Mayor Albee Benitez Breaks Silence on His Real Relationship with Ivana Alawi — Are They Really Together?

May 30, 2025

The Rumors That Took Social Media by Storm

Over the past year, whispers and online speculations have swirled about a possible romantic connection between Bacolod City Mayor Albee Benitez and popular actress and vlogger Ivana Alawi. The rumors reached a fever pitch after photos and videos surfaced showing them at the same public events, with netizens quick to connect the dots.

But are the rumors true? Are Ivana and Mayor Albee secretly in a relationship?

Ivana Alawi: “I Am Not Dating a Politician.”

Ivana Alawi, known for being transparent with her millions of followers, finally addressed the rumors in February 2024 via a social media post.

“I’m currently seeing someone who makes me happy,” she said. “He is not a politician.”

Ivana clarified that while she had indeed met Mayor Albee during her visit to Bacolod, their interaction was professional and cordial. She emphasized that it’s normal for her to meet public officials during city tours and collaborations, and that no romantic involvement occurred.

She further asked the public to respect her personal life and avoid dragging names into baseless gossip.

Mayor Albee Benitez Responds: “There Is No Truth to the Rumors.”

Mayor Albee Benitez did not stay silent either. In a statement released to the press, the mayor addressed the allegations directly:

“There is absolutely no truth to the rumors linking me to Ms. Ivana Alawi. Our interaction was strictly professional during her visit to Bacolod. I sincerely apologize to Ivana and her family for any discomfort these rumors may have caused.”

He expressed his disappointment over the spread of misinformation and urged the public to focus on facts rather than gossip.

The Damage of Speculation in the Age of Social Media

This story highlights how quickly rumors can spread online—particularly when they involve high-profile personalities from politics and entertainment. Despite both parties denying any romantic involvement, netizens continued to speculate for weeks before the buzz eventually died down.

Ivana’s choice to keep her real partner’s identity private only fueled further assumptions, though she has firmly maintained that her current boyfriend is a private businessman with no political ties.

Fans React with Support

Surprisingly, many fans defended both Ivana and Mayor Albee, praising their maturity and transparency. Some even thanked the two for addressing the rumors head-on instead of letting the speculation fester.

“I respect how both of them handled the issue. Very professional,” wrote one fan on X (formerly Twitter).

So, Are They Together?

To set the record straight: No, Ivana Alawi and Cong. Albee Benitez are not in a romantic relationship. Both have publicly denied the rumor, clarified their sides, and have asked for respect and privacy.

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