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Upcoming Events



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Shows:

Brod Pete & Long Mejia
Music Museum, Greenhills Shopping Center
September 13, 2008 and September 25, 2008 on 9:00pm

Nite Out: Sabado Boys
Music Museum, Greenhills Shopping Center
September 20, 2008 and September 26, 2008 on 8:00pm

Renz Verano & Rannie Raymundo
T.E.A.T.R.I.N.O., Greenhills Shopping Center
September 26, 2008 on 8:30pm

WRR 101.9 Live for Life Concert
Activity Center, Tiendesitas on
September 26, 2008

Yeng Constantino, Ronnie Laing, Sitti
Music Museum, Greenhills Shopping Center
September 27, 2008 on 7:00pm

Brod Pete & Long Mejia
Music Museum, Greenhills Shopping Center
October 2, 2008 on 8:30pm

Cocoy Laurel
T.E.A.T.R.I.N.O., Greenhills Shopping Center
October 10, 2008 and October 17, 2008 on 8:30pm


Activities and Exhibits:

Wonderbooks: Book Fair
2nd Floor Exhibit Area (Near MRT Link 2), TriNoMa on
September 1, 2008 to September 30, 2008

Globevolution
Activity Center, Market! Market! on
September 12, 2008 to September 14, 2008

Mommy & Me Weekend Fair
Delicacies Village, Tiendesitas on
September 13, 2008 and September 14, 2008

National Terrier Pitbull Club Show
People's Village, Tiendesitas on
September 14, 2008

NREA - HUDCC Housing Fair
Activity Center, Glorietta on
September 15, 2008 and September 16, 2008

Body Shop Autumn Make-up Collection
Activity Center, Glorietta on
September 17, 2008

Collections Bridal Shower Exhibit
The Gallery, Greenbelt 5 on
September 17, 2008 to September 24, 2008

Spotlight TV Motor Wednesdays
People's Village, Tiendesitas on
September 17, 2008

Auto Mujeras Pinas Got Thursdays?
People's Village, Tiendesitas on
September 18, 2008

The RX 93.1 Intercollegiate Dance Competition
Activity Center, Market! Market! on
September 19, 2008

Overseas Korean Trades Association
Activity Center, Glorietta on
September 19, 2008 to September 21, 2008

Siberian Husky Club All Breeds Dog Show
People's Village, Tiendesitas on
September 20, 2008

Pampers World Tour
Activity Center, TriNoMa on
September 20, 2008 and September 21, 2008

Lazer Extreme Triaxon
Activity Center, Market! Market! on
September 21, 2008

BP at the Belt Press Con
The Gallery, Greenbelt 5 on
September 25, 2008

Golden Retriever Club Dog Show
People's Village, Tiendesitas on
September 27, 2008

Pinoy Biz Fair
Delicacies Village, Tiendesitas on
September 27, 2008 and September 28, 2008

Bird Industry Research and Development Society Bird Show
People's Village, Tiendesitas on
September 28, 2008

Ayala Malls Exhibit
Right Wing (In from of Firma), Greenbelt 3 on
September 28, 2008 to October 12, 2008

Pet Expo
People's Village, Tiendesitas on
September 29, 2008 to October 5, 2008

Commuting to Pagsanjan


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

Pagsanjan Falls
Pagsanjan Falls
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Fast Facts:

Jeepney Routes: Sta. Cruz-Pagsanjan; Sta. Cruz-Lumban; Sta. Cruz-Paete; Sta. Cruz-Siniloan; Sta. Cruz-Caliraya; Lucena-Sta. Cruz; Lucban-Pagsanjan

Commuting Routes:

From NCR:

  1. Go to one of the bus terminals below:
  2. Ride an HM Transport/Green Star bus to Sta. Cruz, and get off at Pagsanjan/Jam bus terminal in Barangay Pagsawitan, Pagsanjan, Laguna. The ride takes about 2.5 hours.
  3. Go to Pagsanjan, Lumban, Paete, Siniloan, or Caliraya, you can either:
    • Ride a jeep to Pagsanjan, Lumban, Paete, Siniloan, or Caliraya, and get off at your destination. The ride takes about 20-30 minutes.
    • Ride a tricycle to your destination.

From Cavinti/Lucena/Luisiana, Quezon Province:

  1. Ride a jeep to Sta. Cruz via Pagsanjan, and get off at your destination.

From Lucban, Quezon Province:

  1. Ride a jeep to Pagsanjan town plaza, and get off at your destination.

From Dasmarinas, Cavite:

  1. From the Pala-pala Terminal (near Robinsons Place and SM City Dasmarinas), ride a van to Pagsanjan or Sta. Cruz, and get off at Pagsanjan/Jam bus terminal in Barangay Pagsawitan, Pagsanjan, Laguna. The ride takes about 2.5 hours.
  2. Go to Pagsanjan, Lumban, Paete, Siniloan, or Caliraya, you can either:
    • Ride a jeep to Pagsanjan, Lumban, Paete, Siniloan, or Caliraya, and get off at your destination. The ride takes about 20-30 minutes.
    • Ride a tricycle to your destination.

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AquariumAquariumMall, StoreMall, Shop, Store
StadiumArena, ColosseumParkNature Reserve, Park, Zoo
BeachBeachPortPort (Boat, Ferry, Ship)
BuildingBuildingCityProvincial Town, Small City
Bus TerminalBus TerminalTechnoparkTechnopark
diving spotDiving SiteSchoolSchool
General AreaGeneral AreaTrain StationTrain Station
hospitalHospitalWaterfallWaterfall
HotelHotel

Commuting to Lucena


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Lucena is located in the Quezon Province, Southern Tagalog. It hosts many events every year such as: Araw ng Lucena, International Women's Day, Pasayahan sa Lucena, etc.

SM City Lucena
SM City Lucena
(Photo taken from: http://www.smprime.com/)

Fast Facts:

Bus Routes: Alabang-Lucena; Batangas-Lucena; Candelaria-Lucena; Kamuning/Kamias-Lucena; Laguna-Lucena; Lawton-Lucena; Cubao-Lucena; Pasay-Lucena; Pureza-Lucena; Sariaya-Lucena; Tiaong (Villa Escudero)-Lucena
Jeepney Route: Lucban-Lucena

Commuting Routes:

From NCR:

  1. Ride a bus to Lucena. These are some of the Bus Stations that cater to trips to Lucena.
    • From Manuela Metropolis Alabang, ride an N. dela Rosa or Jac Liner bus to Lucena, or an AB Liner or Barney Autolines bus to Guinayangan via Lucena.
    • From Lawton, ride an N. dela Rosa bus to Lucena.
    • From EDSA-Kamuning/Kamias, ride a Jac, Lucena Lines, Grand Star, or Tritran bus to Lucena.
    • From EDSA-New York, ride a JAM Transit bus to Lucena.
    • From EDSA-Pasay, ride a BLTB, Philtranco, JB Line Bicol Express, or Inland Trailways bus to Lucena.
    • From Pureza, ride an AB Liner bus to Guinayangan via Lucena.

