The greatness of a man often finds its roots in his early years.Over the last few days I had been wondering what kind of family Sec. Jesse Robredo grew up in and what his siblings were like. I had heard a smattering of stories from here and there and all of them were good. Tonight,…
Grief is not for public consumption — Five Things to Remember When Writing and Shooting Stories About the Bereaved
Grief is difficult enough without it having undergo the additional burden of public scrutiny.Here are some things to remember when writing or shooting stories about the bereaved. I hope we all remember these five points this week as the nation mourn's a much-beloved son. 1. Never ask the bereaved, "How do you feel?" If you've been through a…
Sec. Robredo, your light will continue to live on
You will live on in the lives of all you have touched -- in your wife, your daughters, your colleagues, your friends. You have given them so many moments, memories and lessons to draw from. Your stories will live on, your legacy of kindness and compassion enfold us in our hour of mourning. The best…
