| The HonorableGil Acosta Jr. | |
|---|---|
 Acosta's official portrait during the 18th Congress | |
| Member of the Philippine House of Representatives from Palawan's 3rd district | |
| In office June 30, 2019 – June 20, 2022 | |
| Preceded by | Gil P. Acosta Sr. |
| Succeeded by | Edward Hagedorn |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Gil Abesamis Acosta Jr. (1985-05-10) May 10, 1985 (age 39) Puerto Princesa, Palawan, Philippines |
| Political party | Lakas–CMD PPP |
| Spouse | Michelle Marie Ricaza |
| Profession | Lawyer |
Gil "Kabarangay" Abesamis Acosta Jr. (born May 10, 1985) 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.
Political career
House of Representatives (2019-2022)
Acosta was elected representative of Palawan's 3rd district in 2019, succeeding his father Gil P. Acosta. He is one of the 70 lawmakers who voted to reject the franchise of ABS-CBN.
He ran for re-election 2022 but lost to former Puerto Princesa Mayor Edward Hagedorn.
2025 Congress bid
Acosta is running for representative of Palawan's 3rd district in 2025 under Lakas–CMD.
References
- ^ "ACOSTA, GIL JR. A." (PDF). Commission on Elections. Retrieved December 31, 2024.
- "HOUSE MEMBERS". House of Representatives. Philippine House of Representatives. Retrieved 21 December 2021.
- Lamo, Kia Johanna (November 26, 2018). "Gil Jr. and his walk for people". Palawan Daily News. Retrieved March 12, 2023.
- Perez-Rubio, Bella (July 10, 2020). "List of lawmakers who voted for and against ABS-CBN franchise renewal". Philstar.com. Retrieved December 21, 2021.
- "Halalan 2022 Palawan, Region IV-B Election Results". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved March 12, 2023.
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