My Sinulog 2011 radio coverage..

Sinulog is the most awaited celebration that the Cebuanos look forward to. My Sinulog 2011 was totally a different experience from the past Sinulog that I had. It is because I am no longer a mere observer by this time, but a newbie reporter intern.

It started with our coverage for Sinulog Kick off Parade where we had to walk from Basilica del Santo Nino to Cebu City Sports Complex, to Sinulog sa Kabataan Sa Lalawigan and Dakbayan.

A stolen shot taken by me while waiting for Mr. June B. to hand me the phone. 

Sinulog sa Kabataan Sa Lalawigan coverage is where contingents from different elementary and high schools in the province of Cebu compete.  I was with Mr. June Berongan as my senior reporter during this time. The coverage was so different because my skill in reporting was tested. I was not given the privileged to prepare my scripts for my reporting; instead the phone is unexpectedly passed unto me for me to continue describing what is happening at the grand stand. And I must say something because it is on air, and thousands of listeners are listening to me. I must say, that this coverage was the reason why the skill that I have in “on the spot reporting” was totally hone.

Before reaching at Cebu City Sports Complex, we have to walk the route of Sinulog for the street dancing category. And it was not easy because rain had constantly poured but we have no choice but to be in the rain to totally convey what is happening to the thousands of people that are listening to us.

Though, we had walked in the rain, stand for almost the entire duration of the competition with starving stomach, speaking mouth and working mind, it wouldn’t matter for as long as it is in the service of the Filipino people.