I've lived in the north part of Manila for years, and coming to and from SM City North EDSA, I've…read morewitnessed how the mall's transport terminals evolved (or devolved). PROS: It's interesting because this mall is the center of all PUV actions from central to north Manila and, aside from pedicabs and calesas, they have stops for every single type of PUV used in the metro - buses, jeeps, vans, cabs, and even tricycles. Take your pick and hop on to wherever you need to go. It's right in front of the mall along EDSA. CONS: So it's right along EDSA and it actually takes up may a couple or even three lanes from the highway just because they decided to have this bus and other transport bays. Traffic gets really heavy in a bottleneck when approaching this section; If I'm commuting and taking the bus, it bothers me a lot that the buses do not stop honking despite the signs that says no honking. It's an excess of noise pollution, plus it's not going to make people ride that bus. I don't care if you press your horn as much as you can, bus driver, but if I'm not going to UE Letre why should I take your bus?; Traffic enforcers are basically powerless in this area; For jeeps and vans, lines could take forever. TL;DR: SM's transport bays are pretty accessible, but it has a lot of negatives that cancels out its usefulness. It could've been planned better.

Every single workday, if I am not driven by my stress and exhaustion to take a cab home, I go here…read moreat the UV FX Terminal in SM Megamall to line up and catch a ride back home. I live in the (almost) outskirts of Pasig and I always pass by Ortigas Avenue Extension. If you didn't know, it's always hella traffic in that area so getting a ride going home can be tough. Thanfully, this terminal has been a friend to me every day after work. While lines may be crazy long, I am always guaranteed that an FX will come to pick us up. Unlike before, I would stand along the streets, wait for an FX to pass by and when they do, have to struggle my way into getting a seat amongst several people who are also dying to get home. While this terminal isn't the best terminal in the entire world, I appreciate it for the convenience it lends me. I can choose to line up between two destinations - Taytay or Antipolo. While Taytay would only cost me 40 bucks, I prefer lining up in Antipolo (which set me back for 50 pesos) because for some reason, more vans are routed to end up there. There are also lines for Binangonan and Angono, Rizal. If you line up at around 7pm, it's going to be a blockbuster. I usually wait until 8pm to 9pm since that's when the lines start to die down a bit.

They say that the province of Bulacan is the gateway to the north since you have to pass by this…read moreprovince if you want to get to the northern part of the country from Metro Manila. Since I am from Bulacan, this is one of the two bus companies I frequently use whenever I go back to my hometown. They have trips not only to Baliuag, Bulacan but to other destinations like Nueva Ecija, Tuguegarao and Isabela. The company have hundreds of bus units at their disposal but there are still days when I have to wait for hours just to board a bus. My personal record is 6 hours on one unforgettable All Saints Day. The facilities are a bit old and the restrooms are begging for some soap and water so I usually visit the restroom before heading to their terminal. To their credit, there has been improvements in their services. The personnel ensures that passengers line up in an orderly fashion. Although it can get confusing during peak season when the lines snake around the terminal and passengers can no longer determine for which destination the lines are and where the end is. They also strictly implement the use of courtesy lanes for senior citizens and persons with disabilities, no need to queue for passengers who are physically challenged. Although there are only a few choices for those who want to travel to Bulacan or other northern provinces, this company doesn't renege on its duty of still making sure that passengers get to their destinations safely and comfortably.

I know this more as Araneta Center-Cubao Station. The station is the intersection between LRT and…read moreMRT station. The station is the 8th station for trains heading to Santolan Station and the 4th station for trains heading to Recto Station. The station is named Araneta Center-Cubao because it is connected to one of the most recognizable and popular landmarks for events that happen in Manila: Araneta Center Complex. Around Araneta Center are shopping malls like Gateway Mall (connected to Araneta), Ali Mall (said to made because of Muhammad Ali after 'Thrilla in Manila' happened), Shopwise, and Farmers Plaza. Of course, the main reason people go here is for Smart Araneta Coliseum. Ever since I was in college, this was were I would be for UAAP basketball games and concerts! Taking the MRT/LRT to Araneta Center was the fastest and most convenient way to get to these events. Plus, you didn't have to worry about traffic and parking. Since the location is right in the middle of Cubao area, Araneta Center-Cubao station is transportation depot for buses, taxis, and jeepneys. As with all MRT/LRT Stations, try not to go during the peak, rush hour time (yes, I know, peak hours here are ALL hours!). Also, be more aware of your surroundings and the stuff you are bringing with you. Better to be safe than sorry!

Poor management Poor response of guard on duty…read morePoor treatment to stored value card holder I really experience today how they response to a bulk of commuters... Pinapasok nila ang dagsa ng tao n wlang stored value ..sa sobrang daming tao..ying mga may stored value pinapila din nila in same manner.. Madaming dumaang bagol at iilan lang ang sumsasakay kasi nkapila lahat sa pagbili ng ticket ... Ngsuggest ako to give convenient dun sa may stored value n ibahin ang pila at ng makausad at mkasakay n sa mga dumadaang bagol..hindi naniwla nagkibit balikat na lang... Kung kelan malalaa n sitwasyon saka lang aaksyon ang nakauniform na head ng guard ng LRT... POOR RESPONSE.. NAKAKASUKA

One of the more popular Light Rail Transit (LRT) stations and one of my most visited LRT terminals,…read morethe Vito Cruz Station takes you straight in front of De La Salle University, which is one of the top universities in the country and the one which is famous for its competition with the Ateneo de Manila University. Approaching this station, you will see right away the new developments and facilities which cater to the DLSU students - new buildings, a university mall right beside it. The station also leaves one in the same area as the university belt, leaving such other prominent institutions of learning like the University of Sto. Tomas and the Philippine Women's University as not too far away; just a few stations more, or a taxi or a pedicab, and you'll surely make it there from the Vito Cruz Station. But, just to be clear, the reason why I frequently get off at this station is not to visit other universities, but to go to see the CCP. From Vito Cruz Station, you only need to turn right to the street nearest to your right and walk until you reach the Rizal Memorial Stadium, outside of which orange shuttles going to the CCP Complex are located.

