Edwin Cruzado
Edwin Cruzado | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Philippine House of Representatives from Cotabato's 1st congressional district | |
| Assumed office June 30, 2025 | |
| Preceded by | Joselito Sacdalan |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Edwin Ledesma Cruzado May 19, 1962 Cotabato, Philippines |
| Party | Lakas–CMD |
| Other political affiliations | Pwersa ng Masang Pilipino (until 2025) |
| Spouse | Isabelita A. Cruzado |
| Occupation | Physician, Politician |
Edwin Ledesma Cruzado[1] (born May 19, 1962) is a Filipino physician and politician serving as the representative of Cotabato's 1st congressional district since 2025.[2][3] A former board member of North Cotabato's 1st District, he is affiliated with Lakas–CMD.
Early life and career
Cruzado was trained as a physician and served as a health officer in Cotabato province. In 2002, he narrowly escaped an abduction attempt by the Pentagon gang, an incident that underscored his commitment to public service despite security risks.[4]
Political career
Cruzado entered politics as a board member for North Cotabato's 1st District. In the 2025 elections, he ran under the Pwersa ng Masang Pilipino and defeated incumbent representative Joselito Sacdalan for the congressional seat.[5]
On June 4, 2025, Cruzado formally joined Lakas–CMD, with Speaker Ferdinand Martin Romualdez administering his oath of membership at the House of Representatives.[6]
Personal life
Cruzado is married to Isabelita A. Cruzado.
See also
References
- ^ "Edwin Ledesma Cruzado". RAPPLER. 2025-09-06. Retrieved 2025-09-11.
- ^ "The Best Electoral Candidates Offering North Contabato 1st District in Philippines Rated By Past Clients". Serbisyo PH. Retrieved 2025-09-11.
- ^ Lando, Roy (2025-07-08). "Edwin Cruzado Biography - PeoPlaid Profile". PeoPlaid. Retrieved 2025-09-11.
- ^ Philippine Daily Inquirer, "Pentagon gang fails to abduct North Cotabato official," 2002.
- ^ Congress of the Philippines – "New Cotabato Rep. Edwin Cruzado takes oath as Lakas–CMD member", June 4, 2025.
- ^ Congress of the Philippines, June 4, 2025.