Pedro Rodríguez (politician)

In this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is Rodríguez and the second or maternal family name is Lasala.

The Honourable Pedro Rodríguez
Senator of the Philippines from the 10th district
In office June 2, 1925 – June 2, 1931 Serving with Sergio Osmeña
Preceded by	Celestino Rodriguez
Succeeded by	Manuel Briones
Member of the Philippine Assembly from Cebu's 7th district
In office 1907–1910
Preceded by	Office created
Succeeded by	Eulalio E. Causing
Presidente Municipal of Bogo, Cebu
In office 1898–1903
Succeeded by	Victoriano dela Vina
Personal details
Born	Pedro Rodríguez y Lasala (1868-06-26)June 26, 1868 Medellin, Cebu, Captaincy General of the Philippines
Died	October 25, 1932(1932-10-25) (aged 64)
Political party	Nacionalista (1907-1932)
Other political affiliations	Independent (before 1907)
Spouse	Masay Veloso
Relations	Jose V. Rodriguez Celestino Rodriguez Buenaventura Rodriguez
Parent(s)	Jose Rodriguez Vicenta Lasala
Alma mater	Ateneo de Manila University
Occupation	Politician
Profession	Agricultural Engineer
Nickname(s)	Nyoy Endong Pahid sa mga Luha sa Kabus Grand Old Man of Bogo

Pedro Rodríguez y Lasala (June 26, 1868 – October 25, 1932), also known as Nyoy Endong and the Grand Old Man of Bogo was a Filipino politician. He served as Presidente Municipal of Bogo, Cebu and was one of the first members of the Philippine Assembly.

Rodríguez was born in Medellin, Cebu and he attended the seminary of San Carlos and proceeded to the Ateneo de Manila where he graduated with a B.S. in Agricultural Engineering. He came from wealthy Bogo family with extensive landholdings in the northern sugar-belt towns of the province. Rodríguez was appointed as Municipal President of Bogo between 1898 until 1903. In 1905, he went to Spain as a delegate of the Philippine Assembly. In 1907, his brother, Celestino Rodríguez became senator deputised in the district. During his administration, he was part and given the leadership at the Inauguration of Independence held at the Old Plaza in Cebu, he said: "In our world, there are two respected mountains, namely Mount Sinai and Mount Sudlong. But the Filipinos love most Mount Sudlong because on its top… is where the first Philippine flag was raised in the skies of Cebu… where blood of our brothers spilled to fight for our country…" His high achievement as senator enabled him to become a member of the Nacionalista Party and he also served as a Senatorial District governor.

Two streets and a barangay in Bogo were named after him.