Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, September 19) — A book on the life of Florangel Rosario Braid, a writer and one of the framers of the 1987 Constitution, was launched on Monday.
“Tagpo; Right Time, Right Place” chronicles her life and achievements as a media and communications expert and artist
“Tagpo is a Tagalog word that means ‘setting,'” Braid explained.
‘Tagpo: Right Place, Right Time’ sums up the grand theme of this book where fortuitous events, which I describe as ‘being at the right place and at the right time’ or finding myself at the inception of a new project or innovation, appeared to be a pattern that shaped the course of my life. I also describe it as being present at the onset of a renaissance,” she said of her autobiography.A statement from the Asian Institute of Journalism and Communication (AIJC), which Braid co-founded in 1980, said the book tells of her journey — calling it personal and monumental — which left a lasting impact on society.Her influence has touched countless lives, from grassroots community journalists to policy makers in the Philippines and abroad,” it said.Readers can also get a glimpse of Braid’s art through the book where she shared several paintings reflecting her experiences, transitioning between written word and visual art.
