What's your favorite NCR business (aka gimik) district?

[Guile]

So it seems that every NCR city has a banner business/gimik district.

Hmmm.....listing them down

QC - Libis, Timog/Morato
San Juan - Greenhills
Makati - Ayala Center, Rockwell Center
Manila - Malate, Roxas Blvd (Baywalk).
Paranaque - Diosdado Macapagal Ave???
Taguig - The Fort
Pasig - Ortigas
San Juan - Green Hills

Anyway, I'm from QC so I have slight preference on those areas that are near my place.

My preference (In specific order).
1. Ortigas - it has Robinson's, Megamall, Shangri La, Podium. Greenhills is just around the corner, not to mention that employment is very accessible. Also, Eastwood is not that far away. This one takes the cake.

2. Ayala Center - way farther that Ortigas. This one needs no explanation. It's THE Philippines' business center.

Least preferred:

1. The Fort - this one is the least accessible among all the other areas I've mentioned. Why? This is the business district that has Forbes Park as your point of entry. It's probably one of my few gripes because I don't have a car. But then, even if I have, this area's location reeks of impracticality

One thing I realized is that in order for a business district to succeed, it needs to be accessible to the public. I think Makati and Ortrigas owe their success to Edsa. Eastwood used to be a elitist destination but then it realized that it can't survive in this ideology and years later it became more accessible to masses. Sure, it made Eastwood more "jologized" (if there's such a word. Personally, I want it to remain jologs free), but at least it's now thriving. Public transportation can access the area even if you're entering a private subdivision (is it White Plains)?

[SUX2BÜ]

Makati, of course.

I used to live in Makati (close to CBD and the Fort). Everything then was very accessible. I just walked from where I lived to my office along Paseo de Roxas. I always think that Makati has this exciting and festive atmosphere, and it's always pleasant to walk around. It has the best skyline and people there look beautiful and smart.

I am never fond of Greenhills and, I think, will never be. I always wonder why people like to go there. I prefer Cubao to that uninteresting place.

Guile, I believe, Megamall and Shangri-La are in Mandaluyong.

:)

[aajao]

^ i'm not fond of Greenhills either, except when scouting for cheap mobile phones, well, that was before. :D
i think one thing why young people go to Greenhills is to watch this parade of sports cars owned by group of people who gather together at night and i don't know what they're doing next. just one time our family had dinner there, we chanced upon these guys and their flashy sports cars parked next to each other and people were checking them (the cars) out. :shrug:

back to the topic:
i'm really not into gimik like the usual bars/late-night-outs... just malling, coffee-ing, and window shopping, so i most prefer to stroll around Ortigas Center area. :)

[princessdiane30]

Makati - The fort (daming gimikan na okay obviously like Embassy where all the stars go... hehe)

[clawed_out]

Makati takes my vote as well.

Next would be the Ortigas area.

Followed closely by Malate.

What's good in Greenhills except tiangge shopping?

[hoop_master]

^^ greenhills has the multi-level marketing/business offices :D

i will go for makati both for work and pleasure. pag andito ka kasi sa makati parang nasa neighborhood ka lang.. after work parang isang hakbang lang palabas ng office andun ka na sa bahay nyo.

and i am looking forward for more developments in araneta center.

[1718]

makati for me. 80% ng gimmick life ko ay sa makati. LOL mostly in gb3

bluewave is in manila right? maybe you can add that in your list also guile

[bluesmoker]

diba sakop na ng pasay ang bluewave....

malate kami madalas eh, baywalk.... mas malapit kasi sa 'min....

[bryan_wafu]

nice thread hehehe! gimik life ku eh sa makati hehehe pero minsan sa ortigas hehehe maaga kasi magclose yung iba sa makati. least preferred ku yung sa malate and roxas boulevard hahaha ayoko ng maalala nangyari saken sa mga lugar na yan hehehehe.

[tien_xavi]

ano ba nangyari sayo bryan? sorry di kasi ako gimikero eh. hehe. sana may mag aya sakin. hehe.

[dinramos]

il go for makati...i love the crowd, malls, gimiks...so accessible...i really dont like the malate crowd....sorryyyyyyyyyyyyy....

[feb13]

Embassy Super Club at The Fort

[alex010101]

im from mandaluyong so my usual hangouts are podium (which is in ortigas, but is also near) and shangrila. i used to go to megamall before kaya lang its too crowded na.

aside from these, i enjoy ayala center (6750, glorietta, gb..) since its not so far from mandaluyong and i work out at intercon.

ortigas is also accessible since katabi lang din ng mandaluyong, as well as greenhills.

eastwood lang ang di ko madalas mapuntahan since its the farthest. anyhow, i can say living in mandaluyong, you get to experience the best of both worlds (ortigas and ayala)..

[beauté]

where specifically in Makati to you guys visit?



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[alex010101]

Makati ako pag gimmicks. 2nd *** the Fort..

sa makati, glorietta, tska *** mga bars sa gb3..(ice, absinth-->though di na masyado ngayon, temple)

[Papichulo168]

Ortigas area for me, particularly at Metrowalk. Buy stuff in their tiangge, dinner at their restos then party at Aruba.

I used to like it in Makati kaso sobrang strict ng no smoking ordinances nila eh.

[nickng]

Greenhills has been redeveloped extensively with the Promenade as the centerpiece. It's a good place to chill - buy something from Fully Booked and browse through it at the many coffee shops. You can also shop at the tiangge. Parking is quite easy and there are a lot of restaurant establishments that cater to all tastes. Finally, the movie theaters are really nice (cold and you can lift up the armrests). :D

Wala lang, I had to defend my old neighborhood. But I hang out equally in Ortigas, The Fort, Eastwood, Greenhills, Gateway and Ayala.

