Alex Esclamado
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Alex Esclamado (April 2, 1929 – November 11, 2012) was a Filipino-born American newspaper publisher, lawyer, and journalist. In 1961, Esclamado founded the Philippine News out of his home in the Sunset District neighborhood of San Francisco, California.[1] Esclamado became a vocal opponent of former Philippines President Ferdinand Marcos after his government declared martial law in 1972.[1]
In October 1986, Esclamado was recognized as the only Filipino-American recipient of the congressionally sponsored Ellis Island Medal of Honor award.[2]
On May 9, 1989, President Cory Aquino conferred the Philippine Legion of Honor on Esclamado.[3]
