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Passport toMetro Manila
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Passport toMetro ManilaAn independent travelers guide
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Owing to the many unique sights, sounds andeats that have proven to be irresistible totourists, thousands of people every year visit
Metro Manila, the Philippines center of government,trade, culture and education.
But the view through the window of an air-conditioned vehicle and the carefully crafteditineraries of a tour group can only reveal so much. Totruly experience this urban jungle, you need a sense of
adventure that is, the willingness to dive headrstinto the culture and explore as a local would.
The real Metro Manila awaits.
Tara na! (Lets go!)
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Introduction to the MRT
Opened in 1999, the Metro Rail Transit (MRT-3 or MRT) islocated along Epifanio de los Santos Avenue (EDSA) andpasses through Quezon City, San Juan, Mandaluyong,
Makati and Pasay.
You can buy a single-journey ticket or a stored value cardworth P100. The stored value card is valid for three months
from the date of purchase and one month from the date it wasrst used. The MRT is colored blue on rail maps and intersectswith Manila Light Rail Transit's (LRT) Purple and Yellow linesat the Araneta Center-Cubao and Taft stations, respectively.However, separate tickets must be bought if switching lines.
The MRT is open from 5:30 AM11:00 PM all days of the
week. It is closed on Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, BlackSaturday and Easter Sunday.
Rush Hours:
7:00 AM9:00 AM5:00 PM7:30 PM
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Beyond the railways: A guide to getting aroundJeepney Originally made from US military jeeps left
over from World War II, the colorful jeepney is a symbol ofPhilippine culture and ingenuity. They operate on main roadsand smaller alleys.
Bus Despite being known for their cramped interiors andgenerally reckless drivers, buses remain a major means ofMetro Manila transportation.
Tricycle A sidecar driven by a motorcycle, the tricycleis prohibited from operating on main roads. Rates varydepending on distance and economic landscape of the area.
Pedicab If a tricycle is powered by a motorcycle, a pedicab
is a sidecar attached to a bicycle. As such, it is available forshort distances only. Again, rates vary.
Taxi The ag-down rate as of 2011 is P40 to which P2.50 isadded every 250 meters. If a driver asks if he can turn o themeter in favor of a at rate, you should get a dierent cab.
Tip: Always carry loose change, especially when traveling inthe morning.
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North Ave. Boni
Quezon Ave. Guadalupe
Kamuning Buendia
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Santolan Magallanes
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part from two large malls and a few commercialstrips, the area surrounding North Avenuestation is mostly residential, developed in
the 1960s. The Tandang Sora district takes its namefrom that of Filipina revolutionary Melchora Aquinoand is home to Pugad Lawin, where the Katipunanbegan their revolt against Spanish rule.
Despite recent commercialization, the areakeeps a low prole. Youll enjoy malling and eating
along the strip of restaurants along West Avenue. Ifyoure looking for extra adventure, expressways likeNorth Luzon Expressway (NLEX) and Subic- Clark-Tarlac Expressway (SCTEX) are gateways to the northof the Philippines.
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Opened in 1985, SM City North EDSA was the rstof entrepreneur Henry Sy, Sr.s supermalls thatestablished malling as a pastime of Filipinos. Since
then, it has expanded to seven buildings, making it the largest
mall in the Philippines.In the malls main building, you can shop in boutiques,watch a movie in the IMAX Theater, or shop for Filipinosouvenirs and handicrafts at the Kultura store. The maindining establishments are on the second level, most of whichhave been renovated to be accessible via the Sky Garden, anelevated park with a small man-made river and
open-air bars.
SM City North EDSAEDSA cor. North Avenue, Quezon City+63-2-9296686 to 89http://smsupermalls.com/
Mall Hours:Monday to Thursday, Sunday 10:00 AM9:00 PMFriday to Saturday 10:00 AM10:00 PM
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SM City North EDSA
Get down at the North Avenue stationExit into TriNoma Mall and walk towards the main atrium
Turn left into the passageway between Kenny Rogers andTokyo TokyoExit the building and take the pedestrian footbridge toSM City North EDSA
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Branching o from the NLEX, the SCTEx is thecountrys longest tollway, directly passingthrough the provinces of Bulacan, Pampanga and
Tarlac. Popular destinations reachable through thescenic SCTEx include the Subic Bay and Clark FreeportZones, the countrys summer capital Baguio City andthe Hundred Islands National Park in Pangasinan.
