Did you know: After incorporating from Manila to the province of Rizal, then Philippine Legislature passed Act 2390 on February 28, 1914 shortening the name of San Pedro de Macati to Makati.
Did you know: Benigno Aquino Jr. began his career as a journalist and made history by becoming the youngest elected senator in the Philippines in 1967 at the age of 34.
In early 1930s, the vicinity was the site of the country’s airport, the Nielsen Air Base, Ayala and Paseo de Roxas avenues were the former runways of Nielsen Field, the 12/30 and 07/25 respectively.
Did you know: More commonly known as the Rufino Tower or the Rufino Plaza, it remains as the tallest steel-framed building in the Philippines, stands 528.22 feet with 41 stories.
At 850 feet with 52 storeys including an 8-level radio tower, PBCom Tower is the tallest building in the Philippines to date. Construction started in 1998 and opened in 2000.
