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BACOLOD. Alfredo 'Albee' Benitez. (File photo)
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April 22, 2021
HOUSE Minority Leader Stephen "Caraps" Paduano and Vice Governor Jeffrey Ferrer confirmed Monday, April 21, 2021, that former Third District Representative Alfredo "Albee" Benitez will transfer his voting registration from Victorias City to Bacolod City on Tuesday.
Paduano, who is considered as the closest ally of Benitez, would not confirm that Benitez's move answers the news circulating in the city that Benitez would be challenging incumbent Bacolod City Mayor Evelio "Bing" Leonardia.
"I would leave it to Benitez to make his announcement of his personal political decision for Bacolod City," Paduano said.
Leonardia earlier said this is too early for politics. He said he focuses his time and efforts on the Covid-19 pandemic and that he does not want his focus disturbed.