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 | Adelina Galang Santos August 6, 1920 Manila, Philippine Islands |
| Died | September 30, 2021 (aged 101) |
| Spouse | |
| Children | 10 |
| Alma mater | University of Santo Tomas |
| Occupation | Politician |
| Known for | First Woman to be Mayor of Quezon City |
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]
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- ^ 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.