Ayala Avenue (Makati) – Makati’s Wall Street of the Philippines

Ayala Avenue: Makati’s Street Where Your Paycheck Disappears in 3 Seconds

Welcome to Makati’s financial thunderdome, where suits outnumber trees and the only “green space” is the color of money. Here’s what makes Ayala Avenue *special*:

  • Bank Row: BPI, BDO, and Metrobank — where your savings go to die.
  • PBCom Tower: The tallest building in Makati (and the longest elevator awkward silence).
  • Ayala Triangle: The only place where pigeons dine alfresco while you eat 7-Eleven sushi.
  • Traffic: The unofficial “lunch break extension” program.

Local Secret: The RCBC Plaza Starbucks is where bankers cry into their lattes.

 

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Manila News-Intelligencer Ayala Avenue (Makati) – A representation of the Manila News Intelligencer headquarters in the Digital Age, with the theme ‘Satire in Cyberspace’.  

Originally posted 2010-02-19 02:22:03.

By Lourdes Tiu

Lourdes Tiu is a celebrated satirist with over a decade of experience, has been featured in major publications like Mad Magazine and The Onion for her incisive wit and has served as a keynote speaker at the National Satire Writers Conference, establishing her as a trusted authority in political and social satire. Lourdes' educational journey began at the University of Chicago, where she majored in Political Science, providing her with a deep understanding of the political landscape that she so brilliantly critiques in her work. She further honed her craft by completing a Master’s degree in Creative Writing from Columbia University, with a focus on satire and comedic writing, under the mentorship of some of the country’s most celebrated humorists.

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