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Jejomar Binay
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Official portrait, 2011
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| 13th Vice President of the Philippines | |
| In office June 30, 2010 – June 30, 2016 |
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| President | Benigno Aquino III |
| Preceded by | Noli de Castro |
| Succeeded by | Leni Robredo |
| Mayor of Makati | |
| In office June 30, 2001 – June 30, 2010 |
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| Vice Mayor | Ernesto Mercado |
| Preceded by | Elenita Binay |
| Succeeded by | Jejomar Binay Jr. |
| In office February 2, 1988 – June 30, 1998 |
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| Vice Mayor | Conchitina Sevilla-Bernardo (1988–89) Augusto Pangan (1989–92) Arturo Yabut (1992–98) |
| Preceded by | Sergio Santos (Acting) |
| Succeeded by | Elenita Binay |
| In office February 27, 1986 – December 31, 1987 Officer-In-Charge |
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| Vice Mayor | Roberto Brillante |
| Preceded by | Nemesio Yabut |
| Succeeded by | Sergio Santos (Acting) |
| Chairman of the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority | |
| In office June 30, 1998 – January 20, 2001 |
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| Preceded by | Prospero Oreta |
| Succeeded by | Benjamin Abalos |
| In office January 9, 1990 – June 30, 1991 |
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| Preceded by | Office created |
| Succeeded by | Ignacio Bunye |
| Governor of Metro Manila | |
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Acting Governor
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| In office 1987–1988 |
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| Preceded by | Joey Lina (acting) |
| Succeeded by | Elfren Cruz (acting) |
| 3rd Chairman of Housing and Urban Development Coordinating Council | |
| In office June 30, 2010 – June 22, 2015 |
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| President | Benigno Aquino III |
| Preceded by | Noli de Castro |
| Succeeded by | Chito Cruz |
| Presidential Adviser for Overseas Filipino Workers | |
| In office June 30, 2010 – June 22, 2015 |
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| President | Benigno Aquino III |
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| Born |
Jesus Jose Cabauatan Binay
November 11, 1942 Paco, Manila, Philippine Commonwealth |
| Political party | UNA (2012–present) |
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PDP–Laban (1986–2012) UNO (2005–10) Laban (1978–86) |
| Spouse |
Elenita Sombillo
(m. 1972) |
| Children | 5 (including Nancy, Abigail and Jejomar Jr.) |
| Alma mater | University of the Philippines Diliman (BA, LLB) National Defense College of the Philippines Philippine Christian University (MA) University of the Philippines Open University (Dip) |
Jejomar "Jojo" Cabauatan Binay Sr. (born Jesus Jose Cabauatan Binay; November 11, 1942) is a Filipino lawyer and politician. He served as the 13th Vice President of the Philippines from 2010 to 2016. He worked under President Benigno Aquino III.
Before becoming Vice President, Binay was a human rights lawyer. During the time of Martial Law under President Ferdinand Marcos, he offered free legal help to people who were arrested for political reasons. He was even arrested and held himself. He also helped start a group called the Movement for Brotherhood, Integrity and Nationalism, Inc. (MABINI) with other lawyers who fought for human rights.
President Corazon Aquino chose Binay to be the temporary mayor of Makati from 1986 to 1987. After that, he was the temporary governor of Metro Manila from 1987 to 1988. He was then elected as mayor of Makati in 1988 and served for six terms until 2010. At the same time, he was also the chairman of the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) from 1990 to 1991. In 2009, he decided to run for Vice President with presidential candidate Joseph Estrada. Even though Estrada lost, Binay won the Vice Presidency in 2010. He got 41.65% of the votes.
As Vice President, he was also the chairman of the Housing and Urban Development Coordinating Council. He was also an adviser for Overseas Filipino Workers. He left these roles in 2015 because he had different ideas from President Benigno Aquino. In 2022, Binay ran for a Senate position but did not win.
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Early Life and Education
Growing Up in Manila
Jejomar Binay was born in Paco, Manila. His name "Jejomar" is a mix of the names Jesus, Joseph, and Mary. He was the younger of two children. His father, Diego Binay, was a librarian, and his mother, Lourdes Cabauatan, was a teacher. He became an orphan when he was nine years old. After that, his uncle, Ponciano Binay, adopted him.
School Days
Binay went to the Philippine Normal College Training Department for his early schooling. He then graduated from the University of the Philippines Preparatory School.
He studied political science at the University of the Philippines Diliman and finished in 1962. While there, he joined the Alpha Phi Omega fraternity. He continued his studies at the UP College of Law and became a lawyer in 1968. He also earned master's degrees from the University of Santo Tomas and the National Defense College of the Philippines. He took other courses at Harvard University and the Asian Institute of Management.
Legal Career: Fighting for Human Rights
Becoming a Lawyer
After becoming a lawyer, Jejomar Binay chose to focus on human rights law. During the time of Martial Law in the 1970s, he helped political prisoners without charging them any fees. He was later arrested himself.
