Rappler's latest stories on Makati
50 Chinese arrested over illegal POGO operations in Makati condo
Hua Xin company operates without permits from the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation and the Makati city government
Makati bans drinking in public during health crises, calamities
Establishments will still be allowed to sell liquor, but consumers in Makati City can only drink the alcoholic beverages at home
Makati Business Club again urges lawmakers to renew ABS-CBN franchise
'Equal treatment of all companies – especially by regulators, prosecutors, and lawmakers – will signal that rule of law prevailed,' says the Makati Business Club
Abby Binay shuts down Skye Bar for violating quarantine protocols
Makati City government spokesperson Michael Camiña also says charges have been filed against the arrested bar goers
Over 100 arrested in Makati bar, including celebrity KC Montero
Montero claims that he and his wife were only there to have a meal, and that they did not know that bars were not yet allowed to operate
85,000 Makati public school students to get free learning modules, internet load
Makati Mayor Abby Binay says the learner's package and free internet load will benefit all public school students from preschool to senior high school. Teachers will get free internet load as well.
SC greenlights prosecution of construction firm chief over Makati parking building
The Supreme Court's Second Division does not give weight to the argument of Hilmarc's Construction chief Efren Canlas that he, as a private individual, cannot be charged for violation of Section 3 (e) of the Anti-Graft and Corrupt Practices Act
16 foreigners arrested for 'partying' in Makati bar
(UPDATED) Police say they caught 15 Cameroonians and 1 Nigerian violating social distancing rules and drinking beer at a bar
Business groups: Ressa verdict threatens Filipinos' rights, freedoms
(UPDATED) 'It is a big blow to press freedom especially given serious constitutional questions on whether the law is applicable at all. This would threaten our other rights and freedoms,' business groups say
Makati lawmaker blocks Facebook messages on anti-terror bill vote
As users share that they were blocked, Makati City 2nd District Representative Luis Campos says his social media page managers are 'just being careful' since there are 'many trolls'
Cash aid program helped sprout home businesses in Makati, says Abby Binay
Makati Mayor Abby Binay says the city government has released a total of P1,035,810,000 in financial assistance to 207,162 qualified residents
IN PHOTOS: Makati police raid illegal COVID-19 clinic, arrest 2 fake doctors
Cops say there were 4 patients in the illicit infirmary
PH gov't moves to deport Javier Parra
The Bureau of Immigration says it has filed charges against Javier Salvador Parra for 'undesirability and for 'overstaying'
Makati to give P5,000 per qualified resident under economic aid program
Around 500,000 Makatizens are set to benefit from the cash aid, which the city government will be distributing through electronic money transfer app GCash
76 illegal POGO workers arrested in Makati
Of the arrested Philippine offshore gaming operations workers, 63 are Chinese while 13 are Filipino
LOOK: Portion of Makati mall parking building collapses
(4th UPDATE) Makati City Spokesperson Michael Camiña says there are no reported injuries following the incident at the SMDC Jazz Mall
Gamboa: Police officer's use of force necessary vs 'bulky' Makati resident
'It is very clear that enough force was applied,' says Philippine National Police chief Archie Gamboa on the Dasmariñas Village incident
Police file complaint vs Makati resident for resisting arrest, cursing cops
Makati police accuse Javier Salvador Parra of unjust vexation, direct assault, and disobedience to authority, and not wearing a face mask
Dasmariñas Village residents: We back lockdown rules, but not rights abuse
The Dasmariñas Village Association says it's investigating the April 26 incident, emphasizing balance between residents' rights and government's COVID-19 response
Makati man went berserk, cursed police – PNP
Javier Salvador Parra says he intends to file a criminal case against Makati police as his lawyer studies it
Binay orders Makati police to probe assault of private village resident
Makati City government spokesperson Michael Camiña says the appropriate charges will be filed against those found accountable 'after a full investigation'
Man in private village assaulted, nearly arrested without warrant by Makati police
(UPDATED) Javier Salvador Parra is told to pay a P1,000 fine because his house staff was not wearing a face mask while watering plants within their property
Sacked guards get over half of Makati City’s P24.9-M payment to security agency
The Commission on Audit affirms its decision ordering Makati City to pay P24.9 million to Triforce Services Incorporated
University of Makati students top Knowledge Channel's mini docu competition
While the awarding ceremony was canceled due to the coronavirus outbreak, the 10 winning documentaries will be featured on Knowledge Channel in May
Makati City shoulders cremation of residents who succumb to COVID-19
