Facade of the Makati City Hall. (INQUIRER FILE PHOTO)
MANILA, Philippines 鈥� The Makati City government has condemned Taguig City for its 鈥渦njustifiable refusal鈥� to accept the proposed smooth transfer of city-owned public health facilities and services in barangays impacted by the Supreme Court鈥檚 decision.
In a statement on Sunday, the Makati City government said Taguig City鈥檚 refusal has caused disruptions in the transition of eight barangay health centers and the health data of their patients, and (OsMak).
Makati City Administrator Claro Certeza said that Mayor Abby Binay sent a letter to Mayor Lani Cayetano offering a substantial credit line to Taguig.
The credit line will guarantee that residents affected can still avail of healthcare services at OsMak.
鈥淸The proposals] have been rejected outright, without valid reason. Taguig seems adamant about taking over our hospital and health centers without acknowledging our ownership right,鈥� said Certeza.
Makati has expressed its readiness to provide substantial financial support to Taguig through a credit line to ensure the uninterrupted delivery of healthcare services, he added.
鈥淵et, Mayor Cayetano refused to even consider the proposal, opting to put off any discussions regarding OsMak,鈥� he said.