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Roxas: Binay’s stepping down is ‘triumph for the rule of law’
DILG Sec. Mar Roxas (left) and Makati Mayor Jejomar ‘JunJun’ Binay Jr.
MANILA — Interior Secretary Mar Roxas hailed Makati City Mayor Junjun Binay’s move as “triumph for the rule of law.”
“I’m happy that our delivery of services to the people will return to normal. After all, that’s the reason why we entered public service,” Roxas told reporters.
“I thank Mayor Binay for heeding our call to respect the law. The law and only the law should prevail over everybody,” he added.
Binay stepped down from his office on Wednesday and addressed some 1,000 supporters on the Makati City Hall quadrangle.
He said he was temporarily stepping aside while waiting for another temporary restraining order (TRO) from the Court of Appeals on the second preventive suspension order by the Office of the Ombudsman.
“I cannot bear seeing more people get hurt. I cannot endure for us to be treated with violence in the city, that more residents will be affected and services of the city will be hampered.
I will, even if it is against my will, leave the city,” Binay said.
Several people were injured when 700 strong force from the Philippine National Police sealed off the City Hall on Tuesday to enforce the order.
“We have to respect the decision of the court but we will assure you that we will not leave you. Our fight does not end here,” he added.
TonyStreet
July 3, 2015 at 5:34 PM
Thanks to Mar for making an effort to stop corrupt officials.
Eunice333
July 3, 2015 at 5:45 PM
That is the reason why I am supporting Mar Roxas.
Eunice333
July 3, 2015 at 5:45 PM
With Mar Roxas there’s a chance on winning against corruption.
rachel grace
July 3, 2015 at 5:53 PM
I would have to agree on that!
rachel grace
July 3, 2015 at 5:54 PM
Corruption is one of the problems that needs to be solve and someone like Roxas can help us fight against corruption.
Gordonge
July 3, 2015 at 6:03 PM
I’m sure it is and I am sick and tired of corrupt officials, yes we need Mar.
Macy
July 3, 2015 at 6:04 PM
Yes he can and that’s why I am supporting him ! ! !
Gordonge
July 3, 2015 at 6:02 PM
The corruption ends here , we need to fight and we need help from Mar Roxas, he is our hope. .
Macy
July 3, 2015 at 6:05 PM
Good thing Binay stepped down fro his position and be suspended. People from Makati are tired of him.
Tiong
July 3, 2015 at 6:07 PM
I bet they are!
Tiong
July 3, 2015 at 6:07 PM
Corruption here in Philippines must be stopped. Mar can hep us cause it’s his main reason why he serves us.
bangz222
July 3, 2015 at 6:09 PM
happy about what happened. hope that corruption will be eliminated .