3 congressmen abstain from voting for Romualdez as House Speaker
Three congressmen—Reps. Toby Tiangco, Duke Frasco, and Albee Benitez—abstained from voting for reelected House Speaker Martin Romualdez on Monday, July 28.
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Alfredo Abelardo Benitez
Alfredo Abelardo Benitez is an independent lawmaker representing Bacolod City's Lone district in the House of Representatives. He supports President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.'s initiatives and has implemented programs such as the PHP20/kg rice program to help vulnerable sectors. Benitez also advocates for national government funding for critical flood mitigation projects in Bacolod.
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Last updated at August 2, 2025.
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Bacolod seeks P250M floodgates, P35M pumps; urgent drainage fixes amid budget crunch
The city government of Bacolod is implementing urgent drainage improvements to prevent future floods caused by monsoon rains, but officials are under pressure with limited budget for long-term infrastructure.
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Rep Benitez complaint dismissed for lack of evidence
A complaint against Bacolod Rep. Albee Benitez for alleged violation of Republic Act No. 9262 has been dismissed by the Makati City Prosecutor's Office on Wednesday, July 9.
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Ivana Alawi passes polygraph denying family breakup
Actress Ivana Alawi recently took a lie detector test to address allegations of an illicit affair with Bacolod City Mayor Alfredo Abelardo 'Albee' Benitez.
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Bacolod launches PHP20/kg rice program, targets vulnerable sectors
Bacolod City Mayor Alfredo Abelardo Benitez announced on Monday that the city government will begin selling newly milled rice from Negros Occidental at PHP20 per kilogram under the 'Benteng Bigas Meron (BBM) Na' program starting June 5.
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Benitez faces VAWC complaint from estranged wife
Bacolod congressman-elect Mayor Albee Benitez is facing a criminal complaint for violence against women and children (VAWC) filed by his estranged wife, Dominique 'Nikki' Lopez-Benitez.
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Gasataya wins Bacolod mayoral race, Benitez secures congressional seat
Representative Greg Gasataya won the Bacolod City mayoral race on May 12, defeating Vice Mayor El Cid Familiaran with a margin of 13,843 votes and will take office as mayor on June 30.
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Bacolod mayor praises workers for helping woman deliver baby
Bacolod City Mayor Alfredo Benitez praised two city employees, Milo Montelibano and Dondon Parandas, for assisting a woman giving birth near his parking slot at the Bacolod City Government Center on Monday.
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DOTr mandates biannual drug tests for PUV drivers
Transportation Secretary Vince Dizon announced on Monday that all public utility vehicle (PUV) drivers will undergo mandatory drug testing every six months following recent deadly transport incidents.
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Leonardia petitions Comelec for manual vote count over SMS conflict
Former Bacolod mayor Evelio 'Bing' Leonardia has filed a petition with the Commission on Elections (Comelec) to allow manual vote counting for the city during the May 12 elections.
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