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Camille Diola
Camille Diola

Camille is the chief editor of Philstar.com and Interaksyon.

She received the prestigious CMFR Award of Distinction in Journalism in 2020 for editorial leadership that provides a "model for journalism, enhancing the relevance of news and revitalizing the values of truth and freedom in its practice."

Camille joined Philstar Global in 2012 and penned scoops and exclusives most notably on instances of data breaching and hacking, the war on drugs, US-Philippines relations and the South China Sea. She also pioneered storytelling formats that are now commonly used in the digital news space.

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Maharlika-funded oil reserve plans start after US-Iran war shock
by Camille Diola - June 3, 2026 - 8:00am
The proposed reserve would go beyond the 30 to 60 days of inventory maintained by private oil companies.
Why Manila faces hard legal path in Prague over Zaldy Co
by Camille Diola - April 24, 2026 - 7:00am
DOJ chief Vida heads to Prague to seek Zaldy Co’s return, but his mission is not without hurdles.
Philippines receives first Russian oil shipment in five years
by Camille Diola - March 25, 2026 - 9:26am
The Philippines has turned to Russian oil anew.
What prehistoric bones bare about early Filipino caregiving
by Camille Diola - March 19, 2026 - 8:28am
A 2,000-year-old story of care.
How a Philippines-based ops tried to bury Jeffrey Epstein's bad press
by Camille Diola - February 9, 2026 - 7:00am
Emails show Jeffrey Epstein hired a Philippines-based operation to sanitize his online image.
Carnivorous plant discovered in Palawan, but already on brink of extinction
by Camille Diola - December 28, 2025 - 3:31pm
Philippine scientists have confirmed a new pitcher plant species found only on Palawan’s limestone cliffs. But it's already critically endangered.
As Philippines lags peers, government bets on China eVisa restart
by Camille Diola - October 22, 2025 - 7:00am
The Philippines is banking on the resumption of China’s eVisa program in November to help close its tourism gap with neighboring countries.
Prayers and protest: Massive 'Trillion Peso March' crowd turns up in white on EDSA
by Camille Diola - September 21, 2025 - 3:33pm
(3rd update) From Luneta to EDSA, thousands of Filipinos rallied against corruption with faith groups, students, and even celebrities joining the “Trillion Peso March.”
Fact check: Did Philippines 'come right back' to US after Trump’s return?
by Camille Diola - July 24, 2025 - 7:00am
Former US President Donald Trump falsely claimed that the Philippines "came right back" to the United States after he won another term in 2024, reversing former President Rodrigo Duterte’s China-leaning...
Nostalgic Marcos laments state of education, vows not to change history lessons
by Camille Diola - June 30, 2022 - 2:58pm
Baring details of his agenda for education, newly inaugurated President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. on Thursday lamented the state of schools where materials have to be "rethought" to equip Filipino students...
Companies urged to shift with consumers as Philippines' digital economy keeps growing
by Camille Diola - October 5, 2019 - 11:20am
Digital is seen to expand to a $20-billion industry by 2025 and brands can only take advantage of opportunities if they learn to keep up with a demanding consumer base with global tastes.
In a move likely to irk Malaysia, Philippines names undersea feature off Sabah
by Camille Diola - January 30, 2019 - 7:00am
The Philippines proposed before an international body to name an undersea feature off the coast of Sabah, in a rare move that is expected to rile Malaysian officials.
Philippines follows China, moves to name Benham Rise features
by Camille Diola - January 28, 2019 - 12:06pm
Following China's footsteps, the Philippines has submitted name proposals for undersea features on Benham—also called the Philippine Rise—off the coast of Aurora, that Beijing had earlier named.
Philippines loses bid to void Chinese names for Benham Rise features
by Camille Diola - April 30, 2018 - 9:36am
The government's recent protest over China's naming of five features in Philippines-controlled underwater region Benham Rise came too late after years of inaction.
Deal on Philippines-New Zealand route inked before PM Ardern
by Camille Diola - November 14, 2017 - 4:29am
Newly installed New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern officiated on Tuesday the signing of a new cooperation agreement allowing nonstop direct flights from Manila to Auckland.
US defense chief's Philippines visit overshadowed as Duterte trumpets China, Russia ties
by Camille Diola - October 26, 2017 - 11:19am
US Defense Secretary Jim Mattis departed the Philippines on Wednesday, after having praised its military for defeating—with Washington's help—ISIS-inspired extremists in Marawi City.
Philippines rejects nations' positions on drug war deaths
by Camille Diola - September 22, 2017 - 9:05am
(Update 3) Accepting only 103 out of 257 recommendations, the Philippines rejected 44 of the United Nations member-states' positions on extrajudicial killings despite thousands of questionable deaths.
A look into plans to abolish the agency going after Marcos loot
by Camille Diola - July 28, 2017 - 12:16am
The Philippine Commission on Good Government has outlived its mandate and is no longer necessary, so goes the argument of those calling for its abolition.
A year of Duterte's dystopian vision
by Camille Diola - July 4, 2017 - 1:15am
President Rodrigo Duterte’s language was surprising and even shocking, before it became predictable.
As it engages Duterte, China keeps building in South China Sea
by Camille Diola - June 30, 2017 - 3:01am
New satellite imagery released by a Washington-based think tank shows that there has been no letup in the construction of military facilities in the Philippines' maritime backyard despite the warming up of Manila's...
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