Commuting in the Philippines 101

0: Little Tokyo

Located near the Makati Business District, Little Tokyo is a small Japanese community. A mini Japanese garden, a Japanese grocery, and numerous restaurants shaped like the traditional Japanese home can be found here. Truly a place like Japan, out of Japan.

Commuting Instructions to Little Tokyo

1: LRT-1 Monumento Station

2: Glorietta

A common stop before or after work, the Glorietta Mall is within walking distance of the major malls (SM Makati, Landmark, Greenbelt, etc.) and hotels (Shangri-la Makati, Manila Peninsula, Hotel Intercontinental, etc.) in Makati City. Oddly enough, the malls in the Makati area are more filled with people during the weekdays, rather than the weekends.

Commuting Instructions to Glorietta

3: Power Plant Mall

Located at the Rockwell Center, this mall contains a wide array of specialty shops and restaurants. Aside from this, it has a indoor rock climbing center called Play Underground for professionals and non-professionals alike.

Commuting Instructions to Power Plant Mall

4: SM Megamall

One of the largest malls in the Philippines, SM Megamall is divided into 3 sections: Mega A, Mega B, and The Attrium. Located at Ortigas, it is just a stone's throw away from a large number of office buildings and malls (Shangri-la Plaza, The Podium, St. Francis Square, Robinson's Galleria, EDSA Central, etc.)

Commuting Instructions to SM Megamall

5: 168 Shopping Center

Located at Divisoria, 168 Mall is one of many shopping complexes found in this area. Whether it is clothes, appliances, crafting materials, electronics, or some other thing, chances are that you'll find it here. If not, other "bargain malls" can be found at the vicinity of the 168 shopping mall. This truly is the shopper's paradise.

Commuting Instructions to 168 Shopping Mall

6: Dangwa

Dangwa, the flower center of Metro Manila, is located at Sampaloc Manila. Ready-made flower bouquets can be bought here at prices ranging from P250 - P300 per bouquet.

Commuting Instructions to Dangwa

7: University of Sto. Tomas (UST)

University of Sto. Tomas sometimes called UST or USTe is one of the top universities in the Philippines. It is well known for it's medical courses.

Commuting Instructions to University of Sto. Tomas (UST)

8: De La Salle University - Manila (DLSU-M)

Home of the Green Archers, De La Salle University-Manila is one of the premiere universities in the Philippines. Across Taft Avenue, lies two more colleges, the College of Saint Benilde and St. Scholastica's College. For sports activities, the Rizal Memorial Collesium is just around the corner. And if you fancy a little bit of shopping, the U-Mall (University Mall) and Harrison Plaza are also within walking distances.

Commuting Instructions to De La Salle University - Manila (DLSU-M)

9: 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.)

Commuting Instructions to Intramuros

10: LRT-2 Pureza Station

Pureza Station of LRT2 is located in Manila. The National Statistics Office (NSO), Polytechnic University of the Philippines (PUP), and several bus stations can be found here.

Commuting Instructions to LRT-2 Pureza Station

11: Manila Chinatown

Manila Chinatown is formed by a series of small roads. So the best way to get around is either by walking, taking a sidecar, or a kalesa. This community is mostly home to the immigrant Chinese and the Filipino-Chinese. As a result, Chinatown contains serveral Chinese restaurants, shops, and cultural landmarks.

Commuting Instructions to Manila Chinatown

12: Manila North Harbor

13: 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.

Commuting Instructions to Manila Ocean Park (MOP)

14: Manila South Harbor

The main international harbor of the Philippines. Ships and ferries from different countries such as Malaysia. The Harbor has odd numbered ports and also has ferries to certain parts of the Philippines (Coron, Zamboanga, etc.)

Commuting Instructions to Manila South Harbor

15: Mapua High School

Mapua High School is located in Manila. It is accessible from the LRT1 and LRT2 train stations. The Philippine Rabbit Terminal, Genesis Transport Services, Manila City Jail, and the LRT-1 Doroteo Jose Station are within walking distance of the Mapua High School.

Commuting Instructions to Mapua High School

16: Sta. Lucia East Grand Mall

Sta. Lucia East Grand Mall is located in Marikina near the LRT-2 Santolan Station. It features many restaurants, shops, as well as an ice skating rink.

