Romeo "Jon-jon" Masupil Jalosjos Jr. (born November 4, 1971) is a Filipino businessman and 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. | |
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| Member of the Philippine House of Representatives from Zamboanga del Norte's 1st district | |
| In office June 30, 2019 – July 21, 2022 | |
| Preceded by | Bullet Jalosjos |
| Succeeded by | Roberto Uy Jr. |
| 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 Hofer |
| Succeeded by | Dulce Ann 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 Jalosjos Sr. (father) Adelaida Masupil (mother) Lana Jalosjos (half-sister) Bullet Jalosjos (half-brother) |
| Nickname | Jon-jon |
Early life and political career edit
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 edit
In the 18th Congress, he was 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.
He was re-elected in the May 9, 2022 election. However, on July 21, the Supreme Court issued a status quo ante order after his challenger Roberto Uy Jr. protested the election results and the disqualification of nuisance candidate Federico Jalosjos (not related to Romeo Jr.), whose votes were added to the representative's total votes, on June 7.[10][11] Thus, he vacated his seat before the start of the 19th Congress.
Business career edit
Apart from other business ventures within his family, Jalosjos also serves as President and Chief Executive Officer of Television and Production Exponents (TAPE) Inc., then-producer of the longest-running noontime variety show Eat Bulaga! after Tony Tuviera's forced retirement on February 28, 2023.[12]
In 2023, he and his brother Bullet were linked in the internal rift between TAPE and Eat Bulaga!'s main hosts Tito Sotto, Vic Sotto, and Joey de Leon, which led to their abrupt departure from the company, but not leaving Eat Bulaga! itself, on May 31, 2023.[13][14]
On March 8, 2024, he was elevated to become the chairman of the company, while Tony's son director Michael Tuviera became the president and CEO of the company.
Personal life edit
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.[15]
Their son, Romeo "Potz" Flores Jalosjos III was known as the first evictee of PBB: Teen Clash 2010.
Electoral history edit
| 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 edit
- ^ 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). "Poll winners in Zambo Norte proclaimed". 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.
- ^ "SC orders rewind, stops Jalosjos Jr. from assuming Zamboanga del Norte post". Rappler. July 21, 2022. Retrieved February 6, 2023.
- ^ Cruz, Moises; Tolentino, Ma. Reina Leanne (December 28, 2022). "Strange turn of events leaves House seat in limbo". The Manila Times. Retrieved February 6, 2023.
- ^ Santiago, Erwin; Maglipon, Jo-Ann Q. (5 June 2023). "Eat Bulaga! producer Jon Jalosjos finally breaks silence on TAPE & TVJ falling-out". Philippine Entertainment Portal (in Tagalog). Retrieved 5 June 2023.
- ^ Santos, Jamil (1 June 2023). "TAPE Inc., ikinalungkot ngunit iginagalang ang pasya nina Tito, Vic at Joey". GMA Integrated News (in Tagalog). Retrieved 5 June 2023.
- ^ Siazon, Rachelle; Maglipon, Jo-Ann Q. (1 June 2023). "Tito Sotto on the day TVJ left TAPE: "Parang sila ang may-ari sa amin. Nakakapikon na."". Philippine Entertainment Portal (in Tagalog). Retrieved 5 June 2023.
- ^ Talabong, Rambo (12 July 2017). "Ex-barangay chief Marjorie Jalosjos is new DILG assistant secretary". Rappler. Retrieved 26 November 2021.