Buenaventura Perez Rodriguez (July 14, 1893 – December 9, 1940) was a playwright, the governor of Cebu, Philippines from 1937 until 1940, and a member of the House of Representatives for two terms.

[3] The prominent Rodriguez clan was based in Bogo and possessed extensive sugar landholdings in the northern part of Cebu.

They traced their lineage and cultural ties to Spain and intermarried with Chinese mestizo families.

Like his contemporaries, his works featured the theme of rising nationalism,[5] combining social criticism and entertainment.

[7] Other notable works include Lili,[3] Balaod sa Kinabuhi (The Laws of Life), Pahiyum (Smile), Dinihan,[1] Bomba Nyor (“Attack, Sir!”), and Dumagsa (“West Wind”).