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Ading Cruz
Filipino politician (born 1959) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Ricardo "Ading" Samonte Cruz Jr. (born September 7, 1959) is a Filipino politician who has served as the representative of Taguig-Pateros's first district since 2022.[1] A member of the Nacionalista Party, he previously served as vice mayor of Taguig under the mayoralties of Lani and Lino Cayetano, from 2013 to 2022.
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Early life and education
Born in Taguig, Cruz comes from a political family with longstanding ties to the city. Details of his formal education remain undisclosed in public records.
Political career
Local government (1995–2022)
Cruz began his political career as a municipal councilor of Taguig from 1995 to 2001, during the period when Taguig was still a municipality. He later served as Vice Mayor of Taguig City for three consecutive terms, from 2013 to 2022.
Representative tenure (2022–present)
Cruz was first elected to Congress in 2022. In his first term, he has filed and supported bills related to the conversion of Pateros into a city, the creation of new barangays in Taguig, ecotourism development, and a cash assistance program. He also authored a bill establishing new trial court branches in Taguig in the aftermath its boundary dispute settlement with Makati.[2]
Cruz voted against the 2024 absolute divorce bill and supported the revocation of Sonshine Media Network International's franchise.
In October 2024, Mayor Lani Cayetano endorsed Cruz over her brother-in-law Lino Cayetano for the 2025 congressional race, citing his "proven track record in public service."[3] Cruz was later re-elected.
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Controversies
In 2024, Cruz criticized fellow Taguig representative Pammy Zamora over uncoordinated relief operations during Typhoon Carina. Subsequently, the Taguig City Council passed a resolution expressing support for his criticism.
Personal life
Cruz is married to Miriam Grace Cruz and is associated with the Cayetano political family. He also operates a farm in Tanay, Rizal.
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