Albee Benitez

High school (ages 12+)
People & Society

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https://smallwhale.org/articles/albee-benitez

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1. When was Albee Benitez born?December 20, 1966
2. Where was Albee Benitez born?Philippines
3. What is the political offices held?Representative (2010-2019), Mayor of Bacolod (2022-2025), Representative (2025-present)
4. Who is Albee Benitez?Albee Benitez is a Filipino businessman and politician from Bacolod who has helped grow his city and the country.
5. What businesses did he start?He started Bingo Bonanza in 1993 and AB Leisure in 1994, which later became part of Leisure & Resorts World Corp. (now DigiPlus).

Conglomerate: A large company made up of many different businesses operating in various industries.
Divesting: Selling off assets or business interests, often to focus on other areas.
Net Worth: The total value of an individual's assets minus their liabilities.
Constituents: The people who live in and are represented by an elected official.