More off-leash, tail-wagging fun await doggos at BGC Central Bark 2

BGC Cetral Bark launches its second PAWsome off-leash dog park in BGC. 🐶 Are you looking for a splendid way to spend some time with your pup? Bonifacio Global City has got you covered! Last June 29 at the launch of the BGC Central Bark 2. We were able to had fun with different doggos as BGC opens its newest off-leash dog park. 

Staying true to its commitment of providing fun and friendly spaces for hoomans and furbabies to safely play together, BGC, in partnership with Presidential Paws and PetMe, has launched their second off-leash dog park within the estate -- BGC Central Bark 2!

In partnership with Presidential Paws and PetMe, opens its doors for an official first look of the second location of its newest off-leash dog park. You can even bring your doggos with you for a truly barktastic day!

Presidential Paws

Presidential Paws

PetMe

PetMe

Here’s pawsome news for pet lovers! Bonifacio Global City, a community that has always aimed to be a pet-friendly environment, has just proven itself yet again as the ultimate haven for doggos and their hoomans. As part of their commitment to being a 15-minute city where BGCitizens can safely converge outdoors with their furry friends, BGC is launching a second off-leash dog park pawrents should simply not miss!

Following the successful launch of BGC Central Bark, BGC has just pulled off another feat with the scheduled opening of a second, larger off-leash dog park this June 30, 2022. BGC Central Bark 2, located along 7th Avenue, expands the options of pawrents when it comes to accessible pet-friendly leisure activities. They can even enjoy the same perks offered by BGC Central Bark 1 such as grooming and training sessions.

A partnership between BGC, Presidential Paws, and PetMe, BGC Central Bark 2 makes fun outdoor experiences more accessible to dog owners in the northern part of BGC, offering over 800 square meters of space where dogs of all sizes can run and play to their heart’s delight. Just like BGC Central Bark 1 at Sundial Avenue, this new off-leash dog park has been designed with the pooches’ enjoyment in mind. To ensure everyone’s safety, well-trained park rangers are present at all times to supervise the canines as they romp and play around with other pooches. 

The park and its services are open to members who will avail of a monthly pass for P999, or a three-month pass for P2499 that can be used in both parks. Day passes are also available at just P100. BGC Central Bark is open daily from 8AM to 8PM.

Beyond access to the dog park, members can also take part in exclusive park events, as well as discounts at PetMe BGC and at the Presidential Paws accessories and grooming lounge. Just bring your dog’s anti-rabies vaccination card and you’re all set to have loads of fun with your best pal.

Treat your furry pal to a whole lot of tail-wagging activities at BGC Central Park! For more information and inquiries, stay tuned and check out the social media pages of BGC Central Bark on Facebook and on Instagram! You can also visit the Facebook pages of Bonifacio Global City and Bonifacio High Street for more details. 

It’s Beginning to Glow like Christmas at Bonifacio Global City

Floating Chandeliers in BHS

It’s Beginning to Glow like Christmas at Bonifacio Global City! Ready your holiday cheer as BGC amps up the festivities with their remarkable Christmas decorations, safe pet-friendly events, and many more.

With everyone eager for a little holly jolly this month, there’s no better rendezvous for all things merry than Bonifacio Global City! BGC is once again turning up the city’s wanderlust-worthy ambiance with a fun line-up of activities. Whether you’re a foodie or a loving fur parent who wants to include your pets in the Christmas fun, you’ll surely feel the holiday magic in the air at BGC!

City Lamppost Bell Decors

Keeping the Christmas spirit alive in the streets

Adorned with hundreds of twinkling lights, you’ll find various Christmas trees and decorations that lit up the streets in BGC. From classic to quirky, to the absolute showstoppers, BGC is going big with different decorations that capture the joy of the season. To further amp up the festive spirit, BGC also has a variety of dining options showcasing different cuisines you and your loved ones can indulge in. If you're still wary of eating indoors in restaurants, there are a lot of options with open areas for outdoor dining so you can celebrate the holidays with good food and peace of mind. 

Seize the view with the Bird Cage Chandeliers hanging on trees along Bonifacio High Street, or sit down and eat a meal at the al fresco dining setups along One Bonifacio High Street Park with Hanging Stingray Lamps. 

If you’re on the road, you can spot the Red Bells with ribbons on BGC lampposts and the iconic Christmas shaped stop lights all over the estate.

You can even stroll through the one kilometer stretch of canopy lights (from Fully Booked until OBHS) and further embrace the joy of the season. There are also floating Chandeliers (near Italianni’s), perfect as a backdrop for your holiday snaps. 

