Amando Ermitano Doronila (6 February 1928 – 7 July 2023) was a Filipino journalist, writer and newspaper publisher who covered Philippine politics from the 1960s to the early decades of the 21st century and was imprisoned and exiled by the Martial Law regime of President Ferdinand Marcos.[1]
Amando Ermitano Doronila was born on 6 February 1928 in Dumangas, Iloilo, to Arsenio Doronila and Marcelina Ermitano. He received a bachelor's degree in Business Administration from the University of East in 1953.[1]
Early journalistic careeredit
Doronila's first foray into journalism was his tenure as editor in chief of UE's collegiate publication, The Dawn.[2]
Doronila started his professional career as a reporter and columnist for the Manila Bulletin in the 1960s and was also a political columnist for the Daily Mirror from 1963 to 1972, as well as editor-in-chief of the Manila Chronicle.[3] In between, he served as president of the National Press Club of the Philippines and a part-time journalism lecturer at the University of the Philippines.[1]
Martial lawedit
As chief editor of the Chronicle, Doronila earned the ire of President Ferdinand Marcos for the paper's critical reporting on the administration. On 22 September 1972, he was among the first to be informed of the alleged ambush of Defense Secretary Juan Ponce Enrile, which was used by Marcos to proclaim martial law the following day. Newspapers critical of Marcos, including the Chronicle were shut down, while Doronila was among several journalists arrested and taken into military custody at the Philippine Constabulary headquarters in Camp Crame, Quezon City.[4] He was later released in December after being made to promise not to participate in "anti-national activities," resume work without a military permit from the military, give or participate in any interview with local or foreign media, and was required to report periodically to the military.[1]
In 1975, Doronila went into exile in Australia, where he settled in Melbourne and worked for The Age.[3] In 1985, he returned to the Philippines to cover the decline and fall of the Marcos regime.[2]
Later journalistic careeredit
After Marcos’ overthrow in the 1986 People Power Revolution, Doronila resumed his journalistic career in the Philippines. He initially worked for the Manila Times as a political columnist before returning to a revived Chronicle as its editor in chief until it ceased publication in 1998.[3] Doronila was credited with introducing the word "demarcosify" in reference to efforts by the administration of Marcos' successor, Corazon Aquino, to undo the impact of his dictatorship. Afterwards, he became a political columnist for the Philippine Daily Inquirer, with his News Analysis section appearing on its front page from 1994 to 2016.[3] One of his biggest journalistic scoops was his extensive coverage of the events leading to the ouster of President Joseph Estrada in 2001, which was subsequently syndicated by the Inquirer.[2]
Doronila retired from journalism in 2016 and moved back to Australia to be with his family.[3]
Personal life and deathedit
Doronila was married to Lourdes Silverio, who died in 2020, and had three children.[3]
Amando Doronila died at the Calvary Hospital in Canberra on 7 July 2023, at the age of 95. He had contracted a respiratory syncytial virus, a complication of pneumonia, after receiving care for two years in a nursing home.[3][5]
Selected worksedit
The State, Economic Transformation, and Political Change in the Philippines, 1946-1972 (1991)[3]
The Fall of Joseph Estrada: The Inside Story (2001)[2]
Afro-Asia in Upheaval: A Memoir of Front-line Reporting (2008)[2]
^ abcd"Amando E. Doronila". Human Rights Violations Victims' Memorial Commission. Retrieved 4 August 2023.
^ abcdefghAurelio, Julie (9 July 2023). "Veteran newsman, author Amando Doronila; 95". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved 4 August 2023.
^ abcdefghi"Amando Doronila, 95". CMFR. 12 July 2023. Retrieved 4 August 2023.
^"Breaking the News: Silencing the Media Under Martial Law". Martial Law Museum. from the original on 2018-12-03. Retrieved 2022-08-03.
^Ombay, Giselle (12 July 2023). "Veteran journalist Amando Doronila dies at 95". GMA News. Retrieved 4 August 2023.
