Gabino “Gaby” Tabuñar Jr. FILE PHOTO
MANILA, Philippines — The Senate on Wednesday adopted a resolution honoring and remembering media veteran Gabino “Gaby” Tabuñar Jr. for his exemplary and outstanding contribution to journalism and press freedom.
Tabuñar, founder of the Foreign Correspondents Association of the Philippines (Focap), passed away on Feb. 4 after battling pneumonia. He was 94.
“Gaby Tabuñar deserves to be honored and remembered for his dedication to journalism and high ethical standards,” Senate Resolution No. 317 read.
Senator Richard Gordon, who sponsored the resolution, described Tabuñar as “a father, a true friend to many, and mentor to countless journalists.”
“He exemplified the highest ideals of courageous, compassionate and committed journalism,” he said.
“He was a proponent of honest and accurate journalism exemplifying the highest ideals of courageous, compassionate and committed journalism in his coverage of the news through the ever-changing landscape of the Philippine history from the post-World War II era to the various political transition in the succeeding decades,” he added.