Adrian Salceda | |
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| Member of the Philippine House of Representatives from Albay's 3rd District | |
| Assumed office 30 June 2025 | |
| Preceded by | Fernando Cabredo |
| Mayor of Polangui | |
| In office 30 June 2016 – 30 June 2025 | |
| Preceded by | Andy A. Mariscotes |
| Succeeded by | Jesciel Richard G. Salced |
| Member of the Polangui Municipal Council as Liga ng mga Barangay president | |
| In office 2015 – 30 June 2016 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Raymund Adrian Enriquez Salceda (1993-02-01) February 1, 1993 |
| Party | Lakas-CMD |
| Residence(s) | Polangui, Albay, Philippines |
| Alma mater | Bicol University – Polangui |
| Occupation | Politician |
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Raymund Adrian Enriquez Salceda (born 1 February 1993) is a Filipino politician who currently serves as the Representative of the Third District of Albay since June 30, 2025.[1] He previously served as the Municipal Mayor of Polangui, Albay from 2016 to 2025.[2] [3]
Early life and education
Salceda was born in Ligao, Albay, to Raymond and Jane Salceda. He did not complete his bachelor's degree in Electronics and Computer Engineering at Bicol University – Polangui. During his college years, he began public service as the elected Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) Chairperson of Barangay Centro Oriental in Polangui. In 2015, he was elected as the Federated SK President of the Province of Albay.
Political career
Barangay leadership
After his SK term, Salceda was elected as the Barangay Captain of Centro Oriental in 2015 and subsequently became the President of the Association of Barangay Captains (ABC) in Polangui, serving as an ex-officio member of the Sangguniang Bayan.
Mayor of Polangui (2016–2025)
Salceda was elected as the Mayor of Polangui in 2016 and re-elected in 2019 and 2022. As mayor, he launched the “HEART 4S”. [4]
Chairperson, House Special Committee on Food Security (2025)
On August 4, 2025, Salceda was elected as Chairperson of the House of Representatives' Special Committee on Food Security during the 20th Congress, becoming one of the few first-term lawmakers to head a House committee.[5]
In his public statement, Salceda highlighted his priorities for the committee: improving farm gate prices for Filipino farmers, increasing agricultural yield per hectare, and reducing food wastage in the supply chain. He emphasized the urgency of making local food production viable and profitable to prevent overreliance on imports and to support rural livelihoods.[6]
As his first legislative measure in Congress, Salceda filed House Bill No. 48, which seeks to allow the National Food Authority (NFA) to purchase palay at competitive prices using excess rice tariff revenues. The bill also proposes improvements to the NFA's buffer stocking and storage systems to reduce post-harvest losses and stabilize food prices during supply shocks.[7]
References
- ^ Inquirer.net. "Younger Salceda files COC for Albay 3rd congressional seat." Published October 5, 2023. Accessed August 8, 2025. https://www.inquirer.net/415766/younger-salceda-files-coc-for-albay-3rd-congressional-seat/
- ^ House of Representatives of the Philippines. "Hon. Salceda, Adrian E." Accessed August 8, 2025. https://www.congress.gov.ph/house-members/view/?member=L072&name=SALCEDA%2C+ADRIAN+E.&page=16
- ^ Municipality of Polangui. "About the Mayor." Accessed August 8, 2025. https://polangui.gov.ph/about-us/about-the-mayor/
- ^ Daily Tribune. "Polangui town clinches 2023 Seal of Good Local Governance." Published December 8, 2023. Accessed August 8, 2025. Under Salceda’s leadership, the municipality of Polangui was awarded the 2023 Seal of Good Local Governance by the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) https://tribune.net.ph/2023/12/08/polangui-town-clinches-2023-seal-of-good-local-governance
- ^ Manila Standard. "Salceda selected House food security panel chair." Published August 5, 2025. Accessed August 8, 2025. https://www.manilastandard.net/news/314465127/salceda-selected-house-food-security-panel-chair
- ^ Manila Standard. "Salceda selected House food security panel chair." Published August 5, 2025. Accessed August 8, 2025. https://manilastandard.net/news/314626160/salceda-selected-house-food-security-panel-chair.html
- ^ House of Representatives of the Philippines. "House Bill No. 48 – An Act Authorizing the Use of Excess Rice Tariff Revenues to Enhance the Capacity of the National Food Authority to Procure Palay, Maintain Buffer Stocks, and Stabilize Prices." 20th Congress. Accessed August 8, 2025. https://docs.congress.hrep.online/legisdocs/basic_20/HB00048.pdf
