Leo L.
Senior Media Consultant
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Leo L. is an esteemed journalist from the Philippines with a distinguished career spanning over two decades. As the Founder and Chief Consultant of Maestrojourno Media Consultancy Services, he offers expert coaching and training in media literacy, journalism, and content creation, serving a wide range of clients from educational institutions to international organizations. His extensive experience includes roles such as News Editor for Playfair Media Limited and Write-up Supplier for SM Foundation, Inc. Between 2017 and 2025, Leo contributed to The Philippine Star as a Deskman, where he excelled in copyediting and page planning, using the Adobe InDesign software. An award-winning journalist, he has a rich academic background, having served as an instructor at the University of Santo Tomas, teaching various journalism courses and advising student publications. Leo's work in the media industry is complemented by numerous accolades for his investigative and environment-themed stories, recognizing his contributions to the field at both national and institutional levels.
Experience
News Editor – (Re)in Asia
Playfair Media Limited · 2025 — 2026Conducts tasks associated with news editing in a remote capacity as a contractor.Write-up Supplier
SM Foundation, Inc. · 2023 — 2025Delivers written content as a contractor.Consultant – Media and Digital Influencing Support
Oxfam Pilipinas, Inc. · 2025 — 2025Provides consultancy services related to media and digital influencing.Resource Person – Writeshops for Special Program in Journalism
Department of Education Central Office · 2024 — 2025Contributes as a resource person for writeshops aimed at the Special Program in Journalism.Deskman – Editorial Department
PHILSTAR DAILY, INC. (THE PHILIPPINE STAR) · 2017 — 2025Completes copyediting and headline writing for news stories while adhering to The Associated Press (AP) Stylebook; makes revisions to stories and press releases; monitors breaking news across various media channels; and provides editorial support during publication processes.Instructor 4 (Part-time)
UNIVERSITY OF SANTO TOMAS · 2017 — 2024Instructs multiple courses on journalism principles and practices and engages in student advising, including thesis support and publication guidance.Founder/Chief Consultant
MAESTROJOURNO MEDIA CONSULTANCY SERVICES · 2023 — PresentProvides coaching, training, and skill enhancement on media literacy and journalism for various groups, including campus and mainstream journalists and non-journalists; engages in content creation, publication production, project management, and thesis advising.Senior Lecturer (Part-time)
UNIVERSITY OF THE PHILIPPINES · 2018 — 2018Teaches a course focused on news editing and newsroom practices.Special Lecturer 3 (Part-time)
COLEGIO DE SAN JUAN DE LETRAN · 2016 — 2018Covers a range of courses within the Institute of Communication, focusing on journalism and editing.Research Head – Editorial Department
MANILA BULLETIN PUBLISHING CORP. (MANILA BULLETIN) · 2012 — 2017Supervises a team of writer-researchers and fact-checkers and is responsible for writing and editing in-depth stories, including special and investigative reports; assumes editorial duties during night shifts and serves as interim editor for the Environment News section.Rank 3 Faculty (Part-time)
MANILA TYTANA COLLEGES · 2015 — 2015Teaches Basic College English to students in business administration, information technology, and nursing.Managing Editor – Special Publications
SUMMIT PUBLISHING CO., INC. (SUMMIT MEDIA) · 2007 — 2008Conceptualizes and oversees special publication projects for advertisers, engaging with various stakeholders to deliver creative content.Writer – Administration / Editorial Departments
null · 2003 — 2007Writes news and feature stories, primarily for the Schools, Colleges, Universities Bulletin section and special publications.
Skills & Expertise
Education
- Master of Arts in JournalismAteneo de Manila University – Konrad Adenauer Asian Center for Journalism (ACFJ)
- Bachelor of Arts in Broadcast CommunicationUniversity of the Philippines
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