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    Carlos Peña Romulo

    Sr. QSC GCS CLH NA GCrM GCrGH KGCR (January 14, 1899 –
    December 15, 1985) was a Filipino diplomat, statesman,
    soldier, journalist and author. He was a reporter at the age of
    16, a newspaper editor by 20, and a publisher at 32. He was a
    co-founder of the Boy Scouts of the Philippines, a general in
    the US Army and the Philippine Army, university president, and
    president of the United Nations General Assembly.
    He has been named as one of the Philippines's national
    artists in literature, and was the recipient of many other honors
    and honorary degrees.
    Romulo believed in anti-colonialism and internationalism, as
    well as held Pro-American, anti-communist, anti-fascist, and
    economically and politically liberal beliefs.[1]

    Early career[edit]

    1. “I Saw the Fall of the Philippines”


    (1942): In this gripping account,
    Romulo chronicles the events during
    World War II, including the Japanese
    invasion and the fall of the Philippines.
    2. “Mother America” (1943): Romulo’s
    reflections on the relationship between Romulo (far
    the Philippines and the United States, right) on a stamp featuring the "Founders of the Boy Scouts
    exploring themes of identity, of the Philippines". Stamp for the National Boy Scout
    colonialism, and patriotism. Movement's 50th Anniversary, October 28, 1987
    3. “My Brother Americans” (1945): A
    poignant collection of essays that delves Carlos Romulo was born in Tayabas City on January 14, 1899.
    [1]
    His parents were Pangasinense. His father fought against the
    into the shared experiences and US in the Philippine-American War.[1] His father transitioned to
    struggles of Filipinos and Americans working for the US government in the Philippines after the war,
    during wartime. rising through the ranks as town councilor, mayor, and
    4. “I See the Philippines Rise” (1946): eventually the governor of Tarlac province.[1]
    Romulo’s optimism shines through as he He studied at the Camiling Central Elementary School during
    discusses the post-war reconstruction his basic education.
    and the resilience of the Filipino people.
    Romulo became a professor of English at the University of the
    5. “Crusade in Asia” (1955): A
    Philippines in 1923. Simultaneously, Romulo served as the
    comprehensive analysis of Asia’s secretary to the president of the Senate of the
    political landscape, emphasizing the Philippines, Manuel Quezon.
    need for unity and progress in the
    During the 1930s, Romulo became the publisher and editor
    region. of The Philippines Herald, and one of his reporters was Yay
    6. “The Magsaysay Story” (1956): A Panlilio. On October 31, 1936, the Boy Scouts of the
    biography of President Ramon Philippines (BSP) was given a legislative charter under
    Magsaysay, highlighting his leadership Commonwealth Act No. 111.[2][3] Romulo served as one of the
    and commitment to social justice. vice presidents of the organization.
    7. “I Walk with Heroes” (1961): At the start of World War II, Romulo, a major, served as an aide
    Romulo’s personal reflections on to General Douglas MacArthur.[4][5] He was one of the last men
    influential figures he encountered evacuated from the Philippines before the surrender of US
    throughout his life, celebrating their Forces to the invading Japanese, as illness had prevented him
    courage and impact. from departing with MacArthur, finally leaving from Del Monte
    Airfield on Mindanao on April 25.[6] Active in propaganda
    8. “Identity and Change” (1965): A
    efforts, particularly through the lecture circuit, after reaching the
    thought-provoking exploration of United States, he became a member of President Quezon's
    national identity, cultural War Cabinet, being appointed Secretary of Information in 1943.

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