Nigel Paul Villarete
(He/Him)
As seen in:
The Freeman,
The Philippine STAR
Covers:
Urban Planning, City Planning, Transportation, Christian Doctrine and Practice, Environmental Planning.
Doesn't Cover:
Arts, Music, Entertainment
Interview
What was your first job as a journalist?
Opinion Writer/Columnist
Have you ever used a typewriter?
Yes
How is social media changing news?
Social Media is often faster than news.
Who's your favorite fictional journalist?
Nick Joaquin
What does it mean to be a journalist?
It measn the opportunity to share information and ideas which might be beneficial to all or at least to some.
How do you prefer to be pitched on stories?
I'm a Civil Engineer and Urban Planner who lives in Cebu City in the Philippines. I am also a Columnist at The Freeman, a daily newspaper C.
What tools and software do you use to do your job?
Computer/PC, cellular phone
What's your favorite social network?
Facebook
Who do you wish followed you?
my son
Why did you become a journalist?
I just wanted to write
Did you work for your high school newspaper? If so, what did you do there?
No
What story are you most proud of writing or working on?
When I'm writing about God and the Bible
What advice can you offer to aspiring journalists?
Be true to yourself.
When's the best time to pitch you?
8:00 AM Philippine time
What's the best pitch you ever got?
When the mayor I am supporting won the elections.
What's the worst pitch you ever got?
When one of my friends lost the elections
What's your favorite drink?
Soju
When you're not at a computer, where are you most likely to be?
Walking or cycling
Aside from your own, what's your favorite publication to read?
The Freeman
What's the most common misperception about your beat?
That's it's only for old people.
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