Born on February 1, 1963, Michelle Nakpil Rabat was raised and educated in Manila. In 1999, she returned to her parents’ beloved hometown of Mati City, Davao Oriental, to assist her father in public office, setting the stage for her distinguished career in government service.

Michelle is the only daughter among the five children of former Governor and Mayor Francisco Garcia Rabat and former Miss Philippines Edith Nakpil. She inherited a passion for public service and a love for her country, deeply rooted in a family legacy that has significantly contributed to the history of the Philippines.

She holds a Bachelor of Science in Behavioral Science from Maryknoll College of Manila.

Her career highlights include:
– Serving as a Presidential Staff Member from 1999 to 2001.
– Being elected Mayor of Mati City from 2007 to 2013 and again from 2019 to the present.

In addition to her public service, Michelle Nakpil Rabat is an entrepreneur and a strong leader, currently serving as the Mayor of Mati City. Despite being single, Mayor Michelle has effectively played the role of the city’s nurturing and visionary leader.

Under her leadership, Mati City has received numerous awards and recognitions from national government agencies such as the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG), Department of Health (DOH), Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), Department of Tourism (DOT), and the Office of Civil Defense (OCD).

Internationally, the three bays of Mati City—Pujada, Mayo, and Balite—were recognized as one of the Most Beautiful Bays in the World in 2022.

Mayor Michelle’s Academic and Work Achievements

A graduate of BS in Behavioral Science in Maryknoll College of Manila

Former Presidential Staff (1999-2001)

Former Station Controller of the Philippine Airlines (1990-1995)

Appointed Executive Assistant of the LGU-Mati (2001-2007)

Elected Mayor for two consecutive terms (2007-2013)

Entrepreneur

Re-elected for a Fresh Mandate (June 30, 2019)