71-783: The chairperson of the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority is the chief executive officer of the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) and the presiding officer of the Metro Manila Council. The chairperson of the MMDA is appointed by the president of the Philippines . The appointment of the chairperson is subject to the same disqualifications and prohibitions of a member of
142-471: A U-turn at designated U-turn slots and making a right turn after. These U-turn slots were designed to mimic the Michigan left turn design by creating continuous traffic, mitigating bottlenecks caused by traffic light signals. The scheme was controversial due to longer travel time and difficulties in navigating to these U-turn slots. Several academic studies also summarized that the "no left-turn" design
213-399: A landslide victory and became a critic of President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo . He won his fifth term on May 10, 2004, by a large margin against 1st district councilor Oscar Ibay. He ran for his sixth and last term as mayor on May 14, 2007 , and won again by a significant margin beating incumbent senator and actor Lito Lapid . His margin over Lapid was then considered as the largest margin in
284-682: A 10 meters (33 ft) high steel pedestrian footbridge in front of the Manuel L. Quezon University along EDSA, near the EDSA-Kamuning intersection in Quezon City. The project's contractor was the BF Corporation, owned by former MMDA chairman Bayani Fernando . and was stated to cost around ₱10 million. On October 31, 2018, the footbridge went viral on social media due to its perceived tall height and steepness as it crossed over
355-980: A diploma in Land Use Program from the University of the Philippines. In 1996, he finished the Top Management Program at the Asian Institute of Management in Bali, Indonesia. He also took up the Joint Services and Command Staff course in the AFP. He also has a master's degree in management at the Philippine Christian University and a diploma in Environmental and Natural Resources Management from
426-507: A librarian from Bauan, Batangas , and Lourdes Gatan Cabauatan, a school teacher from Cabagan, Isabela . He had an older sibling who died before he was born, making him the only one who survived childhood. After being orphaned at the age of nine, he was adopted by his uncle, Ponciano Binay. Binay finished basic education at the Philippine Normal College Training Department and graduated from
497-619: A local election in Makati City. In October 2006, the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) issued a suspension order against Makati Mayor Jejomar Binay, Vice Mayor Ernesto Mercado, and all members of the city council following an accusation of 'ghost employees' on the city payroll by former vice mayor Roberto Brillante, a political rival. Refusing to cooperate with the suspension order, Binay barricaded himself inside
568-826: A master's degree in National Security Administration from the National Defense College of the Philippines . He took up Strategic Economic Program in the Center for Research and Communication. He enrolled in a Non-Resident and General Staff Course at the Command and General Staff College, AFP and joined the seniors executive fellow program at the John F. Kennedy School of Government in Harvard University . In 1993, he received
639-540: A private investor takes over. Since 2003, the MMDA has implemented a No Contact Apprehension Policy in apprehending traffic violators in Metro Manila using traffic enforcement cameras and closed-circuit television to capture violators without the presence of an on-site traffic enforcer . To ease traffic congestion on main roads in Metro Manila, the MMDA under Chairman Francis Tolentino launched Christmas Lanes , marking 17 alternative routes for motorists during
710-577: A repeat of the October 2006 incident, heavily armed policemen barged into the city hall after office hours, forcibly opening the offices and occupying the building. Binay confronted police officials and representatives of the DILG, while hundreds of supporters once again swarmed the city hall quadrangle to show their support. The suspension order generated national media attention, and prompted even administration senatorial candidates to protest publicly, saying
781-637: A senate position in the 2022 general elections , garnering over 13 million votes and placing thirteenth on the vote list. In 2018, Binay was identified by the Human Rights Victims' Claims Board as a Motu Proprio human rights violations victim of the Martial Law Era . Jejomar Binay was born in Paco , Manila. The name "Jejomar" is a portmanteau of Jesus , Joseph , and Mary . He is the younger of two children of Diego "Jego" Medrano Binay,
