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Benjo Agarao

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In this Philippine name, the middle name or maternal family name is Baltazar and the surname or paternal family name is Agarao.

Joseph Kris Benjamin Baltazar Agarao[4][5][6][7][8][9] (born 11 October 1979)[10][11][12][13][14][15] also known as (Ka1sa) Benjo Agarao,[16] or by his initials JKB Agarao.[17] He is a Filipino businessman and politician. He is currently serving as a Member of the Laguna Provincial Board from the 4th District since June 30, 2022 and from June 30, 2010, until June 30, 2019. He is also the current Senior Board Member of Laguna.[18]

The Honorable
Benjo Agarao
Member of the Laguna Provincial Board
Assumed office
June 30, 2022
Serving with Francis Joseph San Luis (since 2022)
Preceded byJam Agarao
Constituency4th District
In office
June 30, 2010 – June 30, 2019
Serving with Benedicto Mario Palacol Jr. (until 2013) and Rai-ann Agustine San Luis (from 2013)
Constituency4th District
Personal details
Born
Joseph Kris Benjamin Baltazar Agarao

(1979-10-11) October 11, 1979 (age 44)
Santa Cruz, Laguna, Philippines
Political partyPFP[1] (since 2024)
Other political
affiliations
SpouseEllaine Agarao[2]
Children4 (including Krissela (born 2004)[3])
Parents
RelativesJam Agarao (sister)
ResidenceSanta Cruz, Laguna
Occupation
  • Businessman
  • Politician
WebsiteKa1sa ni Benjo Agarao

Political career

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In 2010 election, Agarao run for a seat in the Laguna Provincial Board for the 4th District.[4] He run under the banner of the Liberal Party,[4] joining the Ticket of former Laguna Governor Jose "Joey" Lina Jr., who was running to reclaim his seat.[4] Agarao endorsed the Presidential candidacy of then-Senator Benigno "Noynoy" Aquino III of the Liberal Party.[19] Agarao's bid ended-up victorious garnering 107,940 votes (or 31.48%) of the total votes counted.[5] He serve with Benedicto Mario Palacol Jr. of the Lakas–KAMPI.[5] Agarao manage to be re-elected in 2013 and 2016 elections under the same-party (the Liberal Party).[6][7]

In 2019, Being barred to run for a fourth consecutive term. Agarao joined the Santa Cruz Mayoralty election, running under the PDP–Laban.[8] He later lost his bid to former Laguna's 4th District Representative Edgar San Luis of the Nacionalista Party. Agarao garnered 23,547 votes over 25,075 votes of San Luis. Former Mayor Ariel Magcalas of the KDP, ended-up in the third place garnering 3,521 votes.[20]

His term ended on June 30, 2019. He then return into a Private life, becoming a Businessman. He later confirmed his intention to run again for Public position.[21] Later he filed his Candidacy for Board Member for the 2022 election under the National Unity Party.[21][9][22] He then managed to be elected, becoming the top-notcher (Senior Board Member) of the Provincial Board. He garnered 186,326 votes, serving with Francis Joseph San Luis (son of Santa Cruz Mayor Edgar San Luis) of the Aksyon Demokratiko.[18][23]

In June 2024, Agarao confirmed that he will run for Mayor of Santa Cruz for the upcoming 2025 elections.[24][25] Before that, on April 6, 2024, He joined the Partido Federal ng Pilipinas along with Councilor's Rizaldy Kalaw and Esmeraldo De Las Armas Jr. and other's.[1]

Personal life

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Joseph Kris Benjamin Baltazar Agarao was born on October 11, 1979,[10][11][12][13][14] in Santa Cruz, Laguna. His father is Benjamin Agarao Jr., who served as Representative of Laguna's 4th District (2013–2022, 2004–2007). And his mother is Estelita Agarao.[26] Agarao is a Aglipayan[27] Agarao is married to Ellaine.[2] They were blessed of four daughter's.[28]

