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| Political Party: | People's Reform Party (1992-1998) Liberal Party (1998-1999) Koalisyon ng Nagkakaisang Pilipino (2004-2005) Genuine Opposition (2005 to date) |
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| Born: | December 21, 1929 Manila |
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Alfredo Siojo Lim (born December 21, 1929) is the incumbent Mayor of the City of Manila and a former senator of the Philippines. The People's Reform Party is a Political party in the Philippines. The Liberal Party of the Philippines ( Filipino: Partido Liberal ng Pilipinas) is a liberal party in the Philippines, founded on November The Koalisyon ng Nagkakaisang Pilipino or United Opposition ( Coalition of United Filipinos) or KNP was the coalition of the dominant opposition in the Philippines Genuine Opposition (GO is the umbrella political coalition of the parties' senatorial line-up for the 2007 Philippine midterm elections, which is in opposition to President Events 69 - The end of the Year of the four emperors: Following Galba, Otho and Vitellius, Vespasian Year 1929 ( MCMXXIX) was a Common year starting on Tuesday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. The City of Manila Events 69 - The end of the Year of the four emperors: Following Galba, Otho and Vitellius, Vespasian Year 1929 ( MCMXXIX) was a Common year starting on Tuesday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. The City of Manila The Senate of the Philippines ( Filipino: Senádo ng Pilipínas) is the upper chamber of the bicameral Legislature of the Philippines, the The Philippines ( Filipino: Pilipinas, officially known as the Republic of the Philippines (fil ''Republika ng Pilipinas'' RP A widower, he first served as mayor of Manila from 1992 to 1998 and returned to that post after winning in the 2007 mayoral election. The City of Manila Year 1992 ( MCMXCII) was a Leap year starting on Wednesday (link will display full 1992 Gregorian calendar) Year 1998 ( MCMXCVIII) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link will display full 1998 Gregorian calendar) Legislative and local elections were held in the Philippines on May 14, 2007.
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Early Life
Alfredo Lim was born in Manila, and is of mixed Chinese and Filipino descent. The City of Manila A Chinese Filipino ( Hokkien: Huâ-hui; Cantonese: Wàhfèi; Tagalog / Filipino: "Tsinoy" ( derived from [1] He finished high school at Far Eastern University, graduating in 1948. Far Eastern University (FEU ( in the City of Manila, West Sampaloc University Belt area is a nonsectarian Private university in the Philippines Year 1948 ( MCMXLVIII) was a Leap year starting on Thursday (link will display the 1948 calendar of the Gregorian calendar. He received a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration in 1951 and Bachelor of Laws in 1963, both at the University of the East. Year 1951 ( MCMLI) was a Common year starting on Monday. Events of 1951 January Year 1963 ( MCMLXIII) was a Common year starting on Tuesday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. The University of the East (or Pamantasan ng Silangan in Filipino and commonly abbreviated as ( UE) is a private nonsectarian University He finished his Master's Degree in National Security Administration with honors, at the National Defense College of the Philippines, in 1981. Year 1981 ( MCMLXXXI) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link displays the 1981
After Graduation
Lim started his police career in the early 1950s. The 1950s Decade refers to the years of 1950 to 1959 inclusive He was a distinguished police officer earning numerous commendations and awards. During the late 1980s, Lim helped defend the government of President Corazon Aquino from numerous threats from rightist elements. The 1980s was the decade spanning from January 1 1980 to December 31 1989. Lim's led Manila Policemen to retake government installations from military rebels in the 1987 coup attempt. Year 1987 ( MCMLXXXVII) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link displays 1987 Gregorian calendar) After retiring from the police, Lim was appointed National Bureau of Investigation director. Lim effected numerous changes in the NBI. Lim lobbied for more funding and increases in the pay of agents and other employees. Due to the fact that regular agents had to be either Lawyers or accountants, nearly half of the agent force positions were vacant. There were few takers due to the pay offered. Lim then lobbied for the position of special investigator which was realized to complement the regular agents.
