Mary Marjorie P. Martin-Chan is a lawyer by profession and a public servant as well. Believing that she could maximise best her potential and passion for leadership by serving the community, Atty. Marj was then elected as City Councilor in 2016 up to the present.
For five (5) years of service in Tuguegarao City Council, she has sponsored and authored various ordinances and resolutions. These landmark legislations include, among others: Gender-Related Ordinances, Women Empowerment, Solo Parents Empowerment, and Youth and Family Relations. She is a fellow of the Angat Bayi Women Empowerment Program and the JRMF Young Leaders for Good Governance. Because of her wit and intelligence and to further enhance her knowledge and skills as a legislator, Atty. Marj was chosen by different institutions to be a representative of the Philippines in various international Fellowships, Conferences and scholarships abroad.
Aside from Legislative work, she also serves various organisations. At present, she is the President of the Zonta Club of Central Tuguegarao (2022-2024). She also currently sits as the National Vice President of Luzon Island of the National Movement of Young Legislators (2022-2025). Furthering her advocacies beyond politics, Atty. Marj is also currently serving as Advocacy Consultant for the National Prosecution Development Team of the International Justice Mission Philippines.
