Ayala Avenue (Makati) – Makati’s Wall Street of the Philippines
Ayala Avenue: Makatis Street Where Your Paycheck Disappears in 3 Seconds
Welcome to Makatis financial thunderdome, where suits outnumber trees and the only “green space” is the color of money. Heres 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.

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