Tag: Vice President Jejomar Binay

VP Binay on Makati building probe

Vice President Jejomar Binay said that he is willing to face the controversy of the overpriced Makati buildings but he will not be swayed by calls to face the Senate. He added that he will push through with his prepared speech which was cancelled due to rampage of “Luis”. He will make the statement this Thursday, 2 in the afternoon.

President Aquino invites allies and “partners” to Malacanang event; VP Binay not invited

MANILA, Philippines  (ENS) — President Aquino hosted on Friday the Agenda-Setting with Dialogue Partners, which he described as a gathering of forces of reform. But Vice-President Jejomar Binay, who was recently accused by his former vice-mayor of receiving kickbacks from the city’s projects, was conspicuously absent in the event. President Aquino, in his speech, said that those who were invited to attend the meeting – cabinet members, lawmakers and from pro-government civil society groups — […]

House Justice Committee ready to hear impeachment complaints against VP Binay

According to House Justice Committee Chairman Niel Tupas Jr., he received information that impeachment complaints are being readied against Vice President Binay brought about by the issue of the over-priced building in Makati. Tupas, however, withhold the name of his source of information. Tupas added that once the complaint reaches the Justice Committee, it will be automatically heard. Lastly, Tupas said that the House should focus on priority bills and not on impeachment complaints.

4 injured in an accident involving the convoy of VP Binay

Deputy Presidential Spokesperson Abigail Valte said that Vice President Jejomar Binay was safe after an accident involving his convoy occured en route to Banaue. Vice President was in Banaue for an inauguration of a building. One of his back-up vehicles suffered the accident, resulting in the injury of his four escorts.