Mel Mathay

Ismael A. "Mel" Mathay Jr. (June 26, 1932 – December 25, 2013) was the Mayor of Quezon City from 1992 to 2001.

Mel Mathay
8th Mayor of Quezon City
In office
June 30, 1992 – June 30, 2001
Vice MayorCharito L. Planas (1992–1995)
Herbert Bautista (1995–1998)
Jorge L. Banal (1998)
Fe Consuelo S. Angeles (1998–2001)
Preceded byBrigido R. Simon Jr.
Succeeded byFeliciano Belmonte, Jr.
Chairman of the Metropolitan Manila Authority
In office
June 30, 1992 – June 30, 1994
Preceded byIgnacio Bunye
Succeeded byProspero Oreta
Member of the House of Representatives from Quezon City's 4th district
In office
June 30, 1987 – June 30, 1992
Preceded byPosition created
Succeeded byFeliciano Belmonte, Jr.
Vice Mayor of Quezon City
In office
January 1, 1968 – December 30, 1971
MayorNorberto S. Amoranto
Preceded byMariano Sta. Romana
Succeeded byCarlos Albert
Personal details
Born(1932-06-26)June 26, 1932
Manila, Philippine Islands
DiedDecember 25, 2013(2013-12-25) (aged 81)
Pasig, Philippines
NationalityFilipino
Political partyIndependent
Spouse(s)Sonia Gandionco (?–d. 2013)
Vilma Valera
​
(m. 2013)​
Children4
ResidenceQuezon City

Early life and education

Ismael A. Mathay was born in Manila on June 26, 1932. He was the son of Ishmael Mathay Sr.

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 and successfully passed the bar examination in 1957.

Political career

Mathay was elected Vice-Mayor of Quezon City in 1967. In 1972 he was appointed secretary to the commissioner of the watchdog General Authority Office, a genuine recognition for his talent and integrity. Mayor Ismael Mathay had completed tenure of 9 years. Prior to this he was a congressman representing Quezon City's 4th district from 1987 to 1992, and was vice-governor of the Metro Manila Commission. 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 incumbent Mayor Feliciano Belmonte Jr. and former actor and then-vice mayor Herbert Bautista respectively.

Personal life

Mathay married his long-time partner Vilma Valera early in 2013 after the death of his wife Sonya Gandionco.

Death

Mathay died of a heart attack at the age of 81 on December 25, 2013 at The Medical City, Pasig.[1][2][3]

References
  1. "Former QC mayor dies on Christmas day". abs-cbnnews.com. December 25, 2013. Retrieved December 25, 2013.
  2. "Former QC Mayor Mel Mathay dies at 81". rappler.com. December 25, 2013. Retrieved December 25, 2013.
  3. "Ismael 'Mel' Mathay, 81". bworldonline.com. December 26, 2013. Retrieved December 26, 2013.
House of Representatives of the Philippines
New seat Representative, 4th District of Quezon City
1987 – 1992		 Succeeded by
Feliciano Belmonte Jr.
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
Feliciano Belmonte Jr.
Preceded by
Ignacio Bunye		 Chairperson of the Metropolitan Manila Authority
1992 – 1994		 Succeeded by
Prospero Oreta
as Chairperson of the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority


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