Junard Chan

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. Chan previously served as barangay captain of Pajo, Lapu-Lapu City from 2013 to 2019 and as a member of the City Council from 2007 to 2010.

Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, Chan tested positive for COVID-19 on June 11 although he was asymptomatic at the time of confirmation.

Developments in Lapu-Lapu city Ahong Chan has signed so far: Memorandum of understanding regarding development of monorail in Lapu-Lapu City. Approval for 203-hectare reclamation project in Lapu-Lapu City

Controversies In October 2024, Chan filed five cyber libel cases against vlogger Humphrey Elvira, who earlier filed a failed plunder complaint against Chan. 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.