Makati Local

Working in Makati CBD is sometimes just good to hear. But when you list down all the hassles that you have to go through before getting to your workplace, it’s not that good at all – especially if you are just commuting by public utility vehicles. Well, even employees here who have their own car still grumble about the heavy traffic on main avenues every rush hour. If you don’t hold your horses about this issue everyday, you might end up going to work with a really bad mood.

However, there are employees using the MRT station who prefer walking to their respective offices. It’s good that you will be able to avoid the traffic but the drawback there is, if your workplace is far, sweat and dust will make you look haggard even before you working day starts. If you are fed up of your daily dilemma, there’s a good solution for you – E-Jeepney.

This is an electric public utility jeepney that’s powered by charged batteries via electrical sockets. The charging procedure takes the whole night to sustain the whole day’s operation. This is particularly better than other fuel-powered PUVs because for one thing, it’s lighter. It also causes no pollution and has a quiet engine. If you are planning to have our first ride in this e-jeep, you might as well learn about the routes.

Legaspi Village Route
Hours of Operation:
Weekdays:
7:00 AM – 10:00 AM
11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
4:00 PM – 6:30 PM

1.Landmark
2.Ahead to Esperanza Street
3.Right turn to Paseo de Roxaz
4.Right turn to Legaspi Street
5.Left turn to Dela Rosa Street
6.Left turn to Salcedo
7.Left turn to Benevidez
8.Left turn to Paseo de Roxas
9.Right turn to Esperanza Street
10.Right turn to Makati Avenue
11.Landmark

Salcedo Village Route
Hours of Operation:
Weekdays:
7:00 AM – 10:00 AM
11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
4:00 PM – 6:30 PM

1.Landmark
2.Ahead to Makati Avenue
3.Left turn to Paseo de Roxas
4.Right turn to Villar
5.Right turn to Valero
6.Left turn to H.V. Dela Costa
7.Left turn to Valero
8.Right turn to Sedeno
9.Left turn to Paseo de Roxas
10.Right turn to Makati Avenue
11.Landmark

Just have in mind that there are certain stops where the e-jeep is allowed to load or unload passengers. It’s also free to use but donations are completely encouraged.

Shopping, for most people is the most rewarding thing to do when you’re stressed or lonely. While some think that shopping is just for women, many still consider this activity is a good stress-reliever for everybody. It’s like a modern adventure where you will get to explore on a treasure-trove of beautiful dresses with fine fabric or seeing nice sneakers as precious as gold. But don’t get too delusional like that ok? Well, if you haven’t tried shopping in one of Makati’s malls, maybe it’s time to splurge your money for something that can give you smiles. Go ahead and visit the city’s central business district and tour around the chains of malls here, in a day! If you’re shopping for anything, these reviews might be of great help:

If you are shopping for clothes – Landmark mall has a wide scale of choices. It would also be the perfect store for you if your budget is not that high. However, if you are planning to buy signature brand clothing, you can also check out the Glorietta 5. This mall has a lot to sow off, from expensive accessories,clothes to jewelries, you will find yourself being dazzled!

If you want to shop for the freshest fruits – SM Makati is the name you can count on. On the ground level, you will see various stalls with a lot of fruits, all looking fresh and juicy! There are even stalls that sell yogurts, fruit salads and pulp drinks full of nutrition!

If you are looking for the best restaurants – Definitely, it’s the Greenbelt that you have to visit. Here, you will taste some of the best foods. You just have to be ready in shelling out a lot of money because the food here don’t come cheap but your money will surely be worth the pay!

Makati is not just a central district for professionals but also a place where you can pretty much buy anything. Don’t hesitate to spend a few cash and enjoy the fruits of your toil. Always remember that it’s not about how much money you saved, but how it made you happy by being able to buy everything you want.

