Ex-Zamboanga del Norte congressman dies at 85

Former Zamboanga del Norte representative Romeo Jalosjos Sr. has died, his son Seth Frederick "Bullet" Jalosjos announced on Sunday, August 2.

He was 85.

"It is with profound sorrow and heavy hearts that our family announces the passing of our beloved father, Romeo "Nonong" Garcia Jalosjos, Bullet Jalosjos announced in a Facebook post early Sunday evening.

The post also included details of his wake viewing which will be at Taguig City from August 3 to 5 and Dapitan City on August 6 to 12.

Romeo Sr. is the father of politicians Romeo "Romy" Jalosjos Jr., Seth Frederick Jalosjos, and Rosalina Jalosjos who formerly held local and provincial positions in Zamboanga del Norte.

Prior to his death, the elder Jalosjos served as representative of Zamboanga del Norte's 1st District from 1998 to 2007 before he chaired the Aggrupation of Parties for Prosperity (APP) in the 2025 elections.

Despite being barred from public office as a result of his 1997 statutory rape conviction, Romeo Sr. remains a prominent figure in Zamboanga del Norte politics.  (via Kean Bagaipo/Mover)