Commuting Instructions to Sta. Lucia East Grand Mall

17: 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.

Commuting Instructions to Manuela Metropolis

18: Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA)

Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) is an international airport of the Philippines. Formerly called the Manila International Airport (MIA), its name was changed in honor of Ninoy Aquino when he was assassinated.

Commuting Instructions to Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA)

19: 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.

Commuting Instructions to Manila Domestic Airport

20: 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.

Commuting Instructions to SM City Bicutan

21: Atrium Suites

Located in Pasay City, Atrium Suites is located nearby many bus terminals such as BBL Bus Terminal and Pacita Liner terminal. It is also near the LRT-1 Gil Puyat.

Commuting Instructions to Atrium Suites

22: Cartimar Shopping Center

Known for selling pets at negotiable prices, Cartimar Shopping Center is a must stop if you're looking for pets at an affordable price. It has tons of pet shops as well as flower shops. Truly a haven for the animal and plant lover.

Commuting Instructions to Cartimar Shopping Center

23: 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).

Commuting Instructions to Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP)

24: SM Mall of Asia (MoA)

Situated at the Manila Bay, the Mall of Asia offers a spectacular view of the sunset (if it's not cloudy) and at every night during weekends (if the weather permits), the MOA crew puts on a fireworks display at the Manila Bay at 7pm. Aside from the grandeur site of the Manila Bay, it hosts numerous shops, restaurants, bars, cinemas and an IMAX theater.

Commuting Instructions to SM Mall of Asia (MoA)

25: Philtranco Bus Terminal - Pasay

Bus Terminals are almost always situated to one another and this area is no exception. EDSA corner Taft Avenue hosts an array of bus terminals such as: Philtranco, Victory Liner, Five Star, and Viva Transit.

Commuting Instructions to Philtranco Bus Terminal

26: 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.

Commuting Instructions to Metrowalk

27: Tiendesitas

Tiendesitas is a shopping complex that presents it's stores into villages which cater to different products such as: handicrafts, fashion and accessories, pets, plants, food, personal care, furnitures, and antiquities.

Commuting Instructions to Tiendesitas

28: Ali Mall

Located in Cubao, Ali Mall is one of the malls in the vicinity of the Araneta Coliseum. Some of these malls are: Gateway Mall, SM Cubao, and Farmer's Plaza. Also, it is nearby some bus terminals such as the Dangwa Bus Terminal.

Commuting Instructions to Ali Mall

29: 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.

Commuting Instructions to Araneta Coliseum

30: 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.

Commuting Instructions to Gateway Mall

31: Ateneo de Manila University (ADMU)

Home of the Blue Eagles, Ateneo de Manila University is one of the top universities of the Philippines. It is well known for its courses in Philosophy, Law, and Business.

Commuting Instructions to Ateneo de Manila University (ADMU)

32: Eastwood City

Eastwood City is located near Libis, Quezon City. It is home to some companies such as IBM, Dell, and Citibank. The city that comes alive at night. More often than not, there are more people here at night than during the day. Occasionally, there is a night market where you can buy assorted goods at low prices.

Commuting Instructions to Eastwood City

33: Gilmore I.T. 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.

Commuting Instructions to Gilmore I.T. Center

34: MRT GMA-Kamuning Station

Located in Quezon City, the GMA-Kamuning area is nearby numerous bus terminals such as: Victory Liner, Tritran, and JAC Liner. Aside from this the GMA-7 Network Center, one of the Philippine's top channels, is located in the vicinity.

Commuting Instructions to MRT GMA-Kamuning Station

35: New York Street, Cubao

New York Street, Cubao is located in Quezon City. It is home to many bus companies such as: Dagupan Bus Lines, JAM Transit, and Dominion Transit.

Commuting Instructions to New York Street, Cubao

36: St. Luke's Medical Center

St. Luke's Medical Center is located in New Manila, Quezon City. This is one the most admired hospitals in the Philippines. For information regarding their facilities and services, visit their website at: http://www.stluke.com.ph/.

Commuting Instructions to St. Luke's Medical Center

37: SM City Fairview

SM City Fairview is located in Quezon City. It contains the basic SM Stores such as: SM Department Store, SM Supermarket, and SM Food court.

