How To Get To Dapitan Arcade

Today I'm gonna take you to Dapitan, Quezon City. This is the small market district where you can buy handcrafted items, home interiors, gift items and Christmas decors at very affordable price. Shoppers flock here during Christmas to get maximum value for their money, and this year is no different. So for those of you who have no idea on the location of Dapitan Market or Dapitan Arcade as it is popularly known, just bookmark this for your future reference.

But before I give directions to Dapitan Arcade, I wanna share some images taken just two days ago when we went to Dapitan Arcade.

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Directions to Dapitan Arcade, Quezon City, Metro Manila, Philippines
How to get to Dapitan Arcade
How to get to Dapitan Market

By Car

Route #1

From Fairview, Philcoa, West Avenue, Timog, Scout Area. Take Quezon Ave and turn right onto Banawe Avenue then turn left on the third street which is Dapitan Street. Drive straigh ahead crossing intersections of Cordillera, D. Tuazon, Speaker Perez and Apo Avenue. Dapitan Arcade is right after Apo Avenue on the right side of Dapitan Street.

Route #2

From Cubao, Marikina, San Juan and New Manila area. Take E. Rodriguez Avenue all the way to Welcome Rotonda. Turn right onto Quezon Avenue and make a U-Turn on the first U-Turn slot. Right turn onto Kanlaon Street, the road beside Burger King. Stay on Kanlaon. Cross Sen. Mariano Cuenco. Next Street is Dapitan Street. Dapitan Arcade is on the corner of Dapitan and Kanlaon streets.

Route #3

From Tondo, Tayuman, Avenida area take Lacson Avenue and then Laong Laan. Stay on Laong Laan crossing intersections of Vicente Cruz, Antonio Maceda and dozens of city street in between them. Laon Laan ends in Blumentritt Street. Cross Blumentritt Street onto opposite Nicanor Roxas. Stay on Nicanor Roxas until you cross Mayon Street. Next to Mayon Street is Kanlaon. Turn right onto Kanlaon towards Dapitan Arcade.

Fourth #4

From Navotas, Malabon, Caloocan area. Take C-3 and head toward A. Bonifacio Avenue. Observe traffic rules and take A. Bonifacio Avenue. Stay on A. Bonifacio Avenue up to Mayon Avenue and take Mayon Avenue. Stay on Mayon Avenue until you reach Nicanor Roxas, turn left on Nicanor Roxas then turn right onto Kanlaon towards Dapitan Arcade.

Fifth #5

From Bulacan, Pampanga, Novaliches and Northern Luzon. Stay on NLEX and go straight toward A. Bonifacio Avenue, passing through Balintawak Cloverleaf Interchange. Stay on A. Bonifacio Avenue up to C-3. Follow direction on Route #4.

Route #6

From Makati, Pasay, Paranaque, Quiapo, Lawton, Ermita, Roxas Blvd and South of Metro Manila as well as Southern Tagalog provinces of Batangas, Laguna and Quezon. If you're from Cavite, Tagaytay, Imus, Bacoor, Alabang-Zapote Road and areas nearby, take Roxas Boulevard all the way to Luneta or Rizal Park. Turn right onto Padre Burgos from Roxas Boulevard. You can also take Taft Avenue or Maria Orosa Street, depending where you're exactly coming from. From Maria Orosa Street in Ermita including Robinson's Place Manila, drive all the way, cross T.M. Kalaw until you're passing through Luneta or Rizal Park. Turn right onto Padre Burgos. From Taft Avenue, just go past Rizal Park and cross Ayala Boulevard until Taft Avenue merge to Padre Burgos. Stay on Padre Burgos but fter crossing intersection with traffic lights in Manila City Hall area, just go past the jeepney unloading/loading area, then change lane to the right of Padre Burgos and take Quiapo via Quezon Bridge. Now, you're on Quezon Boulevard. Go straight passing through Quezon Boulevard underpass. Don't turn right onto Lerma. Instead stay on Quezon Boulevard and go straight. Staying on Quezon Boulevard, you must bypass Dapitan Street because it's a one way traffic toward you. Instead, continue driving until you reach next street which is Laong Laan. Turn right onto Laong Laan. Go straight ahead until you cross Lacson Avenue. Then follow direction on Route #3.


By Jeepney

Depending on your location, you can choose a direction from these routes:

Route #1

From Cubao. Take "Quiapo" bound jeepney. Get off at Welcome Rotonda. Walk toward Burger King where terminal of jeepneys with "Del Monte Mayon Dapitan Welcome Rotonda" sign is located at the corner. This street is Kanlaon. Pay minimum fare and ask driver to drop you off at Dapitan. It's very near so watch out.

Route #2

From Morayta or Nicanor Reyes. There's lot jeepneys with "Dapitan" sign passing through McDonald's P. Campa along Espana. Take one of them and you'll surely won't miss it. You can always ask driver to drop you off at the exact location of Dapitan Arcade. You might need to walk a little bit.

