My Turf

Last Monday, our team went to Malacañang for the PGMA interview. Since GMA was scheduled to leave for Japan the next day, my bosses wanted an interview with her to air on our Pinoy TV channel in time for her visit.

Despite her small frame, the lady really did exude quite a commanding presence. She’s very articulate too (although mejo nakakatawa lang na kamukang-kamuka at kaboses na kaboses nya talaga ang impersonator nyang si Ate Glow!)

Wala akong ibang role sa interview na yun kundi tumabi sa camera ni Wendell at maghawak ng idiot board, but several minutes prior, kinakabahan pati ako! Hahaha. Maybe there’s just something overwhelming about being in the presence of someone who possesses such immense power. Too bad I wasn’t able to have my picture taken with her (she left in a hurry right after the 20-minute interview). Nonetheless, I was content with the simple experience of actually getting inside the Malacañang Palace and meeting the President of the Philippines. Plus, it’s fun knowing that I am slightly taller than her. When we went back to the office, Sherwin and Wendel would descibe how short she is by saying "Mas maliit pa sa kanya!" sabay turo sa akin. Our incredulous officemates would then react, "Hindi nga?!" Ano ako, yardstick ng kapandakan?! Hehehe.

Interesting din kung gaano pala ka-strikto sa loob ng palasyo. Pati mga lighting crew at cameramen, bawal pumasok pag di sumusunod sa dress code. Pucha, yung isang crew namin, nakipagpalit pa ng pantalon at sapatos sa driver! Tapos, 30 minutes before the interview, pinapalabas ang lahat ng tao habang nagre-rehearse ng isasagot sa mga interview questions ang presidente with her staff. Ganon pala yun, ‘no?

Bawal din mag-take ng pictures sa mga lugar na hindi naka-indicate sa permit niyo. Bad trip nga eh, minsan ka lang makapunta ng Malacañang, di pa makapagpa-picture! Nung naka-lingat ang mga guards, nag-laro na lang kami nila Wendell at ng boss naming si Sherwin at nagmaka-posero sa loob ny palasyo.

My bosses with the President

  Idiot Girl: Taga-hawak ng idiot boards

   Posers!!!