Several senators on Monday, January 30 said they are amenable to the government's move to grant Value-Added Tax (VAT) refunds to foreign tourists but stressed the need for public consultations on the matter. Senator Nancy Binay said she welcomes President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr.’s...
The Makati City local government released on Thursday, Jan. 27, its newest version of Air Binay (AB) rubber shoes that are being given to the city's public school students as part of its efforts in providing learners with free quality school supplies and uniforms. Makati City Mayor Abby Binay led...
The Makati City local government announced that its is offering free anti-rabies vaccinations to Makatizen pet owners as it ramps up its efforts in eradicating rabies cases in the city. In its Facebook post, the city government said that employees from the Makati Veterinary Services Department will...
Makati City Mayor Abby Binay announced on Tuesday, Jan. 17, that the city has collected more than P20.92 billion in revenue for the year 2022. The lady mayor expressed hope that the increase in the revenue being projected by the city is a good sign of better times for Makatizens amid the social and...
Makati City Mayor Abby Binay stressed the importance of women environment defenders in the fight against climate change and increasing the public's awareness on the different social and environmental issues the world is facing. Binay, in a speech at the "She’s On Fire: A Conversation on Women and...
"You are killing us!" Romel Calingasan, a municipal agriculturist in San Jose, Occidental Mindoro, made the emotional accusation at officials of the Department of Agriculture (DA) for allowing the importation of onions while the harvest season for onions is underway. Onions are left to rot on the...
Makati City Mayor Abby Binay held her 7th State of the City Address on Tuesday, Jan. 10, highlighting the city's numerous achievements specifically in improving the distribution of public services to its residents as well as the importance of environmental awareness. Binay said the city is one of...
The Makati City local government announced that it has extended the deadline for payment of business licenses to accommodate more business owners and help them pay their dues without incurring fines due to late payment. Makati City Mayor Abby Binay said on Monday, Jan. 9, that the new deadline is...
Some senators on Tuesday, January 3 rejected calls to privatize the operations of the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA). Sen. Nancy Binay said the government should not privatize components of the country's national aviation system since it carries national security concerns. "Linawin lang...
Over 8,000 Makati city hall employees will receive up to P20,000 cash as Service Recognition Incentive (SRI) after the city council approved ordinances for its immediate funding, the city government announced Thursday, Dec. 29. City Ordinance No. 2022-A-168, passed by the Sangguniang Panlungsod of...
Senator Nancy Binay on Thursday, December 29 urged the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) and the country’s telecommunication companies to set up kiosk for the rollout of the SIM Registration Act to help individuals who have difficulty accessing online portals. Binay...
The Makati City local government announced on Wednesday, Dec. 28, that it is temporarily suspending the confiscation of driver's licenses in preparation for the proposed single ticketing system. According to Makati City Mayor Abby Binay, the Sangguniang Panlungsod of Makati has approved City...
