7:50–8:10 AM
📍 Terminal name to be agreed
Arrive early; agree on the exact entrance and a landmark. Allow enough travel time to reach church by 8:40 AM.
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Ed & Alexandra
SUN / 15 NOV 2026
Ed & Alexandra · A Sunday together
Little moments,
good memories.
Mass first. Then a slow day around Gateway—good food, a little fun, photos to keep, and plenty of time to talk.
15 November · Sunday
Church first.
Everything else can wait.
Everything else can wait.
Before you go
Packing listBudget
For two people
Lunch
₱300–₱500
Arcade (optional)
₱200–₱300 cap
Photo booth
₱200–₱350 allowance
Snack / drinks
₱150–₱250
Transport + buffer
Varies by station
Plan to bring
₱500–₱850 each + fare
These are spending targets, not verified current prices. You can skip the arcade to save more.
Cinema tickets and snacks are additional if you choose the movie. Replace arcade and garden to avoid rushing; confirm actual prices before buying.
If plans change
Rain, crowds, or delays?
Keep Mass and lunch as your priorities. Swap the garden for a quiet café if rainy, skip the gallery if closed, or make the photo booth your one paid activity.
Meeting point
Stop 01
Before the date begins
Meet at the bus station
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The itinerary
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Quick Gateway floor guide
Gateway 1 & 2 · Level 4: Gateway Cineplex 18 (check your assigned cinema)
Gateway 1 · Level 3: Budget lunch (Food Express)
Gateway 1 · Level 5 / Gateway Tower 5F: Gateway Gallery
Gateway 2 · Level 2: Daiso, Furniture Republic Coffee Haus, Cộng Cà Phê
Gateway 2 · Level 3: Timezone, Oldmoon Studio
Gateway 2 · Level 5: Sensory Garden (verify access)
Backup: Life Four Cuts — Gateway 1, Level 4 · Miniso — Gateway 1, Upper Ground
8:10–8:40 AM
📍 965 Aurora Blvd · Project 3
Check the route from your actual terminal. Aim to arrive 15–20 minutes before Mass.
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9:00–10:00 AM
📍 Diocesan Shrine of St. Joseph
The 9:00 AM Sunday Mass is listed in published schedules; verify with the parish before Sunday.
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10:00–11:00 AM
📍 LRT-2 Anonas → Araneta Center–Cubao
Walk to LRT-2 Anonas, ride westbound toward Recto, exit at Araneta Center–Cubao. Leave time for queues and walking.
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11:00 AM–12:00 PM
📍 Gateway Mall 1 · Level 3 · Food Express
Eat before the afternoon activities. Choose a meal together; if the food court is busy, use another affordable restaurant.
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12:00–12:40 PM
📍 Gateway Mall 1 / Gateway Tower · Level 5
Free gallery visit; enjoy Philippine art and history without rushing. Published hours: 10 AM–6 PM.
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12:40–1:20 PM
📍 Gateway Mall 2 · Level 3 · Oldmoon Studio
Take one memorable photo strip each. Allow queue time. Verify that the studio is open and its pricing.
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1:20–1:40 PM
📍 Gateway Cineplex 18 · Level 4
Check your actual cinema number, film and showtime. Only continue with a movie if you both like the film and it fits your budget.
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1:40–4:00 PM*
📍 Gateway 1 or 2 · Level 4 · Cineplex
*Illustrative block, not a confirmed screening. Follow the actual ticket showtime; otherwise choose Timezone, Daiso, a walk or the garden.
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4:00–5:00 PM*
📍 Gateway Mall 2 · Level 2
*Shift this time to suit the movie ending. Coffee Haus inside Furniture Republic, or Cộng Cà Phê as backup. Drinks are optional.
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5:00–5:30 PM*
📍 Gateway / Araneta Center–Cubao
Keep a buffer for the trip home. Share your favorite moment, then part ways at your agreed safe transport pickup point.
Open in Google MapsTimes are flexible. The movie is an optional replacement for afternoon activities, not an additional stop. Cinema block is illustrative, not a confirmed screening. Check the actual showtime, church schedule, shop hours, and meeting terminal before Sunday.
For a working progress counter and saved checkmarks, open the hosted website in Safari. The iPhone Files preview may block JavaScript; your itinerary remains readable there.
Getting around
Transit guidanceBus station → St. Joseph Shrine
The first commute depends on which terminal you choose. Enter it above and tap the route button. Aim to arrive at church at least 15 minutes before 9 AM.
St. Joseph Shrine → Gateway
Walk toward LRT-2 Anonas, ride westbound toward Recto, and get off at Araneta Center–Cubao. Follow the mall signs to Gateway. Check Sunday service and pedestrian directions.
Make it memorable
Shops & placesEach activity has a real store or destination. Google Maps links open the place search; use the listed floor to find it inside the mall.
01 / A photo to keep
Oldmoon Studio
Take four photos: sweet, funny, candid, and one together that feels natural. Keep a printed copy each.
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02 / A tiny surprise
Daiso Japan
Try a ₱100 gift challenge: find a small item that reminds you of each other. Only buy it if it fits your budget.
Find Daiso ↗Alternative: Miniso, Gateway Mall 1 · Upper Ground ↗
03 / Friendly competition
Timezone Gateway 2
Challenge each other to two games. Whoever loses chooses the next silly photobooth pose.
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04 / One quiet moment
Gateway Mall 2 Sensory Garden
Take a break and share your favorite part of the date. If the garden is crowded or inaccessible, choose a quieter café.
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05 / Coffee & conversation
Furniture Republic Coffee Haus
A tucked-away café to sit and talk after taking your photos. Aim for a quiet table; seating and noise vary on Sundays.
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06 / A movie together · Optional
Gateway Cineplex 18 🎬
Choose a movie you both like, then talk about your favorite scene afterward. Allow roughly 2–3 hours including ticket collection and trailers. This is an optional alternative to some afternoon stops, not an extra required checklist item.
Find Gateway Cineplex ↗Shop availability, screening times, and prices can change. The cinema is an optional alternative: choose a showtime that fits and skip other activities instead of rushing. Check the official cinema site before Sunday.
A good date isn't a perfect schedule. It's being present together.