Commuting to Tagaytay


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Roughly an hour's travel time from Metro Manila (depending on the condition of SLEX) is a place called Tagaytay City. A cool place, roughly hitting below 25 degrees Celsius throughout the year. It is a common stop for locals and tourists who just want to get away from the city for a couple of days. Some places to see are: Tagaytay Highlands, Royal Tagaytay Country Club, Canyon Woods, Fantasy World, Good Shepherd, Sonya's Garden, and the Tagaytay Picnic Groove.

Tagaytay Highlands
Tagaytay Highlands
(Photo taken from: http://clairestofthemall.blogspot.com)

Fast Facts:

Bus Routes: Baclaran-Tagaytay; Cubao-Batangas; Pasay-Nasugbu; Taft-Tagaytay

Commuting Routes:

From Batangas:

Route 1: Bus
  1. Ride a bus to Cubao, Quezon City. Ask for the one that will pass by Tagaytay and the rotonda circle of Tagaytay City.
  2. Ask the driver to drop you off at Tagaytay.
Route 2: Bus
  1. From Nasugbu, ride a bus to Pasay.
  2. Ask the driver to drop you off at Tagaytay.

From Caloocan:

Route 1: LRT-1-Bus
  1. Take the LRT-1 to EDSA station.
  2. Ride a bus to Nasugbu.
  3. Ask the driver to drop you off at Tagaytay.
Route 2: LRT-1-Bus
  1. Take the LRT-1 to Baclaran station.
  2. Ride a bus to Tagaytay.

From Laguna:

  1. From Balibago bus terminal in Sta. Rosa, ride a jeep to Tagaytay.

From Las Pinas:

  1. From Alabang-Zapote Road, ride a jeep/bus to Alabang, and get off at Manuela Metropolis Alabang (Metropolis Mall).
  2. Ride a jeep or bus to Balibago/Sta. Rosa via SLEX or National Road (passes by SM Sta. Rosa).
  3. From Balibago Terminal, ride a jeep to Tagaytay.

From Makati/Mandaluyong/Pasig:

  1. Take the MRT to Taft terminal station.
  2. Ride a bus to Nasugbu.
  3. Ask the driver to drop you off at Tagaytay.

From Manila:

  1. From Taft, in front of Rizal Park (Luneta), ride a bus to Tagaytay.

From Muntinlupa:

  1. From the West Service Road or Alabang-Zapote Road, ride a jeep to Manuela Metropolis Alabang (Metropolis Mall).
  2. Ride a jeep or bus to Balibago/Sta. Rosa via SLEX or National Road (passes by SM Sta. Rosa).
  3. From Balibago Terminal, ride a jeep to Tagaytay.

From Paranaque/Pasay:

Route 1: LRT-1-Bus
  1. Take the LRT-1 to Baclaran.
  2. Ride a bus to Tagaytay.
Route 2: LRT-1-Bus
  1. Take the LRT-1 to EDSA station.
  2. Ride a bus to Nasugbu.
  3. Ask the driver to drop you off at Tagaytay.

From Quezon City:

  1. From Cubao, ride a bus to Batangas. Ask for the one that will pass by Tagaytay and the rotonda circle of Tagaytay City.
  2. Ask the driver to drop you off at Tagaytay.

From Taguig:

  1. From Net2, Market! Market!, or the Fort Open Field, ride the Fort bus/shuttle to Ayala.
  2. Take the MRT to Taft terminal station.
  3. Ride a bus to Nasugbu.
  4. Ask the driver to drop you off at Tagaytay.

Commuting to Sta. Rosa


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Located in Laguna, Sta Rosa is one of the fastest growing cities in the Philippines. It is home to some recreational spots like Enchanted Kingdom.


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Fast Facts:

Bus Routes: Alabang-Sta. Rosa/Balibago; Cubao-Sta. Rosa/Balibago; Makati-Balibago/Laguna BelAir; Lawton-Balibago/Sta. Rosa
Jeepney Routes: Alabang-Sta. Rosa/Balibago; Tagaytay-Balibago; Technopark Panasonic-Balibago; Tanauan-Balibago; Pacita Complex-Calamba

**Balibago is a terminal inside Sta. Rosa, Laguna.

Commuting Routes:

From Batangas:

  1. From Tanauan City, ride a jeep to Balibago.

From Caloocan:

  1. Take the LRT-1 to Gil Puyat station.
  2. Ride a bus to Balibago/Sta. Rosa Town Proper.

From Carmona, Cavite:

Route 1: Jeep-Jeep
  1. From Carmona, ride a jeep to Biñan.
  2. From Biñan, ride a jeep to Sta. Rosa.
Route 2: Bus-Bus
  1. Ride a bus to Alabang.
  2. Ride a bus to Balibago/Sta. Rosa Town Proper.

From Laguna:

Route 1: Jeep
  1. From Laguna Technopark near Panasonic Philippines, Inc., ride a jeep to Balibago.
Route 2: Jeep
  1. From Pacita Complex, San Pedro, Laguna, ride a jeep to Calamba City, and ask the driver to drop you off at Sta. Rosa.

From Las Pinas:

  1. From Alabang-Zapote Road, ride a jeep/bus to Alabang, and get off at Manuela Metropolis Alabang (Metropolis Mall).
  2. Ride a jeep or bus to Balibago/Sta. Rosa via SLEX or National Road (passes by SM Sta. Rosa).

From Makati:

Route 1: MRT/Jeep/Bus-Bus
  1. Take the MRT or ride a jeep/bus to Ayala.
  2. From Ayala Bus Terminal (near Landmark), ride a bus to Balibago/Laguna BelAir. (Not sure if this is still in operation)
Route 2: MRT/Jeep/Bus-Bus
  1. Take the MRT or ride a jeep/bus to Ayala.
  2. From SM Makati carpark, ride a van or FX to Enchanted Kingdom.

From Mandaluyong/Pasig:

  1. Take the MRT to Ayala.
  2. From Ayala Bus Terminal (near Landmark), ride a bus to Balibago/Laguna BelAir.

From Manila:

  1. From Divisoria/Blumentritt/Quiapo, ride a jeep to Lawton.
  2. From Lawton/Pedro Gil, ride a bus to Balibago/Sta. Rosa Town Proper.

From Muntinlupa:

  1. From the West Service Road or Alabang-Zapote Road, ride a jeep to Manuela Metropolis Alabang (Metropolis Mall).
  2. Ride a jeep or bus to Balibago/Sta. Rosa via SLEX or National Road (passes by SM Sta. Rosa).

From Paranaque:

Route 1: LRT-1-Bus
  1. Take the LRT-1 to Gil Puyat or ride a jeep to Buendia corner Taft Ave.
  2. Cross Taft Ave. towards Atrium Suites.
  3. Ride a bus to Balibago/Sta. Rosa Town Proper.
Route 2: Jeep-Jeep-Bus
  1. From Sucat, ride a jeep to Sucat Dulo / Intersection or SLEX.
  2. Walk a few meters to te jeepney terminal and ride a jeep to Alabang and ask the driver to drop you off at the bus terminal going to Balibago/Sta. Rosa.
  3. Ride a bus to Balibago/Sta. Rosa

From Pasay:

  1. Take the LRT-1 to Gil Puyat or ride a jeep to Buendia corner Taft Ave.
  2. Cross Taft Ave. towards Atrium Suites.
  3. Ride a bus to Balibago/Sta. Rosa Town Proper.

From Quezon City:

  1. From Kamias, Cubao, ride a bus to Balibago/Sta. Rosa.

From Tagaytay:

  1. Ride a jeep to Balibago.

From Taguig:

  1. From Net2, Market! Market!, or the Fort Open Field, ride the Fort bus/shuttle to Ayala.
  2. From Ayala Bus Terminal (near Landmark), ride a bus to Balibago/Laguna BelAir.

Commuting to Intramuros


Called as the Walled City during the Spanish colonization. This historical landmark is now home to famous schools and universities (Lyceum, Letran, Mapua, Manila High School, Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila, and Colegio de Sta. Rosa) as well as historical landmarks and tourist spots (Fort Santiago, San Agustin Church, Casa Manila, etc.)

Map of Intramuros
Map of Intramuros
(Photo taken from: http://www.dotpcvc.gov.ph/)

Fast Facts:

Nearest Train Station: LRT1-Central Terminal
Bus Routes: Dasmarinas Bayan-Lawton; Manuela Metropolis Alabang (Metropolis Mall)-Lawton/Taft/PGH; Ayala-Lawton/Taft/PGH
Jeepney Routes: Quiapo-Pier; Doroteo Jose-Baclaran/Mabini; Quiapo-Lawton/SM City Hall; Divisoria-Lawton/SM City Hall; UST/Dapitan-Lawton/SM City Hall; Blumentritt-Lawton/SM City Hall; Cubao-Lawton/SM City Hall; Baclaran-Lawton/SM City Hall

Commuting Routes:

From Caloocan:

Route 1: LRT1-Jeep
  1. Take the LRT1 to Doroteo Jose station.
  2. Ride a jeep to Baclaran/Mabini, and get off at Intramuros. Landmarks are Manila City Hall, National Museum, and Philippine Normal University.
Route 2: LRT1-Jeep
  1. Take the LRT1 to Carriedo station.
  2. Ride a jeep to Pier, and get off at Intramuros. Landmark is Palacio del Gobernador.
Route 3: LRT1-Jeep
  1. Take the LRT1 to Carriedo station.
  2. Ride a jeep to Lawton/SM City Hall, and get off at Manila City Hall.
  3. Cross the street using the underpass, away from Manila City Hall towards Intramuros.
Route 4: LRT1
  1. Take the LRT1 to Central terminal station.
  2. Follow the LRT1 along A. Villegas until you get to Natividad Almeda-Lopez (2 blocks). Landmarks are SM City Manila, Manila City Hall, and Philippine Veterans Affairs Office.
  3. Turn right at Natividad Almeda-Lopez, and walk past Manila City Hall towards Padre Burgos (1 block).
  4. Cross Padre Burgos towards Intramuros.

