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Makati
is one of the busiest cities in
the country where urban living
and riches are attached to its
name. Lively and up-to-date are
the best descriptions you can
illustrate in this model city.
It was also the country’s
financial center, acquiring the
name “Wall Street of the
Philippines”.
The major banks,
corporations, shopping centers
and embassies of different
nation are stationed here.
Surrounded
on the northern and eastern
borders is the majestic Pasig
River that divides the nearby
city of Pasig, Mandaluyong and
Pateros. While Fort Bonifacio
are found along the eastern
suburbs.
On the west part is Pasay
City connected at several major
channels via the South
Expressway, Gil Puyat and Taft
Avenues. Also in this city is
where you can find luxurious and
well-off villages like Forbes
Park and Dasmariñas where most
of well-known celebrities and
politicians reside.
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During
the Pre-Spanish era, Makati was
under the rule of Lakan Tagkan
and wife Bouan.
Then, the land was only
covered in swamps and cogon
grasses overseeing the coasts of
Pasig River. The first founder
and Governor-General that was
stationed in the city was Don
Miguel de Legazpi. He was also
the first one who spotted the
area when the Spaniards came. It
was first named San Pedro de
Makati in honor of its patron
saint. By Philippine Legislature
Act No. 2390 it was changed to
Makati.
In
this city, you can find the best
departments stores, fashion
boutiques, exclusive shops,
antique stores, shoe stores,
name it…they have it! Big and
glamorous five-star hotels and
restaurants surround the
vicinity, making it one of the
best nightspots.
Makati
is also famous for several
landmarks like Manila American
Cemetery and Memorial, the
biggest American cemetery
outside of USA. The Libingan ng
mga Bayani, which serves as a
burial ground for our heroes
killed during the war. The
Sanctuario de Guadalupe, one of
cities oldest historical
landmark. The ever-famous Ayala
Center is where the country’s
busiest business and financial
center located along Ayala
Avenue.
There
are also several beautiful
places that you can see in
Makati - The Ayala Museum, a
remarkable place that showcases
the Philippine history and
culture. The Philippine Army
Museum where antique guns and
artillery used during the World
War are stored and preserved.
The Thomas Jefferson Cultural
Center, built in 1945 where
complete information of the
United States are stored. It
also serves as a lecture and
seminar hall for various
occasions.
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