Rodge Gutierrez
Ramon Rodrigo "Rodge" Lorejo Gutierrez is a Filipino lawyer and politician who has served as the representative for 1-Rider Partylist since 2022.
Early life and education
Gutierrez was born on October 6, 1993.He studied law and earned his Juris Doctor degree at Ateneo de Manila University. He later passed the Philippine Bar Examination, becoming a licensed lawyer. He later became a counsel of Gutierrez Law Office.
House of Representatives
Gutierrez was elected to the House of Representatives in 2022, representing the 1-Rider Partylist, which ran on a platform advocating for the rights of motorcycle riders and road safety policies.House Bill 3410 was one of the first bills he filed, proposing the creation of a National Traffic Enforcement and Management Center to oversee and organize traffic enforcers nationwide. He also proposed a **unified approach to traffic enforcement**, including clear road markings, accident notifications, and a streamlined vehicle registration system under the **No Contact Apprehension Policy.**
On international relations, Gutierrez has been vocal about the Philippines' stance on the West Philippine Sea. He criticized the Duterte administration for not taking a firmer stance on enforcing the 2016 South China Sea Arbitration ruling, stating that the Philippines should have reassessed its agreements with China regarding the Second Thomas Shoal.