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Benny Abante (Bienvenido Mirando Abante Jr.) was born on 15 May, 1951 in Santa Mesa, Manila, Philippines, is a Filipino politician and pastor (born 1951). Discover Benny Abante's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 72 years old?

Popular As Bienvenido Mirando Abante Jr.
Occupation Politician, Senior Pastor of Metropolitan Bible Baptist Ekklesia
Age 72 years old
Zodiac Sign Taurus
Born 15 May, 1951
Birthday 15 May
Birthplace Santa Mesa, Manila, Philippines
Nationality Philippines

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1951

Bienvenido "Benny" Mirando Abante Jr. (born May 15, 1951) is a Filipino politician and Bible Baptist pastor who is currently serving as the representative of Manila's 6th district since 2019, a position he previously held from 2004 to 2010.

Abante was born in Santa Mesa, Manila on July 15, 1951, the eldest of four sons of Rev. Bienvenido "Ben" O. Abante Sr. and Priscilla Mirando.

He has two younger brothers, who both grew up to be ministers.

He grew up taking on odd jobs such as shining shoes, selling newspapers and corsages and working on a construction site at a young age to support himself.

He also worked as an auditor.

1971

He earned his bachelor's degree from Far Eastern University in 1971.

He later graduated with a bachelor's and graduate degrees in theology at Baptist Bible College in Springfield, Missouri and Baptist Bible College in Makati, respectively.

He also holds a master's degree in Government Management from the Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila.

1975

In 1975, he started the Metropolitan Bible Baptist Church and Ministries in Santa Ana, Manila.

1985

He is also in the academe, having been named as the president of Metropolitan Lighthouse Theological School and Institute in Quezon City and administrator of the Metropolitan International Christian Academy in Manila in 1985.

He was conferred an honorary degree in theology at Citadel Baptist College in 1985 and honorary doctor of theology at Indianapolis Baptist College in 1987.

1986

In 1986, he founded the Bible Believers League for Morality and Democracy (BIBLEMODE), and also heads the Abante International Ministries (AIM), the Grace and Truth Community International Foundation, Inc., and the Ben O. Abante Baptist Bible College.

1992

He served as a councilor of Manila from the 6th district from 1992 to 1995.

1994

He was recognized by the Manila City Hall Press Club as the Outstanding Councilor of Manila in 1994.

1996

After his term as councilor, he served as commissioner of Presidential Commission for Urban Poor, Manila from 1996 to 1998.

2000

He was also named special assistant to national chairman of Lakas–NUCD in 2000.

2004

He ran and won a seat in the House of Representatives in May 2004.

He was subsequently named chairman of the Committee on Public Information.

His major undertakings in his district focused on health, education, social services and infrastructure development and/or improvement.

Abante's committee also scrutinized the Right of Reply Bill that was criticized by the media organizations as a curtailment to the freedom of the press.

He also proposed an Anti-Sex Video Bill that imposes stiffer penalties of the people involved in the manufacture of sex videos.

2010

Abante unsuccessfully defended his seat in the 2010 election, losing to former representative Rosenda Ann "Sandy" Ocampo.

In 2010, he filed a bill that proposed the criminalization of conducting same sex unions, which he views "highly immoral, scandalous and detestable", which aims to penalize couples and the solemnizing officer by fine an imprisonment.

He has also filed a bill to institutionalize the rights of heterosexual people including guaranteeing them being able to express opinions about LGBT issues according "to their religious beliefs and practices and to biblical principles and standards."

Since there were efforts to introduce bills to protect the rights of LGBT people, Abante argued that in the spirit of "justice, equity, and fair play", a bill on heterosexuals, who he says are "actual and direct creations of God" is apt. He also believes that LGBT people who face discrimination ought to "to be what God created us to be".

Abante has opposed the passage of a legislation guaranteeing rights of members of the LGBT community, believing that such measure would eventually lead to the legalization of same sex unions.

He believes that LGBT rights is more of a "moral issue" rather than a "rights issue".

2013

He attempted a comeback to the Congress in 2013 and 2016 but was unsuccessful, losing both to Ocampo.

2014

In 2014, Abante appeared in the action drama film Alibughang Anak, directed by fellow pastor Rudy Fajardo.

He was one of the principal authors of the Freedom of Information (FOI) Bill during the 14th Congress.

The FOI bill was defeated in Congress after its opponents questioned if there was a quorum on the final session day.

2019

Abante was elected as Representative of Manila's 6th District in 2019 with the previous incumbent Ocampo ineligible for reelection.

He ran against Councilor Cassy Sison and newcomer Yvette Ocampo, Sandy's sister.

He ran under the banner of Asenso Manileño with Isko Moreno running for Mayor.

2020

He also served as a House Deputy Speaker from 2020 to 2022, House Minority Leader from 2019 to 2020, and a councilor of Manila from the 6th district from 1992 to 1995.

He is also the senior pastor of the Metropolitan Bible Baptist Ekklesia (formerly Metropolitan Bible Baptist Church and Ministries) in Santa Ana, Manila.

On July 10, 2020, he is one of the 11 representatives who voted to grant the franchise renewal of ABS-CBN.

He is one of the two Manila Lawmakers to grant the franchise along with Edward Maceda.

He was re-elected in 2022.

Abante has made some legislative proposals that affects the LGBT community.