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

Top government officials' approval, trust ratings decline in November — Pulse Asia

December 21, 2024 1:21 pm

The majority of the country’s top government officials saw a dip in their approval and trust ratings in November, according to a survey conducted by Pulse Asia and released on Saturday, Dec. 21.

Cloudy skies with rain expected in parts of the country due to shear line, ‘amihan’ — PAGASA

December 21, 2024 1:17 am

The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) has forecasted cloudy skies with scattered rains in various parts of the Philippines on Saturday, Dec. 21.

DepEd to roll out new wave of PPP projects for 15K classrooms in 2025

December 20, 2024 10:44 am

The Department of Education (DepEd) announced on Friday, Dec. 20, its plan to launch a new wave of Public-Private Partnership (PPP) projects aimed at designing, financing, and constructing 15,000 classrooms in approximately 1,600 schools across nine regions starting next year.

DOH clarifies: PhilHealth offers health insurance, not pension

December 20, 2024 4:06 am

The Department of Health (DOH) on Friday, Dec. 20, clarified that the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) is a health insurance provider and not a pension program.

Former UP President Francisco ‘Dodong’ Nemenzo passes away at 89

December 19, 2024 3:33 pm

The University of the Philippines (UP) mourns the passing of its former president, Dr. Francisco “Dodong” Nemenzo, on Friday, Dec. 19.