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	'''Rodolfo "Rudy" Castro Fariñas, Sr.''' (born September 5, 1951) is a Filipino politician and the former ] of the ] and represents the 1st District of ], the Philippines.		'''Rodolfo "Rudy" Castro Fariñas, Sr.''' (born September 5, 1951) is a Filipino politician and the former ] of the ] and represents the 1st District of ], the Philippines. Fariñas was the last person to serve as governor of Ilocos Norte who was not related to the ]. Fariñas has been described as a "henchman of the regime".<ref>{{cite news \|last1=Fineman \|first1=Mark \|last2=Tempest \|first2=Rone \|title=Aquino Begins Release of Political Prisoners : 9 Freed; Hundreds More Jailed for Opposing Marcos Will Get Out Soon, Spokesman Says \|url=https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1986-02-28-mn-12720-story.html \|access-date=11 August 2024 \|work=] \|date=28 February 1986}}</ref>

	==Early life and education==		==Early life and education==
	Fariñas was born on September 5, 1951. in 1971, he obtained a ~~bachelor~~ of ~~arts~~ (AB) degree from ]. He ~~then~~ studied law and graduated from the ] in 1978.		Fariñas was born on September 5, 1951. In 1971, he obtained a Bachelor of Arts (AB) degree from ]. He studied law and graduated from the ] in 1978. He placed 8th in the 1978 Philippine Bar Examinations with an 89.90% bar rating.

			==Political career==
	==Career==
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	Fariñas was elected as City Mayor of ] in the election of January 30, 1980 at the age of 28 making him one of the youngest elected city mayors in the Philippines. During his administration, Laoag City underwent an infrastructural face-lift as more projects were implemented. The city government was also administered more closely which resulted in an increase in its revenues. Fariñas' prominence increased in the national scene after the 1986 ] when the people of Laoag rallied to reject any efforts by the government to replace him as the city mayor.		Fariñas was elected as City Mayor of ] in the election of January 30, 1980, at the age of 28 making him one of the youngest elected city mayors in the Philippines. During his administration, Laoag City underwent an infrastructural face-lift as more projects were implemented. The city government was also administered more closely which resulted in an increase in its revenues. Fariñas's prominence increased in the national scene after the 1986 ] when the people of Laoag rallied to reject any efforts by the government to replace him as the city mayor.

	Rudy was elected in as provincial governor of Ilocos Norte in the 1988 local election where he won in a landslide victory. He was elected again in 1992 and 1995 serving for ten consecutive years. During his term, Fariñas held various posts and chairmanships like national president of JAYCEES, regional chairman of Ilocos Region Peace and Order Council (RPOC) and Reserve ~~Officer’s~~ League of the Philippines (ROLP). He also received various awards and commendations, most important of which were the Most Outstanding Provincial Governor, 1988 and Most Outstanding Governor Award of the Year, 1996.		Rudy was elected in as provincial governor of Ilocos Norte in the 1988 local election where he won in a landslide victory. He was elected again in 1992 and 1995 serving for ten consecutive years. During his term, Fariñas held various posts and chairmanships like national president of JAYCEES, regional chairman of Ilocos Region Peace and Order Council (RPOC) and Reserve Officer's League of the Philippines (ROLP). He also received various awards and commendations, most important of which were the Most Outstanding Provincial Governor, 1988, and Most Outstanding Governor Award of the Year, 1996.

