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.
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.[2]
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.[3] The incident sparked discussions about press freedom in the Philippines, with various organizations, including Human Rights Watch, expressing concern about the implications for media freedom.[4]
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[5] The Outstanding Young Men (TOYM) Award (2024) - Recognized for her contributions to journalism[6]
Personal life
[edit]Pia Ranada is married to Dru Robles, and they have one daughter. Ranada is also passionate about sports climbing, a hobby she enjoys with her husband, who introduced her to the sport. It serves as a way for her to connect with her family and to harbor her likings.[7][8][9]
References
[edit]- ^ "Alumni in the Spotlight: Pia Ranada (GS 2004, HS 2008)". 2021-04-27.
- ^ "Pia Ranada named Marshall McLuhan Fellow in JVO Journalism Program". CMFR. 2024-11-20.
- ^ Nestor Corrales (2018-02-20). "Journo briefly barred from entering Malacañang". Philippine Daily Inquirer.
- ^ Carlos H. Conde (2018-02-20). "Philippine Government Bans Journalist from Presidential Palace". Human Rights Watch.
{{cite web}}: Missing or empty|url=(help) - ^ "Rappler's Pia Ranada is Marshall McLuhan fellow for 2024". Rappler.com. 2024-11-19.
{{cite web}}: Missing or empty|url=(help) - ^ "Rappler's Pia Ranada among 2024 TOYM awardees". Rappler.com. 2024-12-15.
{{cite web}}: Missing or empty|url=(help) - ^ "5 Moms Who Are Also Tough Journalists". Modern Parenting. 2023-05-03.
- ^ "How I'm Spending My 105-Day Maternity Leave". Medium. 2020-02-19.
- ^ "Love, Sweat, Love: Fun Sports for Couples". Rappler. 2020-02-13.