Greenhills Shopping CenterSan Juan and vice
versa.

Here's how to get to Greenhills by public transport system from different parts of Metro Manila including nearby
provinces.

Route #1

From Cavite, Tagaytay, Bacoor, Imus, Alabang-Zapote Road, South Mall, Paranaque, Baclaran and other areas near
to these locations.

Option 1. By bus. Ride a bus or jeepney going to Baclaran. In Baclaran, along service road of Roxas
Boulevard and near gate of Redemptorist Church, there's bus terminal. You can ride a bus here or along Roxas
Boulevard. Ride a bus with any of these signs: "Monumento Ortigas Ilalim", "Malanday Ortigas Ilalim" or "Fairview
Ortigas Ilalim". Don't ride a bus if it's not passing through Ortigas Ilalim. Otherwise you will walk too far. Make sure
the sign contains Ortigas Ilalim. If you're in doubt ask the conductor if it will pass through Ortigas Ilalim. Alight at
Ortigas Ilalim where Robinson's Galleria and EDSA Shrine is located.

Use the pedestrian overpass and walk towards opposite side of Ortigas Avenue and ride a jeepney with "San
Juan Unimart Greenhills" sign or bus with "Quiapo San Juan Greenhills" sign. Any bus or jeepney bound toSan
Juan or Quiapo passing through Ortigas Avenue will stop by Greenhills. Pay minimum fare and ask the driver to drop
you off there.

Option 2. By train. From Baclaran, alight at Pasay Taft Rotonda and ride an MRT-3 train bound for North Avenue. Get
off the train at Santolan-Annapolis Station. Use the pedestrian overpass that runs above the station to get to the
opposite side of EDSA. Walk southward along EDSA towards row of tall buildings that you see to your left while in the
overpass. Those tall buildings lined the street called Annapolis. Walk along Annapolis and wait for a jeepney at the
loading area next to Deco Centrum, the building situated at the corner of EDSA and Annapolis Street.

Route #2

From Mall of Asia or MOA, Pasay Taft Rotonda, Harrison Street, Libertad Street in Pasay, Ayala Avenue, Estrella, JP
Rizal, Fort Bonifacio, Market Market, Bonifacio High Street, Boni and other areas particularly near MRT.

Ride a bus or jeepney going to the nearest MRT-3 Station such as Taft Station if you're from MOA, Harrison or
Libertad. There's the Magallanes Station in Mantrade or Pasong Tamo aka Chino Roces, Ayala Station, Buendia
Station and Guadalupe Station if you're from Fort Bonifacio, Market Market and High Street. Boni Station is near to
Boni Avenue and Robinson's Pioneer.

Ride a train going north and alight at Santolan-Annapolis Station. Use the pedestrian overpass connected to the MRT
station to get to the opposite side of EDSA. Walk southward along EDSA towards row of tall buildingsthat you see to
your left while in the overpass. Those tall buildings lined the street called Annapolis. Walk along Annapolis and wait
for a jeepney at the loading area next to Deco Centrum, the building situated at the corner of EDSA and Annapolis
Street.

Route #3

From Marikina, Santa Lucia East, Robinson's Metro East, SM City Marikina, Santolan Pasig, Katipunan, Anonas,
Project 4 and areas near to these locations.

Option 1 (Recommended). Ride a jeepney bound for Araneta Center in Cubao. Walk towards MRT-3 Araneta Center
Cubao Station. This station is connected to Farmers Plaza. Ride a train bound for Taft and get off at Santolan-
Annapolis Station. Walk southward along EDSA up to Annapolis Street. Walk along Annapolis andwait for a jeepney
at the loading area next to Deco Centrum, the building situated at the corner of EDSA andAnnapolis Street.

Option 2. Ride a train going to Recto and alight or get off the train at V. Mapa Station. Exit the station via South Exit.
Along Magsaysay Boulevard, just in front of the stairs of LRT-2 V. Mapa Station, G Liner Bus passes
through and they stop to pick up passengers right there. The sign of these buses is "Taytay" and they are colored
green. Ride one of these buses, pay minimum and ask conductor to drop you off at Greenhills. If for some reason
they don't stop below the V. Mapa Station, then walk towards the direction they're heading and turn right onto Araneta
Avenue, the main road intersecting Magsaysay Boulevard and the one that borders SM Centerpoint to the north east.
These buses turn right onto Araneta Avenue from Magsaysay Boulevard and they stop for a while near corner to wait
for more passengers.


also your destination in the future. Here they are in order of their locations from the corner of Aranetaand N. Domingo
Street: Puregold Agora and Agora Public Market, San Juan Medical Center, White Cross Children's Home, The
Orange Place Hotel, RONAC Arts Center and Avalon Condominium - both located along Ortigas Avenue near corner
Santolan Road, and along Ortigas near Greenhills are LIMKETKAI Bldg, Grace Bldg and State Condominium IV.
Opposite Greenhills Shopping Center, at the corner of Wilson Streetand Ortigas Avenue, is the Zirkoh Greenhills.

