Jejomar won't take the L, will file electoral protest

Binay wants a manual recount of votes for the District Representative post in the 2019 local elections. Binay claims that eventual winner Peña bought votes for 500 to 2,000 pesos.

July

2019

Binay vs Binay in Makati

"Let the people of Makati decide" says the Binay family patriarch of his two children, Abby and Junjun, running for Makati mayor in 2019.

October

2018

Ombudsman files graft, falsification raps vs Binay

The Office of the Ombudsman filed four counts of graft, nine counts of falsification of public documents and one count of malversation charge against Binay for awarding the phases 1, 2 and 3 of the construction of the carpark building without proper public bidding. Said filing confirms Morales' promise to file the cases upon nullification of Binay's immunity as he ends his service as VP.

July

2016

5th Plunder case: BSP-Alphaland deal

Ex-Makati Vice Mayor Ernesto Mercado files a plunder case against Binay for the anomalous sale of Boy Scouts of the Philippines property to developer Alphaland. Not only was the sold lot undervalued, the BSP is yet to receive the payment for the deal according to Mercado. Binay is said to have earned through kickbacks in the said sale. Binay, Alphaland, and BSP camps have all denied claims made by Mercado.

October

2015

4th Plunder case: Fort Bonifacio property

Ex-Makati Councilor Renato Bondal files yet another plunder case against Binay this time for a Fort Bonifacio property. Bondal says that said property was intended to be used for the housing of the urban poor but instead was converted, misappropriated, and transformed as Binay's private ownership.

September

2015

3rd Plunder case: University of Makati (UMak) College of Nursing

Lawyer Renato Bondal files 3rd plunder case against then VP Binay. He says that since the time that Binay was still Mayor up to that time when the case was filed, Binay has been profiting from the operations of Umak's College of Nursing. The said college was privatized during Binay's term and Bondal says that the privatization was unnecessary as there was no significant improvement of the students' performance. Binay is accused to have pocketed at least 500 million in kickbacks through tuition and professional fees collected by the University.

September

2015

Ex-Makati official claims Binay gives money to rig bids

A former Makati City government official disclosed in a Senate hearing that the City Bids and Awards Committee received P200,000 monthly allowance from then-Mayor Jejomar Binay to rig the bidding and award contracts to favored suppliers.

September

2015

2nd Plunder case: Makati Science High School building

Renato Bondal files second plunder case vs. Binay and 31 others for alleged overpricing of a high school building. Bondal said the ten-storey building measuring 18,373 square meters was worth P1.3 billion when it started construction in 2007. It finished construction February 2014. According to 2013 average industry price, the average cost per square meter is at P25,620. This means the average cost of the building should be at P470 million only, Bondal said. According to Bondal's computations, the building was overpriced by 862 million or 283 percent of what it should have costed.

November

2014

1st Plunder case: The most expensive parking building in the entire country, if not the entire world

The complainants, Renato Bondal and Nicolas Enciso VI, described the parking building project of Binay as the most expensive in the whole world in the complaint they submitted to the Ombudsman. According to the two, the contract for the parking building in the Makati City Hall was supposed to have amounted to only P245.56 million but was overpriced by more than P1.314 billion. The final contract price was pegged at P1.56 billion.

July

2014

Rumor Mill: Binay has lupus

Binay says that the rumor has been going on since the 90s. He denies it and will have himself checked by a group assembled by the Philippine Medical Association.

May

2013

Binay admits to have had an extra-marital affair, says it's all in the past

In 2010, photos of an alleged affair that involves Binay surfaced. The Binay family admitted it with the patriarch saying he almost lost his wife. Their children say that their father made up for it already. He says "ah, nangyari po yon, 'di ko tinatanggi 'yon. Ito ho e, humingi ho ako ng tawad sa asawa ko. Tao rin naman ho ako, nagkakaroon din ako ng kasalanan." As for the leaked photos, he says it's all black propaganda.

April

2010

Suspension order 2, Binay gets re-elected as Mayor nonetheless

Former Makati councilor Oscar Ibay filed plunder charges against Binay, his wife, and 2 other former city officials in connection with the alleged unremitted P1.1 billion withholding taxes of 8,000 city employees from 1999 to 2002. Tension was high at the city hall again as Binay supporters formed a human shield for their mayor. After a closed door meeting with DILG and the police chief, Binay accepts suspension but maintains that he is still the mayor. This all happened a few days before the elections. He eventually won despite all the drama and upon proclamation as Mayor the suspension order against him was "deemed lifted."

