Arlene Arcillas Explained

Arlene Arcillas Nazareno
Office:Mayor of Santa Rosa, Laguna
Term Start:June 30, 2019
1Namedata:Arnel Gomez (2019–2022)
Arnold Arcillas (2022–present)
Predecessor:Dan Fernandez
Term Start2:June 30, 2007
Term End2:June 30, 2016
1Namedata2:Manuel Alipon (2007–2010)
Arnel Gomez (2010–2016)
Predecessor2:Jose Catindig Jr.
Successor2:Dan Fernandez
Office3:Member of the Philippine House of Representatives from Laguna's 1st District
Term Start3:June 30, 2016
Term End3:June 30, 2019
Predecessor3:Dan Fernandez
Successor3:Dan Fernandez
Office4:Vice Mayor of Santa Rosa, Laguna
1Namedata4:Jose Catindig Jr.
Term Start4:May 11, 2005
Term End4:June 30, 2007
Predecessor4:Jose Catindig Jr.
Successor4:Manuel Alipon
Office5:Member of the Santa Rosa City Council
Term Start5:June 30, 2004
Term End5:May 11, 2005
Birth Name:Arlene Bawan Arcillas
Birth Date:31 July 1969
Birth Place:Santa Rosa, Laguna, Philippines
Nationality:Filipino
Party:Lakas–CMD (2003–2010; 2022–present)
Otherparty: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

Arlene Bawan Arcillas Nazareno (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.

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.

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Notes and References

  1. News: Palace suspends Sta. Rosa mayor. October 10, 2006. Ozaeta. Arnell. The Philippine Star. July 21, 2020.
  2. Web site: Government Officials. Sta Rosa Portal. January 12, 2023.
  3. News: Bill declaring the lone district of Sta. Rosa City approved by House panel. Patrick. Garcia. Manila Bulletin. January 9, 2019. January 12, 2023.
  4. Web site: ARCILLAS, ARLENE B.. Senate of the Philippines Legislative Reference. January 12, 2023.