Metro Cities articles
Binay bares major infrastructure projects for second term
Makati Mayor Abby Binay on Thursday gave the business community a preview of key projects the city government planned to implement in the next three years to fast-track the city’s digital transformation and recognition as a Smart City. Speaking at a luncheon meeting of the Rotary Club of Mani...
Makati yellow card holders get free hospital admission kits
Makati Mayor Abby Binay has ordered the Ospital ng Makati to start the distribution of free admission kits to Yellow Card patients who are confined at the city-run hospital. The admission kit, which contains essential items for use of patients during confinement, is the latest addition to the benef...
Binay urges Makati City Council to support reforms
Makati Mayor Abby Binay has called on new members of the City Council to support reforms and innovations being pursued by her administration to raise the quality of life in the city. “Given a fresh mandate, I am asking for your full cooperation so that we can continue to promote inclusivity a...
#MNCAdvisory: Makati road closures, traffic rerouting, June 28-30
The Makati City government will implement road closures and traffic rerouting schemes from June 28, Friday, to June 30, Sunday, to give way to the fiesta in Barangay Poblacion. A portion of J.P. Rizal Avenue from Villena Street to Makati Avenue will be closed to traffic from 1 p.m., Friday, to 6 p....
Makati shuts food delivery business
The Makati City Business Permits and Licensing Office on Monday closed a food delivery business for violating sanitation standards and operating without a valid permit. BPLO inspectors padlocked the 6789 CWJC Kitchenette located at the corner of Fernando and J. Victor streets in Barangay Pio del Pi...
Makati adds socks to freebies for students
Makati City Mayor Abby Binay has added three pairs of new white socks to the free school gear and supplies being distributed to more than 84,000 students in the city’s public schools, from preschool to senior high school, this June. Binay said she thought it prudent to add socks to go with th...
48 nabbed in Makati for different crimes
The Makati Police Department has arrested 48 persons for various crimes. Police said four drug pushers and two drug users were nabbed on Tuesday. Seized from them were 87 sachets of suspected shabu and shotgun ammunition. Police also arrested 15 individuals for smoking in public and 29 for drinki...
Makati fetes new centenarians
Makati Mayor Abby Binay awarded new centenarian Dolores Rodriguez with a P100,000 cash gift, a plaque of recognition, and a bouquet of flowers during a visit to the latter’s home in Barangay West Rembo on Thursday. Rodriguez is one of the newest centenarians to be recognized by the city gover...
Makati conducts Operasyon Wastong Timbang at public markets
The Makati City Economic Enterprise Management Office - Market Division recently conducted Operasyon Wastong Timbang (Operation Proper Weight) at Bangkal Talipapa, Bangkal Market, Cembo Talipapa, Pembo Talipapa, and Guadalupe Market. During the operation at Guadalupe Market, EEMO market inspectors ...
Binay distributes free uniforms, school supplies in Makati
Makati Mayor Abby Binay recently went around the city to distribute school supplies and uniforms for students enrolled in the city’s public schools. Apart from school supplies, Binay also provided rain coats and boots to students so they would be well protected during the rainy season. The l...