Seasoned broadcast journalist Karen Davila on sharing stories that matter, uplifting Filipinas, and becoming the first UN Women Goodwill Ambassador from the Philippines Karen Davila is one of the most recognizable names in the local media landscape. Through her work, she has defied many stereotypes in the industry. The most notable of all is that women aren’t just suited for soft news.
Now, we see Filipina reporters covering maritime disputes, wars, and other social concerns thanks to what she and other female broadcast journalists of her time have accomplished. Her journey to becoming a professional journalist began in the halls of the University of the Philippines Diliman in Quezon City. What many may not know is that Karen came from a middle-class family that experienced financial difficulties during her high school and college years.
“My mother was such a strong role model. She was hardworking, sacrificial, and passionate,” Karen tells Manila Bulletin Lifestyle . “She told me, ‘I may not leave you with wealth, land, jewelry, or money, but as long as you finish your studies, you can achieve your dreams.
’” And that’s exactly what she did. After finishing her studies, she went on to become a reporter and eventually an anchor and host for the biggest television networks in the Philippines. Karen is best known for her work on the weekly investigative documentary show, The Correspondents , and as an anchor for the news broadcasting show TV Patrol.
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