Proceso Alcala
Proceso Alcala | |
|---|---|
 Alcala in June 2014 | |
| Secretary of Agriculture | |
| In office June 30, 2010 – June 30, 2016 | |
| President | Benigno S. Aquino III |
| Preceded by | Bernardo Fondevilla (acting) |
| Succeeded by | Emmanuel Piñol |
| Member of the Philippine House of Representatives from Quezon's 2nd District | |
| In office June 30, 2004 – June 30, 2010 | |
| Preceded by | Lynnette Punzalan |
| Succeeded by | Irvin Alcala |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Proceso Jaraza Alcala July 2, 1955 Lucena, Quezon, Philippines |
| Nationality | Filipino |
| Political party | Liberal Party |
| Spouse(s) | Corazon Asuncion Maaño |
| Children | Ingrid Alcala Irvin Alcala Ivy Alcala |
| Alma mater | Luzonian University Foundation |
| Occupation | Environmentalist Politician |
| Profession | Civil Engineer |
| Nickname(s) | Procy |
Proceso Jaraza Alcala (born July 2, 1955), popularly known as "Procy" in his home province, is a Filipino politician. A member of the Liberal Party, he was appointed by President Benigno Aquino III as Secretary of the Department of Agriculture on June 29, 2010. He was a two-term congressman of the 2nd District of Quezon Province from 2004 to 2010.
Education[]
- Elementary : Lucena South Elementary School (1962-1968)
- Secondary : Lucena City National High School (1968-1972)
- College : Luzonian University Foundation; Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering (1972-1978)
Political career[]
Alcala first served as a two-term congressman of the 2nd district of Quezon Province from 2004 to 2010. He is one of the principal authors of the Organic Agriculture Act of 2010 (RA 10068) and Mounts Banahaw-San Cristobal Protected Landscape Act (RA 2718). He was also a co-author of the Climate Change Act (RA 9729) and the Expanded Senior Citizens Act (RA 9994). He is an environmentalist and a non-government organization worker.[1]
According to his curriculum vitae, Alcala pursued relentlessly his advocacy for and dedication to agricultural development, particularly organic agriculture in the Congress.[1]
In 2010, President Benigno S. Aquino III appointed Alcala to the Agriculture secretary post, serving until 2016. Alcala was the highest paid Cabinet member, based on the 2013 report of salaries and allowances released by the Commission on Audit.[2]
In 2019, almost three years after stepping down as Agriculture secretary, he attempted a comeback to the Congress, running for the 2nd district of Quezon. However, he lost to outgoing Governor David Suarez.
Controversy[]
In 2013, Alcala was one of the co-accused for their alleged involvement in the pork barrel scam.[3] In 2017, the Ombudsman perpetually barred Alcala from running for public office, having been found liable for the misuse of funds.[4]
Alcala was also charged of graft in connection with the "garlic cartel" scheme, which reportedly monopolized garlic prices from 2013 to 2014.[5] He is currently out on bail.[6]
References[]
- ^ a b "Profile of Aquino's Cabinet members". Sunstar. July 3, 2010. Archived from the original on February 2, 2014. Retrieved July 9, 2010.
- ^ Pazzibugan, Dona (June 28, 2014). "Alcala is highest-paid Cabinet member, says COA". Philippine Daily Inquirer.
- ^ "Aquino, Alcala, Abad face plunder complaint". Rappler. October 2, 2013.
- ^ "Ombudsman perpetually bars ex-Agri secretary Alcala from government service". Office of the Ombudsman. October 2, 2017.
- ^ "Former agriculture secretary Alcala, officials, traders charged with graft". Rappler. March 26, 2019.
- ^ Marquez, Consuelo (April 22, 2019). "Ex-Agriculture Secretary Alcala posts bail for graft". Philippine Daily Inquirer.
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