Alfredo Garbin
Office 3Mayor of Legazpi, Albay
Term start 3November 12, 2024
Term end 3June 30, 2025
Successor 3Hisham Isamil
Predecessor 3Geraldine Rosal
OfficeMember of the House of Representatives of the Philippines for Ako Bicol
Term startJune 30, 2025
AlongsideElizaldy Co (until 2025) and Jan Franz Chan (since 2026)
Term start 2June 30, 2010
Term end 2June 30, 2013
Alongside 2Christopher S. Co and Rodel Batocabe
Term start 1June 30, 2016
Term end 1June 30, 2022
Alongside 1Christopher S. Co (2016–19), Rodel Batocabe (2016–18), Ronald S. Ang (2019), Elizaldy Co (2019–22)
Birth nameAlfredo Abaroa Garbin
Birth dateOctober 3, 1976 (age 49)
PartyAko Bicol (2010–present)
SpouseNasreen Ismail
OccupationLawyer[1]

Alfredo "Pido" Abaroa Garbin Jr. (born October 3, 1976) is a Filipino lawyer and 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, to Alfredo Briguela Garbin Sr. and Rosario Arandia Abaroa.[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. ^ "Pido Garbin". Rappler. Retrieved 30 September 2025.
  2. ^ 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.