MAKATI CITY

One of the most urban cities in the Philippines is Makati. Located in Manila, it’s famous for its skyscrapers, upscale shopping malls, restaurants, and entertainment hubs.


AYALA TRIANGLE

The Ayala Triangle Gardens is a 2-hectare landscaped urban park in Makati, Metro Manila, Philippines. It is a triangular public garden and courtyard in the center of the Makati Central Business District. It was named after its owner and developer Ayala Land, and opened to the public in November 19, 2009.


Background

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 buildings on those streets.
Many multinational companies, banks and other major businesses make their home on the triangle, noted by the many skyscrapers bounding the Triangle.
Ayala Avenue and Paseo de Roxas also house the distinction of being the runways of the former Nielson Field, Metro Manila's main airport in the 1930s.


Review

During the weekend, it’s a great place to bring the family and enjoy nature. Not only is it a great spot for a date in Manila, but it’s also a great venue to bring your family during the Christmas holidays.

It's also the perfect place to visit in Makati for those who want to squeeze in a run or a workout and working professionals who want to have lunch outside and for families.

You can break out a sweat by jogging and taking a selfie afterward at the Make It Makati sign.

If you happen to drop by on the first Sunday of the month and looking for things to do in Makati, you can check out the Makati Street Meet which is a haven for food and music lovers.


Location


The Ayala Triangle Gardens is located south of Salcedo Village, a part of barangay Bel-Air by its border with barangays San Lorenzo and Urdaneta.

Buildings on the Triangle include the old Makati Stock Exchange Center and Ayala Tower One (home of the Philippine Stock Exchange) along the Ayala Avenue side, the old Nielson Tower that has since been converted into a restaurant, and Ayala Triangle Tower One and Ayala Triangle Tower Two (home of The Shops at Triangle Gardens, an Ayala Mall) at the intersection of Makati Avenue and Paseo de Roxas.




GREENBELT COMPLEX

A sprawling 2.8-hectare garden amidst a world-class shopping and dining paradise. Greenbelt seamlessly integrates the indoor experience with the outdoor in its expansive 12-hectare space.

Offering remarkable retail, dining, and entertainment options in the city, Greenbelt exemplifies the best of what the Ayala Malls has to offer.

Background

The mall first opened to the public in 1988. Fashion company Ayala Land conceptualized Greenbelt as the Philippines's first lifestyle center with bars, posh boutiques, lush tropical greenery, a world-class museum, and an elegant chapel.

It was renovated in 2001, and as the complex grew, Greenbelt 2 and 3 were opened in 2002, with Greenbelt 4 and 5 opening in 2004 and 2007, respectively,[3] based on other pioneer shops in the area.


Review

A mall which is to be considered as the top shopping mall in the country/state. It has all the branded that you need naming from Louis Vuitton, Dior, Patek Philippe and so on. This mall is huge, there’s like Greenbelt 2,3,4,5 and it connects to other malls as well. It’s great to walk around especially in the middle outdoor of the mall there’s an outdoor park where you can walk around, and chill. The way the mall is arranged is brilliant. The spacious corridors and cleanliness of the building make for a good atmosphere. One of the best malls in Asia.


Location


Greenbelt 5, Greenbelt Drive, Ayala Center Makati, San Lorenzo, Makati, District I, Makati, Metro Manila, 1228, Philippines.



TAGUIG CITY


Taguig contains the Bonifacio Global City (popularly known simply as BGC), Metro Manila's second most important business district and a major tourism, shopping, dining and entertainment destination.

VENICE GRAND CANAL MALL

Venice Grand Canal is a lifestyle mall development under Megaworld Lifestyle Malls located inside the 50-hectare (120-acre) McKinley Hill township of Megaworld Corporation in Taguig City.

Background

Venice Grand Canal Mall is an Italian-inspired mall located at Upper McKinley Road, McKinley Hill in Taguig City.
It features a Grand Canal which has a size of 656 feet long and 49 feet wide along the three-story mall where tourists can fully experience a Venetian way of life.

Also, visitors can experience a ride on the gondola. A gondola is a wooden boat that has a size of 36 feet and is hand-built using exceptional workshops.


Review

Venice Grand Canal Mall is built and developed beautifully, with the Venice Grand Canal Italy as its theme n its main attraction. The place is clean, safe and well maintained, great for picture taking. It is known as venice of the Philippines. Lots of restaurants n boutiques inside but with limited choices.


Location


From the MRT Guadalupe Station, walk for a few minutes towards the Jeepney terminal in front of Guadalupe Mall.
Then ride a jeep with signage of Gate 3 Market Market and tell the jeepney driver to alight you at the bus stop on Lawton Avenue near Telus International Philippines in Park Mckinley West or McKinley Hill.
From Park Mckinley West or McKinley Hill, walk for thirteen minutes to get to Venice Grand Canal Mall.



