VP Binay, son to face probe over overpriced Makati City Hall Building II

(Updated 7:07 p.m.) The Office of the Ombudsmans Special Panel of Investigators on Friday filed criminal and administrative charges against Vice President Jejomar Binay, his son Makati Mayor Jejomar Erwin Junjun Binay and 22 other Makati City government officials in connection with the alleged overpriced construction of Makati City Hall Building II.

The Special Panel of Investigators filed charges of graft, malversation, and violations of the Government Procurement Reform Act against the Binays and the others.

The complaint was filed following months of case build-up and evidence gathering by the Special Panel composed of field investigators, the Office of the Ombudsman said.

In addition to the criminal charges, the respondents, except for Vice President Binay, also face administrative charges for grave misconduct, serious dishonesty, and conduct prejudicial to the best interest of the service.

The Special Panel of Investigators also asked the Office of the Ombudsman to issue a preventive suspension order against them pending the result of the investigation.

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VP Binay, son to face probe over overpriced Makati City Hall Building II