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{{Short description|Filipino lawyer and politician (born 1945)}}
{{other uses|Oscar Rodriguez (disambiguation)}}
{{other uses|Oscar Rodriguez (disambiguation)}}
{{Philippine name|Samson|Rodriguez}}
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{{Infobox officeholder
'''Oscar S. Rodriguez''' (born September 1945) was the [[mayor]] of [[City of San Fernando, Pampanga|San Fernando]], [[Pampanga]] in the [[Philippines]] from 2004 until his maximum third term expired in 2013. He was formerly a member of [[Lakas-Kampi-CMD]] but switched to [[Liberal Party (Philippines)|Liberal Party]] during the [[Philippine general election, 2010|2010 Philippine general elections]].
| name = Oscar Samson Rodriguez
| image = Rodriguez-o.jpg
| imagesize = 270x270px
| caption = Rodriguez official portrait during the [[16th Congress of the Philippines|16th Congress]]
| office = Member of the [[Philippine House of Representatives]] from [[Pampanga]]'s [[Pampanga's 3rd congressional district|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 = 20th [[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 = {{Birth date and age|1945|09|19}}
| birth_place = [[Santa Ana, Pampanga]], [[Commonwealth of the Philippines|Philippine Commonwealth]]
| nationality = Filipino
| party = [[Liberal Party (Philippines)|Liberal]] (2009–present)
| otherparty = [[Lakas-CMD]] (2001-2009)<br>[[Laban ng Makabayang Masang Pilipino|LAMMP]] (1998-2001)<br>[[Nationalist People's Coalition|NPC]] (1995-1998)<br>[[PDP-Laban]] (1987-1995)
| 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 lawyer and politician. He served as the [[mayor]] of [[City of San Fernando, Pampanga|San Fernando]], [[Pampanga]] in the [[Philippines]] from 2004 until his third term in 2013.


He is currently the President of the [http://lcp.org.ph/ League of Cities of the Philippines], Chairman of the Regional Development Council of [[Central Luzon]] and Vice President of the [http://www.ulap.org.ph/ Union of Local Authorities of the Philippines]. He is the founding president of the group MAYAP (Movement for the Advancement of Young Advocates of Pampanga) and was a prosecutor during the impeachment trial of former President [[Joseph Estrada]].
Rodriguez is currently{{when|date=January 2023}} 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.{{citation needed|date=January 2023}} 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]].{{citation needed|date=January 2023}}


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In 2005, he was one of the finalists for [[World Mayor]].<ref>[http://www.citymayors.com/mayors/sanfernando_mayor.html City Mayors: Oscar Samson Rodriguez - Mayor of San Fernando<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref>
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Rodriguez is also the representative of [[Legislative districts of Pampanga|3rd District of]] [[Pampanga]] from 1987–1992 and again from 1995-2004. He authored several laws, including:

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*The Republic Act 8990, an act that converted the Municipality of San Fernando, Pampanga into a [[Cities_of_the_Philippines#City_classification|component city]] that is now known as the City of San Fernando
==Early life and education==
{{BLP unreferenced section|date=January 2023}}
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Rodriguez was born on September 19, 1945 in [[Santa Ana, Pampanga|Santa Ana]], [[Pampanga]] to Urbano Rodriguez and Rufina Samson. Rodriguez graduated elementary education at San Pablo Elementary School in [[Santa Ana, Pampanga|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==
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Rodriguez was also the representative of [[Pampanga's 3rd congressional district|3rd District of]] [[Pampanga]] from 1987–1992, 1995-2004, and 2013-2016. He authored several laws, including:
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*The Republic Act 8990, an act that converted the Municipality of San Fernando, Pampanga into a [[Cities of the Philippines#City classification|component city]] that is now known as the City of San Fernando
*The Republic Act 9225, The Dual Citizenship Law providing for overseas Filipinos to participate in political processes
*The Republic Act 9225, The Dual Citizenship Law providing for overseas Filipinos to participate in political processes
*The Republic Act 9211, The Tobacco Regulation Act of 2003
*The Republic Act 9211, The Tobacco Regulation Act of 2003
*The Republic Act 9173 which seeks to strengthen the Nursing Profession in the Philippines
*The Republic Act 9173 which seeks to strengthen the Nursing Profession in the Philippines
He has also authored bills that seeks prohibition of political dynasties and amendments to the illegal discharge of firearms.<ref>[http://www.cityofsanfernando.gov.ph/cityhall.php CITY MAYOR|The Christmas Capital of the Philippines<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref>
He has also authored bills that seeks prohibition of political dynasties and amendments to the illegal discharge of firearms.<ref>[http://www.cityofsanfernando.gov.ph/cityhall.php city mayor|The Christmas Capital of the Philippines<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref>

