Don Juan Bagatsing

In this Philippine name, the middle name or maternal family name is Alonso and the surname or paternal family name is Bagasting.

Don Juan "DJ" Bagatsing
Member of the Manila City Council from 4th district
Incumbent
Assumed office
June 30, 2019
In office
June 30, 2010 – June 30, 2016
Personal details
Born
Don Juan Alonso Bagatsing

(1977-07-27) July 27, 1977 (age 47)
Santa Mesa, Manila
CitizenshipFilipino
Political partyAksyon Demokratiko (2021–present)
Other political
affiliations
SpouseHannah Ma. Fatima Bagatsing
Parents
ResidenceManila
OccupationPolitician

Don Juan "DJ" Alonso Bagatsing (born July 27, 1977) is a Filipino politician from Manila currently serving as city councilor of Manila for 4th district since 2019.

Political career

Bagatsing served as city councilor of Manila for 4th district from 2010 to 2016.[1] In 2016, he ran as congressman for 4th district, but lost to Edward Maceda.[2]

In 2019, he ran as councilor under Joseph Estrada's slate, which DJ Bagatsing's uncle Amado was Estrada's running mate. Though the tandem were unable to win, he managed to win.[3] He later coalesced with the ruling Asenso Manileño.

In 2022, he was re-elected under Asenso Manileño. He later joined the opposition in 2023 after the rift about budget hearings. He is a member of Aksyon Demokratiko since 2021, being named in the ticket led by Isko Moreno, who is seeking a mayoral comeback in 2025.[4]

Personal life

Bagatsing is son of former ambassador to India Ramon "Dondon" Bagatsing and Angela Alonso. He is married to Hannah Ma. Fatima Bagatsing.[5]

Electoral performance

2016

2016 Philippine House of Representatives election in the 4th District of Manila
Party Candidate Votes %
Asenso Manileño Edward Maceda 46,349 41.53
KABAKA Don Juan Bagatsing 23,807 21.28
Independent Science Reyes 23,650 21.25
NUP Rosemary "Annie" Leilani Bonoan 16,525 14.81
PDP–Laban Jobe Sherwin Nkemakolam 1,263 1.13
Total votes 111,594 100.00
Asenso Manileño gain from NUP

References

  1. ^ Morelos, Miko (July 30, 2012). "Manila councilors eye ban on building of towers that will destroy Rizal Park vista". INQUIRER.net. Retrieved November 12, 2024.
  2. ^ Tayao-Juego, Annelle (March 31, 2016). "Bagatsing proclamation rally: 'We'll make it fun to clean up Manila'". INQUIRER.net. Retrieved November 12, 2024.
  3. ^ "Pagbisita ni Isko kina Erap, Lim pinuri". Philstar.com. June 20, 2019. Retrieved November 12, 2024.
  4. ^ "Isko Moreno, son Joaquin, Mocha Uson file COCs for Manila seats". GMA Integrated News. October 8, 2024. Retrieved October 9, 2024.
  5. ^ "BAGATSING DON JUAN ALFONSO" (PDF). Commission on Elections. Retrieved November 23, 2024.