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Via rental or personal car
Get down at the North Avenue station (north exit)Drive north on Mindanao AvenueFollow signs to SCTEx.
Via bus
Get down at any MRT stationLocate the bus terminalCatch a provincial bus that travels north
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uezon Avenue is named after ManuelL. Quezon, the rst president of theCommonwealth period. At one end of Quezon
Avenue is the Quezon Memorial Circle, a nationalpark where the his remains are interred in a centralshrine over 200 feet tall. Families often visit the parkto have picnics, y kites and ride rental bicycles.
Many government oces are located aroundthe area of the Circle, as well as health centers and
schools. The remaining areas are semi-commercial,like Maginhawa Street, the home of small conceptrestaurants like Burger Project, where you can haveburgers made exactly the way they want it.
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Two of the top universities in the Philippines, theUniversity of the Philippines (UP) and the Ateneo deManila University (ADMU) are located barely three
kilometers apart.Every December 16, the fraternity Alpha Phi Omega stages
the annual Oblation Run, where 24 members of the fraternity
run naked to protest national issues. A few hours later, UPholds a Lantern Parade to mark the start of the holidays.
While ADMU is a smaller community, it nonetheless has itsown distinct culture. The pride of the school is its collegiatebasketball team, which won back-to-back championshipsfrom 2008-2010. The university faces Katipunan Avenue,where fast food chains and tea shops cater to the hungrystudents.
University of the Philippines
Diliman, Quezon City+63-2-9818500http://upd.edu.ph/
Ateneo de Manila University
Katipunan Avenue, Loyola Heights, Quezon City+63-2-4266001http://ateneo.edu/
University of the Philippines and
Ateneo de Manila University
How to get there
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To UPGet down at the Quezon Avenue station (north exit)Take the jeep labeled UP CampusTake a jeep on the Ikot (going around) route and feelfree to explore
ToAdMU (via UP)Take a jeep labeled KatipunanYou wont be able to enter ADMU unless you have ocialbusiness, but Katipunan is a destination in itself!
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Adarna Food & Culture Restaurant is like a smorgasbordof memories from a childhood spent in Manila. Namedafter the magical bird in the Filipino epic Ibong Adarna,
the restaurant serves dishes made from recipes passed downthrough the generations, but with new and exciting twists.Its interesting ambiance makes it dierent from other local
restaurants, with collages of old movie stars, vintage vinylrecords, Filipino comic books and even a makeshift sari-saristore (convenience store) decorating its interior.
Adarna Food & Culture Restaurant119 Kalayaan Avenue, Diliman Quezon City+63-2-9268712
Restaurant Hours:Monday to Saturday 11:30 AM10:30 PMSunday 11:30 AM10:00 PM
Adarna Food & Culture
Restaurant
How to get there
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Get down at Quezon Avenue (north exit)Take a jeep to Quezon Memorial CircleTake a jeep to Kalayaan Avenue
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prominent landmark in the Kamuning station isthe headquarters of GMA Network, one of thecountrys leading multimedia entertainment
companies. Tomas Morato Avenue, a popularentertainment and dining area, is also accessiblethrough this station. Here, there is a hodgepodgeof restaurants that can satisfy the palette and walletof any discriminating visitor, as well as numerouscomedy bars, karaoke joints, and gay clubs.
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Araneta Center-Cubao
With its accessibility to the AranetaCenter complex and as a transferpoint to another train line (the LRT),
it is unsurprising that this station draws ayouthful crowd. The proximity of shoppingmalls, restaurants, cinemas and event
venues makes it a logical destination forcollege students and young professionalsto unwind.
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The Big Dome, the countrys most famous stadium, rstopened on March 16, 1960. It is perhaps most famousfor hosting the 1975 boxing match between Muhammad
Ali and Joe Frazier in a spectacle dubbed Thrilla in Manila.The Coliseum is home to local mens basketball leagues,both collegiate (the University Athletic Association of thePhilippines and the National Collegiate Athletic Association)and professional (the Philippine Basketball Association).International singing sensations Westlife, Super Junior andLady Gaga have also performed to thousands in this venue.
