Rafael M. Salas, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Rafael M. Salas

Filipino diplomat

Date of Birth: 07-Aug-1928

Place of Birth: Bago, Philippines

Date of Death: 04-Mar-1987

Profession: minister, diplomat

Nationality: Philippines

Zodiac Sign: Leo

Rafael Montinola Salas (August 7, 1928 – March 4, 1987) was the first head of the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA).
His tenure started at the agency's inception in 1969 and ended with his sudden death in 1987.
Prior to accepting the UN post, Salas served as executive secretary to Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos until a falling-out on policy differences prompted his resignation from the Marcos government.