Centenarian honored

Makati Mayor Abby Binay holds centenarian Miguela E. Manikan while awarding her a P100,000 check, a bouquet and a plaque of recognition on Tuesday at the latter’s home in Brgy. Magallanes. Manikan has resided in Makati City since 1955. According to her daughter Noemi Gomez (right), she was among the women who opened a puericulture center in Brgy. San Antonio, where former mayor Dr. Elenita Binay served as its first doctor. Also in the photo are (from left) Councilor Concepcion Yabut, Liga ng mga Barangay president Armand Padilla, and Vice Mayor Monique Lagdameo.