Araneta ColiseumGeneral Araneta Avenue cor. General Roxas Avenue, Cubao,Quezon Cityhttp://www.aranetacoliseum.com/
Araneta Coliseum
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Get down at the Araneta Center-Cubao stationExit to Farmers PlazaGo to the ground oorCross the street
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estled in the center of Metro Manila is SanJuan, the smallest city in the country. But dontlet its size fool you San Juan is rich with
culture and history. Here, new and old come togetherto bridge the gap between past and present, theinuences of Filipino, Spanish, Chinese, Muslimand Korean cultures combining to create the citysunique character.
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n August 30, 1896, members of the Katipunan (arevolutionary society comprised of anti-SpanishFilipinos) stormed a military depot in San Juan. The
Pinaglabanan Shrine marks the site of the opening salvo ofthe 1896 Philippine Revolution against the Spanish colonialgovernment. The sculpture, featuring three brass gurescreated by Eduardo Castrillo, is also known as The Spiritof Pinaglabanan. Less than a kilometer away is a statueof a woman holding a machete, supported by two children
on either side. Called the Pinaglabanan Monument, it alsocommemorates the rst battle of the Katipuneros.
Pinaglabanan Shrine
Pinaglabanan Street, San Juan
Pinaglabanan Monument
N. Domingo Street cor. Pinaglabanan Street, San Juan
Pinaglabanan Shrine
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Get down at the Santolan station (south exit)Walk southwards and turn right onto Annapolis St.
Take the green jeepney to Greenhills Shopping CenterRide any jeep on the San Juan route
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Greenhills Shopping Center perhaps captures SanJuans multicultural character best. Its tiangge (bazaar)features bargains from all over the country, such as
export overrun clothing, pearls, furniture and electronics.
The many Chinese-Filipino residents in the area explain whyGreenhills is home to the best Chinese restaurants (such asCrystal Jade La Mian Xiao Long Bao and Lugang Caf) outsideof Chinatown. Korean grocery stores have also startedpopping up just outside the complex to cater to their growingpopulation in the Philippines. And as a testament to howreligious Filipinos are, the shopping center houses a RomanCatholic chapel and a Muslim prayer room as well.
Greenhills Shopping CenterOrtigas Avenue, San Juan+63-2-7210572http://www.greenhills.com.ph/
Mall Hours:Monday to Thursday, Sunday 10:00 AM8:00 PMFriday to Saturday 10:00 AM9:00 PM
Greenhills Shopping Center
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Get down at the Santolan station (south exit)Walk southwards and turn right onto Annapolis St.Take the green jeepney to Greenhills Shopping Center
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rtigas is one of Metro Manilas mostimportant commercial and business districts,second only to Makati. It is home to some
of the countrys biggest companies (such as VivaEntertainment and Jollibee Foods Corporation),hotels (Crowne Plaza Hotel Galleria Manila andEDSA Shangri-La in particular) and shopping malls(like SM Megamall and Robinsons Galleria). Owingto the large number of yuppies in the area, Ortigashas a vibrant nightlife scene as well.
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The People Power Monument was erected in tribute to thethousands of Filipinos who staged a series of non-violentdemonstrations against dictator Ferdinand Marcos from
February 22-25, 1986. The People Power Revolution led to
the successful installation of Corazon Aquino, the widow ofMarcos staunchest critic Benigno Aquino Jr., as the countrysrst female president. This Eduardo Castrillo sculpture canalso be seen while riding the MRT.
People Power Monument
White Plains Avenue cor. EDSA, Quezon City
People Power
Monument
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Get down at the Ortigas station (north exit)Ride any jeep on the Ortigas routeGet down at Robinsons Galleria/EDSA ShrineUse the footbridge to cross Ortigas Ave.Walk northwards to White Plains Avenue
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uilt in 1989 to commemorate the 1986 People PowerRevolution, the Shrine of Mary, Queen of Peace, Our Ladyof EDSA (EDSA Shrine) features a large golden statue
of the Virgin Mary. It has also served as the gathering pointfor the 2001 EDSA Revolution, another peaceful revolutionthat ousted then-president Joseph Estrada, placing his vice-president Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo into power. Located onthe intersection of EDSA and Ortigas Avenue, the EDSA Shrineis also a Roman Catholic church with a devoted congregation.
