Alfredo Garbin

Alfredo Garbin
Portrait of Garbin as member of the Philippine Commission on Appointments
Member of the House of Representatives of the Philippines for Ako Bicol
Assumed office
June 30, 2025
Serving with Elizaldy Co (until 2025)
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)
In office
June 30, 2010 – June 30, 2013
Serving with Christopher S. Co and Rodel Batocabe
Mayor of Legazpi, Albay
In office
November 12, 2024 – June 30, 2025
Preceded byGeraldine Rosal
Succeeded byHisham Isamil
Personal details
BornAlfredo Abaroa Garbin
(1976-10-03) October 3, 1976
PartyAko Bicol
SpouseNasreen Ismail
Children3
OccupationLawyer[1]

Alfredo "Pido" Abaroa Garbin, Jr. (born October 3, 1976) is a Filipino politician former 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]

Early life

Alfredo Abaroa Garbin, Jr. was born on October 3, 1976.[1]

Career

Partylist representative

Before 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

In 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.[3][4][5]

Personal life

Garbin married Nasreen Ismail and they have three children.[6][7][8]

References

  1. ^ a b "Pido Garbin". Rappler. Retrieved 30 September 2025.
  2. ^ a b Dwight de Leon (November 11, 2024). "How Alfredo Garbin won control of Legazpi after initially losing to Geraldine Rosal in mayoral race".
  3. ^ Eva Caitom (November 7, 2024). "Newly Elected Mayor of Legazpi, Atty. Alfredo "Pido" Garbin, Jr., to assume office on Monday".
  4. ^ Cristina Chi (November 11, 2024). "Comelec proclaims ex-Rep. Garbin as new Legazpi mayor". The Philippine STAR.
  5. ^ Dexter Cabalza (November 12, 2024). "Comelec proclaims Garbin as Legazpi mayor".
  6. ^ "Ako Bicol Rep. Garbin turns over face shields to Tau Gamma Phi". Politiko. September 24, 2020. Retrieved 30 September 2025.
  7. ^ "Ako Bicol Rep. Alfredo Garbin's wife Nasreen looks back on turbulent year, but remains optimistic". Politiko. January 5, 2019. Retrieved 30 September 2025.
  8. ^ "No contest! Ako Bicol Rep. Alfredo Garbin chooses kids over work". Politiko. April 20, 2018. Retrieved 30 September 2025.