Makati is one of the many urban centers that make up Metro Manila in the Philippines. It has been the financial center of the Philippines since the 1960s. Makati Central Business District (CBD) is home to several embassies, multinational companies, and essential local centers such as the Makati Business Club and the Philippine Stock Exchange. Apart from its business side, Makati is also known as the melting pot of international affairs and is quite famous for its multicultural lifestyle.