Marides Fernando is a Filipino politician who served as the 10th mayor of Marikina City, Philippines, from 2001 to 2010. She succeeded her husband, Bayani Fernando, who previously served as mayor.
As mayor, Marides Fernando continued the development initiatives and policies implemented by her husband during his term.
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- Full name: Marides Fernando
- Stage name: Marides Fernando
- Date of birth: February 10, 1957
- Age: 67 years old
- Place of birth: Quezon City, Philippines
- Nationality: Philippines
- Occupation: Politician
- Height: Unknown
- Parents: Unknown
- Siblings: Unknown
- Spouse: Bayani Fernando (m. – 2023)
- Child: Tala Fernando
- Relationship: Married
- Net worth: $1 million to $5 million
Early life and education
Marides Fernando was born on February 10, 1957 in Quezon City, Philippines. Details about her upbringing, such as whether she was raised by her parents and have siblings, are unknown to the media.
Marides graduated from the University of the Philippines Diliman with a Bachelor of Science in Hotel and Restaurant Administration. Her ethnicity is Filipino and her religious faith is Christian.
Career
Marides Fernando began her career as a teacher before entering politics in 1992. She won a seat on the Marikina City Council and served as a councilor for three consecutive terms from 1992 to 2001. .
In 2001, Marides Fernando was elected Mayor of Marikina, succeeding her husband, Bayani Fernando. She served as mayor of the city for three terms, from 2001 to 2010.
During his tenure, Marikina was recognized as one of the most livable cities in the Philippines. Marides focuses on improving education, healthcare and infrastructure, while implementing programs to promote sustainable development and disaster prevention.
In 2013, Marides Fernando was elected to the House of Representatives, representing the first district of Marikina. She served as a congresswoman for three terms, from 2013 to 2022. During her time in Congress, Marides Fernando chaired the House Appropriations Committee and was a vocal critic of the Duterte administration.
After serving politics for more than three decades, Marides Fernando retired in 2022 due to health reasons. Her long and distinguished career in public service left a lasting impact on Marikina and the Philippines as a whole.
Social Media
Marides Fernando is not present on any social media networks.
Personal life
Marides Fernando is married to her husband Bayani Fernando, who served as former Secretary of the Department of Public Works and Highways in the Philippines. The couple has been married for a long time and they have a son together named Tala Fernando. Sadly, Bayani Fernando passed away in 2023, but Marides and Bayani remained married until his death.
Net worth
Marides Fernando’s net worth is estimated to be between $1 million and $5 million, although the exact figure is unknown.
As a politician, she is said to have amassed considerable wealth, possibly through her late husband’s influence and connections. However, the specifics of how she accumulated this wealth remain unclear.
