Florangel Rosario-Braid

Summary

Florangel Rosario-Braid[5] is a Filipina writer, educator, and constitutionalist,[6] who was a member of the Philippine Constitutional Commission of 1986.[7] She served as president and executive dean, currently president emeritus of the Asian Institute of Journalism and Communication (AIJC).[8][9]

Florangel Rosario-Braid
Member of the Philippine Constitutional Commission
In office
June 2, 1986 – October 15, 1986
PresidentCorazon Aquino
Executive Dean of the Asian Institute of Journalism and Communication
In office
1980–2001
Personal details
BornPangasinan
SpouseAndrew F. Braid [1]
Children4 [2]
Education
Occupation[3]
Known forFramer of the 1987 Constitution[4]

Education edit

She completed her bachelor's degree from the University of the Philippines and her M.S. and Ph.D. degrees from Syracuse University, New York, in Mass communication.[10]

Career edit

Rosario-Braid is a trustee, senior adviser, and former president of the Asian Institute of Journalism and Communication. She also became an executive dean from 1980 to 2001.[11] She authored works on communication, education, cooperatives, science and technology, NGOs, and human rights. She became a chair of Philippine Social Science Council. She was also a regular columnist at the Manila Bulletin[12] and also a former president and member of founding directors at the Philippine Daily Inquirer.[13][14]

Framer of 1987 Constitution edit

She was one of the selected framers of the Philippine Constitutional Commission of 1986 by former President Corazon Aquino.

Together with Christian Monsod, Adolfo Azcuna, Hilario Davide Jr., Ed Garcia, Jose Luis Gascon, Ricardo Romulo, Jaime S.L. Tadeo, and Bernardo Villegas, Rosario-Braid was one of the remaining-surviving framers who denounced the burial of Ferdinand Marcos burial at the Libingan ng mga Bayani.[15][16][17] She supported the Bangsamoro Law[18][19][20][21] and also condemned the Anti-Terror Bill signed by Rodrigo Duterte.[22][23][24][25][26]

Personal life edit

She was married to Dr. Andrew F. Braid, an international development executive. They have four children, 10 grandchildren, and five great-grandchildren.[27]

She also has an exhibit of her paintings.[28]

See also edit

Works edit

Books

  • Communication Strategies for Productivity Improvement[29]

Edited works

  • Crimes and Unpunishment: The Killing of Filipino Journalists[30]

References edit

  1. ^ "Andrew F. Braid; 99". Philippine Daily Inquirer.
  2. ^ "Andrew F. Braid; 99". Philippine Daily Inquirer.
  3. ^ "SU honors educator, Constitutionalist, and columnist". Siliman University.
  4. ^ "'Worst of times': Framers of 1987 Constitution slam timing of halt order vs ABS-CBN". ABS-CBN News, May 06 2020.
  5. ^ "Dr. Florangel Rosario-Braid". Asian Institute of Journalism and Communication, aijc.com.ph.
  6. ^ "SU honors educator, Constitutionalist, and columnist". Siliman University.
  7. ^ "Framers of 1987 Charter condemn anti-terrorism law, say it 'brings us back to the 70s'". CNN Philippines, Jul 7, 2020. Archived from the original on October 31, 2020. Retrieved October 27, 2020.
  8. ^ "Dr. Florangel Rosario-Braid". Asian Institution of Journalism and Communication, aijc.com.ph.
  9. ^ "Board of Trustees 2014". Cultural Center of the Philippines.
  10. ^ "Dr. Florangel Rosario-Braid". Asian Institution of Journalism and Communication, aijc.com.ph.
  11. ^ "AIJC pushes for a public service broadcasting system". Manila Bulletin.
  12. ^ "Dr. Florangel Rosario-Braid, Author at Manila Bulletin". Manila Bulletin.
  13. ^ Florangel Rosario-Braid (1986). "Journalism Education: Responding to New Challenges". Media Asia. 13 (4). Tandfonline.com: 195–199. doi:10.1080/01296612.1986.11726228.
  14. ^ "Who's Who in Communication Education, Dr. Florangel Rosario-Braid". Media Museum, Aijc.com.ph. Archived from the original on 2020-10-31. Retrieved 2020-10-29.
  15. ^ "Framers of 1987 Constitution denounce Marcos burial". ABS-CBN News, Nov 24 2016.
  16. ^ "Framers of 1987 Constitution condemn hero's burial of the dictator Marcos". Esquire.
  17. ^ "Framers of the 1987 Constitution condemn Marcos's Libingan ng mga Bayani burial". Spot.ph.com, Nov. 25, 2016.
  18. ^ "Framers of the 1987 Constitution support Bangsamoro". www.officialgazette.gov.ph, Jan. 2015.
  19. ^ Angela Casauay. "Framers of Constitution back Bangsamoro autonomous region". Rappler, Jan. 13, 2015.
  20. ^ Carolyn O. Arguillas. "Framers of 1987 Constitution: Bangsamoro is "about people, not about constitutionality of words"". Mindanews.com.
  21. ^ "Framers of the 1987 Constitution support Bangsamoro". Philstar.news, Jan. 20, 2015.
  22. ^ Lian Buan. "'Climate of fear': Constitutional framers stand vs anti-terror law". Rappler, July 6, 2020.
  23. ^ Darryl John Esguerra. "Constitution framers: Anti-terror law puts PH on a 'slippery slope to authoritarianism'". Philippine Daily Inquirer.
  24. ^ Kristine Joy Patag. "Framers of Constitution oppose anti-terrorism law". Philstar.news, July 7, 2020.
  25. ^ "Framers of 1987 Constitution condemn Anti-Terrorism Act of 2020". The Manila Times, July 8, 2020.
  26. ^ Mike Navallo. "1987 Constitution framers, Ateneo file 6th petition vs new anti-terror law". ABS-CBN News, July 8, 2020.
  27. ^ "Andrew F. Braid; 99". Philippine Daily Inquirer.
  28. ^ "Florangel Rosario Braid stages exhibit". Manila Standard, February 10, 2018.
  29. ^ Rosario-Braid, Florangel (1983). Communication Strategies for Productivity Improvement by Florangel Rosario-Braid, 1983. ISBN 9789283310532.
  30. ^ Rosario-Braid, Florangel; Maslog, Crispin C; Tuazon, Ramon R; Asian Institute of Journalism and Communication; Philippines; Unesco National Commission of the Philippines (2012). Crimes and unpunishment: the killing of Filipino journalists. Greenhills, San Juan City, Philippines; [Manila: Asian Institute of Journalism and Communication ; UNESCO National Commission of the Philippines. ISBN 978-971-8502-17-4. OCLC 827518963.