At times when you're not familiar with the routes to your destination, it counts to stay to main roads to make sure you don't get lost. So I give you the simple route and let you pass through the familiar roads available.
Let's begin with Araneta Coliseum. That's our landmark in Cubao, our point of origin. The road between Araneta Coliseum and Shop Wise is General Aguinaldo Avenue. Take the south lane of General Aguinaldo. If you don't know your south, just take the lane nearest to Araneta Coliseum and drive away from Gateway Mall Gazebo. Cross next intersection of General Mc Arthur Avenue and turn right onto P. Tuazon Boulevard, the main thoroughfare that borders Araneta Center to the southwest.
Stay to the middle of P. Tuazon Boulevard until you see up ahead the main thoroughfare that intersects P. Tuazon Boulevard, and where MRT-3 passes through. That road is EDSA (Epifanio De Los Santos), the wide road that connects five cities of Metro Manila - Caloocan, Quezon City, Mandaluyong, Makati and Pasay, in that order.
Turn left on EDSA and drive all the way to Makati, the fourth city EDSA connects. On your way to Makati, stay to the middle of EDSA, follow road sign with "Makati" on it, and pass through Santolan-EDSA flyover, followed by Ortigas EDSA flyover, where you must choose the lane going to "Pasay" and "Makati", then, after you pass under the elevated MRT-3 Ortigas Station, you will pass through the EDSA-Shaw Underpass.
After EDSA-Shaw Underpass, you will pass under the elevated MRT-3 Boni Station followed by the Guadalupe Bridge. At this time, you're already in Makati and the buildings you see to your right while traversing the bridge is Rockwell Center. Immediately, after the bridge, you will pass under MRT Guadalupe Station.
Up ahead you will pass under a flyover that comes from the opposite lane of EDSA going to Rockwell. Next, you will pass under the long flyover that runs above EDSA towards "Buendia" where "MRT-3 Buendia Station is located at the corner of EDSA and Buendia aka Gil Puyat. At this point, choose the lane where "Ayala" road sign is displayed. Next to EDSA-Buendia junction is the Ayala Tunnel. Avoid passing through the tunnel by changing lane to the right and stay to the lane going to Ayala Avenue, the main thoroughfare that crosses the heart of Makati's Central Business District.
As you approach Ayala Avenue, take the dedicated lane to the rightmost of EDSA and turn right onto Ayala Avenue. Makati Shangri-la Hotel is located at the left corner of Ayala Avenue and Makati Avenue, the first intersection of Ayala with traffic lights. To get to the front of the hotel where driveway is located, change lane to left of Ayala Avenue and turn left on the last left turn slot before Makati Avenue. Follow direction to the Parking area.
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Sunday, March 27, 2011
Direction Bytes: How To Get To Hyatt Manila Via MRT
This 5-star luxurious hotel is situated in Malate District of Manila overlooking Manila Bay. To get there via MRT, you need to alight at the last station which is Taft Avenue, then take one more train ride and a jeepney ride. Here's the detail.
In Cubao, go to MRT-3 Araneta Center Cubao Station, ride a train bound for Taft. After getting off the train at Taft Station, take the exit to the right of the station. Avoid entering Metropoint Mall which is connected to the station. Instead, walk towards the footbridge that connects MRT-3 Taft Station to LRT-1 EDSA Station. From the turnstiles (exit machines) of Taft Station, just go to the left of the only elevator at that part of the station. To the right of the elevator is Metropoint Mall's entrance.
At the end of the footbridge is EDSA Station of LRT-1, buy your train ticket and tell the seller your going to Libertad Station. Ride the train bound for Monumento/Roosevelt and alight at the next station which is Libertad.
Walk towards the corner of Taft Avenue and Libertad Street where a Philtrust Bank is located. For your information, Libertad is now known as Arnaiz Avenue, though Libertad is still being used.
Along Libertad Street aka Arnaiz Avenue near corner Taft, wait for a jeepney with "Pier Harrison Plaza Luna" sign in front of it. Don't ride jeepney with "Harrison Plaza" sign only. There must be "Pier" word at the sign.
Ride one of these jeepneys, pay minimum and ask the driver to drop you off at "Hyatt". The jeep will take Libertad, turn right onto Harrison Street, pass through Gil Puyat aka Buendia, get back to Harrison Street, pass by Harrison Plaza, cross Quirino Avenue before taking A. Mabini Street. In Mabini, the jeep will cross San Andres and Remedios streets before it pass by the exact location of Hyatt Hotel And Casino Manila which is located at the corner of Mabini and Pedro Gil streets.
Note: During Sundays and late night of weekdays, jeepney bound for Pier is very scarse. In this case, ride a "Harrison Plaza" jeepney, then at Harrison Plaza ride any jeepney with "Mabini" on its sign.
Alternatively, you can get to Libertad corner Taft by riding a jeepney with any of these signs: "Quiapo Pasay Palengke", "Monumento Pasay Palengke" and "Divisoria Pasay Palengke". There must be "Pasay Palengke" on the jeepney signs. Otherwise, you'll get lost or you need to walk far to get to Taft Avenue corner Libertad Street.
In Cubao, go to MRT-3 Araneta Center Cubao Station, ride a train bound for Taft. After getting off the train at Taft Station, take the exit to the right of the station. Avoid entering Metropoint Mall which is connected to the station. Instead, walk towards the footbridge that connects MRT-3 Taft Station to LRT-1 EDSA Station. From the turnstiles (exit machines) of Taft Station, just go to the left of the only elevator at that part of the station. To the right of the elevator is Metropoint Mall's entrance.
At the end of the footbridge is EDSA Station of LRT-1, buy your train ticket and tell the seller your going to Libertad Station. Ride the train bound for Monumento/Roosevelt and alight at the next station which is Libertad.
Walk towards the corner of Taft Avenue and Libertad Street where a Philtrust Bank is located. For your information, Libertad is now known as Arnaiz Avenue, though Libertad is still being used.
Along Libertad Street aka Arnaiz Avenue near corner Taft, wait for a jeepney with "Pier Harrison Plaza Luna" sign in front of it. Don't ride jeepney with "Harrison Plaza" sign only. There must be "Pier" word at the sign.
Ride one of these jeepneys, pay minimum and ask the driver to drop you off at "Hyatt". The jeep will take Libertad, turn right onto Harrison Street, pass through Gil Puyat aka Buendia, get back to Harrison Street, pass by Harrison Plaza, cross Quirino Avenue before taking A. Mabini Street. In Mabini, the jeep will cross San Andres and Remedios streets before it pass by the exact location of Hyatt Hotel And Casino Manila which is located at the corner of Mabini and Pedro Gil streets.
Note: During Sundays and late night of weekdays, jeepney bound for Pier is very scarse. In this case, ride a "Harrison Plaza" jeepney, then at Harrison Plaza ride any jeepney with "Mabini" on its sign.
Alternatively, you can get to Libertad corner Taft by riding a jeepney with any of these signs: "Quiapo Pasay Palengke", "Monumento Pasay Palengke" and "Divisoria Pasay Palengke". There must be "Pasay Palengke" on the jeepney signs. Otherwise, you'll get lost or you need to walk far to get to Taft Avenue corner Libertad Street.
Tuesday, March 15, 2011
Direction Bytes: Cuneta Astrodome From MOA
By Jeepney:
Go to the terminals of jeepneys located in front of North Parking Building. North Parking Building is the one where Hypermart is located at the ground floor . Its counterpart at the opposite side of MOA is the South Parking Building where SM department store is located at the ground floor. There are also terminals of jeepneys infront of South Parking Building but to get to Cuneta Astrodome, go to the terminals in front of North Parking Building.