Route #4

From Pampanga, Subic, Bulacan and other province in the north.

Ride a bus or FX bound to any of the following: Balintawak, SM City North EDSA or Trinoma. If you choose
Balintawak as your first stop in Metro Manila, ride a bus along EDSA going to Baclaran or Alabang. Get off the bus at
Annapolis Street. For fast travel, get off the bus at North Station of MRT-3, ride a train bound for Taft andalight at
Santolan-Annapolis Station.

If you ride FX and alight at either SM City North EDSA or Trinoma, walk up to North Station of MRT-3. Ride a train
bound for Taft and get off the train at Santolan-Annapolis Station.

Walk southward along EDSA up to Annapolis Street. Walk along Annapolis and wait for a jeepney at the loading area
next to Deco Centrum, the building situated at the corner of EDSA and Annapolis Street.

Route #5

From Quiapo, Santa Crus Manila, Lawton, Intramuros, SM City Manila, Escolta and nearby areas.

Ride a jeepney going to Quiapo. In Quiapo near the pedestrian flyover, wait for G Liner bus with "Taytay" sign or
RRCG bus with "Cainta" sign. Ride one of these buses and ask the driver to drop you off at Greenhills. This bus will
turn right onto Recto Avenue, then turn left on Legarda on the way to Ramon Magsaysay Boulevardand will take the
route mentioned in Route #3 Option 2. So if you're going to places mentioned in Route #3 Option 2 from Quiapo, just
follow the direction there.

Route #6

From Divisoria, Binondo, Recto Avenue, Tondo, SM City San Lazaro and areas near to these locations.

Go to Recto Station of LRT-2. Ride a train going to Santolan Station and alight at V. Mapa Station. Take the South
Exit and go down the Station.

more passengers.



Route #7

From Novaliches, Fairview, U.P. Diliman, Ayala U.P. Technohub, Philcoa, East Avenue, Elliptical Road and areas

Option 1 (slow). Ride a bus bound for south, e.g. "Baclaran", "Alabang", "FTI", "Ayala Leveriza LRT". Alight at
Annapolis Street. Walk along Annapolis Street and wait for a jeepney at the loading area next to Deco Centrum, the
building situated at the corner of EDSA and Annapolis Street.

Option 2 (fast). Get off the bus at EDSA-Timog intersection and ride an MRT-3 train bound for Taft at GMA-Kamuning
Station. Get off the train at Santolan-Annapolis Station. Walk along EDSA's southbound lane until you get to
Annapolis Street. Along Annapolis Street, next to Deco Centrum, the building located at the corner of EDSA and
Annapolis, is jeepney loading area. Wait for a jeepney to arrive and ride this jeepney.

Route #8

From Caloocan, Monumento, Malabon, Navotas, Valenzuela, Bagong Barrio, 5th Avenue and areas near to these
locations.

Ride any bus going to Baclaran or Alabang. Alight at North Station of MRT-3. A lot of passengers get off the bus at
North Station of MRT to ride the train there. Conductors also inform passengers once the bus is approaching that
station.

In MRT-3 North Station, ride a train bound for Taft Station and alight at Santolan-Annapolis Station. Walk along
EDSA's southbound lane up to Annapolis Street. Along Annapolis Street, just next to Deco Centrum, the building at
the corner of EDSA and Annapolis, is loading area of jeepneys with "Greenhills Shopping Center-Annapolis" sign.
Wait for a jeepney to arrive and ride.

Route #9

From Alabang, Metropolis Starmall, Festival Mall, Filinvest City, provinces of Laguna, Batangas, Quezon, and other
areas near to these locations.

Option 1 (slow). In Alabang, near Metropolis, ride a bus with "Ortigas Ilalim" on its sign. Don't ride a bus with "Ortigas
Ibabaw" on its sign. If in doubt, ask the driver or conductor if the bus will pass through Ortigas Ilalim. It will be a long
travel to Ortigas Avenue, approximately 22 kilometers from Alabang to Ortigas Avenue. You will alight at Robinson's
Galleria Mall, together with other passengers. There are many commuters going to Ortigas, and the bus stops there a
little bit longer.

You will see a pedestrian walkway. Climb up this footbridge and go to the other side of Ortigas Avenue. Along Ortigas
Avenue near corner EDSA, ride a jeepney with "San Juan Unimart Greenhills" sign or bus with "Quiapo San Juan
Greenhills" sign. Any bus or jeepney bound to San Juan or Quiapo passing through Ortigas Avenue will stop by
Greenhills. Pay minimum fare and ask the driver or conductor to drop you off there.

