Luz Mercado
Luz Mercado | |
|---|---|
| Congresswoman for Southern Leyte's 1st congressional district | |
| Assumed office June 30, 2022 | |
| President | Bongbong Marcos |
| Preceded by | Title Established |
| Vice Chairperson, Committee on Poverty Alleviation | |
| Assumed office 2022 | |
| President | Bongbong Marcos |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Luz Verano Mercado Southern Leyte, Philippines |
| Political party | NUP |
| Spouse | Roger Mercado |
| Occupation | Politician |
Luz Verano Mercado is a congresswoman for Southern Leyte's 1st congressional district.
Early life[edit]
Luz Mercado was born in Southern Leyte, Philippines.[1]
Career[edit]
Congresswoman[edit]
Luz Mercado ran for Congresswoman of Southern Leyte's 1st congressional district under the National Unity Party against Vicente Geraldo and won, with 74,693 votes or 88.93 percent of the votes.[2][3]
Luz Mercado passed 97 bills,[4] including:
- HB00004 - AN ACT PROVIDING PROTECTION TO CONSUMERS AND MERCHANTS ENGAGED IN INTERNET TRANSACTIONS, CREATING FOR THE PURPOSE THE ELECTRONIC COMMERCE BUREAU, AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR
- HB00102 - AN ACT REGULATING THE SALE OF CASKETS BY FUNERAL ESTABLISHMENTS TO ENSURE AVAILABILITY OF AFFORDABLE CASKETS, AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
- HB00198 - AN ACT PROVIDING FOR THE REVISED WAREHOUSE RECEIPTS LAW OF THE PHILIPPINES
Personal life[edit]
Luz Mercado is married to Former Public Works Secretary and Congressman Roger Mercado,[5] her sons include Maasin City Mayor Nacional “Nikko” Mercado and Maasin City Councilor Mikhael Leonardo “Mikee” Mercado, Her brother-in-law is Governor Damian Mercado.[1]
References[edit]
- ^ a b Lando, Roy (2023-03-28). "Luz Mercado Biography, Achievements - PeoPlaid Profile". PeoPlaid. Retrieved 2024-06-22.
- ^ "2022 ELECTION RESULTS: Southern Leyte". PHVOTE. Retrieved 2024-06-22.
- ^ Gabieta, Joey (2022-05-14). "Southern Leyte gov, sister, son, in-law, allies win in local polls". INQUIRER.net. Retrieved 2024-06-22.
- ^ "Hon. Mercado, Luz V." congress.gov.ph. Retrieved 22 June 2024.
- ^ Meniano, Sarwell (14 October 2021). "Southern Leyte execs congratulate new DPWH chief". pna.gov.ph. Retrieved 22 June 2024.