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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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Sara Duterte trial recap, July 21: Matibag in hot seat, Lascañas from the past
by Cristina Chi - July 21, 2026 - 7:56pm
Four key moments and developments from Day 8, July 21 of Sara Duterte's impeachment trial.
Marcos condemns China Coast Guard baton attack on Filipino sailor at Ayungin
by Cristina Chi - July 21, 2026 - 12:51pm
Malacañang said Filipino personnel acted within their mandate and rights during the latest incident near BRP Sierra Madre.
Sara Duterte trial recap, July 20: Subpoenas granted, Diokno's legal chops
by Cristina Chi - July 20, 2026 - 7:18pm
Three key moments and developments from Day 7, July 20 of Sara Duterte's impeachment trial.  
Senate court grants summons for Sara Duterte, Mans Carpio bank, tax records
by Cristina Chi - July 20, 2026 - 5:57pm
(Updated) The subpoena ruling Monday gives prosecutors access to the money trail into the vice president's alleged unexplained wealth.
Ping Lacson claims to have identified 'bagman' behind Taguig ghost projects
by Cristina Chi - July 20, 2026 - 12:04pm
The Lacson-Cayetano feud turns to alleged Taguig flood control projects
Ombudsman revisits 2019 SEA Games case as NBI reopens probe
by Cristina Chi - July 17, 2026 - 5:52pm
Former Phisgoc officials are being summoned over alleged funding irregularities.
Alleged confidential funds money trail takes center stage in impeachment trial's 3rd week
by Cristina Chi - July 17, 2026 - 1:09pm
Vice President Sara Duterte's alleged misuse of confidential funds will take the longest to present among the four articles in her impeachment trial because it covers two offices — her own and the Department...
Philippines demands takedown of China Daily 'racist' video against Filipinos
by Cristina Chi - July 17, 2026 - 10:22am
The DFA said China Daily’s AI-generated video on the 2016 arbitral ruling went “beyond legitimate political debate.”
Tarriela warns local officials over Chinese ambassador's visits, cites Batanes
by Cristina Chi - July 17, 2026 - 7:00am
Philippine Coast Guard spokesperson for the West Philippine Sea Rear Admiral Jay Tarriela has cautioned local governments expecting visits from Chinese Ambassador Jing Quan, citing a controversy over Batanes that...
Impeachment trial held at no additional cost to Senate, says Gatchalian
by Cristina Chi - July 16, 2026 - 7:06pm
The Senate is not incurring additional expenses in its conduct of the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte, Senate President Sherwin Gatchalian said Thursday, July 16.
Gun owners living with minors face liability for unsecured firearms under House bill
by Cristina Chi - July 16, 2026 - 5:17pm
Gun owners who live with minors would have to lock their firearms in tamper-resistant safes or face liability and the loss of their licenses, under a House bill filed in response to the deadly school shooting in...
Marco Rubio, Wang Yi expected in Manila for ASEAN meetings
by Cristina Chi - July 16, 2026 - 4:00pm
United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi are expected to be among the foreign ministers flying to Manila next week for a string of high-level ASEAN meetings, according to...
Sara Duterte trial recap, July 15: Showdown over bank records, witness list trimmed
by Cristina Chi - July 15, 2026 - 6:45pm
A constitutional power that "nothing and no one can handcuff," or a "weapon of a fishing expedition"?
Robbery eyed in American scientist's killing after home ransacked
by Cristina Chi - July 15, 2026 - 1:36pm
Police have identified two persons of interest in the killing of American marine biologist Kent Carpenter and are looking at robbery as the potential motive, the Negros Oriental police director said Wednesday. ...
Universities, green groups demand justice for slain marine biologist Kent Carpenter
by Cristina Chi - July 15, 2026 - 1:24pm
The outpouring of tributes from the scientific community hailed Carpenter for a life spent proving the Philippines' waters were among the richest on earth, surveying the seas for five decades and drawing...
Sara Duterte trial recap, July 14: Warning vs threat, Baste's 'Romanov,' skipping Zuleika
by Cristina Chi - July 14, 2026 - 8:40pm
Three key moments and developments from Day 5, July 14 of Sara Duterte's impeachment trial.
American biologist who fought for PH marine conservation shot dead
by Cristina Chi - July 14, 2026 - 10:50am
An American marine biologist whose research crowned the Philippines as the center of global marine biodiversity was shot dead inside his home in Negros Oriental on Sunday night, July 12. 
Sara Duterte trial recap, July 13: 'Real' threat finding, typos galore
by Cristina Chi - July 13, 2026 - 9:31pm
Three key moments and developments from Day 4, July 13 of Sara Duterte's impeachment trial.
Student dies of septic shock after school deworming activity, says DepEd
by Cristina Chi - July 13, 2026 - 11:06am
Initial medical findings traced the learner’s death to an infection that triggered septic shock.
Teodoro: Countering China aggression requires defense budget of up to 4% of GDP
by Cristina Chi - July 10, 2026 - 1:27pm
Countering Chinese aggression and protecting the country's maritime rights will require the defense budget to be raised as much as 4% of GDP, a move that will force trade-offs in other government sectors, Defense...
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