Look for the terminal of shuttles with "Buendia Taft LRT" or "Gil Puyat Taft LRT" sign. There are barkers shouting "Buendia LRT" and the shuttle terminal is visible as you walk past the toilet.
Ride one of these shuttles and ask the driver to drop you off at the unloading area near corner of Gil Puyat and Harrison Street.
At the corner of Harrison Street and Gil Puyat Avenue, ride a jeepney with "Baclaran" sign. Ask the driver to drop you off at Cuneta Astrodome. To help you familiarize with the vicinity, this jeepney will first cross a major intersection with traffic lights before it pass by Pasay Sports Complex where the Cuneta Astrodome is located at the back of the complex. This intersection is Libertad. It's approximately .8 km from corner of Buendia aka Gil Puyat up to Pasay Commercial Complex.
Located to the left corner of Libertad which is now known as Arnaiz Avenue is Andok's Restaurant, to the right corner is Chowking. Next to Libertad Street is Derham Street where Pasay City Sports Complex is located. Get off at Derham corner Harrison Street. Walk along Derham Street to get to the back of Pasay City Sports Compex where Cuneta Astrodome is located.
By car:
From MOA, take EDSA Extension and cross intersections of President Diosdado Macapagal Boulevard and Roxas Boulevard. After crossing Roxas Boulevard under EDSA-Roxas Boulevard flyover, make a U-Turn on the U-Turn slot next to Roxas Boulevard.
Slowly change lane to the right of EDSA and turn right onto Roxas Boulevard. Drive on Roxas Boulevard, stay to the right. As you near Arnaiz Avenue formerly Libertad Street, you will get to see Cuneta Astrodome approximately 90 metes from Arnaiz Avenue.
As you drive past by Cuneta Astrodome, turn right onto Derham Street, the road before Arnaiz Avenue and the one that borders Cuneta Astrodome and Pasay City Sports Complex. Now, you can just turn around to park your car in front of Cuneta Astrodome.
Go to the terminals of jeepneys located in front of North Parking Building. North Parking Building is the one where Hypermart is located at the ground floor . Its counterpart at the opposite side of MOA is the South Parking Building where SM department store is located at the ground floor. There are also terminals of jeepneys infront of South Parking Building but to get to Cuneta Astrodome, go to the terminals in front of North Parking Building.
Look for the terminal of shuttles with "Buendia Taft LRT" or "Gil Puyat Taft LRT" sign. There are barkers shouting "Buendia LRT" and the shuttle terminal is visible as you walk past the toilet.
Ride one of these shuttles and ask the driver to drop you off at the unloading area near corner of Gil Puyat and Harrison Street.
At the corner of Harrison Street and Gil Puyat Avenue, ride a jeepney with "Baclaran" sign. Ask the driver to drop you off at Cuneta Astrodome. To help you familiarize with the vicinity, this jeepney will first cross a major intersection with traffic lights before it pass by Pasay Sports Complex where the Cuneta Astrodome is located at the back of the complex. This intersection is Libertad. It's approximately .8 km from corner of Buendia aka Gil Puyat up to Pasay Commercial Complex.
Located to the left corner of Libertad which is now known as Arnaiz Avenue is Andok's Restaurant, to the right corner is Chowking. Next to Libertad Street is Derham Street where Pasay City Sports Complex is located. Get off at Derham corner Harrison Street. Walk along Derham Street to get to the back of Pasay City Sports Compex where Cuneta Astrodome is located.
By car:
From MOA, take EDSA Extension and cross intersections of President Diosdado Macapagal Boulevard and Roxas Boulevard. After crossing Roxas Boulevard under EDSA-Roxas Boulevard flyover, make a U-Turn on the U-Turn slot next to Roxas Boulevard.
Slowly change lane to the right of EDSA and turn right onto Roxas Boulevard. Drive on Roxas Boulevard, stay to the right. As you near Arnaiz Avenue formerly Libertad Street, you will get to see Cuneta Astrodome approximately 90 metes from Arnaiz Avenue.
As you drive past by Cuneta Astrodome, turn right onto Derham Street, the road before Arnaiz Avenue and the one that borders Cuneta Astrodome and Pasay City Sports Complex. Now, you can just turn around to park your car in front of Cuneta Astrodome.
Monday, March 14, 2011
Direction Bytes: Jeepney Route From PRC To United Nations Avenue LRT 1
Jeepney routes that pass by U.N. Avenue Station of LRT-1 take Espana Boulevard from different locations. So, the commuter first route from PRC is a walk along Paredes Street up to Espana Boulevard. From PRC, walk up to Nicanor Reyes Street formerly Morayta. Turn right onto Nicanor Reyes, where a Greenwich Pizza is located at the corner of Nicanor Reyes and Paredez. From the distance, you can see the pedestrian overpass in Espana Boulevard. Go towards the pedestrian overpass and cross Espana Boulevard via this overpass.
Go to McDonald's at the corner of Espana and P. Campa where "Babaan and Sakayan" Station is located along Espana Boulevard. Ride any jeepneys with these signs: Baclaran Taft, PGH-Taft, Pasay Taft and Dakota Harrison Taft. Take note of the Taft in the signs. Don't ride a jeepney with signs like Baclaran Mabini, Vito Cruz Mabini or EDSA Mabini as they don't pass through United Nation Station of LRT-1. Ask driver to drop you off at U.N. Avenue.
To help you familiarize, U.N. Avenue Station is the first LRT-1 Station you get to pass through from Espana if you're riding a jeepney with "Baclaran Taft" sign. Next to U.N. Avenue is Pedro Gil Station, followed respectively by Quirino Station, Vito Cruz Station, Gil Puyat Station, Libertad Station, EDSA Station and lastly Baclaran Station.
Go to McDonald's at the corner of Espana and P. Campa where "Babaan and Sakayan" Station is located along Espana Boulevard. Ride any jeepneys with these signs: Baclaran Taft, PGH-Taft, Pasay Taft and Dakota Harrison Taft. Take note of the Taft in the signs. Don't ride a jeepney with signs like Baclaran Mabini, Vito Cruz Mabini or EDSA Mabini as they don't pass through United Nation Station of LRT-1. Ask driver to drop you off at U.N. Avenue.
To help you familiarize, U.N. Avenue Station is the first LRT-1 Station you get to pass through from Espana if you're riding a jeepney with "Baclaran Taft" sign. Next to U.N. Avenue is Pedro Gil Station, followed respectively by Quirino Station, Vito Cruz Station, Gil Puyat Station, Libertad Station, EDSA Station and lastly Baclaran Station.
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Sunday, March 13, 2011
Direction Bytes: To Mall Of Asia From Espana
How to commute from Espana to Mall of Asia or MOA?
You have two options - route #1, by jeepney and route #2, by LRT.
Route #1
To get to MOA by jeepney, you only need two rides but it takes longer time on the road because of the heavy traffic especially in major Taft Avenue intersections. Here's the route:
Ride a jeepney anywhere in Espana with "Baclaran Taft" sign. These jeepney comes from Aurora Boulevard in Cubao and plies the route of Baclaran-Cubao. Ask the driver to drop you off at Gil Puyat Avenue. You will easily know you're already in Gil Puyat because Gil Puyat Avenue is the only wide road with center island that intersects Taft Avenue. And there's the LRT-1 Gil Puyat Station right above the intersection.
Along Gil Puyat Avenue near corner Taft Avenue, there's the big JAC Bus Terminal. Walk towards that terminal. Walk further past that terminal until you see the terminal of MOA shuttle up ahead along Gil Puyat about 20 meters from JAC Terminal. You won't miss it as there are barkers, many of them, calling out for passengers going to MOA.
