April 2024

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    • Bonifacio Global City (BGC), located in Taguig, Metro Manila, is a thriving and dynamic urban center that has gained a reputation as one of the Philippines’ premier lifestyle and business districts. Developed as a planned community, BGC showcases modern infrastructure, green spaces, and a vibrant cosmopolitan atmosphere.
    BGC stands out with its well-designed layout and wide, tree-lined avenues that make it pedestrian-friendly. The district boasts a diverse range of establishments, including high-rise commercial buildings, luxury residential condominiums, shopping malls, trendy restaurants, and bustling nightlife hotspots. What sets BGC apart is its commitment to sustainability and green spaces. The district is adorned with beautifully landscaped parks and gardens, such as the iconic High Street Park and Track 30th, offering residents and visitors a refreshing escape from the urban bustle.
    Known for its forward-thinking and modern architecture, BGC’s skyline is punctuated by skyscrapers that house multinational corporations, leading local businesses, and tech startups. The district’s reputation as a thriving business hub attracts professionals from various industries, making it a sought-after location for both work and leisure. BGC is also a haven for art and culture enthusiasts, featuring contemporary art installations, galleries, and cultural events throughout the year. Bonifacio High Street, the district’s main retail and dining strip, offers a plethora of shops, boutiques, and international cuisine options, catering to every taste and preference.
    With its strategic location, BGC enjoys excellent connectivity to major thoroughfares, airports, and other key areas in Metro Manila. The district’s accessibility is further enhanced by efficient public transportation options, including buses, shuttles, and the Metro Rail Transit (MRT) system. BGC’s distinctive blend of urban planning, modernity, green spaces, and a vibrant lifestyle make it a captivating destination in the Metro. Whether you’re looking for business opportunities, shopping sprees, culinary adventures, or simply a vibrant urban experience, this bustling neighborhood offers a multifaceted and cosmopolitan environment that leaves a lasting impression.

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    Where to Go in Bonifacio Global City

    Nitori in BGC: Furniture and Home Decor Store
    Whether you're setting up a new home or updating your current one, Nitori in Mitsukoshi BGC makes it easy to find everything you need in a single, hassle-free visit.
    Gashapon Bandai Official Shop in BGC: A Toy Collector’s Haven
    The first official Bandai Gashapon Store in the Philippines offers a unique Japanese gashapon experience, with a variety of collectibles available from popular anime and other franchises.
    Fully Booked x Kinokuniya in BGC: A Literary Haven for Manga Lovers and Ghibli Enthusiasts
    Lovers of manga and Studio Ghibli can now immerse themselves deeper into these captivating universes, thanks to the collaboration between Fully Booked x Kinokuniya at MITSUKOSHI BGC!
    ActiveFun in BGC: An Entertainment and Educational Hub for Kids
    Come and experience the magic of ActiveFun – where happiness knows no bounds, and adventure awaits around every corner.
    The Mind Museum in BGC: A World-Class Science Museum in Metro Manila
    The Mind Museum in BGC, Taguig is a captivating world of science and wonder: a realm of exploration, discovery, and imagination, where the boundaries of science and curiosity know no limits.
    MITSUKOSHI BGC in Taguig: The First Japanese-Inspired Lifestyle Mall in the Philippines
    Let us explore some of the must-visit shops as Philippine Primer unveils what MITSUKOSHI BGC is all about!
    Weekend Markets in Metro Manila
    Let Philippine Primer help you find the nearest Weekend Market in your area. Hope you all are looking forward to some shopping this upcoming weekend!
    Manila PubCrawl: An Expat-Friendly Place for Making New Friends (CLOSED)
    You come as a stranger, you leave with a handful of new friends and awesome memories.
    MO_Space
    Here’s another trip to an art gallery in Bonifacio Global City. MO_Space is an art gallery you can find at Bonifacio High Street in Taguig City. This gallery is run by artists, which showcase contemporary exhibits since it was opened in September 2007. Time and again, solo and group artists make this gallery a temporary home for their artworks, to show the public what Philippine contemporary art is all about.   LOUIE CORDERO: OTHER INFLUENCE. One of Mo_Space’s art exhibits in December 2015.   Being a venue for various artworks, MO_Space has housed several paintings, sculptures, installations, photography and video art loved by many art enthusiasts, curators, and fellow artists […]
    MyTown Micro-Apartments in BGC and Makati: A rental you never had
    About Philippines Urban Living Solutions, Inc. (“PULS”) Established in 2012, PULS is a leading owner, developer and manager of purpose-built corporate staff-housing at walking distance from the major central business districts in Metro Manila. Under the ‘MyTown’ brand, PULS develops affordable quality rental apartments for young professionals who work where they can’t afford to live. In doing so, PULS helps reduce the cost and time of commute for this important and rapidly developing demographic group, raising both average living standards and general quality of life. It is PULS’s long-term goal to create commercially attractive business strategies and attract private capital to solve economic issues and improve living conditions in the […]

