Oscar Samson Rodriguez Explained

Honorific-Prefix:The Honorable
Oscar Samson Rodriguez
Office:Member of the Philippine House of Representatives from Pampanga's 3rd district
Term Start:June 30, 2013
Term End:June 30, 2016
Predecessor:Aurelio Gonzales Jr.
Successor:Aurelio Gonzales Jr.
Term Start2:June 30, 1995
Term End2:June 30, 2004
Predecessor2:Andrea D. Domingo
Successor2:Rey Aquino
Term Start3:June 30, 1987
Term End3:June 30, 1992
Predecessor3:Angel Macapagal
Successor3:Andrea D. Domingo
Office4:Mayor of San Fernando, Pampanga
Term Start4:June 30, 2004
Term End4:June 30, 2013
Predecessor4:Rey Aquino
Successor4:Edwin Santiago
Birth Name:Oscar Samson Rodriguez
Birth Date:19 September 1945
Birth Place:Santa Ana, Pampanga, Philippine Commonwealth
Nationality:Filipino
Party:Liberal (2009 - present)
Otherparty:Lakas-CMD (1991 - 2009)
Spouse:Dolores Pineda Pabustan
Children:5
Education:Pampanga High School
Alma Mater:Far Eastern University (LLB)
Occupation:Politician
Profession:Lawyer

Oscar "Oca" Samson Rodriguez (born September 19, 1945) is a Filipino politician and lawyer. He served as the mayor of San Fernando, Pampanga in the Philippines from 2004 until his third term in 2013.

Rodriguez is currently the president of the League of Cities of the Philippines, chairman of the Regional Development Council of Central Luzon, and vice president of the Union of Local Authorities of the Philippines. He is the founding president of Movement for the Advancement of Young Advocates of Pampanga, and was a prosecutor during the impeachment trial of former President Joseph Estrada.

In 2005, he was one of the finalists for World Mayor.[1]

Early life and education

Rodriguez was born on September 19, 1945 in Santa Ana, Pampanga to Urbano Rodriguez and Rufina Samson. Rodriguez graduated elementary education at San Pablo Elementary School in Santa Ana and is an alumnus of Pampanga High School. Rodriguez began his career in law as a stenographer in Toledano Colleges (now East Central Colleges) before graduating from Pampanga’s Harvardian Colleges with a Bachelor of Arts degree in 1969 and with a law degree from Far Eastern University in 1973.

Political career

Rodriguez was also the representative of 3rd District of Pampanga from 1987–1992, 1995-2004, and 2013-2016. He authored several laws, including:

He has also authored bills that seeks prohibition of political dynasties and amendments to the illegal discharge of firearms.[2]

External links

Notes and References

  1. http://www.citymayors.com/mayors/sanfernando_mayor.html City Mayors: Oscar Samson Rodriguez - Mayor of San Fernando
  2. http://www.cityofsanfernando.gov.ph/cityhall.php city mayor|The Christmas Capital of the Philippines