The fare is minimum and the shuttle stops exactly at its terminal in MOA. All passengers alight there. Remember the location of the terminal as this is where you will board the same shuttle to get home.
Route #2
To get to MOA by train, you still need to ride jeepney and shuttle, but the long journey from Quiapo to Gil Puyat is by train, making your travel fast as you get to avoid heavy traffics in the ground. Here's the route to take:
From anywhere in Espana, ride a jeepney with "Quiapo" on its sign. Get off at Quiapo. Walk towards the opposite side of Quiapo Church and walk further towards the Carriedo Station of LRT-1. You could already see Carriedo Station from Quiapo Church, as the station is above ground. Ride a south bound train or "Baclaran" bound train and get off at Gil Puyat Station.
It's important to note that there are times drivers of LRT-1 trains don't announce the station it's heading to. In this regard, I advice you to be alert if you're not familiar with LRT Stations. Just remember, Gil Puyat Station is the seventh station from Carriedo, with Carriedo as the first. Next to Carriedo is Central Terminal, followed respectively by these stations: U.N. Avenue, Pedro Gil, Quirino Avenue, Vito Cruz and then Gil Puyat.
Get off at Gil Puyat Station and follow the direction given in Route #1.
You have two options - route #1, by jeepney and route #2, by LRT.
Route #1
To get to MOA by jeepney, you only need two rides but it takes longer time on the road because of the heavy traffic especially in major Taft Avenue intersections. Here's the route:
Ride a jeepney anywhere in Espana with "Baclaran Taft" sign. These jeepney comes from Aurora Boulevard in Cubao and plies the route of Baclaran-Cubao. Ask the driver to drop you off at Gil Puyat Avenue. You will easily know you're already in Gil Puyat because Gil Puyat Avenue is the only wide road with center island that intersects Taft Avenue. And there's the LRT-1 Gil Puyat Station right above the intersection.
Along Gil Puyat Avenue near corner Taft Avenue, there's the big JAC Bus Terminal. Walk towards that terminal. Walk further past that terminal until you see the terminal of MOA shuttle up ahead along Gil Puyat about 20 meters from JAC Terminal. You won't miss it as there are barkers, many of them, calling out for passengers going to MOA.
The fare is minimum and the shuttle stops exactly at its terminal in MOA. All passengers alight there. Remember the location of the terminal as this is where you will board the same shuttle to get home.
Route #2
To get to MOA by train, you still need to ride jeepney and shuttle, but the long journey from Quiapo to Gil Puyat is by train, making your travel fast as you get to avoid heavy traffics in the ground. Here's the route to take:
From anywhere in Espana, ride a jeepney with "Quiapo" on its sign. Get off at Quiapo. Walk towards the opposite side of Quiapo Church and walk further towards the Carriedo Station of LRT-1. You could already see Carriedo Station from Quiapo Church, as the station is above ground. Ride a south bound train or "Baclaran" bound train and get off at Gil Puyat Station.
It's important to note that there are times drivers of LRT-1 trains don't announce the station it's heading to. In this regard, I advice you to be alert if you're not familiar with LRT Stations. Just remember, Gil Puyat Station is the seventh station from Carriedo, with Carriedo as the first. Next to Carriedo is Central Terminal, followed respectively by these stations: U.N. Avenue, Pedro Gil, Quirino Avenue, Vito Cruz and then Gil Puyat.
Get off at Gil Puyat Station and follow the direction given in Route #1.
Wednesday, March 9, 2011
Direction Bytes: Driving Direction From Shaw Boulevard To NAIA Terminal 1
The best way is to take EDSA. From Shaw near Shangri-La Plaza, turn left onto EDSA. From Shaw near Starmall Annex, Worldwide Corporate Center and Lancaster Hotel Manila, turn right onto EDSA.
Drive on EDSA all the way to Pasay. After passing through EDSA-Magallanes Interchange, change lane to the left or near concrete wall of MRT-3. Up ahead is the turning left flyover to Aurora Boulevard Pasay. Go pass through that flyover. Stay to the middle of Aurora Boulevard for a while, but upon nearing the tip of Aurora Boulevard, change lane to the right and turn right onto Airport Road. Aurora Boulevard Pasay ends up in Airport Road, so you will not get confused.
In Airport Road, the next busy junction is the Domestic Road. Turn left on Domestic Road, and stay to the middle until you pass by Manila Domestic Terminal to your left. Domestic Road ends up in NAIA Road. Turn left on NAIA Road as most of the vehicles do so.
Next intersection with traffic lights is Ninoy Aquino Avenue. And this is where to pass through to get to NAIA Terminal 1. Turn right onto Ninoy Aquino Avenue. Soon after, you will see the ramp going to NAIA Terminal 1. Take the ramp and follow the sign to get to your destination.
Drive on EDSA all the way to Pasay. After passing through EDSA-Magallanes Interchange, change lane to the left or near concrete wall of MRT-3. Up ahead is the turning left flyover to Aurora Boulevard Pasay. Go pass through that flyover. Stay to the middle of Aurora Boulevard for a while, but upon nearing the tip of Aurora Boulevard, change lane to the right and turn right onto Airport Road. Aurora Boulevard Pasay ends up in Airport Road, so you will not get confused.
In Airport Road, the next busy junction is the Domestic Road. Turn left on Domestic Road, and stay to the middle until you pass by Manila Domestic Terminal to your left. Domestic Road ends up in NAIA Road. Turn left on NAIA Road as most of the vehicles do so.
Next intersection with traffic lights is Ninoy Aquino Avenue. And this is where to pass through to get to NAIA Terminal 1. Turn right onto Ninoy Aquino Avenue. Soon after, you will see the ramp going to NAIA Terminal 1. Take the ramp and follow the sign to get to your destination.
Thursday, March 3, 2011
Direction Bytes: From NAIA To OWWA
You can go to OWWA from NAIA Terminal 1 by riding a bus and a jeepney. From Arrival Area, exit the NAIA 1 Terminal and once outside the building of Ninoy Aquino International Airport, walk towards the right of NAIA. You will find there the main road where public buses bound to EDSA and jeepneys bound to Baclaran pass through. They stop right there to pick up passengers.
Ride a bus with any of these signs: "Monumento", "Fairview", "Cubao" and "Letre". These buses take NAIA Road, turn right on Roxas Boulevard then turn right onto EDSA. Ask the conductor to drop you off at the unloading station near F.B. Harrison Street.
At the corner of EDSA and F.B. Harrison where a Sogo Hotel can be seen, ride a jeepney with any of these signs: "Divisoria Mabini", "Monumento Mabini", "Quiapo Mabini" and "Cubao Mabini". This jeepney will turn right onto EDSA, makes a U-Turn to get back, then turn right back again onto Harrison Street on its way to its destination. Ask the driver to drop you off at OWWA.
If the driver doesn't know OWWA's location, ask him to drop you off at the corner of Gil Puyat and Harrison. Once you're in the corner of Gil Puyat and Harrison, you will see Metrobank building. Walk back along Harrison and go towards the building next to Metrobank. You will find there the big building of OWWA Center or Overseas Workers Welfare Administration.
Ride a bus with any of these signs: "Monumento", "Fairview", "Cubao" and "Letre". These buses take NAIA Road, turn right on Roxas Boulevard then turn right onto EDSA. Ask the conductor to drop you off at the unloading station near F.B. Harrison Street.
At the corner of EDSA and F.B. Harrison where a Sogo Hotel can be seen, ride a jeepney with any of these signs: "Divisoria Mabini", "Monumento Mabini", "Quiapo Mabini" and "Cubao Mabini". This jeepney will turn right onto EDSA, makes a U-Turn to get back, then turn right back again onto Harrison Street on its way to its destination. Ask the driver to drop you off at OWWA.
