How to Get to Galleon Museum

If you're searching on how to go to Galleon Museum the fastest possible time, read this guide and soon you'll get there at no time. Galleon Museum is located at Mall of Asia but since the entire shopping, dining and entertainment center is so huge, you must know the exact location of the museum in the complex.

Galleon Museum is located just adjacent to IMAX of Mall of Asia. It is in the north western tip of the mammoth shopping center. Specifically, Galleon Museum is at the corner of Seaside Blvd and Sunset Ave, see map at the bottom of this post. So by public transportation, the jeepney you must take in getting there must be headed to the MOA north transport terminal, not the south transport terminal. But if you can't avoid boarding a jeepney or van which is headed to their MOA south public terminal, just get off at the unloading area in the roundabout where the digital globe landmark is situated. Follow the walk direction which is given here.

For fast direction, quick guides on how to get to Galleon Museum from either MRT or LRT are given below. Next to them are detailed directions from particular locations in Metro Manila.

Here are two fastest ways on how to get to Galleon Museum by train:

How to Commute to Galleon Museum via MRT or LRT train

From LRT:

1. Take a train from any station and get off the train at Gil Puyat Station.

This is the quickest way to get to Galleon Museum from any location served by Line 1 of LRT. Gil Puyat route to Galleon Museum is less congested compare to EDSA.

2. Take the tiny jeepney bound for Mall of Asia located along Gil Puyat Ave.

The terminal of MOA bound small jeepnies is located along westbound of Gil Puyat Ave around 20 meters from LRT Station southbound exit and about 5 meters past McDonald's.

3. Get off at Mall of Asia North Transport Terminal.

The driver unloads all passengers at designated area before it goes to its queue. Alight here.

4. Enter Mall of Asia via North Wing walkway which is below the huge pedestrian bridge.

Just walk underneath the pedestrian bridge towards MOA building. You will cross Pacific Dr and then you will take the open-air walkway flanked by row of restaurants.

5. Walk all the way to Seaside Blvd and turn right there to get to Galleon Museum
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The outdoor walkway ends at Seaside Blvd which is next to Ocean Dr. Turn right on Seaside Blvd, keep walking until you get to the distinctive and humongous dome-shape Galleon Museum.

From MRT:

1. Take a train from any station and get off the train at Taft Ave Station.

Take MRT-3 from North Ave or any important spot along the route, i.e., Vertis North, Centris, Araneta Center, Ortigas Center, Ayala Center, etc. If you want a shorter route from MRT-7 (under construction), transfer to MRT-3 at the common station.

2. Take a city bus with "Mall of Asia" signage or any jeepney bound for MOA
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A whole bunch of public transport is available from MRT Taft Station, though this route is congested. Buses and jeepneys arrive at loading area by the minute. If loading area is too far for you, a terminal of jeepneys headed to Mall of Asia is located just across the stairs of MRT Station.

3. Get off at Mall of Asia roundabout unloading zone across metallic globe
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The bus or jeepney takes the roundabout and stops right in front of Mall of Asia main building. You must alight here. Except if the vehicle turns right and proceeds to North Terminal and not passes through the roundabout. In that case follow the direction from LRT.

4. Walk and follow the path to North Wing to cross Pacific Drive and take the walkway
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North Wing is on right hand side if you're facing Mall of Asia once you have gotten off the bus or jeepney in the roundabout. You will immediately see the pedestrian bridge, proceed there to take the pedestrian crossing underneath it so that you can take the walkway.

5. Keep walking, cross Ocean Dr and turn right on Seaside Blvd to get to Galleon Museum
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The outdoor walkway ends at Seaside Blvd. But you will cross Ocean Dr first. Turn right on Seaside Blvd, walk further, and few meters away is the distinctive and humongous dome-shape Galleon Museum.

Below are different commute directions to Galleon Museum from various locations in Metro Manila:

How to get to Galleon Museum from different locations of Metro Manila

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Route #1

From Alabang, Star Mall Alabang, Festival Mall, Sucat, Bicutan, FTI and other areas along Osmena Higway

All you need to do is to take a jeepney with "Mall of Asia" sign. It is a one jeepney ride from any point of Osmena Highway originating from Alabang area all the way up to Magallanes and finally to the Mall of Asia. Get off the jeepney at the roundabout with digital globe and follow direction given under From MRT above.

Route #2

From Novaliches, Fairview, Philcoa, Quezon City Hall, Commonwealth, East Ave, Kamuning and areas nearby

Option 1 - One bus ride to Mall of Asia. The sign of bus should read "Baclaran MOA" or "Mall of Asia". Get off the bus at roundaboun in Mall of Asia ang follow walk direction given in From MRT above.

Option 2 - One bus plus train. Get off the bus at either a nearer LRT-1 or an MRT-3 station. Take a train bound for Baclaran if LRT 1, alight at Gil Puyat Station. Take a train bound for Taft if MRT-3, get off at Taft. Follow respective next rides to Mall of Asia given above as well as walk directions to the museum.

Route #3

From East of Metro Manila, e.g., Masinag in Antipolo City, Sta Lucia East, Santolan Pasig, SM City Marikina and areas nearby

Option 1 - Take a train at nearest LRT-2 station bound for Recto and alight at Araneta Center Cubao Station. Follow direction to MRT-3 station inside Gateway Mall. Take a southbound train and get off at last station which is Taft Station. Follow given direction From MRT.

Option 2 - Instead of alighting at Araneta Center, board the train all the way to Recto Station. Transfer to LRT-1 bound for Baclaran at Doroteo Station. Get off the train at Gil Puyat Station and follow given direction From LRT.

Option 3 - Take a jeepney bound for Divisoria or Sta Mesa. Get off at EDSA. Take a bus bound for Mall of Asia. Get off the bus at roundabout unloading area ang follow given walk direction.


Route #4

From Eastwood City, Tiendesitas, Ugong Pasig, Pasig Palengke, Ortigas Center, Greenhills, Greenfield District and areas near these locations

These areas are either one jeepney ride or walking distance from MRT-3 stations. In Eastwood, take a jeepney to Cubao and use MRT-3 Araneta Center Station. In Tiendesitas, take a jeepney to Robinson's Galleria and use Ortigas Station. In Ugong, jeepney to Crossing and use Shaw Station. In Pasig Palengke, jeepney to Quiapo, get off at EDSA Shaw and use Shaw Station. In Greenhills Shopping Center, jeepney to EDSA-Annapolis and use Santolan Station. In Ortigas Center and Greenfield District, walk to Ortigas Station and Shaw Station, respectively. Get off at Taft Station and follow given directions earlier in the post From MRT.

Route #5

From Caloocan, Malabon, Navotas, Valenzuela or CAMANAVA

You can take a one bus ride from Letre and Caloocan to MOA. Or you can use LRT to Gil Puyat. In Valenzuela and Malabon, take a jeepney to EDSA or Monumento. Or if you want fast commute, use LRT-1 Monumento Station to Gil Puyat and follow given direction From LRT.

Route #6

From Divisoria, Binondo, Ongpin, Lucky Chinatown Mall, Tutuban, Escolta, Sta Cruz in Manila, Quiapo, Recto and nearby areas

Option 1 for those coming from Ongpin, Escolta, Sta Cruz, Quiapo is to take a train at LRT-1 Carriedo Station bound for Baclaran and alight at Gil Puyat. In Recto, use Doroteo Jose Station. Option 2 is to take a jeepney bound for Pasay Taft and alight at Gil Puyat. In Divisoria, Binondo, Lucky Chinatown Mall and Tutuban, take a jeepney to Avenida and from there either take a jeepney or train to Gil Puyat. In Gil Puyat, follow given direction From LRT.

Route #7

From Market Market, SM Aura, Uptown Mall, Serendra, High Street, Burgos Circle, Mind Museum and other parts of Bonifacio Global City (BGC)

Take the BGC bus bound for EDSA-Ayala at any bus stop in West BGC. The sign of the bus must be "West Route". In Market Market, take the BGC bus at the terminal outside. The sign of bus is not "West Route", just ask the driver if it's headed to EDSA. In SM Aura, take a jeepney to Ayala at Market Market terminal or take the BGC bus. In Uptown Mall, you can take a jeepney to Guadalupe or BGC bus (North Route), alight at Bonifacio Stopover and take another BGC bus (West Route) to EDSA-Ayala. Take MRT train to MOA and follow given walk direction earlier in the post.

