Makati unveils new police, fire station in San Antonio village

‘MAKATIZEN’ NO. 1 Makati City Mayor Abigail Binay meets with Inquirer officers, editors and reporters at the paper’s new office on Jan. 25. —GRIG C. MONTEGRANDE

MANILA, Philippines — The local government of Makati on Monday unveiled its new police and fire stations in one of its commercial villages.

Makati Mayor Abby Binay led the ceremonial opening of Makati Central Police Station on Malugay Street and the Makati Central Fire Station on Buendia Avenue, both in Barangay San Antonio.

What’s notable about these new facilities are the installed solar panels in it, Binay said.

“We have made sure to include solar panels in the design of both buildings in line with Makati’s ongoing transition towards renewable energy,” she added.

Binay said the 3,249-square-meter, three-story police station contains a secure detention cell installed with closed-circuit television cameras (CCTV) and a fire detection and alarm system.

She also said the 1,778-square meter, three-story fire station could house up to four fire trucks in its parking bay and has a fire pole. It features the city fire marshal’s office, administration and district offices, and a conference room, among others.

“We are proud to provide our police and fire departments with the modern resources they need to serve our city effectively. This investment reflects our dedication to the well-being and safety of all residents and stakeholders of Makati,” Binay said.

“These new facilities symbolize our commitment to protecting our citizens and ensuring swift response in times of need,” she added.

These facilities will benefit 16,524 residents in San Antonio with a percentage share of 2.89 percent of Makati’s population with a density of 19 persons per 1,000 square meters, according to the 2015 Census of Population released by the Philippine Statistics Authority.

“Predominant land use of Barangay San Antonio is commercial and can be seen through the wide array of business establishments,” the local government website stated.—with reports from Felice Marie Nafarrete, trainee