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#1732782562212852-460: A senatorial seat in 2022 . Binay was named to the senatorial slate of Sotto's running mate for president, Senator Panfilo Lacson , as well as to the MP3 Alliance and TRoPa of presidential aspirants Manny Pacquiao and Leni Robredo , respectively, as guest candidate. His Senate bid was also endorsed by vice presidential aspirant Sara Duterte , former President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo ,
923-417: A speech: Ang sigaw ng UNA at ng taumbayan sawa na tayo sa kahirapan, sawa na tayo sa kawalan ng hanapbuhay, sawa na tayo sa kriminalidad at ilegal na droga. Sawa na tayo sa kakulangan ng basic services... hirap na tayo sa manhid at palpak na pamahalaan, What UNA and the citizens are expressing is that we're tired of poverty, we're tired of unemployment, we're tired of criminals and illegal drugs. We're tired of
994-399: Is a government agency of the Philippines responsible for constituting the regional government of Metro Manila , comprising the capital city of Manila , the cities of Quezon City , Caloocan , Pasay , Mandaluyong , Makati , Pasig , Marikina , Muntinlupa , Las Piñas , Parañaque , Valenzuela , Malabon , Taguig , Navotas and San Juan , and the municipality of Pateros . The MMDA
1065-555: Is appointed by, and continues to hold office at the discretion of, the President of the Philippines . The chairman is vested with the rank, rights, privileges, disqualifications, and prohibitions of a cabinet member. On November 7, 1975, President Ferdinand Marcos issued Presidential Decree No. 824 creating Metro Manila and its managing public corporation, the Metropolitan Manila Commission (MMC) after
1136-588: Is the pink urinals made popular by Bayani Fernando, which he implemented prominently in Marikina in an effort to curb public urination. They have since been removed, however, with remaining urinal units distributed instead to local government units. The MMDA operates and maintains several pumping stations in strategic areas of Metro Manila with the aim of mitigating flooding risks, especially during inclement weather. Old pumping stations that previously used diesel engines were upgraded in 2015 to use electric motors. Of
1207-521: Is under the direct supervision of the Office of the President of the Philippines . It performs planning, monitoring and coordinative functions, and in the process exercises regulatory and supervisory authority over the delivery of metro-wide services within Metro Manila without diminution of the autonomy of the local government units concerning purely local matters. The agency is headed by a chairman, who
1278-653: The 13th vice president of the Philippines from 2010 to 2016, under President Benigno Aquino III . A human rights lawyer during the Martial law period under President Ferdinand Marcos , Binay provided free legal services to political prisoners before being arrested and detained at the Ipil Rehabilitation Center. He also helped found the Movement for Brotherhood, Integrity and Nationalism, Inc. (MABINI) along with other human rights lawyers. Binay
1349-540: The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) froze all bank accounts of the city government of Makati and the personal accounts of Mayor Binay and Vice Mayor Mercado. The BIR issued the order after it said the city still owed the BIR ₱1.1 billion in withholding taxes of city employees from 1999 to 2002. BIR revenue officer Roberto Baquiran signed and issued the warrant of garnishment against the bank accounts that belonged to Binay, Mercado,
1420-664: The Duterte administration . He supported ABS-CBN amidst its franchise renewal controversy . He also stands against the controversial Anti-Terrorism Act of 2020 . He has criticized the Duterte administration for failing to manage the COVID-19 pandemic situation in the Philippines . He also said that lawyers are more scared under Duterte than they were under former President Ferdinand Marcos. On July 24, 2021, Senate President Vicente Sotto III said that Binay will be running for
1491-623: The EDSA Revolution . He was later appointed as the OIC governor of Metro Manila , serving from 1987 to 1988, when he resigned to focus on his mayoralty campaign in Makati. He was elected in his own right on January 18, 1988, and was reelected on May 11, 1992, and on May 8, 1995. Binay was known as the first city mayor of Makati , as the municipality became a highly-urbanized city on February 4, 1995. He joined pro-democracy forces in preventing