From Baguio:

Route 1: Bus
  1. From the Victory Liner Terminal, ride a bus to Cubao.
  2. Go to Lucena. You can either:
    • Beside the Victory Liner Terminal is the JAM-AMA Transit terminal. From the JAM-AMA Transit terminal, ride a bus to Lucena.
    • From the Victory Liner Terminal, turn left at EDSA, and walk 5 blocks along EDSA, past Times Transit Terminal, New York Street, Dagupan Bus Terminal, Phil. Rabbit Terminal, Ermin Garcia Avenue, Ramon Magsaysay High School-Cubao, and Kamuning/Kamias Road. The Jac Liner and Tritran bus terminals are just across Kamuning/Kamias Road. Ride a Jac, Lucena Lines, Grand Star, or Tritran bus to Lucena.
Route 2: Bus
  1. From the Victory Liner Terminal, ride a bus to Pasay.
  2. Ride a BLTB, Philtranco, JB Line Bicol Express, or Inland Trailways bus to Lucena.

From Sto. Tomas, Batangas:

  1. From the Jac Liner Terminal, ride a Jac Liner bus to Lucena.

From Alaminos/San Pablo, Laguna:

  1. From the Jac Liner Terminal, ride a Jac Liner bus to Lucena.

From Tiaong (Villa Escudero)/Candelaria/Sariaya, Quezon Province:

  1. From the Jac Liner Terminal, ride a Jac Liner bus to Lucena.

From Lucban, Quezon Province:

  1. Ride a jeep to Lucena.

Commuting to Sagada


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Ready for a backpacking adventure? Then this is your place. Located at the Mountain Provice, tourists can enjoy spelunking at the Sumaguing and Lumiang Caves, exploring the underground river, or just relaxing at the Bomod-ok and Bokong Falls.

View of Sagada
View of Sagada

Fast Facts:

Bus Routes: Baguio-Sagada; Cabanatuan-Sagada
FX Routes: Banaue-Sagada
Jeepney Routes: Bontoc-Sagada

Commuting Routes:

From NCR:

Route 1: Quezon City-Bontoc-Sagada
  1. From the terminal in front of Trinity College of Quezon City, in front of St. Luke's Medical Center, ride a Cable Tours or Kasilen Transport bus to Bontoc. The ride takes 12-13 hours.
  2. From Bontoc, ride a jeep to Sagada. The ride takes about 1 hour.
Route 2: NCR-Baguio-Sagada
  1. Go to Baguio. The ride takes 4-7 hours.
  2. From the bus terminal, take a taxi to the Dangwa bus terminal, behind Baguio Center Mall.
  3. From the Dangwa bus terminal, ride a Lizardo or GL Transit bus to Sagada. The ride takes 5-7 hours.
Route 3: NCR-Banaue-Sagada
  1. Go to Banaue. The ride takes 8-11 hours.
  2. From the bus terminal, ride a jeep/tricycle to the town proper, and get off beside the Municipal Hall, near the Banaue Market.
  3. Ride an FX to Sagada. The ride takes 2-3 hours.
Route 4: NCR-Banaue-Bontoc-Sagada
  1. Go to Banaue. The ride takes 8-11 hours.
  2. From the bus terminal, ride a jeep/tricycle to the town proper, and get off beside the Municipal Hall, near the Banaue Market.
  3. Ride an AV, Bonbon, Cable Tours, or Emmanuel Trans bus or a jeep to Bontoc, and get off at the Bontoc Municipal Hall. The ride takes 2-4 hours.
  4. Ride a jeep to Sagada. The ride takes 1-2 hours.

From Solano, Nueva Vizcaya:

Route 1: Solano-Banaue-Sagada
  1. Go to Banaue. The ride takes 8-11 hours.
  2. From the bus terminal, ride a jeep/tricycle to the town proper, and get off beside the Municipal Hall, near the Banaue Market.
  3. Ride an FX to Sagada. The ride takes 2-3 hours.
Route 2: Solano-Banaue-Bontoc-Sagada
  1. Go to Banaue.
  2. From the bus terminal, ride a jeep/tricycle to the town proper, and get off beside the Municipal Hall, near the Banaue Market.
  3. Ride an AV, Bonbon, Cable Tours, or Emmanuel Trans bus or a jeep to Bontoc, and get off at the Bontoc Municipal Hall. The ride takes 2-4 hours.
  4. Ride a jeep to Sagada. The ride takes 1-2 hours.

From Angeles City, Pampanga:

Route 1: Angeles City-Tarlac-Cabanatuan-Sagada
  1. Ride a bus to Tarlac, and get off at the Metrotown Mall in Tarlac.
  2. From the Metrotown Mall, ride a Baliwag bus to Cabanatuan.
  3. From Cabanatuan, ride a bus to Sagada.
Route 2: Angeles City-Tarlac-La Paz-Cabanatuan-Sagada
  1. Ride a bus to Tarlac, and get off at the Metrotown Mall in Tarlac.
  2. From the Metrotown Mall, ride a jeep to La Paz.
  3. From La Paz, ride a jeep to Cabanatuan.
  4. From Cabanatuan, ride a bus to Sagada.

Commuting to Antipolo


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


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Fast Facts:

Nearest Train Station: LRT-2-Santolan
Bus Routes: Divisoria-Antipolo; Tanay-Antipolo
FX Routes: Baras-Antipolo; Cubao-Antipolo; Makati-Antipolo; Mandaluyong-Antipolo; Marikina-Antipolo; Morong-Antipolo; Tanay-Antipolo
Jeepney Routes: Baras-Antipolo; Cubao-Antipolo; Marikina-Antipolo; Morong-Antipolo; Tanay-Antipolo
Places to visit: Antipolo Cathedral, Boso-Boso Church, Hamaka Park, Hinulugang Taktak, Mystical Cave, PACEM Ecology Park, Pinagmisahan (Via Dolorosa), Shrine of Our Lady of Peace and Good Voyage

Commuting Routes:

From Caloocan:

Route 1: LRT-1-LRT-2-FX/Jeep
  1. Take the LRT-1 to Doroteo Jose station.
  2. Walk through the connecting foot bridge towards LRT-2-Recto terminal station.
  3. Take the LRT-2 to Santolan station.
  4. Ride an FX/ jeep to Antipolo.
Route 2: LRT-1-LRT-2-FX/Jeep
  1. Take the LRT-1 to Doroteo Jose station.
  2. Walk through the connecting foot bridge towards LRT-2-Recto terminal station.
  3. Take the LRT-2 to Araneta Center-Cubao station.
  4. Go to Gateway Mall.
  5. Take the Aurora Blvd. exit.
  6. Ride an FX/jeep to Antipolo.