Manila Galleon Museum map

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2 Jeepney & Van Terminals Bound to East of Metro Manila near MRT Shaw

For all commuters that have been affected by the removal of the terminal of jeepneys and Urvan Express vans in Mayflower inside the Greenfield District, this directional article is for you. The terminal that formerly occupied a block called Mayflower within the new central business district of Mandaluyong had been expunged. I think it happened for quite some time now. And I only learned about it recently. So for you, commuters, especially those coming to Ynares Center Antipolo, Tektite Towers, etc, here are different routes to guide you on how to get to your destination from MRT-3 Shaw Blvd Station.

2 jeepney & van terminals headed to Antipolo, Cainta, Pasig, etc by the MRT Shaw

1. Along Shaw Blvd just outside Greenfield District:

Just around 15 to 20 meters approx walk from MRT Shaw northbound exit. Take the north exit of MRT which means you should get down to the northbound lane of EDSA. You also must use the concourse located at the south end of the MRT which means if you're from Taft, walk towards the tail of the train and exit there, that's the side of Greenfield District. If you're from North, walk towards the front of the train from which you alighted and take the elevator/stair to exit. Get down to EDSA, walk to the corner of EDSA-Shaw, turn right on Shaw, walk further, cross the perpendicular road there and you're already in the mini Terminal of jeepneys and vans. Wait for jeepneys there and get to the corresponding queue. There are barkers whom you can ask for a particular destination. Tip: This terminal is located opposite Shangri-La which is at the other side of Shaw.

In the table below are some of the destinations of jeepneys and UV Express in this mini terminal. These routes are also served by jeepneys and vans from the main terminal. If your particular destination is not listed, please ask a driver or the barker for that information.

Antipolo Baytown Binangonan Cainta-Parola Floodway Morong Pasig Palengke

Shopwise Tanay Tektite Teresa Tiendesitas Ugong Ynares Antipolo

2. Main terminal of jeepneys and vans located along Shaw Blvd:

This big terminal of jeepneys and vans headed to Antipolo, Cainta, Pasig and other areas in the eastern part of Metro Manila is located along Shaw Blvd around 20 meters away from MRT Shaw Station southbound exit. You need to exit MRT station via south exit which means you get down to the southbound lane of EDSA. And it is important to exit through the concourse located at the south of the entire MRT Shaw. You must take the stair which goes down directly to Shaw Blvd. Once in the ground, walk straight along Shaw Blvd until you get to the big terminal. This terminal is complete in terms of routes to the east of MM because this terminal is in large complex compare to the one outside Greenfield District which only can accommodate 2 jeepneys and 2 vans, so you have to wait for a particular jeepney headed to a particular destination there, and the queues are lengthy. Once you get to the big terminal, ask a barker or a dispatcher for the location of jeepney or van that you need to ride in going to your destination. Definitely, there's a jeepney headed to Ynares Center Antipolo. Just look for a jeepney with "Antipolo Simbahan" signage. Tip: This big terminal is located opposite Star Mall which is located on the other side of Shaw.

The destinations listed in the table above are also served by jeepneys and vans in this terminal. Below are other destinations included in the routes of jeepneys and vans in this big terminal. So, if your destination are any of the listed below, head down this terminal and board a jeepney or van that either passes by or stops in your destination. Most of the below destinations except Ynares Antipolo are very near. So, be attentive to driver or better yet ask him to drop you off at your destination. For those going to Tektite Towers, or any building located along San Miguel Ave in Ortigas Center such as Jolibee Center, etc, the sign of jeepney to take from here is "Ugong Tektite."

DEPED Meralco Ave Pasig Palengke & Kapitolyo San Miguel Ave San Miguel Ave Ortigas Center

Tektite Tiendesitas Ugong Pasig Ynares Center Antipolo Ynares Sport Complex Pasig

So whether you're headed to faraway Ynarez Center in Antipolo or the closely located Tektite Towers in Ortigas Center, go to any of the two terminals. In big terminal, look for your jeepney. In Greenfield District, go to the queue, wait for a jeepney bound for your destination and hop in. Soon you'll get there. Meanwhile, if your destination is Ynarez Sports Arena which is situated near that area along Shaw Blvd, just take a jeepney bound for Pasig Palengke. Ask the driver to drop you off at Ynarez Sports Arena. For those who are headed to any buildings located along San Miguel Ave, please go to Commute To Ortigas Center Buildings From MRT Shaw Station. Remember that "Ugong-Tektite" route jeepney turns left onto San Miguel Ave. Use the guide in that post so that you know where to get off the jeepney. Again, if your destination is not listed in the two lists above, please ask any of the following: dispatcher, barker, driver. Hope this guide will help you in getting to your destination.

Below is the map where the two terminals are pointed by two markers.

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How to Get to Southwest Integrated Provincial Bus Terminal

This is a quick guide on commuting to the newly launched Interim SouthWest Integrated Provincial Terminal now located at HK Sun Plaza in Pasay. You can get to SWIPT from north of Metro Manila by one city bus ride. The city bus takes EDSA, turns right onto Ayala Ave all the way to Roxas Blvd and unloads passengers just outside SWIPT. Read directions below.

As this provincial bus terminal is temporary, expect that you will be redirected to the third terminal when built which will be biggest and hopefully commuters friendly. The first Southwest Integrated Terminal which was located in Coastal Mall will no longer be operational. So, head to this new terminal for your provincial travel by bus to any towns and places of Cavite, Batangas and as authorities say Mindoro. Where is South West Integrated Terminal? It is flanked by Diosdado Macapagal Blvd and Roxas Blvd and just across the corner of Libertad and Roxas Blvd See map at the bottom of this post.

How to go to Southwest Provincial Terminal from Metro Manila north

1. Along EDSA northern part, take a bus with sign that reads "Baclaran Ayala Leveriza".
2. Observe that the bus should turn right onto Ayala Ave. That means you're on the right bus.
3. The bus takes Buendia all the way to Roxas Blvd where it will make a U-Turn to Roxas Blvd.
4. Get off the bus at unloading zone before the big pedestrian overpass that you see from afar.
5. Get inside Southwest Integrated Terminal and proceed to Bay of bus headed to your destination.

How to get to Southwest Provincial Terminal via MRT/LRT

1. Get on board an LRT-2 train to Recto Station or an MRT-3 train to Taft Station.
2. Transfer from MRT-3 Taft to LRT-1 EDSA Station or from LRT-2 Recto Station to LRT-1 Doroteo Station.
3. Board a LRT-1 train to Libertad Station.
4. Take a tricycle to Roxas Blvd or jeepney to Harrison where you walk to Roxas Blvd.
5. Cross Roxas Blvd via the big pedestrian overpass and get inside Southwest Integratged Terminal located at HK Sun Plaza.

How to get to different parts of Metro Manila from Southwest Integrated Provincial Terminal

Once you arrived at Southwest Integrated Provincial Terminal and just alighted from a provincial bus, proceed to the terminal of jeepneys bound for different popular locations, e.g., Divisoria, Sta Cruz, Quiapo, Baclaran, EDSA, Libertad, LRT, MRT, etc. Choose jeepney destination where you can take your next ride to your final destination. Take your next ride. Be safe.

Provincial destinations of buses in Southwest Integrated Provincial Terminal HK Sun Plaza

Bay 1	Dasmarinas City
Bay 2	Mendez/Tagaytay
Bay 3	Tagaytay
Bay 4	Tagaytay
Bay 5	Trece Martires
Bay 6	Indang/Trece Martires
Bay 7	Alfonso
Bay 8	Alfonso
Bay 9	Balayan
Bay 10	Nasugbu
Bay 11	Calatagan
Bay 12	Naic
Bay 13	Cavite City via Cavitex
Bay 14	Cavite City via Cavitex
Bay 15	Cavite City via Cavitex

How to Commute to Southwest Integrated Terminal from Different locations and via other modes of public transportation

Route #1 - from Divisoria, Binondo, Quiapo, Sta Cruz Manila, Tondo Monumento, Tondo, etc.