	Fariñas actively participated in rescue operations when calamities battered the province. With his program “Rang-ay ti Barangay”, he delivered the ~~government’s~~ programs and services to the most remote areas of the province. Governor Fariñas tackled issues in the fields of education, health, agriculture, sports, tourism and peace and order by directing to create the Department of Public Safety which responded to medical emergencies, erect a new hospital building at the Gov. Roque Ablan Hospital, construct the Centennial Arena and Olympic size swimming pool, establish the Capitol Day care Center, restore the Rizal Amusement Park and implement infrastructure projects in various parts of the province. During his administration, the insurgency problem of the province was reduced significantly, promoting peace and security in the province.		Fariñas actively participated in rescue operations when calamities battered the province. With his program “Rang-ay ti Barangay”, he delivered the government's programs and services to the most remote areas of the province. Governor Fariñas tackled issues in the fields of education, health, agriculture, sports, tourism and peace and order by directing to create the Department of Public Safety which responded to medical emergencies, erect a new hospital building at the Gov. Roque Ablan Hospital, construct the Centennial Arena and Olympic size swimming pool, establish the Capitol Day care Center, restore the Rizal Amusement Park and implement infrastructure projects in various parts of the province. During his administration, the insurgency problem of the province was reduced significantly, promoting peace and security in the province.

	After completing his three consecutive terms as governor of the province, Fariñas won a seat to serve Ilocos Norte as First District congressman in the 1998 local polls.		After completing his three consecutive terms as governor of the province, Fariñas won a seat to serve Ilocos Norte as First District congressman in the 1998 local polls.

	September 2017, Fariñas stated the members of the Congress should be immune from apprehension when committing minor traffic violations. This was backed by the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA). He stated that they should be exempted as this will aid them in doing their job as lawmakers. <ref>http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/931559/philippine-news-updates-traffic-congress-mmda%E2%80%A8</ref>		In September 2017, Fariñas stated the members of the Congress should be immune from apprehension when committing minor traffic violations. This was backed by the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA). He stated that they should be exempted as this will aid them in doing their job as lawmakers.<ref>{{Cite web\|url=http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/931559/philippine-news-updates-traffic-congress-mmda%E2%80%A8\|title=MMDA backs traffic exemption for Congress, but has to get nod from mayors\|date=September 18, 2017}}</ref>

	==Personal life==		==Personal life==
	~~Rep.~~ Fariñas is married to the commercial model turned actress ] from Zambales ~~who~~ ~~bore~~ ~~him~~ ~~eight~~ children. Due to alleged cases of domestic violence <ref> http://archives.newsbreak-knowledge.ph/2001/12/12/the-unhappy-life-of-maria-theresa-carlson/ </ref>, Carlson committed suicide on ~~2004~~. Her death became the foundation of Republic Act 9262 or the Anti-Violence Against Women and Children Act. Fariñas denies the accusations.		Fariñas was married to the commercial model turned actress ] from Zambales and together, they have six children including ] the former representative of ] of the ]. Prior to Carlson, he has two children with Janet Murrf: Rica Camille and Rey Carlos. Due to alleged cases of domestic violence,<ref> newsbreak-knowledge.ph December 12, 2001 {{dead link\|date=August 2023}}</ref> Carlson committed suicide on November 23, 2001. Her death became the foundation of Republic Act 9262 or the Anti-Violence Against Women and Children Act. Fariñas denies the accusations. On November 15, 2015, Fariñas's 20-year-old son, Rodolfo Fariñas Jr., died in a motorcycle accident in ].<ref>{{cite news \|last1=Catindig \|first1=Raymund \|last2=Dumlao \|first2=Artemio \|title=Fariñas' son dies in motorcycle mishap \|url=https://www.philstar.com/nation/2015/11/15/1522254/farias-son-dies-motorcycle-mishap \|access-date=April 30, 2020 \|work=The Philippine Star \|date=November 15, 2015}}</ref>

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Filipino politician

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The HonorableRodolfo 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 (1951-09-05) September 5, 1951 (age 73) Manila, Philippines
Political party	Partido Reporma (2021–present)
Other political affiliations	PDP–Laban (2017–2021) Liberal (2015–2017) Nacionalista (2009–2015) LAMMP (1998–2001) Kilusang Bagong Lipunan (1980–1998)
Spouse	Maria Teresa Carlson (m. 1983)
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 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 regime".

Early life and education

Fariñas was born on September 5, 1951. In 1971, he obtained a Bachelor of Arts (AB) degree from Ateneo de Manila University. He studied law and graduated from the Ateneo de Manila Law School in 1978. He placed 8th in the 1978 Philippine Bar Examinations with an 89.90% bar rating.

