Alfredo Garbin
Alfredo Garbin | |
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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 by | Geraldine Rosal |
| Succeeded by | Hisham Isamil |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Alfredo Abaroa Garbin October 3, 1976 |
| Party | Ako Bicol |
| Spouse | Nasreen Ismail |
| Children | 3 |
| Occupation | Lawyer[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]
External links
- Congressional Profile – Previous congressional representation
References
- ^ a b "Pido Garbin". Rappler. Retrieved 30 September 2025.
- ^ 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".
- ^ "Ako Bicol Rep. Garbin turns over face shields to Tau Gamma Phi". Politiko. September 24, 2020. Retrieved 30 September 2025.
- ^ "Ako Bicol Rep. Alfredo Garbin's wife Nasreen looks back on turbulent year, but remains optimistic". Politiko. January 5, 2019. Retrieved 30 September 2025.
- ^ "No contest! Ako Bicol Rep. Alfredo Garbin chooses kids over work". Politiko. April 20, 2018. Retrieved 30 September 2025.