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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

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

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

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

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

Makati City shoulders cremation of residents who succumb to COVID-19
The Makati City government partners with a company which will provide two crematories

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

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

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

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

14-year-old dead, 7 hurt as jeepney runs over students in Makati
The students were crossing a pedestrian lane in Barangay Poblacion when a jeepney ran over them. Seven other students sustained serious injuries.

13 foreign women rescued from 'prostitution den' in Makati
Two Chinese men are arrested for allegedly running prostitution operations at the Golden Dragon Hotel in Barangay Bangkal in Makati

CA upholds ban vs Junjun Binay holding office
The Court of Appeals denies Junjun Binay's motion for reconsideration against the verdict which found him guilty of serious dishonesty, grave misconduct and conduct prejudicial to the best interest of service
4 injured in Makati restaurant blast
The Bureau of Fire and Protection-Makati says the Chinese restaurant only has a fire safety inspection certificate from 2017

Makati allots P8.07 billion for social services in 2020 budget
This is nearly half of the P18.047-billion budget for next year passed by the city council and approved by Makati Mayor Abby Binay

Military nurse stabbed dead in Makati City
The suspect, John Louie Brosas, is a 19-year-old construction worker, whom the victim, 2nd Lieutenant Jennett Beron Aguilar, had been helping after taking pity on him

Over 50,000 kids in Makati get polio vaccine, beating DOH target
Makati City has the highest vaccination coverage rate in the Department of Health's oral polio vaccination drive, followed by Taguig City then Quezon City

IN PHOTOS: Glorietta 4's Food Choices section reopens, shows off new look and menu
Glorietta's OG food court just got a makeover!

Makati police raid hotel used as prostitution front
Some 35 women are rescued in the near-midnight operation

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Makati targets over P1B windfall from delinquent real properties auction
The city also reaches its 2019 revenue collection goals as early as July 31

Hong Kong International Airport designer builds landmark project in Makati
Foster + Partners designed The Estate Makati with the discerning lifestyle of its future homeowners in mind

Makati promises quick service, response via Makatizen app
Both residents and visitors of Makati can report emergencies and read news about the city through the app

Makati cops arrest NBI agent who tried intimidating them to free his uncle
The NBI agent goes to the Makati police headquarters with his service pistol and says his uncle was among those arrested in a drug raid

Senior citizen shot dead inside car in Makati
Jesus Dimayuga, 63, who has no known enemies, dies on the spot after an unidentified gunman fires at him

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Fire hits Glorietta mall in Makati
Fire out is declared at 6:31 pm on Sunday, May 19

Jejomar Binay fails to vote after ballot rejected by vote-counting machine
(UPDATED) Binay is finally able to vote after nearly 3 hours

After Binay siblings' church fight, Abby tells Junjun to 'end lies'
'May masasakit na sinabi sa akin ang kapatid ko noong kami ay magkatabi sa forum,' says Makati City Mayor Abby Binay

Makati police seize drugs from college student, friend in buy-bust
The Makati police chief says recently-arrested drug personalities named the main suspect as their source of illegal drugs

DBM ‘reenacts’ Makati City budget for 2019
Makati Vice Mayor Monique Lagdameo blames opposition councilors for the amendments on their P17.927-billion 2019 budget that are 'inconsistent with the existing laws'

Fish ball vendor jailed for 'harassing' Chief Justice kin
The vendor is accused of harassing the daughter-in-law of Chief Justice Lucas Bersamin after she refused to buy fish balls

Naga City barangay councilor dies after Makati ambush
(UPDATED) Fortune Isaac Imperial dies after motorcycle-riding gunmen shot him several times while aboard his vehicle on Monday night, March 4

Makati prosecutor clears lawyers in bar raid case
To accuse the lawyers of constructive possession of drugs for documenting the search on their client's bar is 'ludicrous and farcical,' says Senior Assistant City Prosecutor Romel Odronia
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