Take a jeepney bound for Baclaran with secondary sign that reads "Mabini Harrison". Get off at Libertad, walk to Roxas Blvd and cross the boulevard via pedestrian overpass toward SWIPT. For fast commute, LRT-1 to Libertad Station is recommended.

Route #2 - from Baclaran, Paranaque and nearby areas

Take a jeepney bound for Quiapo or Monumento with a secondary sign "Harrison Mabini", alight at Libertad and walk toward Roxas Blvd.

Route #3 - from Marikina, Cainta, Antipolo, Sta Lucia East Grand Mall, Robinsons Metro East, SM City Marikina & Masinag and areas nearby.

Recommended: Take LRT-2 and LRT-1. Follow given directions earlier in the post. Other option: Take a jeepney bound for "Divisoria" and alight at Avenida. Next, take a jeepney bound for "Baclaran" but with "Mabini Harrison" secondary sign. Get off at Libertad, walk to Roxas Blvd and cross the boulevard via the pedestrian overpass.

Route #4 - from areas of Pasig Palengke, Masinag, and other nearby areas.

Recommended and other option, respectively. Take a jeepney to MRT-3 Shaw Station and follow given direction in How to Get to SWIPT via MRT/LRT. Or take the "Quiapo" bound jeepney. In Quiapo, take "Baclaran" bound jeepney via "Mabini Harrison", follow Route #1.

Route #5 - from Alabang, Bicutan, Sucat and other nearby areas.

Take a jeepney bound for "Mall of Asia" and get off at Harrison St. Take another jeepney bound for "Monumento", "Quiapo" or "Sta Cruz Manila" with a secondary sign of "Harrison Manini". Follow Route #2.

Route #6 - from SM Mall of Asia

Go to the north terminal for public transportation which is just outside Hypermart. Look for the bay of yellow color small jeepneys bound for Buendia Taft. Board one of them and ask the driver to drop you off at HK Sun Plaza/Southwest Integrated Provincial Terminal.

Route #7 - from Novaliches, Fairview, SM City Fairview, Fairview Terraces, Philcoa and areas nearby

You can opt for one city bus ride. Wait for a bus bound for "Baclaran" but with "Ayala Leveriza LRT" secondary sign. Follow direction given in How to go to Southwest Provincial Terminal from Metro Manila north. If there's no such bus in your area, take one to EDSA where you wait for that particular bus.

Location map of Southwest Integrated Provincial Teminal in HK Sun Plaza

Hope this directional guide will help you in going to Southwest Integrated Provincial Bus Terminal. If your location is far from any places mentioned here and you want my help, you can ask for direction using our comment box below.

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How to Get to St Michael the Archangel Parish in BGC

If you're searching for ways on how to commute to St Michael the Archangel Parish Church in Bonifacio Global City, you're on the right page here. Below you will find directions on public transportation with detailed guides on how to go to the church from your location. You must read this article continuously to get the right direction for you as directions are given from nearer point to farthest locations. Therefore, if you already know how to get to the nearest point to the church, all you need to do is to head to that spot, e.g., MRT Station and take the next ride to the church.

Location of St Michael the Archangel Parish BGC

Where is St Michael the Archangel in Bonifacio Global City? The church is located at the corner of 10th Ave and 39th St in Uptown, BGC. It is much nearer to Guadalupe Station of MRT-3 via one quick jeepney ride compare to 2 BGC bus rides from MRT Ayala Station. See map below this post.

How to commute to St Michael the Archangel Parish BGC

Nearest MRT stations:
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MRT Guadalupe Station - Nearest train station. You only need to take a jeepney with sign that reads "Market-Market", "Gate 3" or "Fort Bonifacio."

MRT Ayala Station - Near to BGC but far from St Michael the Archangel Parish. You need to board 2 BGC buses from MRT to get to the church. First bus is "West Route" and second bus is "North Route."

How to get to St Michael the Archangel Parish BGC from different locations

Photo from here

Route #1

From anywhere inside Bonifacio Global City or BGC

Use any bus stop inside Bonifacio Global City and wait for a BGC bus with "North" sign. If you're in Market Market or SM Aura, take a BGC "Central Route" bus to RCBC bus stop and wait for BGC "North Route" bus. Get off the bus at the last terminal/stop which is located right at the location of St Michael the Archangel Parish Church.

Alternatively and faster if you're in Market Market or SM Aura, take a jeepney to Guadalupe at loading area along McKinley Pkwy which is the road between Market Market and Serendra. In SM Aura, it is the road that bounded the lengthy side of the mall on the east, northeast to be specific.

Route #2

From MRT Guadalupe Station

Exit the MRT Station at northbound exit which is attached to Guadalupe Commercial Center mall. Either enter the mall and exit the mall at the ground floor main entrance beside Chowking or use the train station stairs, walk uphill along EDSA and turn left on the perpendicular street which bounded the Guadalupe Commercial Center. There are jeepneys there. Ride one with any of these signs: "Fort Bonifacio", "Gate 3", and "Market Market." It will pass by St Michael the Archangel the Parish which you will see on your right once the jeepney enters Uptown area of BGC via 10th Ave. To make sure, just ask driver to drop you there.

Route #3

From MRT Ayala Station

Exit the MRT Station at northbound exit and get inside BGC Bus Terminal. Take "West Route" BGC bus and alight at RCBC bus stop aka The Fort bus stop. Wait for the "North Route" BGC bus and get off at the last bus stop where the St Michael the Archangel Church is situated. You must buy ticket first from a crew manning the bus stop.

Route #4

From Gate 3 and Sales Road

One long jeepney ride from Osmena Highway. Go to Gate 3 Plaza which you can see from Sales Bridge. Turn right onto the perpendicular street which also bounded the Gate 3 Plaza bldg. You will walk past the entrance of Gate 3 Plaza and immediately see the terminal of "Gate 3 to Guadalupe" jeepneys on the right, opposite Gate 3 Plaza. Go to the queue to board the next "on-duty" jeepney. Ask driver to drop you off at St Michael the Archangel church.

Route #5

From Monumento and others areas in CAMANAVA (Caloocan, Malabon, Navotas, Valenzuela)

Option 1. By train. Board a Baclaran bound LRT-1 train at nearest station and get off at EDSA Station. Transfer to MRT-3 to either Ayala Station or Guadalupe Station. If you prefer one jeepney ride from MRT to the church then get off the train at Guadalupe Station. If you prefer 2 aircon bus rides to the church, alight at Ayala Station. Ayala Station comes first. Guadalupe is next to Buendia which follows Ayala.

Option 2. By bus. From any point of EDSA, take a bus bound for south of MM, i.e., Alabang, Baclaran, MOA, etc. Get off the bus at either Guadalupe or Ayala. Cross EDSA via pedestrian bridge in Guadalupe and MRT Station in Ayala. Take the next ride/rides - jeepney to the church or 2 BGC aircon buses to the the church. Guadalupe comes first before Ayala in this route. Take bus with "Ayala Ibabaw" secondary sign if you prefer to take BGC buses.

Route #6

From Novaliches, SM Fairview, Fairview Terraces and areas nearby

Option 1 is to take a bus to south of MM mentioned in route #5 and follow given direction there. Option 2 is to take a bus or jeepney to EDSA and take Taft bound train and follow already given direction.

Route #7

From Alabang, Festival Mall, Starmall Alabang, Filinvest City, Sucat and areas nearby

Option 1. Via PNR. From any station of PNR along Osmena Hi-way/SLEX, board a train bound for Tutuban and get off at Nichols Station. Head to Gate 3 Plaza by taking the road that continues Sales Bridge which crosses Osmena Hi-way. Walk away from the bridge and you'll see Gate 3 Plaza on the right. Follow direction given at route #4.

Option 2. By bus or jeepney. Take a bus bound for north of MM, i.e., Monumento, Novaliches, Fairview, alight at Nichols or take a jeepney bound for Pasay Rotunda/MOA (Mall of Asia), alight at Nicholds. Follow direction given above.

