Luz Mercado

Luz Verano Mercado is a congresswoman for Southern Leyte's 1st congressional district.

Early life
Luz Mercado was born in Southern Leyte, Philippines.

Congresswoman
Luz Mercado ran for Congresswoman of Southern Leyte's 1st congressional district under the National Unity Party against Vicente Geraldo and won, with 74,693 votes or 88.93 percent of the votes.

Luz Mercado passed 97 bills, including:


 * HB00004 - AN ACT PROVIDING PROTECTION TO CONSUMERS AND MERCHANTS ENGAGED IN INTERNET TRANSACTIONS, CREATING FOR THE PURPOSE THE ELECTRONIC COMMERCE BUREAU, AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR
 * HB00102 - AN ACT REGULATING THE SALE OF CASKETS BY FUNERAL ESTABLISHMENTS TO ENSURE AVAILABILITY OF AFFORDABLE CASKETS, AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
 * HB00198 - AN ACT PROVIDING FOR THE REVISED WAREHOUSE RECEIPTS LAW OF THE PHILIPPINES

Personal life
Luz Mercado is married to Former Public Works Secretary and Congressman Roger Mercado, her sons include Maasin City Mayor Nacional “Nikko” Mercado and Maasin City Councilor Mikhael Leonardo “Mikee” Mercado, Her brother-in-law is Governor Damian Mercado.