COMMUTE AND DRIVER GUIDE
🧭 The Navigator
A practical route guide for reaching Tankobonbon Manga Library.
Google Maps can be helpful for driving, but public commute routes in the Philippines are not always listed correctly. This page focuses on the routes, terminals, landmarks, and getting-off points that are actually useful when visiting us.
Fares, terminal locations, and operating hours may change without notice. Please stay alert and ask dispatchers or drivers to confirm the route before boarding.
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🚐 From Taft Avenue / MRT Taft / LRT EDSA
UV Express to Paliparan
Direct rideBest Manila routeFare: ₱100
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1Go to one of the Taft UV loading areas listed below.
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2Ride a UV Express bound for Paliparan.
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3Ask to be dropped off at Tankobonbon along Molino-Paliparan Road. Coming from Manila, we are on the left side of the road.
Taft loading areas
- Parking lot on the left side of McDonald's Taft: Open map
- Basement parking of Metropoint Mall. Dispatchers may call out “Paliparan” near National Book Store.
- Basement parking near The Generics Pharmacy: Open map
🚍 From PITX
Modern jeep or bus route
Direct rideGate: Please confirm on-siteFare: Coming soon
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1On the 1st floor Gate 7, look for the modern jeep bound for Paliparan. Please confirm the current gate with PITX staff or dispatchers. -OR- You may also ride a bus bound for GMA from the 2nd floor Gate 1. The GMA bus uses the same road before continuing past Paliparan.
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2Get off at Tankobonbon. Coming from Manila, we are on the left side of the road.
The interval of a new jeep/bus is roughly 45 minutes and lines may get long from 4pm-7pm.
🚐 From SM Mall of Asia
UV Express to Paliparan
Direct rideNorth or South TerminalFare: ₱100
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1Go to the North Terminal or South Terminal of SM Mall of Asia.
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2Ride a UV Express bound for Paliparan.
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3Get off at Tankobonbon. Coming from Manila, we are on the left side of the road.
🚐 From Ayala Malls Manila Bay
UV Express to Paliparan
Direct rideNew and unverifiedFare: ₱100
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1Go to the Transport Terminal of Ayala Malls Manila Bay.
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2Ride a UV Express bound for Paliparan.
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3Get off at Tankobonbon. Coming from Manila, we are on the left side of the road.
This route is newly listed and still needs verification. Please confirm with terminal staff or dispatchers before boarding.
🚐 From Baclaran / Heritage Area
Jeep or UV to Paliparan
Direct rideSeveral loading pointsFare: Coming soon
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1Look for vehicles bound for Paliparan along the Baclaran service road near Max's, or at the new jeepney terminal near the Heritage Hotel and DoubleDragon intersection.
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2Ride the jeep or UV bound for Paliparan.
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3Get off at Tankobonbon. Coming from Manila, we are on the left side of the road.
The new jeepney terminal near the Heritage Hotel and DoubleDragon intersection may not appear correctly on maps yet.
Open nearby map point
🚐 From Lawton
UV Express to Paliparan
Direct rideFare: Coming soon
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1Go to the Lawton UV terminal and look for a UV Express bound for Paliparan.
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2Ride until Molino-Paliparan Road.
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3Get off at Tankobonbon. Coming from Manila, we are on the left side of the road.
🚕 From Alabang / South Station
Cab to SM Molino, then jeep to Paliparan
One transferFare: Coming soon
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1From South Station, ride a cab bound for SM Molino.
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2At SM Molino, ride a jeep bound for Paliparan.
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3Get off at Tankobonbon. Coming from SM Molino, we are on the left side of the road.
🚍 From SM Southmall
Modern jeep to Paliparan
Direct rideFare: Coming soon
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1Cross from SM Southmall and look for the modern jeep terminal.
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2Ride a modern jeep bound for Paliparan.
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3Get off at Tankobonbon.
🚙 From SM Molino
Jeep to Paliparan
Direct rideShort local routeFare: ₱13
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1Ride a jeep bound for Paliparan.
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2Stay on the route past Ayala Malls District Dasmariñas and the Salawag area.
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3Get off at Tankobonbon. We are on the left side of the road.
🚌 Via Central Mall / Savemore Salitran
Aguinaldo Highway transfer route
Two ridesGood backup routeFare: Coming soon
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1Ride a bus along EDSA or PITX bound for Dasma Bayan, SM Dasmariñas, Tagaytay, General Trias, or Trece Martires.
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2Get off at Central Mall / Savemore Salitran. Open map
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3From Salitran, take a cab during morning or afternoon service hours, or cross carefully and take a tricycle. The route goes directly to the front of the library as the last stop.
Please ask locally before riding, as cab and tricycle availability may depend on the time of day.
LANDMARK CHECK
Landmarks Before the Library
If you are coming from Manila, Taft, MOA, Baclaran, or PITX through the Paliparan route, these are the major landmarks you may pass. When you see McDonald's / Watsons / 7-Eleven on the right side, please get ready to go down.
Sometimes, routes may pass by Skyway/SLEX/MCX/Villar City especially if traffic is bad, and you're still going to Cavite, don't worry. Please see the 'Driving' part below for expressway details.
Some UVs pass by on their back-alley shortcuts, especially around Pasay City.
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CAVITEX TollStart of the Cavite side. During rush hour, it'll take you a while here, but don't worry, it's mainly 'straight' roads from here.
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CAVITEX ramp downWelcome to Bacoor. Traffic is bad here during rush hour.
