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Kiara Gorrospe

(She/Her)
Philippines
As seen in: Rappler, verafiles.org, Tinig ng Plaridel
Covers:  Business, Economy, Finance, Technology, Innovation, Social Media, Consumer Trends
Covers business, economy, finance, tech for @radarph_media. Formerly @verafiles.

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Kiara Gorrospe’s Biography

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I am a business journalist with a focus on social media newsgathering. I also carry significant experience in fact-checking, health reporting, and political reporting.

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Why traveling to Siargao has become more expensive than going abroad

Why traveling to Siargao has become more expensive than going abroad

From limited aircraft capacity to island logistics, structural factors are pushing local travel costs higher …

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Caban, a Filipino-made finance app, tracks utang and shared expenses for free

Caban, a Filipino-made finance app, tracks utang and shared expenses for free

Manage your finances with Caban Money Tracker, a unique app that caters to Filipino spending habits and share…

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The silent connection: how lifestyle diseases and food labels affect your mental health

The silent connection: how lifestyle diseases and food labels affect your mental health

Beyond physical toll: discover how NCDs and ultra-processed foods are fueling a mental health crisis in the P…

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Clark gears up for ₱1 billion AI-ready data center as IITI returns to PSE

Clark gears up for ₱1 billion AI-ready data center as IITI returns to PSE

Island Information and Technology, Inc. (IITI) resumes trading after a four-year hiatus, signaling a massive …

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Bazaars of the Week: Holiday markets and Christmas treasures (December 15 to 21)

Bazaars of the Week: Holiday markets and Christmas treasures (December 15 to 21)

From Metro Manila to the provinces, explore festive markets, local finds, and unique gifts before Christmas E…

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₱13.5 billion deal: Ayala Land sells Alabang Town Center stake back to Madrigal family

₱13.5 billion deal: Ayala Land sells Alabang Town Center stake back to Madrigal family

Ownership shake-up marks Ayala Land’s capital recycling strategy amid mixed signals in the Philippine real es…

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Public hospital in Batangas draws amusement and criticism over its free rhinoplasty and blepharoplasty offer

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By Kiara Gorrospe
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Patients will undergo screening before receiving the procedures scheduled for September 17 to 18. A public hospital in Batangas recently went viral for offering free nose jobs for a limited time, raising eyebrows among netizens who questioned the need for cosmetic procedures in a public healthcare setting. In a Facebook post on August 12, the Batangas Provincial Hospital announced free rhinoplasty and blepharoplasty for select patients on September 17 to 18.
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PSEi gains modestly as peso extends decline, August 14, 2026

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By Kiara Gorrospe
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Philippine shares edged higher after the previous session’s losses while the peso weakened for a second straight trading day, keeping markets on mixed footing. Philippine financial markets ended mixed on Friday, August 14, 2026, as the Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) regained some ground while the Philippine peso continued to weaken against the US dollar. The PSEi climbed 9.05 points, or 0.14%, to close at 6,297.30, recovering from the previous trading session’s losses.
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FIRST ON RADAR: Resto founded by DTI secretary’s daughter under fire over VAT-exclusive prices

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By Kiara Gorrospe
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Grapevine Restaurant faces scrutiny over menu prices that exclude the 12% VAT, raising questions about pricing rules and consumer protection. Grapevine Restaurant is facing scrutiny over menu prices that exclude the 12% VAT, with the issue drawing added attention because its founder is the daughter of DTI Secretary Cristina Roque. Grapevine’s menu displays prices exclusive of VAT, raising questions over whether the practice complies with laws requiring VAT to be included in displayed prices.
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Have you ever used a typewriter?

I have not used a typewriter.

How is social media changing news?

Sourcing news stories has become easier but getting news to the right audience has become more difficult.

How do you prefer to be pitched on stories?

Reach me through my email.