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Mel Mathay (Ismael Austria Mathay Jr.) was born on 26 June, 1932 in Manila, Philippine Islands, is a Filipino politician. Discover Mel Mathay's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 81 years old?

Popular As Ismael Austria Mathay Jr.
Occupation N/A
Age 81 years old
Zodiac Sign Cancer
Born 26 June 1932
Birthday 26 June
Birthplace Manila, Philippine Islands
Date of death 25 December, 2013
Died Place Pasig, Philippines
Nationality Austria

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Who Is Mel Mathay's Wife?

His wife is Sonia Gandionco (?– 2013) Vilma Valera (m. 2013)

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Wife Sonia Gandionco (?– 2013) Vilma Valera (m. 2013)
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Children 4

Mel Mathay Net Worth

His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Mel Mathay worth at the age of 81 years old? Mel Mathay’s income source is mostly from being a successful politician. He is from Austria. We have estimated Mel Mathay's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.

Net Worth in 2024 $1 Million - $5 Million
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1932

Ismael Austria Mathay Jr. (June 26, 1932 – December 25, 2013), also known as Mel Mathay, was the Mayor of Quezon City from 1992 to 2001.

Ismael Austria Mathay, Jr. was born in Manila on June 26, 1932.

He was the son of Ismael Mathay Sr., an Osmeña Cabinet member.

1953

Mathay graduated in 1953 with bachelor's degree in Business Administration Major in Economics in the University of the Philippines, where he joined the prestigious Upsilon Sigma Phi.

1957

Soon after graduation he enrolled at the College of Law in San Beda and successfully passed the bar examination in 1957.

1967

Mathay was elected Vice Mayor of Quezon City in 1967, serving from 1968 to 1971.

1972

In 1972, he was appointed secretary to the commissioner of the watchdog General Authority Office, a genuine recognition for his talent and integrity.

Mathay had completed tenure of 9 years.

1979

Prior to his becoming city mayor, he served as the vice-governor of the Metro Manila Commission from 1979 to 1986, an assemblyman representing Quezon City in the Regular Batasang Pambansa from 1984 to 1986, congressman representing Quezon City's 4th district from 1987 to 1992.

He was director of the Metropolitan Waterworks and Sewerage System from 1979 to 1987, and chairman of the Metro Manila Authority from 1993 to 1994.

2004

He tried to reclaim the mayoral position in 2004 and 2010 but lost to Feliciano Belmonte Jr.. and Herbert Bautista, respectively.

2013

Mathay married his long-time partner Vilma Valera early in 2013 after the death of his wife Sonya Gandionco.

Mathay died of a heart attack at the age of 81 on December 25, 2013, at The Medical City Ortigas, Pasig.

He was portrayed by Marlon Mance and Billy Jake Cortez as the young Mel Mathay in the 2023 film Martyr or Murderer.