If the driver doesn't know OWWA's location, ask him to drop you off at the corner of Gil Puyat and Harrison. Once you're in the corner of Gil Puyat and Harrison, you will see Metrobank building. Walk back along Harrison and go towards the building next to Metrobank. You will find there the big building of OWWA Center or Overseas Workers Welfare Administration.
Direction Bytes: From LRT-1 Gil Puyat Station To OWWA
How do you get to OWWA Center via LRT? Just go to the nearest station of LRT or MRT.
If you're riding an LRT-2, which comes from Santolan Station, get off at the last station which is Recto. Walk towards Doroteo Jose Station of LRT-1, ride a train going to Baclaran and get off at Gil Puyat Station.
If you're riding an MRT-3, which comes from North Station, get off at the last station which is Taft. Walk toward EDSA Station of LRT-1, ride a train going to Monumento/Roosevelt and get off at Gil Puyat Station.
If you're riding an LRT-1, which either comes from Monumento/Roosevelt or Baclaran, then get off at Gil Puyat Station.
Walk towards the side of Gil Puyat Avenue formerly Buendia where the big JAC Bus Terminal is located. It's very visible from the distance.
Along that part of Gil Puyat, jeepney with "Guadalupe LRT" and "PRC LRT Taft" signs pass through. Ride one of these jeepneys.
They go all the way to Roxas Boulevard passing by Harrison Street but a few meters from Roxas Boulevard they make a U-Turn to get back to PRC or Guadalupe.
After the jeep makes a U-Turn near Roxas Boulevard it will pass by Harrison Street again where the OWWA's location is very near and walking distance.
Get off in that corner of Harrison and Gil Puyat. OWWA Center is located along F.B. Harrison Street next to Metrobank, which is located at the corner of Gil Puyat and Harrison. to your left if your facing Harrison Street. So, once you see the Metrobank, go to the next building and you will see right there the big building of OWWA Center.
Note: There are times some jeepney drivers are cutting trips and make U-Turn even before reaching Harrison Street. So, I advice you to ask the driver if he will pass Harrison. Better yet ask him to drop you at OWWA itself.
If you're riding an LRT-2, which comes from Santolan Station, get off at the last station which is Recto. Walk towards Doroteo Jose Station of LRT-1, ride a train going to Baclaran and get off at Gil Puyat Station.
If you're riding an MRT-3, which comes from North Station, get off at the last station which is Taft. Walk toward EDSA Station of LRT-1, ride a train going to Monumento/Roosevelt and get off at Gil Puyat Station.
If you're riding an LRT-1, which either comes from Monumento/Roosevelt or Baclaran, then get off at Gil Puyat Station.
Walk towards the side of Gil Puyat Avenue formerly Buendia where the big JAC Bus Terminal is located. It's very visible from the distance.
Along that part of Gil Puyat, jeepney with "Guadalupe LRT" and "PRC LRT Taft" signs pass through. Ride one of these jeepneys.
They go all the way to Roxas Boulevard passing by Harrison Street but a few meters from Roxas Boulevard they make a U-Turn to get back to PRC or Guadalupe.
After the jeep makes a U-Turn near Roxas Boulevard it will pass by Harrison Street again where the OWWA's location is very near and walking distance.
Get off in that corner of Harrison and Gil Puyat. OWWA Center is located along F.B. Harrison Street next to Metrobank, which is located at the corner of Gil Puyat and Harrison. to your left if your facing Harrison Street. So, once you see the Metrobank, go to the next building and you will see right there the big building of OWWA Center.
Note: There are times some jeepney drivers are cutting trips and make U-Turn even before reaching Harrison Street. So, I advice you to ask the driver if he will pass Harrison. Better yet ask him to drop you at OWWA itself.
Direction Bytes: From J.P. Rizal To OWWA
The current situation in Libya sends many relatives of OFWs to Overseas Workers' Welfare Administration or OWWA to meet up with their love ones who arrive in Manila amidst the unrest in the country where they had worked for years.
From any point along J.P. Rizal, Ride a jeepney that will pass by PRC. Most of these jeepneys are going to Taft from Guadalupe and bear "Paco Taft" sign. Ride one of these jeepneys and ask the driver to drop you off at PRC. This is not the PRC in Morayta. PRC here means Philippine Racing Club which is near J.P. Rizal corner Chino Roces formerly known as Pasong Tamo.
Once you get off at the unloading zone for PRC, you will not actually see the PRC. You need to walk towards it. Anyway, there are two terminals of jeepneys near where you get off. One is for "Mantrade" bound jeepneys and the other is for "LRT Taft" jeepneys.
Ride a jeepney with "LRT Taft" sign either at the terminal or walk towards the corner of J.P. Rizal and Chino Roces formerly Pasong Tamo and wait for a jeepney to arrive there.
This jeepney takes Chino Roces and turns right onto Gil Puyat where if goes all the way to Roxas Boulevard but few meters from Roxas Boulevard it makes a U-Turn to get back to PRC.
After the jeep makes a U-Turn near Roxas Boulevard it will pass by Harrison Street again where the OWWA's location is very near and walking distance.
Get off in that corner of Harrison and Gil Puyat. OWWA Center is located along F.B. Harrison Street next to Metrobank, which is located at the corner of Gil Puyat and Harrison. to your left if your facing Harrison Street. So, once you see the Metrobank, go to the next building and you will see right there the big building of OWWA Center.
Note: There are times some jeepney drivers are cutting trips and make U-Turn even before reaching Harrison Street. So, I advice you to ask the driver if he will pass Harrison. Better yet ask him to drop you at OWWA itself.
From any point along J.P. Rizal, Ride a jeepney that will pass by PRC. Most of these jeepneys are going to Taft from Guadalupe and bear "Paco Taft" sign. Ride one of these jeepneys and ask the driver to drop you off at PRC. This is not the PRC in Morayta. PRC here means Philippine Racing Club which is near J.P. Rizal corner Chino Roces formerly known as Pasong Tamo.
Once you get off at the unloading zone for PRC, you will not actually see the PRC. You need to walk towards it. Anyway, there are two terminals of jeepneys near where you get off. One is for "Mantrade" bound jeepneys and the other is for "LRT Taft" jeepneys.
Ride a jeepney with "LRT Taft" sign either at the terminal or walk towards the corner of J.P. Rizal and Chino Roces formerly Pasong Tamo and wait for a jeepney to arrive there.
This jeepney takes Chino Roces and turns right onto Gil Puyat where if goes all the way to Roxas Boulevard but few meters from Roxas Boulevard it makes a U-Turn to get back to PRC.
After the jeep makes a U-Turn near Roxas Boulevard it will pass by Harrison Street again where the OWWA's location is very near and walking distance.
Get off in that corner of Harrison and Gil Puyat. OWWA Center is located along F.B. Harrison Street next to Metrobank, which is located at the corner of Gil Puyat and Harrison. to your left if your facing Harrison Street. So, once you see the Metrobank, go to the next building and you will see right there the big building of OWWA Center.
Note: There are times some jeepney drivers are cutting trips and make U-Turn even before reaching Harrison Street. So, I advice you to ask the driver if he will pass Harrison. Better yet ask him to drop you at OWWA itself.
Wednesday, February 23, 2011
Direction Bytes: LRT-2 To Quiapo
You can go to Quiapo via LRT-2 train if you live in Marikina, Pasig, Antipolo, Project 4, Cubao, Gateway Mall, Araneta Center, San Juan, Santa Mesa, SM Centerpoint, Kalentong , Mandaluyong, Sampaloc and nearby vicinities. Today, I'm going to discuss how to get to Quiapo as well as Quiapo Church from LRT-2.
