Oscar Samson Rodriguez

Oscar Samson Rodriguez
Rodriguez in 2024
Member of the 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 byDistrict established
Succeeded byAndrea D. Domingo
31st Mayor of San Fernando, Pampanga
In office
June 30, 2004 – June 30, 2013
Vice MayorEdwin Santiago
Preceded byRey Aquino
Succeeded byEdwin Santiago
Personal details
BornOscar Samson Rodriguez
(1945-09-19) September 19, 1945
Santa Ana, Pampanga, Philippine Commonwealth
PartyLiberal (2009–present)
Other political
affiliations
Lakas (1998–2009)
LDP (1992–1998)
PDP–Laban (1988–1992)
LnB (1987–1988)
SpouseDolores Pabustan
Children5
Alma materFar Eastern University (LL.B.)
OccupationPolitician
ProfessionLawyer

Oscar "Oca" Samson Rodriguez (born September 19, 1945) is a Filipino lawyer and politician.[1][2] He served as representative of the 3rd District of Pampanga in the House of Representatives of the Philippines from 2013 to 2016,[3] a position he previously held from 1995 to 2004 and from 1987 to 1992. He served as the 31st Mayor of San Fernando, Pampanga from 2004 to 2013.[4][5]

Rodriguez was former 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. 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.

In 2005, he was one of the finalists for World Mayor.[6]

Early life and education

Oscar Samson 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

House of Representatives

Rodriguez was also the representative of 3rd District of Pampanga from 1987 to 1992, 1995 to 2004, and 2013 to 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.[7]

Mayor of San Fernando, Pampanga

In 2004, Rodriguez was elected as mayor of San Fernando, Pampanga where he served for three consecutive terms.[8]

In 2022,[9] Rodriguez ran again for mayor of San Fernando, Pampanga but he lost to Vilma Caluag and placed 4th.[10][11]

Electoral history

Electoral history of Oscar Samson Rodriguez
Year Office Party Votes received Result
Total % P. Swing
1987 Representative (Pampanga–3rd) PDP–Laban N/a N/a 1st N/a Won
1992 LDP 45,576 37.33% 2nd N/a Lost
1995 77,397 57.99% 1st N/a Won
1998 Lakas 125,640 72.86% 1st N/a Won
2001 83,534 N/a 1st N/a Won
2013 Liberal 125,511 53.88% 1st N/a Won
2016 123,935 N/a 2nd N/a Lost
2004 Mayor of San Fernando, Pampanga Lakas N/a N/a 1st N/a Won
2007 47,772 N/a 1st N/a Won
2010 Liberal 53,119 N/a 1st N/a Won
2022 19,512 N/a 4th N/a Lost

References

  1. ↑ Sison, Mark Allen (1 May 2022). "Atty. Oca Rodriguez: Devoted Father of the City of San Fernando". iOrbit News Online. Retrieved 26 March 2026.
  2. ↑ De Leon, Jovi (16 March 2025). "Oca Rodriguez: Unite for justice, accountability". Sunstar Publishing Inc. Retrieved 26 March 2026.
  3. ↑ "Lawmaker won't file claim for rights violations". Inquirer.net. 22 September 2014. Retrieved 26 March 2026.
  4. ↑ Galang, Ping (7 February 2013). "San Fernando, Pampanga is boomtown via 'Tuwid na Daan'". GMA News. Retrieved 26 March 2026.
  5. ↑ Rodriguez, Atty. Oscar S. (29 January 2025). "A reflection on the San Fernando cityhood". Punto! Central Luzon. Retrieved 26 March 2026.
  6. ↑ City Mayors: Oscar Samson Rodriguez - Mayor of San Fernando
  7. ↑ city mayor|The Christmas Capital of the Philippines
  8. ↑ Sunnexdesk (5 April 2010). "Mayoralty re-electionist of the City of San Fernando: Oscar "Oca" Rodriguez". Sunstar Publishing Inc. Retrieved 26 March 2026.
  9. ↑ "Halalan 2022: City of San Fernando, Pampanga". ABS CBN News. Retrieved March 26, 2026.
  10. ↑ Arcellaz, Princess Clea (16 November 2021). "Rodriguez saddles up for San Fernando mayoral race". Sunstar Publishing Inc. Retrieved 26 March 2026.
  11. ↑ Sunnexdesk (20 November 2021). "Oca: Running for mayor unburdened me". Sunstar Publishing Inc. Retrieved 26 March 2026.
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