Henry Villarica

Henry Resurreccion Villarica or Atorni Henry, is a Filipino attorney and politician who served as the member of the Philippine House of Representatives from the 4th District of Bulacan since 2019. Previously, he served as City Mayor of Meycauayan from 2016 until 2019. He is also as the president of Villarica Pawnshop, which is 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, Bulacan
In office
June 30, 2016 – June 30, 2019
Vice MayorRafael Manzano Jr.
Preceded byJoan Alarilla
Succeeded byLinabelle Villarica
Personal details
Born
Henry Resurreccion Villarica

Bulacan, Philippines
NationalityFilipino
Political partyPDP-Laban
Liberal Party (formerly)
Spouse(s)Linabelle Villarica
Children4
Alma materUniversity of the Philippines

Early life and education

Henry Villarica was born in 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 is assisted with his wife, Linabelle Villarica, to open a second outlet in Makati, in 1982, which is called Tiffany House of Jewels. The pawnshop is expanding more in the rest of the country[2].

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 a 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[3]. 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[4].

His one of the solutions is to convert the municipality of Santa Maria, which has the large population and income, into a component city in the province of Bulacan[5].

Personal life

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

Health

On March 26, 2020, Villarica was tested positive for COVID-19. He was recovered in April[6][7].

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