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Gil Acosta Jr.

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Gil Acosta Jr.
Acosta's official portrait during the 18th Congress
Member of the Philippine House of Representatives
from the Palawan's 3rd congressional district
In office
June 30, 2019 – June 20, 2022
Preceded byGil P. Acosta Sr.
Succeeded byEdward Hagedorn
Personal details
Born
Gil Abesamis Acosta Jr.
Political partyPPP
ProfessionPolitician

Gil "Kabarangay" Abesamis Acosta Jr. is a Filipino politician, lawyer and psychologist who served as a member of the Philippine House of Representatives representing the 3rd District of Palawan from 2019 to 2022.[1]

Political career

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House of Representatives (2019-2022)

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Acosta was elected representative of Palawan's 3rd district in 2019, succeeding his father Gil P. Acosta.[2] He is one of the 70 lawmakers who voted to reject the franchise of ABS-CBN.[3]

He ran for re-election 2022 but lost to former Puerto Princesa Mayor Edward Hagedorn.[4]

References

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  1. ^ "HOUSE MEMBERS". House of Representatives. Philippine House of Representatives. Retrieved 21 December 2021.
  2. ^ Lamo, Kia Johanna (November 26, 2018). "Gil Jr. and his walk for people". Palawan Daily News. Retrieved March 12, 2023.
  3. ^ Perez-Rubio, Bella (July 10, 2020). "List of lawmakers who voted for and against ABS-CBN franchise renewal". Philstar.com. Retrieved December 21, 2021.
  4. ^ "Halalan 2022 Palawan, Region IV-B Election Results". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved March 12, 2023.
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