Albee Benitez

Alfredo Abelardo "Albee" Bantug Benitez (born December 20, 1966) is a Filipino-American businessman and politician serving as a consultant to the provincial government of Negros Occidental since 2019. He served three consecutive terms as the representative of Negros Occidental's 3rd district from 2010 to 2019. He was one of the richest congressmen in the Philippines.[2][1]

In this Philippine name, the middle name or maternal family name is Bantug and the surname or paternal family name is Benitez.
Albee Benitez
Member of the
Philippine House of Representatives
from Negros Occidental's 3rd district
In office
June 30, 2010 – June 30, 2019
Preceded byJose V. Lacson
Succeeded byFrancisco Benitez
Personal details
Born
Alfredo Abelardo Bantug Benitez

(1966-12-20) December 20, 1966
Palo Alto, California, United States
Spouse(s)Dominique Lopez
Children2, including Javi
EducationLa Salle Green Hills
College of William and Mary
OccupationPolitician, businessman
Net worth₱ 1.017 billion (Dec 2018)[1]
Websitewww.albeebenitez.ph

Born and raised at Palo Alto, California, Benitez started his career on 2010 as a congressman.[3] He was behind the concept of the weekend television show named Game Changer that was aired at the ANC.[4]

Biography

Benitez was born on December 20, 1966 in Palo Alto, California to Jose Conrado Benitez and Betty Bantug. His primary and secondary education was at La Salle Green Hills, Manila while his college education was at William & Mary College in Williamsburg, Virginia major in Bachelor of Science in Mathematics. Benitez has 2 children along with his spouse Dominique Lopez Benitez living at Victorias City, Negros Occidental. His sport was waterski, he's a former national team player, a silver medalist in 1984 at South East Asian (SEA) game. He was the founder of Betty Bantug Benitez Foundation, Inc., and Kaayong Lawas Foundation Hospital.[3]

Politics

Benitez joined the politics last 2010 as a congressman of the 3rd district of Negros Occidental and a representative at the house congress. As a congressman, he passed the Sugarcane Industry Development Act and Landmark legislation that supports to sugarcane farmers. He also implemented a scholarship program.

He had involvement in the implementation of various projects in Negros Occidental such as the Tourism Highway and Loop of Silay, the continuous upgrade and beautification of Bacolod-Silay International Airport roads, and the construction of other bridges and barangay hall buildings. He was also notable for his implemented of some house bills at the congress including House Resolution No. 5237, House Resolution No. 875, proposed admin capital city planning act, House Bill no. 85, House Bill no. 84, House Bill no. 82.[5]

Benitez completed his three-term limit in 2019. His younger brother, Jose Francisco "Kiko" Benitez, was elected as his successor.[6]

In June 2019, Negros Occidental governor Eugenio Jose Lacson appointed Benitez as the provincial government's consultant for economics and investments. He is serving pro bono.[7]

Business career

Benitez is the majority owner and chairman of the gaming firm Leisure & Resorts World Corporation (LRWC).[8] He also previously served as president of the said corporation.

Filmography

Benitez made a guest appearances in shows and events at some films and television. His well-known television show was the Game Changer which is aired at ANC every Sunday. Benitez also guested in many interviews. He also founded and owns Brightlight Productions, one of the blocktime partners of Cignal Entertainment for TV5, which temporarily houses stars and talents of ABS-CBN and GMA Network.

Program Network Remarks
Game Changer ABS-CBN Benitez created this show to highlight innovations, game changing events, inventions, ideas and an acquisition that can change the life of each individuals. The show was first aired in 2014 and this is was first Brightlight Productions show.[4]
Sunday Noontime Live! TV5 Creator / Producer under Brightlight Productions
I Got You TV5 Creator / Producer under Brightlight Productions
Sunday 'Kada TV5 Creator / Producer under Brightlight Productions
Lunch Out Loud TV5 Creator / Producer under Brightlight Productions
Rated Korina TV5 Creator / Producer under Brightlight Productions
Oh My Dad! TV5 Creator / Producer under Brightlight Productions

References
  1. Cabico, Gaea Katreena (June 14, 2019). "Who's who: Richest, poorest House lawmakers in 2018". Manila: The Philippine Star. Archived from the original on June 19, 2019. Retrieved October 21, 2019.
  2. "Who are richest congressmen". ABS-CBN News. May 21, 2015.
  3. "About Cong Albee". Albee Benitez.
  4. "Game Changer philippines launches 4th season". The Standard. August 18, 2016.
  5. "bills-and-resolutions-filed-congressman-alfredo-abelardo-b-benitez". Albee Benitez.
  6. Canet, Carla (June 28, 2019). "Albee Benitez bids farewell". SunStar Bacolod. Archived from the original on June 30, 2019. Retrieved October 21, 2019.
  7. Yasa, Dolly (July 1, 2019). "Ex-congressman is now Capitol consultant". Bacolod. Daily Guardian. Archived from the original on August 22, 2020. Retrieved August 22, 2020.
  8. "What you need to know about Albee Benitez and Brightlight Productions". Rappler. October 18, 2020. Retrieved January 22, 2021.
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