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Luz Mercado

Former Southern Leyte 1st District Representative (2022-2025)

Full Name	Luz V. Mercado
Birthdate	May 23, 1954
Birthplace	Maasin City, Southern Leyte
Education	Saint Joseph College (Primary) Saint Joseph College (Secondary) San Carlos University (Undergraduate), Bachelor of Science and Business Administration
Notable Positions	Chief of Political Affairs, House of Representatives (2004-2021) Supervising Legislative Staff Officer I, House of Representatives (1992-1995)
Sources	Available Statements of Assets and Liabilities (SALNs), Comelec election results data and Certificates of Candidacies, southernleyte.gov.ph

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