From your location, ride a jeep, a bus, a taxi or tricycle to the nearest LRT-2 station. Here are the stations of LRT-2 from Pasig: Santolan, Katipunan, Araneta Center Cubao, Betty Go Belmonte, Gilmore, J. Ruiz, V. Mapa, Pureza, Legarda and Recto. Depending on your location, get to one of these stations, the nearest one to you.
Get a ticket up to Recto Station and get off right there. After you get off at Recto Station, get out of the station via Exit near Isetann Mall, it's the colored orange big mall that you see to the left of the elevated track of the train and can be seen even when the train is approaching Recto Station.
Once in the ground, you will notice a road between Isetann and LRT-2 Recto Station building. This road is perpendicularly intersecting Recto Avenue. This is Evangelista Street. Get into this street and walk onwards until you cross an intersection called Raon Street also known as Gonzalo Puyat. You're now in Quiapo. Continuously walk and after crossing another street, Paterno Street, up ahead you will see statues of Santo Ninos and Saints being sold. Next to these sidewalk stores is the Quiapo Church. This route is the most practical way to get to Quiapo from LRT-2 even if it takes approximately .5 km to walk from LRT-2 Station up to Quiapo Church.
If you don't want to walk, you can ride a jeepney that passes by Recto from Divisoria with "Quiapo" sign but it will take you a long wait because there are only a few of them that plies this route.
From your location, ride a jeep, a bus, a taxi or tricycle to the nearest LRT-2 station. Here are the stations of LRT-2 from Pasig: Santolan, Katipunan, Araneta Center Cubao, Betty Go Belmonte, Gilmore, J. Ruiz, V. Mapa, Pureza, Legarda and Recto. Depending on your location, get to one of these stations, the nearest one to you.
Get a ticket up to Recto Station and get off right there. After you get off at Recto Station, get out of the station via Exit near Isetann Mall, it's the colored orange big mall that you see to the left of the elevated track of the train and can be seen even when the train is approaching Recto Station.
Once in the ground, you will notice a road between Isetann and LRT-2 Recto Station building. This road is perpendicularly intersecting Recto Avenue. This is Evangelista Street. Get into this street and walk onwards until you cross an intersection called Raon Street also known as Gonzalo Puyat. You're now in Quiapo. Continuously walk and after crossing another street, Paterno Street, up ahead you will see statues of Santo Ninos and Saints being sold. Next to these sidewalk stores is the Quiapo Church. This route is the most practical way to get to Quiapo from LRT-2 even if it takes approximately .5 km to walk from LRT-2 Station up to Quiapo Church.
If you don't want to walk, you can ride a jeepney that passes by Recto from Divisoria with "Quiapo" sign but it will take you a long wait because there are only a few of them that plies this route.
Monday, February 21, 2011
Direction Bytes: How To Get To Pasong Tamo Aka Chino Roces From Ayala Avenue
There are two options in going to Pasong Tamo which is now known as Chino Roces Avenue from Ayala Avenue.
If you're going to Pasong Tamo corner Buendia now known as Gil Puyat or any establishments and buildings near it, then you must ride a bus with "LRT Leveriza" sign or jeepney with "Washington" sign at the loading zone along Ayala Avenue near Ayala Tower One and Ayala Triangle Garden or any loading zone along Ayala Avenue. Get off at Gil Puyat corner Chino Roces formerly Pasong Tamo and walk to your destination or ride another jeepney that passes through Chino Roces. Important places in this vicinity are: Comfoods Building, Pryce Center, Avida Towers, Export and Industry Bank, King's Court, JAKA Center, Dela Rosa Square, Marvin Plaza and Saint Illian's Inn among others.
Now, if you're going to any of these places: Columns Legaspi, Sunvar Plaza, The Beacon Arnaiz Tower, MCS, Little Tokyo, Herald Suites, The Gallery, Eurotel Makati, Waltermart Makati, Don Bosco Technical Institute, Splash Mountain, Asian Massage, Wilcon Builders, Citi Motors, Laureno di Trevi, Makati Executive Suites, PDIC, The Beacon International School, Wyeth Philippines, Philippine School of Interior Design, Living & Style, Coca Cola Sales Office, Kodak Philippines Limited, Molave Building, Alegra Building, Mantrade, Auto Zone, Roche Incorporated, Levi's Philippines, Glaxo Smith Kline, Singer and Alphaland Southgate Mall among others; you need to take a different route.
Ride a jeepney with "Mantrade Pasong Tamo" sign at the loading station along Ayala Avenue opposite Ayala Triangle and near McDonald's. This jeepney turns right from Paseo de Roxas onto Ayala Avenue, picks up passengers at the loading zone, then turns right again onto Makati Avenue on its way to Pasong Tamo or Chino Roces Avenue.
If you're going to Pasong Tamo corner Buendia now known as Gil Puyat or any establishments and buildings near it, then you must ride a bus with "LRT Leveriza" sign or jeepney with "Washington" sign at the loading zone along Ayala Avenue near Ayala Tower One and Ayala Triangle Garden or any loading zone along Ayala Avenue. Get off at Gil Puyat corner Chino Roces formerly Pasong Tamo and walk to your destination or ride another jeepney that passes through Chino Roces. Important places in this vicinity are: Comfoods Building, Pryce Center, Avida Towers, Export and Industry Bank, King's Court, JAKA Center, Dela Rosa Square, Marvin Plaza and Saint Illian's Inn among others.
Now, if you're going to any of these places: Columns Legaspi, Sunvar Plaza, The Beacon Arnaiz Tower, MCS, Little Tokyo, Herald Suites, The Gallery, Eurotel Makati, Waltermart Makati, Don Bosco Technical Institute, Splash Mountain, Asian Massage, Wilcon Builders, Citi Motors, Laureno di Trevi, Makati Executive Suites, PDIC, The Beacon International School, Wyeth Philippines, Philippine School of Interior Design, Living & Style, Coca Cola Sales Office, Kodak Philippines Limited, Molave Building, Alegra Building, Mantrade, Auto Zone, Roche Incorporated, Levi's Philippines, Glaxo Smith Kline, Singer and Alphaland Southgate Mall among others; you need to take a different route.
Ride a jeepney with "Mantrade Pasong Tamo" sign at the loading station along Ayala Avenue opposite Ayala Triangle and near McDonald's. This jeepney turns right from Paseo de Roxas onto Ayala Avenue, picks up passengers at the loading zone, then turns right again onto Makati Avenue on its way to Pasong Tamo or Chino Roces Avenue.
Saturday, February 19, 2011
Direction Bytes: How To Get To GMA Kamuning from Malate
GMA Kamuning refers to the area in EDSA, Timog and Kamuning vicinities. Located here are provincial bus terminals e.g. JAC Liner, Lucena Bus, Tritran and Victory Liner. It's here where Kapuso Network, GMA Channel 7 is located, specifically at the corner of Timog Avenue and EDSA, Diliman. Most importantly, GMA Kamuning is the gateway to the entertainment district of Quezon city by virtue of the fact that Timog Avenue begins here.
GMA Kamuning also refers to the eleventh MRT-3 Station from Taft. Aptly called GMA Kamuning Station, it is where most commuters going to Timog get off from different locations in the south as well as central and eastern parts of Metro Manila.
And now, for the routes and directions to GMA Kamuning from Malate. There are two options to take. One is by jeepney, the other is by train.
