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”’Arlene Bawan Arcillas”’ (born July 31, 1969) is a Filipino politician who is currently the city mayor of [[Santa Rosa, Laguna|Santa Rosa]], Laguna since 2019, the position she also previously held from 2007 to 2016.
”’Arlene Bawan Arcillas”’ (born July 31, 1969) is a Filipino politician who is currently the city mayor of [[Santa Rosa, Laguna|Santa Rosa]], Laguna since 2019, the position she also previously held from 2007 to 2016.
==Early life and education==
She was elected [[Sangguniang Kabataan|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.]],<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.philstar.com/nation/2006/10/10/362193/palace-suspends-sta-rosa-mayor|title=Palace suspends Sta. Rosa mayor|date=October 10, 2006|last=Ozaeta|first=Arnell|work=[[The Philippine Star]]|accessdate=July 21, 2020}}</ref> 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 (Philippines)|Civil Service Commission]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://santarosacity.gov.ph/government-officials|title=Government Officials|website=Sta Rosa Portal|accessdate=January 12, 2023}}</ref> She then served as representative from [[Laguna’s 1st congressional district|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 [[Santa Rosa’s at-large congressional district|lone legislative district of Santa Rosa]].<ref>{{cite news|url=https://mb.com.ph/2019/01/09/bill-declaring-the-lone-district-of-sta-rosa-city-approved-by-house-panel/|title=Bill declaring the lone district of Sta. Rosa City approved by House panel|first=Patrick|last=Garcia|work=Manila Bulletin|date=January 9, 2019|accessdate=January 12, 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://issuances-library.senate.gov.ph/congress-author/arcillas-arlene-b|title=ARCILLAS, ARLENE B.|website=Senate of the Philippines Legislative Reference|accessdate=January 12, 2023}}</ref> She was elected as Mayor of Santa Rosa once again in 2019.
Arcillas was born on July 31, 1969 to Leon C. Arcillas, who would later serve as mayor of Santa Rosa from 1998 to 2005, and Josefina Bawan Arcillas.She is the older sibling of Arnold Arcillas, the incumbent vice mayor of Santa Rosa. She completed her primary and secondary educations at [[Canossa School of Santa Rosa, Laguna]]. She completed her Bachelor of Science in Biology, major in Ecology, at the [[University of the Philippines Diliman]] in 1992.<ref name=”starosa” />
==Political career==
Arcillas was elected [[Sangguniang Kabataan|Kabataang Barangay Federation]] President of Santa Rosa in 1984, a move influenced by her father.
She was later elected city councilor of [[Santa Rosa, Laguna]] in 2004, eventually being named as a senior councilor as she had topnotched the election.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.philstar.com/lifestyle/allure/2009/03/22/450290/mayor-arlene-arcillas-nazareno-her-fathers-daughter|title=Mayor Arlene Arcillas-Nazareno: Her father’s daughter|date=March 22, 2009|accessdate=February 8, 2026|website=Philstar.com}}</ref> She was elevated to city vice mayor on May 10, 2005, upon the death of her father Mayor Leon C. Arcillas, who was assassinated, and the subsequent succession of Vice Mayor [[Joey Catindig]] to the mayoralty. She assumed office as acting city mayor on October 10, 2006, upon the suspension of Mayor Catindig,<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.philstar.com/nation/2006/10/10/362193/palace-suspends-sta-rosa-mayor|title=Palace suspends Sta. Rosa mayor|date=October 10, 2006|last=Ozaeta|first=Arnell|work=[[The Philippine Star]]|accessdate=July 21, 2020}}</ref> before being elected as Mayor in 2007. She thus held three positions in one term (2004–2007).
She was elected Mayor of Santa Rosa in 2007, defeating incumbent Mayor Catindig. She was re-elected in 2010 and in 2013. 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 (Philippines)|Civil Service Commission]].<ref name=”starosa”>{{cite web|url=https://santarosacity.gov.ph/government-officials|title=Government Officials|website=Sta Rosa Portal|accessdate=January 12, 2023}}</ref> In 2013, a disqualification case was filed against her by rival Alice Lazaga for allegedly violating the election gun ban.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.rappler.com/philippines/elections/27809-sta-rosa-laguna-disqualification/|title=Laguna bet faces DQ over too many bodyguards|first=Paterno III|last=Esmaquel|date=April 29, 2013|accessdate=February 8, 2026|website=[[Rappler]]}}</ref>
She served as representative for [[Laguna’s 1st congressional district|Laguna’s 1st district]] for one term from 2016 to 2019, swapping roles with [[Dan Fernandez]] as both reached the three-term limit, respectively. As representative, she notably authored House Bill Nos. 8433 & 9080 that sought the eventual creation of the [[Santa Rosa’s at-large congressional district|lone legislative district of Santa Rosa]].<ref>{{cite news|url=https://mb.com.ph/2019/01/09/bill-declaring-the-lone-district-of-sta-rosa-city-approved-by-house-panel/|title=Bill declaring the lone district of Sta. Rosa City approved by House panel|first=Patrick|last=Garcia|work=Manila Bulletin|date=January 9, 2019|accessdate=January 12, 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://issuances-library.senate.gov.ph/congress-author/arcillas-arlene-b|title=ARCILLAS, ARLENE B.|website=Senate of the Philippines Legislative Reference|accessdate=January 12, 2023}}</ref>
She was elected as Mayor of Santa Rosa once again in 2019, switching places with Fernandez once again. She was re-elected in 2022 and in 2025.