From Cavite:

  1. From Dasmarinas Bayan, ride a bus/FX to Lawton/SM City Hall, and get off at Manila City Hall.
  2. Cross the street using the underpass, away from Manila City Hall towards Intramuros.

From Makati:

Route 1: MRT-LRT1
  1. Take the MRT to Taft terminal station.
  2. Walk through the connecting foot bridge towards LRT1-EDSA station.
  3. Take the LRT1 to Central terminal station.
  4. Follow the LRT1 along A. Villegas until you get to Natividad Almeda-Lopez (2 blocks). Landmarks are SM City Manila, Manila City Hall, and Philippine Veterans Affairs Office.
  5. Turn right at Natividad Almeda-Lopez, and walk past Manila City Hall towards Padre Burgos (1 block).
  6. Cross Padre Burgos towards Intramuros.
Route 2: Bus
  1. From Sen. Gil Puyat Ave. (Buendia), Makati Ave., or Ayala Ave., ride a PVP Liner bus to Lawton/Taft, and get off at Manila City Hall.
  2. Cross the street using the underpass, away from Manila City Hall towards Intramuros.
Route 3: Jeep
  1. From Sen. Gil Puyat Ave. (Buendia), ride a jeep to LRT-Taft, and get off at Taft Ave.
  2. Ride a jeep to Lawton/SM City Hall, and get off at SM City Hall.
  3. Cross the street using the underpass, away from Manila City Hall towards Intramuros.

From Mandaluyong/Pasig:

  1. Take the MRT to Taft terminal station.
  2. Walk through the connecting foot bridge towards LRT1-EDSA station.
  3. Take the LRT1 to Central terminal station.
  4. Follow the LRT1 along A. Villegas until you get to Natividad Almeda-Lopez (2 blocks). Landmarks are SM City Manila, Manila City Hall, and Philippine Veterans Affairs Office.
  5. Turn right at Natividad Almeda-Lopez, and walk past Manila City Hall towards Padre Burgos (1 block).
  6. Cross Padre Burgos towards Intramuros.

From Manila:

Route 1: Jeep
  1. From Quiapo, ride a jeep to Pier.
  2. Get off at Intramuros. Landmark is Palacio del Gobernador.
Route 2: Jeep
  1. From Rizal Ave. or Divisoria, ride a jeep to Baclaran/Mabini or Lawton/SM City Hall.
  2. Get off at Intramuros. Landmarks are Manila City Hall, National Museum, and Philippine Normal University.
Route 3: Jeep
  1. From Quiapo, ride a jeep to Lawton/SM City Hall, and get off at Manila City Hall.
  2. Cross the street using the underpass, away from Manila City Hall towards Intramuros.
Route 4: Jeep
  1. From UST-Dapitan/Blumentritt, ride a jeep to Lawton/SM City Hall, and get off at Manila City Hall.
  2. Cross the street using the underpass, away from Manila City Hall towards Intramuros.

From Muntinlupa:

  1. From Manuela Metropolis Alabang (Metropolis Mall), ride a bus to Lawton/SM City Hall, and get off at Manila City Hall.
  2. Cross the street using the underpass, away from Manila City Hall towards Intramuros.

From Paranaque/Pasay:

Route 1: LRT1
  1. Take the LRT1 to Central terminal station.
  2. Follow the LRT1 along A. Villegas until you get to Natividad Almeda-Lopez (2 blocks). Landmarks are SM City Manila, Manila City Hall, and Philippine Veterans Affairs Office.
  3. Turn right at Natividad Almeda-Lopez, and walk past Manila City Hall towards Padre Burgos (1 block).
  4. Cross Padre Burgos towards Intramuros.
Route 2: Jeep
  1. From Taft Ave., ride a jeep to Lawton/SM City Hall, and get off at Manila City Hall.
  2. Cross the street using the underpass, away from Manila City Hall towards Intramuros.

From Quezon City:

Route 1: Jeep
  1. From Cubao, ride a jeep to Lawton/SM City Hall, and get off at Manila City Hall.
  2. Cross the street using the underpass, away from Manila City Hall towards Intramuros.
Route 2: Jeep
  1. From Philcoa, Cubao, Aurora Blvd., or Quezon Ave., ride a jeep to Quiapo, and get off at Quiapo.
  2. Ride a jeep to Pier, and get off at Intramuros. Landmark is Palacio del Gobernador.
Route 3: Jeep
  1. From Philcoa, Cubao, Aurora Blvd., or Quezon Ave., ride a jeep to Quiapo, and get off at Quiapo.
  2. Ride a jeep to Lawton/SM City Hall, and get off at Manila City Hall.
  3. Cross the street using the underpass, away from Manila City Hall towards Intramuros.
Route 4: LRT2-Jeep
  1. Take the LRT2 to Recto terminal station.
  2. Walk through the connecting foot bridge towards LRT1 Doroteo Jose station.
  3. Ride a jeep to Baclaran/Mabini, and get off at Intramuros. Landmarks are Manila City Hall, National Museum, and Philippine Normal University.

From Taguig:

  1. From Net2, Market! Market!, or the Fort Open Field, ride the Fort bus/shuttle to Ayala, and get off at MRT-Ayala station.
  2. Take the MRT to Taft terminal station.
  3. Walk through the connecting foot bridge towards LRT1-EDSA station.
  4. Take the LRT1 to Central terminal station.
  5. Follow the LRT1 along A. Villegas until you get to Natividad Almeda-Lopez (2 blocks). Landmarks are SM City Manila, Manila City Hall, and Philippine Veterans Affairs Office.
  6. Turn right at Natividad Almeda-Lopez, and walk past Manila City Hall towards Padre Burgos (1 block).
  7. Cross Padre Burgos towards Intramuros.

Commuting to Manila Domestic Airport


The Manila Domestic Airport caters to domestic flights all over the Philippines. If you're traveling by plane to Cebu, Subic, Bohol, Boracay, Baguio, Samar, Davao, and other domestic destinations, chances are that this airport is where you need to be when your plane flies.

Manila Domestic Airport
Manila Domestic Airport
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Fast Facts:

Nearest Train Station: LRT1-Baclaran
Nearest Bus Station: Saulog Bus Terminal, J B Line Bicol Express Terminal
Jeepney Routes: EDSA/Taft-Paliparan

Commuting Routes:

From Caloocan:

  1. Take the LRT1 to EDSA station.
  2. Ride a bus/jeep to Manila Domestic Airport.
  3. Get off at Manila Domestic Terminal.

From Makati/Mandaluyong/Pasig:

  1. Take the MRT to Taft terminal station.
  2. Ride a bus/jeep to Manila Domestic Airport.
  3. Get off at Manila Domestic Terminal.

From Manila:

  1. Take the LRT1 to EDSA station.
  2. Ride a bus/jeep to Manila Domestic Airport.
  3. Get off at Manila Domestic Terminal.

From Muntinlupa:

Route 1: Bus-MRT-Bus/Jeep
  1. From Manuela Metropolis Alabang (Metropolis Mall), ride a bus to EDSA, and get off at MRT-Magallanes. Landmark is MC Home Builders Depot.
  2. Take the MRT to Taft terminal station.
  3. Ride a bus/jeep to Manila Domestic Airport.
  4. Get off at Manila Domestic Terminal.
Route 2: Bus-Jeep/Bus
  1. From Manuela Metropolis Alabang (Metropolis Mall), ride a bus to Taft/PGH/Lawton, and get off at EDSA corner Taft Ave. Landmark is Metropoint Mall.
  2. Ride a bus/jeep to Manila Domestic Airport.
  3. Get off at Manila Domestic Terminal.

From Paranaque/Pasay:

  1. Take the LRT1 to EDSA station.
  2. Ride a bus/jeep to Manila Domestic Airport.
  3. Get off at Manila Domestic Terminal.

From Quezon City:

Route 1: Bus
  1. From SM Fairview/QC City Hall, ride a bus to NAIA.
  2. Get off at Manila Domestic Terminal.
Route 2: MRT-Bus/Jeep
  1. Take the MRT to Taft terminal station.
  2. Ride a bus/jeep to Manila Domestic Airport.
  3. Get off at Manila Domestic Terminal.

From Taguig:

  1. From Net2, Market! Market!, or the Fort Open Field, ride the Fort bus/shuttle to MRT-Ayala, and get off at Ayala station.
  2. Take the MRT to Taft terminal station.
  3. Ride a bus/jeep to Manila Domestic Airport.
  4. Get off at Manila Domestic Terminal.

