BENHUR ABALOS

BASIC INFORMATION:

• Benjamin De Castro Abalos Jr.

• Age: 62

EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT:

• Bachelor of Arts in History and Political Science, De La Salle University

• Bachelor of Laws, Ateneo De Manila University

PREVIOUS JOB/AFFILIATIONS:

• Lawyer

• Member of People's Law Enforcement Board; City Councilor of Mandaluyong (1998-2004;2007-2016) 

• Congressman, Lone District of Mandaluyong (2004-2007)

• Chairman of the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (2021-2022)

• Secretary of the Department of Interior and Local Government (2022-2024) 

PLATFORMS: 

• Anti-illegal Drugs Campaign

• Empowerment of Local Government 

• Fight against malnutrition in children

• Lower electricity costs

• Attract Investments for jobs

• Amend the Local Government Code