Bayani Fernando

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.

In this Philippine name, the middle name or maternal family name is Flores and the surname or paternal family name is Fernando.
The Honorable
Bayani Fernando
Official portrait, 2019
Member of the House of Representatives from Marikina's 1st district
In office
June 30, 2016 – June 30, 2022
Preceded byMarcelino Teodoro
Succeeded byMarjorie Ann Teodoro
Chairman of the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority
In office
June 5, 2002 – November 25, 2009
PresidentGloria Macapagal Arroyo
Preceded byBenjamin Abalos
Succeeded byOscar Inocentes
Secretary of Public Works and Highways
In office
January 15, 2003 – April 15, 2003
PresidentGloria Macapagal Arroyo
Preceded bySimeon Datumanong
Succeeded byFlorante Soriquez
Vice Chairman of the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority
In office
September 29, 1994 – 1995
PresidentFidel V. Ramos
ChairmanProspero Oreta
Preceded byProspero Oreta
9th Mayor of Marikina
In office
June 30, 1992 – June 30, 2001
Vice MayorDel de Guzman
Preceded byRodolfo B. Valentino
Succeeded byMarides Fernando
Personal details
Born
Bayani Flores Fernando

(1946-07-25)July 25, 1946
San Juan, Rizal, Philippines
DiedSeptember 22, 2023(2023-09-22) (aged 77)
Quezon City, Philippines
Resting placeLoyola Memorial Park
Political partyNPC (2015–2016; c. 2018–2023)
Other political
affiliations		PDP–Laban (2016–c. 2018)
Bagumbayan–VNP (2009–2015)
Lakas–CMD (1992–2009)
SpouseMaria Lourdes C. Fernando
RelationsLigaya Fernando-Amilbangsa (sister)
ChildrenTala Fernando
Parents
  • Gil Fernando (father)
  • Remedios Flores Fernando (mother)
Residence(s)Marikina, Metro Manila
Alma materMapúa Institute of Technology (BS)
OccupationPolitician
ProfessionMechanical Engineer
Websitebayanifernando.life

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. BF Corporation was the main contractor for Rufino Pacific Tower and Edsa Shangri-La, Manila, and still continues to be involved in other construction undertakings, including infrastructure-related projects.

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