Route #3

From Pasay, Pedro Gil, Ermita and Quiapo area. Take jeepney with "Dapitan" sign at Libertad Street, Pedro Gil, Taft Avenue and anywhere along Taft Avenue up to Quezon Boulevard in Quiapo. This jeepney passes by Dapitan Arcade.

Route #4

From Munoz, LRT-1 Roosevelt Station, Congressional, Project 7-8 and nearby areas. Take jeepney bound for Sta. Cruz via "Del Monte" and get off at Mayon Street. Walk towards A. Bonifacio Market along Mayon Street. The terminal of jeepneys with "Del Monte Dapitan Mayon Welcome Rotonda" is located at the corner of Mayon and Apo, just opposite A. Bonifacio Market. Ride one of these jeepneys and ask the driver to drop you off at Dapitan Arcade.

Route #5

From A. Bonifacio, Novaliches Quirino Highway, LRT-1 Balintawak Station, Bagong Barrio. Take jeepney bound for Blumentritt Avenida with "Novaliches A. Bonifacio Blumentritt" sign. Ask the driver to drop you off at Mayon Street. Follow direction in Route #4.

Route #6

From Carriedo, Sta. Cruz, Tayuman and Tondo area. Take jeepney along Avenida with "Munoz Blumentritt Retiro" sign. Ask driver to drop you off at Mayon Street. Along Mayon Street, wait for jeepney with "Mayon Del Monte Welcome Rotonda" sign. Ride one of these jeepneys and ask driver to drop you off at Dapitan Arcade.

168 Mall Phase 5 Now Open for In-Style Divisoria Shopping

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.

Vicinity Map of 168 Mall
Directions to 168 Mall

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Traffic in the area

Map of 168 Shopping Mall




Directions to 168 Shopping Mall
How to get to 168 Shopping Mall...

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 #1

From 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 here

From 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 #2

From 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 here

Going home take Soler Street, turn left to Benavidez Street then right to Recto Street.

Route #3

From 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 here

To 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 #4

From 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.

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To 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 #5

From 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 here

To 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 TRAIN

LRT 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 Area

For 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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999 Mall: New Shopping Destination in Divisoria

Vicinity Map of 999 Shopping Mall
Directions to 999 Shopping Mall
Traffic in the Area
Photos of 999 Mall

A new shopping haven in Divisoria like no other on its surrounding has just opened last October in time for the Yuletide Season. Who would think an elegant shopping mall for wholesale and retail is possible to rise in Divisoria? For decades, this market district at the heart of the city is known not only for its wide assortment of low-priced goods and wholesale and bargain shopping but also for a lot of inconveniences it brings to shoppers like overcrowded malls, congested walkways, and unsafe environment. Now lots of new and modern shopping malls are sprouting like mushrooms one after another. There's the Phase 5 of 168 Shopping Mall, the 11/68 Shopping Mall among others. But one really stands out. The 999 Shopping Mall. I based my opinion on three facts. Excellent location that gives ease of travel to and from the mall itself, spacious wide walkways that constitute to more comfortable shopping, and of course low-priced goods. Well, good air-conditioning system and other facilities as well as security are already given. Basement parking is free as of this writing. Truly, 999 Shopping Mall is the ultimate destination for Christmas Shoppers this holiday season. The mall opens 7:30 am and closes 7:30 pm daily. Here are some of the photos of 999 Shopping Mall I've taken last November 14, 2010.


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Directions to 999 Shopping Mall

BY CAR

BY TRAIN

BY JEEPNEY

There's only one entrance to the parking of 999 Shopping Mall located along Felipe Street. Exit is to Soler Street. As of this writing, parking of 999 is free.

Route #1

From 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. 999 Shopping Mall comes into view. Basement parking entrance is visible upon reaching the 999 Shopping Mall.

Traffic Situation on this Route - click here

From 999 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 #2

From 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 finally turn right to the basement parking entrance of 999 Shopping Mall.

Traffic Situation on this Route - click here

Going home take Soler Street, turn left to Benavidez Street then right to Recto Street.

Route #3

From 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 999 Shopping Mall. Turn right onto the basement parking.

Traffic Situation on this Route - click here

To 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 #4

From 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 here

To 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 #5

From 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 to get to 999 Shoppine Mall Parking Entrance.

Traffic Situation on this Route - click here

To 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.

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BY TRAIN:

LRT 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 to get to 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 999 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 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.

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BY JEEPNEY:

Divisoria bound jeepneys from Baclaran ply the route 24/7. Once already in Recto, you can just walk to get to the massive 999 Shopping Mall or you can always take pedi cab available anywhere in the area.

Divisoria bound jeepneys from Monumento and Navotas ply the route daily via Abad Santos Avenue. Once in Recto, just walk your way to 999 Shopping Mall, it's very near to the corner of Recto and Jose Abad Santos Avenue, just turn right on Soler Street.

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 999 Shopping Mall or take one of many pedi cabs in the area.

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Traffic in the Area

For 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 especially now that 999 Shopping Mall opens at 7:30 am.

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. 999 Shopping Mall opens 7:30 am and closes 7:30 pm daily.

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. 999 Shopping Mall opens 7:30 am.

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. 999 Shopping Mall opens 7:30 am.

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