• GILBERT P. BAYORAN
Bacolod Mayor Alfredo Abelardo Benitez and wife, Dominique “Nikki” Lopez Benitez are still together after it has been reported that their marriage has already ended.
In a statement issued Sunday through her son, Victorias Mayor Javier Miguel Benitez, Mrs. Benitez clarified that “there have been no discussions between my husband and I regarding separation or annulment”.
She added: “The quotes attributed to him in the media, suggesting romantic links with several actresses, came as a surprise. We have been living under one roof for 31 years, maintaining our family’s unity through all of life’s challenges”.
“My commitment to handling our personal matters with dignity and respect remains unchanged. I am especially focused on shielding our children from any pain or anguish brought about by this matter,” she further said.
As of press time, the mayor has yet to issue a statement regarding the matter. | GB
