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Domingo "Jun Jun" Landagan Zorilla Jr. (born June 4, 1980)[1] is a Filipino politician who previously served as Mayor of Bato, Camarines Sur from June 30, 2022 until June 30, 2025. He previously served as Vice-Mayor from June 30, 2019 until June 30, 2022.[2]

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Personal life

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Jun Jun Zorilla is a graduate of Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from Bicol University. Jun Jun Zorilla is married to Irene Talagtag. They have four children: Kin Iroz, King Iroz, Kien Iroz, and Kitz Iroz. [2]

Political career

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As municipal mayor

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From 2019 to 2022, Zorilla served as the Vice Mayor of Bato, under Mayor Frank B. Bernaldez. In the 2022 local elections, Zorilla was elected as Municipal Mayor in the 2022 local elections, running under the Nationalist People’s Coalition (NPC) slate.[3]

During his term, Zorilla has promoted social and technical-vocational initiatives aimed at economic upliftment. In March 2024, he joined TESDA CASIFMAS in awarding certification to 284 beneficiaries who completed various skills trainings, helping them pursue employment opportunities or entrepreneurial ventures.[4]

May 2023

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On May 2023, Mayor Domingo L. Zorilla Jr. was issued a 60-day preventive suspension by Governor Luigi Villafuerte, based on the recommendation of the Sangguniang Panlalawigan in connection with Administrative Case No. 005-2023. The case alleged grave misconduct and acts prejudicial to the public service involving the leasing of a municipal building.[5][6]

After the suspension ended on July 7, Zorilla attempted to return to office on July 10 but found the municipal hall locked. He forcibly removed the padlock himself but was unable to resume work. A new six-month suspension order was served, which his legal team contested as not yet final and executory, pending appeal.[7]

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Domingo "Jun Jun" Landagan Zorilla Jr. is a politician who served as the municipal mayor of Bato, , from June 30, 2022, to June 30, 2025. Zorilla previously held the position of in the same municipality. He earned a in from . His tenure as involved navigating administrative challenges, including reported suspensions.

Background

Education

Zorilla earned a Bachelor of Arts in from . This academic background furnished him with essential insights into governance structures, public administration, and policy formulation, laying the groundwork for his entry into local politics.

Early career

After graduating with a in from , Zorilla engaged in local community activities in Bato, , focusing on youth and social initiatives that built his profile for public service. His involvement included serving as (SK) Chairperson in Barangay San Miguel, laying the groundwork for his later political roles. This pre-elected experience emphasized grassroots engagement amid the town's agricultural and economic challenges.

Political career

Vice mayoral term

Domingo "Jun Jun" Zorilla Jr. served as vice mayor of Bato, Camarines Sur, from June 30, 2019, to June 30, 2022. In this capacity, he presided over sessions of the , the municipal legislative body, and exercised administrative oversight in legislative functions as outlined under the Local Government Code of 1991. These duties included facilitating council deliberations on local ordinances, budget approvals, and policy matters to support municipal governance. Zorilla's role emphasized support for the mayor in executive functions during absences and promoting community-oriented legislative initiatives, aligning with standard vice mayoral responsibilities in .

Mayoral term

Zorilla was elected mayor of in the as the Nationalist People's Coalition candidate, defeating Frank Bernaldez of the with 13,881 votes to 13,396. He assumed office on June 30, 2022, marking the start of his three-year term as the municipality's chief executive.

Policies and initiatives

Social programs

During his tenure as mayor of Bato, Camarines Sur, Zorilla emphasized community welfare through local government initiatives providing support to vulnerable groups, such as persons with disabilities and . These efforts included the Long Life Medical Assistance Program, aimed at enhancing access to healthcare for residents, as highlighted in his . Such programs sought to address immediate social needs, contributing to improved local welfare services during his term from 2022 to 2025.

Skills training partnerships

During his mayoral term, Zorilla collaborated with the Camarines Sur Institute of Fisheries and Marine Sciences (CASIFMAS) to deliver technical-vocational training programs aimed at enhancing local employability in Bato. These initiatives included specialized courses such as drone operation and tour guiding, organized through the municipal Public Employment Service Office (PESO) and supported by local government funding and logistics. A notable outcome was the graduation of 284 residents from various training packages, with Zorilla publicly commending participants for acquiring practical skills to foster economic self-reliance amid 's agricultural and tourism sectors. The programs targeted out-of-school youth, unemployed adults, and community members, emphasizing hands-on vocational competencies to bridge skill gaps and promote sustainable livelihoods.

