Lito Lapid

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Manuel Mercado Lapid
Senator of the Philippines
Incumbent
Assumed office
June 30, 2004
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
1992–1995
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 Lakas-Kampi-CMD (1998–present)
Other political
affiliations		 NPC (1992–1998)
Spouse(s) Marissa Tadeo
Residence Porac, Pampanga
Makati City, Metro Manila
Occupation Actor, Politician

Manuel Mercado Lapid ,popularly known as Lito Lapid, (born October 25, 1955 in Porac, Pampanga) is a Filipino actor, politician and Senator of the Republic of the Philippines.

Education

Lapid was born in Porac, Pampanga on October 25, 1955, 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. Lapid did not enroll for his tertiary education.

Film

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

Political career

In 1992, he ran under the opposition block Nationalist People's Coalition as vice governor of Pampanga, defeating 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.

Senator of the Philippines

But in the 2004 Senatorial Elections, his fellow cabalen, President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo encouraged him to run as senator under the administration coalition K4. Lapid 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 that he was planning to 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][4] 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.[5]

Personal life

House of Lito Lapid (Porac, Pampanga).

Lapid married Marissa Tadeo, with whom he has two sons and two daughters: Maan Krista, Mitzi Karen, Maynard and Mark. Maynard is an aspiring actor whose career started in 2006. Mark succeeded him as governor in 2004 and is presently the General manager of the Philippine Tourism Authority.[6]

Television

Filmography

  • 10,000 Hours (2013) Release: December 25, 2013)
  • Tatlong Baraha (2006) (Released: December 25, 2006)
  • Lapu-Lapu (2002) (Released: December 25, 2002)
  • Dugong Aso: Mabuting Kaibigan, Masamang Kaaway (2001) (Released: November 21, 2001)
  • Bukas, Babaha ng Dugo (2001) (Released: September 19, 2001)
  • Masikip na ang Mundo mo, Labrador (2001) (Released: June 6, 2001)
  • Eskort (2000) (Released: November 15, 2000)
  • Huwag mong Ubusin ang Bait ko! (2000) (Released: November 8, 2000)
  • Pasasabugin ko ang Mundo mo (2000) (Released: July 19, 2000)
  • Patigasan (2000) (Released: May 24, 2000)
  • Fidel Jimenez: Magkasubukan tayo (2000) (Released: February 2, 2000)
  • Largado, Ibabalik kita sa Pinanggalingan mo! (1999) (Released: December 8, 1999)
  • Ako'y Ibigin mo... Lalaking Matapang (1999) (Released: June 23, 1999)
  • Tatapatan ko ang Lakas mo (1999) (Released: January 20, 1999)
  • Lisensyado (1998) (Released: January 28, 1998)
  • Alamid: Ang Alamat (1998)
  • Da Best in Da West 2 (1997)
  • Kasangga mo ako sa Huling Laban (1997)
  • Tapatan ng Tapang (1996)
  • Hindi Lahat ng Ahas ay nasa Gubat (1996) (Released: January 25, 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) (Moviestars Production)
  • Geron Olivar (1994) .... Geron Olivar
  • Aguinaldo (1993)
  • Gascon, Bala ang Katapat Mo (1993) .... Florencio Lacson
  • Lacson, Batas ng Navotas (1992) ..... Narcing Lacson (With: Snooky Serna, Cristina Gonzales, Miguel Rodriguez, Dick Israel, Patrick Dela Rosa, Jeffrey Santos, Don Pepot, and Rachel Lobangco) (Directed by: Leonardo "Ding Pascual") (Released: October 28, 1992)
  • Dudurugin Kita ng Bala ko (1992) .... Reden Verdadero (With: Maricel Laxa, Ali Sotto, Bernard Bonnin, Roi Vinzon, Ramon Zamora, Alicia Alonzo, Ruel Vernal, Conrad Poe, and King Gutierrez) (Directed by: Toto Natividad) (Released: July 22, 1992)
  • 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) (Directed by: Jesus Jose) (Released: July 11, 1990)
  • Ibabaon Kita Sa Lupa! (1990)
  • Hindi Palulupig (1989) (Released: October 25, 1989)
  • Sgt. Melgar (1989)
  • Jones Bridge Massacre Task Force Clavio (1989) (Released: September 27, 1989)
  • Barbaro Santo (1989) (Released: August 16, 1989)
  • Tadtarin ng Bala si Madelo (1989) (Directed by: Arturo San Agustin) (Released: April 26, 1989)
  • Sa Likod ng Kasalanan (1988)
  • Ex-Army (1988)
  • Akyat Bahay Gang (1988) (Directed by: Pepe Marcos) (Released: July 6, 1988)
  • Cabarlo (1987)
  • Maruso (1987)
  • Desperado (1987)
  • Kamagong (1987)
  • Asong Gubat (1986)
  • No Return, No Exchange (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) (Released: May 25, 1984)
  • Alakdang Bato (1984)
  • Zigomar (1984)
  • Barakuda (1984)
  • The Gunfighter (1983)
  • Gamu-gamo sa Pugad Lawin (1983) (Released: January 13, 1983)
  • Pedro Tunasan (1983)
  • Isla Sto. Nino (1982)
  • Anak ng Tulisan (1982) (Released: June 24, 1982)
  • Ang Tapang para sa Lahat! (1982)
  • Isaac Dugo ni Abraham (1982)
  • Tatlong Baraha (1982/80's Version)2
  • 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)
  • 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 Pagbabalik ni Leon Guerrero (1974)
  • San Basilio (as Julio Valiente) (1973)
  • Ang Alamat ni Leon Guerrero (1973)
  • Geronimo (1972)
  • Leon Guerrero (1969)

1 Featuring characters Leon Guerrero, Julio Valiente and Zigomar. 2 Featuring characters that Lapid played during his cowboy and Indian movies namely Leon Guerrero, Julio Valiente and Geronimo.

References

  1. ↑ :: Malaya - The National Newspaper ::
  2. ↑ http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/breakingnews/nation/view_article.php?article_id=36771
  3. ↑ The Manila Times Internet Edition | TOP STORIES > Lito Lapid to abide by Lakas-CMD decision
  4. ↑
  5. ↑ Cruz, Isagani (2007-05-27). "(Last updated 07:02am Mla time) A vacancy already in the incoming Senate". INQUIRER.net. Retrieved 2009-07-18. 
  6. ↑ "Melanie Accepts Kris' Apology; Diana Zubiri & Vhong Navarro Going Steady". Newsflash.org. 2004-08-04. Retrieved 2009-07-18. 

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