Paul Mata - Profile and Journalist Details

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Biography

Paul has more than decade of professional photography and writing experience. He began his career in 2005 at Newsbreak magazine (now under Rappler.com) working as a photo contributor. He also did freelance work for Summit Media, shooting for Candy, Seventeen, Kid Zone, Hi! and Yes! magazines. He eventually found his niche in the entertainment website Philippine Entertainment Portal (PEP.PH) covering lifestyle events, interviewing celebrities and getting the juiciest showbiz news. In 2011, he made his way to broadcasting world working under the Corporate PR group of TV5. He established and handled the publicity of Sports5, the sports division of the television network. The network’s other long-running entertainment shows were also assigned to him. It also allowed him to to be one of the network’s in-house photographer shooting entertainment programs and sports events like the PBA (Philippine Basketball Association), United Football League (UFL), Guam-based PXC (Pacific X-Treme Combat), FIBA Asia 2013 and other major events in the country. In 2016, he began covering the NBA for Sports5.PH (now ESPN5). He is currently covering the league for Rappler.com. He also did the stills and publicity photography for G It’s Entertainment, an independent film company based in South Carolina. Some of his photos were featured by Marvista Entertainment. Paul is a Journalism graduate from the University of the Philippines He also obtained his MBA from Louisiana State University in Shreveport.

Content

Total articles 19

• Miami Heat coach Erik Spoelstra earns record $120-million extension

  By Jasmine W. Payo, Paul Mata| Rappler Verified CHARLOTTE, USA – Miami Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra has agreed to a contract extension with the team that will make him the longest-tenured coach in franchise history. According to an ESPN report, the eight-year, $120-million deal will also make him one of the highest-paid coaches in the league. News of his contract extension was first reported by Heat beat reporter Ira Winderman and later officially announced by the team.

  By Jasmine W. Payo, Paul Mata · Rappler

  Jan. 10, 2024

• How momentum shifted to Miami

  By Paul Mata| Rappler Verified MIAMI, USA – As the series switches to the sunny beaches of Florida, momentum it seems has shifted to the Miami Heat following their masterful comeback against the Denver Nuggets in Game 2 of the series. Perhaps it started right before tip-off when Heat coach Erik Spoelstra kept people guessing on the composition of his starting five, just two hours before the game. “I cannot confirm that, nor will I,” Spoelstra said, giving the media gathered a quick smile.

  By Paul Mata · Rappler

  Jun. 07, 2023

• 5 takeaways from Game 1 of the NBA Finals

  By Paul Mata| Rappler Verified DENVER, USA – For a debuting NBA finalist, Denver made it look quite easy. The Nuggets, who reached the championship round for the first time in franchise history, quickly brushed off rust worries after a nine-day layoff and cruised easily against the Miami Heat, 104-93, in Game 1 on Thursday, June 1 (Friday, June 2, Manila time). Nuggets center Nikola Jokic had another triple-double, collecting  27 points, 10 rebounds, and 14 assists.

  By Paul Mata · Rappler

  Jun. 03, 2023

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Company Info

Rappler

Rappler is a Philippine online news website that launched in January 2012, founded by a group of journalists and businessmen. It is operated by Rappler, Inc., which is primarily owned by Rappler Holdings Corporation. The company is recognized for being one of the few media organizations in the Philippines owned entirely by journalists. Rappler offers a variety of services, including news coverage, features, and investigative journalism. Its advocacy arm, MovePH, focuses on social and community development initiatives. The platform also includes Newsbreak for in-depth reporting, a Mood Meter to gauge reader reactions, and a fact-checking service in partnership with Facebook. Additionally, Rappler has a membership program called Rappler+, which provides exclusive content and events for subscribers. The website is accessible for free, catering to a diverse audience interested in news and social issues.