December 6 -10, 2010
This is one of the most unforgettable week that happened in my four weeks of duty at GMA-7. It was December 8 when we went to Sitio Buli, Brgy. Mayana in Naga to cover the landslide that has affected twelve families. I was with Sir Albert Aballe, video journalist Sir Marlon Melgazo and co-intern Jasmin. Barangay Mayana is a mountain barangay that is two kilometers away from the main road of Manipis. Only motorcycles for hire and four-wheel-drive vehicles can be used to go to the place. The road to Sitio Buli was very tough. It was almost impossible to pass because the road was so wet, slidy and rocky. Thanks God we reached the area safe and sound.
The landslide buried 12 houses and affected about 100 residents. Residents said that they felt a tremor around 10 p.m. It had been raining all day. The landslide occurred around 2 p.m. when they noticed that loose soil were falling on their roof. The local government has immediately deployed its resources to help the victims. The victims were temporarily housed in the barangay hall of Mayana. The other victims were seeking temporary shelter in the homes of their relatives.
It was a tragic event for the twelve families who lose their belongings and homes. But, they were still thankful because none of them got hurt during the landslide. I realized that being a journalist or reporter is not that easy. Sometimes its a little bit risky on their part to go to places they are not familiar with and not knowing what lies ahead. But its their prerogative. Afterall, no news is worth dying for.
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