Pia Ranada
Pia Ranada | |
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Born | Pia Ranada-Robles |
Nationality | Filipino |
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Years active | 2012–present |
Employer | Rappler |
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Spouse | Dru Robles |
Children | 1 daughter |
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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
[edit]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
[edit]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
[edit]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
[edit]Ranada has received several prestigious awards for her journalistic work:
- Marshall McLuhan Fellow (2024) - Awarded through the Jaime V. Ongpin Journalism Seminar program[2]
- The Outstanding Young Men (TOYM) Award (2024) - Recognized for her contributions to journalism[7]
Personal life
[edit]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
[edit]- ^ "Alumni in the Spotlight: Pia Ranada (GS 2004, HS 2008)". April 27, 2021.
- ^ 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.
- ^ "Pia Ranada named Marshall McLuhan Fellow in JVO Journalism Program". CMFR. November 20, 2024.
- ^ Nestor Corrales (February 20, 2018). "Journo briefly barred from entering Malacañang". Philippine Daily Inquirer.
- ^ Conde, Carlos H. (February 20, 2018). "Philippine Government Bans Journalist from Presidential Palace". Human Rights Watch.
- ^ "Duterte bans reporter from presidential palace compound". Associated Press. February 22, 2018. Archived from the original on January 15, 2025. Retrieved January 15, 2025.
- ^ "Rappler's Pia Ranada among 2024 TOYM awardees". Rappler. December 15, 2024.
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: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ "5 Moms Who Are Also Tough Journalists". Modern Parenting. May 3, 2023.
- ^ "How I'm Spending My 105-Day Maternity Leave". Medium. February 19, 2020.
- ^ "Love, Sweat, Love: Fun Sports for Couples". Rappler. February 13, 2020.