Roy Bato is a broadcast journalist and media executive with over 30 years of experience. He is CEO of IBS Media Group, Founding President of KBP CALABARZON, and Communications Head of the Catholic Mass Media Awards (CMMA). He leads digital media, PR, and communication initiatives focused on delivering credible, relevant, and impactful stories for Filipinos.
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With rising fuel costs in the Philippines, is shifting to hybrid or electric vehicles truly the most practical solution today—or are Filipinos being pushed into a transition the market and infrastructure aren’t fully ready for?
IMF: PH debt at 60.2% GDP (₱17.71T) kills fuel/power subsidies for families in 2026. Time for targeted aid!
70 Strategic Communication Concepts for Politics, Media, and the Digital Age
PUBLIC FIGURES SURVEY April 8, 2026 Analysis Period: April 5 – April 8, 2026
Marcos wants to fix the 35-year-old local gov law. A simple, witty take on why our cities and barrios need an upgrade to be faster and more honest for every Pinoy.
Analysis of Iran’s One Vengeance for All video focusing on messaging strategy, narrative control, and AI-driven information warfare in modern conflict.
Peaky Blinders The Immortal Man review explores Thomas Shelby’s legacy, power, and consequences in a deeper, more reflective continuation.
Roy Bato marks 30 years in journalism with a website relaunch focused on personal insights, media experience, and deeper storytelling.
Philippines receives Russian oil under US sanctions waiver, offering temporary relief amid rising fuel prices and the March 2026 energy crisis.
A bedridden father was carried on a carabao-drawn sledge for nearly an hour just to claim government aid in Quirino, raising questions about access to public assistance.
A gas station attendant in Zamboanga City went viral after clearly explaining rising fuel prices. Cum Laude graduate Alkindar Amil impressed netizens.
May paggalaw sa presyo ng langis at kuryente, pero may sapat na supply ang bansa. Paalala rin: huwag samantalahin ang sitwasyon sa pamamagitan ng hindi makatarungang pagtaas ng presyo.
Laban sa fake news ang layunin. Pero habang hinihigpitan ang impormasyon, may tanong: sino-sino ang maaaring tamaan sa bagong patakaran?
