THE Makati City government continues to provide health assistance and services to non-residents, including those from Enlisted Men’s Barrio (EMBO) that have been transferred to Taguig City.
Mayor Abigail Binay said since last year, over 95,000 non-residents have benefitted from healthcare services offered by Makati health centers, the Ospital ng Makati, and through the Lingkod Bayan Caravan.
Binay has granted free consultations for non-residents at the city’s health centers and has extended free access to various health services at the caravan, including check-ups, X-rays, ECGs, FBS, blood typing, and free medications.
To better accommodate non-residents, the mayor has also extended the operating hours of selected health centers in response to feedback from EMBO residents who were concerned about inadequate health services.
“Our commitment to public service knows no boundaries. The numbers from the past year demonstrate that we remain steadfast in our mission to extend Makati’s excellence in public health beyond our geographical jurisdiction. We want all of our fellow citizens to receive the quality of service they deserve,” Binay said.
According to the city’s records from January 2024 to February 2025, a total of 16,357 individuals from other localities have received essential medical services at the city’s health centers and the Lingkod Bayan Caravans.
For the same period, Ospital ng Makati provided free outpatient consultations to 39,176 non-residents and extended subsidized emergency medical services and hospital confinement to 36,763 patients and 3,617 patients, respectively.
Mayor Binay emphasized that senior citizens from Taguig and neighboring areas continue to receive free laboratory, imaging, and diagnostic services at the Ospital ng Makati, in keeping with the Universal Health Care Law of 2019.
Of the total 95,913 non-residents served, approximately 68,266 are from the 10 EMBO barangays that the Supreme Court has ruled to be under the jurisdiction of Taguig.
Binay stressed that what began as a response to urgent needs has evolved into a sustainable support system.
“We’ve observed a significant increase in the number of residents from the EMBOs and other parts of Taguig, as well as from other localities, utilizing our health facilities and services compared to when we first opened our doors to them,” she noted.
“This confirms that our approach is effectively addressing a critical gap in service delivery,” the mayor stated.
In addition to health services and medications, non-Makati residents have benefited from specialized services provided during caravans, including pet vaccinations, pet microchipping, legal aid, job placement assistance, and utility support from Meralco and Manila Water.
“The true measure of governance isn’t just what you do for your constituents, but how you treat those beyond your jurisdiction. These figures represent real people whose quality of life we have positively impacted, despite administrative boundaries,” the mayor said.
She emphasized that excellence in public service should be a collaborative rather than a competitive effort.
“By extending these services to non-Makati residents, we are demonstrating that compassionate governance can overcome political divisions and administrative borders,” said Binay.