A petition was filed before the Supreme Court on Thursday, February 5, questioning the constitutionality of a Manila ordinance that significantly increased garbage fees for businesses in the city.

The petition, filed by private individual Barry Tayam, argues that the 1,200 percent hike in garbage fees constitutes "an ultra vires act, asserting that the power to tax and impose fees must not be exercised in an arbitrary, oppressive, or confiscatory manner."

The petitioner also asked the Supreme Court to issue a temporary restraining order against the implementation of the ordinance. Read more about Manila's garbage fee hike @here https://www.rappler.com/newsbreak/in-depth/manila-garbage-fee-hike-business-impact-2026/

After more than a century on Philippine roads, the country’s oldest bus operator is preparing to stop. Here’s a summary of Philtranco’s 112 years of history @here https://www.rappler.com/business/philtranco-bus-operator-shuts-down/

The Makati City government has agreed to settle its dispute with Philippine Infradev Holdings Inc. over the long-stalled Makati Subway Project. So, what does it mean? @here https://www.rappler.com/business/makati-city-subway-infradev-settlement-agreement-2026/

Great news to BGC residents.

Makati, Infradev reach deal on subway row, specifics undisclosed for now

Makati City has agreed to settle its dispute with Philippine Infradev Holdings Inc. over the long-stalled Makati Subway Project.

But how much is the settlement?

We asked Infradev and Makati Mayor Nancy Binay for details, including the settlement amount. Both parties declined to disclose specifics, saying the case is still pending before the Singapore International Arbitration Centre.

See Infradev’s statement below @here

Yes, making BGC more accessible. Also, a higher valuation of properties for condo/property owners in BGC I guess.