Benjamin "Benhur" de Castro Abalos Jr. (born July 19, 1962) is a Filipino politician, occasional actor, and lawyer who served as Secretary of the Interior and Local Government from 2022 to 2024 in the Cabinet of President Bongbong Marcos.

Jun 4, 2022 · He is one of the candidates for senator in the 2025 election under the Partido Federal ng Pilipinas (PFP) Party of the current administration of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. Benhur Abalos served as secretary of the Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) from 2022 to 2024.

5 days ago · MANILA, Philippines – Senatorial candidate and former Interior Secretary Benhur Abalos Jr. received a major boost to his Senate campaign this week from Central Luzon’s most influential political figures. With over 7.7 million registered voters across seven provinces, Central Luzon is a vital electoral battleground.

Feb 20, 2025 · Senatorial candidate Benjamin “Benhur” Abalos, Jr. is pushing for increased investments in Artificial Intelligence (AI) and advanced CCTV

Apr 9, 2025 · MANILA, Philippines – In the country’s rice granary, senatorial candidate Atty. Benjamin “Benhur” Abalos Jr. secured a powerful endorsement from local farmers this week, as he vowed sweeping reforms in agricultural sector, including urgent amendments to the Rice Tariffication Law (RTL).

Feb 10, 2025 · Benjamin “Benhur” Abalos Jr. Age: 62 (born July 19, 1962) Highest educational attainment: Bachelor of Laws, Ateneo de Manila University. Endorsed by: President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., Alyansa para sa Bagong Pilipinas, Iloilo City Mayor Jerry Treñas, the Philippine Councilors’ League.

The Benhur Agenda embodies Atty. Benjamin "Benhur" Abalos Jr.'s vision for a safer,more prosperous Philippines. It focuses on advancing peace and order, fosteringinclusive growth across all sectors, and enhancing governance for the benefit of thenation.

Sep 12, 2024 · The Department of Justice (DoJ) on Wednesday has ordered the Davao City Prosecutor’s Office to transfer criminal cases filed against Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Benjamin Abalos Jr. and …

Oct 7, 2024 · Interior Secretary Benjamin "Benhur" Abalos Jr. on Monday filed his certificate of candidacy (COC) for senator for the 2025 midterm elections. For formalizing his candidacy, Abalos is now deemed resigned from the Department of the …

Oct 8, 2024 · Benhur Abalos is a Filipino lawyer and politician who served as Secretary of the Interior and Local Government from 2022 to 2024. Before his appointment as DILG secretary, he last served as the Chairman of the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) under the Duterte administration from 2021 to 2022.