Victorias City Mayor Javi Benitez denies father's extramarital affair allegations

Victorias City Mayor Javi Benitez addressed allegations of his father's extramarital affair and marital issues between his parents in a social media post.

Javi expressed hope that his parents would reconcile for the sake of their daughter Bettina and themselves, emphasizing respect, affection, and true partnership.

He thanked those who remained silent and urged people to focus on national issues rather than rumors or fake news.

On Thursday, social media circulated a complaint filed by Javi's mother, Nikki Lopez-Benitez, against his father for alleged violations of Republic Act No. 9262 (VAWC).

Benitez’s lawyer denied the allegations as baseless and retaliatory, suggesting that mentioning actress Ivana Alawi was an attempt to divert attention.

The mayor has been involved in various business ventures including TV and film production, while also facing legal challenges related to his gaming operations.

INQUIRER.net reached out to Ivana Alawi's management but received no response regarding the claims against her.