( / international title: The Politician) is a 2013 Philippine television drama series broadcast by GMA News TV. Directed by Adolfo Alix, Jr., it stars Rocco Nacino. It premiered on March 10, 2013. The series concluded on April 21, 2013, with a total of seven episodes.
The series is streaming online on YouTube.
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 Rocco Nacino as Joseph Santiago
Supporting cast Pen Medina as Antonio Rubio Ping Medina 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 as Eliza Bauer Love Añover as Liway
Recurring cast Bembol Roco as Ernesto Santiago Cecille Adefuin as Ophie Simon Ibarra as the chief of police
Episodes
Accolades + Accolades received by Year Award Category Recipient Result 2013 12th Quill Awards Quill Award for Excellence Bayan Ko 35th Catholic Mass Media Awards Best Drama Series 27th PMPC Star Awards for Television Best Supporting Actor Pen Medina 2014 Golden Screen TV Awards Outstanding Original Drama Program Bayan Ko Outstanding Performance by an Actor in a Drama Series Rocco Nacino Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Program Pen Medina
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