Yellow Card Declined: Lived Experiences of Embo Residents' Healthcare Access After the Makati vs. Taguig Ruling

Document Types

Paper Presentation

School Name

National University - Mall of Asia

Track or Strand

Humanities and Social Science (HUMSS)

Research Advisor (Last Name, First Name, Middle Initial)

Victorio, Christine Nicole

Start Date

25-6-2025 1:00 PM

End Date

25-6-2025 2:30 PM

Zoom Link/ Room Assignment

https://zoom.us/j/97662707236?pwd=0HjilHa9kcSGcxykP1SqHPcIfECfSv.1 Meeting ID: 976 6270 7236 Passcode: 441153

Abstract/Executive Summary

In 2023, the three-decade territorial dispute between the cities of Makati and Taguig ended when the Supreme Court ruled to transfer the ten Embo barangays to the latter. One significant consequence of this ruling is the discontinuation of assistance to former Makati residents, particularly healthcare benefits. Understanding how this ruling affects residents’ experiences can provide insights for policy recommendations promoting the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals 3 and 16. This phenomenological study, grounded in the Adapted Levesque’s Conceptual Framework, gathered data from six participants who were at least 10-year residents of Embo barangay and beneficiaries of Makati and Taguig public services. Data was collected through semi-structured interviews and thematically analyzed to narrate the residents’ post-ruling healthcare experiences. Results showcased a significant change in participants’ healthcare access. Discontent was expressed as they struggled to adapt to Taguig’s public services, particularly healthcare programs. Additionally, residents believed healthcare services were easier in Makati as they highlighted the yellow card program, which provided cost-efficient healthcare access. Residents also objected to the ruling that transferred them to Taguig’s jurisdiction due to Makati’s healthcare benefits. In summary, the study highlights the significant impact of the Makati-Taguig ruling on Embo residents’ healthcare access, revealing challenges in adapting to new services and the loss of valued benefits. The findings suggest policy creation that can efficiently allow the continuation of essential benefits, particularly healthcare, in areas of interest. A possible transition plan can be an information drive to educate residents on the benefits and privileges offered by Taguig City.

Keywords

healthcare access; healthcare benefits; territorial dispute; Embo barangays; Yellow Card; Makati-Taguig Dispute

Research Theme (for Paper Presentation and Poster Presentation submissions only)

Food, Nutrition, and Health (FNH)

Statement of Originality

yes

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Yellow Card Declined: Lived Experiences of Embo Residents' Healthcare Access After the Makati vs. Taguig Ruling

In 2023, the three-decade territorial dispute between the cities of Makati and Taguig ended when the Supreme Court ruled to transfer the ten Embo barangays to the latter. One significant consequence of this ruling is the discontinuation of assistance to former Makati residents, particularly healthcare benefits. Understanding how this ruling affects residents’ experiences can provide insights for policy recommendations promoting the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals 3 and 16. This phenomenological study, grounded in the Adapted Levesque’s Conceptual Framework, gathered data from six participants who were at least 10-year residents of Embo barangay and beneficiaries of Makati and Taguig public services. Data was collected through semi-structured interviews and thematically analyzed to narrate the residents’ post-ruling healthcare experiences. Results showcased a significant change in participants’ healthcare access. Discontent was expressed as they struggled to adapt to Taguig’s public services, particularly healthcare programs. Additionally, residents believed healthcare services were easier in Makati as they highlighted the yellow card program, which provided cost-efficient healthcare access. Residents also objected to the ruling that transferred them to Taguig’s jurisdiction due to Makati’s healthcare benefits. In summary, the study highlights the significant impact of the Makati-Taguig ruling on Embo residents’ healthcare access, revealing challenges in adapting to new services and the loss of valued benefits. The findings suggest policy creation that can efficiently allow the continuation of essential benefits, particularly healthcare, in areas of interest. A possible transition plan can be an information drive to educate residents on the benefits and privileges offered by Taguig City.

https://animorepository.dlsu.edu.ph/conf_shsrescon/2025/paper_fnh/20