Draft:Jojo Ang

James "Jojo" Ang, Jr. is the representative of Uswag Ilonggo Partylist, ang una nga partylist para gid sa mga Ilonggo.

Prior to his entry in public service, Jojo as he is fondly called, is a man of talent and wit. An article about him even said that "Jojo can sell ice even to the eskimos."

But his story was met with humble beginnings. While still in school, he was already helping in the family business and exposed with the plight of the common man. Given such responsibility at a young age, he was able to develop significant life skills which helped him become who he is now.

His friendly and light demeanor makes him a force in the business world- from helping in the family business until building his own, his story is humble success.

In his first year of public service, he is recognized as one of the outstanding law makers nationwide, owing to his high performance in his first year in the Congress. Public service has always been his passion that is why he is also a philanthropist, helping young students achieve their dreams through his personal means. He has dedicated his life in serving the Ilonggos even before having a seat in Congress.

Now, he is using his influence for good, giving priority to increase the capabilities and skills of the Ilonggos.

Ang Masaligan, ang mapisan, Ang Aton Abyan, Congressman James "Jojo" Ang Jr.

Uswag Ilonggo Party-list

Uswag Ilonggo, a multi-sectoral party-list focused on improving the lives of Ilonggo families through agriculture, healthcare, infrastructure, education, and economic opportunities, won a seat in the 19th Congress in the 2022 elections with 687,725 votes. The seat was filled by its first nominee, Ang Jr., a native of Pavia, Iloilo. The group is running again in the 2025 midterm elections.

Authored/Co-authored Bills

To date, Ang has authored 152 bills, including landmark measures such as the establishment of the Philippine Children’s Medical Center for Visayas, the Philippine Centers for Disease Prevention and Control, the Philippine Entrepreneurs Academy, the Virology and Vaccine Institute of the Philippines, the Public Schools of the Future in Technology, and the construction of evacuation centers in every city and municipality, among others.

He also penned bills instituting the Magna Carta of Filipino Seafarers, establishing the Negros Island Region, strengthening the technical, vocational, and livelihood curriculum for senior high school, granting additional benefits to Filipino centenarians, enhancing the special program in creative arts for junior and senior high school, enabling early voting for qualified senior citizens, persons with disabilities, lawyers, and healthcare workers in national and local elections, promoting the bamboo industry, and establishing an agricultural information system in all cities and municipalities, among others.

In addition, Ang co-authored proposals that provide for a free annual medical check-up for Filipinos; establish the Iloilo City Geriatric Medical Center; create the Aklan Airport Authority to operate the Kalibo International Airport and the Caticlan Airport; grant pension benefits to farmers and fisherfolk; and declare the Islas de Gigantes in Carles and Tambaliza Island in Concepcion, both in Iloilo Province, as ecotourism zones, among others.