Adam Jala

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Adam Jala
File:Vice Mayor Adam Jala.jpg
Vice Mayor of Tagbilaran
Assumed office
June 30, 2022 [1]
MayorJane Yap
Preceded byToto 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 byEladio Jala
Succeeded byArt Yap
Personal details
BornAdam Relson Lagrada Jala
(1979-06-17) June 17, 1979 (age 46)
PartyNacionalista (2024–present)
Other political
affiliations
NUP (2011–2015; 2018–2024)
Liberal (2015–2018)
Lakas (2006–2011)
SpouseFlora May Orapa
Parents

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

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

References

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  2. ^ Adam Relson L. Jala Sangguniang Panlungsod, City Government of Tagbilaran. Retrieved 14 May 2025
  3. ^ Jala, Adam Relson L. LEGISLATIVE DIGITAL RESOURCE. Retrieved 14 May 2025
  4. ^ Redacted COC and CONA for Local Position in TAGBILARAN CITY, BOHOL Jala, Adam Relson L. COMELEC, March 14, 2025
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