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Edwin Cruzado

In this Filipino name, the middle name or maternal family name is Ledesma and the surname or paternal family name is Cruzado.
Edwin Cruzado
Official portrait, 2025
Member of the Philippine House of Representatives from Cotabato's 1st congressional district
Incumbent
Assumed office
June 30, 2025
Preceded byJoselito Sacdalan
Member of the Cotabato Provincial Board from the 1st district
In office
June 30, 2022 – June 30, 2025
Personal details
BornEdwin Ledesma Cruzado
(1962-05-19) May 19, 1962 (age 64)
Cotabato, Philippines
PartyLakas (2025–present)
Other political
affiliations
PMP (2024–2025)
PDP (2021–2024)
SpouseIsabelita A. Cruzado
OccupationPhysician, Politician

Edwin Ledesma Cruzado[1] (born May 19, 1962) is a Filipino physician and politician serving as the representative of Cotabato's 1st congressional district since 2025.[2][3] A former board member of North Cotabato's 1st District, he is affiliated with Lakas–CMD.

Early life and career

Cruzado was trained as a physician and served as a health officer in Cotabato province. In 2002, he narrowly escaped an abduction attempt by the Pentagon gang, an incident that underscored his commitment to public service despite security risks.[4]

Political career

Cruzado entered politics as a board member for North Cotabato's 1st District. In the 2025 elections, he ran under the Pwersa ng Masang Pilipino and defeated incumbent representative Joselito Sacdalan for the congressional seat.[5]

On June 4, 2025, Cruzado formally joined Lakas–CMD, with Speaker Ferdinand Martin Romualdez administering his oath of membership at the House of Representatives.[6]

Personal life

Cruzado is married to Isabelita A. Cruzado.

See also

References

  1. ^ "Edwin Ledesma Cruzado". RAPPLER. 2025-09-06. Retrieved 2025-09-11.
  2. ^ "The Best Electoral Candidates Offering North Contabato 1st District in Philippines Rated By Past Clients". Serbisyo PH. Retrieved 2025-09-11.
  3. ^ Lando, Roy (2025-07-08). "Edwin Cruzado Biography - PeoPlaid Profile". PeoPlaid. Retrieved 2025-09-11.
  4. ^ Philippine Daily Inquirer, "Pentagon gang fails to abduct North Cotabato official," 2002.
  5. ^ Congress of the Philippines – "New Cotabato Rep. Edwin Cruzado takes oath as Lakas–CMD member", June 4, 2025.
  6. ^ Congress of the Philippines, June 4, 2025.

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