By Jeepney:
From Malate, go to either Taft or Mabini and ride a jeepney with "Quiapo" sign. Get off at Quiapo and ride another jeepney with "Project 2-3" sign. Ask the driver to drop you off at EDSA corner Kamuning. Once you're in EDSA corner Kamuning where a Chow King is located, walk across the road towards the opposite corner. From that corner walk along EDSA northward or towards the opposite direction of vehicles passing through EDSA. Now, you're already in GMA Kamuning area. Continuously walk until you get to Timog Avenue where GMA Network Channel 7 is located. From there you can get to your destination in GMA Kamuning.
By LRT and MRT
There are four stations of LRT-1 located in Malate and Ermita Districts - Vito Cruz Station, Quirino Avenue Station, Pedro Gil Station and U.N. Avenue Station. Depending on where is your current location, go to any of these stations, the nearest one to you.
Route #1
This route will only be available in the future, once the LRT-1 North Station, which will also serve as common terminal for MRT-3 and LRT-1, is already constructed in SM City North EDSA. Ride a train going to North Station. Get off at North Station and ride an MRT-3 train going to Taft Station. In the future as I've said, North Station of LRT-1 will serve as common terminal for LRT-1 and MRT-3, all you need to do is walk a few meters from LRT-1 train and ride a MRT-3 train. Get off at GMA Kamuning Station of MRT-3. You would have arrived in GMA Kamuning.
Note: This idea is based on my research in Wikipedia and other reputable websites about LRT-1 North Station. As much as I believe these are going to happen, I don't guarantee 100% that they do become reality as I've descrived. This is Government Project and in my opinion subject to changes.
Route #2
This is how we commute to GMA Kamuning from Malate by train today. Ride a "Baclaran" bound train and get off at EDSA Station. Use the footbridge or crossway that connects LRT-1 and MRT-3 and go to Taft Station of MRT-3. Ride a "North Station" bound train and get off at GMA Kamuning Station. Note: Single journey commuters, mention to the card seller your destination which is GMA Kamuning. Get off at GMA Kamuning Station and walk towards your destination.
GMA Kamuning also refers to the eleventh MRT-3 Station from Taft. Aptly called GMA Kamuning Station, it is where most commuters going to Timog get off from different locations in the south as well as central and eastern parts of Metro Manila.
And now, for the routes and directions to GMA Kamuning from Malate. There are two options to take. One is by jeepney, the other is by train.
By Jeepney:
From Malate, go to either Taft or Mabini and ride a jeepney with "Quiapo" sign. Get off at Quiapo and ride another jeepney with "Project 2-3" sign. Ask the driver to drop you off at EDSA corner Kamuning. Once you're in EDSA corner Kamuning where a Chow King is located, walk across the road towards the opposite corner. From that corner walk along EDSA northward or towards the opposite direction of vehicles passing through EDSA. Now, you're already in GMA Kamuning area. Continuously walk until you get to Timog Avenue where GMA Network Channel 7 is located. From there you can get to your destination in GMA Kamuning.
By LRT and MRT
There are four stations of LRT-1 located in Malate and Ermita Districts - Vito Cruz Station, Quirino Avenue Station, Pedro Gil Station and U.N. Avenue Station. Depending on where is your current location, go to any of these stations, the nearest one to you.
Route #1
This route will only be available in the future, once the LRT-1 North Station, which will also serve as common terminal for MRT-3 and LRT-1, is already constructed in SM City North EDSA. Ride a train going to North Station. Get off at North Station and ride an MRT-3 train going to Taft Station. In the future as I've said, North Station of LRT-1 will serve as common terminal for LRT-1 and MRT-3, all you need to do is walk a few meters from LRT-1 train and ride a MRT-3 train. Get off at GMA Kamuning Station of MRT-3. You would have arrived in GMA Kamuning.
Note: This idea is based on my research in Wikipedia and other reputable websites about LRT-1 North Station. As much as I believe these are going to happen, I don't guarantee 100% that they do become reality as I've descrived. This is Government Project and in my opinion subject to changes.
Route #2
This is how we commute to GMA Kamuning from Malate by train today. Ride a "Baclaran" bound train and get off at EDSA Station. Use the footbridge or crossway that connects LRT-1 and MRT-3 and go to Taft Station of MRT-3. Ride a "North Station" bound train and get off at GMA Kamuning Station. Note: Single journey commuters, mention to the card seller your destination which is GMA Kamuning. Get off at GMA Kamuning Station and walk towards your destination.
Thursday, January 20, 2011
Direction Bytes: Direction To Malate From Taft Avenue
Now, here's the quick guide. The heart of Malate is Remedios Circle. Once you're feet is on Remedios Circle you can walk to all bars and clubs surrounding this mini-park. You can get to places like Forbes Grill, The Library, Cafe Adriatico, Cafe Havana, Padis Point and many others. If you're commuting along Taft Avenue, get off at Remedios Street. Drivers know this street so ask them to drop you off. From corner of Taft and Remedios walk toward where the sun sets until you see Remedios Circle. Well, it look's like a rotonda or a roundabout in technical term with park inside and surrounded by bars and clubs. Once there, you can explore different places with some kind of bar-hopping. If you're driving from Taft Avenue, take Nakpil Street, it's the street that borders PWU or Philippine Women's University to the south. Let's say you're in PWU, along Nakpil, which is one way going to Malate, cross Taft Avenue and drive all the way up to Adriatico Street, where Nakpil ends. From Taft Avenue, count the streets intersecting Nakpil with the Street next to Taft as the first. The sixth street is M. Adriatico. Turn left on M. Adriatico to get to the Remedios Circle where you can look for open parking with some "back-up" boys guarding your car while you're enjoying the night away.
Direction Bytes: Nagtahan To Chino Roces
From either Nagtahan Flyover or Nagtahan Boulevard itself, take the south bound lane toward Nagtahan Bridge. Pass through the Nagtahan Bridge. After crossing the bridge, cross the first intersection next to it which is Paz Mendoza Guazon Street. As soon as you cross Guazon, road name becomes President Quirino Avenue. It's the same road you're taking only the name had changed. Now stay to the middle of President Quirino Avenue and cross another intersection with the same street name as Pas Mendoza Guazon. This road seems to be running somewhere and bends back again toward Quirino Avenue. After you cross the second intersection from Nagtahan Bridge, you'll notice President Quirino Avenue's island becomes wider. Drive on, stay to the middle and cross intersections of Gonzales, Obisis and Zamora Street. Quirino Avenue bends to the right after you pass UNICEF. Continue driving, stay to the middle, until you pass by Plaza Dilaw where CRS Tower Apartelle is located along Plaza Dilao Road, the road that borders Plaza Dilao aside from Quirino Avenue. You'll also pass by junction of Quirino Avenue and Plaza Dilao Road. Now after you pass by Plaza Dilao Road, change lane to the right of President Quirino Avenue and turn right onto the next street after Plaza Dilao Road. This street is Sto. Sepulcro. Turn right onto Sto. Sepulcro Street. Cross Figueroa Street then turn left on the second street which is Penafrancia Street. Finally, turn left on Pedro Gil Street. We're now done in our first stage of traversing the route to Chino Roces.
Now, stay on Pedro Gil Street and cross President Quirino Avenue. You will pass by PNR Paco Station to the left of Pedro Gil next to President Quirino Avenue. Continue your drive, you will pass by Paraiso ng Batang Maynila Park to your right, and then Pasig Line Street, followed by Aragon Street. Next to Aragon is Tejeron. Turn right onto Tejeron and drive all the way until its name becomes J.P. Rizal after passing Delpan Street to the left of Tejeron. Now you've just entered Makati and to your right now is the Puregold Makati. Continue driving, follow the direction of passenger jeepneys, turn right onto Pasong Tirad Street and finally, turn left on one way Kalayaan Avenue. You're now approaching Chino Roces formerly Pasong Tamo. From the corner of Pasong Tirad to Chino Roces the distance is around 200 meters. Chino Roces begins in J.P. Rizal which is around 130 meters away from the corner of Kalayaan Avenue. You turned right onto Pasong Tirad instead of going straight on J.P. Rizal Because J.P. Rizal Street is one way up to Pasong Tirad. Once you reach the corner of Chino Roces and Kalayaan Avenue, stage clears, you're now completed the route from Nagtahan to Chino Roces. Turn right onto Chino Roces to get to your destination.
