HR01773: A RESOLUTION EXPRESSING THE PROFOUND CONDOLENCES OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ON THE PASSING OF MR. CRISPULO JULIO ICBAN JR.
This resolution conveys the profound sympathy and sincere condolences of the House of Representatives on the passing of Mr. Crispulo Julio "Jun" Icban Jr., who passed away on April 5, 2021, at the age of 85. Mr. Icban was a highly accomplished journalist, graduating magna cum laude from the University of the Philippines, serving as editor-in-chief of the Philippine Collegian, and pursuing further studies at Syracuse University and as a Nieman Fellow at Harvard University. He dedicated 47 years of his career to the Manila Bulletin, serving as its editor-in-chief for 18 years, and also held positions at the Manila Times and as acting Press Secretary of the Philippines.
Mr. Icban's impact on Philippine journalism is widely recognized; his contributions inspired countless journalists to pursue honest, fair, and impartial reporting with passion. He was a respected figure, known as a "fatherly figure" at the Manila Bulletin's Central News Desk and chairman of the Association of Philippine Journalists-Samahang Plaridel Foundation Inc. His book, "Philippine Mass Media in Perspective," remains a textbook in many communication schools, further cementing his legacy as an educator and influential voice in the field. The resolution acknowledges his invaluable contributions and the inspiration he provided to generations of journalists.