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'''Margarita Ortigas''' (generally known as '''Marga Ortigas''') is a [[Filipino people|Filipino]] broadcast journalist, currently working for [[Al Jazeera English]].
'''Margarita Ortigas''' (generally known as '''Marga Ortigas''') is a writer and media communications consultant who previously worked as a correspondent for [[Al Jazeera English]].


==Career==
==Career==
Marga Ortigas is a journalist and correspondent with over 25 years experience in broadcasting in Asia, Europe and the Middle East.
[https://margaortigas.com/ Marga Ortigas] is a writer, journalist, and media professional who blogs and does consulting work. She has over 25 years experience in broadcasting in Asia, Europe, and the Middle East.


===Early work===
===Early work===
Ortigas began her career as a news anchor, reporter and producer at [[ABS-CBN]], and [[GMA Network]], in the Philippines.<ref>[http://www.inquirer.net/globalnation/sec_fea/2004/jan/29-03.htm A babe in Baghdad]</ref>
Ortigas began her career as a news anchor, reporter and producer at [[ABS-CBN Corporation|ABS-CBN]] and [[GMA Network]], in the Philippines.<ref>[http://www.inquirer.net/globalnation/sec_fea/2004/jan/29-03.htm A babe in Baghdad] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20091129144404/http://www.inquirer.net/globalnation/sec_fea/2004/jan/29-03.htm |date=November 29, 2009 }}</ref>


===CNN International===
===CNN International===
Ortigas was a field producer, editor, and reporter with [[CNN International]] news based in London from 2000 to 2005 and spent a considerable time in Bagdad and the Middle East on assignment.
Ortigas was a field producer, editor, and reporter with [[CNN International]] news based in London from 2000 to 2005 and spent considerable time in Baghdad and the Middle East on assignment.
<ref>[http://transcripts.cnn.com/TRANSCRIPTS/0306/24/i_ins.00.html CNN.com - Transcripts]</ref><ref>[http://transcripts.cnn.com/TRANSCRIPTS/0210/18/bn.03.html At Least Three Killed in Manila Bus Blast]</ref>
<ref>[http://transcripts.cnn.com/TRANSCRIPTS/0306/24/i_ins.00.html CNN.com - Transcripts]</ref><ref>[http://transcripts.cnn.com/TRANSCRIPTS/0210/18/bn.03.html At Least Three Killed in Manila Bus Blast]</ref>


===Al Jazeera English===
===Al Jazeera English===
Ortigas is the Senior Asia [[correspondent]] with Al Jazeera English, and based in [[China]] and the [[Philippines]].<ref>[http://www.businessmirror.com.ph/0216&172007/perspective01.html A Pinay in Al Jazeera]</ref> <ref>[http://www.41amm.sg/amm/index.php/web/press_room/press_releases/special_asean_foreign_ministers_meeting_transcript_of_press_conference_19_may_2008 Special ASEAN Foreign Ministers Meeting: Transcript of Press Conference, 19 May 2008]</ref> In November 2013, she returned to her native [[Philippines]] to cover the massive devastation caused by [[Typhoon Haiyan]] (local name: Yolanda) in eastern and central parts of the [[Visayas]].
Ortigas was the Senior Asia [[correspondent]] for Al Jazeera English, travelling the region extensively for 11 years.<ref>[http://www.businessmirror.com.ph/0216&172007/perspective01.html A Pinay in Al Jazeera] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081226151146/http://www.businessmirror.com.ph/0216%26172007/perspective01.html |date=December 26, 2008 }}</ref><ref>[http://www.41amm.sg/amm/index.php/web/press_room/press_releases/special_asean_foreign_ministers_meeting_transcript_of_press_conference_19_may_2008 Special ASEAN Foreign Ministers Meeting: Transcript of Press Conference, 19 May 2008] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080629205916/http://www.41amm.sg/amm/index.php/web/press_room/press_releases/special_asean_foreign_ministers_meeting_transcript_of_press_conference_19_may_2008 |date=June 29, 2008 }}</ref> She covered all aspects including the growth of China, tensions on the Korean peninsula, cross-border and internal conflicts among ASEAN states, and the many natural disasters around Asia. She also reported extensively on both the aftermath of [[Typhoon Haiyan|Super Typhoon Haiyan]] in the Philippines in 2013, and the [[2011 Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami|Great East Japan quake]] in 2011.


Ortigas is one of the original correspondents of Al Jazeera English, having joined the channel at its inception in 2005.
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In 2011, Ortigas was recognised by the [[International Committee of the Red Cross]] for Humanitarian Reporting.<ref> [http://www.rcmanila.org/jrcm/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=99:first-red-cross-award-for-humanitarian-reporting-2011&catid=36:plans-projects&Itemid=73] </ref>


A strong multi-media story-teller,<ref>{{cite web|last1=Ortigas|first1=Marga|title=Marga Ortigas - Writer, Media Communications Consultant|url=https://margaortigas.com/media-communications-consultant/|website=Marga Ortigas}}</ref> she is on Twitter, [https://www.facebook.com/MargaOrtigasOfficial Facebook], and other platforms. She also keeps a blog on [http://www.i-migrant.com/ www.i-migrant.com]
She is also a strong multi-media story-teller and is present on Twitter, Facebook and other platforms. Ortigas is one of Al Jazeera English's original correspondents having joined the channel at its inception in 2005. Since then, she has reported from across the Asia-Pacific region on all aspects, including the growth of China, tensions on the Korean peninsula, cross-border and internal conflicts among ASEAN states, and the many natural disasters around Asia. She reported extensively on both the aftermath of Super Typhoon Haiyan in the Philippines in 2013, and the Great East Japan quake in 2011.


