Rafael Recto

Rafael Recto
Member of the
Mambabatas Pambansa (Assemblyman)
from Batangas
In office
1984–1986
ConstituencyAt-large
Personal details
BornRafael Reyes Recto
(1931-11-06)6 November 1931
Died17 March 2008(2008-03-17) (aged 76)
Party
Other political
affiliations
KBL (1992)
Children2 (including Ralph)
Parent
ProfessionPolitician
Sports career
SportSports shooting
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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.

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". He is the father of Senator Ralph Recto.