Oscar Samson 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 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
20th 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 (1945-09-19) September 19, 1945 (age 79) 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

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]

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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.

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]

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