Memory 33: The Manila Times

I had my internship at The Manila Times. It was a 200-hour practicum required by the CEO and Executive Editor Sir Dante "Klink" Ang II. Initially, I was assigned to the news section under Sir William Depasupil. He was based at the defense corps office of Camp Aguinaldo at that time. I stayed for a few days in the camp and found my batch- and major-mates Ara and Axel; both from JRN4. It was hard for me since I'm not really into news. 

When the opportunity came to be part of the lifestyle section, I wrote a letter to the Executive Editor and got transferred right away. With the lifestyle section, I found the thrill I was looking for in a writing job. It's not about the loot bags but the excitement every event made me feel. I find news a thrilling experience but there's more with the lifestyle section because my interests are closer to that area. I'm happy to be able to work with the lifestyle people especially my mentors Ma'am Tessa and Miss Euden.

Here are my pride. It's not much but the experience is worth remembering. I love Times! If it weren't for them, I wouldn't be able to discover a lot of things about myself.