Emerson Pascual

Emerson Pascual
Official portrait, 2025
Member of the House of Representatives from Nueva Ecija’s 4th district
Incumbent
Assumed office
June 30, 2022
Preceded byMaricel Natividad Nagaño
Mayor of Gapan
In office
June 30, 2016 – June 30, 2022
Vice MayorInocencio Bautista Jr.
Preceded byMaricel Natividad Nagaño
Succeeded byEmary Joy Pascual
Personal details
BornEmerson David Pascual
(1972-10-19) October 19, 1972 (age 54)
Gapan, Nueva Ecija, Philippines
PartyNUP (2026–present)
Other political
affiliations
Lakas (2022–2026)
Unang Sigaw (2018–2021)
PDP–Laban (2016–2022)
OccupationPolitician, businessman

Emerson "Emeng" David Pascual (born October 19, 1972) is a Filipino politician and businessman. He is currently serving as representative of the 4th District of Nueva Ecija in the House of Representatives of the Philippines since 2022. He previously served as Mayor of Gapan from 2016 to 2022.

Political career

Barangay politics

Pascual entered politics when he was barangay captain on Pambuan in Gapan.

Mayor of Gapan (2016–2022)

In 2016 elections, Pascual was elected as mayor of Gapan for two consecutive terms.

House of Representatives (2022–present)

In 2022 elections, Pascual became a representative of the fourth district of Nueva Ecija.

Personal life

Pascual is the son of Rodrigo "Boy" Pascual, a former barangay captain and Cristina "Bebe" David-Pascual. His sister, Emary Joy Pascual, is the current mayor of Gapan since 2022.

Electoral history

Electoral history of Emerson Pascual
Year Office Party Votes received Result
Local National Total % P. Swing
2016 Mayor of Gapan N/a PDP–Laban 28,961 N/a 1st N/a Won
2019 Unang Sigaw 43,056 N/a 1st N/a Unopposed
2022 Representative (Nueva Ecija–4th) N/a 177,046 53.55% 1st N/a Won
2025 Lakas 197,350 57.32% 1st N/a Won

References

  1. ↑ Cervantes, Filane Mikee (14 June 2022). "2 more lawmakers forge alliance with Lakas-CMD". Philippine News Agency. Retrieved 10 February 2026.
  2. ↑ "Emerson Pascual". Rappler.com. Retrieved 10 February 2026.
  3. ↑ Galvez, Manny (14 August 2013). "3 dead, 2 seriously hurt in Nueva Ecija gun attack". Philstar Global. Retrieved 10 February 2026.
  4. ↑ Galvez, Manny (9 September 2015). "Ombudsman junks raps vs Nueva Ecija mayor, village chief". Philstar Global. Retrieved 10 February 2026.
  5. ↑ Ballaran, Jhoanna (7 September 2017). "Gapan mayor offers P200,000 for info on boy's murder, dumping in river". Inquirer.net. Retrieved 10 February 2026.
  6. ↑ Galang, Armand (14 November 2018). "Nueva Ecija mayor raises P10-M bounty for arrest of alleged gang leader". Inquirer.net. Retrieved 10 February 2026.
  7. ↑ "Faces of the News: Gabino Ganggangan and Emerson 'Emeng' Pascual". Inquirer.net. 5 April 2020. Retrieved 10 February 2026.
  8. ↑ "Nueva Ecija Rep Pascual faces Comelec scrutiny over vote buying allegations". Politiko. 23 April 2025. Retrieved 10 February 2026.