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Raymond Mendoza
Profile
Raymond Democrito Cañete Mendoza is a Filipino lawyer, labor leader, and politician currently serving as a member of the House of Representatives of the Philippines, representing the Trade Union Congress Party. First entering Congress in 2009, he is the longest-serving member of the House and has held the position of Deputy Speaker since 2022. A prominent advocate for labor rights, Mendoza has authored landmark legislation including the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program Act and the Department of Migrant Workers Act. Beyond his legislative duties, he serves as the president of the Trade Union Congress of the Philippines and holds leadership roles in various international labor organizations, including the ASEAN Trade Union Council.
Details
- Born
- July 7, 1962 · 63 years old
- Birth place
- Cebu City, Philippines
- Education
- Immaculate Heart of Mary College (BA Philosophy), University of San Carlos (Bachelor of Laws, Juris Doctor), Ateneo de Manila University (MBA)
- Career
- Lawyer, maritime voluntary arbitrator, executive assistant at Associated Labor Unions–TUCP, assistant secretary at the Department of Environment and Natural Resources, director at the Philippine National Oil Company
