A Walk In BGC

To those who are mapping out a trip to the Philippines, Manila, being its capital city, would first come to mind. It is interesting to note that your visit will certainly surround the entire bailiwick of Metro Manila. This planned route might take you to the old-world Intramuros (which is in the city of Manila itself), home to Spanish-era landmarks like Fort Santiago, Manila Cathedral, San Agustin Church museum, Casa Manila museum with its horse-drawn carriages; to the collosal Mall of Asia and casinos of Resort World complex in Pasay, to the luxury hotels of Makati.

Nevertheless, if you are keen to finding out more about present-day lifestyle in this particular region, you should pay a call on, or, perhaps, spend a considerable length of time in Bonifacio Global City (BGC), a flourishing, ever improving district in Taguig City, around eleven kilometers southeast of Manila.

BGC is now plausibly the most well liked urban expansion within Mega Manila. The vicinity has generated another urban core for the National Capital Region (after Makati)—the Philippine Stock Exchange, for example, moved to the BGC in 2018. And international brands like Google, Unilever, and HSBC all have offices in the neighborhood. As such, the BGC’s 240-hectare urban master plan estate also includes some of the best residential projects in Metro Manila, as well as a thriving dining and entertainment scene.

Once called Fort McKinley when the US Government first acquired it in 1902, Bonifacio Global City went back under Philippine control in 1949 three years after gaining independence from the United States. It was consequently renamed Fort Bonifacio in 1957. This vast commercial estate happened to be a military base camp for the Americans and, later on, for the Filipinos, prior to its commercial development that began in 1995.

I had the opportunity to see this place again after a few years of not having returned to Manila, and specifically Taguig City, and dined in at a Japanese restaurant called Marugame Udon along Bench Tower 30th Street, and afterwards took a walk in the vicinity area of Bonifacio Global City. The following are top sites that you may want to hangout in BGC:

*The Mind Museum – this offers a fascinating world of science and an educational adventure across five interconnected stories with over 250 interactive exhibits spanning from the smallest to the largest aspects of nature.

*The Venice Grand Canal Mall – this luxurious, Italian-inspired hub presents a breathtakingly authentic replica of the Grand Canal, complete with handcrafted gondolas for a remarkable ride beneath the Rialto Bridge.

*The Burgos Circle – is a prime destination for yuppies, executives, and food enthusiasts seeking diverse dining options.

*The BGC Arts Center – offers state-of-the-art facilities, an excellent venue for both local and international productions, with a wonderfully sound-insulated auditorium and comfortable seating.

*The Bonifacio High Street – offers a feast for all senses and a diverse array of culinary delights, from specialty cafes and unlimited buffets to upscale dining options, catering to the tastes of every food enthusiast.

*The Moovr Bike Station – roam around Bonifacio Global City with ease and style with Moovr, the Philippines’ first app-enabled bike and e-scooter sharing service.

*The Urban Farmers PH – this nonprofit social enterprise transforms vacant city spaces into verdant farms, promoting sustainable agriculture as an enjoyable and feasible activity.

*The Back Room – with its charming 1920s decor, meticulously crafted cocktails, and authentic speakeasy atmosphere, this bar is a delightful escape into a bygone era.

*The SM Aura Premier – this shopping hotspot offers a sophisticated atmosphere for shopping and dining.

*The BGC 3D Billboard – the country’s first “naked-eye” 3D-LED screen which covers 400 square meters of multimedia display in One Bonifacio High Street, is the Philippines’ version of iconic screens in New York City’s Times Square and Tokyo’s Shibuya Crossing.

Bonifacio Global City (BGC), moreover, has become a reliable, dependable and consistent industrial machinery that adheres to modern standards of urban planning as well as a frolic hub of people’s lifestyle and leisure.