Zenaida Cruz-Ducut
Zenaida Cruz-Ducut | |
|---|---|
 Official portrait, 2001 | |
| Member of the House of Representatives from Pampanga's 2nd District | |
| In office June 30, 1995 – June 30, 2004 | |
| Preceded by | Emigdio Lingad |
| Succeeded by | Mikey Arroyo |
| Member of the Lubao Municipal Council | |
| In office June 30, 1992 – June 30, 1995 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | February 5, 1956 Lubao, Pampanga, Philippines |
| Political party | Lakas–CMD |
| Other political affiliations | LAMMP NPC |
| Spouse | Crisanto Ducut |
| Children | 4 |
| Alma mater | Far Eastern University (AB) (LL.B.) |
| Profession | Lawyer |
Zenaida Garcia Cruz-Ducut (born February 5, 1956) is a Filipino lawyer and politician.[1] She is also former Pampanga's 2nd district representative from 1995 to 2004 and former chair of the Energy Regulatory Commission.[2][3][4][5]
Early life and education
Cruz-Ducut was born on February 5, 1956 at Barangay Santa Catalina in Lubao, Pampanga to Bienvenido Cruz, a farmer and Rosario Garcia, a housewife. She studied Graciano Paule Elementary School in her primary education and she studied Holy Rosary Academy in Lubao, Pampanga in her secondary education. She entered her studies at the Far Eastern University where she received Major in Political Science and Bachelor of Laws. In 1986, Cruz-Ducut passed the bar examinations.
Political career
In 1992, Cruz-Ducut is entered the politics when she is a councilor of Lubao. She ran a congressional seat in the second district of Pampanga and won during the 1995 national elections.[6][7][8]
She received the multiple awards and citations, such as; Presidential Citation as the Energetic Legal Aid Lawyer; Distinguished Professor Award of the Harvadian College in San Fernando, Pampanga; Distinguish Kapampangan Awardee in Public Service and Most Outstanding Congresswoman of 1997 and 1998.
Personal life
Cruz-Ducut is married to Crisanto Ducut, a engineer and has 4 children.
References
- ^ "Zenaida Cruz-Ducut". Filipino Congressional biography.
- ^ Corrales, Nestor (January 25, 2014). "Ducut: 'I won't abandon my people'". Inquirer.net. Retrieved August 17, 2025.
- ^ Gutierrez, Natashya (February 4, 2014). "Palace investigating Ducut". Rappler. Retrieved August 17, 2025.
- ^ Carvajal, Nancy C. (May 1, 2014). "Ducut continued to get commissions, say documents". Inquirer.net. Retrieved August 17, 2025.
- ^ Tolentino, Reina C. (May 31, 2016). "Ducut, 3 others plead not guilty". Manila Times. Retrieved August 17, 2025.
- ^ Reyes, Dempsey (June 23, 2022). "Corruption trial of ex-lawmaker Zenaida Ducut suspended". Inquirer.net. Retrieved August 17, 2025.
- ^ Panti, Llanesca T. (July 27, 2023). "Sandiganbayan calls out ex-ERC chair Ducut over docs to prove she has dementia". GMA News. Retrieved August 17, 2025.
- ^ Ong Ki, Czarina Nicole (December 2, 2023). "Pampanga ex-Rep Ducut not yet fit to stand trial on graft, bribery charges -- Sandiganbayan". Manila Bulletin. Retrieved August 17, 2025.