Although #PiaRanada made a name for herself covering former president Rodrigo Duterte and politics for several years, the intensity of the political beat eventually led her to pivot towards another meaningful way to protect journalism’s role in democracy.
Now Head of Community at Rappler, Ranada ensures that journalists and communities are better equipped to navigate the changing landscapes of politics and media, and that real journalism reaches the people.
On this special episode of The Rolling Stone Philippines Interview, the Voices honoree, journalist, and Head of Community for Rappler discusses how she found purpose in reporting about political and environmental affairs, how reporting on Duterte changed her life, and why — even in the age of AI — journalism remains a deeply human craft.
