Rodolfo Fariñas
Rodolfo C. Fariñas | |
|---|---|
| House Majority Leader | |
| In office July 25, 2016 – July 23, 2018 | |
| Preceded by | Neptali Gonzales II |
| Succeeded by | Fredenil Castro |
| Member of the House of Representatives from Ilocos Norte's 1st district | |
| In office June 30, 2010 – June 30, 2019 | |
| Preceded by | Roque Ablan Jr. |
| Succeeded by | Ria Christina Fariñas |
| In office June 30, 1998 – June 30, 2001 | |
| Preceded by | Roque Ablan Jr. |
| Succeeded by | Roque Ablan Jr. |
| 22nd Governor of Ilocos Norte | |
| In office February 2, 1988 – June 30, 1998 | |
| Preceded by | Vicente Rubio Campos |
| Succeeded by | Bongbong Marcos |
| Mayor of Laoag | |
| In office May 3, 1980 – March 25, 1986 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Rodolfo Castro Fariñas September 5, 1951 Manila, Philippines |
| Political party | Reporma (2021–present) |
| Other political affiliations | PDP–Laban (2017–2021) Liberal (2015–2017) Nacionalista (2009–2015) LAMMP (1998–2001) KBL (1980–1998) |
| Spouse | |
| Children | 8, including Ria Christina |
| Alma mater | Ateneo de Manila University (AB, LL.B) |
Rodolfo "Rudy" Castro Fariñas, Sr. (born September 5, 1951) is a Filipino lawyer, politician and the former Majority Floor Leader of the House of Representatives of the Philippines and represents the 1st District of Ilocos Norte, the Philippines. Fariñas was the last person to serve as governor of Ilocos Norte who was not related to the Marcos family. Fariñas has been described as a "henchman of the Marcos regime".