Xave Gregorio
Writer, communications professional, former journalist
About Xave
Xave Gregorio is a writer and communications professional. He was previously a journalist who extensively covered a wide range of topics, including politics, diplomacy, labor, media, gender and sexuality for top news outlets including Philstar.com and CNN Philippines.
He was the creator, producer and host of the Filipino-language web show Anyare? (What Happened?) which was praised by media watchdog Center for Media Freedom and Responsibility for simplifying complex issues.
Work
June 2023
There are lots of queer people in Philippine newsrooms quietly telling stories that matter. But who tells our story? Why does it matter for us to be seen and heard?
June 2023
It was just two friends and their obsession with pop music and pop culture. Then it became a podcast. And then a gathering that helped raise funds for typhoon victims, the Golden Gays and a presidential campaign. This is the story of Pop Emergency.
February 2023
The Catholic Church played an active role in toppling the dictator Marcos in 1986. Some four decades later, when prelates spoke up against his son and namesake, their flock put him in Malacañang. Does this mean the Church’s clout is waning?