Alfredo Lim

Former Philippine senator and mayor

Alfredo Lim - Former Philippine senator and mayor
Born

1929
96 years ago

Died

August 8th, 2020
5 years ago — 91 years old

Category

Leaders & Politicians

Country

Philippines

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Served as mayor of Manila from 1992 to 1998 and again from 2007 to 2013. Held the position of senator from 2004 to 2010. Prior to political career, worked as a police officer and rose to the rank of chief of the Philippine National Police. Advocated for law enforcement reforms and urban development initiatives during tenure as mayor.

Served two terms as mayor of Manila

Elected as senator of the Philippines

Led the Philippine National Police

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