Don Juan Bagatsing
Filipino politician from Manila
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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.
July 27, 1977
affiliations
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- Asenso Manileño (2021–2024)
- PMP (2010–2021)
- KABAKA (2007–2021)
Don Juan "DJ" Bagatsing | |
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| Member of the Manila City Council from 4th district | |
| Assumed office June 30, 2019 | |
| In office June 30, 2010 – June 30, 2016 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Don Juan Alonso Bagatsing July 27, 1977 Santa Mesa, Manila, Philippines |
| Citizenship | Filipino |
| Party | Aksyon Demokratiko (2021–present) |
Other political affiliations |
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| Spouse | Hannah Ma. Fatima Bagatsing |
| Parents |
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| Occupation | Politician |
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 "Don Don" S. Bagatsing, Jr. and Angela Alonso. He is married to Hannah Ma. Fatima Bagatsing.[5]
Electoral performance
2016
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |||
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| Asenso | 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 gain from NUP | ||||||