For 12 years, Jojo Binay presided over the phenomenal growth of his beloved Makati , steering the once backward municipality into a vibrant and modern metropolis. Along the way, he battled well-entrenched dynasties in politics and business who could not accept the fact that an ordinary man, a boy from the slums, would dare cross swords with them.

Why is the poor close to Mayor Binay's heart? Find out by watching these series of videos.