Abby Binay accuses sister Nancy of tarnishing legacy over subway deal

Former Makati Mayor Abby Binay-Campos believes her sister, incumbent Mayor Nancy Binay, is tarnishing her legacy by questioning the Makati Subway System project.

Mayor Nancy Binay raised concerns about a settlement agreed upon by Abby's administration with the project's private partner, Philippine InfraDev Holdings, Inc., before their term ended.

Nancy questioned the timing of the settlement and Makati City's capacity to shoulder the P9 billion expense, stating the local government lacks sufficient funds and only has P8.4 billion remaining for the rest of the year.

Under the agreement, Makati would take full ownership of the subway project and its assets.

Abby denied the "midnight settlement" claim and stated that the new administration needs to "brush up on financial literacy," as she left city hall with nearly P30 billion in the bank.

She also dismissed allegations of trying to hide subway documents from the new mayor's transition team.

The subway project has stalled after the Supreme Court ruled that the Enlisted Men's Barrios (EMBO) barangays, where several stations were supposed to be built, belong to Taguig City.

Abby suggested a potential political showdown with Nancy in the 2028 elections.