Edwin Lacierda

Edwin Lacierda (; born May 8, 1962) is a Filipino lawyer, technology entrepreneur, and former government official. He was a member of the Philippine Cabinet and served as Presidential Spokesperson under President Benigno S. Aquino III. Lacierda is a co-founder of the fintech firm PayMongo.

Early life and education Lacierda was born into a Chinese Filipino family, with a Chinese father and a Filipino mother. He completed his secondary education at St. Jude Catholic School. He earned a Communication Arts degree from De La Salle University. He then pursued legal studies at the Ateneo de Manila University, where he obtained his LLB. Notably, he acted as legal counsel for whistleblower Rodolfo "Jun" Lozada during the Senate investigation into the NBN–ZTE controversy.

Lacierda also taught constitutional law at the Far Eastern University Institute of Law and at the Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila.

Role in government Lacierda first gained national visibility as spokesperson for Benigno S. Aquino III during the 2010 presidential campaign. until his departure in 2021.

He later co-founded another fintech venture, PayRex, where he currently serves as Chief Executive Officer (CEO).

Television hosting In 2025, Lacierda also made his mark in broadcast media, co-hosting The Spokes on Bilyonaryo News Channel. He co-hosts with other former presidential spokespersons such as Trixie Cruz-Angeles, Hernani Braganza, and Margaux Salcedo. The program explores politics, governance, and current events, delivering thought-provoking conversations that challenge conventional perspectives.

Personal life Lacierda speaks four languages: Filipino, English, Hokkien, and Mandarin.