Lito Lapid

The Honorable
Lito Lapid
Senator of the Philippines
In office
June 30, 2004 – June 30, 2016
Governor of Pampanga
In office
June 30, 1995 – June 30, 2004
Vice Governor Cielo Macapagal-Salgado
Clayton Olalia
Mikey Arroyo
Preceded by Bren Guiao
Succeeded by Mark Lapid
Vice Governor of Pampanga
In office
June 30, 1992 – June 30, 1995
Preceded by Cielo Macapagal-Salgado
Succeeded by Cielo Macapagal-Salgado
Personal details
Born (1955-10-25) October 25, 1955
Porac, Pampanga, Philippines
Nationality Filipino
Political party Independent (2012–present)
Other political
affiliations		 Lakas-Kampi-CMD (1998–2012)
NPC (1992–1998)
Spouse(s) Marissa Tadeo
Children 5
Residence Porac, Pampanga
Makati City, Metro Manila
Occupation Actor, politician

Manuel Mercado "Lito" Lapid (born October 25, 1955, Porac, Pampanga) is a Filipino actor, who served as a Senator of the Philippines.

Education

Lapid was born in Porac, Pampanga on August 21, 1955. Lapid was the fifth child of Jose Lapid and Eleuteria Mercado. He completed his elementary education at the Porac Central School in 1968 and secondary education at St. Catherine Academy in Porac in 1972. He did not enroll for his tertiary education.

Acting career

Lapid entered the film industry as a stuntman, and became an actor.

Political career

In the 1992 general election he ran under the opposition block Nationalist People's Coalition as vice governor of Pampanga, and defeated the incumbent vice governor Cielo Macapagal-Salgado.

In 1995, he ran against Governor Bren Guiao as governor of Pampanga under the same party and won. When he sought a second term in 1998, Lapid joined the administration party Lakas-NUCD. After the impeachment of President Joseph Estrada in 2000 and the second EDSA Revolution the following year, he ran again for his final term and won.

He decided to run as mayor of Angeles City, Pampanga in the 2004 elections but abandoned his plans when he was encouraged to run as senator.

Senate

in this statement 2004 Senatorial elections, his fellow cabalen, President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo encouraged him to run as senator under the administration coalition K4. He accepted the offer and won the election landing in the eleventh position. In the bid to change the Philippine Constitution, Lapid was rumored to be planning to participate in the House backed Constituent Assembly [1] but Lapid backed the senate resolution against the resolution passed by the House of Representatives creating the constituent assembly without Senate concurrence.[2]

In May 2006, Lapid said he would run against Jejomar Binay as mayor of Makati City citing reasons that he could save Makati from public demonstrations against President Arroyo. He further stated that he could retain his position as senator in case he lost in the 2007 local elections.[3] Senators Panfilo Lacson, Raul Roco, Miriam Defensor Santiago, Sergio Osmeña III, Juan Ponce Enrile, Francisco Tatad all retained their senate seats when they ran for higher elective positions President and Vice President in the 1998 and 2004 elections. However, eminent former justice Isagani Cruz takes exception to this view.[4]

In May 2010, Lapid was re-elected as Senator placing 11th in the overall ranking. Lapid ran under the Lakas-CMD but subsequently left the party in 2012. He is currently an Independent.

Lapid is the principal author of the "Lapid Law", which provides expanded Free Legal Services to indigent Filipinos. Lapid is currently the Senate Committee on Tourism and Cooperatives Chairman.

Personal life

House of Lito Lapid (Porac, Pampanga).

Lapid married Marissa Tadeo, with whom he has two sons and two daughters.[5]

