Henry Villarica

Henry Resurreccion Villarica also known as Atorni Henry, is a Filipino attorney and politician who has served as the member of the Philippine House of Representatives from the 4th District of Bulacan since 2019. He served as City Mayor of Meycauayan from 2016 until 2019. He is also the president of Villarica Pawnshop, which was founded by his parents.[1]

Henry Villarica
Member of the Philippine House of Representatives for the 4th District of Bulacan
Assumed office
June 30, 2019
Preceded byLinabelle Villarica
Mayor of Meycauayan
In office
June 30, 2016 – June 30, 2019
Vice MayorRafael Manzano Jr.
Preceded byJoan Alarilla
Succeeded byLinabelle Villarica
Personal details
Born
Henry Resurreccion Villarica

Meycauayan, Bulacan, Philippines
NationalityFilipino
Political partyPDP–Laban
Liberal Party (formerly)
Spouse(s)Linabelle Villarica
Alma materUniversity of the Philippines

Early life and education

Henry Villarica was born in Meycauayan, Bulacan. He is the son of Quirino Villarica and Paz Resurreccion Villarica. His mother was a councilor of then-municipality of Meycauayan. His parents founded Villarica Pawnshop in 1954. Its first branch is in Manila. After the death of his mother, Villarica was assisted by his wife, Linabelle Villarica, to open a second outlet in Makati in 1982, which is called Tiffany House of Jewels. The pawnshop is expanding in the rest of the country.[1]

Villarica was a topnotcher in the 1971 Philippine Bar Examination, receiving the score of 92.40 percent. He was surpassed by students in the next bar exams, including incumbent senator Koko Pimentel. Villarica worked as an attorney.

Political career

Mayor of Meycauayan (2016–2019)

Villarica, along with vice mayor Rafael Manzano Jr. and all candidates for councilor, was running under the Liberal Party banner in 2016. On May 9, 2016, Villarica won the election by landslide, receiving 73.5 of the votes.[2] He defeated Judy Alarilla, the daughter of mayors Eduardo and Joan Alarilla. He sworn in as Mayor on June 30, 2016.

Congressman for 4th District (2019–present)

Villarica did not stand for a second term, giving away to his wife, congresswoman Linabelle Villarica, who got term-limited for standing for reelection for fourth term. He ran unopposed for congressman for 4th District instead, while his wife ran for mayor. Villarica won his election as congressman on May 13, 2019.[3]

One of his solutions is to convert the municipality of Santa Maria, which has the largest population and income, into a component city in the province of Bulacan.[3]

Personal life

Villarica is married to incumbent mayor Linabelle Villarica, a native of Banna, Ilocos Norte. They have four children living with them. He resides in Meycauayan, Bulacan.

Health

On March 18, 2020, Villarica was hospitalized in a private hospital, after he experienced pneumonia. House Secretary General Luis Montales announced on March 26, that Villarica was tested positive for COVID-19. He also said that Villarica was last reported for work on March 4. He recovered on March 31.[4][5]

His wife, mayor Linabelle Villarica, despite the fact that she did not exhibit any symptoms, was quarantined at their home, after her close contact with him.

References
  1. "The Bulacan couple behind Villarica Pawnshop". Manila Bulletin. December 26, 2015. Retrieved June 23, 2020.
  2. "Villarica gains control of Meycauayan City". The Manila Times. Retrieved May 22, 2016.
  3. Velasco, Shane (May 20, 2019). "Henry Villarica, bagong kinatawan ng Ika-Apat na Distrito ng Bulacan". Philippine News Agency. Retrieved June 23, 2020.
  4. Cepeda, Mara (March 26, 2020). "Bulacan congressman Henry Villarica gets coronavirus". Rappler. Retrieved June 23, 2020.
  5. Balbin, Manny (March 27, 2020). "Bulacan solon tested positive for Covid-19". Philippine News Agency. Retrieved June 23, 2020.
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