journalists-from-the-philippines

"Every time I’m with them (family), they always ask me questions about my work, so I have to remind them that I’d rather talk about other things than discuss the state of the economy and our political woes."

"Those in hospitals are people in need of help, not additional burden. A simple show of kindness and proper behavior from our medical frontliners can be a moral booster for patients and their families."

"And my wife and I. Just grateful to be beside him today. It's simple,"

"We went to World Bex - a favorite of his, heard mass with Uni and cooked corned beef for husband,"

"It was really fast. It's like there was no courtship... I can't explain that connection, it's like I've known him for a long time when we talked."

"“It was only after the train left that we realized it was gone,”"

"“Both the hurtful, with the happy and the sad moments. That helps our character."

"And everything you've been through, I feel like it's contributed to who you are."

"Honestly, I don't feel like I've ever had any enemies. In fact, when I see them, I still have full respect for them."

"I'm still grateful to all the people I've been with in the past. I personally have nothing to be sorry for."

"Grateful to have INDEPENDENCE DAY as a Family tradition. The thing with tradition, it seems the same old thing but not. I love how today is not rushed and savored every moment from being greeted by Tatay Ver to seeing our Aguinaldo cousins ​​(Chirpy and Sarah Datiles, Kuya Jay and Ate Ems Abaya). Having our photo with Barbers (husband's Barber whose Lolo is also the barber of Lolo Miong!!!) I miss Papa Boon most especially as I went to the Kitchen outdoor area,"

"Given different kinds of choices, we end up picking the same things."

"He is the planner who "puts order in my life.""

"When you are in this business, you cannot be intolerant of other people's views."

"The poor are more open with their feelings, their emotions are raw, while the politician is more concerned about how he will project himself before the public."

"It is a matter of timing - raising the right question at the right moment."

"“Make sure that the integrity is intact because that's a big part of the equation. And then after that, have the passion for it.""

"“It's really a passion, maybe it's a passion project for me. I feel that there's still a lot that I can contribute and I still feel that I'm still in the part of progress. For as long as I can contribute something, I will be here and for as long as I can be relevant, I will be here to give what I can.""

"“Every day presents new challenges. You wake up each morning not knowing what will happen.”"

"“In a way, there’s so much element of surprise in the business. You just have to constantly prepare yourself. The more experiences you have along the way, the better for you in the long run.”"

"There are always “two or more sides in the story.”"

"“No matter how believable one person can sound, people should be given the benefit of the doubt. It’s about fairness and objectivity. ""

""I try to get both sides of the story as much as possible. Sometimes, we have our own biases, but we have to put that aside.”"

"“Aside from proper skills, integrity is very important because news is based heavily on public trust,” she said. “I think you should never compromise this trust. Take good care of that trust by verifying the news, you should not be paid to say what you say.”"

"“You have to get along well with people. News is all about a lot of people working together to deliver a good product. And last but not least is knowledge of current events. It’s a habit that you should acquire. Especially in an ambush interview, you have to think on your toes.”"

"“But if you work hard enough then it could be rewarding in other terms.”"

"When things get rough, it's okay to express your emotions and cry."

"Kasi ako namang type ng tao kung nangyari iyan, it happens for a reason. Baka may better in store for me."

"Whenever I am sent out on coverage, I never do things half-baked. I always give it my all. If a story cannot be done, that means there is nothing humanly possible that it cannot be done in any other way. I really do my best whenever I am out there."

"It's always important to talk to someone who can help you professionally."

"Kahit busy tayo... just assure them that they have an open line to talk to you whenever."

"There was no way anyone could ever prepare themselves for something as painful as losing a loved one."

"You only learn when you fail. You cannot learn from being perfect all the time."

"If you fail, you pick yourself up. Learn from your mistakes. Just don't make the same mistakes over and over again."

"Hindi bubuti 'yung buhay natin kung wala tayong ginagawang solusyon."

"“You must constantly prepare yourself. The more experiences you gain along the way, the better it will be for you in the long run.”"

"Value yourself. If you don't value yourself, no one else will."

"The best of your work is produced at the edge of your competence. If you really push yourself, you will really be surprised at what you can accomplish."

"I choose to be happy."

"I try not to complain because I do not like it when people complain. I prefer to be proactive about things because if you complain, I think it never really solves anything."

"My role is also not to be famous or to be noticed. It is really more to spark some hope and to inspire in my own simple way which is why the shows I have chosen to do are Wish Ko Lang and Good News."

"I like to give the news a positive spin because that is really who I am as a person. News has enough bad news as it is. So it is really my choice to focus on the positive. That is who I am."

"We may not be able to help all the people who write us letters, all the people who e-mail us. But one person at a time, and I think the real gem there is the inspiration it gives others."

"Sometimes, we just need to be reminded that it takes so little to make someone happy."

"My concern really is the kind of world my kids will inherit which is why I get worried when I read about what goes on in the world. I worry about the kind of world that awaits them in the future. I want it to be really nice, I want it to be a better place for them than it was for me."

"Keep your record spotless."

"Over the long term, it is still better to be conservative but correct. All the time."

"If you have to be hungry or thirsty about anything in life, that’s knowledge, information, experiences, wisdom. And much of that you can get from books, newspapers, online posts, or readings,"

"“Not just academic learning, but learning from people as well… Never stop learning.”"

"No bullying. No bashing. Criticize if you have to, but always on issues, not so much on personalities. No name-calling, no body-shaming, no below-the-belt attacks."