Get to know the team behind Rappler
Maria A. Ressa CEO & President
Glenda M. Gloria Executive Editor
Miriam Grace A. Go Managing Editor
Chay F. Hofileña Head, Research and Investigation
Lilibeth Frondoso Head, Multimedia Strategy and Growth
Gemma B. Mendoza Head, Digital Services, Lead Researcher on Disinformation and Platforms
Emil Mercado Head, Creative Design
Paterno Esmaquel II News Editor
Kaye Cabal Head, Digital Communications
Celle Caballero Head, Sales & Marketing
Desk
- Inday Varona (Regional Head)
- Acor Arceo (Head, Copy & Editorial Standards)
- Mia Gonzalez (Senior Desk Editor)
- Chito dela Vega (Senior Desk Editor)
- Marguerite de Leon (Editor, Life & Style and Entertainment, and Opinion)
- Herbie Gomez (Mindanao Coordinator)
- Gelo Gonzales (Editor, Technology)
- LeAnne Jazul (Editor, Photo)
- Jasmine Payo (Editor, Sports)
- Jee Geronimo (Editor, Environment)
- Victor Barreiro Jr (Desk Editor)
Multimedia Reporters (in alphabetical order)
- Ysabel Abad
- Michelle Abad
- Steph Arnaldo
- Jairo Bolledo
- Lian Buan (on sabbatical)
- Bea Cupin
- Dwight de Leon
- Delfin Dioquino
- Amanda Lago
- Ryan Macasero
- Bonz Magsambol
- Pia Ranada (on sabbatical)
- Ralf Rivas
- Rambo Talabong
- Sofia Tomacruz
Multimedia Production
- Marga Deona (Lead, Digital and Product Management)
- Jeff Digma
- Emerald Hidalgo
- Nina Liu
- Franz Lopez
- Naoki Mengua
- Ulysis Pontanares
- Jaira Roxas
- Jaene Zaplan
Advertising and Partnerships
- Julian Cirineo
- Armand Dela Cruz
- Patrick Garcia
- Marj Casal Handog
- Josie Custodio
Digital Communications
MovePH Project Managers
Designers
- Guia Abogado
- Alyssa Arizabal
- David Castuciano
- Raffy de Guzman
- Andoy Edoria
- Janina Malinis
- Nico Villarete
Researchers
Tech and Data
- Bien Aculan
- Gaby Baizas
- Patrisha Estrada
- Iggy Franco
- Pauline Macaraeg
- CJ Maglunog (Senior Content Strategist)
- Dylan Salcedo
- Patrick Santos
- Keith Yadao