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#17327825622121562-762: The First Quarter Storm . He was imprisoned in 1973, and after he was released, Binay entered the Free Legal Assistance Group (FLAG) led by Sen. Jose. W. Diokno , and became chairman of its Metro Manila Chapter. In 1980, Binay, Augusto "Bobbit" Sanchez, Rene Saguisag , Fulgencio Factoran , Lorenzo Tañada , Joker Arroyo , and other human rights lawyers created the Movement of Attorneys for Brotherhood, Integrity, and Nationalism (MABINI). On February 27, 1986, Binay became one of President Corazon Aquino ’s first appointed local officials after Mayor Nemesio Yabut died while in office during
1633-628: The MRT-3 's tracks, The issue also drew attention to other tall footbridges along EDSA in Cubao and Magallanes , as well as a footbridge along Commonwealth Avenue that crosses over the MRT Line 7 at its intersection with Central Avenue as compared to the footbridge in the Kamuning area, these were not only much shorter in height but also wider and made out of cement. In a statement, the MMDA defended
1704-577: The Makabayan bloc, Iglesia ni Cristo , and the Council of Bishops of the United Church of Christ in the Philippines . However, he lost in his bid, placing 13th out of the 12 seats up for election with more than 13 million votes. Binay is married to Dr. Elenita Sombillo , who also served as Mayor of Makati from 1998 to 2001. They have five children: In addition to his five children, Binay
1775-574: The Malabon municipal election, as the first Chairman of the MMDA in May 1995 and made him independent of the Metro Manila mayors. In August 2017, the MMDA has adopted the use of a black beret in order to improve its public image. The berets are used by the traffic enforcers under the agency, which alternate these with a black baseball cap. On May 23, 2022, President Rodrigo Duterte inaugurated
1846-610: The University of the Philippines Open University . Upon passing the bar examination to be a lawyer, Binay took up human rights law . During the period of martial law under President Ferdinand Marcos , he represented political prisoners in the 1970s for no charge. After some time, he himself was detained. Binay entered into legal aid by starting the Lupon ng mga Manananggol ng Bayan (LUMABAN) in 1970 during
1917-719: The University of the Philippines Preparatory School . He went to the University of the Philippines Diliman for college and graduated in 1962 with a degree in political science. While studying at UP, he became member of the Alpha Phi Omega fraternity. He continued on to the UP College of Law and graduated in 1967 then passed the bar examinations in 1968. He got a master's degree from the University of Santo Tomas in 1980 and
1988-498: The 54 pumping stations across the country, 12 stations have been equipped with new pumps in 2016. Additional pumping stations are also being constructed in flood-prone areas as part of the agency's flood mitigation program. Starting with Bayani Fernando's tenure, the Estero Blitz ( Waterway Blitz ) became an annual waterway clearing operation with emphasis on river dredging activities, particularly at flood-prone areas, to reduce
2059-627: The Cabinet but not subject for a confirmation from the Commission on Appointments . The chairperson of the MMDA is also the presiding officer of the Metro Manila Council. The chairperson is tasked to execute the policies and measures approved by the Metro Manila Council as well as oversee the management and operations of the MMDA. Metropolitan Manila Development Authority The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority ( MMDA ; Filipino : Pangasiwaan sa Pagpapaunlad ng Kalakhang Maynila )
2130-880: The Christmas season of 2014. Since then, they have been renamed as year-round Mabuhay Lanes , designating alternative routes on roads that should be cleared of obstructions at all times. This was underscored by strict parking restrictions, where parked motor vehicles along these priority roads would be immediately towed. The MMDA is tasked to clear obstructions from the roads at all times, and conducts daily clearing operations against stalled and illegally parked vehicles, with subcontracted towing companies. Illegally parked vehicles will be given 5 minutes to leave, and will be towed otherwise. Incapacitated vehicles are almost immediately towed to clear traffic. Primary and secondary roads, unless with designated parking areas, are considered "No-Parking-Zones". Starting from Bayani Fernando's term,
