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| Pia Ranada | |
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| Born | Pia Ranada-Robles |
| Nationality | Filipino |
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| Occupation | |
| Years active | 2012–present |
| Employer | Rappler |
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| Spouse | Dru Robles |
| Children | 1 daughter |
| Awards |
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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
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. She earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in communication from Ateneo de Manila University with magna cum laude distinction.
Career
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.
Presidential coverage controversy
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. 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.
Awards and recognition
Ranada has received several prestigious awards for her journalistic work:
Marshall McLuhan Fellow (2024) - Awarded through the Jaime V. Ongpin Journalism Seminar program The Outstanding Young Men (TOYM) Award (2024) - Recognized for her contributions to journalism
Personal life
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 harbour her likings.
References
- "Alumni in the Spotlight: Pia Ranada (GS 2004, HS 2008)". April 27, 2021.
- ^ 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.
{{cite web}}: 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.