Its regulars reminisce about their most memorable nights It’s the end of an era when I heard about the closure of The Fort at Bonifacio Global City (BGC). In an Instagram post shared last Dec. 11, BGC showed photos of the establishments in the area with the caption, “This is goodbye for now but not forever.
We’ll be back. Better than you remember, and better than you can imagine. Until we close up on Jan 1, feel free to hang out at The Strip like you've always done! We'll see you there.
” My first visits to The Fort were spent dancing the weekend away with friends at Fat Willy’s. At the time, I had just graduated and was beginning my career in the publishing industry. This meant attending countless events at some of the hottest spots in the metro, many of which were hosted in The Fort.
If an event wasn’t taking place there, we'd often head to Embassy Supperclub to unwind, enjoy great music, and soak in the vibrant nightlife. I even celebrated my birthdays quite often there, too! I eventually transitioned into retail, taking on the role of marketing manager for Forever 21 (F21) Philippines. When it came time to launch F21’s gift certificates, Members Only—the first-ever membership club next to Embassy—was the perfect venue.
The event was a hit, attracting the young and stylish set who came out to celebrate with us. I can’t help but smile when I think back on those days. The Fort truly felt like a second home to me and many of my friends.
Before we said our g.
