Damian Mercado
Damian Mercado is a Filipino politician from the province of Southern Leyte in the Philippines. He currently serves as a Governor of Southern Leyte.[1] He was first elected as Governor of the province in 2016 and was re-elected in 2019.[2][3]
Damian Mercado | |
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| Governor of Southern Leyte | |
| Assumed office June 30, 2016 | |
| President | Rodrigo Duterte |
| 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 | 24 November 1954 Southern Leyte, Philippines |
| Nationality | Filipino |
| Political party | PDP–Laban |
References
- "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.
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