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St. Dominic College of AsiaLeft side. This is the Molino Boulevard.
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Vista Mall NOMOLeft side
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Main SquareLeft side. You're halfway the boulevard.
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S&R BacoorLeft side. 'Straight' road is almost over, the vehicle is going to turn right soon.
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Jollibee MolinoLeft side. You're now on Molino-Paliparan Rd., it's another one long, straight road from here.
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University of Perpetual Help DALTARight side
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SM MolinoRight side. You may be above or below the overpass, but it's OK either way.
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Molino Town CenterRight side
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Ayala Malls District DasmariñasLeft side. Welcome to Dasmarinas City. You'll notice the electric posts are painted green and yellow and there is a center island. You're around 3 songs left.
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Wilcon Depot SalawagLeft side. 1 km left. There's Jollibee and Shell on the right side.
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Watsons / 7-Eleven / McDonald'sRight side. Prepare to go down.
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TankobonbonLeft side, around 130 meters after McDonald's. Takes 1-2 hours from SM Mall of Asia, traffic included.
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Villar City Intersection / University TownYou have passed the library. If commuting, don't get off here yet as it's a dimly lit intersection.
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Jollibee PaliparanPast the library; terminals going back to Manila are nearby. If you missed Tankobonbon, get off here and ride a jeep infront of Jollibee/Mercury Drug bound to SM Molino/Baclaran/Zapote to go back. We'll be on the right side by then.
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Wilcon Depot Dasmariñas / GMA TerminalEnd area for the GMA bus route
GOING HOME
Routes Back to Manila
These vehicles pass in front of the library heading back toward Manila and nearby terminals.
🚐 UV ExpressSM Mall of Asia, Baclaran, Savers / Taft MRT, and Lawton.
🚍 Modern JeepPITX, MOA, SM Southmall (via EVIA), SM Southmall (via Jollibee Molino).
🚙 Traditional JeepBaclaran, Zapote, SM Molino, District Dasmarinas.
🍗 If you overshootJollibee Paliparan is near several terminals going back toward Manila. Most return vehicles will still pass the library.
OTHER ROUTES
Useful Local Connections
SM North Edsa → PaliparanRide an MRT to Taft Avenue, then choose whether to start from Taft Ave. or PITX.
Cubao → PaliparanRide an MRT to Taft Avenue, then choose whether to start from Taft Ave. or PITX.
SM Molino → PaliparanRide a jeep bound for Paliparan. Fare is around ₱13.
SM Southmall → PaliparanRide a modern jeep in front of SM Southmall.
Alabang South Station → SM Molino → PaliparanRide a cab to SM Molino, then a jeep to Paliparan.
Ayala Malls District Imus → SM Molino → PaliparanRide a cab to SM Molino, then a jeep to Paliparan.
SM Molino → Market! Market!UV route usually available in the morning only.
Near the library → One AyalaUV route usually available in the morning only.
SM Molino / Vista Mall SOMO → One AyalaModern bus route.
FOR DRIVERS
Driving to Tankobonbon
For now, you may pin Tankobonbon on your preferred map app. Driver route cards with preferred roads and local shortcut notes are coming soon.
Driving tip: If you can pass thru Skyway⇢SLEX Elevated Extension⇢MCX, it will take you less than 1 hour to get to Tankobonbon if you follow the expressway shortcut route.
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SLEX SouthboundWhere the long, long straight road start. Be careful not to drive in an unwell condition.
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Bicutan Exit / Dona Soledad Avenue (Right)Keep left. Don't exit yet.
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Sucat Exit / Dr. A Santos Avenue (Right)Keep left. Don't exit yet. You'll soon approach a toll so prepare to keep right once you're past this exit.
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Alabang TollKeep right. You're following the 'SLEX Calamba / SLEX Laguna' sign.
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SLEX / Calamba signKeep right. The road becomes narrow.
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End of SLEX Elevated ExtensionKeep right. You'll see a blue 'Thank you for using SLEX Elevated Extension' overhead sign. Continue to keep right until it's safe to merge traffic. Welcome back to the wider roads.
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SLEX Rest Stop / Shell / Jollibee (Right)Pass by if you're not yet hungry or needing refuel. Prepare to exit soon. Keep right.
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MCX / Susana Heights Exit (Right)Exit 26. Exit here. Make sure to keep right.
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MCXKeep going until the end of the expressway.
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EVIAYou're entering a rotunda, follow the sign back to MCX but exit at San Pedro.
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Villar City RotundaAt the far end, you'll be at a rotunda, prepare to turn right, first exit. From there, you're entering the Villar City shortcut. Roughly 4 km, around 2 songs.
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Villar City ShortcutFollow everyone. There's only one exit. Be careful of the sharp left then sharp right though.
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TankobonbonRight side, around 1.2 km. A fast road as there's nothing in between. You probably cannot even finish one song.
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McDonaldsYou have passed the library. But you can probably... park here? Though chances are, parking is full.
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Jollibee SalawagYou're around 1 km past the library.
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The District DasmarinasBye Dasmarinas! You'll enter the Bacoor territory after this.
SAFETY NOTE
Please Commute Carefully
Please stay aware of your surroundings, secure your belongings, and confirm the destination before boarding. Routes, fares, gates, and terminal rules may change without notice.
If you notice anything outdated, confusing, or missing, please email library@tankobonbon.com or message us on our social media chats at @tankobonbon. Route corrections, fare updates, terminal changes, landmark tips, and extra commute notes are very welcome.
