Cubao Araneta Center, Gateway Mall and Bus Terminals
But that is just an apocryphal story. Some historians attribute the name of Cubao to a "lubluban ng kalabaw" (where carabaos dip). Cubao's place in history is that it's the seat of power in the country when Quezon City was made the capital of the Philippines.
What's true, however, is that exactly 32 years ago, Araneta Coliseum played host to the historic “Thrilla in Manila” match between heavyweight champions Muhammad Ali and Joe Frazier. Muhamad Ali won the fight via a 14th round TKO. He pocketed $6 million for the fight, while Frazier got $3 million richer. (it is for this reason a mall was named after Muhammad Ali: Ali Mall)
Crappy "Drive-by" Photos of Cubao
Gateway Mall, touted as "like no other mall in the world," is one of Tutubi's favorite places to watch movies besides Ayala's Glorietta/Greenbelt/Trinoma cinemas. Recommends Gateway Cineplex's Cinema 10 with lazyboy seats inclusive of popcorn and drinks for a price, of course!Cubao used to be visited by Tutubi solely for the mega-branch of National Bookstore
a crappy camera phone picture of the big dome at nightNever mind if the pictures, shot through a car window, are less appealing :(
Miscellaneous Travel Information:
Nice cheap hotels in Cubao ideal for backpackers is Eurotel and Kabayan Hotel. There's also Hotel Sogo with its distinctive red building. Nice Hotel near Arayat Market, Confiado Appartelle and Gran Prix Hotel at the Victory Liner terminal.
Also see: Cubao Expo/Marikina Shoe Expo where you can tour the artsy side of Cubao and eat at the authentic Italian restaurant Bellini's.
Aling Nena's Bibingka still stands also from way back in the 1960s.
How to get to Cubao:
Cubao is a transportation hub of Metro Manila. It can be reached via the MRT and LRT Line 2. Various jeepney (e.g. Angono, Quiapo, et al) and bus terminals are present there that ferries passengers to almost any point in Luzon.
Some of the Bus Terminals in Cubao:
BALIWAG TRANSIT
Destination: Bulacan, Nueva Ecija, Isabela, Cagayan, Tarlac, Pampanga
Terminal: New York EDSA Cubao, Quezon City
Tel No: 912-3343
DAGUPAN BUS LINE
Destination : Pangasinan and Baguio
Terminal : Cubao, Quezon City
Tel No: 727-2330
DOMINION TRANSIT
Destination : Abra, La Union and Ilocos Sur
Terminal : New York Street, Cubao, Q.C.
Tel No: 741-4146
HM TRANSPORT
Destination : Sta. Cruz (Laguna) (passing through Calamba (Pansol)/Los Banos/Bay/Pila/Victoria
(Pagsanjan, famous for the falls, can be reached by a short jeepney commute from Sta Cruz. A little further, you'll pass by Lumban, Kalayaan, Paete, Pakil, Pangil, Siniloan towns)
Terminal : Southbound EDSA, Cubao Q.C. (near Victory Liner and pedestrian overpass. another one (Green Star) on Taft Avenue near corner Gil Puyat/Buendia, Pasay City)
JAC LINER
Destination : Laguna, Quezon
Terminal : EDSA cor. Kamias St., Quezon City
Tel No: 63(2)682-5750
PARTAS TRANSIT
Destination : La Union, Abra, Ilocos Sur and Ilocos Norte
Terminal : 816 Aurora Boulevard cor. Arayat St., Cubao, Q.C.
Tel No: +63.2.725.7303
PHILTRANCO
Destination : Daet (Camarines Norte), Naga (Camarines Sur), Legazpi (Albay), Pilar/Donsol (Sorsogon), Rawis/Borongan/Guian/San Policarpio(Samar), Maasin/Ormoc (Leyte), Antique/Iloilo/Estancia (Panay), CDO, Davao
Terminal : 816 Aurora Boulevard cor. Arayat St., Cubao, Q.C.
New Terminal on EDSA just below MRT Cubao Station (site of old Alibangbang/Bangbang Alley)
Tel No: +63.2911.2523; 913-566663; 725-7303
Tip: Try their Gold Service i.e. bus with restroom. They utilize the RO-RO (Roll-on, Roll-off) facility for trips to Visayas and Mindanao. Also provides bus transportation to/from Diosdado Macapagal International Airport (DMIC) in Clark, Pampanga
TRITRAN TRANSIT
Destination : Batangas, Quezon
Terminal : EDSA, Quezon City
Tel. No: +63.2.925.1758
RAYMOND TRANSPORTATION
Destination: Quezon (Infanta, Real), Bicol
Terminal: EDSA, Quezon City (near Victory Liner)
Tel. No.: +63.2.492.6994
SUPERLINES
Destination : Daet, Camarines Norte
Terminal : EDSA, Quezon City
VICTORY LINER
Destination : Alaminos, Baguio City, Bolinao, Dagupan City, Lingayen
Terminal : EDSA, Cubao
Tel No: 727-4534
Tip: Try their luxury coach 28 seater with restroom
If you're looking to find answers to "how to commute to" or "manila to ???" or "how to get to" places, just leave a comment
UPDATED: May 15, 2009
Labels: Cubao, Metro Manila, National Capital Region, Public Transportation, Quezon City
posted by backpacking philippines @ 10:12 PM,
20 Comments:
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At 6:55 PM,
kneeko said...
