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Javi Benitez
Javier Miguel "Javi" Lopez Benitez (born October 8, 1994) is a Filipino politician and former actor who currently serves as the representative of Negros Occidental's 3rd district in the House of Representatives of the Philippines. He succeeded his uncle, Jose Francisco Benitez. Prior to his election to Congress in 2025, Benitez served as Mayor of Victorias from 2022 to 2025.
Benitez is the son of Bacolod representative and former mayor Albee Benitez and Nikki Lopez-Benitez. He is the nephew of Technical Education and Skills Development Authority TESDA Director General and former rformer Negros Occidental Third District Representative and now Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) Director General Jose.
Benitez was elected mayor of Victorias in the 2022 elections, running as an independent and receiving 36,263 votes (73.22%). He was sworn in on June 29, 2022, as the city's youngest mayor at 27. He took his oath before his uncle Francisco "Kiko" Benitez.
On assuming office, he outlined a six-point agenda covering dignified human settlement, disaster-resilient communities, diversified economy, dynamic governance, education for all, universal healthcare.
During his term, Victorias opened its first business process outsourcing site, which initially employed 50 workers, as part of efforts to diversify the city’s economy. His administration also entered into an agreement supporting the national government’s housing program and secured ₱55 million for the construction of a command and evacuation center.
Other projects undertaken during his administration included the Sidlak Residential Complex, the Victorias City Command and Evacuation Center, Project VECTOR, Sidlak Learning Technologies, and partnerships involving digital payments and agricultural livelihood development. In 2024, the city also introduced a solar-powered water supply system intended to provide a clean and reliable water source for local communities.
Benitez delivered his final State of the City Address on May 5, 2025, in which he reviewed his administration’s programs and achievements.
In the 20th Congress, Benitez became associated with a group of young lawmakers informally dubbed the “House Hotshots,” alongside Andrew Julian Romualdez, Brian Poe, and Ryan Recto. With an average age of just over 29, the group garnered media attention for their youth and perceived promise.
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Javi Benitez
Javier Miguel "Javi" Lopez Benitez (born October 8, 1994) is a Filipino politician and former actor who currently serves as the representative of Negros Occidental's 3rd district in the House of Representatives of the Philippines. He succeeded his uncle, Jose Francisco Benitez. Prior to his election to Congress in 2025, Benitez served as Mayor of Victorias from 2022 to 2025.
Benitez is the son of Bacolod representative and former mayor Albee Benitez and Nikki Lopez-Benitez. He is the nephew of Technical Education and Skills Development Authority TESDA Director General and former rformer Negros Occidental Third District Representative and now Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) Director General Jose.
Benitez was elected mayor of Victorias in the 2022 elections, running as an independent and receiving 36,263 votes (73.22%). He was sworn in on June 29, 2022, as the city's youngest mayor at 27. He took his oath before his uncle Francisco "Kiko" Benitez.
On assuming office, he outlined a six-point agenda covering dignified human settlement, disaster-resilient communities, diversified economy, dynamic governance, education for all, universal healthcare.
During his term, Victorias opened its first business process outsourcing site, which initially employed 50 workers, as part of efforts to diversify the city’s economy. His administration also entered into an agreement supporting the national government’s housing program and secured ₱55 million for the construction of a command and evacuation center.
Other projects undertaken during his administration included the Sidlak Residential Complex, the Victorias City Command and Evacuation Center, Project VECTOR, Sidlak Learning Technologies, and partnerships involving digital payments and agricultural livelihood development. In 2024, the city also introduced a solar-powered water supply system intended to provide a clean and reliable water source for local communities.
Benitez delivered his final State of the City Address on May 5, 2025, in which he reviewed his administration’s programs and achievements.
In the 20th Congress, Benitez became associated with a group of young lawmakers informally dubbed the “House Hotshots,” alongside Andrew Julian Romualdez, Brian Poe, and Ryan Recto. With an average age of just over 29, the group garnered media attention for their youth and perceived promise.
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