Former Zamboanga del Norte congressman and media executive Romeo “Nonong” Garcia Jalosjos dies at 85, according to announcements shared by his family. Multiple outlets report that the younger Jalosjos, Seth Frederick Pal Jalosjos—himself a former Zamboanga del Norte 1st District representative and Dapitan City mayor—publicly confirmed his father’s death on Sunday evening. The reports state that Romeo Jalosjos Sr. passed away in Zamboanga del Norte, where he previously served as representative of the province’s 1st District. One account describes Jalosjos as a long-time figure in both media and public service, characterizing him as a “distinguished media man” and statesman who dedicated his life to serving others. Another outlet similarly notes that he was a former congressman and a media executive before his death. The family’s announcements do not provide additional details in the summaries provided, such as the cause of death or a schedule of services.