Victorias City Mayor Javi Benitez addressed allegations circulating on social media involving his father, Bacolod City congressman-elect Albee Benitez, and actress Ivana Alawi, through a public statement on Facebook.
Benitez, who is set to assume office as a congressman for Negros Occidental, posted the statement after continued online speculation surrounding his family.
He noted his initial hesitation to comment but said he felt compelled to respond due to the persistent rumors about his parents.
In his post, Benitez called for mutual understanding between his parents to maintain family harmony. He did not offer further details or confirm the allegations.
The issue gained traction online in recent days, though no parties directly involved have issued formal statements beyond Javi Benitez’s public post.
