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Herbert Constantine "Bistek" Maclang Bautista (born May 12, 1968) is a Filipino actor and politician who served as mayor of
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, the Philippines' largest city by population, from 2010 to 2019. Bautista has starred in numerous films and TV shows, including the 1984 coming-of-age film ''
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'', 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
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to
Herminio "Butch" Bautista Herminio "Butch" dela Cruz Bautista (May 20, 1934 – February 12, 2017) was a Filipino people, Filipino comedian-director and politician, who made his film debut in the 1956 film ''Lo' Waist Gang'' along with Berting Labra, Zaldy Zschornack an ...
(1934–2017), who became a two-term city councilor from the fourth district, and Rosario "Baby" Maclang (1947–2008), a restaurateur. He has two siblings, Hero (an incumbent Quezon City councilor from the 4th district) and Harlene (formerly married to
Romnick Sarmienta Romeo Nicolas Sarmenta Tejedor (born April 28, 1972 in Quezon City, Philippines), known professionally as Romnick Sarmenta, is a Filipino actor best remembered as the five-year-old boy who played the role of Peping in the TV series ''Gulong ng ...
). Herbert Bautista took Bachelor of Laws at
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though he did not finish it. In 1992, he graduated from the
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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
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(NCPAG) at the
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. Bautista is an alumnus of the
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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. 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 ''Bagets'' () is a 1984 two-part Filipino youth-oriented comedy film directed by Maryo J. de los Reyes under the production of Viva Films. Plot The movie focuses on the lives of five young boys - boy next door Adie, "overstaying" Tonton, the g ...
'' (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 *''
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'' (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 ''Pik Pak Boom'' is a 1988 Filipino anthology comedy film directed by Leroy Salvador and starring Herbert Bautista, Lea Salonga, Lilet, Bing Loyzaga, Regine Velasquez, and Dingdong Avanzado. The film consists of two segments: "Manyika" () and " ...
'' (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 ''Raketeros'' is a 2013 Cinema of the Philippines, Filipino comedy film produced by Heaven's Best Entertainment starring some of 90's comedy icons Herbert Bautista, Dennis Padilla, Long Mejia, Andrew E., and Ogie Alcasid. The film will open in the ...
'' (2013) as Berto *''Bob Ong's Lumayo Ka Nga sa Akin'' (2016) *''
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'' (2019)


Television

*''2+2'' (1977-1980) (
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...
) *''Clubhouse 9'' (1977-1978) ( RPN) *''Basta Barkada'' (1978-1979) (RPN) *''Broadkast Workshap'' (1978-1979) (
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) *''Dr. Potpot & the Satellite Kid'' (1985) (RPN) *''Lovingly Yours'' (1985-1996) (
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) *''
The Sharon Cuneta Show ''The Sharon Cuneta Show'' (also known as ''"Sharon"'' and ''"TSCS"'') was a Philippine musical variety show hosted by the Philippines' megastar Sharon Cuneta. It aired on Sunday night from September 14, 1986, to June 15, 1997. Broadcast Histo ...
'' (1986-1997) (
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) *''Kalatong Pinggan'' (1987-1989) (ABS-CBN) *''Ang Tabi Kong Mamaw'' (1987-1988) (RPN) *''Young Love, Sweet Love'' (1988-1995) (RPN) *''
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'' (1989-1992) (ABS-CBN) *''
Bistek ''Bistek'' (from Spanish: '' bistec'', " beefsteak"), also known as ''bistek tagalog'' or ''karne frita'', is a Filipino dish consisting of thinly-sliced beefsteak braised in soy sauce, calamansi juice, garlic, ground black pepper, and onions ...
'' (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) (
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) *''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 ''Super Inggo'' is a Philippine fantaserye aired on ABS-CBN. Its main character is Budong (Makisig Morales), a 10-year-old kid who dreams of becoming a real-life and full-fledged superhero. Unbeknownst to him, he possesses superhuman strength and ...
'' (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 ''Ikaw Lamang'' (International title: ''No Greater Love'' / ) is a 2014 Philippine period drama television series, directed by Malu L. Sevilla and Avel E. Sunpongco, starring Kim Chiu and Coco Martin, together with an ensemble cast. The series wa ...
'' (2014) as Algaro (ABS-CBN) *''
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'' (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
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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. He was the youngest Vice Mayor of Quezon City when he was elected into the position in May 1995. Bautista became the first elected bachelor Vice Mayor of Quezon City. In 1998, he ran for mayor but lost then-incumbent
Mel Mathay Ismael Austria Mathay Jr. (June 26, 1932 – December 25, 2013), also known as Mel Mathay, was the Mayor of Quezon City from 1992 to 2001. Early life and education Ismael Austria Mathay, Jr. was born in Manila on June 26, 1932. He was the son ...
, who was running for his third and final term. After he suffered defeat in election, he was appointed by then-president
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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., 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
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, 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
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. He was reelected in
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and
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, 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
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, his first venture into national politics after serving Quezon City for 3 decades. However, on February 10, 2022, he was dropped from the senatorial slate of Lacson–Sotto.


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
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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). He applied for a commission when he was Vice Mayor of Quezon City and was commissioned with the rank of
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. He resigned his commissioned as an Army Captain and was recommissioned as a
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through the commissioning program of the Master in National Security Administration (AFP Circular Nr. 30) of the
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. 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.


Awards

*Best Actor , Shake, Rattle and Roll , Metro Manila Film Festival, 1984 *Best Supporting Actor , Bobby Barbers: Parak , Famas, 1997


References


External links


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