Displaying exemplary performance in various climate and societal-focused initiatives, the Makati City government was awarded multiple recognitions during the 2024 Urban Governance Exemplar Awards.
Makati City Mayor Abby Binay proudly showcased the city's achievements during the event which include:
- Top Performing LGU for the Local Government Unit Compliance Assessment ng Manila Bay Clean-up Rehabilitation and Preservation Program (MBCRPP)
- Top Performing LGU for the Liquid Waste Management Cluster
- Top Performing LGU for the Informal Settler Management Cluster
- High Functional LGU in the Anti-Drug Abuse Council Performance Audit
- High Functional LGU in the Peace and Order Performance Audit
- IDEAL LGU in the Peace and Order Performance Audit
- Highly Functional LGU in the LCAT-VAWC Functionality Audit
- Exemplary Performance LGU in the Child-Friendly Local Governance Audit
- Top Performing LGU in the Local Council for the Protection of Children Functionality Audit
- Top Performing LGU in the Regional Subaybayani Performance
"Muli nating napatunayan ang kahusayan ng Makati sa pamamahala at ang dedikasyon ng ating pamahalaang lungsod sa pagbibigay ng better na serbisyo para sa bawat Makatizen! Ang mga pagkilalang ito ay bunga ng ating sama-samang pagsisikap para sa isang mas ligtas, malinis, at masiglang komunidad (We have once again proved Makati's excellence in government management and dedication in providing the better services to every Makatizen. These recognitions are the fruits of our dedication in creating a safe, clean, and healthy community)," Binay said.
Act now
Being a staunch promoter of climate-change-centered programs and initiatives, the mayor had earlier called upon the national government to review and update the country's national land use plan following the destruction and loss of lives caused by the typhoons that devastated various parts of the country in the past week.
"The widespread damage caused by Tropical Storm Kristine should prompt us to take immediate and long- term measures to mitigate the impact of climate change and ensure greater protection of our environment. Our national land use plan needs to be reviewed and updated. We need to delineate danger zones that should be cleared of human settlements and protected areas that should be free from extractive human activities. At all times, government must work to guarantee sustainable and resilient communities and strive to protect our environment," Binay said.
"But beyond updating our land use plans, we must also take steps to guarantee accountability on the part of those who transgress our laws. Unless these and other longterm steps are taken, we will be dealing with loss and displacement of lives and economies beyond the breaking point, where government resources will prove inadequate to deal with the deadly effects of climate change," she added.
The mayor then urged other local government leaders to actively collaborate with the national government and various sectors to gain access to much-needed resources for extensive climate action.