Francisco Rabat
Francisco "Paking" Garcia Rabat (June 19, 1934[1] – July 19, 2008[2]) was a Filipino politician and basketball player.[3]
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4th Governor of Davao Oriental | |||||||||||||||||||||
In office 1978–1986 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Preceded by | Teodoro Palma Gil | ||||||||||||||||||||
Succeeded by | Josefina Sibala | ||||||||||||||||||||
Mayor of Mati | |||||||||||||||||||||
In office June 30, 2001 – June 30, 2007 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Succeeded by | Michelle Rabat | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Born | Francisco Garcia Rabat June 19, 1934 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Died | July 19, 2008 74) Davao City, Philippines | (aged||||||||||||||||||||
Nationality | Filipino | ||||||||||||||||||||
Spouse | Merced Edith Nakpil | ||||||||||||||||||||
Children | 5 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Basketball career | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Listed height | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) | ||||||||||||||||||||
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High school | Ateneo de Davao | ||||||||||||||||||||
College | Ateneo de Manila | ||||||||||||||||||||
Medals
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Basketball career
Rabat was also a member of the Philippine national basketball team and was part of the squad that won the bronze medal at the 1954 FIBA World Championship[4] He was given the monicker, "Rajah of Rebound".[2] At 18 years old, Rabat was also the youngest player in the squad.[5] In college basketball, he played for the Ateneo Blue Eagles.[5]
Political career
Rabat served as Governor of Davao Oriental from 1978 to 1986.[6] As governor, he oversaw the project for the Mati Airport.[7] He also served as the mayor of Mati. With Joel Mayo Almario, whose family is a political rival of the Rabats, Rabat successfully lobbied for the cityhood of Mati. Mati, a former municipality, became a component city on June 19, 2008, after a plebiscite held the day before.[1] He sought re-election in 2007 local elections but withdrew his bid after he was diagnosed with cancer. His daughter Michelle campaigned in his stead and was elected as Mati mayor.[2]
Death
Rabat died on July 19, 2008, while confined at the Davao Doctors Hospital due to cancer.[2]
Personal life
He was married with Edith Nakpil, a former beauty queen who competed in the Miss Philippines pageant. Rabat had four sons and a daughter with Nakpil.[3]
References
- Duallo, Neela (July 1, 2008). "Vision, action, and inspiration made City of Mati". Philippine Information Agency Archive. Philippine Information Agency. Retrieved November 1, 2021.
- Duallo, Neela (July 22, 2008). "Rajah of "rebound" is dead". Philippine Information Agency Archive. Philippine Information Agency. Retrieved November 1, 2021.
- "Michelle Nakpil Rabat". Mati Official Website. Mati City Government. Retrieved November 1, 2021.
- "Francisco Rabat profile, World Championship for Men 1954". FIBA. Retrieved November 1, 2021.
- Alinea, Eddie (August 21, 2019). "The PH bags bronze in FIBA 1954 WC". The Manila Times. Retrieved October 31, 2021.
- "Davao Oriental - History Background". National Economic and Development Authority Regional Office XI. Retrieved November 1, 2021.
- Palicte, Che (October 10, 2019). "Mati City airport dev't pushed". Philippine News Agency. Retrieved November 1, 2021.