Francisco Tatad

The Honourable Francisco S. Tatad
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	(1939-10-04) October 4, 1939 (age 84) 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 President Ferdinand Marcos from 1969 to 1980, and for being a Senator of the Philippines from 1992 to 2001.^[1]

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