The Makati City government partners with a company which will provide two crematories
University of Makati cancels graduation rites due to coronavirus
The University of Makati says its second semester will end on May 19, except for its law school
Makati City requires wearing face masks in public places
Establishments and transport services may refuse anyone not wearing face masks, according to the city ordinance
2,000 solo parents in Makati to receive P1,000 in aid amid coronavirus lockdown
The inclusion of solo parents as beneficiaries of Makati's financial assistance program follows earlier announcements that some 6,800 registered tricycle and jeepney drivers would be receiving financial aid
Pacquiao quarantines before receiving village memo
Manny Pacquiao says he has decided to quarantine at home after the Senate's special session last Monday
Pacquiao residence on lockdown after viral video with Pimentel
'Please be a model example,' writes Barangay Dasmariñas head to Manny Pacquiao as coronavirus-positive Koko Pimentel attends his party
Duque: Public safety relies on everyone's discipline to follow quarantine protocols
Health Secretary Francisco Duque III's statement comes after two high-ranking government officials allegedly breached home quarantine protocols
Ex-law dean offers help in suing Pimentel for quarantine breach
'May this also serve as a needed reminder that the rule of law is superior to the rule of any public official,' says lawyer Rico Quicho, whose offer to help is out of 'disbelief and frustration' over the DOJ's 'double standards'
Philippines' Toyo Eatery is among Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants 2020
This is the second time Chef Jordy Navarra's Filipino restaurant makes it to the annual list
Makati Medical Center reaches full capacity for coronavirus cases
Close to 70 patients, including those who have tested positive for the virus and those waiting for results, are currently confined at the hospital
'Compassion': DOJ not investigating Pimentel quarantine breach without complaint
The justice department also rules out a warrantless arrest, as Secretary Guevarra appeals for compassion
Makati Med denounces Pimentel's 'irresponsible, reckless' protocol breach
The Makati Medical Center slams Senator Koko Pimentel's actions, saying he 'added to the burden' of the hospital by violating his home quarantine and exposing health workers to possible infection
Makati gov't employees, contract workers to get paid during lockdown
All 9,406 workers will receive their salaries, says Mayor Abby Binay
Abby Binay OKs cash assistance to over 5,900 tricycle drivers in Makati
Makati Mayor Abby Binay says they are also preparing a financial package for jeepney drivers in the city
Makati under community quarantine, curfew set from 8 pm to 5 am starting March 16
Makati Mayor Abby Binay says the City Council will also sign a resolution declaring a state of calamity so the city can tap into its Quick Respond Fund to combat the novel coronavirus
Makati, Pasig, Quezon City take precautions vs novel coronavirus
'We must make decisions based on set protocol and guidance from experts in the field, not public opinion or pressure,' says Pasig City Mayor Vico Sotto
Art in the Park 2020 postponed amid coronavirus spread
They hope to reschedule the event at a latter time in 2020
Cop under PNP chief’s office shot dead in Makati
Major Jeffrey Dalson is killed on the spot by riding-in-tandem killers
Retired teacher dead after being run over by truck in Makati City
Police say a transit mixer truck ran over 67-year-old Myriam Tagudan as she crossed Kalayaan Avenue in Barangay East Rembo in Makati
Man killed, wife hurt by fellow Chinese in Makati shooting
Police say the couple and the suspects were dining together in a VIP room at the Jiang Nan Hot Pot in Barangay Bel-Air before the incident
Makati Business Club: 'Strong' U.S. ties important for PH economy, security
The Makati Business Club expresses concern over the termination of the Visiting Forces Agreement with the United States, saying it may 'affect other security agreements'
LGBTQ+ groups hit Oplan X-Men’s ‘targeted harassment’ against transgender women
Camp Queer points out 'Oplan X-Men' is only one example of the routine denial of transgender people's right to exist in public spaces
Business groups call for ABS-CBN franchise renewal
(UPDATED) The business groups note the critical role of a free press in economic development
COA tells Makati City gov't to pay balance of Hilmarc's 2013 contract
The Commission on Audit tells the Makati City government to pay the P53.2 million balance for Hilmarc's work on the air conditioning system of the second building of the city hall
2 Makati cops fired over alleged ‘transgender profiling’
(UPDATED) Makati City police chief Rogelio Simon confirms that Patrolman Timmy Paez and Police Corporal Juliel Atal are relieved from their posts
LOOK: GrabKitchen opens first branch in Glorietta
GrabFood's 'central kitchen' lets you mix and match orders from 6 GrabFood merchants, all in one place – Coco, 24 Chicken, Recovery Food, Frank & Dean, Omakase, and Mister Kabab
