Joan Alarilla Explained

Joan Alarilla
Office:Mayor of Meycauayan
Term Start:June 30, 2007
Term End:June 30, 2016
Predecessor:Eduardo Alarilla
Successor:Henry Villarica
Birth Name:Joan Velasco
Birth Place:Philippines
Nationality:Filipino
Party:Nationalist People's Coalition
Spouse:Eduardo Alarilla Jr. (died 2009)
Children:Judy Alarilla

Joan Velasco Alarilla is a Filipino politician who was mayor of Meycauayan from 2007 until 2016. Alarilla ran for the congressional seat for the 4th District in the 2016 elections, but she lost to Linabelle Villarica.[1]

Controversy

In March 2017, the Sandiganbayan found Alarilla guilty of serious dishonesty and grave misconduct.[2] These include 'ghost projects', including the construction of basketball courts, kindergarten, and more. Following that, Ombudsman Conchita Carpio-Morales barred her from holding public office.[3]

Personal life

Alarilla was married to Eduardo Alarilla Jr., the former mayor of their city. He died of a lingering sickness on March 5, 2009.[4]

Notes and References

  1. News: . Villarica gains control of Meycauayan City . . May 22, 2016 .
  2. News: Nonato . Vince . September 24, 2017 . Ex-Meycauayan mayor charged over P4.55-M ghost projects . . September 24, 2017 .
  3. News: Nonato . Vince . March 17, 2017 . Ex-Meycauayan mayor banned from gov't over ghost projects . . March 17, 2017 .
  4. News: Ramos . Rommel . March 5, 2009 . Former Meycauayan Mayor dies of sickness . Punto . March 5, 2009 .