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Benjamin Abalos Jr. | |
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![]() Abalos in 2019 | |
41st Secretary of the Interior and Local Government | |
Assumed office June 30, 2022 | |
President | Bongbong Marcos |
Preceded by | Eduardo Año |
Chairman of the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority | |
In office January 11, 2021 – February 7, 2022 | |
President | Rodrigo Duterte |
Preceded by | Danilo Lim |
Succeeded by | Romando Artes |
Mayor of Mandaluyong | |
In office June 30, 2007 – June 30, 2016 | |
Vice Mayor |
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Preceded by | Neptali Gonzales II |
Succeeded by | Carmelita Abalos |
In office June 30, 1998 – June 30, 2004 | |
Vice Mayor | Jesse Cruz |
Preceded by | Benjamin Abalos |
Succeeded by | Neptali Gonzales II |
Member of the House of Representatives from Mandaluyong | |
In office June 30, 2004 – June 30, 2007 | |
Preceded by | Neptali Gonzales II |
Succeeded by | Neptali Gonzales II |
Member of the Mandaluyong City Council from the 1st district | |
In office June 30, 1995 – June 30, 1998 | |
Personal details | |
Born | Benjamin de Castro Abalos Jr. July 19, 1962 Mandaluyong,[citation needed] Rizal, Philippines |
Political party | PFP (2023–present) |
Other political affiliations | Lakas–CMD (2003–17) PDP–Laban (2017–23) |
Spouse | |
Children | 7 |
Parents |
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Residence(s) | Mandaluyong, Metro Manila |
Alma mater | De La Salle University (BA) Ateneo de Manila University (LL.B) |
Occupation | Public servant, broadcaster |
Profession | Lawyer |
Nickname | Benhur |
Benjamin "Benhur" de Castro Abalos Jr. (born July 19, 1962) is a Filipino lawyer, politician, and broadcaster serving as Secretary of the Interior and Local Government since 2022. Before his appointment as DILG secretary, he last served as the Chairman of the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) under the Duterte administration from 2021 to 2022.[1] Previously, he served as the five-term city mayor, as congressman and as councilor of Mandaluyong, Metro Manila. He is the son of Benjamin Abalos, a former Commission on Elections (COMELEC) and MMDA chairman.