DILG Secretary Benjamin Abalos, Jr. stated that he has already spoken with Taguig Mayor Lani Cayetano and Makati Mayor Abigail Binay, and both sides assured him that they will work towards peacefully resolving the issues.
"The main issue here, firstly, is that the services for people should continue uninterrupted. The SC decision should not affect schools or hospitals. All services must remain uninterrupted," said Abalos.
Abalos shared that aside from the matter of the fourteen schools, it is also essential to manage the shift in jurisdiction of the health facilities and other assets located in the EMBO (enlisted men barrios) barangays.
The two cities were at odds last week when the DepEd Taguig-Pateros announced that Taguig's guards would take over the fourteen schools located in Embo barangays.
Included in this list are Makati Science High School, Comembo Elementary School, Rizal Elementary School, Pembo Elementary School, Benigno "Ninoy" Aquino High School, Fort Bonifacio Elementary School, Fort Bonifacio High School, Pitogo Elementary School, Pitogo High School, Cembo Elementary School, East Rembo Elementary School, West Rembo Elementary School, and South Cembo Elementary School.
(Photo of Comembo Elementary School by Vera Victoria)
