Raul Angelo Bongalon
Raul Angelo Bongalon | |
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 Representative Raul Angelo Bongalon during the 19th Congress | |
| Representative, Ako Bicol Party-List | |
| In office June 30, 2022 – Present | |
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| Born | Albay, Philippines |
| Political party | Ako Bicol Party-List |
| Residence(s) | Albay, Philippines |
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Raul Angelo "Jil" D. Bongalon is a Filipino lawyer and politician and the current Member of the Philippine House of Representatives under the Ako Bicol partylist.
Early life and education
Raul Angelo D. Bongalon, also known as "Cong. Jil," was born and raised in Albay, Philippines. He completed his undergraduate studies at Bicol University before pursuing law at the University of Santo Tomas (UST) Faculty of Civil Law. His academic journey culminated in successfully passing the Philippine Bar Examination in 2016, marking the beginning of his legal career.[1]
Legal career
After passing the Bar, Bongalon established himself in the legal community through his practice and academic contributions. He has served as a Bar reviewer specializing in Remedial Law, helping aspiring lawyers prepare for their bar examinations. His expertise in law and dedication to legal education have made him a respected figure in the field.[2]
Political career
House of Representatives
Bongalon entered national politics as a representative of the Ako Bicol Party-List in the 19th Congress of the Philippines, taking office on June 30, 2022. He currently holds the following positions:
Vice Chairperson of the House Committee on Ethics and Privileges (2023–Present) Vice Chairperson of the House Committee on Appropriations (2022–Present)
As a member of the House Committee on Appropriations, he has been actively involved in budget deliberations, including the notable 2024 budget discussions where concerns were raised about the Office of the Vice President's proposed budget.[3]
Committee memberships
Apart from his vice chairpersonships, Bongalon serves on several House committees, contributing to various aspects of legislative work.
References
- ^ Template:Https://jilbongalon.com/f/about-cong-jil-bongalon
- ^ Template:Https://jilbongalon.com/f/about-cong-jil-bongalon
- ^ Panti, Llanesca T. (September 24, 2024). "House leader slams VP Sara for skipping OVP budget deliberations". GMA Integrated News. Retrieved February 6, 2025.
See Also
Ako Bicol Party-List 19th Congress of the Philippines House of Representatives of the Philippines