Jimmy Bondoc
{{short description|Filipino pop singer}}
{{BLP sources|date=March 2020}}{{Use mdy dates|date=March 2020}}
{{Philippine name|Romero|Bondoc}}
{{Infobox officeholder
| image = JIMMY BONDOC.jpg
| caption = Bondoc in 2025
| office = Member of the Board of Directors of Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation
| term_start = September 15, 2021
| term_end = June 30, 2022
| appointer = Rodrigo Duterte
| office1 = Vice President for Corporate Social Responsibility Group of Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation
| term_start1 = October 2017
| term_end1 = July 2021
| office2 = Assistant Vice President for Entertainment of Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation
| term_start2 = July 10, 2016
| term_end2 = October 2017
| appointer2 = Rodrigo Duterte
| alma_mater = Ateneo de Manila University (AB)
University of the East (JD)
| birth_name = James Patrick Romero Bondoc
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1975|05|31}}
| birth_place = Quezon City, Philippines
| death_date =
| death_place =
| spouse = {{marriage|Isabel Torrijos|2025}}
| occupation = Singer, composer, producer, lawyer
| module = {{Infobox musical artist
|embed=yes
| years_active =
| genre = OPM, pop
| label = Star Music{{cite web|title=Jimmy|url=http://www.kabayancentral.com/music/star/mm11201072.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20040315091225/http://kabayancentral.com/music/star/mm11201072.html|url-status=usurped|archive-date=March 15, 2004|publisher=Kabayan Central|access-date=February 27, 2013}}
Sony BMG
Ivory Music
Warner Music Philippines
}}
| party = PDP
}}
James Patrick Romero Bondoc{{cite web |title=Certificate of Candidacy for Senator - Bondoc, James Patrick Romero |url=https://comelec.gov.ph/php-tpls-attachments/2025NLE/COC_2025NLE/COC_Senator138/BONDOC,%20JAMES%20PATRICK%20ROMERO.pdf |publisher=Commission on Election|access-date=11 November 2024 |date=6 October 2024}} (born May 31, 1975) is a Filipino musician, songwriter, lawyer, and former government official.
He is known for the songs "Let Me Be The One" and "Hanggang Dito Na Lang".
In the run-up to the 2016 Philippine presidential election, Bondoc was among the celebrities who endorsed Rodrigo Duterte's successful campaign. From 2016 to 2022, Duterte appointed him to serve in the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR).
Early life and education
Bondoc was born on May 31, 1975 in Quezon City. He studied at the Ateneo de Manila University from elementary to college, graduating with a degree of Bachelor of Arts in Communications. He began his law studies in 2017 at San Beda University and later transferred to the University of the East in 2019, he completed his law studies at the University of the East (UE) in 2023.{{Cite web|date=2016-07-13|title=Pagcor appointee posts credentials, mangles English language|url=https://lifestyle.inquirer.net/232728/pagcor-appointee-posts-credentials-mangles-english-language/|access-date=2021-04-01|website=Inquirer Lifestyle|language=en-US}}
Music career
Bondoc is an acoustic musician who has composed and produced songs. He is known for his original hits "The Man I Was With You", "Akin Na Lang Sana Siya", and his biggest hit, "Let Me Be The One". In 2002, he founded Magis Productions, where he also served as its president until 2016. One of the songs from his 2006 album Undercover, [https://music.apple.com/ph/song/i-believe/326548585 "I believe"], is an adaptation of South Korean singer Shin Seung-hun's song of the [https://music.apple.com/ph/album/i-believe/347425911?i=347426212 same title], which was released in 2002.{{Cite web |title=Foreign Original Soundtracks turned Pilipino |url=https://www.pep.ph/lifestyle/16663/foreign-original-soundtracks-turned-pilipino |access-date=2024-03-22 |website=PEP.ph |language=en}} In 2009, Bondoc released his album entitled Walang Araw, Walang Ulan, under Sony-BMG.{{cite news|title=Jimmy Bondoc: Writing songs much harder|url=http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/entertainment/01/14/09/jimmy-bondoc-promotes-latest-album-walang-araw-walang-ulan|work=ABS-CBN News|access-date=February 27, 2013|date=January 14, 2009}} In 2010, the album Ang Mahiwagang Bisikleta at Ang Huling Makata was released.{{cite news|last=Balbuena|first=Vanessa A.|title=Jimmy Bondoc bares innermost feelings in new album|url=http://www.philstar.com/cebu-entertainment/627226/jimmy-bondoc-bares-innermost-feelings-new-album|work=The Philippine Star|access-date=February 27, 2013|date=November 6, 2010}}
