It's twenty four days before Christmas and shoppers are heading to Divisoria for best bargains. Today I'll take you to the newest, and one of the hippies Shopping Malls that consistently changing the face of wholesale and retail shopping in the market district. 168 Shopping Mall Phase 5 has just opened. Experience Divisoria wholesale and retail shopping in-style. Phase 5 of 168 Shopping Mall is the 5-storey building adjacent to the old 168 Mall. Ground floor and second floor is where the wholesale and retail products are located, third floor is for fashion boutique, fourth floor is for electronics, toys, services, household & appliances, and the fifth floor is large capacity food court.
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BY CAR:
168 Mall Parking area is located at the basement, and another one on the ground. You have to take Felipe Street to get to the 168 Mall. Here are directions.
Route #1From Monumento Area - Shoppers from Caloocan, Malabon, Navotas and Valenzuela area and those who prefer this route, take Jose Abad Santos Avenue up to Recto Avenue. Jose Abad Santos ends up in Recto. Just go straight ahead crossing Recto Avenue to take Reina Regente Street passing Soler Street a little bit then turn right immediately onto Felipe Street. 168 Shopping Mall Parking entrance is located at the end of Felipe Street, so just drive all the way until you see signage of 168 Mall.
Traffic Situation on this Route -
click hereFrom 168 Shopping Mall going home - upon exit of the building take the one way Soler Street towards Reina Regente. Turn left to Reina Regente Street to take Abad Santos to get home.
Route #2From Legarda Area - Take Recto Avenue up to Masangkay Street staying to the left after passing through LRT 1 and Tomas Mapua Street. Turn left on Masangkay Street then right onto Soler Street towards Reina Regente. Upon crossing Reina Regente turn left a little bit to take Felipe Street and go straight towards parking entrance of 168 Shopping Mall.
Traffic Situation on this Route -
click hereGoing home take Soler Street, turn left to Benavidez Street then right to Recto Street.
Route #3From Espana Sampaloc Area - Take Espana Blvd. Turn right onto P. Campa Street, then cross Quezon Blvd turning left but turn right immediatelay towards Fugoso Street. Go straight ahead passing through LRT Line 1 and then turn left on Tomas Mapua Street. Continuosly drive until you cross Recto Avenue passing through LRT Line 2. Finally, turn right onto Soler Street.
Drive straight ahead up to Reina Regente staying to the left and then cross Reina Regente but turn left to avoid the opposite Soler one way street and then immediately turn right onto Felipe Street towards 168 Shopping Mall parking entrance.
Traffic Situation on this Route -
click hereTo get back home take Soler Street upon exit. Cross Reina Regente, turn left to Benavidez Street and then right turn to Recto Avenue. Go straight ahead up to Morayta passing through LRT Line 1. Turn left to Morayta and finally right turn to Espana.
Route #4From Ermita Area - Whether you're coming from Taft Avenue or M.H. del Pilar or Roxas Blvd, the best route is to take Lawton staying to the left on P. Burgos Street and crossing Pasig River through Jones Bridge then continue driving on Quintin Paredes Street up to Reina Regente. Stay to the left on Reina Regente then turn left on Felipe Street.
Traffic Situation on this Route -
click hereTo get back home, turn right onto Soler upon exit, then turn right onto Reina Regente, then take Juan Luna Street, turn left on San Vicente then turn left onto Jones Bridge.
Route #5From Quiapo - Take Evangelista Street turn left on Soler Street passing through LRT Line 1. Go straight up to Reina Regente staying to the left and turn left on Reina Regente but immediately turn right onto Felipe Street, go straight pass 999 Mall up to the parking entrance of 168 Shopping Mall.
Traffic Situation on this Route -
click hereTo get back home, take Soler Street upon exit staying to the left of Soler then turn left ont Benavidez then turn right onto Recto Avenue. Go straight ahead up to Quezon Avenue passing throught LRT Line 1 staying to the right. Turn right onto Quezon Avenue to get to Quiapo.
