Roger Mercado
Roger Mercado | |
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 Portrait during the 18th Congress | |
| Member of the Philippine House of Representatives from Southern Leyte's at-large district | |
| In office June 30, 2016 – October 13, 2021 | |
| Preceded by | Damian Mercado |
| Succeeded by | Vacant |
| In office June 30, 2004 – June 30, 2013 | |
| Preceded by | Aniceto G. Saludo Jr. |
| Succeeded by | Damian Mercado |
| In office June 30, 1992 – June 30, 1998 | |
| Preceded by | Rosette Lerias |
| Succeeded by | Aniceto G. Saludo Jr. |
| In office June 30, 1987 – October 15, 1991 | |
| Preceded by | Nicanor Yñiguez |
| Succeeded by | Rosette Yñiguez Lerias |
| Governor of Southern Leyte | |
| In office June 30, 2013 – June 30, 2016 | |
| President | Benigno Aquino III |
| Vice President | Jejomar Binay |
| Preceded by | Damian Mercado |
| Succeeded by | Damian Mercado |
| Secretary of the Department of Public Works and Highways | |
| In office October 13, 2021 – June 30, 2022 | |
| President | Rodrigo Duterte |
| Preceded by | Mark Villar |
| Succeeded by | Manuel Bonoan |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Roger Gaviola Mercado August 29, 1951 Maasin, Leyte, Philippines |
| Political party | Lakas-CMD (2008–2011; 2019–present)[1] |
| Other political affiliations |
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Roger "Oging" Gaviola Mercado (born August 29, 1951) is a Filipino politician. He served as congressman of Southern Leyte's 1st district from 1987 to 1991, 1992 to 1998, 2004 to 2013 and 2016 to 2021. After his tenure, he was appointed as the secretary of the Department of Public Works and Highways.
Career
[edit]House of Representatives
[edit]As a member of Lakas ng Bayan, Mercado initially won as representative of Southern Leyte's 1st congressional district in the 1987 Philippine House of Representatives elections.[12][11] During his tenure as congressman, he was a member in the House Committee on Labor and Employment, the House Committee on Science and Technology, the House Committee on Justice, the House Committee on Suffrage and Electoral Reform, the House Committee of Trade and Industry, the House Committee of Ways and Means, and the House Committee on Sports.[13] He opposed the Presidential Commission Against Graft.[14] On October 15, 1991, however, the Supreme Court declared Mercado's electoral opponent Rosette Yñiguez-Lerias as having won the 1987 election by 146 votes.[15][8] Just after the 1992 Philippine general election, Mercado was the chair of the House Agrarian Reform Committee.[16][17]
In December 2019, Mercado left PDP-Laban to return to the Lakas–CMD party.[1]
Post-Congress
[edit]Mercado ran for governor in the 2001 Philippine general election, losing to Rosette Lerias of the Nationalist People's Coalition, with him running with Lakas-CMD again. He gained 65,522 votes while Lerias gained 67,047 votes.[18]
Secretary
[edit]On October 12, 2021, Mercado was appointed by President Rodrigo Duterte to become the Secretary of the Department of Public Works and Highways. He is the successor of former chief Mark Villar.[19] Because of the appointment, he abandoned his re-election bid for the congressman of Southern Leyte's 1st congressional district. His wife, Luz Mercado, ran for the re-election bid of Mercado,[20] eventually winning as congresswoman.[21]
Controversy
[edit]Following the 2001 Philippine general election, Rosette Lerias, an opponent of Mercado, filed an election protest against him, citing lack of merit. Two lawyers were present, though the protest was dismissed. Following the dismissal, a proclamation was filed, which was stalled when Mercado also filed a protest on May 17, which was also dismissed.[22] She also created an election protest in the 1987 elections, which was declined.[11] The next year, she accused Mercado of allegedly stealing four ballot boxes, which allegedly contains more than 146 votes in favor of Lerias.[23]
References
[edit]- ^ a b PJI (October 18, 2020). "Romualdez: Lakas growing, getting stronger". Journal Online. Retrieved February 9, 2025.
- ^ a b Bueza, Michael (May 11, 2019). "Midterm exodus: When political butterflies switch party alliances". Rappler. Manila, Philippines: Rappler Inc.
