On May 14, 1949, Fort McKinley was turned over to the Philippine government by virtue of US Embassy Note No. After the Philippines gained its political independence from the United States on July 4, 1946, the US bestowed to the Republic of the Philippines all rights of possession, jurisdiction, supervision and control over the Philippine territory except the use of their military bases. This area (TCT dated 1902) was turned into a camp then known as Fort William McKinley after the 25th US president, William McKinley. You could also walk from one end of the city to the other, and the air quality is much better compared to most areas in Metro Manila.During the American colonial period, the US government acquired a 25.78 km 2 (9.95 sq mi) property within what was then disputed area between Makati, Taguig and Pateros for military purposes.
There are green spaces and plenty of high rise buildings. Within the business district, electric cables are buried underground, so the city views are orderly. When you’re in BGC, you’ll feel like you’re transferred into a different world if you entered from the somewhat chaotic environs. Market Market has plenty of options for food, and has plenty of transportation options to other parts of Manila.īonifacio High Street is an outdoor shopping and dining strip with shops at both side of the pedestrian street which has a relaxing park-like vibe. Market Market and SM Aura are huge malls.
The Grand Canal also has that Italian feel in it and you can enjoy riding the gondola. For posh malling experience, Uptown Bonifacio and The Grand Canal at McKinley Hill are great places. It’s a popular and high-end business district with plenty of business activities and areas for shopping, dining, and entertainment. BGC is one of the most posh places in Manila.
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