BONIFACIO HIGH STREET

A 1-kilometer-long boulevard line with exceptional shopping and dining options. Bonifacio High Street is the first ever shopping center in the country to introduce the main street concept. It is the home of a multitude of passions ranging from fashion, health and beauty, technology, home, dining and many others.

Background

Bonifacio High Street is a mixed-use development in Bonifacio Global City, Taguig, Metro Manila, Philippines located just near Serendra, Market! Market! and SM Aura Premier.
It is owned by Ayala Malls, a real-estate subsidiary of Ayala Land, which is an affiliate of Ayala Corporation.
It opened the main development in 2007, High Street Central in 2012, Central Square in 2014 and it is one of Ayala Corporation's flagship projects.


Review

BGC is known for its new buildings, its eco-friendly environment, and its various options to fulfill one's work-life balance needs for both employees and employers alike. Bonifacio High Street, is a beautiful place with restaurants, bars, cafes and all popular brands shopping paradise with green area and some great architecture. This place is really giving good vibes and a perfect time to spend. You will find lots of events, musicians and young people enjoying the evening. it's a great place to chill with lots of food selection. the place is more picturesque at night, however lines are longer especially on restaurants. most establishments are open 10am omwards.


Location


Arrive at Ayala MRT Station and search for the jeepney terminal (at Forbes Gate 2, a few feet from the MRT Station) and ride vehicles going for Market Market.
Both Bonifacio High Street and Serendra will be covered.



CITY OF MANILA

Manila is the capital of the Philippines and its second-most populous city. It is highly urbanized and as of 2019, was the world's most densely populated city proper.

RIZAL PARK

It is also known as Luneta Park or simply Luneta, is a historic urban park located in Ermita, Manila.
It is considered one of the largest urban parks in the Philippines, covering an area of 58 hectares (140 acres).
The site on where the park is situated was originally known as Bagumbayan during the Spanish colonial period. It is adjacent to the historic Walled City of Intramuros.

Background

Situated on the eastern shore of Manila Bay, the park plays a significant role in shaping the history of the Philippines. The park was officially named in Rizal's honor, and the monument enshrining his remains serves as the park's symbolic focal point. The declaration of Philippine independence from the United States was also held here on July 4, 1946.


Review

It has been a favourite leisure spot and is frequented on Sundays and national holidays. The landmark is the most recognizable monument in Luneta.

With its grassy land, green trees, gardens for picnics and meditations, as well as a musical dancing fountain, the park is also regarded as Manila's green lung where people can escape the stressful noise and pollution of the city. The Rizal Monument serves a meaningful national heritage for Filipinos, commemorating the heroic act of Jose Rizal to his country.


Location


The 58-hectare park is situated at the northern part of Roxas Boulevard. It is surrounded by Taft Avenue, Padre Burgos Avenue and Kalaw Avenue.



MANILA OCEAN PARK

Manila Ocean Park is the country's first world-class marine theme park and a premiere educational facility.

Background

Manila Ocean Park is the country's first world-class marine theme park and a premiere educational facility. It is owned by China Oceanis Philippines Inc., a subsidiary of China Oceanis Inc., a Singaporean-registered firm.


Review

One of the best ocean parks in Asia whose extensive aquarium exhibits reflects the wide diversity of Philippine seas. An integrated urban resort with marine life attractions and aqua-themed hotel. Perfect place to unwind and have fun with family. Sea creatures are amazing.


Location


It is located behind the Quirino Grandstand at Rizal Park.
Address: Quirino Grandstand, 666 Behind, Ermita, Manila, 1000 Metro Manila



PASAY CITY

Pasay City, being a home to many hotels, casinos, restaurants, shopping malls, and world-class convention centers, contributes to a large part of Metro Manila’s tourist and event activities.

SM MALL OF ASIA

SM Mall of Asia, also abbreviated as SM MoA, or simply Mall of Asia or MoA, is a large shopping mall in the Philippines.

Background

The mall is currently the largest shopping mall in the Philippines and the third in the world. When it opened in 2006, it was the largest shopping mall in the Philippines until SM North EDSA was redeveloped in 2008, and was relegated to third place by the expansion of SM Megamall from 2011 to 2015 when SM Seaside opened to the public before returning to this spot in 2017. It later became the largest shopping mall in the Philippines starting 2021, following the opening of IKEA Pasay City at the mall's complex.


Review

SM MOA is one of the largest malls in the Philippines, and even makes the list of the world's largest. More of a tourist destination in terms of shopping, leisure, and entertainment. A good mix of local and global brands. It has many places to shop and eat. You can spend the whole day here browsing and eating


Location


Located at Bay City, Pasay, Philippines, within the SM Central Business Park, a reclaimed area within Manila Bay, and the southern end of Epifanio de los Santos Avenue.



MANDALUYONG

Mandaluyong, officially the City of Mandaluyong, is a first class highly urbanized city in the National Capital Region of the Philippines.

SM MEGAMALL

SM Megamall, simply known as Megamall, is the third largest shopping mall in the Philippines and the thirteenth largest in the world that is developed and operated by SM Prime Holdings.