2201-629: The City of Manila as the capital city of the Philippines, and designating Metro Manila as the permanent seat of national government. The MMC became effectively defunct when on January 9, 1990, President Corazon Aquino issued Executive Order No. 392, in accordance to Article 18, Section 8 of the 1987 Philippine Constitution which replaced the commission with the Metropolitan Manila Authority (MMA). The Metro Manila mayors will choose from themselves as chairman. Jejomar Binay of
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2272-414: The DILG, a suspension order was served against Binay over alleged corruption. The latter said that the tax obligations were already settled between the BIR and the Makati city government. Barely a week before the local elections, the ombudsman suspended Binay based on allegations made by a local candidate allied with Malacañang; it would be revealed that the charges were supported by falsified statements. In
2343-595: The MMDA has constructed elevated pedestrian footbridges in an effort to "provide safe walkways for pedestrians" and promote "faster traffic flow". As of June 2023, a total of 133 footbridges have been built by the MMDA Traffic Engineering Center. However, these footbridges have been criticized for not being accessible to people with disabilities (PWDs), posing dangers to pedestrians due to their steep steps, slippery surfaces, and poor lighting, and for prioritizing motor vehicle travel speeds over
2414-411: The MMDA has route designations for radial roads and circumferential roads different from the route classifications of the Department of Public Works and Highways due to the MMDA's focus on only major roads and thoroughfares. MMDA had TV and radio stations sometimes carrying the same brand, MMDA Teleradyo. They ceased on August 17, 2010. To compensate for the closure of these communication mediums,
2485-474: The MMDA is not among the government agencies deputized to implement RA 9211 or the Tobacco Regulation Act of 2003. The CA added that the MMDA has no police or legislative power to implement the law. It declared invalid MMDA Resolution No. 11-19, which the agency used as basis to implement its anti-smoking campaign. A first metro-wide earthquake drill was conducted on July 30, 2015, to prepare
2556-489: The MMDA is the Metro Manila Council, composed of the mayors of the cities and municipalities. The heads of the Department of Transportation (DOTr), Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH), Department of Tourism (DOT), Department of Budget and Management (DBM), Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development (DHSUD), and Philippine National Police - National Capital Region Police Office (PNP-NCRPO) or their duly authorized representatives, attend meetings of
2627-418: The MMDA turned to social media such as Twitter to broadcast traffic updates to users following them. Live billboards, particularly at EDSA, have been also constructed. The MMDA app for iOS and Android have also been made available for free, broadcasting traffic updates directly. Since 2014, the agency took over the mothballed Pasig River ferry system in anticipation of huge traffic along the metropolis, from
2698-531: The Makati City Hall. Among those who expressed support were former president Corazon Aquino , actress Susan Roces – the widow of the late movie star and 2004 opposition presidential candidate Fernando Poe Jr. – and several Catholic bishops. After a three-day stand-off, the Court of Appeals issued a temporary restraining order. Before it lapsed, the court issued an injunction order, thereby preventing
2769-513: The Office of the President from enforcing its suspension order until the case was resolved. Binay – together with his wife, Elenita, and nine others – was vindicated by the courts in a graft case filed by the Office of the Ombudsman over allegations of overpricing in the purchase of office furniture. Allegedly, he had irregular purchases worth ₱ 232 million from the years 1991–2006. The case
2840-518: The Philippines. Marcos appointed his wife, First Lady Imelda Marcos , as governor and Ismael Mathay Jr. as vice governor. The office was located in front of the present-day GMA Network at EDSA corner Timog Avenue in Diliman, Quezon City. November 7, thus, is marked as the anniversary of both the region and the government body that supervises it, the MMDA. On May 29, 1976, President Ferdinand Marcos issued Presidential Decree No. 940, restoring
2911-464: The Skyway Stage 3 construction. In reviving the defunct transportation, many of the old ferry stations were reactivated and new vessels purchased. Ridership of the waterway service increased over time since the agency's takeover, with the offering of discounts to students and senior citizens, until these were made totally free of charge. The MMDA intends to continue operating the ferry service until
