Nadamay na si Ivana, walang balak sumagot: Producer at mayor na si ALBEE BENITEZ, dinenay ang mga alegasyon ng dating asawa

GULAT na gulat nga ang ilang malalapit kay Bacolod City Mayor at incoming congressman na si Alfredo “Albee” Benitez na naghain ng reklamo ang misis niyang si Dominique “Nikki” Lopez-Benitez na may kaugnayan sa Republic Act 9262, o Violence Against Women and their Children (VAWC).

Kumalat nga sa social media ang sworn affidavit ng dating misis ng pulitiko na diumano ay biktima siya ng psychological abuse sa loob ng 21 years.

Sa nasabing petition ay sinabi rin daw ni Mayor Albee na may dalawa rin siyang anak sa ibang babae.

“It was only when I received the Petition for Declaration of Nullity of Marriage filed by Respondent and after reading the admission of Respondent of having fathered two (2) illegitimate children.

“I felt utterly betrayed by the Respondent and was devastated beyond compare after finally discovering and confirming the truth in Respondent’s lies.”

Ayon sa dokumento, sa Makati City Regional Trial Court, isinampa ang reklamo.

Pero ayon nga sa sources, ang tagal na nilang hindi nagsasama bilang mag-asawa, almost 21 years na raw. 

Pahayag pa ng sources, nagkaroon na diumano ng dissolution of assets nung 2003 pa ang dating mag-asawa.

Banggit pa ng sources, ‘yung mga bahay nito sa Dasmarinas Village and Forbes Park ay iniwan na diumano ng pulitiko sa dating misis at kasalukuyan na lang itong nagre-rent.

Pagpupunto pa ng source, hindi diumano kawawa ang dating misis ng pulitiko dahil usap-usapan pa na bilyon na diumano ang naibigay sa dating misis.

Iba’t iba ang opinion lalo na nga at marami palang nakakaalam na matagal nang hiwalay sina Mayor Albee at misis niya na higit dalawang dekada na.

Kung magrereklamo raw sana ito, noon pa dahil nga may dalawa na diumanong anak ang pulitiko ayon sa binanggit nito sa Petition of Declaration of Nullity of Marriage.

Bakit naman ngayon lang may ganitong reklamo ang dating misis ng pulitiko.

Samantala, nagbigay na ng official statement ang abogado ni Mayor Albee na si Atty. Peter Sanchez noong May 29, na itinanggi ng politiko ang mga akusasyon sa kanya. 

Na kung saan idinamay nga ang sikat na aktres at vlogger na si Ivana Alawi, na wala namang balak na magbigay ng sagot sa isyung kinasasangkutan. 

Narito ang statement:

“Mayor Alfredo Abelardo “Albee” Benitez firmly denies the baseless and retaliatory allegations in the complaint against him by his estranged spouse under Republic Act No. 9262, or the Anti-Violence Against Women and Their Children Act for alleged economic and psychological abuse.

“This case was filed shortly after Mayor Benitez initiated annulment proceedings in 2024, raising serious doubts about the complainant’s motives.

“The VAWC complaint hinges on allegations dating as far back as 21 years ago. Every property acquired during the marriage, including the multi-million peso residences in Forbes Park and Dasmariñas Village, were fully paid for by Mayor Benitez, using his own resources, but ALL titled in the name of the complainant, Dominique Lopez Benitez.

“This also includes high-value assets such as condominium units, luxury vehicles, and a substantial amount of shares in DigiPlus, all of which were funded by Mayor Benitez but registered under her name.

“Despite a judicial dissolution of their property regime in 2004, Mayor Benitez continued to provide not just ordinary support but a high standard of living, shouldering personal, household, and even extended family expenses for more than two decades.

“This includes the complainant’s travel, business ventures, staff, and credit card charges— even long after their separation.

Pagpapatuloy pa ng statement, “It is equally unsettling that a third-party has been unnecessarily dragged into this private matter. The mention of names unrelated to the merits of the case only serves to divert attention and inflame public sentiment in complainant’s favor.

“Section 44 of R.A. 9262 explicitly mandates the confidentiality of all proceedings and parties involved. The unwarranted disclosure of identities and unverified claims constitutes is a clear violation of this provision.

“Mayor Benitez remains fully cooperative with all legal processes and is confident that the evidence—financial records, property documents, and testimonies—will disprove these false and vindictive claims.

“We respectfully ask the public and the media to allow the legal system to take its course and to refrain from the unethical practice of sensationalizing a case.“

Bukod sa politics, kilala rin si Benitez sa entertainment industry for founding Brightlight Productions, kung saan nakapag-produce na ng movies at TV shows tulad ng “Sunday Noontime Live!”, “Tropang LOL”, “I Got You”, “Oh My Dad!” at iba pa. 

(ROHN ROMULO)