[bryan_wafu]

ano ba nangyari sayo bryan? sorry di kasi ako gimikero eh. hehe. sana may mag aya sakin. hehe.

marami nangyari saken sa malate and roxas boulevard hehehe, example na siguro eh yung lagi akong napagkakamalang callboy (damn! f**k s**t talaga) sobrang nakakabadtrip at nakakainsulto. meron pa nangyari saken dun along roxas boulevard kasama barkada ko grabe di ko talaga makakalimutan hehe di ku pwede sabihin dito eh, masyadong nakakahiya na.:)

[bluesmoker]

^talaga... solo ka bang pumupunta dun... di kaya sa suot mo kung bakit ka napapagkamalang CB...

[jazzy]

The fort because it has more space :)



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[bee_yatch]

im from makati rin...
GB pag gimik...
next eastwood...
then the fort

least na *** greenhills and malate...
*** crowd sa malate sobrang panget...
kundi mga gay mga matatanda na...

[Papichulo168]

im from mandaluyong so my usual hangouts are podium (which is in ortigas, but is also near) and shangrila. i used to go to megamall before kaya lang its too crowded na.

aside from these, i enjoy ayala center (6750, glorietta, gb..) since its not so far from mandaluyong and i work out at intercon.

ortigas is also accessible since katabi lang din ng mandaluyong, as well as greenhills.

eastwood lang ang di ko madalas mapuntahan since its the farthest. anyhow, i can say living in mandaluyong, you get to experience the best of both worlds (ortigas and ayala)..

Uy Mandaluyong din ako. Best of both worlds talaga. Checking out the chicks at Correctional then have a wild time and get crazy at National Mental.

[get_stoned]

manila is one of the dirtiest and ugliest city in the world because we're in a ly third world country...wala kahit isa na maganda sa third world country particularly establishments..reality bites

[bryan_wafu]

^talaga... solo ka bang pumupunta dun... di kaya sa suot mo kung bakit ka napapagkamalang CB...

di aku mag isa pumupunta dun, nagkakataon lang minsan na aku ang nauuna at hinihintay ku mga kasama ku, minsan naman umaalis sila at ako lang mag isa sa table mga ganung incidents. at di rin sa suot ku kaya napagkakamalang CB hehehe di aku nagsusuot ng mga shirts na pang CB hahaha, ewan ku pero halos lahat ng barkada ku eh sinasabing talagang lapitin aku ng mga ganung tao. pwede ku nga daw pagkakitaan eh hehehe kaso di talaga aku ganun.

[hooyanghooya]

Eastwood- good: not crowded, very near my place; bad: few choices.

Makati- good: institutional gimmik place, plenty of choices, ageless; bad: far from me, hirap mag park, dami one way.

Fort- good: very hip, dali mag park, sophisticated; bad: isolated, elite, few choices.

Malate: good: if your gay; bad: if you're straight.

Greenhills- good: quick gimmik, tsinelas is very much welcome; bad: few choices.

Timog- good: plenty television stars; bad: most likely ma carjack ka or ma carnap auto mo. Swerte ka na kung side mirror lang kinuha syo.

Araneta Center- good: malapit sa 2 LRT; bad- umuwi ng maaga bago magsara LRT.

Best gimmik place: BAHAY!!! twagin ang barkada, kumuha ng beer, pulutan, guitara, videoke, bahala na!

[waldenstrom]

The Fort :) Embassy :D

[raldsedge]

manila is one of the dirtiest and ugliest city in the world because we're in a ly third world country...wala kahit isa na maganda sa third world country particularly establishments..reality bites

How mean. Sana kaya mong patunayan na WALANG MAGANDA KAHIT ISA SA THIRD WORLD COUNTRY KATULAD NG PILIPINAS kasi kung wala talagang maganda sa isang third world country like philippines sana hindi nag papabalik balik ang ilang hollywood stars sa Aman Pulo, ang ilang foreigner sa mga beaches sa visayas region, northern luzon and palawan. Pero sabi mo nga walang maganda sa third world country like philippines kaya siguro sila nag papabalik balik dito twing summer.

On Topic... The Fort will always be the best place for me next is Makati. Andami kasing selections from restaurant to bars and clubs.

[aicheekz]

manila is one of the dirtiest and ugliest city in the world because we're in a ly third world country...wala kahit isa na maganda sa third world country particularly establishments..reality bites

How mean. And you call yourself Filipino...maybe you don't get to see places like The Fort, Greenbelt and Libis, maybe you're always at your house...where all you see is your dirty bed. *peace*

On topic: I like Bonifacio High Street and Serendra...offers anything from shopping to restos and clubs. *okay*

[islandforever]

compared sa hk and shanghai, mas bilib pa rin ako sa pinoy djs. kaya ang music dito sa pinas may taste! so, di rin reality bites! maganda pa rin ang nightlife sa pilipinas... at nasa tiyempo sumayaw ang mga pinoy!

ako, for someone who goes out late mga 11pm hanggang umaga na... Makati pa rin ako! Una kasi walang curfew, ayoko rin kasi masyado pa-sossy minsan fort nakakasawa... di nagpapakatotoo... at higit sa lahat ayoko ng bad vibes mga tao, masasama makatingin at maraming arte sa katawan! yung enjoy lang, enjoy din ako!

gusto ko lang good, clean fun! solb na ako!

[JENSIE_G]

Makati - Greenbelt, Rockwell

Taguig - Bonifacio High Street

Pasay - SM Mall of Asia


'Yan lang for me.