2024 TO REMEMBER 🙏🏼🥹 2024 has been truly eventful — the full ecosystem of Tech, Media and Telco (TMT) coming together for me in quite unexpected ways, deepening and broadening my roles as journalist and corporate citizen. I am immensely grateful for the international recognitions that have come along while straddling both worlds for nearly four and a half years — from Asian TV Awards’ 2023 Best Talk Show Host to Stevie® Gold Award for Technology Excellence 2024 Executive of the Year — Communications Technology. And most recently, as the Asian Academy Creative Awards’ 2024 National Winner (Philippines) for Best Factual Presenter. For 2025, the clarion call comes from Media. With five seasons in — and multiple international awards to boot — Thought Leaders with Cathy Yang turns out to be just the start. Thank you to all my Kapatid at @PLDT Group — I am incredibly privileged to have worked with you all. And to all my Kapatid in Cignal One News, I look forward to the new year creating more content and conversations for our fellow Pinoys — on air, on ground, and online. ❤️ See you all soon! 🤩

BAKIT MAHILIG MAG-HYPE NG IBA SI DIMPLES ROMANA? How did being an actress shape the way Dimples Romana supports and celebrates others? In her conversation with Cathy Yang, Dimples shares how her experiences in showbiz taught her the importance of uplifting people, recognizing their efforts, and cheering them on. Watch the full conversation here: youtu.be/dBvM_STbhX8?si=hMHN… Connecting big issues to real life. #TYE #CathyYang #DimplesRomana #BeyondTheSpotlight

DIMPLES ROMANA: ‘I WAS NOT BIDA MATERIAL’ Hindi raw siya bida material, pero hindi ito naging hadlang para abutin ang kanyang mga pangarap. Actress and entrepreneur Dimples Romana shares how hard work, consistency, and simply showing up helped her build a lasting career in showbiz. Watch the full conversation with Cathy Yang here: youtu.be/dBvM_STbhX8?si=hMHN… Connecting big issues to real life. #TYE #CathyYang #DimplesRomana

HOW DID DIMPLES ROMANA’S UPBRINGING SHAPE HER SUCCESS? Paano nga ba nakaimpluwensya ang kanyang mga karanasan noong kabataan sa pagkatao at tagumpay ni Dimples Romana? Beyond her success in showbiz and business, the actress and entrepreneur shares with Cathy Yang the values she learned growing up and how these continue to keep her grounded throughout her journey. Watch the full conversation here: youtu.be/dBvM_STbhX8?si=hMHN… Connecting big issues to real life. #TYE #CathyYang #DimplesRomana #BeyondTheSpotlight

ANO ANG NATUTUNAN NI CATHY YANG KAY DIMPLES ROMANA? Paano nananatiling kalmado at matatag si Dimples Romana sa kabila ng mga hamon at pressure sa showbiz? Cathy Yang reflects on what she's learned from Dimples, revisiting their friendship and their experience at the Asian Academy Creative Awards. Watch the full conversation here: youtu.be/dBvM_STbhX8?si=hMHN… Connecting big issues to real life. #TYE #CathyYang #DimplesRomana #AsianAcademyCreativeAwards

MAHIGIT ISANG TAON NG GLOBAL TARIFFS, KUMUSTA ANG PINOY? How can the Philippines stay competitive amid global trade tensions and changing tariff policies? Philippine Institute for Development Studies (PIDS) President Dr. Randy Tuaño says tariffs continue to affect the country, but Philippine exports are still showing growth. He stresses the need to diversify export markets and explore more products and services that the Philippines can offer internationally. Watch the full conversation here: youtu.be/myDDgrDR7AI?si=SXbA… Connecting big issues to real life. #TYE #CathyYang #RandyTuano #GlobalTrade #PhilippineExports

FRESH GRADS, HANDA BA SA JOB MARKET? Sa gitna ng mas matinding kompetisyon sa trabaho, paano makakasabay ang mga bagong graduate? Philippine Institute for Development Studies (PIDS) President Dr. Randy Tuaño emphasizes the importance of strengthening skills and capabilities to help young Filipinos become more competitive and better prepared for career opportunities. Watch the full conversation here: youtu.be/myDDgrDR7AI?si=SXbA… Connecting big issues to real life. #TYE #CathyYang #RandyTuano #FreshGraduates #JobMarket

