Binays on the offensive

From cakes to parking to office space, the controversy surrounding the Binays in Makati continues to grow. This week, ex-Binay aide Ernesto Mercado accused Vice President Jejomar Binay and his daughter, now Senator Nancy Binay, of earning from the supposed overpriced Makati City Hall Building II and from the giveaway cakes for the city’s senior citizens. The elder Binay promptly debunked the allegations, but said he won’t commit to attend the ongoing Senate inquiry into the matter. Later, in a press conference, the Vice President said the city even saved from the alleged P2.2 billion pricetag of the controversial building. Meanwhile, the Commission on Audit said they have “many questions” about the building project, and said they will release results of a special audit this coming week.