Biography of jojo robles column

"Jojo A. Robles, journalist, columnist, and commentator passed away in the early mornings of 23rd May 2019. I write this on the day of his interment, reflecting on the night before, when his friends and family gathered to pay final respects."

Journalist

In a career spanning over three decades, Robles reported and commented on the news.

Biography of jojo robles column

At the Manila Standard, his home for many years, he began his career as a researcher. Over the years, Robles would become one of the youngest-ever editors-in-chief of a Philippine nationwide broadsheet. He took leadership of The Manila Standard first in May of 2005, and then again in December of 2014.

Robles also held other positions including editor-in-chief for Azkals Futbol magazine, news editor for the radio station dzRH, and anchor and co-producer of Karambola at dwIZ.

His network of colleagues and friends read like a veritable who’s who of Philippine politics, business, and media.

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