BETWEEN THE HEADLINES
RIKKI MATHAY is a broadcast journalist, international news anchor and commentator at NET25, crisis communications consultant, and educator with a career spanning almost three decades in media, government, and strategic communications. A magna cum laude graduate of the University of the Philippines Diliman, she teaches at the UP National College of Public Administration and Governance. Throughout her career, she has served in senior communications and public affairs roles, including as a media chief in the Philippine Senate, helping shape public discourse during periods of crisis, governance challenges, and national significance. She also holds executive positions in various socio-civic organizations, serves as a director of the Philippine Red Cross, and is a member of the Philippine Air Force Reserve Command. Through this column, she examines the issues behind the headlines, offering insights on governance, leadership, institutions, and the forces shaping Philippine society.
Long before the Senate casts its final vote, many Filipinos have already made up their minds. But what if that's the real story behind the impeachment? Read Rikki Mathay's latest Between the Headlines and discover why the trial extends beyond.
What if the people you disagree with are right?
After reading the reports, I stopped thinking like a journalist and started thinking like a parent.
The magnitude 7.8 earthquake that struck Mindanao this week was powerful enough to trigger tsunami warnings across the Pacific, damage critical infrastructure, displace thousands of residents, and leave entire communities struggling to recover.
