Bullet Jalosjos

Seth Frederick Pal Jalosjos, 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]

In this Philippine name, the middle name or maternal family name is Pal and the surname or paternal family name is Jalosjos.
The Honourable
Bullet Jalosjos
Jalosjos in 2023
Mayor of Dapitan
Assumed office
June 30, 2022
Preceded byRosalina Jalosjos
Member of the House of Representatives from Zamboanga del Norte's 1st district
In office
June 30, 2010 – June 30, 2019
Preceded byCecilia G. Jalosjos-Carreon
Succeeded byRomeo Jalosjos Jr.
Member of the Zamboanga del Norte Provincial Board from the 1st district
In office
June 30, 2007 – June 30, 2010
Personal details
Born
Seth Frederick Pal Jalosjos
Political partyNacionalista (2012–present)
Other political
affiliations		Lakas–CMD (2008–2012)
KAMPI (until 2008)
Aggrupation of Parties for Prosperity (local party; 2009–present)
RelationsLana Jalosjos (sister)
Parent(s)Romeo Jalosjos
Lourna Pal
ResidenceDapitan
OccupationBusinessman
Politician
NicknameBullet

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 producer of the longest-running noontime variety show Eat Bulaga!.[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]

Electoral history
2019 Zamboanga del Norte gubernatorial election[15]
Party Candidate Votes %
PDP–Laban Roberto "Berto" Uy (incumbent) 219,412 46.91%
Nacionalista Seth Frederick "Bullet" Jalosjos 216,517 46.29%
Independent Roberto "Berto" Escobido Uy 23,231 4.97%
PFP Artemio "Tim" Adaza 4,050 0.87%
Independent Eduardo "Ed" Sumalpong 1,996 0.43%
WPP Nestor Dapar 1,301 0.28%
Independent Eufracio "Dodoy" Bala, Sr. 1,190 0.25%
Total votes 467,697 100%
2010 Philippine House of Representatives election at Zamboanga del Norte's 1st district
Party Candidate Votes %
Lakas–Kampi Seth Frederick "Bullet" Jalosjos 74,946 81.12
Liberal Lex Adasa 17,444 18.88
Valid ballots 92,320 89.07
Invalid or blank votes 11,334 10.93
Total votes 103,724 100.00
Lakas–Kampi hold

References
  1. Lo, Ricky (April 30, 2019). "A pilot and a Bullet on campaign trail". The Philippine Star. Retrieved 19 October 2020.
  2. Mercado, Abner P. (April 15, 2013). "Romeo Jalosjos: Political Kingpin ng Zamboanga". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved 19 October 2020.
  3. Regencia, Ted (11 May 2013). "Family affair: Philippine political dynasties". Aljazeera. Retrieved 19 October 2020.
  4. dela Cruz, Arlyn (26 January 2019). "Bullet is proud to be a Jalosjos". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved 19 October 2020.
  5. Ancheta, Michael (7 June 2007). "Nancy Castiglione: After Brad Turvey comes Gutsy Tuason". Philippine Entertainment Portal. Retrieved 19 October 2020.
  6. "How Nancy is mending her broken heart". The Philippine Star. 12 February 2006. Retrieved 19 October 2020.
  7. Santiago, Erwin; Maglipon, Jo-Ann Q. (5 June 2023). "Eat Bulaga! producer Jon Jalosjos finally breaks silence on TAPE & TVJ falling-out". Philippine Entertainment Portal (in Tagalog). Retrieved 5 June 2023.
  8. Nalzaro, Bobby G. (11 April 2010). "Nalzaro: Politics in Zambo del Norte". SunStar. Retrieved 19 October 2020.
  9. Pangilinan, Rei Maricon (23 May 2013). "LP dominates lower House races". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved 26 October 2020.
  10. Bacroya, Mark (12 October 2018). "Bullet Jalosjos, Naka file na sa iyang COC pagka gobernador. (in Cebuano)". Radio Mindanao Network. Retrieved 19 October 2020.
  11. Laput, Gualberto (27 April 2016). "Zamboanga del Norte lawmaker escapes assassination try". Rappler. Retrieved 19 October 2020.
  12. Laput, Gualberto (31 July 2020). "Court orders arrest of ex-Zamboanga del Norte congressman Seth Jalosjos". Rappler. Retrieved 19 October 2020.
  13. "Jalosjos files urgent motion to review kidnapping case". Manila Standard. 9 August 2020. Retrieved 19 October 2020.
  14. Jerusalem, Jigger J. (30 July 2020). "Arrest warrant issued for Jalosjos scion, others for kidnapping". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved 18 January 2021.
  15. "Halalan 2019 ZAMBOANGA DEL NORTE, REGION IX Election Results". ABS-CBN News. Archived from the original on 29 October 2020. Retrieved 29 October 2020.


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