Jose Francisco Benitez

Jose Francisco "Kiko" Benitez
Director General of Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA)
Assumed office
August 16, 2024
Preceded bySuharto Mangudadatu
Member of the Philippine House of Representatives from Negros Occidental's 3rd district
In office
June 30, 2019 – August 16, 2024
Preceded byAlbee Benitez
Succeeded byStephen Paduano (as caretaker)
Personal details
Born
Jose Francisco Bantug Benitez

(1969-06-18) June 18, 1969 (age 55)
SpouseCharlotte Kuo
Children3
RelativesAlbee Benitez (brother)
Javi Benitez (nephew)
Alma materCornell University (B.A.)
University of Wisconsin–Madison (M.A. and Ph.D.)

Jose Francisco "Kiko" Benitez is a Filipino educator, politician, and public servant who has made significant contributions to the fields of education and public service. He has held various leadership roles, including being the director general of the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) and the representative of the 3rd District of Negros Occidental.