Alfredo "Pido" Abaroa Garbin Jr. is a Filipino politician currently serving as the Mayor of Legazpi, Albay. Prior to his mayoral position, he served as a representative for the Ako Bicol party list in the House of Representatives. Garbin assumed leadership of Legazpi after winning the mayoral race, following the disqualification of Geraldine Rosal.[2]
Alfredo "Pido" Garbin | |
|---|---|
| Mayor of Legazpi, Albay | |
| Assumed office November 12, 2024 | |
| Preceded by | Geraldine Rosal |
| Member of the House of Representatives of the Philippines for Ako Bicol | |
| In office June 30, 2010 – June 30, 2013 Serving with Christopher S. Co and Rodel Batocabe | |
| In office June 30, 2016 – June 30, 2022 Serving with Christopher S. Co (2016–19), Rodel Batocabe (2016–18), Ronald S. Ang (2019), Elizaldy Co (2019–22) | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Alfredo Abaroa Garbin Jr. October 3, 1976 Naga, Camarines Sur, Philippines[1] |
| Political party | Ako Bicol |
| Spouse | Nasreen Ismail |
| Children | 3 |
| Alma mater | Bicol University (BS) Aquinas University (now University of Santo Tomas–Legazpi) (LLB) |
| Occupation | Politician, Lawyer |
Early life and education
editGarbin was born in Naga, Camarines Sur. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration, majoring in Management, from Bicol University. He later pursued a Bachelor of Laws degree at Aquinas University, which is now known as the University of Santo Tomas–Legazpi.[3]
Career
editPartylist representative
editBefore becoming mayor, He represented the interests of the Bicol region in the Philippine Congress as a representative of the Ako Bicol party list. His legislative work focused on advancing regional development and addressing the needs of Bicolanos.[2]
Mayoral election
editIn the 2022 local elections, Garbin contested the position of Mayor of Legazpi City. Despite initial setbacks, the Commission on Elections (COMELEC) ultimately proclaimed him as the new mayor, succeeding Geraldine Rosal. His victory marked a significant political development in the city.[4][5]
References
edit- ^ https://comelec.gov.ph/php-tpls-attachments/2025NLE/COC_2025NLE/COC_Partylist162/131. AKO BICOL.pdf
- ^ a b Dwight de Leon (November 11, 2024). "How Alfredo Garbin won control of Legazpi after initially losing to Geraldine Rosal in mayoral race".
- ^ Eva Caitom (November 7, 2024). "Newly Elected Mayor of Legazpi, Atty. Alfredo "Pido" Garbin, Jr., to assume office on Monday".
- ^ Cristina Chi (November 11, 2024). "Comelec proclaims ex-Rep. Garbin as new Legazpi mayor". The Philippine STAR.
- ^ Dexter Cabalza (November 12, 2024). "Comelec proclaims Garbin as Legazpi mayor".
External links
edit- Official Facebook Page – Social media presence of Alfredo Garbin
- Legazpi City Official Website – City government portal
- Ako Bicol Party List Official Website – Information about the political party
- Congressional Profile – Previous congressional representation