Makati articles
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...
Makati to hold week-long 349th anniversary celebration
As part of its 349th anniversary, Makati City will hold a week-long celebration featuring arts and cultural events from June 17 to 22, 2019. Makati Mayor Abby Binay called on Makatizens, stakeholders, and visitors to participate in the events that will showcase the talents of city residents in cult...
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 to release mid-year cash gift for senior citizens starting June 10
Makati Mayor Abby Binay has announced that the distribution of mid-year cash gifts for the city’s 84,111 Blu Card holders will start on June 10. The mayor said the Elderly Welfare Section of the Makati Social Welfare Department will conduct the distribution on scheduled dates from 9 a.m. to 3...
Mayor Binay takes oath for second term
Makati Mayor Abby Binay on Saturday took her oath of office before Supreme Court Associate Justice Diosdado Peralta during the celebration of the 349th Araw ng Makati on Makati Avenue. The mayor, who won a second term in the May 13 midterm elections, was accompanied by her father, former vice presi...
Makati fetes outstanding corporate citizens, development partners
Makati Mayor Abby Binay led the recognition of the Ten Outstanding Corporate Citizens of Makati (OCCM) and other city partners at the Vin d’honneur hosted by the city on May 31 at the Rigodon Ballroom of The Peninsula Manila. The event is part of the month-long observance of Makati’s 34...
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 to crown Kylie Verzosa as 2019 Mayflower Queen
The Makati City government will crown Filipina actress-model and Miss International 2016 Kylie Verzosa as this year’s Mayflower Queen on Friday, May 31, 4 p.m. at the Makati City Hall Building II lobby, before the procession at 5 p.m. Makati Vice Mayor Monique Lagdameo and Rep. Luis Campos wi...
#MNCAdvisory: Makati traffic advisory, Flores de Mayo 2019
In observance of Flores de Mayo, the Makati City government will implement road closures and rerouting schemes on Friday, May 31, from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. Flores de Mayo Route Assembly starts 1 p.m., program begins at 4 p.m., and procession starts at 5 p.m. at the Globe Circuit Event Grounds until 7 ...
77 nabbed in Makati for various crimes
The Makati Police Department has arrested 77 individuals from May 19 to 25 for various crimes and for violating ordinances. Makati police chief Col. Rogelio Simon said four suspects were arrested for robbery, physical injury, drug possession, urinating in public, and trespassing. Simon said 25 dru...