Arlene Bawan Arcillas (born July 31, 1969) is a Filipino politician who is currently the city mayor of Santa Rosa, Laguna since 2019, the position she also previously held from 2007 to 2016.
Arlene Arcillas | |
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.jpg) Official portrait of Arcillas in the 17th Congress | |
| Mayor of Santa Rosa, Laguna | |
| Assumed office June 30, 2019 | |
| Vice Mayor | Arnel DC. Gomez (2019–2022) Arnold B. Arcillas (2022–present) |
| Preceded by | Dan Fernandez |
| In office June 30, 2007 – June 30, 2016 | |
| Vice Mayor | Manuel G. Alipon (2007–2010) Arnel DC. Gomez (2010–2016) |
| Preceded by | Jose Catindig Jr. |
| Succeeded by | Dan Fernandez |
| Member of the Philippine House of Representatives from Laguna's 1st District | |
| In office June 30, 2016 – June 30, 2019 | |
| Preceded by | Dan Fernandez |
| Succeeded by | Dan Fernandez |
| Vice Mayor of Santa Rosa, Laguna | |
| In office May 11, 2005 – June 30, 2007 | |
| Mayor | Jose Catindig Jr. |
| Preceded by | Jose Catindig Jr. |
| Succeeded by | Manuel Alipon |
| Member of the Santa Rosa City Council | |
| In office June 30, 2004 – May 11, 2005 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Arlene Bawan Arcillas 31 July 1969 Santa Rosa, Laguna, Philippines |
| Nationality |  Philippines |
| Political party | Lakas–CMD (2003–2010) (2022–present) |
| Other political affiliations | PDP–Laban (2016–2022) Liberal (2010–2016) |
| Children | 2 |
| Residence | Santa Rosa, Laguna |
| Education | Canossa School of Santa Rosa, Laguna |
| Alma mater | University of the Philippines Los Baños (BS) |
| Occupation | Politician |
She was elected Kabataang Barangay Federation President of Santa Rosa in 1984 and senior councilor in 2004. She was elevated as city vice mayor on May 10, 2005, upon the death of her father Mayor Leon C. Arcillas, who was assassinated. She assumed office as acting city mayor on October 10, 2006, upon the suspension of Mayor Jose Catindig Jr.,[1] before being elected as Mayor in 2007. She thus held three positions in one term (2004–2007). She was awarded in 2011 with the Presidential Lingkod Bayan Award, the highest award given to a government employee and/or official by the Office of the President of the Philippines thru the Civil Service Commission.[2] She then served as representative from Laguna's 1st district for one term from 2016 to 2019. As representative, she notably authored House Bill Nos. 8433 & 9080 that sought the eventual creation of the lone legislative district of Santa Rosa.[3][4] She was elected as Mayor of Santa Rosa once again in 2019.
References
edit- ^ Ozaeta, Arnell (October 10, 2006). "Palace suspends Sta. Rosa mayor". The Philippine Star. Retrieved July 21, 2020.
- ^ "Government Officials". Sta Rosa Portal. Retrieved January 12, 2023.
- ^ Garcia, Patrick (January 9, 2019). "Bill declaring the lone district of Sta. Rosa City approved by House panel". Manila Bulletin. Retrieved January 12, 2023.
- ^ "ARCILLAS, ARLENE B." Senate of the Philippines Legislative Reference. Retrieved January 12, 2023.
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