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 Mayor	Charito L. Planas (1992–1995) Herbert Bautista (1995–1998) Jorge L. Banal (1998) Fe Consuelo S. Angeles (1998–2001)
Preceded by	Brigido R. Simon Jr.
Succeeded by	Feliciano Belmonte, Jr.
Chairman of the Metropolitan Manila Authority
In office June 30, 1992 – June 30, 1994
Preceded by	Ignacio Bunye
Succeeded by	Prospero Oreta
Member of the House of Representatives from Quezon City's 4th district
In office June 30, 1987 – June 30, 1992
Preceded by	Position created
Succeeded by	Feliciano Belmonte, Jr.
Vice Mayor of Quezon City
In office January 1, 1968 – December 30, 1971
Mayor	Norberto S. Amoranto
Preceded by	Mariano Sta. Romana
Succeeded by	Carlos Albert
Personal details
Born	June 26, 1932 Manila, Philippine Islands
Died	December 25, 2013 (aged 81) Pasig, Philippines
Nationality	Filipino
Political party	Independent
Spouse(s)	Sonia Gandionco (?–d. 2013) Vilma Valera ​ (m. 2013)​
Children	4
Residence	Quezon 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.