{{cite news}}:|access-date=requires|url=(help) - ^ Ranada, Pia (May 11, 2013). "Cops get 'gifts' from S. Leyte bets". Rappler. Manila, Philippines: Rappler Inc. Retrieved February 9, 2025.
Roger Mercado, the incumbent congressman of Southern Leyte who is running for governor under the National Unity Party (NUP)[...]
- ^ Jacinto, Gerry (November 29, 1992). "Solon accuses businesswoman of 'lying' on Laguna land mess". Manila Standard. Kamahalan Publishing Corp. p. 3. Retrieved February 9, 2025.
Rep. Roger Mercado (NUCD-Leyte), chairman of the House body [committee on agrarian reform], hinted that [Elena] Lim, owner of Solid Corp. [...] maybe accused of "perjury" because she testified under oath.
- ^ PDI Visayas Bureau (March 10, 2001). "Old faces in 'new politics'". Philippine Daily Inquirer. The Philippine Daily Inquirer, Inc. p. A14. Retrieved February 9, 2025.
- ^ Napallacan, Jhunnex (March 2, 2007). "Gloria allies in Cebu also in disarray over local polls". Philippine Daily Inquirer. The Philippine Daily Inquirer, Inc. p. A15. Retrieved February 9, 2025.
- ^ Maragay, Fel (January 14, 1989). "2 senators brand as ploy House move on March polls". Manila Standard. Manila Standard News, Inc. p. 3. Retrieved February 9, 2025.
[...]Rep. Roger Mercado (LDP-Leyte) walked out[...]
- ^ a b "Backers confident of Mitra's win". Manila Standard. Kamahalan Publishing Corp. October 28, 1991. p. 6. Retrieved February 9, 2025.
The [Supreme] Court declared[... Rosette Yñiguez] Lerias against Rep. Roger Mercado (LDP-Southern Leyte).
- ^ "House bills filed". Manila Standard. Standard Publications, Inc. April 28, 1988. p. 7. Retrieved February 9, 2025.
- ^ Alviola, Derek (April 30, 2016). "Southern Leyte Gov Mercado: 'We're 100% Roxas-Robredo'". Rappler. Southern Leyte, Philippines: Rappler Inc. Retrieved February 9, 2025.
- ^ a b c High court dismisses poll protest. Manila Standard. September 17, 1987.
- ^ Suarez 1997, p. 196.
- ^ Congress 1987.
- ^ Suarez 1997, p. 197.
- ^ Lanuza, Angelo (October 16, 1991). "High court unseats S. Leyte solon". Manila Standard. Kamahalan Publishing Corp. p. 7. Retrieved February 9, 2025.
- ^ Riedinger 1995, p. 187.
- ^ House members promoting people's consultation. Manila Standard. March 19, 1993.
- ^ "Who's winning, who's losing in the provinces". Philippine Daily Inquirer. May 19, 2001. p. A19. Retrieved February 9, 2025.
- ^ "Mercado Formally Takes DPWH Post". Department of Public Works and Highways. October 14, 2021. Retrieved November 5, 2024.
- ^ Galvez, Daphne (13 October 2021). "Southern Leyte Rep. Mercado is new DPWH chief". Inquirer. Retrieved November 5, 2024.
- ^ "2022 ELECTION RESULTS: Southern Leyte". Rappler. Retrieved November 5, 2024.
- ^ Arnaiz, Jane (22 June 2001). Comelec proclaims Leyte gov. Philippine Daily Inquirer.
- ^ Ballot box snatching quiz asked. Manila Standard. 13 March 1988.
Bibliography
[edit]- Congress (1987- ), Philippines (1988). The Philippine Congress, 1987-1992. Creative Computech Pub.
{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - Riedinger, Jeffrey M. (1995). Agrarian Reform in the Philippines: Democratic Transitions and Redistributive Reform. Stanford University Press. ISBN 978-0-8047-2530-9.
- Suarez, Rolando A. (1997). Nasa tao ang gawa, nasa Diyos ang awa (in Tagalog). Rex Bookstore, Inc. ISBN 978-971-23-2238-9.