Option 2 (fast). Ride any bus bound for north of Metro Manila, e.g. "Monumento", "Malanday", "Valenzuela",
"Fairview", etc. Get off the bus at MRT-3 Magallanes Station. Ride a train bound for North Station and get off the train
at Santolan-Annapolis Station. Use the overpass located at the station and cross EDSA. Walk along EDSA's
southbound lane towards row of buildings that you see to the left while in the overpass. The buildings lined the road
called Annapolis Street. Walk along Annapolis Street and wait for a jeepney at the loading area next to Deco
Centrum, the first building on Annapolis Street. The jeepney sign is "Greenhills Shopping Center Annapolis Gate 5".

2 Responses to How To Commute To Greenhills
mannoy @webnatin said...
17 March 2011 11:14
Hi. nice photos. matagaltagal na rin akong di nakapunta sa greenhills ah.
thansk for posting.

Lagalag said...
17 March 2011 13:57
Thanks, nagbalik ba alaala ng greenhills lol

Anonymous said...
17 March 2011 16:21
laki pala ng greenhills. san ba banda dun ang bilihan ng murang cp?

Lagalag said...
18 March 2011 01:40
Hello po, pagpasok nyo sa V-Mall mula sa chapel akyat kayo sa second floor then pasok kyo sa mga walkway sa
pagitan ng mga boutique sa kanan. Pero napansin ko bakante ang mga pwesto nila at mukang abandonado na,
walang tao. Baka gagawin un part na yun ng building.

noelyn said...
17 December 2011 13:08
hi i am from pampanga balak po namen mag punta bukas sa greenhills panu po ba un madaling transportation ?

Lagalag said...
17 December 2011 13:17
sakay po kyo bus to cubao o khit sa kamuning. sa edsa sakay po bus to baclaran o alabang. baba po kayo sa
annapolis st. malapit lang po sa cubao yun. landmark nyo mrt station ng santolan. sakay kyo ng jeep sa annapolis na
papunta greenhills.

Zhae Min said...
25 October 2012 15:53
panu po mkkarating ng new horizon hotel pag galing ng fairview

Lag alag said...
25 October 2012 17:30
@ Zhae Min. Napakadali lang po, sakay lang kyo bus to "Baclaran" or "Alabang" baba ng Boni at mkikita nyo na ang
New Horizon Hotel mula EDSA, tumayo lang kyo sa may 7-11 at tanawin ang Boni kahilera ng gas station na nasa
kanto ng EDSA at Boni ang hotel. Pwede din kyo mag-MRT, at baba ng Boni Station.

mylzie said...
6 December 2012 12:19
hi! how do i get kaya to promenade building at wilson st., san juan? accessible po ba yon by public transpo?

Lag alag said...
6 December 2012 14:25
@ mylzie. May mga jeepney po na dumadaan mismo sa kahabaan ng Wilson St from Greenhills Shopping Center.
Punta po kyo sa road sa gilid ng Greenhills Shopping Center kung saan nagbaba at nagsasakay ang mga shuttle na
may nakasulat na "Wilson St" sa gilid. Kung di nyo mkita, pkitanong sa mga guard. Pagsakay nyo, pkisabi sa driver
na ibaba kyo sa destinasyon nyo. Sana po ay makatulong.

gryz said...
9 December 2013 15:35
Hi po. Sir mnggaling po ksi ako tayuman area. Kng sasakay po ko ng rrcg bus and g liner ppntang ortigas area
(tycoon center near tektite) san po ako pwd bumaba? Or my ibng route po b mas madali ppnta sa tektite area coming
from tayuman? Thanks po in advance!

Lag alag said...
10 December 2013 02:21
@ gryz. Ah Tektite area. Agahan mo na lang po ang alis mo ng Tayuman, then kung RRCG or G Liner, baba po ikaw
ng Robinson's Galleria at sakay po ng jeepney na "Ortigas Complex-Robinson's Galleria" ang nakalagay sa mga
gilid. Nung ginawa ko ang post na yun ay may teminal sila sa gilid ng Galleria along Ortigas Ave. Kung wala k po
mkita ay pki-ask sa mga officers kung saan ang bagong terminal ng mga jeepney na pumapasok sa Ortigas Center.
Pag nakasakay k na po ay saibhin sa driver na ibaba ka sa babaan na mas malapit sa Tektite. Tatawid ka po nyan at
tutumbukin mo ang Tektite. Malaking dalawang building ang Tektite kaya di ka po maliligaw at kilalang kilala ang
building na yun ng mga driver. Sana po ay makatulong ang sagot ko na to.

