Nancy Binay cries foul over rival's posters at Makati barangay hall

Senator Nancy Binay has raised concerns over campaign materials of Makati Representative Luis Campos, her brother-in-law and rival in the Makati mayoral race, allegedly found inside a barangay hall. 

According to Sandra Aguinaldo’s "24 Oras" report, the video she posted on Facebook has reached the Commission on Elections (COMELEC), which has referred the case to its Committee on Kontra Bigay.

In the video, Senator Binay pointed out the presence of campaign posters inside the barangay hall of Barangay Pinagkaisahan, which she claimed was a violation of election rules on the use of government property for partisan purposes.

Campos is married to Makati Mayor Abby Binay, who is running for senator.

"Pasensyahan tayo kung may kakasuhan kami dahil sa mali, sorry na lang," Binay warned barangay personnel in the video—an apparent reminder that legal consequences could follow if election laws are violated.

(Let’s not take it personally if charges are filed over wrongdoing—my apologies in advance.)

Campos responded in a Facebook post, saying the posters were not displayed on the barangay hall’s walls or premises, but were simply folded and neatly stacked on a table. He said these were available for residents who may want to display them in their homes.

Campos defended the role of barangay officials in political campaigns, saying, “Hindi pinagbabawalan ng Civil Service Commission ang barangay officials sa pakikibahagi sa partisan political activities.” 

(The Civil Service Commission does not prohibit barangay officials from engaging in partisan political activities.)

He added that they have the freedom to support candidates of their choice.

COMELEC Chairman George Erwin Garcia confirmed that the matter is now with the Committee on Kontra Bigay.

According to Garcia, the committee is currently handling at least 213 cases involving possible election violations.

Commissioner Ernesto Maceda Jr. explained that majority of the complaints center on the misuse of public resources during the campaign season.  

“Number one is still misuse of ayuda, use of posters in state-owned facilities, vehicles, and other properties and equipment,” Maceda said.

Meanwhile, COMELEC Task Force SAFE has filed a disqualification petition against Misamis Oriental Governor Peter Unabia, who is seeking reelection.

The petition cited Unabia’s controversial statements, including a remark that suggested only “attractive” people should receive nursing scholarships, and another statement allegedly linking Muslims to violence and terrorism.

The task force has asked COMELEC to suspend Unabia’s proclamation if he wins the election. In a statement, Unabia confirmed the petition but said he remains a legitimate gubernatorial candidate.—Sherylin Untalan/LDF, GMA Integrated News

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