Edwin Ledesma Cruzado (born May 19, 1962) is a Filipino physician and politician serving as the representative of Cotabato's 1st congressional district since 2025. 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.Philippine Daily Inquirer, "Pentagon gang fails to abduct North Cotabato official," 2002.
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.Congress of the Philippines – "New Cotabato Rep. Edwin Cruzado takes oath as Lakas–CMD member", June 4, 2025.
On June 4, 2025, Cruzado formally joined Lakas–CMD, with Speaker Ferdinand Martin Romualdez administering his oath of membership at the House of Representatives.Congress of the Philippines, June 4, 2025.
Personal life Cruzado is married to Isabelita A. Cruzado.
See also
20th Congress of the Philippines
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