Political Life
Mayor of Manila (1992-1998)
In 1992, he beat six opponents in the election to become mayor of Manila. The City of Manila As Manila Mayor, he worked on a strong law and order program which lessened crime. Lim also worked on some projects to improve the city's image which had been bad when he assumed office. He pushed reforms in the city government. He was re-elected in 1995. Year 1995 ( MCMXCV) was a Common year starting on Sunday. Events of 1995
1998 Presidential Candidate
He ran a failed bid for the presidency as the Liberal Party nominee in the 1998 election, garnering 8. The Liberal Party of the Philippines ( Filipino: Partido Liberal ng Pilipinas) is a liberal party in the Philippines, founded on November Presidential elections, legislative elections and local elections were held in the Philippines on May 11, 1998. 7% of the vote and finishing fifth in a field of eleven candidates. Sometime during the Estrada administration, Lim served as Secretary of Interior and Local Government. Jose Marcelo Ejercito (born on April 19, 1937) better known as Joseph Ejercito Estrada, or Erap, is a Film actor in the Philippines But his stint was cut short when Estrada left office in early 2001. Year 2001 ( MMI) was a Common year starting on Monday according to the Gregorian calendar.
Senator
He was elected Senator in the 2004 election. Presidential elections, legislative elections and local elections were held in the Philippines on May 10, 2004. as a senator Lim introduced legislation to bring back mandatory ROTC, but this bill did not receive any co-sponsors. Effective June 30, 2007, his position in the Senate, which he would have served until June 30, 2010, is currently vacant because he won for mayor in Manila. Events 350 - Roman usurper Nepotianus, of the Constantinian dynasty, is defeated and killed by troops of the Usurper Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 350 - Roman usurper Nepotianus, of the Constantinian dynasty, is defeated and killed by troops of the Usurper For the film see 2010 The Year We Make Contact. For the book see 2010 Odyssey Two. The City of Manila
Mayoralty Candidate in Manila
He ran for the mayorship in the City of Manila in the 2007 elections with his running mate Manila Fifth District Rep. The City of Manila Legislative and local elections were held in the Philippines on May 14, 2007. Joey Hizon. He won the said election against Arnold Atienza, the son of the previous mayor of Manila (Jose L. Atienza, Jr.). Arnold Ilagan Atienza (born September 29, 1972) (age 35 was appointed as Presidential Adviser on Youth Affairs by President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo Jose Livioko Atienza Jr (born August 10, 1941) or simply Lito Atienza, is a former Mayor of the City of Manila and is recently
Mayor of Manila (2007-2010)
He took his oath of office on June 30, 2007. Events 350 - Roman usurper Nepotianus, of the Constantinian dynasty, is defeated and killed by troops of the Usurper Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Under the governance slogan "Linisin, Ibangon (ang) Maynila" (Clean, Uplift Manila, hence the acronym LIM), he is currently assisted by Manila vice mayor Isko Moreno, who beat Lim's running mate Joey Hizon. Francisco Domagoso is the current vice mayor of Manila, Philippines and a former three-term councilor of the city's first congressional district Moreno ran with Danny Lacuna, a former Manila vice mayor.
