OJT Journal 3 (April 25 – April 29)
By Yeye Ignacio
On Tuesday, we met at the DFA to have a short discussion about the submitted articles and the schedule for that week. It was more of deskwork. Since we have no event to cover, we stayed there to exchange articles with Jen, my co-intern, and to read and also compare news from different broadsheets and tabloids. Our trainer also spent time to give us piece of advice based on her own experiences. “Ask the stupidest questions and you will learn,” they’re just the words that I would never forget from her.
The next day, we went to US Embassy to cover the official opening of its new annex building. It was attended by quite numerous media people. I guess they considered the event big not really because the happening was crucial, but because of the mere fact that US Embassy is considered as a prominent embassy here in the country. We had a tour inside the new annex building and then a press conference after. This time, as what I’ve promised, I already have a voice recorder for easier transcription. The ribbon cutting-ceremony was participated by US Ambassador Harry Thomas, Foreign Affairs Secretary Albert del Rosario, Manila Vice Mayor Isko Moreno and construction leader Jaime Augusto Zobel de Ayala. Deadline of article for that event was 7 pm of the same day.
My trainer moved our Thursday meeting to Saturday because of some personal appointment. Even so, we are still required to pass an article for our daily submission. On Friday, our trainer was invited to the residence of the British Ambassador for the Royal Wedding. Sadly, the invitation indicated one reserved seat. While Ms. Brago was there, we were at home covering the wedding on TV and researching some information regarding the event. I wasn’t able to attend our Saturday meeting at the DFA because we went to Ilocos for a family gathering. My trainer allowed me to go there after I asked for her permission two days in advance.
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