Draft:Rogelio Bustarga


Rogelio B. Bustarga (May 6, 1942 –April 13,2021) was a Filipino who served as political pillar of Bicol. He was a member of the Bustarga political clan, whose members have acquired massive businesses in the Philippines since the 1952.

Early life

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Rogelio B. Bustarga. was born in Baao, Camarines Sur on May 6, 1942. He was a visionary leader, politician, and devoted public servant who dedicated his life to the betterment of the Bicol Region in the Philippines.

Family

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Personal life

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Rogelio Bustarga had a wife, Natividad Tan Bustarga, 3 children and a grandson:

  • M.J. Rogel Bustarga
  • Rouel Bustarga
  • Rodel Bustarga
  • Angelo Bustarga

Relatives

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Several of Bustarga's relatives became prominent public figures in their own right:

  • Lucy Bustarga (sister) Vice Mayor of Baao
  • Nestor Buena (brother-in-law) Baao's business tycon
  • Nel Buena (SK president) Region V - Bicol
  • Capt. Fausto Rusti (in-law) - U.S. Military Captain
  • Bienvenido Tantoco, Sr. and Gliceria Rustia Tantoco - Rustan Department Store founder

Political life & Business life

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Rogelio Bustarga served as bicol's governor and had to enjoy his early retirement. They had various of businesses in the field of real estate, food and beverage, transportation, healthcare industry, etc. He was one of the Major Stock Holder of Manila Electric Company listed in the year 2021.

Death

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Roger died on April 13, 2021, due to complications from blood at Bustarga Residence in Metro Manila.