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Carlos P. Romulo (born January 14, 1899, Camiling, Philippines—died December 15, 1985, Manila) was a Philippine general, diplomat, and journalist known for his activities on behalf of the Allies during World War II and his later work with the United Nations.
Carlos Peña Romulo Sr. QSC GCS CLH NA GCrM GCrGH KGCR (January 14, 1899 – December 15, 1985) was a Filipino diplomat, statesman, soldier, journalist and author. He was a reporter at the age of 16, a newspaper editor by 20, and a publisher at 32.
Carlos P. Romulo (1899-1985) was an author and the foremost diplomat of the Philippines. He was the only Filipino journalist to win the Pulitzer Prize and the first Asian to serve as president of the UN General Assembly (1949).
Romulo served a total of eight Philippine presidents. His career as a public servant spanned more than fifty years, including seventeen years as Secretary of Foreign Affairs and ten years as the Philippines’ ambassador to the United States.
The Wisdom of Carlos P. Romulo, First Filipino to Win a Pulitzer Prize. "Most of us view reality through rose-tinted glasses. The problem, therefore, is not in reality but in our glasses." By Esquire Philippines | Apr 18, 2018. It was lodged early in my childish mind that the Philippines stood in the exact center of the world.
May 14, 2018 · Carlos P. Romulo (1899-1985) was an author and the foremost diplomat of the Philippines. He was the only Filipino journalist to win the Pulitzer Prize and the first Asian to serve as president of the UN General Assembly (1949). He also gained prominence as America's most trusted Asian spokesman.
Nov 7, 2020 · A towering figure at the UN, Romulo spoke for small emerging nations in Asia and Africa. The legacy of General Romulo, a public servant under eight presidents, is enshrined in a permanent exhibit inaugurated on January 18, 2020 at the De La Salle University.
