City Guide: Fort Bonifacio

A thriving financial district and entertainment center, Fort Bonifacio (also known as BGC, Global City or The Fort) has become a very enticing location for city dwellers given the many conveniences that it brings.

Perfect for young professionals, families and even retirees, residing in Fort Bonifacio poses a lot of benefits for those who enjoy city living. Many companies have already set up their offices in the area, making it much easier to do business or go to meetings if you live here. Likewise, a lot of restaurants, retailers and shopping malls have been sprouting up in BGC, which is why it’s a true dining and shopping haven for those who enjoy the good life. There’s Bonifacio High Street, The Shops at Serendra, Market! Market!, SM Aura and Uptown BGC. Various hotels have also opened their doors in BGC like Shangri-La at The Fort, Ascott, F1 Hotel, and SEDA Hotel.

These are then well complemented by many upscale residential condominiums that Fort Bonifacio is also known for like Serendra, Pacific Plaza Towers, One McKinley Place, Essensa, The Luxe Residences, Bonifacio Ridge Twin Towers, Regent Parkway, 8 Forbestown Road, Bellagio, Forbeswood Parklane, One Uptown Residence, Uptown Ritz and Uptown Parksuites. A lot of prominent people as well as expats have chosen to live in BGC given the well-rounded lifestyle that it provides.

Aside from getting to enjoy the good life, Fort Bonifacio is also home to distinguished hospitals and schools like St. Luke’s Medical Center, The British School Manila, International School Manila, Enderun Colleges and De La Salle University.