00:00 The Mayor and other officials of Taguig filed a complaint
00:04 regarding the closure of a park and aqua sports arena
00:09 run by Makati City Hall.
00:12 Sandra Aguinaldo was there.
00:14 [Music]
00:16 [Speaking in Tagalog]
00:18 This is a tense situation for the people of Makati and Taguig local government
00:22 after the complaint was filed by four individuals
00:26 against Taguig City Mayor Lanny Cayetano, City Administrator, and several other officials of Taguig City.
00:33 Three people were charged with complaining of illegal detention
00:36 while another was charged with grave coercion
00:39 in Taguig City Prosecutor's Office.
00:42 The closure of Taguig LGU, Makati Park and Garden,
00:47 and adjacent aqua sports arena was also a result of the lack of permission.
00:51 [Speaking in Tagalog]
01:12 We listened to the reaction of Mayor Cayetano and Taguig City LGU
01:16 but they did not respond.
01:17 To ensure that it will not be hot, Interior Secretary Ben Herr Avalos visited the area
01:24 and the people of both sides faced panic when they first stepped into the park.
01:29 Trying to reach for both mayors,
01:31 I am clarifying what the issues are here.
01:34 Is it about the building permit?
01:36 So that we can make a solution between the two of them.
01:39 I do hope that we sit down and really clarify the issues.
01:43 The situation here in Makati Park and Garden is that the employees of Taguig City LGU are outside the park.
01:52 And inside are the employees of Makati City.
01:56 And you can see that they put up a barrier.
01:59 And Taguig City LGU also put up a barrier.
02:03 We are just asking the authorities to not be too hot-tempered.
02:08 There are also police officers who are watching and they are not responding.
02:12 We are still maintaining peace and order here in West Rimbo.
02:17 It is good and there is no tension that will happen.
02:21 The Supreme Court's decision was released
02:25 that Taguig City LGU is in favor of the so-called Embo Barangay that is under Makati City's jurisdiction.
02:33 But Makati City LGU is still fighting the court that requires a wreath of execution
02:38 before Makati City's properties are transferred to Taguig City.
02:43 Our claim is that we own the properties.
02:46 There is a presidential proclamation in our favor granting us the Makati Park.
02:52 Our people's responsibility is to protect the city properties.
02:58 That's why they are there.
02:59 Taguig City LGU also said that their stance is in accordance with the authority of the local government.
03:06 The Supreme Court's decision and local ordinances
03:10 that give authority to LGUs to regulate their business, activities and activities in their area.
03:18 For GMA Integrated News, Sandra Aguinaldo, Nakatutok, 24 Horas.
03:24 For GMA Integrated News, Sandra Aguinaldo, Nakatutok, 24 Horas.
03:30 [MUSIC PLAYING]
03:33 (upbeat music)
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