Bondoc was a resident juror on Twist and Shout, a Philippine version of Sing If You Can franchise.{{cite news|last=Belen |first=Crispina M. |title='Twist and Shout,' a different kind of singing contest |url=http://www.mb.com.ph/articles/264774/twist-and-shout-a-different-kind-singing-contest |work=Manila Bulletin|access-date=February 27, 2013 |date=July 2, 2010 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111129205830/http://mb.com.ph/articles/264774/twist-and-shout-a-different-kind-singing-contest |archive-date=November 29, 2011 }}{{cite news|last=Pulumbarit |first=Oliver M. |title=They 'Twist and Shout' no matter what |url=http://showbizandstyle.inquirer.net/entertainment/entertainment/view/20100715-281314/They-Twist-and-Shout-no-matter-what |newspaper=Philippine Daily Inquirer|access-date=February 27, 2013 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131216012054/http://showbizandstyle.inquirer.net/entertainment/entertainment/view/20100715-281314/They-Twist-and-Shout-no-matter-what |archive-date=December 16, 2013 }} He was also a regular celebrity mentor on the "Bida Kapamilya" segment of It's Showtime.{{cite news|last=Sanchez |first=Giselle |title=Meet The New Celebrity Mentors Of 'It's Showtime' |url=http://www.mb.com.ph/articles/380215/meet-the-new-celebrity-mentors-of-it-s-showtime |work=Manila Bulletin|access-date=February 27, 2013 |date=November 6, 2012 }}{{dead link|date=April 2017 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}{{cite web|title=CELEBRITIES MENTOR GRAND FINALISTS IN IT'S SHOWTIME'S 'BIDA KAPAMILYA'|url=http://abscbnpr.com/?p=5155|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130531233029/http://abscbnpr.com/?p=5155|url-status=usurped|archive-date=May 31, 2013|publisher=ABS-CBN Corporation|access-date=February 27, 2013|date=October 15, 2012}}{{cite web|title=Showtime Bida Kapamilya Grand Finals Winner|url=http://www.coolbuster.net/2012/10/abs-cbn-showtime-bida-kapamilya-grand-finals-winner-2012-champion.html|publisher=Cool Buster|access-date=February 27, 2013}} He also served as a radio host for The RnB Show at 97.9 Natural (now known as 97.9 Home Radio) with Duncan Ramos until the end of 2014. He was also part of the band called the Sabado Boys alongside Luke Mejares, Paolo Santos and Dj Myke.
Government and politics
In 2015, Bondoc was among the celebrities who campaigned for Rodrigo Duterte's successful presidential campaign. He composed the song "Takbo" ({{literal translation|Run}}), performed by various OPM artists who urged the then-Davao City mayor Duterte to officially run for president.{{cite news|work=SunStar|url=http://www.sunstar.com.ph/davao/local-news/2015/11/15/duterte-touched-song-takbo-441642|title=Duterte touched by song 'Takbo'|publisher=Sun.Star Davao|last=Caredo|first=Karina V.|date=November 15, 2015|access-date=July 10, 2016}}
=PAGCOR=
In July 2016, Bondoc was appointed by President Duterte as the Assistant Vice President for Entertainment of the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR),{{cite news|url=http://www.pep.ph/news/63699/jimmy-bondoc-is-the-newly-appointed-avp-for-entertainment-for-pagcor?ref=latest|title=Jimmy Bondoc is the newly-appointed AVP for Entertainment for PAGCOR|work=Philippine Entertainment Portal|language=Filipino|last=Ganal|first=FM|date=July 10, 2016|access-date=July 10, 2016}} replacing Bong Quintaña. His appointment did not come without criticisms as citizens questioned his qualifications for the post.{{Cite web|date=2016-07-12|title=Not qualified? Jimmy Bondoc defends appointment in Pagcor|url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/07/12/16/not-qualified-jimmy-bondoc-defends-appointment-in-pagcor|access-date=2021-04-01|website=ABS-CBN News|language=en}} He later served as PAGCOR's vice president for Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Group from October 2017 to July 2021.
