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Filipino polititcian (born 1957) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Benjamin Cueto "Benjie" Agarao Jr. (born October 1, 1957) is a Filipino politician and businessman who served as Member of the Philippine House of Representatives from Laguna's 4th District from 2004 until 2007, and from 2013 until 2022.[3][4] He also served a board member of Laguna from the same district from 1992 to 1995 and from 2001 to 2004.
Benjamin Agarao Jr. | |
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Member of the Philippine House of Representatives from Laguna's 4th District | |
In office June 30, 2013 – June 30, 2022 | |
Preceded by | Edgar San Luis |
Succeeded by | Jam Agarao |
In office June 30, 2004 – June 30, 2007 | |
Preceded by | Rodolfo San Luis |
Succeeded by | Edgar San Luis |
Member of the Laguna Provincial Board from the 4th District | |
In office June 30, 2001 – June 30, 2004 | |
In office June 30, 1992 – June 30, 1995 | |
Personal details | |
Born | Santa Cruz, Laguna, Philippines[1] | October 1, 1957
Political party | PFP[2] (2023–present) |
Other political affiliations | |
Spouse |
Estelita Agarao (m. 1981) |
Children | 4 (including Benjo and Jam) |
Parents | |
Relatives | Ma. Meg Agarao–Espiritu (sister) |
Occupation | Politician, businessman |
Agarao served as the board member of Laguna on the 4th district from 1992 to 1995 and 2001 to 2004. He served as the congressman Laguna's 4th congressional district for 5 terms, from 2004 to 2007, and from 2013 to 2022, under the parties Laban ng Demokratikong Pilipino (LDP), the Liberal Party of the Philippines (LP), and PDP-Laban.[3][4]
He ran for mayor of Santa Cruz, Laguna, with PDP-Laban, losing to the incumbent Egay San Luis.[5]
Agarao transferred from the party PDP-Laban to the party Partido Federal ng Pilipinas (PFP).[6]
In May 2014, Agarao was involved in a controversy regarding a multi-billion-peso scam regarding the Priority Development Assistance Fund (PDAF), however, Agarao denied the alleged "accusation".[4][7]
In an election campaign for the 2016 elections, the Liberal Party of the Philippines held a rally, also celebrating the birthday of Agarao. The senator Francis Tolentino invited the dance group Play Girls to entertain the guests, the invitation caused a controversy about the Play Girls.[7]
Agarao was born on October 1, 1957, in Santa Cruz, Laguna,[5][1] he is married to Estelita Agarao, having 4 children with her. Including Benjo Agarao and Jam Agarao, Jam is the current congresswoman for Laguna's 4th congressional district.[8]
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