I was watching a documentary about an old lady who has a genetic disease that has been affecting her physical appearance. The documentary was covered by a female "journalist" of the Philippine TV, Channel 7. I'm sorry but after all those years of doing her job, I find her to too amateur and unnatural.
The first thing I noticed is her lack of respect with the old lady. The reporter interrupts her statements without even a hint of hesitation. Aside from her disrespect, its a sign of her number one priority: to satisfy her curiosity and/or to create the kind of emotion she wants the old lady to show. Newly grad journalists understandably have the itch to find answers to their questions. Some of them may also capitalize on the "ideal scene" for more attention. However an experienced journalist, must aim to expose the truth; true emotions, true thoughts and not merely directed and lead reactions. Experienced journalists know the value of keen observation sans the ego and not act like kids who simply couldn't wait to have their answers.
Another thing that I just couldn't help but react with is when she said that the son was infected (nahawa). Huh?! Infected??? It was a genetic disease!!! The son MANIFESTED the genetic disease and was NOT INFECTED!!!
The worst part of that documentary is how she decided to dress-up and play Tito Boy. After a very emotional story told by the old lady about the genetic disease that has been terribly affecting her physical appearance, the reported break her silence in a joyous smile and said "What if I gave you a mirror and you look at yourself, what would you say?" I was astounded. What was she thinking? Was she even?
In my personal opinion, the reporter's style is very insensitive, juvenile and trying to manipulate a scenario to create the emotion she wants instead of exposing real ones.
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