Liza Maza facts for kids

Quick facts for kids The Honorable Liza Maza
Maza in August 2024
Lead Convenor of National Anti-Poverty Commission
In office August 1, 2016 – August 20, 2018
President	Rodrigo Duterte
Preceded by	Jose Eliseo Rocamora
Succeeded by	Noel Felongco
Member of the Philippine House of Representatives for Gabriela
In office June 30, 2004 – June 30, 2010 Serving with Luzviminda Ilagan
Member of the Philippine House of Representatives for Bayan Muna
In office June 30, 2001 – June 30, 2004 Serving with Crispin Beltran & Satur Ocampo
Personal details
Born	Liza Lagorza (1957-09-08) September 8, 1957 (age 67) San Pablo, Laguna, Philippines
Political party	Gabriela (2004–present)
Other political affiliations	Bayan Muna (2001–2004) Makabayan (2009–present)
Spouse	Jaime Maza (deceased)
Residence	Quezon City
Alma mater	University of the Philippines Diliman

Liza Lagorza Maza (born September 8, 1957) is a politician and activist from the Philippines. She was a main leader of the National Anti-Poverty Commission. This group works to help reduce poverty in the country. She served in this role during President Duterte's time in office, from August 2016 to August 2018. Before that, she was a member of the Philippine House of Representatives. There, she represented the Gabriela Women's Party, a group focused on women's rights.

About Liza Maza's Life

Liza Maza was born on September 8, 1957. She studied at the University of the Philippines Diliman. In 1978, she earned a degree in Business Economics. This education helped prepare her for her future work in public service.

Her Work in Government

Liza Maza has worked hard to create new laws and proposals in the Philippines. As a representative for Bayan Muna, she helped create 18 bills and 24 resolutions. Bills are ideas for new laws, and resolutions are official statements or decisions.

Later, as a representative for the Gabriela Women's Party, she was even more active. She helped create 53 bills and 120 resolutions. Many of these ideas became real laws.

Important Laws She Helped Create

Some of the important laws Liza Maza helped create include:

• The Rent Control Act of 2009: This law helps control how much landlords can charge for rent.
• The Juvenile Justice and Welfare Act of 2006: This law deals with how young people are treated in the justice system.
• The Magna Carta of Women: This law works to protect and promote the rights of women in the Philippines.
• The Philippine Nursing Act: This law helps improve the standards for nurses in the country.
• The Anti-Torture Law: This law makes torture illegal.
• The Anti-Violence in Women and Children Act: She co-authored this law, which protects women and children from violence.
• The Anti-Trafficking in Persons Act of 2003: This law helps stop the illegal movement and selling of people.

Travel and Future Plans

In 2015, Liza Maza was not allowed to enter the United States. She had planned to attend a conference there.

In 2024, she shared her plans to run for a seat in the Senate. The Senate is another important part of the Philippine government that makes laws. She hopes to be elected in the 2025 elections.