''Bayan Ko'' (International title: ''The Politician'' / ) is a 2013

Philippine television drama Philippine television drama, also known as ''teleserye'', Filipino telenovelas or P-drama, is a form of melodramatic, serialized, televised fiction in the Philippines. ''Teleserye'' is derived from two Filipino words: "tele", short for "''telebi ...

series broadcast by GMA News TV. Directed by Adolfo Alix, Jr., it stars

Rocco Nacino Enrico Raphael Quiogue Nacino (born March 21, 1987 in Baguio, Benguet, Philippines), known professionally as Rocco Nacino, is a Filipino actor. He won the title of Second Prince in the fifth season of '' StarStruck''. He is currently an exclusi ...

. It premiered on March 10, 2013. The series concluded on April 21, 2013 with a total of 7 episodes. The series is streaming online on

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Premise

Lagros' newly elected mayor, Joseph Santiago, discovers that a bunch of wayward employees have turned the municipal hall into a boarding house and, worse, have been making under the table deals. His efforts to fight corruption are blocked by a political dynasty led by Governor Antonio Rubio and Congressman Anton Rubio.

Cast and characters

;Lead cast *

as Joseph Santiago ;Supporting cast *

Pen Medina Crispin "Pen" Parungao Medina Sr. (born August 27, 1950, in Arayat, Pampanga) is an actor from the Philippines who started acting in theater plays in his youth. He eventually played versatile roles on the big screen and in various television s ...

as Antonio Rubio *

Ping Medina Crispin "Ping" Chupungco Medina Jr. (born July 23, 1983) is a Filipino film actor. Medina is a contract artist of Star Magic. Career Medina is a prominent independent film actor in the Philippines. He debuted in Marilou Diaz-Abaya's film ''Jos ...

as Anton Rubio * LJ Reyes as Karen Canlas * Angeli Bayani as Nena Santiago * Ma. Isabel Lopez as Sylvia Rubio * Betong Sumaya as Betong *

Mercedes Cabral Mercedes Cabral (born August 10, 1986) is a Filipino actress. She is best known for starring in Philippine arthouse and independent films, notably those by Brillante Mendoza such as '' Serbis'', '' Kinatay'', ''Captive'', and '' Thy Womb''. She ...

as Eliza Bauer * Love Añover as Liway ;Recurring cast *

Bembol Roco Rafael Aranda Roco, Jr. (born November 20, 1953), popularly known as Bembol Roco, is a Filipino actor whose work ranges from films to television. He is famous for his critically acclaimed role as Julio Madiaga in '' Maynila: Sa mga Kuko ng Liw ...

as Ernesto Santiago * Cecille Adefuin as Ophie *

Simon Ibarra Rogelio Matira (born January 24, 1968), better known by his stage name Simon Ibarra is a Filipino actor. Ibarra appeared in movies like ''Soltera'' (1999) starring Maricel Soriano, and ''Live Show'' (2000) with Ana Capri and Klaudia Koronel. ...

as the chief of police

Episodes

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* 2013 Philippine television series debuts 2013 Philippine television series endings Filipino-language television shows GMA Integrated News and Public Affairs shows GMA News TV original programming Philippine drama television series Philippine political television series Television shows set in the Philippines {{Philippines-tv-prog-stub