Proceso Jaraza Alcala (born July 2, 1955), popularly known as "Procy" in his home province, is a Filipino politician. He is the longest serving Secretary of the Department of Agriculture, holding the position from 2010 to 2016 encompassing the entire term of President Benigno Aquino III. He was a two-term congressman of the 2nd District of Quezon Province from 2004 to 2010.
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 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 |
| Political party | NPC (2021–present) |
| Other political affiliations | Liberal (2004-2021) |
| Spouse | Corazon Asuncion Maaño |
| Children | 3 |
| Alma mater | Luzonian University Foundation (BS) |
| Occupation | Politician, environmentalist |
| Profession | Civil Engineer |
| Nickname | Procy |
Education
edit- 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
editAlcala 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. He sought another comeback to the Congress in 2022, this time under the Nationalist People's Coalition,[3] but lost to Suarez once again.[4]
References
edit- ^ 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.
- ^ "Certified List of Candidates (Provincial) - Quezon" (PDF). Commission on Elections. Retrieved January 20, 2022.
- ^ "Halalan 2022 QUEZON, REGION IV-A Election Results". ABS-CBN. Retrieved May 15, 2022.
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