Bye for now Sir Ferdie

With Sir Ferdie during "Solar Newsday," 2nd year anniversary
Oct 1, 2013

Taong Bayan photos with Sir Ferdie and Producers
December 2013

A Photo Opportunity with Weekend Updates and Network News Weekend staff with Sir Ferdie
 June 13, 2015 (SAT), Pilot Episode
CNN Philippines

For an almost 4 year employee of former Talk TV, Solar News Channel, 9TV, and now CNN Philippines, no employee in the company do not recognize Sir Ferdie.

Sir Ferdie is known to be one of the pillars of the company.
The vision that we have before and the dream that we wanted to achieve now is actually first visualized by him.

Somehow Sir Ferdie is strict but he will allow you to learn from your experience.
Sir. Ferdie always reminds us to follow broadcasting rules but gave us liberty by challenging us to be creative and competitive.

At times, you will see him mad about some on-air discrepancies, but at the end of the day, you will realize that all of this is not just for the Network's sake but also for your growth as a person in your chosen career.

I remember, Sir Ferdie used to say..."Be mindful of small things."
Emphasizing on its value on our everyday work.

Now, that he's finally moving for a better opportunity...its like losing a trusted friend that never fails to always give his best advice on every tough and bad day.
We will surely miss you Sir.

And we promise to keep and apply everything you taught us.
'Til we work again Sir Ferdie!

'Till we work again...Sir. Jing!

With Sir. Jing Magsaysay

Photo Courtesy: Noel Ojeda (CNN Philippines co-worker)

Photo Courtesy: Noel Ojeda (CNN Philippines co-worker)

Photo courtesy: Jing Magsaysay's Facebook Account

"There's always a good "hello," when you meet someone.
But the exact opposite of it, which is saying "goodbye," is what we all never wanted to do."

Like today, a very good boss is saying farewell to all of us.
I think, everyone will agree on me if I say we're saying goodbye
to the "Pillar," of the station where I am currently working right now...CNN Philippines.

Thus, I am referring to the great...Sir. Jing Magsaysay, our Senior Vice President for News and Current Affairs who just resigned from his post effective today.

How do I know Sir. Jing?
For one, he's an experienced boss in the business of journalism.
No wonder, for Sir. Jing has been in the Media world for a very long time.
The reason why, everybody respects him and honor his every decision.

Secondly, he's very approachable.
To all the boss, I worked with he's one of kind.
Sir. Jing never refuses to talk to anyone whether you're a Production Assistant or just an ordinary people.
And when you reach out to him, you will feel enlightened after.
He never raises his voice.
I never even seen him getting mad, he's very graceful and always never fails to give better solution even in a very tight situation.

And lastly, more than Sir. Jing thinks of himself...he'll always think of his people.
In short a very good leader.
I am one those very lucky to say that I have worked with Sir. Jing.
Just wanted to say thank you for being a great boss, a brother, and somehow a good friend to all of us.
We wish you Sir. Jing, all the happiness in the world.
And may God continue to shower you with his blessings, so that you'll continue to be a good blessing to others.
'Till we work again Sir. Jing!

Hanggang sa muli...kaibigang Boni!

Bonnie Andrew "Boni" Cruz

Nakilala ko si Bonnie Andrew Cruz, a.k.a. "Boni," when I was in UE during my College days.
One of the creative and intelligent people I know. Plus factor pa yung pagkakaroon niya ng "Bubbly," na personality.

Maliit lang kasi ang bilang nung A.B. Comm. Arts nun sa UE kaya sigurado magkakakilala kaming lahat.
Ang alam ko kay Boni, he's always a leader.
Kapag may class presentation for sure siya ang magiging leader.

I remember, we formed a group, Christmas season nun siya yung gumawa ng tula ng ipe-present ng grupo. Sabayang bigkas siya, so siya yung coach namin how to deliver every words.
Something like this yung content nung tula...
"Ito ba ang Belen ng bagong panahon, sira-sirang bubong at dingding na gawa sa kahon.
Magulong paligid o anong hirap mula roon. "

Isa pang memory, I had with Bonnie was when we were in the field kasama naman si Roman Cruz noon, kumakanta kami ng OST ng "Ang TV."'
Wag ka, ang ganda ng blending naming tatlo.

And also natatandaan ko nun, mahilig din siyang makipagpaligsahan sa isa naming kaklase na si Violet Grosser.
Yung palaliman ng English tapos ano yung meaning nun. Matatawa ka kasi kahit na alam nating mas marami siyang alam, minsan kapag may bago si Violet, iaadmit niya na ..."aba bago yun ah, hindi ko alam yun ha." At saka iisip ulit ng bagong ingles, lalabanan ulit si Violet.

Meron din chapter noon na pagkatapos ng klase namin, sabay-sabay kaming pupunta dun sa Tatay ni Nina Komiyama na masarap
magluto ng pagkain. That I believe, na si Bonnie rin nagendorse at nagpakilala sa amin.
At kung hindi naman at may mga pera pa kaming natira sa aming baon, dun kaming lahat magstay sa Mcdonalds sa Victoneta, Monumento.

And then, a few years after nung natapos ko na yung studies ko sa UE Caloocan, reality check ang hirap pala talagang humanap ng work.
Thru a common friend, I think si Cecil yun, nagsabi daw si Bonnie na need nila ng mga researchers sa "Balitang K," show ito ni Korina Sanchez sa Channel 2, bago pa naging "Rated K," siya sa ating generation now.
In short, nakapasok ako sa show na yun at dahil yun sa kaniya.

Mahirap nun ang work ko sa Balitang K, ang daming ginagawa ng isang Researcher.
I remember, halos 3 days ako sa ABS hindi na umuuwi.
And then, later on, even pati yung tinitirhan nilang maliit na bahay, inoffer niya pa sa akin na pwede rin naming tulugan kung hindi na kami makauwi.
That's how Bonnie care and love a friend.

Actually, hanggang ngayon hindi pa rin nagsi-sinc in yung pagkawala niya.
Parang nasasayangan nga ako kasi nga dahil sa dami ng talent ng taong ito...malamang at sigurado na malayo ang kanyang mararating.

Pero sa buhay ni Bonnie, nagiwan din siya ng isang mahalagang mensahe na dapat laging alagaan ang sarili.
Lalo na't kung ikaw ang inaasahan ng iyong pamilya, dapat wag kalimutang alagaan din ang sarili.

Malungkot ako at ang mga taong nagmamahal sayo sa pagkawala mo.
Pero gusto kong sabihin na salamat kaibigan sa isang napakagandang alaala.
Hindi ka namin malilimutan.