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un pala ung history ng cubao hehe... same ung mga sinehan na pinupuntahan ko ah ayos..
welcome back! sa pinas ka na pala ulit.. -
At 7:00 PM,
tutubi said...
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kneeko, tagal na ko nakabalik dito :)
regarding gateway, it's one of those movie houses where security is lax that I can bring my camera inside. There are no security guards at the theater entrances. Unlike other cinemas where I'll be required to leave my camera with them. I'd rather not take the risk :) -
At 11:11 PM,
said...
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This is interesting.
(: -
At 5:37 AM,
carlotta said...
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hehe kala ko nung una nagkaron ng drive-by shooting sa cubao di ko napanood sa news kagabi, ibang klaseng drive-by shoot pala ang nangyari. ;-P
namamahalan ako sa sinehan ng gateway kaya madalas ako sa megamall manood. last napanood kong sine dun yung the girl who leapt through time sa cinemanila kasi mura lang nyahahaha pero saya sa gateway nga, mas uso ko ambience. alam mo bang bagsak-presyo ang mga pastries sa mandarin cafe dun after 9pm? hehehe. -
At 5:38 AM,
carlotta said...
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i meant mas gusto ambience... ^^
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At 5:21 PM,
Toe said...
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Can if you imagine if Frazier won? Ali Mall would have been Frazier Mall. :)
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At 6:50 AM,
exskindiver said...
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love bellinis, tutubi.
thanks for the visit.
i noticed you are from paete.
i know, i know-- not everyone knows everyone but it is a small world right? so having said that:
do you know the Calabigs?
chesca -
At 9:20 AM,
tutubi said...
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kyels, filipinos love boxing, that's why
carlotta, got u there. i don't like the cinemas in SM, too large and not amphitheater-like-- pag matangkad nasa harap mo lagi na may ulo sa screen saka :(
toe, i never thought of that :)
exskindiver, yes, i know the calabigs. one of them is a former mayor (cornelio) and one his sons is John -
At 5:48 PM,
dodong flores said...
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Hi, Tutubi!
In MIP, your Drive-By Shoot is called D&S (short for drive-and-snap) :D
I also visit Gateway Mall as I always go to Cubao. Haven't had any movie experience there yet kasi medyo namahalan ako. I always watch movie in SM Megamall - mas affordable para sa wallet ko...
I appreciate your complete listing of contact numbers for bus terminals. That surely helps... -
At 6:09 AM,
kitty said...
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thank you for dropping by, ate tutubi! now I know the story of cubao (lol) I love all your entries here, very informative indeed esp. the yummy longganisas that made my mouth watery after reading it hehee =) hmm... I miss Manila, I don't live there but whenever I went there to go malling I love just looking at all the places there, just brings back good memories..
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At 2:59 PM,
said...
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i love eating original bibingka at Nena's Special Bibingka. me and my oldies used to frequent the place watching COD's show during holidays and on the side we enjoyed feasting bibingka far more better than other bibingkas :)
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At 11:36 AM,
said...
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how does one reserve tickets for the vicroty liner bus? and what time kaya ang trips nito. i cant seem to find info on their website. thanks ")
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At 9:22 PM,
tutubi said...
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anonymous, victory liners schedule is posted on their official website. AFAIK, you call them and pay for the tickets a f ew days before the trip
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At 10:58 PM,
obsaejeff said...
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how much the aircon fee in superlines manila to panganiban camarines norte and the first trip morning schedule on saturday feb. 28?
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At 9:26 PM,
backpacking philippines said...
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obsaejeff, sorry, no updated info on fares as they're always changing. i estimate it at about P600 since it's quite near daet
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At 9:37 PM,
said...
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anung sakyn ko n bus ppuntng pansol calamba laguna kung s cubao ko,,????meron pob s araneta terminal?
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At 9:51 PM,
backpacking philippines said...
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anonymous, it's HM Transport, wala sa araneta terminal...click the link i gave you for more details
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At 10:14 PM,
said...
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meron po bng byahe from cubao to occidental mindoro??/
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At 10:04 PM,
backpacking philippines said...
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Anonymous, i've never been there but all i know is that you need to ride a bus to Batngas Pier, take the ferry to Mindoro then ride another bus/van to occidental mindoro...
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At 8:15 PM,
said...
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how to get to mabini batangas?
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