A Private, Controlled Environment.

Makati is well-known for tall buildings, busy people, polished malls, crowded roads, call centers and clean underground passes. Almost everything seems to be shiny in Makati.

Until this image started circulating last week:

image taken from here

This is a Private, Controlled Environment. 

Poor People & Other Disturbing Realities Strictly Prohibited. 

Thank You!

The photo above quickly became a post on blogs, Facebook walls and Twitter accounts when it first surfaced last 24 March 2011.

Its authenticity has been dismissed by the Ayala Land, Inc. in the statement they released:

"This is regarding the alleged signage that has been posted today, 24 March 2011, at the Greenbelt mall, a photo of which has been circulating online. This signage is not authorized and is not part of Greenbelt’s official mall signage.

The Ayala Malls Management does not tolerate such pranks and is currently investigating the matter. We shall be coordinating with the proper authorities for corresponding actions to be taken.

We would like to reassure everyone that Greenbelt is for the enjoyment of the public and the community it serves." - Ayala Land Inc.

Although Ayala Land, Inc. has made their official statement, majority of the people still think that it is a tasteless joke.

What do you think of it?