Maria Lourdes Tuason Arroyo-Lesaca is a Filipino politician who was a member of the House of Representatives for Negros Occidental's 5th congressional district.
Political career
She was elected as a representative of Negros Occidental's 5th congressional district at the House of Representatives in the 2019 House of Representatives elections.[1]
Family
She is the daughter of Ignacio Lacson Arroyo, Sr. and Lourdes Zaragoza Tuason. She is the wife of the violinist John Lesaca.[2] She is the sister-in-law of Former President and now Representative Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo.[3] Her brother, Iggy Arroyo, was the district’s congressman from 2004 until his death in 2012.[4]
References
- 1.Geh, Kathy (May 15, 2019). "GMA's sister-in-law to settle 'unfinished business' of late brother Iggy Arroyo | Politiko Visayas". Retrieved June 9, 2026.
- 2.Flores, Wilson Lee. "Arroyo scions Marilou, Luli, Dina on GMA, Mike Arroyo, and the foundation in honor of their grandmother Lourdes Tuason de Arroyo". Philstar.com. Retrieved June 9, 2026.
- 3.Guadalquiver, Nanette (May 15, 2019). "GMA's sis-in-law first to be proclaimed among NegOcc solons". pna.gov.ph/.
- 4.Go, Miriam Grace (October 16, 2018). "Arroyo sister-in-law seeks congressional seat in Negros Occidental". RAPPLER. Retrieved June 9, 2026.