Makati Mayor and senatorial candidate Abby Binay on Tuesday expressed confidence the Alyansa ng Bagong Pilipinas will perform strongly in Metro Manila in the midterm elections.
Speaking at a press conference, Binay said the Alyansa slate includes local executives and former and current legislators with proven competence and track records.
“The Alyansa is a really good complement. There are some from the executive and others from the legislative branches, all with vast experiences that somehow contributed to Metro Manila,” she said.
Binay cited as an example her programs in Makati City, which she said were already well known to Metro Manila residents. These include free maintenance medicines and hospitalization, as well as free unlimited chemotherapy and dialysis treatments.
Under Binay, Makati has been providing uniforms, shoes, sneakers, bags, school supplies, and other essentials, as well as tablets and other digital learning tools, along with free WiFi access to students.
If elected to the Senate, Binay said she will file legislation to provide free maintenance medicines, unlimited and free dialysis and chemotherapy treatments, and upgrade preventive health care. She will also work to improve school facilities, build more classrooms in rural areas, and expand access to digital learning tools.
The Alyansa held its Metro Manila rally at the Cuneta Astrodome in Pasay City.
