Jairo Bolledo - Rappler

Jairo Bolledo is a multimedia reporter at Rappler covering justice, human rights, and crime.

He specializes in justice and court reporting, writing in-depth and explainer articles that help people understand the legal system and how these should benefit the oppressed. He also writes about victims of impunity and their quest for justice.

Jairo obtained his journalism degree from the Polytechnic University of the Philippines, graduating magna cum laude and batch valedictorian. He has been teaching journalism in the same university since 2018.

In 2024, he was named a Jaime V. Ongpin journalism fellow by the Center for Media Freedom and Responsibility.

Before joining Rappler, Jairo ran the news desk at GMA News and Public Affairs’ mobile newscast, Stand for Truth. He also worked in several GMA News and Public Affairs programs, such as 24 Oras Weekend, Bawal ang Pasaway kay Mareng Winnie, and Investigative Documentaries.

When not working, Jairo is probably running where the air is fresh. He also has a heart for pageantry and ENHYPEN.

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