You can opt for Option 3 which is getting off the bus (bound for north of MM) at Ayala Ave and take 2 BGC buses to the church. But I don't recommend that for the reason that it is too way far out. But conveniently, it is the way to go like arriving at the church via 3 aircon buses.

Route #8

From Divisoria, Lucky Chinatown and areas nearby

Option 1. Via PNR. Board a PNR train bound for Alabang and get off at Nichols Station. Follow direction given at Option 1 of Route #7.

Option 2. By jeepneys and buses. Take a "Baclaran" bound jeepney and alight at EDSA. Take a bus bound to north of MM via EDSA, e.g., Monumento, Fairview, Novaliches. Get off the bus at either Ayala or Guadalupe. Follow direction given on either Route #2 or Route #3.

Route #9

From Calumpang, Marikina, Cainta, Antipolo, Sta Lucia East Grand Mall, Robinsons Metro East, SM City Marikina & Masinag and areas nearby

Option 1. By trains. Board a LRT-2 train bound for Recto at the nearest train station to you. Get off the train at Araneta Center Cubao and transfer to MRT 3. Board a MRT-3 train bound for Taft and alight at either Guadalupe or Ayala Station. Follow direction given on either Route #2 or Route #3.

Option 2. By jeepneys and buses. Take a jeepney bound for Divisoria. Alight at EDSA. Board a bus bound for south of MM, e.g., Alabang, Baclaran, NAIA. Get off the bus at either Guadalupe or Ayala. Follow direction given on either Route #2 or #3.

Route #10

From Pasig, Tiendesitas, Eastwood Mall and areas near these vicinities

From Eastwood, take jeepney to Cubao. From Tiendesitas, take jeepney to EDSA-Ortigas. From Pasig, take jeepney to EDSA-Crossing. Board a MRT-3 train bound for Taft. In Cubao, use Araneta Center Station. In EDSA-Ortigas, use Ortigas Station. In EDSA-Crossing, use Shaw Station. Get off the train at either Guadalupe or Ayala Station. Follow direction given in either Route #2 or Route #3.

Alternatively, you can take a southbound MM bus instead of train. Just make sure that the bus has secondary sign of "Ayala Ibabaw" if you prefer to take 2 BGC buses in getting to St Michael the Archangel Parish church BGC.

If your point of origin is far from any of the places mentioned in all the routes here, you can ask for direction by using the comment box below this post. This is the article of directional guides on how to get to St Michael the Archangel Parish Church BGC from different locations in Metro Manila. That's it. Now see the map below to have an idea on how near and how far the church to Guadalupe and Ayala MRT stations, respectively.

In this map, the shaded area is Bonifacio Global City. Three red icons represent two stations of MRT and the St Michael the Archangel Church. You immediately see here that the church is very near to Guadalupe Station.

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Drive Directions to NAIA-1-2-3 Via NAIA Expressway

Driving to NAIA Terminals 1,2 and 3 is now in a breeze, thanks to the newly built NAIA Airport Skyway which opens this September. It is the first ever Philippines' airport expressway project. In this motorist guide, you will know how to get to your NAIA Terminal by using or passing through NAIA Expressway aka NAIAX from your location. To sum up, this is the new Driving Directions to NAIA Terminal 1, new Driving Directions to NAIA Terminal 2, new Driving Directions to NAIA Terminal 3 which are now consolidated into one drive direction guide.

NAIA Airport Expressway (NAIAX) Entrance/Exit Ramps

Macapagal Blvd - Entrance ramp is located in southbound lane of Macapagal Blvd after Aseana Blvd and before cor NAIA Rd Ext. The usual green-colored overhead directional sign that you will see reads "AIRPORT SKYWAY" and it is located on the leftmost of the entire southbound lane. So you must change your lane to the leftmost after crossing Bradco Ave and Aseana Ave. Macapagal Blvd entrance ramp is for motorist coming from: Roxas Blvd, CCP Complex, Bonifacio Drive, Intramuros, Manila Hotel, Ermita, Malate, etc and CAMANAVA. Regular route to take from Mall of Asia, MOA Arena, Aseana City, Blue Bay Walk, etc. In going back from the airport, exit ramp goes down to northbound Macapagal and you need to be in the middle of NAIAX as you exit and avoid the lane of Entertainment City which is the rightmost lane.

Entertainment City - These entrance and exit ramps are dedicated to motorists coming in and out of Entertainment City. Located at New Seaside Dr near corner Macapagal Blvd. New Seaside Dr is the extension of NAIA Road. There is no fork or ramp to other direction upon entrance to NAIAX from Entertainment City so you will not get confused. But upon exit from NAIAX, you must change to the rightmost lane if you're going to Entertainment City. There are road signs and one reads Entertainment City but still if you're going fast and you're in the middle or leftmost lane, you might end up in the wrong lane. The entrance ramp from Entertainment City is an excellent alternate to Macapagal entrance ramp if you're coming from Diokno Blvd, SM Mall of Asia, MOA Arena, Senate Bldg, Philippine Plaza Hotel, CCP Complex, etc as you get to avoid the traffic and traffic lights along Macapagal Blvd. While in Diokno Blvd, cross Aseana Ave and enter Entertainment City, drive past the prominent Okada Manila and follow the road until you see the entrance ramp of NAIAX.

Andrews Ave - Located between Newport City and NAIA Terminal 3 along Andrews Ave, these entrance and exit ramps are for motorists going to and from NAIA Terminals 1 & 2, Entertainment City, Cavite and Macapagal Blvd. But you will only need to use the Andrews Ave entrance ramp if you're coming from SLEX, Osmena Highway, BGC, Makati and other nearby areas and not passing through Skyway. Likewise, use the Andrews Ave exit ramp if you're not going to use Skyway in heading to your destination via SLEX or Osmena Highway from Terminal 1&2, Entertainment City, etc. Andrews Ave exit of NAIAX is under the road sign "SLEX Makati BGC". If you're going to use Skyway to and from NAIAX, use the Skyway Connector. You don't need to use NAIAX if your destination is Terminal 3 from either SLEX or Skyway in this route. Just take Andrews Ave and take the roundabout to Terminal 3.

Skyway Connector - The route to take via Skyway to Terminal 1 or 2 or 3 from either: South of MM: SLEX, Alabang, Muntinlupa, CALABARZON and the rest of Southern Tagalog and South Luzon or North of MM: NLEX, EDSA's northern part, Quezon City, CAMANAVA and the rest of north and central Luzon.. On the Skyway, take the lane under road signs "NAIA Terminals 1-2-3"/"NAIA Expressway" to exit the skyway. Somewhere in the exit ramp, the Skyway ends and the connector to NAIAX extends the ramp. There's a fork in the connector. Choose your lane - "Terminal 3" or "Terminal 1&2". The ramp to NAIA 3 goes down to Andrews Ave while the connector merges to NAIAX lane bound for Terminal 1&2 (and Entertainment City.) Once in the NAIAX on your way to T1 and T2, drive is smooth. Just pay attention to road signs above and up ahead to get to your destination - Terminal 1, Terminal 2, Entertainment City, etc. Make sure you're on the right lane. In going back from Terminal 1&2, take the NAIA Expressway all the way to Skyway if you're going to use Skyway. If not, use the Andrews Ave exit. It is the leftmost lane past toll plaza and under road signs "SLEX BGC" and "Makati Alabang" of NAIAX in front of Terminal 3.

CAVITEX - These entrance and exit ramps of NAIA Expressway are located in the northern end of Manila-Cavite Expressway, most popularly known as CAVITEX. Entrance ramp of NAIAX from CAVITEX is specifically situated along leftmost northbound lane of CAVITEX meters away before the intersection of NAIA Rd. Exit ramp to CAVITEX is specifically starts at the rightmost westbound lane of NAIAX past the fork for "Terminals 1&2" and "Entertainment City" if you're coming from Terminal 3/SLEX/SKYWAY and past the fork for "Terminal 3" and "Entertainment City" if you're coming from Terminal 1 or Terminal 2. CAVITEX Exit/Entrance served motorists from: the province of Cavite that include Tagaytay City, Dasmarinas, Amadeo as well as some parts of Batangas near Cavite border.