    Where to Eat in BGC

    Umi Matsu in BGC: You Newest Go-to Place for Authentic Japanese Food
    Looking for a new place to try Japanese food? Then check out Umi Matsu, a newly opened Japanese restaurant in BGC!
    Taupe Dining in BGC: Chef Francis Tolentino’s Culinary Playground of Filipino Delights
    Taupe in BGC is a fine dining concept that blends local and global ingredients to elevate the flavors of classic Filipino dishes into an art form.
    El Corazon in BGC: Serving Timeless Filipino-Hispanic Dishes in Manila
    El Corazon gives a heartfelt nod to the Filipinos' love for family gatherings and fiestas with its elevated fusion of Filipino and Spanish cuisine!
    Lorenzo’s Way in Makati: Serving a Legacy of Filipino and Spanish Dishes
    If you are looking for a place where you can delightfully savor exceptional Filipino and Spanish dishes, Lorenzo's Way is the place to be!
    Friends & Family in BGC: Filipino BBQ, Pugon Specials, and All-Day Classics
    In Taguig City, a Filipino all-day dining restaurant proudly serves a range of elevated char-grilled barbecue classics (and even a Birthday Spaghetti) that you won't usually see in restaurants around the Metro. This is Friends & Family at Bonifacio High Street in BGC, Taguig!
    Abé in BGC: Kapampangan Specialties and Other Filipino Classics
    This restaurant in Manila offers a genuine taste of traditional Filipino and Kapampangan specialties, transporting diners directly to the heart of Pampanga with every dish. This gem is Abé located at Serendra in Taguig City!
    Manam Comfort Filipino Food in BGC: Filipino Cuisine with Exciting Twists
    Manam Comfort Food in Bonifacio Global City takes its name Filipino word malinamnam, which means heartily delicious, complementing its brand’s word of unfolding hominess to anyone and everyone.
    George and Onnie’s in BGC: Wildflour’s Version of Filipino Comfort Food
    If you miss Little Flour's all-day brunch favorites, worry not as Wildflour's youngest brand has embarked on a new chapter of serving Filipino cuisine with George and Onnie's!
    Lore Manila in BGC: An Immersive Filipino Fine Dining Experience by Chef Tatung
    Lore Manila is all about the celebration of Filipino flavors, reimagined by a chef who respects tradition while daring to innovate.
    Masa Bakehouse in BGC: Your Go-to Place for Croissants and other Baked Goodies
    If you're ever in BGC and craving excellent baked delights, check out Masa Bakehouse.

