Elenita Binay
| Elenita S. Binay | |
|---|---|
| Second Lady of the Philippines | |
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Assumed office June 30, 2010 | |
| Preceded by | Arlene Sinsuat-De Castro |
| Mayor of Makati City | |
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In office June 30, 1998 – June 30, 2001 | |
| Preceded by | Jejomar Binay |
| Succeeded by | Jejomar Binay |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
Elenita Sombillo November 9, 1944 Angat, Bulacan, Philippines |
| Nationality | Filipino |
| Political party | PDP-Laban (1998–2001) |
| Spouse(s) | Jejomar C. Binay |
| Children |
Maria Lourdes Nancy Sombillo Binay-Angeles Mar-Len Abigail Binay Jejomar Erwin Binay, Jr. Marita Angeline Binay Joanna Marie Blanca Binay |
| Residence | Barangay San Antonio, Makati City |
| Occupation | Doctor, politician |
| Religion | Roman Catholicism |
Dr. Elenita Sombillo-Binay (born in Angat, Bulacan) nicknamed as Ellen is the former mayor of Makati City serving from 1998 to 2001 and the current Second Lady of the Philippines for being the wife of Vice President Jejomar Binay. They have several children, two of whom are casting their lots into the political ring. She is the mother of Makati City Mayor Jejomar "Junjun" Binay, Jr. and 2nd District of Makati Representative Mar-len Abigail "Abby" Binay.
Political life
Mayor of Makati (1998-2001)
Mrs. Binay, though employed as a medical practitioner, ran and won as Mayor of the afore-cited city after her husband vacated the post.
Sandiganbayan graft case
Elenita Binay's (and private businessmen Li Yee Shing, Jason Li and Vivian M. Edurise, and Ernesto Aspillaga's) arraignment for graft charges was set by the Sandiganbayan's 4th Division on January 18, 2008. Binay was charged of alleged anomalous purchase of office fixtures and furniture for the new Makati City Hall from private contractor Office Gallery International from December 1999 to February 2000, regarding the acquisitions worth P 13.25 million overpriced by P3.6 million.[1]
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| Preceded by Arlene de Castro |
Second Spouse of the Philippines 2010–present |
Incumbent |
| Political offices | ||
| Preceded by Jejomar Binay |
Mayor of Makati City 1998 – 2001 |
Succeeded by Jejomar Binay |
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