Emigdio Lingad

Emigdio Lingad (May 24, 1953 – July 1, 2021) was a Filipino economist and politician. He represented the Pampanga's 2nd district at the House of Representatives of the Philippines from 1987 to 1995. He also represented Pampanga at the Regular Batasang Pambansa from 1984 to 1986.

In this Philippine name, the middle name or maternal family name is Layug and the surname or paternal family name is Lingad.

The Honorable Emigdio Lingad
Lingad official portrait during the 8th Congress.
Member of the House of Representatives from Pampanga's 2nd District
In office June 30, 1987 – June 30, 1995
Preceded by	District re-established Post last held by Luis Taruc
Succeeded by	Zenaida Cruz-Ducut
Mambabatas Pambansa (Assemblyman) from Pampanga
In office June 30, 1984 – March 25, 1986
Personal details
Born	(1953-05-24)May 24, 1953 Lubao, Pampanga, Philippines
Died	July 1, 2021(2021-07-01) (aged 68)
Political party	LDP (1992-1995)
Other political affiliations	Laban (1987-1992)
Parent(s)	Jose B. Lingad (father) Estela Layug (mother)
Alma mater	University of San Francisco (BS)
Occupation	Politician
Profession	Economist

Biography

Lingad was born to former congressman Jose B. Lingad and Estela A. Layug in Lubao, Pampanga on May 24, 1953. He studied at the University of San Francisco, California, over which he gained Bachelor of Arts majoring in economics and political science, as well as his Bachelor of Science in Commerce. He also underwent military training in the US.^[1]

He entered government service as a senior revenue economist at the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR). He formerly served as a member of the Regular Batasang Pambansa and Undersecretary of Budget Management.^[1]

He served as house representative for Pampanga's 2nd district in 1987.^[2]