Profiles features former Cong. Romeo Jalosjos, “Hari ng Zambo” 0
The kingpin of Zamboanga del Norte, former Cong. Romeo Jalosjos, is back in his throne after languishing in jail for over a decade. Condemned to two life sentences for raping a minor, he had his punishment cut short by President Arroyo last March amidst much controversy- -and fanfare in his home province. Cheche Lazaro documents Jalosjos’s return for the new show Probe Profiles and asks him the hardest questions about the celebrated child rape case, his rise to power from very humble beginnings, and his future political plans in the land where he is treated not so much as a convict as he is a beloved leader.
Jalosjos speaks off-the-cuff about his rape case, his grip on Zamboanga politics, and his past, including the women in his life, in a one-on-one interview with Lazaro on Probe Profiles this week.
Interviewing his family, friends, and political opponents, the veteran journalist paints the picture of a politician convicted for rape but still entrenched in power, thanks to a loyal political following and vast resources.