The Makati City Prosecutor’s Office has dismissed the criminal complaint filed by Dominique “Nikki” Lopez, estranged wife of Rep. Albee Benitez, over allegations of emotional and psychological abuse. In a resolution dated June 23, prosecutors concluded there was insufficient evidence to move the case forward to trial. “All told, complainant failed to present sufficient evidence … Read more
The camp of Bacolod City Mayor Alfredo Abelardo “Albee” Benitez has broken its silence amid a complaint filed against him by his estranged wife, Dominique Lopez-Benitez, under the Anti-Violence Against Women and Their Children Act (RA 9262). In a statement issued by Atty. Peter Sanchez, legal counsel for the mayor, described the accusations as “baseless … Read more
A controversy involving Bacolod City Mayor Albee Benitez has erupted after a complaint-affidavit allegedly filed by his wife, Dominique “Nikki” Benitez, surfaced online, accusing the local chief executive of violating the Anti-Violence Against Women and Their Children Act (RA 9262). The document, which began circulating on social media this week, reportedly includes allegations of marital … Read more