DAVAO CITY (MindaNews / 21 July) -- For a traditional Filipino household, the last thing my family wants is a daughter who believes she can change the world.
DAVAO CITY — For a traditional Filipino household, the last thing my family wants is a daughter who believes she can change the world.
Despite the discomfort, these comparisons became the backdrop against which I examined the meanings of my own aspirations. For the longest time, I was led to believe that the path I chose was merely a pursuit of a personal dream. It was not until my internship with Mindanews where I began to think otherwise.
This shift in perspective transformed my approach to storytelling. I learned through my internship that it’s not enough to simply present facts; it’s about helping readers see reality through your eyes. This lesson became crucial during our visit to the landslide-stricken families in Masara, Davao de Oro. To truly capture the community’s grief, growth, and hope, I needed to write vividly, from describing the stifling heat inside their tents, to sharing their personal stories of survival.
Yet beyond the technicalities of writing and reporting, my biggest takeaway from my 160 hours with MindaNews was the power of perseverance. At times, the work felt overwhelming, and self-doubt made me question whether I could achieve the dream I had fought so hard for. However, amidst these doubts, I recalled my supervisor’s advice: “Don’t overthink it.” Despite staring blankly at my screen or grappling with writer’s block, I kept writing.
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