How To Commute To Lucky Chinatown Mall
This quick guide will tell you how to get to the posh shopping mall in Binondo-Divisoria area that will change the way
you perceive the premier wholesale and retail destination of Metro Manila. Lucky Chinatown is a little Eastwood in my
opinion and a bit of crossover between Newport Mall and Eastwood Mall. Are you a mall hopper? Go get down there
and see it for yourself. Everything you expect of a classy mall is in there. But above all, bargain centers such as 999
Mall, 168 Malls and CityPlace Square are all connected to the new hub via walkways and footbridges.

Lucky Chinatown

Location:

Along Reina Regente between Claro M. Recto Ave and Plaza Lorenzo Ruiz, the park across Binondo Church. See

Where to alight from the jeepney:

Unloading area one. C.M Recto Ave corner Jose Abad Santos - an intersection with pedestrian bridges.

Unloading area two. Soler cor Reina Regente - jeepneys from Recto turn right here if they take Masangkay St.

Unloading area three. Plaza Lorenzo Ruiz Metrobank Downtown Center - jeepneys from Pedro Gil, Baclaran, Pasay
Rotunda, Manila City Hall and Mabini pass by here.

Refer to the map below this post.

How To Quickly Get To Lucky Chinatown Mall

Route #1

From LRT-2 Recto Station, the nearest LRT-2 station.

Ride a jeepney with "Divisoria" sign. If the jeepney crosses Masangkay St, alight at Jose Abad Santos (Unloading
area two) and walk towards the mall. See map below.

Route #2

From LRT-1 Doroteo Jose Station, the nearest LRT-1 station.

Get to the corner of Avenida and Recto. Ride a jeepney with "Divisoria" sign. If the jeepney crosses Masangkay St,
alight at Jose Abad Santos (Unloading area one). Use the footbridge to get to the other corner of Recto which is
Reina Regente, the road that continues Abad Santos. Walk along Reina Regente past Soler St towards the mall
which you will easily see from the corner. If the jeepney turns left to Masangkay, it will turn right onto Soler St. Alight
at Reina Regente corner Soler (Unloading area two) and walk towards the mall. See map below.

Route #3

Via MRT-3 from all stations.

Alight at MRT-3 Taft Station. Use the footbridge and get to the connected LRT-1 EDSA Station. Take a LRT-1 train
bound for Roosevelt. Alight at Doroteo Jose Station. Follow direction at Route #2. See map below.

Route #4

Jeepneys from Baclaran, Pasay Rotunda, Harrison Plaza, Taft and Mabini. Jeepney sign reads "Divisoria". After the
jeep crosses Pasig River via Jones Bridge, it will take Quintin Paredes which ends up in Plaza Lorenzo Ruiz. Get off
the jeep after it passes by Binondo Church and reaches the tall building of MetrobankDowntown Center, opposite
Plaza Lorenzo Ruiz Park (Unloading area three). Walk along the road that continues Quintin Paredes, that's Reina
Regente. Lucky Chinatown is to the left past the small bridge over the creek. You can easily see it from afar. See
map below.

Route #5

Jeepneys from Monumento, Caloocan, Malabon and Navotas. The jeep takes Abad Santos Ave all the way to Recto.
Alight at Recto or before Recto (Unloading area one), use the pedestrian overpass to get to the other corner which is
Reina Regente, the road that continues Abad Santos. Walk along Reina Regente past Soler until you get to
Lucky Chinatown, to your right. You will easily see the mall even if you are still at Soler, the road next to Recto. See
map below.

Route #6

Jeepneys from Marikina, Cubao, Araneta Center, Magsaysay Blvd, SM City Sta Mesa, V. Mapa, Legarda, Broadway
Centrum and places nearby. The sign of jeepney that you must ride is "Divisoria". You can ride this jeep along the
road where LRT-2 runs - Aurora Blvd which becomes Magsaysay Blvd and Recto Ave. If you don't want to take train,
this is the best one-ride commute by jeepney to Lucky Chinatown Mall. It will turn right onto Recto Ave from Legarda
and Nagtahan. After the jeepney crosses Avenida with LRT-1 above it, it will either go straight to Abad Santos or turn
left on Masangkay St then right to Soler. If the jeepney crosses Masangkay St, alight at Jose Abad Santos (Unloading
area two) and walk towards the mall. Refer to the map below.

Route #7

From Escolta River Ferry Station. Ride a jeepney with "Divisoria" sign at the loading/unloading near the foot of Jones
Bridge. These jeepneys pass through Jones Bridge from its origin in Baclara, Pasay, Pedro Gil, etc. Follow the
direction given at Route #4 above.
6 Responses to How To Commute To Lucky Chinatown Mall
Viviene Tan said...
9 October 2012 15:23
These will a big help to the other people going in these Chinatown Mall; thank you so much for sharing this post.
Keep it up!


