Red Mendoza
Verified
(He/Him)
- Health Reporter, The Manila Times
- Chief Correspondent and Events Editor, Anime Pilipinas
Philippines
As seen in:
Anime Pilipinas,
The Manila Times,
MSN Philippines,
EIN News,
American Military News,
Gulf Times,
Rome News-Tribune,
The Guam Daily Post,
Cherokee Tribune Ledger-News
Covers:
Politics, education, J-culture
Congress/OVP/DepEd reporter, @themanilatimes. Views mine. redhormarkie.mendoza@manilatimes.net, rmendoza.journo@gmail.com
Interview
Have you ever used a typewriter?
Yes, and I miss it.
How is social media changing news?
Social media has changed a lot, as it enabled us to break stories faster, and also provides a great source of news.
Who's your favorite fictional journalist?
I do not have any favorites because I do not know some fictional journalists around though.
What does it mean to be a journalist?
A journalist is one who would report the news factually, but he should also impart knowledge to his readers about the world he is in.
How do you prefer to be pitched on stories?
Either a call, or a private message on my email or social media accounts.
What tools and software do you use to do your job?
A computer, my mobile phone, and my camera, of course, my trusty pen and notebook
What's your favorite social network?
Facebook and Instagram
Why did you become a journalist?
Well, I wanted to become a journalist because I wanted to tell stories,
Did you work for your high school newspaper? If so, what did you do there?
Yes, I became a news editor that moonlighted as a reporter.
What advice can you offer to aspiring journalists?
Just keep on writing, and just keep on being determined.
What's your favorite drink?
Loved orange juice, lemonade, but my big fave is Pepsi Max and Coke Zero.
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