MA in Psychology, 2020, UP Diliman

BA in Broadcast Communication (cum laude), 2007, UP Diliman

Zafra, T., Manriquez, L., & Magtoto, R. (2021) Mental health handbook for media workers. Peace and Conflict Journalism Network Philippines, Inc.

Speaker. "Anong balita sa’yo momsh? Mental health of women journalists." Movement for the Safety and Welfare of Women Journalists National Conference. Ateneo de Manila Asian Center for Journalism. Belmont Hotel Boracay. March 6-9, 2025

Presenter. "Narratives of change and coping among TV reporters covering the war on drugs." Psychology and the Media: Humane Production, Meaningful Consumption Symposium. Psychological Association of the Philippines Conference. Baguio Convention and Cultural Center and Saint Louis University, Baguio City. September 26-28, 2024

Speaker. "Sana All: Is Christmas really the most wonderful time of the year for all?" PASasalamat KO ngayong Pasko. Mind Care Center - Perpetual Help Medical Center. Las Pinas City.  December 12, 2024. 

Speaker. "Mental Health Impacts of Disinformation." FilipiKNOWS: The Psychology in Journalism: Ethics, Decision-Making, and Point-of-View. Tinig Student Publications, De La Salle Araneta University. DLSAU, Malabon City. March 16, 2024

Panelist. Roundtable Discussion on the Safety of Women Journalists and Media Practitioners. International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women. Internews. Via Zoom. November 25, 2021

Speaker. Media and the Psyche. US Agency for Global Media Online Safety Training for Journalists in the Philippines. US AGM and Center for Community Journalism and Development. Via Zoom. September 25, 2021

Member, Psychological Association of the Philippines

Member, Green Cross Academy of Traumatology

Member, Science Communicators Philippines

Fellow, Peace and Conflict Journalism Network Inc., Philippines

Rank 2. 2023 Licensure Examination for Psychologists. Professional Regulation Commission. September 02, 2023

Outstanding Field Reporter. 2018 OFW Gawad Parangal. Kapisanan ng mga Kamag-anak at  Migranteng Manggagawang Pilipino, Inc. December 09, 2018 

Favorite Female TV Newscaster. 2016 OFW Gawad Parangal. Kapisanan ng mga Kamag-anak  at Migranteng Manggagawang Pilipino, Inc. December 10, 2016 

Certificate of Creative Excellence. “Para Sa Pangarap” (For a Dream) "Brigada" (The Brigade). 2016 US International Film and Video Festival. June 2016 

Best Culture-Based TV Reporter. 1st Gawad Sagisag Kultura ng Filipino. National Center for  Culture and the Arts. October 03, 2014

Plaque of Recognition. "Biyaheng Totoo Series: Batanes." 4th National Statistics Month Media Awards. Philippine Statistics Authority. October 01, 2012

Associate Psychologist. Mind Care Center Department of Psychology - Perpetual Help Medical Center, Las Pinas City. 2024 to present

Consultant Psychologist. Childfam-Possibilities Psychosocial Services. 2024 to present

Mental Health Editor. Subselfie.com. March 2016 to present

Affiliate Psychologist. Argao Psych. October 2023 to May 2025

Lead Researcher-Writer. 2023 Media Ownership Monitoring Project. VERA Files. September to December 2023

Division Chief, Public Relations and Information Division. Philippine Space Agency. April 2021 - September 2023

Lecturer. University of the Philippines - Visayas (Miag-ao, Iloilo). February 2021 to June 2023

Executive Producer. CNN Philippines. November 2019 - April 2021

Communications Officer. Doctors Without Borders - HongKong. January to October 2019.

Senior Correspondent and Anchor. GMA Network, Inc. August 2008 - December 2018.

Correspondent and Anchor. RPN 9. July 2007 - August 2008