Metro Balita PH stands on a foundation of modern reporting, responsible news delivery, and a commitment to clarity. Behind every article, every verified update, and every structured story is a dedicated team of editors, writers, specialists, designers, and developers working together to deliver reliable journalism to Filipino readers.
Our publishing team blends real-time social sourcing, AI-assisted editorial refinement, and human-led verification—ensuring that every piece of content reflects accuracy, integrity, and purpose. These are the individuals who bring Metro Balita PH to life.
FOUNDERS & LEADERSHIP
Caleb Navarro – Founder
Caleb Navarro established Metro Balita PH with the vision of building a digital-first news platform where accuracy, clarity, and modern journalism meet. He oversees the strategic direction of the organization and ensures that every department—from editorial to technical—operates with excellence. Caleb drives innovation, fosters partnerships, and maintains the long-term mission of serving Filipinos with credible public information.
Theo Marquez – Co-Founder
Working alongside the Founder, Theo Marquez focuses on internal operations, system improvements, and workflow efficiency. He plays a key role in integrating responsible AI tools into the editorial process while ensuring human oversight remains central. Theo also bridges the editorial, web, and community teams, helping Metro Balita PH remain structured, agile, and future-ready.
EDITORIAL LEADERSHIP
Vale Santiago – Editor-in-Chief | Managing Editor | News Editor
At the core of our editorial excellence is Vale Santiago, who oversees the entire content direction of Metro Balita PH. As Editor-in-Chief, Vale ensures that every story aligns with the platform’s standards of accuracy, fairness, and responsible reporting.
As Managing Editor, Vale directs daily newsroom activities—coordinating writing teams, handling schedules, and approving content flows. In his role as News Editor, he monitors real-time developments across all beats, assigns stories, and maintains the integrity of fast-moving news.
Vale safeguards the editorial values of Metro Balita PH while supporting the integration of AI-assisted tools that enhance clarity and structure without replacing human judgment.
SECTION EDITORS, WRITERS & AI TEAM
Tala Dimaculangan – Section Editor | Senior Writer / Journalist | AI Editorial Specialist
Tala brings expertise, versatility, and depth to the newsroom. As a Section Editor, she manages category-specific coverage, ensuring stories under her beat remain accurate, relevant, and well-structured.
As a Senior Writer, she produces high-level explainers, in-depth articles, and feature pieces that require strong research and analysis. Tala also serves as an AI Editorial Specialist, optimizing the use of AI tools in refining article structure while ensuring all outputs comply with human editorial standards.
Dana Herrera – Section Editor | Staff Writer / Reporter
Dana contributes through dual editorial and writing roles. As a Section Editor, she oversees her assigned categories, edits incoming articles, and ensures content remains aligned with Metro Balita PH’s style and accuracy requirements.
As a Staff Writer, Dana covers daily developments, monitors social media signals, and produces timely reports that keep our audience informed.
VERIFICATION & QUALITY CONTROL
Luna Beltran – Fact-Checker / Verification Specialist
Accuracy is the backbone of Metro Balita PH, and Luna ensures every story meets that standard. She thoroughly verifies claims, checks data, cross-references sources, and identifies misinformation before publication. Her role is essential in maintaining credibility and reducing the risk of inaccuracies—especially across trending, political, and weather-related content.
SOCIAL MEDIA & COMMUNITY MANAGEMENT
Kaira Manlapaz – Social Media Manager | Community Manager
Kaira manages the digital presence of Metro Balita PH across all major platforms. She amplifies stories, engages the audience, tracks trends, and ensures our updates remain timely and clear.
As Community Manager, she enforces guidelines, moderates discussions, and fosters a respectful community environment—reflecting the values of the organization in every interaction.
DESIGN, SEO & WEB OPERATIONS
Basti Alcaraz – Graphic Designer
Basti elevates storytelling with visuals that simplify complex information and strengthen reader engagement. He creates infographics, thumbnails, and layout designs that maintain consistency with Metro Balita PH branding.
Rei Montesa – SEO Specialist
Rei ensures that Metro Balita PH remains visible and reachable to readers through strong SEO strategies. He optimizes keywords, improves metadata, analyzes trends, and enhances article visibility to support organic growth across all categories.
Lourd Dizon – Web Content Manager | Web Developer / Tech Support
Lourd oversees the digital foundation of Metro Balita PH. As Web Content Manager, he ensures pages are properly formatted, updated, and user-friendly. As Web Developer and Tech Support, he maintains site performance, ensures security, handles integrations, and supports the editorial team with technical solutions.
A TEAM COMMITTED TO RESPONSIBLE, MODERN JOURNALISM
The publishing team of Metro Balita PH is built on collaboration, innovation, and accountability. Each member plays a vital role in maintaining the quality of news our readers expect—from the moment a story emerges on social media to the final edited version published on our platform.
Together, we work to deliver news that is clear, credible, and truly reflective of the Filipino experience.