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Commuting to SM City Bicutan


SM City Bicutan is located in Parañaque City. One of the 2 SM Malls in Parañaque, it hosts the typical SM Stores such as: Ace Hardware, Watson's, BDO, etc.

SM City Bicutan
SM City Bicutan
(Photo taken from: http://www.smprime.com/)

Fast Facts:

Nearest Train Station: MRT-Magallanes
Bus Routes: Metropolis/Alabang-Bicutan; Monumento-Bicutan; Pasig-Sucat/Bicutan; Boni Ave./SM Bicutan; Magallanes-Bicutan
Jeepney Routes: Metropolis/Alabang-Bicutan

Commuting Routes:

From Caloocan:

Route 1: Bus
  1. Ride a bus to SM City Bicutan.
  2. Get off at SM City Bicutan.
Route 2: LRT1- MRT-Bus
  1. Take the LRT1 to EDSA station.
  2. Walk through the connecting foot bridge towards MRT-Taft terminal station.
  3. Take the MRT to Magallanes or Boni Ave.
  4. Ride a bus to SM Bicutan/Bicutan Exit, and get off at SM City Bicutan.

From Las Pinas:

  1. From Alabang-Zapote Road, ride a jeep/bus to Alabang, and get off at Manuela Metropolis Alabang (Metropolis Mall).
  2. Ride a bus/jeep to Bicutan, and get off at Bicutan Exit.
  3. Cross J. P. Rizal Superhighway (South Superhighway) towards SM City Bicutan.

From Makati:

Route 1: MRT-Bus
  1. Take the MRT to Boni Ave. or Magallanes.
  2. Ride a bus to SM Bicutan/Bicutan Exit, and get off at SM City Bicutan.
Route 2: Shuttle
  1. Arrive at SM Makati.
  2. Ride a shuttle to SM Bicutan via skyway at the terminal beside SM Makati.
Thanks to an annonymous contributor for this route.

From Mandaluyong/Pasig:

Route 1: Bus
  1. Ride a bus to Sucat/Bicutan.
  2. Get off at SM City Bicutan.
Route 2: MRT-Bus
  1. Take the MRT to Boni Ave. or Magallanes.
  2. Ride a bus to SM Bicutan/Bicutan Exit, and get off at SM City Bicutan.

From Manila:

Route 1: LRT1-MRT-Bus
  1. Take the LRT1 to EDSA station.
  2. Walk through the connecting foot bridge towards MRT-Taft terminal station.
  3. Take the MRT to Magallanes or Boni Ave.
  4. Ride a bus to SM Bicutan/Bicutan Exit, and get off at SM City Bicutan.
Route 2: LRT2-MRT-Bus
  1. Take the LRT2 to Araneta Center-Cubao station.
  2. Walk through Gateway Mall and Farmers Plaza towards MRT-Cubao station.
  3. Take the MRT to Magallanes or Boni Ave.
  4. Ride a bus to SM Bicutan/Bicutan Exit, and get off at SM City Bicutan.

From Muntinlupa:

  1. From Manuela Metropolis Alabang (Metropolis Mall), ride a bus/jeep to Bicutan, and get off at Bicutan Exit.
  2. Cross J. P. Rizal Superhighway (South Superhighway) towards SM City Bicutan.

From Parañaque:

  1. Take the LRT1 to EDSA station.
  2. Walk through the connecting foot bridge towards MRT-Taft terminal station.
  3. Take the MRT to Magallanes or Boni Ave.
  4. Ride a bus to SM Bicutan/Bicutan Exit, and get off at SM City Bicutan.

From Pasay:

  1. Take the LRT1 to EDSA station.
  2. Walk through the connecting foot bridge towards MRT-Taft terminal station.
  3. Take the MRT to Magallanes or Boni Ave.
  4. Ride a bus to SM Bicutan/Bicutan Exit, and get off at SM City Bicutan.

From Quezon City:

  1. Take the LRT2 to Araneta Center-Cubao station.
  2. Walk through Gateway Mall and Farmers Plaza towards MRT-Cubao station.
  3. Take the MRT to Magallanes or Boni Ave.
  4. Ride a bus to SM Bicutan/Bicutan Exit, and get off at SM City Bicutan.

From Rizal:

  1. From Antipolo, ride an FX to Crossing, and get off at Shaw Blvd. station.
  2. Take the MRT to Magallanes or Boni Ave.
  3. Ride a bus to SM Bicutan/Bicutan Exit, and get off at SM City Bicutan.

Commuting to Gilmore IT Center


Looking for PCs, Laptops, cds, and other computer parts? Then look no further, the Gilmore I.T. Center is the place to be when it comes to computer shops. This small strip of road contains numerous computer related shops ranging from PC Express to CD-R King. Truly a depot for your computer hardware needs, and the prices are pretty affordable.

Gilmore Street
Gilmore Street
(Photo taken from: http://taglish.i.ph/)

Fast Facts:

Nearest Train Station: LRT-2-Gilmore
Jeepney Route: Divisoria-Cubao

Commuting Routes:

From Caloocan:

  1. Take the LRT-1 to Doroteo Jose station.
  2. Walk through the connecting foot bridge towards LRT-2-Recto terminal station.
  3. Take the LRT-2 to Gilmore station.
  4. Take the South Exit.
  5. Turn right, and walk towards Gilmore Avenue.
  6. Cross Gilmore Avenue. Gilmore IT Center is beside Gilmore Comm'l Plaza along Gilmore Avenue.

From Makati:

  1. Take the MRT to Cubao station.
  2. Walk through Farmers Plaza and Gateway Mall towards LRT-2-Araneta Center-Cubao station.
  3. Take the LRT-2 to Gilmore station.
  4. Take the South Exit.
  5. Turn right, and walk towards Gilmore Avenue.
  6. Cross Gilmore Avenue. Gilmore IT Center is beside Gilmore Comm'l Plaza along Gilmore Avenue.

From Mandaluyong/Pasig:

  1. Take the MRT to Cubao station.
  2. Walk through Farmers Plaza and Gateway Mall towards LRT-2-Araneta Center-Cubao station.
  3. Take the LRT-2 to Gilmore station.
  4. Take the South Exit.
  5. Turn right, and walk towards Gilmore Avenue.
  6. Cross Gilmore Avenue. Gilmore IT Center is beside Gilmore Comm'l Plaza along Gilmore Avenue.

From Manila:

Route 1: LRT-2
  1. Take the LRT-2 to Gilmore station.
  2. Take the South Exit.
  3. Turn right, and walk towards Gilmore Avenue.
  4. Cross Gilmore Avenue. Gilmore IT Center is beside Gilmore Comm'l Plaza along Gilmore Avenue.
Route 2: LRT-1-LRT-2
  1. Take the LRT-1 to Doroteo Jose station.
  2. Walk through the connecting foot bridge towards LRT-2-Recto terminal station.
  3. Take the LRT-2 to Gilmore station.
  4. Take the South Exit.
  5. Turn right, and walk towards Gilmore Avenue.
  6. Cross Gilmore Avenue. Gilmore IT Center is beside Gilmore Comm'l Plaza along Gilmore Avenue.
Route 3: Jeep
  1. From Divisoria/Recto/Legarda/Pureza/V. Mapa, ride a jeep to Cubao, and get off at Gilmore Avenue.
  2. Gilmore IT Center is beside Gilmore Comm'l Plaza along Gilmore Avenue.

From Muntinlupa:

Route 1: LRT-1-LRT-2
  1. From Metropolis Mall, ride a bus to Taft/PGH/Lawton, and get off at any LRT-1 station along Taft Ave.
  2. Take the LRT-1 to Doroteo Jose station.
  3. Walk through the connecting foot bridge towards LRT-2-Recto terminal station.
  4. Take the LRT-2 to Gilmore station.
  5. Take the South Exit.
  6. Turn right, and walk towards Gilmore Avenue.
  7. Cross Gilmore Avenue. Gilmore IT Center is beside Gilmore Comm'l Plaza along Gilmore Avenue.
Route 2: Bus-MRT-LRT-2
  1. From Metropolis Mall, ride a bus to Makati/EDSA, and get off either at MRT-Magallanes station or MRT-Ayala station.
  2. Take the MRT to Cubao station.
  3. Walk through Farmers Plaza and Gateway Mall towards LRT-2-Araneta Center-Cubao station.
  4. Take the LRT-2 to Gilmore station.
  5. Take the South Exit.
  6. Turn right, and walk towards Gilmore Avenue.
  7. Cross Gilmore Avenue. Gilmore IT Center is beside Gilmore Comm'l Plaza along Gilmore Avenue.

From Paranaque:

  1. Take the LRT-1 to Doroteo Jose station.
  2. Walk through the connecting foot bridge towards LRT-2-Recto terminal station.
  3. Take the LRT-2 to Gilmore station.
  4. Take the South Exit.
  5. Turn right, and walk towards Gilmore Avenue.
  6. Cross Gilmore Avenue. Gilmore IT Center is beside Gilmore Comm'l Plaza along Gilmore Avenue.

From Pasay:

  1. Take the LRT-1 to Doroteo Jose station.
  2. Walk through the connecting foot bridge towards LRT-2-Recto terminal station.
  3. Take the LRT-2 to Gilmore station.
  4. Take the South Exit.
  5. Turn right, and walk towards Gilmore Avenue.
  6. Cross Gilmore Avenue. Gilmore IT Center is beside Gilmore Comm'l Plaza along Gilmore Avenue.