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In 2011, Ortigas was recognised by the [[International Committee of the Red Cross]] for Humanitarian Reporting.<ref>[http://www.rcmanila.org/jrcm/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=99:first-red-cross-award-for-humanitarian-reporting-2011&catid=36:plans-projects&Itemid=73] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111222085354/http://www.rcmanila.org/jrcm/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=99%3Afirst-red-cross-award-for-humanitarian-reporting-2011&catid=36%3Aplans-projects&Itemid=73 |date=December 22, 2011 }}</ref>
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==Early Life==

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Ortigas was educated at Ateneo de Manila University where she studied journalism and communications, and University of Greenwich (UK) where she gained a Masters in Literature. In addition to English, she speaks Spanish and Tagalog.
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==Early life==
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Ortigas was educated at [[Ateneo de Manila University]] where she studied journalism and communications, and at the [http://www.gre.ac.uk/ University of Greenwich] (UK) where she gained a Masters in Literature as a [https://www.britishcouncil.org.eg/en/study-uk/scholarships/chevening-scholarships British Council Chevening scholar]. In addition to English, she speaks Spanish and Tagalog.


== Filmography ==
== Filmography ==
* 1991-1998: [[GMA News Live]] ([[GMA Network]])
* 1991-1996: [[GMA News Live]] ([[GMA Network]])
* 1992-1998: [[GMA Network News]] ([[GMA Network]])
* 1992-1996: [[GMA Network News]] ([[GMA Network]])


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== References ==
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== External links ==
== External links ==
* [http://english.aljazeera.net/aboutus/2008/09/2008910114254204111.html Al Jazeera English - About us - Field correspondents]
*[http://english.aljazeera.net/aboutus/2008/09/2008910114254204111.html Al Jazeera English - About us - Field correspondents]
*[http://www.aljazeera.net/english/ Al Jazeera English]
*[http://www.aljazeera.net/english/ Al Jazeera English]
* [http://blogs.aljazeera.net/profile/marga-ortigas Al Jazeera Blogs: Marga Ortigas]
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20110501103959/http://blogs.aljazeera.net/profile/marga-ortigas Al Jazeera Blogs: Marga Ortigas]
*[http://margaortigas.com// Marga Ortigas Official Website]

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Latest revision as of 10:09, 17 March 2023

Marga Ortigas
Born
Margarita Ortigas
Occupation(s)Writer, Media Communications Consultant
Years active1991-present

Margarita Ortigas (generally known as Marga Ortigas) is a writer and media communications consultant who previously worked as a correspondent for Al Jazeera English.

Career

[edit]

Marga Ortigas is a writer, journalist, and media professional who blogs and does consulting work. She has over 25 years experience in broadcasting in Asia, Europe, and the Middle East.

Early work

[edit]

Ortigas began her career as a news anchor, reporter and producer at ABS-CBN and GMA Network, in the Philippines.[1]

CNN International

[edit]

Ortigas was a field producer, editor, and reporter with CNN International news based in London from 2000 to 2005 and spent considerable time in Baghdad and the Middle East on assignment. [2][3]

Al Jazeera English

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Ortigas was the Senior Asia correspondent for Al Jazeera English, travelling the region extensively for 11 years.[4][5] She covered all aspects including the growth of China, tensions on the Korean peninsula, cross-border and internal conflicts among ASEAN states, and the many natural disasters around Asia. She also reported extensively on both the aftermath of Super Typhoon Haiyan in the Philippines in 2013, and the Great East Japan quake in 2011.

Ortigas is one of the original correspondents of Al Jazeera English, having joined the channel at its inception in 2005.

A strong multi-media story-teller,[6] she is on Twitter, Facebook, and other platforms. She also keeps a blog on www.i-migrant.com

In 2011, Ortigas was recognised by the International Committee of the Red Cross for Humanitarian Reporting.[7]

Early life

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Ortigas was educated at Ateneo de Manila University where she studied journalism and communications, and at the University of Greenwich (UK) where she gained a Masters in Literature as a British Council Chevening scholar. In addition to English, she speaks Spanish and Tagalog.

Filmography

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References

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  1. ^ A babe in Baghdad Archived November 29, 2009, at the Wayback Machine
  2. ^ CNN.com - Transcripts
  3. ^ At Least Three Killed in Manila Bus Blast
  4. ^ A Pinay in Al Jazeera Archived December 26, 2008, at the Wayback Machine
  5. ^ Special ASEAN Foreign Ministers Meeting: Transcript of Press Conference, 19 May 2008 Archived June 29, 2008, at the Wayback Machine
  6. ^ Ortigas, Marga. "Marga Ortigas - Writer, Media Communications Consultant". Marga Ortigas.
  7. ^ [1] Archived December 22, 2011, at the Wayback Machine
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