Political career

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Fariñas was elected as City Mayor of Laoag in the election of January 30, 1980, at the age of 28 making him one of the youngest elected city mayors in the Philippines. During his administration, Laoag City underwent an infrastructural face-lift as more projects were implemented. The city government was also administered more closely which resulted in an increase in its revenues. Fariñas's prominence increased in the national scene after the 1986 People Power Revolution when the people of Laoag rallied to reject any efforts by the government to replace him as the city mayor.

Rudy was elected in as provincial governor of Ilocos Norte in the 1988 local election where he won in a landslide victory. He was elected again in 1992 and 1995 serving for ten consecutive years. During his term, Fariñas held various posts and chairmanships like national president of JAYCEES, regional chairman of Ilocos Region Peace and Order Council (RPOC) and Reserve Officer's League of the Philippines (ROLP). He also received various awards and commendations, most important of which were the Most Outstanding Provincial Governor, 1988, and Most Outstanding Governor Award of the Year, 1996.

Fariñas actively participated in rescue operations when calamities battered the province. With his program “Rang-ay ti Barangay”, he delivered the government's programs and services to the most remote areas of the province. Governor Fariñas tackled issues in the fields of education, health, agriculture, sports, tourism and peace and order by directing to create the Department of Public Safety which responded to medical emergencies, erect a new hospital building at the Gov. Roque Ablan Hospital, construct the Centennial Arena and Olympic size swimming pool, establish the Capitol Day care Center, restore the Rizal Amusement Park and implement infrastructure projects in various parts of the province. During his administration, the insurgency problem of the province was reduced significantly, promoting peace and security in the province.

After completing his three consecutive terms as governor of the province, Fariñas won a seat to serve Ilocos Norte as First District congressman in the 1998 local polls.

In September 2017, Fariñas stated the members of the Congress should be immune from apprehension when committing minor traffic violations. This was backed by the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA). He stated that they should be exempted as this will aid them in doing their job as lawmakers.

Personal life

Fariñas was married to the commercial model turned actress Maria Teresa L. Gerodias Carlson from Zambales and together, they have six children including Ria Christina the former representative of 1st District of the Ilocos Norte. Prior to Carlson, he has two children with Janet Murrf: Rica Camille and Rey Carlos. Due to alleged cases of domestic violence, Carlson committed suicide on November 23, 2001. Her death became the foundation of Republic Act 9262 or the Anti-Violence Against Women and Children Act. Fariñas denies the accusations. On November 15, 2015, Fariñas's 20-year-old son, Rodolfo Fariñas Jr., died in a motorcycle accident in Bacarra.

References

Fineman, Mark; Tempest, Rone (February 28, 1986). "Aquino Begins Release of Political Prisoners : 9 Freed; Hundreds More Jailed for Opposing Marcos Will Get Out Soon, Spokesman Says". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved August 11, 2024.
"MMDA backs traffic exemption for Congress, but has to get nod from mayors". September 18, 2017.
The unhappy life of Maria Theresa Carlson newsbreak-knowledge.ph December 12, 2001
Catindig, Raymund; Dumlao, Artemio (November 15, 2015). "Fariñas' son dies in motorcycle mishap". The Philippine Star. Retrieved April 30, 2020.

House of Representatives of the Philippines
Preceded byRoque Ablan Jr.	Member of the House of Representatives from Ilocos Norte's 1st district 2010–2019	Succeeded byRia Christina Fariñas
Preceded byRoque Ablan Jr.	Member of the House of Representatives from Ilocos Norte's 1st district 1998–2001	Succeeded byRoque Ablan Jr.
Preceded byNeptali Gonzales II	House Majority Leader 2016–2018	Succeeded byFredenil Castro
Political offices
Preceded byCastor Raval (OIC)	Governor of Ilocos Norte 1988–1998	Succeeded byBongbong Marcos

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