Robert Jaworski Jr.

In this Philippine name, the middle name or maternal family name is Bautistaand the surname or paternal family name is Jaworski.

Mikee Cojuangco

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(m. 1999)​

Robert Jaworski Jr.
Official portrait, 2022
8th Vice Mayor of Pasig
Incumbent
Assumed office June 30, 2022
Relations	Ramon Revilla Sr. (grandfather)
Children	3
Parents	Robert Jaworski (father) Evelyn Bautista (mother)
Alma mater	Ateneo de Manila University
Basketball career
Personal information
Listed height	6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Listed weight	180 lb (82 kg)
Career information
High school	Brent International School (Pasig)
College	Ateneo
PBA draft	1995: 2nd round, 10th overall pick
Selected by the Ginebra San Miguel
Playing career	1995–1998
Number	52
Career history
1995–1998	Ginebra San Miguel / Gordon's Gin Boars
Career highlights and awards
PBA champion (1997 Commissioner's)

Robert Vincent Jude "Dodot" Bautista Jaworski Jr. (born October 14, 1971) is a Filipino politician, businessman, and former professional basketball player currently serving as the vice mayor of Pasig since 2022. ^[1] He previously served as the Representative of Pasig's lone district from 2004 to 2007 and was a councilor of San Juan, Metro Manila from 1995 to 1998.

Jaworski played for Ginebra San Miguel/Gordon's Gin Boars of the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) from 1996 to 1998. At Ginebra, he was teammates with his father, player-coach Robert Jaworski Sr. and won a PBA championship: the 1997 Commissioner's Cup

Basketball career

Jaworski was drafted by PBA team Ginebra San Miguel in 1995 to join his father, then playing coach Robert Jaworski Sr. Together, they won one championship together in 1997 PBA Commissioner's Cup playing as the Gordon's Gin Boars.

He played for the Ginebra San Miguel from 1995 to 1998 being only the father-and-son tandem of Philippine basketball. He retired in 1999 at the age of 28, together with his father.

PBA career statistics

Legend
GP	Games played	GS	Games started	MPG	Minutes per game
FG%	Field-goal percentage	3P%	3-point field-goal percentage	FT%	Free-throw percentage
RPG	Rebounds per game	APG	Assists per game	SPG	Steals per game
BPG	Blocks per game	PPG	Points per game	Bold	Career high

^[2]

Season-by-season averages

Year	Team	GP	MPG	FG%	3P%	FT%	RPG	APG	SPG	BPG	PPG
1996	Ginebra	11	7.5	.188	.200	.000	.7	.5	.1	.0	.8
1997	Gordon's	58	10.3	.357	.257	.688	1.0	.5	.1	.0	2.4
1998	Ginebra	32	13.6	.237	.241	.636	1.7	.6	.4	.1	2.3
Career		101	11.0	.290	.250	.667	1.2	.5	.2	.0	2.2

Political career

Official Philippine House of Representatives portrait of Jaworski in 2004

Jaworski began his political career as a councilor in the Municipality of San Juan in 1995, at the age of 23. In 1998, he served as Chief of Staff at the office of his father, Senator Jaworski, for six years.

In 2004, Jaworski was elected as congressman of the lone district of Pasig, defeating then-incumbent congressman Noel "Toti" Cariño, who would later become his party mate in 2006. In 2006, he filed a congressional resolution to investigate the alleged hurried demolition of shanty settlements ordered by Mayor Vicente Eusebio in connection in connection with the shabu market raid in Mapayapa Compound, Barangay Santo Tomas. ^{[3] [4]}

He ran for Mayor of Pasig in 2007 under the political party called Partido Pasigueño, but lost to the incumbent Mayor's son, 2nd district councilor Bobby Eusebio. The early part of the election vote tally showed Jaworski leading, but was overtaken by Eusebio. Jaworski later promised to file a protest against Eusebio. ^[5]

During his political hiatus, Jaworski focused on business, leading at least five firms in the hospitality, education and construction sectors. ^[6]

On September 23, 2021, Jaworski announced that he would be running for vice mayor of Pasig in 2022. He was invited as the running mate of Mayor Vico Sotto under Aksyon Demokratiko. ^{[6] [7]} He won the vice mayoralty race in a landslide victory, defeating his two opponents; Sotto was also successfully re-elected as mayor. ^[8]

Personal life

Jaworski is the son of Robert Jaworski, a former Philippine Basketball Association player and former Senator, and Evelyn Bautista, the daughter of actor and another former Senator Ramon Revilla Sr. ^[9] He married Mikee Cojuangco on July 30, 1999. They first met during a group date in 1997. ^[10] Together, they have three sons: Robert Vincent Anthony III (Robbie), Rafael Joseph (Raf) and Renzo. ^[11]

On December 12, 2006, Jaworski, alongside his brother Ryan and their driver, escaped injury after jumping out of their van, which exploded along C-5 Road in Pasig. ^[12]

References

1. Alcantara, Santiago (March 7, 2007). "2 Roberts to run for Pasig mayor". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved October 15, 2021.
2. "1998 Hardcourt The Official PBA Annual". pbaannual1998.neocities.org. Retrieved 2023-04-29.
3. "Lawmaker seeks House probe on shabu colony demolition". GMA News. February 16, 2006. Retrieved June 11, 2022.
4. Porcalla, Delon; Alquitran, Non (February 23, 2006). "War in Pasig: Eusebio, Dodot exchange raps". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved June 11, 2022.
5. "Dodot vows raps vs 'slow' Pasig poll execs". GMA News. December 17, 2007. Retrieved July 14, 2020.
6. Domingo, Katrina (October 1, 2021). "Vico Sotto seeks second term, files certificate of candidacy for Pasig mayor". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved June 11, 2022.
7. Domingo, Katrina (September 23, 2021). "Dodot Jaworski to run for Pasig vice mayor, pair with mayor Vico Sotto in 2022 elections". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved September 23, 2021.
8. "Halalan 2022 Pasig Election Results". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved May 10, 2022.
9. Lozada, Mei-lin (October 11, 2018). "Ten of the most beautiful PBA WAGS of all time". Spin.ph. Retrieved June 1, 2024.
10. Salut, EJ (May 29, 2014). "Team Jaworski: Dodot, Mikee and their boys". Push.com.ph. Retrieved June 1, 2024.
11. Ramos, Jansen (January 17, 2023). "LOOK: Mikee Cojuangco and Dodot Jaworski's good-looking sons". GMA Network . Retrieved June 1, 2024.
12. Alquitran, Non (December 13, 2006). "Congressman cheats death as van explodes". The Philippine Star. Retrieved June 11, 2022.

House of Representatives of the Philippines
Preceded by Noel Cariño	Representative, Lone District of Pasig 2004–2007	Succeeded by Roman Romulo
Political offices
Preceded by Iyo Bernardo	Vice Mayor of Pasig 2022–present	Incumbent