Adam Jala


Adam Relson Lagrada Jala is a Filipino lawyer and politician currently serving as the vice mayor of Tagbilaran City since June 30, 2022. 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. He succeeded his father Eladio in the congressional seat.
Jala graduated from University of the Philippines Diliman with a degree in community development. He earned his law degree from Ateneo de Manila University.

Controversy

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