Mark Lapid

Mark Tadeo Lapid (born February 16, 1980) is an actor and politician in the Philippines. He is a former Governor of Pampanga (2004–2007). President Gloria Arroyo appointed him as general manager of the Philippine Tourism Authority in 2008. From 2009 to 2016, he served as chief operating officer of the Tourism Infrastructure and Enterprise Zone Authority (TIEZA) under President Benigno Aquino III. TIEZA is an attached agency of the Department of Tourism (DOT) that designates, regulates and supervises tourism enterprise zones established under Republic Act 9593. Lapid returned to the government agency in 2021 after his appointment as TIEZA chief by President Rodrigo Duterte on January 5, 2021.[1]

The Honorable

Mark Lapid
Chief Operating Officer of the Tourism Infrastructure and Enterprise Zone Authority
Assumed office
January 11, 2021
PresidentRodrigo Roa Duterte
Preceded byPocholo Paragas
Philippine Tourism Authority General Manager
In office
August 1, 2008 – October 14, 2015
PresidentGloria Macapagal Arroyo
Benigno S. Aquino III
Succeeded byGuiller Asido
Governor of Pampanga
In office
June 30, 2004 – June 30, 2007
Vice GovernorYeng Guiao
Preceded byLito Lapid
Succeeded byEd Panlilio
Personal details
Born
Marco Tadeo Lapid

(1980-02-16) February 16, 1980
San Fernando, Pampanga, Philippines
NationalityFilipino
Political partyAksyon Demokratiko
Spouse(s)Tanya Garcia
ChildrenMischa Amidala Garcia Lapid
Matilda Anika Garcia Lapid
ParentsLito Lapid
Marissa Tadeo
ResidencePorac, Pampanga
Alma materAngeles University Foundation
University of the Philippines, Los Baños
OccupationPolitician

Political career

Mark Lapid began his career in public service at a very young age. He was elected as SK (Sanggunian Kabataan) Chairman at the age of 16. Concurrently, Lapid served as the province's youth sector representative in the Sangguniang Panlalawigan of Pampanga.

He was elected Governor of Pampanga at the young age of 24. While Governor, Lapid successfully made Pampanga one of the top ten most productive provinces in the Philippines. Lapid's tenure as Governor was marked by an increase in infrastructure spending.

Lapid filed his CoC (Certificate of Candidacy) for Senator last October 14, 2015. Lapid ran under the Koalisyon ng Daang Matuwid, but lost placing 19th in the polls, behind coalition mate, Sec. Jericho Petilla

In a senatorial forum held on January 29, 2016 in the University of the Philippines - Diliman, he supported peace in Mindanao and same-sex marriage, which gave him one of the best approval applause from the students of UP.

Lapid belongs to the Aksyon Demokratiko Party

Acting career

Lapid did the film Apoy sa Dibdib ng Samar (2006) with Cristine Reyes, directed by Jose Balagtas.

His film Tatlong Baraha, was an entry to the Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) in 2006. He played the role of Julio Valiente, Maynard Lapid as Zigomar, and Lito Lapid as Leon Guerrero.

Lapid produced the movie Lapu-Lapu starring Lito Lapid and Joyce Jimenez.

Personal life

He is among the four children of actor and Senator Lito Lapid and Marissa Tadeo-Lapid. His siblings are Maan Krista, Mitzi Karen and Maynard.[2] He also has half-siblings such as Manuelito Lapid[3][4] and Ysabel Ortega [5][6][7]

He was married to actress Tanya Garcia in a civil wedding on July 30, 2010 at Marissa Hall in Porac, Pampanga. They have two daughters, Mischa Amidala (born September 21, 2007), and Matilda Anika (born October 29, 2010) in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Filmography

As actor

As producer
  • Lapu-Lapu (2002)

Television

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References
  1. Philstar.com (January 9, 2021). "Mark Lapid returns to TIEZA as COO". The Philippine Star. Retrieved January 12, 2021.
  2. "Melanie Accepts Kris' Apology; Diana Zubiri & Vhong Navarro Going Steady". Newsflash.org. Retrieved 13 March 2015.
  3. "Meet Manuelito, the love child of Melanie Marquez and Lito Lapid". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved 27 April 2016.
  4. "Meet Melanie Marquez' gorgeous daughter, Michelle". ABS-CBN News. August 3, 2016. Retrieved August 3, 2016.
  5. "Ysabel Ortega on dad Lito Lapid: "He's happy for me."". GMA Entertainment. Retrieved 26 September 2019.
  6. "Ysabel Ortega Speaks Up About Relationship With Father Lito Lapid". Philippine News. May 7, 2018. Retrieved 2018-05-08.
  7. "WATCH: Ysabel Ortega in tears over not seeing dad Lito Lapid". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved 2018-05-08.
  8. "Mark Lapid and Tanya Garcia finally tie the knot". Philippine Entertainment Portal.
  9. "Tanya Garcia gives birth to second child with Mark Lapid in Las Vegas". Philippine Entertainment Portal.
  10. "Palace denies Mark Lapid has been replaced as TIEZA chief". GMA News.
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