Television and film

  • Ang Panday (2017) Grand son of Flavio
  • FPJ's Ang Probinsyano Romulo (Leon) Dumaguit (2017)
  • Little Champ (2013)
  • Tatlong Baraha (2006)
  • Lapu-Lapu (2002)
  • Dugong Aso: Mabuting Kaibigan, Masamang Kaaway (2001)
  • Bukas, Babaha ng Dugo (2001)
  • Masikip na ang Mundo mo, Labrador (2001)
  • Eskort (2000)
  • Huwag mong Ubusin ang Bait ko! (2000)
  • Pasasabugin ko ang Mundo mo (2000)
  • Patigasan (2000)
  • Fidel Jimenez: Magkasubukan tayo (2000)
  • Largado, Ibabalik kita sa Pinanggalingan mo! (1999)
  • Ako'y Ibigin mo... Lalaking Matapang (1999)
  • Tatapatan ko ang Lakas mo (1999)
  • Lisensyado (1998)
  • Alamid: Ang Alamat (1998)
  • Da Best in Da West 2 (1997)
  • Kasangga mo ako sa Huling Laban (1997)
  • Tapatan ng Tapang (1996) Dante Falcon
  • Hindi Lahat ng Ahas ay nasa Gubat (1996)
  • Tolentino (1996)
  • Escobar: Walang Sasantuhin (1995)
  • Sa Iyo Ang Pampanga, Akin Ang Bulacan (1995)
  • Hanggang sa Huling Bala (1995)
  • Ikaw pa, Mahal kita (1995)
  • Macario Durano (1994) .... Carding Durano [lower-alpha 1]
  • Geron Olivar (1994) .... Geron Olivar
  • Aguinaldo (1993)
  • Gascon, Bala ang Katapat Mo (1993) .... Florencio Lacson
  • Lacson, Batas ng Navotas (1992) ..... Narcing Lacson
  • Dudurugin Kita ng Bala ko (1992) .... Reden Verdadero
  • Medal of Valor: Habang Nasasaktan Lalong Tumatapang (1991) .... Lt. Jack Moreno
  • Walang Piring ang Katarungan (1990)
  • Karapatan ko ang Pumatay Kapitan Guti (1990)
  • Kahit Singko ay di ko Babayaran ang Buhay Mo (1990)
  • Ibabaon Kita Sa Lupa! (1990)
  • Hindi Palulupig (1989)
  • Sgt. Melgar (1989)
  • Jones Bridge Massacre Task Force Clavio (1989)
  • Barbaro Santo (1989)
  • Tadtarin ng Bala si Madelo (1989)
  • Sa Likod ng Kasalanan (1988)
  • Ex-Army (1988)
  • Akyat Bahay Gang (1988)
  • Cabarlo (1987)
  • Maruso (1987)
  • Desperado (1987)
  • Kamagong (1986)
  • Asong Gubat (1986)
  • No Return, No Exchange (1986)
  • Macho Gigolo (1986)
  • Sa Bawat Hahakbangan, Babaha ng Dugo (1985)
  • Calapan Jailbreak (1985)
  • Hari ng Gatilyo (1985)
  • Walang Katapat (1985)
  • Ben Tumbling (1985)
  • Abandonado (1985)
  • Julian Vaquero (1984)
  • Walang Daigdig, Mga (1984)
  • Angkan ng Siste Reales (1984)
  • Alakdang Bato (1984)
  • Lukas (1984)
  • Zigomar (1984)
  • Barakuda (1984)
  • The Gunfighter (1983)
  • Gamu-gamo sa Pugad Lawin (1983)
  • Pedro Tunasan (1983)
  • Isla Sto. Nino (1982)
  • Anak ng Tulisan (1982)
  • Ang Tapang para sa Lahat! (1982)
  • Isaac Dugo ni Abraham (1982)
  • Tatlong Baraha (1982/80's Version)[lower-alpha 2]
  • San Basilio (as Julio Valiente) (1981)
  • Kamaong Asero (1981)
  • Viva Santiago (1981)
  • Kalibre 45 (1980)
  • Yakapin Mo ako Lalaking Matapang (1980)
  • Diego Santa Cruz (1980)
  • Ang Sisiw ay Agila (1980)
  • Kastilyong Buhangin (1980)
  • Ang Pagbabalik Ni Leon Guerrero (1980)
  • Death Has No Mercy (1979)
  • Alas at Reyna (1979)
  • Batang Salabusab (1979)
  • Bruce the Super Hero (1979)
  • The Jess Lapid Story (1978)
  • Enter the Panther (1976)
  • Mrs. Eva Fonda, 16 (1976)
  • Nagmula sa Lupa (1975)
  • Ang Alamat ni Leon Guerrero (1973)
  • Geronimo (1972)
  • Leon Guerrero (1969)[lower-alpha 3]

Notes

  1. ↑ Produced by: Edgar Abanilla and Elma Medua "Associate Producers", Ramon Salvador "Supervising Producer") (Moviestars Production)
  2. ↑ Featuring characters that Lapid played during his cowboy and Indian movies namely Leon Guerrero, Julio Valiente and Geronimo.
  3. ↑ Featuring characters Leon Guerrero, Julio Valiente and Zigomar.

References

  1. ↑ "Profile". Archived from the original on September 26, 2007. Retrieved 2006-12-22.
  2. ↑ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2011-07-09. Retrieved 2006-12-22.
  3. ↑ "The Manila Times Internet Edition - TOP STORIES: Lito Lapid to abide by Lakas-CMD decision". Archived from the original on October 20, 2007. Retrieved 2006-12-22.
  4. ↑ Cruz, Isagani (27 May 2007). "A vacancy already in the incoming Senate". INQUIRER.net. Retrieved 13 March 2015.
  5. ↑ "Melanie Accepts Kris' Apology; Diana Zubiri & Vhong Navarro Going Steady". Newsflash.org. Retrieved 13 March 2015.
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