Alfredo "Pido" Garbin | |
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Mayor of Legazpi, Albay | |
Assumed office November 12, 2024 | |
Preceded by | Geraldine Rosal |
Member of the House of Representatives of the Philippines for Ako Bicol | |
In office June 30,2010 –June 30,2013 ServingwithChristopher S. Co and Rodel Batocabe | |
In office June 30,2016 –June 30,2022 ServingwithChristopher S. Co (2016–19),Rodel Batocabe (2016–18),Ronald S. Ang (2019),Elizaldy Co (2019–22) | |
Personal details | |
Born | Alfredo Abaroa Garbin Jr. Naga,Camarines Sur,Philippines |
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 |
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. [1]
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. [2]
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. [1]
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. [3] [4]
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