Mara Cepeda

Philippines Correspondent

Mara Cepeda joined The Straits Times in 2022 after working for seven years at Rappler, where she covered some of the biggest political news in the Philippines. She specializes in stories on politics, governance, diplomacy, and women’s rights. In 2021, she was chosen for the prestigious Asia Journalism Fellowship in Singapore and the Reham Al-Farra Memorial Journalism Fellowship to cover the 76th United Nations General Assembly.

French Navy makes debut in annual US-Philippine war games amid South China Sea tensions
From Lucky Plaza to Canada: How ex-followers raised funds for Philippines’ fugitive preacher
A lot of potential to be tapped in Philippines; Singapore hopes to play key role: Vivian
PM Lee ‘a respected statesman’ who opened doors, gave Singapore credibility on world stage: Vivian
Philippines plans development of SEZ, with Singapore-inspired housing and aviation hub
Asean states may differ in approach to South China Sea spat, but all are seeking peace: Vivian
Philippines has no plan to give US more access to military bases: Marcos
Biden, Kishida and Marcos make common cause against China in first trilateral summit
Mama, come home: Can the Philippines bring back its migrant workers?
Parched farms, cancelled classes: Extreme heat scorches South-east Asia
Sino-US rivalry: Why the Marcos-Duterte feud is more than just a clan war
‘White elephants’: China-funded projects in Philippines languish in limbo
‘Not what good neighbours do’: Philippine lawmaker hits out at Singapore over Taylor Swift deal
Thousands gather on anniversary of Philippine revolt to protest Marcos’ charter change plans
Tattoos, street signs, artworks: Filipinos devise ways to make ancient Baybayin script cool again
Philippines, Vietnam agree to cooperate in South China Sea amid a more assertive Beijing
Closer Philippines-Indonesia defence ties could bolster Manila’s claims in South China Sea
Entitled or empowered? Filipino Gen Zs challenge work norms in the Philippines
Philippines counters China’s aggression at sea with ‘assertive transparency’ campaign
Ex-Philippine opposition senator de Lima wants to help ICC probe into Duterte’s drug war
Fragile peace: Marawi blast shows ISIS still a threat in southern Philippines
Political shakedowns in the Philippines threaten Marcos-Duterte alliance
Philippine govt agrees to restart peace talks with communists
Dogged by red flags and territorial clashes, China-funded projects in Philippines hit snag
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