    Where to Study in BGC

    British School Manila – Taguig City
    British School Manila is a private school in Taguig City that adopts the British National Curriculum and offers the IB Diploma Programme.
    Manila Japanese School in BGC: Teaching Japanese Education in PH
    Manila Japanese School is an international school nestled in Bonifacio Global City that specifically caters to the needs of Japanese students. It has a teaching environment similar to that of schools in Japan.
    Childcare Center Whiz Champions Learning through Exercise and Creativity
    Childcare Center Whiz in BGC focuses on exercise as an effective way to stimulate creativity among children under seven years old.
    Options Studio: Pilates Rehab and More
    Experience the transformative power of pilates with the newest branch of Options Studio Pilates Rehab and More at Shangri-La Plaza.   Equipped with the complete range of classical pilates apparatus, Options Studio offers a range of exercises for everyone including pilates for sports, leisure, lifestyle, and postural correction and rehabilitation. As the first and only international chain of Pilates and Movement Studios worldwide, it has a lineup of specific programs such as Core Reform, Core Suspend, Core Barre, Rebound, Core Chair, Pre-Natal and Post-Natal, Traditional Mat, and Traditional Reformer. Apart from the traditional pilates classes, the particular branch at Shangri-La Plaza also offers more. It’s also capable of handling a range […]
    The Mind Museum in BGC Offers Their Junior Mind Mover Program This Summer
    The Mind Museum is now ready to meet new batches of cute and young aspiring scientists in their Junior Mind Mover Program happening from April to May 2020 at The Mind Museum, Taguig City.
    Repertory Philippines Hosts Workshops for the Performing Arts
    Repertory Philippines (REP) provides a platform for parents who wish to unlock their children's artistic talents and those who want to explore the world of theater with their Workshop for the Performing Arts.
    Creative Play Corner in BGC: Fun Learning Experiences through Play Approach
    Creative Play Corner utilizes a creative play approach that ensures fun learning experiences for kids. The school aims to provide rich experience while ensuring that the child is ready for school life.
    Canadian American School – Makati City & BGC
    Canadian American School utilizes the North American STEAM curriculum with a focus on multilingualism and acculturation.
    Mommy International Manila in BGC Promotes Japanese Culture and Language (CLOSED)
    Mommy International Manila, located in Bonifacio Global City, is a Japanese school that focuses largely on fostering and instilling Japanese culture to young Japanese expats residing in the Philippines.
    BGC Passion Collective: Learn to Perform and Produce a Theater Show
    Interested in theater? Learn to perform, produce, and market your own show in the third season of BGC Passion Collective beginning this March!

    Health and Wellness Spots in BGC

    NOW OPEN: Tokyo GLAM Welcomes Everyone at their BGC Branch
    Tokyo Glam, the famous luxury salon to celebrities, opens their branch in BGC.
    Kiyosa Salon in BGC Is Your Go-To Place for Japanese Quality Eyelash Extensions
    Kiyosa Japanese Total Beauty in BGC takes eyelash extension seriously and delivers it with so much care and precision.
    Kiyosa Salon in BGC Cares for Your Hair with the Finest Japanese Techniques
    With Kiyosa's line of hairstylists beaming with Japanese expertise, you are sure to get the look you are aiming for, leaving no room for disappointment or regret.
    Kiyosa Japanese Total Beauty Salon in BGC: Fulfilling Every Woman’s Beauty Standards
    Kiyosa in BGC is a Japanese total beauty salon that has the solution to these beauty problems.
    Tighten Loose Skin with Skincare Solutions’ New Kinetic Facelift 
    Skincare Solutions has finally brought this non-surgical facial tightening treatment—the Kinetic Facelift using EnerJet.
    @Tokyo Features Unique, Trendy Japanese Brands for Gifts and Everyday Use
    @Tokyo offers unique shopping experience with its trendy Japanese brands, so experience the joy of gifting at the newly-opened branch in The Podium!
    Adidas Originals Neighborhood Highstreet Brings Out the True Identity of Manila’s Culture
    Another Adidas Originals Neighborhood Store recently opened in Metro Manila---located in C1 Mall, Bonifacio Highstreet, Taguig City. The store's industrial-modern interior alone gives off a cool and refreshing vibe that will intrigue any passerby.
    The Color Bar in BGC Ups Your Hair Game with Flying Colors
    Tired of your usual hair color and the usual treatment you get from most salons? The Color Bar at Unit F106, Forbeswood Heights, BGC, Taguig City, treats you to a hair coloring experience you will never regret!
    What to expect: GlamCon Manila 2018
    For all things make-up and beauty, GlamCon promises to make your dreams come true with lots and lots of surprises.
    The Refined: Manila’s First Gentlemen-only Grooming Spa
    Let The Refined be your trusted destination to refresh your minds and bodies, replenish energies, and network with colleagues and friends.
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    Armscor Shooting Center in Makati: Unleashing Your Inner Marksman
    Located at Makati Central Square, Armscor Shooting Center offers a meticulously crafted adventure that caters to both seasoned marksmen and enthusiasts.