Hopefully, with development, there will be more of such places to offer income and opportunities to the less fortunate. There are also lots of nice murals around the city, but since it was night I didn’t get to capture any.īGC is a nice neighbourhood and I’m glad I got to visit, but it also highlights the extreme disparity between rich and poor in Manila. I guess that would be my weapon of choice in a zombie apocalypse – I’d much rather use a melee weapon anyway xDĪ giant Christmas tree and more light decorations around the district. Not a big fan of guns, but I know some guys who would probably go ga-ga over these. Members of the public trying on safety vests and helmets.ĭifferent rifles, submachine guns and guns used by the PAF. Visitors also got to take pictures with army personnel, listen to talks, performances and handle the artillery (not loaded of course!) The pedestrian-friendly retail center features shops, offices and residential blocks on both sides.ĭuring my visit, the Philippine Armed Forces was running an exhibition, with displays of tanks, boats, guns and machinery. High Street was lined with Christmas decorations – trees adorned with Christmas lights, grass blocks trimmed into reindeer shapes, bubbling water features and landscaped gardens. Clean and well-paved streets free from belching jeepneys, people walking their dogs or jogging, skyscrapers and high-end retail/restaurants reminded me more of Singapore than the Philippines. After the hustle and bustle of downtown Manila, stepping into its commercial area, High Street, felt a little surreal. Bonifacio Global City, also known as The Fort or BGC for short, is a central business district sandwiched between Makati and Taguig.
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