Abigail Binay

Abigail Binay
Mayor of Makati
Assumed office
June 30, 2016
Preceded by Romulo Peña Jr.
Member of the Philippine House of Representatives from 2nd district
In office
June 30, 2007  June 30, 2016
Preceded by Butz Aquino
Succeeded by Luis N. Campos
Personal details
Born Mar-len Abigail Sombillo Binay
(1975-12-12) December 12, 1975
Makati, Philippines
Nationality Filipino
Political party PDP-Laban
United Nationalist Alliance
Spouse(s) Luis N. Campos (2008-Present)
Relations Nancy Binay (sister)
Junjun Binay (brother)
Children 1
Parents Jejomar Binay
Elenita Sombillo
Residence Makati
Alma mater University of the Philippines, Los Banos
Ateneo Law School
Profession Lawyer, Politician

Mar-len Abigail "Abby" Binay-Campos (born December 12, 1975) is a Filipino politician who is the Mayor of Makati since 2016. She formerly served in the Congress as Representative of Makati's 2nd District from 2007 to 2016 when she was replaced by Luis Campos. She is also the the daughter of Philippine former Vice President Jejomar Binay.

Early life

Binay was born on December 12, 1975 as the second of five children and the second of four daughters of Jejomar Binay and Elenita Sombillo. She is the younger sister of Nancy Binay, a current Senator, and the older brother of Junjun Binay, the former mayor of Makati.

Political career

Binay conducting an inspection at the Makati City Hall Main Building.

At a young age, Binay started her career at MABINI under former Sen. Rene Saguisag as part of the defense counsel for the soldiers involved in the Oakwood Mutiny.[1]

In 2007, she was elected Representative of Makati's 2nd District succeeding Butz Aquino and passed several bills under her watch.

In the wake of her brother Junjun's ouster as Makati Mayor by the Ombudsman of the Philippines in 2015,[2] Binay announced her candidcacy as Mayor of Makati Inviting Cong. Monique Lagdameo as Vice Mayor of the city competing with Kid Pena and Karla Mercado.[3]

On May 9, 2016, Abby Binay alongside Nik Lagdameo, won the mayoral and vice-mayoral elections, respectively.[4] Took their oath of office on June 27, 2016. Abby's 1st day as Mayor of Makati began three days later on June 30, By that time Her father's term as Vice President already expired.

As a result, Abby is the 4th Binay family member, the 2nd female Binay member and the first female to administrate Makati in 18 years since her mother Elenita Binay.

Personal life

She was married to Luis Campos Since 2008. They had their only child Martina Campos.

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