Following his “True State of the Nation Adress” on Monday, Vice-President Jejomar Binay confirmed Tuesday that he is aware of the reports that the sisters of President Aquino will not endorse his presidential bid in 2016.
Binay said he respects the decision of the Aquino siblings of not supporting him in the coming election.
The vice president, who is thrown with corruption allegations, said he will always have a debt of gratitude to the late President Corazon Aquino for appointing him OIC of Makati after the EDSA People Power revolution.
“Nagsalita na po ang magkakapatid at nagsabi na po na magkahiwalay kami sa pulitika. Ginagalang ko naman yung kanilang desisyon. Hindi naman mawawala ang aming pagiging magkakaibigan at hindi ko buburahin sa katawan ko ang utang na loob ko kay Pangulong Cory na siya pong naglagay sa akin sa pamahalaan, na ako nga po ay kauna-unahang lokal na opisyal matapos ang EDSA Revolution,” Binay said.
Aquino siblings, Pinky and Ballsy have earlier said the family will not support Binay after he criticized President Aquino’s administration as “manhid” and “palpak.”
Meanwhile, Binay again reiterated his against for the passage of anti-political dynasty law to which President Aquino hoped to be passed.
He noted that the law should not suppress a person who is capable of serving the people adding the public should be given the choice to vote for their leaders.
H/T: Inquirer.net
