Makati | The Two Cities of Makati

Makati is one of the major cities in Metro Manila. When you mention the name and the first thing on top of your head is the business district and the commercial space that has been there probably even before you were born. It has heritage and history that goes back to the Spaniards taking over the country. These challenging times during the coronavirus pandemic it is currently deserted. But it also gave a little bit of clarity what is Makati as a city would probably surprise you that they are TWO cities within. In other countries like in Australia when you say the City of Adelaide it covers what is defined of that location and in the map the border of greenery surrounding it would easily say that’s downtown. Makati is different the marketing “Make It Makai” is just for the Business District Not the City.

Earthquake at a Glance | Perspective of Reality

04.22.2019 – There hasn’t been a major catastrophe in the Philippines when you talk about Earthquake in the last thirty years. Most of the things that go wrong are from typhoons that displaced communities and disrupting economies in the archipelago. It is not common either that it happened within Central Luzon that rocked Metro Manila all of sudden. Its reality that is unexpected to happen and most take it with humor and then others just plainly silently hope that the next one won’t be as bad as the first one. Earthquakes happen because it has been part of nature as long as everyone can remember. It just so happens that the context about these things can sometimes bring a few people to what really matters to their lives.

Legazp Active Park | Changes to the Greenery

04.05.2019 – City Parks have been the closest to the natural greenery that people used to enjoy. But with the advent of indoor shopping centers that has fully air conditioned areas to go around. There’s something of a novelty about getting in touch with nature that is slowly disappearing in this well adored city that the recent changes in some parts of its greenery has remained questionable. During 2017 there have been makeovers for both Legazpi Active Park and Washington Sycip Park, where these parks have been more a residential park than it’s bigger Ayala Triangle Gardens. Here’s a closer look on Legazpi Active Park that has been around, which supposed to be a breathing space of greenery and also home for the Sunday Market that is moving to a new location…

Circuit Makati Holiday | A Night at the Market

11.17.2018 – Making it a festive Makati at last night’s Holiday Night Market at Circuit Makati, where they lighted the Christmas tree and celebrated the night away with its opening of the three-day feast like it’s already that season. The weekend is finally here and things are ramping up with these kinds of events. As usual the traffic was quite normal part of living in a city and it will be busier once the holiday month kicks in. The Circuit Makati Holiday Night Market was in full swing of things when the event opened its doors last night with a diverse sellers and food merchants that tops with the screening of “The Sound of Music.”

A Mouse Re-imagined | Festival of Lights

11.10. 2018 – Every year Ayala Triangle Gardens becomes the center point of events in the City of Makati. It’s the place everyone gathers when the Holiday Season begins. It may not be an equivalent of any other events happening in other countries, but it has become its unique event of its own. Friday night’s spectacle was unveiled to the public near the heart of the park. It has become a tradition for most people to travel all the way to see this happen. Phone cameras raised and ready to go in capturing memories of this place once again as the city brings back and re-imagine the magic that is the Festival of Lights.

Make It Happen | Makati Street Lights

11.07.2018 – When you see bright lights along the streets of Ayala Avenue in the City of Makati this can only mean one thing: The start of the festive season has begun. It has become an annual tradition that the Makati Central Business District has made is a yearly affair to signify that Christmas is just around the corner and the countdown has begun. Early Monday evening the light up of these ornaments that makes up the installation from the corner of Pasong Tamo and Ayala Avenue up to the far end where the street ends with EDSA is as bright as the way Filipinos celebrate the Yuletide season will definitely catch your attention.