33 Facts About Bayani Fernando

Bayani Fernando served as the Mayor of Marikina from 1992 to 2001.

Bayani Fernando later served as the representative for Marikina's 1st district from 2016 to 2022.

Bayani Fernando's company served as the main contractor for infrastructure projects in the 1990s such as Rufino Pacific Tower, Edsa Shangri-La, Manila and PBCom Tower.

Bayani Flores Fernando was born on July 25,1946 in San Juan del Monte, Rizal to lawyer and politician Gil E Fernando, founder of the Marikina chapter of the Liberal Party, and Remedios Flores; his birth came just three weeks after Philippine independence and four months prior to Gil's appointment as mayor of Marikina.

Bayani Fernando's family was noted to be fond of the arts, with his father being an orator and avid reader, his mother a pianist, and his elder sister Ligaya a dancer.

Bayani Fernando finished his secondary education at the Marikina School of Arts and Trades.

Bayani Fernando earned his bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering at the Mapua Institute of Technology.

In 1973, Bayani Fernando changed its name to BF Metal Engineering, and by 1976, his company became a general contractor.

Bayani Fernando's company became involved in the construction of structures for the SM Mall of Asia Arena, SM City Marikina, SM City Sucat, Robinsons Galleria, Robinsons Place Manila, Shangri-La Plaza, Edsa Shangri-La, Manila, and buildings in Makati's business district such as Rufino Pacific Tower and the PBCom Tower, both of which were the tallest buildings in the Philippines at the time of their respective construction.

Bayani Fernando's company was again involved in a government project, the Common Station for lines Line 1, Line 3, Line 7, and Line 9, supplying steel foundations for the structure.

Bayani Fernando first ran for mayor of the municipality of Marikina in 1988, finishing in fourth place among seven candidates.

Bayani Fernando's term saw the transformation of Marikina from a 4th class municipality to a model Philippine city accorded with 55 citations and distinctions.

In 2002, Bayani Fernando was appointed Chairman of the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority by President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo, directing him to duplicate his transformation work in Marikina, but for the entire Metro Manila.

Bayani Fernando gained polarized public reactions to his strict style of governance.

Bayani Fernando briefly served as Secretary of the Department of Public Works and Highways from January 15,2003, until April 15,2003.

Bayani Fernando is notable for introducing U-Turn slots, greatly increasing the amount of pedestrian overpasses at road intersections, pioneering broadcasting of the MMDA, sidewalk clearing operations, and revitalizing the assets and fleets of the government agency.

On January 4,2008, Bayani Fernando announced that he would be running for the presidency in the 2010 elections.

Bayani Fernando hinted that he had gathered the funds and logistics required for a nationwide campaign and was intent on running for the presidency with or without the support of his party, Lakas-CMD.

Bayani Fernando announced his intention to run for President of the Philippines in the 2010 general elections, but after talks with Richard Gordon, he agreed to run instead as Vice-President under Gordon's newly established party, Bagumbayan.

Bayani Fernando lost in the 2010 elections, placing fourth in the polls, losing to Makati mayor Jejomar Binay.

On July 25,2012, a Telephone Interview with Bayani Fernando was made by Senator Richard Gordon in a TV5 Radio Program.

Bayani Fernando had been focusing on his construction and metal fabrication business at BF Corporation.

On July 10,2020, Bayani Fernando is among the 70 representatives who voted "yes" to "kill" the franchise renewal of ABS-CBN, the largest Philippine television network.

Bayani Fernando suggested continuing investigations due to the issues found, and even probing the government agencies that were supposed to oversee compliance and operations of such networks.

Bayani Fernando denied the claims, commenting that the flooding was the result of the narrowing of the river and the construction of the Manalo Bridge.

Bayani Fernando's running mate was Tumana Barangay Captain Ziffred Ancheta.

Bayani Fernando was known for painting pink of the overpasses, waiting sheds and sidewalk barriers and structure under the flyovers while serving as chairman of the MMDA.

Bayani Fernando's policies laid the foundation for the city's reputation for cleanliness and orderliness, a legacy that continues today.

Bayani Fernando implemented strict sidewalk-clearing operations to remove illegal vendors and obstructions, aiming to improve pedestrian safety and accessibility.

Bayani Fernando introduced male urinals in public areas to address public urination issues.

Bayani Fernando was a former member of the Philippine Independent Church.

On September 22,2023, Bayani Fernando was rushed to the Quirino Memorial Medical Center in Quezon City after accidentally falling from his house's roof while conducting repairs.

Bayani Fernando was buried at the Loyola Memorial Park on September 27,2023.