Why BC 198? – Because I want to try
something new. I have already experienced disc jockeying and community immersions.
So this time I will explore TV internship.
Ilene and I applied in RCTV Make My
Trip Travel TV – it used to broadcast different personalities, food, lifestyle
and the like. However, the staff decided to change its format into a
combination of sports, destinations and outdoor activities – Make My Trip Travel
as it is. Fortunately, our supervisor, Mr. Angan accepted us without any doubt
I guess. He kept on saying that student interns from UP are the best among
others. I don’t know if he was trying to put too much pressure on our back but
it motivated us to give our full effort in every task. Speaking of which, he
gave Ilene and I some or shall I say a lot of tasks already. It doesn’t mean I
hate him for that though. Our supervisor is very kind really. Perhaps he's just
doing his job, you know. Anyway, we must prepare a storyboard in every topic
assigned to us. I got six – have to finish all of it this week. I’m quite
nervous because making a storyboard is, like, sooo 2012. I’m not even sure if
our teacher discussed it or merely mentioned it. Storyboard. Feature news. What
to do? I was like come on CJ, just do it!
Good thing the video editor, Kuya Archie showed us some clips and gave us
tips at the same time.
The next thing Mr. Angan mentioned
was a bit of relief. A non- denominational Bible believing center from San
Francisco in Northern California, the Liberty Christian Center will come to
visit in Cebu City to bless the lives of people to come to know the love of
Christ from May five until nine. It sounds too religious, I know. Anyhow, we will
guide the group for that entire week. To hold an event as such means food and
travel. Hooray! We still have to document it of course. It’ll be fulfilling for
sure. Meanwhile, Ilene and I made a temporary itinerary. Also, we still have to
send a letter of intent regarding the event to the Cebu City governor and
manage the restaurant reservations as well.
Finally, the clock struck at 5PM –
which means we can go home! It has been a productive first day of duty, indeed.
We’re looking forward for the next days to come (with all the free food, wifi
and stuff). Wish us luck! – CJ Matarlo, April 22
