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Fires. Landslides. Floods. Volcano eruptions.
These are only some of the many disasters that strike our country, the Philippines. With one strike, they can take the lives of hundreds. We cannot stop them from happening, but we can prevent them from causing too much damage.Just being prepared for disasters like these can help save the lives of millions. But relying on only the government to help us isn’t right. We all should do our share. As journalists, we have a role, too.
What role? To simply report the facts. Everyone needs to know the truth. It isn’t good to hide what had really happened behind lies in newsprint. No! We need to tell the truth. We should give the public reliable information. We should inform them on the amount of damage the calamity caused. We should report on the number of people that had died or had gotten injured. Otherwise, what’s the point of reading the newspaper or watching the news?
Giving out facts is more helpful than you think. Informing people of supplies needed for emergencies can go a long way. Reporting about the places hit eases the worrying of OFWs (Overseas Filipino Workers) over whether or not their loved ones back home are safe and sound. Notifying the public on the damage can help them prepare themselves better for the next disaster that might strike.So, about to give a report on Typhoon Juan? Make sure the information you have is reliable. Remember this: the truth will set you free. After all, without the truth, who would we be able to trust?
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