Herbert Bautista

The Honorable Herbert Bautista
Bautista in 2016
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 January 24, 1995 – April 6, 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] (1968-05-12) May 12, 1968 (age 53) Quezon City, Rizal, Philippines
Nationality	Filipino
Political party	Nationalist People’s Coalition (1992–1994, 2017–present)
Other political affiliations	PDP–Laban (2017) Liberal Party (2009-2017) Lakas CMD (before 2009) Laban ng Demokratikong Pilipino (1995-1998)
Residence	Quezon City
Alma mater	University of the Philippines Diliman National Defense College of the Philippines San Beda University
Occupation	Actor, politician
Awards	Military Merit Medal MCM MCAM
Website	http://www.herbert-bautista.com
Military service
Nickname(s)	General Bistek
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	Light Armor Brigade (Standby Reserve)

Herbert Constantine "Bistek" Maclang Bautista (born May 12, 1968) is a Filipino actor and politician who last served as the Mayor of Quezon City from 2010 to 2019. He previously served as the vice mayor from 1995 to 1998, under Mayor Mel Mathay, and from 2001 to 2010, under Feliciano Belmonte Jr.^[2]

Early life[]

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.^[3] 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.^[4]

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.

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.

Military career[]

LTC HERBERT M BAUTISTA MNSA (GSC) RES PA inspects the troops prior to deployment for Rehabilitation Operations on areas affected by Typhoon Ketsana (Ondoy).

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 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 which is a component of the 15th Infantry Division (Ready Reserve), Army Reserve Command.^[8]

Acting career[]

Bautista was allegedly paid ₱500,000 for his role in Takbo...! Bilis...! Takboooo, which was then considered a very high amount for a teenage actor.^[9]

Filmography[]

Television[]

• 2+2 (1977-1980) (BBC)
• Clubhouse 9 (1977-1978) (RPN)
• Basta Barkada (1978-1979) (RPN)
• Broadkast Workshap (1978-1979) (IBC)
• Joey & Son (1980-1981) (RPN) - guest
• Champoy (1980-1985) (RPN) - guest
• 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)
• Gabi ni Dolphy (1990-1992) (RPN) - guest
• Ready Na Direk (1991-1994) (RPN)
• Pandakekoks (1990-1991) (GMA Network)
• Alabang Girls: The Sitcom Series (1992-1993) (ABC)
• Tondominium (1992-1993) (ABC)
• ASAP Natin To! (1995–present) - guest
• GMA Telecine Specials (1995) (GMA Network)
• Mikee (1995) (GMA Network)
• Mikee Forever The Sitcom (1994-1995) (GMA Network)
• (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 Bangisll (2007) as Kumander Bawang (ABS-CBN)
• Sabi ni Nanay (2007) (RPN)
• It's Showtime (2009–present) (ABS-CBN) - Guest Celebrity Jurado
• Ikaw Lamang (2014) as Algaro (ABS-CBN)
• Bubble Gang (2014) as Himself (GMA Network)
• Dear Uge (2019–present) (GMA Network) - guest
• The Gift (2019-2020) (GMA Network) - guest
• Make It with You (2020) (ABS-CBN)
• Puto(TV Series) as Ivanhoe "Puto" de la Cruz(2021)(TV5 and Sari Sari Channel)

Film[]

• 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)

Awards[]

References[]

External links[]

• Profile at the Quezon City website
• Herbert Bautista at IMDb
• Article on Herbert Bautista at Telebisyon.net