Currently living in: Tokyo, Japan and Manila, Philippines
Previous posts: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia and Berlin, Germany
Danish/Filipina originally from Manila, Philippines
Carol RH Malasig is a journalist, communications strategist, and the voice behind Almost Diplomatic. Born in Manila and now based between Tokyo and Manila, she has built a career at the intersection of storytelling, style, and soft power.
With over 15 years of experience in journalism, her bylines have appeared in Vogue, Forbes, Lifestyle Asia, Esquire, Rappler, South China Morning Post, The Manila Bulletin, The Japan Times, and more. She began as a television reporter covering international affairs before moving into lifestyle and cultural journalism, where her unique perspective—shaped by years of living abroad and navigating diplomatic circles—sets her work apart.
Almost Diplomatic was founded in 2013 as a personal blog chronicling life in diplomacy. Over the years, it has evolved into a platform that explores how beauty, fashion, culture, and diplomacy intertwine in everyday life. Today, it’s both a creative outlet and a professional brand that bridges journalism, public relations, and global storytelling.
Beyond writing, Carol consults for brands, government agencies, political and public personalities, and even creatives through strategic communications, image management, and PR campaigns. Her work often highlights themes of cultural identity, women’s leadership, and the soft power of style and heritage.
Offline, she’s a proud corgi mom, an advocate for cultural diplomacy, and a passionate traveler who believes that elegance is not about privilege but about perspective.
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nice intro – good pic..good blog.
Thank you! 🙂
I really like your blog, is refreshing and nice! I’m an expat living in Malaysia as well and seeing an expat-point of view about life here is somewhat reassuring. Keep up the good work!
WR
Thank you for the nice words, Dita! <3 Much love!
Hello fellow SEA resider…we’re over in the Big Mango.
I like the mix of stuff on your blog and feel I’ll be popping back often.
Cheers!
Thanks, neighbour! 🙂 Will definitely check out yours as well.
hi carol!
finally got a chance to drop by. even your introduction is fun to read.
i’m so going to be an avid fan of your writing. maybe i’ll learn a thing or two here.
xoxo,
anis
Thanks, Anis my dear! 💋
OMG! I was just websurfing (is that still a word?) and discovered your amazing blog! Wow, your life (and blog) mirrors mine! I was also a journalist-turned-diplomatic-spouse! you are so much like me!
Hello! Nice to ‘meet’ you! 🙂 And what a great coincidence! One of my husband’s bosses back in the home office actually told me that journalist and writers make the best spouses to diplomats because of how portable we are. Oh, and the fact that we make their lives much more exciting. 😉 lol. Would love to know more about you! 🙂
Hi there, thanks for following my humble blog 🙂 (Used to see you at Channel 9 before they turned it to CNN Philippines) =))
Hi, Monching! Thanks for following! I’m I found your entertaining blog to follow back. It makes me miss dining out and exploring Manila! 🙂 My reporter life feels like a lifetime ago! I hope I didn’t disappoint you back then and was able to give you news packages that were informative enough! Cheers! – C
Hi carol..I had been read your post about Philippine passport.can u please give me any current info on this.because I need to apply for my wife..thank sista.
Hello, Dill. The Philippine Embassy website should have all the info you need. Please go to http://www.philembassykl.org.my
Was doing research on Masjid Wilayah Persekutuan and found your blog. Love your writing. Keep on keepin’ on.
Regards,
Azmin
Thank you! 🙂
Well done aritcle that. I’ll make sure to use it wisely.