City Musings
Discover how Makati's mix of work, leisure, community, and everyday life offers a blueprint for what a city can become.
Makati Maxxing 101
By Jewel Grace Reyes
There’s a trend circulating among Gen Z lately. Makati Maxxing. The term “Makati Maxxing” refers to the act of maximizing one’s Makati experience. But what makes it special? “Makati Maxxing” is not just a term for going to Makati. It is a lifestyle, a cultural phenomenon in which […]
Quests When in Makati
By Trisha Anne Tuviera
A TikTok video influences you to visit Makati, but one problem…you don’t know where to start. Do you explore cafes? Visit the parks? Ask a friend to meet you? Roam the malls? Find somewhere to sit down and eat? Find ukay spots? Makati is a good place […]
Makati Local at Heart
By Glenice Grace Cosue
There really isn’t a fixed way to enjoy Makati. For some people, the city is best paired with long walks and deep reflections. For others, it’s a place to hang out with friends, try new restaurants, browse thrift stores, or sift somewhere and “people watch.” Makati’s appeal […]
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Makati Beyond the Surface
By Glenice Grace Cosue
Makati is a concrete jungle. We see that there are glass skyscrapers that dominate the skyline, office workers that fill the sidewalks and shopping malls that are packed together. Often regarded as one of the Philippines’ leading financial and commercial centers, Makati becomes more complex when understood […]
Accessible Cities: Makati
By Trisha Anne Tuviera
Imagine a city where you can travel by foot. You have the ability to go places without a car, but still have the option of comfortable public transport whenever you need it. Most places are within walking distance, and there are ample open areas where you can stay […]
Philippine Maxxing
by Jewel Grace Reyes
Makati Maxxing isn’t just a trend that popped out of nowhere. It is a manifestation of Filipinos’ need for more walkable, accessible and liveable cities. One where you can commute without hassle, easily access establishments, walk safely from one place to another and exist freely in spaces that allow […]