How To Get To Alphaland Southgate Mall?

If you are a traveler frequently passing along EDSA, you might have already noticed that the eyesore and unfinished building beside the Magallanes MRT Station has transformed into a shiny and attention-grabbing infrastructure. Situated at the corner of Pasong Tamo and EDSA, just outside Dasmarinas Village, Alphaland Southgate Mall and Tower is the haven of commuters using the Magallanes MRT Station and those getting off provincial buses in Magallanes/Pasong Tamo. The building is redeveloped primarily for commercial lease space with the first five storeys alloted for a shopping mall, serving as the podium of the Tower. The Southgate Tower also offers The Tents Events Place, a 600-pax hall with an area of 650 sq.m. perfect for any occasion. There's also a supermarket (Super 8 Grocery) catering to residents living near the area.

This PEZA building also catches the attention of EDSA commuters and drivers with its huge LED billboard (touted as the biggest in the country) showcasing ads and helpful tips to motorists. The LED billboard is so bright that it illuminates most of EDSA and SLEX in the Magallanes area and serves as a trusted landmark for motorists (the billboard is even seen from as far as Ayala)!

Consumer and commuter establishment treats in Alphaland include Jollibee, Mang Inasal, Chowking, Goldilocks, Chef d'Angelo, Bean Hopper's Cafe, Sizzlin' Pepper Steak, Le Couer de France, Green Mango, Fruit Magic, Tapa King, Go Nuts Donuts, Reyes Barbecue, Deco's Lapaz Batchoy. Other stores such as Book Sale, D.I.Y., Daiso, CD-R King, Fuji Film store, and various cellphone stalls are also found here. Alphaland Southgate Mall has free wifi too!

Directions on how to commute/drive/travel to Alphaland Southgate Tower Mall:
Remember that the Southgate Mall is located at the intersection of EDSA and Pasong Tamo (Extension). Nearest MRT Station is, of course, the Magallanes MRT Station. It is also close to the EDSA-Magallanes PNR Station. 

From the North (of Pasig River - Quezon City, CaMaNaVa Area):

Option 1. From EDSA, ride a bus southbound to Baclaran/Alabang and get down at Magallanes. Cross EDSA via the MRT footbridge.

Option 2. From EDSA, ride the MRT bound for Taft and get down at Magallanes MRT Station.

From the South (of Makati - Pasay, Alabang Area):

Option 1. From Pasay/Baclaran EDSA, ride a bus northbound to Monumento/Fairview and get down at Magallanes. Alphaland Southgate Tower Mall is just a few steps away.

Option 2. From EDSA-Taft, ride the MRT bound for Magallanes MRT Station.

If you are commuting from around Makati, you can take the following jeepney routes "PRC Mantrade Kayamanan C" or "Waltermart-FTI".

If you are coming from Taguig or Pateros (C-5 Area):

Option 1. Take a jeepney going to Market! Market! and from there take a jeepney or bus bound for Ayala-EDSA, and then ride the MRT bound for Magallanes. 

Option 2. From FTI, ride a jeepney bound for Waltermart. This jeepney passes by Pasong Tamo; ask the driver to drop you off Alphaland Southgate Mall.

If you are coming from Manila: ride the LRT bound for EDSA-Taft and transfer to the MRT station and ride the train going to Magallanes.

For private vehicles: Alphaland Southgate Mall is located at the corner of EDSA and Pasong Tamo. It is accessible via EDSA southbound (take note, there's another route if you are going northbound in EDSA, see below) and Pasong Tamo. Of course, take note of the MMDA Number Coding Scheme implemented in Makati.

• If you are coming from EDSA southbound, you have to drive towards Pasong Tamo. This means not using both of the Magallanes flyovers (going to Alabang and Baclaran) and just staying at the right lane. You will be driving for a few meters and then will be forced to take a u-turn directly under the flyovers. Take that and it will bring you to the northbound side of EDSA where the mall is located.
• If you are coming from EDSA northbound, NEVER take the flyover to cross SLEX and reach the other side of EDSA since that will make you miss Alphaland Southgate Mall. What you need to do is take the route that will bring you to SLEX Manila-bound. Take Don Bosco street - this is the first street crossing the PNR railways from Magallanes. Then turn right at Pasong Tamo and go straight, you'll see the mall in the horizon, just follow the flow of traffic until you reach it.
• If you are coming from SLEX from the south, take the Don Bosco street - this is the first street crossing the PNR railways from Magallanes. Then turn right at Pasong Tamo and go straight, you'll see the mall in the horizon, just follow the flow of traffic until you reach it.

Of course, you can ride a taxicab from any area around the Metro and ask the driver to drop you off "Alphaland Southgate Mall" or "Magallanes MRT Station".

Here's a map around Alphaland Southgate Mall via Google Maps:

Landmarks around Alphaland Southgate Mall: San Lorenzo Place, Dasmarinas Village, Ecology Village, Pancake House Center, Lapanday Holdings Building, Glaxo Smith Kline, Van Heusen, Volvo, Federal Ceramics, Kodak Philippines, Mantrade, Coca Cola Makati Sales Office. Waltermart, Don Bosco Institute of Technology, Makati Cinema Square, and Little Tokyo is just a jeepney ride away (Pasong Tamo - Mantrade PRC).

*Alphaland Southgate Mall Tower photo from Alphaland website.