From Quezon City:

Route 1: LRT-2
  1. Take the LRT-2 to Gilmore station.
  2. Take the South Exit.
  3. Turn right, and walk towards Gilmore Avenue.
  4. Cross Gilmore Avenue. Gilmore IT Center is beside Gilmore Comm'l Plaza along Gilmore Avenue.
Route 2: Jeep
  1. From Aurora Blvd, ride a jeep to Divisoria/San Juan, and get off at Gilmore Ave.
  2. Cross Aurora Blvd., towards Gilmore Comm'l Plaza. Gilmore IT Center is beside Gilmore Comm'l Plaza along Gilmore Avenue.

From San Juan:

Route 1: LRT-2
  1. Take the LRT-2 to Gilmore station.
  2. Take the South Exit.
  3. Turn right, and walk towards Gilmore Avenue.
  4. Cross Gilmore Avenue. Gilmore IT Center is beside Gilmore Comm'l Plaza along Gilmore Avenue.
Route 2: Jeep
  1. From Aurora Blvd., ride a jeep to Cubao, and get off at Gilmore Ave.
  2. Gilmore IT Center is beside Gilmore Comm'l Plaza along Gilmore Avenue.

From Taguig:

  1. From Market! Market!, ride a jeep or bus to Makati, and get off at MRT-Ayala station.
  2. Take the MRT to Cubao station.
  3. Walk through Farmers Plaza and Gateway Mall towards LRT-2-Araneta Center-Cubao station.
  4. Take the LRT-2 to Gilmore station.
  5. Take the South Exit.
  6. Turn right, and walk towards Gilmore Avenue.
  7. Cross Gilmore Avenue. Gilmore IT Center is beside Gilmore Comm'l Plaza along Gilmore Avenue.

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Commuting to Metrowalk


Located in Pasig City, Metrowalk is like the Eastwood City of Ortigas. It comes alive as the night approches. Nearby, you can find the MC Home Depot and the Meralco Theater.


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Fast Facts:

Nearest Train Station: MRT-Ortigas
Bus Routes: Quiapo-Cainta; Sta. Mesa-Cainta; San Juan-Cainta (G-Liner and RCGC)
Jeepney Routes: Ortigas-Rosario; San Juan-Rosario

Commuting Routes:

From Caloocan:

  1. Along Quirino Highway (Novaliches-Ipo Road), ride an FX/jeep to Blumentritt, and get off at Dapitan.
  2. Ride a jeep to Quiapo, and get off at A.H. Lacson (Gov. Forbes). Dangwa is just after UST/A.H. Lacson (Gov. Forbes).
  3. Ride an FX to SM Megamall, and get off at SM Megamall.
  4. Ride a jeep/FX or walk to Robinson's Galleria.
  5. From the Ortigas entrance of Robinson's Galleria:
    • Ride a jeep to Rosario, and get off at Meralco Ave. Landmarks are Ortigas Bldg. and MC Home Depot.
    • Walk 2-3 blocks along Ortigas Ave. to Meralco Ave.
  6. Meralco Center is to the left of the intersection between Ortigas Ave. and Meralco Ave., and Metro Walk is to the right (beside MC Home Depot along Meralco Ave.).

From Makati:

Route 1: MRT-Jeep
  1. Take the MRT to Ortigas station.
  2. Go to Robinson's Galleria. You can:
    • Walk to Robinson's Galleria.
    • Walk to SM Megamall and ride a jeep/FX to Robinson's Galleria.
  3. From the Ortigas entrance of Robinson's Galleria:
    • Ride a jeep to Rosario, and get off at Meralco Ave. Landmarks are Ortigas Bldg. and MC Home Depot.
    • Walk 2-3 blocks along Ortigas Ave. to Meralco Ave.
  4. Meralco Center is to the left of the intersection between Ortigas Ave. and Meralco Ave., and Metro Walk is to the right (beside MC Home Depot along Meralco Ave.).
Route 2: FX-Jeep
  1. From Buendia, ride an FX to Robinson's Galleria.
  2. From the Ortigas entrance of Robinson's Galleria:
    • Ride a jeep to Rosario, and get off at Meralco Ave. Landmarks are Ortigas Bldg. and MC Home Depot.
    • Walk 2-3 blocks along Ortigas Ave. to Meralco Ave.
  3. Meralco Center is to the left of the intersection between Ortigas Ave. and Meralco Ave., and Metro Walk is to the right (beside MC Home Depot along Meralco Ave.).

From Mandaluyong/Pasig:

  1. Take the MRT to Ortigas station.
  2. Go to Robinson's Galleria. You can:
    • Walk to Robinson's Galleria.
    • Walk to SM Megamall and ride a jeep/FX to Robinson's Galleria.
  3. From the Ortigas entrance of Robinson's Galleria:
    • Ride a jeep to Rosario, and get off at Meralco Ave. Landmarks are Ortigas Bldg. and MC Home Depot.
    • Walk 2-3 blocks along Ortigas Ave. to Meralco Ave.
  4. Meralco Center is to the left of the intersection between Ortigas Ave. and Meralco Ave., and Metro Walk is to the right (beside MC Home Depot along Meralco Ave.).

From Manila:

Route 1: LRT-1/LRT-2/Jeep/FX-MRT-Jeep/FX
  1. Go to MRT-Ortigas station. In order to get there, either:
    • Take the LRT-1 to EDSA station, walk through the connecting bridge, and take the MRT to Ortigas station.
    • Take the LRT-2 to Araneta-Center Cubao station, walk through the connecting bridge, and take the MRT to Ortigas station.
    • From Divisoria/Recto, ride a jeep to San Juan, and get off at Vicente Cruz/Pureza. Ride an FX to SM Megamall, and get off at Ortigas station.
  2. Walk to Megamall.
  3. Ride a jeep/FX or walk to Robinson's Galleria.
  4. From the Ortigas entrance of Robinson's Galleria:
    • Ride a jeep to Rosario, and get off at Meralco Ave. Landmarks are Ortigas Bldg. and MC Home Depot.
    • Walk 2-3 blocks along Ortigas Ave. to Meralco Ave.
  5. Meralco Center is to the left of the intersection between Ortigas Ave. and Meralco Ave., and Metro Walk is to the right (beside MC Home Depot along Meralco Ave.).
Route 2: Jeep-FX-Jeep
  1. From Divisoria/Recto, ride a jeep to San Juan, and get off at Vicente Cruz/Pureza. Ride an FX to SM Megamall, and get off at SM Megamall.
  2. Ride a jeep/FX or walk to Robinson's Galleria.
  3. From the Ortigas entrance of Robinson's Galleria:
    • Ride a jeep to Rosario, and get off at Meralco Ave. Landmarks are Ortigas Bldg. and MC Home Depot.
    • Walk 2-3 blocks along Ortigas Ave. to Meralco Ave.
  4. Meralco Center is to the left of the intersection between Ortigas Ave. and Meralco Ave., and Metro Walk is to the right (beside MC Home Depot along Meralco Ave.).
Route 3: Bus
  1. From Quiapo/Sta. Mesa, ride a G-Liner or RCGC bus to Cainta.
  2. Get off at Meralco Ave. corner Ortigas Ave. Metrowalk is beside MC Home Depot along Meralco Ave., and Meralco Center is across Ortigas Ave.

From Pasay:

  1. Take the LRT-1 to EDSA station, walk through the connecting foot bridge, and take the MRT to Ortigas station.
  2. Walk to Megamall.
  3. Ride a jeep/FX or walk to Robinson's Galleria.
  4. From the Ortigas entrance of Robinson's Galleria:
    • Ride a jeep to Rosario, and get off at Meralco Ave. Landmarks are Ortigas Bldg. and MC Home Depot.
    • Walk 2-3 blocks along Ortigas Ave. to Meralco Ave.
  5. Meralco Center is to the left of the intersection between Ortigas Ave. and Meralco Ave., and Metro Walk is to the right (beside MC Home Depot along Meralco Ave.).

From Quezon City:

Route 1: LRT-2-MRT
  1. Take the LRT-2 to Araneta Center-Cubao station.
  2. Walk through Gateway Mall and Farmers Plaz towards MRT-Cubao station.
  3. Take the MRT to Ortigas station.
  4. Go to Robinson's Galleria. You can:
    • Walk to Robinson's Galleria.
    • Walk to SM Megamall and ride a jeep/FX to Robinson's Galleria.
  5. From the Ortigas entrance of Robinson's Galleria:
    • Ride a jeep to Rosario, and get off at Meralco Ave. Landmarks are Ortigas Bldg. and MC Home Depot.
    • Walk 2-3 blocks along Ortigas Ave. to Meralco Ave.
  6. Meralco Center is to the left of the intersection between Ortigas Ave. and Meralco Ave., and Metro Walk is to the right (beside MC Home Depot along Meralco Ave.).
Route 2: LRT-2-FX-Jeep/FX-Jeep
  1. Take the LRT-2 to Pureza station.
  2. Ride an FX to SM Megamall, and get off at SM Megamall.
  3. Ride a jeep/FX or walk to Robinson's Galleria.
  4. From the Ortigas entrance of Robinson's Galleria:
    • Ride a jeep to Rosario, and get off at Meralco Ave. Landmarks are Ortigas Bldg. and MC Home Depot.
    • Walk 2-3 blocks along Ortigas Ave. to Meralco Ave.
  5. Meralco Center is to the left of the intersection between Ortigas Ave. and Meralco Ave., and Metro Walk is to the right (beside MC Home Depot along Meralco Ave.).

