Raul Gonzalez (journalist)
Raul S. Gonzalez (c. 1935 – May 15, 2013) was a Filipino journalist and columnist. Gonzalez served as the press secretary for President Diosdado Macapagal from 1961 to 1965.[1]
Academia
[edit]Gonzalez graduated from San Beda College.[1] He began his career as a reporter for the now-defunct Manila Chronicle, becoming the recipient of a Fulbright Grant.[1] He later served as the vice president of university relations for the University of the East.[1]
Career
[edit]He became vice president of public affairs for the Government Service Insurance System in 1986 in the wake of the People Power Revolution.[1] He was appointed to the board of directors of the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corp by both former President Corazon Aquino and current President Benigno Aquino III.[1]
He worked as a columnist and op-ed writer for The Philippine Star, Evening Star, The Evening Paper and The Daily Tribune during his later career.[1]
Death
[edit]Gonzalez died from cancer on May 15, 2013, at the age of 78.[1] He was survived by his wife, Jean, and four children - Richie, Giselle, Noel and Pierre.[1]