Meet the Team

Marianas Press, or MP, was established in November 2024, born out of the dream of its founder, Thomas Mangloña II, to form a truly independent multimedia news outlet in his home islands. MP aims to deliver timely digital news about the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI), the Pacific, and beyond.

MP strives to inform the public with deeply reported multimedia content focused on the issues that matter. In a world of fake news, misinformation, and disinformation, MP hopes to quiet the noise surrounding current events to deliver the truth and hold those in power accountable.

Local news matters and MP hopes to help every voice find its story.

Our Mission

The mission of Marianas Press is to provide useful multimedia news reports for the community. We aim to build a stronger sense of community by reaching diverse audiences and provide in-depth and original multimedia reporting for underrepresented communities and issues. By approaching stories holistically, we work towards pushing the boundaries of traditional media.

Our Values

Marianas Press values its independence and is committed to transparency, accountability, and integrity. Transparency allows the community to witness firsthand how its government and institutions make decisions that impact their daily lives. Accountability ensures that when there is wrongdoing, it is brought to light and corrected. Integrity is the foundation of our reporting in pursuit of the truth. A robust and independent press is critical to a thriving democracy.