Lag alag said...
9 October 2012 17:57
@ Viviene Tan. You bet it's gonna be a huge help for others as this new shopping destination in the heart of Manila's
Chinatown has a lot of things going for it. You are welcome... and thank you as well. Will visit you blog. :)

JayL Aquino said...
thank you! first time to commute going there :)

Lag alag said...

Khei Olaz said...
20 February 2014 13:02
From lucky china townmall. How to go to Marikina if there is no train available.

Lag alag said...
21 February 2014 10:13
@ Khei Olaz. Take a jeepney with "Marikina" sign along Recto which is very near to Lucky Chinatown.

How To Get To Cartimar Pasay

There are two things you must remember in driving to Cartimar Shopping Complex. First, Leveriza. Set your
destination to Leveriza Street, Pasay. Cartimar just presents itself once you get there. Second, traffic in Leveriza is
one way from Gil Puyat formerly Buendia to Antonio Arnaiz Street formerly Libertad.

Explanations. Taft Avenue is out of the question. You would never attempt to pass through here because of the
heavy traffic. Passing through Luna is not advisable for first timer here. Leveriza is the most convenient way to get to
Cartimar Pasay by car.

Route #1


Boulevard flyover. Drive on Gil Puyat Avenue, crossing Harrison Street. After you pass through the foot bridge, turn

Antonio Arnaiz.

Route #2



Antonio Arnaiz.

Route #3



Antonio Arnaiz.

Route #4

Luzon Expressway all the way to Makati. Turn left on Gil Puyat Avenue. Drive all the way to Pasay, crossing
intersections of Filmore, Dian, Bautista, Marconi and Dominga Street. Pass through elevated Gil Puyat Station of
LRT-1. Leveriza is the street next to Caltex but Cartimar is to the left, so you need to make a U-Turn on the next
available U-Turn slot. After that, turn right onto Leveriza which is next to a footbridge. Approximately 330 meters from
the corner of Gil Puyat and Leveriza is the Cartimar. There's enough parking spaces inside the complex. You can
park your car right after you get in.

Antonio Arnaiz. From Roxas Boulevard, turn right onto Gil Puyat Avenue.

Route #5

South Mall and other areas to the south of Metro Manila. Take Emilio Aguinaldo Highway or Alabang-Zapote Road
and head toward the Coastal Road also known as Manila-Cavite Expressway or Aguinaldo Boulevard. Take Coastal
road and drive all the way without any turns. Road name changes to Roxas Boulevard after crossing NAIA Road.
Stay on Roxas Boulevard. Pass through EDSA-Roxas Boulevard flyover. Turn right onto Gil Puyat Avenue Avenue
and follow the route given in Route #1.

How to commute to Cartimar Shopping Complex

Route #1

Montillano Street. Ride jeepney with Pasay Rotonda sign. Get off at Pasay Rotonda. At the corner of Taft and EDSA,

Route #2

Baclaran bound train in Monumento Station of LRT-1, the Yellow Line. Get off at Libertad Station. Walk along Taft
Avenue northward about 350 meters until you get to Cartimar. My advise is to ride a jeep going to Quiapo,
Monumento or Divisoria and ask driver to drop you off at Cartimar.

Route #3

From Project 7, Project 8, Munoz, Roosevelt, Congressional and areas nearby. Get to Roosevelt Station of LRT-1,
the Yellow Line. Ride a Baclaran bound train and get off at Libertad Station. Walk along Taft Avenue northward about
350 meters until you get to Cartimar. My advise is to ride a jeep going to Quiapo, Monumento or Divisoria and ask
driver to drop you off at Cartimar.

Route #4

of MRT-3, the Blue Line. Ride a train going to Taft. Get off at Taft Avenue Station. At the corner of Taft and EDSA,

Route #5

will take you to EDSA. Once you're along EDSA, walk your way toward the nearest MRT Station. If the MRT Station
is too far from your location, ride a bus. The MRT Stations you can get to are any of these: Ortigas Station, Shaw
Station and Boni Station. Ride a train going to Taft. Get off at Taft Station. At the corner of Taft and EDSA, where
Metropoint Mall is also located, ride a jeepney going to Quiapo, Monumento or Divisoria but via Palengke Libertad.
There are two routes these jeepneys take - via Taft and via Zamora. The jeepney sign must contain Palengke so that
the jeep pass through Pasay Taft. You will get off at the exact location of Cartimar. You just need to walk across Taft
Avenue. Ask driver to drop you off.

Route #6

Balintawak and walk your way toward Balintawak Station of LRT-1 and ride a train going to Baclaran. Get off at
Libertad Station. Walk along Taft Avenue northward about 350 meters until you get to Cartimar. My advise is to ride a
jeep going to Quiapo, Monumento or Divisoria and ask driver to drop you off at Cartimar.

