Professor and journalist
Philippines
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- Columnist at Asian Correspondent
- Visiting Professor at 한남대학교 (Hannam University)
- Associate Editor, Social Science Diliman at University of the Philippines
- Managing Editor, Philippine Journalism Review at Center for Media Freedom and Responsibility
- Columnist at Pinoy Weekly
- Assistant Professor of Journalism at University of the Philippines
- Member, Board of Editors at Bulatlat.com
- Past
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- Director, CMC Office of Research and Publication at University of the Philippines
- Co-host, Usapang Media at National Union of Journalists of the Philippines
- Member, Board of Critics at Dokyu (ABC 5)
- Chairperson, Department of Journalism at University of the Philippines
- Co-host, Ngayon Na, Bayan! (Now's the Time, People!) at Kodao Productions, Inc.
- Consultant at FEATI University
- Instructor at University of the Philippines
- Research Head at IBON Foundation, Inc.
- Senior Lecturer at University of the Philippines
- Editor-in-Chief at IBON Foundation, Inc.
- Lecturer at University of the Philippines
- Lecturer at De La Salle University
- Research Director at Council for People's Development (CPD)
- Education
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- De La Salle University
- University of the Philippines
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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.
From March 2009 to March 2010, he is on special detail as a visiting professor at Hannam University's Linton Global College in Daejeon, South Korea.
He is a member of the Board of Editors of Bulatlat.com (a weekly online news magazine). He writes a column in Filipino ("Konteksto") for Pinoy Weekly and another column in English ("Philippine Fantasy") for the Asian Correspondent.
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.
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, advocacy journalism, alternative journalism, campus journalism, citizen journalism, media criticism, media ethics, media research, statistical analysis, political economy, technical writing, editing, publication design and layout, web authoring, blogging
Danilo Arao’s Experience
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Columnist
Asian Correspondent
(Media Production industry)
October 2009 — Present (2 months)
Writes weekly column titled "Philippine Fantasy" (http://www.asiancorrespondent.com/danny-arao-blog).
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Visiting Professor
한남대학교 (Hannam University)
(Education Management industry)
March 2009 — Present (9 months)
Currently on special detail at the university's Linton Global College. Handles the following courses: Global Communication, Organizational Communication, Persuasive Communication (1 and 2), Communication Theory and Communication Ethics. Serves as faculty adviser for Global Horizons (LGC's official student publication). Helps the Dean in coordinating LGC's internship program.
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Associate Editor, Social Science Diliman
University of the Philippines
(Educational Institution; 10,001 or more employees; Higher Education industry)
August 2007 — Present (2 years 4 months)
Assists the editor-in-chief in the performance of his or her functions; acts as editor-in-chief in the latter's absence; and assists the editor-in-chief in making other editorial decisions necessary for the publication of the journal published by the UP Diliman Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research and Development (OVCRD).
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Managing Editor, Philippine Journalism Review
Center for Media Freedom and Responsibility
(Media Production industry)
June 2007 — Present (2 years 6 months)
Supervises the production of the refereed journal; and contributes articles to the refereed journal
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Columnist
Pinoy Weekly
(Newspapers industry)
July 2006 — Present (3 years 5 months)
Writes regular column in Filipino titled Konteksto (Context)
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Assistant Professor of Journalism
University of the Philippines
(Educational Institution; 10,001 or more employees; Higher Education industry)
July 2002 — Present (7 years 5 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.com
(Online Media industry)
July 2001 — Present (8 years 5 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.
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Director, CMC Office of Research and Publication
University of the Philippines
(Educational Institution; Higher Education industry)
July 2007 — February 2009 (1 year 8 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
(Civic & Social Organization industry)
July 2007 — November 2007 (5 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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Member, Board of Critics
Dokyu (ABC 5)
(Broadcast Media industry)
May 2007 — August 2007 (4 months)
Evaluated 19 documentaries submitted by student filmmakers from various schools; gave on-camera critique of selected documentaries
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Chairperson, Department of Journalism
University of the Philippines
(Educational Institution; 10,001 or more employees; Higher Education industry)
June 2005 — June 2006 (1 year 1 month)
Provided academic leadership in the department; conceptualized and ensured the implementation of departmental activities, particularly the Lopez Jaena Journalism Workshop; sat as a member of the College Executive Board (CEB) and the College Academic Personnel Committee (CAPC); performed other tasks assigned by the Dean, CEB and CAPC
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Co-host, Ngayon Na, Bayan! (Now's the Time, People!)
Kodao Productions, Inc.