From Las Pinas:

Route 1: FX-LRT-1-LRT-2-FX/Jeep
  1. From Alabang-Zapote Road, ride an FX to Lawton via Taft Avenue, and get off at LRT-1-UN (or at any other LRT-1 station).
  2. Take the LRT-1 to Doroteo Jose station.
  3. Walk through the connecting foot bridge towards LRT-2-Recto terminal station.
  4. Take the LRT-2 to Santolan station.
  5. Ride an FX/ jeep to Antipolo.
Route 2: FX-FX/Jeep
  1. From Alabang-Zapote Road, ride an FX to Lawton via Taft Avenue, and get off at Sen. Gil Puyat Avenue (Buendia) corner Taft Avenue.
  2. Ride an FX to Cubao, and get off along Aurora Blvd. in front of Gateway Mall.
  3. From Cubao, ride an FX/jeep to Antipolo.
Route 3: FX-LRT-1-LRT-2-FX/Jeep
  1. From Alabang-Zapote Road, ride an FX to Lawton via Taft Avenue, and get off at LRT-1-UN (or at any other LRT-1 station).
  2. Take the LRT-1 to Doroteo Jose station.
  3. Walk through the connecting foot bridge towards LRT-2-Recto terminal station.
  4. Take the LRT-2 to Araneta Center-Cubao station.
  5. Go to Gateway Mall.
  6. Take the Aurora Blvd. exit.
  7. 7. Ride an FX/jeep to Antipolo.

From Makati:

Route 1: FX
  1. From Gabriela Silang Parking Area (at Ayala Avenue corner Makati Avenue), ride an FX to Antipolo.
Route 2: MRT-LRT-2-FX/Jeep
  1. Take the MRT to Cubao station.
  2. Walk through Farmers Plaza and Gateway Mall towards LRT-2-Araneta Center-Cubao station.
  3. Take the LRT-2 to Santolan station.
  4. Ride an FX/ jeep to Antipolo.
Route 3: Bus-FX/Jeep
  1. From Makati Avenue corner Sen. Gil Puyat Avenue (Buendia), ride a bus to Cubao, and get off along Aurora Blvd. in front of Gateway Mall.
  2. Ride an FX/jeep to Antipolo.
Route 4: MRT-FX/Jeep
  1. Take the MRT to Cubao station.
  2. Walk through Farmers Plaza towards Gateway Mall.
  3. Take the Aurora Blvd. exit.
  4. Ride an FX/jeep to Antipolo.

From Mandaluyong/Pasig:

Route 1: FX
  1. From SM Megamall or Robinsons Galleria, ride an FX to Antipolo.
Route 2: MRT-LRT-2-FX/Jeep
  1. Take the MRT to Cubao station.
  2. Walk through Farmers Plaza and Gateway Mall towards LRT-2-Araneta Center-Cubao station.
  3. Take the LRT-2 to Santolan station.
  4. Ride an FX/ jeep to Antipolo.
Route 3: MRT-FX/Jeep
  1. Take the MRT to Cubao station.
  2. Walk through Farmers Plaza towards Gateway Mall.
  3. Take the Aurora Blvd. exit.
  4. Ride an FX/jeep to Antipolo.

From Manila:

Route 1: Bus
  1. From Divisoria, ride an EMBC bus to Antipolo. The bus will pass by Sta. Mesa and Ortigas Ave. Ext., and stop at P. Oliveros Street, Antipolo.
Route 2: LRT-2-FX/Jeep
  1. Take the LRT-2 to Santolan station.
  2. Ride an FX/ jeep to Antipolo.
Route 3: LRT-1-LRT-2-FX/Jeep
  1. Take the LRT-1 to Doroteo Jose station.
  2. Walk through the connecting foot bridge towards LRT-2-Recto terminal station.
  3. Take the LRT-2 to Santolan station.
  4. Ride an FX/ jeep to Antipolo.
Route 4: Jeep-FX/Jeep
  1. From Divisoria/Recto/Legarda/Ramon Magsaysay Blvd., ride a jeep to Cubao, and get off along Aurora Blvd. in front of Gateway Mall.
  2. Ride an FX/jeep to Antipolo.
Route 5: LRT-2-FX/Jeep
  1. Take the LRT-2 to Araneta Center-Cubao station.
  2. Go to Gateway Mall.
  3. Take the Aurora Blvd. exit.
  4. Ride an FX/jeep to Antipolo.
Route 6: LRT-1-LRT-2-FX/Jeep
  1. Take the LRT-1 to Doroteo Jose station.
  2. Walk through the connecting foot bridge towards LRT-2-Recto terminal station.
  3. Take the LRT-2 to Araneta Center-Cubao station.
  4. Go to Gateway Mall.
  5. Take the Aurora Blvd. exit.
  6. Ride an FX/jeep to Antipolo.

From Marikina:

  1. From LRT-2-Santolan, ride an FX/jeep to Antipolo.

From Muntinlupa:

Route 1: Bus-FX
  1. From Manuela Metropolis Alabang (Metropolis Mall), ride a bus to Makati, and get off at Gabriela Silang Parking Area (Ayala Avenue corner Makati Avenue).
  2. From the Parking Area, ride an FX to Antipolo.
Route 2: Bus-LRT-1-LRT-2-FX/Jeep
  1. From Manuela Metropolis Alabang (Metropolis Mall), ride a bus to Lawton via Taft Avenue, and get off at LRT-1-UN (or at any other LRT-1 station).
  2. Take the LRT-1 to Doroteo Jose station.
  3. Walk through the connecting foot bridge towards LRT-2-Recto terminal station.
  4. Take the LRT-2 to Santolan station.
  5. Ride an FX/ jeep to Antipolo.
Route 3: Bus-FX-FX/Jeep
  1. From Manuela Metropolis Alabang (Metropolis Mall), ride a bus to Lawton via Taft Avenue, and get off at Sen. Gil Puyat Avenue (Buendia) corner Taft Avenue.
  2. Ride an FX to Cubao, and get off along Aurora Blvd. in front of Gateway Mall.
  3. From Cubao, ride an FX/jeep to Antipolo.
Route 4: Bus-LRT-1-LRT-2-FX/Jeep
  1. From Manuela Metropolis Alabang (Metropolis Mall), ride a bus to Lawton via Taft Avenue, and get off at LRT-1-UN (or at any other LRT-1 station).
  2. Take the LRT-1 to Doroteo Jose station.
  3. Walk through the connecting foot bridge towards LRT-2-Recto terminal station.
  4. Take the LRT-2 to Araneta Center-Cubao station.
  5. Go to Gateway Mall.
  6. Take the Aurora Blvd. exit.
  7. Ride an FX/jeep to Antipolo.

From Paranaque/Pasay:

Route 1: MRT-LRT-2-FX/Jeep
  1. Take the MRT to Cubao station.
  2. Walk through Farmers Plaza and Gateway Mall towards LRT-2-Araneta Center-Cubao station.
  3. Take the LRT-2 to Santolan station.
  4. Ride an FX/ jeep to Antipolo.
Route 2: LRT-1-LRT-2-FX/Jeep
  1. Take the LRT-1 to Doroteo Jose station.
  2. Walk through the connecting foot bridge towards LRT-2-Recto terminal station.
  3. Take the LRT-2 to Santolan station.
  4. Ride an FX/ jeep to Antipolo.
Route 3: MRT-FX/Jeep
  1. Take the MRT to Cubao station.
  2. Walk through Farmers Plaza towards Gateway Mall.
  3. Take the Aurora Blvd. exit.
  4. Ride an FX/jeep to Antipolo.
Route 4: LRT-1-LRT-2-FX/Jeep
  1. Take the LRT-1 to Doroteo Jose station.
  2. Walk through the connecting foot bridge towards LRT-2-Recto terminal station.
  3. Take the LRT-2 to Araneta Center-Cubao station.
  4. Go to Gateway Mall.
  5. Take the Aurora Blvd. exit.
  6. Ride an FX/jeep to Antipolo.

