Veteran Journalist Bobby Burgos writes ‘30’

MANILA, Philippines — Veteran journalist and police beat reporter Roberto “Bobby” Gacusana Burgos passed away in his home in Baguio City yesterday.

He just turned 79 on Aug. 26.

Prior to his retirement in Baguio City, Burgos wrote for the Manila Standard; the Pahayagang Malaya and We Forum, both founded by his late brother Jose Burgos Jr.; The Manila Bulletin and the defunct DYHP-Philippine Herald Group.

Burgos was president of the Philippine National Police Press Corps in the early 90s and a Defense Press Corps official during the Cory Aquino administration.

He was also Baguio City bureau chief for the Journal Group of Publications from 1998-2001 and a lifetime member of the National Press Club.

He is survived by his wife, retired University of Santo Tomas professor Zenaida Cruz-Burgos and journalist children Maria Rowena, who wrote for Malaya and Philippine Daily Inquirer; Raymond who also wrote for the Inquirer, The Manila Times and the defunct Philippine News and Features; and Jonathan, who is currently in Singapore writing for Forbes Magazine.

Burgos’ remains will lie in state in Baguio City.