Ayala Triangle
The Ayala Triangle is a sub-district of the Makati central business district, comprising of the parcel of land between Ayala Avenue, Makati Avenue and Paseo de Roxas, as well as the... more
Saturday January 7, 2012
It was suggested by many of our Filipino friends that we must visit THE AYALA MUSEUM and it was just a five minute walk from our condotel. So, on the day of Jane's visit with... more
The cinemas at Greenbelt 3 are fully carpeted, well-maintained and really at par with upscale moviehouses abroad. Aside from this, maximum price of movie tickets at Greenbelt 3 are at approximately... more
Makati City is a pedestrian-friendly city. You can go from the carpark building to the mall, from the shopping center to the Central Business District, and from one mall to another through the... more
Red Box has nice rooms with a variety of capacities and a really extensive song list. In fact, at one time, my husband and I went there with some friends. My husband was singing a song that no one has... more
Thursday, January 12, 2012The oldest district and historic core of Manila, INTRAMUROS is also known as the "Walled City". Guarding the Old City is Fort... more
Sunday, January 9, 2012VT Friend I_S_A offered to take us on a tour to the Island of Corregidor. We were thrilled with the idea, so we made plans to visit this... more
In the old section of Makati called Poblacion, there is a 17th century church called St Peter and Paul Church. Many tourists cannot believe that Makati, which... more
Walk down Ayala Avenue and experience the financial buzz of the Manila's Central Business District. You'll see guys in barong (which is the formal wear in... more
The NAIA airport is not Manila's first/oldest commercial airport. That distinction belongs to the Nielson Tower, a 2-storey edifice made obscure by the... more
Another memorial for World War II soldiers is the Manila American Cemetery, located just a few minutes away from Makati. With the manicured lawns, tall trees,... more
Do you know you can have a Baby Shower at any of the food outlets in Glorietta? I had the opportunity to attend a Baby Shower in a McDo outlet. It was my first... more
every red blooded meat loving male should come to this once yearly deal at the powerplant mall in makati city to savor assorted cuts of steak at discounted... more
The Filipinas Heritage Library is a one-stop electronic research center on the Philippines. It is a division of the Ayala Foundation, Inc. (AFI).Starting with... more
The Sto. Nino de Paz Chapel or Greenbelt Chapel for short, is a brainchild of the late Fanny del Rosario Diploma, then Dean of the Institute of Social Work and... more
Kids are sometime left by parents at the playground in the Activity/Events Area in Glorietta while they shop at Ayala Center's Malls. Another option is to bring... more
At the Ground Floor of RCBC Plaza in Ayala Avenue, you can't help but notice the unique structure of the Yuchengco Museum. The Yuchengcos opened its museum's... more
Makati's version of Mardi Gras is its Caracol Festival. The City Government of Makati and the Museum and Cultural Affairs Office (MCAO) envisioned this festival... more
Greenbelt Park is a popular destination for tired shoppers, weary Makati employees, and nature lovers who find rest at the beautifully landscaped gardens and... more
The Central Business District (CBD) is the area bounded by EDSA, Antonio Arnaiz Road (formerly Pasay Road), Chino Roces (formerly Pasong Tamo), and Sen. Gil... more
It houses the art collection of Alfonso Yuchengco that includes the works of noted Filipino painters like Juan Luna, Fernando Amorsolo and Botong... more
Book a massage session in Island Spa, Makati and you'll feel so pleased you did it. My husband discovered this spa along Jupiter St. You can choose between... more
As you know and view our family photo throughout our VT homepage, yes, we do come from a large family. ten girls and two boys. We between the family, the... more
For artsy intellectuals, you can watch a stage play (in English) at Onstage Greenbelt. There are matinee shows at 3 pm and evening performances at 8 pm on... more
Makati is one of the best places where you can conduct business-as-usual in the Philippines.If you need to conduct your business in Armani or YSL suits, there... more
Makati City is second to the richest city in the Philippines. True, there are still parts of Makati that are somewhat close to being called godforsaken, but most of Makati is the proof of...
I visit Makati about 3 to 5 times a week, whether to meet with clients or with friends.
For a lot of Filipinos and even foreign nationals, Makati City is the place to be. Headquarters of most of the...
One of 17 cities that make up Metro Manila, MAKATI is one of the most densely populated areas in the world, ranked 44th with almost 20,000 inhabitants per square kilometer.
Makati is also the site of...
I still remember my dad saying his biggest regret was not buying lots in Makati when it was not yet fully urbanized. The lots in what is now known as Ayala Center were being sold to military officers...
Tales of A Working Girl
I have recently changed jobs and moved into the financial district of the Philippines. I won't write much on this page aside from the restaurants that I will try within the...
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