Francisco Tatad

Filipino journalist and politician The HonorableFrancisco S. TatadOfficial portrait, 1997Senator of the PhilippinesIn officeJune 30, 1992 – June 30, 2001Senate Majority LeaderIn officeApril 12, 2000 – June 30, 2001Preceded byFranklin DrilonSucceeded byLoren LegardaIn officeOctober 10, 1996 – January 26, 1998Preceded byAlberto RomuloSucceeded byFranklin DrilonMinister of Public InformationIn office1969–1980PresidentFerdinand MarcosPreceded byPosition establishedSucceeded byGregorio CendañaMambabatas Pambansa (Assemblyman) from Region VIn officeJune 12, 1978 – June 5, 1984 Personal detailsBorn (1939-10-04) October 4, 1939 (age 86)Gigmoto, Albay, Philippine Commonwealth(now Gigmoto, Catanduanes, Philippines)PartyIndependent (2009–present)Other politicalaffiliations PMP (2004–2009) Gabay Bayan (1997–2004) LDP (1994–1997) NPC (1992–1993) GAD (1987–1994) KBL (1978–1987) Nacionalista (until 1978) SpouseFernandita "Fenny" CanteroRelationsShalani Soledad (niece)Alma materUniversity of Santo TomasCenter for Research and CommunicationProfessionJournalist, politician Francisco "Kit" Sarmiento Tatad (born October 4, 1939) is a Filipino journalist and politician best kno