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Pilar Manuel

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Pilar Manuel’s Biography

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I lead the production of The Exchange with Rico Hizon, CNN Philippines' business and financial show. I also produce for The Final Word with Rico Hizon, the network's flagship late night newscast.

My multi-platform journalistic experience focuses on business, economic, and governance developments here and around the world.

Pilar Manuel’s Journalist Portfolio

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UnionBank raises ₱11B in PH's first-ever digital peso bonds

UnionBank raises ₱11B in PH's first-ever digital peso bonds

Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, June 2) - UnionBank of the Philippines has raised ₱11 billion from its maiden …

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'Challenging, but not insurmountable': Balisacan on leading NEDA under Marcos admin

'Challenging, but not insurmountable': Balisacan on leading NEDA under Marcos admin

Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, May 31) - Arsenio Balisacan's incoming stint as director general of the Nation…

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Govt fully pays ₱300-B BSP loan ahead of deadline as liquidity support unwinds

Govt fully pays ₱300-B BSP loan ahead of deadline as liquidity support unwinds

'The repayment fulfills the goal of Finance Secretary Carlos Dominguez III to unwind the pandemic-related liq…

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PH debt rises to new ₱12.76-T high in April

PH debt rises to new ₱12.76-T high in April

Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, June 2) - The country's outstanding debt stock hit a fresh all-time high of ₱1…

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Enrique Razon set to acquire majority stake in Dennis Uy-led Malampaya project

Enrique Razon set to acquire majority stake in Dennis Uy-led Malampaya project

Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, June 2) - Enrique Razon is gearing up to purchase a majority stake in the Mala…

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Outgoing Tourism chief Puyat appointed as BSP deputy governor

Outgoing Tourism chief Puyat appointed as BSP deputy governor

Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, June 1) - Outgoing Department of Tourism (DOT) Secretary Bernadette Romulo-Puy…

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Diokno: PPP-funded projects worth half of Marcos' ₱9-T infra program

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By Pilar Manuel
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Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, April 21) — The administration of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. is turning to public-private partnerships (PPPs) to fund half of its multi-trillion peso infrastructure program, his finance chief said Friday. "The whole program is worth ₱9 trillion, and half of that would be through public-private partnerships," Finance Secretary Benjamin Diokno told CNN Philippines' The Exchange.
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Diokno: PPP-funded projects worth half of Marcos' ₱9-T infra program

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By Pilar Manuel
| cnnphilippines.com
Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, April 21) — The administration of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. is turning to public-private partnerships (PPPs) to fund half of its multi-trillion peso infrastructure program, his finance chief said Friday. "The whole program is worth ₱9 trillion, and half of that would be through public-private partnerships," Finance Secretary Benjamin Diokno told CNN Philippines' The Exchange.
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Diokno: Foreign investors interested in PH utilities, renewable energy

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By Pilar Manuel
| cnnphilippines.com
Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, April 21) — Efforts to liberalize the economy has drawn investor interest in infrastructure projects in key sectors, the Department of Finance said Friday. "We opened up telco, we opened up toll roads, we opened up shipping to foreign investors… we recently opened up also renewable energy, and so there's a lot of interest in those areas. These are big-ticket items," Finance Secretary Benjamin Diokno told CNN Philippines' The Exchange.
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What was your first job as a journalist?

I first served as a business news writer for my current company. I wrote scripts for our then-business show, Business Roundup.

Have you ever used a typewriter?

Just once when I was a kid. I used it to type one word (forgot what it was) just to try it out.

How is social media changing news?

It helps journalists and media networks reach audiences much, much faster but it also amplifies the spread of disinformation, sadly.