Ferdinand Pascual
Ferdinand Pascual | |
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Born | Philippines |
July 30, 1970
Nationality | Filipino |
Education | University of Baguio |
Occupation | Basketball referee |
Ferdinand "Bong" Pascual (born July 30, 1970)[1] is a Filipino basketball referee. He has been officiating FIBA-sanctioned basketball games since November 12, 2002.[1] Pascual has officiated in various international competitions including the 2014 FIBA World Cup. He also was a former referee at the Philippine Basketball Association where he first officiated in 2006.[2][3]
In 2016, Pascual was nominated by the FIBA as one of the officials that will work in the 2016 Summer Olympics held at Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.,[4] Pascual is the second Filipino referee to officiate a Olympic basketball game, next to Medardo Felipe in the 1984 Olympic Games.[citation needed]
Pascual studied at the University of Baguio where he was part of the varsity, the Cardinals.[3] Pascual is married and has three children.[2]