Romeo “Nonong” Jalosjos Sr., the former co-founder and chairman of TAPE Inc. and a former Zamboanga del Norte congressman, has died at the age of 85, his son Seth Jalosjos announced, marking the passing of a prominent figure in both Philippine politics and the local television industry.
MANILA, Philippines — Romeo “Nonong” Jalosjos Sr., the former co-founder and chairman of TAPE Inc. and a former congressman representing Zamboanga del Norte, has died at the age of 85.
The sad news was announced by his son, Seth Jalosjos, who confirmed his father’s passing in a social media post. The family has yet to release details regarding the cause of death or funeral arrangements.
Jalosjos was widely known in the Philippine entertainment industry as one of the key figures behind TAPE Inc., the former production company of the long-running noontime television program Eat Bulaga!. Under his leadership, the company became one of the country’s most recognized television production firms and played a major role in Philippine television for decades.
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Beyond entertainment, Jalosjos also had a long career in public service. He served as a congressman for Zamboanga del Norte, representing the province in the House of Representatives and participating in various legislative initiatives during his tenure.
In recent years, the Jalosjos family remained active in both business and media, particularly during the widely publicized transition involving Eat Bulaga! and TAPE Inc.
Following the announcement of his death, messages of sympathy and condolences began pouring in from friends, colleagues, supporters, and members of the entertainment and political communities, honoring his contributions to both public service and Philippine television.
Additional details about memorial services and funeral arrangements are expected to be announced by the Jalosjos family in the coming days. /aptikons