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2982-409: The action further undermined their chances in the elections. Despite the controversy of this tax liability issue, Binay still won the position of vice president in 2010 by a landslide victory. A photo of then vice presidential candidate and former Makati City mayor Binay, with his rumored mistress, was leaked online. Though he admitted to having an extramarital affair, Binay said that the leaked photo
3053-567: The age of 67 and the second overall after Teofisto Guingona Jr. , who, at age 72, was appointed vice president by Gloria Macapagal Arroyo. Binay was appointed chairman of the Housing Urban Development Coordinating Council (HUDCC) by President Noynoy Aquino , the same position held by his predecessor, Vice President Noli de Castro and Presidential Adviser for Overseas Filipino Workers (Presidential Adviser for OFW Concerns). During this time, Binay
3124-418: The capital. In the past, such practices were justified by rhetoric that street children need to be 'rescued' from the street. Advocacy groups contend that in seeking to create a beautiful metropolis, the MMDA often treat Metro Manila's urban poor like 'rubbish' on the street. A report from PREDA that was funded by UNICEF, claims inhumane proceedings to caught vagrants. In October 2018, the MMDA constructed
3195-416: The city government and the city's treasurer and accountant. The city government protested the garnishment order, saying the city had already paid ₱200 million to the BIR as part of a settlement agreement agreed to by Finance Secretary Margarito Teves and former BIR chief Jose Buñag. The city government also said the order was flawed since Baquiran had no authority to issue writs of garnishment and freezing
3266-445: The convenience and safety of pedestrians. To address this, some footbridges have been outfitted with elevators. However, several of these elevators have become notorious for being in a state of disrepair. The MMDA under Bayani Fernando implemented a "no left-turn" scheme in the early 2000s along several major roads in Metro Manila, prohibiting motor vehicle traffic from turning left at intersections and instead requiring them to make
3337-843: The council as non-voting members. The council is the policy-making body of the MMDA. The council consists of voting and non-voting members. Voting members are the mayors of the localities in Metro Manila, as well as the Presidents of the Metro Manila Vice Mayors League and the Metro Manila Councilors League. Non-voting members are representatives by the following who serve as council members ex-officio: The MMDA has traffic jurisdiction over Metro Manila's ten radial roads, five circumferential roads and other roads it may include to enforce traffic laws and traffic management activities. However,
3408-400: The design, with MMDA General Manager Jojo Garcia claiming that the footbridge is meant to deter people from jaywalking across EDSA by giving "healthy" people an option to cross EDSA there instead of at the nearby Kamuning intersection. Garcia also suggested that the addition of elevators and escalators to remedy the steepness, but cites that there is no budget for it yet. The MMDA clarified that
3479-572: The elected chairman is one of the mayors of Metro Manila, the role to their constituency gave less attention. Thus, the Congress of the Philippines , composed of the Senate and the House of Representatives, passed Republic Act No. 7924 creating the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) on March 1, 1995. President Fidel V. Ramos appointed former Malabon mayor Prospero Oreta, who did not run in
3550-542: The height of the footbridge was designed to conform to the 5 meters (16 ft) vertical clearance from the at-grade MRT-3 's overhead catenary wires on the EDSA median. The MMDA also defended its frequent use of steel materials for footbridges, stating that it makes construction "easier" and cuts down on construction costs. Later in November, the footbridge was slightly redesigned to include an additional landing to remedy
3621-535: The lack of basic services...we're struggling under a numb and failed government, Binay lost the 2016 presidential election to Davao City Mayor Rodrigo Duterte . He called Duterte three days after the election to personally congratulate him. Later, in 2017, Binay became the founding dean of the University of Makati College of Law. In 2019, Binay unsuccessfully ran in the congressional election in Makati 's 1st district against former acting mayor Romulo Peña Jr. Binay had also voiced out in political issues during
