Hon. Damian G. Mercado
District Representative
Southern Leyte, Lone District
Term: 1
House of Representatives, Quezon City
Rm. RVM-401
Phone: (632) 931-5001; local 7001, 9329196
Chief of Staff: Luz V. Mercado
KNOW MORE ABOUT OUR CONGRESSMAN
BIRTHDAY: November 24, 1954
BIRTHPLACE: Maasin City, Southern Leyte
FAMILY MEMBERS:
FATHER: NACIONAL ORITO MERCADO (Deceased)
MOTHER: LOURDES
LECAROS GAVIOLA
BROD
& SIS: VINCENT, ALVIN,
JOPIE, ROGER, EMILY
BEST
MEMORIES OF MY HOMETOWN:
As
a carefree, playful kid playing in the streets under the moonlight, and a
very playful teenager biking from Maasin proper to Laboon along Canturing River
MY
STRENGTHS:
My
being a very practical person, decisive yet loving
MY
WEAKNESSES:
My inability to say
“NO” (maikogon) or too kind…
MY
IDEA OF WINNING PEOPLE:
To
be an ever-ready friend to everyone
I
LIKE …
Sincere,
honest, trustworthy people
I
DISLIKE …
People
who be-friends me but has hidden agenda only for his advantage
WHAT DRAWS ME TO POLITICS …
Initially
I was not keen on joining politics, but with the convincing encouragement of
family and relatives I said yes to be the Barangay Captain of Abgao…slowly as I
rose from Mayor to Governor, then now as Congressman - this has given me a high
sense of fulfillment of being able to contribute in making a positive
difference for the development of Maasin into a City and for more improvements
for Southern Leyte.
THE
BIGGEST CHALLENGE OF BEING A PUBLIC SERVANT…
EMPLOYMENT – many of our people
are applying for jobs in our government, but there are not enough positions nor
the resources to be able to back up their hiring. If only I have magic to
create jobs and give livelihood to all Southern Leyteños….
THE THINGS I WANT PEOPLE TO REMEMBER
ME ABOUT ME ….
I
want to be remembered simply as “MIAN –Friend to everyone”
WHEN
I NEED TO DE-STRESS, I USUALLY….
Go
to the farm and enjoy the natural scenery, listening to the crows of fighting
cocks
WHAT
MAKES ME ANGRY ….
Deceitful
people, people who takes advantage of others, not fair dealings
WHAT
ENCOURAGES ME ….
My
Nanay Lourdes, my children and my brothers and sisters…
DURING
MY FREE MOMENTS, I ENJOY ….
Being
with family, friends, singing videoke
ONE
THING POLITICS HAS TAUGHT ME….
There
are no permanent enemies, only permanent interests; and no matter what good
performance you have done to your people, everybody still becomes happy when
you share your material blessings with them.
THE
BEST OF ADVICE I COULD GIVE TO OTHER PUBLIC
SERVANTS –Be always sincere and
true to the promises you make with the people. And be financially ready to
be able to help the needy.
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND:
Elementary: Maasin Central School
(1964-1971)
Secondary: University of The Visayas (1971-1957)
LIFTED FROM AN AWARD GIVEN TO DGM:
“As former Barangay Captain, Liga ng
mga Barangay President, and Councilor who became the last Municipal Mayor and
the first City Mayor of Maasin, he has motivated many to serve for performance
and excellence in public service
His Aksyon, Solusyon,
Inisyatibo pillars of effective governance have generated positive response
especially among empowered barangays and benefited communities. He will always
serve as an inspiration to all local government officials to give and do their
best relevant and practical leadership”.
WORK EXPERIENCE (GOVERNMENT AND/OR PRIVATE
House of Representative, Representative, 01 July 2013 - Present
Southern Leyte Provincial Office, Governor, 30 June 2007 - 30 June 2013
Maasin City, City Mayor, 10 August 2000 - 30 June 2007
Maasin City, Municipal Mayor, 30 June 1998 - 09 August 2000
Maasin City, SB Member, 30 July 1997 - 27 March 1998
Barangay Abgao, Maasin City, Barangay Captain, 01 June 1997 - 27 March 1998
WORK EXPERIENCE (GOVERNMENT AND/OR PRIVATE
House of Representative, Representative, 01 July 2013 - Present
Southern Leyte Provincial Office, Governor, 30 June 2007 - 30 June 2013
Maasin City, City Mayor, 10 August 2000 - 30 June 2007
Maasin City, Municipal Mayor, 30 June 1998 - 09 August 2000
Maasin City, SB Member, 30 July 1997 - 27 March 1998
Barangay Abgao, Maasin City, Barangay Captain, 01 June 1997 - 27 March 1998
