Regina Reyes

Former Head News and Current Affairs, ABS-CBN, Philippines

Ging Reyes is the former head of Integrated News and Current Affairs at Philippine broadcaster ABS-CBN. She retired in 2022 after 36 years in the field of broadcast journalism, including 12 years as the news chief of one of the country’s leading media companies.

Reyes helped ABS-CBN News transition into a fully integrated news organization that delivered news and public service to Filipinos worldwide across different platforms even during the pandemic.

She was also hailed as the 2022 Southeast Asia Laureate for Women in News Editorial Leadership by the World Association of News Publishers (WAN-IFRA) in Spain last September for her editorial integrity and leadership.

Under Reyes’ leadership, ABS-CBN News won numerous awards such as the Cannes Corporate Media & TV Awards, Society of Publishers in Asia, and the US International Film & Video Festival Awards. She also became part of the advisory board of the New York Festivals World’s Best TV & Film Awards.

Reyes leaves a legacy of excellence and service, which she started to build when she joined the network as a production assistant in 1986. She rose from the ranks to become executive producer and head writer of the award-winning “The World Tonight” and other special events before being promoted as director for news production.