Benhur Abalos
Benhur Abalos | |
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Official portrait, 2022 | |
| 41st Secretary of the Interior and Local Government | |
| In office June 30, 2022 – October 7, 2024 | |
| President | Bongbong Marcos |
| Preceded by | Eduardo Año |
| Succeeded by | Jonvic Remulla |
| 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 Manila, Philippines |
| Party | PFP (2023–present) |
| Other political affiliations | Lakas (1995–2017) PDP–Laban (2017–2023) |
| Spouse | |
| Children | 6 |
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| Alma mater | De La Salle University (BA) Ateneo de Manila University (LL.B) |
| Occupation | Politician, broadcaster |
| Profession | Lawyer |
| Nickname | Benhur |
| Horse racing career | |
| Occupation(s) | Horse breeder and owner |
| Sport | Horse racing |
| Significant horses | |
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Benjamin "Benhur" de Castro Abalos Jr. (born July 19, 1962) is a Filipino politician, lawyer and racehorse breeder who served as Secretary of the Interior and Local Government from 2022 to 2024 in the Cabinet of President Bongbong Marcos. He served as chairman of the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) in the Duterte administration from 2021 to 2022. In his hometown of Mandaluyong, he previously served as mayor (1998–2004 and 2007–2016), representative (2004–2007), and councilor (1995–1998). His father and namesake, Benjamin Abalos, is a former Commission on Elections (COMELEC) chairman, and like Benhur, also served as mayor of Mandaluyong and MMDA chairman.