Marides Fernando

Maria Lourdes "Marides" Carlos-Fernando (born February 10, 1957) is a Filipino politician who served as the tenth mayor of Marikina from 2001 until 2010.

Early life and education
Fernando graduated at the University of the Philippines Diliman with a Bachelor of Science in Hotel and Restaurant Administration.

Mayor of Marikina
In 2001, Fernando succeeded her husband, Bayani, as the mayor of Marikina.

In 2008, Fernando was named as one of the 11 finalists for the World Mayor award. She ranked seventh to Helen Zille of Cape Town, South Africa.