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Ex-Benguet Gov. Raul Molintas dies in San Francisco

/ 02:20 AM February 20, 2018

Former Benguet Governor Raul “Rocky” Molintas. INQUIRER FILE

SAN FRANCISCO – Former Governor of Benguet Raul “Rocky” Mencio Molintas, 60, and died while on vacation in this city on Feb. 14 after suffering a stroke.

Molintas was taken to California Pacific Medical Center where he expired. He leaves behind his wife, Purificacion Suanding Molintas, Department of Tourism director based in San Francisco, and two children.

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Molintas was governor of Benguet for three terms from 1995 to 2004 after serving as Provincial Board Member from 1988 to 1992. He was a labor lawyer for militant unions as well as an avid golfer and a chess enthusiast. He helped put the St. Louis University chess team on the chess map in the Philippines.

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Molintas was known for his emphasis on providing quality health care and the rehabilitation of Benguet Provincial Hospital for the residents of his province.

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