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August 1, 2016

Monday morning in rush-hour traffic was my first hurdle as I struggled to reach the PAGASA Flood and Weather Forecasting Center on time. It was my first day as PanahonTV’s newest weather reporter and thankfully, I reached the studio at 8 AM. Here, I met my fellow on-cam reporters, and the people who worked behind the scenes of the country’s first all-weather television program.

Though this was not my first foray into media, I was nervous about this new journey. Before Panahon TV, I was a reporter for NET25 covering political issues that had me shuttling to the Malacañang Palace, the Supreme Court, Comelec, the Philippine Senate and Congress. Now I was covering an entirely different beat: the weather, an ever-changing phenomenon that had shaped this country in different aspects—economically, socially, physically and psychologically. This was something new to me, but still, it fulfilled my personal advocacy of public service.

I resigned from my former post because I realized that I had put work commitments above my family, friends and even myself. I realized that I needed to let go of practices that were no longer good for me.

To make the change, I asked myself everyday if my choices were enriching my life and spirit. This was one of the many reasons why I applied to Panahon TV.

Right now, I may still be feeling my way around this new career path, but I also feel a significant shift—one that puts my work in harmony with my life. I revel in my new purpose: to be able to reach out to my fellow Filipinos by giving them reliable information about the weather.

Sometimes I get flashbacks of my former life. I clearly remember when I was still on the field, covering Typhoon Sendong striking Northern Mindanao, Visayas and Palawan in 2011.I was there, reporting about deaths and families who had lost their homes due to flashfloods and landslides.
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I was a first-hand witness when a storm surge hit Metro Manila also in 2011.manila bay
Floods and landslides from Baguio to Bulacan were staples among my news reports.bulacan

I was there to report the things as they happened, and after they had happened. But now, I realize that I’ve been given the opportunity to help prevent these sad stories from repeating themselves. By disseminating information on weather forecasts and possible disasters, I help spread the awareness that preparedness is an effective tool against unnecessary loss of lives and suffering.

As a Panahon TV reporter, I am able to continue my goal to be a servant of public service. This is my life, my dedication, and I look forward to sharing it with you.
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