Bautista was a member of the 4x100 meter relay team which won the gold medal in the 1958 Tokyo Asian Games. He was also a bronze medalist in 200 meters.
He participated in the 200 meters in the 1954 Manila and 1962 Jakarta Asian Games. He also ran in the 200 meters and 4x100 meter relay during the 1960 Rome Olympics.
Bautista is survived by wife, Ofelia Padolina Bautista and children Enrifelia, Enofe, Eniellea, Enrio and Enrriela. Interment of his remains in Pittsburgh, California will be announced later.