What if you could stand in the middle of BGC and suddenly find yourself face-to-face with people thousands of kilometers away? That is exactly what visitors can experience at the BGC Portal, a striking public installation along 5th Avenue at Bonifacio High Street. Unveiled in January 2026, it became the first Portal in Asia and the sixth installation in the global Portals network.
A Window Beyond Borders
At first glance, the Portal looks like a futuristic circular structure. Step closer, however, and it becomes something much more interesting: a live digital window connecting BGC with another city around the world. The installation provides a real-time, unfiltered livestream between participating Portal locations, allowing people on opposite sides of the world to see and interact with one another. A wave from someone in BGC can be answered by a wave from someone overseas. A smile can cross continents without a flight, passport, or video call.
Where Is the BGC Portal?
The Manila Portal is located on 5th Avenue at Bonifacio High Street in BGC, Taguig.
Its location places it right in the middle of one of BGC's most walkable and active areas, making it easy to include in a day of exploring the district. Visitors can stop by while walking around Bonifacio High Street, meeting friends, shopping, dining, or simply exploring BGC.
Every Visit Can Be Different
One of the most interesting things about the Portal is that you never quite know who—or where—you will see next. The live connection changes between cities, giving visitors the opportunity to encounter different people and cultures in real time. According to Globe's account of the BGC Portal experience, the connected location changes approximately every three minutes.
