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EDITORIAL - Finally, plastic license cards
It says a lot about the quality of governance and ease of doing business in this country that it takes forever just to obtain a plastic driver’s license card......»»
Padilla reminded of proper decorum
Sen. Nancy Binay reminded her colleague, Sen. Robinhood Padilla, of proper decorum yesterday after the latter’s wife Mariel Padilla received backlash for doing a glutathione drip in Senate premises......»»
Nancy Binay kay Mariel: May kasamang kapanagutan ang pagiging artista
NAGBIGAY pahayag si Senate Ethics and Privileges Committee Chair Sen. Nancy Binay kaugnay ng viral Instagram post ni Mariel Padilla matapos itong magsagawa ng IV drip session sa loob ng opisina ng kanyang mister sa Senado. Aniya, naba-bother daw siya na baka marami ang mahikayat ng dating TV host sa pagpapa-IV drip. “I’m not sure.....»»
Binay asks DepEd: Resolve issues in 3 ‘embo’ schools
Makati Mayor Abby Binay yesterday appealed to Vice President and Education Secretary Sara Duterte to resolve the issue of management of three public schools in the enlisted men’s barrio or “embo” barangays that are now under Taguig......»»
Senate eyes OK of P100 minimum wage hike
Senators are hoping to approve this week the proposed P100 increase for minimum wage earners as a Valentine’s gift to Filipino workers, Sen. Nancy Binay said yesterday......»»
Makati barangays to get P10 million more from tax shares
All 23 barangays of Makati are each getting an additional P10-million share from the city’s basic real property tax collection following the transfer of the 10 enlisted men’s barrio or “embo” barangays to Taguig, Mayor Abby Binay said yesterday......»»
Court of Appeals junks ex- VP Binay’s libel case vs Trillanes
The Court of Appeals has affirmed with finality its decision junking the libel case filed by former vice president Jejomar Binay against former senator Antonio Trillanes IV over his implication that Binay was involved in an alleged P100 million-a-year racket on “ghost” senior citizens......»»
400 Makati classrooms go hi-tech
Four hundred public school classrooms in Makati City will go high-tech after Mayor Abby Binay announced yesterday that these will be converted into “smart” classrooms......»»
Makati breaches 2023 business renewal revenue
The Makati City government has surpassed its January 2023 business renewal assessment level, with still over 4,000 businesses expected to renew their permits until the deadline on Jan. 31, Mayor Abby Binay said yesterday......»»
Sandiganbayan acquits Binay matriarch of graft, malversation
The anti-graft court acquitted former Makati City Mayor Elenita Binay of graft charges over the alleged anomalous purchase of medical equipment amounting to P9.9 million in years 2000 and 2001. .....»»
Sandigan acquits Elenita Binay of graft
After 11 years of legal battle, former Makati mayor Elenita Binay was acquitted yesterday of graft and malversation over the allegedly anomalous procurement of P9.9 million worth of medical equipment for the Ospital ng Makati......»»
Binay: Taguig should create more courts
Taguig Mayor Lani Cayetano should ask the city’s lawmakers to file an urgent bill that would create additional courts to handle the cases from the enlisted men’s barrios or “embo” that are now under its jurisdiction, Makati Mayor Abby Binay said yesterday......»»
Ensure passenger safety – Binay
Sen. Nancy Binay has urged authorities to ensure that passengers will arrive home safely amid the holiday traffic......»»
‘Embo’ officials take oath before Binay
Newly elected officials of the 10 enlisted men’s barrios or “embo” barangays, which are now under the jurisdiction of Taguig, have opted to be sworn in by Makati Mayor Abby Binay, the Makati City government said yesterday......»»
