Conrado de Quiros
Conrado S. de Quiros | |
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Born | |
Died | 6 November 2023 | (aged 72)
Occupation(s) | Journalist, columnist, writer |
Conrado de Quiros (27 May 1951 – 6 November 2023) was a Filipino journalist, columnist, and writer who covered
Early life and education
Conrado S. de Quiros was born in
During the Martial law era, de Quiros and his family rented an apartment that became an underground refuge for cultural activists. At the same time, he worked as a writer for President Ferdinand Marcos' speechwriter and spokesperson, Adrian Cristobal, during which he helped ghostwrite Marcos' book Notes on the New Society.[3]
Career
De Quiros started his column There’s the Rub in 1987 in the
De Quiros also authored several books including Dead Aim: How Marcos Ambushed Philippine Democracy, which covered the
De Quiros rarely answered local TV interviews in Filipino and for less than five times, he wrote his column using that language.[10]
Death
De Quiros died on 6 November 2023, at the age of 72.[2] His death was confirmed by his brother that evening.[11]
Selected works
- Flowers from the Rubble: Essays on Life, Death and Remembering (1990)[2]
- Dance of the Dunces (1991)[2]
- Dead Aim: How Marcos Ambushed Philippine Democracy (1997)[2]
- Tongues on Fire (2007)[2]
- Honorary Woman: The Life of Raul S. Roco (2015)[1]
Selected awards
- Best Column, Catholic Mass Media Awards (1993)[1]
- Rotary Journalism Award for Print (1999)[1]
- Best Opinion Piece, Society of Publishers in Asia Editorial Excellence Award (2003)[1]
- Hall of Fame Award for Opinion Writers, Rotary Club of Manila (2004)[1]
See also
Philippines portal
Journalism portal
References
- ^ a b c d e f g h "Conrado De Quiros, beloved PDI columnist, author, writes 30". Philippine Daily Inquirer. 8 November 2023.
- ^ a b c d e f g "Longtime PDI columnist Conrado de Quiros has died – brother". Philippine Daily Inquirer. 6 November 2023.
- ^ a b Maglipon, Jo-Ann (11 November 2023). "A goodbye letter to Conrado de Quiros". PEP.ph.
- ^ "Request for prayers for Conrado de Quiros". Ateneo de Manila University. 10 November 2023.
- ^ a b "Journalist Conrado de Quiros passes away". ABS-CBN. 6 November 2023.
- ^ "Veteran journalist Conrado de Quiros dies at 72". PhilstarLife. 7 November 2023.
- ^ "Conrado de Quiros, 72". CMFR. 9 November 2023.
- ^ Art Fuentes (10 November 2023). "Conrado De Quiros' unique voice". ABS-CBN.
- ^ John Paul Caña (7 November 2023). "What Conrado De Quiros Leaves Behind". Esquire.
- ^ Zarzuela, Dyan (August 31, 2009). "10 heroes of our time". Spot.ph. Retrieved December 12, 2023.
- ^ "Veteran journalist Conrado de Quiros dies". Rappler. 6 November 2023.