==Personal life==
Arcillas was married to a man surnamed Nazareno. She has two children, including Monica, who was the second nominee for ALONA Partylist in [[2022 Philippine House of Representatives elections|2022]].<ref name=”starosa” /><ref>{{cite news|url=https://journalnews.com.ph/arcillas-family-running-in-2022-polls/|title=Arcillas family running in 2022 polls
|author=People’s Journal|website=Journal News Online|date=October 10, 2021|accessdate=February 8, 2026}}</ref>
==References==
==References==
Filipino politician and Mayor of Santa Rosa, Laguna
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Arlene Arcillas |
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| Assumed office June 30, 2019 |
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| Vice Mayor | Arnel D.C. Gomez (2019–2022) Arnold Arcillas (2022–present) |
| Preceded by | Dan Fernandez |
| In office June 30, 2007 – June 30, 2016 |
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| Vice Mayor | Manoy Alipon (2007–2010) Arnel D.C. Gomez (2010–2016) |
| Preceded by | Joey Catindig |
| Succeeded by | Dan Fernandez |
| In office June 30, 2016 – June 30, 2019 |
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| Preceded by | Dan Fernandez |
| Succeeded by | Dan Fernandez |
| In office May 11, 2005 – June 30, 2007 |
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| Mayor | Joey Catindig |
| Preceded by | Joey Catindig |
| Succeeded by | Manoy Alipon |
| In office June 30, 2004 – May 11, 2005 |
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| Born | Arlene Bawan Arcillas July 31, 1969 |
| Nationality |  Â Philippines |
| Party | Lakas–CMD (2008–2010; 2022–present) |
| Other political affiliations |
PDP–Laban (2016–2022) Liberal (2010–2016) Lakas–CMD (I) (2003–2008) |
| Children | 2 |
| Residence(s) | Santa Rosa, Laguna |
| Education | Canossa School of Santa Rosa, Laguna |
| Alma mater | University of the Philippines Los Baños (BS) |
| Occupation | Politician |
Arlene Bawan Arcillas (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 had also served as the representative from Laguna’s 1st district from 2016 to 2019, vice mayor of Santa Rosa from 2005 to 2007, and councilor of the same city from 2005 to 2007.
Early life and education
Arcillas was born on July 31, 1969 to Leon C. Arcillas, who would later serve as mayor of Santa Rosa from 1998 to 2005, and Josefina Bawan Arcillas.She is the older sibling of Arnold Arcillas, the incumbent vice mayor of Santa Rosa. She completed her primary and secondary educations at Canossa School of Santa Rosa, Laguna. She completed her Bachelor of Science in Biology, major in Ecology, at the University of the Philippines Diliman in 1992.[1]
Political career
Arcillas was elected Kabataang Barangay Federation President of Santa Rosa in 1984, a move influenced by her father.
She was later elected city councilor of Santa Rosa, Laguna in 2004, eventually being named as a senior councilor as she had topnotched the election.[2] She was elevated to city vice mayor on May 10, 2005, upon the death of her father Mayor Leon C. Arcillas, who was assassinated, and the subsequent succession of Vice Mayor Joey Catindig to the mayoralty. She assumed office as acting city mayor on October 10, 2006, upon the suspension of Mayor Catindig,[3] before being elected as Mayor in 2007. She thus held three positions in one term (2004–2007).
She was elected Mayor of Santa Rosa in 2007, defeating incumbent Mayor Catindig. She was re-elected in 2010 and in 2013. 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.[1] In 2013, a disqualification case was filed against her by rival Alice Lazaga for allegedly violating the election gun ban.[4]
She served as representative for Laguna’s 1st district for one term from 2016 to 2019, swapping roles with Dan Fernandez as both reached the three-term limit, respectively. As representative, she notably authored House Bill Nos. 8433 & 9080 that sought the eventual creation of the lone legislative district of Santa Rosa.[5][6]
She was elected as Mayor of Santa Rosa once again in 2019, switching places with Fernandez once again. She was re-elected in 2022 and in 2025.
Personal life
Arcillas was married to a man surnamed Nazareno. She has two children, including Monica, who was the second nominee for ALONA Partylist in 2022.[1][7]
References
- ^ a b c “Government Officials”. Sta Rosa Portal. Retrieved January 12, 2023.
- ^ “Mayor Arlene Arcillas-Nazareno: Her father’s daughter”. Philstar.com. March 22, 2009. Retrieved February 8, 2026.
- ^ Ozaeta, Arnell (October 10, 2006). “Palace suspends Sta. Rosa mayor”. The Philippine Star. Retrieved July 21, 2020.
- ^ Esmaquel, Paterno III (April 29, 2013). “Laguna bet faces DQ over too many bodyguards”. Rappler. Retrieved February 8, 2026.
- ^ Garcia, Patrick (January 9, 2019). “Bill declaring the lone district of Sta. Rosa City approved by House panel”. Manila Bulletin. Retrieved January 12, 2023.
- ^ “ARCILLAS, ARLENE B.” Senate of the Philippines Legislative Reference. Retrieved January 12, 2023.
- ^ People’s Journal (October 10, 2021). “Arcillas family running in 2022 polls”. Journal News Online. Retrieved February 8, 2026.