Commuting Instructions to SM City Fairview

38: TriNoMa (Triangle North of Manila)

Located at the juncture of EDSA, this mall contains a numerous flagship shops which make it perfect for shopping retail items. In the event that you can't find something, the large scale mall, SM North EDSA is just a foot bridge away.

Commuting Instructions to TriNoMa (Triangle North of Manila)

39: Tomas Morato

Tomas Morato, the dining street of Quezon City. It hosts numerous restaurants ranging from different cuisines (Japanese, Chinese, Filipino, Italian, etc.) to different price ranges (Jollibee, Brother's Burger, Omakase, 145 degree Farenheit).

Commuting Instructions to Tomas Morato

40: University of the Philippines - Diliman (UP)

UP Diliman is one of the most respected schools in the Philippines. Students here are called "Iskolar ng Bayan" due to the fact that most of their tuition fees are subsidised by the government.

Commuting to University of the Philippines - Diliman (UP)

41: Greenhills Shopping Center (GH)

Located at San Juan, Greenhills Shopping Center is a mall for everybody. You can find numerous boutiques and tianges here. Aside from that, numerous live performances happen weekly at Music Museum and the T.E.A.T.R.I.N.O. When Christmas time comes, Greenhills closes off some of it's car parks in order to open more tiange shops giving more choices to its shoppers.

Commuting Instructions to Greenhills Shopping Center (GH)

42: Fort Bonifacio

Fort Bonifacio is located in Taguig City. It's home to three Ayala malls, namely: Market! Market!, Serendra, and Bonifacio High Street. Aside from this, it has numerous office buildings, condominuims, schools (British School Manila, Manila Japanese School, etc.) as well as a hospital (St. Luke's Medical Center).

Commuting Instructions to Fort Bonifacio

43: Baguio

44: Banaue

45: Sagada

46: Bantayan Island

Shut out from most of the outside world, Batayan Island is an island paradise. Unaffected by the laws of commercialization of the outside world, Bantayan Island remains a tranquil place of peace and quiet you'll surely want to visit.

Commuting Instructions to Bantayan Island

47: Cebu

Cebu is located in Region 7, Central Visayas. It is a city of historical importance since Mactan Island is where the Spaniards first landed. Some of the places to see are: Kawasan Falls, dive spots in Moalboal and Badian Island, and the bird sanctuary in Olango Island.

Commuting Instructions to Cebu

48: Avilon Zoo

If you like animals, then this place is for you. Avilon Zoo is an eight-hectare nature reserve dedicated to the preservation of the species' natural habitats. Although pretty hard to get from the Metro Manila area, it is worth the time and effort just to see the majestic animals.

Commuting Instructions to Avilon Zoo

49: Antipolo

Antipolo, also called the Pilgrimage City is located in Rizal. It contains many religious sites (Mystical Cave, Our Lady of Peace and Good Voyage, Boso-boso Church etc.) and some tourist spots (MMLDC, Hinulugang Taktak, Fiesta Resort Casino, etc.)

Commuting Instructions to Antipolo

50: Tubbataha Reef

Just a few miles off Palawan lies a marvelous marine ecosystem. A nominee of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World, the Tubbataha Reef offers a perfect diving spot with beautiful reefs and numerous species of aquatic animals.

Commuting Instructions to Tubbataha Reef

51: Pagsanjan

Home of the famous falls, Pagsanjan is known to be the tourist capital of Laguna. You can take a boat to go upstream to the Pagsanjan Falls, however, it will be no easy journey as you will encounter 14 upstream rapids during the process.

Commuting Instructions to Pagsanjan

52: Tagaytay

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.

Commuting Instructions to Tagaytay

53: Boracay Island

Well known for its White Sand Beaches, Boracay is famous with the locals as well as foreigners. The island is mainly divided into 3 stations or zones. Station 1, 2, and 3. The high quality resorts are found in station 1, and the mediocer resorts are found in Station 3.

Commuting Instructions to Boracay Island

54: Zambales

Located in Central Luzon, Zambales offers one of the best mangoes in the Philippines. It also offers a number of beaches and resorts, such as: Crystal Beach, Dawal Resort, Capones Island, and Putipot Island.

