Ballot 9:
Mar-len Abigail “Abby” Binay
Mayor, Makati City
Nationalist People’s Coalition
By VERA Files
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Feb 10, 2025
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1-minute read
Age: 49 (born Dec. 12, 1975)
Highest educational attainment: Juris Doctor, Ateneo School of Law (1997-2001)
Endorsed by: President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., Alyansa para sa Bagong Pilipinas
Hoping to become the second Binay family member to hold a seat in the Senate, Abigail Binay, the three-term mayor of Makati, wants to implement the city’s programs on a national scale and boost efforts of local governments against climate change.
Field of Expertise
- Authored House Bill No. 2399, amending Republic Act No. 9257 or the Expanded Senior Citizens Act Of 2003
Issues and Controversies
Ran against her brother Jejomar “Junjun” Binay Jr. for mayor of Makati City in the 2019 local elections. The rivalry escalated into a public confrontation inside a church over her family’s strained ties with her husband, Makati Rep. Luis Campos.
Falsely claimed the Makati-Taguig territory dispute was not over yet after allegedly receiving notice scheduling oral arguments for the case. The Supreme Court debunked the claim, saying there is no such document as it had decided on the dispute with finality.
Family Members in Government
Luis Campos Jr.
Relationship: Husband
Position/s held:
- Representative - Makati City, second district (2016-present)
- Running for mayor of Makati City against sister-in-law, Sen. Nancy Binay
Jejomar “Jojo” Binay Sr.
Relationship: Father
Position/s held:
- Mayor - Municipality of Makati (1986-1995)
- Mayor - Makati City (1995-1998; 2001-2010)
- Vice President (2010-2016)
Elenita “Ellen” Binay
Relationship: Mother
Position/s held:
- Mayor - Makati City (1998-2001)
Maria Lourdes “Nancy” Binay
Relationship: Sister
Position/s held:
- Senator (2013-present)
- Running for mayor of Makati City against brother-in-law, Rep. Luis Campos
Jejomar “Junjun” Binay Jr.
Relationship: Brother
Position/s held:
- Mayor - Makati City (2010-2015)
Where this candidate stands on top 5 concerns of the Filipino voter
- Vows to replicate Makati’s programs on a national scale; ensures access to free healthcare, quality education and job opportunities for everyone through proper budget allocation and public-private partnerships
- Pushes tax exemption for 13th month and overtime pay in both public and private sectors
- Calls for more aggressive approach in going after rice cartels and smugglers
- Has not expressed opinion related to the West Philippine Sea
- Disagrees with a “tokhang-style” drug campaign, emphasizes the importance of rehabilitating drug users and observing strict adherence to procedures and proper conduct in anti-illegal drug operations
- Proposes more funding to local governments to make them “more resilient and sustainable” against the effects of climate change
- Wants to implement automatic loan moratorium in areas devastated by typhoons and other natural hazards
Interesting Facts
Says running for a Senate seat has been a long time coming although she finds it “nerve-wracking” since she is a very private person.