Philcoa's a mess. It's crowded, noisy, and it's a little scary. But if you live/study/work around…read morethe vicinity, like in UP or KNL or Teachers Village, you can't avoid the place. There would be a time that you have to go to Philcoa, maybe to get some meds, or pay some bills, or you just couldn't find avocado anywhere else. A slightly good thing about Philcoa is their tricycle station. PROS: Trikes are everywhere in Teachers Village and they can get to your nerves when they counter flow or cause a little traffic, especially when picking up customers. But in Philcoa, they're in this straight orderly line. No stealing customers from each other nor are differently-colored trikes (TODAs) fighting over sakays. Just ride the green ones to KNL (you have to wait for it to be filled with four other people, though) or the red ones for anywhere else in Teachers Village. CONS: It's in Philcoa, what do you expect? It's dirty and sometimes you get cut in line, even if there's barely even a line. TL;DR: Trike stations like these in Philcoa, those in pila format, are just more convenient.

Maraming pwedeng puntahan at kainan sa Teacher's Village at UP Diliman, at ang terminal ng tricycle…read moresa Philcoa ang magandang pagsimulan. Nakapwesto ito sa dulo ng Philcoa kaya madali na lang magpahatid sa driver kung saan mo man gusto pumunta. Karamihan sa mga driver doon ay kabisado rin ang mga pangalan ng establishments kaya kung hindi ka sigurado kung saan ay baka matulungan ka rin nila. Medyo magulo nga lang ang terminal na ito dahil nasa busy area ng Philcoa kaya baka bago ka pa makasakay ay pinagpawisan at nanlagkit ka na sa pila. Hindi naman laging mahaba ang pila dito, huwag lang matatapat sa rush hour. Medyo delikado na rin tumambay at maglakad-lakad dito sa gabi dahil hindi maiiwasan ang mga mandurukot at snatcher. Pero nasa diskarte lang naman yan, at hindi mo naman ito iindahin kung sanay ka magcommute.

If you're not Filipino, don't speak Tagalog fluently, or are not with someone who is any of the…read moreformer, then I would not recommend taking this as a mode of transportation. It's confusing for foreigners, and while I am part Filipina, I wasn't raised in the Philippines so I would have been completely lost if I did not have my uncle by my side. You also never know if you're going to get a good bus or not. On the way to my destination, our bus had air conditioning and a TV, and we made two stops for restroom and food breaks. However on the way back, there was no TV and the driver literally made a stop every time he saw someone wanting to get onto a bus. The trip back ended up being 3 hours longer. Although JAC Liner is cheaper than taking a private car, I have traveled both ways and I would never take JAC Liner unless it was the absolute last option I had.

For our trip to Cagbalete Island in Mauban, Quezon, we had to ride a bus from Cubao. JAC Liner…read moreoffered that route so we hopped on a bus at around 3 in the morning. It was so early and we were all still feeling groggy and grumpy. PROS: The buses are clean and the air-conditioning works well too; It's not exactly like those buses that have La-Z Boy seats nor the sleeper ones with bunk beds, but for the around 250-peso fare, I guess it's better than the Metro Manila bus seats; We arrived there right on schedule for the Lucena to Mauban al fresco buses. CONS: Our lack of sleep must've affected our perception of the bus, but weren't exactly enjoying ourselves. We couldn't really recline our seats and our bags were in our feet since there's not enough space over our heads. The wifi doesn't work too. TL;DR: Travelling for three hours isn't too much fun in JAC Liner, but at least they got us there safely and on time.

Having friends all the way in Vigan, Ilocos Sur has never been too much of a problem with me. Aside…read morefrom the numerous trips via air or private transport, there's always Partas. I have always felt that taking public transport for long rides is way better than bringing your own car because you let someone else do the drivng for you. This is what attracted me to taking buses in the first place. The overall experience with Partas has been pleasureable. Despite not following strictly their timetable, it somewhat makes sense from a business point of view - trips are merged if there are not enough passengers for a certain trip. However, during times when there are far too many passengers, they in turn add trips to accommodate passengers. Though the regular bus is fine, I like taking evening trips in the deluxe bus as it has recliner seats that are a bit wider and softer cushioning, plus leg raisers to ensure a comfortable ride. At only PhP805, it's surely a great way to travel. Just hop on, sleep, and wake up 400 kilometers away from Manila and in the heritage city of Vigan.

Over crowed, hard to get your change back. Unprofessional staff. Over all a bad experience.read more

very bad pick and drop ang first class express bus and even royal bus nila discomfort at hussle ang…read moredulot sa byahero.. specially byaheng tuguegarao!! expection vs reality sa advertisement nila.. shout out bus #7067! gahaman kundoktor at driver nyo..