Benjamin Abalos facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Benjamin Abalos
Chairman of the Commission on Elections
In office June 5, 2002 – October 1, 2007
Appointed by	Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo
Preceded by	Alfredo Benipayo
Succeeded by	Resurreccion Borra
Chairman of the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority
In office January 20, 2001 – June 5, 2002
President	Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo
Preceded by	Jejomar Binay
Succeeded by	Bayani Fernando
Mayor of Mandaluyong City
In office June 30, 1988 – June 30, 1998
Preceded by	Roman delos Reyes (Officer In-Charge)
Succeeded by	Benjamin Abalos, Jr.
Officer In-Charge Mayor of Mandaluyong
In office 1986–1987
Preceded by	Ernesto Domingo
Succeeded by	Roman delos Reyes (Officer In-Charge)
Personal details
Born	Benjamin Santos Abalos, Sr. (1935-09-21) September 21, 1935 (age 86) Pangasinan, Philippine Islands
Nationality	Filipino
Political party	Lakas Kampi CMD
Other political affiliations	Lakas CMD (1992-2009) LDP (before 1992)
Spouse(s)	Corazon "Cora" de Castro
Children	4 (including Benjamin Jr.)
Alma mater	Manuel L. Quezon University
Occupation	Judge, Lawyer

Benjamin Santos Abalos, Sr. (born September 21, 1935) is a Filipino politician. He was a chairman of the Commission on Elections. He was also a former chairman of the MMDA and mayor of Mandaluyong City.

On June 5, 2002 President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo appointed Abalos to replace Alfredo Benipayo.

On October 1, 2007, Abalos resigned during a press conference after complaining for lack of rules to create an impeachment case against Filipino governors. The Commission on Elections appointed Resurreccion Borra as Acting Chairman.