It’s fascinating to discover that Manila is the rightful owner of the South Cemetery in Makati and previously owned the property that now houses the New Bilibid Prison. Although Manila regained its status as the capital in 1976, it was merely a facade created by the dictatorship to boost its image. The designation lost its meaning in 1978 when Metro Manila was declared the National Capital Region. A capital hocus-pocus occurred under Fidel Ramos, with Taguig secretly becoming the actual capital. This is evident in the Supreme Court and Senate’s planned relocation to Taguig, which is now threatened by the proposal to move administrative functions to New Clark City.
On a different note, Makati and Taguig have been caught in a legal battle over Fort Bonifacio. When the dispute began in 1993, neither city held the status of a city. However, both have since become cities, and Makati City lost the Supreme Court’s ruling that declared Fort Bonifacio as not belonging to them. This resulted in the loss of 10 barangays and approximately 300,000 residents, which not only represents a significant portion of Makati’s population but also serves as the political stronghold of the Binay family. It is in these barangays that crucial social service infrastructure, such as schools and the city jail, were established. The Supreme Court’s decision prevents Makati City from making any further improvements in the affected areas, leaving residents concerned about their future and feeling like they are under “alien occupation.”
The consequences of this decision are far-reaching. The Binay family may lose their loyal base of support, and the viability of the second congressional district of Makati City will be severely compromised. As the new district will represent significantly fewer citizens, the city council’s composition could also be halved. Furthermore, the upcoming 2025 election will see Abby Binay unable to run for mayor of Makati due to term limits, while her sister, Nancy Binay, is also barred from running for the Senate again.
There is speculation that the Binays may attempt to regain what they lost through a dynastic invasion of Taguig or by rallying support from fellow dynasts to challenge the Supreme Court ruling. Ultimately, the outcome of this dispute will have a palpable impact on future elections and the political landscape of both cities.
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