Henry Resurreccion Villarica also known as 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.
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 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. 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 mayorRafael ManzanoJr. 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. He defeated Judy Alarilla, the daughter of mayors Eduardo and Joan Alarilla. He sworn in as Mayor on June 30, 2016.
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. His one of the 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.
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 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 was recovered in March 31. His wife, mayor Linabelle Villarica, despite she did not exhibit any symptoms, was quarantined at their home, after her close contact with him.
