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| birth_name = Catherine Yap-Yang
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| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1971|2|1|mf=y}}
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| birth_place = [[Manila]], [[Philippines]]
| birth_place = [[Manila]], Philippines
| other_names = Cathy Yang
| other_names = Cathy Yang
| alma_mater = [[De La Salle University]] (DLSU)
| alma_mater = [[De La Salle University]] (DLSU)
| known_for = [[ABS-CBN News Channel]]
| occupation = [[Journalism|Journalist]], [[television presenter|talk show host]]
| occupation = [[Journalism|Journalist]], [[television presenter|talk show host]]
| years_active = 1992–present
| years_active = 1992–2020 <br/> 2023–present
| nationality = [[Filipino people|Filipino]]
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'''Catherine Yap Yang''' (born February 1, 1971) is a [[Filipina]] business journalist who has worked in various international news outfits across the Asia-Pacific region over the course of 15 years. She is currently the head of the [[PLDT]] corporate communications group and a host at Cignal TV's [[One News (TV channel)|One News]].

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'''Catherine "Cathy" Yap-Yang''' (born February 1, 1971) is a [[Filipina]] multi-awarded business journalist who has worked in various news outfits across the Asia-Pacific region over a span of 15 years. She is the head of the [[PLDT]] corporate communications group.


==Background==
==Background==
She graduated with an [[Bachelor of Arts|AB]] [[Communication Arts]] degree from the [[De La Salle University]] (DLSU) in 1991. After graduation, Yap-Yang joined [[ABS-CBN Corporation|ABS-CBN]] and tenured for eight years (1992-2000) as reporter, researcher and pinch-hitter for the former Philippine Vice-President [[Noli de Castro]] on ''[[TV Patrol]]''. She succeedingly became a business news presenter for several Sarimanok News Network (SNN) (later called the [[ABS-CBN News Channel]]) shows, such as ''Stock Market Live'', ''[[The World Tonight (ABS-CBN)|The World Tonight]]'', and ''The Weekend News''. She also co-hosted the show, ''[[Usapang Business]]'' in tandem with [[Ces Drilon]] on ABS-CBN.
She graduated with an [[Bachelor of Arts|AB]] [[Communication Arts]] degree from the [[De La Salle University]] in 1991. After graduation, Yap-Yang joined [[ABS-CBN Corporation|ABS-CBN]] and tenured for eight years (1992-2000) as reporter, researcher and pinch-hitter for the former Philippine Vice-president [[Noli de Castro]] on ''[[TV Patrol]]''. She succeedingly became a business news presenter for several Sarimanok News Network (SNN, later called the [[ABS-CBN News Channel]] or ANC) shows, such as ''Stock Market Live'', ''[[The World Tonight (ABS-CBN)|The World Tonight]]'', and ''The Weekend News''. She also co-hosted the show, ''[[Usapang Business]]'' in tandem with [[Ces Drilon]] on ABS-CBN.

In 2000, the [[Reuters]] Foundation sent Yang to the [[Oxford University]] to take a Masters in Journalism and in [[Cardiff University]] in the United Kingdom. Months later, she joined [[Bloomberg TV]] in [[Tokyo]], and then moved afterward to [[Hong Kong]].<ref>{{cite web | url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=iZUVAAAAIBAJ&sjid=lAsEAAAAIBAJ&pg=4712%2C1597048/ | title=Filipina newscaster wins over Asian audience | publisher=Manila Standard | accessdate=August 16, 2017}}</ref>


In 2000, the [[Reuters]] Foundation sent Yang to the Oxford University to take a Masters in Journalism and in Cardiff University in United Kingdom. Months later, she joined [[Bloomberg TV]] in Tokyo, and then moved afterwards to Hong Kong.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=iZUVAAAAIBAJ&sjid=lAsEAAAAIBAJ&pg=4712%2C1597048/ | title=Filipina newscaster wins over Asian audience | publisher=Manila Standard | accessdate=August 16, 2015}}</ref>
Yang also joined [[Reuters Television]] as their news anchor from 2010 to 2013, and [[CCTV News]] as their reporter covering the whole of Hong Kong from 2013 to 2015. In 2015, Yang re-joined ABS-CBN as the face of its business news coverage, as well as becoming its managing editor. She served as the anchor of ANC's ''[[Market Edge with Cathy Yang|Market Edge]]'' and of ''Business Nightly'' (replacing Warren de Guzman) in September 2015.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://medianewser.ph/cathy-yang-to-return-to-abs-cbn-news | title=Cathy Yang to return to ABS-CBN News| publisher=Media Newser Philippines | accessdate=August 16, 2017}}</ref>