NAIA Rd - This ramp, located at westbound lane of NAIA Rd past cor of Ninoy Aquino Ave, is the one that connects NAIA Terminals 1&2 to Terminal 3. But you can also use it if your coming from: Sucat, Multinational Village, Moonwalk, Duty Free Philippines Fiesta Mall, etc and headed to Terminal 3 via Dr Santos Ave, Ninoy Aquino Ave or Multinatinal Ave. From those places just turn left onto NAIA Rd and immediately change lane to the rightmost.

How to get to a NAIA terminal from NAIA Expressway

Depending on where you enter the NAIA Expressway or which entrance ramp you use except NAIA Rd, heading to your terminal destination is no issue as signs are there to guide you. Nevertheless, below are directions to each terminal of NAIA from all entrance ramps of the airport expressway:

From Macapagal Blvd - Take the NAIAX ramp which is located at the leftmost lane of the southbound Macapagal Blvd. Soon your lane will merge to the one coming from Entertainment City as your lane turns left. Then Cavitex ramp will merge up ahead above Roxas Blvd. Now this is where you must pay attention as the expressway firstly forks to left which is headed to "NAIA Terminal 3" before it forks to right which is headed to "Terminal 1" while the remaining lane goes straight to "Terminal 2". So if your destination is Terminal 3, make sure you're on the leftmost lane of NAIAX to take the fork below road sign "Terminal 3" and if your destination is Terminal 1, make sure you're on the rightmost lane of NAIAX and take the second fork under the road sign "Terminal 1" while if your destination is Terminal 2, take the lane that goes straight below the road sign "Terminal 2" which goes down to NAIA Rd. If you're taking the route to Terminal 3, watch for road sign "Terminal 3" to avoid taking wrong lanes which will take you to any of the following: Skyway, Andrews Ave and SLEX.

From Entertainment City - Your landmark in Entertainment City is Okada Manila. The road in front of Okada is New Seaside Dr and it is headed to NAIAX ramp. From SM MOA Complex and Diokno Blvd cross Aseana Ave, take the roundabout and head toward Okada which is seen from afar. Drive past the frontage of Okada, stay on that road, New Seaside Dr, until you get to the NAIAX ramp. NAIAX first forks to left which is headed to "Terminal 3". If your destination is Terminal 3, stay to the leftmost lane immediately after entering NAIAX. Next fork is to the right and it's headed to "Terminal 1". So if your destination is Terminal 1, stay to the rightmost lane and follow the fork which is under road sign "Terminal 1" while under "Terminal 2" road sign (left handside) is the remaining lane that goes straight and is headed to "Terminal 2". So, if your destination is Terminal 2, stay on the main lane.

From CAVITEX - As Cavitex entrance ramp merges to NAIA expressway above NAIA Rd and Roxas Blvd intersection, you get to take the specific lane headed to a particular NAIA Terminal much faster after entering the NAIAX. Just remember these: For Terminal 3, you must immediately change lane to the leftmost and take the first fork under "Termianl 3" road sign and then watch for next overhead "Terminal 3" road sign. For Terminal 1, take the next fork which is to the right. Finally, for Terminal 2, take the straight lane. There are road signs for both Terminals - left hand side is Terminal 2, right hand side is terminal 1.

From Skyway - After exiting either southbound or northbound Skyway at "NAIA Expressway"/"NAIA 1-2-3" Exit, the connector to NAIAX will fork. Under "Terminal 3" road sign, if that is your destination, the ramp will take you down to Andrews Ave and then a big roundabout. Take the lane in the roundabout with directional sign pointing to Terminal 3 and follow that lane. Taking the lane under "Terminal 1&2" road sign as the connector merges to NAIAX, next fork is to the left and it is under "Entertainment City" and "Macapagal Blvd" sign, while the main lane has "Teminal 1&2" road sign above it. So, you must be driving to the rightmost lane all the time while taking the NAIAX. Last fork is to the right for "Terminal 1" and the main lane goes straight to "Terminal 2". Just choose the lane under either "Terminal 2" road sign (left hand side) or "Terminal 1" sign (right hand side.)

From Andrews Ave - You will take this route if you're coming from SLEX without passing through SKYWAY. This is also the route to take from BGC and Makati via Lawton Ave, Chino Roces, Sales Bridge and Sales Rd which becomes Andrews Ave as the road turns right. If your destination is Terminal 3, no need to take NAIAX. Just take Andrews Ave and the roundabout up ahead and follow direction to Terminal 3. If your destination is either Terminal 1 or Terminal 2, take the Andrews Ave entrance ramp of NAIAX and follow direction given for motorists using Skyway (From Skyway.)

Driving Directions to NAIA Terminals 1-2-3 via Airport Skyway aka NAIA Expressway

Route #1

Via Roxas Blvd from Intramuros, Manila Hotel, Rizal Park, Luneta, South & North Harbor (Pier), Delpan, Lucky Chinatown Mall, Divisoria, Ongpin, Tondo, Caloocan and nearby areas. NOTE: This is Option 1 for those coming from CAMANAVA.

From your location head towards Roxas Blvd. From CAMANAVA use Rizal Ave or Abad Santos Ave towards Lawton then Roxas Blvd. Now in Roxas Blvd drive all the way past Manila Yacht Club. Turn right onto CCP Complex. Drive all the way to the tip of the road where Tanghalang Francisco Balagtas aka Folk Arts Theater is located. Make left and drive to the road tip where opposite is PICC. That intersection is Vicente Sotto.

Option 1. Turn left onto Vicente Sotto then immediately turn right onto Magdalena Jalandoni. That road will become Macapagal Blvd once you cross Buendia where World Trace Center is located. Now stay to the middle of Macapagal and drive all the way past Seaside Blvd, EDSA and Bradco Ave. Change lane to the leftmost past Aseana Ave to take the entry ramp of NAIA Expressway. Choose the lane under sign of Airport Skyway.

Option 2. This is used to avoid traffic in Macapagal Blvd/EDSA intersection. Turn right onto Vicente Sotto. Turn left at the end of the road, Drive past Hotel Sofitel Philippine Plaza and the old bldg of Manila Film Center. You will cross intersection of Buendia Ext and road now you're taking J.W. Diokno Blvd. Drive past Senate bldg and all the way to Mall of Asia. Drive past Mall of Asia passing through the big roundabout of Globe Rotunda. Turn left at Coral Way which is next to MOA Arena and turn right onto Macapagal Blvd. Drive past Bradco Ave and Aseana Ave until you see the entry ramp of NAIA Expressway under sign Airport Skyway.

Route #2

Via Skyway from North & South of Metro Manila, i.e., North: CAMANAVA (Caloocan, Malabon, Navotas, Valenzuela), Bulacan, Novaliches, Balintawak and nearby areas. South: Alabang, Muntinlupa, Pacita, Laguna, Batangas, Festival Mall, Filinvest City and areas nearby. Note: This is second option for those coming from CAMANAVA. For areas where skyway is not yet completed take the ground level road, i.e., Bonifacio Dirve, Quirino Ave, etc.

Route #3

Via CAVITEX from Cavite, Tagaytay some parts of Batangas near Tagaytay as well as areas near Alabang Zapote Rd in MM and other areas of Paranaque and Las Pinas near to Cavitex.

Simply take CAVITEX either from Alabang-Zapote Rd or Tirona Highway and take the NAIA Expressway entrance ramp located before NAIA Rd in Paranaque. Once in the expressway change lane according to your terminal destination, i.e., Terminal 1, Terminal 2, Terminal 3.

Route #4

Via NAIA Rd to Terminal 3 only from Sucat, BF Homes, Paranaque, Las Pinas, Multinational Village, Moonwalk, Duty Free Philippines Fiesta Mall, etc. Take Dr A Santos Ave until its name changes to Ninoy Aquino Ave. Drive all the way to the road's end changing lane to the left. Turn left onto NAIA Rd and immediately take the rightmost lane to take the NAIA Rd entry ramp. Once in the Airport Skyway, take the lane under the sign of "Terminal 3."

