| Order | 9th |
|---|---|
| Office | Mayor of Quezon City |
| 1blankname | Vice Mayor |
| 1namedata |
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| Term start | June 30, 1992 |
| Term end | June 30, 2001 |
| Predecessor | Brigido R. Simon Jr. |
| Successor | Feliciano Belmonte, Jr. |
| Office 2 | Chairman of the Metropolitan Manila Authority |
| Term start 2 | June 30, 1992 |
| Term end 2 | June 30, 1994 |
| President 2 | Fidel V. Ramos |
| Predecessor 2 | Ignacio Bunye |
| Successor 2 | Prospero Oreta |
| Office 3 | Member of the Philippine House of Representatives from Quezon City's 4th congressional district |
| Term start 3 | June 30, 1987 |
| Term end 3 | June 30, 1992 |
| Predecessor 3 | Position created |
| Successor 3 | Feliciano Belmonte, Jr. |
| Office 4 | Mambabatas Pambansa (Assemblyman) from Quezon City |
| Term start 4 | June 30, 1984 |
| Term end 4 | March 25, 1986 |
| Alongside 4 | Orlando S. Mercado, Cecilia Muñoz-Palma and Alberto Romulo |
| Office 5 | Vice Governor of the Metro Manila Commission |
| Governor 5 | Imelda Marcos |
| Term start 5 | 1979 |
| Term end 5 | 1986 |
| Appointer 5 | Imelda Marcos |
| Predecessor 5 | Position created |
| Successor 5 | Position abolished |
| Office 6 | 8th Vice Mayor of Quezon City |
| 1blankname 6 | Mayor |
| 1namedata 6 | Norberto S. Amoranto |
| Term start 6 | January 1, 1968 |
| Term end 6 | December 30, 1971 |
| Predecessor 6 | Mariano Sta. Romana |
| Successor 6 | Carlos Albert |
| Birth name | Ismael Austria Mathay Jr. |
| Birth date | June 26, 1932 |
| Birth place | Manila, Philippine Islands |
| Death date | December 25, 2013 (aged 81) |
| Death place | Pasig, Philippines |
| Party | Independent (1992–1998, 1998–2004, 2005–13) |
| Other party | KBL (1984–92) Lakas–NUCD (1998) LDP (2004)[1] |
| Spouse |
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| Relations | Ara Mina (granddaughter) Cris Mathay (grandson) |
| Resting place | Christ the King Parish - Greenmeadows, Quezon City |
| Alma mater | University of the Philippines Diliman (BS) San Beda College (LL.B) |
| Occupation | Politician |
| Profession | Lawyer |
Ismael Austria Mathay Jr. (June 26, 1932 – December 25, 2013),[2] also known as Mel Mathay, was a Filipino lawyer and politician 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,[3] and Josefina Mathay.[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. Actress Ara Mina and San Juan City councilors Cris and Ismael "Macky" Mathay IV are his grandchildren through his son Ismael "Chuck" Mathay III.[7]
Death
Mathay died of a heart attack at the age of 81 on December 25, 2013, at The Medical City Ortigas in Pasig.[8][9][10] His remains were cremated on December 28 and later inurned at Christ the King Parish - Greenmeadows in Quezon City.[11]
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
- ^ "Mathay files bid". Philstar.com. January 6, 2004. Retrieved 2025-04-23.
- ^ "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.
- ^ "Former QC mayor dies". SunStar. 29 December 2013. Retrieved 12 November 2022.
- ^ "QM-02-2022". Metropolitan Manila Development Authority. 1 April 2022. Retrieved 12 November 2022.
- ^ Mathay, Rikki (July 6, 2022). "Carving a name in politics". Manila Bulletin. Retrieved December 8, 2024.
- ^ "Former QC mayor dies on Christmas day". abs-cbnnews.com. 25 December 2013. Retrieved 25 December 2013.
- ^ "Former QC Mayor Mel Mathay dies at 81". rappler.com. 25 December 2013. Retrieved 25 December 2013.
- ^ "Ismael 'Mel' Mathay, 81". bworldonline.com. 26 December 2013. Retrieved 26 December 2013.
- ^ "Imelda Marcos mourns Mel Mathay". The Manila Times. December 27, 2013. Retrieved January 12, 2025.
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