References

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  1. ^ a b "Welcome po sa mga New Member's ng Partido Federal ng Pilipinas (PFP) Laguna at sa kanilang mga kasama!". Facebook. Atty. Karen Agapay. April 6, 2024. Retrieved June 14, 2024.
  2. ^ a b "Happy 40th Birthday to my lovely wife, Ellaine!". Facebook. JKB Benjo Agarao. June 24, 2023. Retrieved June 15, 2024.
  3. ^ "Krissela Agarao@18". Facebook. Dennis A. Santos. August 20, 2022. Retrieved June 15, 2024.
  4. ^ a b c d "Certified List of Candidates for Congressman and Provincial Positions for May 10, 2010 National and Local Elections". SCRIBD. Commission on Elections (COMELEC). Retrieved June 14, 2024.
  5. ^ a b c "2010 NLE - Laguna". Commission on Election (COMELEC). May 10, 2010. Archived from the original on May 28, 2010. Retrieved June 14, 2024.
  6. ^ a b "Certified List of Elected Provincial Candidates for May 13, 2013 National, Local and ARMM Elections". Google Drive. Commission on Elections (COMELEC). June 20, 2019. Retrieved June 14, 2024.
  7. ^ a b "Certified List of Elected Provincial Candidates with Alias, Party Affiliation and Votes Obtained for May 9, 2016 National and Local Elections". Google Drive. Commission on Elections (COMELEC). June 20, 2019. Retrieved June 14, 2024.
  8. ^ a b "2019 Certified Tentative List of Candidates (Provincial) - Region-4A, Laguna" (PDF). Commission on Elections (COMELEC). Retrieved June 14, 2024.
  9. ^ a b "2022 Certified Tentative List of Candidates (Provincial) - Region-4A, Laguna" (PDF). Commission on Elections (COMELEC). Retrieved June 14, 2024.
  10. ^ a b "Maligayang Kaarawan sa Aking Anak na si Senior Board Member Benjo Agarao". Facebook. Benjie Agarao. October 11, 2023. Retrieved June 14, 2024.
  11. ^ a b "[Admin] Happiest Birthday, Senior Board Member Benjo Agarao". Facebook. Ka1sa ni Benjo Agarao. October 11, 2022. Retrieved June 14, 2024.
  12. ^ a b "HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ME!". Facebook. Ka1sa ni Benjo Agarao. October 10, 2021. Retrieved June 14, 2024.
  13. ^ a b "Happy Birthday po! Former Bokal Benjo Agarao". Facebook. SCC. October 11, 2020. Retrieved June 14, 2024.
  14. ^ a b "Happy Birthday po! Former Bokal Benjo Agarao". Facebook. SCC. October 11, 2019. Retrieved June 14, 2024.
  15. ^ "Joseph Kris Benjamin Baltazar Agatao". Geni. Retrieved June 14, 2024.
  16. ^ "Ka1sa ni Benjo Agarao". Facebook. Retrieved June 14, 2024.
  17. ^ "JKB Benjo Baltazar Agarao". Facebook. Retrieved June 14, 2024.
  18. ^ a b "2022 NLE results - Laguna". comelec.gov.ph. Commission on Elections (COMELEC). Retrieved June 14, 2024.
  19. ^ "April 22, 2010 - LP Campaign". Facebook. Jeth Taby. April 23, 2024. Retrieved June 14, 2024.
  20. ^ "2019 Election - Sta. Cruz, Laguna". GMA Network. May 13, 2019. Retrieved May 14, 2024.
  21. ^ a b "Pulsuhan ang Muling Tatakbo bilang Bokal: Benjo Agatao". Facebook. Sumbungan ng Bayan ng Santa Cruz. October 7, 2021. Retrieved June 14, 2024.
  22. ^ "LIST: Who is running in Laguna in the 2022 Philippine elections?". Rappler. September 17, 2021. Retrieved June 14, 2024.
  23. ^ "HALALAN 2022 - Laguna". ABS-CBN. Retrieved June 14, 2024.
  24. ^ "Bokal Benjo Agarao, Tatakbo bilang Mayor ng Santa Cruz, Laguna". Facebook. Tropa Agarao. June 6, 2024. Retrieved June 14, 2024.
  25. ^ "Laguna's 4th district Board Member Benjo Agarao will run for Mayor of Santa Cruz, Laguna". Facebook. SCC. May 13, 2024. Retrieved June 14, 2024.
  26. ^ "Ang Kwento ng Batang Santa Cruz". Facebook. Zab Agarao. May 6, 2022. Retrieved June 15, 2024.
  27. ^ "CONGRATULATIONS to our fellow Aglipayan". Facebook. IFI Page Gallery. May 23, 2022. Retrieved June 15, 2024.
  28. ^ "Merry Christmas!!". Facebook. JKB Benjo Agarao. December 25, 2023. Retrieved June 15, 2024.
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