Franklin Bautista

Franklin Peralta Bautista (born April 1, 1952) is a Filipino politician currently serving as the first Vice Governor of the newly created Province of Davao Occidental. A member of the Liberal Party, he has been elected to two terms as a Member of the House of Representatives of the Philippines, representing the Second District of Davao del Sur. He first served from 1998 to 2001, and was again elected in 2007. He also served two non-consecutive terms as Mayor of Malita when the municipality was then part of Davao del Sur.[1]

Franklin Bautista
Bautista in 2023
2nd Governor of Davao Occidental
Incumbent
Assumed office June 30, 2022
Preceded by	Claude Bautista
Vice Governor of Davao Occidental
In office June 30, 2016 – June 30, 2022
Governor	Claude Bautista
Preceded by	Office established
Succeeded by	Lorna Bautista Bandigan
Member of the Philippine House of Representatives from Davao del Sur's 2nd district
In office June 30, 2007 – June 30, 2016
Preceded by	Claude Bautista
Succeeded by	Office abolished
In office June 30, 1998 – June 30, 2001
Preceded by	Benjamin Bautista Sr.
Succeeded by	Claude Bautista
Mayor of Malita
In office June 30, 2001 – June 30, 2007
In office February 2, 1988 – June 30, 1998
Personal details
Born	(1952-04-01) April 1, 1952
Nationality	Filipino
Political party	Lakas–CMD (2008–2012; 2021–present)
Other political affiliations	Hugpong ng Pagbabago (2018–2021) Liberal (2012–2018) Lakas (1998–2008)