Bayan Ko (TV series)

Bayan Ko (transl. my town / international title: The Politician) 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 7 episodes.

Bayan Ko
Title card
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
Theme music composer	Constancio de Guzmán
Opening theme	"Bayan Ko" by Johnoy Danao
Country of origin	Philippines
Original language	Tagalog
No. of episodes	7
Production
Producer	Eliza Zamora Solis
Cinematography	Albert Banzon
Camera setup	Multiple-camera setup
Running time	35–46 minutes
Production company	GMA News and Public Affairs
Original release
Network	GMA News TV
Release	March 10 (2013-03-10) – April 21, 2013 (2013-04-21)

The series is streaming online on YouTube.^[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

Betong Sumaya portrays Betong.

Lead cast

• Rocco Nacino as Joseph Santiago^[3]

Supporting cast

• Pen Medina as Antonio Rubio
• Ping Medina as Anton Rubio
• LJ Reyes as Karen Canlas
• Angeli Bayani as Nena Santiago
• Ma. Isabel Lopez as Sylvia Rubio
• Betong Sumaya as Betong
• Mercedes Cabral as Eliza Bauer
• Love Añover as Liway

Recurring cast

• Bembol Roco as Ernesto Santiago
• Cecille Adefuin as Ophie
• Simon Ibarra as the chief of police

Episodes

Episodes of Bayan Ko

No.	Title	Original release 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

Accolades received by Bayan Ko

Year	Award	Category	Recipient	Result	Ref.
2013	12th Quill Awards	Quill Award for Excellence	Bayan Ko	Won	[4]
	35th Catholic Mass Media Awards	Best Drama Series		Won	[5][6]
	27th PMPC Star Awards for Television	Best Supporting Actor	Pen Medina	Nominated	[7]
2014	ENPRESS Golden Screen TV Awards	Outstanding Original Drama Program	Bayan Ko	Nominated	[8]
		Outstanding Performance by an Actor in a Drama Series	Rocco Nacino	Nominated
		Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Program	Pen Medina	Nominated