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Edcel Lagman (Edcel Castelar Lagman) was born on 1 May, 1942 in Philippines, is a politician. Discover Edcel Lagman's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is He in this year and how He spends money? Also learn how He earned most of networth at the age of 81 years old?
| Popular As |
Edcel Castelar Lagman |
| Occupation |
Politician |
| Age |
82 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Taurus |
| Born |
1 May 1942 |
| Birthday |
1 May |
| Birthplace |
N/A |
| Nationality |
Philippines |
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He is a member of famous politician with the age 82 years old group.
Edcel Lagman Height, Weight & Measurements
At 82 years old, Edcel Lagman height not available right now. We will update Edcel Lagman's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
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Who Is Edcel Lagman's Wife?
His wife is Maria Cielo B. Lagman
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| Parents |
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| Wife |
Maria Cielo B. Lagman |
| Sibling |
Not Available |
| Children |
7, including Edcel Greco |
Edcel Lagman Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2022-2023. So, how much is Edcel Lagman worth at the age of 82 years old? Edcel Lagman’s income source is mostly from being a successful politician. He is from Philippines. We have estimated
Edcel Lagman's net worth
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| Net Worth in 2023 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2022 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2022 |
Under Review |
| House |
Not Available |
| Cars |
Not Available |
| Source of Income |
politician |
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Timeline
Lagman was a member of Lakas-CMD and is the main proponent of the Reproductive Health Bill. He is now a member of the Liberal Party, of which he is the party president since 2022, and is one of the leading opposition members of the House of Representatives.
Lagman was instrumental to the abolition of the death penalty in the Philippines in 2006 and continues to oppose proposals to reinstate capital punishment in the country. Lagman is also the principal author of a triumvirate of human rights laws, namely the Anti-Torture Act of 2009 (R.A. 9745), the Anti-Enforced or Involuntary Disappearance Act of 2012 (R.A. 10353), and the Human Rights Victims Reparation and Recognition Act of 2013 (R.A. 10368).
Lagman is the elder brother of Filemon "Popoy" Lagman, the founder of the Partido ng Manggagawa, Alex Boncayao Brigade, and who was assassinated in 2001. Another brother, Hermon, was a political activist who disappeared during the martial law government of President Ferdinand Marcos. Lagman is married to Maria Cielo Lagman (née Burce) and has seven children: Krisel, Greco, Larah, Mahar, Mark, Karina and Andre. His son Edcel Lagman Jr. is the incumbent Governor of Albay.
Lagman has been elected to a total of eight terms as a Member of the House of Representatives, representing the 1st district of Albay. He first served from 1987 to 1998, and then from 2004 to 2013, and from 2016 to the present. His daughter Krisel represented the district from 1998 to 2004 and his son Edcel Jr. from 2013 to 2016. Lagman also ran for senator in 1998 under the Laban ng Makabayang Masang Pilipino coalition and for representative of the 4th district of Quezon City in 2001 but lost in both occasions.
Edcel Castelar Lagman Sr. (Tagalog pronunciation: [ˈedsɛl], born May 1, 1942) is a Filipino human rights lawyer and politician from the province of Albay. He was elected as a member of the House in 1987 up to the present. He served as Minority Floor Leader of the House of Representatives of the Philippines until 2012, when he resigned the office. Lagman is one of the key Liberal Party figures in the House of Representatives, having supported the Reproductive Health Bill (who he principally authored), the SOGIE Equality Bill, the Free Tertiary Education Act, the Anti-Dynasty Bill, and the Freedom of Information Bill. He is also the principal author of the Divorce Bill, the Human Rights Defenders Bill, the Prevention of Teenage Pregnancy Bill, and the Anti-Child Marriage Bill.
