Adelina Santos Rodriguez
Adelina Santos-Rodriguez (August 6, 1920 – September 30, 2021)[1] was a Filipina politician who served as the first woman Mayor of Quezon City from 1976 to 1986.[2]
Adelina Santos-Rodriguez | |
|---|---|
| 6th Mayor of Quezon City | |
| In office March 31, 1976 – April 14, 1986 | |
| 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(s) | Isidro Rodriguez |
| Occupation | Politician |
| Known for | First Woman to be Mayor of Quezon City |
She was married to Isidro Rodriguez, a softball official and former Governor of Rizal.[3][4]
References
- "QC-LGU, nagluluksa sa pagpanaw ng first woman Mayor na si Adelina Santos-Rodriguez". Radio Mindanao Network (in Filipino). October 2, 2021.
- "Quezon City at a Glance". Metro News Central.
- Severino Samonte. "Joy Belmonte: 4th QC vice mayor to become mayor". PNA, Philippine News Agency, pna.gov.ph, July 6,2019.
- Burgoz, Jun (10 March 1992). "Isidro Rodriguez dies". Manila Standard. Retrieved 29 June 2015.
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