Virgilio Olivar Garcillano

Career in the Comelec

Garcillano spent his career at the Commission on Elections (Comelec) beginning in 1961, when he first worked as a special attorney. He eventually became the regional director in Southern Luzon replacing Ralph Lantion and Luzviminda Tancangco whose terms had expired, and becoming the fourth and fifth Arroyo-appointed officials of the seven-member commission. Moreover, there were reports that Garcillano resigned Pimentel, in a letter to Drilon and Angara, asked for an inquiry to investigate the two appointees for alleged ties with the First Gentleman.

Despite the accusations, Arroyo, in an address, admitted to such conversations and the tapes, which he later described as "baloney,"

The scandal remained both one of the largest in the Arroyo administration,

Attempt in politics

In 2007, Garcillano ran as an independent for congressman of the first district of Bukidnon, but later conceded defeat while arguing being "defeated by black propaganda." He eventually placed third.

Personal life and death

Garcillano lived privately in Bukidnon since his failed congressional bid, mostly in his farmhouse, which also served as his retirement home, in Baungon. In mid-July 2011, TV5 reported that Garcillano was no longer in his Baungon farmhouse, but had moved to another location but "still in the foothills of Mount Kitanglad".

On September 12, 2007, Garcillano was treated at the Chinese General Hospital and Medical Center in Santa Cruz, Manila after a biopsy due to prostate disease.

Garcillano was married to Grace. He died at his residence in Baungon, on March 29, 2025, at the age of 87.

See also

  • Samuel Ong

Notes

References

  • PCIJ.org - Virgilio Garcillano
  • PCIJ.org - "Gloria-Garcillano" Tapes
  • PhilStar
  • Garcillano's picture
  • Abalos and Garcillano
  • Comelec image