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Cristina Chi
Cristina Chi

Chi is a reporter for Philstar.com covering disinformation, education, foreign affairs, and local politics, with special reports on human rights and social justice. 

She leads the newsroom's investigative coverage of influence operations, in which she has mapped the spread of some of the Philippines' most polarizing narratives — from the framing of former President Rodrigo Duterte's International Criminal Court arrest, to narratives on the South China Sea, to cross-border efforts to discredit international aid in Asia.

The Philippine Center for Media Freedom and Responsibility selected her as a panelist for its Jaime V. Ongpin Journalism Seminar — a recognition of distinguished work in ethical and quality reporting — for three consecutive years (2023-2025). In 2025, her work tracking influence operations was profiled by the Reuters Institute for the Study of Journalism. Her reporting has also been recognized by Covering Climate Now and the International Labor Organization's annual awards for labor migration journalism. 

As a student journalist, she co-produced an investigation into years of alleged abuse within a collegiate athletics team at the country's flagship state university, prompting an overhaul of its coaching staff. 

She holds a bachelor's degree in journalism from the University of the Philippines Diliman.

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Drilling-capable Chinese ship spends 25 days in Philippine EEZ
by Cristina Chi - September 4, 2026 - 4:38pm
A 76-meter Chinese survey vessel capable of drilling into the seabed lingered without permit.
DOH accused anew of buying near-expiry drugs for kickbacks
by Cristina Chi - September 4, 2026 - 2:08pm
Sen. Raffy Tulfo has accused the Department of Health of deliberately buying up medicine close to its expiration date from favored suppliers to open up an avenue for "kickbacks" using the cheaper drug...
Marcos signs law putting poorest students first in college subsidies
by Cristina Chi - September 4, 2026 - 1:15pm
After poorest students lost share of college aid, a new law aims to put them first.
8 years on, Philippines yet to claim Filipino seafarer's remains from Somalia 
by Cristina Chi - September 4, 2026 - 8:49am
The Department of Foreign Affairs has vowed to send fresh instructions to the Philippine embassy in Nairobi, Kenya, to press Somali authorities to return the remains of a Filipino seafarer who died more than eight...
Sandiganbayan orders release of ex-DPWH chief Manuel Bonoan
by Cristina Chi - September 3, 2026 - 5:08pm
The Sandiganbayan has ordered the release of former Public Works Secretary Manuel Bonoan from police custody, following the formal dropping of charges against him earlier this week.
Prosecution still undecided on dropping bribery article in Duterte trial
by Cristina Chi - September 3, 2026 - 2:03pm
The House prosecution panel has yet to decide whether it will skip the bribery article against Vice President Sara Duterte and move straight to the unexplained wealth charge, prosecution adviser and spokesperson...
Sara Duterte trial recap, Sept. 2: Michael Poa on the stand
by Cristina Chi - September 2, 2026 - 5:30pm
The impeachment court on Wednesday, September 2, heard from its latest hostile witness, defense counsel and former DepEd spokesperson and chief of staff Michael Poa.
LIVE Coverage: Sara Duterte's impeachment trial, Sept. 2
by Cristina Chi - September 2, 2026 - 9:00am
Follow the trial, in context and in real time.
Sara Duterte trial recap, Sept. 1: Military men, DepEd's P15.5-million confidential funds
by Cristina Chi - September 1, 2026 - 4:26pm
The impeachment court on Tuesday, September 1, heard the testimonies of two military officials whose signatures are on documents the Department of Education, under then-Secretary Sara Duterte, used to liquidate its...
LIVE Coverage: Sara Duterte's impeachment trial, Sept. 1
by Cristina Chi - September 1, 2026 - 8:30am
Follow the trial, in context and in real time.
Philippines, UK open talks on visiting forces pact
by Cristina Chi - August 30, 2026 - 12:17pm
If concluded, the UK would follow France as the Philippines’ second European visiting forces partner.
Filipino doctor among missing after Nepal flash floods
by Cristina Chi - August 28, 2026 - 2:27pm
A Filipino doctor who went on a pilgrimage in Nepal has gone missing following the massive flash flood that tore through the Nepal-China border this week.
How policy choices left Philippines behind Taiwan in global chip race
by Cristina Chi - August 28, 2026 - 12:39pm
Foreign factories aren't enough. What UP researchers say Pax Silica needs:
Walang Pasok: Class suspensions for August 28 due to habagat
by Cristina Chi - August 27, 2026 - 9:15pm
Several local government units have announced class suspensions for Friday, August 28, due to the inclement weather brought by the southwest monsoon or habagat.
Loren Legarda facing 'serious' illness, has waived salary — SP Gatchalian
by Cristina Chi - August 27, 2026 - 4:09pm
Sen. Loren Legarda, who has not shown up at the Senate since late July, is dealing with a "serious illness" and has gone without her salary during her medical leave.
Manila urged to resist 'foreign pressure' amid crackdown on Chinese-linked steel firms
by Cristina Chi - August 27, 2026 - 1:17pm
The think tank urged continued probes of Chinese-linked steel plants nationwide.
Sara Duterte trial recap, Aug. 26: Sub judice ruling, 'Lachica spent funds'
by Cristina Chi - August 26, 2026 - 6:03pm
The impeachment court ruled on the nineteenth day of trial that it would now impose penalties on parties that make public remarks about the case, the same day Vice President Sara Duterte publicly accused...
LIVE Coverage: Sara Duterte's impeachment trial, Aug. 26
by Cristina Chi - August 26, 2026 - 8:45am
Follow the trial, in context and in real time.
Sara Duterte trial recap, Aug. 25: Second hostile witness, unreimbursed P150K
by Cristina Chi - August 25, 2026 - 4:54pm
The Office of the Vice President who drafted its defenses to state auditors on its use of confidential funds told the impeachment court Tuesday, August 25, that he filed the office's protective intelligence...
LIVE Coverage: Sara Duterte's impeachment trial, Aug. 25
by Cristina Chi - August 25, 2026 - 9:25am
Follow the trial, in context and in real time.
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