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In 2005 he was one of the finalists for [[World Mayor]].<ref>[http://www.citymayors.com/mayors/sanfernando_mayor.html City Mayors: Oscar Samson Rodriguez - Mayor of San Fernando<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref>

==Family==
He is married to Dolores Pineda Pabustan, and is the father of five children.

==Educational Background==
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Oscar Rodriguez graduated elementary course in San Pablo Elementary School 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.


==References==
==References==
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==External links==
==External links==
*[http://www.citymayors.com/mayors/sanfernando_mayor.html World Mayor profile]
*[http://www.cityofsanfernando.gov.ph/new/mayor.php profile page]
*[http://www.worldmayor.com/voting05/comments_fernando.html World Mayor Comments on Oscar Rodriguez]
*[http://www.worldmayor.com/results05/interview_rodriguez.html Interview with Oscar Rodriguez]
*[http://www.worldmayor.com/results05/worldmayor_results05.html World Mayor 2005 Voting Results]
*[http://www.cityofsanfernando.gov.ph/new/mayor.php Profile Page]



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Latest revision as of 07:25, 21 December 2024

For other uses, see Oscar Rodriguez (disambiguation).
In this Philippine name, the middle name or maternal family name is Samson and the surname or paternal family name is Rodriguez.
Oscar Samson Rodriguez
Rodriguez official portrait during the 16th Congress
Member of the Philippine House of Representatives from Pampanga's 3rd district
In office
June 30, 2013 – June 30, 2016
Preceded byAurelio Gonzales Jr.
Succeeded byAurelio Gonzales Jr.
In office
June 30, 1995 – June 30, 2004
Preceded byAndrea D. Domingo
Succeeded byRey Aquino
In office
June 30, 1987 – June 30, 1992
Preceded byAngel Macapagal
Succeeded byAndrea D. Domingo
20th Mayor of San Fernando, Pampanga
In office
June 30, 2004 – June 30, 2013
Preceded byRey Aquino
Succeeded byEdwin Santiago
Personal details
Born
Oscar Samson Rodriguez

(1945-09-19) September 19, 1945 (age 79)
Santa Ana, Pampanga, Philippine Commonwealth
NationalityFilipino
Political partyLiberal (2009–present)
Other political
affiliations		Lakas-CMD (2001-2009)
LAMMP (1998-2001)
NPC (1995-1998)
PDP-Laban (1987-1995)
SpouseDolores Pineda Pabustan
Children5
EducationPampanga High School
Alma materFar Eastern University (LLB)
OccupationPolitician
ProfessionLawyer

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

Rodriguez is currently[when?] 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.[citation needed] 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.[citation needed]

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

Early life and education

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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

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

  • The Republic Act 8990, an act that converted the Municipality of San Fernando, Pampanga into a component city that is now known as the City of San Fernando
  • The Republic Act 9225, The Dual Citizenship Law providing for overseas Filipinos to participate in political processes
  • The Republic Act 9211, The Tobacco Regulation Act of 2003
  • The Republic Act 9173 which seeks to strengthen the Nursing Profession in the Philippines

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

References

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  1. ^ City Mayors: Oscar Samson Rodriguez - Mayor of San Fernando
  2. ^ city mayor|The Christmas Capital of the Philippines
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