00:00 Former Marikina Mayor and Congressman Bayani Fernando dies on Friday, September 22.
00:06 He was 77.
00:08 The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority, which Fernando had served as chairman, confirms
00:12 his death.
00:13 Various media outlets, citing sources, say Fernando fell from the roof of his home while
00:17 he was fixing it.
00:19 He was rushed to the hospital but died past noon on Friday.
00:22 From 1992 to 2001, Fernando served as Marikina Mayor for three consecutive terms.
00:28 He was succeeded by his wife, Maria Lourdes.
00:31 After his mayoral stint, he then headed the MMDA from June 2002 until November 2009.
00:37 Fernando served as Public Works Secretary during the Arroyo administration, but he resigned
00:41 after a few months to focus on his role as MMDA chairman.
00:45 He also served as Marikina 1st District Representative from 2016 to 2022.
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