Makati is the financial center of the Philippines and one of the major financial, commercial and economic hubs in Asia. And is one of the 17 cities that make up Metro Manila, one of the most populous metropolitan areas in the world. Many districts and landmarks in the city have become well known to outsiders.
Makati has been iconified as the “Financial Capital of the Philippines”. Anchored by Ayala Avenue, Makati is the financial capital of the Philippines and is the home of the Philippine Stock Exchange and the Makati Business Club, one of the most important economic hubs in the Philippines.
Makati is noted for its highly cosmopolitan culture, also being a major cultural and entertainment hub in Metro Manila.
