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

DepEd engages stakeholders to shape national policy on skills qualification

November 21, 2024 10:48 am

The Department of Education (DepEd) on Thursday, Nov. 21, announced that its partner agencies had convened stakeholders from the education, training, and labor sectors to discuss future interventions for implementing the Philippine Qualifications Framework (PQF).

CHED: 4 Philippine universities to offer world-class education to Myanmar refugees, conflict victims

November 21, 2024 7:52 am

The Commission on Higher Education (CHED) announced that refugees and students affected by armed conflict in Myanmar can now pursue higher education at top higher education institutions (HEIs) in the Philippines.

Philippine entertainment industry faces 'existential threat' from online piracy, warns CitizenWatch

November 21, 2024 5:51 am

Advocacy group CitizenWatch Philippines has raised an alarm over the growing threat of online piracy to the Philippine entertainment industry and urgently called on the Senate to pass the long-awaited Online Site Blocking Act to prevent the industry from facing potential collapse.

2024 Glory Awards: UPCMCAA to honor three distinguished alumni

November 21, 2024 4:49 am

The University of the Philippines College of Mass Communication Alumni Association (UPCMCAA) reaffirms its commitment to honoring alumni who embody excellence and public service by recognizing three distinguished individuals in this year’s edition of the Glory Awards.

DepEd, UNICEF discuss Sulu transition, collaborative learning initiatives

November 20, 2024 7:20 am

The Department of Education (DepEd) announced on Wednesday, Nov. 20, that it met with the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) to request assistance in supporting Sulu's transition through joint learning interventions.