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In this Filipino name, the middle name or maternal family name is Gualberto and the surname or paternal family name is Suan.
Lordan Suan
Official portrait, 2025
Member of Philippine House of Representatives from Cagayan de Oro's 1st district
Incumbent
Assumed office
June 30, 2022
Preceded byRolando Uy
Member of the Cagayan de Oro City Council from the 1st district
In office
June 30, 2016 – June 30, 2022
Personal details
Born (1983-07-22) July 22, 1983 (age 42)
Cagayan de Oro, Philippines
PartyPFP (2026–present)
PADAYN (local party; 2018–present)
Other party
Lakas (2023–2026) Nacionalista (2018–2023)
UNA (2015–2018)

Lordan Gualberto Suan is a Filipino lawyer and politician serving as the representative for Cagayan de Oro's first district since 2022.[1] He is affiliated with the Partido Federal ng Pilipinas (PFP) and the local party Padayon Pilipino (PADAYN).

Early life and education

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Suan was born on July 22, 1983 in Cagayan de Oro, Misamis Oriental. He completed his Juris Doctor degree at Xavier University – Ateneo de Cagayan. Before entering politics, he worked as a lawyer, providing legal services focused on the needs of individuals and local communities.[2]

Political career

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Cagayan de Oro City Council

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Suan entered public office in 2016 when he was elected to the Cagayan de Oro City Council. During his time as a councilor, he worked on programs related to education, infrastructure, and social services, with an emphasis on scholarships and youth support.[2]

House of Representatives

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In 2022, Suan was elected to the House of Representatives, representing Cagayan de Oro's first district. In the 19th Congress, he served as vice chairperson of the Committee on Social Services and the Committee on Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprise Development.

Suan has participated in legislative efforts on issues such as disaster preparedness, food security, education, healthcare, and environmental protection.[2] Among the measures he authored is House Bill No. 9457, the "Anti-Education Extortion Act", which seeks to stop public schools from denying enrollment or withholding student records due to unpaid fees.[3]

In 2024, Suan hosted the Bagong Pilipinas Serbisyo Fair in Cagayan de Oro City, facilitating the delivery of various government services to constituents.[4][5]

Legislative work

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In June 2024, Suan was awarded the "Outstanding Public Servant" Laurel Trophy by RP-Mission and Development Foundation Inc., in recognition of his public service during the Independence Day 2024 celebration.[6][7]

Electoral history

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Electoral history of Lordan Suan
Year Office Party Votes received Result
Local National Total % P. Swing
2016 Councilor (Cagayan de Oro–1st) N/a UNA 49,430 N/a 2nd N/a Won
2019 PADAYN Nacionalista 54,505 N/a 7th N/a Won
2022 Representative (Cagayan de Oro–1st) 76,832 54.10% 1st N/a Won
2025 Lakas 88,526 50.99% 1st N/a Won

References

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  1. ^ https://www.congress.gov.ph/house-members/view/?member=K079&name=Suan%2C+Lordan+G.&page=0
  2. ^ a b c Standard, Manila (2024-03-12). "From lawyer to lawmaker: Rep. Lordan Suan's journey". Manila Standard. Retrieved 2025-05-30.
  3. ^ Garcia, Dang Samson. "SUAN PUSHES FOR ANTI-EDUCATION EXTORTION BILL". The POST. Retrieved 2025-05-30.
  4. ^ "Bagong Pilipinas Serbisyo Fair in CDO - Business Week National". National Business Week. 2024-05-08. Retrieved 2025-05-30.
  5. ^ "Rep. Lordan Suan brings Bagong Serbisyo Fair in Cagayan de Oro City - Business Week National". National Business Week. 2024-05-15. Retrieved 2025-05-30.
  6. ^ Standard, Manila (2024-06-18). "Rep. Lordan Suan honored as 'Outstanding Public Servant 2023'". Manila Standard. Retrieved 2025-05-30.
  7. ^ Gorit, Gerry Lee (2024-06-13). "Foundation awards Congressman Lordan Suan as "Outstanding Public Servant" - Business Week National". Retrieved 2025-05-30.
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