Hey there! If you’re looking for a blog that gives information about Makati City, then you might be a bit off the track upon reading this. I was thinking about what to write about Makati when something popped into my mind. What if I write something that will boggle the readers? What if I write my own journey just around Makati and let you guess where I’m heading. You know, like the famous Detective Conan cartoon, I’m going to give you clues of where I’ve been and you guess where my destination is! Now that’s something that will make you read the whole blog and ponder on the clues, right? It’s a challenge for you, as well as for me because I’m now thinking of a way on how to give you clues. Mind you, these are not easy clues and you have to be analytical! Every word I use will be significant in knowing what places or landmarks I’m passing through. Also, don’t disregard the situations I’m going to write because those are also clues. This blog is for people who love to think and analyze. So here goes my first journey:

It was ten minutes past 6 in the evening when I decided to take my day off. Ten minutes overtime, I told myself. By the way, my name is…Oh wait, I think I need a code name..Hmm..Ok my name is SUMMIT and I’ve been working in Makati for a pretty much long time now and I can truly say that this place is one of the best places in Metro Manila in terms of my professional life. The sidewalks are clean, there are appropriate loading and unloading stations and my favorite, plenty of restaurants on every side of the street. So I was thinking if I should go straight home or have a little detour. Then I finally decided – which I won’t tell you of course!

So I packed my things, bid goodbye to my bosses and started my way out of the office. Upon going out the building, I noticed a line of people on the other side of the road. Oh no.. I told myself. It’s rush hour, I don’t think I’ll be able to squeeze myself in that line. So I walked north-bound (on my left side) and headed to the nearest underpass. It’s really frustrating to be walking on the wrong side of the road during rush hour. It’s like swimming against the current. Then I reached the underpass and went down.

As I was taking the plight of stairs (downward), I was thinking whether I should walk ahead or turn right and walk on the other side of the road. My stomach grumbled and I thought, maybe I should grab a snack first. So I walked straight ahead and took the escalator. I saw a QSR restaurant and a convenient store on my right side. I went to the latter to buy snacks. Then I continued my tiring walk-a-thon. Just adjacent to the store, I saw this bank already closed. Maybe I should drop by this bank tomorrow to get my E-ON card, I told myself.

So I walked to the next underpass, went down and turned right to get myself on the other side of the road. As I was walking, I saw another underpass ahead of me and too tired to take the stairs, I turned right, to a certain street. Just a few meters away, there’s a footbridge that links to buildings and malls. So I took the escalator and started heading to the nearest mall. As I was walking, I went past a parking lot. Then I continued walking until I smelled that familiar smell of old fabric and antique things which reminded me that I’m close to my destination. I looked down, on the right side and saw that fountain on the ground level. It’s always beautiful. I told myself. My destination is just a few steps away and I’m thinking if I’m going to choose kiwi over blueberries or maybe add strawberries.

Now, do you know where in Makati I’m heading? As a treat, I made this an easy one!

Nowadays, more and more foreigners are coming to the Philippines. Nationalities like Indians, Iranians, Americans, Koreans, Europeans, Australians, etc. are all in the Philippines not only for business but also for leisure. These foreigners enjoy coming back and forth to the Philippines because of its superb attractions and tourist spots. Philippines has numerous sights to visit. So most of the foreigners who tour in the Philippines stay in about a month. Are you a foreigner and planning to visit the Philippines some time this year? If you are, the locals suggest that you stay in the city to enjoy the Philippines even more. The city of Makati is the perfect spot if you are visiting the Philippines.

In Makati, you would enjoy touring around because the best malls, clubs and restaurants are located in that city. A city person will most likely prefer to stay in Makati. Although one disadvantage of living in Makati is the high hotel room rates. But don’t worry because there is an alternative, which are motels. There are numerous motels that has the same quality as to quality hotels in the Philippines. Plus, some motels in Makati offer motel discounts, especially if you plan to stay for more than a week. You can simply inquire online or call several known motels in Makati to know more about their motel discounts.

Aside from Makati, there are hundreds of great cities to visit in the Philippines. But to tour you around, you would need to rent a car to make it easier for you. It would be a big hassle to always find a cab. Knowing Makati, it would take you almost an hour before you can get a cab. Thus, better research on Philippine car rentals. Without a doubt, you will also find discounts for the car rental services you pick. These discounts from car rentals can be found online. Besides, you will need a car as you roam and explore different places in the Philippines. As you make use of these discounts, from the motel and car rentals, you are able to save for your Philippine trip.

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