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Katerina Francisco
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Editorial Coordinator, EngageMedia
Manila
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Biography
I'm a writer, researcher and editor with 5 years of work experience in journalism and an educational background in communications and development studies. Work Experience Previously, I was a Manila-based journalist for English-language news website Rappler. As head of research, I helped supervise research work and news-gathering activities for the website's investigative arm, Newsbreak. Before this role, I was a multimedia reporter producing breaking news stories, video reports, and research-based explanatory articles on transportation, politics, and development issues. Education I completed my Master of Development Studies (gender and development specialisation) at the University of Melbourne as an Australia Awards scholar. I earned my undergraduate degree in Communications, minor in Japanese Studies, from Ateneo de Manila University. Links to my work Photography portfolio Video reports
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Content
By Katerina Francisco Verified| EngageMedia Verified Our dynamic Asia-Pacific nonprofit is hiring an Organisational Development Coordinator!The role is responsible for helping sustain, deepen and scale EngageMedia’s operations and human capital systems. The role builds the strength of EngageMedia’s organisational infrastructure to ensure our program work is dynamic, strategic, and well executed.
By Katerina Francisco Verified| EngageMedia Verified Exploring the spread of disinformation and historical revisionism in the Philippines, this short article dissects the film “This is How Her House Was Built” by Jaime Morados. The film offers a poignant allegory for how twisted narratives can distort reality, sowing confusion and burying uncomfortable truths beneath a veneer of revisionist fiction.
By Katerina Francisco Verified, Jezreel Ines| Rappler Verified Editor’s Note: This is an updated story on former Supreme Court associate justice Samuel Martires first published on March 6, 2017, when he was appointed Ombudsman. We are republishing the story with new and updated information. MANILA, Philippines – The secretive Ombudsman Samuel Martires is grabbing headlines once again for his latest remarks opposing public releases of annual audit reports made by the Commission on Audit (COA).
Company Info
EngageMedia
EngageMedia is a non-profit organization founded in 2005 that focuses on media, technology, and culture. It aims to address social and environmental issues in the Asia-Pacific region through an open-source film platform. The organization advocates for digital rights, promotes open and secure technology, and supports video-driven social change. EngageMedia collaborates with filmmakers, technologists, and social movements to amplify marginalized voices and drive systemic change. Its initiatives include providing tools and training for independent filmmakers, leading digital rights advocacy efforts, and developing projects to enhance digital security for activists. The organization also hosts an online archive of independent videos to ensure accessibility and reuse. EngageMedia works closely with independent filmmakers, civil society organizations, and grassroots movements to promote human rights and democracy in the region.
Manila, Philippines
+61 3 9015 9744
Founded: 2005