The Honorable
Elenita S. Binay, M.D.
Binay in July 2013
Second Lady of the Philippines
Assumed role
June 30, 2010 – June 30, 2016
Vice PresidentJejomar Binay
Preceded byArlene Sinsuat
Succeeded byMans Carpio (as Second Gentleman, 2022)
Mayor of Makati
In office
June 30, 1998 – June 30, 2001
Vice MayorEdu Manzano
Preceded byJejomar Binay
Succeeded byJejomar Binay
Personal details
Born
Elenita Gabriel Sombillo

(1943-11-09) November 9, 1943[1]
Angat, Bulacan, Philippine Commonwealth
NationalityFilipino
Political partyPDP–Laban
Spouse
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(m. 1972)​
Children5 (inc. Nancy, Abigail, and Jejomar Jr.)
Residence(s)Barangay San Antonio, Makati
Alma materManila Central University
OccupationMedical doctor and politician
ProfessionOB-GYN

Elenita "Ellen" Sombillo Binay (born Elenita Gabriel Sombillo; November 9, 1943)[1] is a Filipina politician and physician. She served as mayor of Makati from 1998 to 2001. She is the wife of former Vice President Jejomar Binay. They have several children, some of whom are casting their lots into the political ring. She is the mother of former Makati Mayor Jejomar "Junjun" Binay, Jr., incumbent Makati Mayor Abigail Binay, and Senator Nancy Binay.

Early life and education

Elenita Gabriel Sombillo was born on November 9, 1943, in Angat, Bulacan to Faustino Sombillo, a former vice mayor of the said town, and Loreto Gabriel.[1][2] His father also owned a construction company, while her mother had an embroidery export business. Having been orphaned early, she worked at odd jobs like taking care of a relative's poultry, going to the market, and learning to type papers as she was determined to complete her studies. She took up medicine at Manila Central University. She then worked as a resident physician and OB-GYN at José R. Reyes Memorial Medical Center. There, she would meet her would-be husband, human rights lawyer Jejomar Binay, who represented the DT Law Office in the hospital's court case. They later got married on July 1972, just before the declaration of Martial Law.[3][4]

Political career

Elenita Binay, though employed as a medical practitioner, ran and won as Mayor of Makati after her husband vacated the post. She became the first female Mayor of Makati, serving from 1998 to 2001.[5]

Binay's (and private businessmen Li Yee Shing, Jason Li and Vivian M. Edurise, and Ernesto Aspillaga's) arraignment for graft charges was set by the Sandiganbayan's 4th Division on January 18, 2008. Binay was charged of alleged anomalous purchase of office fixtures and furniture for the new Makati City Hall from private contractor Office Gallery International from December 1999 to February 2000, regarding the acquisitions worth ₱13.25 million overpriced by ₱3.6 million.[6] Binay was acquitted of two of the charges in 2021.[7][8]

References

  1. 1 2 3 "Elenita Gabriel Sombillo". Geni.com. Retrieved February 15, 2021.
  2. ↑ Cayabyab, Marc Jayson (March 3, 2016). "Binay takes campaign to wife's home province Bulacan". Philippine Daily Inquirer.
  3. ↑ Torevillas, Domini M. (April 19, 2011). "The VP's First Lady". Philstar.com.
  4. ↑ "Former VP Binay and wife Elenita celebrate 45th wedding anniversary". Politiko. July 4, 2017.
  5. ↑ "Abby Binay". PressReader. March 1, 2023. Retrieved May 14, 2023.
  6. ↑ GMANews.TV (December 23, 2007). "Sandigan sets Mrs Binay graft arraignment Jan 18". GMA News.
  7. ↑ Ayalin, Adrian (June 10, 2021). "Binay matriarch cleared of graft, malversation charges over 2001 procurement deals". ABS-CBNnews.com. Retrieved May 15, 2023.
  8. ↑ Marcelo, Elizabeth (June 11, 2021). "Sandigan acquits Elenita Binay in P45 million graft case". The Philippine Star. Retrieved May 15, 2023.
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