Route #7

via the crossway that connects LRT-2 to LRT-1. Ride a Baclaran bound train and get off at Libertad Station. Walk
along Taft Avenue northward (going back towards Gil Puyat) about 350 meters until you get to Cartimar or ride a jeep
with "Quiapo" or "Monumento" or "Divisoria" sign and ask driver to drop you off at Cartimar. You can also get off at Gil
Puyat Avenue Station, ride a jeepney with "Baclaran" or "Pasay Rotonda" sign and ask the driver to drop you off at
Cartimar.

Route #8

From Cavite, Bacoor, Imus, Kawit, Dasmarinas, Tagaytay and other areas nearby. Ride a bus or jeep bound for
"Baclaran". You have two options. First option is to ride a bus with "Ayala Leveriza" sign at the loading area along
Roxas Boulevard near Redemptorist Church also known as Baclaran Church. Ask the conductor to drop you off at
Leveriza Street. At the corner of Leveriza and Gil Puyat, wait for a jeepney with "Pasay Luna Libertad" sign. Ride this
jeep and ask the driver to drop you off at Cartimar. Second option is to walk up to LRT Baclaran Station. Ride a
jeepney with any of these signs: "Quiapo Pasay Palengke", "Divisoria Pasay Palengke", "Monumento Pasay
Palengke", "Dapitan Pasay Palengke", etc. Make sure there's "Pasay Palengke" wording on the sign. Don't ride
jeepney with "Zamora" word on its sign as it will not pass by Cartimar Pasay. Ask the driver to drop you off at
Cartimar.
How To Get To Dangwa Flower Market By Commuting

Dangwa Flower Market
Dangwa Market, as popularly called by many to refer to the fresh flower market in Sampaloc, Manila where supplies
come from various flower havens of the Philippines such as La Trinidad, Tagaytay City, Davao City, Laguna, etc., as
well as imported from major sources of flowers outside the country such as Thailand and Holland, is situated at
crossroads where three prominent city streets meet - Lacson Avenue, Dimasalang Street and Laon Laan Street.
Because of this, commuting to the flower center of Metro Manila is relatively easy.

Manila Flower Center
The nearest LRT station, commute wise, is LRT-1 Tayuman Station. That means you can go to this place in a breeze
from any point of MRT-3 as well, e.g. Santolan, Ortigas, Shaw, Boni, Guadalupe, Buendia, Ayala Center
andMagallanes. Just alight at Taft Station, ride another train at LRT-1 EDSA Station and alight at Tayuman Station.
You only need to take one short jeepney ride and you're ready to go. Details below. Needless to say, you can get
herevia train from both ends of LRT-1 - Baclaran Station and Roosevelt Station. So, if you're from Libertad in Pasay,
Gil Puyat, Vito Cruz, Quirino Avenue in Malate, Pedro Gil Taft, U.N. Avenue, SM City Manila, Carriedo, Monumento,
5th Avenue Rizal Avenue, Jose Abad Santos-Rizal Avenue, Monumento or Balintawak, and you need to get
here quickly, just ride the LRT-1 and alight at Tayuman Station.

Below are simple ways on how to commute to Dangwa Flower Market:

Dangwa Fresh Flower Market

Route #1

From LRT-1 Tayuman Station

Ride a jeepney with "Espana Lardizabal" sign at their terminal in Tayuman corner Felix Huertas Street. Walk along
Tayuman from LRT towards east, third street from Rizal Avenue (Avenida) is Felix Huertas. This jeep will pass by SM
City San Lazaro before it will cross two intersections along Lacson Avenue. Get off the jeep at the third main
intersection where a road sign that reads "Laong Laan" is attached to traffic lights. Cross Lacson Avenue. Walk along
either Dimasalang or Laon Laan until you get to the next corner which is next to Chowking. That's Dangwa.
See Map below

Route #2

From E. Rodriguez Sr. Avenue in Quezon City. This route can also be taken from Cubao by jeep.

Ride a jeepney with "Quiapo Welcome Rotonda" sign. Alight at Lacson Avenue, the wide road that borders UST. Ride
another jeepney with "Tayuman SM San Lazaro" sign at their terminal along Lacson Avenue near corner Espana.
Alight at fourth intersection with traffic lights where a road sign that reads "Dimasalang" is attached. Before
to Chowking along Laon Laan. See map below.