NAIA Expressway Toll Fees

From Entertainment City to Terminal 3: Php 45 for car, Php 90 for bus and Php 134 for truck. Minimum toll fees are Php 35 for car and Php 69 for bus.

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How to Commute to Uptown Mall BGC Taguig

Located in Uptown Bonifacio of North Bonifacio District, Bonifacio Global City, Uptown Mall and Uptown Parade is way too far from MRT Ayala Station. You will need 2 rides of BGC bus to get there - first bus from BGC Bus Terminal in EDSA to RCBC Bus Stop aka The Fort Station in BGC, second bus is from RCBC Bus Stop to Uptown Mall. It is convenient, yes, if you want an air-conditioned commute from MRT and a safer route. But if you want a one ride from a MRT Station, then get off the train at Guadalupe Station and ride a jeepney there and alight at Uptown Mall. Although this route is exposed to bad elements especially in Guadalupe area where robbers lurk in almost everywhere. Just take care especially if you're carrying expensive gadgets. Here you have 2 choices of commuting to Uptown Mall from MRT. Jeepney is also most economical as fare is minimum. Below are directions on how to go to Uptown Mall from MRT Station, pick your choice - by 2 BGC Bus rides or by 1 jeepney ride. Next to it is the 1 jeepney ride from SLEX/Osmena Hiway and of course directions from different parts of MM. Uptown Parade and Uptown Mall are located next to each other.

How to Get to Uptown Mall Taguig from MRT Station

Option 1: Two BGC Bus ride from MRT Ayala Station. How to get to Uptown Mall from MRT Ayala? Proceed to BGC Bus Terminal from northbound exit of MRT Station. Buy your ticket for "West Route" bus. Get off the bus at second station inside BGC which is RCBC aka The Fort Station. Buy ticket for your second bus ride at personnel manning that station. Your destination - North. Wait for a BGC bus with "North" sign and get on board. Alight at Uptown Mall. You can also take "East Route" bus but unload at Crescent Park West Stop, buy "North" ticket there and wait for "North" bus. For commuting guide to different destinations in BGC from EDSA, read Commute Guide To Buildings & Attractions Inside BGC From MRT Ayala Station

Option 2: One jeepney ride from MRT Guadalupe Station. How to go to Uptown Mall from MRT Guadalupe? Take the north exit of MRT station, get inside Guadalupe Commercial Complex connected to the station or go downstairs to EDSA. Inside Guadalupe Commercial, go down to ground floor and exit at P Burgos, just adjacent to Chowking. In EDSA, walk towards the next corner which is P Burgos where Jollibee is situated.

Take a jeepney there with any of these signs: "Market Market", "AFP/PNP Housing", "Gate 3", "Fort Bonifacio", "Bonifacio Global City". Pay minimum and ask driver to drop you off at Uptown Mall.

How to Commute to Uptown Mall from SLEX aka Osmena Highway

Via Gate-3: If your origin is southernmost part of SLEX like Alabang, Bicutan, Muntinlupa, Binan, Sta Rosa, etc, you can use any of three major transportation vehicles from your location to the terminal of jeepneys bound for Uptown Mall. These are: bus or jeepney or PNR train. By PNR, get off the train at Nichols Station. By jeepney, alight at "Lawton Ave" or "Gate 3" or "Fort Bonifacio" or "Nichols". Note: Drivers of jeepneys have their own preferences in calling that area. The important thing is, your jeepney must not "Express" as it will not stop at Nichols. The jeepney must take the SLEX Service Rd. Most jeepneys bound for "Pasay Rotunda" and "Mall of Asia" from Alabang stop here. By city bus, alight at "Nichols" or "Gate 3". City Bus drivers know it. Most provincial buses don't stop there. Head to Gate 3 Jeepney Terminal located at Gate 3 Plaza, a big commercial bldg opposite the tip of Chino Roces Ave Ext. See our second map below this post to locate the Gate-3 Jeepney Terminal. Ride a jeepney bound for Guadalupe, it will pass by Uptown Mall. Ask driver to drop you off there.

How to Get to Uptown Mall from any Station of LRT-1 and LRT-2

Shoppers, mall-goers, moviegoers, you can go to Uptown Mall much faster from areas served by either LRT-1 or LRT-2. You just need to transfer at MRT-3 and choose Option 1 or 2. For example you're in UN Ave in Manila, take a LRT to Baclaran and get off the train at EDSA station and transfer to MRT-3 bound for North, alight at Ayala or Guadalupe. In LRT-2 transfer is in Araneta Center Cubao Station, get inside Gateway Mall and follow directional signs to MRT-3 station where you take "Taft" bound train and alight at either Guadalupe or Ayala stations for your next route which is either Option 1 or Option 2.

How to go to Uptown Mall from different locations in Metro Manila

Route #1

From Baclaran, SM Mall of Asia, Pasay Rotunda, Harrison St, Pasay Taft and nearby areas.

You can take a bus bound for north of MM like Caloocan, Cubao or Fairview and alight at Ayala. The bus must have secondary sign of "Ayala Ibabaw". Use Option 1. You can also take MRT at Taft Station and get off at Ayala Station. If you prefer Option 2, get off the bus/train at Guadalupe.

Route #2

From Alabang, Sucat, Festival Mall, Bicutan, FTI, Sta Rosa and nearby areas.

Take a city bus bound for "Cubao", "Monumento", "Novaliches" or "Fairview". You can also take a jeepney in Alabang or along the service road route. The jeepney must have "Pasay Rotunda" or "Mall of Asia" sign. If applicable, you can board PNR bound for Tutuban. Follow direction given at Via Gate-3.

Route #3

From Fairview, Fairview Terraces, Philcoa, Quezon Memorial Circle, Commonwealth and nearby areas.

Take a bus all the way to Guadalupe or Ayala. Sign of Bus is any of the ff: "Baclaran", "Alabang", "Sucat". You can alight at Guadalupe and follow Option 2 or in Ayala SM Makati and follow Option 1. If you choose Ayala, the bus from your area must have secondary sign of "Ayala Ibabaw". For fast travel, take MRT from Kamuning Station to either Guadalupe or Ayala.

Route #4

From Antipolo, Marikina, Sta Lucia East, SM Marikina, SSS Village and other areas nearby.

Take 2 train rides. LRT-2 and MRT-3. Transfer to MRT-3 at Araneta Center Cubao via Gateway Mall. Get off the train at either Guadalupe or Ayala ang follow either Option 1 or 2. By jeepney and bus, take a jeepney bound for Divisoria and transfer to bus bound for "Baclaran" or "Alabang" at southbound EDSA. Unload at either Guadalupe or Ayala.

Route #5

From Divisoria, Binonodo, Lucky Chinatown Mall, Ongpin, Quiapo, Sta Cruz Manila and other areas nearby.

By jeepney, take one bound for "Baclaran", alight at EDSA. Ride a bus bound for "Cubao" with "Ayala Ibabaw" secondary sign and alight at either "Ayala" or "Guadalupe". By trains, take LRT-1 bound for Baclaran and transfer to MRT-3 bound for "North" at EDSA. Alight either at Ayala or Guadalupe. Follow Option 1 or Option 2.

Route #6

From Caloocan, Malabon, Monumento, Navotas, Valenzuela, Letre and other areas nearby.

By bus, take one bound for "Alabang" or "Baclaran" with "Ayala Ibabaw" secondary sign. Get off either at Guadalupe or Ayala. Follow either Option 1 or 2. By train, take LRT-1 to EDSA Station and transfer to MRT-3, choose option 1 or 2. Alternatively, this is once LRT-1 and MRT-3 North Common Station is finished, take LRT-1 to North Station and transfer to MRT-3 to Taft and get off either at Guadalupe or Ayala. You must first take a jeep to Monumento from Navotas or Malabon and Valenzuela.

Route #7

From Tiendesitas, Ortigas Center, SM Mega Mall, Pasig and areas nearby.