In Lim's most dramatic move after he assumed office, he gave the go-signal for the removal of informal settlers in Quiapo, Manila's notorious “Little Vietnam”. The eviction will start of July 6, 2007, after a dialogue with imams (religious leaders) and village leaders who signified their approval, to clean the area of alleged killings and illegal drug activities. Meanwhile, Canadian Ambassador Peter Sutherland, said his government already had a number of programs for Muslims in Mindanao. Lim stated that "he would also make representations at the Supreme Court to see if a Sharia court could be established in the city, where 4,000 families lived in the Islamic Center alone". [2]On July 13, 2007, Lim rejected the designation of Rosales as Manila police chief and ordered current MPD director Senior Superintendent Danilo Abarzosa to remain at his post. [3]
PNP chief Director General Oscar Calderon (July 16) asked Lim to recall his "open-Mendiola" policy to prevent militants from marching there. PNP would recommend having protesters take their rallies to freedom parks. Upon assuming his post last June 30, Lim ended the ban on Mendiola by his predecessor Jose Atienza Jr. , later modifiying the policy by allowing rallies at Mendiola on weekends and holidays. Calderon warned that if Lim will not change his position, the PNP will enforce the "no permit, no rally" policy. [4]Lim formally reopened (July 14) the portion of Avenida Street to traffic, some years after Atienza Jr. blocked it off in favor of pedestrians. There were no traffic lights or signs, or traffic aides to guide motorists, pedestrians and commuters (the new traffic scheme in the Sta. Cruz district in downtown Manila) except for concrete barriers of the MMDA. Neither were there pedestrian lanes or traffic signs urging motorists and drivers to slow down at intersections. [5]
Lim also ordered the removal of all business establishments, including bars and restaurants, in the Baywalk area along Roxas Boulevard (also another Atienza project) in an attempt to make the area a wholesome park for everyone, with an unobstructed view of the famed Manila sunset. The Baywalk is a Promenade overlooking Manila Bay along Roxas Boulevard in the city of Manila, Philippines Roxas Boulevard, formerly known as Dewey Boulevard, is a road in Metro Manila. A reason for this move is because many of these establishments have no business permits and were selling liquor, which is a violation of applicable city ordinances. [6]
On December 17, 2007, Alfredo Lim told MMDA Chairman Bayani Fernando not to conduct its sidewalk clearing operations in Manila since vendors were allowed to sell on sidewalks for humanitarian reasons. Events 546 - Gothic War (535–554: The Ostrogoths of King Totila Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. History February 27 1975 President Ferdinand Marcos issued Presidential Decree 824 creating the Metropolitan Manila Commission (MMC Bayani Fernando (born July 25, 1946) is the current Secretary of the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA Lim stated: "I jokingly told Chairman Fernando that they are welcome anytime but I cannot guarantee their safety. Their problem is how they will get out. " [7]
On March 14, 2008, Alfredo Lim's son, Manny Lim, 44, a businessman, with 2 suspects were arrested in a hotel on Tomas Mapua Street by PDEA operatives during a buy-bust operation in Binondo. Events 1489 - The Queen of Cyprus, Catherine Cornaro, sells her kingdom to Venice. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Barangays The word Binondo came from the word Binundok which means mountain or boondocks Manny had in his possession 100 grams of metamphetamine hydrochloride or shabu worth P600,000. [8]
References
- ^ Lim's 'Bang-Bang' Theory; Robredo keynotes biggest meeting of Tsinoy businessmen in Manila
- ^ Inquirer.net, Manila mayor orders ‘Little Vietnam’ torn down
- ^ Inquiret.net, Lim: Acting Manila police chief stays
- ^ GMA NEWS.TV, PNP asks Lim: Recall 'open-Mendiola policy'
- ^ GMA NEWS.TV, No traffic aides, lights as Avenida reopened to traffic
- ^ ABS-CBNnews.com, No more bars, restos at Baywalk
- ^ Abs-Cbn Interactive, Lim to BF: Enter Manila at your own risk
- ^ Inquirer.net, Mayor Lim’s son arrested on drug charge
External links
- Senate of the Philippines - Alfredo Lim biography
- Alfredo Lim's Assets and Liabilities
- Mayor of Manila 2007-present
- Alfredo S. Lim's Official Website
| Preceded by Antonio M. Carpio |
NBI Director 1989 – 1992 |
Succeeded by Epimaco A. The National Bureau of Investigation ( NBI) ( Filipino: Pambansang Kawanihan ng Pagsisiyasat) ( PKP) is an agency of the Philippine government Velasco |
| Preceded by Mel Lopez |
Mayor of the City of Manila (First Term Sequence) 1992 – 1998 |
Succeeded by Jose L. Atienza, Jr. |
| Preceded by Ronaldo Puno |
DILG Secretary 2000 – 2001 |
Succeeded by Jose Lina, Jr. The City of Manila Jose Livioko Atienza Jr (born August 10, 1941) or simply Lito Atienza, is a former Mayor of the City of Manila and is recently Career Ronaldo V Puno has a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Political Science from the Ateneo de Manila University and Masteral Credits from Johns Hopkins University School of Advanced The Philippines ' Department of the Interior and Local Government ( DILG) ( Filipino: Kagawaran ng Interyor at Pamahalaang Lokal) is the executive |
| Preceded by Jose L. Atienza, Jr. |
Mayor of the City of Manila (Second Term Sequence) 2007 – present |
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