May

2007

BIR seizes Binay's and Makati's bank accounts

BIR ordered the seizure of 35 bank accounts of re-electionist Makati Mayor Jejomar Binay and the city government from commercial and government-owned banks in Makati, Manila, Pasig City and Quezon City. The BIR issued the order to be able to collect the P 1.1 billion worth of unpaid withholding taxes of 8,000 employees that the city government failed to remit to the bureau from 1999 to 2002.

May

2007

Binay risks facing court-martial for wearing marine uniform

During the time that Binay locked himself in his office to not be served a 60 day suspension, he faced reporters wearing an unbuttoned upper garment marine battle fatigue. AFP says that although Binay is a Marine Corps reservist, he is only allowed to wear said uniform during official military functions.

October

2006

Suspension order 1, Binay camps in City Hall

In 2006, Binay was slapped by DILG with a 60 day suspension for allegedly having ghost employees. DILG acted on complaint filed by ex Makati Vice Mayor Roberto Brillante. Binay and company are accused of spending public funds amounting to 128 million for 1235 ghost employees from January 2005 to June 2006. Binay filed a TRO to the Court of Appeals to stop probe of existence of ghost employees. Binay stayed in the Mayor's office while his supporters formed a barricade to prevent entry of DILG and police. A few days after, CA grants TRO request of Binay, easing tension at the city hall. Binay managed to overcome said suspension as CA sides with him, barring Malacanang to enforce said order. Court also orders halt to further investigations on the complaint.

October

2006

We all share a concern over the proliferation of illegal drugs. But fighting it should not be at the expense of our basic rights and due process.

March

2021

Unang-una may problema tayo sa drugs, totoo 'yon. Pero 'yung pamamaraan para masugpo at mapababa yung problemang 'yun eh hindi sa pamamagitan ng ginagawa ngayon. Sa akin, tama 'yung sinasabi ng iba na 'yung problema sa drugs eh tungkol sa health 'yan. It's a medical problem. We should not consider that as a criminal offense.

March

2019

I will abide and follow the position of the Catholic Church on that matter.

February

2016

For decades, media has been performing this role, often at great risk to the lives of its field reporters and crew, in order to provide our people with timely and relevant information. In far-flung areas beyond the immediate reach of government, such information from media can spell the difference between life and death. Sadly, the closure of ABS CBN, including its radio and regional network, has left a noticeable void that has yet to be filled by the other networks.

November

2020

Alam mo, yan ang kabutihan ng tunay na demokrasya. Mayroong bumabatikos, mayroong nagsasabi sa tao na may kamaliang nangyayari. Freedom of the press, basic foundation yan ng demokrasya. Simple lang naman yan eh, ayaw na [ng pamahalaan] na magkaroon ng isang ABS-CBN na ipakita na may freedom of the press.

February

2020

Hindi po ako naniniwala sa death penalty. Trabaho ng Diyos 'yan. Hindi dapat natin gawin 'yan.

February

2016

Previous Stance AGREE: 'Yung sa death penalty, sumusuporta kami na ibalik na hong muli. Of course mayroong mga oposisyon, but kulturang Pilipino itong pinag-uusapan natin. Ang kultura ng Pilipino, kailangan ng disiplina.

January

2011

Until now, government has yet to improve its mass testing and contact tracing capabilities. These steps have been proven effective in containing the virus, as shown by the experience of other countries. Border control is seen as another weak spot. And vaccine procurement? Let's not even go there.

June

2021

Sovereignty is non-negotiable. We will protect our interest in the West Philippine Sea.

September

2015

The military is mounting an assault on critical thinking. They want our universities to produce citizens who are pliant, obedient, and unquestioning. They forget that critical thinking leads to advances in science, medicine, arts, and society. Stifle it and you choke progress. It is imbued with the noble purpose of providing citizens the tools to think independently and critically, to see themselves as contributors to the regeneration of society. By attempting to stifle critical thinking, they are also stifling democracy itself, since democracy draws its strength from critical thinking and the process of renewal that it proffers. Without critical thinking, democracy and its institutions will atrophy. Incessant assaults, especially from forces from within, could lead to its demise, unless it is confronted and defeated. Parlade and other military and police officials claim they are only protecting the youth from the Left. But with so many documented cases of illegal arrest, torture, and even killing of youth and students, can they really say that they are protectors of the youth? Let me give a short answer: Kian de los Santos.