On September 10, 2021, he was named as a member of the Board of Directors of PAGCOR, serving to complete the unfinished term of deceased Director Reynaldo Concordia.{{cite news|url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/money/companies/803495/jimmy-bondoc-appointed-as-pagcor-board-director/story/|title=Jimmy Bondoc appointed as PAGCOR board director|first=Ted|last=Cordero|date=September 16, 2021|accessdate=August 12, 2022}} He took on September 15 by an official in Barangay Pinagkaisahan, Quezon City and would serve until June 30, 2022.{{cite news|url=https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1488620/jimmy-bondoc-takes-oath-as-pagcors-new-board-member|website=INQUIRER.net|date=September 16, 2022|accessdate=August 12, 2022|first=Christia Marie|last=Ramos|title=Jimmy Bondoc takes oath as Pagcor's new board member}}
=Palit-Bise rally=
In April 2017, Bondoc, a critic of Vice President Leni Robredo, was one of the organizers of "Palit-Bise" rally held at the Rizal Park in Manila.{{Cite web|date=2017-04-02|title=Robredo critics hold 'Palit Bise' rally in Luneta|url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/04/02/17/robredo-critics-hold-palit-bise-rally-in-luneta|access-date=2021-04-01|website=ABS-CBN News|language=en}} Held by pro-Duterte supporters, the Philippine National Police estimated that the crowd numbered only to 4,500 in comparison with the millions who voted for Duterte.{{Cite web|date=2017-04-02|title=Nilangaw! PNP says only 4,500 attend Jimmy Bondoc, Mocha Uson 'palit-bise' rally|url=https://politics.com.ph/nilangaw-pnp-says-4500-attend-jimmy-bondoc-mocha-uson-palit-bise-rally/|access-date=2021-04-01|website=politics.com.ph|language=en-US}} The rally was said to be funded by donations coming from OFW supporters of the president through the Gava Gives online platform. Questions were raised if collected funds were taxable.{{Cite web|last=Robles|first=Raïssa|date=2017-04-18|title=OPINION: For now, P2M raised is legally Jimmy Bondoc's 'personal income'|url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/blogs/opinions/04/18/17/opinion-for-now-p2m-raised-is-legally-jimmy-bondocs-personal-income|access-date=2021-04-01|website=ABS-CBN News|language=en}} On March 28, 2017, in a press conference prior to the rally, there were reported instances of bloggers and journalists receiving "gas money", for those who took public transport to go to the press conference.{{Cite web|last=Robles|first=Raïssa|date=2017-04-21|title=OPINION: Pro-Duterte group gave reporters and bloggers 'gas money' for attending its presscon|url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/blogs/opinions/04/21/17/opinion-pro-duterte-group-gave-reporters-and-bloggers-gas-money-for-attending-its-presscon|access-date=2021-04-01|website=ABS-CBN News|language=en}}
=Shutdown of ABS-CBN broadcasting=
In May 2019, Bondoc posted his sentiments on the imminent expiration of ABS-CBN's legislative franchise, typing "I AM EAGERLY AWAITING YOUR DEMISE".{{Cite web|title=Angel Locsin hits Jimmy Bondoc over post on ABS-CBN franchise renewal|url=https://www.rappler.com/entertainment/angel-locsin-hits-jimmy-bondoc-post-abs-cbn-franchise-renewal|access-date=2021-04-01|website=Rappler|date=May 23, 2019 |language=en}} On June 12, 2019, he celebrated the news{{Cite web|last=Diaz|first=Jess|title=House freezes ABS-CBN franchise bill, firm takes movies to China market|url=https://www.philstar.com/business/2019/06/12/1925627/house-freezes-abs-cbn-franchise-firm-takes-movies-china-market|access-date=2021-04-01|website=Philstar.com}} of the House of Representatives freezing the discussions on the renewal of the media company's broadcasting franchise.{{Cite web|title=Jimmy Bondoc posts long message after House freezes ABS-CBN franchise|url=https://www.pep.ph/news/143854/jimmy-bondoc-posts-long-message-after-house-freezes-abs-cbn-franchise-a718-20190612|access-date=2021-04-01|website=PEP.ph|language=en}}
After the shutdown of ABS-CBN on May 5, 2020, Bondoc posted a sarcastic speech on the "closure" of a giant network, saying "he is not happy" and is wishing for forgiveness.{{Cite web |last=Troika |first=PEP |date=May 6, 2020 |title=Jimmy Bondoc on ABS-CBN shutdown: "Maganda rin siguro paminsan-minsang masaktan." |url=https://www.pep.ph/pepalerts/pep-troika/151244/jimmy-bondoc-cryptic-post-abs-cbn-shutdown-a4118-20200506 |access-date=November 22, 2024 |website=Philippine Entertainment Portal}}
=2022 elections=
