Freddie N. Webb | |
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Senator of the Philippines | |
In office June 30, 1992 – June 30, 1998 |
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Member of the Philippine House of Representatives from Parañaque's Lone District | |
In office June 30, 1987 – June 30, 1992 |
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Preceded by | Post created |
Succeeded by | Roilo Golez |
Member of the Pasay City Council | |
In office December 30, 1971 – 1978 |
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Personal details | |
Born |
Freddie Nelle Webb November 24, 1942 Manila, Philippine Commonwealth |
Nationality | Filipino |
Political party | Laban ng Demokratikong Pilipino |
Spouse(s) | Elizabeth Pagaspas |
Children | 6 (including Pinky, Jason, and Hubert) |
Basketball career | |
Career information | |
College | Colegio de San Juan de Letran |
Playing career | 1965–1978 |
Coaching career | 1975–1985 |
Career history | |
As player: | |
1965-1975 | YCO Painters |
1976-1978 | Tanduay Rhum Makers |
As coach: | |
1975 | Letran Knights |
1981-1983 | YCO-Tanduay |
1985 | Shell |
Freddie Nelle Webb (born November 24, 1942 in Manila, Philippines) is a Filipino former senator, former congressman, former basketball player and coach. He is currently involved in television, movies and radio (as an actor, radio personality and sportscaster).
He completed his elementary education at San Beda College and his degree in Bachelor of Arts in English at Colegio de San Juan de Letran.
He is married to Elizabeth Pagaspas of Tanauan, Batangas with whom he has six children. He is the father of Hubert, Pinky, and Jason Webb.
Webb first played for the Letran Knights (1960-1964) and became a star for the team. After college, he played in the MICAA with the YCO Painters (1965-1975) and in the PBA with the Tanduay Rhum Makers (1976-1978).
He was a member of the national basketball team that participated in the 1972 Summer Olympics. After retiring in 1978, Webb coached YCO-Tanduay (1981-1983) and Shell (1985) in the Philippine Basketball Association. He also coached the Letran Knights for one season in 1975 and finished the season as runner up to the Ateneo Blue Eagles.