January

2021

As of writing, no statement available.

When the government is absent, we can look after each other. When the situation seems hopeless, we can lift each other's spirit. Magtulungan, magtiwala sa isa't-isa, at manalig sa Maykapal.

April

2021

In so far as our interest in the Western Philippines Sea is concerned, non-negotiable. The same way as sovereignty over the area, non-negotiable 'yon. Pero bilateral relations, eh improve-in sana natin ang bilateral relations natin sa China sa trade and commerce. Mayaman ang China, makakautang tayo sa China. We need a lot of investments. Trade and commerce ang sinasabi kong bilateral relations.

October

2015

May pera po ang China, kailangan po natin ng capital. Let us develop those natural resources do’n sa area na ‘yon. ‘Yan ay joint-venture. Mapabuti po sana natin ang trade relations natin sa China na hindi ito maapektuhan dahil do’n sa problema natin sa Spratlys.

April

2015

Their personnel have been planting evidence and filing false charges against innocent civilians since time immemorial. They habitually abuse their authority over common citizens and have been involved in criminal activities. Of late, they have displayed an arrogant distaste for facts, denouncing groups and individuals as terrorists without offering proof or based on wrong information. Publicly, they make veiled threats of inflicting physical harm. They institutionalize curtailment of certain rights and legitimize draconian measures against citizens.

February

2021

It is therefore only proper that we ask government, or rather, demand from government that they spend every peso wisely, that they ensure that these borrowings go to programs that address the needs of millions of Filipinos and help our economy recover. In short, we should expect and demand accountability. This is not the time to be silent.

May

2021

It depends on the time you are in. Enough of vindictiveness. Let's move on. Human rights (during the martial law) is no longer an issue...the debacle is already a thing of the past. But there are still human rights violations, people up to now, people missing, critics of the government being killed. But Senator Marcos is different from President Marcos.

September

2015

Previous Stance ACKNOWLEDGE: I call on my fellow detainees and human rights victims during Martial Law to file their claims. It's not the money but the recognition of the justness of our fight against tyranny and oppression. This is but a continuation of the assistance we provided to human rights victims four decades ago.

June

2014

If we look at the past three or four years, the strongest typhoons that hit our country arrived in November and December. This is becoming the new normal and so we should always remain vigilant even during the holiday season. Climate change is a reality that must be addressed head on. We should shore up programs on disaster resiliency.

December

2015

As of writing, no statement available.

As of writing, no statement available.

My appeal to you is, do not embarrass them. Take it, that's money from the country's coffers. As we say in Makati, take the money, put it in your pocket, but vote for whom you want.

February

2016

I am for promoting environmentally and socially responsible mining, adopting the constitutional principle of balancing interests over the long-term. And in this regard, a Binay presidency shall support mining as long as it is done responsibly. Responsible mining practices should be encouraged. Irresponsible mining practices must not only be discouraged but must be outlawed.

September

2015

As of writing, no statement available.

It's about time we rethink our priorities. This should be the time to strengthen our public health system as a defense against any future surge in Covid cases, or future pandemics. But instead, government would rather spend more money on roads and the Dolomite beach than hospitals, medicines, and benefits for health workers. It's about time we rethink our priorities.

October

2021

As of writing, no statement available.

Ako talagang hindi ko sinusuportahan 'yang anti-dynasty na 'yan. In the first place, bakit ba lalagyan natin ng prohibition ang mga qualified.

November

2018

Ano ba ang isyu sa dynasty? Binigay sa bawat mamamayan ang tungkuling mamili ng kanyang ihahalal. Bakit naman ho magkakaroon ng pagbabawal sa isang anak o isang kamag-anak na kakandidato?

May

2013

As of writing, no statement available.

