Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, September 6) — The $3.5-billion Makati subway project could be derailed as the alignment of the underground railroad “will no longer be feasible” after the Supreme Court ruled that several barangays should be under the jurisdiction of Taguig City.
In a disclosure, Philippine Infradev Holdings Inc., the lead private sector proponent, said the depot and a few stations of the project were designed to be established in the affected areas.
SC: Writ of Execution needed before Taguig can take over 10 barangays from Makati
The three parts seen to be affected are the following: the depot in Barangay Cembo, and the planned stations in the University of Makati and Ospital ng Makati in West Rembo and Pembo, respectively.In late 2021, the high court sided with Taguig, saying the Fort Bonifacio Military Reservation, and the 10 barangays are not part of Makati. The 10 entangled barangays are Pembo, Comembo, Cembo, South Cembo, West Rembo, East Rembo, Pitogo, Rizal, Post Proper Northside and Post Proper Southside.The Company wrote the Makati City Government an Intent Notice to propose the commencement of discussions in light of the change in law the Supreme Court decision brings,” it said.In July 2019, Infradev and the Makati City government inked a joint venture deal for the massive intercity subway project. The subway project is envisioned to have 10 stops, connecting key areas such as Ayala Avenue, Makati City Hall, Poblacion Heritage Site, University of Makati, and Ospital ng Makati.
