Mica Gonzales

In this Philippine name for married women, the birth middle name or maternal family name is Mercado, the birth surname or paternal family name is Gonzales, and the marital name is Briones.

Alyssa Michaela "Mica" Mercado Gonzales-Briones (born September 11, 1993) is a Filipino politician and business executive serving as the current representative of Pampanga's 3rd congressional district since 2025. She is a member of the Lakas–CMD political party and the daughter of former representative and Senior Deputy Speaker Aurelio Gonzales Jr..

The Honorable Mica Gonzales
Official portrait, 2025
House Deputy Majority Leader
Incumbent
Assumed office July 29, 2025
Member of the House of Representatives from Pampanga’s 3rd district
Incumbent
Assumed office June 30, 2025
Preceded by	Aurelio Gonzales Jr.
Member of the Pampanga Provincial Board from the 3rd District
In office June 30, 2022 – June 30, 2025
Personal details
Born	Alyssa Michaela Mercado Gonzales (1993-09-11) September 11, 1993 (age 31) Mandaluyong, Metro Manila, Philippines
Political party	Lakas–CMD (2024–present)
Other political affiliations	Kambilan (local party; 2021–present)
Spouse	Gerard Briones
Children	2
Parent(s)	Aurelio Gonzales Jr. Michaeline Mercado
Alma mater	University of Asia and the Pacific (BSBA) Ateneo Law School
Occupation	Politician, Business executive
Profession	Public servant

Prior to her election to Congress, Gonzales served as a member of the Pampanga Provincial Board representing the 3rd District from June 30, 2022, to June 30, 2025.^[1] She also previously worked in the private sector as the Corporate Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer of her family's construction firm, AD Gonzales Jr. Construction & Trading Co., Inc.^[2]

Early life and education

Gonzales was born on September 11, 1993, in Mandaluyong to Aurelio Dueñas Gonzales Jr. and Michaeline de Guzman Mercado. She studied high school in the United States and earned a degree in Business Administration (Management) from the University of Asia and the Pacific. She also studied law at the Ateneo Law School but did not complete the degree.^[3]

Career

Before entering politics, Gonzales worked in human resources and marketing roles at Rockwell Land and Abbott Laboratories and trained in mall operations at SM Supermalls. She later joined her family’s business as Corporate Treasurer and CFO of AD Gonzales Jr. Construction & Trading Co., Inc.^[4]

In 2022, she ran for and won a seat in the Pampanga Provincial Board as top vote-getter for the 3rd District. In 2025, she was elected to the House of Representatives, succeeding her father.^[5]

Political positions

Gonzales has expressed support for policy areas focused on education, women's rights, healthcare access, youth development, and infrastructure in Central Luzon.^[6]

Personal life

She is the daughter of former congressman Aurelio Gonzales Jr. and has four siblings. She is known to maintain a relatively low public profile and is active in local civic programs in Pampanga.^[7]