From San Juan:

Route 1: Bus
  1. From San Juan, ride a G-Liner or RCGC bus to Cainta.
  2. Get off at Meralco Ave. corner Ortigas Ave. Metrowalk is beside MC Home Depot along Meralco Ave., and Meralco Center is across Ortigas Ave.
Route 2: Jeep
  1. From San Juan, ride a jeep to Rosario.
  2. Get off at Meralco Ave. corner Ortigas Ave. Metrowalk is beside MC Home Depot along Meralco Ave., and Meralco Center is across Ortigas Ave.

Commuting to Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP)


The Cultural Center of Manila, CCP hosts several stage performances and events. Just a few blocks away, you can experience the same performances at the Folk Arts Theater, Manila Film Center, Aliw Theater, and Philippine International Convention Center. It is also near some tourist spots (Baywalk, Coconut Palace, etc.), some hotels (Hotel Sofitel, Trader's Hotel, etc.) and theme parks (Star City and Boom na Boom).


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Fast Facts:

Nearest Train Station: LRT1-Vito Cruz
Jeepney Routes: Vito Cruz-CCP/PICC
Nearby Places: Aliw Theater, Boom na Boom, Coconut Palace, Folk Arts Theater, Manila Film Center, Philippine International Convention Center (PICC), Star City

Commuting Routes:

From Caloocan:

Route 1: LRT1-Jeep
  1. Take the LRT1 to Vito Cruz station.
  2. Turn right at Pablo Ocampo Sr. (Vito Cruz) towards Citiland Tower, University Mall, and Rizal Memorial Basketball Coliseum (opposite Jollibee).
  3. Keep walking along Pablo Ocampo Sr. until you see the terminal of orange jeepneys going to CCP/PICC.
  4. Ride a jeep to CCP/PICC, and get off at CCP/PICC.
Route 2: Jeep
  1. From Monumento, ride a jeep to Mabini/Harrison, and get off at Pablo Ocampo Sr. (Vito Cruz).
  2. Arrive at CCP/PICC. In order to do that, either:
    • Ride an orange jeepney to CCP/PICC and get off at CCP/PICC.
    • Turn right at Pablo Ocampo Sr. (Vito Cruz) towards Central Bank of the Philippines, Traders Hotel Manila, and Roxas Boulevard (Dewey Boulevard). Cross Roxas Boulevard, and keep walking along until you see CCP. If you're going to PICC, walk past CCP and Liwasang Agyu, and turn left at the corner after Design Center of the Philippines (Magdalena Jalandoni). Turn right at the first corner (Vicente Sotto), and walk along 1 short block until you see PICC.

From Cavite:

  1. Ride a bus to Vito Cruz / Harrison Plaza and get off at Vito Cruz (Pablo Ocampo St.) near Harrison Plaza.
  2. Walk a few meters towards Taft Avenue until you see a terminal for jeepneys.
  3. Ride an orange jeepney to CCP / PICC.

From Makati:

Route 1: MRT-LRT1-Jeep
  1. Take the MRT to Taft terminal station.
  2. Walk through the connecting foot bridge towards LRT1-EDSA station.
  3. Take the LRT1 to Vito Cruz station.
  4. Turn right at Pablo Ocampo Sr. (Vito Cruz) towards Citiland Tower, University Mall, and Rizal Memorial Basketball Coliseum (opposite Jollibee).
  5. Keep walking along Pablo Ocampo Sr. until you see the terminal of orange jeepneys going to CCP/PICC.
  6. Ride a jeep to CCP/PICC, and get off at CCP/PICC.
Route 2: Jeep
  1. From Kalayaan Avenue/Sen. Gil Puyat Avenue (Buendia), ride a jeep to Pasay PICC.
  2. Get off at CCP/PICC.
Route 3: Bus-Jeep
  1. From Sen. Gil Puyat Avenue (Buendia)/Makati Avenue/Ayala Avenue, ride the PVP Liner bus to Taft, and get off at Pablo Ocampo Sr. (Vito Cruz).
  2. Walk along Pablo Ocampo Sr. (Vito Cruz), cross Taft Avenue, and continue walking until you see the terminal of orange jeepneys going to CCP/PICC.
  3. Ride a jeep to CCP/PICC, and get off at CCP/PICC.
Route 4: Jeep
  1. From Sen. Gil Puyat Avenue (Buendia), ride a jeep to LRT Taft, and get off at Taft Avenue.
  2. Ride a jeep to Divisoria/Blumentritt/Quiapo/Dapitan UST, and get off at Pablo Ocampo Sr. (Vito Cruz).
  3. Cross Taft Avenue, towards Citiland Tower, University Mall, and Rizal Memorial Basketball Coliseum (opposite Jollibee).
  4. Keep walking along Pablo Ocampo Sr. (Vito Cruz) until you see the terminal of orange jeepneys going to CCP/PICC.
  5. Ride a jeep to CCP/PICC, and get off at CCP/PICC.

From Mandaluyong/Pasig:

  1. Take the MRT to Taft terminal station.
  2. Walk through the connecting foot bridge towards LRT1-EDSA station.
  3. Take the LRT1 to Vito Cruz station.
  4. Turn right at Pablo Ocampo Sr. (Vito Cruz) towards Citiland Tower, University Mall, and Rizal Memorial Basketball Coliseum (opposite Jollibee).
  5. Keep walking along Pablo Ocampo Sr. until you see the terminal of orange jeepneys going to CCP/PICC.
  6. Ride a jeep to CCP/PICC, and get off at CCP/PICC.

From Laguna:

  1. Ride a bus to Lawton/Taft, and get off at Pablo Ocampo Sr. (Vito Cruz).
  2. Cross Taft Avenue, towards Citiland Tower, University Mall, and Rizal Memorial Basketball Coliseum (opposite Jollibee).
  3. Keep walking along Pablo Ocampo Sr. (Vito Cruz) until you see the terminal of orange jeepneys going to CCP/PICC.
  4. Ride a jeep to CCP/PICC, and get off at CCP/PICC.

From Manila:

Route 1: LRT1-Jeep
  1. Take the LRT1 to Vito Cruz station.
  2. Turn right at Pablo Ocampo Sr. (Vito Cruz) towards Citiland Tower, University Mall, and Rizal Memorial Basketball Coliseum (opposite Jollibee).
  3. Keep walking along Pablo Ocampo Sr. until you see the terminal of orange jeepneys going to CCP/PICC.
  4. Ride a jeep to CCP/PICC, and get off at CCP/PICC.
Route 2: LRT2-LRT-Jeep
  1. Take the LRT2 to Recto terminal station.
  2. Walk through the connecting foot bridge towards LRT1-Doroteo Jose station.
  3. Take the LRT1 to Vito Cruz station.
  4. Turn right at Pablo Ocampo Sr. (Vito Cruz) towards Citiland Tower, University Mall, and Rizal Memorial Basketball Coliseum (opposite Jollibee).
  5. Keep walking along Pablo Ocampo Sr. until you see the terminal of orange jeepneys going to CCP/PICC.
  6. Ride a jeep to CCP/PICC, and get off at CCP/PICC.
Route 3: Jeep
  1. From Divisoria/Taft/Dapitan UST/Quiapo, ride a jeep to Taft/Vito Cruz/Buendia/Baclaran, and get off at Vito Cruz. Landmark is DLSU St. Benilde College to your left.
  2. Turn right at Pablo Ocampo Sr. (Vito Cruz) towards Citiland Tower, University Mall, and Rizal Memorial Basketball Coliseum (opposite Jollibee).
  3. Keep walking along Pablo Ocampo Sr. until you see the terminal of orange jeepneys going to CCP/PICC.
  4. Ride a jeep to CCP/PICC, and get off at CCP/PICC.
Route 4: Jeep
  1. 1. From Divisoria/Mabini, ride a jeep to Mabini/Harrison, and get off at Pablo Ocampo Sr. (Vito Cruz).
  2. Arrive at CCP/PICC. In order to get there, either:
    • Ride an orange jeepney to CCP/PICC and get off at CCP/PICC.
    • Turn right at Pablo Ocampo Sr. (Vito Cruz) towards Central Bank of the Philippines, Traders Hotel Manila, and Roxas Boulevard (Dewey Boulevard). Cross Roxas Boulevard, and keep walking along until you see CCP. If you're going to PICC, walk past CCP and Liwasang Agyu, and turn left at the corner after Design Center of the Philippines (Magdalena Jalandoni). Turn right at the first corner (Vicente Sotto), and walk along 1 short block until you see PICC.
Route 5: Jeep/FX
  1. From Divisoria/Roxas Boulevard, ride a jeep or FX to Roxas Boulevard, and get off at Pablo Ocampo Sr. (Vito Cruz). Landmarks are Central Bank of the Philippines and Traders Hotel Manila to your left, and ASEAN Garden to your right.
  2. Turn right at Pablo Ocampo Sr. (Vito Cruz) towards ASEAN Garden. Just beyond ASEAN Garden is CCP.
  3. If you're going to PICC, walk past CCP and Liwasang Agyu, and turn left at the corner after Design Center of the Philippines (Magdalena Jalandoni). Turn right at the first corner (Vicente Sotto), and walk along 1 short block until you see PICC.

