ABOUT US
WHO’S RULING THE JUNGLE
My Jungle Rules — a place where insights, collaborations and innovation come to play.
Growing up on Guam, Jungle Rules is a rite of passage. What does it mean? It means we throw out what we know as the rules of the game, and instead we play it our way — maybe a bit more rough, a bit more savage, and a bit more bold.
MJR is a collaboration of Rindraty Limtiaco, Therese Howe and Steve Limtiaco. With more than 100 years of combined journalistic experience, we think we have something to offer that readers will find interesting, compelling and fun. Rindraty was executive editor and publisher of the Pacific Daily News for more than 30 years. Therese brings her experience at the Pacific Daily News as assistant managing editor, lifestyle brand director and probably an additional five titles to the table. Steve brings his bad-assed self to the triad, with more than 30 years as editor and investigative reporter for the Pacific Daily News. Although we would say that we played by the rules most of the time, we know that when we broke them, it was just more satisfying - for us and our readers.
Although our site will have stories from around the world about all types of topics that we think are important and meaningful, we can’t ignore our home, the beautiful island of Guam. We have a lot of care and a lot of love for what goes on in a place with which we still have connections and people that we care about. So, we will be watching for the good, the bad, the joy and the sad with a plan to share what we find with our readers.
We hope you enjoy what we do, as much as we enjoy doing it.
This photo is from years ago. Tons of photos of Ri and Therese, but Steve, Therese and Ri - not so much. I think it’s time for an update.
Therese Padua Howe
Born and raised in Tumon Heights, Therese Padua Howe is an award-winning marketing communications professional with a deep and varied background in print journalism.
She started her journalism career as a summer intern at The Honolulu Advertiser, followed by a stint on the copy and wire desks at the San Francisco Examiner. Mahålang for home, she returned home to Guam to work at the Pacific Daily News on desks throughout the newsroom, including copy, local news, and lifestyle. Before moving to Virginia with her family, she also served for a time as a writer and editor at Latte magazine, published by Guam’s only Pulitzer Prize winner, Manny Crisostomo.
In Virginia, she continued her print career as a writer and editor at Loudoun Magazine and Loudoun Business Journal before transitioning into marketing. Since returning to the Pacific in 2017, she has returned to her storytelling roots at My Jungle Rules, where she strives to create content that resonates with the people of - and from - Guam.
Steve Limtiaco
Steve Limtiaco is a seasoned journalist with over 25 years of experience in investigative, editorial, and data-driven reporting for the Pacific Daily News, part of the USA Today Network. Recognized as Journalist of the Year by the Society of Professional Journalists (Micronesia Chapter), Steve has served in roles including city editor, investigative reporter, and copy desk chief. He has led impactful news coverage and contributed to the paper's mission to provide timely, accurate, and community-focused journalism.
With a strong foundation in investigative and data journalism, Steve excels at uncovering complex stories through rigorous research, public records analysis, and community engagement. A Sasakawa Peace Foundation fellow, he brings a global perspective to his work and remains deeply connected to local issues, with family roots in Piti.
Passionate about public service journalism, he is committed to informing the public and fostering transparency.
Rindraty Celes Limtiaco
Rindraty Celes Limtiaco is a writer, journalist, mother, and former publisher who’s entering a new chapter — one built around creative freedom and consonance.
With more than 30 years of experience in journalism, editing, and publishing, she has led impactful newsrooms, earned awards, and shaped public dialogue in Guam. Her work has empowered communities to make informed decisions and live better lives.
After stepping down as publisher of the Pacific Daily News, Rindraty moved to Virginia to begin a new journey — helping her family find its rhythm, reflecting on what matters most, and observing from a distance how the news continued back home.
Now, she’s returning to the work she loves — writing, designing, and creating content that aligns with her values. Not for the institution. For herself. And for a community that still matters deeply.