Senate seeks Spanish counterpart’s aid in crafting Phl-EU free trade pact
A delegation of senators visited Spain during the celebration of the 75th year of the Philippines-European Union’s diplomatic relations. The country’s official inter-parliamentary visit was led by Senate President Juan Miguel Zubiri on Monday. He was accompanied by Senate Majority Leader Joel Villanueva and Senators Joseph Victor “JV” Estrada, Sonny Angara, Pia Cayetano, Nancy Binay, Grace Poe, and Mark Villar, along with Philippine Ambassador to Spain Philippe Lhuillier. The Philippine senators met their counterparts and discussed the enhanced trade between the Philippines and the EU. During the commemoration of the Phl-EU ties, Zubiri urged their counterparts to build stronger partnerships and solid relationships anchored in history. “Let us build on 500 years of friendship and history. The foundations of our friendship are anchored on our shared history, our shared culture, and our shared Catholic faith. Though we are proud to be our own independent Republic, we are also grateful for our heritage and our Hispanidad,” Zubiri told their counterparts in a meeting. In a statement Tuesday, Zubiri said he met with his Spanish counterpart, Pedro Rollán, and Spanish Ambassador to the Philippines Miguel Utray. During their meeting, Zubiri said he sought the assistance of Rollán as the Philippines is targeting to develop a free trade agreement with the EU. Rollán, in response, expressed his willingness to help the Philippines in crafting the pact saying that “Spain is well-positioned to offer support in the post-pandemic period as the head of the EU.” “Spain’s doors are always open for the Philippines. The visit is a welcome opportunity to reinforce the already excellent relations between the Philippines and Spain,” he added. Spain currently leads the EU for the extension of the Generalized Scheme of Preferences (GSP+), which allows about 6,000 Filipino products to enter the EU duty-free. EU Ambassador to the Philippines Luc Veron previously said that the EU is considering the resumption of FTA talks with a Southeast Asian country “which could be Malaysia, Thailand, or the Philippines.”.....»»
Binay appointed member of UN advisory group
Makati Mayor Abby Binay has been selected as a member of the United Nations Secretary General’s Advisory Group on Local and Regional Governments, the city government announced yesterday......»»
Fund request for DOT brand campaign questioned
Sen. Nancy Binay questioned the funding request of the Department of Tourism for its branding campaign when it has already launched the new tourism slogan “Love the Philippines.”.....»»
Makati petitions status quo ante vs Taguig
Makati City Mayor Abby Binay yesterday filed an “Urgent Motion for Clarification with Prayer for the Issuance of a Status Quo Ante Order” before Branch 153 of the Taguig City Regional Trial Court in a case entitled “Municipality of Taguig (Now City of Taguig) v. Municipality of Makati (Now City of Makati) et al.,” Civil Case No. 63896. The lady mayor, in an ambush interview, said there should be a smooth transiton because they don’t want disruption of delivery of basic services to the residents. In the Urgent Motion, Makati City asked RTC-Taguig to issue a status quo order against Taguig City citing its attempts to unilaterally and arbitrarily implement the Supreme Court’s decision without any writ of execution from the trial court and even prior to the metes and bounds of parcels 3 and 4 of Psu-2031 being determined. Binay filed the Urgent Motion accompanied by City Administrator Claro Certeza and City Legal Officer Michael Camiña. The status quo order, which is similar to a cease-and desist order, is an order to maintain the last actual, peaceable, uncontested state of things which preceded the controversy. It was noted in the Urgent Motion that the Supreme Court has consistently ruled that a “status quo order is warranted in order to promote common good as well as protect the public interest.” Binay said the court is the best avenue to address the matter as far as they are concerned because Taguig City doesn’t want to sign the writ of execution and the memorandum of agreement Makati City is proposing to have a smooth transition. “Even the issue of ownership they don’t want to tackle and it seems they have a different interpretation of the SC ruling and we also have a different view and the best solution is for the court to determine this matter,” Binay said. According to Mayor Binay, “Makati only wants an orderly administration of the Supreme Court decision with the least disruption to the residents and the uninterrupted delivery of basic services in the affected areas.” EMBO residents At the moment, Makati City continue to provide the needed services to the affected enlisted men’s barrio residents because they don’t want interruption and they are the ones giving the funding not Taguig City. “The problem with them they are choosing what they want to take over what about disaster, garbage collection, school, health services, electricity? There are so many things that should be settled first and as long as there is no writ of execution we will continue to provide services to the residents,” Binay said. Makati City cited a number of “alarming and highly confusing incidents” caused by Taguig’s attempt to forcibly execute the SC Decision without a valid writ of execution. These include attempts to enter the premises of a housing project owned by Makati City, as well as to forcibly take possession of several school buildings and health centers in the affected barangays. “Taguig cannot simply take the law into its own hands and act as it pleases without any writ of execution issued by the court. Because of Taguig’s arbitrary, whimsical, and capricious attempts to unilaterally implement the SC