BGC or Makati: choosing a base in Metro Manila
A practical comparison of two neighbouring business districts as bases for a Manila trip, based on transport connections, walkability and what each is near.
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A practical comparison of two neighbouring business districts as bases for a Manila trip, based on transport connections, walkability and what each is near.
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