Marco “Mark” Tadeo Lapid, a significant figure in Philippine politics and entertainment, has left a notable mark both as an actor and a public servant. Born on February 16, 1980, Lapid served as the Governor of Pampanga from 2004 to 2007 before transitioning to key roles in national tourism agencies.
Mitzi Karen Lapid, Ysabel Ortega, Maan Krista Lapid
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Maria Casandra Park Lapid, and Mischa Amidala Lapid
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University of the Philippines Los Baños, Angeles University Foundation
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Interesting Facts About Mark Lapid
From 2009 to 2016, he held the position of chief operating officer at the Tourism Infrastructure and Enterprise Zone Authority (TIEZA) during President Benigno Aquino III’s administration. TIEZA, an agency under the Department of Tourism (DOT), oversees tourism enterprise zones established by Republic Act 9593.
Lapid resumed his role in TIEZA in 2021 after being appointed as its chief by President Rodrigo Duterte on January 5, 2021.
Lapid’s journey in public service began at a young age when he was elected as SK (Sanggunian Kabataan) Chairman at just 16 years old. Concurrently, he represented the province’s youth sector in the Sangguniang Panlalawigan of Pampanga.
At the age of 24, he became the Governor of Pampanga, where he led initiatives that elevated the province’s productivity, making it one of the top ten most productive provinces in the Philippines. His tenure as Governor was characterized by increased infrastructure development.
Despite an unsuccessful bid for a Senate seat in 2015 under the Koalisyon ng Daang Matuwid, Lapid garnered attention and applause during a senatorial forum at the University of the Philippines – Diliman for his support of peace in Mindanao and same-sex marriage.
Lapid is affiliated with the Aksyon Demokratiko Party.
In his acting career, he starred in films such as “Apoy sa Dibdib ng Samar” (2006) alongside Cristine Reyes and directed by Jose Balagtas. Additionally, his film “Tatlong Baraha” was an entry in the Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) in 2006.
Lapid ventured into movie production, producing films like “Lapu-Lapu” starring his father, Lito Lapid, and Joyce Jimenez.
He is one of the four children of actor and Senator Lito Lapid and Marissa Tadeo-Lapid, with siblings including Maan Krista, Mitzi Karen, and Maynard.
Lapid tied the knot with actress Tanya Garcia in a civil wedding ceremony on July 30, 2010, in Porac, Pampanga. They have two daughters, Mischa Amidala and Matilda Anika, born in Las Vegas, Nevada, on September 21, 2007, and October 29, 2010, respectively.
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