Journalists Should Write Headlines. Not Make Them.
Author: orman | Filed under: Lungkot Ever
how could they do this to my friend?
“Ling, magiging front page ako. Ayaw mo ba nun?“ Manila Bulletin reporter Alejandro “Bong” Reblando’s last words to his wife, Myrna.
Two weeks ago, Bong was at the bank where I work for. We had to catch up on so many things. Bong was his usual bubbly self. He proudly told me that he was recently hired as full-pledged employee of Manila Bulletin. Indeed his hard work and dedication has finally paid off. Bong has his way of getting the news from me – especially regarding the latest goings-on, economy-wise. His questions are so engaging that sometimes I can’t help myself from giving him juicy tidbits here and there. That last banter with my friend also showed the family man in him. He was following up on my support for the candidacy of his daughter. When it comes to his daughter, he’s more of a stage father than a journalist. When he left, I didn’t have any inkling that it would be the last time that I’d pump hands with him. Yesterday, somebody told me that after one of the perpetrators slapped Genalyn Mangudadatu, Bong shielded her with his body. He was immediately shot. In the end, Bong was the perfect gentleman. Rest now, my friend. Justice may come slow but justice will not be denied this time.
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Tags: Alejandro Reblando, Bong Reblando, Maguindanao Massacre
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November 27th, 2009 at 7:23 AM
let’s pray for his soul partner, may he rest in peace na
November 27th, 2009 at 10:59 PM
It’s a sad day for all of us, Orman.
November 27th, 2009 at 11:10 PM
When i heard his name as among the fatalities, I told myself, “baka iba, hindi si bong…wag si bong!” He would still be writing news and stories.
Like you, i have fond memories of him..We used to see each other in press conferences or bump into each other while covering events..When he throws a question, he will say a mouthful, including his stand on the issue at hand..If you don’t know him, minsan maiinis ka, but knowing him, he is just being him…I believe he was just being him until the very end. I cannot fathom the bestiality of the perpetrators…sumisigaw ng katarungan ang buo kong pagkatao, not only for bong but for all of the victims. Dear God, please embrace all of them…bring them to your paradise where nobody could hurt them…Goodbye bong, I’m glad to have worked with you. Surely, you will be writing only the good stuff from now on…
November 28th, 2009 at 11:21 PM
May these souls find peace…