Background
Rodriguez, Filemon Catarroja was born on December 25, 1903 in Quezon, Philippines. Son of Felix Romero and Brigada (Lorezca) Catarroja Rodriguez.
Rodriguez, Filemon Catarroja was born on December 25, 1903 in Quezon, Philippines. Son of Felix Romero and Brigada (Lorezca) Catarroja Rodriguez.
Bachelor of Science, Civil Engineering cum laude, University Philippines, 1926. Doctor of Philosophy in Economics with Honors, Philippines Women's University, 1974.
Member irragation investigation committee Department Public Works and Communications, Philippines, 1929-1930, technical adviser, 1932-1935. Government scholar University California, United States Bureau Reclamation, 1930-1931. Hydraulic engineer National Development Company on Investigation of Power Sites of Philippines, 1935-1936, National Power Corporation, Philippines, 1937-1939, chief engineer, 1940-1947, general manager, 1948-1954.
Chairman National Economic Economics Council & Coordinator of the United States Aid, Philippines, 1954-1955. Director Philippine Bank Commerce, 1954-1957. Special tech adviser to president Philippines, 1955-1957.
President Engineering and Development Corporation of Philippines, 1955-1957. Chairman Filoil Refinery Corporation, Philippines, 1960-1975. Chairman National Economic Development Council, Philippines, 1966.
Member Manpower Development Council of Philippines, 1966-1967. Member gooverning council Asian Institute Economic Development and Planning, 1966-1968. Vice president, board directors Elizalde Steel Rolling Mills, Philippines, 1968-1975.
Chairman Trans-Asia Oil & Mineral Development Corporation, Philippines, 1969-1977. President Philippine International Trading Corporation, 1974-1976. Chairman; president Engineering and Devwl.
Corporation Philippines, since 1981. Vice chairman, consultant Bacnotan Conslidated Industries Inc., Center Cement Сorporation. Chairman emeritus Philippine Investment Management Consultant, Inc.
Chairman Phinma-EDCOP_DIAZ International Corporation, PHINMA-Atchison Consultant Inc., PHINMA_ag Sugar Company, Inc. Member board trustees Philippine Women's University. Vice chairman Kabankalan Sugar Company Inc., Filagro Development Corporation.
Board directors FCI Development Corporation, United Paper & Pulp Company Inc. Consultant and lecturer in field.
Active numerous civic organizations. Fellow Academy International de l'Organisation, Phi Kappa Phi. Member National Research Council Philippines, Philippine Society Civic Engineers, American Judicature Society, Philippine Society Agricultural Engineers (Honorary), Philippine Institute Chemical Engineers (honorary), Philippine Chamber of Commerce.
Married Pilar Alonzo Tolentino, January 6, 1932. Children: Pilar, Filemon, Fernando, Manuel, Alberto, Cecilia, Eduardo, Jose, Cristina.