Alfredo Garbin

Alfredo "Pido" Abaroa Garbin Jr. is a Filipino politician currently serving as the Mayor of Legazpi, Albay. Prior to his mayoral position, he served as a representative for the Ako Bicol party list in the House of Representatives. Garbin assumed leadership of Legazpi after winning the mayoral race, following the disqualification of Geraldine Rosal.^[2]

In this Philippine name, the middle name or maternal family name is Abaroa and the surname or paternal family name is Garbin.

Alfredo Garbin
Official portrait, 2025
Member of the House of Representatives of the Philippines for Ako Bicol
Incumbent
Assumed office June 30, 2025 Serving with Elizaldy Co
In office June 30, 2016 – June 30, 2022 Serving with Christopher S. Co (2016–19), Rodel Batocabe (2016–18), Ronald S. Ang (2019), Elizaldy Co (2019–22)
In office June 30, 2010 – June 30, 2013 Serving with Christopher S. Co and Rodel Batocabe
Mayor of Legazpi, Albay
In office November 12, 2024 – June 30, 2025
Preceded by	Geraldine Rosal
Succeeded by	Hisham Isamil
Personal details
Born	Alfredo Abaroa Garbin Jr. (1976-10-03) October 3, 1976 (age 48) Naga, Camarines Sur, Philippines[1]
Political party	Ako Bicol
Spouse	Nasreen Ismail
Children	3
Alma mater	Bicol University (BS) Aquinas University (now University of Santo Tomas–Legazpi) (LLB)
Occupation	Politician, Lawyer

Early life and education

Garbin was born in Naga, Camarines Sur. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration, majoring in Management, from Bicol University. He later pursued a Bachelor of Laws degree at Aquinas University, which is now known as the University of Santo Tomas–Legazpi.^[3]

Career

Partylist representative

Before becoming mayor, He represented the interests of the Bicol region in the Philippine Congress as a representative of the Ako Bicol party list. His legislative work focused on advancing regional development and addressing the needs of Bicolanos.^[2]

Mayoral election

In the 2022 local elections, Garbin contested the position of Mayor of Legazpi City. Despite initial setbacks, the Commission on Elections (COMELEC) ultimately proclaimed him as the new mayor, succeeding Geraldine Rosal. His victory marked a significant political development in the city.^[4][5]

External links

• Official Facebook Page – Social media presence of Alfredo Garbin
• Congressional Profile – Previous congressional representation