Raphael Lotilla

Raphael Lotilla
Ambassador of the Philippines to the Holy See
Assumed office
February 27, 2026
PresidentBongbong Marcos
Preceded byMyla Grace Ragenia C. Macahilig
33rd Secretary of Environment and Natural Resources
In office
May 23, 2025 – February 27, 2026
PresidentBongbong Marcos
Preceded byToni Yulo-Loyzaga
Succeeded byJuan Miguel T. Cuna
7th and 13th Secretary of Energy
In office
July 11, 2022 – May 23, 2025
PresidentBongbong Marcos
Preceded byAlfonso Cusi
Succeeded bySharon Garin (OIC)
In office
March 22, 2005 – July 18, 2007
PresidentGloria Macapagal Arroyo
Preceded byVincent S. Perez
Succeeded byAngelo Reyes
Personal details
Born (1958-06-16) June 16, 1958
Sibalom, Antique, Philippines
Alma materUniversity of the Philippines Diliman (B.S., B.A., LL.B)
University of Michigan (LL.M)
OccupationProfessor, businessman, government official
ProfessionLawyer
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Raphael Perpetuo "Popo'" Mercado Lotilla (born June 16, 1958) is a Filipino lawyer, businessman, and government official who previously served as the 33rd secretary of environment and natural resources from 2025 to 2026, under President Bongbong Marcos. He previously served as the 7th and 13th secretary of energy under Presidents Gloria Macapagal Arroyo (2005–2007) and Bongbong Marcos (2022–2025), respectively.