Take a jeepney from Pasig bound to "EDSA Crossing Ilalim". Take a bus or MRT train to Guadalupe or Ayala. From Tiendesita, jeepney along Ortigas bound to Robinsons Galleria.

Take a bus or train to Ayala or Guadalupe. From Ortigas Center and Mega Mall, walk to MRT Ortigas and take the train or bus to your chosen route.

Route #8

From Newport City and Resorts World Manila

Take a jeepney bound to "Gate 3" along Andrews Ave. You will be dropped off before SLEX. Walk and cross SLEX via Sales Bridge and go straight to Gate 3 Jeepney Terminal. Board a jeepney there bound for Guadalupe and ask the driver to drop you off at Uptown Mall. See our second map below.


Route #9

From Eastwood City, Cainta, Cubao and areas nearby.

In Cainta take bus or jeepney to "Robinsons Galleria", then take "Baclaran"/"Alabang" bus (at EDSA loading area) or take the MRT (at Ortigas Station) to Guadalupe or Ayala. In Eastwood, take jeepney to Araneta Center Cubao. In Cubao, go to MRT-3 Araneta Center Cubao Station. Take train to Guadalupe or Ayala and use either Option 1 or 2. By bus, cross EDSA via MRT Araneta Center and take "Baclaran" or "Alabang" bus at southbound EDSA. Alight either at Guadalupe or Ayala for Option 2 or Option 1, respectively.

Route #10

From Rockwell, Power Plant Mall, Robinsons Place Manila, Paco, San Andres Bukid, Santa Ana Manila, Makati City Hall, JP Rizal Makati, Delpan and areas nearby.

Take a jeepney bound for "Guadalupa" along JP Rizal outside Rockwell and along its route with loading areas in Makati City Hall, Kalayaan Ave Makati, Delpan, San Andres Ext, JP Rizal & Pedro Gil intersection, Pedro Gil & Pasig Line Ext intersection, Paco and the entire stretch of Pedro Gil all the way to Taft. The terminal of "Guadalupe" bound jeepneys is located near Taft/Pedro Gil area. But if you're in this area, you can use LRT1 plus MRT3 for past commute. If you're from Robinsons Place Manila, you have 2 options: LRT1 plus MRT3, read directions mentioned earlier, (note: please make sure that you read the entire article as directions are connected to routes mentioned in preceding parts) or jeepney to Gadalupe. In Guadalupe go to the loading area (mentioned earlier in the post) for jeepneys bound to or passing by Uptown Mall.

If your point of origin is not listed here and you want me to give you direction in commuting to Uptown Mall & Uptown Parade. Just use the comment form below. Enjoy your malling!


Vicinity Map of Uptown Mall

Touch the map with TWO fingers and move downward then tap the red pin or the bus icon, information will be shown on the map.

Vicinity Map of Gate 3 Jeepney Terminal

Use 'pinch-out' gesture on the map to zoom in and tap the jeepney icons to display additional information. Tap the bus and the train icons.

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Kia Theater Commuters Guide

Where is Kia Theater? Formerly known as New Frontier Theater, Kia Theater is located inside Araneta Center in Cubao, Quezon City. It is just outside Gateway Mall and Araneta Coliseum and will only take you minutes from both LRT-2 and MRT-3 Araneta Center Cubao stations. This post will guide you on how to go to Kia Theater from different parts of Metro Manila as well as from towns and cities in the different provinces or northern and southern Luzon.

How to get to Kia Theater from LRT-2 and MRT-3 Cubao Stations

From LRT-2 Araneta Center Cubao Station

Go downstairs and take the exit to Aurora Blvd. If you take the East Exit which means that you boarded the train from Recto Station, walk forward along Aurora Blvd. Turn right onto the next major intersection which is Gen Aguinaldo Ave. You will immediately see Kia Theater on the left of Gen Aguinaldo Ave past General Malvar Ave which is paralleled to Aurora Blvd and very near as well. You need to cross Gen Aguinaldo Ave via General Malvar to get to Kia Theater. If you take West Exit which means that you boarded the train from Santolan Station, walk backward along Aurora Blvd and cross Aurora at the next intersection which is Gen Aguinaldo Ave. Walk along the left side of Gen Aguinaldo Ave and cross Gen Malvar. Kia Theater is situated at the corner of Gen Aguinaldo Ave and Gen Malvar Ave.

From MRT-3 Araneta Center Cubao Station

Take the North Exit which is connected to Farmers Plaza mall. Get inside Farmers Plaza and take the exit to Araneta Coliseum and Gateway Mall, the one on the second level of the mall which means you will take the pedestrian bridge that connects Farmers Plaza and Araneta Coliseum. You will get inside Gateway Mall at the end of the elevated pedestrian lane which traverses a portion of the Big Dome's circumference. Once in Gateway Mall, go downstairs and take the exit to Gen Roxas Ave which runs underneath the Gateway Mall. Walk along Gen Roxas Ave eastward. You will immediately see Kia Theater on the left side of Gen Roxas Ave past Gen Aguinaldo Ave. Kia Theater is bordered by Gen Roxas Ave to the south, by Gen Malvar Ave to the north and by Gen Aguinaldo Ave to the west.

How to Commute to Kia Theater from different locations

Route #1

From Alabang, Bicutan, Sucat, Filinvest City, Festival Mall, Star Mall Alabang, FTI, and other areas nearby

By bus. Take a bus with secondary sign that reads "Cubao Ibabaw" and alight at Cubao. Walk along Edsa past Farmers Plaza and take the road perpendicular to EDSA and immediately next to Farmers Plaza.

That road is Gen Roxas and it bordered Farmers Plaza to the north. Walk along Gen Roxas, cross next intersection, past Gateway Mall and Araneta Coliseum until you see Kia Theater, left hand side of Gen Roxas from EDSA.

By train. Use Magallanes Station of MRT. That means you must get off the bus at Magallanes from your location. Take northbound train and alight at Araneta Center Cubao Station. Follow given direction from MRT.

Route #2

From Caloocan, Malabon, Navotas, Valenzuela and other areas nearby

By bus. Take a bus to Baclaran or Alabang but must also have secondary sign that reads "Cubao Ibabaw" and alight at Farmers. Cross EDSA via pedestrian lane to Farmers Plaza. Go down and take the road perpendicular to EDSA that also bordered Farmers Plaza. Follow direction given at Route #1.

By train. Use any station southbound and get off the train at Araneta Center Cubao Station. Follow given direction at subhead From MRT-3 Araneta Center Cubao Station mentioned earlier.

Route #3

From Divisoria, Lucky China Town Mall, Recto Manila, University Belt, Legarda, Sta Mesa, Sampaloc, Morayta and other areas nearby

By jeepney. One ride only. Take a jeepney with "Divisoria-Marikina (vice versa)" route. It will be a long commute especially from Divisoria and Recto Ave corner Regina St which will be the spot where you can ride if you're from Lucky Chinatown Mall. After long, the jeepney will take Aurora Blvd and will cross EDSA. Get off the jeepney at unloading area near Aurora Blvd cor Gen Aguinaldo Ave. Walk along Gen Aguinaldo Ave. you will immediately see Kia Theater on the left.

By train. Take a LRT-2 Santolan bound train from any station. If you're from Divisoria, you will need to take a jeepney to Recto Station of LRT-2. Get off the train at Araneta Center Cubao Station. Follow given direction under subhead From LRT-2 Araneta Center Cubao Station.

Route #4

From Baclaran, SM Mall of Asia, Malibay, Pasay Rotunda, Harrison St, Evangelista Pasay and other nearby areas

By bus. Take a bus that plies EDSA to north of Metro Manila such as Caloocan and Novaliches or Fairview. If you're in SM MOA, take a Malibay jeepney to Heritage Hotel and take bus there. Just remember, the bus must have secondary sign "Cubao Ibabaw." Follow direction given at Route #1.