EDSA Shrine
Ortigas Avenue cor. EDSA, Quezon City
EDSA Shrine
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Get down at the Ortigas station (north exit)
Ride any jeep on the Ortigas routeGet down at Robinsons Galleria/EDSA Shrine
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Shaw Boulevard
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espite the heavy trac and disorganized hustleand bustle, part of the charm of the stationand its surrounding areas stems from its being
more urban than sophisticated. It draws a variedcrowd because of its easy access to Mandaluyong,the shopping mall capital of the Philippines. Art andlm festivals are also often held in the area for thatvery same reason.
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he Boni station is mostly surrounded byresidential areas and oce buildings. Notableamong these are the Globe Telecom company
headquarters and Summit Media, a popularmagazine publisher that puts out local editionsof Cosmopolitan, FHM and Good Housekeeping,among others.
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Guadalupe
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he Guadalupe station is an ideal stop for urbanadventures. Located near two seminaries, it isnamed after a Catholic icon, Our Lady of Guadalupe.
It is usually an access point to the nearby cities of Paterosand Pasay, as well as the nearest to the Guadalupe PasigRiver ferry station. For those who are tired of the usualtourist fare, this place offers a look beyond Makatisusual glamour. On the other side of the spectrum,Guadalupe is also the station nearest the RockwellCenter, an affluent land development that houses the
Ateneo Law School and the PowerPlant Mall.
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ue to the clusters of residential villages and officebuildings, Buendia is more low-key compared tothe excitement offered by other areas in Makati.
But once explored further, it reveals its own version ofentertainment and leisure, with a number of restaurants,bars, nightclubs and shops that are decidedly lessmainstream than those found at the usual shoppingcomplexes.
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ucked in an elevated landing near SM Makati, theAyala station is an access point to one of the moreaffluent areas in the metro. It is in close proximity
to the Ayala Center, a commercial complex that includesmultiple shopping malls and Makatis central businessdistrict. It is also the station closest to the equally upscaledevelopment Bonifacio Global City in Taguig. With thepedestrian-friendly walkways, art installations, lightshow spectacles, and al fresco shopping and dining, theresulting cosmopolitan and modern atmosphere makes
for an ideal destination for tourists and locals alike.
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Consisting of ve interconnecting sections, Greenbelt isconsidered as one of Makatis more upscale shoppingmalls, housing a number of high-end retailers
(particularly the local agship stores of Balenciaga, MarcJacobs and Herms), restaurants and numerous movietheaters. With its unique architecture, landscaped gardens,
and man-made waterfalls and ponds, the areas thematicdesign manages to successfully blend a busy mall area with anatural outdoor setting.
Greenbelt
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Get down at the Ayala station (south exit)Walk past SM Makati and into Glorietta 4
Follow the second oor walkway into TheLandmark MallExit onto a footbridge and stay on path toGreenbelt 3
Greenbelt
Makati Avenue, Makati City+63-2-7574853
http://www.ayalamalls.com.ph/
Mall Hours:Greenbelt 1Sunday to Thursday 10:00 AM8:00PMFriday to Saturday 10:00 AM9:00PM
Greenbelt 2, 3 and 5Sunday to Thursday 11:00 AM9:00PMFriday to Saturday 11:00 AM10:00PM
Greenbelt 4Monday to Thursday 11:00 AM9:00PMFriday to Saturday 11:00 AM10:00PMSunday 10:00 AM9:00PM
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stablished in 1967, the Ayala Museum is an excellentlycurated haven of ne arts and history. Aside from
works from pioneer Filipino artists Juan Luna, FernandoAmorsolo and Fernando Zobel, the museum charts Philippinehistory from the pre- colonial days to the present through sixtyhandcrafted dioramas. A multimedia exhibit commemoratesthe 1986 People Power Revolution.
