Herbert Bautista

Herbert Constantine "Bistek" Maclang Bautista (born May 12, 1968) is a Filipino actor and politician. He was elected mayor of Quezon City in a landslide victory during the May 2010 elections. He previously served three consecutive terms as the vice mayor from 2001 to 2010, winning two reelection bids.[2] He has been vice mayor of Quezon City, serving under then-Mayor and former House Speaker Sonny Belmonte.

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 June 30, 1995 – June 30, 1998
Mayor	Ismael A. Mathay, Jr.
Preceded by	Charito Planas
Succeeded by	Connie Angeles
Member of the Quezon City Council
In office June 30, 1992 – June 30, 1995
In office June 30, 1986 – June 30, 1989
Personal details
Born	Herbert Constantine Maclang Bautista[1] May 12, 1968 Quezon City, Rizal Province
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	1502nd Infantry Brigade (Ready Reserve) Light Armor Brigade (Standby Reserve)

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 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 Councilor of Quezon City 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.[5] 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 National Youth Commission.

In 2001, Bautista returned to politics when he was elected as vice mayor. 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 ago 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.

Military career

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

Herbert M 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).

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.

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 teen actor.[6]

Television

• 2+2 (1977-1980) (BBC "now ABS-CBN")
• Clubhouse 9 (1977-1978) (RPN)
• Basta Barkada (1978-1979) (RPN)
• Broadkast Workshap (1978-1979) (IBC)
• Joey & Son (1980-1981)( RPN 9) - guest
• Champoy (1980-1985) (RPN 9) - 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)[7]
• Bistek (1990-1992?) as Bistek (IBC)
• Gabi ni Dolphy (1990-1992) (RPN 9) - guest
• Ready Na Direk (1991-1994) (RPN)
• Pandakekoks (1990-1991) (GMA Network)
• Alabang Girls The Sitcom Series (1992-1993) (TV5)
• Tondominium (1992-1993) (TV5)
• ASAP Natin To! (1995–present) - guest
• 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 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)

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" dela 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 (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

Year	Award	Category	Nominee	Result
1984	Metro Manila Film Festival	Best Actor	Shake, Rattle & Roll	Won

References

1. "Herbert Constantine Maclang Bautista".
2. Plaza, Gerry (2007-05-16). "Showbiz celebrities lose luster in polls". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Archived from the original on 2007-07-14. Retrieved 2008-11-27.
3. Torrevillas, Domini. "Mayor Herbert "Jaime Fernandez Jr." Bautista - From the Stands". The Philippine Star.
4. "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2011-06-05. Retrieved 2009-01-25.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
5. "The Local Government of Quezon City". Archived from the original on 5 June 2011. Retrieved 8 August 2018.
6. Jimenea, Devi (July 27, 1987). "Herbert Bautista gets Php500,000 for a movie?". Manila Standard. Standard Publications, Inc. p. 15. Retrieved October 30, 2020.
7. Also known as "GMA Radio Television Arts." Eat Bulaga! was still on ABS-CBN at that time.

External links

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