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Pia Ranada

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Pia Ranada
Born
Pia Ranada-Robles
NationalityFilipino
Alma mater
Occupation
Years active2012–present
EmployerRappler
Known for
SpouseDru Robles
Children1 daughter
Awards
    • Marshall McLuhan Fellowship
    • Marshall McLuhan Fellow (2024)
    • TOYM Award (2024)

Pia Ranada-Robles is a Filipino journalist known for her work as a political reporter and multimedia journalist. She has gained prominence for her coverage of Philippine politics and currently serves as a senior reporter for Rappler, one of the Philippines' leading online news organizations.

Early life and education

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Ranada completed her grade school education at Miriam College, graduating in 2004, and subsequently finished her high school studies at the same institution in 2008.[1] She earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in communication from Ateneo de Manila University with magna cum laude distinction.[2]

Career

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Ranada joined Rappler in 2012 and has since specialized in covering the Philippine presidency, politics, and policy. Her role as a political journalist gained significant attention during her coverage of the Duterte administration as Rappler's Malacañang Palace reporter.[3]

Presidential coverage controversy

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In February 2018, Ranada became the subject of national attention when she was barred from entering the Malacañang Palace complex, marking the first time since the Marcos dictatorship that a reporter was prohibited from covering the seat of government.[4] The incident sparked discussions about press freedom in the Philippines, with various organizations, including Human Rights Watch which expressed concern about the implications for media freedom.[5][6]

Awards and recognition

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Ranada has received several prestigious awards for her journalistic work:

Personal life

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Ranada is married to Dru Robles and has one daughter. Ranada is also an avid sports climber, a hobby introduced by her husband.[8][9][10]

References

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  1. ^ "Alumni in the Spotlight: Pia Ranada (GS 2004, HS 2008)". April 27, 2021.
  2. ^ a b Bolledo, Jairo (November 19, 2024). "Rappler's Pia Ranada is Marshall McLuhan fellow for 2024". Rappler. Archived from the original on November 27, 2024. Retrieved January 15, 2025.
  3. ^ "Pia Ranada named Marshall McLuhan Fellow in JVO Journalism Program". CMFR. November 20, 2024.
  4. ^ Nestor Corrales (February 20, 2018). "Journo briefly barred from entering Malacañang". Philippine Daily Inquirer.
  5. ^ Conde, Carlos H. (February 20, 2018). "Philippine Government Bans Journalist from Presidential Palace". Human Rights Watch.
  6. ^ "Duterte bans reporter from presidential palace compound". Associated Press. February 22, 2018. Archived from the original on January 15, 2025. Retrieved January 15, 2025.
  7. ^ "Rappler's Pia Ranada among 2024 TOYM awardees". Rappler. December 15, 2024.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  8. ^ "5 Moms Who Are Also Tough Journalists". Modern Parenting. May 3, 2023.
  9. ^ "How I'm Spending My 105-Day Maternity Leave". Medium. February 19, 2020.
  10. ^ "Love, Sweat, Love: Fun Sports for Couples". Rappler. February 13, 2020.