Mel Mathay
- Charito L. Planas (1992–1995)
- Herbert Bautista (1995–1998)
- Jorge L. Banal (1998)
- Fe Consuelo S. Angeles (1998–2001)
June 30, 1992 – June 30, 1994
June 30, 1987 – June 30, 1992
from Quezon City
June 30, 1984 – March 25, 1986
1979–1986
January 1, 1968 – December 30, 1971
(1932-06-26)June 26, 1932
Manila, Philippine Islands
Pasig, Philippines
affiliations
KNP (2004)
- Sonia Gandionco(died 2012)
- Vilma Valera(m. 2013)
San Beda College (LL.B)
Ismael Austria Mathay Jr. (June 26, 1932 – December 25, 2013),[1] also known as Mel Mathay, was a Filipino politician and lawyer who last served as the Mayor of Quezon City from 1992 to 2001. Previously, he had also served as vice mayor of Quezon City from 1968 to 1971, secretary to the commissioner of the General Authority Office from 1972 to 1981, vice governor of the Metro Manila Commission from 1979 to 1986, an assemblyman representing Quezon City in the Regular Batasang Pambansa from 1984 to 1986, representative for the city's 4th district from 1987 to 1992, director of the Metropolitan Waterworks and Sewerage System from 1979 to 1987, and chairman of the Metro Manila Authority (now Metropolitan Manila Development Authority) from 1993 to 1994.
Early life and education
Ismael Austria Mathay, Jr. was born in Manila on June 26, 1932, to Ismael Mathay Sr., who would later serve as a Cabinet member under President Sergio Osmeña,[2] and Josefina Mathay.[3][4]
Mathay graduated in 1953 with bachelor's degree in Business Administration Major in Economics in the University of the Philippines, where he joined the prestigious Upsilon Sigma Phi. Soon after graduation, he enrolled at the College of Law in San Beda College and successfully passed the bar examination in 1957.
Political career
Mathay was elected Vice Mayor of Quezon City in 1967, serving from 1968 to 1971. In 1972, he was appointed secretary to the commissioner of the watchdog General Authority Office, a genuine recognition for his talent and integrity. Mathay had completed tenure of 9 years.
Prior to his becoming city mayor, he served as the vice-governor of the Metro Manila Commission from 1979 to 1986, an assemblyman representing Quezon City in the Regular Batasang Pambansa from 1984 to 1986, and congressman representing Quezon City's 4th district from 1987 to 1992.[5][6] He was director of the Metropolitan Waterworks and Sewerage System from 1979 to 1987, and chairman of the Metro Manila Authority from 1993 to 1994. He tried to reclaim the mayoral position in 2004 and 2010 but lost to Feliciano Belmonte Jr. and Herbert Bautista, respectively.
Personal life
Mathay married his long-time partner Vilma Valera early in 2013, one year after the death of his first wife Sonya Gandionco.
Death
Mathay died of a heart attack at the age of 81 on December 25, 2013, at The Medical City Ortigas, Pasig.[7][8][9]
In popular culture
He was portrayed by Marlon Mance and Billy Jake Cortez as the young Mel Mathay in the 2023 film Martyr or Murderer.
References
- ^ "Quezon City Leaders". Quezon City Government Official Website. April 14, 2021. Retrieved November 29, 2021.
- ^ "Sergio Osmeña: 2nd President of the Commonwealth of the Philippines - War Cabinet 1944-45". The Philippine Presidential Project. Retrieved July 23, 2009.
- ^ "CALL NUMBER: LC-USW3- 054094-C [P&P]". Prints & Photographs Division, Library of Congress. Retrieved July 23, 2009.
- ^ "Ismael Austria Mathay, Jr". Geni.com. Retrieved May 12, 2024.
- ^ "Former QC mayor dies". SunStar. December 29, 2013. Retrieved November 12, 2022.
- ^ "QM-02-2022" (PDF). Metropolitan Manila Development Authority. April 1, 2022. Retrieved November 12, 2022.
- ^ "Former QC mayor dies on Christmas day". abs-cbnnews.com. December 25, 2013. Retrieved December 25, 2013.
- ^ "Former QC Mayor Mel Mathay dies at 81". rappler.com. December 25, 2013. Retrieved December 25, 2013.
- ^ "Ismael 'Mel' Mathay, 81". bworldonline.com. December 26, 2013. Retrieved December 26, 2013.
House of Representatives of the Philippines | ||
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New district | Representative, 4th District of Quezon City 1987 – 1992 | Succeeded by |
Political offices | ||
Preceded by Mariano Sta. Romana | Vice Mayor of Quezon City 1968 – 1971 | Succeeded by Carlos Albert |
Preceded by Brigido Simon Jr. | Mayor of Quezon City 1992 – 2001 | Succeeded by |
Preceded by | Chairperson of the Metropolitan Manila Authority 1992 – 1994 | Succeeded by Prospero Oreta as Chairperson of the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority |
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