Assistant Professor of Journalism at University of the Philippines (UP) Diliman
Philippines
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- Director, CMC Office of Research and Publication at University of the Philippines (UP) Diliman
- Co-host, Usapang Media at National Union of Journalists of the Philippines (NUJP)
- Managing Editor, Philippine Journalism Review at Center for Media Freedom and Responsibility (CMFR)
- Columnist at Pinoy Weekly
- Assistant Professor of Journalism at University of the Philippines (UP) Diliman
- Member, Board of Editors at Bulatlat Online Magazine
- Education
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- De La Salle University
- University of the Philippines
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- Writing and Editing
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Danilo Arao’s Summary
DANILO ARAÑA ARAO is an assistant professor of the Department of Journalism at the University of the Philippines College of Mass Communication (UP CMC) in Diliman, Quezon City where he is concurrent director of the Office of Research and Publication (ORP).
He is a member of the Board of Editors of Bulatlat, a weekly online news magazine and writes a column for Pinoy Weekly, a tabloid in Filipino. He is also a co-host of the radio program Usapang Media on DWAD 1098 khz which airs every Monday from 3:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Prof. Arao is managing editor of the Philippine Journalism Review - the only refereed journal on journalism in Southeast Asia - published by the Center for Media Freedom and Responsibility (CMFR). He also serves as associate editor of the UP-based refereed journal Social Science Diliman. He is part of the Editorial Review Board of the Scientific Journals International which publishes peer-reviewed online journals for all disciplines.
Prior to teaching fulltime at UP, he was editor-in-chief (1994-1999) and head of research (2000-2001) of IBON Foundation, an independent research think-tank. He also taught Political Science part-time at the De La Salle University (DLSU) from 1993 to 1995.
Prof. Arao earned a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Communication (major in Journalism), cum laude, from UP Diliman and was adjudged Most Outstanding Journalism Student upon his graduation. He finished his Master of Arts (MA) in Philippine Studies, with High Distinction, at DLSU and was awarded a gold medal for academic excellence.
For more information about Prof. Arao, please visit his website at http://www.dannyarao.com.
Danilo Arao’s Specialties:
print journalism, radio journalism, online journalism, media criticism, political economy, publication design and layout, web authoring, blogging
Danilo Arao’s Experience
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Director, CMC Office of Research and Publication
University of the Philippines (UP) Diliman
(Educational Institution; 10,001 or more employees; Education Management industry)
July 2007 — Present (11 months)
creates and coordinates the college's research agenda; supervises the publication of CMC Balita, the college's internal newsletter; ensures the publication of Plaridel (A Journal of Philippine Communication, Media, and Society), the college's refereed biannual journal; organizes venues for academic discourse among the faculty like the holding of twice-a-month faculty colloquia; sits as a member of the College Executive Board (CEB); and performs other tasks assigned by the Dean and/or the CEB
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Co-host, Usapang Media
National Union of Journalists of the Philippines (NUJP)
(Non-Profit; 1-10 employees; Broadcast Media industry)
July 2007 — Present (11 months)
does board work on an assigned Monday, 3:30 to 4:00 p.m. at the DWAD 1098 khz AM station in Mandaluyong City; and helps in the planning of the radio program's line-up of episodes
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Managing Editor, Philippine Journalism Review
Center for Media Freedom and Responsibility (CMFR)
(Non-Profit; 11-50 employees; Media Production industry)
June 2007 — Present (1 year)
supervises the production of the refereed journal; and contributes articles to the refereed journal
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Columnist
Pinoy Weekly
(Privately Held; 11-50 employees; Newspapers industry)
July 2006 — Present (1 year 11 months)
writes regular column in Filipino titled Konteksto (Context)
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Assistant Professor of Journalism
University of the Philippines (UP) Diliman
(Educational Institution; 10,001 or more employees; Writing and Editing industry)
July 2002 — Present (5 years 11 months)
teaches various Journalism and Communication subjects; conducts training on writing, editing and other aspects of mass media work and technical writing for the private and public sector; initiates academic research related to Journalism and Mass Communication conducts extension work through involvement in various social activities and issue campaigns; performs academic tasks as a member of the Diliman University Council (UC)
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Member, Board of Editors
Bulatlat Online Magazine
(Non-Profit; 11-50 employees; Online Media industry)
July 2001 — Present (6 years 11 months)
edits and writes for Bulatlat, an independent online news magazine; acts as webmaster, maintaining and developing its website http://www.bulatlat.com/ and its two mailing list groups, http://groups.yahoo.com/group/bulatlat/ and http://groups.yahoo.com/group/bulatlat-articles/; and represents Bulatlat in meetings, speaking engagements and other activities which require its presence
Danilo Arao’s Education
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De La Salle University
Master of Arts (MA), Philippine Studies, 2000 — 2002
- Activities and Societies:
- graduated with High Distinction; earned a 3.8 grade point average (GPA); submitted master's thesis titled "The State of the Philippine Downstream Oil Industry"; and recipient, DLSU Student Financial Assistance Program (STUFAP) full scholarship
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University of the Philippines
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Communication (major in Journalism), 1986 — 1991
- Activities and Societies:
- graduated cum laude; awardee, 1991 Most Outstanding Journalism Student (general weighted average: 1.6); submitted undergraduate thesis titled "A Historical Study of the Philippine Daily Inquirer"; recipient, Pedro Teodoro Journalism Scholarship (awarded by the Marsman Foundation); and news editor, Philippine Collegian (official student publication of UP Diliman)
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Danilo Arao’s Honors:
lifetime member, Phi Kappa Phi International Honor Society (University of the Philippines chapter); lifetime member, Pi Gamma Mu International Honor Society in Social Science (UP Alpha chapter); graduated with High Distinction (master's level); graduated cum laude (baccalaureate level); awardee, 1991 Most Outstanding Journalism Student; valedictorian (high school), other awards on academic proficiency, loyalty and leadership; first honorable mention (elementary), other awards on academic proficiency
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