Luz V. Mercado | |
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| Mayor of Maasin | |
| Assumed office June 30, 2025 | |
| Preceded by | Nacional Mercado |
| Member of the Philippine House of Representatives from Southern Leyte's 1st district | |
| In office June 30, 2022 – June 30, 2025 | |
| Preceded by | District established |
| Succeeded by | Roger Mercado |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Luz Verano May 23, 1954 Maasin, Leyte, Philippines |
| Political party | Lakas–CMD (2024–present)[1] |
| Other political affiliations | NUP (until 2024) |
| Spouse | Roger Mercado |
| Occupation | Politician |
Luz Verano Mercado (born May 23, 1954) is a Filipino politician who is the mayor of Maasin in Southern Leyte, having been elected in 2025.[2] She is also representing Southern Leyte's 1st congressional district since 2022.
Early life
[edit]Luz Mercado was born in Maasin, Leyte, Philippines.[3]
Career
[edit]Congresswoman
[edit]Luz Mercado ran for Congresswoman of the newly established 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. She became the first representative of the district.[4][5]
Luz Mercado passed 97 bills,[6] 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 Secretary of Public Works and Highways and Lone District Congressman Roger Mercado.[7] Her sons include Maasin Mayor Nacional “Nikko” Mercado and Maasin Councilor Mikhael Leonardo “Mikee” Mercado. Her brother-in-law is Governor Damian Mercado.[3]
References
[edit]- ^ Panti, Llanesca (September 25, 2024). "Members of Lakas-CMD in Romualdez-led House climb to 109". GMA Integrated News. Retrieved September 27, 2024.
- ^ Evite, Sharon (May 12, 2025). "Pamilya Mercado, hawak pa rin ang Southern Leyte". ABS-CBN News (in Filipino). Retrieved May 31, 2025.
- ^ 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.