Jam Agarao
Maria Jamina Katherine Baltazar Agarao-Oloroso (Maria Jamina Katherine Baltazar Agarao) also known as Jam Agarao, Ate Jam is a Filipina nurse and politician and Member of the Philippine House of Representatives from Laguna's 4th District since 30 June 2022 and Member of the Laguna Provincial Board from the 4th District from 30 June 2019 to 30 June 2022.[1]
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Agarao-Oloroso official portrait during the 19th Congress | |
| Member of the Philippine House of Representatives from Laguna's 4th District | |
| Assumed office June 30, 2022 | |
| Preceded by | Benjamin Agarao Jr. |
| Vice Chairperson of the Philippine House Committee on Tourism | |
| Assumed office August 1, 2022 | |
| Chairperson | Eleandro Jesus Madrona |
| Vice Chairperson of the Philippine House Committee on People Participation | |
| Assumed office August 8, 2022 | |
| Chairperson | Emmarie Ouano-Dizon |
| Senior Member of the Laguna Provincial Board from the 4th District | |
| In office June 30, 2019 – June 30, 2022 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Maria Jamina Katherine Baltazar Agarao Santa Cruz, Laguna, Philippines |
| Political party | Lakas–CMD (2022–present) |
| Other political affiliations | PDP–Laban (2019–2022) |
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| Residence | Santa Cruz, Laguna |
| Alma mater | Colegio de San Juan de Letran - Calamba (BSN) |
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| Website | Hon. Agarao-Oloroso, Ma. Jamina Katherine B. |
Early life
Born in Santa Cruz, Laguna, Philippines, Agarao is the daughter of former congressman of Laguna's 4th District, Benjamin Agarao Jr., and Estelita Agarao. She is the second of four children of Benjie Agarao.
Political life
Provincial Board Member (2019–2022)
In 2019 elections Agarao ran for Member of the Laguna Provincial Board and won by 156,588 she serving with the son of former congressman of Laguna's 4th District and grandson of former Governor of Laguna Rai-Ann Agustine San Luis until 2022.
House of Representatives (2022–present)
In 2022 elections Agarao run for congresswoman for Laguna's 4th District to succeeded her father incumbent congressman Benjamin Agarao Jr. who was running for Mayor of Santa Cruz Agarao won 153,495 her opponent is former Mayor of Santa Maria Atty. Antonio "Tony" Carolino who got 153,267 the margin of the votes was 228. She is the youngest and first female Representative of 4th District of Laguna.
Electoral history
| Year | Office | Party | Votes for Agarao | Result | ||||
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| Votes | % | P. | Swing | |||||
| 2019 | Board Member | PDP–Laban | 156,588 | 42.96 | 1st | N/A | Won | |
| 2022 | Representatives | PDP–Laban | 153,495 | 50.04 | 1st | +7.08% | Won | |
2019
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| PDP–Laban | Maria Jamina Katherine "Jam" Agarao | 156,588 | 42.96 | |
| Nacionalista | Rai-Ann Agustine San Luis (Incumbent) | 109,169 | 29.95 | |
| PDP–Laban | Rommel Palacol | 72,869 | 19.99 | |
| Nacionalista | Reuben Robinson Orillaza | 25,867 | 7.09 | |
| Total votes | 364,493 | 100.00 | ||
2022
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| PDP–Laban | Ma. Jamina Katherine "Jam" Agarao | 153,495 | 50.04 | |
| Aksyon | Antonio "Tony" Carolino | 153,267 | 49.96 | |
| Margin of victory | 228 | 0.07 | ||
| Valid ballots | 306,726 | 99.93 | ||
| Total votes | 306,762 | 100.00 | ||
| PDP–Laban hold | ||||
References
- ^ "House of Representative House Members: Agarao-Oloroso, Ma. Jamina Katherine". House of Representatives. Retrieved 2 September 2022.