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Biography

Jacque Manabat is an acclaimed multimedia journalist known for her innovative digital storytelling and audience engagement. She is a trailblazer in the digital transformation of Philippine journalism, constantly seeking new ways to amplify stories and connect with diverse audiences. Manabat made history as the first journalist in Southeast Asia to use TikTok for news reporting, revolutionizing storytelling with an infotainment approach. Her groundbreaking work earned her verification on the platform and a prestigious invitation to the Global Creators' Festival in South Korea. She has been featured in various publications, including RepublicAsia Women on Top and Philippine Daily Inquirer's Mentors in the Digital Classroom. In 2024, Manabat was selected as one of 22 journalists worldwide to participate in the Edward R. Murrow Program for Traditional and New Media. She was also honored with the Lagerway Communication Excellence Award for Transformative Digital Citizenship. Through her active social media presence, Manabat engages with digital natives, providing accurate information on multiple platforms. Her work has received acclaim both locally and internationally, leading to speaking engagements at journalism seminars across Asia and Europe. She was the sole Asian recipient of the Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung Journalism scholarship, allowing her to collaborate with European journalists at Correctiv. Manabat is a passionate advocate for media literacy, regularly mentoring student journalists and sharing her expertise. Her dedication to community service reflects her belief in using journalism to uplift and empower others. Manabat holds a Master's in Journalism from Ateneo de Manila University and a Bachelor of Arts in Mass Communication from Saint Louis University.

Content

Total articles 351

• Available on paid plans

  PISTON, LTFRB still split on vehicle modernization program

  By Jacque Manabat Verified

  Dec. 14, 2023

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  MMDA says ready for impending 2-day transport strike

  By Jacque Manabat Verified

  Dec. 13, 2023

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  LTO suspends license of driver who impersonated cop

  By Jacque Manabat Verified

  Dec. 01, 2023

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