Mark Llandro Mendoza

This article is about the Filipino politician. For the American heavy metal bassist, see Mark Mendoza.

In this Philippine name, the middle name or maternal family name is Latorre and the surname or paternal family name is Mendoza.

Mark Llandro "Dong" Latorre Mendoza (born August 29, 1973) is a Filipino politician. He is the Presidential Adviser on Legislative Affairs and head of the Presidential Legislative Liaison Office,^[1] a member of the cabinet of Philippine President Bongbong Marcos.

Mark Llandro Mendoza
Presidential Adviser on Legislative Affairs and Head of Presidential Legislative Liaison Office
Incumbent
Assumed office August 23, 2022
President	Bongbong Marcos
Preceded by	Irene Afortunado (OIC)
Secretary General of the Philippine House of Representatives
In office November 18, 2020 – July 25, 2022
Preceded by	Jose Luis Montales
Succeeded by	Reginald Velasco
Member of the Philippine House of Representatives from Batangas' 4th District
In office June 30, 2007 – June 30, 2016
Preceded by	Oscar L. Gozos
Succeeded by	Lianda Bolilia
Personal details
Born	(1973-08-29) August 29, 1973 (age 51)
Political party	Nationalist People's Coalition
Parent	Leandro Mendoza (father)
Residence(s)	Lipa City, Batangas
Occupation	Politician

Political career

A member of the Nationalist People's Coalition, he previously served as the Secretary General of the House of Representatives of the Philippines under the speakership of Marinduque Lone District Rep. Lord Allan Velasco.^[2] He also served as a Member of the House of Representatives representing the 4th District of Batangas from 2007 to 2016. He also unsuccessfully ran for governor of Batangas in 2016 and for a comeback to the Congress as representative of the same district in 2019.^[3]

Personal life

He is the son of Leandro Mendoza, a former secretary of Transportation and Communications and chief of the Philippine National Police.^[4]

References

1. Gascon, Melvin (August 3, 2022). "Senators set for face-off with Palace over vetoes". INQUIRER.net. Retrieved August 3, 2022.
2. Galvez, Daphne (November 18, 2020). "House elects new Secretary General". INQUIRER.net. Retrieved November 19, 2020.
3. "3-term congressman is Batangas' biggest spender in 2016 polls". Philstar.com. July 8, 2022. Retrieved July 28, 2022.
4. Marlon Alexander Luistro (May 18, 2007). "Mendoza son beats Ricky Recto in Batangas congressional race". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Archived from the original on July 14, 2007. Retrieved February 10, 2008.

External links

• "Member Information: Mark L. Mendoza". House of Representatives of the Philippines. Retrieved 2008-03-05.

House of Representatives of the Philippines
Preceded by Oscar L. Gozos	Representative, 4th District of Batangas 2007–2016	Succeeded by Lianda Bolilia
Preceded by Jocelia Bighani Sipin	Secretary General, House of Representatives 2020–2022	Succeeded by Reginald S. Velasco
Political offices
Preceded by Irene Afortunado (OIC)	Presidential Adviser on Legislative Affairs & Head of Presidential Legislative Liaison Office 2022–present	Incumbent