Now, stay on Pedro Gil Street and cross President Quirino Avenue. You will pass by PNR Paco Station to the left of Pedro Gil next to President Quirino Avenue. Continue your drive, you will pass by Paraiso ng Batang Maynila Park to your right, and then Pasig Line Street, followed by Aragon Street. Next to Aragon is Tejeron. Turn right onto Tejeron and drive all the way until its name becomes J.P. Rizal after passing Delpan Street to the left of Tejeron. Now you've just entered Makati and to your right now is the Puregold Makati. Continue driving, follow the direction of passenger jeepneys, turn right onto Pasong Tirad Street and finally, turn left on one way Kalayaan Avenue. You're now approaching Chino Roces formerly Pasong Tamo. From the corner of Pasong Tirad to Chino Roces the distance is around 200 meters. Chino Roces begins in J.P. Rizal which is around 130 meters away from the corner of Kalayaan Avenue. You turned right onto Pasong Tirad instead of going straight on J.P. Rizal Because J.P. Rizal Street is one way up to Pasong Tirad. Once you reach the corner of Chino Roces and Kalayaan Avenue, stage clears, you're now completed the route from Nagtahan to Chino Roces. Turn right onto Chino Roces to get to your destination.
Directions Bytes: Direction To Araneta Coliseum From SLEX
Here's a quick guide:
From SLEX, turn right onto EDSA via the flyover in EDSA Interchange that turns right onto EDSA. In EDSA, stay to the middle lane, pass through Ayala tunnel, and drive all the way. You must pass through the following, in this order: Guadalupe Bridge - this is the bridge that crosses Pasig River, EDSA-Shaw Underpass - underneath Shaw Terminal of MRT-3, EDSA-Ortigas Flyover - the flyover after you pass SM Mega Mall to your right, and lastly, Santolan Flyover - this is the flyover after you pass the People Power Monument along EDSA and Camp Aguinaldo both to your right and after you pass under another MRT Station which is Santolan Station.
Now, while you're descending Santolan Flyover, you must change lane to the rightmost. You will turn right onto the street next to Santolan Flyover which is Main Avenue. You need to be very careful as you'll cross orange lane. There are MMDA Traffic Enforcers in the junction so follow traffic rules. Wait until you see the broken white lines that runs diagonally from your lane to the corner of Main Avenue. Drive slowly as soon as you passed Santolan to make sure you don't go beyond the path to Main Avenue. There's Shell Gasoline Station at the corner of EDSA and Main Avenue
At this point, you're now driving along Main Avenue. This street is a narrow road even if they call it "avenue". You will turn left anytime soon. After crossing two streets, 7th Avenue and 8th Avenue, respectively, turn left on the third street which is 9th Avenue. Stay to the middle of 9th Avenue and drive on. Next main intersection is P. Tuazon Blvd. Cross Tuazon Boulevard and welcome, you are now in Araneta Center, Cubao. To your right is SM Cubao and up ahead is the Araneta Coliseum, to your left. The road name also changed. It's now General Aguinaldo Avenue.
Now, since you're going to Araneta Coliseum, I will guide you to the parking area located beneath the coliseum. It's the most convenient for me as you just need to take an escalator to get to the ground which is just a few steps away from Araneta Coliseum. I've watched Pacquio-Margarito Fight last year and this is how I parked.
The parking near to Araneta Coliseum is at the basement of Gateway Mall which is adjacent to Araneta Coliseum. Stay to the middle of General Aguinaldo Avenue and cross the next intersection which is General Mc Arthur Avenue. At this time, you're now staring to Araneta Coliseum to your left. Entrance parking is right next to Araneta Coliseum. But wait, there's no U-Turn along General Aguinaldo Avenue so you need to change your lane to the right of General Aguinaldo Avenue. Turn right onto the next street which is General Roxas Avenue. After you turned right onto Roxas Avenue, make a U-Turn back onto the direction of General Aguinaldo Avenue. Turn left on General Aguinaldo Avenue. Before Araneta Coliseum and near to the Gazebo of Gateway Mall is the entrance to the basement parking. Follow the sign and you're on the way to park your car.
There you go. Hope this helps you.
From SLEX, turn right onto EDSA via the flyover in EDSA Interchange that turns right onto EDSA. In EDSA, stay to the middle lane, pass through Ayala tunnel, and drive all the way. You must pass through the following, in this order: Guadalupe Bridge - this is the bridge that crosses Pasig River, EDSA-Shaw Underpass - underneath Shaw Terminal of MRT-3, EDSA-Ortigas Flyover - the flyover after you pass SM Mega Mall to your right, and lastly, Santolan Flyover - this is the flyover after you pass the People Power Monument along EDSA and Camp Aguinaldo both to your right and after you pass under another MRT Station which is Santolan Station.
Now, while you're descending Santolan Flyover, you must change lane to the rightmost. You will turn right onto the street next to Santolan Flyover which is Main Avenue. You need to be very careful as you'll cross orange lane. There are MMDA Traffic Enforcers in the junction so follow traffic rules. Wait until you see the broken white lines that runs diagonally from your lane to the corner of Main Avenue. Drive slowly as soon as you passed Santolan to make sure you don't go beyond the path to Main Avenue. There's Shell Gasoline Station at the corner of EDSA and Main Avenue
At this point, you're now driving along Main Avenue. This street is a narrow road even if they call it "avenue". You will turn left anytime soon. After crossing two streets, 7th Avenue and 8th Avenue, respectively, turn left on the third street which is 9th Avenue. Stay to the middle of 9th Avenue and drive on. Next main intersection is P. Tuazon Blvd. Cross Tuazon Boulevard and welcome, you are now in Araneta Center, Cubao. To your right is SM Cubao and up ahead is the Araneta Coliseum, to your left. The road name also changed. It's now General Aguinaldo Avenue.
Now, since you're going to Araneta Coliseum, I will guide you to the parking area located beneath the coliseum. It's the most convenient for me as you just need to take an escalator to get to the ground which is just a few steps away from Araneta Coliseum. I've watched Pacquio-Margarito Fight last year and this is how I parked.
The parking near to Araneta Coliseum is at the basement of Gateway Mall which is adjacent to Araneta Coliseum. Stay to the middle of General Aguinaldo Avenue and cross the next intersection which is General Mc Arthur Avenue. At this time, you're now staring to Araneta Coliseum to your left. Entrance parking is right next to Araneta Coliseum. But wait, there's no U-Turn along General Aguinaldo Avenue so you need to change your lane to the right of General Aguinaldo Avenue. Turn right onto the next street which is General Roxas Avenue. After you turned right onto Roxas Avenue, make a U-Turn back onto the direction of General Aguinaldo Avenue. Turn left on General Aguinaldo Avenue. Before Araneta Coliseum and near to the Gazebo of Gateway Mall is the entrance to the basement parking. Follow the sign and you're on the way to park your car.
There you go. Hope this helps you.
