Alfredo Lim facts for kids

Quick facts for kids The Honorable Alfredo S. Lim
林雯洛
Lim in 2008
23rd and 25th Mayor of Manila
In office June 30, 2007 – June 30, 2013
Vice Mayor	Isko Moreno Domagoso
Preceded by	Lito Atienza
Succeeded by	Joseph Ejercito Estrada
In office June 30, 1992 – March 27, 1998
Vice Mayor	Lito Atienza
Preceded by	Mel Lopez
Succeeded by	Lito Atienza
Senator of the Philippines
In office June 30, 2004 – June 30, 2007
Senate President	Manny Villar (2006-2007) Franklin Drilon (2004-2006)
20th Secretary of the Interior and Local Government
In office January 8, 2000 – January 20, 2001
President	Joseph Ejercito Estrada
Preceded by	Ronaldo Puno
Succeeded by	Jose Lina Jr.
8th Director of the National Bureau of Investigation
In office 1989–1992
Appointed by	Corazon C. Aquino
Preceded by	Antonio M. Cárpio
Succeeded by	Epimaco Velasco
Personal details
Born	Alfredo Siojo Lim Jr. (1929-12-21)December 21, 1929 Tondo, Manila, Philippine Islands
Died	August 8, 2020(2020-08-08) (aged 90) Manila, Philippines
Resting place	Manila North Cemetery
Political party	PDP–Laban (2018–2020)
Other political affiliations	PRP (1992–1998) Liberal (1998, 2008–2018) PMP (1998–2008)
Spouses	Amalia Santos ​ ​ (m. 1951; died 1994)​ Gemma Alivio
Children	12, including Cristina and Manuel
Alma mater	University of the East (BS, LL.B.) National Defense College of the Philippines (MNSA) Philippine College of Criminology (PhD)
Occupation	Police officer, politician, lawyer
Website	Official website: https://web.archive.org/web/20130506055054/http://www.alfredolim.com/
Chinese name
Traditional Chinese	林雯洛
Simplified Chinese	琳·温洛
Transcriptions Standard Mandarin Hanyu Pinyin Lín Wénluò Southern Min Hokkien POJ Lîm Bûn-lo̍k

Alfredo "Fred" Siojo Lim Jr. (Chinese: 林雯洛; pinyin: Lín Wénluò; Pe̍h-ōe-jī: Lîm Bûn-lo̍k; December 21, 1929 – August 8, 2020) was a well-known Filipino politician and police officer. He served as the Mayor of Manila two times. He was also a Senator from 2004 to 2007.

Before becoming a politician, Lim worked as a police officer for 30 years. He was appointed as the Director of the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) from 1989 to 1992. This was during the time of President Corazon Aquino.

In 1992, he was elected Mayor of Manila and served for two terms. He later ran for president in 1998 but did not win. In 2000, President Joseph Estrada appointed him as the Secretary of the Interior and Local Government.

After losing the mayoral election in 2001, he ran for Senator in 2004 and won. He resigned from the Senate in 2007 to run for Mayor of Manila again. He won and served two more terms until 2013. He tried to become mayor again in 2013, 2016, and 2019 but lost.

Alfredo Lim was known for being tough on crime. People sometimes called him "Dirty Harry" because of this. His life story has even been shown in local action movies.

Early Life and Education

Alfredo Lim was born on December 21, 1929, in Tondo, Manila. His mother was Rosario Siojo, who had Chinese family roots. His father, Alfredo Lim Sr., returned to his hometown.

When he was very young, his mother remarried and left him at the Hospicio de San Jose, a home for children. Later, his grandmother, Flora Valisno-Siojo, took care of him. After her death in 1943, he lived with his godmother, Dolores La'o-Conde.

He finished primary school in 1943 as the second-best student. He graduated from high school in 1948 at Far Eastern University. He then studied at the University of the East, earning a business degree in 1951 and a law degree in 1963.

Later, he earned a master's degree in national security administration in 1981. He also got a Doctor of Philosophy degree in criminology in 1996.

Career as a Police Officer

Lim started working as a police officer in 1952. One of his first big actions was arresting future senator Robert Barbers. This was for having illegal firearms. Even when Robert's uncle tried to get him released, Lim still filed charges.

