Malacañang on Thursday, June 16, condoled with the passing of veteran newsman Alfredo "Fred" Lobo. In a statement, Communications Secretary Martin Andanar said "the Palace extends its condolences to the family, friends and colleagues" of Lobo, a veteran journalist whose beat included the Malacañang
MANILA - Malacanang on Thursday extended condolences to the family, friends and colleagues of veteran journalist and former National Press Club (NPC) president Alfredo "Fred" Lobo on his passing. "Our thoughts and prayers are with the loved ones of Mr. Lobo in this period of mourning. May he rest in peace," acting presidential spokesperson and Communications Secretary Martin Andanar said in a press statement. On Wednesday, the National Press Club of the Philippines (NPC) announced on its official Facebook that Lobo was found dead inside his condominium unit in Malate, Manila on Monday. It said Lobo was NPC president for three consecutive terms, from 1995 to 1998, and has served the Club with honor and distinction. "An amiable person, he was fondly remembered as 'Mr. Last Question' during the press conferences in Malacanang, especially during the term of President Fidel Ramos," the NPC said in a statement. Lobo, a certified public accountant and poe
Journalist Fred Lobo (Photo from Fred Lobo's Facebook account) MANILA - Veteran journalist and former National Press Club (NPC) president Alfred "Fred" Lobo was found dead inside his condominium unit in Malate, Manila on Monday. Lobo's passing was announced in a Facebook post by the NPC on Wednesday. The NPC did not provide additional details about his death. "The National Press Club of the Philippines (NPC), joins the family and friends in mourning the passing of veteran newsman Alfredo 'Fred' Lobo," the statement read. "Our sincerest condolences to his bereaved family and friends." Lobo served as NPC president for three consecutive terms, from 1995 to 1998. The NPC paid tribute to Lobo for serving the organization "with honor and distinction." "An amiable person, he was fondly remembered as 'Mr. Last Question' during the press conferences in Malacanan, especially during the term of [former president] Fidel Ramos,&qu
The National Press Club of the Philippines (NPC) announced Wednesday, June 15, the passing of its former president, veteran newsman Alfredo “Fred” Lobo.
Photo from Fred Lobo's Facebook account/ MANILA BULLETIN
According to the NPC statement, Lobo, a former Manila Bulletin reporter, was foun