Ayala Triangle Gardens Back in 2015
Ayala Triangle Gardens used to be just an open lot where wild trees, bushes, and grass were growing randomly—uncontrolled and disorganised. That forestry park, fenced with cyclone wires, was actually open to public who would like to pass through to make a short cut walk; the gate closes, however, at 10:00 PM. Having worked for the Ayalas, I learned that it was referred to as the Ayala Triangle. It was around 7.5 hectares fenced with cyclone wires that was about a meter high. My office was at the old Makati Stock Exchange. From there, I would just walk inside the triangle, then exit to Paseo de Roxas to feel the energy of the plants and trees. It was a relaxing short walk in the afternoon after a long day of routine work. At the turn of the millennium, Ayala Land converted it into what is now called The Ayala Triangle Gardens. Back in 2015, one morning in June, I was able to capture some images at the park. It was a breezy morning. It felt like autumn because petals from the caball...