By train. Take a northbound MRT train at Taft Ave Station and get off at Araneta Center Cubao Station. Follow given direction at subhead From MRT-3 Araneta Center Cubao Station

Route #5

From Eastwood City, Tiendesitas and other nearby areas

Take a jeeepney bound for Cubao. In Cubao it will unload passengers at Ali Mall along Gen Romulo Ave. You have option to get off at other spot along Gen Romulo Ave. Alight at spot near corner Gen Roxas Ave which runs perpendicular to the left of Gen Romulo Ave. Take Gen Roxas Ave until you get to Kia Theater which is at right hand side of Gen Roxas from Gen Romulo Ave. The frontage of Kia Theater is at Gen Aguinaldo Ave, so you will turn right onto Gen Aguinaldo Ave from Gen Roxas Ave.

Route #6

From Southwest Integrated Terminal, Cavite City, Bacoor, Imus, Tagaytay, Nasugbu, Dasmarinas, and other areas in Cavite Province

Take a provincial bus to Southwest Integrated Terminal in Coastal Mall. From there take a city bus bound for Caloocan or Fairview and Novaliches.

The bus must also have secondary sign that reads "Cubao Ibabaw." Follow next direction given at Route #1. For fast commute, you can also take a MRT-3 train. Use Taft Station.

Route #7

From San Pablo City, Pila, Lipa City, Lucena City, Tayabas, Carmona, Calamba, Batangas City, Sariaya, Tiaong and other areas in Cavite, Laguna, Batangas and Quezon or CALABARZON

Take a provincial bus to Alabang or to a Provincial Bus Terminal located along EDSA. From there, take a city bus with secondary sign that reads "Cubao Ibabaw" and get off at unloading area in Cubao. Walk towards Farmers Plaza, the mall connected to MRT Araneta Center Cubao Station. Turn right onto Gen Roxas Ave, the road perpendicular to the right of EDSA that bordered Farmers Plaza before Aurora Blvd above which LRT Line 2 runs through. Walk along Gen Roxas Ave from EDSA and follow direction given in Route #1.

Route #8

From Bocaue, Olongapo, Dau, Tarlac, Angeles City, Baguio City and other areas in Northern Luzon

Take a Provincial Bus to EDSA, e.g., Balintawak, North-EDSA, Trinoma, SM North, Monumento, Kamias, Kamuning, etc. Take a City Bus southbound with "Cubao-Ibabaw" secondary sign. Get off the bus at the unloading area opposite Farmers Plaza, the mall connected to MRT Line 3 northbound side. Follow direction given in Route #2.

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Commute Guide to Newport City Buildings & Spots via Free Shuttle Bus

Free Shuttle bus ride from jeepney loading/unloading area to Newport destinations such as Remington Hotel, Resorts World Manila, Maxims Hotel, Marriott Hotel, St Therese Church, Star Cruises Centre, etc. How do you get to Resorts World Manila or Remington Hotel via Newport City's NCEA Free Shuttle bus? Read this guide and soon you will be conveniently whisked away to your destination from its terminal in Emperador Building which is also the north tip gateway of Newport City where public jeepneys from MRT EDSA and LRT Taft stations in Pasay Rotunda as well as from Sales Rd in SLEX are located. But take note that from Sales jeepney terminal, you can get off at the locations of aforementioned spots. So, go read the directions.

Newport City is located opposite NAIA Terminal 3. Conveniently, Airport Loop shuttle bus is the way to go if you come from MRT Taft Station and LRT EDSA Station and your destination is any of these: Resorts World Manila, Star Cruises Centre, Remington Hotel, Newport Mall and other institutions which are located just across the airport loop bus stops.

But what if your destination is too far from NAIA Shuttle's unloading areas. Marriott Hotel, Maxims Hotel, Belmont Hotel, Palm Tree and The Shrine of St Therese church are located way far from the Airport Loop bus stops. The good news is you can get to any of these institutions from the Newport City free shuttle's bus stops in a breeze. What's more? Ride is free around Newport City.

Officially known as NCEA Free Shuttle, the bus terminal stop is located at the northern entrance of Newport City where public jeepneys from both Pasay Rotunda and Sales Rd unload passengers. You only need to walk a little bit from jeepney unloading area to the free shuttle terminal, wait for shuttle's arrival, get on board and get off at your destination. NCEA is acronym for Newport City Estates Association.

How to get to Newport City free shuttle terminal

From MRT/LRT stations in Pasay Rotunda

Wait for and take a jeepney with "Nichols" sign at loading area along EDSA's northbound lane near MRT Taft Station in Pasay Rotunda. You can also get inside the Bus Terminal at the back of McDonald's where Airport Loop has a terminal and look for the jeepney queue. Get off the jeepney at Newport City northern tip gateway where there is huge "Newport City" signage and big statues of five carabaos.

That is Newport Blvd. At the left corner is the Emperador Bldg which you should immediately see. The jeepneys actually stop there to drop off passengers. The Newport City NCEA free shuttle terminal is located along the left hand side of Newport Blvd as you enter it, on Emperador Bldg side. But you must make sure that you're on the right place because a bus from Eastwood City also parks along that side. There's a road sign that reads "NCEA Free Shuttle." Go there. See the first map below. Click all markers in the map - pin, bus icon, jeepney icon.

From Sales Bridge in SLEX

This is the route if you come from BGC boarding a jeepney to Gate 3 or if you are from Chino Roces Ave Ext. You can also take this if you're from Alabang or Southern Tagalog provinces (CABALARZON.) Just remember to alight at Sales/Nichols/Villamor as what you must mention to driver. There's also a PNR train station there. So both from Tutuban and as far as Bicol, commuters can use this route. Walk and cross SLEX via Sales Bridge from northbound lane of SLEX. If you're riding a jeepney or bus from EDSA/Pasay/Manila area, you don't need to cross Sales Bridge. Go to jeepney terminal that you will immediately see at Sales Rd which continues Sales Bridge. Those jeepneys are headed to Newport City. You need to buy fare token before you get on the jeepney in the queue. Same way, you will also alight at Newport City free shuttle terminal if you opt to use it. BUT... if your destination is Resort World Manila or Remington Hotel or Star Cruises Center and even St Therese Church as well as Palm Tree, you don't need to use the free shuttle because jeepneys from Sales Brige/Rd pass by right at their locations. In fact, RWM has entrance along Sales Rd. So just ask driver to drop you off at any of the aforementioned destinations.

How to get to Newport City destinations via Newport City free shuttle bus

Newport Free Shuttle stops at Star Cruises Centre
Once you get to its Bus Stop Terminal in Emperador Bldg, stand in line at queue area while waiting for the free shuttle. Alight at the right location where your destination is located. Here are the destinations in Newport City and where you can get off the bus along the route of NCEA Free Shuttle to get to them:

Newport Blvd cor Resort Dr - This is not a bus stop. You must ask driver in advance to drop you off here as soon as the bus turns left onto Resort Dr from Newport Blvd. Shrine of St Therese or St Therese Church is located at the other corner. Palm Tree's entrance is located along Resort Dr before the corner of Andrews Ave. Belmont Hotel is next to the church and a McDonald's restaurant is at the back of Belmont. They are all very near at this corner so notify the driver in advance that you will alight here. See our second map below.

First Bus Stop - See our third map below. The bus stop is located at the opposite or the other end corner of Newport Blvd and Resort Dr. Get off the bus here if your destinations are any of the following: Manila Marriott, Marriott Grand Ballroom and Maxims Hotel. Since this is a bus stop, you can wait for the free shuttle after your business and ready to get home. Just stand in line.

Second Bus Stop Exactly located at the site of Remington Hotel, Resorts World Manila and all other destinations inside RWM. There's also a McDonald's restaurant here. See fourth map and click the markers on it. Once inside Resorts World Manila, you can get to all destinations there, i.e., Newport Casino, Newport Performing Arts Theater, Republiq, grand lobby of RWM, restaurants, cinemas, etc.

Third Bus Stop - Located opposite Star Cruises Centre, you only need to cross Resort Dr via pedestrian lane to get there and any restaurant there. You can also use this bus stop to get to Emperador Bldg from this location. Just wait for the free shuttle's arrival. See fifth map.

Note: As Newport City is a development in progress, other new buildings and destinations will be added here as soon as they are finish. This guide will be handy in the future. If you have have any destination in Newport City and you don't know its location or how to get there, just look it up here. See sixth map below.

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