Mark Lapid as a Family Man and COO of TIEZA

From being An Actor, Public Servant and now a COO of Tieza. Let us know more of Kuya Mark Lapid.

MARK LAPID (born Marco Tadeo Lapid) is a Filipino government official, tourism development leader, former provincial governor, and actor. He

currently serves as the Chief Operating Officer (COO) of the Tourism Infrastructure and Enterprise Zone Authority (TIEZA), the infrastructure arm of the Department of Tourism responsible for developing and managing tourism-related infrastructure and investment zones across the Philippines.

Lapid first served as TIEZA Chief Operating Officer from 2009 to 2016 under the administration of President Benigno Aquino III. In 2021, he was reappointed by President Rodrigo Duterte and continues to serve underPresident Ferdinand Marcos Jr., leading initiatives that strengthen tourism infrastructure, investment, and sustainable destination development

nationwide.

Prior to his national government role, Lapid served as Governor of Pampanga from 2004 to 2007, becoming one of the youngest provincial

governors in Philippine history after being elected at the age of 24. During his tenure, he focused on local development, public service modernization,

and provincial governance.

In 2016, he sought a seat in the Philippine Senate, further expanding his engagement in national public service. Beyond government, Lapid has also built a career in the entertainment

industry, following in the footsteps of his father, renowned actor and Senator Lito Lapid. He has appeared in several Filipino action films and

most recently portrayed the character Ben in the hit television action-drama series Batang Quiapo.

Lapid holds a Master's Degree in Development Management from the University of the Philippines Los Baños and earned a Doctorate in Business Administration (DBA) from the Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila (PLM). He has further strengthened his leadership and

governance expertise through executive education programs at the Harvard Kennedy School and the Stanford Graduate School of

Business.