Benjamin Agarao Jr. Explained

Honorific-Prefix:The Honorable
Benjamin Agarao Jr.
Office:Member of the Philippine House of Representatives from Laguna's 4th District
Term Start:June 30, 2013
Term End:June 30, 2022
Predecessor:Edgar San Luis
Successor:Jam Agarao
Term Start1:June 30, 2004
Term End1:June 30, 2007
Predecessor1:Rodolfo San Luis
Successor1:Edgar San Luis
Office2:Member of the
Laguna Provincial Board
from the 4th District
Term Start2:June 30, 2001
Term End2:June 30, 2004
Term Start3:June 30, 1992
Term End3:June 30, 1995
Birth Date:October 1, 1957
Birth Place:Santa Cruz, Laguna, Philippines
Children:4 (including Benjo and Jam)
Father:Benjamin Agarao Sr.
Mother:Nydia Cueto
Relatives:Ma. Meg Agarao–Espiritu (sister)
Party:PFP[1] (2023–present)
Occupation:Politician, businessman

Benjamin Cueto "Benjie" Agarao Jr. (born October 1, 1957) 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.

Political career

Agarao served as the board member of Laguna on the 4th district from 1992 to 1995 and 2001 to 2004. He served as the congressman Laguna's 4th congressional district for 5 terms, from 2004 to 2007, and from 2013 to 2022, under the parties Laban ng Demokratikong Pilipino (LDP), the Liberal Party of the Philippines (LP), and PDP-Laban.

He ran for mayor of Santa Cruz, Laguna, with PDP-Laban, losing to the incumbent Egay San Luis.[4]

Agarao transferred from the party PDP-Laban to the party Partido Federal ng Pilipinas (PFP).[5]

Controversies

In May 2014, Agarao was involved in a controversy regarding a multi-billion-peso scam regarding the Priority Development Assistance Fund (PDAF), however, Agarao denied the alleged "accusation".[6]

In an election campaign for the 2016 elections, the Liberal Party of the Philippines held a rally, also celebrating the birthday of Agarao. The senator Francis Tolentino invited the dance group Play Girls to entertain the guests, the invitation caused a controversy about the Play Girls.

Personal life

Agarao was born on October 1, 1957, in Santa Cruz, Laguna,[7] he is married to Estelita Agarao, having 4 children with her. Including Benjo Agarao and Jam Agarao, Jam is the current congresswoman for Laguna's 4th congressional district.[8]

Notes and References

  1. News: Abalos, Gomez, 30 others move to Marcos' Partido Federal party. November 11, 2023. November 14, 2023. ABS-CBN News.
  2. Web site: House of Representatives House Members: Hon. Agarao, Benjamin C. Jr.. House of Representatives. 17 September 2022.
  3. Web site: 2015-10-02 . Laguna congressman in LP twerk scandal was linked to PDAF scam . 2022-09-17 . Rappler . en-US.
  4. Web site: Local races . 2024-06-11 . PHVOTE . en.
  5. Web site: Inquirer . Philippine Daily . 2023-11-12 . 5 from PDP-Laban among 32 turncoats to Marcos party . 2024-06-11 . INQUIRER.net . en.
  6. Web site: Lando . Roy . 2019-11-18 . Benjamin Agarao Jr. Biography - PeoPlaid Profile, Congressman . 2024-06-11 . PeoPlaid . en-US.
  7. Web site: Ang Kwento ng Batang Santa Cruz. Zab Agarao. Facebook. 2022-05-06. 2024-06-15.
  8. Web site: Lando . Roy . 2023-03-25 . Maria Jamina Agarao Biography - PeoPlaid Profile . 2024-06-11 . PeoPlaid . en-US.