Route #3

From Baclaran by jeep. This route can also be taken from Pasay City Hall, Harrison Street, OWWA, Harison Plaza
and Mabini. Note: There's also jeepney route from Baclaran and Pasay Rotonda that plies Taft Avenue. So, if you
don't want to ride a train or you're not in a hurry, you can ride a jeepney beneath LRT-1. The jeepney sign in its front
should be "Dapitan Dimasalang" or "Blumentritt Dimasalang"

Ride a jeepney with "Blumentritt Dimasalang" or "Dapitan Dimasalang" sign. This jeepney passes by Dangwa Flower
Market. Just ask the driver to drop you off the location. But it would be easy if you know somelandmarks. You can get
there with the driver's assistance. The jeep passes by Quiapo, then Quezon Boulevard Underpass before it turn right
onto Laon Laan. Next main intersection along Laon Laan is Lacson Avenue, a wide road. A road sign that reads
"Lacson Avenue" is attached to the traffic lights in Lacson Avenue. After the jeep crosses Lacson, alight at the next
corner after Chowking. There you get to see Dangwa easily. See Map below.

Route #4

From Manila City Hall and SM City Manila.

Ride a jeepney with "Arroceros Dimasalang Dapitan Blumentritt" wordings on both sides of its body and "Dapitan
Dimasalang" or "Blumentritt Dimasalang" sign in front. You can ride this jeepney outside SM City Manila and beneath
LRT elevated track. The jeep passes by Quiapo, then Quezon Boulevard Underpass before it turns right onto Laon
Laan. Next main intersection along Laon Laan is Lacson Avenue, a wide road. A road sign that reads "Lacson
Avenue" is attached to the traffic lights in Lacson Avenue. After the jeep crosses Lacson, alight at the next corner
after Chowking. There you get to see Dangwa easily. See mapbelow.

Route #5

From Lerma and Nicanor Reyes Street formerly Morayta.

Use the pedestrian overpass and go to P. Campa Street, the road between McDonald's and KFC. Ride on the
jeepney with "P. Campa Dimasalang Blumentritt" wordings on both sides of the body and "Blumentritt" or "Dapitan"
sign in front. It will pass by the exact location of Dangwa. After the jeep crosses Lacson, alight at the next corner after
Chowking. There you get to see Dangwa easily. See Map below.

Route #6

From Fairview, UP Ayala Technohub, UP Diliman, Philcoa, Quezon City Hall, Elliptical Road and any point along
Quezon Avenue.

Ride a jeepney with "Quiapo" or "Pedro Gil" sign. Get off the jeepney at Lacson Avenue, the road that borders UST.
Ride another jeepney with "Tayuman SM San Lazaro" sign at their terminal along Lacson Avenue near corner
Espana. Alight at fourth intersection with traffic lights where a road sign that reads "Dimasalang" is attached. Before
to Chowking along Laon Laan or Dimasalang Streets. See Map below.

Route #7

From Project 6, SM City North EDSA and Trinoma by jeepney. This is not advisable especially during peak hours and
now that Araneta Avenue Quezon Ave Underpass is under construction. The fastest way is to ride a train bound for
Baclaran at LRT-1 Roosevelt Station and follow Route #1.

Ride a jeep bound for Quiapo. Alight at Lacson Avenue, the road that borders UST. Ride another jeepney with
"Tayuman SM San Lazaro" sign at their terminal along Lacson Avenue near corner Espana. Alight at fourth
intersection with traffic lights where a road sign that reads "Dimasalang" is attached. Before Dimasalang, the jeep
passes by three intersections - Florentino, Margal and Dapitan. Dangwa Flower Market is next to Chowking along
Laon Laan and Dimasalang streets. See Map below.

Route #8

From Munoz - Roosevelt area by jeepney ride. This is not advisable if you're in a rush. Traffic along the route is
heavy. It will take you too long to get to Dangwa. Use this only if you're not in a hurry and you don't want to ride a
train. Traffic is caused by Araneta Avenue-Quezon Avenue Underpass on-going construction. If you prefer fast route,
ride a train bound for Baclaran at LRT-1 Roosevelt Station, alight at Tayuman Station and follow direction at Route
#1.

There are two jeepney routes from Munoz. You can opt to ride a jeepney bound for Quiapo via Espana at the terminal
along Roosevelt near corner EDSA. Alight at Lacson Avenue, the road that borders UST. Follow direction at Route
#2.

Another route is via A. Bonifacio Avenue. Ride a jeepney bound for Sta. Cruz at its terminal in San Antonio Ext.
corner Roosevelt. Just walk from EDSA towards Del Monte. San Antonio is the road next to EDSA along Roosevelt.
You must buy ticket first before riding the jeep. Ticket seller is located across the jeepney terminal. Ask driver to drop
you off at the corner of Aurora Blvd corner Blumentritt. Walk across Blumentritt and ride a jeepney bound for Quiapo
at the terminal along Aurora Blvd near corner Blumentritt. You must first buy plastic token before you ride the jeep.
The jeep will turn right onto Dimasalang Street. Alight before Lacson Avenue. Dangwa Flower Market is situated
approximately 30 meters before Lacson Avenue. See Map below.