From Quezon City:

Route 1: FX/Jeep
  1. From Aurora Blvd., Cubao (in front of Gateway Mall), ride an FX/jeep to Antipolo.
Route 2: LRT-2-FX/Jeep
  1. Take the LRT-2 to Santolan station.
  2. Ride an FX/ jeep to Antipolo.
Route 3: MRT-LRT-2-FX/Jeep
  1. Take the MRT to Cubao station.
  2. Walk through Farmers Plaza and Gateway Mall towards LRT-2-Araneta Center-Cubao station.
  3. Take the LRT-2 to Santolan station.
  4. Ride an FX/ jeep to Antipolo.
Route 4: LRT-2-FX/Jeep
  1. Take the LRT-2 to Araneta Center-Cubao station.
  2. Go to Gateway Mall.
  3. Take the Aurora Blvd. exit.
  4. Ride an FX/jeep to Antipolo.
Route 5: MRT-FX/Jeep
  1. Take the MRT to Cubao station.
  2. Walk through Farmers Plaza towards Gateway Mall.
  3. Take the Aurora Blvd. exit.
  4. Ride an FX/jeep to Antipolo.

From San Juan:

Route 1: LRT-2-FX/Jeep
  1. Take the LRT-2 to Santolan station.
  2. Ride an FX/ jeep to Antipolo.
Route 2: Jeep-FX/Jeep
  1. From Aurora Blvd., ride a jeep to Cubao, and get off along Aurora Blvd. in front of Gateway Mall.
  2. Ride an FX/jeep to Antipolo.
Route 3: LRT-2-FX/Jeep
  1. Take the LRT-2 to Araneta Center-Cubao station.
  2. Go to Gateway Mall.
  3. Take the Aurora Blvd. exit.
  4. Ride an FX/jeep to Antipolo.

From Taguig:

Route 1: Jeep-MRT-LRT-2-FX/Jeep
  1. From NAMRIA, Manila American Cemetery and Memorial, Gate 2, 3rd Avenue, 26th Street, 32nd Street, or 34th Street, ride a jeep to Guadalupe.
  2. From Guadalupe, take the MRT to Cubao station.
  3. Walk through Farmers Plaza and Gateway Mall towards LRT-2-Araneta Center-Cubao station.
  4. Take the LRT-2 to Santolan station.
  5. Ride an FX/ jeep to Antipolo.
Route 2: Jeep-MRT-FX/Jeep
  1. From NAMRIA, Manila American Cemetery and Memorial, Gate 2, 3rd Avenue, 26th Street, 32nd Street, or 34th Street, ride a jeep to Guadalupe.
  2. From Guadalupe, take the MRT to Cubao station.
  3. Walk through Farmers Plaza towards Gateway Mall.
  4. Take the Aurora Blvd. exit.
  5. Ride an FX/jeep to Antipolo.

From Baras/Morong/Tanay, Rizal:

  1. Ride a bus/FX/jeep to Antipolo via the Provincial Road.

From Laguna or Quezon Province:

  1. Ride a jeep to Sta. Cruz.
  2. From Sta. Cruz, ride a jeep to Siniloan.
  3. From Siniloan, ride a jeep to Tanay, Rizal.
  4. From Tanay, ride a bus/FX/jeep to Antipolo.

phcommute May 2008 Newsletter


May 2008 issue
Featured Beach of the Month: Boracay
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Commuting to NAIA Terminal 1 and 2


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


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Fast Facts:

Nearest Train Station: LRT1-Baclaran
Bus Routes: EDSA-MIA/NAIA/Domestic

Commuting Routes:

From Caloocan:

Route 1: Bus
  1. From EDSA, ride a bus to MIA/NAIA.
Route 2: LRT1-Bus
  1. Take the LRT1 to EDSA station.
  2. Exit the station.
  3. Turn right at Taft Avenue, and walk about 1 block, past Metropoint Mall, until you get to EDSA.
  4. Ride a bus to MIA/NAIA.

From Las Pinas:

  1. From Alabang-Zapote Road, ride an FX to Lawton via Taft Avenue, and get off at EDSA corner Taft Avenue.
  2. Ride a bus to MIA/NAIA.

From Makati/Mandaluyong/Pasig:

Route 1: Bus
  1. From EDSA, ride a bus to MIA/NAIA.
Route 2: MRT-Bus
  1. Take the MRT to Taft terminal station.
  2. Exit the station.
  3. Ride a bus to MIA/NAIA.

From Manila:

Route 1: Jeep-Bus
  1. From Divisoria, Sta. Cruz, or Quiapo, ride a jeep to Baclaran via Taft Avenue, and get off at EDSA corner Taft Avenue.
  2. Ride a bus to MIA/NAIA.
Route 2: LRT1-Bus
  1. Take the LRT1 to EDSA station.
  2. Exit the station.
  3. Turn right at Taft Avenue, and walk about 1 block, past Metropoint Mall, until you get to EDSA.
  4. Ride a bus to MIA/NAIA.

From Marikina:

  1. Go to Cubao.
    • From SSS, ride a jeep to Cubao.
    • Take the LRT2 to Araneta Center-Cubao station.
  2. From EDSA, Cubao, ride a bus to MIA/NAIA.

From Muntinlupa:

  1. From Manuela Metropolis Alabang (Metropolis Mall), ride a bus to Lawton via Taft Avenue, and get off at EDSA corner Taft Avenue.
  2. Ride a bus to MIA/NAIA.

From Paranaque/Pasay:

Route 1: Bus
  1. From EDSA, ride a bus to MIA/NAIA.
Route 2: LRT1-Bus
  1. Take the LRT1 to EDSA station.
  2. Exit the station.
  3. Turn right at Taft Avenue, and walk about 1 block, past Metropoint Mall, until you get to EDSA.
  4. Ride a bus to MIA/NAIA.

From Quezon City:

Route 1: Bus
  1. From EDSA, ride a bus to MIA/NAIA.
Route 2: MRT-Bus
  1. Take the MRT to Taft terminal station.
  2. Exit the station.
  3. Ride a bus to MIA/NAIA.
Route 3: LRT2-Bus
  1. Take the LRT2 to Araneta Center-Cubao station.
  2. Walk about 2 blocks along Aurora Blvd. until you get to EDSA.
  3. Cross EDSA.
  4. Ride a bus to MIA/NAIA.

From San Juan:

  1. From EDSA, ride a bus to MIA/NAIA.

From Sta. Rosa, Laguna:

  1. Ride any bus to Pasay and get off at Taft corner EDSA (Taft-MRT Station).
  2. Ride a bus to MIA/NAIA.

From Taguig:

  1. From McKinley Road, Pacific Plaza, 5th Avenue, 26th Street, or 32nd Street, ride the Fort bus to Ayala.
  2. Cross EDSA.
  3. Ride a bus to MIA/NAIA.