Wednesday, January 19, 2011
Direction Bytes: Route From Lawton To Harrison Plaza
From Lawton, we assume you're taking Padre Burgos Street, the road name that continued Quezon Boulevard. Stay on Padre Burgos Street. Upon approach to the next intersection you must change your lane to the right of P. Burgos Street to avoid getting onto the Lagusnilad underpass and Taft Avenue. But not totally to the rightmost lane as you're not turning right. Just enough to avoid the Lagusnilad underpass. Again let me reiterate, after crossing the intersection of the street next to Lawton that borders Manila City Hall, avoid passing through the Lagusnilad underpass by staying to the right of Padre Burgos. After passing that junction, stay to the middle of Padre Burgos, to your left now is the National Museum. Cross intersections of Finance Road, General Luna Street which is the way going to Intramuros, and Palacio Street. After crossing Palacio Street, stay to the left of Padre Burgos Street and then turn left on Roxas Blvd. Drive on Roxas Blvd all the way, stay to the middle, and cross intersections of U.N. Avenue, Pedro Gil and Quirino Avenue.
After crossing Quirino Avenue, change lane to the right in preparation for a right turn. Turn right onto CCP Complex. Then make a U-Turn at the end of the island to get back to Roxas Boulevard. Cross Roxas Boulevard onto Pablo Ocampo Street formerly Vito Cruz. Stay to the middle of Pablo Ocampo Street and cross Harrison Street. Immediately, change lane to the left and turn left on the street next to Mang Inasal. This street serves as driveway to the big parking lot of Harrison Plaza. To park your car in Harrison Plaza parking lot, turn right onto the next street. Traffic inside Harrison Plaza Complex is one way, that's why you need to turn right. After passing Century Hotel to your right, turn left onto the next street, the road beside SM Department Store. You can now park your car in any comfortable parking slot. Tip: Go all the way pass SM and turn left on the next corner so that you can park near the main entrance of Harrison Plaza.
This driving route is the best direction to avoid traffic in any roads passing Harrison Plaza. This is the route to take for private vehicles.
Commuting by jeep, ride a jeep with "Vito Cruz Harrison Plaza" sign or "Baclaran Mabini" and get off at Harrison Plaza.
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After crossing Quirino Avenue, change lane to the right in preparation for a right turn. Turn right onto CCP Complex. Then make a U-Turn at the end of the island to get back to Roxas Boulevard. Cross Roxas Boulevard onto Pablo Ocampo Street formerly Vito Cruz. Stay to the middle of Pablo Ocampo Street and cross Harrison Street. Immediately, change lane to the left and turn left on the street next to Mang Inasal. This street serves as driveway to the big parking lot of Harrison Plaza. To park your car in Harrison Plaza parking lot, turn right onto the next street. Traffic inside Harrison Plaza Complex is one way, that's why you need to turn right. After passing Century Hotel to your right, turn left onto the next street, the road beside SM Department Store. You can now park your car in any comfortable parking slot. Tip: Go all the way pass SM and turn left on the next corner so that you can park near the main entrance of Harrison Plaza.
This driving route is the best direction to avoid traffic in any roads passing Harrison Plaza. This is the route to take for private vehicles.
Commuting by jeep, ride a jeep with "Vito Cruz Harrison Plaza" sign or "Baclaran Mabini" and get off at Harrison Plaza.
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Sunday, January 16, 2011
Direction Bytes: From EDSA-Crossing To Intramuros
From EDSA-Crossing ride a jeep with "Quiapo" sign. During day-time no jeepney is allowed to pass through the ground level lane crossing EDSA. All jeepney passing along Show Boulevard bound to Quiapo pass through EDSA-Shaw flyover. The route these jeepneys take is "Pasig-Quiapo". You must take the ride at the loading area along Shaw Boulevard on either side of the foot of the flyover. If you near Shangri-La Plaza, you need to walk down the street toward the foot of the flyover near corner of St. Francis Street and Shaw Boulevard where Citiland Shaw Tower stands. Cross St. Francis Street up to the loading and unloading Area of jeepney, right before they get onto the flyover.
Once in Quiapo, cross Quezon Boulevard via Quiapo Underpass. Along Quezon Boulevard, by the Quiapo Church, jeepneys going to "Baclaran" stop to pick up passengers. Ride a jeepney with sign that read "Baclaran-Mabini" only. Don't ride a jeepney with "Baclaran-Taft" sign. Pay minimum fare. These jeepneys that take Mabini route, pass by Intramuros. Now, there are two entrances of Intramuros, each too far from each other. You must first determine the location of your destination inside the walled city of Intramuros so that you know where to get off. And there's also another jeepney route that gets in right inside Intramuros. But if you're destination is near PLM or Pamantasan ng Maynila, ride "Baclaran-Mabini" jeepney and ask the driver to drop you off at Round Table. PLM is only around 100 meters from the drop-off. Near to PLM are these institutions: San Agustin Church, Philippine Red Cross, Department of Labor and Employment and Manila Buletin. If your destination is near San Juan De Letran Colloge, ask driver to drop you off at Manila City Hall. Once you got off, don't go toward Manila City Hall. Just walk to the entrance of Intramuros which is very visible from your location. It's only around 100-meter walk to the wall of Intramuros. Once inside Intramuros, to your right is San Juan De Letran College. You can go to your destination from there. Now, if you're going to a location near Manila Cathedral, Fort Santiago, Palacio del Governador and Comelec, ride a jeepney with "Pier" sign, also right along Quezon Boulevard, by the Quiapo Church. You can get off at Palacio del Governador Building, from which Manila Cathedral is near, then walk to your exact destination.
Knowing where exactly in Intramuros you're going to will save you time and energy as you know which route of jeepney to take. On the other hand, if you're a tourist, I recommend starting your tour from the location of PLM and walk along General Luna toward Manila Cathedral, as you get to pass by different souvenir, art and antique shops as well as museum, restaurant and the San Agustin Church. After that, you can explore other parts of Intramuros, such as the wall itself.
For additional guide, here is the Map of Intramuros:
Once in Quiapo, cross Quezon Boulevard via Quiapo Underpass. Along Quezon Boulevard, by the Quiapo Church, jeepneys going to "Baclaran" stop to pick up passengers. Ride a jeepney with sign that read "Baclaran-Mabini" only. Don't ride a jeepney with "Baclaran-Taft" sign. Pay minimum fare. These jeepneys that take Mabini route, pass by Intramuros. Now, there are two entrances of Intramuros, each too far from each other. You must first determine the location of your destination inside the walled city of Intramuros so that you know where to get off. And there's also another jeepney route that gets in right inside Intramuros. But if you're destination is near PLM or Pamantasan ng Maynila, ride "Baclaran-Mabini" jeepney and ask the driver to drop you off at Round Table. PLM is only around 100 meters from the drop-off. Near to PLM are these institutions: San Agustin Church, Philippine Red Cross, Department of Labor and Employment and Manila Buletin. If your destination is near San Juan De Letran Colloge, ask driver to drop you off at Manila City Hall. Once you got off, don't go toward Manila City Hall. Just walk to the entrance of Intramuros which is very visible from your location. It's only around 100-meter walk to the wall of Intramuros. Once inside Intramuros, to your right is San Juan De Letran College. You can go to your destination from there. Now, if you're going to a location near Manila Cathedral, Fort Santiago, Palacio del Governador and Comelec, ride a jeepney with "Pier" sign, also right along Quezon Boulevard, by the Quiapo Church. You can get off at Palacio del Governador Building, from which Manila Cathedral is near, then walk to your exact destination.
Knowing where exactly in Intramuros you're going to will save you time and energy as you know which route of jeepney to take. On the other hand, if you're a tourist, I recommend starting your tour from the location of PLM and walk along General Luna toward Manila Cathedral, as you get to pass by different souvenir, art and antique shops as well as museum, restaurant and the San Agustin Church. After that, you can explore other parts of Intramuros, such as the wall itself.
For additional guide, here is the Map of Intramuros:
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