Marrian Pio Roda Ching

https://ph.linkedin.com/in/marrianching
https://highreaching.journoportfolio.com
marrian.ching@gmail.com
+63 908 814 8703

WORK EXPERIENCE

Senior Reporting Assistant, The United Nations Refugee Agency (March 2019-February 2020) In
charge of all reporting requirements, including but not limited to the weekly Senior Management
Committee Report and the monthly Mindanao Situation Report; writes relevant articles and
documentation related to UNHCR activities and partnerships; reviews and edits all written output
of UNHCR Philippines in Mindanao, both from the Cotabato City field office and Iligan City hub.
Senior Program Associate, Initiatives for International Dialogue (July 2018-February 2019) Served as
project officer of the Democratic Leadership and Active Civil Society Empowerment in the
Bangsamoro for IID-Davao; provides support and assistance in IID-Davao’s Pilipinas Program,
focusing on communications, peace processes, and Bangsamoro-related initiatives.
Senior Writer, ARMM Bureau of Public Information (January 2018-May 2018; January 2015 - March
2017) Wrote statements, speeches, and messages for the regional governor and other senior
officials of the ARMM regional government; wrote various news features and columns regarding
the socio-political context of the ARMM in relation to the rest of the Philippines; edited press
releases written by junior writers for mainstream media outlet distribution; advised the regional
government regarding communication strategies for regional policy vis-a-vis the national agenda.
Communications Officer and Youth Organizer, ARMM Office on Bangsamoro Youth Affairs (April
2017-December 2017) Led and/or facilitated youth engagement initiatives across the
Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (ARMM), assisted by provincial coordinators; mentored
and guided young student leaders as they engaged local and regional government units and
came up with campaigns, programs, and activities that respond to the youth’s needs and
concerns.
Writer, Drink Communications (January 2014-January 2015) Wrote, edited, and designed reports and
other IEC materials for clients, with a focus on NGOs and government agencies; coordinated with
clients regarding changes and revisions to said reports; ensured integrity of companies’
stakeholder engagement on ground.
Communications Manager, Dakila (July 2013-January 2014) Handled programs and campaigns in
partnership with local and international NGOs; drafted multimedia content and managed its
release of on social networks; wrote project briefs, press releases, and copy for social networks.
Communications Officer, Mindanao Human Rights Action Center (June 2012- July 2013) Facilitated
rebranding of the organization; wrote monthly reports on human rights violations in Mindanao
for local and international organizational networks; did protection monitoring work on status of
internally displaced people; wrote daily digests of human rights alerts for public release.
Community Manager, Mulat Pinoy - Probe Media Foundation Inc. (May 2011-April 2012) Covered
PopDev related events and wrote articles for the Mulat Pinoy site, was in charge of Mulat Pinoy’s
Facebook account; established partnerships and connections, and coordinated with partner
organizations.

ESSAYS

The Bangsamoro plebiscite as it happened on the ground

CNN Philippines, News Feature (06 February 2019)
http://bit.ly/BangsamoroPlebiscite
Is ‘Bagani’ Culturally Appropriating Indigenous Peoples?
CNN Philippines, Feature (26 March 2018)
http://bit.ly/AppropriatingBagani
Mamasapano, Three Years After the Tragedy
CNN Philippines, Feature (26 January 2018)
http://bit.ly/MamasapanoThreeYears
Not a History of Filipinos, but Histories
InterAksyon, Feature (06 June 2017)
http://bit.ly/FilipinoHistories
To End a Struggle: The Fall of Camp Abubakar and What Remains
PhilStar.com, News Feature (11 July 2016)
http://bit.ly/CampAbubakar
PUBLICATIONS

Muslim Community Legal Handbook: Relevant Legal Materials for the Muslim Filipino Communities
(editor). A 2014 publication of the Bureau of Legal Affairs, National Commission on Muslim
Filipinos (NCMF); produced with the assistance of the European Union. This handbook apprises
the Muslim Filipino of their basic rights and can help them safeguard these rights.
Building Momentum for Low Carbon Development (editor). A 2014 publication of the World Wildlife
Fund tackling low carbon development in the Philippines, and how to make the transition to a
100% renewable energy-based economy.
Building a Critical Peace Constituency: Multi-sectoral Consultations on the Framework Agreement on
the Bangsamoro. A 2013 publication of the Mindanao Human Rights Action Center in
coordination with the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA); an in-depth documentation
of the multi-sectoral consultations regarding the Framework Agreement on the Bangsamoro,
done in more than 20 locations in Mindanao and Palawan.

INTERNSHIPS

Center for Media Freedom and Responsibility (April to June 2008) Did research for stories published in
PJR Reports, CMFR’s monthly publication; did news monitoring on press-freedom related issues.
Office of Senator Francis Pangilinan (June to September 2009) Worked with the Political
Communications team during field operations for Rock the Vote Campaign and consequent
activities.

ACADEMIC HISTORY

Bachelor of Arts in Journalism (thesis pending)

College of Mass Communication, University of the Philippines, Diliman
DOST- SEI Merit Scholarship Awardee

Secondary and Primary Education

Colegio San Agustin – Biñan
Consistent Honor Student

ORGANIZATIONAL AFFILIATIONS

UP Alliance for Responsive Involvement and Student Empowerment

Vice President for External Affairs (2011- 2012)
Director for Education and Research (2011- 2012)
UP Engineering Radio Guild
Assistant Vice President, External Affairs Committee (2009-2010)
Assistant Vice President, Secretariat Committee (2005- 2006)
UP Asosasyon ng Kabataang Artista, Kritiko at Iskolar ng Sining at Kultura
Vice President for External Affairs (October 2010 – June 2012)
Marketing Head, Kalye Singko: UP Asterisk’s 5th Anniversary (2010)
UP Diliman University Student Council Volunteer Corps
Head, Writers’ Pool for the UP Centennial Planner Project (2008)
UP College of Mass Communication Graduation Committee
Overall Co-head (2008–2009)
Co- Head, Marketing Committee (2008- 2009)

OTHER RELEVANT INFORMATION

Well-versed on human rights issues in Mindanao and the Bangsamoro struggle for self-determination;
has a deep understanding of Christian and Islamic tradition in the Philippines and Southeast
Asia; is adept in historical and sociocultural analyses that uses the lens of transnational
feminism and political economy.
Took basic and advanced courses on Journalism, alongside basic courses and advanced electives on
Film and Audio-Visual Communication, and Broadcast Communications; took basic courses on
Philippine Local Government, Mass Media Laws, and Ethics; took basic and advanced courses in
Creative Writing, specializing in poetry and creative non-fiction.