Jimmy Bondoc

James Patrick Romero Bondoc (born May 31, 1975), known professionally as Jimmy Bondoc, is a Filipino musician, songwriter, and lawyer best known for composing his songs Let Me Be The One and Hanggang Dito Na Lang.

In 2021, he was named as a member of the Board of Directors of Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR). Previously, he served as the vice-president for community relations of the corporation from 2017 to 2021 and as assistant vice-president in the Entertainment Department of the said corporation from 2016 to 2017.

Music career
Bondoc is an acoustic musician and has also composed and produced songs. Bondoc 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.

In 2009, Bondoc released his album entitled "Walang Araw, Walang Ulan under the Sony-BMG.

In 2010, the album Ang Mahiwagang Bisikleta at Ang Huling Makata was released.

Bondoc became a resident juror on the Philippine adaptation of the Sing If You Can franchise, Twist and Shout. Bondoc has also served as a regular celebrity mentor on It's Showtime.

Bondoc was also 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 is also part of the band called the Sabado Boys alongside Luke Mejares, Paolo Santos and Dj Myke.

In 2015, Bondoc was among the showbiz personalities who campaigned for Rodrigo Duterte's successful presidential candidacy. He composed the song "Takbo" (Run), performed by various OPM artists who supported him, to seek the then-Davao City Mayor Duterte to officially run for president at that time.

One of his song in his 2006 album Undercover, I believe, was quite possibly copied from Shin Seung Hun's song, I believe, which was released in 2002.

PAGCOR
In July 2016, Bondoc has been appointed as the Assistant Vice President for Entertainment of the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR), replacing Bong Quintaña. His appointment did not come without criticisms as citizens questioned his qualifications for the post. 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 Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR), serving to complete the unfinished term of the late Director Reynaldo Concordia. He took on September 15 by an official in Barangay Pinagkaisahan, Quezon City and would serve until June 30, 2022. There are no latest updates on his reappointment in 2022.

Palit-Bise rally
In April 2017, Bondoc, also a critic of Vice President Leni Robredo, was one of the organizers of "Palit-Bise" rally held at Rizal Park in Manila. 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. The rally was said to be funded by donations coming from OFW supporters of the president through the Gava Gives online platform. There were questions were raised if collected funds were taxable. 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.

ABS-CBN franchise renewal
In May 2019, Bondoc posted his sentiments on the impending end of ABS-CBN's legislative franchise, typing "I AM EAGERLY AWAITING YOUR DEMISE".

On June 12, 2019, Bondoc celebrated the news of the House of Representatives freezing discussions on renewal of the media company's legislative franchise.

2022 elections
During the 2022 election campaign period, Bondoc showed support to the presidential bid of his fellow celebrity, Manila Mayor Isko Moreno. He was also seen performing at Moreno's campaign rally.

Personal life
Bondoc studied at the Ateneo de Manila University from elementary to college, graduating with a degree of Bachelor of Arts in Communications.

In 2005, Bondoc had a relationship with the Filipina singer Nina. It also faced disputes with Nyoy Volante.

In 2017, Bondoc started studying law at San Beda University. In 2019, he transferred to University of the East to continue his law studies.

On August 2, 2022, a fire razed his studio, damaging musical instruments and equipment worth ₱1 million.

In December 2023, Bondoc passed the 2023 Philippine Bar Examinations.