Only two weeks before classes start.
But the city of Taguig claims, there is still no proper turnover for schools affected by the territorial dispute with makati.
And as EJ Gomez tells us, Taguig is accusing Makati of 'delaying tactics.'
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But the city of Taguig claims, there is still no proper turnover for schools affected by the territorial dispute with makati.
And as EJ Gomez tells us, Taguig is accusing Makati of 'delaying tactics.'
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00:00 The Department of the Interior and Local Government or DILG is urging the cities of Makati and Taguig
00:06 to coordinate and begin the transition over its boundary dispute.
00:10 Interior Secretary Benjar Abolos says the two city governments should prioritize the welfare of affected residents,
00:17 particularly teachers and students, as classes are set to begin soon.
00:22 The issue here is that number one, people should continue to receive services. They should not be affected.
00:32 About 30,000 elementary and high school students in 14 schools are affected by the situation.
00:38 We are saddened because I think we were not able to pay for supplies.
00:42 They should prioritize PWDs, students, scholarships, solo parents and parents with special children.
00:52 Classes will start in two weeks. But according to Taguig City Mayor Lani Cayetano,
00:57 no proper turnover has been done to prepare the affected schools.
01:01 The transition team of the City of Taguig is ready but they are still being pushed.
01:07 Proving the persistent tension between Makati and Taguig is the start of the Atibagan High School in Barangay East, Rembo,
01:14 which was removed an hour before Mayor Cayetano arrived for Brigada Escuela.
01:19 But the Makati City Government insists that Taguig needs to secure a rate of execution
01:24 to effect the transfer of jurisdiction over the 10 barangays.
01:28 It further adds that the entry of Taguig City's personnel in public schools in disputed areas is unlawful.
01:35 The Mayor of Taguig, however, says this is just part of Makati's delaying tactics.
01:41 We did not discuss the rate of execution because what else is unclear in the final and executory court's statement?
01:50 Their intention really is to delay and to distract us so that we cannot focus.
01:55 On the issue of funds, Makati City Mayor Abby Binay says that the Taguig City Government
02:00 is not capable of funding the billions of pesos for the services they provide to the 14 affected schools.
02:06 According to her, total expenditures of Makati have reached more than 600 million pesos in just six months.
02:13 In response, Mayor Cayetano says,
02:16 We are not rich but for more than a decade, we have been providing school supplies and school kits that our students use.
02:27 Junior High School student Cedric is hoping that everything will be alright in the end.
02:32 It is not easy to accept but we are hoping that everyone will accept.
02:38 And if Taguig City can provide, the district will accept.
02:45 EJ Gomez, CNN Philippines.