Commuting to St. Luke's Medical Center


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


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Fast Facts:

Nearest Train Station: LRT-2-Gilmore
Jeepney Routes: Cubao-Espana; Cubao-Kalaw; Cubao-Quiapo; Kamuning/Kamias-Quiapo/Espana

Commuting Routes:

From Caloocan:

Route 1: LRT-1-Jeep
  1. Take the LRT-1 to Carriedo station.
  2. Exit the station.
  3. Cross Rizal Avenue.
  4. Ride a jeep to Cubao via Espana or Quiapo via Espana, and get off at St. Luke's Medical Center. Landmarks are National Children's Hospital, The Garden Heights, and Cathedral of St. Mary & John.
Route 2: LRT-1-LRT-2-Jeep
  1. Take the LRT-1 to Doroteo Jose station.
  2. Walk through the connecting foot bridge towards LRT-2-Recto terminal station.
  3. Take the LRT-2 to Araneta Center-Cubao station.
  4. Take the North Exit.
  5. Ride a jeep to Espana, Kalaw via Espana, or Quiapo via Espana, and get off at St. Luke's Medical Center. Landmarks are Quezon City Sports Club, St. Joseph's College, and Cathedral of St. Mary & John.
Route 3: LRT-1-Jeep
  1. Take the LRT-1 to United Nations station.
  2. Exit the station.
  3. Cross Taft Avenue.
  4. Turn left, and walk about 1 block, past Araullo High School, until you get to T. M. Kalaw.
  5. Ride a jeep to Cubao via Espana, and get off at St. Luke's Medical Center. Landmarks are National Children's Hospital, The Garden Heights, and Cathedral of St. Mary & John.
Route 4: LRT-1-LRT-2-Tricycle
  1. Take the LRT-1 to Doroteo Jose station.
  2. Walk through the connecting foot bridge towards LRT-2-Recto terminal station.
  3. Take the LRT-2 to Gilmore station.
  4. Take the North Exit.
  5. Turn right at Aurora Boulevard, and walk about 1 block until you get to Broadway Avenue.
  6. Ride a tricycle to St. Luke's Medical Center.

From Las Pinas:

  1. From Alabang-Zapote Road, ride an FX to Lawton.
  2. From Lawton, ride a jeep to Cubao via Espana, and get off at St. Luke's Medical Center. Landmarks are National Children's Hospital, The Garden Heights, and Cathedral of St. Mary & John.

From Makati/Mandaluyong/Pasig:

Route 1: MRT-Jeep
  1. Take the MRT to Cubao station.
  2. Walk through Farmers Plaza and Gateway Mall, towards LRT-2-Araneta Center-Cubao station.
  3. Take the North Exit.
  4. Ride a jeep to Espana, Kalaw via Espana, or Quiapo via Espana, and get off at St. Luke's Medical Center. Landmarks are Quezon City Sports Club, St. Joseph's College, and Cathedral of St. Mary & John.
Route 2: MRT-Jeep
  1. Take the MRT to Kamuning station.
  2. Exit the station.
  3. Turn left at EDSA, and walk 3-4 blocks, past Metro Manila Commission, GMA Channel 7, Timog/South Avenue, Carlos P. Garcia Avenue (East Avenue), Dept. of Interior & Local Government, Trinity Lutheran Church, Victory Liner Bus Terminal, Tritran Bus Terminal, Mapagmahal, and Jac Liner Bus Terminal, until you get to Kamuning/Kamias Road.
  4. From EDSA corner Kamuning/Kamias Road, ride a jeep to Quiapo via Espana, and get off at St. Luke's Medical Center. Landmarks are Quezon City Sports Club, St. Joseph's College, and Cathedral of St. Mary & John.

From Manila:

Route 1: Jeep
  1. From UST/Morayta, Quiapo, Espana, Lawton, or T. M. Kalaw corner Taft Avenue, ride a jeep to Cubao or Kamuning/Kamias, and get off at St. Luke's Medical Center. Landmarks are National Children's Hospital, The Garden Heights, and Cathedral of St. Mary & John.
Route 2: LRT-2-Jeep
  1. Take the LRT-2 to Araneta Center-Cubao station.
  2. Take the North Exit.
  3. Ride a jeep to Espana, Kalaw via Espana, or Quiapo via Espana, and get off at St. Luke's Medical Center. Landmarks are Quezon City Sports Club, St. Joseph's College, and Cathedral of St. Mary & John.
Route 3: LRT-2-Tricycle
  1. Take the LRT-2 to Gilmore station.
  2. Take the North Exit.
  3. Turn right at Aurora Boulevard, and walk about 1 block until you get to Broadway Avenue.
  4. Ride a tricycle to St. Luke's Medical Center.
Route 4: LRT-1-Jeep
  1. Take the LRT-1 to Carriedo station.
  2. Exit the station.
  3. Cross Rizal Avenue.
  4. Ride a jeep to Cubao via Espana or Quiapo via Espana, and get off at St. Luke's Medical Center. Landmarks are National Children's Hospital, The Garden Heights, and Cathedral of St. Mary & John.
Route 5: LRT-1-Jeep
  1. Take the LRT-1 to United Nations station.
  2. Exit the station.
  3. Cross Taft Avenue.
  4. Turn left, and walk about 1 block, past Araullo High School, until you get to T. M. Kalaw.
  5. Ride a jeep to Cubao via Espana, and get off at St. Luke's Medical Center. Landmarks are National Children's Hospital, The Garden Heights, and Cathedral of St. Mary & John.

From Marikina:

Route 1: Jeep
  1. From SSS, ride a jeep to Cubao.
  2. From Cubao, ride a jeep to Espana, Kalaw via Espana, or Quiapo via Espana, and get off at St. Luke's Medical Center. Landmarks are Quezon City Sports Club, St. Joseph's College, and Cathedral of St. Mary & John.
Route 2: LRT-2-Jeep
  1. Take the LRT-2 to Araneta Center-Cubao station.
  2. Take the North Exit.
  3. Ride a jeep to Espana, Kalaw via Espana, or Quiapo via Espana, and get off at St. Luke's Medical Center. Landmarks are Quezon City Sports Club, St. Joseph's College, and Cathedral of St. Mary & John.
Route 3: LRT-2-Tricycle
  1. Take the LRT-2 to Gilmore station.
  2. Take the North Exit.
  3. Turn right at Aurora Boulevard, and walk about 1 block until you get to Broadway Avenue.
  4. Ride a tricycle to St. Luke's Medical Center.

From Muntinlupa:

  1. From Manuela Metropolis Alabang (Metropolis Mall), ride a bus to Lawton.
  2. From Lawton, ride a jeep to Cubao via Espana, and get off at St. Luke's Medical Center. Landmarks are National Children's Hospital, The Garden Heights, and Cathedral of St. Mary & John.

