Liza Lagorza Maza (born September 8, 1957[1]) is a Filipina politician and activist who was the lead convenor of the National Anti-Poverty Commission under the Duterte administration from August 2016 until her resignation in August 2018.[2][3] She was a member of the Philippine House of Representatives, representing the Gabriela Women's Party.
Liza Maza | |
|---|---|
 Maza in August 2024 | |
| Lead Convenor of National Anti-Poverty Commission | |
| In office August 1, 2016 – August 20, 2018 | |
| President | Rodrigo Duterte |
| Preceded by | Jose Eliseo Rocamora |
| Succeeded by | Noel Felongco |
| Member of the Philippine House of Representatives for Gabriela | |
| In office June 30, 2004 – June 30, 2010 Serving with Luzviminda Ilagan | |
| Member of the Philippine House of Representatives for Bayan Muna | |
| In office June 30, 2001 – June 30, 2004 Serving with Crispin Beltran & Satur Ocampo | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Liza Lagorza September 8, 1957[1] San Pablo, Laguna, Philippines |
| Political party | Gabriela (2004–present) |
| Other political affiliations | Bayan Muna (2001–2004) Makabayan (2009–present) |
| Spouse | Jaime Maza (deceased) |
| Residence | Quezon City |
| Alma mater | University of the Philippines Diliman |
Biography
editMaza got her Bachelor of Science in Business Economics degree from University of the Philippines Diliman in 1978.[4]
Maza has authored 18 bills and 24 resolutions as a Bayan Muna representative to the 12th Congress. As a representative of Gabriela Women's Party, she has authored 53 bills and 120 resolutions at the 13th and 14th Congress. The bills she authored that were passed as laws include the Rent Control Act of 2009 (RA 9653), The Juvenile Justice and Welfare Act of 2006 (RA 9344), Magna Carta of Women (RA 9710), Philippine Nursing Act (RA 9173), Anti-Torture Law (RA 9745) and the Anti-Violence in Women and Children Act (RA 9262), which she co-authored.[1] She also authored Anti-Trafficking in Persons Act of 2003.[4]
On July 8, 2015, U.S. immigration authorities barred her from entering the U.S. to participate in a left-wing conference on U.S. activities in the Philippines. She has accused the U.S. of supporting human rights violations in the Philippines. She plans to file charges against the U.S. and Korean Airlines, the airline that she was supposed to have taken.[5][6]
In2024 she announced her intention of standing for election in 2025 in the forthcoming elections.[7]
References
edit- ^ a b c "Liza 'Liza Maza ng Gabriela' Lagorza Maza". ABS-CBN News. May 5, 2010. Retrieved April 6, 2015.[permanent dead link]
- ^ "Duterte appoints experts to DICT, MECO, NAPC". Presidential Communications Operations Office. Archived from the original on July 4, 2016. Retrieved July 1, 2016.
- ^ Musico, Jelly (August 20, 2018). "Palace on Maza resignation: 'We wish her the best'". Philippine News Agency. Retrieved October 18, 2018.
- ^ a b "Makabayan's Liza Maza is new anti-poverty chief". Rappler. Retrieved July 1, 2016.
- ^ "United States government bars woman leader". Bulatlat. July 18, 2015. Retrieved July 18, 2015.
- ^ "Women's Group Hits Government for Barring ex-Lawmaker from Leaving the Philippines". Philippine Daily Inquirer. July 15, 2015. Retrieved July 18, 2015.
- ^ Jauhn Etienne Villaruel (August 15, 2024). "Liza Maza announces senatorial bid, joins Makabayan slate". news.abs-cbn.com. Retrieved September 23, 2024.