Jil Bongalon

In this Philippine name, the middle name or maternal family name is Dutolloand the surname or paternal family name is Bongalon.

Jil Bongalon
Official portrait, 2022
Member of the Philippine House of Representatives for Ako Bicol
In office June 30, 2022 –June 30, 2025 Servingwith Elizaldy Co
Personal details
Born	(1991-08-22) August 22, 1991 (age 34) Tabaco, Albay, Philippines
Political party	Lakas [1]
Other political affiliations	Ako Bicol
Spouse	Frances Abigail Buban (m. 2023)
Children	2
Alma mater	Bicol University University of Santo Tomas
Occupation	Politician
Profession	Lawyer
Website	jilbongalon.com

Raul Angelo "Jil" Dutollo Bongalon (born August 22, 1991) is a Filipino lawyer and politician and the current member of the Philippine House of Representatives under the Ako Bicol partylist. ^[2]

Early life and education

Raul Angelo Dutollo Bongalon was born on August 22, 1991, in Tabaco, Albay. ^[3]

He completed his high school education at Tabaco National High School. He then pursued his undergraduate studies at Bicol University before enrolling at the University of Santo Tomas (UST) Faculty of Civil Law for his law degree.

In 2016, Bongalon successfully passed the Philippine Bar Examination, officially beginning his legal career. ^[4]

Legal career

After passing the Bar, Bongalon served as a Bar reviewer specializing in Remedial Law, helping aspiring lawyers prepare for their bar examinations. ^[4]

Political career

House of Representatives

Bongalon entered national politics as a representative of the Ako Bicol Party-List in the 19th Congress of the Philippines, taking office on June 30, 2022. He held the following positions:

Vice chairperson of the House Committee on Ethics and Privileges (2023–2025) Vice chairperson of the House Committee on Appropriations (2022–2025)

As a member of the House Committee on Appropriations, was involved in budget deliberations, including the 2024 budget discussions where concerns were raised about the Office of the Vice President's proposed budget. ^[5] He criticized Vice President Sara Duterte for refusing to attend House budget deliberations for her office. He also called for Duterte's resignation. ^[6]

He ran to represent Albay's 1st district for the 2025 elections, ^[7] but lost to Tabaco mayor Krisel Lagman. ^[8]

References

1. "Certificate of Nomination and Acceptance" (PDF). Lakas-CMD. October 2, 2024. Retrieved February 6, 2025.
2. "Raul Angelo Bongalon". Rappler. February 2, 2025. Retrieved February 6, 2025.
3. "Certificate of Candidacy for Member, House of Representatives - Bongalon, Raul Angelo D." (PDF). Commission on Elections. October 7, 2024. Retrieved February 6, 2025.
4. "About Cong. Jil Bongalon". July 29, 2024. Retrieved February 6, 2025.
5. Panti, Llanesca T. (September 24, 2024). "House leader slams VP Sara for skipping OVP budget deliberations". GMA Integrated News. Retrieved February 6, 2025.
6. Flores, Dominique Nicole (September 24, 2024). "Lawmakers to VP Sara: Step down if you can't fulfill your duty". Philippine Star. Retrieved June 4, 2025.
7. "2 aspiring lawmakers, mayor file COC in Albay". Philippine News Agency. October 8, 2024. Retrieved February 6, 2025.
8. gdecastro0289 (May 13, 2025). "Pink wave: Edcel Lagman's daughter Krisel returns to Congress". RAPPLER. Retrieved June 8, 2025.