BY TRAINLRT Line 1 South Bound - Get off Abad Santos Station. Take jeepney to Divisoria on Abad Santos Avenue, get off at Recto, walk up to Soler, turn right on Soler, walk straight up to 168 Mall passing by 999 Mall
LRT Line 1 North Bound - Get off Abad Santos Station. Take jeepney to Divisoria on Abad Santos Avenue, get off at Recto, walk up to Soler Street, turn right on Soler to get to 168 Mall.
LRT Line 2 Marikina to Recto - After alighting from the train on Recto Station, take jeepney bound to Divisoria, get off at Abad Santos Avenue, walk up to Soler Street, turn right on Soler to get to 168 Mall bypassing 999 Mall.
Note: It is not advisable for LRT 1 passengers to use Doroteo Jose Station as their first stop on the way to 999 Mall especially during Holiday Season. Traffic along Recto Avenue during this season is heavy, you might stuck up for long hours before you reach Abad Santos Avenue. So the best route is from Jose Abad Santos Avenue Station.
BY JEEPNEY
Divisoria bound jeepneys from Baclaran ply the route 24/7 via Juan Luna. During Christmas Season Juan Luna is non passable for public and private vehicle. Walk towards Recto. Turn right on Sta. Elena Street to get to old 168 Mall. Once inside just explore until you see Phase 5 of 168 Mall
Divisoria bound jeepneys from Monumento and Navotas ply the route daily via Abad Santos Avenue. Once in Recto, just walk your way to 168 Shopping Mall, it's very near to the corner of Recto and Jose Abad Santos Avenue, just turn right on Soler Street, continue walking, bypass 999 Mall until 168 Mall comes into view. Phase 5 of 168 Mall is up ahead, taller than the old 168 Mall, standing out from the distance.
Divisoria bound jeepneys from Marikina, Cubao and Sta Mesa Area, ply the route 24/7 via Aurora Avenue via Magsaysay Blvd. Once near Abad Santos, you can walk your way to 168 Shopping Mall or take one of many pedi cabs in the area.
Traffic in the AreaFor route #1, traffic along Jose Abad Santos is moderate. Bottelneck builds upon approaching the intersection of Jose Abad Santos and Recto Avenue, but still manageable. This is the less congested road among the five routes given here. However, because of holiday season, always expect the worse in terms of traffic. It is advisable to plan your Christmas Shopping early in the morning.
For route #2, this is the most simple route but the most congested, too. Because of the Christmas Season, bottleneck builds up already right after crossing Tomas Mapua, and it's still a long way to go before you reach Masangkay Street. Remember, Recto Avenue is the major road for passenger jeepneys coming to Divisoria from Marikina, Cubao, Sta Mesa, Pasig and even Quiapo. So if you can get around the area, you might want to take route #3 by turning right onto Oroquieta Street. Oroquieta Street is the street before Avenida and it is where Philippine Rabbit buses from province pass through to get to their terminal. On Oroquieta Street, just go straight ahead then turn left on Fugoso Street and follow route #3 direction. Warning: there's no left turn on Tomas Mapua Street from Recto Avenue. Avoid the inconvenience brought by MMDA Traffic Enforcer's apprehension. Drive smart.
For route #3, you might be discourage on turning right to Soler but don't worry. The bottleneck you might encounter is momentarily. The traffic is caused by vehicles turning right onto the next street of San Bernardo. After San Bernardo Street, traffic is manageable up to Reina Regente. Nevertheless, because of the holiday season, there are some delay in traffic movement but MMDA Traffic Enforcers are there to manage the traffic so don't be agitated when you stop from time to time. I saw how they manage the traffic and it was excellent. After 10 minute wait, you will be driving along Soler without stopping up to Reina Regente. To avoid traffic, all along, plan your Christmas Shopping ahead of time and schedule it early in the morning.
For route #4, bottleneck builds up heavily on Reina Regente upon approaching Felipe Street. Because of holiday season. please expect worse traffic situation even before you reach Reina Regente. To make sure you arrive without encountering so much traffic, plan your Christmas Shopping early in the morning.
For route #5, Evangelista Street is teeming with lots of people and sidewalk vendors, and many car drivers park their vehicles along Evangelista to buy some items. So, expect slow movement. Traffic along Soler Street is in Traffic For route #3. To avoid traffic, always plan your Christmas Shopping early in the morning.
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