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In this Philippine name, the middle name or maternal family name is Samson and the surname or paternal family name is Rodriguez.
The Honorable
Oscar S. Rodriguez
Member of the Philippine House of Representatives from Pampanga's 3rd congressional 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
Mayor of San Fernando
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, Commonwealth of the Philippines
Political partyLiberal (2009–present)
Other political
affiliations		Lakas-CMD (1991–2009)
SpouseDolores Pineda Pabustan
Children5
Alma materFar Eastern University (LLB)
OccupationPolitician
ProfessionLawyer

Oscar "Oca" Samson Rodriguez (born September 19, 1945) was 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]

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.[1]

In 2005 he was one of the finalists for World Mayor.[2]

Early life and education

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.

Personal life

Rodriguez is married to Dolores Pineda Pabustan and has five children.

References

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