Gil Acosta Jr.

Gil "Kabarangay" Abesamis Acosta Jr. (born May 10, 1985)[1] is a Filipino politician, lawyer and psychologist who served as a member of the Philippine House of Representatives representing the 3rd District of Palawan from 2019 to 2022.

[2] Acosta was elected representative of Palawan's 3rd district in 2019, succeeding his father Gil P.

[3] He is one of the 70 lawmakers who voted to reject the franchise of ABS-CBN.

[4] He ran for re-election 2022 but lost to former Puerto Princesa Mayor Edward Hagedorn.

[5] Acosta is running for representative of Palawan's 3rd district in 2025 under Lakas–CMD.