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.

Have you seen those green and white multicabs roaming certain streets in Makati? In case you're…read moreunfamiliar with it, this is the B-Jeep. It was launched in 2008 as a green alternative to public transport within the busy business district of Makati. It used to run the two routes for free but now that it has been franchised, the cost to ride one is the same as a regular jeep. What makes it different (and personally my preferred mode of transport) is that it is environment-friendly. It runs a bit slow, usually between 40 to 50 kph, but since it runs on a rechargeable battery, it does not pollute and does not generate noise so the ride is a more pleasant one compared to the usual diesel PUJs. Even more unique is the way they run this franchise. You may notice that drivers are a mix of men and women, this is not something you would commonly see in our other public transport options in Manila. They also do not have to fully load the BJeep per stop since drivers are paid to ply the routes -- whether or not it is full. Meaning, they don't contribute to the already congested streets of Makati. The first route (the green B-Jeep) runs along the different streets of Legazpi Village: Salcedo Street - VA Rufino Street - Adelantado - Gamboa - Salcedo - Benavidez, Paseo De Roxas - Legaspi Street - Dela Rosa - Salcedo. The second route (the white B-Jeep) runs along the different streets of Salcedo Village: Dela Costa Street - Makati Avenue - Paseo De Roxas - Villar Street - Leviste St - Rufino Street - Ayala Avenue - Dela Costa Street. The routes intersect in Landmark so you can hop on from one route to the other from there. This really is a great movement by the Makati local government and I hope more cities adopt it soon so even if you're a public transport user, you know you're contributing to helping improve the environment.

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.

Clean, organized and fast. Best way to get around to avoid traffic. It has separate cars for senior…read morecitizens, PWD and female only passengers. This is really nice.

This station is crazy!…read more I think I was just lucky yesterday. There weren't many people in the station and waiting for a train here wasn't that bad. But trust me. During rush hour, this place can get crazy. If you're waiting for a train here, be ready for people to push or shove you so they can get in. The people here have also mastered the art of packing themselves in the train even though they don't fit. If you do find yourself in this station during rush hour, hang on to your bag, stop texting or calling or chatting on your phone, put your wallet away and hope for the best.

Commuting home is like trying to decide on which boat to use to cross a river. Sometimes, I'm not…read moresure which option is the best. Taking the bus is often the cheapest way and involves two rides, while taking the train involves three rides, taking a UV express is the least stressful since its one ride, but would definitely cost the most. The problem I have with buses is that there aren't enough of them to go around (I'm probably going to get a lot of flack for that statement). Trying to catch a bus along EDSA beneath the Ayala MRT station can sometimes make you feel like your trying to get rich by playing the lottery. If you're unlucky, you'll find yourself taking a pilgrimage heading east to try and find a bus before that's empty in the hopes that you catch it before the people who don't have the energy to walk do.

There are a lot of places in Makati where you can catch a ride home. Park Square is just one of…read morethose places. It was the first day of my internship and I had little to no clue where I could get a ride. My sister mentioned something about a UV express and I had thought that the only one I could go to was the one mentioned to me by co-intern. What I saw that night must be a regular sight for most people, but it wasn't for me. After walking several blocks I found myself stuck in what appeared to be a very busy parking lot. Usually, parking lots are full of cars and not people. This scenario to my mind just goes to show just how bad commuting has become in Metro Manila. How most people find work in Makati, but eventually have to go home to the other parts of the Metro. Waiting in lines for God knows how long just so they can get home as soon as they can.

When heading for the other business center in the Philippines that is not the one in Makati, the…read moreMetro Rail Transit (MRT) makes a stop in Ortigas through the (aptly named) Ortigas Station. One of the busier stations in the line, this is a favorite not just among shoppers (who can also take this to go to the other end of the malls that are accessible through the neighboring Shaw Boulevard Station) but also for those who want to commute further through the FX terminal that can take them as far as Marikina if you look closely, as well as the nearby Robinson's Mall, too. However, for many, it's also the portal to the working day, as many major offices and corporations are in Ortigas as well. This busy place is certainly one of the major places that commuters go to when they want to take up their options in the MRT line, and it also helps that it is near the EDSA Shrine and ESDA Monument, which are both influencial and important parts of the nation's history (not to mention the station looks over the EDSA road itself, which is very busy on regular days, indeed).

