MANILA, Philippines—President Benigno “Noynoy” Aquino III is supporting Vice President Jejomar Binay's request to have an official residence, saying it was just reasonable.

“If that is his request. But if he believes that there's such a need, I'll support that move,” Aquino told a press conference in Malacañang on Wednesday.

“My position is the only thing that has come from his office or the things that have come from him or his office have been I think is just right,” he said. ...