The Ombudsman dismissed Binay due to the Makati City Hall Building II parking lot fiasco and was perpetually disqualified from holding any public office.

However, the Commission on Elections reiterates that Binay can still run for Mayor, because the ruling is not yet final and executory.

[2] The former mayor has the support of majority of councilors and Barangay Captains in Makati.

His party nominated former Vice President Jejomar Binay, who is running against, among others, former acting city mayor Romulo “Kid” Peña.

His opponents are city councilor Nemesio "King" Yabut Jr., Rodolfo Flores and Ricardo Opoc.