Jonathan Clement Abalos
Jonathan Clement "JC" Abalos is a Filipino politician and a Philippine House of Representatives member for the 4Ps Party-list alongside Marcelino Libanan. He is the nephew of Filipino secretary Benjamin Abalos Jr.
Personal life
Jonathan is a part of the influential Abalos family, containing Filipino DILG secretary Benjamin Abalos Jr. (uncle)[1] and Filipino COMELEC secretary Benjamin Abalos (grandfather).[2]
Career
In 2022, he was a part of the five nominees of the 4Ps Party-list,[1] eventually winning along with House Minority Leader Marcelino Libanan, he was also titled as the Assistant Minority Leader.[2]
Political positions
Jonathan opposes poverty, helping poor people and residents. He also supports adding measures to empower marginalized individuals, remove barriers, and easily create socio-economic progress. These measures include addressing sexism.[3]
Controversy
In early 2024, Jonathan blamed Senator Imee Marcos for the low budget for a cash transfer program, made by the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD).[4]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Election watchdog flags domination of rich, powerful in party-list race". Philstar.com. Retrieved 2024-08-31.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Lando, Roy (2023-11-29). "Jonathan Clement "JC" Abalos II Biography - PeoPlaid Profile". PeoPlaid. Retrieved 2024-08-31.
- ↑ Duran, Peter Paul (2023-05-28). "Neophyte Party-list Representatives leave indelible impact, champion advocacies in Congress". Manila Standard. Retrieved 2024-08-31.
- ↑ Lalu, Gabriel Pabico (2024-05-21). "Party-list solon blames Imee over low 4Ps budget for educational grants". INQUIRER.net. Retrieved 2024-08-31.
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