Damian Gaviola Mercado (born November 24, 1954) is a Filipino politician from the province of Southern Leyte in the Philippines.[2] He currently serves as the Governor of Southern Leyte since 2016 and previously from 2007 to 2013.[3] He also served as representative of the province from 2013 to 2016 and Mayor of Maasin from 1998 to 2007.[4][5]
Damian Mercado | |
|---|---|
 Official portrait during the 16th Congress | |
| Governor of Southern Leyte | |
| Assumed office June 30, 2016 | |
| Preceded by | Roger Mercado |
| In office June 30, 2007 – June 30, 2013 | |
| Preceded by | Rosette Lerias |
| Succeeded by | Roger Mercado |
| Member of the Philippine House of Representatives from Southern Leyte's Lone District | |
| In office June 30, 2013 – June 30, 2016 | |
| Preceded by | Roger Mercado |
| Succeeded by | Roger Mercado |
| Mayor of Maasin | |
| In office June 30, 1998 – June 30, 2007 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | November 24, 1954 Maasin, Leyte, Philippines |
| Political party | Lakas-CMD (2008–2011; 2024–present)[1] |
| Other political affiliations | PFP (2023–2024) PDP–Laban (2016–2023) Liberal (2013–2016) NUP (2011–2013) Lakas–NUCD–UMDP (1997–2008) |
References
edit- ^ Quismoro, Ellson (September 11, 2024). "Meet Lakas-CMD's 106th member in the House". Manila Bulletin. Retrieved September 27, 2024.
- ^ "Damian Gaviola Mercado". Geni.com. Retrieved September 27, 2024.
- ^ "Prosecution hopes to reverse acquittal of former Southern Leyte governor". Manila Bulletin. 23 June 2019. Retrieved 2019-08-02.
- ^ "DILG reinstates Southern Leyte governor". Sunstar. 1 November 2018. Retrieved 2019-08-02.
- ^ "Leyte governor returns to post". Inquirer. 25 June 2018. Retrieved 2019-08-02.
External links
edit- Province of Southern Leyte Archived 2012-09-01 at the Wayback Machine Official Website
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