22 Facts About Herbert Bautista

Herbert Constantine "Bistek" Maclang Bautista was born on May 12,1968 and 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 was born on May 12,1968, in Quezon City to Herminio "Butch" Bautista, who became a two-term city councilor from the fourth district, and Rosario "Baby" Maclang, a restaurateur.

Herbert Bautista has two siblings, Hero, who became a Quezon City councilor from the 4th district, and Harlene.

Herbert Bautista took Bachelor of Laws at New Era University though he did not finish it.

Herbert Bautista was adjudged Most Outstanding Centennial Bedan Alumnus in recognition of his contribution and leadership in civil governance and politics.

Herbert Bautista has a Master of Arts degree in Public Administration from the National College of Public Administration and Governance at the University of the Philippines Diliman.

Herbert Bautista is an alumnus of the National Defense College of the Philippines where he obtained his Master in National Security Administration degree.

Herbert Bautista is working towards his Doctorate degree in Political Science in UP Diliman.

Herbert Bautista has been acting since he was 10 years old.

Herbert Bautista originally intended to become a dramatic actor with his introverted personality, but later on grew to be known as a comedian onscreen.

Herbert Bautista was known for his role as Reneboy in the hugely successful soap opera Flordeluna, which was aired on RPN-9 from 1978 to 1984.

In 1986, Herbert Bautista campaigned for the reelection of president Ferdinand Marcos in the 1986 snap election.

Herbert Bautista was the youngest vice mayor of Quezon City when he was elected to the position in May 1995.

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

Herbert Bautista 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, Herbert Bautista is active in socio-civic activities.

Herbert Bautista was reelected in 2013 and 2016, serving two consecutive terms, before stepping down in 2019 due to term limits.

On October 6,2021, Herbert 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.

On December 4,2023, Herbert Bautista pleaded not guilty before the Sandiganbayan over graft charges involving the misuse of P25.3 million in public funds for the installation of a solar power system and waterproofing works in a civic center building to Cygnet Energy and Power Asia, Inc.

Herbert Bautista joined the reserve force of the AFP through the Reserve Command, PA and was enlisted as a Master Sergeant in the Philippine Army with completion of his Basic ROTC with then San Beda ROTC Unit.

Herbert Bautista reported to the 131st Division, PA and was given the designation of Brigade Sergeant Major of the newly formed Light Armor Brigade.

Herbert Bautista is the Commanding Officer of the 1502nd Infantry Brigade which is a component of the 15th Infantry Division, Army Reserve Command.