From Muntinlupa:

  1. From Alabang, ride a bus to Lawton/Taft, and get off at Pablo Ocampo Sr. (Vito Cruz).
  2. Cross Taft Avenue, towards Citiland Tower, University Mall, and Rizal Memorial Basketball Coliseum (opposite Jollibee).
  3. Keep walking along Pablo Ocampo Sr. (Vito Cruz) until you see the terminal of orange jeepneys going to CCP/PICC.
  4. Ride a jeep to CCP/PICC, and get off at CCP/PICC.

From Paranaque:

Route 1: LRT1-Jeep
  1. Take the LRT1 to Vito Cruz station.
  2. Turn right at Pablo Ocampo Sr. (Vito Cruz) towards Citiland Tower, University Mall, and Rizal Memorial Basketball Coliseum (opposite Jollibee).
  3. Keep walking along Pablo Ocampo Sr. until you see the terminal of orange jeepneys going to CCP/PICC.
  4. Ride a jeep to CCP/PICC, and get off at CCP/PICC.
Route 2: LRT-1-Jeep
  1. From LRT1-Baclaran station, ride a jeep to Divisoria/Blumentritt/Quiapo/Dapitan UST, and get off at Pablo Ocampo Sr. (Vito Cruz).
  2. Cross Taft Avenue, towards Citiland Tower, University Mall, and Rizal Memorial Basketball Coliseum (opposite Jollibee).
  3. Keep walking along Pablo Ocampo Sr. (Vito Cruz) until you see the terminal of orange jeepneys going to CCP/PICC.
  4. Ride a jeep to CCP/PICC, and get off at CCP/PICC.

From Pasay:

  1. From Pablo Ocampo Sr. (Vito Cruz) corner M. Adriatico/Saygan, ride an orange jeepney to CCP/PICC.
  2. Get off at CCP/PICC.

From Quezon City:

  1. Take the LRT2 to Recto terminal station.
  2. Walk through the connecting foot bridge towards LRT1-Doroteo Jose station.
  3. Take the LRT1 to Vito Cruz station.
  4. Turn right at Pablo Ocampo Sr. (Vito Cruz) towards Citiland Tower, University Mall, and Rizal Memorial Basketball Coliseum (opposite Jollibee).
  5. Keep walking along Pablo Ocampo Sr. until you see the terminal of orange jeepneys going to CCP/PICC.
  6. Ride a jeep to CCP/PICC, and get off at CCP/PICC.

From Taguig:

  1. From Market! Market!, ride a jeep to Pasay PICC.
  2. Get off at CCP/PICC.

Commuting to Manuela Metropolis


Manuela Metropolis, Festival Supermall, and Alabang Town Center are located in Alabang, Muntinlupa. They are the more famous malls in the southern metro manila area.


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Fast Facts:

Nearest Train Station: LRT1-Baclaran
Jeepney Routes: SLT West Service Road-Alabang; Alabang-Zapote Road-Alabang
Bus Routes: Makati/EDSA-Metropolis Mall/Alabang; Lawton/Taft/PGH-Alabang

Commuting Routes:

From Las Pinas:

  1. From Alabang-Zapote Road, ride a jeep or bus to Alabang.
  2. Get off at Manuela Metropolis Alabang/Terminal Market.
  3. If you're going to Festival Supermall, walk 2 short blocks back the way you came - along Alabang-Zapote Road, and turn left at Market Dr. (just past Muntinlupa Public Market). Walk 2 short blocks along Market Dr. until you get to Festival Supermall.

From Makati:

  1. From EDSA (anywhere between MRT-Ayala and MRT-Magallanes station), ride a bus to Alabang/Manuela Mall.
  2. Get off at Manuela Metropolis Alabang/Terminal Market.
  3. If you're going to Festival Supermall, walk 2 short blocks back the way you came - along Alabang-Zapote Road, and turn left at Market Dr. (just past Muntinlupa Public Market). Walk 2 short blocks along Market Dr. until you get to Festival Supermall.

From Manila:

  1. From Lawton/Taft/PGH, ride a bus to Alabang/Manuela Mall.
  2. Get off at Manuela Metropolis Alabang/Terminal Market.
  3. If you're going to Festival Supermall, walk 2 short blocks back the way you came - along Alabang-Zapote Road, and turn left at Market Dr. (just past Muntinlupa Public Market). Walk 2 short blocks along Market Dr. until you get to Festival Supermall.

From Muntinlupa:

Route 1: Jeep
  1. From the West Service Road, ride a jeep to Alabang.
  2. Get off at Manuela Metropolis Alabang/Terminal Market.
  3. If you're going to Festival Supermall, walk 2 short blocks back the way you came - along Alabang-Zapote Road, and turn left at Market Dr. (just past Muntinlupa Public Market). Walk 2 short blocks along Market Dr. until you get to Festival Supermall.
Route 2: Jeep/Bus
  1. From Alabang-Zapote Road, ride a jeep or bus to Alabang.
  2. Get off at Manuela Metropolis Alabang/Terminal Market.
  3. If you're going to Festival Supermall, walk 2 short blocks back the way you came - along Alabang-Zapote Road, and turn left at Market Dr. (just past Muntinlupa Public Market). Walk 2 short blocks along Market Dr. until you get to Festival Supermall.

From Paranaque:

Route 1: Jeep
  1. From the West Service Road, ride a jeep to Alabang.
  2. Get off at Manuela Metropolis Alabang/Terminal Market.
  3. If you're going to Festival Supermall, walk 2 short blocks back the way you came - along Alabang-Zapote Road, and turn left at Market Dr. (just past Muntinlupa Public Market). Walk 2 short blocks along Market Dr. until you get to Festival Supermall.
Route 2: Jeep/Bus
  1. From Sucat Road corner President's Avenue, ride a jeep to Southland via BF Homes, and get off at Alabang-Zapote Road.
  2. From Alabang-Zapote Road, ride a jeep or bus to Alabang.
  3. Get off at Manuela Metropolis Alabang/Terminal Market.
  4. If you're going to Festival Supermall, walk 2 short blocks back the way you came - along Alabang-Zapote Road, and turn left at Market Dr. (just past Muntinlupa Public Market). Walk 2 short blocks along Market Dr. until you get to Festival Supermall.

Commuting to Manila Ocean Park (MOP)


Manila Ocean Park is located in Manila. It is one of the advanced ocean parks in Asia, and is the first state-of-the-art Oceanarium in the Philippines. It's open from 10am to 6pm daily. Admission Rates to the Oceanarium costs 400 pesos for an adult, 350 pesos for a child, and 250 pesos for students.

Manila Ocean Park - Oceanarium
Manila Ocean Park - Oceanarium
(Photo taken from: http://angat-pinoy.blogspot.com)

Fast Facts:

Nearest Train Station: LRT1-United Nations (UN)
Bus Routes: Any that passes through Taft Avenue/Mabini/M.H. del Pilar/Luneta

Commuting Routes:

From Caloocan:

  1. Take the LRT1 to United Nations (UN) station.
  2. Cross Taft Avenue, towards Times Plaza.
  3. Turn right, and continue walking about 1 block along Taft Avenue (following the LRT1 track) until you get to Teodoro M. Kalaw.
  4. Turn left at Kalaw, and continue walking about 2-3 blocks until you get to Parade Avenue/Quirino St. You will pass by the Department of Tourism, the National Library, Old Luneta, Rizal Park, Museo Pambata, and Museo ng Maynila.
  5. Turn right after Rizal Park/Museo ng Maynila. You will see Manila Ocean Park on your left behind the Quirino Grandstand.

From Makati:

