The chairperson of the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority is the chief executive officer of the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) and the presiding officer of the Metro Manila Council.[1]
| Chairperson of the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority | |
|---|---|
 | |
 Incumbent since November 1, 2022Romando S. Artes | |
| Office of the President | |
| Member of | MMDA Executive Council |
| Seat | Makati, Philippines |
| Appointer | President of the Philippines |
| Term length | At the President's Pleasure |
| Inaugural holder | Jejomar Binay (Metropolitan Manila Authority) Prospero Oreta (Metropolitan Manila Development Authority) |
| Formation | January 9, 1990 (as Chairperson of the Metropolitan Manila Authority) June 30, 1994 (as Chairperson of the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority) |
Eligibility
editThe Chairperson of the MMDA is appointed by the President of the Philippines. The appointment of the chairperson is subject to the same disqualifications and prohibitions of a member of the Cabinet but not subject for a confirmation from the Commission on Appointments.[1]
Functions
editThe Chairperson of the MMDA is also the presiding officer of the Metro Manila Council. The Chairperson is tasked to execute the policies and measures approved by the Metro Manila Council as well as oversee the management and operations of the MMDA.[1]
List
editChairperson of the Metropolitan Manila Authority
edit| # | Portrait | Name | Term | President |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 
|
Jejomar Binay | January 9, 1990 – June 30, 1991 (1 year, 180 days) |
Corazon Aquino |
| 2 | 
|
Ignacio Bunye | June 30, 1991 – June 30, 1992 (1 year, 0 days) | |
| 3 | 
|
Mel Mathay | June 30, 1992 – June 30, 1994 (2 years, 0 days) |
Fidel V. Ramos |
Chairperson of the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority
edit| # | Portrait | Name | Term | President |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 
|
Prospero Oreta | June 30, 1994 – June 30, 1998 (4 years, 0 days) |
Fidel V. Ramos |
| 2 |
|
Jejomar Binay | June 30, 1998 – January 20, 2001 (2 years, 204 days) |
Joseph Ejercito Estrada |
| 3 | 
|
Benjamin Abalos | January 20, 2001 – June 10, 2002 (1 year, 141 days)[2] |
Gloria Macapagal Arroyo |
| 4 | 
|
Bayani Fernando | June 18, 2002[3] – November 25, 2009 (7 years, 7 days) | |
| 5 |
|
Oscar Inocentes | November 25, 2009 – July 27, 2010 (214 days) | |
| Benigno S. Aquino III | ||||
| 6 | 
|
Francis Tolentino | July 27, 2010 – October 7, 2015 (5 years, 102 days) | |
| Emerson Carlos was Officer-In Charge from October 7 – 30, 2015 (23 days) | ||||
| 7 | 
|
Emerson Carlos | October 30, 2015 – June 30, 2016 (244 days) | |
| July 8, 2016 – August 19, 2016 (42 days) |
Rodrigo Duterte | |||
| Thomas Orbos was Officer-In Charge from August 22, 2016 – May 21, 2017 (272 days) | ||||
| 8 | 
|
Danilo Lim | May 22, 2017 – January 6, 2021 (3 years, 229 days)[a] | |
| 9 | 
|
Benhur Abalos | January 10, 2021 – February 7, 2022 (1 year, 28 days) | |
| Romando S. Artes was Officer-In Charge from February 7, 2022 – March 1, 2022 (22 days) | ||||
| 10 |
|
Romando Artes | March 1, 2022 – June 30, 2022 (121 days) | |
| Engr. Baltazar N. Melgar was Officer-In Charge from June 30, 2022 – August 1, 2022 (32 days) | Bongbong Marcos | |||
| * |
|
Carlo Dimayuga III (Acting) | August 1, 2022 – October 31, 2022 (91 days) | |
| * |
|
Romando Artes | November 1, 2022 (acting) – September 24, 2024 (acting) (1 year, 328 days) | |
| 11 | September 24, 2024 – present (16 days) | |||
See also
editNotes
edit- ^ Died in office
References
edit- ^ a b c "Metropolitan Manila Development Authority — Rules and Regulations Implementing R.A. 7924, The Law Creating the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority". Metropolitan Manila Development Authority. June 8, 1996. Retrieved February 5, 2017.
- ^ Maragay, Fel V.; Fabella, Ferdinand; Macairan, Evelyn Z.; Calalo, Arlie (June 11, 2002). "Abalos replaces Benipayo at Comelec". Manila Standard. Kamahalan Publishing Corp. p. 1. Retrieved February 8, 2022.
Benipayo said it was Executive Secretary Alberto Romulo who informed him at noon yesterday that President Arroyo had appointed [Benjamin] Abalos to replace him.
- ^ Fabella, Ferdinand (June 19, 2002). "MMDA chief vows: Big changes coming". Manila Standard. Kamahalan Publishing Corp. p. 20. Retrieved February 8, 2022.
Fernando formally took over the MMDA yesterday