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Francisco "Paking" Garcia Rabat (June 19, 1934[1] – July 19, 2008[2]) was a Filipino politician and basketball player.[3]
Francisco G. Rabat | ||||||||||||||||||||
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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 (aged 74) Davao City, Philippines | |||||||||||||||||||
| Nationality | Filipino | |||||||||||||||||||
| Spouse(s) | Merced Edith Nakpil | |||||||||||||||||||
| Children | 5 | |||||||||||||||||||
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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.
Philippines squad – 1954 FIBA World Championship – Bronze medal | ||
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