Adelina Santos Rodriguez
Adelina Santos-Rodriguez | |
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| 6th Mayor of Quezon City | |
| In office March 31, 1976 – April 14, 1986 | |
| Appointed by | Ferdinand Marcos |
| Vice Mayor | Ronald Kookooritchin (1976–1980) Stephen Sarino (1980–1986) |
| Preceded by | Norberto S. Amoranto |
| Succeeded by | Brigido R. Simon, Jr. |
| Personal details | |
| Born | August 6, 1920 |
| Died | September 30, 2021 (aged 101) |
| Spouse | |
| Children | 10 |
| Education | Assumption Convent College of the Holy Ghost |
| Alma mater | University of Santo Tomas |
| Occupation | Politician |
| Known for | First Woman to be Mayor of Quezon City |
Adelina Santos-Rodriguez (August 6, 1920 – September 30, 2021)[1] was a Filipina politician and civil leader who served as the first woman Mayor of Quezon City from 1976 to 1986.[2] She also distinguished herself in charity work especially her programs for the Philippine Red Cross. She was married to Isidro Rodriguez, a softball official and former Governor of Rizal.[3][4]
She completed her primary education at Assumption Convent at Herran, Manila and high school education at the College of the Holy Ghost in Manila.[5] She then attended University of Santo Tomas, where she was proclaimed "Miss Education" and completed her Bachelor of Science in Home Economics degree.[6] In the 1960s, Rodriguez was active in the post-war relocation projects of the People’s Homesite and Housing Corporation in Quezon City.
She was appointed by President Ferdinand Marcos as mayor of Quezon City, following the resignation of Norberto S. Amoranto.[7] She focused on healthcare (by establishing health centers across the city and promoting family planning and birth control), tourism, and culture. She also established an economic development council to invite more businesses, jobs, investments, and livelihood in the city. It was also during her term when the Quezon Memorial Shrine was inaugurated. She was conferred as the city’s Tandang Sora awardee in 2016.[8] After stepping down from office, she served as officer and head of different civic organizations and women's organizations.[6]
See also
References
- ^ RadyoMaN Manila (October 2, 2021). "QC-LGU, nagluluksa sa pagpanaw ng first woman Mayor na si Adelina Santos-Rodriguez". Radio Mindanao Network (in Filipino).
- ^ "Quezon City at a Glance". Metro News Central.
- ^ Severino Samonte (July 6, 2019). "Joy Belmonte: 4th QC vice mayor to become mayor". PNA, Philippine News Agency.
- ^ Burgoz, Jun (10 March 1992). "Isidro Rodriguez dies". Manila Standard. Retrieved 29 June 2015.
- ^ Sta. Ana, Men (September 20, 2020). "Tia Daling: One Hundred Years Of Zest, Happiness, And Meaning". Positively Filipino. Retrieved August 21, 2022.
- ^ a b "Resolution No. SP-8704, S-2021" (PDF). Quezon City Government. October 11, 2021. Retrieved August 21, 2022.
- ^ "Quezon City Leaders". Quezon City Government. 14 April 2021. Retrieved August 21, 2022.
- ^ Nievera, Allysa (October 3, 2021). "Former QC mayor Adelina Rodriguez passes away". Manila Bulletin. Retrieved August 21, 2022.
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