Jam Agarao

Maria Jamina Katherine Baltazar Agarao-Oloroso (born December 6, 1987), also known as Jam Agarao, is a Filipina nurse and politician who has been a member of the Laguna Provincial Board from the 4th district since 2025, previously serving on the board from 2019 to 2022. Agarao was a member of the Philippine House of Representatives representing Laguna's 4th district from 2022 to 2025.

Early life Born in Santa Cruz, Laguna, Philippines, Agarao is the daughter of Benjamin Agarao Jr., former congressman from Laguna's 4th district, and Estelita Agarao.

Political life

Provincial Board Member (2019–2022) In the 2019 elections, Agarao ran for the Laguna Provincial Board under the 4th district and won.

House of Representatives (2022–2025) In the 2022 elections, Agarao ran for congresswoman for Laguna's 4th district to succeed her father, who was running for mayor of Santa Cruz. Agarao won 153,495 votes; her opponent was former Santa Maria Mayor Antonio "Tony" Carolino, who got 153,267. The margin of the votes was only 228, or 0.08%, making it the narrowest win in the 2022 Philippine House of Representatives elections. She was the youngest and first female representative for Laguna's 4th district. She served in the House of Representatives until 2025, when she chose to instead contest the provincial board election. Her father was re-elected to the House in her place.

Provincial Board Member (2025–present) In 2025, Agarao was re-elected to a second non-consecutive term as member of the Laguna Provincial Board under the 4th district. She was named as the senior board member.

Electoral history Year Office Party Votes for Agarao Result Votes % Swing 2019Board Member (Laguna–4th) PDP–Laban 156,588 42.96 1st N/A 2025 PFP 184,487 40.26 1st N/A 2022 Representatives (Laguna–4th) PDP–Laban 153,495 50.04 1st +7.08%