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...
A woman was arrested by the Makati City Police for sextortion after blackmailing a man whom she met on social media that she would not release his sensitive photos and videos to the public in exchange for money in a hotel in Poblacion, Makati. The police identified the suspect as Anna Marie Nucom,...
The Makati Business Club (MBC) has expressed its support for the Energy Regulatory Commission’s efforts to secure adequate and affordable electricity supply by pursuing transparent, accountable, and investment-friendly policies. The Makati-based business group issued the statement Wednesday, Jan....
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...
Two members of a notorious robbery hold-up group were arrested by members of the Makati City Police following a robbery incident along Chino Roces Avenue, Makati City on Wednesday, Jan. 4. The police identified the suspects as Michael Lutas, 25; and Willy Olivarez, 24. The two are reportedly...
The Makati City local government on Tuesday, Jan. 4, started the distribution of free meals to individuals who are renewing their business permits for the year 2023. According to the city government, Business Permits and Licensing Office (BPLO) Chief Atty. Maribert Pagente led the distribution of...
A Grab delivery rider successfully foiled a drug transaction on Sunday, Jan. 1, after he reported to the Makati City Police that he was tasked by a Vietnamese national to deliver a package which turned out to be illegal drugs. According to the police report, the rider received a delivery booking...
The government program that grants a P100,000 one-time cash gift to Filipinos who reached the age of 100 received a P76-million augmentation under this year's national budget. (Danie Franco/ Unsplash) Thus, said Makati City 2nd district Rep. Luis Campos Jr. on Monday, Jan. 2, a day after the...
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...
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...