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#17327825622123692-408: The latter of whom was heavily favored to win the race, but Binay's standings improved as the elections approached, overtaking Legarda and tying with Roxas in the final survey conducted. He went on to defeat Roxas in the election. Binay took his oath as vice president on June 30, 2010, becoming the first local government official to do so. He is also the oldest Filipino to be elected vice president at
3763-516: The latter of whom was the ruling Liberal Party's presidential candidate. Binay's trust rating had also dropped by 18% due to political harassment and black propaganda by his political enemies. Speculation as to who BInay's running mate for 2016 saw fingers pointed in many directions, including the likes of PLDT Chairman Manuel V. Pangilinan , Senator Jinggoy Estrada , Rep. Manny Pacquiao , Nacionalista Party President Manny Villar , and Batangas Governor Vilma Santos . However, his running mate
3834-466: The municipality of Makati served as its first chairman. The agency transferred to its office at the intersection of Epifanio de los Santos Avenue (EDSA) and Orense Street in Guadalupe Nuevo , Makati. Binay was followed by Ignacio Bunye of the municipality of Muntinlupa in 1991, Ismael Mathay Jr. of Quezon City in 1992 then Prospero Oreta of the municipality of Malabon in 1994. Since
3905-708: The mutinies against the Aquino administration from being successful. His active role in the defense of the Constitution earned him the nickname "Rambotito" (or little Rambo, after the screen hero), the Outstanding Achievement Medal and a special commendation from Aquino. He became term-limited in 1998 and his position was kept by his wife Elenita . Following the May 14, 2001 election, Binay reclaimed his post as mayor of Makati, winning over actor, television host, and then-vice mayor Edu Manzano in
3976-672: The new headquarters of the MMDA at the intersection of Doña Julia Vargas Avenue and Molave Street in Ugong, Pasig . The building was initially conceptualized by a collaboration between former MMDA Chairman Danilo Lim and the Makati chapter of the United Architects of the Philippines in 2018, with the conceptual design being done by architect Daryl Van Abaygar and was constructed by the Robinsons Land Corporation . The governing board and policy making body of
4047-487: The personal accounts of Binay and Mercado were also unlawful. Ordered by the Court of Tax Appeals (CTA), Binay was made to pay the deficiency in taxes amounting to more than ₱1.1 billion to the BIR, in December 2009. The garnishment orders were eventually lifted by Malacañang Palace , but not until after Binay slammed the move as politically motivated and patently illegal. Binay's camp claimed and accused President Arroyo of political harassment. Because of this, as per
4118-444: The police force, and other public servants. As part of his plans, he included a redesigning and re-engineering of the transportation system of the country, as well as prioritizing the building of more infrastructure and the creation of more jobs. He proposed to change the constitution to boost the economy, and speed up the country's development. In early July of the same year, Binay expressed UNA's (his party list) platform for 2016 in
4189-446: The presidency for the 2010 elections during his 66th birthday celebration at the Makati City Hall on November 11, 2008, but abandoned his bid to give way to the reelection bid of former president Joseph Ejercito Estrada. He eventually became Estrada's running mate and ran under the banner of PDP–Laban . Binay initially showed a relatively poor performance in public opinion polls, trailing behind senators Loren Legarda and Mar Roxas ,
4260-450: The public in the event of a magnitude 7.2 earthquake. Various government agencies, educational institutions and the private sector participated in the drill spearheaded by the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA). Different scenarios were re-enacted to simulate a destructive earthquake that is expected to happen when the 100-kilometer West Valley Fault moves. Buoyed by its success the MMDA has since hosted annual regional drills for
4331-420: The residents of the affected cities and municipalities approved the creation of Metro Manila in a referendum held on February 27, 1975 . The move consolidated the Philippine capital Manila and adjacent Quezon City with two cities and twelve municipalities of the province of Rizal and one municipality of the province of Bulacan into Metro Manila and designated Metro Manila as the national capital region of
