Rodriguez family of Cagayan de Oro

Siblings Rufus (2nd district congressman), Jocelyn (vice mayor) and Maximo Jr. (former Abamin party-list and 2nd district congressman), Maximo Jr.'s son Maximo III (councilor), and their father Maximo Sr. (former Misamis Oriental board member).

5 documented relatives · 4 currently in public office · 4 documented relationships · Independent city of Cagayan de Oro

In Cagayan de Oro the family currently holds office through Rufus B. Rodriguez (Cagayan de Oro representative, 2nd district (2007-2016, 2019-present); Misamis Oriental vice governor 1984-1986), Jocelyn “Bebot” B. Rodriguez (Cagayan de Oro vice mayor (2022-present); former city councilor; former barangay chair of Nazareth), Maximo “Maxie” B. Rodriguez Jr. (Cagayan de Oro representative, 2nd district (2016-2019); Abante Mindanao party-list representative (2010-2016, 2025-present)) and Maximo “Jonjon” T. Rodriguez III (Cagayan de Oro city councilor, 2nd district (2025-present); former barangay chair of Nazareth).

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Who they are

Rufus B. Rodriguez

Cagayan de Oro representative, 2nd district (2007-2016, 2019-present); Misamis Oriental vice governor 1984-1986

In office

Sources: Rappler · Political Dynasties 2022: Clashing families spring from Dongkoy Emano; Rappler · RESULTS: Cagayan de Oro City election 2025

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Jocelyn “Bebot” B. Rodriguez

Cagayan de Oro vice mayor (2022-present); former city councilor; former barangay chair of Nazareth

In office

Sources: Rappler · Deputy Speaker Rufus Rodriguez files COC for reelection in Cagayan de Oro; Cagayan de Oro City Council · The 21st City Council

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Maximo “Maxie” B. Rodriguez Jr.

Cagayan de Oro representative, 2nd district (2016-2019); Abante Mindanao party-list representative (2010-2016, 2025-present)

In office

Sources: Rappler · Political Dynasties 2022: Clashing families spring from Dongkoy Emano

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Maximo “Jonjon” T. Rodriguez III

Cagayan de Oro city councilor, 2nd district (2025-present); former barangay chair of Nazareth

In office

Sources: Rappler · Political Dynasties 2022: Clashing families spring from Dongkoy Emano; Cagayan de Oro City Council · The 21st City Council

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How they are related

• Rufus B. Rodriguez and Jocelyn “Bebot” B. Rodriguez — SiblingsBloodEvidence: Rappler · Deputy Speaker Rufus Rodriguez files COC for reelection in Cagayan de Oro · “The congressman was with his younger sister, Councilor Jocelyn Rodriguez, who is seeking the vice mayoral post of the city.”
• Rufus B. Rodriguez and Maximo “Maxie” B. Rodriguez Jr. — BrothersBloodEvidence: Rappler · Political Dynasties 2022: Clashing families spring from Dongkoy Emano · “Rodriguez and his brother Maximo Jr., or Maxie, used to serve in the House of Representatives together.”
• Maximo “Maxie” B. Rodriguez Jr. and Maximo “Jonjon” T. Rodriguez III — Father → sonBloodEvidence: Rappler · Political Dynasties 2022: Clashing families spring from Dongkoy Emano · “Maxie's son and namesake Maximo III is now the barangay chairman of Nazareth, the political bailiwick of the Rodriguezes.”
• Maximo Rodriguez Sr. and Rufus B. Rodriguez — Father → sonBloodEvidence: Rappler · Political Dynasties 2022: Clashing families spring from Dongkoy Emano · “The Rodriguez siblings' father Maximo Sr. was a prominent lawyer and prosecutor who also served as a member of the Misamis Oriental provincial board.”

How this was researched

Researched September 2026 against Comelec 2025 results. Every relationship is quoted from a published source; people who share a surname without a published statement of kinship are left out. Family relationships do not imply wrongdoing or political agreement.

Documented family networks; not a complete government or barangay roster. National offices are distinct from local offices.

Sources

1. Rappler · Political Dynasties 2022: Clashing families spring from Dongkoy Emano · 2022-03-26
2. Rappler · RESULTS: Cagayan de Oro City election 2025 · 2025-05-13
3. Rappler · Deputy Speaker Rufus Rodriguez files COC for reelection in Cagayan de Oro · 2021-10-07
4. Cagayan de Oro City Council · The 21st City Council · 2026
5. Rappler · Deputy Speaker Rufus Rodriguez files COC for reelection in Cagayan de Oro · “The congressman was with his younger sister, Councilor Jocelyn Rodriguez, who is seeking the vice mayoral post of the city.” · 2021-10-07
6. Rappler · Political Dynasties 2022: Clashing families spring from Dongkoy Emano · “Rodriguez and his brother Maximo Jr., or Maxie, used to serve in the House of Representatives together.” · 2022-03-26
7. Rappler · Political Dynasties 2022: Clashing families spring from Dongkoy Emano · “Maxie's son and namesake Maximo III is now the barangay chairman of Nazareth, the political bailiwick of the Rodriguezes.” · 2022-03-26
8. Rappler · Political Dynasties 2022: Clashing families spring from Dongkoy Emano · “The Rodriguez siblings' father Maximo Sr. was a prominent lawyer and prosecutor who also served as a member of the Misamis Oriental provincial board.” · 2022-03-26

Other families documented in Cagayan de Oro

• UyMayor Rolando "Klarex" Uy, his son Raineir Joaquin "Kikang" Uy (former vice mayor, twice a losing 1st district congressional candidate), wife Lorna (Carmen barangay chair) and late son Roland Sherwin (Carmen barangay councilor).
• MorenoFormer mayor and governor Oscar Moreno, his daughter Imee Rose Moreno (councilor), and his brothers Emeterio Jr. and Reynaldo, both losing congressional candidates in Misamis Oriental's 1st district.
• EmanoThe late Vicente "Dongkoy" Emano (Tagoloan mayor, Misamis Oriental governor, Cagayan de Oro mayor and vice mayor), his son Yevgeny "Bambi" (governor, 2nd district congressman), daughters Nadya Emano-Elipe and Yvy Emano (councilors), son-in-law President "Prexy" Elipe (councilor, board member) and brother Paulino (Tagoloan mayor).
• SuanBrothers Lordan Suan (1st district congressman, former councilor) and Agapito Eriberto "Aga" Suan (councilor).
• DabaCagayan de Oro: Councilor Moreno “Amajing Jing” Daba IV and his wife Suzette Magtajas-Daba, a councilor until 2025
• GaaneCagayan de Oro: Councilor Paolo Nicolo Gaane and his mother Maria Lourdes Gaane, a councilor until 2025

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