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GLD CITY SCORE

MEDIUM
63/100
GLD City Score
0100

Makati / Bonifacio Global City

The local perspective, within Philippines.

YOUR DESTINATION IN THE INDEX

Cities in Philippines#3 of 15
Cities · Asia#74 of 270
Cities worldwide#590 of 1166

Among destinations covered by this index with current publishable scores. Based on unrounded scores; equal values share a rank. As of 2026-09-27. How rankings work →

YOUR DESTINATION, IN CONTEXT

Makati / Bonifacio Global City, Philippines LGBTQ+ Travel Guide & GLD City Score

Makati / Bonifacio Global City has a published GLD City Score of 63/100, in the Medium range.

Makati / Bonifacio Global City is a Asia destination whose GLD City Score combines the Philippines national setting with locally available evidence. Its 63/100 result is designed for comparison and context, not as a promise about every individual experience.

DestinationCity
GLD levelMedium
Philippines · Country score62/100
Understand the methodology

BEYOND THE NUMBER

LGBTQ+ travel in Makati / Bonifacio Global City: the local context

Source-based overview · external sources consulted 2026-09-30. GLD score dates are shown separately. Source: GLD scoring inputs. Interpretation of the recorded assessment, not a new score calculation.

Planning a visit to Makati / Bonifacio Global City

Neighbourhood choice and transport links matter more than distance on a map. For Makati / Bonifacio Global City, travellers should confirm current transport, seasonal access and opening information through official destination sources.

Sources: Official tourism information for Philippines

How to read the local LGBTQ+ context

The available city evidence adds nuance to the legal and social national picture. Local adjustment based on official tourism/LGU visibility, GLD city editorial review, LGBTQ scene/venue evidence and event/public-visibility evidence available for Makati / Bonifacio Global City. The recorded local-adjustment component is 68/100, but venue-level conditions can still vary.

Sources: Gaylidays — GLD Index methodology

Reading Makati / Bonifacio Global City's GLD score

At 63/100, Makati / Bonifacio Global City's score positions the destination within the shared GLD scale while preserving its relationship with Philippines. It is not a safety guarantee or a certification of every hotel, venue or neighbourhood.

Sources: Gaylidays — GLD Index methodology

Questions about Makati / Bonifacio Global City

What should be checked before travelling to Makati / Bonifacio Global City?

Review official transport, seasonal access and opening information shortly before departure. Neighbourhood choice and transport links matter more than distance on a map.

Sources: Official tourism information for Philippines
How should Makati / Bonifacio Global City's GLD City Score be used?

Use the 63/100 score to compare context, then combine it with recent local advice and information relevant to your own itinerary.

Sources: Gaylidays — GLD Index methodology

HOW TO READ THIS SCORE

Local experience, national context

A city score builds on its country’s context and adds local signals such as LGBTQ+ visibility, venues, events and tourism. A higher city score does not remove national restrictions.

Very Low 0–29Low 30–49Medium 50–69High 70–100

BEHIND THIS SCORE

What shapes the local picture?

The source-based overview above adds local context. These are the recorded score components; the editorial research has not recalculated them.

National foundation62.35/10062.35/100
Local adjustment68/10068/100

Local adjustment is a component, not the final city score. The national context remains important.

Source context

Local adjustment based on official tourism/LGU visibility, GLD city editorial review, LGBTQ scene/venue evidence and event/public-visibility evidence available for Makati / Bonifacio Global City.

Synced from GLD Index on 27 Sept 2026. The sync date is not an evidence verification date.

Before you go.

Does this score guarantee safety?

No. Use the GLD Index alongside current official travel advice and local information. Conditions and personal experiences vary.

Where does this score come from?

This score is read from GLD Index’s data portal, using only current published or partner-ready records. Score last updated: 21 May 2026. Public display levels use the existing four-band scale; the underlying methodology category is tracked separately.