- Primary Anchors: SM Mall of Asia
- (North), Ayala Malls Manila Bay
- (South), and Parqal (The Connector).
Bay City-Mall Of Asia(MOA)/Aseana
Built on two parallel north-south arteries: J.W. Diokno Blvd (the mall side) and Macapagal Blvd (the office/casino side).
Key Takeaways
- The “Parqal” Spine
- In 2026, the Parqal Mall is your secret weapon. It is a 5-block-long, climate-controlled “Linear Park” that connects Macapagal Blvd to Diokno Blvd. Use it to walk from the Aseana offices to the malls without being exposed to the sun or rain.
- The “Globe” Logic
- The giant MOA Globe is the transit center. All “yellow” jeepneys and the EDSA Carousel terminate here.
- LRT-1 Extension (New for 2026)
- Use the Redemptorist-Aseana Station for direct rail access to the Aseana district, bypassing the heavy traffic of Roxas Blvd.
Strategic Navigation Tips
The Aseana Linear Walk – The Path: LRT-1 Redemptorist-Aseana → Parqal Mall → Ayala Malls Manila Bay →MOA.
Operational Note: This is the most modern walking route in the city. Parqal acts as a shaded tunnel that makes the “massive” distance feel much shorter.
Commuter Survival Tip: “The Sunset Surge” → From 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM, the MOA Globe transit area becomes a bottleneck. If you can’t get a ride, walk through Parqal to the Aseana LRT Station. It’s a 15-minute walk, but it guarantees you avoid the 1-hour wait for a bus at the mall.
Important Sites & Street-Level Access
- The E-Com Centers (One to Five E-Com):
- Location: Harbor Drive and Palm Coast Ave (MOA Complex).
- Access: Walkable from the MOA Globe (5–10 mins). These towers house major BPO and Logistics firms.
- Aseana City Business Hub:
- Location: Aseana Ave and Macapagal Blvd.
- Access: Ride the “blue” Aseana shuttle from MOA or Walk through Parqal if coming from Macapagal.
- National University (NU) MOA:
- Location: Coral Way (near the Arena).
- Access: Walk from the MOA Globe or the MOA Arena.
- DFA (Department of Foreign Affairs) Passport Office:
- Location: ASEANA Business Park, Macapagal Blvd.
- Access: Ride a “Baclaran-MIA” jeepney or alight at the Redemptorist-Aseana LRT Station and walk 8 mins.
- IKEA Philippines:
- Location: Between MOA Arena and SMX Convention Center.
- Access: Directly connected to the MOA parking building via footbridges.
- SM By The Bay (Nightlife):
- Location: Seaside Blvd.
- Access: Walk through the main MOA mall to the rear exit. This is the primary recreational zone for sunset views and carnival rides.
- St. Luke’s Medical Center (Aseana – Soon to Rise/Partial):
- Location: Near Parqal and Copeton Baysuites.
- Access: Best accessed via Aseana Avenue.
- Solaire / City of Dreams / Okada (Entertainment City):
- Location: New Seaside Drive / Aseana Ave.
- Access: Ride the free casino shuttles from MOA or take a Taxi/Grab. Walking is not recommended between casinos due to the extreme heat and road width.
Local Mode Logic (The “Loopers”)
- Yellow Jeepneys (MOA Loop): They circle the entire mall complex. Fare is usually minimum.
- Aseana City Shuttles: Look for the small white/blue buses that specifically serve the office buildings in the Aseana district.
Return Logic (The Exit Strategy)
- To the North (QC/Manila): Head to the EDSA Carousel Stop located at the MOA Globe. It is 24/7.
- To the South (Cavite/Alabang): Take a jeepney to PITX (Parañaque Integrated Terminal Exchange). It is only a 10-minute ride from MOA.
- To Makati: Take the yellow jeepney to MRT-3 Taft Avenue Station, then take the train to Ayala.
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