Kasi nakalagay sa Constitution natin 'yung limitation or regulation of foreigners in economic activities in the country lalong lalo na sa sectors ng pioneering industries at tsaka sa agricultural something. Pero I think luma na 'yun e. Kailangan na natin ng involvement ng foreigners. Kailangan dapat amyendahan, hindi na kailangang pang dagdagan. Hanggang doon na lang tayo sa economic provision kasi it's getting to be suspicious eh, tuwing natatapos 'yung term ng presidente eh pinapasok lagi 'yung constitutional amendment.

January

2021

https://cnnphilippines.com/news/2021/1/11/Jejomar-Binay-cha-cha-talks.html?%3F%3F%3F%3F&fbclid=IwAR0hC3MQYnWQmgcruWyCEgeStHA0l6NsPDcgN38BiJRnTibytz409uKU6as

Federalism, matatalo 'yan. Hindi tatanggapin ng mga Filipino...that's my belief because I grew up with towns that want to secede. One requirement for a shift to federalism is to have a national identity. What we need to amend are the economic provisions and I think it is only a choice of maintaining a unitary type of government as against federalism.

November

2018

The people need to be convinced, not punished. Ang hindi pagbibigay ng 4Ps sa mga recipient na ayaw magpa-bakuna ay isang parusa. Ang mga recipient ng 4Ps ay galing sa poorest of the poor. Sa panahon ng pandemya, 4Ps ang nagiging pantawid sa buhay ng mahihirap nating kababayan. Huwag na sana silang pahirapan pa.

November

2021

'Yung problema mo kasi, may sinasabing job only, bawal po 'yun sa simula't simula. Bawal 'yung ginawa sa'yo, hindi ka na dapat tinanggal pagdating ng limang buwan, pagpasok mo pa lang permanente ka na sana. Naghabla ka sana. Pero gayumpaman, ang endo ay bawal nga 'yan.

April

2016

As of writing, no statement available.

As of writing, no statement available.

Those abortifacient ones should not be allowed. Those drugs will cause abortion. But those only used for prevention (are fine) because there’s no life involved yet. My position is consistent. As long as there is life, even for one second, that’s abortion already. That’s not right anymore.

April

2011

Disagree according to a (2016 Presidential Debate).

March

2016

Agree according to Binay spox [See Source.]

February

2016

Government should increase “ayuda” for affected citizens. It can divert the billions earmarked for infra projects of legislators, which are in reality election-related pork barrel, and the funds of NTF-ELCAC. Unahin dapat ang ayuda, hindi ang red-tagging at infra.

April

2021

In tackling the issue of raising the minimum wage, the wage councils must be able to strike a balance...The wage subsidy can be in the form of a grant, with no obligation to repay. The amount should be given directly to workers, similar to what Makati extended to MSMEs in the city.

March

2022

We are looking to tap the government’s regulatory body on telecommunications as these child pornography groups operate primarily using the Internet...any data they can provide to us for authorities to be able to track down these porn syndicates faster would be most welcome.

January

2014

It’s time for the government to reconsider the concept that physical presence means greater productivity. What the pandemic has shown is that employees can just be as productive working from home...it will be in the best interest not only of the industry but of the economy if our economic managers heed the position taken by the industry and its workers.

March

2022

Hybrid Work Set-Up (Agree)

There is no way the administration can justify its decision to cut the budget of the [PGH] during a pandemic. It also underscores the disastrous management of the pandemic and misplaced priorities in the 2022 budget. Congress should not only restore the budget of PGH but increase it. This will correct an unforgivable act of neglect not only for the value of academic freedom in a democracy but public health during a disastrous pandemic.

September

2021

Healthcare: added budget for PGH (Agree)

Ang long term solution diyan, bigyan ang ating healthworkers ng disenteng sahod at job security. Kaya naman sila nagtratrabaho sa ibang bansa, gaya ng marami nating kababayan, ay dahil hindi sapat ang sahod dito. Ayusin natin 'yan. Lagi kong sinasabi noong ako ay VP pa, 'yung pagtatrabaho sa ibang bansa ay dapat personal choice at hindi tayo kapit sa patalim at wala na tayong ibang paraan upang mabigyan natin ang ating pamilya ng magandang buhay.

October

2021

Job security for healthcare workers (Agree)

Let’s go back to the previous penal code provision, 'yung bang nine years and above who acted with discernment may criminal liability na yun. Ano magagawa natin, may ginawang kasalanan. Bakit naman natin hahadlangan ‘yun?

November

2018

Lower Age for Criminal Liability (Agree)