For Billease, this first facility with PNB is a key milestone. It reflects the growing confidence among the country’s largest banks in lending against high-quality consumer finance receivables. As Billease grows, there is a conscious effort to expand its local funding base for both its economics and efficiency. AlphaPrimus Advisors acted as a transaction advisor for this debt facility.
What today's best event venues must get right
An event held at The Grand Atrium.
There is a reason some events linger in memory long after the program ends. It is not always the keynote speaker, the menu, or the entertainment. More often, it is a feeling that everything unfolded exactly as it should.
Behind that effortless experience is something guests rarely think about but event professionals understand intimately: the venue. A well-chosen venue shapes the rhythm of an event. It influences how guests arrive, how they move through a program, how they interact with one another, and ultimately, how they remember the occasion.
As the calendar turns toward the holiday season, when corporate gatherings, appreciation events, and year-end celebrations fill social diaries, choosing the right venue becomes less about capacity and more about memorability.
PNB Makati Center is set to welcome Salady Philippines, bringing Korea's biggest salad chain to the heart of Makati's business district and further strengthening the property’s evolving dining and retail offerings.
Through its Philippine master franchisee, Palette Passion Inc., Salady has begun expanding its footprint in the country following the brand’s success in South Korea. Known for its menu of fresh salads, grain bowls, wraps, and protein-rich meals, they have built a loyal following by making healthy eating accessible, convenient, and affordable for everyday consumers.
PNB Makati Center stands at the core of Makati’s renewed business district. Under PNB Holdings, the building aligns with the district’s shift through adaptive reuse.
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.
A brutalist landmark, the PNB Financial Center continues to shape the bay area skyline.
Photo from the PNB One Hundred Years of Service Commemorative Coffeetable Book
It is said that Brutalist architecture asked for patience. Its language was not immediately inviting and resisted quick affection for it stands firm in raw concrete and heavy, geometric forms.
Appreciation for this style came with distance. That return happened around 2019 across cities, including in the Philippines when the culture began to look again and see intent behind the weight. Buildings that were once dismissed as severe began to draw in a new audience. Architects, designers, and the public revisited them with a fresher perspective.
Employees from tenant companies at PNB Makati Center participate in the Lifesaver Blood Donation Drive on World Health Day.
PNB Holdings Corporation marked World Health Day on April 7 by hosting the Lifesaver Blood Donation Drive in partnership with the Philippine Red Cross, bringing together its Makati Center office tenants for a collective public health initiative.
Now on its third year, the activity forms part of the Company’s broader health and wellness agenda, encompassing initiatives for both employees and the communities it serves.
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Maxicare Philippines has strengthened its presence in Makati with the opening of a new Primary Care Clinic (PCC) at the PNB Makati Center, one of its largest in the city to date.
Spanning more than 800 square meters, the facility responds to the growing demand for accessible, comprehensive healthcare within one of the city’s most established business and lifestyle districts.
Designed to go beyond the fundamentals of primary care, the clinic delivers Maxicare’s wide range of medical services alongside an expansive Rehabilitation and Therapy Wing. This dedicated space supports physical therapy, recovery, and long-term wellness programs. This boosts a more holistic approach to care, one attuned to the needs of today’s urban professionals, families, and nearby communities.
Present during the lease signing were (from left) Maxicare Group CEO Christian Argos, Maxicare Health Services, Inc. President Josephine Lopez, PNB Holdings Corporation (PHC) President and COO Karlu Tan-Say, and PHC CFO Ponciano S. Carreon Jr.
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Within Makati City, one major thoroughfare has become a popular destination for those who want a safe and open space where they can exercise and connect with others. On weekends, Ayala Avenue transforms into a vibrant space for bikers, joggers, and wellness enthusiasts, attracting a growing community that values both productivity and healthy living.
As interest grows in promoting work-life balance in the city, PNB Makati Center is positioning itself as one of the most attractive locations for health and wellness brands looking to tap into this momentum.
Leading fitness, wellness brand to open new branch at PNB Makati Center
PNB Holdings Corp. (PHC) has signed a lease agreement with homegrown fitness brand BeFit to open a flagship branch at the PNB Makati Center. The new gym will bring a premium yet accessible wellness offering to the 13-storey commercial property in the heart of Makati’s Central Business District.
The ceremonial signing took place last June 24 at PHC’s head office in Makati City and marks BeFit as the newest addition to the property’s growing tenant mix.
BeFit was built with a clear mission: to reshape the health and wellness experience in the Philippines by making high-quality gyms more affordable and convenient. The upcoming 1,300 sqm facility supports this goal by placing Eitness exactly where people need it most, close to home and work.
PNB Makati Center Lobby
Across the Philippines, corporate landmarks stand not just as places for doing business, but as monuments to history and vision, each one telling a story shaped by the people who built them and the businesses that have thrived within them.
Two such landmarks are the PNB Financial Center in Pasay City and the PNB Makati Center in the heart of Makati’s central business district. Both owned and managed by PNB Holdings Corp. (PHC), these properties continue to define what it means to create enduring spaces where history meets modern functionality, all while reflecting the country’s continuously evolving business landscape.
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In any discussion about iconic office spaces in the country, no conversation would be complete without the PNB Financial Center in Pasay and the PNB Makati Center along Ayala Avenue. Behind these properties are Gabriel Formoso and Carlos Arguelles, two of the most legendary names in Philippine architecture.
The PNB Financial Center in Pasay and the PNB Makati Center, both owned by PNB Holdings Corporation (PHC), are more than just buildings but are proof of the creative genius of these titans of architecture and are lasting testaments to the artistry of the Filipino mind. These landmark properties reflect how great architecture transcends time, continuing to serve modern business needs while carrying the spirit of Filipino innovation.
Tucked within the dignified walls of the PNB Financial Center is one of Metro Manila’s best-kept secrets, a venue where history, elegance, and scale converge in seamless harmony. Formerly known as The Banking Hall, The Grand Atrium stands as a masterpiece of architectural grace and function, an expansive event space that redefines what it means to host with distinction.
Located along Diosdado Macapagal Avenue in Pasay, just mere minutes from the World Trade Center and the vibrant Bay Area entertainment district, The Grand Atrium is perfectly positioned as a prime address for prestigious events. It’s a space that speaks volumes, literally: with the capacity to accommodate up to 1,000 guests, its soaring ceilings, heritage columns, and timeless finishes create an environment where every gathering is elevated into a memorable experience.
