Jose Balagtas

Jose "Kaka" Balagtas is a film director, writer, actor, producer and politician in the Philippines. He previously served as Vice Mayor of San Antonio, Nueva Ecija.

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 Eddie Garcia, Pat. Omar Abdullah: Pulis Probinsiya (1992) with Phillip Salvador, and Talahib at Rosas (1994) with Cesar Montano.

In 1994, Balagtas won the Best Director Award in the Metro Manila Film Festival for the film Lucas Abelardo starring Roi Vinzon.

He also directed the films Walang Iba Kundi Ikaw (2002) with Mikey Arroyo, Apoy sa Dibdib ng Samar (2006) with Mark Lapid, and Anak ng Kumander (2008) with Manny Pacquiao.

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

Filmography Year Title Director Writer Notes 1986 Alindog 1987 Selos 1988 Sukdulan Patron 1989 Handa Na ang Hukay Mo, Calida Punglo... Bawat Hakbang Tupang Itim 1990 David Balondo ng Tondo Bato, Lupa, Putik Sisingilin Ko ng Dugo 1992 Pat. Omar Abdullah: Pulis Probinsiya Magdaleno Orbos: Sa Kuko ng Mga Lawin 1993 Pita 1994 Oplan: Mindanao Nandito Ako Baby Paterno (Dugong Pulis) Talahib at Rosas Lucas Abelardo 1995 Kapitan Tumba Urban Rangers 1996 Masamang Damo Makamandag Na Bango Bala Ko sa Huling Tapang Mo 1997 Duplikado Boy Chico: Hulihin... Ben Tumbling Habang Nasasaktan Lalong Tumatapang Bubot 1998 Squala Babangon ang Huling Patak ng Dugo 2000 Sugo ng Tondo 2001 Kapirasong Gubat sa Gitna ng Dagat Mahal Kita... Kahit Sino Ka Pa! Basagan ng Mukha 2002 Walang Iba Kundi Ikaw 2006 Apoy sa Dibdib ng Samar 2008 Anak ng Kumander "Story by" credit 2021 Takas (Death Wish) Short film TBA Malvar: Tuloy ang Laban

As writer and/or producer only Year Title Writer Producer 1983 Hulihin ang Mandurugas 1986 Desperada 1996 Isa Lang ang Dapat Mahalin Pusong Hiram 2005 Terrorist Hunter

Acting roles Year Title Role Note(s) . 1979 Hold Up (Special Squad) Durugin si Totoy Bato 1981 Commander Lawin 1982 Nang Umibig ang Mga Gurang 1983 Pieta 1985 Anak ng Tondo 1986 Gisingin Natin ang Gabi Okleng Tokleng 1989 Killer vs. Ninjas 1992 Pat. Omar Abdullah: Pulis Probinsiya 1993 Tatak ng Kriminal Mancao 1994 Talahib at Rosas Reporter Walang Matigas Na Pulis sa Matinik Na Misis Assassin at dept. store Lucas Abelardo State witness 1996 Ober da Bakod 2 (Da Treasure Adbentyur) Bank holdupper head Hangga't May Hininga Labor leader Isa Lang ang Dapat Mahalin Joe 2000 Matalino Man ang Matsing Naiisahan Din! 2003 A.B. Normal College: Todo Na 'Yan! Kulang Pa 'Yun! Drug lord 2006 Apoy sa Dibdib ng Samar Environmental police Batas Militar Mang Tasyo 2008 Anak ng Kumander Captain Hadjie FPJ's Ang Probinsyano (Kapamilya Channel and TV5) (2021)