Makati, Metro Manila, Philippines
$250 - $350 / Day
I am a freelance journalist and local producer that has been working for international media for over 10 years, reporting on stories in Manila, Philippines. I have written for a variety of publications such as CNN.com, The Guardian, Los Angeles Times, Forbes Asia and worked on radio, TV stories or documentaries that appeared in places such as the UK (BBC), France (Arte), USA (PBS) and Israel (Uvda). I have also written stories for international organizations such as ADB and United Nations Volunteers and for the CSR divisions of businesses.
Around 400 families live in the Ulingan squatter community in Tondo, Manila. The majority of the residents of Ulingan, whose name means 'place where charcoal is made', earn a living from smoke and fire.
A 15 year old girl expect her second child explains how she learned about contraception only after it was too late.
A story on how Amerasian children were stigmatized for being illegitimate and for being the children of women in prostitution.
A bill recently filed in the Philippine Congress provides hope for thousands of couples trapped in failed and often abusive marriages, by legalizing divorce.
After 14 years in limbo, a controversial landmark legislation called the Reproductive Health bill could bring major changes in the country of almost 96 million people. The proposed law requires the government to provide contraceptives, information on modern family planning methods at public health centers and comprehensive reproductive health curriculum in schools.
Private equity funds have traditionally shown little interest in the Philippines. But the country’s recent strong economic performance and favorable demographic trends are putting it on their radar.
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