A special installation by Monkey Shoulder’s The Giving Tree at C1 Park (beside 5th Ave) comes with a pop-up bar. BGCitizens and visitors can get free cocktails every Friday and Saturday, 7 to 8 PM. You can also drop by to pick up their Monkey Shoulder twin packs and gift them to family and friends for their holiday celebrations!

Just like old times, you can now also experience a safe meet and greet with Santa at the indoor Christmas tree at the One Bonifacio Mall during Sundays from 2-5PM. 

Pawfect Christmas

A Pawfect Holiday for You and Your Pets

It’s no secret how the presence of your adorable pets can simply make any celebration ten times more fun and exciting! Here’s a rundown of activities you can enjoy with your furbabies as we officially enter this holiday season:

• Sophisticated Swag - Limited edition pet bandana promo for cats and dogs
• BHS x PETdentity - Score your furry ones their own Pet Passport
• Dog Coach Francis (BGCitizen Perk) - Professional Furbaby Training & Classes
• Pet Huddle - A pet lifestyle and community fair

BGC shines with festive holiday activities. Everyone is welcome to come with their loved ones for some eye-catching spectacles, fun-filled surprises, and a beautiful holiday celebration.

To know more about the latest happenings and updates on Bonifacio Global City’s holiday festivities, feel free to visit Bonifacio Global City and Bonifacio High Street’s Facebook pages. You can check out more photos of the Christmas decors.

Allianz PNB's Ride Safe Launch Event at BGC!

“Biking is such an underrated activity and I am glad to see more and more Filipinos taking interest. During the pandemic, I saw cities build bike lanes to protect bikers. This inspired us to think of how to support this.” ~Alexander Grenz, Allianz PNB President and CEO

Allianz PNB's Ride Safe Launch Event at BGC!

Allianz PNB is committed to promoting sustainability and convenience through various solutions and innovations for the future of the Filipino community. Launched in 2020, Ride Safe is a bike safety and education campaign that aims to reinforce cycling as a healthy & sustainable form of transportation and help address Metro Manila’s transportation problems worsened by strict health protocols and lockdowns, thus catering to the Metro’s growing number of cyclists.

Having gone to San Juan and Manila City, Allianz PNB is expanding its Ride Safe campaign to more areas in the metro, with Bonifacio Global City as its newest partner city. Located along 28th Avenue, Lane O, The Bikeyard is an environmentally-friendly place for people to meet up for rides, discuss hot routes, plan two-wheeled adventures or simply take a breather from pedaling. Standing out amidst the buildings that dot BGC, it is a landmark in itself. The park’s well-thought-out design features bike amenities such as elevated bike racks and tables that can double as bike parking built from recycled and biodegradable material, reflecting Allianz PNB’s sustainability commitment.

Allianz PNB's Ride Safe Launch Event at BGC!

Allianz PNB introduces The Bikeyard - a friendly place to meet up for rides, discuss hot routes, plan your two-wheeled adventures or simply take a breather. In line with its mission towards sustainability, the park design is hugely inspired by the vibrancy of our growing cycling culture—with featured bike amenities built from zero-waste materials.

Allianz PNB's Ride Safe Launch Event at BGC!

Allianz PNB's Ride Safe Launch Event at BGC!

Allianz PNB's Ride Safe Launch Event at BGC!

Built not just for bikers but for the entire BGC community, The Bikeyard is part of the company’s award-winning Ride Safe campaign, which aims to support Filipino’s growing interest in healthy and carbon-free transport by offering simple, fair, and sustainable solutions. By making biking fun and convenient, it helps encourage more Filipinos to embrace biking as their preferred mode of transportation, thereby helping lower their carbon footprint.

Allianz PNB's Ride Safe Launch Event at BGC!

Allianz PNB's Ride Safe Launch Event at BGC!

Allianz PNB's Ride Safe Launch Event at BGC!

Hellish traffic, the need for greater mobility, and greater health consciousness have combined to drive the growing popularity of biking in the Philippines. The number of bikers grew at the height of the Covid-19 lockdowns when bicycles were one of the few allowed modes of transportation, but Filipinos have kept pedaling on even with the restrictions lifted, having discovered the innate joys of biking. Whether it’s to go to the office, to do chores, or to discover Metro Manila’s hidden wonders, biking is definitely here to stay.

Allianz PNB's Ride Safe Launch Event at BGC!

With the growing two-wheel movement, calls for improved biking infrastructure and education in Metro Manila have been made to make cycling safer. Stepping up to meet the demand, Allianz PNB Life has unveiled a new place for bikers in the heart of Bonifacio Global City.

