Makati

Town of Makati

Makati is San Pedro de Macati. The Church was named by the Spaniards in the area in 1620 where the old Church was built. Now called St. Peter and St. Paul Church.

The church of San Pedro de Macati was destroyed in 1762 by the British. It was rebuilt in 1849 by the Spaniards. The Church was made American Hospital in 1899.

Don Jose Bonifacio Roxas bought the land in 1851. In 1911 Don Enrique Zobel Ayala, grandson of Don Jose Bonifacio Roxas adorned San Pedro de Macati. In 1914 San Pedro de Macati was made a town. Macati's name was shortened to Makati.

Don Enrique Zobel Ayala has shown kindness to Filipinos despite being Spanish. He gives jobs to the poor Filipinos. Ayala Avenue is a must for him.

The old Poblacion of Makati.