Makati News

Makati mayor warns residents, traders, workers, visitors against violating anti-littering law
The Makati City government yesterday warned city residents, traders, workers and visitors against violating the anti-littering law as a sign of respect to others in line with the city-wide observance of Civility Awareness Month this May.

Tune Hotel Makati to open in July
MANILA, Philippines - Global budget hotel chain Tune Hotels is opening its newest property in Makati in July.

Makati Intensifies Its Anti-Littering Drive
MANILA, Philippines - Annoyed by office workers who litter the sidewalk with their cigarette butts, the Makati City government has formed a task force to fine litterbugs responsible for making the Central Business District (CBD) "dirty and unsightly."

Makati Mayor Visits Israel, Promotes Phl as Investment Destination
15 May 2012 - Makati Mayor Jejomar Erwin Binay, Jr. visited the Philippine Embassy in Tel Aviv last May 10. Mayor Binay visited Israel, together with Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte, to attend the annual Conference of Mayors organized by the Israeli government. Chargé d'Affaires (CDA) ad interim Ferdinand P. Flores, Third Secretary and Vice Consul Greg Marie Concha-Mariño, Philippine Honorary ...

Makati Gets New Firefighting Equipment
The Makati City government yesterday granted the request of its firefighting team for additional equipment and other paraphernalia to modernize the city's firefighting operations.Makati City Fire Marshal Ricardo Perdigon said that their request for additional fire trucks, Thermal Imaging Cameras (TICs), and breathing apparatus was approved after several fire incidents hit the city claiming lives ...

More than just football
Like many developing countries across the world, football has become a popular sport seen to effectively imbue positive values on street children and bring their plight into the consciousness of the public as well.For the past couple of years, Tambayan Center for the Care of Abused Kids has networked with international and national organizations working to change the lives of street kids through ...

London 2012 Olympic torch relay starts in Britain
Sailor Ben Ainslie was the first torchbearer as the Olympic flame began its 70-day journey around Britain and Ireland on Saturday ahead of the 2012 London Games.

Beckham wants to be picked for football team on merit
ATHENS (Reuters) - David Beckham hit back on Friday at suggestions that he might be selected for the British Olympic football side at the London Games because of his celebrity status rather than on merit alone.

Davao is Rugby’s next target
Davao is the next target for the Philippine Rugby Union Federation (PRUF) where national coach Expo Mejia hopes to develop the sport and widen the base of rugby talents in he country. Mejia was at the first ever Davao Sports Expo at the Annex of SM City Davao with members of the Philippine Volcanoes John Paul Jordan, Timothy Kog, Rose Lanticse, Aiumi Ono and Blessie delos Santos. In the press ...

First official apps released for Olympics
The organizing committee for the 2012 Olympics in London have announced the release of two free applications for following the event, available for iOS and Android. One, released this past week, concerns organizing one's arrival and stay in London and sharing the experience with friends. The second, which will allow fans to get sports events results live, should be available within the coming ...