Jose "Kaka" Balagtas is a film director, writer, actor, producer and politician in the

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. He previously served as Vice Mayor of

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. Balagtas is the director of films such as ''Patron'' (1988) with Dante Varona, ''Tupang Itim'' (1989) with Jess Lapid, Jr., ''David Balondo ng Tondo'' (1990) with Ramon Revilla, ''Magdaleno Orbos: Sa Kuko ng Mga Lawin'' (1991) with

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, ''Pat. Omar Abdullah: Pulis Probinsiya'' (1992) with

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, and ''Talahib at Rosas'' (1994) with

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for the film ''Lucas Abelardo'' starring Roi Vinzon. He also directed the films ''Walang Iba Kundi Ikaw'' (2002) with

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, ''Apoy sa Dibdib ng Samar'' (2006) with

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, and '' Anak ng Kumander'' (2008) with

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. Balagtas produced the films ''Terrorist Hunter'' (2005) and '' Anak ng Kumander'' (2008).

Filmography

As writer and/or producer only

Acting roles

*'' FPJ's Ang Probinsyano'' (

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and TV5) (2021) "MUNICIPAL MAYORS/VICE MAYORS"

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POLITICALLY-BULLIED VICE MAYOR OF SAN ANTONIO, NUEVA ECIJA KAKA BALAGTAS
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