Rafael Recto
Filipino sports shooter and politician (1931–2008)
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Rafael Reyes Recto (6 November 1931 – 17 March 2008) was a Filipino politician and sports shooter. He competed in the 25 metre pistol event at the 1972 Summer Olympics.[2]
ConstituencyAt-large
BornRafael Reyes Recto
6 November 1931
6 November 1931
Died17 March 2008 (aged 76)[1]
Party
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- Nacionalista (1984–1992; 1993–2008)
Rafael Recto | |
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| Member of the Mambabatas Pambansa (Assemblyman) from Batangas | |
| In office 1984–1986 | |
| Constituency | At-large |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Rafael Reyes Recto 6 November 1931 |
| Died | 17 March 2008 (aged 76)[1] |
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| Other political affiliations | KBL (1992) |
| Children | 2 (including Ralph) |
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| Profession | Politician |
| Sports career | |
| Sport | Sports shooting |
In July 1986, Recto took part in a coup attempt led by Arturo Tolentino at the Manila Hotel against the Corazon Aquino administration, being named Tolentino's "justice minister".[3][4] He is the father of Senator Ralph Recto.