Helping Others
In 1970, Binay started a group called Lupon ng mga Manananggol ng Bayan (LUMABAN) to provide legal aid. After being released from prison in 1973, he joined the Free Legal Assistance Group (FLAG). This group was led by Senator Jose W. Diokno. In 1980, Binay and other human rights lawyers formed the Movement of Attorneys for Brotherhood, Integrity, and Nationalism (MABINI).
Political Career: Serving the Public
Mayor of Makati: First Years (1986–1998)
On February 27, 1986, President Corazon Aquino appointed Binay as the temporary mayor of Makati. This happened after the previous mayor passed away during the EDSA Revolution. He then served as the temporary governor of Metro Manila from 1987 to 1988. He resigned from this role to focus on running for mayor of Makati.
Binay was elected mayor in 1988 and was reelected in 1992 and 1995. He became known as the first city mayor of Makati. This was because Makati became a highly-urbanized city in 1995. He helped protect the government during attempts to overthrow the Aquino administration. His efforts earned him special awards. He could not run for mayor again in 1998 due to term limits. His wife, Elenita, took over his position.
Mayor of Makati: Later Years (2001–2010)
In 2001, Binay won back his position as mayor of Makati. He won by a large number of votes against Edu Manzano. He was reelected in 2004 and 2007, winning by big margins each time.
During his time as mayor, there were some challenges. In 2006, a suspension order was issued against him and other city officials. This was due to accusations about city payroll. Binay stayed inside the Makati City Hall and refused to leave. Many people, including former President Corazon Aquino, supported him. A court order eventually stopped the suspension.
In 2007, the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) froze the bank accounts of Makati city government. They also froze Binay's personal accounts. The BIR said the city owed taxes. The city government argued that they had already made payments. The orders were later lifted. Binay said these actions were politically motivated. Despite these issues, Binay won the Vice Presidency in 2010.
Vice Presidency (2010-2016)
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| Reference style | His Excellency, The Honorable |
| Spoken style | Your Excellency |
| Alternative style | Mr. Vice President |
Binay first thought about running for president in 2010. However, he decided to run for Vice President instead. He became the running mate of former president Joseph Estrada. At first, surveys showed him behind other candidates. But his popularity grew closer to the election. He eventually won against Mar Roxas.
Binay became Vice President on June 30, 2010. He was the first local government official to become Vice President. He was also the oldest Filipino to be elected Vice President at 67 years old. President Noynoy Aquino appointed him as chairman of the Housing Urban Development Coordinating Council (HUDCC). He also became an adviser for Overseas Filipino Workers (OFW). He led "Task Force OFW" to help Filipinos working abroad who faced problems.
Presidential Campaign (2016)
Binay was initially a popular choice for president in the 2016 Philippine general election. However, his popularity dropped due to political attacks. His running mate was Senator Gringo Honasan.
What He Planned to Do
Binay shared his plans for the 2016 presidential election. He wanted to improve state colleges, public hospitals, and police stations. He also aimed to provide more housing. He promised to increase salaries and benefits for teachers, health workers, and police. His plans included improving the country's transportation system. He also wanted to build more infrastructure and create more jobs. He suggested changing the constitution to help the economy grow faster.
After the Vice Presidency (2016–Present)
Binay lost the 2016 presidential election to Rodrigo Duterte. He congratulated Duterte after the election. In 2017, Binay became the first dean of the University of Makati College of Law. In 2019, he ran for a congressional seat in Makati but did not win.
Binay has also shared his thoughts on political issues during the Duterte administration. He supported ABS-CBN during its franchise renewal issues. He also spoke against the Anti-Terrorism Act of 2020. He criticized the government's handling of the COVID-19 pandemic. In 2024, a court cleared Binay and others in a case related to the Makati Science High School.
2022 Senatorial Bid
In 2021, it was announced that Binay would run for a senatorial seat in 2022. He was a guest candidate for several presidential hopefuls. Many groups and leaders supported his Senate bid. However, he did not win, placing 13th out of 12 available seats.
Personal Life
Binay is married to Dr. Elenita Sombillo. She also served as Mayor of Makati from 1998 to 2001. They have five children:
- Maria Lourdes Nancy (Nancy, born May 12, 1973)
- Mar-Len Abigail (Abby, born December 12, 1975)
- Jejomar Erwin Jr. (Junjun, born July 12, 1977)
- Marita Angeline (Anne, born May 12, 1979)
- Joanna Marie Blanca (born November 22, 1988)
Binay is also a grandfather to thirteen grandchildren.
Honors and Awards
Recognition
- Outstanding Award, Metro Manila Development Authority (MMDA), 1992
- Award on the Luzon Campaign Medal, 1992
- Special Presidential Award for Service, 2002
- Leadership Award, Presidential Citation, 2002
- Most Outstanding City Mayor of Makati and Consumers Advocate Award, 2003
- University of the Philippines Oblation Run Award Best in Sports Wear, 2004
- Centennial Medal of Honor, 2005
- Outstanding Public Official and Great Achiever, 2005
- World Mayor Award granted by London-based City Mayors, 2006
- Bronze Wolf, the highest award of the World Organization of the Scout Movement, 2018
Honorary Degree
- Doctor of Public Administration, Polytechnic University of the Philippines, 1992
See also
In Spanish: Jejomar Binay para niños
