@miketanongako: Makati didn’t become the country’s financial capital overnight. Its transformation took more than a century of planning, from the development of the former Hacienda San Pedro de Makati to the creation of one of Southeast Asia’s most successful business districts. It’s a great example of how long-term urban planning can shape a city’s future, and how the history behind a place can completely change the way we see it. What other Philippine cities or places should I cover next? Sources: * Makati City Government – City Profile * Makati City Government – Profile of Makati City (Volume 1) * Philippine Legislature – Act No. 2390 (1914) * ABS-CBN News – Makati, Ayala and More * Tatler Asia – Tracing the Early Beginnings of Makati City, the Country’s Major Financial Hub * Spot.ph - These Photos of Makati From the Past Will Amaze You #philippinehistory #DidYouKnow #themoreyouknow #funfacts #makati

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