From Paranaque/Pasay:

Route 1: MRT-Jeep
  1. Take the MRT to Cubao station.
  2. Walk through Farmers Plaza and Gateway Mall, towards LRT-2-Araneta Center-Cubao station.
  3. Take the North Exit.
  4. Ride a jeep to Espana, Kalaw via Espana, or Quiapo via Espana, and get off at St. Luke's Medical Center. Landmarks are Quezon City Sports Club, St. Joseph's College, and Cathedral of St. Mary & John.
Route 2: MRT-Jeep
  1. Take the MRT to Kamuning station.
  2. Exit the station.
  3. Turn left at EDSA, and walk 3-4 blocks, past Metro Manila Commission, GMA Channel 7, Timog/South Avenue, Carlos P. Garcia Avenue (East Avenue), Dept. of Interior & Local Government, Trinity Lutheran Church, Victory Liner Bus Terminal, Tritran Bus Terminal, Mapagmahal, and Jac Liner Bus Terminal, until you get to Kamuning/Kamias Road.
  4. From EDSA corner Kamuning/Kamias Road, ride a jeep to Quiapo via Espana, and get off at St. Luke's Medical Center. Landmarks are Quezon City Sports Club, St. Joseph's College, and Cathedral of St. Mary & John.
Route 3: LRT-1-Jeep
  1. Take the LRT-1 to Carriedo station.
  2. Exit the station.
  3. Cross Rizal Avenue.
  4. Ride a jeep to Cubao via Espana or Quiapo via Espana, and get off at St. Luke's Medical Center. Landmarks are National Children's Hospital, The Garden Heights, and Cathedral of St. Mary & John.
Route 4: LRT-1-LRT-2-Jeep
  1. Take the LRT-1 to Doroteo Jose station.
  2. Walk through the connecting foot bridge towards LRT-2-Recto terminal station.
  3. Take the LRT-2 to Araneta Center-Cubao station.
  4. Take the North Exit.
  5. Ride a jeep to Espana, Kalaw via Espana, or Quiapo via Espana, and get off at St. Luke's Medical Center. Landmarks are Quezon City Sports Club, St. Joseph's College, and Cathedral of St. Mary & John.
Route 5: LRT-1-Jeep
  1. Take the LRT-1 to United Nations station.
  2. Exit the station.
  3. Cross Taft Avenue.
  4. Turn left, and walk about 1 block, past Araullo High School, until you get to T. M. Kalaw.
  5. Ride a jeep to Cubao via Espana, and get off at St. Luke's Medical Center. Landmarks are National Children's Hospital, The Garden Heights, and Cathedral of St. Mary & John.
Route 6: LRT-1-LRT-2-Tricycle
  1. Take the LRT-1 to Doroteo Jose station.
  2. Walk through the connecting foot bridge towards LRT-2-Recto terminal station.
  3. Take the LRT-2 to Gilmore station.
  4. Take the North Exit.
  5. Turn right at Aurora Boulevard, and walk about 1 block until you get to Broadway Avenue.
  6. Ride a tricycle to St. Luke's Medical Center.

From Quezon City:

Route 1: Jeep
  1. From LRT-2-Cubao, ride a jeep to Espana, Kalaw via Espana, or Quiapo via Espana, and get off at St. Luke's Medical Center. Landmarks are Quezon City Sports Club, St. Joseph's College, and Cathedral of St. Mary & John.
Route 2: Jeep
  1. From EDSA corner Kamuning/Kamias Road, ride a jeep to Quiapo via Espana, and get off at St. Luke's Medical Center. Landmarks are Quezon City Sports Club, St. Joseph's College, and Cathedral of St. Mary & John.
Route 3: LRT-2-Jeep
  1. Take the LRT-2 to Araneta Center-Cubao station.
  2. Take the North Exit.
  3. Ride a jeep to Espana, Kalaw via Espana, or Quiapo via Espana, and get off at St. Luke's Medical Center. Landmarks are Quezon City Sports Club, St. Joseph's College, and Cathedral of St. Mary & John.
Route 4: LRT-2-Tricycle
  1. Take the LRT-2 to Gilmore station.
  2. Take the North Exit.
  3. Turn right at Aurora Boulevard, and walk about 1 block until you get to Broadway Avenue.
  4. Ride a tricycle to St. Luke's Medical Center.
Route 5: MRT-Jeep
  1. Take the MRT to Cubao station.
  2. Walk through Farmers Plaza and Gateway Mall, towards LRT-2-Araneta Center-Cubao station.
  3. Take the North Exit.
  4. Ride a jeep to Espana, Kalaw via Espana, or Quiapo via Espana, and get off at St. Luke's Medical Center. Landmarks are Quezon City Sports Club, St. Joseph's College, and Cathedral of St. Mary & John.
Route 6: MRT-Jeep
  1. Take the MRT to Kamuning station.
  2. Exit the station.
  3. Turn left at EDSA, and walk 3-4 blocks, past Metro Manila Commission, GMA Channel 7, Timog/South Avenue, Carlos P. Garcia Avenue (East Avenue), Dept. of Interior & Local Government, Trinity Lutheran Church, Victory Liner Bus Terminal, Tritran Bus Terminal, Mapagmahal, and Jac Liner Bus Terminal, until you get to Kamuning/Kamias Road.
  4. From EDSA corner Kamuning/Kamias Road, ride a jeep to Quiapo via Espana, and get off at St. Luke's Medical Center. Landmarks are Quezon City Sports Club, St. Joseph's College, and Cathedral of St. Mary & John.

From San Juan:

Route 1: LRT-2-Jeep
  1. Take the LRT-2 to Araneta Center-Cubao station.
  2. Take the North Exit.
  3. Ride a jeep to Espana, Kalaw via Espana, or Quiapo via Espana, and get off at St. Luke's Medical Center. Landmarks are Quezon City Sports Club, St. Joseph's College, and Cathedral of St. Mary & John.
Route 2: LRT-2-Tricycle
  1. Take the LRT-2 to Gilmore station.
  2. Take the North Exit.
  3. Turn right at Aurora Boulevard, and walk about 1 block until you get to Broadway Avenue.
  4. Ride a tricycle to St. Luke's Medical Center.