January 01, 1970
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In this Philippine name the middle name or maternal family name is Ermitano and the surname or paternal family name is Doronila Amando Ermitano Doronila 6 February 1928 7 July 2023 was a Filipino journalist writer and newspaper publisher who covered Philippine politics from the 1960s to the early decades of the 21st century and was imprisoned and exiled by the Martial Law regime of President Ferdinand Marcos 1 Amando Ermitano DoronilaBorn 1928 02 06 6 February 1928Dumangas Iloilo Philippine IslandsDied7 July 2023 2023 07 07 aged 95 Canberra AustraliaAlma materUniversity of the East BA Occupation s Journalist newspaper publisherKnown forEditor in chief of the Manila Chronicle Contents 1 Early life and education 2 Early journalistic career 3 Martial law 4 Later journalistic career 5 Personal life and death 6 Selected works 7 Selected awards 8 See also 9 ReferencesEarly life and education editAmando Ermitano Doronila was born on 6 February 1928 in Dumangas Iloilo to Arsenio Doronila and Marcelina Ermitano He received a bachelor s degree in Business Administration from the University of East in 1953 1 Early journalistic career editDoronila s first foray into journalism was his tenure as editor in chief of UE s collegiate publication The Dawn 2 Doronila started his professional career as a reporter and columnist for the Manila Bulletin in the 1960s and was also a political columnist for the Daily Mirror from 1963 to 1972 as well as editor in chief of the Manila Chronicle 3 In between he served as president of the National Press Club of the Philippines and a part time journalism lecturer at the University of the Philippines 1 Martial law editAs chief editor of the Chronicle Doronila earned the ire of President Ferdinand Marcos for the paper s critical reporting on the administration On 22 September 1972 he was among the first to be informed of the alleged ambush of Defense Secretary Juan Ponce Enrile which was used by Marcos to proclaim martial law the following day Newspapers critical of Marcos including the Chronicle were shut down while Doronila was among several journalists arrested and taken into military custody at the Philippine Constabulary headquarters in Camp Crame Quezon City 4 He was later released in December after being made to promise not to participate in anti national activities resume work without a military permit from the military give or participate in any interview with local or foreign media and was required to report periodically to the military 1 In 1975 Doronila went into exile in Australia where he settled in Melbourne and worked for The Age 3 In 1985 he returned to the Philippines to cover the decline and fall of the Marcos regime 2 Later journalistic career editAfter Marcos overthrow in the 1986 People Power Revolution Doronila resumed his journalistic career in the Philippines He initially worked for the Manila Times as a political columnist before returning to a revived Chronicle as its editor in chief until it ceased publication in 1998 3 Doronila was credited with introducing the word demarcosify in reference to efforts by the administration of Marcos successor Corazon Aquino to undo the impact of his dictatorship Afterwards he became a political columnist for the Philippine Daily Inquirer with his News Analysis section appearing on its front page from 1994 to 2016 3 One of his biggest journalistic scoops was his extensive coverage of the events leading to the ouster of President Joseph Estrada in 2001 which was subsequently syndicated by the Inquirer 2 Doronila retired from journalism in 2016 and moved back to Australia to be with his family 3 Personal life and death editDoronila was married to Lourdes Silverio who died in 2020 and had three children 3 Amando Doronila died at the Calvary Hospital in Canberra on 7 July 2023 at the age of 95 He had contracted a respiratory syncytial virus a complication of pneumonia after receiving care for two years in a nursing home 3 5 Selected works editThe State Economic Transformation and Political Change in the Philippines 1946 1972 1991 3 The Fall of Joseph Estrada The Inside Story 2001 2 Afro Asia in Upheaval A Memoir of Front line Reporting 2008 2 Doro Behind the Byline 2023 3 Selected awards editChino Roces Freedom Award 2002 2 Rotary Club s Journalism Hall of Fame 2003 2 National Book Award 2008 2 See also edit nbsp Philippines portal nbsp Journalism portalReferences edit a b c d Amando E Doronila Human Rights Violations Victims Memorial Commission Retrieved 4 August 2023 a b c d e f g h Aurelio Julie 9 July 2023 Veteran newsman author Amando Doronila 95 Philippine Daily Inquirer Retrieved 4 August 2023 a b c d e f g h i Amando Doronila 95 CMFR 12 July 2023 Retrieved 4 August 2023 Breaking the News Silencing the Media Under Martial Law Martial Law Museum Archived from the original on 2018 12 03 Retrieved 2022 08 03 Ombay Giselle 12 July 2023 Veteran journalist Amando Doronila dies at 95 GMA News Retrieved 4 August 2023 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