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Pia Ranada 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 went on to earn her Bachelor of Arts degree in Communication from Ateneo de Manila University.

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, expressing 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

Notable Work

Her reporting has focused on various aspects of Philippine governance, including:

Presidential decisions and policies Government response to major national issues Investigation of government programs and initiatives Coverage of significant political developments and their implications for Philippine democracy

References

1. "Alumni in the Spotlight: Pia Ranada (GS 2004, HS 2008)". 2021-04-27.
2. "Pia Ranada named Marshall McLuhan Fellow in JVO Journalism Program". 2024-11-20.
3. Nestor Corrales (2018-02-20). "Journo briefly barred from entering Malacañang". Philippine Daily Inquirer.
4. Carlos H. Conde (2018-02-20). "Philippine Government Bans Journalist from Presidential Palace". Human Rights Watch. {{cite web}}: Missing or empty |url= (help)
5. "Rappler's Pia Ranada is Marshall McLuhan fellow for 2024". Rappler.com. 2024-11-19. {{cite web}}: Missing or empty |url= (help)
6. "Rappler's Pia Ranada among 2024 TOYM awardees". Rappler.com. 2024-12-15. {{cite web}}: Missing or empty |url= (help)

• Filipino journalists
• Rappler
• Living people
• Ateneo de Manila University alumni
• Miriam College alumni