Makati CBD’s role in the national story

URBAN planning is probably one of the last things any local government official thinks when governing. Many of the Philippine towns and cities were built during the Spanish and American colonial periods and did not anticipate the problems of today. And even if they did plan, like Daniel Burnham’s City ... Read More

WATCH: Virtual tour of Makati CBD’s art, culinary gems

MANILA, Philippines — Makati City’s central business district (CBD) has been known for its hustle and bustle, upscale edifices and general business vibe.  With everything it offers, Makati CBD truly presents Filipinos and expats alike a one-of-a-kind urban experience. It’s unthinkable how this business and lifestyle capital was also once an idle grassland. But amid the ... Read More