Why local news outlets don’t have ‘obit’ writers
Why local news outlets don’t have ‘obit’ writers ISOLDE D. AMANTE[First published in SunStar column “Sunday Essay,” Oct. 27, 2018] Nowhere is a newspaper most...
When journalists fail to ask the tough questions
There are reasons a reporter doesn’t ask a tough question — or does even if the risk of consequence, for good or bad, is high....
Juan Mercado in 2014 farewell columns gave his meaning of ‘writing30’: an older writer telling young journalists,‘ your turn.’
Juan Mercado in 2014 farewell columns gave his meaning of ‘writing 30’: an older writer telling young journalists, ‘your turn.’ JUAN L. MERCADOJuly 2023[ First...
PGA was a lawyer, engineer, newspaper editor-columnist, educator, judge, musician, And he ‘bridged people’ — one reason a Carcar City bridge is named after him.
Peary G. Aleonar with a granddaughter at the piano, during reception at the wedding of a son, 1985. [All photos in this article from Aleonar...
Jeruel Roa on Vistas weekly, its editor Jun Satorre and a bit about Jerry’s own journo stint.
Jeruel Roa on Vistas weekly, its editor Jun Satorre and a bit about Jerry’s own journo stint. (July 2023) 1. Vistas. Me and Pipet who...
When a news source –an ex-reporter — is interviewedby her former buddy reporter:how ‘surreal’ can that be?
Who’s being interviewed by whom: Minerva Gerodias of MCWD (right) by Mildred Galarpe of SunStar. When a news source – an ex-reporter – is interviewed...
When to drop the camera and save a life
When to drop the camera and save a life PACHICO A. SEARES (First published in SunStar, April 21, 2017) ABD Alkader Habak, a photographer covering...