Francisco Tatad
Francisco S. Tatad | |
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| Senator of the Philippines | |
| In office June 30, 1992 – June 30, 2001 | |
| Majority Floor Leader of the Senate of the Philippines | |
| In office July 12, 2000 – June 30, 2001 | |
| President | Joseph Estrada Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo |
| Preceded by | Franklin Drilon |
| Succeeded by | Loren Legarda |
| In office October 10, 1996 – January 26, 1998 | |
| President | Fidel V. Ramos |
| Preceded by | Alberto Romulo |
| Succeeded by | Franklin Drilon |
| Minister of Public Information | |
| In office 1969–1980 | |
| President | Ferdinand Marcos |
| Preceded by | Position established |
| Succeeded by | Gregorio Cendaña |
| Mambabatas Pambansa (Assemblyman) from Region V | |
| In office June 12, 1978 – June 5, 1984 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | October 4, 1939 Gigmoto, Albay, Philippine Commonwealth |
| Nationality | Filipino |
| Political party | Grand Alliance for Democracy |
| Other political affiliations | UNO (2005-2007) KNP (2003-2005) PRP (1998-2003) LDP (1995-1997) NPC (1992-1995) KBL (1978-1992) |
| Spouse(s) | Fernandita "Fenny" Cantero |
| Relations | Shalani Soledad (niece) |
| Residence | Quezon City, Metro Manila, Philippines |
| Alma mater | University of Santo Tomas Center for Research and Communication |
| Profession | Journalist, Politician |
Francisco "Kit" Sarmiento Tatad (born October 4, 1939) is a Filipino journalist and politician. He is best known for having been the Minister of Public Information under dictator Ferdinand Marcos from 1969 to 1980, and for being a Senator of the Philippines from 1992 to 2001.[1]
References
[change | change source]- ↑ Danao, Efren (January 23, 2001). "Oreta, Tatad in anguish". The Philippine Star. Retrieved 2013-04-01.
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