Carmen Navarro Pedrosa (July 17, 1941 – June 8, 2022)[1] was a Filipino journalist best known for a series of biographical books on the life of former Philippine First Lady Imelda Marcos, and for her role in the overseas resistance against the Marcos dictatorship after she went into exile in London during the Marcos administration.[2][3][4][5][6] On July 1, 2016, President Rodrigo Duterte appointed Pedrosa to serve as one of the members of the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) Board of Directors.[7]
Carmen Pedrosa | |
|---|---|
 Pedrosa in 2017 | |
| Born | Carmen Navarro Pedrosa July 17, 1941 |
| Died | June 8, 2022 Muntinlupa, Philippines |
| Nationality | Filipino |
| Occupation | Journalist |
She was also the mother of journalist and news anchor Veronica Pedrosa.[8][9]
References
edit- ^ Veteran journalist Carmen Pedrosa, 80
- ^ Ciriacruz, Silver Michelle Baena (2013-07-11). "The Untold Story of Imelda Marcos: Defying Punishment, Inspiring Truth". When In Manila. Retrieved 2018-11-23.
- ^ Branigin, William (1986-04-19). "Books About Marcoses Popular in Philippines Suppressed Accounts Now Appearing". Washington Post. ISSN 0190-8286. Retrieved 2018-11-23.
- ^ Manapat, Ricardo (1991) Some Are Smarter Than Others. Aletheia Press.
- ^ Aureus-Briscoe, Leonor (2011-02-24). "The Untold Story of Imelda Marcos - Inquirer.net". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved 2018-11-23.
- ^ "'Banned' Imelda Marcos biography now an Ebook". Rappler. 2013-06-19. Retrieved 2018-11-23.
- ^ https://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1176259 [bare URL]
- ^ Pedrosa, Veronica (2011-09-20). "'Her lies have become her truth'". aljazeera.com. Retrieved 2018-11-23.
- ^ Romanillos, Peter L. (2014-09-27). "Docu film on Imelda, martial law stirs queries". Cebu Daily News. Retrieved 2018-11-23.
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