He was a highly praised police officer and received many awards. In the late 1980s, Lim helped protect the government of President Corazon Aquino. He led efforts to take back government buildings from military rebels during a coup attempt in 1987.

After retiring from the police force, Lim became the Director of the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI). He worked hard to get more money and better pay for the NBI agents. He also helped create a new position called "special investigator" to help the regular agents.

Political Career

Serving as Mayor of Manila (1992–1998)

In 1992, Alfredo Lim ran for Mayor of Manila and won against six other candidates. As mayor, he focused on a strong program to fight crime. This helped to reduce crime in the city.

He also started projects to improve Manila's image. He brought in many changes to the city government. His slogan was "Magaling na Lider, Disiplinado," which means "Excellent Leader, Disciplined."

Lim was re-elected as mayor in 1995. During these years, he became known as "Dirty Harry" because of his tough approach to criminals. He helped establish the City College of Manila and the Gat Andres Bonifacio Memorial Medical Center in Tondo in 1997. He left his position on March 27, 1998, to run for president.

Presidential Campaign and Cabinet Role (1998–2001)

Lim ran for president in the 1998 Philippine presidential election. He was the candidate for the Liberal Party. However, he did not win the election, finishing fifth.

In January 2000, President Joseph Estrada appointed him as the Secretary of the Interior and Local Government. This job was cut short when President Estrada was removed from office in 2001.

Senator of the Philippines (2004–2007)

In the 2004 Philippine Senate election, Lim was elected as a Senator. He was part of the PMP party. As a senator, he proposed a law to bring back mandatory ROTC (Reserve Officers' Training Corps) for students.

Return as Mayor of Manila (2007–2013)

In 2007, Lim decided to run for Mayor of Manila again. He won the election, defeating Lito Atienza's son, Ali Atienza. Because of this, he gave up his seat in the Senate.

When he became mayor again, he used the slogan "Linisin, Ikarangal (ang) Maynila," which means "Clean, Dignify Manila." This slogan used his last name, LIM. He allowed rallies to be held at Mendiola on weekends and holidays.

He also ordered the removal of businesses along the Roxas Boulevard Baywalk area. He wanted the area to be a "wholesome park" where everyone could enjoy the view of the Manila sunset. He said many of these businesses did not have proper permits.

In December 2007, he told the MMDA Chairman not to clear sidewalks in Manila. He believed vendors should be allowed to sell there for humanitarian reasons.

In October 2008, he made ROTC training required for students at the city-owned colleges, Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila (PLM) and the City College of Manila (now Universidad de Manila (UdM)). He also helped establish the Santa Ana Hospital in Santa Ana, Manila.

Lim ran for re-election in 2010 with Isko Moreno as his running mate. They won against his predecessor, Lito Atienza.

In August 2010, a former police officer took tourists hostage on a bus in Manila. This event, known as the Manila hostage crisis, ended tragically. An investigation found that there were issues in how the situation was handled.

In 2013, Lim sought another term as mayor but was defeated by Joseph Estrada and Isko Moreno.

Later Years and Radio Career

From 2004 to 2010, while he was a Senator, Lim hosted a public service radio program. It was called Katapat: Mayor Fred Lim at DZMM. This program helped solve many unsolved cases for people seeking help.

He also co-anchored another radio show called Aksyon Ngayon. In 2015, he returned to radio as a co-anchor for Katapat at Karancho.

In the 2016 Manila local elections, Lim ran for mayor again against Joseph Estrada. He lost by a very small number of votes.

Lim tried to become mayor for a fifth time in the 2019 Manila local elections. He ran against Estrada and his former vice-mayoral running mate, Isko Moreno. Lim placed third in this election, and Isko Moreno won.

When he was not part of a national political party, Lim used the label "Kapayapaan, Kaunlaran at Katarungan." This means "Peace, Prosperity and Justice." It was the name of the party he founded.

Death

The Philippine flag near the Manila City Hall was flown at half-mast following Lim's death.

Alfredo Lim passed away on August 8, 2020. He had tested positive for COVID-19 during the COVID-19 pandemic in the Philippines. He was in a hospital in Manila before he died. His remains were cremated and later buried at the Manila North Cemetery on August 29.

Images for kids

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  Lim in 2008

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  The Philippine flag near the Manila City Hall was flown at half-mast following Lim's death.

See also

In Spanish: Alfredo Lim para niños