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| Starting from the left Jake Remphsey Dy (AP/Writer) Jedidiah JD Del Rosario (Reporter), Maila Santiaguel (Communication Staff/EA), Mr Clift Daluz (VP for News and Public Affairs, Andrew Nacino (Desk Editor/Writer), Rodolfo Bong Garabot (Executive Producer) The Manila Times Television 14th of June 2019 |
Today, the desire to know about what's happening in the world is like a thirst for water and a hunger for food."
I remember year 2000, after I attained a degree in Bachelor of Arts in A. B. Communication Arts in the University of the East, Caloocan this was the very time that I need to make a decision of what specific strand in the media I will choose to grow a career.
Before it was just a question. But after I was hired and worked at the Philippine's Biggest and Largest Network, ABS-CBN, Channel 2 and worked with Balitang K, a news magazine program hosted and produced then, now an ABS-CBN Chief Correspondent Korina Sanchez...that lead became a clear direction of what career I should be taking.
It was almost going now to two decades having several work experiences that began from being a program researcher, a production assistant, an editing supervisor, a segment producer, an associate producer, and finally a dream come true an Executive Producer now!
How everything got started?
About a year ago, I went back to the academe and started teaching again this time a Senior High School students in Center for Media Arts Senior High School in Kamuning.
It was I believe a destiny for after two semesters...here I am went back on working to media again.
From my previous post, I already shared it to my readers that the invitation I think was a siren call.
But who was the people behind this huge success in my work leverage?
Let me begin by saying it was a former media co-worker from CNN Philippines Maila Santiaguel.
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| With Maila Santiaguel |
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| The turn-over ceremony 14th of June 2019 |
At the time I was told via messenger, they were looking for an Executive Producer but I do not have any experience on the post. My strong background could be traced back as an Associate Producer for almost 6 long years in Nine Media Company, CNN Philippines.
Did I doubt myself on this? Yes.
But there's a strong voice that told me... "You are now strong enough and ready to handle a more bigger responsibility!"
Then came in the time, that I have to meet personally my boss Mr. Clift Daluz who now hold the post of VP for News and Public Affairs at The Manila Times Television.
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| Clift Daluz with Dante A. Ang 3rd of June 2019 |
But I never had the chance to work with him personally for his former expertise focus on on-line digital marketing of our News website.
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| Clift Daluz, VP for News and Public Affairs SONA Coverage ID 22nd of July 2019 |
What I knew about him was a very pleasant memory of when asking for something Mr. Daluz would politely request you to do it. Eventhough mainly it was part of your job.
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| Clift Daluz with The Manila Times College 7th of June 2019 The Manila Times Television |
Fast forward now 2019, I remember our conversation. Mr. Daluz asked me if I can work as an EP for the news program?
I have butterflies in my stomach but
I said yes. But there's still a very few remaining percentage that I doubt myself and couldn't perform the duty offered.
But Mr. Daluz made me decide on this matter by giving me an assurance that I can handle it.
He was a man of conviction, and I do not want to dissapoint him on my expectations towards me.
He naver gave me any examination but gave me actual work where I can showcase my skills in writing creatively.
I somehow knew before that I possessed such skills but having the best conviction about this...I would say that it was
Mr. Daluz who brought out the best in me as an EP of the news program.
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| 11th of June 2019 The team |
I was given all the time an instruction. He allows me to do it. The challenges began with the news program concept.
It was unbelievable that Mr. Daluz found strength on my proposals and ideas.
The next thing I knew, I was given the very opportunity to present this to Dante A. Ang (DAA).
And it was approved! 🙏😁
And it was the happiest moment of my life!
My daily duties as an EP with the team began with working on our interstitials.
Never had actual experiences making a special segments like this but Mr. Daluz thought me and the team along with Andrew Nacino, JD Del Rosario, Jake Remphsey Dy and Maila Santiaguel on how to properly dealth with it.
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| With the team JD, Mai, Remphsey and Drew 14th of June 2019 The Manila Times Television |
The research and writing was enthrusted on our writers with different topics assigned on them. When the script and all the ideas are ready, the editorial side of me came in for fact checking, how it was written, missing information, grammar related problems, the graphics involves and the idea on how it will be appealing to the intended target viewers.
Then, the very end part was the presentation or the preview this will be done after all the elements in the editing are all put together.
This is the time where the finish segments will be presented to Mr. Daluz after his approval this will be uploaded on our official Facebook account which includes a short description about the featured story.
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| With my boss Mr Clift Daluz 14th of June 2019 |
I was once asked if this was okay for me to join the coverage? Because he was thinking that I am offering something that was beyond my duties.
But I said the idea was very much welcomed.
I also wanted to assist the team going for the proper direction.
The third part of this blog was actually dedicated to my team.
Now, I want this specific part to have a highlight on our boss who gave us all this very wonderful opportunity.
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| Meeting with The Manila Times College 11th of June 2019 |
Like any other boss, Mr. Daluz believes and encourage all of us to have an open-door policy. Meaning if you wish to communicate with him, you can approach him anytime. He is open for suggestions, comments and even some violent reactions.
And where in a world you will find a boss who join his team for lunch and even during merienda.
Mr. Daluz often treat his team a free-lunch and together like an ideal family having a meal on his very office.
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| 18th of June 2019 A lunch with Mr. Clift Daluz at the KFC, Manila |
To have found a perfect team to help you lighten up your work load is a plus factor...much more to have found a boss like Mr. Clift Daluz who inspires us all and bring out the best in his team!
As he always say and I quote...
"Kapag hindi dokumentado, bawal ikuwento!"
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Part 4: What a journey it has been!
Is a blog which continues the narration of my beautiful work experiences at The Manila Times Television.
There will be more stories coming...stand by for Part 5!
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