Constitutionalist Florangel Rosario Braid will launch her latest book today at the Gabaldon Room of Club Filipino in San Juan City, the Asian Institute of Journalism and Communication (AIJC) said.
Titled “Tagpo: Right Place, Right Time” the book chronicles the life story of the 92-year-old Dagupan City-born writer, educator, painter and pioneer communication and media.
Braid, an alumna of the Syracuse University in New York, co-founded the graduate school AIJC in 1980, before she was appointed by then President Corazon Aquino to help frame the 1987 Constitution with 47 others.
The book also highlights her personal and academic journey, including her involvement in national and international initiatives, where she found herself not only in the right place and at the right time but also at the cusp of every breakthrough, AIJC said in a statement.
The book includes a bonus chapter on AIJC’s history, milestones, and publications that can be used as reference by journalism and communication students, educators and professionals.
AIJC said the autobiography is a testament to Braid’s dedication, passion, and vision as a leader, scholar, and advocate for peaceful and meaningful change.
Her publications include over a dozen books on communication, information technology, and continuing education, cooperatives and sustainable development and several journals on public broadcasting.
She has been a regular columnist of an English language broadsheet since 1997.
Proceeds from the sales of the book will contribute to a scholarship fund for underprivileged youth and community journalists who wish to pursue a degree in Bachelor of Arts in Journalism or Master of Arts in Journalism.
Books will be sold at the launch event. Each book is P1,900.00. The launch time is 4 pm to 8 pm.