Vice President Jejomar Binay addresses the crowd during the 36th National Conference of Employers at Marriott hotel in Pasay City on Friday. Binay told the business community his family only has five bank accounts, denying the Anti Money Laundering Council report that he owns about 242 bank accounts. (MNS Photo)
MANILA, June 26 (Mabuhay) — Vice-President Jejomar Binay on Friday said he was “treated like a leper” in the Cabinet after his political rivals spread rumors that he would be arrested soon.
Speaking to reporters, Binay said he was not treated like an outcast at first but eventually became shunned by Cabinet members amid talk that he would be arrested for corruption.
“Ikinakalat ng aking mga kaaway sa pulitika na ako ay ipaaaresto. Para kang may ketong dun sa Cabinet meeting,” he said.
Binay said he remained friends with President Aquino despite his recent attacks on the present administration. He said his attacks only focused on governance.
“Sa akin hindi pa rin nagtatapos ang aming pagkakaibigan,” he said.
He also accused the administration of selective justice.
Binay has dismissed as politically motivated allegations that he amassed properties and illegally acquired wealth during his time as mayor of Makati.
The Court of Appeals earlier granted a request by the Anti-Money Laundering Council to freeze 242 accounts and other investments of Binay and other allies. (MNS)