Alexander Grenz, Allianz PNB President and CEO

Wick Veloso, CEO & President, PNB

Jay Teodoro, COO, FBDC

Through its Ride Safe campaign, the company has already donated artistic and functional bike racks to four major parks in the City of Manila, and the country’s first solar-powered bike pitstop in San Juan.

L-R: Jay Teodoro COO of FBDC; Alexander Grenz CEO of Allianz PNB; Jorge Bocobo Barangay Captain of Fort Bonifacio; Wick Veloso President & CEO of PNB and Gino Riola Chief Marketing Officer of Allianz PNB

Allianz PNB's Ride Safe Launch Event at BGC!

Allianz PNB's Ride Safe Launch Event at BGC!

Allianz PNB's Ride Safe Launch Event at BGC!

Earlier this year, Allianz PNB was recognized as the #1 insurance brand in the world for the third straight year by the global Interbrand rankings. More recently, Allianz PNB was also named as the most sustainable insurer in the world by the Dow Jones Sustainability Index, a testament to the company’s adherence to Environmental, Social Inclusion, and Governance standards. This speaks to the company’s commitment to sustainability, which includes plans for youth empowerment, financial inclusion, and sustainable product development. 

Allianz PNB's Ride Safe Launch Event at BGC!

Allianz PNB's Ride Safe Launch Event at BGC!

Allianz PNB's Ride Safe Launch Event at BGC!

Allianz PNB's Ride Safe Launch Event at BGC!

Next time you’re thinking of going around BGC, consider taking a ride on your trusty bike and drop by The Bikeyard. Not only will you lessen your carbon footprint, but you’re also doing something that’s great for your health.

Hellish traffic, the need for greater mobility, and greater health consciousness have combined to drive the growing popularity of biking in the Philippines. The number of bikers grew at the height of the Covid-19 lockdowns when bicycles were one of the few allowed modes of transportation, but Filipinos have kept pedaling on even with the restrictions lifted, having discovered the innate joys of biking. Whether it’s to go to the office, to do chores, or to discover Metro Manila’s hidden wonders, biking is definitely here to stay.

Let's ride together! 

BGC Embraces Sustainable Practices, Leads the Charge to a Renewable Future

Now is the time to act with urgency and embrace sustainable practices for a renewable future. With recent events intensifying the need to expand sustainable energy solutions, every person is encouraged to take a step forward in advocating for sustainable development goals. 

As a sustainable city with various movements towards green-living, Bonifacio Global City recognizes the importance of eco-friendly practices, which has begun to receive recognition. 

The continuous efforts of BGC in advocating for sustainability have paid off as they recently became Liter of Light's venue in unveiling their meaningful pop-up artwork, and they were also invited by the ASEAN Center for Energy to the ASEAN Energy Awards 2021. The Bonifacio High Street Complex was recognized as the 2nd runner-up of the Tropical Building category under the Energy Efficient Building Award of the ASEAN Energy Efficiency and Conservation Best Practices Awards 2021. 

Just recently, Bonifacio High Street was invited by the ASEAN Center for Energy to the Awarding Ceremony of the ASEAN Energy Awards 2021. The ASEAN Energy Awards, which started in 2000, is Southeast Asia's prestigious annual recognition program which puts the spotlight on outstanding work in the field of energy. 

Bonifacio High Street Complex was selected as the 2nd runner-up of the Tropical Building category under the Energy Efficient Building Award of the ASEAN Energy Efficiency and Conservation Best Practices Awards 2021. 

Among BGC’s environment-friendly initiatives are its energy-efficient buildings, streetlights, and parks, promoting alternative transportation modes such as cycling and walking, creating more green spaces for the community, plus other programs that support renewable energy and lesser CO2 emissions.

On top of that, BGC also recently became the perfect venue to unveil a meaningful pop-up artwork organized by the Filipino-born global grassroots solar lighting movement, Liter of Light. The massive solar installation featured 1,500 hand-built solar lamps made by thousands of participants through the “Light it Forward” campaign. It created a symbol of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal for Climate Action (UN SDG) #13: Climate Action.  

Bonifacio High Street Complex

Through initiatives like this, BGC provides BGCitizens with an opportunity to Light it Forward and take part in the Light it Forward Challenge to help different communities and pay tribute to medical frontliners. According to Liter of Light, about 13 million Filipinos still don’t have access to electricity. With a kit that only takes less than 30 minutes to build and can light up a home for 12-16 hours every night, we can still lessen that number. 

Staying true to its promise, BGC continues to support advocacy groups working to address environmental problems and capitalize on opportunities offered to live out the practices that strive for energy efficiency, water conservation, pollution, and global warming prevention.