Makati City to earmark P9.1 billion for health, education, social welfare

MANILA, Philippines — Makati City Mayor Abigail “Abby” Binay on Wednesday said that the local government will allocate P9.1 billion for social development programs.

“Despite a reduction of P700 million in the National Tax Allotment due to the transfer of the 10 barangays to Taguig, I want to assure Makatizens that our commitment to social services remains unwavering,” Binay said in a statement.

The city government allocated P4.136 billion for health, P3.253 for education, and P1.810 billion for social welfare programs.

Anti-shingles vaccine, which cost from P8,000 to P10,000,  will also be made available for free to Yellow Card holders.

Binay added that the local government is planning a scholarship program and a  search for the ten outstanding students of Makati.