Mayor Abigail Binay of Makati City announced a historic low poverty rate of 0.6 percent during her final State of the City Address, emphasizing the transformative impact of social services, healthcare, and education programs on residents' lives.
Mayor Abigail Binay of Makati City highlighted the significant improvements in social services , healthcare, and education that have transformed the lives of residents and contributed to a historic low poverty rate. During her final State of the City Address at The Peninsula Manila on Tuesday, Binay emphasized the strategic actions undertaken during her term, resulting in Makati achieving a poverty rate of 0.6 percent and a Human Development Index (HDI) of 0.
903, one of the highest in the country. \Binay underscored the city's commitment to investing in its people, stating that Makati's success demonstrates that governance is not just about managing resources but about transforming lives. She particularly emphasized the Makati Health Plus (Yellow Card) program, which provides free maintenance medications, and unlimited dialysis and chemotherapy programs, granting access to life-saving treatments for thousands since 2020. These initiatives have significantly improved health outcomes and reduced financial burdens for families, playing a crucial role in poverty reduction. \Furthermore, Binay highlighted the city's focus on education, with modernized public schools equipped with smart classrooms, renewable energy, and initiatives like the Library Book Mobile. Makati's Benigno Aquino High School exceeded international proficiency standards in the 2022 Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA). The revitalized scholarship program and the University of Makati School of Law have also produced graduates who excel both locally and globally. Binay stressed that sustainable growth begins with education and that preparing children for the future builds a stronger and more resilient community. She also touched upon Makati's commitment to leveraging technology to enhance residents' quality of life, citing the deployment of indoor and outdoor air quality sensors in all barangays to provide real-time data and enable a more targeted and proactive approach to environmental management. \As her term concludes in June 2025, Binay expressed confidence in Makati's legacy and its potential to serve as a blueprint for the nation. She announced her candidacy for senator in the May 2025 elections, aiming to expand Makati's successful programs nationwide. She believes that with the right priorities and partnerships, the progress achieved in Makati can uplift communities across the Philippines
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