Adam Relson Limbago Jala (born 17 June 1979) is a Filipino lawyer and politician currently serving as the vice mayor of Tagbilaran City since June 30, 2022.[1] 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.[2] He succeeded his father Eladio in the congressional seat.

Jala graduated from University of the Philippines Diliman with a degree in community development.[3] He earned his law degree from Ateneo de Manila University.[4]

Controversy

Jala introduced the Small Town Lottery in Bohol which met opposition by the Catholic Church and some religious orders in Bohol.[5]

References

  1. ↑ "Jane Yap to hold oath-taking without fanfare". The Bohol Chronicle. 2022-06-24. Retrieved 2022-07-17.
  2. ↑ "Member Information: Adam Relson L. Jala". House of Representatives of the Philippines. Retrieved 2008-03-05.
  3. ↑ Palapos, Loy (June 16, 2013). "A Matter of Choice". Bohol Sunday Post. Retrieved July 17, 2022.
  4. ↑ "Meet this veteran legislator as candidate for city council". Bohol Sunday Post. May 5, 2013. Retrieved July 17, 2022.
  5. ↑ "Idol ko si Adam Jala!". Archived from the original on 2011-07-16. Retrieved 2009-02-17.
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