I could be wrong, but this is probably the biggest MRT station, and probably the busiest…read moreconsidering its location in the Metro. This station is practically one of the biggest hub of commuters in the Metro. I can't even begin to imagine just how many commuters go through this place. I think the government knew this which is probabl;y why they designed this place to be huge. In fact, this place probably has the most number of food stalls and restaurants along the MRT line. Heck, there's a KFC and Mang Inasal. Most MRT stations only have a wide variety of food stalls. It's a nice place if it's a empty, but a bit of a troublesome spot to be in during rush hours. I sometimes pass by here during rush hours and I swear the line gets so long that sometimes I can imagine that walking would be a better option than riding the train. This is especially true after they've cut down on the number of working trains.

MRT Ayala Station is a tricky place to be in. It's not exactly perfect especially when it's rush…read morehour and there are hoards of people in the place. The lines can drive anyone insane and the heat is sometimes unbearable. The place houses many little shops where one can buy a meal or a snack to help you stay sane in this place. Though many people hate the MRT Ayala Station, I enjoy it. It's always an experience and I never know what to expect. I appreciate the effort that the guards put in when it's rush hour and they have to make sure that the commuters stay in their line and follow the rules. The commuters are also used to the unofficial rules of this place and make life easier for everyone by preparing the exact amount needed for a ticket, standing in the right lines and not bring in items that are not allowed on the train. The people also know that they must give way to those getting off the train and try their best not to push (unless you're going too slow). Getting on a train will get you to your destination in less than an hour. If you're a girl, you're lucky. You get your own section on the train. Sometimes, I walk all the way to the end of the train 'cause there's fewer people there. Other times, when I'm really desperate, I just push myself in with the guys in their section.

I boarded a Del Monte Land Transportation bus at 4:31 AM from Junction, Los Baños. After boarding,…read morethe conductor did not immediately approach me to collect the fare. After exactly six (6) minutes, he asked who among the passengers had not yet paid, and I responded, "I have not." He then said, "I've been going around for a while already; why didn't you say so earlier?" I was frustrated by the way he spoke to me. I told him, "LRT Buendia, student," but he issued me a ticket without a student discount, even though I have a valid student ID. He did not hear the word "student" because he was already irritated and accused me of not informing him that I had not yet paid. He insisted that I said nothing, even though I clearly did. I am requesting that you please take action regarding this incident. Your conductor demonstrated a lack of manners and poor customer service. Here are the details of the bus for your reference: Vehicle Number: 5102 * Date/Time: 12-18-25 / 4:37:19 * From: 63 - El Dridge * To: 0 - LRT Buendia * Distance: 63 * Fare: 148.00 * Driver Name: Cabacas, Windell * Conductor Name: Argete, Victor * Date/Time: 12-18-25 / 4:37:1* I sincerely hope this issue will be resolved and that you will conduct a meeting or take appropriate action regarding this matter. This has been the most frustrating commuting experience I have had. Please let me know if you have received this message. Thank you.

I first experienced Wi-Fi on a bus aboard a DLTB bus from Los Banos, Laguna to Manila, which was…read moreabout a two-hour trip with regular traffic. Oh, did I mention I was standing while scrolling through my Facebook feed? Yep, I had stand the whole time. Good thing the Wi-Fi was there to distract me. It's not really the bus line's fault, I think. Early morning trips (5:00 to 7:00) from Laguna (the bus comes all the way from Sta. Cruz, actually, before it passes through Los Banos) really tend to get packed, as it's filled with passengers who are off to work or school in Manila. Yes, there are people among us who patiently endure the long travel every day so they can come home to their family after-school or after-work. Living a short jeep ride away from Buendia, where one of their terminals is located, DLTB has become my go-to bus for my regular trips to Los Banos (where my sister and I studied and where I used to teach). The bus is clean, the drivers and conductors friendly, and the fare is affordable (Php 99). Their buses are relatively new compared to other buses plying the same route. And more importantly, there have been no accidents involving them in the news so far, so I'm quite comfortable during my trips and not stressing out over whether I'd make it to my destination in one piece or not.

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..