Herbert Bautista
Herbert Constantine "Bistek" Maclang Bautista (born May 12, 1968) is a Filipino actor and politician who served as mayor of Quezon City, the Philippines' largest city by population, from 2010 to 2019.
Herbert Bautista | |
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Bautista in 2021 | |
| 10th Mayor of Quezon City | |
| In office June 30, 2010 – June 30, 2019 | |
| Vice Mayor | Joy Belmonte |
| Preceded by | Feliciano Belmonte Jr. |
| Succeeded by | Joy Belmonte |
| Vice Mayor of Quezon City | |
| In office June 30, 2001 – June 30, 2010 | |
| Mayor | Feliciano Belmonte Jr. |
| Preceded by | Connie Angeles |
| Succeeded by | Joy Belmonte |
| In office June 30, 1995 – June 30, 1998 | |
| Mayor | Ismael Mathay, Jr. |
| Preceded by | Charito Planas |
| Succeeded by | Jorge Banal |
| Commissioner of the National Youth Commission | |
| In office 1998–2001 | |
| Appointed by | Joseph Estrada |
| Member of the Quezon City Council | |
| In office June 30, 1992 – June 30, 1995 | |
| Constituency | 3rd district |
| In office 1986–1989 | |
| Constituency | Kabataang Barangay National Federation (Youth Sector, as President) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Herbert Constantine Maclang Bautista[1] May 12, 1968 Quezon City, Philippines |
| Political party | Nationalist People’s Coalition (1992–1995; 2017–present) |
| Other political affiliations | PDP–Laban (2017) Liberal (2009–2017) Lakas–CMD/Lakas–Kampi–CMD (1998–2009) Laban ng Demokratikong Pilipino (1995–1998) |
| Children | 4 (including Harvey Bautista) |
| Residence | Quezon City |
| Alma mater | San Beda University (BA) University of the Philippines Diliman (MPA) National Defense College of the Philippines |
| Occupation | Actor, politician |
| Awards | Military Merit Medal MCM MCAM |
| Website | http://www.herbert-bautista.com |
| Nickname | General Bistek |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | Philippines |
| Branch/service | Philippine Army |
| Years of service | 1992–present |
| Rank | BGEN (2018-Present) COL (2017-2018) LTC (2000-2017) CPT (1995-2000) MSg (1992-1995) |
| Commands | 1502nd Infantry Brigade (Ready Reserve) Light Armor Brigade (Standby Reserve) |
Bautista has starred in numerous films and TV shows, including the 1984 coming-of-age film Bagets, the horror anthology series Shake, Rattle & Roll, and the children's show Kaluskos Musmos.
Early life and education
He was born on May 12, 1968 in Quezon City to Herminio "Butch" Bautista (1934–2017), who became a two-term city councilor from the fourth district, and Rosario "Baby" Maclang (1947–2008), a restaurateur.[2] He has two siblings, Hero (an incumbent Quezon City councilor from the 4th district) and Harlene (formerly married to Romnick Sarmienta). Herbert Bautista took Bachelor of Laws at New Era University though he did not finish it.[3]
In 1992, he graduated from the San Beda College of Manila with a baccalaureate degree in Philosophy and Letters. He was adjudged Most Outstanding Centennial Bedan Alumnus in recognition of his contribution and leadership in civil governance and politics. He has a Master of Arts degree in Public Administration from the National College of Public Administration and Governance (NCPAG) at the University of the Philippines Diliman. Bautista is an alumnus of the National Defense College of the Philippines where he obtained his Master in National Security Administration (MNSA) degree. He is working towards his Doctorate degree in Political Science UP Diliman.
Acting career
Bautista has been acting since he was 10 years old. He originally intended to become a dramatic actor with his introverted personality, but later on grew to be known as a comedian onscreen.[4] films He was part of the popular gag show Kaluskos Musmos, which featured a scrappy bunch of children acting out adulthood for laughs. The show ran from the late 1970s to the mid-1980s.
He was known for his role as Reneboy in the hugely successful soap opera Flordeluna, which was aired on RPN-9 from 1978 to 1984.