Route 1: MRT-LRT
  1. Take the MRT to Taft terminal station.
  2. Walk through the connecting foot bridge towards LRT1-EDSA station.
  3. Take the LRT1 to United Nations (UN) station.
  4. Cross Taft Avenue, towards Times Plaza.
  5. Turn right, and continue walking about 1 block along Taft Avenue (following the LRT1 track) until you get to Teodoro M. Kalaw.
  6. Turn left at Kalaw, and continue walking about 2-3 blocks until you get to Parade Avenue/Quirino St. You will pass by the Department of Tourism, the National Library, Old Luneta, Rizal Park, Museo Pambata, and Museo ng Maynila.
  7. Turn right after Rizal Park/Museo ng Maynila. You will see Manila Ocean Park on your left behind the Quirino Grandstand.
Route 2: Bus
  1. From Sen. Gil Puyat Avenue (Buendia), Makati Avenue, or Ayala Avenue, take the PVP Liner bus to Taft Avenue/Lawton, and get off at Luneta/Rizal Park.
  2. Cross Taft Avenue, towards the side of Luneta/Rizal Park.
  3. Walk through Luneta/Rizal Park until you get to Parade Avenue/Quirino St. You can either:
    • You can choose to go in Rizal Park and walk straight along past the Department of Finance, the Department of Tourism, Planetarium, the National Library, and Roxas Boulevard.
    • You can choose to turn at Finance/Padre Burgos (on the right side of Rizal Park) and walk straight along past the National Museum, the Department of Finance, Planetarium, Intramuros Golf Course, Old Luneta, Roxas Boulevard, and Manila Hotel.
    • You can choose to turn at Teodoro M. Kalaw (on the left side of Rizal Park) and walk straight along past Gen. Luna, Dept. of Tourism, Maria Y. Orosa, Churucca, San Carlos, National Library, A. Mabini, M. H. del Pilar, Roxas Boulevard, Museo Pambata, and Museo ng Maynila.
  4. When you get past Rizal Park, you will see the Quirino Grandstand. Right behind it is the Manila Ocean Park.
Route 3: Jeep
  1. From Sen. Gil Puyat Avenue (Buendia), ride a jeep to LRT/Taft, and get off at Taft Avenue.
  2. Along Taft, ride a jeep to Divisoria/Blumentritt/Dapitan UST/Taft/Mabini/M. H. del Pilar, and get off at Luneta/Rizal Park.
  3. Cross Taft Avenue, towards the side of Luneta/Rizal Park.
  4. Walk through Luneta/Rizal Park until you get to Parade Avenue/Quirino St. You can either:
    • You can choose to go in Rizal Park and walk straight along past the Department of Finance, the Department of Tourism, Planetarium, the National Library, and Roxas Boulevard.
    • You can choose to turn at Finance/Padre Burgos (on the right side of Rizal Park) and walk straight along past the National Museum, the Department of Finance, Planetarium, Intramuros Golf Course, Old Luneta, Roxas Boulevard, and Manila Hotel.
    • You can choose to turn at Teodoro M. Kalaw (on the left side of Rizal Park) and walk straight along past Gen. Luna, Dept. of Tourism, Maria Y. Orosa, Churucca, San Carlos, National Library, A. Mabini, M. H. del Pilar, Roxas Boulevard, Museo Pambata, and Museo ng Maynila.
  5. When you get past Rizal Park, you will see the Quirino Grandstand. Right behind it is the Manila Ocean Park.

From Mandaluyong/Pasig:

  1. Take the MRT to Taft terminal station.
  2. Walk through the connecting foot bridge towards LRT1-EDSA station.
  3. Take the LRT1 to United Nations (UN) station.
  4. Cross Taft Avenue, towards Times Plaza.
  5. Turn right, and continue walking about 1 block along Taft Avenue (following the LRT1 track) until you get to Teodoro M. Kalaw.
  6. Turn left at Kalaw, and continue walking about 2-3 blocks until you get to Parade Avenue/Quirino St. You will pass by the Department of Tourism, the National Library, Old Luneta, Rizal Park, Museo Pambata, and Museo ng Maynila.
  7. Turn right after Rizal Park/Museo ng Maynila. You will see Manila Ocean Park on your left behind the Quirino Grandstand.

From Manila:

Route 1: LRT1
  1. Take the LRT1 to United Nations (UN) station.
  2. Turn left, and continue walking about 1 block along Taft Avenue (following the LRT1 track) until you get to Teodoro M. Kalaw.
  3. Turn left at Kalaw, and continue walking about 2-3 blocks until you get to Parade Avenue/Quirino St. You will pass by the Department of Tourism, the National Library, Old Luneta, Rizal Park, Museo Pambata, and Museo ng Maynila.
  4. Turn right after Rizal Park/Museo ng Maynila. You will see Manila Ocean Park on your left behind the Quirino Grandstand.
Route 2: LRT2-LRT1
  1. Take the LRT2 to Recto terminal station.
  2. Walk through the connecting foot bridge towards LRT1-Doroteo Jose station.
  3. Take the LRT1 to United Nations (UN) station.
  4. Turn left, and continue walking about 1 block along Taft Avenue (following the LRT1 track) until you get to Teodoro M. Kalaw.
  5. Turn left at Kalaw, and continue walking about 2-3 blocks until you get to Parade Avenue/Quirino St. You will pass by the Department of Tourism, the National Library, Old Luneta, Rizal Park, Museo Pambata, and Museo ng Maynila.
  6. Turn right after Rizal Park/Museo ng Maynila. You will see Manila Ocean Park on your left behind the Quirino Grandstand.
Route 3: Jeep
  1. From Divisoria/Taft/UST, ride a jeep to Taft Avenue/Mabini/M. H. del Pilar/Luneta/Baclaran, and get off at Luneta.
  2. Walk through Luneta/Rizal Park until you get to Parade Avenue/Quirino St. You can either:
    • You can choose to go in Rizal Park and walk straight along past the Department of Finance, the Department of Tourism, Planetarium, the National Library, and Roxas Boulevard.
    • You can choose to turn at Finance/Padre Burgos (on the right side of Rizal Park) and walk straight along past the National Museum, the Department of Finance, Planetarium, Intramuros Golf Course, Old Luneta, Roxas Boulevard, and Manila Hotel.
    • You can choose to turn at Teodoro M. Kalaw (on the left side of Rizal Park) and walk straight along past Gen. Luna, Dept. of Tourism, Maria Y. Orosa, Churucca, San Carlos, National Library, A. Mabini, M. H. del Pilar, Roxas Boulevard, Museo Pambata, and Museo ng Maynila.
  3. When you get past Rizal Park, you will see the Quirino Grandstand. Right behind it is the Manila Ocean Park.
Route 4: Jeep
  1. From Taft, ride a jeep to Divisoria/Blumentritt/Dapitan UST/Taft/Mabini/M. H. del Pilar, and get off at Luneta/Rizal Park.
  2. Cross Taft Avenue, towards the side of Luneta/Rizal Park.
  3. Walk through Luneta/Rizal Park until you get to Parade Avenue/Quirino St. You can either:
    • You can choose to go in Rizal Park and walk straight along past the Department of Finance, the Department of Tourism, Planetarium, the National Library, and Roxas Boulevard.
    • You can choose to turn at Finance/Padre Burgos (on the right side of Rizal Park) and walk straight along past the National Museum, the Department of Finance, Planetarium, Intramuros Golf Course, Old Luneta, Roxas Boulevard, and Manila Hotel.
    • You can choose to turn at Teodoro M. Kalaw (on the left side of Rizal Park) and walk straight along past Gen. Luna, Dept. of Tourism, Maria Y. Orosa, Churucca, San Carlos, National Library, A. Mabini, M. H. del Pilar, Roxas Boulevard, Museo Pambata, and Museo ng Maynila.
  4. When you get past Rizal Park, you will see the Quirino Grandstand. Right behind it is the Manila Ocean Park.
Route 4: Jeep
  1. From Divisoria / Manila City Hall, ride a jeep to A. Mabini and get off M. H. Del Pilar corner T.M. Kalaw.
  2. Walk towards Roxas Boulevard.
  3. Cross Roxas Boulevard and keep walking until you see the Quirino Grandstand. The Manila Ocean Park is right beside Quirino Grandstand.

From Pateros

  1. Ride a jeep to Ayala and get off at Pasay Road (Antonio S. Arnaiz Avenue).
  2. Ride a jeep to Libertad.
  3. Walk around three blocks along Libertad to Taft Avenue.
  4. Ride a jeep to Blumentritt, Quiapo, Cubao, or Malanday via Mabini, and ask the driver to drop you off at Mabini cor. Kalaw. Landmark is Rizal Park.
  5. Make a left and walk around 7 blocks until you get to Parade Avenue.
  6. Make a right at Parade Avenue, the Manila Ocean Park is right beside Quirino Grandstand.

From Paranaque:

Route 1: LRT1
  1. Take the LRT1 to United Nations (UN) station.
  2. Cross Taft Avenue, towards Times Plaza.
  3. Turn right, and continue walking about 1 block along Taft Avenue (following the LRT1 track) until you get to Teodoro M. Kalaw.
  4. Turn left at Kalaw, and continue walking about 2-3 blocks until you get to Parade Avenue/Quirino St. You will pass by the Department of Tourism, the National Library, Old Luneta, Rizal Park, Museo Pambata, and Museo ng Maynila.
  5. Turn right after Rizal Park/Museo ng Maynila. You will see Manila Ocean Park on your left behind the Quirino Grandstand.
Route 2: Jeep
  1. From Taft, ride a jeep to Divisoria/Blumentritt/Dapitan UST/Taft/Mabini/M. H. del Pilar, and get off at Luneta/Rizal Park.
  2. Cross Taft Avenue, towards the side of Luneta/Rizal Park.
  3. Walk through Luneta/Rizal Park until you get to Parade Avenue/Quirino St. You can either:
    • You can choose to go in Rizal Park and walk straight along past the Department of Finance, the Department of Tourism, Planetarium, the National Library, and Roxas Boulevard.
    • You can choose to turn at Finance/Padre Burgos (on the right side of Rizal Park) and walk straight along past the National Museum, the Department of Finance, Planetarium, Intramuros Golf Course, Old Luneta, Roxas Boulevard, and Manila Hotel.
    • You can choose to turn at Teodoro M. Kalaw (on the left side of Rizal Park) and walk straight along past Gen. Luna, Dept. of Tourism, Maria Y. Orosa, Churucca, San Carlos, National Library, A. Mabini, M. H. del Pilar, Roxas Boulevard, Museo Pambata, and Museo ng Maynila.
  4. When you get past Rizal Park, you will see the Quirino Grandstand. Right behind it is the Manila Ocean Park.

