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Francisco S. Tatad | |
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| Senator of the Philippines | |
| In office June 30, 1992 –June 30, 2001 | |
| Senate Majority Leader | |
| In office July 12,2000 –June 30,2001 | |
| Preceded by | Franklin Drilon |
| Succeeded by | Loren Legarda |
| In office October 10,1996 –January 26,1998 | |
| 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 | October 4,1939 Gigmoto,Albay,Philippine Commonwealth (now Gigmoto,Catanduanes,Philippines) |
| Political party | Independent (1987–1992;2009–present) |
| Other political affiliations | PMP (2004–2009) Gabay Bayan (1998–2004) LDP (1995–1998) NPC (1992–1995) KBL (1978–1987) |
| Spouse | Fernandita "Fenny" Cantero |
| Relations | Shalani Soledad (niece) |
| Residence(s) | 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 best known for having served as Minister of Public Information under President Ferdinand Marcos Sr. from 1969 to 1980,and for serving as a Senator of the Philippines from 1992 to 2001.
