Kate Berbano

@Kate

Philippines

Kate Berbano is currently a graduate student at the University of the Philippines, pursuing a master's degree in international affairs. She also works as a programme manager at The Asian Banker.

Website and social media

Expertises

Celebrities Culture Fashion Foreign Affairs Lifestyle News

Languages

English Tagalog

Freelancer statistics

6

Work Samples

130

Completed briefs

US$100 - US$300

Acceptable rate for a 500-word story

Work Samples

Blog post blog.americanhatmakers.com

This Australia Day, We Salute Outback Hats

Australia Day is every January 26 as a commemoration of the first permanent settlement of European influence in 1788. A century after, the most famous type of Australian hat, the Australian Outback hat or slouch hat, made its first appearances in the country as the official hat of the Australian Commonwealth Military Force.

Blog post www.scmp.com

Rebel royals: From Diana to Japan’s Princess Mako, 5 princesses who broke royal protocol and lived by their own rules

William and Kate’s mum discussed mental health long before they did, and Princess Mako’s wedding to a commoner is still causing controversy two years after she announced it.

Blog post www.preview.ph

We Went to See American Idiot and So Should You!

You don't even have to be a rock fan to appreciate this musical.

News story blog.americanhatmakers.com

Gucci Cowboy Hats Head Home in Extraordinary Style

Surprise appearances from Hollywood darlings Jared Leto, Jeremy Pope and the plethora of models showing off head wear that stole the most gazes at the recent Love Parade fashion show.

News story www.scmp.com

Is The Dubai Mall, London’s Harrods or Selfridges the ultimate shopping experience? By sales figures, Shin Kong Place Beijing now tops them all

China’s ‘Shop King’ SKP saw more than 15 million visitors browse its 800 upscale brands in Beijing last year, including Chanel, Gucci and Hermès

News story www.scmp.com

5 young Asian actresses bringing diversity to Netflix: from Bridgerton’s new cast member Simone Ashley to Shadow and Bone’s breakout star Jessie Mei Li

From Indian-American teen Maitreyi Ramakrishnan to Vietnamese-born American Lana Condor, these actresses are bringing much-needed diversity to your screens