 In 1992 , Alfredo Lim was elected mayor , the first Chinese @-@ Filipino to hold the office . He was known for his anti @-@ crime crusades . Lim was succeeded by Lito Atienza , who served as his vice @-@ mayor . Atienza was known for his campaign ( and city slogan ) " Buhayin ang Maynila " ( Revive Manila ) , which saw the establishment of several parks and the repair and rehabilitation of the city 's deteriorating facilities . He was the city 's mayor for 3 terms ( 9 years ) before being termed out of office . 
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In 1992 , Alfredo Lim was elected mayor , the first Chinese @-@ Filipino to hold da office . He was known for his anti @-@ crime crusades . Lim was succeeded by Lito Atienza , served as his vice @-@ mayor . Atienza was known fir his campaign ( and city slogan ) " Buhayin anged Maynila " ( Revive Manila ) , which saw the establishment of several parks and tdarepair and rehabilitation of the city  deteriorating facilities . He was the city  mayor for 3 terms ( 9 years ) before being termed out of office .