The Honorable
Benhur Abalos
Benjamin Abalos Jr. 2019 (cropped).jpg
Abalos in 2018
Secretary of the Interior and Local Government
Ad interim
Incumbent
Assumed office
June 30, 2022
PresidentBongbong Marcos
Preceded byEduardo Año
Chairman of the Metro Manila Development Authority
In office
January 11, 2021 – February 7, 2022
PresidentRodrigo Duterte
Preceded byDanilo Lim
Succeeded byRomando Artes
Mayor of Mandaluyong
In office
June 30, 2007 – June 30, 2016
Vice MayorDanilo de Guzman(2010–2013)
Edward Bartolome(2013–2016)
Preceded byNeptali Gonzales II
Succeeded byCarmelita Abalos
In office
June 30, 1998 – June 30, 2004
Vice MayorJesse Cruz
Preceded byBenjamin Abalos
Succeeded byNeptali Gonzales II
Member of the House of Representatives from Mandaluyong
In office
June 30, 2004 – June 30, 2007
Preceded byNeptali Gonzales II
Succeeded byNeptali Gonzales II
Member of the Mandaluyong City Council from the 1st district
In office
June 30, 1995 – June 30, 1998
Personal details
Born
Benjamin de Castro Abalos Jr.

(1962-07-19)July 19, 1962(age 59)
Mandaluyong, Rizal, Philippines
NationalityFilipino
Political partyPDP–Laban(2017–present)
Other political
affiliations
Lakas CMD(2003–2009)
Lakas Kampi CMD(2009–2017)
Spouse(s)
Carmelita "Menchie" Aguilar
(m. 1985)
Children7
Parent(s)Bejamin Abalos Sr.
Corazon de Castro
Residence(s)Mandaluyong, Metro Manila
Alma materDe La Salle University(AB)
Ateneo de Manila University(LLB)
OccupationPublic Servant
ProfessionLawyer
Nickname(s)Benhur