Emigdio Lingad
Filipino economist and politician (1953–2021)
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Emigdio Lingad (May 24, 1953 – July 1, 2021) was a Filipino economist and politician. He represented the Pampanga's 2nd district at the House of Representatives of the Philippines from 1987 to 1995. He also represented Pampanga at the Regular Batasang Pambansa from 1984 to 1986.[1]
Post last held by Luis Taruc
Emigdio Lingad | |
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.jpg) Lingad official portrait during the 8th Congress. | |
| Member of the House of Representatives from Pampanga's 2nd District | |
| In office June 30, 1987 – June 30, 1995 | |
| Preceded by | District re-established Post last held by Luis Taruc |
| Succeeded by | Zenaida Cruz-Ducut |
| Mambabatas Pambansa (Assemblyman) from Pampanga | |
| In office June 30, 1984 – March 25, 1986 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | May 24, 1953 Lubao, Pampanga, Philippines |
| Died | July 1, 2021 (aged 68) |
| Party | LDP (1992–1995) |
| Other political affiliations | PDP–Laban (1987–1992) LnB (1986–1987) UNIDO (1984–1986) |
| Parent(s) | Jose B. Lingad (father) Estela Layug (mother) |
| Alma mater | University of San Francisco (BS) |
| Occupation | Politician |
| Profession | Economist |
Early life and education
Lingad was born to former congressman Jose B. Lingad and Estela A. Layug in Lubao, Pampanga on May 24, 1953. He studied at the University of San Francisco, California, over which he gained Bachelor of Arts majoring in economics and political science, as well as his Bachelor of Science in Commerce. He also underwent military training in the US.[2]
Career
Lingad entered government service as a senior revenue economist at the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR).
Lingad formerly served as a member of the Regular Batasang Pambansa and Undersecretary of Budget Management.[2]
Lingad served as house representative for Pampanga's 2nd district in 1987.[3]