V.A. Rufino Street (Makati) – Makati’s “Understated Power” Corridor

V.A. Rufino: Where Old Money Never Left

  • Private Bank Row: Where accounts have more zeros than your PIN
  • Discreet Entrances: No signs, just knowing nods
  • Family Offices: Managing wealth you’ll never have
  • Black SUVs: The official vehicle of important people
  • No Coffee Chains: Baristas here know your usual
  • Security Cameras: Counting more than your steps
  • Heritage Buildings: Old-world charm with new-world tech
  • Quiet Lunch Spots: Where deals happen off-menu
  • No Signage: If you need to ask, you don’t belong
  • Weekend Silence: When money takes a break
  • Discreet Deliveries: Shopping without shopping bags
  • Uniformed Staff: Pressed suits and perfect posture
  • Parking Attendants: Who actually park your car
  • Aircon Bliss: Icy enough to chill your ambitions
  • Final Truth: The real Makati power center

 

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

Originally posted 2019-01-03 17:09:54.

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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