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Elenita Binay posts P70-K bail for graft raps


Former Makati Mayor Elenita Binay, the wife of Vice President Jejomar Binay, on Tuesday posted P70,000 bail before the Third Division of the anti-graft court Sandiganbayan for graft and malversation cases in connection with the P8.83 million alleged anomalous purchase of medical equipment in 2001.
 
"I'm going to travel for medical check-up," Binay told the media before entering the Third Division Clerk of Court office to personally post bail.
 
She however refused to disclose the country where she intends to seek medical help.
 
"Hindi ko pa alam sa ngayon kung saan e," she said.
 
Binay is facing one count of graft and one count of malversation for the alleged purchase without public bidding of P8.83 million worth of medical equipment and supplies during her incumbency as mayor of Makati.
 
The required bond for graft is P40,000 while the required bond for malversation is P30,000.
 
Binay posted the bail even if a warrant has yet to be issued by the court. —NB, GMA News
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