Mauricio Domogan

Mauricio "Morris" Gamsao Domogan (born October 10, 1946) is a Filipino lawyer and politician who has been the representative for Baguio's at-large district since 2025, previously holding the seat from 2001 to 2010. The longest-serving mayor of Baguio, he served as the chief executive of the city from 1992 to 2001 and from 2010 to 2019.

An Igorot of the Bago ethnic group, Domogan pursued legal studies at the University of the Cordilleras and practiced law from 1974 to 1992. He entered politics in 1988, when he was elected to the Baguio City Council. He was elected vice mayor in 1992 and acceded to the mayoralty later that year after the disqualification of Mayor Jun Labo from office. His early tenure was marked by the city's continued response to the July 16, 1990, earthquake.

Early life and career Domogan was born on October 10, 1946, and traces his roots to the remote sitio of Bab-asig, Patiacan, Quirino (formerly Angaki), Ilocos Sur, and within the boundaries of Besao, Mountain Province, and Tubo, Abra. He is an Igorot of the Bago tribe.

He finished his elementary education at the Patiacan Elementary School in 1961 and finished his secondary education at the Lepanto High School. He obtained his BA degree from the University of Baguio in 1969 and finished his Bachelor of Laws at the University of the Cordilleras in 1973.

Before his political career, he was a private practitioner from 1974 to 1992, focusing on labor issues and was counsel to several unions, including the Hyatt Terraces Employees Union and Baguio Country Club Employees Union.

House of Representatives (2001-2010; 2025–present) Domogan in 2005During the 12th Congress, Congressman Domogan was able to file twenty (20) bills as main author and fifty (50) bills as co-author. Eleven of these bills have become laws of the land (Republic Acts). part of his Priority Development Assistance Fund (PDAF), was devoted to programmed projects benefiting his constituents in the Barangays, public schools, poor but deserving students, indigent patients, livelihood projects, and computerization program on a continuing basis for elementary and high school of Baguio.

Knowing the problems of the City during the rainy months, he prioritized the dredging, revitalization and construction of the drainage system in the central business district, thus effectively solving the age-old problem of flooding at the foot of Session Road as well as the rehabilitation and repair of the biggest drainage system of the City from the Athletic Swimming Pool to the Rabbit Sink Hole. Cognizant of the City as a tourists destination, he campaigned to entice more visitors to come to Baguio. He Supported the Baguio City Police Office in its security concerns to provide a safe haven to tourists in the City. He provided the impetus to successful tourists-oriented activities such as the Panagbenga Flower Festival, Salad Bowl Festival, and the Summer Vacation Activities.