Taguig court stops Makati's denial of Taguig's use of Embo facilities

Taguig LGU opens government facilities in EMBO barangays

The Taguig City government opened government facilities in EMBO (enlisted men’s barrio) barangays after getting a temporary restraining order (TRO) from a court. Last May 5, Executive Judge Loralie Cruz Datahan of the Taguig Regional Trial Court issued the TRO for Makati to cease obstructing the Taguig City government from accessing and possessing government facilities in EMBO barangays. The Supreme Court issued a ruling in 2023 transferring 10 …

EMBO health centers reopen as Taguig takes control of facilities

MANILA, Philippines – Health centers in the Enlisted Men’s Barrios (EMBO) will reopen to the public starting Wednesday, May 7, a day after the Taguig City government officially took over various government facilities in the area previously under Makati City’s jurisdiction. “Residents can now access free and quality health services right within their communities,” the Taguig City government said in a statement on Tuesday, May 6. “Taguig has been …

Taguig government to take over facilities in Embo barangays

The Taguig RTC issued a 72-hour temporary restraining order barring the Makati City government from interfering with Taguig’s full possession and operation of these public facilities.

Taguig court stops Makati's denial of Taguig's use of Embo facilities

MANILA, Philippines–The Taguig City Regional Trial Court issued a 72-hour temporary restraining order (TRO) for the City Government of Makati to stop blocking Taguig’s access to and possession of government-owned facilities in the Embo barangays. In an order dated May 5, 2025, issued by Executive Judge Loralie Cruz Datahan, the court required Taguig to post a P20 million bond in favor of the City of Makati. After posting a bond, the 72-hour temp…

Taguig court issues TRO vs. Makati over EMBO barangays

The Taguig City Regional Trial Court (RTC) has issued a temporary restraining order (TRO) prohibiting Makati and any of its personnel from preventing Taguig from taking full and exclusive possession of the EMBO barangays.

Residents of 10 EMBO barangays rejoiced after the Taguig city government reopened long-dormant facilities such as health centers, day care centers, and multi-purpose halls. This follows a Temporary Restraining Order (TRO) issued by the Taguig Regional Trial Court on May 5, ordering the city of Makati to stop any encroachment on facilities that are legally under the jurisdiction of Taguig. The order also upheld a 2022 Supreme Court decision that …