From Taguig:

Route 1: Bus/Jeep-MRT-Jeep
  1. Get to an MRT Station, you can either go to Guadalupe or Ayala Station:
    • From NAMRIA, Manila American Cemetery and Memorial, Gate 2, 3rd Avenue, 26th Street, 32nd Street, or 34th Street, ride a jeep to Guadalupe.
    • From McKinley Road, Pacific Plaza, 5th Avenue, 26th Street, or 32nd Street, ride the Fort bus to Ayala.
  2. Take the MRT to Cubao station.
  3. Walk through Farmers Plaza and Gateway Mall, towards LRT-2-Araneta Center-Cubao station.
  4. Take the North Exit.
  5. Ride a jeep to Espana, Kalaw via Espana, or Quiapo via Espana, and get off at St. Luke's Medical Center. Landmarks are Quezon City Sports Club, St. Joseph's College, and Cathedral of St. Mary & John.
Route 2: Bus/Jeep-MRT-Jeep
  1. Get to an MRT Station, you can either go to Guadalupe or Ayala Station:
    • From NAMRIA, Manila American Cemetery and Memorial, Gate 2, 3rd Avenue, 26th Street, 32nd Street, or 34th Street, ride a jeep to Guadalupe.
    • From McKinley Road, Pacific Plaza, 5th Avenue, 26th Street, or 32nd Street, ride the Fort bus to Ayala.
  2. Take the MRT to Kamuning station.
  3. Exit the station.
  4. Turn left at EDSA, and walk 3-4 blocks, past Metro Manila Commission, GMA Channel 7, Timog/South Avenue, Carlos P. Garcia Avenue (East Avenue), Dept. of Interior & Local Government, Trinity Lutheran Church, Victory Liner Bus Terminal, Tritran Bus Terminal, Mapagmahal, and Jac Liner Bus Terminal, until you get to Kamuning/Kamias Road.
  5. From EDSA corner Kamuning/Kamias Road, ride a jeep to Quiapo via Espana, and get off at St. Luke's Medical Center. Landmarks are Quezon City Sports Club, St. Joseph's College, and Cathedral of St. Mary & John.

Commuting to Banaue


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Fast Facts:

Bus Routes: Baguio-Banaue; Cubao-Banaue; Sampaloc-Banaue; Solano-Banaue
Jeepney Routes: Bagabag-Banaue; Bontoc-Banaue; Lagawe-Banaue; Solano-Banaue

Commuting Routes:

From NCR:

Route 1: NCR-Baguio-Banaue
  1. Go to Baguio.
  2. Ride an Autobus, Dangwa Tranco, KMS Liner, or Ohayami Trans bus to Banaue. The ride takes 8-10 hours.
Route 2: NCR-Baguio-Lagawe-Banaue
  1. Go to Baguio.
  2. Ride an Ohayami Trans bus to Lagawe.
  3. Ride a jeep/tricycle to Banaue.
Route 3: Baguio-Kiangan-Banaue
  1. Go to Baguio.
  2. From the Nelbusco Station in Rizal Park, Baguio, ride a KMS Liner or Terraces Transport bus to Kiangan.
  3. From Kiangan, ride a jeep to Banaue.
Route 4: Quezon City-Banaue
  1. From Gateway Mall, take the Aurora Blvd. Exit.
  2. Turn left at Aurora Blvd., and walk about 6 blocks, past Gen. Araneta, Gen. Santos Ave., EDSA, Pinatubo, Partas Bus Terminal, Coun. C. Benitez, and Driod. The Dangwa Tranco Bus Terminal is located at Aurora Blvd. corner Driod.
  3. Ride a Dangwa Tranco bus to Banaue. The ride takes about 8 hours.
Route 5: Manila-Banaue
  1. From UST, take the Lacson Exit.
  2. Turn left at A. H. Lacson, and walk past UST and Hospital of the Infant Jesus, until you get to Dimasalang/Nicanor Roxas. The Dangwa Tranco Bus Terminal is located near the intersection of A. H. Lacson, Dimasalang, and Nicanor Roxas.
  3. Ride Dangwa Tranco bus to Banaue. The ride takes about 9 hours.
Route 6: Manila-Banaue
  1. From UST, take the Espana Exit.
  2. Walk towards Extremadura.
  3. Turn into Extremadura, and walk about 1 block, past Valencia, until you get to M. Earnshaw/Sergio H. Loyola. The Florida Bus Terminal is located near the intersection of Extremadura, M. Earnshaw, and Sergio H. Loyola.
  4. Ride a Florida bus to Banaue. The ride takes 8-10 hours.
Route 7: Manila-Banaue
  1. From UST, take the Espana Exit.
  2. Walk towards F. Cayco.
  3. Turn into F. Cayco, and walk about 1 block, past Perpetual Succor Hospital, until you get to Sergio H. Loyola. The Autobus Terminal is located at F. Cayco corner Sergio H. Loyola.
  4. Ride an Autobus to Banaue. The ride takes 8-10 hours.
Route 8: Quezon City-Bagabag-Banaue
  1. From GMA-Kamuning, turn right at EDSA, and walk about 1 block, past GMA Channel 7, Timog Avenue/South Avenue, Carlos P. Garcia Avenue (East Avenue), Dept. of Interior & Local Government, and Trinity Lutheran Church. The Victory Liner Bus Terminal located at EDSA corner Mapagmahal, beside the Dept. of Interior & Local Government and across the Tritran Bus Terminal.
  2. Ride a Victory Liner bus to Cagayan Valley via Tuguegarao, and ask the conductor to drop you off at Bagabag. Victory Liner Trip Schedules and Fares.
  3. Ride a jeep to Banaue.
Route 9: Quezon City-Solano-Banaue
  1. From GMA-Kamuning, turn right at EDSA, and walk about 1 block, past GMA Channel 7, Timog Avenue/South Avenue, Carlos P. Garcia Avenue (East Avenue), Dept. of Interior & Local Government, and Trinity Lutheran Church. The Victory Liner Bus Terminal located at EDSA corner Mapagmahal, beside the Dept. of Interior & Local Government and across the Tritran Bus Terminal.
  2. Ride a Victory Liner bus to Cagayan Valley via Tuguegarao, and ask the conductor to drop you off at Solano. The ride takes 6-7 hours. Victory Liner Trip Schedules and Fares.
  3. Ride a jeep or Emmanuel/KMS/Ohayami bus to Banaue. The ride takes 1.5-2.5 hours.
Route 10: Quezon City-Solano-Lagawe-Banaue
  1. From GMA-Kamuning, turn right at EDSA, and walk about 1 block, past GMA Channel 7, Timog Avenue/South Avenue, Carlos P. Garcia Avenue (East Avenue), Dept. of Interior & Local Government, and Trinity Lutheran Church. The Victory Liner Bus Terminal located at EDSA corner Mapagmahal, beside the Dept. of Interior & Local Government and across the Tritran Bus Terminal.
  2. Ride a Victory Liner bus to Cagayan Valley via Tuguegarao, and ask the conductor to drop you off at Solano. The ride takes 6-7 hours. Victory Liner Trip Schedules and Fares.
  3. Ride a bus/jeep to Lagawe. The ride takes about 1.5 hours.
  4. Ride a jeep or tricycle to Banaue.
Route 11: Manila-Bagabag-Banaue
  1. From UST, take the Espana Exit.
  2. Walk towards Galicia. The Victory Liner Terminal is located at Espana corner Galicia.
  3. Ride a Victory Liner bus to Cagayan Valley via Tuguegarao, and ask the conductor to drop you off at Bagabag. Victory Liner Trip Schedules and Fares.
  4. Ride a jeep to Banaue.
Route 12: Manila-Solano-Banaue
  1. From UST, take the Espana Exit.
  2. Walk towards Galicia. The Victory Liner Terminal is located at Espana corner Galicia.
  3. Ride a Victory Liner bus to Cagayan Valley via Tuguegarao, and ask the conductor to drop you off at Solano. The ride takes 6-7 hours. Victory Liner Trip Schedules and Fares.
  4. Ride a jeep or Emmanuel/KMS/Ohayami bus to Banaue. The ride takes 1.5-2.5 hours.
Route 13: Manila-Solano-Lagawe-Banaue
  1. From UST, take the Espana Exit.
  2. Walk towards Galicia. The Victory Liner Terminal is located at Espana corner Galicia.
  3. Ride a Victory Liner bus to Cagayan Valley via Tuguegarao, and ask the conductor to drop you off at Solano. The ride takes 6-7 hours. Victory Liner Trip Schedules and Fares.
  4. Ride a bus/jeep to Lagawe. The ride takes about 1.5 hours.
  5. Ride a jeep or tricycle to Banaue.
Route 14: Manila-Lagawe-Banaue
  1. From UST, take the Espana Exit.
  2. Walk towards F. Cayco.
  3. Turn into F. Cayco, and walk about 1 block, past Perpetual Succor Hospital, until you get to Sergio H. Loyola. The Autobus Terminal is located at F. Cayco corner Sergio H. Loyola.
  4. Ride an Autobus to Lagawe.
  5. Ride a jeep/tricycle to Banaue.
Route 15: Manila-Kiangan-Banaue
  1. From UST, take the Espana Exit.
  2. Walk towards F. Cayco.
  3. Turn into F. Cayco, and walk about 1 block, past Perpetual Succor Hospital, until you get to Sergio H. Loyola. The Autobus Terminal is located at F. Cayco corner Sergio H. Loyola.
  4. Ride an Autobus to Kiangan.
  5. Ride a jeep to Banaue.
Route 16: NCR-Banaue
  1. Ride a Dhayam, KMS, or Ohayami Liner bus to Banaue.

