MANILA, Philippines 鈥� Longtime Philippine Daily Inquirer columnist Conrado de Quiros has died, his brother, public relations practitioner Paul de Quiros, announced in a Facebook post late on Monday.
鈥淲ith profound sadness, we announce the passing of our brother, Conrado S. de Quiros. He will be greatly missed by our loving family and friends,鈥� he said.
鈥淐onrad will remain in our hearts forever. Rock on in heaven, Choy.鈥澨�
The columnist was born May 27, 1951, in Manila, though he traces his routes to Naga City in Camarines Sur.
Conrado de Quiros started his column 鈥淭here鈥檚 the Rub鈥� in November 1987 in the now-defunct Philippine Daily Globe. He brought the column over to the Philippine Daily Inquirer in July 1991.
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De Quiros also wrote several books, among them 鈥淔lowers from the Rubble: Essays on Life, Death and Remembering鈥� (1990), 鈥淒ance of the Dunces鈥� (1991), 鈥淒ead Aim: How Marcos Ambushed Philippine Democracy鈥� (1997), and 鈥淭ongues on Fire鈥� (2007).
鈥淔or those who wish to pay their last respects to Conrad, a wake to honor his life will take place at Loyola Memorial Chapels 鈥� Commonwealth, Q.C. (Premier 1), starting 12nn of November 8 (Wednesday) until November 10 (Friday).听
In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate your prayers for the eternal repose of his soul,鈥� Paul said.