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My name is Carol and I’m a storyteller.

This is where I showcase my work as a multimedia journalist and writer.

Whether it’s your tale or a brand’s narrative, I’ve got the right words for you.

For commissions, inquiries, and collaboration opportunities, drop me a line at carol@almostdiplomatic.com.
Let’s create something remarkable together.

 

Konfekt  Magazine (a Monocle publication)

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Manila Bulletin

Click here for my author page where you will find my weekly columns

Vogue Philippines

Beautiful Pursuit: How The Search For Happiness And Beauty Mix

Infinite Innovation: Can Microbiology help make beauty sustainable?

At The Intimate Audrey Exhibit, A Special Section Features Filipino Designers

Fashioning A Nation’s Pride: Ambassadors Dressed In Filipiniana Honor Philippine Independence

Embracing Heritage: LIKHA 2 Celebrates Filipino Crafts, Culture, And Independence This Weekend

Should We Take Microbiomes Seriously? Experts Weigh In

“Your Superpower Is What’s Different—The More Extreme, The More Powerful That It Is.” Ken Pavés On Finding Beauty

For Ben Chan, The Terno Is On Trend

“I See Strong Women Wearing My Designs.” Ditta Sandico Introduces Her Creations To A New Generation

Jari Jones: Living Within The Freedoms Of Hue

Lifestyle Asia

Beyond Snowy Photographs: Luxe Experiences And Thrills In Switzerland

Love On The Slopes: How A Ski Trip Led To This Couple’s Forever

Dominique Cojuangco On Mindful Beauty: ‘There Was A Gap On How It Was Being Portrayed In The Country And How It Made People Feel’

Sweet Inspirations: Xandra Rocha-Araneta On What Makes A Marriage Last, Kindness, And The Return Of Pinkerton Ice Cream

Bryanboy On Content Creation And Fashion TikTok: ‘They Want To See The Raw, The Real, And The Unfiltered’

Revenge Travel Bubble: What It’s Like To (Safely) Return To Boracay In The Middle Of A Pandemic

All The Bright Places: The Teos Bring Just As Much Positivity To The Spaces They Inhabit As To Their Outlook In Life

Articles for Forbes

Can The Philippines Make Premium Chocolate? This Chocolatier is Betting On It

This Specialist Communication Coach Helps Executives Work Better With Japanese Colleagues

The 5 Spots In Asia That Are Booming With Tourists In 2018

Philippine Cinema Is Growing Fast, And Is Moving Away From Typical Themes Of Poverty And Violence

This Art Agent Is Disrupting The Gallery Model, And Helping More Asian Artists To Breakthrough

Not So Fast Fashion: The Filipina Designer Giving Tribal Artisans A Place On The Catwalk

The Philippines Chewing On Ways To Cash In On West’s Healthy Food Obsession

Asia’s Love Of ‘Game Of Thrones’ Is Translating Into A Tourism Boom In Dubrovnik

Philippine Cuisine Is Catching On, And These Are The Dishes You Need To Try

Kermit Tesoro: The Avant-Garde Philippine Shoe Artist

6 Surprisingly Luxe Things To Do When You’re In Manila

Malaysia’s Athletes Will Love The Nike Hijab, Predicts Muslim Triathlete

One Of KL’s Top Bartenders Shares Her Choice Recipes For Intoxicatingly Unique Valentine’s Cocktails

This Ritz-Carlton KL Manager Shares What It Was Like To Host Obama

This Travel Startup Places Wealthy Asian Families In Their Dream Vacation Homes

Countdown To 2017: The Best Places In Asia To Celebrate The New Year

Style Icon Zandra Rhodes Gives Shoutout To Southeast Asia With Songket Fabrics

7 Signs Your High-End Japanese Dinner Is Worth Its Pricetag

The Malaysian Businesswoman Using Personal Branding To Build An Empire

The Top 6 Luxury Afternoon Tea Spots In Kuala Lumpur

This Year-Old Startup Is Now Southeast Asia’s Largest Online Korean Beauty Market

Is Malaysia’s First Online Rental Network The Future Of Housing In Kuala Lumpur?

Articles for Embraer Advantage

City Guide: Luxe Berlin

Video reports for Rappler

This church is made of real human bones, published October 2017

Dubrovnik is more than just ‘King’s Landing’, published September 2017

Abi Valte: Work, life, fashion, and love — all on the go, published June 2014.

The Homecoming of Elmer Borlongan, published March 2014.

Video reports for Solar News (now CNN Philippines)

In-Depth reports on the conflict between DPRK and South Korea. Aired 2013, Solar News.

Live report on the congestion at airline and bus terminals in Pasay City, Philippines. Aired April 2012.

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