Albee Benitez

Alfredo Abelardo "Albee" Bantug Benitez (born December 20, 1966) is a Filipino-American businessman and politician serving as the 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.

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
43rd Mayor of Bacolod
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

(1966-12-20) December 20, 1966
Palo Alto, California, U.S.
Political partyPDP–Laban (2016–present)
Other political
affiliations		Independent (2015–2016)
Liberal (2010–2015)
NPC (2009–2010)
Residences
  • Victorias, Negros Occidental
  • Mandalagan, Bacolod
Alma materCollege of William & Mary (BS)
OccupationPolitician
ProfessionBusinessman
Website2022.albeebenitez.ph

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

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

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