Merlina Hernando-Malipot

Senior Section Editor / Senior Reporter

A veteran journalist with over two decades of writing and reporting experience, she currently serves as a Senior Section Editor for Manila Bulletin under National News. 

In this role, she oversees reports on agencies and departments, including but not limited to Education, Health, Science and Technology, Social Welfare, and ICT. 

As a Senior Reporter, she covers press conferences and events, conducts interviews with key figures, and regularly writes news stories and features on education, health, and other related topics. 

Read her stories at https://mb.com.ph/author/merlina-hernando-malipot

Easterlies to bring cloudy skies to Metro Manila, the rest of the Philippines

March 15, 2025 4:19 am

Metro Manila and most parts of the Philippines will experience cloudy skies due to the easterlies, while three areas are expected to reach “danger” level heat indices on Saturday, March 15, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA).

DepEd plans to cut Senior High School tracks from 4 to 2

March 14, 2025 12:18 pm

To provide graduates with opportunities for higher education or employment, the Department of Education (DepEd) plans to reduce the current Senior High School (SHS) tracks from four to two.

Strengthening government’s commitment: Angara leads groundbreaking for science high schools

March 13, 2025 5:08 am

Reaffirming the administration’s dedication to enhancing science and technology education in the country, the Department of Education (DepEd) announced on Thursday, March 13, that Education Secretary Sonny Angara led the groundbreaking ceremonies for two major science high school projects in key cities.

PAGASA: Heat index in 3 areas may reach 'danger' level on March 13

March 13, 2025 1:35 am

The heat index in three areas may reach the “danger” level on Thursday, March 13, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA).

DepEd partners with LinkedIn to upskill 200,000 teachers, prepare job-ready graduates

March 12, 2025 1:45 pm

To bridge the education-employment gap in the Philippines and strengthen the nation's teaching workforce while equipping the next generation with skills for the AI-driven economy, the Department of Education (DepEd) forged a partnership with LinkedIn on Wednesday, March 12.