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Benjamin Abalos Sr. | |
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.jpg) Abalos, portrait | |
| Mayor of Mandaluyong | |
| Assumed office June 30, 2022 | |
| Vice Mayor | Carmelita Abalos |
| Preceded by | Carmelita Abalos |
| In office February 2, 1988 – June 30, 1998 | |
| Preceded by | Roman delos Reyes (OIC) |
| Succeeded by | Benjamin Abalos Jr. |
| In office February 25, 1986 – December 1, 1987 Officer In Charge | |
| Appointed by | Corazon Aquino |
| Preceded by | Ernesto Domingo |
| Succeeded by | Roman delos Reyes (OIC) |
| Chairman of the Commission on Elections | |
| In office June 5, 2002 – October 1, 2007 | |
| Appointed by | Gloria Macapagal Arroyo |
| Preceded by | Alfredo Benipayo |
| Succeeded by | Resurreccion Borra |
| Chairman of the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority | |
| In office January 20, 2001 – June 5, 2002 | |
| President | Gloria Macapagal Arroyo |
| Preceded by | Jejomar Binay |
| Succeeded by | Bayani Fernando |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Benjamin Santos Abalos September 21, 1934 San Manuel, Pangasinan, Philippine Islands[1] |
| Nationality | Filipino |
| Political party | PFP (2023–present) |
| Other political affiliations | PDP–Laban (2017–23) Lakas-CMD (1991–2017) LDP (1988-91) |
| Spouse |
Corazon de Castro
(m. 1960; died 2021) |
| Children | 5 (including Benjamin Jr.) |
| Residence(s) | Mandaluyong, Metro Manila |
| Education | Ateneo de Manila University (A.B.) Manuel L. Quezon University (LL.B) |
| Occupation | Judge |
| Profession | Lawyer |
Benjamin Santos Abalos Sr. (born September 21, 1934) is a Filipino politician who currently serves as the mayor of Mandaluyong, Metro Manila since 2022, a position he also held from 1986 to 1987 and from 1988 to 1998. He also served as a chairman of the Commission on Elections and chairman of the MMDA. As a private citizen, he also serves as the president of the Wack Wack Golf and Country Club and president of the Golfers Association of the Philippines.[2] He is the father of former Mandaluyong mayor and Interior and Local Government Secretary Benjamin "Benhur" Abalos Jr.
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