Bayani Fernando
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| Bayani F. Fernando | |
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| Bayani Fernando on the tarmac of Marinduque Airport in Gasan, Marinduque | |
| 7th Chairman of the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority | |
| In office June 5, 2002 – November 25, 2009 |
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| President | Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo |
| Preceded by | Benjamin Abalos |
| Succeeded by | Oscar Inocentes |
| Secretary of Public Works and Highways of the Philippines | |
| In office January 15, 2003 – April 15, 2003 |
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| President | Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo |
| Preceded by | Simeon Datumanong |
| Succeeded by | Florante Soriquez[1] |
| 9th Mayor of Marikina City | |
| In office June 30, 1992 – June 30, 2001 |
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| Preceded by | Rodolfo B. Valentino |
| Succeeded by | Marides Fernando |
| Personal details | |
| Born | April 25, 1946 San Juan, Rizal |
| Nationality | Filipino |
| Political party | Bagumbayan-VNP (2009–present) |
| Other political affiliations |
Independent (2009)[2] Lakas-CMD (1992–2009) |
| Spouse(s) | Ma. Lourdes Fernando |
| Children | Tala Fernando |
| Residence | Marikina City, Metro Manila |
| Alma mater | Mapua Institute of Technology |
| Occupation | Mechanical engineer; Politician |
| Profession | Mechanical engineer; Politician |
| Religion | Iglesia Filipina Independiente |
| Website | www.bayanifernando.com.ph |
Bayani Flores Fernando[3] (born July 25, 1946) is the former Chairman of the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA).
He has announced his intention to run for President of the Philippines in the 2010 election. However, after talks with Richard Gordon, he agreed to slide as Vice President for Gordon's newly-established party, Bagumbayan, their tandem dubbed as the Transformers. Unfortunately, he did not win in the elections, placing third.
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[edit] Early life and career
Bayani Fernando was born in San Juan, Rizal (now as a part of Metro Manila) on July 25, 1946. He finished his secondary education from Marikina School of Arts and Trades (renamed, Marikina Institute of Science and Technology in 1979, and currently Marikina Science High School since 2001).[4] He finished college with a degree on Mechanical Engineering at the Mapúa Institute of Technology.[5]
[edit] Political life
[edit] Mayor of Marikina City
Fernando first ran for public office in 1992, becoming mayor of Marikina City. His administration as mayor transformed the former municipality into one of the best-managed cities and a paradigm of responsive and effective governance. His term saw the transformation of Marikina from a 4th class municipality to a model Philippine city accorded with 55 citations and distinctions. He was re-elected mayor twice, serving until 2001. He was succeeded by his wife, Ma. Lourdes C. Fernando.
[edit] MMDA Chairman
In 2002, he was appointed chairman of the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority by President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo.
As Chairman of the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA), Metropolitan Manila has been dramatically changing into a livable metropolis. With his exceptional administrative skills and leadership qualities that have now become the yardstick of performance, he continues to prove himself as an agent of positive change. This earned him the moniker “Mr. Governance”.
For his outstanding work, he was conferred the Doctor of Humanities, Honoris Causa, Ateneo de Cagayan, The Outstanding Filipino (TOFIL) Award for Government Service, the H.R Reyes Academic Medallion of Honor, Central Colleges of the Philippines and Doctor of the Public Administration, Honoris Causa by the polytechnic University of the Philippines
[edit] Secretary of the Department of Public Works and Highways
Fernando briefly served as Secretary of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) from January 15, 2003 until April 15, 2003.[6]
[edit] Presidential campaign
On January 4, 2008, Fernando announced that he would be running for the presidency in the 2010 elections.[7] Fernando hinted that he had gathered the funds and logistics required for a nationwide campaign and was intent on running for the presidency with or without the support of his party, Lakas-CMD.[8] But on September 16, 2009, when Lakas-CMD chose Gilbert “Gibo” C. Teodoro to represent their party for the presidency, Fernando reiterated "he is keeping his options open and may possibly run as an independent candidate or bolt out of the party."[9]
After talks with Richard Gordon, he agreed to slide to Vice-President under Richard Gordon's party. But he lost to Makati City Mayor Jejomar Binay and finished fourth.
[edit] After holding positions
Nothing was heard from Bayani Fernando after the elections; however, he made an appearance again with current MMDA Chairman Francis Tolentino, in the issue of informal settlers and the perennial flooding crisis, defending Tolentino in the flood control issues.
[edit] See also
[edit] References
- ^ [1]
- ^ [2] Retrieved November 21, 2009.
- ^ GMANews.TV - 2010 Elections: Candidates for president, vice-president, senator - Bayani F. Fernando
- ^ [3]
- ^ [4]
- ^ [5]
- ^ GMANEWS.TV, MMDA chief says he may be admin's 2010 standard bearer
- ^ gmanews.tv, MMDA chief will run in 2010 to be next 'no-nonsense president'
- ^ [6]
[edit] External links
- Official Website - Bayani Fernando
- Metro Manila Development Authority
- - Transformers Official Website
| Preceded by Benjamin Abalos |
Chairman of the Metro Manila Development Authority 2002 – 2009 |
Succeeded by Oscar Inocentes |
| Preceded by Rodolfo B. Valentino |
Mayor of Marikina City 1992 – 2001 |
Succeeded by Ma. Lourdes Fernando |
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