Damian Mercado
Damian Mercado | |
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Official portrait during the 16th Congress | |
| Governor of Southern Leyte | |
| Assumed office June 30, 2016 | |
| 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 | November 24, 1954 Maasin, Leyte, Philippines |
| Political party | Lakas-CMD (2008–2011; 2024–present) |
| Other political affiliations | PFP (2023–2024) PDP–Laban (2016–2023) Liberal (2013–2016) NUP (2011–2013) Lakas–NUCD–UMDP (1997–2008) |
Damian Gaviola Mercado (born November 24, 1954) is a Filipino politician from the province of Southern Leyte in the Philippines. He currently serves as the Governor of Southern Leyte since 2016 and previously from 2007 to 2013. He also served as representative of the province from 2013 to 2016 and Mayor of Maasin from 1998 to 2007.