Rafael Recto
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 November 6, 1931 |
| Died | March 17, 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 |
Rafael Reyes Recto (November 6, 1931 – March 17, 2008) was a Filipino politician and sports shooter. He competed in the 25 metre pistol event at the 1972 Summer Olympics.[2]
In August 1985, Recto signed an impeachment complaint against President Ferdinand Marcos, but soon disowned his signature and continued siding with the Marcoses.[3]
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".[4][5] He is the father of Senator Ralph Recto.
References
- ^ "Ex-assemblyman Rafael Recto dies at 76 - report". GMA News and Public Affairs. March 18, 2008. Retrieved January 13, 2021.
- ^ "Rafael Recto". Sports Reference. Archived from the original on April 18, 2020. Retrieved January 31, 2016.
- ^ Parel, Tezza O.; Gamalinda, Eric (January 15–22, 1986). Lee, Ricardo (ed.). "1985: The Year of Living Dangerously". National Midweek. p. 18.
It also led to an impeachment resolution against President Marcos that was signed by 56 Opposition MPs (counting Rafael Recto, who disowned his signature and traveled to Rome with Imelda Marcos).
{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: date format (link) - ^ "Editorial: The Marcosists Make A Move". National Midweek. Lagda Publishing Inc. August 6, 1986. p. 1.
The losers in all this are Arturo Tolentino, Rafael Recto and the other civilian officials who took part in the attempted coup.
- ^ Francia, Luis H. (August 6, 1986). "The Use of Farce". National Midweek. pp. 3–6.
'Press Secretary' [Gerardo] Espina, 'Justice Minister' [Rafael] Recto: Message from Da Apo.
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