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Makati City: A Blend of the Old and New

Once dismissed as a worthless backwater by the Spanish conquistadors, Makati has grown into the financial and economic artery of the Philippines. The city is one of 16 that make up Metro Manila, with a rich legacy of national pride and cultural heritage. Whether it’s admiring the Baroque architecture of the 400-year-old Saints Peter and Paul Parish Church or

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