Romeo Jalosjos Jr.
Romeo "Jon-jon" Masupil Jalosjos Jr. (born November 4, 1971) is a Filipino politician from the province of Zamboanga del Norte.[1] He served as representative for the 1st district of Zamboanga del Norte from 2019 until his removal from the post in 2022.[2][3][4][5][6]
Romeo Jalosjos Jr. | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Philippine House of Representatives from Zamboanga del Norte's 1st district | |
| In office June 30, 2019 – July 21, 2022 | |
| Preceded by | Seth Frederick P. Jalosjos |
| Succeeded by | TBD |
| Member of the Philippine House of Representatives from Zamboanga Sibugay's 2nd district | |
| In office June 30, 2010 – June 30, 2013 | |
| Preceded by | Dulce Ann K. Hofer |
| Succeeded by | Dulce Ann K. Hofer |
| Mayor of Tampilisan | |
| In office June 30, 2007 – June 30, 2010 | |
| Vice Mayor | Enriquieta D. Bomediano |
| Preceded by | Angeles R. Carloto II |
| Succeeded by | Enriquieta D. Bomediano |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Romeo Masupil Jalosjos Jr. November 4, 1971 |
| Nationality | Filipino |
| Political party | Nacionalista |
| Other political affiliations | Aggrupation of Parties for Progress |
| Spouse | Marjorie Nepomuceno |
| Relations | Romeo G. Jalosjos (father) Lana Jalosjos (half-sister) Bullet Jalosjos (half-brother) |
| Nickname | Jon-jon |
Early life with Romeo Jalosjos Sr. and corresponding political tenure
He is the son of the convicted child rapist Romeo G. Jalosjos, who was convicted by RTC Judge Roberto Diokno and later by the Supreme Court despite claims of parliamentary privilege from arrest as a congressman.[7]
Jalosjos ran and won as mayor of Tampilisan, Zamboanga del Norte in the 2007 local elections. In 2010, he ran for and won as a representative of Zamboanga Sibugay's second legislative district defeating incumbent representative Dulce Ann Hofer, daughter of Governor George Hofer. In 2013, he ran for re-election against Ann Hofer again, but was defeated.[8][9] In 2016, he ran for governor of that province against incumbent governor Wilter Palma, but was defeated. In 2019, he ran for and won as a representative of Zamboanga del Norte's first legislative district to succeed the incumbent Bullet Jalosjos.[3]
House of Representatives
In the 18th Congress, he is currently one of the vice chairpersons of the House Committee on Appropriations, and a member of the House Committee on Civil Service and Professional Regulation.
Personal life
Jalosjos is married to Marjorie Nepomuceno Jalosjos, who served as barangay captain of Barangay Patawag, Liloy, Zamboanga del Norte, president of the Liga ng mga Barangay Zamboanga Peninsula, and currently as Assistant Secretary for Special Concerns of the Department of the Interior and Local Government.[10]
Electoral history
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nacionalista | Romeo Jalosjos, Jr. | 65,909 | 50.53 | |
| Lakas–Kampi | George Hofer II | 63,493 | 48.68 | |
| Independent | Moises Abellano, Sr. | 595 | 0.46 | |
| Liberal | Noe Barbadillo | 445 | 0.34 | |
| Valid ballots | 130,442 | 94.48 | ||
| Invalid or blank votes | 7,627 | 5.52 | ||
| Total votes | 138,069 | 100.00 | ||
References
- ^ Mercado, Abner P. (April 15, 2013). "Romeo Jalosjos: Political Kingpin ng Zamboanga". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved 19 October 2020.
- ^ "SC orders rewind, stops Jalosjos Jr. from assuming Zamboanga del Norte post". Rappler. July 21, 2022.
- ^ a b Laput, Gualberto (20 May 2019). . Philippine News Agency. Archived from the original on 17 September 2020. Retrieved 17 September 2020.
- ^ "The Conviction of Romeo Jalosjos". MindaNews. 6 December 2007. Retrieved 22 October 2020.
- ^ "Jalosjos Jr. stays in Congress, SC rules". ABS-CBN News. 6 July 2012. Retrieved 22 October 2020.
- ^ "SC: Jalosjos remains Representative of Zamboanga Sibugay's second district". GMA News Online. 6 July 2012. Retrieved 22 October 2020.
- ^ "PEOPLE OF THE PHILIPPINES, plaintiff-appellee, vs. ROMEO G. JALOSJOS, accused-appellant". 2001-11-16.
- ^ Lontua, Paulnezar Tadle (15 May 2013). "Jalosjos brothers lose in Sibugay polls". MindaNews. Retrieved 22 October 2020.
- ^ Rosauro, Ryan D. (16 May 2013). "Zamboanga voters crush Jalosjos dynasty". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved 6 December 2020.
- ^ Talabong, Rambo (12 July 2017). "Ex-barangay chief Marjorie Jalosjos is new DILG assistant secretary". Rappler. Retrieved 26 November 2021.