I am a Media and Public Relations leader with 7+ years of experience building strong media partnerships, protecting brand reputation, and delivering strategic communications for corporate and public sector organizations. Currently, I lead the Media Relations practice at Grupo Agatep, where I oversee strategy, team performance, and client success across banking, aviation, healthcare, education, and tech industries. I specialize in crisis communications, thought leadership placement, and high-impact storytelling that aligns with business objectives. I am passionate about crafting meaningful narratives, mentoring teams, and driving communications that create trust, credibility, and long-term value.

Mariel Abigail Delos Santos

I am a Media and Public Relations leader with 7+ years of experience building strong media partnerships, protecting brand reputation, and delivering strategic communications for corporate and public sector organizations. Currently, I lead the Media Relations practice at Grupo Agatep, where I oversee strategy, team performance, and client success across banking, aviation, healthcare, education, and tech industries. I specialize in crisis communications, thought leadership placement, and high-impact storytelling that aligns with business objectives. I am passionate about crafting meaningful narratives, mentoring teams, and driving communications that create trust, credibility, and long-term value.

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I am a Media and Public Relations leader with 7+ years of experience building strong media partnerships, protecting brand reputation, and delivering strategic communications for corporate and public sector organizations. Currently, I lead the Media Relations practice at Grupo Agatep, where I oversee strategy, team performance, and client success across banking, aviation, healthcare, education, and tech industries. I specialize in crisis communications, thought leadership placement, and high-impact storytelling that aligns with business objectives. I am passionate about crafting meaningful narratives, mentoring teams, and driving communications that create trust, credibility, and long-term value.

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Work Experience

Public Relations Officer II at Department of Energy – Philippines
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2021
Managed media relations, public inquiries, and stakeholder communications; coordinated press briefings, media events, and official announcements.
Media Relations Officer II at Department of Energy – Philippines
December 1, 2021 - June 30, 2023
Managed media relations, public inquiries, and stakeholder communications for the DOE; coordinated press briefings, media events, and official announcements; supported strategic communications and public information campaigns.
Media Relations Supervisor at Group Agate, Inc.
July 1, 2023 - June 30, 2025
Managed media relations, public inquiries, and stakeholder communications; oversaw press briefings, media events, and official announcements; built media ecosystem; collaborated with accounts, creatives, and content teams to produce compelling, newsworthy storytelling; led PR strategy development for new business pitches.
Media Relations Head at Group Agate, Inc.
July 1, 2025 - Present
Lead the strategic direction and operational management of the Media Relations department, ensuring high-quality and timely delivery of media outputs across platforms. Develop and execute integrated media relations and communications strategies aligned with client and business objectives. Oversee daily media operations, including pitching, press coordination, interview facilitation, and editorial relationship management. Build and maintain strong partnerships with top-tier media, editors, journalists, and key opinion leaders. Serve as the primary point of contact for media inquiries, sensitive issues, and crisis-related concerns. Supervise and mentor a team of media officers, ensuring consistent performance, quality output, and professional growth. Collaborate with Accounts, Creatives, and Content teams to produce compelling, newsworthy storytelling. Lead PR strategy development for new business pitches, contributing to successful client acquisitions. Monitor media coverage, analyze pe

Education

Bachelor of Arts in Communications (Public Relations specialization) at De La Salle University – Dasmariñas
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2018

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Industry Experience

Energy & Utilities, Government, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Other

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