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Following the still growing issues in terms of climate change in the country and even the world, Makati City Mayor Abby Binay on Friday, August 5, sounded the alarm and declared a state of climate emergency in the city as she called for a whole-of-society approach in responding to the crisis.

The local government of Makati City held a meeting on Friday, August 5, with officials of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) as it outlines its programs and initiatives in making Makati a smart and green city.

The Makati City local government on Thursday, Aug. 4, has started the Covid-19 vaccination drive in its public markets as part of its efforts in combating the growing threat of the more transmissible Omicron sub-variant “Centaurus” in the country.

Manila Mayor Maria Sheila “Honey” Lacuna- Pangan said the city government has already approved the payroll for the allowance of all public senior high school (SHS), Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila (PLM), and Unibersidad de Manila (UdM) students.

Makati City Mayor Abby Binay announced that electric buses (E-buses) will soon be a part of the regular public transportation sector in the city following the signing of a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) between the city government and an international government organization on the establishment of a smart public transport system in the city on Wednesday, August 3.

The Ambassador of Mexico to the Philippines visited the country’s capital city and paid a courtesy visit to Manila Mayor Maria Sheile “Honey” Lacuna- Pangan on Tuesday, August 2 to talk about the rich history of the two nations and discuss solutions to issues and social problems that the two countries have in common.

The Makati City local government announced that it is intensifying its Covid-19 vaccination drive to include members of the city’s Tricycle Operators and Drivers’ Association (TODA) and Jeepney Operators and Drivers’ Association (JODA) following the new surge in Covid-19 cases being tallied in the country.

The San Juan City local government announced that it is fully prepared for the resumption of classes for SY 2022-2023 and the subsequent return to face-to-face classes.

The Makati City local government announced on Monday, August 1, that the Ospital ng Makati (OsMak) has ranked the highest among all public hospitals in Metro Manila for Covid-19 response and management.

Mayor Abby Binay said on Monday, Aug.1, that Makati City will soon become the Silicon Valley of the Philippines as the city government announced its plan to focus on growing information technology (IT) firms in the city by providing a competitive environment, tax breaks, and business registration assistance to startups.

The Quezon City local government announced Friday, July 29, that it will send humanitarian aid and disaster response equipment to various areas in Abra and Vigan devastated by a 7.0-magnitude earthquake that jolted parts of Luzon and Metro Manila on Wednesday July 27.

Navotas City Mayor John Rey Tiangco reminded his constituents on Thursday, July 28, to always be prepared for any disaster and to remain vigilant in times of natural calamities.

The Makati City local government and the National Museum of the Philippines (NMP) launched on Thursday, July 28, the historical marker placed at the Museo ng Makati where the Presidencia of San Pedro Macati was previously located.

The Makati City local government announced Thursday, July 28, that it has achieved another milestone after earning the Commission on Audit (COA) “unmodified opinion” for the fifth straight year due to its fairness in presenting the city’s financial statements in 2021.

The San Juan City local government launched on Thursday, July 28, the 2nd Covid-19 booster shot for immunocompromised individuals aged 18-49 and the general population 50 years old and above amid the rise in Covid-19 infections in Metro Manila.

The Makati City local government announced on Thursday, July 28, the start of its 2nd Covid-19 booster shot administration for individuals aged 18-49 with commorbidities and the general population 50 years old and above as the country sees an increase in Covid-19 cases brought about by the more transmissible Omicron variants.

Silang, Cavite Mayor Kevin Anarna cannot hide his dismay after a P37 million school building project has been left unfinished as the start of School Year 2022-2023 on August 22 draws near.

The Makati City local government on Wednesday, July 27, has ordered a quick and comprehensive damage and structural assessment of all its public buildings and schools following the 7.3 magnitude quake that hit Abra and parts of Luzon, including Metro Manila.