Commuting Instructions to Zambales
Commuting Within Zambales

55: Pacific Star

56: Subic, Olongapo

57: Laoag City

58: Pagudpud

Located at the northernmost tip of Luzon, Pagudpud has crystal blue waters and white sand beaches that any local or tourist would surely want to visit.

Commuting Instructions to Pagudpud

59: Vigan City

Also called as the Heritage City, Vigan is one of the best examples of an Old School Spanish City in Asia. Some of the places to see are the: Crisologo Street, Arzobizpado, and Plaza Burgos.

Commuting Instructions to Vigan City

60: New Hatchin Grocery

61: Hundred Islands

62: Serendra

63: Manaoag

64: Batangas

65: UP Los Baños (UPLB)

66: Lucena

67: Lucban

68: Sta. Rosa

69: Puerto Galera

70: El Nido

71: Robinson's Place Manila

72: La Mesa Ecopark

73: Banawe Avenue

74: Ninoy Aquino International Airport Terminal 3 (NAIA-3)

Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) Terminal 3 is the newest terminal of NAIA. The terminal handles flights the flights of Cebu Pacific and PAL Express.

Commuting Instructions to NAIA-3

75: Lost Eden

76: Laguna Technopark

Located in Biñan, Laguna, Laguna Technopark was established with a joint venture of Ayala Land, Inc., Mitsubishi Corporation, and Kawasaki Steel Corporation. It is home to numerous companies and provides jobs for the Filipino workforce.

Commuting Instructions to Laguna Technopark

77: Philippine National Red Cross Headquarters

78: Philippine Stock Exchange Center

79: Megatent Events Venue

80: Angel Bridagde Center

The Angel Brigade is a volunteer organization that has helped numerous Ondoy victims with their relief good operations and medical missions. You can read more about them at their Facebook Group.

Commuting Instructions to the Angel Brigade Center.

81: Naga City

82: Sagñay

83: Caramoan

Places to visit: Cotivas Island, Gota Island, Hunongan Island, Lahus Island, Lahuy Island, Matikad Island, Minalahos Island, Pitogo Island, Tinago Island

Commuting Instructions to Caramoan

84: Tigaon

Places to Visit: Consocep Resort, Consocep Falls, Mt. Isarog Jungle Park, Tumaguiti Falls

Commuting Instructions to Tigaon

85: Iriga City

Places to visit: Calvario Hill, Emerald Grotto of Our Lady of Lourdes, Ilian Hill, Inorogan Chapel, Kinuwartelan, Mt. Asog (Mt. Iriga), St. Anthony de Pauda Parish

Commuting Instructions to Iriga City

86: Pasacao

Places to visit: Daruanak Island, Pasacao Chain of Resorts

Commuting Instructions to Pasacao

87: Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA)

88: PAWS Animal Rehabilitation Center (PARC)

The Philippine Animal Welfare Society (PAWS) is a volunteer-based non-government organization whose goal is to prevent animal cruelty through education, animal sheltering and advocacy.
The PAWS Animal Rehabilitation Center (PARC) is located at the back of Ateneo de Manila and it serves as a temporary shelter for abandoned or mistreated dogs and cats. For more information, visit the PAWS offical website.

Commuting Instructions to PARC.

89: E-Jeepney Salcedo Village Route

90: E-Jeepney Legaspi Village Route

91: Ayala Fort Bus Route

92: Department of Foreign Affairs - Aseana

93: Aguirre Street, Makati City

94: The World Center Building

95: East Avenue

96: The Collective

97: Circulo Verde

If you're looking to become Superman or Silver Silfer for a day, then you've come to the right place. Circulo Verde is home to the first zipline ride located inside Metro Manila called Zoom Treetop Adventure. For more information, visit the Zoom Treetop Adventure's Facebook Fan Page

Commuting Guide to Circulo Verde

98: Splash Island

Splash Island is located in Binan, Laguna. It's a water themed park that offers numerous slides and attractions. It's open from 8 AM to 6 PM daily. Admission rates range from 350 - 400 pesos for children and 400 - 500 pesos for adults. For more information, visit their website.

Commuting Instructions to Splash Island.