What was your first job as a journalist?
I covered the International Anti-Corruption Conference in Kuala Lumpur and became one of the rapporteurs.
Have you ever used a typewriter?
Yes!
How is social media changing news?
Information is being distributed faster than ever because of social media
Who's your favorite fictional journalist?
Will McAvoy
What does it mean to be a journalist?
Being a journalist is being able to tell a story to people, and help them shape their opinions and decisions.
How do you prefer to be pitched on stories?
Send information via email, complete with images
What tools and software do you use to do your job?
Grammarly, MS Word are two of my favourite tools
What's your favorite social network?
Instagram
Why did you become a journalist?
Aside from being named after a Filipino Journalist, I like telling and reading stories.
Did you work for your high school newspaper? If so, what did you do there?
Yes, I was the features editor
What advice can you offer to aspiring journalists?
Work hard and turn away from dirty money
When's the best time to pitch you?
Mornings at 10am, when I read my emails.
What's your favorite drink?
Ice-cold Water
When you're not at a computer, where are you most likely to be?
Taking photos and reading books from my Kindle
Aside from your own, what's your favorite publication to read?
Inc., New York Times, The Economist, Who What Wear
