Wednesday, April 16, 2025

TERENCE MORDENO GRANA

Voice of the Legislature, Champion of the Airwaves

04-20 A. Bonifacio St., New Capitol Estates I, Batasan Hills, Quezon City

Mobile: +63 917 624 6104 | Email: terencegrana@gmail.com



PROFILE


A seasoned legislative expert and passionate public educator, Terence Mordeno Grana brings over 40 years of experience in the Philippine Legislature to the airwaves. From 1978 to 2018, he served in various technical and supervisory roles in the House of Representatives, culminating as Chief of the Indexing and Monitoring Group. Today, he continues his public service as a volunteer broadcaster on AFP Radio, hosting the informative weekly show Katropa sa Kamara, where he breaks down legislative matters for everyday Filipinos.


Driven by a mission to educate, enlighten, and empower the public—without formal training in media but with unmatched passion—he uses his platform to bridge the gap between Congress and the citizenry. At 72, he remains actively engaged in research, broadcasting, and civic discourse.



BROADCASTING EXPERIENCE


Host, Katropa sa Kamara

AFP Radio DWDD (1134 kHz AM) | 2018–Present

Weekly 2-hour program aired every Saturday, 8:00–10:00 AM

Covers plenary proceedings, committee highlights, and current legislative news

Delivered in Filipino and English for broader public understanding

Voluntary, non-compensated public service



LEGISLATIVE EXPERIENCE


Chief, Indexing and Monitoring Group

House of Representatives, 2011–2018

Oversaw tracking of bills, resolutions, and House records

Led the preparation of legislative indexes and summaries


Technical and Administrative Roles

House of Representatives, 1978–2011

Held multiple roles in support of legislative research, documentation, and public information



EDUCATION


Bachelor of Arts in English

Southwestern University, Cebu City — 1978



AFFILIATIONS & PUBLICATIONS

Member, Kapisanan ng mga Brodkaster ng Pilipinas (KBP)

Author, We Have a Lot to Learn from the Indonesian Elections (1999), a reflective piece on electoral observation work under NAMFREL



Catchphrase:

“From plenary to the people—walang iwanan sa impormasyon!”

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