Ballot Number: 35
Political Party: Nationalist People's Coalition
Residence: Porac, Pampanga
Birthday: October 25, 1955 (AGE: 69)
Education:
Basic Education
Porac Central school
St. Catherine Academy
Porac Central school
St. Catherine Academy
Professional Experience:
Former Stuntman
Member, Alyansa para sa Bagong Pilipinas (2024 - present)
Actor - Director (1968 - present)
Political Career:
2004-2016; 2019 - present - Secretary
1995-2004 - Governor, Province of Pampanga
1992 - 1995- Vice Governor, Province of Pampanga
Laws Passed:
Republic Act 9296 - The Meat Inspection Act
Republic Act 9999 - Free Legal Assistance Act
Republic Act 10157 - Kindergarten Education Act
Republic Act 10367- Biometrics Law
Republic Act 10645 - Expanded Senior Citizens Act
Family Members in Politics:
Mark Lapid, Son
Chief Operating Officer, TIEZA
Platforms:
Support for the local film industry: pushed for legislation that granted tax incentives to local film producers, enhancing the competitiveness of the Philippine cinema both locally and internationally.
Social Welfare: supports effective social welfare programs for marginalized communities, reflecting his commitment to a resilient, culturally vibrant, and economically strong Philippines through experience and legislative achievements.
Improved Disaster Preparedness: plans to push for legislation that enhances infrastructure resilience and community safety against natural calamities, ensuring that the country is better equipped to handle environmental challenges.
Senior Citizens
Tourism: vowed to improve agri-tourism and initiated initiatives to oversee the development of the tourism potential of the country and gather the tools to ensure the country’s success as it joins the tourism race with our Asian neighbors.
Stance on local issues:
In Favor:
Anti-Terror Law
Death Penalty
Protection of WPS
Against:
SOGIE Equality Bill
ABS-CBN Shutdown
POGO Ban
Jeepney Phaseout
Contacts and Social Media: