Therese is a reporter, writer, and editor.
She's currently the APAC Lead Editor for behavioral insights practice Canvas8, working with experts, journalists, and analysts to identify insights for clients.
She was the culture editor of VICE Asia, where she led the team in winning a Society of Publishers in Asia (SOPA) award for Excellence in Arts & Culture Reporting in 2022. As a reporter, she covers K-pop, global pop culture, life, and mental health.
Previously, she was the Manila managing editor for Coconuts Media. She also contributed to Quartz, was a branded content producer for Rappler, and an associate editor for lifestyle website and zine Juice.ph.
She is a graduate of The University of Hong Kong's Master of Journalism program, New York University's Summer Publishing Institute, and De La Salle University-Manila, where she earned an honorable mention for a degree in Communication Arts.