Rodolfo Ordanes

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Rodolfo Ordanes
Member of the Philippine House of Representatives for Senior Citizens Partylist
Incumbent
Assumed office October 13, 2020

Rodolfo Epimaco "Ompong" Malicse Ordanes (born December 12, 1952) is a Filipino politician serving as representative of the Senior Citizens Partylist in the House of Representatives of the Philippines. A former local government assessor, he has advocated for elderly welfare and disability rights legislation.

Early life and education

Born in Aliaga, Nueva Ecija, Ordanes completed his secondary education at Aliaga Provincial High School. He earned his Bachelor of Science in Commerce majoring in Accounting from Cabanatuan City Colleges, followed by a Master of Education degree from Zaragosa College. ^[1]

Career

Government service

Before entering national politics, Ordanes worked as an Assessor for the Quezon City local government and as an Appraiser for the Parañaque city government.

Political career

Ordanes succeeded Francisco Datol, who died while in office. ^[2]

As a legislator, Ordanes focused on inclusive accessibility and institutional reform. Among his key initiatives:

• BP 344 Amendments – Sought to expand the nearly 40-year-old law on accessibility for persons with disabilities to include senior citizens, children with special needs, and members of the LGBTQIA+ community. ^[3]
• Institutional Reforms – Advocated for updating the law's implementing agencies to include the National Commission of Senior Citizens and the Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development.
• Legislative Modernization – Proposed comprehensive revisions to align the country’s disability and accessibility laws with modern global standards.

Personal life

Ordanes married Erlinda A. Ordanes and maintains ties to his hometown in Nueva Ecija.

References

1. "Senior Citizens Party-list Certificate of Nomination" (PDF). Commission on Elections. Retrieved June 9, 2025.
2. "Controversial Ducielle Cardema of Duterte Youth joins House session". Rappler. October 13, 2020. Retrieved June 9, 2025.
3. Andrade, Jeannette (January 7, 2025). "Amendment of decades-old PWD law pushed". Philippine Daily Inquirer. p. A4.

External links

• House of Representatives profile
• Commission on Elections records