Junard Chan
Filipino politician
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Junard "Ahong" Quirante Chan (born September 8, 1968) is a Filipino politician from Lapu-Lapu City, Philippines. He served as the mayor of Lapu-Lapu City from 2019 to 2025.[2][3] Chan previously served as barangay captain of Pajo, Lapu-Lapu City from 2013 to 2019 and as a member of the City Council from 2001 to 2010.[4][5][6][7]
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Junard "Ahong" Chan | |
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Official portrait, 2025 | |
| Member of the House of Representatives from Lapu-Lapu's Lone District | |
| Assumed office June 30, 2025 | |
| Preceded by | Cynthia Chan |
| Mayor of Lapu-Lapu City | |
| In office June 30, 2019 – June 30, 2025 | |
| Vice Mayor | Celedonio Sitoy |
| Preceded by | Paz Radaza |
| Succeeded by | Cynthia Chan |
| Barangay Captain of Pajo, Lapu-Lapu City | |
| In office November 30, 2013 – June 30, 2019 | |
| Member of the Lapu-Lapu City Council | |
| In office June 30, 2001 – June 30, 2010 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Junard Quirante Chan September 8, 1968 |
| Party | PFP (2024–present) Tribu Kusgano (local party) |
| Other political affiliations | PDP–Laban[1] (2018–2024) NPC (2009–2018) Lakas (until 2009) |
| Spouse | Cynthia Chan |
| Children | Junard Cedric Chan Jasmine Chan |
Amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, Chan tested positive for COVID-19 on June 11 although he was asymptomatic at the time of confirmation.[8]
Developments in Lapu-Lapu city
Ahong Chan has signed so far:
- Memorandum of understanding regarding development of monorail in Lapu-Lapu City.[9]
- Approval for 203-hectare reclamation project in Lapu-Lapu City[10]
Controversies
In October 2024, Chan filed five cyber libel cases against vlogger Humphrey Elvira, who earlier filed a failed plunder complaint against Chan.[11] As Facebook page “Kamatuoran sa Opon ” administrator, she is also a respondent in five libel lawsuits filed by Canjulao Barangay Captain Rufo Bering and City Hall official, Louie De los Santos.[12]