The highlight of the museum is the exhibition called
Crossroads of Civilations. Over a thousand pieces ofarchaeological gold oers insight into the rich culture of pre-colonial Philippine civilization.
Ayala MuseumMakati Avenue cor. De La Rosa Street, Makati City+63-2-7577117 to 21
http://www.ayalamuseum.org/
Museum Hours:Monday CLOSEDTuesday to Friday 9:00 AM 6:00 PMSaturday to Sunday 10:00 AM 7:00 PM
Ayala Museum
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Get down at the Ayala station (south exit)Walk past SM Makati and into Glorietta 4Follow the second oor walkway into The
Landmark Mall Exit onto a footbridge and stayon path to Greenbelt 3Take the escalator to the ground oor
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In a city known for its fast-paced lifestyle, the Ayala TriangleGardens is a breath of fresh air in the heart of Makatiscentral business district. The outdoor parks cluster of
restaurants and space for outdoor activity make it an idealplace for people to converge and take a break from thedemands of the corporate world, a theme drawn from parks
and plazas in other parts of the world, such as New York CitysCentral Park.
Ayala Triangle Gardens
Paseo de Roxas, Makati Cityhttp://ayalatrianglegardens.com/
Ayala Triangle Gardens
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Get down at theAyala station(south exit)Ride a jeepney in
McKinley Streetservice roadGet dropped o atPaseo de RoxasUse the pedestrianunderpass andexit at Paseo de
Roxas
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Located at Bonifacio Global City in Taguig, MercatoCentrale is the metros newest weekend lifestyle
market, where budding chefs and home bakers canshare their wares in an organized setting. Based on theoutdoor markets of Florence, it caters to Manilas moreupscale set, with its wide selection of organic productsand unique gourmet nds. Bestsellers includeMochikos mochi-covered ice cream balls, adventurousice cream avors like Candied Bacon and Earl Grey Tea
at Merry Moo, and Bale Dutungs pan de bagnet (Italianporchetta on ciabatta made uniquely Pinoy with nativeshrimp paste, onion, tomato and a vinaigrette from theIlocos province).
Mercato Centrale
34th Street cor. 8th Street, Bonifacio Global City,Taguighttp://www.mercatocentrale.ph/
Operating Hours:
Monday to Thursday CLOSEDFriday 10:00 PM3:00 AM
Saturday 7:00 AM2:00 PM, 10:00 PM3:00 AMSunday 7:00 AM2:00 PM
Mercato Centrale
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Get down at the Ayala station (north exit)Take the Fort shuttle bus to BonifacioGlobal City Alight at 3nd StreetWalk a few blocks to 3th Street
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Magallanes
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ecause of its surroundings, the Magallanes stationis an interesting one. It sits at the corner of one ofthe busiest streets in the metro, yet there is a clear
distinction from its more restless and urban counterparts.Due to the nearby residential areas and schools, itscorporate atmosphere is downplayed, despite thepresence of prominent business headquarters such asLevis and Volvo. As a result, a new culture evolved. Withplaces such as Little Tokyo, a small slice of authenticJapanese cuisine running parallel to Makati Cinema
Square, a site known for unconventional shopping, it isan offbeat mix of big city and suburbia.
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Another testament to Metro Manilasmulticulturalism is Little Tokyo, a small blockof authentic Japanese restaurants in Makati
City. Prices are a bit steep, especially in the largerrestaurants like Shinjuku Ramen House and Seryna,but if you can aord to splurge, the experience is worth
the price. Cheaper restaurants are located in the innercourtyard. Visit Oishinbo for bento meals, Urameshi-yafor yakiniku and Hana for takoyaki.
Little Tokyo
2277 Pasong Tamo cor. Amorsolo Street, Makati City
Little Tokyo
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Get down at the Magallanes station (north exit) intoAlphaland Southgate Mall Exit at the ground oor nearChowkingTake a jeepney with any of the following routes:Ayala-Mantrade, Washington-Mantrade or PRC MantradeKayamanan CAsk to get down near Little Tokyo or Makati Cinema Square
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The South Luzon Expressway (SLEx) is comprisedof three expressways that begin in Paco,Manila and end in the province of Batangas.
