Rappler's latest stories on Makati corruption
CA ruling on Trillanes reminder vs abuse of lawmaker's privileges – Binay camp
The Binay camp says the Court of Appeals decision shows that even a senator like Antonio Trillanes IV cannot abuse his powers to malign and bully others

Binay camp to Inquirer: ‘See you in court, again’
Senator Nancy Binay accuses the news daily of being part of a demolition job against her father

BIR probe on UMak part of 'conspiracy' vs VP – Binay camp
In the business community harassment is a term that is associated with the BIR says Rico Quicho campaign spokesperson of Vice President Jejomar Binay

Binay camp: COA violated own rules in Makati building probe
UPDATED UNA president Toby Tiangco says had the report been about the Aquino administration s PDAF or DAP COA and the Ombudsman would have hesitated to proceed with the special audit

Court issues hold departure order vs Junjun Binay, ex-Makati execs
UPDATED Sandiganbayan Third Division Presiding Judge Amparo Cabotaje Tang says the court issued the HDOs on March 2

Ernesto Mercado: I was in a hotel-casino for a meeting, not to gamble
The Binay ally turned foe admits he gambles from time to time but says he only uses his own money

Makati building probe: Binay camp denies pressuring Ombudsman
The Binay camp says the accusation of pressure is a diversionary tactic by the Ombudsman

Nancy Binay to ask DOJ: Why is Ernesto Mercado at casinos?
UPDATED The senator says she herself saw the ex Makati vice mayor leaving a casino and wants a clarification from the DOJ

Who's pressuring who on Makati building COA report?
Binay s camp accuses the Ombudsman of exerting pressure The Office of the Ombudsman says Binay pleaded with a COA official not to release the audit report on the Makati City Hall building II until after elections

Ombudsman upholds criminal charges vs VP Binay, son
UPDATED The Office of the Ombudsman junks the appeal of the Binays and 22 Makati officials saying it presented quantum of proof to find probable cause to indict them over the alleged overpriced Makati carpark building

Arrest warrant out for Trillanes over Binay libel case
UPDATED Senator Antonio Trillanes IV is unfazed saying the Binay family cannot stop him

Binay camp: Ombudsman’s order vs Junjun Binay a ‘calculated attack’
The Binay camp alleges that the Ombudsman s dismissal order was meant to preempt the Court of Appeals

Alphaland execs file libel case vs whistle-blower Ernesto Mercado
Roberto Ongpin and Mario Oreta of Alphaland jointly file a libel complaint against former Makati vice mayor Ernesto Mercado for his allegedly malicious statements

VP Binay files 2nd libel complaint vs Ernesto Mercado
This series of libel complaints filed by the Vice President shows his commitment to answer and refute the accusations against him in the proper forum the VP s lawyer says

Trillanes: Binay dummy firms cornered P1B in Makati contracts
The Vice President s camp fires back saying Senator Antonio Trillanes is a sham who bullies people and destroys institutions to cover up his own web of lies

Trillanes: Makati has 'ghost' senior citizens
Joey Salgado media affairs head of the Vice President s Office denies the accusations saying Can he produce actual death certificates and other documents? We doubt it We expect more half truths and lies in tomorrow s hearings

Binay critic: Makati nursing school overpriced, 'rigged'
Lawyer Renato Bondal tells senators the bidding and awarding of the contract for the University of Makati nursing building were completed in just 7 days

Roxas: Re-election should not absolve officials of liability
If you committed anomalies you have to face the consequences says Interior Secretary Manuel Roxas II referring to the Aguinaldo Doctrine the Binays are invoking

Critic: Binay relocation program overpriced but...
How did lawyer Renato Bondal come up with the P1 billion overpricing estimate? We have a pretty good feeling there is overpricing

VP Binay saddened by Roxas’ rejection of VP offer
Binay s spokesman says that in making the offer the Vice President simply wanted to stress the need for healing and unity Roxas had previously said he would never ally himself with those on the crooked path

Joker: Embattled Junjun Binay like Ninoy Aquino
The Senate blue ribbon subcommittee s probe into alleged corruption by the Binay family is like an inquisition harking back to Martial Law times says former Senator Rene Saguisag

Mayor Binay: Why focus on Makati? Probe Taguig, too
Makati Mayor Junjun Binay urges the Commission on Audit to probe Taguig City where Senator Alan Cayetano s pork barrel has allegedly been misused

Did Binay use Boy Scout funds for 2010 bid?
After a hiatus Vice President Jejomar Binay s demons continue to haunt him He is accused of getting close to P200 million in 2010 from a deal between Alphaland and BSP of which he is national president

Cite Mayor Binay, 6 others in contempt – Pimentel
UPDATED Senator Aquilino Pimentel III says Makati Mayor Jejomar Erwin Junjun Binay Jr’s reasons for skipping the hearings of the Senate Blue Ribbon subcommittee are ‘unacceptable’


Binay whistleblower leaves for US
UPDATED Former Makati vice mayor Ernesto Mercado says he will come back to fulfill his ‘obligation’

Trial of Elenita Binay cases can proceed – Sandiganbayan
The arraignment of the former Makati mayor is set for Thursday November 20

No easy ride for Elenita Binay
New factors – a reputable Ombudsman and a whistleblower – can’t get her away from graft cases

Cayetano: Binay's former firm pays for 'Hacienda Binay' electric bills
But Antonio Tiu says the electric bills don t prove anything

Mercado: 'Hacienda Binay' lot under my name
Ernesto Mercado claims Vice President Jejomar Binay used him to own a parcel of land in Rosario Batangas

#AnimatED: The ghosts of Binay’s past
Vice President Binay has evaded the long arm of the law for close to 30 years

Binay: Makamasa kuno
Sa mga salita ni Binay lumilikha siya ng hidwaan sa pagitan ng mahirap at mayaman Tila inuudyukan niya ang masa na makipaglaban Nguni t sino ang lalabanan?

The anatomy of corruption, Part 1
Before the 2010 presidential election corruption was not an important issue to the masses

PHOTOS: Binay and wife tour guests in 'Hacienda Binay'
Senator Alan Peter Cayetano shows photos of Vice President Jejomar Binay and his wife with guests at the 350 hectare farm in Batangas

Farm 'owner' a huge Binay campaign donor
Businessman Antonio Tiu faces the Senate to say he owns the 350 hectare farm in Batangas that critics say actually belong to the Binays

VP Binay still a no-show as Senate hearings resume
I won t give them that opportunity to disrespect the Office of the Vice President

Binay camp: Senate a 'kangaroo court,' futile to attend probe
Reacting to an SWS survey the camp of Vice President Jejomar Binay insists that appearing before a Senate probe is a waste of time

Congress resumes session; Laude, Makati probes on Senate agenda
Congress resumes its session after a 3 week break and will last for two weeks before the lawmakers take a break again for the All Saint s Day holiday

iDulog: Report fixers, corruption practices online
With the government’s new crowdsourcing initiative you can report corruption practices you encounter in frontline agencies

The Binays and crude class analysis
Vice President Binays evocation of their class origins doesn t speak well of him or his family It speaks of class betrayal

The Lord of Makati: Can Binay explain his wealth?
Corruption is an issue that has been raised against Jejomar Binay in every election since 1988 but proves immaterial to voters according to this Newsbreak investigative report published March 28 2001

Remulla: Senate follows 'rules of ambition' in Makati probe
Vice President Binay s spokesman alludes to Senators Antonio Trillanes IV and Alan Peter Cayetano who have led the interrogation of resource persons
