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Filipino lawyer and politician (born 1945) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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.
Oscar Samson Rodriguez | |
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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 by | Aurelio Gonzales Jr. |
| Succeeded by | Aurelio Gonzales Jr. |
| In office June 30, 1995 – June 30, 2004 | |
| Preceded by | Andrea D. Domingo |
| Succeeded by | Rey Aquino |
| In office June 30, 1987 – June 30, 1992 | |
| Preceded by | Angel Macapagal |
| Succeeded by | Andrea D. Domingo |
| Mayor of San Fernando, Pampanga | |
| In office June 30, 2004 – June 30, 2013 | |
| Preceded by | Rey Aquino |
| Succeeded by | Edwin Santiago |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Oscar Samson Rodriguez September 19, 1945 Santa Ana, Pampanga, Philippine Commonwealth |
| Nationality | Filipino |
| Political party | Liberal (2009–present) |
| Other political affiliations | Lakas-CMD (2001-2009) LAMMP (1998-2001) NPC (1995-1998) PDP-Laban (1987-1995) |
| Spouse | Dolores Pineda Pabustan |
| Children | 5 |
| Education | Pampanga High School |
| Alma mater | Far Eastern University (LLB) |
| Occupation | Politician |
| Profession | Lawyer |
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]
 | This section of a biography of a living person does not include any references or sources. (January 2023) |
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.
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]
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