It includes the Metro Manila Skyway System, theSouth Luzon Tollways and the Star Tollway. Manila,Makati, Pasay, Paranaque, Taguig, and Muntinlupa
are some of the cities passed by the route. Popularvacation destinations reachable by SLEx are Lagunaand Tagaytay, known for the hot springs and its coolclimate, respectively.
SLEx
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Via rental or personal carGet down at the Ayala station (south exit)Drive south on EDSA
Via busGet down at any MRT stationLocate the bus terminal
Catch provincial bus that travels south
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ecause of its surroundings, the Magallanes stationis an interesting one. It sits at the corner of one ofthe busiest streets in the metro, yet there is a clear
distinction from its more restless and urban counterparts.Due to the nearby residential areas and schools, itscorporate atmosphere is downplayed, despite thepresence of prominent business headquarters such asLevis and Volvo. As a result, a new culture evolved. Withplaces such as Little Tokyo, a small slice of authenticJapanese cuisine running parallel to Makati Cinema
Square, a site known for unconventional shopping, it isan offbeat mix of big city and suburbia.
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nown as The Walled City, Intramuros is theoldest district in Manila and has thus witnessed
many events that shaped the Philippines. Itwas the seat of power for the areas rulers, all theway from the period of Spanish colonization to theAmericanOccupation.
In World War II, it was devastated by Americanbombs aimed at driving out the Japanese forces.
Since the 1980s, Intramuros has been rebuilt torestore its beauty and unique Spanish-influencedstyle.
Today, you can pay to partake of the popularwalking tours by guide Carlos Celdran (you haveto reserve in advance at http://celdrantours.blogspot.com/) and ride the calesa (horse-drawn
carriage). Within the grounds is Ilustrado Caf; trytheir sampaguita ice cream, a dessert flavored withthe Philippines national flower.
Intramuros
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Get down at the Taft stationWalk through the connecting footbridge to LRT-1 EDSAstation (be careful not to enter Metropoint Mall, which isalso connected to the station)Take the LR-1 to the Central Terminal stationTake the south exit and follow the LRT tracksWalk southward for two blocks until
Natividad Almed-LopezTurn right and walk one block past Manila City Halltowards Padre BurgosCross Padre Burgos into Intramuros
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Apart from being one of the best natural harbors in
the world, Manila Bay is famous for its view of thesunset. The best place to view the sunset is alongthe Manila Baywalk, a two-kilometer stretch that runsalongside Roxas Boulevard. You can enjoy the sunset froman outdoor table at one of the many bars and restaurantslining the street, or simply by sitting on the stone wallwith a date.
Nearby are the Manila Ocean Park, Cultural Center ofthe Philippines, Manila Hotel and Manila Yacht Club. Youcan also book a ferry in advance to Corregidor Island, thelargest of the islands that form Manilas harbor defense.The ruins of Corregidor are a memorial to the Filipino,American and Japanese soldiers who served and lost
their lives on the island during World War II. There, youcan visit Malinta Tunnel (the islands last stronghold ofthe Filipinos and Americans against the Japanese forces)and experience the audio-visual presentation narrated byNational Artist Lamberto V. Avellana.
Manila Bay
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Get down at the Taft stationWalk through the connecting footbridge to LRT-1 EDSAstation (be careful not to enter Metropoint Mall, which isalso connected to the station)Take the LRT-1 to the United Nations station
Take the south exitTake a jeepney bound for Manila HotelTell the driver your destination is Manila BayGet down at Roxas Boulevard
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Travelers notes
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Editor Alexis DyLogistics Aziel Mendoza
Photography Cristina TantengcoLayout and Graphic Design Den Fajardo
Additional Photos Alexis Dy, Joseph
Angan, Miguel Sanchez, Kevin Tatco,Jessie Roasa, Pia GuballaCreated by Alexis Dy, Aziel Mendoza and
Cristina TantengcoAdviser Mark Escaler
In partial fulllment of requirements forCommunication Thesis & Defense
Ateneo de Manila University 2011 Allons-y, Alonso Publishing
8/4/2019 Ceej Thesis Final 56 Pages
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