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]
Joan Alarilla | |
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| Mayor of Meycauayan | |
| In office June 30, 2007 – June 30, 2016 | |
| Preceded by | Eduardo Alarilla |
| Succeeded by | Henry Villarica |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Joan Velasco Philippines |
| Political party | NPC (2009-2012; 2015-present) |
| Other political affiliations | Liberal (2012-2015) KAMPI (2007-2009) |
| Spouse | Eduardo Alarilla Jr. (died 2009) |
| Children | Judy Alarilla |
Controversy
editIn 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
editAlarilla was married to Eduardo Alarilla Jr., the former mayor of their city. He died of a lingering sickness on March 5, 2009.[4]
References
edit- ^ "Villarica gains control of Meycauayan City". The Manila Times. Retrieved May 22, 2016.
- ^ Nonato, Vince (September 24, 2017). "Ex-Meycauayan mayor charged over P4.55-M ghost projects". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved September 24, 2017.
- ^ Nonato, Vince (March 17, 2017). "Ex-Meycauayan mayor banned from gov't over ghost projects". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved March 17, 2017.
- ^ Ramos, Rommel (March 5, 2009). "Former Meycauayan Mayor dies of sickness". Punto. Retrieved March 5, 2009.
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