Benjamin Agarao Jr.

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Benjamin Agarao Jr.
Rep. Benjamin Agarao (18th Congress).jpg
Agarao Jr. official portrait during the 18th Congress
Member of the Philippine House of Representatives from Laguna's 4th District
In office
June 30, 2013 June 30, 2022
SpouseEstelita Agarao
Children4 (including Jam)
OccupationPolitician, businessman

Benjamin Cueto Agarao Jr. (born October 1, 1957), also known as Benjie Agarao 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. [2] [3] He also served a board member of Laguna from the same district from 1992 to 1995 and from 2001 to 2004.

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References

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  2. "House of Representatives House Members: Hon. Agarao, Benjamin C. Jr". House of Representatives. Retrieved September 17, 2022.
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