Makati
Metro Manila's older business district, with dense high-rises, malls, cafes and nightlife, and more character than neighbouring BGC.
Makati appears in 5 of the 18 Manila vlogs we indexed, first in 2023, most recently in 2025.
5 moments in vlogs
Best one first. Tap a time to play it here.
- Jay and Karolina
FIRST TIME In Philippines ๐ต๐ญ Manila is NOT What We Expectedโฆ
The business district has well-developed pavements, while nearby areas barely have any.
- Adelle
3 days in Manila, Philippines ๐ต๐ญ (BGC and makati vlog)
Peak-hour traffic back to BGC took about an hour by Grab, double the morning trip.
- Nomac Guides
15 BEST Things to do in Manila Philippines in 2026 ๐ต๐ญ
Slightly less modern than BGC but with the same upscale business-district feel.
- Where Are We?!
FIRST TIME In The Philippines ๐ต๐ญ Manila was NOT What We Expectedโฆ (we were SHOCKED!)
Only a 5-minute drive from Poblacion, yet it looks completely different.
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