Decision in a piece-meal manner, the people’s welfare has been unduly prejudiced by Taguig City and has created unwarranted tension and confusion among the residents and various government agencies,” Mayor Binay said. Makati City noted that the Supreme Court did not expressly order any part of the SC Decision to be immediately executory, nor did it expressly mention in the dispositive part the exact metes and bounds of Parcels 3 and 4 of PSU-2031. Makati City, therefore, asked the trial court to clarify and confirm the necessity of Taguig City first obtaining a writ of execution as well as the court determining the exact metes and bounds of Parcels 3 and 4 of PSU-2031 before the SC Decision can be implemented. The Urgent Motion will also allow Makati to assert its rights as owner of properties located in the disputed areas. As stated by Mayor Binay, “[t]he present case involves a territorial dispute. It does not involve ownership of properties located within the disputed territory.” The post Makati petitions status quo ante vs Taguig appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
Makati launches mobile learning hubs
Makati City Mayor Abby Binay disclosed the launch of mobile learning (library) hubs equipped with books, Smart television, laptop and other equipment to further enhance the learning needs of students. The lady mayor disclosed they embarked the program last June to cater to the learning gap due to the effect of Covid-19 pandemic. The mobile library is equipped with the needed books, equipment and reading materials in English, Filipino, Social Studies and Literature. The city government has a schedule in going to different barangays and schools citywide to give the children along with aged residents who wanted to read books and other reading materials. Aside from the reading materials, the mobile hubs have teacher aides on standby to assist the residents or students for the use of mobile devices. The said mobile libraries were enhanced when the Singapore delegation brought books and other reading materials for Makatizens. “This really brought joy to my heart as they showed their concern for our students and their support to our project,” Mayor Abby said. Makati’s Mobile Learning Hub project was first launched at the height of the Covid-19 pandemic where it transformed 27 jeepneys into “Dyipni Makati” or jeepneys equipped with laptops, Internet connection, books and other learning materials to be used by the city’s youth who were having difficulties in their online learning classes due to lack of equipment and Internet. The two new Mobile Learning Hubs are equipped with books, TVs, tablets, tutorial lessons and other learning equipment which are considered an upgrade from the Dyipni Makati vehicles. The mayor noted that since Makati is small, the city government cannot build libraries in each barangay, hence, their decision to create the mobile. The post Makati launches mobile learning hubs appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
Makati cries foul over Taguig’s ‘rejection’
The local government of Makati City on Sunday lamented the local government of Taguig’s alleged “unreasonable” rejection of Makati proposals which impedes the smooth transfer of city-owned health facilities and services. Makati City Administrator Claro Certeza said that the Makati local government proposed memorandums of agreement pertain to eight barangay health centers and the health data of their patients, and Ospital ng Makati. However, it was allegedly rejected by the local government of Taguig. “We have initiated a series of correspondence and memorandum of agreement proposals to the City of Taguig aimed to facilitate the smooth transfer of Makati-owned health facilities to its jurisdiction. However, these have been rejected outright, without valid reason. Unfortunately, Taguig seems adamant about taking over our hospital and health centers without acknowledging our ownership rights,” Certeza said. In a letter to Mayor Lani Cayetano, a MoA was proposed by Mayor Abby Binay for Ospital ng Makati, which contains an offer extending a substantial credit line to Taguig. The credit line is intended to ensure that affected residents can continue to access the essential health care services at the city-owned and managed hospital. Certeza said that as stated in the draft MoA, the credit line will “function as a financial safety net, enabling Taguig City to provide essential health care services to its residents without immediate upfront payments, particularly in cases where beneficiaries may not have the means to cover their medical costs themselves.” “Makati is even willing to allocate millions in funding for this credit line to Taguig to avoid any disruption in health care services. Yet, Mayor Cayetano refused to even consider the proposal, opting to put off any discussions regarding OsMak, purportedly in deference to the wishes of the Health secretary,” Certeza said. To recall, the Taguig City mayor said in her letter that Department of Health Secretary Teodoro Herbosa himself would take the lead in any discussions regarding Ospital ng Makati, and that both cities must defer to his wishes. In another letter to Cayetano, Binay also offered Taguig the option to lease or to purchase the land and improvement of eight health centers, subject to the appraisal of the Commission on Audit. However, Cayetano has allegedly declined the offer, again citing a supposed directive from the Health Secretary to “exclude the issue of ownership in the transition process.” “Makati is willing to let Taguig use its properties without asking them for immediate payment. We are, in fact, deferring to CoA to determine the reasonable amount to be charged,” Certeza said. The post Makati cries foul over Taguig’s ‘rejection’ appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»