Adelina Santos Rodriguez

In this Philippine name for married women, the birth middle name or maternal family name is Galang, the birth surname or paternal family name is Santos, and the marital name is Rodriguez.

Adelina Galang Santos-Rodriguez (August 6, 1920 – September 30, 2021)^[1][2] was a Filipino politician and civil leader who served as the first woman Mayor of Quezon City from 1976 to 1986.^[3] She also distinguished herself in charity work especially her programs for the Philippine Red Cross. She was married to Isidro Rodriguez, a softball official and former Governor of Rizal.^[4][5]

Adelina Santos-Rodriguez
6th Mayor of Quezon City
In office March 31, 1976 – April 14, 1986
Appointed by	Ferdinand Marcos
Vice Mayor	Ronald Kookooritchin (1976–1980) Stephen Sarino (1980–1986)
Preceded by	Norberto S. Amoranto
Succeeded by	Brigido R. Simon, Jr.
Personal details
Born	Adelina Galang Santos (1920-08-06)August 6, 1920 Apalit, Pampanga, Philippine Islands
Died	September 30, 2021(2021-09-30) (aged 101) Quezon City, Philippines
Spouse	Isidro Rodriguez ​ ​ (m. 1941; died 1992)​
Children	10
Alma mater	University of Santo Tomas
Occupation	Politician
Known for	First Woman to be Mayor of Quezon City

She completed her primary education at Assumption Convent at Herran, Manila and high school education at the College of the Holy Ghost in Manila.^[6] She then attended University of Santo Tomas, where she was proclaimed "Miss Education" and completed her Home Economics degree.^[7] In the 1960s, Rodriguez was active in the post-war relocation projects of the People's Homesite and Housing Corporation in Quezon City.

She was appointed by President Ferdinand Marcos as mayor of Quezon City, following the resignation of Norberto S. Amoranto.^[8] She focused on healthcare (by establishing health centers across the city and promoting family planning and birth control), tourism, and culture. She also established an economic development council to invite more businesses, jobs, investments, and livelihood in the city. It was also during her term when the Quezon Memorial Shrine was inaugurated. She was conferred as the city's Tandang Sora awardee in 2016.^[9] After stepping down from office, she served as officer and head of different civic organizations and women's organizations.^[7]

See also

• Mayor of Quezon City
• Isidro Rodriguez
• Ramon Magsaysay (Cubao) High School

References

1. "Adelina Santos Rodriguez". Geni.com. 6 August 1920. Retrieved May 1, 2023.
2. RadyoMaN Manila (October 2, 2021). "QC-LGU, nagluluksa sa pagpanaw ng first woman Mayor na si Adelina Santos-Rodriguez". Radio Mindanao Network (in Filipino).
3. "Quezon City at a Glance". Metro News Central.
4. Severino Samonte (July 6, 2019). "Joy Belmonte: 4th QC vice mayor to become mayor". PNA, Philippine News Agency.
5. Burgoz, Jun (10 March 1992). "Isidro Rodriguez dies". Manila Standard. Retrieved 29 June 2015.
6. Sta. Ana, Men (September 20, 2020). "Tia Daling: One Hundred Years Of Zest, Happiness, And Meaning". Positively Filipino. Retrieved August 21, 2022.
7. "Resolution No. SP-8704, S-2021" (PDF). Quezon City Government. October 11, 2021. Retrieved August 21, 2022.
8. "Quezon City Leaders". Quezon City Government. 14 April 2021. Retrieved August 21, 2022.
9. Nievera, Allysa (October 3, 2021). "Former QC mayor Adelina Rodriguez passes away". Manila Bulletin. Retrieved August 21, 2022.