Adam Jala

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Adam Jala
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Vice Mayor of Tagbilaran
Assumed office
June 30, 2022 [1]

Adam Relson Lagrada Jala (born 17 June 1979) [4] is a Filipino lawyer and politician currently serving as the vice mayor of Tagbilaran City since June 30, 2022. [5] Prior to that, he was a member of the Tagbilaran City council from 2013 to 2022 and a member of the House of Representatives of the Philippines representing the Bohol's 3rd congressional district from 2007 to 2010. [6] He succeeded his father Eladio in the congressional seat.

Jala graduated from University of the Philippines Diliman with a degree in community development. [7] He earned his law degree from Ateneo de Manila University. [8]

Controversy

Jala introduced the Small Town Lottery in Bohol which met opposition by the Catholic Church and some religious orders in Bohol. [9]

References

  1. Adam Relson L. Jala Sangguniang Panlungsod, City Government of Tagbilaran. Retrieved 14 May 2025
  2. Jala, Adam Relson L. LEGISLATIVE DIGITAL RESOURCE. Retrieved 14 May 2025
  3. Redacted COC and CONA for Local Position in TAGBILARAN CITY, BOHOL Jala, Adam Relson L. COMELEC, March 14, 2025
  4. "Jane Yap to hold oath-taking without fanfare". The Bohol Chronicle . 2022-06-24. Retrieved 2022-07-17.
  5. "Member Information: Adam Relson L. Jala". House of Representatives of the Philippines . Retrieved 2008-03-05.
  6. Palapos, Loy (June 16, 2013). "A Matter of Choice". Bohol Sunday Post. Retrieved July 17, 2022.
  7. "Meet this veteran legislator as candidate for city council". Bohol Sunday Post. May 5, 2013. Retrieved July 17, 2022.
  8. "Idol ko si Adam Jala!". Archived from the original on 2011-07-16. Retrieved 2009-02-17.
House of Representatives of the Philippines
Preceded by Representative, 3rd District of Bohol
20072010
Succeeded by