From Angeles City, Pampanga:

Route 1: Angeles City-Tarlac-Solano-Banaue
  1. Ride a bus to Tarlac.
  2. Ride a Vizcaya Liner bus to Solano.
  3. Ride a jeep or Emmanuel/KMS/Ohayami bus to Banaue. The ride takes 1.5-2.5 hours.
Route 2: Angeles City-Tarlac-Solano-Lagawe-Banaue
  1. Ride a bus to Tarlac.
  2. Ride a Vizcaya Liner bus to Solano.
  3. Ride a bus/jeep to Lagawe. The ride takes about 1.5 hours.
  4. Ride a jeep or tricycle to Banaue.

From Bagabag, Nueva Vizcaya:

  1. Ride a jeep to Banaue.

From Baguio:

Route 1: Baguio-Banaue
  1. Ride an Autobus, Dangwa Tranco, KMS Liner, or Ohayami Trans bus to Banaue. The ride takes 8-10 hours.
Route 2: Baguio-Lagawe-Banaue
  1. Ride an Ohayami Trans bus to Lagawe.
  2. Ride a jeep/tricycle to Banaue.
Route 3: Baguio-Kiangan-Banaue
  1. From the Nelbusco Station in Rizal Park, Baguio, ride a KMS Liner or Terraces Transport bus to Kiangan.
  2. From Kiangan, ride a jeep to Banaue.

From Bontoc, Mountain Province:

  1. Ride a jeep to Banaue. The ride takes 2-2.5 hours.

From Lagawe, Ifugao:

  1. Ride a jeep/tricycle to Banaue.

From Solano, Nueva Vizcaya:

Route 1: Nueva Vizcaya-Banaue
  1. Ride a jeep or Emmanuel/KMS/Ohayami bus to Banaue. The ride takes 1.5-2.5 hours.
Route 2: Nueva Vizcaya-Lagawe-Banaue
  1. Ride a bus/jeep to Lagawe. The ride takes about 1.5 hours.
  2. Ride a jeep or Emmanuel/KMS/Ohayami bus to Banaue.

From Tarlac:

Route 1: Tarlac-Solano-Banaue
  1. Ride a Vizcaya Liner bus to Solano.
  2. Ride a jeep or Emmanuel/KMS/Ohayami bus to Banaue. The ride takes 1.5-2.5 hours.
Route 2: Tarlac-Solano-Lagawe-Banaue
  1. Ride a Vizcaya Liner bus to Solano.
  2. Ride a bus/jeep to Lagawe. The ride takes about 1.5 hours.
  3. Ride a jeep or tricycle to Banaue.

Commuting to Manaoag


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Known as the Antipolo of the North, Manaoag is located in Pangasinan. Many people go here yearly on pilgrimages to visit the famous Our Lady of Manaoag Shrine.

Manaoag Church
Manaoag Church
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Fast Facts:

Bus Routes: Cubao-Dagupan; Cubao-Manaoag; Urdaneta-Manaoag
Jeepney Routes: Binalonan-Manaoag; Dagupan-Manaoag; Urdaneta-Manaoag

Commuting Routes:

From NCR:

Route 1: Quezon City-Manaoag
  1. From the Dagupan Bus Terminal at EDSA corner New York Street, ride a Dagupan bus to Dagupan City, and ask the conductor to drop you off at Manaoag. The ride takes about 4 hours.
Route 2: NCR-Urdaneta City-Manaoag
  1. Go to Baguio, and get off at Urdaneta City.
  2. Ride a bus/jeep to Manaoag.
Route 3: NCR-Binalonan-Manaoag
  1. Go to Baguio, and get off at Binalonan.
  2. Ride a jeep/tricycle to Manaoag.
Route 4: NCR-Urdaneta City-Manaoag
  1. Go to Baguio, and get off at Urdaneta City.
  2. Walk towards the tricycle terminal near BPI.
  3. Ride a tricycle to Manaoag. The ride takes 10-20 minutes.
Route 5: NCR-Urdaneta City-Manaoag
  1. Go to Urdaneta City, you can ride buses at these terminals:
  2. Ride a Victory Liner bus to Dagupan, and ask the conductor to drop you off at Urdaneta City. The ride takes 4-6 hours.
  3. Ride a bus/jeep to Manaoag.
Route 6: NCR-Urdaneta City- Manaoag
  1. Go to Urdaneta City, you can ride buses at these terminals:
  2. Ride a Victory Liner bus to Dagupan, and ask the conductor to drop you off at Urdaneta City. The ride takes 4-6 hours.
  3. Walk towards the tricycle terminal near BPI.
  4. Ride a tricycle to Manaoag. The ride takes 10-20 minutes.
Route 7: NCR-Binalonan-Manaoag
  1. Go to Binalonan, you can ride the buses at these terminals:
    • Dominion Bus Terminal at EDSA corner New York Street.
    • From Gateway Mall, take the Aurora Blvd. exit. Turn left at Aurora Blvd., and walk about 4 blocks, past Gen. Araneta, Gen. Santos Ave., EDSA, and Pinatubo, until you get to the Partas Bus Terminal at Aurora Blvd. corner Pinatubo.
  2. Ride a Dominion/Partas bus to La Union, and ask the conductor to drop you off at Binalonan.
  3. From Binalonan, ride a jeep/tricycle to Manaoag.

From Alaminos, Pangasinan:

  1. Ride a bus/van to Dagupan.
  2. Ride a jeep to Manaoag.
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