Makati Vice Mayor Romulo Peña swore in as acting Mayor of Makati City in a ceremony led by officials of the Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG).
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DILG serves suspension order on Mayor Binay, other Makati officials
Makati Mayor Jejomar Erwin “Junjun” Binay and other city officials have been served suspension orders by the Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) on Monday morning over the alleged overpricing of the Makati City Hall building 2. The DILG served the suspension order around 8:20 a.m. at the Makati City Hall. DILG National Capital Region Director Renato Brion, who brought the suspension order, said that Makati Vice-Mayor Romulo Pena will serve as the city’s […]
Houses burn down in Makati
An electrical short circuit is said to be the cause of five houses burning in Makati City, causing an estimated 500, 000 pesos in damage. No injuries have been reported.
Sen. Santiago raises possibility of impeachment complaint vs Binay
(Eagle News Service) — Senator Miriam Defensor Santiago said that it is possible that Vice-President Jejomar Binay would soon be facing an impeachment complaint for betrayal of public trust if he continues to refuse to answer allegations against him in the Senate. Santiago said there is evidence on Binay’s alleged unexplained wealth that the Vice-President should explain. The Senator said Binay’s continued refusal to appear before the Senate to answer the allegations on his alleged […]
Ex-Makati councilor testifies biddings were rigged
MANILA, Philippines (ENS) — A former Makati councilor testified that he used to receive P300,000 to P500,000 monthly and that he believed the money came from then mayor and now Vice President Jejomar Binay. Ex-Councilor Ernesto Aspillaga told the Senate blue ribbon subcommittee this morning he decided to come clean in the hope that the entire country would be spared from the alleged culture of corruption in Makati. Aspillaga further claimed that as the former […]
Makati Mayor will not attend Senate hearing
Makati Mayor Junjun Binay will no longer attend the Senate Blue Ribbon sub-committee hearing, saying that they will file a jurisdictional challenge questioning the authority of said committee.
Three way collision in Makati
An accident in Makati involving a three-vehicle collision in the traffic intersection in Ayale Ave. and De la Costa St.
Makati gov’t to extend free shuttle rides
Makati City will continue operations of its free shuttle rides to employees working in the city as long as the MRT remains congested.
Man shot dead in Guadalupe, Makati
A man was shot by an unidentified suspect while walking home in Guadalupe, Makati.
MMDA and Makati lifts number coding scheme for Araw ng Kagitingan
The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority and the Makati City government lifted the number-coding scheme in celebration of the Araw ng Kagitingan. This means that motorists with plate numbers ending in 5 and 6 will be able to travel tomorrow. The number-coding scheme will again be implemented on Thursday.
MMDA Traffic Management Summit in Makati
The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority conducts an ongoing traffic management summit in Makati due to the many infrastructure projects that will be implemented this year. There are 15 major infrastructure projects scheduled to start this year in Metro Manila.