From Pasay:

Route 1: LRT1
  1. Take the LRT1 to United Nations (UN) station.
  2. Cross Taft Avenue, towards Times Plaza.
  3. Turn right, and continue walking about 1 block along Taft Avenue (following the LRT1 track) until you get to Teodoro M. Kalaw.
  4. Turn left at Kalaw, and continue walking about 2-3 blocks until you get to Parade Avenue/Quirino St. You will pass by the Department of Tourism, the National Library, Old Luneta, Rizal Park, Museo Pambata, and Museo ng Maynila.
  5. Turn right after Rizal Park/Museo ng Maynila. You will see Manila Ocean Park on your left behind the Quirino Grandstand.
Route 2: Jeep
  1. From Taft, ride a jeep to Divisoria/Blumentritt/Dapitan UST/Taft/Mabini/M. H. del Pilar, and get off at Luneta/Rizal Park.
  2. Cross Taft Avenue, towards the side of Luneta/Rizal Park.
  3. Walk through Luneta/Rizal Park until you get to Parade Avenue/Quirino St. You can either:
    • You can choose to go in Rizal Park and walk straight along past the Department of Finance, the Department of Tourism, Planetarium, the National Library, and Roxas Boulevard.
    • You can choose to turn at Finance/Padre Burgos (on the right side of Rizal Park) and walk straight along past the National Museum, the Department of Finance, Planetarium, Intramuros Golf Course, Old Luneta, Roxas Boulevard, and Manila Hotel.
    • You can choose to turn at Teodoro M. Kalaw (on the left side of Rizal Park) and walk straight along past Gen. Luna, Dept. of Tourism, Maria Y. Orosa, Churucca, San Carlos, National Library, A. Mabini, M. H. del Pilar, Roxas Boulevard, Museo Pambata, and Museo ng Maynila.
  4. When you get past Rizal Park, you will see the Quirino Grandstand. Right behind it is the Manila Ocean Park.
Route 3: Jeep
  1. From Baclaran, ride a jeep to Mabini and get off at A. Mabini corner Kalaw. You will see Rizal Park to the left of Kalaw.
  2. Cross T.M. Kalaw and walk 4 blocks towards Roxas Bolevard.
  3. Cross Roxas Boulevard and keep walking until you see the Quirino Grandstand. The Manila Ocean Park is right beside Quirino Grandstand.

From Quezon City:

Route 1: LRT2-LRT1
  1. Take the LRT2 to Recto terminal station.
  2. Walk through the connecting foot bridge towards LRT1-Doroteo Jose station.
  3. Take the LRT1 to United Nations (UN) station.
  4. Turn left, and continue walking about 1 block along Taft Avenue (following the LRT1 track) until you get to Teodoro M. Kalaw.
  5. Turn left at Kalaw, and continue walking about 2-3 blocks until you get to Parade Avenue/Quirino St. You will pass by the Department of Tourism, the National Library, Old Luneta, Rizal Park, Museo Pambata, and Museo ng Maynila.
  6. Turn right after Rizal Park/Museo ng Maynila. You will see Manila Ocean Park on your left behind the Quirino Grandstand.
Route 2: MRT-LRT1
  1. Take the MRT to Taft terminal station.
  2. Walk through the connecting foot bridge towards LRT1-EDSA station.
  3. Take the LRT1 to United Nations (UN) station.
  4. Cross Taft Avenue, towards Times Plaza.
  5. Turn right, and continue walking about 1 block along Taft Avenue (following the LRT1 track) until you get to Teodoro M. Kalaw.
  6. Turn left at Kalaw, and continue walking about 2-3 blocks until you get to Parade Avenue/Quirino St. You will pass by the Department of Tourism, the National Library, Old Luneta, Rizal Park, Museo Pambata, and Museo ng Maynila.
  7. Turn right after Rizal Park/Museo ng Maynila. You will see Manila Ocean Park on your left behind the Quirino Grandstand.

Commuting to Gateway Mall


Located nearby the Araneta Coliseum, it is surrouded by numerous malls such as: SM Cubao, Ali Mall, Farmer's Plaza, and Shopwise. It is highly accessible from the LRT-2 and MRT Stations and it is famous for it's movie houses and dining establishments.

Gateway Mall
Gateway Mall
(Photo taken from: http://www.alleba.com/)

Fast Facts:

Nearest Train Station: LRT-Araneta Center-Cubao; MRT-Cubao
Nearest Bus Terminal: Partas Bus Terminal
Jeepney Routes: Bound for Cubao (e.g., from Divisoria or Libis)

Commuting Routes:

From Makati:

  1. Take the MRT to Cubao station.
  2. Walk through Farmers' Plaza and the connecting foot bridge towards Gateway Mall.

From Mandaluyong/Pasig:

Route 1: MRT
  1. Take the MRT to Cubao station.
  2. Walk through Farmers' Plaza and the connecting foot bridge towards Gateway Mall.
Route 2: Bus
  1. Ride a bus to Cubao, and get off at Gateway Mall. Gateway Mall is along Aurora Boulevard, near Gen. Araneta and Gen. Romulo Avenue.

From Manila:

Route 1: LRT2
  1. Take the LRT2 to Araneta Center-Cubao station.
  2. Gateway Mall is directly connected to the station.
Route 2: Jeep/FX
  1. From Taft/Divisoria/Recto/Legarda/Ramon Magsaysay Boulevard/Aurora Boulevard, ride a jeep/FX to Cubao, and get off at LRT2-Araneta Center-Cubao station.
  2. Gateway Mall is right behind the station.
Route 3: LRT1-LRT2
  1. Take the LRT1 to Doroteo Jose station.
  2. Walk through the connecting foot bridge towards LRT2-Recto terminal station.
  3. Take the LRT2 to Araneta Center-Cubao station.
  4. Gateway Mall is directly connected to the station.

From Muntinlupa:

  1. From Manuela Metropolis Alabang (Metropolis Mall), ride a bus to Lawton/SM City Hall, and get off at Taft corner EDSA (MRT Station).
  2. Take the MRT to Araneta Cubao Station.
  3. Walk through Farmers' Plaza towards Gateway Mall.

From Paranaque:

Route 1: LRT1-LRT2
  1. Take the LRT1 to Doroteo Jose station.
  2. Walk through the connecting foot bridge towards LRT2-Recto terminal station.
  3. Take the LRT2 to Araneta Center-Cubao station.
  4. Gateway Mall is directly connected to the station.
Route 2: LRT1-MRT
  1. Take the LRT1 to EDSA station.
  2. Walk through the connecting foot bridge towards MRT-Taft terminal station.
  3. Take the MRT to Cubao station.
  4. Walk through Farmers' Plaza towards Gateway Mall.
Route 3: Jeep/FX
  1. From Taft, ride a jeep/FX to Cubao, and get off at LRT2-Araneta Center-Cubao station.
  2. Gateway Mall is right behind the station.

From Pasay:

Route 1: LRT1-LRT2
  1. Take the LRT1 to Doroteo Jose station.
  2. Walk through the connecting foot bridge towards LRT2-Recto terminal station.
  3. Take the LRT2 to Araneta Center-Cubao station.
  4. Gateway Mall is directly connected to the station.
Route 2: LRT1-MRT
  1. Take the LRT1 to EDSA station.
  2. Walk through the connecting foot bridge towards MRT-Taft terminal station.
  3. Take the MRT to Cubao station.
  4. Walk through Farmers' Plaza towards Gateway Mall.
Route 3: Jeep/FX
  1. From Taft, ride a jeep/FX to Cubao, and get off at LRT2-Araneta Center-Cubao station.
  2. Gateway Mall is right behind the station.

From Quezon City:

Route 1: LRT2
  1. Take the LRT2 to Araneta Center-Cubao station.
  2. Gateway Mall is directly connected to the station.
Route 2: MRT
  1. Take the MRT to Cubao station.
  2. Walk through Farmers' Plaza and the connecting foot bridge towards Gateway Mall.
Route 3: Jeep
  1. From Libis/Eastwood, ride a jeep to Cubao, and get off at Gen. Roxas Avenue or Aurora Boulevard. Landmarks are Rustan's Superstore, Eco Park, and Aurora Arcade.
  2. Turn left, and walk past two blocks until Gateway Mall.
    • If you're walking along Gen. Roxas Avenue, you'll pass by Times Square Avenue, New Frontier, Shopwise, and Gen. Aguinaldo Avenue.
    • If you're walking along Aurora Boulevard, you'll pass by Isetann, Gen. Aguinaldo Avenue, and the LRT2-Araneta Center-Cubao station. Gateway Mall is directly connected to the station.

Commuting to Araneta Coliseum


The Araneta Coliseum is located at Quezon City. Throughout the year, it hosts many events such as basketball games, concerts, and the like.


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Fast Facts:

Nearest Train Station: LRT-Araneta Center-Cubao; MRT-Cubao
Nearest Bus Terminal: Partas Bus Terminal
Jeepney Routes: Bound for Cubao (e.g., from Divisoria or Libis)
Nearby Places: Ali Mall, Farmer's Plaza, Gateway Mall, LRT2-Cubao Station, MRT-Cubao Station, Shopwise, SM Cubao

Commuting Routes:

The Araneta Coliseum is right behind Gateway Mall. Please refer to our guide on how to commute to the Gateway Mall.

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