(Broadcast Media industry)
April 2004 — February 2006 (1 year 11 months)
Went on board every Friday, 2:30 to 4:00 p.m. at the DZRJ station in Makati City; helped in the planning of the radio program's line-up of episodes; and wrote the script for the radio program's Friday episode.
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Consultant
FEATI University
(Higher Education industry)
December 2004 — March 2005 (4 months)
Designed the university's baccalaureate and certificate programs in journalism based on a review of selected journalism programs in the Philippines and abroad and consultations with selected media practitioners; identified the university's technical and human resource needs in offering various journalism courses; and advised university officials, particularly the President and the Vice President for Academic Affairs, on courses of action to meet the requirements of the Commission on Higher Education (CHED).
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Instructor
University of the Philippines
(Educational Institution; 10,001 or more employees; Higher Education industry)
June 2001 — July 2002 (1 year 2 months)
Taught various Journalism and Communication subjects; and conducted training on writing, editing and other aspects of mass media work and technical writing for the private and public sector through the UP-CMC Office of Extension, Research and Publication (OERP).
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Research Head
IBON Foundation, Inc.
(Research industry)
January 2000 — June 2001 (1 year 6 months)
Supervised the research programs and projects of the institution; managed the institution's Databank unit; wrote policy papers of the institution; fulfilled tasks related to media relations, e.g., giving media interviews, contact building and writing press releases; acted as resource person on various topics; conducted training and workshop on information advocacy and political economy; performed related tasks as member of the IBON Executive Committee, Editorial Board, and Research Board; and acted as the institution's webmaster and systems administrator, maintaining and developing its three websites; namely, IBON Foundation online, Asia Pacific Research Network and Alternatives to Globalization.
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Senior Lecturer
University of the Philippines
(Educational Institution; 10,001 or more employees; Higher Education industry)
1997 — 2001 (4 years )
Taught various Journalism and Communication subjects; and conducted training on writing, editing and other aspects of mass media work and technical writing for the private and public sector through the UP-CMC Office of Extension, Research and Publication (OERP).
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Editor-in-Chief
IBON Foundation, Inc.
(Research industry)
March 1994 — December 1999 (5 years 10 months)
Edited and supervised twelve (12) regular publications of IBON Foundation, namely IBON Facts & Figures (two editions, English and Filipino), Maya Komiks 1, Maya Komiks 2, Maya Komiks 3, Sibikomiks 4, Sibikomiks 5, Ekonokomiks Praymer 6, Philippine Currents, Asian Currents, World Currents and IBON Facts & Figures English (Student Edition); wrote policy papers of the institution; fulfilled tasks related to media relations, e.g., giving media interviews, contact building and writing press releases; acted as resource person on various topics; conducted training and workshop on information advocacy and political economy; performed related tasks as member of the IBON Executive Committee, Editorial Board, and Research Board; and acted as the institution's webmaster and systems administrator, maintaining and developing its three websites; namely, IBON Foundation online, Asia Pacific Research Network and Alternatives to Globalization.
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Lecturer
University of the Philippines
(Educational Institution; 10,001 or more employees; Higher Education industry)
1995 — 1997 (2 years )
Taught various Journalism and Communication subjects; and conducted training on writing, editing and other aspects of mass media work and technical writing for the private and public sector through the UP-CMC Office of Extension, Research and Publication (OERP).
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Lecturer
De La Salle University
(Educational Institution; 501-1000 employees; Higher Education industry)
1993 — 1995 (2 years )
Taught two subjects on Political Science, namely Philippine Government and Constitution (PHILGOV) and Government and Agrarian Reform (GOVAGRE); and acted as adviser and panelist to various undergraduate theses.
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Research Director
Council for People's Development (CPD)
(Civic & Social Organization industry)
November 1990 — March 1994 (3 years 5 months)
Acted as department head of the Research, Databank and Publications (RDP) Department; edited and supervised the production of CPD's two regular publications, namely Kabalikat: The Development Worker (quarterly) and the Development Monitor (monthly); conducted training on basic journalism and various development issues like structural adjustment program (SAP); and served as member of the organization's Management Committee (ManCom).
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 Interests:
Writing, editing, reading, broadcasting, teaching, blogging, HTML handcoding, motorcycling, driving, walking, jogging
Danilo Arao’s Groups:
Philippine Resource Persons Group, UP Credit Cooperative, UP Consumers Cooperative, UP CMC Alumni Association, UP CMC Foundation, Kodao Productions, All-UP Academic Employees Union, Congress of Teachers/Educators for Nationalism and Democracy (CONTEND), Alliance of Concerned Teachers (ACT), National Union of Journalists of the Philippines (NUJP), Philippine Collegian
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Pi Gamma Mu - International Honor Society -
University of the Philippines (UP) Alumni Network
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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