The local government of Makati has announced the expiration of the Yellow and BLU cards owned by citizens residing in the 10 Embo barangays of Taguig City, starting Monday, Jan. 1.

In a statement posted on its official Facebook page, the Makati local government said only the Yellow Cards of Makati City Hall employees would be considered valid.

“Alinsunod sa desisyon ng Korte Suprema, kinalulungkot naming ipaalam sa inyo na simula January 1, 2024 wala nang bisa ang YELLOW CARD na may address sa 10 EMBO barangays maliban na lamang kung sila ay mga empleyado ng Pamahalaang Lungsod ng Makati," it said.

The Makati local government also announced that several health centers lying in the 10 Embo barangay would be forced to shut down as their license to operate reached the expiration period.

In a separate statement on Tuesday, Dec. 2, it was announced that the BLU cards of EMBO residents had expired and are now invalid.

“Alinsunod sa desisyon ng Korte Suprema, ikinalulungkot naming ipaalam sa ating mga seniors mula sa 10 EMBO barangays na BLU cardholders na simula January 1, 2024 ay wala ng bisa ang inyong BLU CARD,” the Makati local government said.

It, however, noted that the Makatizen card could still be used as a valid identification card and debit card.

The Yellow Card entitles Makatizens to receive health subsidies from the local government.

The BLU Card, meanwhile, allows Makatizens to receive financial and other social benefits.

In April last year, the Supreme Court reinstated the Pasig Regional Trial Court's July 8, 2011 decision that parcels 3 and 4 of Fort Bonifacio, which comprises the 10 barangays, were “confirmed to be part of the territory of the City of Taguig."