Yang also joined [[Reuters Television]] as their news anchor from 2010 to 2013, and [[CCTV News]] as their reporter covering the whole Hong Kong from 2013 to August 2015. Yang re-joined ABS-CBN as part of the on-air anchormen of the cable news channel ANC, and beefing up their business news coverage. She is now the host of ANC's ''[[Market Edge with Cathy Yang|Market Edge]]'' and anchor of ''Business Nightly'' (replacing Warren de Guzman) starting September 1.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.medianewser.com/2015/08/cathy-yang-to-return-to-abs-cbn-news.html#more | title=Cathy Yang to return to ABS-CBN News| publisher=Media Newser Philippines | accessdate=August 16, 2015}}</ref>
On August 6, 2020, Yang joined [[PLDT]] as First Vice President and Group Communications Officer. She will also oversee the communications needs of the MVP Group of Companies, which includes [[Smart Communications]] and [[TV5 Network]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://rappler.com/business/abs-cbn-news-channel-anchor-cathy-yang-moves-to-pldt|title=ANC anchor Cathy Yang moves to PLDT| publisher=Rappler|date=August 6, 2020|accessdate=August 7, 2020}}</ref>


On April 21, 2023, it was reported that Yang would be making her TV comeback via Cignal TV's [[One News (TV channel)|One News]], as host of a new interview program set to air second quarter of the year.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Newser |first=Media |date=2023-04-21 |title=Former ANC anchor Cathy Yang joins One News |url=https://medianewser.ph/former-anc-anchor-cathy-yang-joins-one-news/ |access-date=2023-04-21 |website=medianewser.ph |language=en-US}}</ref>
On August 06, 2020, Yang joins the [[PLDT]] as the head of the Group of the Corporate Communications. Her position is equivalent into First Vice-Presisent joining top management of the [[PLDT]]. Upon her appointment, she will serve as communication strategist and advisor of the [[PLDT]]. Also she will oversee the communication need of the MVP Group of companies including [[Smart Communications]] and [[TV5 Network]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://rappler.com/business/abs-cbn-news-channel-anchor-cathy-yang-moves-to-pldt|title=ANC anchor Cathy Yang moves to PLDT| publisher=Rappler|date=August 6, 2020|accessdate=August 7, 2020}}</ref>


==Recognition==
==Recognition==
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Latest revision as of 07:43, 14 December 2024

Cathy Yang
Born
Catherine Yap

(1971-02-01) February 1, 1971 (age 53)
Manila, Philippines
Nationality Philippines
Other namesCathy Yang
Alma materDe La Salle University (DLSU)
Occupation(s)Journalist, talk show host
Years active1992–2020
2023–present

Catherine Yap Yang (born February 1, 1971) is a Filipina business journalist who has worked in various international news outfits across the Asia-Pacific region over the course of 15 years. She is currently the head of the PLDT corporate communications group and a host at Cignal TV's One News.

Background

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She graduated with an AB Communication Arts degree from the De La Salle University in 1991. After graduation, Yap-Yang joined ABS-CBN and tenured for eight years (1992-2000) as reporter, researcher and pinch-hitter for the former Philippine Vice-president Noli de Castro on TV Patrol. She succeedingly became a business news presenter for several Sarimanok News Network (SNN, later called the ABS-CBN News Channel or ANC) shows, such as Stock Market Live, The World Tonight, and The Weekend News. She also co-hosted the show, Usapang Business in tandem with Ces Drilon on ABS-CBN.

In 2000, the Reuters Foundation sent Yang to the Oxford University to take a Masters in Journalism and in Cardiff University in the United Kingdom. Months later, she joined Bloomberg TV in Tokyo, and then moved afterward to Hong Kong.[1]

Yang also joined Reuters Television as their news anchor from 2010 to 2013, and CCTV News as their reporter covering the whole of Hong Kong from 2013 to 2015. In 2015, Yang re-joined ABS-CBN as the face of its business news coverage, as well as becoming its managing editor. She served as the anchor of ANC's Market Edge and of Business Nightly (replacing Warren de Guzman) in September 2015.[2]

On August 6, 2020, Yang joined PLDT as First Vice President and Group Communications Officer. She will also oversee the communications needs of the MVP Group of Companies, which includes Smart Communications and TV5 Network.[3]

On April 21, 2023, it was reported that Yang would be making her TV comeback via Cignal TV's One News, as host of a new interview program set to air second quarter of the year.[4]

Recognition

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  • Asian TV Awards- Best TV News Presenter 2019
  • Asian Academy Awards- Best TV News Anchor 2019
  • Asian Television Awards - Best TV Newscaster (2001, 2002, 2003)
  • Fleetstreet Award by the British Council
  • Excellence in Media Award - De La Salle University

References

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  1. ^ "Filipina newscaster wins over Asian audience". Manila Standard. Retrieved August 16, 2017.
  2. ^ "Cathy Yang to return to ABS-CBN News". Media Newser Philippines. Retrieved August 16, 2017.
  3. ^ "ANC anchor Cathy Yang moves to PLDT". Rappler. August 6, 2020. Retrieved August 7, 2020.
  4. ^ Newser, Media (2023-04-21). "Former ANC anchor Cathy Yang joins One News". medianewser.ph. Retrieved 2023-04-21.
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