A 22-year-old man was arrested for selling unregistered firearms during an entrapment operation in Barangay Bangkal, Makati City, on Monday night, Nov. 24. The suspect, identified as “Pene,” was nabbed at around 9:20 p.m. inside a fast-food restaurant at the corner of EDSA and Evangelista...
Makati City Mayor Nancy Binay on Tuesday, Nov. 25, said that dreams can turn into reality, noting that cruises could also happen along the Pasig River in the future, during the showcase of “ClearBot,” an AI-enabled, solar-powered autonomous cleanup vessel designed to collect floating solid...
Makati City Mayor Nancy Binay has signed the city 's budget for next year worth P21 billion, reinforcing the city’s commitment to delivering efficient, people-centered, and future-ready programs for all residents. Several local government officials were also present during the event...
The influential Makati Business Club (MBC), which represents the country’s top executives, is urging the government to implement sweeping institutional reforms in the agriculture sector, which it argues is essential to narrow the massive wealth gap between the rich and the poor. Speaking at the...
A 38-year-old bank messenger was arrested by the Makati City Police for stealing P650,000, which he used for online gambling, on Wednesday, Nov. 19, the Southern Police District (SPD) said. The police identified the suspect as "Jessie," a resident of Barangay 12 in Caloocan City. Based on the...
This year, Ayala Land and Make It Makati proudly present Makati In Color: Where Christmas Tradition Meets Imagination—a vibrant contemporary take on Filipino symbols expressed through unexpected colors, patterns, and forms. Ayala Land President and CEO Meean Dy said, “The theme reflects that...
A 26-year-old Vietnamese woman was rescued by the Makati City Police from another foreigner identified as a notorious human trafficker during an entrapment operation at a hotel in Makati City on Friday, Nov. 14. The police identified the victim as "Tru’O’ng" and the suspect as "Houng," 29....
The Makati City government has provided a total of P1.25 million financial assistance to two municipalities in Masbate affected by Typhoon Opong last Sept. 26, as part of its continuing support for disaster-stricken localities. Mayor Nancy Binay personally handed over P750,000 to San Jacinto Mayor...
Seven men were arrested by the Makati City Police on Tuesday, Nov. 11, for stealing more than P200,000 worth of underground copper cables owned by a telecommunications (telco) company in Barangay San Lorenzo, Makati City. Police identified the suspects as "Richard," 33; "Gilbert," 42; "Mervin," 38;...
Three individuals yielded P510,000 worth of shabu in a buy-bust operation in Barangay Guadalupe Viejo, Makati City, on Friday, Nov. 7. The Southern Police District (SPD) identified the suspects as alias Lynlyn, 40; Brex, 23; and Chris, 42. Both Lynlyn and Brex were listed as High-Value Individuals...
Business groups have called on the Marcos administration to hold public officials involved in the flood control scandal accountable, as economic growth slows to a four-year low amid weakening business sentiment. In separate statements, the Makati Business Club (MBC) and the Federation of Philippine...
The Makati City local government was recognized by the Department of Finance 's (DOF) Bureau of Local Government Finance (BLGF) on Wednesday, Nov. 5, as one of the top-performing cities in the country for Finance Year 2024. Makati Mayor Nancy Binay said the city was ranked among the Top 10...
