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Archived Writings of a Working Journalist and Part-time Student

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About

Myla Hayo Torres

EDUCATION

June 2006 – present University of the Philippines Diliman, Quezon City

  • Currently taking Master’s Degree in International Studies

2005- 2006 Konrad Adenauer School of Journalism at the Ateneo de Manila University

  • Certificate courses in Online Journalism (Fellow)

1998–2002 University of the Philippines Diliman, Quezon City

  • Bachelor of Arts in Journalism cum laude
    • University Scholar (1st sem AY 2001-2002, 1st sem AY 2000-2001)
    • College Scholar (2nd sem AY 2000-2001, 1st sem AY 1999-2000, 2nd sem AY 1998-1999)
    • Phi Kappa Phi International Honor Society
    • Pi Gamma Mu International Honor Society for the Social Sciences
    • UP Journalism Club Vice President for External Affairs, Membership Committee Head, Newsletter Co-editor
    • Tinig ng Plaridel Writer
    • Graduation Committee Yearbook Layout Editor

1994-1998 Holy Family Academy Angeles City

  • High School

1988-1994 Holy Family Academy Angeles City

  • Elementary with honors

WORK EXPERIENCE

Jul 2002-present GMA Network, Inc.

  • Junior Desk Editor (work involves deployment of reporters, getting stories, interviewing sources, fact checking, giving story pitches )
  • Associate Producer- Desk for QTV-11 newscast Balitanghali (work involves doing story conferences, checking scripts and producing other requirements of the newscast)

June 2002 ABS-CBN Network

  • Trainee Writer

March-May 2001- Philippine Daily Inquirer

  • Intern, Eleksyon 2001 Volunteer

SKILLS/INTERESTS

  • Proficiency in spoken and written English and Filipino
  • Research and writing skills
  • Proficiency in application software MS word, MS Powerpoint, MS Excel and Adobe PageMaker
  • Knowledge in HTML and web authoring
  • Proficiency in Internet research
  • Enjoys reading, blogging,movies and traveling