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Chairperson of the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority
Incumbent
Baltazar N. Melgar (OIC)
since 30 June 2022
Office of the Philippine President
Member ofMMDA Executive Council
SeatMakati, Philippines
AppointerPresident of the Philippines
Term lengthAt the President's Pleasure
Inaugural holderJejomar Binay
(Metropolitan Manila Authority)
Prospero Oreta
(Metropolitan Manila Development Authority)
Formation9 January 1990
(as Chairperson of the Metropolitan Manila Authority)
30 June 1994
(as Chairperson of the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority)

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] The post is also known as the Officer-in-Charge (OIC) when the post is held in an acting capacity.

Eligibility

The 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.[1]

Functions

The 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

Metropolitan Manila Authority
# Name Term President
Start End
1 Jejomar Binay 9 January 1990 30 June 1991 Corazon Aquino
2 Ignacio Bunye 30 June 1991 30 June 1992
3 Mel Mathay 30 June 1992 30 June 1994 Fidel V. Ramos
Metropolitan Manila Development Authority
# Name Term President
Start End
1 Prospero Oreta 30 June 1994 30 June 1998 Fidel V. Ramos
2 Jejomar Binay 30 June 1998 20 January 2001 Joseph Estrada
3 Benjamin Abalos 20 January 2001 10 June 2002[2] Gloria Macapagal Arroyo
4 Bayani Fernando 18 June 2002[3] 25 November 2009
5 Oscar Inocentes 25 November 2009 27 July 2010
Benigno Aquino III
6 Francis Tolentino 27 July 2010 7 October 2015
Emerson Carlos was Officer-In Charge from 1 – 30 October 2015
7 Emerson Carlos 30 October 2015 30 June 2016
8 July 2016 19 August 2016 Rodrigo Duterte
Thomas Orbos is Officer-In Charge from 22 August 2016 – 21 May 2017
8

Danilo Lim 22 May 2017 6 January 2021[a]
9 Benjamin Abalos Jr. 10 January 2021 7 February 2022
Romando S. Artes is Officer-In Charge from 7 February 2022 – 1 March 2022
10 Romando Artes 1 March 2022 30 June 2022
OIC Baltazar N. Melgar 30 June 2022 present Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.

Notes

  1. ^ Died in office

See also

References

  1. ^ 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. 8 June 1996. Retrieved 5 February 2017.
  2. ^ 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.
  3. ^ 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
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