Marides Fernando
Marides Fernando | |
|---|---|
| Mayor of Marikina | |
| In office June 30, 2001 – June 30, 2010 | |
| Vice Mayor | Marion Andres |
| Preceded by | Bayani Fernando |
| Succeeded by | Del de Guzman |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Maria Lourdes Carlos February 10, 1957 Quezon City, Philippines |
| Political party | Lakas |
| Spouse | Bayani Fernando (died 2023) |
| Children | 1 |
| Alma mater | University of the Philippines Diliman (BS) Cornell University (MPS) |
Maria Lourdes "Marides" Carlos-Fernando (born February 10, 1957), also known by her initials MCF, is a Filipino politician who served as the mayor of Marikina from 2001 to 2010.
Early life and education
Fernando studied hotel and restaurant administration from the University of the Philippines Diliman and graduated with a Bachelor of Science.[1]
Mayor of Marikina (2001–2010)
In 2001, Fernando succeeded her husband, Bayani, as the mayor of Marikina.[2] Fernando sought reelection in 2004. Together with her husband, she formed the local party Kabayani to contest the election and allied themselves with the ruling Lakas–CMD.[3]
In 2008, Fernando was named as one of the 11 finalists for the World Mayor award.[4] She ranked seventh behind Helen Zille of Cape Town, South Africa.[5]
References
- ^ Corpuz, Lynda C. (June 21, 2015). "3 food franchise lessons from Marides Fernando". RAPPLER. Retrieved September 23, 2023.
- ^ Soliven, Preciosa S. (January 16, 2020). "Mayors Bayani and Marides Fernando – the dynamic couple who transformed Marikina".
- ^ "Metro Manila: Binay family on top for 18 years". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Edited by Leah P. Makabenta. April 26, 2004. pp. 1, 5.
{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: others (link) - ^ vom Hove, Tann (October 14, 2008). "World Mayor: The 2008 Results". World Mayor. Urban Publ Co. Retrieved February 17, 2018.
- ^ Jr, Reynaldo Santos (May 20, 2012). "Lim joins 2 other Pinoy bets for World Mayor". RAPPLER. Retrieved September 23, 2023.
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