Adelina Santos Rodriguez Explained

Honorific-Prefix:The Honorable
Adelina Santos-Rodriguez
Office:6th Mayor of Quezon City
Appointer:Ferdinand Marcos
1Namedata:Ronald Kookooritchin (1976–1980)
Stephen Sarino (1980–1986)
Term Start:March 31, 1976
Term End:April 14, 1986
Predecessor:Norberto S. Amoranto
Successor:Brigido R. Simon, Jr.
Birth Name:Adelina Galang Santos
Birth Date:6 August 1920
Birth Place:Apalit, Pampanga, Philippine Islands
Death Place:Quezon City, Philippines
Children:10
Known For:First Woman to be Mayor of Quezon City
Occupation:Politician
Alma Mater:University of Santo Tomas

Adelina Galang Santos-Rodriguez (August 6, 1920 – September 30, 2021)[1] [2] was a Filipino politician and civil leader who served as the first woman Mayor of Quezon City from 1976 to 1986.[3] 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.[4] [5]

She completed her primary education at Assumption Convent at Herran, Manila and high school education at the College of the Holy Ghost in Manila.[6] She then attended University of Santo Tomas, where she was proclaimed "Miss Education" and completed her Home Economics degree.[7] 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.[8] 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.[9] After stepping down from office, she served as officer and head of different civic organizations and women's organizations.

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Adelina Santos Rodriguez. Geni.com. 6 August 1920 . May 1, 2023.
  2. News: QC-LGU, nagluluksa sa pagpanaw ng first woman Mayor na si Adelina Santos-Rodriguez. Radio Mindanao Network. October 2, 2021. fil. RadyoMaN Manila.
  3. News: Quezon City at a Glance . Metro News Central.
  4. News: Joy Belmonte: 4th QC vice mayor to become mayor . Severino Samonte . PNA, Philippine News Agency. July 6, 2019.
  5. News: Burgoz. Jun. Isidro Rodriguez dies. 29 June 2015. Manila Standard. 10 March 1992.
  6. Web site: Tia Daling: One Hundred Years Of Zest, Happiness, And Meaning. Positively Filipino. Men. Sta. Ana. September 20, 2020. August 21, 2022.
  7. Web site: Resolution No. SP-8704, S-2021. August 21, 2022. October 11, 2021. Quezon City Government.
  8. Web site: Quezon City Leaders. Quezon City Government. 14 April 2021 . August 21, 2022.
  9. News: Former QC mayor Adelina Rodriguez passes away. Allysa. Nievera. October 3, 2021. August 21, 2022. Manila Bulletin.