Adam Jala
Filipino politician
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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.
Adam Jala | |
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| Vice Mayor of Tagbilaran | |
| Assumed office June 30, 2022 [1] | |
| Mayor | Jane Yap |
| Preceded by | Toto Veloso |
| City Councilor of Tagbilaran | |
| In office June 30, 2013 – June 30, 2022 [2] | |
| Member of the Philippine House of Representatives from Bohol's 3rd District | |
| In office June 30, 2007 – June 30, 2010 [3] | |
| Preceded by | Eladio Jala |
| Succeeded by | Art Yap |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Adam Relson Lagrada Jala June 17, 1979 |
| Party | Nacionalista (2024–present) |
| Other political affiliations | NUP (2011–2015; 2018–2024) Liberal (2015–2018) Lakas (2006–2011) |
| Spouse | Flora May Orapa |
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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]