Controversies

Administrative suspensions

In May 2023, during his term as mayor of Bato, Camarines Sur, Domingo "Jun Jun" Zorilla Jr. was issued a 60-day preventive suspension by . The order, dated May 8, 2023, followed a recommendation from the 's investigation committee in relation to administrative cases filed against him. This procedural step under local government regulations temporarily barred Zorilla from exercising his mayoral authority, with the suspension taking effect immediately upon service. The preventive suspension disrupted Zorilla's direct oversight of municipal administration for the full 60 days, spanning mid-May to mid-July 2023, as required by the order's terms. Upon its expiration, attempts to reinstate him faced initial resistance at the municipal hall, prolonging the transition back to full duties and highlighting procedural tensions in resuming operations.

Municipal leasing cases

During his tenure as mayor of Bato, Camarines Sur, Zorilla faced administrative challenges, including reported suspensions.

References

  1. https://www.geni.com/projects/Zorilla-Family-of-the-Philippines/3055
  2. https://www.geni.com/surnames/zorilla
  3. https://www.famousfix.com/list/bicol-university-alumni
  4. https://m.facebook.com/jjzorilla/photos/d41d8cd9/694989006650887/
  5. https://www.geni.com/projects/Bato-Camarines-Sur-Local-Election-2025/people/4503816
  6. https://www.rappler.com/philippines/elections/municipal-mayor-vice-councilor-powers-duties/
  7. https://alabel.gov.ph/vice-mayors/
  8. https://peoplaid.com/2022/05/13/bato-election-2022-results-winners/
  9. https://www.facebook.com/jjzorilla/posts/%F0%9D%90%8F%F0%9D%90%9E%F0%9D%90%AB%F0%9D%90%AC%F0%9D%90%A8%F0%9D%90%A7%F0%9D%90%AC-%F0%9D%90%B0%F0%9D%90%A2%F0%9D%90%AD%F0%9D%90%A1-%F0%9D%90%83%F0%9D%90%A2%F0%9D%90%AC%F0%9D%90%9A%F0%9D%90%9B%F0%9D%90%A2%F0%9D%90%A5%F0%9D%90%A2%F0%9D%90%AD%F0%9D%90%B2-%F0%9D%90%8F%F0%9D%90%96%F0%9D%90%83-%F0%9D%90%92%F0%9D%90%A2%F0%9D%90%A7%F0%9D%90%A0%F0%9D%90%A5%F0%9D%90%9E-%F0%9D%90%8F%F0%9D%90%9A%F0%9D%90%AB%F0%9D%90%9E%F0%9D%90%A7%F0%9D%90%AD-%F0%9D%90%82%F0%9D%90%9A%F0%9D%90%AC%F0%9D%90%A1-%F0%9D%90%80%F0%9D%90%AC%F0%9D%90%AC%F0%9D%90%A2%F0%9D%90%AC%F0%9D%90%AD%F0%9D%90%9A%F0%9D%90%A7%F0%9D%90%9C%F0%9D%90%9E-%F0%9D%90%8F%F0%9D%90%80%F0%9D%90%98%F0%9D%90%8E%F0%9D%90%94%F0%9D%90%93providing-suppor/642844241865364/
  10. https://www.facebook.com/jjzorilla/posts/%F0%9D%90%92%F0%9D%90%8E%F0%9D%90%8C%F0%9D%90%80-%F0%9D%9F%90%F0%9D%9F%8E%F0%9D%9F%90%F0%9D%9F%93the-recently-concluded-soma-of-mayor-junjun-zorilla-was-well-elaborated/613529168130205/
  11. https://www.facebook.com/jjzorilla/posts/%F0%9D%90%80%F0%9D%90%AD%F0%9D%90%AD%F0%9D%90%9E%F0%9D%90%A7%F0%9D%90%AD%F0%9D%90%A2%F0%9D%90%A8%F0%9D%90%A7-%F0%9D%90%81%F0%9D%90%9A%F0%9D%90%AD%F0%9D%90%A8%F0%9D%90%9E%F0%9D%90%A7%F0%9D%90%A8%F0%9D%90%ACyou-are-invited-to-attend-the-state-of-the-municipal-address-s/612819328201189/
  12. https://www.bicolmail.net/single-post/lgu-bato-avails-drone-tour-guiding-training
  13. https://www.bicolmail.net/single-post/triumph
  14. https://www.bicolmail.net/single-post/284-participated-in-various-tesda-training-packages
  15. https://rpnradio.com/alkalde-ng-bato-camarines-sur-binabaan-ng-preventive-suspension/
  16. https://www.bicolmail.net/single-post/alcalde-kan-bato-csur-sinuspende-kan-capitolio
  17. https://www.bomboradyo.com/alkalde-ng-bato-camsur-na-nakatakda-sanang-bumalik-sa-pwesto-matapos-ang-60-days-suspension-di-pinayagan-na-makapasok-sa-munisipyo
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