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.

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 but not subject for a confirmation from the Commission on Appointments.

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.

List of chairpersons Metropolitan Manila Authority # Portrait Name Term President 1 Jejomar Binay January 9, 1990 – June 30, 1991 Corazon Aquino 2 Ignacio Bunye June 30, 1991 – June 30, 1992 3 Mel Mathay June 30, 1992 – June 30, 1994 Fidel V. Ramos

Metropolitan Manila Development Authority # Portrait Name Term President 1 Prospero Oreta June 30, 1994 – June 30, 1998Fidel V. Ramos 2 Jejomar Binay June 30, 1998 – January 20, 2001 Joseph Ejercito Estrada 3 Benjamin Abalos January 20, 2001 – June 10, 2002 Gloria Macapagal Arroyo 4 Bayani Fernando June 18, 2002 – November 25, 2009 5 Oscar Inocentes November 25, 2009 – July 27, 2010 Benigno S. Aquino III 6 Francis Tolentino July 27, 2010 – October 7, 2015 7 Emerson Carlos October 30, 2015 – June 30, 2016 July 8, 2016 – August 19, 2016 Rodrigo Duterte 8 Danilo Lim May 22, 2017 – January 6, 2021 9 Benhur Abalos January 10, 2021 – February 7, 2022 10 Romando Artes March 1, 2022 – June 30, 2022Bongbong Marcos * Carlo Dimayuga III (Acting) August 1, 2022 – October 31, 2022 * Romando Artes November 1, 2022 (acting) – September 24, 2024 (acting) 11 September 24, 2024 – present

See also Governor of Metro Manila

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