Filmography
- Oh My Mama (1981)
- Bagets (1984) as Gilbert
- Hotshots (1984)
- Julian Vaquero (1984) as Dencio
- Bagets 2 (1984) as Gilbert
- Shake, Rattle & Roll (1984) Douglas ("Manananggal" segment)
- Like Father, Like Son (1985) as Mariano "Nanoy" Batobalani
- Ma'am May We Go Out? (1985) as John Ramos
- Working Boys (1985) as Kermit
- Ninja Kids (1986) as Dodo
- Captain Barbell (1986) as Tengteng
- Takbo...! Bilis...! Takboooo (1987)
- Puto (1987) as Ivanhoe "Puto" de la Cruz
- Jack & Jill (1987) as Hilario/Jill
- Kumander Bawang: Kalaban ng Mga Aswang (1988) as Tikboy / Kumander Bawang
- Jockey Tyan (1988) as Juan/Johnny
- Jack & Jill sa Amerika (1988) as Hilario/Jill
- Pik Pak Boom (1988) as Danny/Berto
- M & M: The Incredible Twins (1989) as Marcelino
- Dear Diary (1989) as Badong/Matthew
- Hulihin si Nardong Toothpick (1990) as Nardong Toothpick
- Tootsie-Wootsie: Ang Bandang Walang Atrasan (1990)
- Robin Good: Sugod Nang Sugod (1991) as Big John
- Pitong Gamol (1991) as Jun Halo
- Daddy Goon (1992) as Kuliling
- Alabang Girls (1992) as Orot/Orly
- Mga Syanong Parak (We are cops from the Province) (1993) as Hulyo
- Dunkin Donato (1993) as Buknoy
- Dobol Trobol (1994) as Wong
- Multo in the City (1994) as Oscar
- Ten Little Indians (1996) as Michael
- Parak: The Bobby Barbers Story (1997) as Pinggoy
- Ping Lacson: Supercop (2000) as Rivera
- Umaaraw, Umuulan (2006) as Berto
- Shake, Rattle and Roll Fourteen: The Invasion (2012) as Donald ("Pamana" segment)
- Raketeros (2013) as Berto
- Bob Ong's Lumayo Ka Nga sa Akin (2016)
- Silly Red Shoes (2019)
Television
- 2+2 (1977-1980) (BBC)
- Clubhouse 9 (1977-1978) (RPN)
- Basta Barkada (1978-1979) (RPN)
- Broadkast Workshap (1978-1979) (IBC)
- Dr. Potpot & the Satellite Kid (1985) (RPN)
- Lovingly Yours (1985-1996) (GMA Network)
- The Sharon Cuneta Show (1986-1997) (ABS-CBN)
- Kalatong Pinggan (1987-1989) (ABS-CBN)
- Ang Tabi Kong Mamaw (1987-1988) (RPN)
- Young Love, Sweet Love (1988-1995) (RPN)
- Eat Bulaga! (1989-1992) (ABS-CBN)
- Bistek (1990-1992?) as Bistek (IBC)
- Super Islaw (?) (IBC)
- Ready Na Direk (1991-1994) (RPN)
- Pandakekoks (1990-1991) (GMA Network)
- Alabang Girls: The Sitcom Series (1992-1993) (ABC)
- Tondominium (1992-1993) (ABC)
- GMA Telecine Specials (1995) (GMA Network)
- Mikee (1995) (GMA Network)
- Mikee Forever The Sitcom (1994-1995) (GMA Network)
- Haybol Rambol (1994–1995) (GMA Network)
- Mary D'Potter (2001) (ABS-CBN)
- Wow! (2002) (IBC)
- Klasmeyts (2002) as Host (ABS-CBN)
- Super Inggo (2006) as Kumander Bawang (ABS-CBN)
- Super Inggo 1.5: Ang Bagong Bangis (2007) as Kumander Bawang (ABS-CBN)
- Sabi ni Nanay (2007) (RPN)
- Ikaw Lamang (2014) as Algaro (ABS-CBN)
- Make It with You (2020) (ABS-CBN)
- Puto (TV Series) as Ivanhoe "Puto" de la Cruz (2021) (TV5 and Sari Sari Channel)
Political career
From 1986 to 1989, he was President of the Kabataang Barangay National Federation and was appointed ex officio City Councilor representing the Youth Sector of Quezon City. From 1992 to 1995, he was elected as a regular Councilor of Quezon City from the 3rd district and was concurrently Chairperson of the Committee on Tourism and Cultural Affairs.[5]
He was the youngest Vice Mayor of Quezon City when he was elected into the position in May 1995.[6] Bautista became the first elected bachelor Vice Mayor of Quezon City.
In 1998, he ran for mayor but lost then-incumbent Mel Mathay, who was running for his third and final term. After he suffered defeat in election, he was appointed by then-president Joseph Estrada as commissioner at-large of the National Youth Commission.
