Bayan Ko (TV series)

Bayan Ko
Also known as The Politician
Genre Political drama
Developed by Nessa Valdellon
Written by
  • Nessa Valdellon
  • Rodolfo Vera
Directed by Adolfo Alix, Jr.
Starring Rocco Nacino
Opening theme "Bayan Ko" by Johnoy Danao
Composer(s) Constancio de Guzmán
Country of origin Philippines
Original language(s) Tagalog
No. of episodes 6
Production
Executive producer(s) Eliza Zamora Solis
Producer(s) Eliza Zamora Solis
Production location(s) Philippines
Cinematography Albert Banzon
Camera setup Multiple-camera setup
Running time 45 minutes
Production company(s) GMA News and Public Affairs
Release
Original network GMA News TV
Picture format 1080i (SDTV)
Original release March 10 (2013-03-10) – April 21, 2013 (2013-04-21)

Bayan Ko (International title: The Politician / lit. My Town) 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 6 episodes. [1]

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.[2]

Cast and characters

Main cast
Recurring cast
  • Bembol Roco as Ernesto Santiago, a journalist and father of Mayor Joseph who was murdered because of his expose regarding wrongdoings in the province.
  • Cecille Adefuin as Ophie
  • Simon Ibarra as the chief of police, loyal to Antonio Rubio and his son,but assigned to Lagros,Santiago's town.Forced to quit after Mayor Santiago's threats to sack him permanently due to corruption charges.

Episodes

# Title Original air date
1"Inherited Problems"March 10, 2013 (2013-03-10)
2"Corruption"March 17, 2013 (2013-03-17)
3"Education"March 24, 2013 (2013-03-24)
4"Jueteng"March 31, 2013 (2013-03-31)
5"Illegal Logging"April 7, 2013 (2013-04-07)
6"The Aftermath"April 21, 2013 (2013-04-21)

Accolades

Year Organization Awards Category Recipient Result Ref.
2013 IABC Philippines 12th Quill Awards Quill Award for Excellence Bayan Ko Won [3]
Archdiocese of Manila Catholic Mass Media Awards Best Drama Series Won [4][5]
Philippine Movie and Television Press Club 27th PMPC Star Awards for Television Best Supporting Actor Pen Medina Nominated [6]

References

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