Mel Senen Sarmiento

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Mel Senen Sarmiento
Sarmiento official portrait during the 16th Congress
Secretary of the Interior and Local Government
In office September 11, 2015 – June 30, 2016
President	Benigno Aquino III
Preceded by	Manuel Roxas II
Succeeded by	Ismael Sueno
Member of the Philippine House of Representatives from Samar's 1st District
In office June 30, 2010 – September 10, 2015
Preceded by	Reynaldo S. Uy
Succeeded by	Edgar Mary S. Sarmiento
Mayor of Calbayog
In office June 30, 2001 – June 30, 2010
Preceded by	Reynaldo S. Uy
Succeeded by	Reynaldo S. Uy
Vice Mayor of Calbayog
In office June 30, 1992 – June 30, 1995
Personal details
Born	Mel Senen Sevilla Sarmiento (1962-08-11) August 11, 1962 (age 62) Manila, Philippines[citation needed]
Political party	Liberal (2009-present)
Other political affiliations	Lakas-CMD (until 2009)
Occupation	Businessman
Profession	Politician

Mel Senen Sevilla Sarmiento (born August 11, 1962) is a Filipino politician. He was a member of the Philippine House of Representatives representing the 1st Legislative District of Samar from 2010 to 2015. He also served as Secretary-General of the Liberal Party. He served as the Vice Mayor of Calbayog from 1992 to 1995 and Mayor from 2004 to 2011 before the death of Congressman Uy. He was also the Secretary General of the League of Cities of the Philippines from 2004 to 2010. He also served as the last Secretary of the Interior and Local Government under President Benigno Aquino III after Jesse Robredo and Mar Roxas.