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#17327825622124402-583: The risk and impact of flooding all over the metropolis. The clearing operation is usually conducted during the dry summer season. The Gwapotel Inn is a cheap hotel run by the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority. A second Gwapotel was announced in December, 2007. The Gwapotel along Roxas Boulevard is renamed the MMDA Workers Inn, and operated until 2017. It was closed due to deteriorating structure and will be rehabilitated/transferred at an unspecified date. The Abad Santos Gwapotel has since been converted into their training barracks. The Court of Appeals says
4473-402: The steepness of the steps. The footbridge was later opened to the public on November 27. The footbridge received attention again in June 2022 after the consul general of the Netherlands in San Francisco , Dirk Janssen, tweeted an old image of the footbridge on June 25, 2022, stating in Spanish that the footbridge shows "no better way to make it clear to pedestrians that they don't matter." As
4544-427: The tweet went viral, he called out policymakers in the Philippines for being "heartless" and having "no regard for pedestrian and commuter rights, much less for human rights". Jejomar Binay Vice President of the Philippines Mayor of Makati City MMDA Chairman Jejomar "Jojo" Cabauatan Binay Sr. (born Jesus Jose Cabauatan Binay ; November 11, 1942) is a Filipino lawyer and politician who served as
4615-424: Was also filed by Brillante, who at that time was leading in Makati a Palace-supported signature campaign to amend the Constitution . The Sandiganbayan Third Division dismissed the graft case filed against him and his six co-accused for lack of factual basis even prior to Binay's arraignment. Critics claimed the suspension order was intended to distract attention from the government's own scandals. On May 2, 2007,
4686-621: Was announced that Binay would seek the vice-presidency as the running mate of presidential candidate Joseph Estrada . Though the latter lost to Benigno Aquino III , Binay won the vice presidency, garnering 41.65% of the vote cast, with runner up Mar Roxas receiving 39.58%. During his time as vice president of the Philippines, he was appointed chairman of the Housing and Urban Development Coordinating Council and as presidential adviser on overseas Filipino workers but resigned on June 22, 2015, due to differences with President Benigno Aquino and some of his cabinet members. Binay ran and failed to secure
4757-441: Was appointed by President Corazon Aquino as officer-in-charge (OIC) of Makati as mayor from 1986 to 1987. After his tenure, he became the appointed OIC governor of Metro Manila from 1987 to 1988 before being elected as mayor of Makati in 1988 and served until 2010, serving six terms as mayor. Concurrently, he was also the chairman of the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) from 1990 to 1991. On October 21, 2009 it
4828-447: Was assigned to lead "Task Force OFW", which helped Overseas Filipino Workers who were maltreated by their employers to return to the Philippines with the assistance of the government. Presidential campaign Initially, Binay polled highly among expected presidential candidates for the 2016 Philippine general election . However, in a Pulse Asia survey released in September 2015, he placed third after senators Grace Poe and Mar Roxas,
4899-535: Was later revealed to be Senator Gringo Honasan , who was also the vice president of the United Nationalist Alliance. Binay disclosed his platform for his 2016 presidential bid during his speech in the Integrated Bar of the Philippines in Cebu City on March 20, 2015. He aimed to improve the situation in state colleges and universities, public health hospitals and clinics, police stations, and mass housing. He also promised an increase in both salaries and benefits of public school teachers and health workers, members of
4970-413: Was only beneficial under low traffic conditions and minimal lane changing, as the U-turn slots also became congested themselves. Following the end of Fernando’s term, many of these U-turn slots were closed and left-turning at most intersections was restored, although some still remain along roads such as EDSA , Quezon Avenue , and Circumferential Road 5 . A short-lived curiosity all around Metro Manila
5041-446: Was part of " black propaganda " against him, because of his high ratings in a vice presidential survey conducted prior to the leaking of the photo. The alleged "black propaganda" device had little to no effect on the campaign of Binay, who closed the gap of votes between him and leading vice presidential candidate Senator Manuel "Mar" Roxas II in a survey. Despite the issue, Binay won the elections. Binay initially announced his bid for
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