Marlon S. Casquejo

The Honorable
Marlon Casquejo
Commissioner of the Commission on Elections
In office
June 19, 2019 – February 3, 2025
Appointed byRodrigo Duterte
PresidentRodrigo Duterte
Preceded byHon. Christian Lim
Succeeded byHon. Noli R. Pipo
Personal details
Born
Marlon Sabucido Casquejo

Davao City, Philippines
Alma materUniversity of San Carlos (B.S. Computer Engineering)
Ateneo de Davao University (LLB)
OccupationLawyer
ProfessionGovernment official

Marlon Sabucido Casquejo is a Filipino lawyer and government official who served as a commissioner of the Commission on Elections (COMELEC) from 2018 until 2025.[1][2]

Early life and education

Casquejo hails from Davao City, Philippines.[1] He earned his bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering from the University of San Carlos in Cebu City, and completed his law degree at Ateneo de Davao University in 2000.[1]

Career

Prior to becoming commissioner, Casquejo held various positions within the COMELEC, including Assistant Regional Election Director for Region XI (Davao Region), Provincial Election Supervisor for Davao del Norte, and City Election Officer for the 3rd district of Davao City.[1][3]

He was appointed as COMELEC commissioner by President Rodrigo Duterte in 2018, serving until his retirement on February 3, 2025.[4][5] During his tenure, he headed the commission's Second Division.[4][6]

References

  1. ^ a b c d "Marlon Casquejo Biography". PeoPlaid. Retrieved 13 August 2025.
  2. ^ Ranada, Pia (20 June 2018). "Duterte names Marlon Casquejo Comelec commissioner". Rappler. Retrieved 14 August 2025.
  3. ^ Patinio, Ferdinand (20 June 2018). "Poll workers welcome Casquejo's appointment". Philippine News Agency. Retrieved 14 August 2025.
  4. ^ a b Depasupil, William B. (3 February 2025). "2 Comelec commissioners retire". The Manila Times. Retrieved 13 August 2025.
  5. ^ Patinio, Ferdinand (22 January 2025). "Comelec appeals for appointment of 2 new commissioners". Philippine News Agency. Retrieved 14 August 2025.
  6. ^ Regalado, Edith (21 June 2018). "Davao poll officer is new Comelec commissioner". The Philippine Star. Retrieved 14 August 2025.