Background

The mall began construction in 1989 and opened its doors on June 28, 1991. It is the third SM Supermall ever built by Sy after the SM City Sta. Mesa and SM City North EDSA. The SM Megamall was the largest mall in the country for a 17-year period, but when the SM Mall of Asia was built in 2006, it was ranked third largest in the country by floor area at that time.


Review

It has shops, restaurants, fitness gyms (Slimmer's and Fitness First) and supermarket that caters basically to all of your needs. Definitely a must go destination.You can find everything in SM Megamall. They have a department store, as well as independent shops. Shops range from low to mid end. Lots of food options as well. They also have activities like bowling, ice skating, iMax, archery, etc.


Location


The mall is located in the Ortigas Center, one of Metro Manila's premier central business districts and shopping hubs, at the portion encompassed by Mandaluyong City. It stands along the main EDSA thoroughfare and Doña Julia Vargas Avenue. The mall is almost adjacent to the Ortigas MRT Station and EDSA Carousel's Ortigas station, as well as the Shaw Boulevard MRT station. The mall is also located to nearby malls such as the Robinsons Galleria, St. Francis Square, The Podium, the Shangri-La Plaza, and Starmall EDSA Shaw and landmarks such as the Asian Development Bank Headquarters, Saint Pedro Poveda College, University of Asia and the Pacific, BDO Corporate Center, The Podium West Tower and the San Miguel Corporation Headquarters.



SHANGRI LA PLAZA

Shangri-La Plaza is, undisputedly, the country’s most established upscale shopping and lifestyle destination. It offers its customers a complete and carefully selected mix of superior goods and services in well-planned merchandise zones.

Background

Shangri-La Plaza is a shopping mall located in Ortigas Center, Mandaluyong, Philippines. It is owned and operated by the Kuok Group of Companies, the owner of the worldwide chain of Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts. Shangri-La Plaza opened on November 21, 1991 and contains more than 300 shops and restaurants.


Review

Committed to promoting culture and the arts, Shangri-La Plaza has hosted various cultural activities, a series of performances featuring the best known musical acts, and a diverse world cinema to provide vibrant and pleasurable lifestyle experiences showcasing the best of Manila’s culture and arts.


Location


Shang Central, Epifanio delos Santos Avenue, Ortigas Center Mandaluyong City 1550 Metro Manila Philippines



QUEZON CITY

Quezon City is known for its culture, entertainment industry and media, and is aptly called the "City of Stars". Major broadcasting networks have their headquarters and studios in the city. It is also known for its commerce, education, research, technology, politics, tourism, art and sports.

QUEZON MEMORIAL CIRCLE

"Circle", as locals call it, has been undergoing significant changes in order to lure in more tourists both local and foreign. Due to these beautification efforts of the local government the number of visitors is continuously increasing.

Background

The site was originally intended as the grounds of the National Capitol to be built in Quezon City to house the Congress of the Philippines. After World War II in December 1945, President Sergio Osmeña issued Executive Order No. 79 stipulating the creation of a Quezon Memorial Committee to raise funds by public subscription to erect a memorial to his predecessor, President Manuel L. Quezon.


Review

Quezon Memorial Circle, in the city center, is dominated by an art deco–style memorial to former president Manuel L. Quezon. The surrounding gardens contain playgrounds, fountains and the World Peace Bell monument.


Location


The Quezon Memorial Circle is a national park located in Quezon City, Metro Manila, Philippines. The park is located inside a large traffic circle in the shape of an ellipse and bounded by the Elliptical Road and is the main park of Quezon City (which served as the official capital of the Philippines from 1948 to 1976).



PARAÑAQUE

Parañaque is the home of the PAGCOR Entertainment City, a gaming and entertainment complex under development by the state owned Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation spanning an area of 8 km2 (3.1 sq mi) in Bay City, where four large integrated resorts are based namely Solaire Resort & Casino, City of Dreams Manila, Okada Manila, and the soon to be completed Westside City Resorts World. It is also the home of the Parañaque Integrated Terminal Exchange public transport and the Aseana City business district development which includes Ayala Malls Manila Bay.

SOLAIRE RESORT AND CASINO

Solaire Resort & Casino was designed by architect and designer Paul Steelman of Las Vegas-based Steelman Partners.

Background

Solaire Resort & Casino was the first development to break ground in PAGCOR's Entertainment City, a massive integrated resort envisioned by former PAGCOR Chairman Ephraim Genuino for the Manila Bay area. The 120-hectare (300-acre) reclaimed area was designated as a special economic zone by the Philippine Economic Zone Authority.


Review

Its a very nice place with a beautiful room specially if you're on the Bay view side, its a very relaxing view. With regards to the Staff and Room service very polite and accommodating.

The pool is also very nice, large and very clear water. Restaurants truly good.

The hotel is smartly separated from the gaming areas so it can be a fun, family destination as well.


Location

Entertainment City, 1 Aseana Ave, Tambo, Parañaque, 1701 Metro Manila