MAHINANG PISO, MAY KINALAMAN BA ANG GOVERNANCE? Bakit nga ba humihina ang piso, at paano nakaaapekto ang mga isyu sa pamahalaan sa kumpiyansa ng mga mamumuhunan? Philippine Institute for Development Studies (PIDS) President Dr. Randy Tuaño says investors continue to consider opportunities in the Philippines, but corruption concerns can affect investment confidence. Watch the full conversation here: youtu.be/myDDgrDR7AI?si=SXbA… Connecting big issues to real life. #TYE #CathyYang #RandyTuano #PhilippineEconomy #Governance

PILIPINAS, KAYA BANG MAKIPAGSABAYAN SA MIDDLE POWERS? May puwang ba ang Pilipinas na magkaroon ng mas malaking boses sa pandaigdigang usapin? Philippine Institute for Development Studies (PIDS) President Dr. Randy Tuaño discusses how middle powers, including the Philippines, can exercise influence in international institutions despite not being among the world's biggest powers. Watch the full conversation here: youtu.be/myDDgrDR7AI?si=SXbA… Connecting big issues to real life. #TYE #CathyYang #RandyTuano #MiddlePowers #PhilippineEconomy

KABATAAN, PAANO MAKAKATULONG LABAN SA KORAPSYON? Hindi lang sa protesta puwedeng makilahok ang kabataan sa paglaban sa korapsyon. Philippine Institute for Development Studies (PIDS) President Dr. Randy Tuaño says young Filipinos can volunteer their skills in data gathering and analysis to support watchdog groups monitoring corruption. Watch the full conversation here: youtu.be/myDDgrDR7AI?si=SXbA… Connecting big issues to real life. #TYE #CathyYang #RandyTuano #Corruption #YouthEngagement

BAMBOO, NEXT EXPORT STAR? Philippine Trade and Industry Secretary Cristina Roque sees bamboo as a rising export product for the Philippines, with potential to create more opportunities for Filipino businesses and communities. Roque says the country can tap into bamboo’s growing potential as it looks for more products that can compete in the global market. Watch the full conversation here: youtube.com/watch?v=yvaH3Yak… Connecting big issues to real life. #TYE #CathyYang #DTI #CristinaRoque

AI, HINDI DAPAT KATAKUTAN? Filipinos shouldn’t be afraid of AI, says Philippine Trade and Industry Secretary Cristina Roque. Instead, Roque says Filipinos should learn to work hand in hand with AI and use the technology to strengthen their capabilities as the way we work continues to change. Watch the full conversation here: youtube.com/watch?v=yvaH3Yak… Connecting big issues to real life. #TYE #CathyYang #DTI #CristinaRoque

🇵🇭 ONLINE SELLERS, DEFA IS COMING Philippine Trade and Industry Secretary Cristina Roque says ASEAN is a “force to be reckoned with” as the Digital Economy Framework Agreement—set to be signed by ASEAN leaders in Manila next month—enables a single digital market benefiting Pinoys and the rest of the region’s online businesses. Watch the full conversation here: youtube.com/watch?v=yvaH3Yak… Connecting big issues to real life. #TYE #CathyYang #DTI #CristinaRoque

ANIME CENTER SA PINAS? Philippine Trade and Industry Secretary Cristina Roque sees big opportunities for Filipino talent in anime, gaming and design, industries she says can offer higher-paying jobs here and abroad. DTI is pushing for a gaming, design and anime center that will train Filipinos and connect them to jobs, with plans to eventually replicate the model nationwide. Watch the full conversation here: youtube.com/watch?v=yvaH3Yak… Connecting big issues to real life. #TYE #CathyYang #DTI #CristinaRoque

ANO NGA BA ANG MAITUTULONG NG ASEAN SA MGA PILIPINO? Mas magandang trabaho, mas malaking market para sa maliliit na negosyo, at mas manageable na gastos. Paano ito magiging posible? Cathy Yang sits down with Philippine Trade and Industry Secretary Cristina Roque to unpack what ASEAN could actually mean for you. The first episode of The Yang Exchange is out now. Watch the full conversation here: youtube.com/watch?v=yvaH3Yak… Connecting big issues to real life. #TYE #CathyYang #DTI #CristinaRoque