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Former Mandaluyong City mayor Benjamin “Benhur” Abalos Jr was named the new chairman of the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA).
Abalos’ appointment was confirmed to Rappler by MMDA General Manager Jojo Garcia on Sunday, January 10.
Abalos replaced retired general Danilo Lim, who died on Wednesday, January 6, after testing positive for COVID-19.
Abalos served as mayor of Mandaluyong City from 1998 to 2004 and from 2007 to 2016. His wife, Carmelita Abalos, succeeded him in office in 2016 and was reelected in 2019.
He was also elected representative of the city between his mayoral terms, or from 2004 to 2007.
Benhur’s father Benjamin Abalos Sr also served as MMDA chairman from 2001 to 2002. – Rappler.com
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