Makati to seek reversal of TRO on EMBO gov't facilities operations

The Makati City government will seek the reversal of the temporary restraining order (TRO) issued by the Taguig City Regional Trial Court (RTC) over the operation of health centers located in EMBO (enlisted men’s barrio) barangays on Tuesday, May 6.Taguig RTC issued a 72-hour TRO, ordering Makati to stop obstructing the Taguig City government from accessing and possessing government facilities in EMBO barangays.These facilities and structures include health centers, barangay centers, multi-purpose halls, and recreation centers."Today, the Taguig RTC issued an ex parte order allowing Taguig to take possession of Makati-owned health centers in the EMBOs. By its nature, the court’s order did not give Makati the opportunity to be heard," Makati City Administrator Claro Certeza said in a statement."Makati shall avail of all legal remedies, whether criminal, civil or administrative, to uphold its rights and hold Taguig and its irresponsible leaders accountable,” he added."Taguig had two years to improve the health services in the EMBOs. They had two years to build their own health centers. But they did not. Makati expressed willingness to sit down and have a dialogue with Taguig, but they refused,"The official stressed that the Supreme Court's decision "was about jurisdiction, not ownership over lots.""Hindi sinabi ng Korte Suprema na ang mga lupa at struktura na binili, tinayo at ginagamit ng Makati ay binibigay sa Taguig (The Supreme Court did not say that the lands and structures purchased, built, and used by Makati were given to Taguig)," Certeza said."Taguig has consistently invoked the Supreme Court decision to commit unlawful acts. This has to stop. Makati shall avail of all legal remedies, whether criminal, civil or administrative, to uphold its rights and hold Taguig and its irresponsible leaders accountable," he noted.The 10 EMBO barangays are Cembo, Comembo, East Rembo, Pembo, Pitogo, Post Proper Northside, Post Proper Southside, Rizal, South Cembo, and West Rembo.