Eulogio Rodriguez (politician born 1959)
Eulogio Rodriguez | |
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Official portrait, 2025 | |
| Member of the Philippine House of Representatives from Catanduanes's at-large district | |
| Assumed office June 30, 2022 | |
| Preceded by | Hector Sanchez |
| Mayor of Bato, Catanduanes | |
| In office June 30, 2016 – June 30, 2019 | |
| Preceded by | Juan Rodulfo |
| Succeeded by | Juan Rodulfo |
| In office June 30, 2010 – June 30, 2013 | |
| Preceded by | Juan Rodulfo |
| Succeeded by | Juan Rodulfo |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Eulogio Rante Rodriguez May 10, 1959 |
| Nationality | Filipino |
| Party | PFP (2024–present) |
| Other political affiliations | Independent (2015–2018; 2021–2024) UNA (2018–2021) Liberal (2012–2015) NPC (2009–2012) |
| Occupation | Politician |
Eulogio Rante "Leo" Rodriguez (born May 10, 1959) is a Filipino politician currently serving as the House representative from Catanduanes' at-large congressional district. He previously served as mayor of Bato, Catanduanes, and has run multiple times for local executive and legislative positions.[1]
Political career
Mayor of Bato
Rodriguez served as mayor of Bato, Catanduanes in 2010 and 2016. He ran unsuccessfully in 2019 for the same position.
House of Representatives
In 2022, Rodriguez was elected as the Representative of Catanduanes’ Lone District, succeeding Hector Sanchez. In 2025, he was again elected as Catanduanes Lone District's sole representative.
Election-related incidents
During the 2022 election campaign, Rodriguez was reportedly the victim of a robbery at his residence in Barangay Batalay, Bato. Armed men allegedly stole ₱20 million in cash and other valuables while he was attending a campaign rally in Virac. A Special Investigation Task Group (SITG) led by the Catanduanes police and the National Bureau of Investigation was formed to probe the incident.[2]
Personal life
Rodriguez is known by the nickname Leo. His daughter Vanessa ran for mayor of Bato, Catanduanes in the 2025 elections, but lost to incumbent mayor Juan Rodulfo.
References
- ^ "Eulogio Rodriguez". Rappler. August 28, 2025. Retrieved August 28, 2025.
- ^ "Still no clues about group, motive behind P20-M Rodriguez robbery". Catanduanes Tribune. May 11, 2022. Retrieved August 26, 2025.