Rep. Raymond Democrito C. Mendoza is TUCP’s Representative to the 14th, 15th, 16th, 17th, 18th, 19th, & 20th Congresses of the Republic of the Philippines, currently serving as House Deputy Speaker. He is husband to Governor of Cotabato Emmylou “Lala” Taliño-Mendoza and father to 3rd District of Cotabato Representative Hon. Maria Alana Samantha and Emilio Ramon. Born in Cebu City in 1962, he found his affinity in the labor movement at a young age having been introduced to the struggle of workers by his father DemocritoT. Mendoza, founder of TUCP.

Raymond obtained his Bachelor of Laws degree from the University of San Carlos and passed the Bar in 1988. His passion for the labor sector also led him to pursuing studies in this field earning certificates from the International Labour Organization (ILO) and completing the Financial Analysis Program for Labor Leaders in Turin, Italy (1995) and Occupational Safety and Health Course also in Turin, Italy (2000).