| 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, Philippines |
| Citizenship | Filipino |
| Political party | Aksyon Demokratiko (2021–present) |
| Other political affiliations |
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| Spouse | Hannah Ma. Fatima Bagatsing |
| Parents |
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| Residence | Manila |
| Occupation | Politician |
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. In 2016, he ran as congressman for 4th district, but lost to Edward Maceda.
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. 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.
Personal life
Bagatsing is son of former ambassador to India Ramon "Dondon" Bagatsing and Angela Alonso. He is married to Hannah Ma. Fatima Bagatsing.
Electoral performance
2016
| 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
- 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.
- Tayao-Juego, Annelle (March 31, 2016). "Bagatsing proclamation rally: 'We'll make it fun to clean up Manila'". INQUIRER.net. Retrieved November 12, 2024.
- "Pagbisita ni Isko kina Erap, Lim pinuri". Philstar.com. June 20, 2019. Retrieved November 12, 2024.
- "Isko Moreno, son Joaquin, Mocha Uson file COCs for Manila seats". GMA Integrated News. October 8, 2024. Retrieved October 9, 2024.
- "BAGATSING DON JUAN ALFONSO" (PDF). Commission on Elections. Retrieved November 23, 2024.