Bayani Fernando
Filipino politician (1946–2023) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Bayani Flores Fernando (Tagalog: [ˈbɐjɐnɪ ˈplɔrɛs pɛɾˈnɐndɔ]; July 25, 1946 – September 22, 2023) was a Filipino politician, businessman, and professional mechanical engineer who served as the representative for Marikina's 1st congressional district from 2016 to 2022. The son of a former Marikina mayor, Gil Fernando, he served as the ninth mayor of Marikina from 1992 to 2001, leaving the office having transformed the city from a former municipality to a model Philippine city. He was also a vice-presidential candidate for the 2010 election.
Bayani Fernando | |
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Member of the House of Representatives from Marikina's 1st district | |
In office June 30, 2016 – June 30, 2022 | |
Preceded by | Marcelino Teodoro |
Succeeded by | Marjorie Ann Teodoro |
Chairman of the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority | |
In office June 5, 2002 – November 25, 2009 | |
President | Gloria Macapagal Arroyo |
Preceded by | Benjamin Abalos |
Succeeded by | Oscar Inocentes |
Secretary of Public Works and Highways | |
In office January 15, 2003 – April 15, 2003 | |
President | Gloria Macapagal Arroyo |
Preceded by | Simeon Datumanong |
Succeeded by | Florante Soriquez[1] |
Vice Chairman of the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority | |
In office September 29, 1994[2] – 1995[3] | |
President | Fidel V. Ramos |
Chairman | Prospero Oreta |
Preceded by | Prospero Oreta |
9th Mayor of Marikina | |
In office June 30, 1992 – June 30, 2001 | |
Vice Mayor | Del de Guzman |
Preceded by | Rodolfo B. Valentino |
Succeeded by | Marides Fernando |
Personal details | |
Born | Bayani Flores Fernando (1946-07-25)July 25, 1946 San Juan, Rizal, Philippines |
Died | September 22, 2023(2023-09-22) (aged 77) Quezon City, Philippines |
Resting place | Loyola Memorial Park |
Political party | NPC (2015–2016; c. 2018–2023) |
Other political affiliations | PDP–Laban (2016–c. 2018) Bagumbayan–VNP (2009–2015) Lakas–CMD (1992–2009) |
Spouse | Maria Lourdes C. Fernando |
Relations | Ligaya Fernando-Amilbangsa (sister) |
Children | Tala Fernando |
Parents |
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Residence(s) | Marikina, Metro Manila |
Alma mater | Mapúa Institute of Technology (BS) |
Occupation | Politician |
Profession | Mechanical Engineer |
Website | bayanifernando |
Fernando founded the construction company BF Corporation after graduating from college at the Mapúa Institute of Technology in the late 1960s, and was its head for more than 20 years.[3] BF Corporation was the main contractor for Rufino Pacific Tower and Edsa Shangri-La, Manila,[4] and still continues to be involved in other construction undertakings, including infrastructure-related projects.