During the 2022 Philippine general election campaign period, Bondoc supported the presidential bid of his fellow celebrity, Manila mayor Isko Moreno by performing at the latter's campaign rally.{{cite news|url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/04/11/22/jimmy-bondoc-nina-luke-mejares-join-isko-rally|title=Jimmy Bondoc, Nina, Luke Mejares among stars at Isko Moreno rally in Manila|date=April 11, 2022|accessdate=August 12, 2022|work=ABS-CBN News}}
=2025 Senate bid=
On October 6, 2024 Bondoc filed his candidacy for the 2025 Philippine Senate elections under the Duterte-led Partido Demokratiko Pilipino (PDP).{{Cite news |last=Mendoza |first=John Eric |date=October 6, 2024 |title=Musician and lawyer Jimmy Bondoc files COC for Senate |url=https://www.inquirer.net/415921/musician-and-lawyer-jimmy-bondoc-files-coc-for-senate/}}
Personal life
In 2005, Bondoc had a relationship with singer Nina. He also faced disputes with Nyoy Volante.{{cite news|last=Valdez-Pua |first=Antonette |title=Nina (finally) talks about ex-boyfriend Jimmy Bondoc |url=http://www.mb.com.ph/node/75566 |work=Manila Bulletin|access-date=February 27, 2013 |date=May 20, 2006 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120603214818/http://www.mb.com.ph/node/75566 |archive-date= June 3, 2012 }}{{cite news|last=Panalingan |first=Jojo |title=Jimmy Bondoc reveals truth about relationships with Nyoy, Nina |url=http://www.mb.com.ph/node/148339 |work=Manila Bulletin|access-date=February 27, 2013 |date=November 24, 2005 }}{{dead link|date=April 2017 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }} Bondoc married his fellow lawyer, Isabel Torrijos, on February 2, 2025 at the Manila Cathedral.{{cite web|first=Nikko|last=Tuazon|url=https://www.pep.ph/lifestyle/celebrations/185194/jimmy-bondoc-isabel-torrijos-wedding-a721-20250203|title=Celebrities, politicians at Jimmy Bondoc-Isabel Torrijos wedding|website=pep.ph|date=February 3, 2025|access-date=February 18, 2025}}
In 2017, Bondoc started studying law at San Beda University.{{Cite web|last=Santos|first=Rhea Manila|title=Jimmy Bondoc admits going to law school is his lifelong dream|url=https://push.abs-cbn.com/2017/7/13/fresh-scoops/jimmy-bondoc-admits-going-to-law-school-is-his-lif-72015|access-date=2021-04-01|website=Push}} In 2019, he transferred to the University of the East.{{cite web|title=JAMES PATRICK R. BONDOC RESUME|url=https://www.pagcor.ph/docs/resume/DIR-James-Patrick-Bondoc.pdf|website=Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation|accessdate=August 12, 2022}} He then passed the 2023 Philippine Bar Examinations.{{cite web|url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/12/05/23/jimmy-bondoc-passes-2023-bar-exams|title=Jimmy Bondoc passes 2023 Bar exams|website=news.abs-cbn.com|date=December 5, 2023|access-date=December 6, 2023}}
On August 2, 2022, a fire razed Bondoc's studio, damaging musical instruments and equipment worth {{Philippine peso|1 million|link=no}}.{{cite news|url=https://entertainment.inquirer.net/459259/jimmy-bondoc-loses-music-equipment-after-studio-engulfed-in-fire|title=Jimmy Bondoc loses musical equipment after fire hits studio|date=August 3, 2022|accessdate=August 12, 2022|website=INQUIRER.net}}
Discography
- Jimmy Bondoc (2000)
- Musikero (2004)
- Undercovers (2005)
- Fight for the Write (2015)
Awards
| class="wikitable" |
| Association
! Category ! Result |
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| 22nd Aliw Awards
| Best Performance in a Concert (Smaller Venue) | {{won}} |
| 1st Philippine radio Music Awards
| Alternative Solo Artist of the Year (Hanggang Dito Na Lang) | {{nominated}} |
| Aliw Awards
| Best Male Performer | {{nominated}} |
| Business Excellence Awards
| Best Acoustic Male Performer | {{won}} |
| IFM Pinoy Music Awards
| Best Acoustic Male Performer | {{won}} |
| Awit Awards
| Nomination for the song "Let Me Be The One" | {{nominated}} |
| Business Excellence Awards
| Most Popular Song by a Male Performer | {{won}} |
| Aliw Awards
| Best Male Performer | {{won}} |
| Aliw Awards
| "Last Year's Christmas" for Best Christmas Song | {{nominated}} |
| Aliw Awards
| Best Performance in a Concert Collaboration | {{won}} |
| MTV Pilipinas Awards
| Favorite Male Artist | {{nominated}} |
References
{{Reflist|2}}
External links
- [https://web.archive.org/web/20130607181029/http://jimmybondoc.com/ Official Website]
- {{IMDb name|2214257}}
- [http://www.patamaquotes.com/ Jimmy Bondoc Abouts]
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Category:21st-century Filipino male singers
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Category:Filipino radio personalities
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