In 2001, Bautista returned to politics when he was elected as vice mayor. He ran as the running mate of actor Rudy Fernandez, who lost the mayoralty race to Feliciano "Sonny" Belmonte Jr.,[7] who later became his political ally. He was reelected in 2004 and 2007 elections, serving three consecutive terms.
One of the younger officials of the country, who has had a long and fruitful experience in government and the youth movement, Bautista is active in socio-civic activities. He is Board Director of the YMCA-QC, Inc., member of the Rotary Club of Kamuning, District 3780; founding president of the Association of Graduate Students and Alumni of the UP College of Public Administration in Diliman; board director of the Katipunan ng mga Artista sa Pelikulang Pilipino at Telebisyon (KAPPT) and member of the Philippine Constitution Association (PHILCONSA).
Bautista is the National President of the National Movement of Young Legislators (NMYL), a 6,000-member organization composed of vice governors, board members, vice mayors and councilors including Sangguniang Kabataan federation presidents.
On July 1, 2010, he took oath into office as the Mayor of Quezon City after his landslide victory in the 2010 local elections in Quezon City. Bautista defeated one of his opponents, Mel Mathay who defeated him 12 years prior and was running to return to mayoralty. His running mate was Joy Belmonte, daughter of outgoing mayor Sonny Belmonte. She was also successful in the vice mayoral race. Their oath with the elder Belmonte as a congressman and the city councilors was administered by Chief Justice Renato Corona. He was reelected in 2013 and 2016, serving two consecutive terms, before stepping down in 2019 due to term limits.
On October 6, 2021, Bautista announced that he is running for senator in the 2022 Philippine Senate election, his first venture into national politics after serving Quezon City for 3 decades.[8] However, on February 10, 2022, he was dropped from the senatorial slate of Lacson–Sotto.[9]
Military career
Herbert Bautista joined the reserve force of the AFP through the Reserve Command, PA and was subsequently enlisted as a Master Sergeant in the Philippine Army with completion of his Basic ROTC with then San Beda ROTC Unit.
He reported to the 131st (Standby Reserve) Division, PA and was given the designation of Brigade Sergeant Major of the newly formed Light Armor Brigade (Reserve).[citation needed]
He applied for a commission when he was Vice Mayor of Quezon City and was commissioned with the rank of Army Captain.
He resigned his commissioned as an Army Captain and was recommissioned as a Lieutenant Colonel through the commissioning program of the Master in National Security Administration (AFP Circular Nr. 30) of the National Defense College of the Philippines. In 2018, he was promoted to the rank of Brigadier General. He is the Commanding Officer of the 1502nd Infantry Brigade (Ready Reserve) which is a component of the 15th Infantry Division (Ready Reserve), Army Reserve Command.[10]
Awards
- Best Actor | Shake, Rattle and Roll | Metro Manila Film Festival, 1984
- Best Supporting Actor | Bobby Barbers: Parak | Famas, 1997
References
- ^ "Herbert Constantine Maclang Bautista". Facebook. Archived from the original on 31 July 2012.
- ^ Torrevillas, Domini. "Mayor Herbert "Jaime Fernandez Jr." Bautista - From the Stands". The Philippine Star.
- ^ . Archived from the original on 2011-06-05. Retrieved 2009-01-25.
- ^ Villanueva, Nena Z. (August 18, 1989). "Lupita directs Herbert". Manila Standard. Kagitingan Publications, Inc. p. 27. Retrieved December 23, 2022.
- ^ "Brief History of the Quezon City Council". Quezon City Council - Sangguniang Panlungsod Lungsod Quezon. Retrieved June 4, 2021.
- ^ . Archived from the original on 5 June 2011. Retrieved 8 August 2018.
- ^ Sison, Bebot Jr. (May 26, 2001). "Belmonte proclaimed QC mayor". The Philippine Star.
- ^ "Herbert Bautista files candidacy for senator". inquirer.com. 2021-10-06. Retrieved 2021-10-06.
- ^ "Lacson drops Win Gatchalian, Herbert Bautista from slate". ABS-CBN News. 2022-02-10. Retrieved 2022-02-11.
- ^ Sun, Cherry (March 24, 2020). "Former QC Mayor Herbert Bautista returns to public service as an army reservist". GMA News Online. GMA Network. Retrieved June 2, 2021.
External links
- Profile at the Quezon City website
- Herbert Bautista at IMDb