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In this Philippine name, the middle name or maternal family name is Bantug and the surname or paternal family name is Benitez.

Honorable
Albee Benitez
File:Albee Benitez.jpg
43rd Mayor of Bacolod
Incumbent
Assumed office
June 30, 2022
Vice MayorEl Cid Familiaran
Preceded byEvelio Leonardia
Member of the Philippine House of Representatives from Negros Occidental's 3rd district
In office
June 30, 2010 – June 30, 2019
Preceded byJose Carlos V. Lacson
Succeeded byJose Francisco B. Benitez
Personal details
Born
Alfredo Abelardo Bantug Benitez[fn 1]

(1966-12-20) December 20, 1966 (age 57)
Palo Alto, California, United States
Political partyPDP–Laban (2016–present)
Other political
affiliations		Independent (2015–2016)
Liberal (2010–2015)
NPC (2009–2010)
Residences
Alma materCollege of William & Mary (BS)
OccupationPolitician
ProfessionBusinessman
Website2022.albeebenitez.ph

Alfredo Abelardo "Albee" Bantug Benitez[fn 1] (born December 20, 1966) is a Filipino-American businessman and politician serving as the City Mayor of Bacolod since 2022. He served three consecutive terms as the representative of Negros Occidental's 3rd district from 2010 to 2019. He was one of the richest congressmen in the Philippines.[1][2]

Born and raised at Palo Alto, California, Benitez started his career on 2010 as a congressman.[3] He was behind the concept of the weekend television show named Game Changer that was aired at the ANC.[4]

On May 10, 2022, the COMELEC proclaimed him as the new mayor of Bacolod.

Biography

Benitez was born on December 20, 1966, in Palo Alto, California to Jose Conrado Benitez and Betty Bantug, both from Negros Occidental. He went to La Salle Green Hills for primary and secondary education. He then enrolled at the College of William & Mary in Williamsburg, Virginia and completed a mathematics degree.

Benitez is a former national athlete. He is a 1984 silver medalist in water skiing at the Southeast Asian Games. He is the founder of Betty Bantug Benitez Foundation, Inc., and Kaayong Lawas Foundation Hospital.[3]

He resides in Victorias City, Negros Occidental together with his wife, Dominique Lopez, and their two children. He has also maintained residence in Bacolod.

Politics

Benitez joined Philippine politics in 2010; he was elected congressman of the 3rd district of Negros Occidental and a representative at the House of Congress. He held a satellite congressional office at the City of Talisay. As a congressman, he helped draft and oversee the passing of the Sugarcane Industry Development Act, a piece of landmark legislation that supports sugarcane farmers. He also implemented a scholarship program.[citation needed]

He was also involved in the implementation of various projects in Negros Occidental, such as the Tourism Highway and Loop of Silay, upgrade and beautification of Bacolod-Silay International Airport roads, and the construction of other bridges and barangay hall buildings. He was also notable for his implemented of some house bills at the congress including House Resolution No. 5237, House Resolution No. 875, proposed admin capital city planning act, House Bill no. 85, House Bill no. 84, House Bill no. 82.[5]

Benitez completed his three-term limit in 2019. His younger brother, Jose Francisco "Kiko" Benitez, was elected as his successor.[6]

In June 2019, Negros Occidental governor Eugenio Jose Lacson appointed Benitez as the provincial government's consultant for economics and investments. He was serving pro bono.[7]

In October 5, 2021, Benitez changed his voter address from Victorias to Bacolod and officially announced to run for Mayor of Bacolod against incumbent Mayor and rival Evelio Leonardia on May 9, 2022 elections.[8] In March 26, 2022, Benitez formally launched his campaign, together with his slate known as Team Asenso or Grupo Asenso, a PDP-Laban led-coalition.[9]

On May 10, 2022, the Commission on Elections declared Benitez as elected Mayor of Bacolod.

Business career

Benitez is the majority owner and chairman of the gaming firm Leisure & Resorts World Corporation (LRWC).[10] He also previously served as president of the said corporation.

Filmography

Benitez made a guest appearances in shows and events at some films and television. His well-known television show was the Game Changer which is aired at ANC every Sunday. Benitez also guested in many interviews. He also founded and owns Brightlight Productions, one of the blocktime partners of Cignal Entertainment for TV5, which temporarily houses stars and talents of ABS-CBN and GMA Network.

Program Network Remarks
Game Changer ABS-CBN Benitez created this show to highlight innovations, game changing events, inventions, ideas and an acquisition that can change the life of each individuals. The show was first aired in 2014 and it was the first Brightlight Productions show.[4]
Sunday Noontime Live! TV5 Creator / Producer under Brightlight Productions
I Got You TV5 Creator / Producer under Brightlight Productions
Sunday 'Kada TV5 Creator / Producer under Brightlight Productions
Lunch Out Loud TV5 Creator / Producer under Brightlight Productions
Serbisyo Pilipinas PHTV Creator / Producer under Brightlight Productions; The new public service program in over the Philippines
Rated Korina TV5 Creator / Producer under Brightlight Productions
Oh My Dad! TV5 Creator / Producer under Brightlight Productions

Notes

  1. ^ a b Although Albee Benitez was born in the United States of America, his official documents possess his mother's maiden name which is Bantug.

References

  1. ^ "Who are richest congressmen". ABS-CBN News. May 21, 2015.
  2. ^ Cabico, Gaea Katreena (June 14, 2019). "Who's who: Richest, poorest House lawmakers in 2018". Manila: The Philippine Star. Archived from the original on June 19, 2019. Retrieved October 21, 2019.
  3. ^ a b "About Cong Albee". Albee Benitez. July 29, 2016.
  4. ^ a b "Game Changer philippines launches 4th season". The Standard. August 18, 2016.
  5. ^ "bills-and-resolutions-filed-congressman-alfredo-abelardo-b-benitez". Albee Benitez.
  6. ^ Canet, Carla (June 28, 2019). "Albee Benitez bids farewell". SunStar Bacolod. Archived from the original on June 30, 2019. Retrieved October 21, 2019.
  7. ^ Yasa, Dolly (July 1, 2019). "Ex-congressman is now Capitol consultant". Bacolod. Daily Guardian. Archived from the original on August 22, 2020. Retrieved August 22, 2020.
  8. ^ "Ex-NegOcc solon eyes Bacolod mayoral seat with 'unity ticket'". www.pna.gov.ph. Retrieved April 5, 2022.
  9. ^ "'Tumandok' vs 'pangayaw' in heated Bacolod City mayoral race". RAPPLER. March 27, 2022. Retrieved April 5, 2022.
  10. ^ "What you need to know about Albee Benitez and Brightlight Productions". Rappler. October 18, 2020. Retrieved January 22, 2021.
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