The Bautistas of Malita held Davao del Sur's 2nd congressional district from 1987 to 2016 and the governorship twice before their base became Davao Occidental; none holds a Davao del Sur seat in 2025.
11 documented relatives · 10 currently in public office · 17 documented relationships · Province of Davao Occidental
In Davao Occidental the family currently holds office through Claude “Auding” Peralta Bautista (Representative, Davao Occidental lone district; former governor of Davao del Sur (2013-2016)), Franklin “Colin” Peralta Bautista (Governor of Davao Occidental; former representative, Davao del Sur 2nd district (1998-2001, 2007-2016)) and Lorna Peralta Bautista-Bandigan (Vice governor, Davao Occidental).
Representative, Davao Occidental lone district; former governor of Davao del Sur (2013-2016)
In officeSources: Claude Bautista (Wikipedia); Family feuds in Davao Sur (SunStar)
See Claude “Auding” Peralta Bautista in the map →
Governor of Davao Occidental; former representative, Davao del Sur 2nd district (1998-2001, 2007-2016)
In officeSources: Franklin Bautista (Wikipedia); Family feuds in Davao Sur (SunStar)
See Franklin “Colin” Peralta Bautista in the map →
Mayor, Malita · former governor of Davao del Sur (2002–2007)
In officeSources: Candidates in new Davao Occidental province come from one family (Rappler); 2025 Local Elections Results (LGU Malita); It's still all in the family in Mindanao (2), Carolyn O. Arguillas/MindaNews, reposted by CBCS; Governor of Davao del Sur (Wikipedia, citing MindaNews "The leaders you voted: Davao del Sur 1987 to 2019"); Claude Bautista (Wikipedia)
See Benjamin “Joseph” P. Bautista Jr. in the map →
Vice mayor, Malita (former mayor) · ran for vice mayor in 2010 and 2013
In officeSources: Political families dominate Davao Occidental (SunStar Davao); Candidates in new Davao Occidental province come from one family (Rappler); Family feuds in Davao Sur (SunStar); It's still all in the family in Mindanao (2), Carolyn O. Arguillas/MindaNews, reposted by CBCS
See Bradly Bautista in the map →
Vice governor, Davao Occidental
In officeSources: Lorna Bautista-Bandigan (Wikipedia)
See Lorna Peralta Bautista-Bandigan in the map →
Mayor, Santa Maria
In officeSources: Claude Bautista (Wikipedia)
See Claude Benjamin “Dinko” D. Bautista II in the map →
Party-list representative, DUMPER PTDA
In officeSources: Claudine Bautista-Lim (Wikipedia); PUV drivers' party-list rep defends lavish wedding during pandemic (Philstar)
See Claudine Diana Bautista-Lim in the map →
Board member, 1st district
In officeSources: Political families dominate Davao Occidental (SunStar Davao)
See Benjamin “Enteng” T. Bautista III in the map →
Municipal councilor, Malita; ex officio board member (PCL president); former vice mayor of Malita
In officeSources: Political families dominate Davao Occidental (SunStar Davao)
See Estefanie “Esma” Bautista-Dumama in the map →Municipal councilor, Malita
In officeSources: How Davao Occidental voted in the 2025 elections (One Day Isang Bagay, Substack)
See Jean Bautista in the map →
Former representative, 2nd district (1987-1998); former assemblyman
Not in officeSources: Claude Bautista (Wikipedia)
See Benjamin V. Bautista Sr. in the map →Researched September 2026 against Comelec 2025 results. Every relationship is quoted from a published source; people who share a surname without a published statement of kinship are left out. Family relationships do not imply wrongdoing or political agreement.
Documented family networks; not a complete government or barangay roster. National offices are distinct from local offices.
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