"The Araneta Center and so much more" Cubao by nixca316

Cubao Travel Guide: 17 reviews and 35 photos

one of my bday parties @ the camp =) - Cubao

Our first Philippine backyard was Camp General Emilio Aguinaldo, which is in Quezon City and very, very near Cubao. Well, CGEA is part of Murphy, which is in Cubao, so I guess I could consider myself a genuine Cubao girl too.

My first school here in the Philippines (Holy Spirit School) is also located in Cubao (it's also considered to be in New Manila, but its address is in Cubao)

Cubao has evolved from a semi-rural suburb, to a fast rising economic zone. I remember, but not fondly, considering Cubao as nothing compared to Makati to the point of calling it "baduy" (bahdoooy) (something like outdated, no class and if it's to describe a person---geeky), but now, I can no longer say that.

All the major bus lines are in Cubao and one of the most innovative malls to date (Gateway) can be found here. So is the famous Famer's Market (alongside Farmer's Plaza) and Ali Mall (which has really evolved, but its renovation is not finished yet).

The very first Shoe Mart (a.k.a.) Mall that I remember is the still existing one here in Cubao. I know that it's not very first SM Mall, but that the first one that I ever considered a large building in Cubao.

Ahhhh. So many bittersweet memories here (including Martial Law inside the Camp). We stayed here during weekdays and at Tahanan Village Paranaque during weekends when I was still in grade school (elementary).

During my first three years of High School (St. Scholastica's Manila), we just visited and stayed in Paranaque. During my 4th year (Senior year), my dad got transferred to Cavite (thereabouts) so we were mostly in Paranaque and Cavite(well, I still visit once in a while), so it was goodbye Cubao around that time.

Opposite Araneta Coliseum(view fr inside Gateway)

view from the connecting bridge of Gateway&Farmers

Please read this article written by Ellen Joy Anastacio last August 2004 (when Gateway was still in the making)

Pros and Cons

Pros:It's progressing! Yehey!
Cons:Some places have been "forgotten"..."abandoned"
In a nutshell:Watch out world, here comes Cubao!

Last visit to Cubao: Jan 2008
Intro Updated Jan 17, 2008
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Reviews (6)

The Armed Forces of the Philippines GHQ - Cubao

Camp Aguinaldo, my 1st Philippine... Things to Do (2)

There are lots to do here. The Department of National Defense is here, The Philippine Logistics Command, The National... more travel advice

Gateway Things to Do (2)

When I was a little girl my only choices were: 1) Rustan's (Thank God it's in Gateway) 2) Ali Mall (well, it's still... more travel advice

Metro Rail Transit Transportation (1)

From Makati (Ayala Station) up to Cubao-Araneta Station, the fare is 12 Pesos, From Cubao-Araneta Station, to Ayala... more travel advice

Another Pinoy Fusion Resto Restaurants (1)

It was our second time to dine at Cafe Ten Titas (the ten aunts of Marvin Agustin, an award winning actor in our... more travel advice

Warnings Or Dangers (1)
Don't walk alone at night

Hotels (1)
For the budget traveler or backpacker

Comments (7)

RAJASTHANBYCAR Mar 17, 2008 at 5:00 AM Report Abuse

Hi Lara I wish you Belate Happy Birthday Cheers.
airasia Oct 2, 2007 at 8:49 PM Report Abuse

You are being modest sista : ) Making pages is a passion which in lieu to your travel. I just luv to travel but too lazy to express it sometimes. So how's Philly being doing ?
bijo69 Mar 12, 2007 at 3:35 AM Report Abuse

Very interesting page!
ATXtraveler Mar 4, 2007 at 7:32 PM Report Abuse

Me Gusta Tocino Carbonara, y Filipino sweet bread.
xaver Mar 2, 2007 at 2:39 PM Report Abuse

Nice tips, I am wondering about that tocino carbonara now:-)
yellowbell Feb 24, 2007 at 5:26 AM Report Abuse

Hey girl, there are many ways of skinning a cat parang ways to go to Araneta Center! I bet you drive that's why the detailed instructions. See ya soon
Dyesebel Feb 20, 2007 at 9:52 AM Report Abuse

Hi Lara!pag nagpunta ka ulit sa Cubao,can u take a picture of my old school;)?Very near lang yun sa Camp Aguinaldo, Ponciano Bernardo Elem.School.Kung sakali lang naman;)