Lito Lapid

Manuel "Lito" Lapid
Senator of the Philippines
Incumbent
Assumed office June 30, 2004
Governor, Province of Pampanga
In office June 30, 1995 – June 30, 2004
Vice Governor	Cielo Macapagal-Salgado Edna David Mikey Arroyo
Preceded by	Bren Guiao
Succeeded by	Mark Lapid
Vice Governor, Province of Pampanga
In office June 30, 1992 – June 30, 1995
Personal details
Born	October 25, 1955 (1955-10-25) (age 56) 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
Religion	Roman Catholicism

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.

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.

In 1995, he ran against Guiao as governor of Pampanga under the same party and won. Lapid joined the administration party Lakas NUCD. Lapid ran for reelection under the administration block. After the impeachment of Estrada in 2000 and the second EDSA Revolution, Lapid ran for reelection. Lapid won a third term as governor.

In 2003, Lapid decided to run as mayor of Angeles City, Pampanga.

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

He was the fifth of nine children by Jose Lapid and Eleuteria Mercado. He completed his elementary education at Porac Central School in 1968, and secondary education at St. Catherine Academy of Porac, Pampanga in 1972. Lapid did not enroll for his tertiary education.^{[citation needed]} His uncle is Jess Lapid Sr.

Lapid married Marissa Tadeo Lapid. Lapid had two sons and two daughters with Tadeo: Maan Krista, Mitzi Karen, Maynard and Mark. Maynard is an aspiring actor whose career started in 2006. Mark Lapid is former governor of Pampanga who is presently the General manager of the Philippine Tourism Authority.^[6]

Filmography

• Tatlong Baraha (December 25, 2006)
• Lapu-Lapu (December 25, 2002)
• Dugong Aso: Mabuting Kaibigan, Masamang Kaaway (November 21, 2001)
• Bukas, Babaha ng Dugo (September 19, 2001)
• Masikip na ang Mundo mo, Labrador (June 6, 2001)
• Eskort (November 15, 2000)
• Huwag mong Ubusin ang Bait ko! (November 8, 2000)
• Pasasabugin ko ang Mundo mo (July 19, 2000)
• Patigasan (May 24, 2000)
• Fidel Jimenez: Magkasubukan tayo (February 2, 2000)
• Largado, Ibabalik kita sa Pinanggalingan mo! (December 8, 1999)
• Ako'y Ibigin mo... Lalaking Matapang (June 23, 1999)
• Tatapatan ko ang Lakas mo (January 20, 1999)
• Lisensyado (January 28, 1998)
• Alamid: Ang Alamat (December 3, 1997)
• 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 (January 25, 1996)
• Tolentino (1996)
• Escobar: Walang Sasantuhin (1995)
• Tapang sa Tapang (1995)
• Hanggang sa Huling Bala (1995)
• Ikaw pa, Mahal kita (1995)
• Macario Durano (1994) (Moviestars Production)
• Geron Olivar (1994)
• Aguinaldo (1993)
• Gascon, Bala ang Katapat Mo (1993)
• Lacson, Batas ng Navotas (1992)
• Dudurugin Kita ng Bala ko (1991)
• Medal of Valor (1991)
• Walang Piring ang Katarungan (September 12, 1990)
• Karapatan ko ang Pumatay Kapitan Guti (July 4, 1990)
• Kahit Singko ay di ko Babayaran ang Buhay Mo (April 26, 1990)
• Ibabaon Kita Sa Lupa! (January 25, 1990)
• Sgt. Melgar (1989)
• Hindi Palulupig (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 (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)
• Alakdang Bato (1984)
• Zigomar (1984)
• The Gunfighter (1983)
• Gamu-gamo sa Pugad Lawin (1983)
• Pedro Tunasan (1983)
• Barakuda (1982)
• Ang Tapang para sa Lahat! (1982)
• 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)
• Gascon...Bala ang Katapat Mo (1975)
• Nagmula sa Lupa 1975
• Ang Pagbabalik ni Leon Guerrero (1974)
• San Basilio (as Julio Valiente) (1973)
• Ang Alamat ni Leon Guerrero (1973)
• Geronimo (1972)
• Isaac Dugo ni Abraham (1971)
• Tatlong Baraha (1971/80's Version)2
• Anak ng Tulisan 1970
• 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. ^ [1]^{[dead link]}
5. ^ Cruz, Isagani (2007-05-27). "(Last updated 07:02am Mla time) A vacancy already in the incoming Senate". INQUIRER.net. http://opinion.inquirer.net/inquireropinion/columns/view_article.php?article_id=68119. Retrieved 2009-07-18. 
6. ^ "Melanie Accepts Kris' Apology; Diana Zubiri & Vhong Navarro Going Steady". Newsflash.org. 2004-08-04. http://www.newsflash.org/2004/02/sb/sb003406.htm. Retrieved 2009-07-18. 

External links

• Senate of the Philippines - Lito Lapid
• Lito Lapid as governor of Pampanga
• Lito Lapid on IMDb Movie Database

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Name	Lapid, Lito
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Date of birth	October 25, 1955
Place of birth	Porac, Pampanga, Philippines
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