Route #9

From Novaliches and areas along the way - by jeepney. Alternatively, you can get off the jeepney in Balintawak and
ride a train at LRT-1 Balintawak Station, alight at Tayuman Station and follow direction in Route #1. If you prefer past
route, take the train.

Ride a jeepney bound for Blumentritt. Get off the jeep at the corner of Blumentritt and Aurora Blvd. The best time to
ask driver for assistance is when the jeep turns right onto Blumentritt from the long stretch of A. Bonifacio Avenue.
Your landmark in Blumentritt and A. Bonifacio junction is the Manila North Cemetery and Chinese General Hospital.
Aurora Blvd is first main intersection with traffic lights after the jeep turns right from A. Bonifacio. Walk across
Blumentritt and ride a jeepney bound for Quiapo at the terminal along Aurora Blvd near corner Blumentritt. You must
first buy plastic token before you ride the jeep. The jeep will turn right onto Dimasalang Street. Alight before Lacson
Avenue. Dangwa Flower Market is situated approximately 30 meters before Lacson Avenue. See Map below.

Route #10

From Project 2-3, Kamuning, Kamias, Tomas Morato and Timog by jeepney.

Ride a jeepney with "Quiapo" sign along Kamias, Kamuning and Tomas Morato. The jeepney will turn left on Tomas
Morato then take E. Rodriguez Sr. Avenue. If you're in Tomas Morato Avenue, walk towards Kamuning or ride a
jeepney with "Project 2-3" and alight at Kamuning, then ride "Quiapo" jeep. From Timog, the area between Tomas
Morato and Quezon Avenue, ride a jeep with "Project 2-3" sign, alight at Kamuning and ride jeep with "Quiapo" sign.
From E. Rodriguez Sr. Avenue, the jeep will take Espana via Welcome Rotonda. Alight at Lacson Avenue, the road
that borders UST. Ride another jeepney with "Tayuman SM San Lazaro" sign at their terminal along Lacson Avenue
near corner Espana. Alight at fourth intersection with traffic lights where a road sign that reads "Dimasalang" is
attached. Before Dimasalang, the jeep passes by three intersections - Florentino, Margal and Dapitan. Dangwa
Flower Market is next to Chowking along Laon Laan and Dimasalang streets.

From other locations

Dangwa Market
You can get to Dangwa Flower Market and Manila Flower Center from other locations within Metro Manila by first
going to the nearest spot indicated here, then follow the routes from there. For example, if you're from Marikina or
Sta. Lucia East, ride a jeep to Araneta Center Cubao where you take either train ride (Route #1) or jeepney ride
(Route #2). From Alabang, ride a jeepney to Pasay Rotonda and ride train at LRT EDSA Station (Route #1). From
Sucat, get to Baclaran (Route #3). From Pasig Palengke, you can go directly to Quiapo by jeep with "Quiapo" sign
and ride a jeepney bound for Dapitan from Manila City Hall or Pasay Rotonda (Route #4) or take two train rides
(Route #1).



How to get to Blue Wave Macapagal from North ofMetro Manila -
Caloocan, Malabon, Navotas,Valenzuela, Fairview, Novaliches and
How to get to Blue Wave Macapagal from
other parts of Quezon City Muntinlupa, Pacita, etc.
Dapitan, Binondo

From Caloocan City




From Novaliches


From Fairview



From Alabang by bus

Ride bus going to Monumento, Novaliches or Fairview. Get off at unloading station in EDSA e.g. MagallanesMRT


just pick up passengers along East Service Road near corner Montillano Street. Ride jeepney with
Pasay Rotonda sign. Get off at Pasay Rotonda. Some jeepney drivers drop off passengers right at the MRT Taft
Station. Some of them drop off passengers after crossing Taft Avenue. You can either ride just below the elevated
MRT Station or near Save More Supermarket after crossing Taft. Plenty of jeepneys going to MOA pass by along
EDSA. You don't need to go to the terminal of the so called orange passenger shuttle service going to MOA. It's too
far, along Taft, out of the way. Just ride any jeepney or even bus with MOA sign along EDSA. Get off at Macapagal
Blvd.

Highway Junction

Macapagal Blvd.


Macapagal Blvd.

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across Taft Avenue and ride a jeepney going to MOA along EDSA just in front of Save MoreSupermarket.


Top


Route #1

Boulevard and make a U-Turn on the first U-Turn slot along Macapagal to get to the Blue Wave. You can easily see

Route #2

you cross EDSA. After crossing EDSA stay to the right and make a U-Turn to get to the Blue Wave Macapagal.

Route #3


Route #4


Route #5

our search box on the sidebar. From Pedro Bukaneg in CCP Complex turn left on MagdalenaJalandoni and stay to

Route #6

EDSA intersection. Before reaching EDSA stay to the right and the Blue Wave is located before the EDSA-

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