via GRAPHIC PLUS — At first glance, the Makati business district projects a sense of permanence, its skyline defined by a mix of legacy towers and modern developments. Yet beneath this, leasing activity once softened as businesses explored newer hubs across the metro.
Come 2026, it held its ground anew, particularly along Ayala Avenue as it recorded most of the leasing activities for the first quarter of the year, the highest among Metro Manila submarkets. At the center of this resurgence is PNB Makati Center, a focal point in Makati’s second act and its evolving business landscape.
With the real estate platform PNB Holdings at the helm, the iconic structure began moving in step with the district’s renewal, as adaptive restoration efforts bring the building in line with Makati’s changing landscape.
This is evident at the refreshed lobby. Previously just a passageway, it now greets those who come in with a nostalgic aroma of freshly made bibingka and brewed tea from retail tenants Bibingka Manila and CHAGEE.
Further inside, the mezzanine level houses health and wellness tenants, BeFit and Maxicare. Thoughtfully assembled by PHC, the lineup brings a more considered lifestyle offering into the workday and places convenience within easy reach of modern professionals.
The experience carries seamlessly onto the office floors, where customizable, fit-out-ready spaces give companies the freedom to create environments that embrace their brand and way of working, with interiors that feel both intentional and personal.
Not limited to large businesses, the building opens to new configurations through co-working space SPACES. Here, digital nomads as well as compact and large teams find a more flexible way of working.
This is what continues to draw companies and discerning individuals to the city and to places like PNB Makati Center. Accessibility and proximity still matter, but increasingly, it is the environment around the work that sets it apart.
Yes, it is a financial hub, but more so a place where work and life move in synergy. And, PNB Makati Center stands at the center of this shift. It signals that the district continues to evolve without losing its core.
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