Mercedes Cagas is a Filipino politician. She is the current congresswoman of the lone legislative district of Davao Del Sur Province. Running under the Nacionalista Party in the May 13, 2019 election, she won over Juanito Morales of Hugpong ng Pagbabago regional party and independent candidates Ronald Banac and Brando Agbon.
Personal Information
Complete Name –> Mercedes Chan Cagas
Nickname –> Didi
Hometown –> Kiblawan, Davao Del Sur, Philippines
Family
Spouse – Governor and former Congressman Douglas Cagas
Son – Former Congressman and Current Vice Governor Marc Douglas Cagas IV
Education
College –> University of San Carlos – Cebu
Political Career / Work Experiences
2019-Present – Member, Commission on Appointments
2013-Present – Congresswoman
Projects / Advocacy
* Infrastructure such as the 4 Storey, 24 Rooms School Building at Pedro Arches National High School in the municipality of Bansalan.
RELATED: List of Current Congressmen and CongressWomen of the Philippines
See also: Famous People from Davao Del Sur
See also: Profiles of Philippine Provinces and Tourist Spots