Elago was born on October 18, 1989, in Manila. As a child, she stuttered and found it difficult to speak to others.[3] She learned to manage the disability by joining drama clubs, singing, and reading out loud.
She would eventually study at the University of the Philippines Diliman, graduating cum laude with a degree in Bachelor of Science in Hotel, Restaurant, and Institution Management.[4]
During her college days, she was a member of The UP Repertory Company (UP Rep), UP Kontemporaryong Gamelan Pilipino (lit.'UP Filipino Contemporary Gamelan'), a theater arts performing group, and a student councilor for two years.[4] Elago was also involved in youth sectoral politics and activism, becoming a coordinator for Youth Vote Philippines and Rock the Vote Philippines, an officer in the International Youth Council, and a member of the Asia Pacific Conference on Reproductive and Sexual Health and Rights - National Youth Committee in 2013. She was also the national president of the National Union of Students of the Philippines, and a national convenor for the Rise for Education Alliance and Youth for Accountability and Truth Now.
She was reelected in 2019 for the 18th Congress, once again representing Kabataan Party-list. Joining her in the Makabayan Bloc were fellow incumbents Zarate, Castro, and Brosas, along with Ferdinand Gaite and Eufemia Cullamat from Bayan Muna, for a total of six seats. She is a former member of the minority for 12 House committees, including Youth and Sports Development, Women and Gender Equality, and Higher and Technical Education.[6] Elago has currently authored 257 house measures and co-authored 8.
She has already authored 426 bills during her stint in the 18th Congress.[5]
Elago supported the franchise renewal for broadcast network ABS-CBN.[9][10] She was also among the representatives that opposed House Bill No. 78 allowing for 100 percent foreign ownership in power, transport, and communications sectors in the Philippines.[11]
Advocacies
Running for Kabataan Partylist, she does not only advocate for the advancement of youth agenda but also free education, free internet for all, and gender equality.[2] She has also shown support to breast cancer warriors and survivors by donating her hair.[12]
Elago is also the founding president of the Philippine Stuttering Association, an advocacy group that supports people who stutter.[3]
During the May 2019 School Strike for Climate, Elago joined youth protesters calling for a rejection of government proposals that could have detrimental effects on the environment.[13]