Binay’s birthday wish: Clean politics, end to black propaganda

MANILA, Philippines - Vice President Jejomar Binay is wishing for an end to a campaign to destroy him and his family as his celebrates his 72nd birthday tomorrow.

“My birthday wish is that I hope that these people destroying our reputation would finally wake up and end their destructive politics. I wish that we elevate our political discourse and elections, and not resort to lies and mudslinging,” Binay said in a recent radio interview.

“Instead, we should present our dreams and goals, as well as aspirations for our nation. I wish for clean politics,” he added.

Binay is accused of amassing public funds while he was mayor of Makati City. He snubbed the Senate Blue Ribbon committee hearing on various corruption allegations against him last Thursday, saying he has been “pre-judged” and any explanation to prove his innocence would be “useless.”

He accused the senators leading the Senate Blue Ribbon subcommittee probe of using the investigation to destroy his chances in the 2016 presidential elections.