Bayan Ko (TV series)

Bayan Ko
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Also known asThe Politician
GenrePolitical drama
Developed byNessa Valdellon
Written by
  • Nessa Valdellon
  • Rodolfo Vera
Directed byAdolfo Alix, Jr.
StarringRocco Nacino
Theme music composerConstancio de Guzmán
Opening theme"Bayan Ko" by Johnoy Danao
Country of originPhilippines
Original languageTagalog
No. of episodes7
Production
ProducerEliza Zamora Solis
CinematographyAlbert Banzon
Camera setupMultiple-camera setup
Running time35–46 minutes
Production companyGMA News and Public Affairs
Original release
NetworkGMA News TV
ReleaseMarch 10 (2013-03-10) –
April 21, 2013 (2013-04-21)

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.

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

An image of Betong Sumaya.
Betong Sumaya portrays Betong.
Lead cast
Supporting cast
Recurring cast

Episodes

Episodes of Bayan Ko
No.TitleOriginal 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

Accolades received by Bayan Ko
Year Awards 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

References

  1. ^ "Bayan Ko Full Episodes | YouTube Super Stream - YouTube". YouTube. Retrieved May 7, 2024.
  2. ^ "Series Zeroes In On Good Governance". Manila Bulletin. March 10, 2013. Archived from the original on April 16, 2013. Retrieved September 8, 2020.
  3. ^ "Rocco on the campaign trail". The Philippine Star. March 9, 2013. Retrieved September 8, 2020.
  4. ^ "Bayan Ko wins Quill Award for Excellence". GMA Network. November 13, 2013. Retrieved September 8, 2020.
  5. ^ "GMA News TV bags six CMMA trophies". The Philippine Star. November 19, 2013. Retrieved September 8, 2020.
  6. ^ "GMA News TV wins big at the 2013 Catholic Mass Media Awards". GMA Network. November 19, 2013. Retrieved September 8, 2020.
  7. ^ "ABS-CBN dominates nominations for 27th Star Awards for Television". PEP. November 8, 2013. Retrieved September 8, 2020.
  8. ^ Calderon, Ricky (February 12, 2014). "Golden Screen TV Awards nominees revealed; German Moreno will receive Gawad Dolphy Lifetime Achievement Award". PEP. Retrieved September 3, 2020.


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