Marc Douglas Cagas IV
Marc Douglas Cagas IV | |
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8th Philippine House of Representatives from Davao del Sur's 1st District | |
In office June 30, 2007 – June 30, 2013 | |
Preceded by | Douglas Cagas |
Succeeded by | Mercedes C. Cagas |
Personal details | |
Born | Marc Douglas Chan Cagas IV April 24, 1976 Philippines |
Political party | Nacionalista (2007-2013; 2019-present) |
Other political affiliations | NPC (2013-2019) |
Spouse | Yvonne Rona Cagas |
Relations | Douglas Cagas (father; died 2021) Mercedes C. Cagas (mother) |
Marc Douglas Chan Cagas IV (born April 24, 1976) is a Filipino politician. A member of the Nacionalista Party, he was elected in 2007 as a Member of the House of Representatives of the Philippines, representing the First District of Davao del Sur. He forfeited a run for re-election in 2013 in order to run for Governor of Davao del Sur. Cagas lost the election to the Liberal Party candidate, former Congressman Claude Bautista. In 2021, upon the death of his father he became governor of the province. Attended the University of the East, College of Law, 1999 to 2004.
Justice Secretary
June 10, 2021, his father Douglas Cagas, died due to complications of COVID-19 virus. In Philippines' order of succession, the vice governor takes over the office of the governor. Hence, he and his cousin, John Tracy, a board member, took over the offices of governor and vice-governor, respectively.
References
- "Member Information: Antonio F. Lagdameo, Jr". House of Representatives of the Philippines. Retrieved 2010-07-07.