Oscar Samson Rodriguez

For other uses, see Oscar Rodriguez (disambiguation).

In this Philippine name, the middle name or maternal family name is Samsonand the surname or paternal family name is Rodriguez.

The Honorable 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

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

Rodriguez in 2012

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]

References

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

External links

• profile page