Bullet Jalosjos Explained

Bullet Jalosjos
Office:Mayor of Dapitan
Predecessor:Rosalina Jalosjos
Office2:Member of the Zamboanga del Norte Provincial Board from the 1st district
Birth Name:Seth Frederick Pal Jalosjos
Nickname:Bullet
Birth Date:11 September 1979
Parents:Romeo Jalosjos Sr.
Lourna Pal
Residence:Dapitan
Occupation:Businessman
Politician
Relations:Lana Jalosjos (sister)
Party:Nacionalista (2012–present)
Office1:Member of the House of Representatives from Zamboanga del Norte's 1st district
Predecessor1:Cecilia G. Jalosjos-Carreon
Successor1:Romeo Jalosjos Jr.
Termstart:June 30, 2022
Termstart1:June 30, 2010
Termend1:June 30, 2019
Termstart2:June 30, 2007
Termend2:June 30, 2010
Otherparty:Lakas–CMD (2008–2012)
KAMPI (until 2008)
Aggrupation of Parties for Prosperity (local party; 2009–present)
Honorific Prefix:The Honourable

Seth Frederick Pal Jalosjos (born September 11, 1979), known as Bullet Jalosjos, is a Filipino businessman and politician from the province of Zamboanga del Norte, who currently serves as mayor of Dapitan.[1] [2]

Family and personal life

He is the son of former First District Congressman Romeo G. Jalosjos, the half-brother of Congressman Romeo "Jonjon" Jalosjos Jr., the brother of TV host (and former mayor of Baliangao, Misamis Occidental) Svetlana "Lana" Jalosjos-de Leon, and a nephew of Rosalina Jalosjos.[3]

Outside of political life, he is a drummer, a sports enthusiast, a farmer, and a businessman.[4] He was once romantically linked to former actress and model Nancy Castiglione.[5] [6]

Business career

Apart from other business ventures within his family, Jalosjos also serves as Chief Financial Officer of Television and Production Exponents (TAPE) Inc., the former producer of the longest-running noontime variety show Eat Bulaga!, and its successor, Tahanang Pinakamasaya.[7]

Politics

Since belonging to a local political family, he made his political entry when he ran for Board Member of Zamboanga del Norte's First District in 2007. In 2010, he ran for and won as Congressman of the same district.[8] He ran for reelection in 2013[9] and 2016, and won. In the 2019 local elections, he ran for governor of Zamboanga del Norte, but was defeated.[10]

In the 2022 local elections, Jalosjos won as Mayor of Dapitan against former Dipolog Mayor and former Zamboanga Del Norte Governor Roberto Uy.

Incidents and controversies

Incidents

On April 26, 2016, Jalosjos and his party mates were having a campaign in Barangay Poblacion, La Libertad, Zamboanga del Norte when gunshots were fired. Jalosjos, who was on his reelection bid that year, survived the assassination attempt with his party.[11]

2019 illegal detention case

Jalosjos and his cousin were accused of kidnapping and illegal detention of Milagros Ceriales and Rosita Jalosjos in 2019 after it was alleged that the victims were detained against their will at Dakak Park and Beach Resort, which is owned by the Jalosjos family.[12] [13] He was issued an arrest warrant on that matter, but his camp filed for a motion asking for "immediate deferment or recall of the warrant".[14]

References

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Notes and References

  1. News: A pilot and a Bullet on campaign trail. Ricky. Lo. April 30, 2019. The Philippine Star. 19 October 2020.
  2. News: Romeo Jalosjos: Political Kingpin ng Zamboanga. Abner P.. Mercado. April 15, 2013. ABS-CBN News. 19 October 2020.
  3. News: Family affair: Philippine political dynasties. Ted. Regencia. 11 May 2013. Aljazeera. 19 October 2020.
  4. News: Bullet is proud to be a Jalosjos. Arlyn. dela Cruz. 26 January 2019. Philippine Daily Inquirer. 19 October 2020.
  5. News: Nancy Castiglione: After Brad Turvey comes Gutsy Tuason. Michael. Ancheta. 7 June 2007. Philippine Entertainment Portal. 19 October 2020.
  6. News: How Nancy is mending her broken heart. 12 February 2006. The Philippine Star. 19 October 2020.
  7. Web site: Eat Bulaga! producer Jon Jalosjos finally breaks silence on TAPE & TVJ falling-out. 5 June 2023. Erwin. Santiago. Jo-Ann Q.. Maglipon. Philippine Entertainment Portal. tl. 5 June 2023.
  8. News: Nalzaro: Politics in Zambo del Norte. Bobby G.. Nalzaro. 11 April 2010. SunStar. 19 October 2020.
  9. News: LP dominates lower House races. Rei Maricon. Pangilinan. 23 May 2013. ABS-CBN News. en . 26 October 2020.
  10. News: Bullet Jalosjos, Naka file na sa iyang COC pagka gobernador. (in Cebuano). Mark. Bacroya. 12 October 2018. Radio Mindanao Network. 19 October 2020.
  11. News: Zamboanga del Norte lawmaker escapes assassination try. Gualberto. Laput. 27 April 2016. Rappler. 19 October 2020.
  12. News: Court orders arrest of ex-Zamboanga del Norte congressman Seth Jalosjos. Gualberto. Laput. 31 July 2020. Rappler. 19 October 2020.
  13. News: Jalosjos files urgent motion to review kidnapping case. 9 August 2020. Manila Standard. 19 October 2020.
  14. News: Arrest warrant issued for Jalosjos scion, others for kidnapping. Jigger J.. Jerusalem. 30 July 2020. Philippine Daily Inquirer. 18 January 2021.