The next chapter of the Ayala Center story talks about the beginnings of a park that would become a mall complex: the Greenbelt area.
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The Ayala Center Story: Part 1 – The Makati Commercial Center
The Urban Roamer begins his new series on the saga of Ayala Center, starting with its beginnings as the Makati Commercial Center.
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Jollibee Gets A Jolly New Look
What is there to say about Jollibee? It is pretty much a very well-known, beloved, and an omnipresent institution in the country that many people have talked about over the years. Jollibee has grown into a formidable force that even a global behemoth like McDonald’s could not conquer (And I just happened to have watched The Founder recently). Having occupied the topmost position in the country’s fastfood restaurant business for many years now, it would have been easy for Jollibee to be content in its position and become dull and stagnant, which would have jeopardized its long-held position. Thus, it is a pleasant surprise to see Jollibee make some bold steps…
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Makati’s Cultural Soul: A Visit To The Ayala Museum
Whenever we hear about Makati and the Makati Central Business District (CBD), we usually associate it with the tall buildings, the swanky hotels, and the classy shopping malls. But in the midst of this modern center of commerce lies a cultural soul of the business district that has managed to thrive to be a landmark in its own right and helped make this part of the metropolis more than just a business hub but a cultural hub as well. Of course, we are talking about the Ayala Museum, one the most well-known museums in the metropolis and the country as a whole. And as Ayala Museum marks its 50th birthday in 2017,…
